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PM Narendra Modi biopic to arrive on 12th April

Bollywood is awaiting the release of a number of biopics in 2019, and a biopic on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of them. Titled PM Narendra Modi, the film stars actor Vivek Oberoi in the title role.

Directed by National Film Award-winning filmmaker Omung Kumar, the biopic mounted the shooting floor early this year in January, and now the makers have announced the official release date of the film.


Also starring Boman Irani, Darshan Kumaar, Manoj Joshi, Zarina Wahab and Barkha Bisht Sengupta in important roles, PM Narendra Modi will be hitting the marquee nationwide on 12th April, 2019.

"PM Narendra Modi, the film will traverse the journey of Narendra Damodardas Modi from his humble beginnings to his years as Gujarat Chief Minister onto his landmark win at the 2014 election and finally being nominated as the Prime Minister of India," said director Omung Kumar.

Producer Sandip Ssingh added, "This is a very special film and a story that needs to be told. I hope this story of faith inspires the audiences. We are excited and happy to release the story of 1.3 billion people."

Omung Kumar, Sandip Ssingh and Suresh Oberoi are jointly producing the film.

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British Asian filmmakers gain rare access to China’s entertainment industry at Third Shanghai London Screen Industry Forum

Highlights:

  • Forum brings UK and Chinese film professionals together to explore collaborations.
  • Emerging British-Asian talent gain mentorship and international exposure.
  • Small-scale dramas, kids’ shows, and adapting popular formats were the projects everyone was talking about.
  • Telling stories that feel real to their culture, yet can connect with anyone, is what makes them work worldwide.
  • Meeting three times a year keeps the UK and China talking, creating opportunities that last beyond one event.

The theatre was packed for the Third Shanghai–London Screen Industry Forum. Between panels and workshops, filmmakers, producers and executives discussed ideas and business cards and it felt more than just a summit. British-Asian filmmakers were meeting and greeting the Chinese industry in an attempt to explore genuine possibilities of working in China’s film market.

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