Tag: Omerta
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Hansal Mehta quits smoking after 23 years of ‘struggle’
National Award winning director Hansal Mehta says he “struggled with cigarette smoking” and has now finally “quit the habit”. “I’ve struggled with cigarette smoking and wanting to quit for nearly 23 years… Last month I was terribly ill. I quit smoking. I had to if I wanted to live. Don’t wait to fall ill. Just …
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March 28, 2018 -
I like female attention: Rajkummar Rao
Rajkummar Rao loves all the attention he is getting, and says he is overwhelmed with his increasing number of female fans. “I like attention. I like female attention as well. It is very overwhelming. I have seen that there is growth in the amount of people who used to like me and it has gone …
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March 26, 2018 -
‘Omerta’ shines at Hong Kong International Film Festival
The Hong Kong International Film Festival which is in its 42nd year is Asia’s oldest and screens over 250 titles from more than 55 countries across the world. After rave reviews at the Toronto International Film Festival, the Busan International Film Festival, and MAMI, Omertà has yet again proven to be a film that has …
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March 24, 2018 -
‘Omerta’ was a really tough film to make: Rajkummar Rao
Actor Rajkummar Rao says the process of making his upcoming film Omerta was really tough. Rajkummar interacted with the media on the sidelines of the NEWS18 Reel Awards where he won the Breakthrough Actor honour on Tuesday. On the audience response to the trailer of Omerta, he said: “I think it got a great response. I …
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March 21, 2018 -
Acting ‘not a competition’ for Rajkummar
National Award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao doesn’t see acting as a competition. He says it is a personal journey. Rajkummar’s “personal journey” in showbiz started in 2010 when he featured in the film Rann. But it was after starring in the 2013 film Kai Po Che!, based on three friends, that he achieved fame. “For me, …
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March 19, 2018 -
Want to leave viewers with sense of hate: Hansal Mehta on ‘Omerta’
Omerta director Hansal Mehta, who unveiled the gritty trailer of the film here on Wednesday, says his idea behind making an “uncomfortable film” is to make the audience face the truth. The film, starring Rajkummar Rao, is based on British-Pakistani terrorist Omar Saeed Sheikh. Its trailer was launched here at an event. Mehta said: “‘Omerta’ takes …
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March 14, 2018 -
‘Omerta’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao starrer explores the dark world of terrorism
The makers of Omerta, an upcoming crime thriller inspired by true events, have released the trailer online. Lead actor Rajkummar Rao will be essaying the character of a British terrorist of Pakistani descent Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh. The trailer begins with Rajkummar, a trainee with a terrorist group whose mission is to spread the spirit of ‘jihad’ …
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March 14, 2018 -
‘Omerta’ first look out: Rajkummar Rao’s serenity is a threat to world
Hansal Mehta’s much awaited film Omerta, starring the versatile Rajkummar Rao, is finally making its way to the big screen and the actor’s fans are eagerly waiting for it as Rajkummar is said to be back with another masterpiece. Omerta has already been screened at numerous film festivals and has received rave reviews. Rajkummar, yet …
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March 12, 2018 -
Rajkummar’s ‘Omerta’ to release on April 20
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta drama film Omerta, starring Rajkummar Rao, has been locked for release on April 20. The release date was announced by the producers via a statement on Saturday. Omerta is based on the real life story of British terrorist of Pakistani descent Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh. Rajkummar, who sports a bespectacled and heavily bearded …
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February 10, 2018 -
2017 was the best year of my life: Rajkummar Rao
Actor Rajkummar Rao says that 2017 has been an exceptional year for him. Excerpts from an interview: How is your ankle healing after the fracture recently? It’s 95 percent healed. I am walking and I hope to run soon. Would you say 2017 was your most exceptional year so far? 2017 was the most exceptional …
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December 20, 2017 -
Rajkummar Rao to be back in action soon
Actor Rajkummar Rao, who injured his leg last month, says everything is on track now and he will soon be “back in action”. “I’ve lost three days when I was in the hospital otherwise everything is on track. I have been dubbing and also promoting ‘Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana’. The only unfortunate part is that …
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November 4, 2017 -
Films like ‘Omerta’ take toll on mental health: Rajkummar Rao
Be it Shahid or Trapped or yet to release Omerta, Rajkummar Rao has never shied away from choosing unusual roles, but the actor says doing hard-hitting films can take a toll on a performer’s mental health. The actor, who has also starred in Bollywood entertainers such as Bareilly Ki Barfi and Queen, said both the genres are equally …
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October 22, 2017 -
Hansal Mehta’s ‘fan moment’ with Denis Menochet
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta had a fan moment with French star Denis Menochet at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival 2017 (TIFF) here. The director, whose film “Omerta” was premiered at the festival and received an overwhelming response by the audience, on Tuesday shared a photograph of himself along with Menochet. “Fan moment at TIFF 17. …
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September 13, 2017 -
Rajkummar Rao to play real life character in ‘Omerta’
Actor Rajkummar Rao is all set to portray a real life character in filmmaker Hansal Mehta’s upcomming film Omerta. The Kai Po Che! star is reportedly gearing up to play a dreaded terrorist in the upcoming movie. Mehta, who has previously collaborated with Rajkummar for the award-winning film Aligarh — based on the real life incident of …
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November 10, 2016