Sushmita Sen, who was last seen in filmmaker Anees Bazmee’s comic-caper No Problem (2010), is set to stage her comeback after a massive gap of a decade. She is returning to acting with a webseries called Aarya. From what we hear the upcoming webseries is set for its grand digital premiere on 29th March. So, if you were waiting to see the former Miss Universe act again, you will not have to wait any longer.
In December last year, Sushmita Sen had announced her comeback to acting with an Instagram post. “They have waited 10 long years for my return to the screen, lovingly encouraging me every step of the way throughout my hiatus... unconditionally! I RETURN JUST FOR YOU!” she had shared.
And now, the news is coming in that Sen will be seen playing the lead role in Aarya, a webseries set against a Rajasthani backdrop. If that was not enough, we also hear that the forthcoming show will mark the entry of Disney+ Hotstar OTT platform in the Indian market.
Spilling some beans on the development, a source in the know informs an entertainment portal, “After the merger of Disney and Fox Star Network, it was a wait and watch journey to see Disney+ and Hotstar merge. Now with Sushmita Sen’s new show Aarya, that will mark her return to acting after a ten-year gap, the Indian market will be introduced to Disney+ Hotstar.”
When asked more about the show, the source divulges, “The show is directed by Ram Madhvani, and the shooting had commenced in December 2019. Set against a Rajasthani backdrop, the show will see Sushmita playing the character of Aarya.”
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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