Out-and-out action again

Action star Tiger Shroff is set to headline a high-concept action thriller directed by Avane Srimannaryana (2019) filmmaker Sachin Ravi, marking the latter’s Hindi film debut. Backed by producer Murad Khetani, the film is expected to go on floors in October with a 45-day schedule. The buss is that Tiger was bowled over by the vision and immediately allotted dates to the makers.  The yet-untitled film will feature action sequences choreographed by an international team and has dialogues penned by Sumit Arora of Jawan (2023). It is expected to be released in 2026. Sachin Ravi, known for editing Kannada hits like Kirik Party (2016) and Ulidavaru Kandanthe (2014), has reportedly written the script. Meanwhile, Tiger is awaiting the release of his upcoming film, Baaghi 4, with Sonam Bajwa. He will then start shooting for Lag Ja Gale, co-starring Janhvi Kapoor.

Victim of ageism and stereotyping

Shefali Shah

Actor Shefali Shah recently spoke at a women`s summit on how streaming platforms have empowered women in cinema. “After 25 or 28, you are considered inconsequential,” she said during the session, Begums of Binge, alongside Bhumi Pednekar and Tanya Bami. Recalling being typecast early on, she added, “I dug my own grave when I played the mother or wife to a much older man.” She credited OTT platforms for changing her career, and said, “If someone had told me I’d be playing lead roles in my 40s, I would’ve laughed. I only wish it had come earlier, as I lost out on a lot.” Shefali returns in the third season of Delhi Crime, directed by Tanuj Chopra.