Kaagaz Ki Kashti traces the life journey of a down-to- earth, small-town boy, who made it big by breaking through the norms and revolutionizing the Ghazal scenario, by texturing traditional Ghazal singing with western instrumentation and making it simple and hummable, enticing new listeners into becoming Ghazal fans. Tracing three converging tracks – the struggle and stardom in his musical career, the love and loss in his personal life and the scope and limitations in the music scenario of the times. The film covers not just Jagjit Singh’s life, but also of the monumental legacy he has left behind. Through in-depth conversations with friends, family, colleagues and through archival footage, the film becomes an intimate portrait of the iconic Ghazal maestro, Padma Bhushan Jagjit Singh. The film explores the artistry and pioneering positioning of the larger-than- life yet man-next-door icon, with depth, insight, humor of the most admired and loved musicians of the century.
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Dushman
A ruthless killer is around who mercilessly rape and kill his female victims. When the killer does the same to Sonia Saigal; Naina, Sonia’s twin sister decides to take a stand at the risk of her own life by conducting an extensive investigation to ascertain information about the killer. She does manage to gather his where-about and name, Gokul. She sought assistance from a blind ex-military officer Major Suraj Singh Rathod who is preparing her to combat Gokul.
Placebo
At one of the most prestigious medical schools in India, applicants have less than 0.1 percent chance of getting accepted. Compare that with Harvard, which has an admission rate of 7 percent. So you can safely assume, as the introductory voice-over explains, that the institute is home to some of the most brilliant thinkers in the country. After witnessing an act of severe aggression among several students, filmmaker Abhay Kumar decides to investigate the increasing number of violent incidents on the university campus. For two years, he closely follows four students. He’s no fly on the wall, that’s for sure. On the contrary, the students are clearly aware of the camera, and Kumar mentions it when he realizes that his presence is undeniably influencing the microcosm he is filming. From the many hours of material, he has edited together a documentary that leaps back and forth in time, providing insight into a remarkable place where the pressure to achieve is unprecedented. Extremely high intelligence is sometimes more of a burden than a blessing, and students are often heartbreakingly lonely.
Fan
Gaurav, a huge fan of movie star Aryan Khanna, heads to Mumbai in order to wish his God a happy birthday. When things don’t go according to plan, Gaurav’s obsession with Aryan crosses the line.
Roy
This romantic thriller revolved around Arjun, Ranbir and Jacqueline. In the film, Arjun plays a film director whose hero is none other than Ranbir Kapoor. Ranbir, whose name in the film is also Roy, is actually a big thief who has pulled off impossible heists. He has dodged bullets, chased cars and yet, no authority has been able to get to him. Jacqueline Fernandez has a double role and is essaying the role of a film director.