Headlined by immensely talented actress Sushmita Sen, Hotstar Specials’ crime-drama web series Aarya (2020) has turned out to be an instant success on the OTT platform. Buoyed up by the thunderous response, the makers are planning to take the series forward and come up with not one or two but four more seasons. Yes, you read that absolutely right!
Created by Ram Madhvani and Sandeep Modi, Aarya is based on the Dutch drama series Penoza (2010) by Pieter Bart Korthuis. The series started streaming on 19th June on Hotstar Specials and became a major talking point among viewers, garnering positive response from critics. Now, the makers are keen to extend the series like the original Dutch show.
Co-director Sandeep Modi, along with Ram Madhvani and Vinod Rawat, was cited in a publication saying, “We wish to make it across five seasons, like Penoza. We are blessed because it is an adaptation of an (international) show, so we know how the story will be moving forward. The plot points are in our head, and now, it has to be put on paper. Let’s hope it gets greenlit soon.”
Modi added, “Even though the series continues, we ensured that there was a sense of completion in this season. We did not want to leave the audience hanging.”
Aarya marks the acting comeback of Sushmita Sen. Her last Hindi film was director Anees Bazmee’s comic-caper No Problem (2010), co-starring Anil Kapoor, Akshaye Khanna, Arshad Warsi, Kangana Ranaut, and Neetu Chandra.
The audience has given a thumbs up to her powerful performance in Aarya. They are looking forward to seeing her in the forthcoming seasons as well. We hope the makers announce the second season of the web series soon.
Ranveer Singh’s rugged new look anchors the high-energy music video.
Rapper Hanumankind makes his official Bollywood début with a fierce verse.
Modern take on the classic Punjabi folk tune 'Jogi'.
Glimpses of Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal in the mix.
The full trailer lands next month.
The Dhurandhar title track just hit the internet, and the noise around this spy thriller just went up a few notches. This is the track that pulls rapper Hanumankind into his first proper Bollywood playback moment. They have taken the old folk number 'Jogi' and built a power-packed version around it, a mix of earthy roots and straight-up aggressive energy that hits like a truck. It fits, honestly. It mirrors the film's whole gritty vibe and Ranveer Singh's battle-hardened look with that wild beard.
Hanumankind brings raw rap fire while Ranveer Singh owns 'Dhurandhar' music video Getty Images/ Youtube Screengrab/Saregama Music
What is the Dhurandhar title track about?
You get a proper blast of the film’s atmosphere from this track. The music video cuts fast between shots of a heavily bearded and muscular Ranveer Singh, looking every bit the part of a hardened operative. The video cuts to the other big names in the cast as well. Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal are all there in what appears to be a tense, dark situation. The music includes traditional Punjabi folk with a stronger, cinematic rhythm.
How did Hanumankind get involved in the Dhurandhar song?
It turns out his involvement was a pretty organic, almost spontaneous thing. Music composer Shashwat Sachdev opened up about how the rap section came together. Apparently, it happened during a late-night studio session with director Aditya Dhar and Hanumankind himself. They captured an impromptu performance that just clicked, bringing what Sachdev called a "raw, instinctive fire" to the whole track. For an artist known for his independent work, this Dhurandhar feature is a major step into the mainstream film scene.
All this build-up is heading towards a definite date. The makers confirmed it right at the end of the title track video. Dhurandhar is locked in for a worldwide theatrical release on 5 December of this year. For those who need more than a song to tide them over, the official trailer is promised for 12 November.
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