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watch. But not every time these love tales get its knack right and several factors have to work overtime to make a romantic film less cringe. Thankfully director Hanu Raghavapudi is so meticulous in his craft that this time he makes fewer mistakes with his endearing poetic tale Sita Ramam. Sita Ramam is a timeless romance between Ram, a lieutenant in the Indian Army and Sita and how their love progresses amidst several conflicts forms the film's crux. Sita Ramam is a wholesome fairytale by Hanu Raghavapudi made with all his heart staying within the parameters of this genre. The foundation could appear a bit age-old but the director soulfully transfers his vision on paper into screen without much loose ends. Sita Ramam is a glossy artwork with extravaganza set pieces and blistering visuals but also uses the medium to dissect a very pertinent socio-political issue without being preachy or boring. This is a tale of humanity, kindness surrounded by a heartwarming love track which never interfere in the film's main motive. Sita Ramam opens steadily from introducing us the world of orphan Ram to his transformation into a lover boy with steady conviction and lots of adorable moments. We easily root for the protagonists and their conflicts and that's where Hanu Raghavapudi does his trick in writing. Though the romance is filmy he makes it as grounded as possible to make us fall for them leading to a heart-wrenching finale that could leave us heavy-hearted. The first half may appear sluggish and a bit out of place due to the stretch in executing the base events; however , the emotional second hour covers-up all those negligible flaws with its enchanting narration. Sita Ramam's soul rests in the second half where the majority of the events unfold in a more poignant manner. Dulquer Salmaan has an irresistible charm that easily transcends into every character he plays. The portrayal of Lieutenant Ram had its fair amount of charm and poise which the actor successfully managed to fill in. But it was Mrunal Thakur who stole the entire show with her breathtaking beauty and incredible acting. She was meant to be Seetha and no other actress could've done justice to the character like she did. She was so expressive and looked divine in every frame breathing life into Sita with no chance of flaw. Their endearing chemistry is an icing on the cake. Rashmika Mandanna, Tharun Bhaskar, Sumanth in a short appearance makes their presence felt. How could a film be so technically sound with all aspects in perfect condition ? Sita Ramam amused me with its exhilarating qualities ranging from eye pleasing visuals to the art department that meticulously recreated the 60s and 80s. PS Vinod's lenses captured the beauty of Kashmir remarkably supported by Vishal Chandrashekhar's melodious soundtrack. The costume desk and art teams definitely deserve a raise for their impeccable work. Sita Ramam achieved what Radhe Shyam couldn't. The film never tries to rise above its storytelling and Hanu Raghavapudi's writing makes sure of that. Despite few shortcomings and bumps this charming romantic tale of Sita and Ram leaves your heart and soul filled with love and satisfaction.

ent by reimagining Ed Sheeran's version of 2step and collaborating with him for it, Armaan meets the 'Perfect' singer. Having stormed the charts with the back-to-back hits, Ed is currently on the European leg of his Mathematics tour and he met our very own Prince of Pop at Øresundsparken, Copenhagen (Denmark). Malik, who hails Ed as an inspiration shared a picture of his 'perfect' moment post the concert. Given that both the music stars have a massive fan following, the said picture sparked a social media rage. In the caption space, Armaan wrote, "Truly an emotional evening for me. From doing a song with @teddysphotos to finally meeting him, talking about music and life and watching him live in concert. Thank you Ed for being so warm and humble, what a beautiful night ️ " Much before their collaboration 2Step, Ed and Armaan have shared a similar career trajectory and a certain forever-like flavour of music. Recently, Malik's love anthem 'YOU' (released only a few months ago) went platinum

relationship drama 'Raksha Bandhan' is on a promotional spree, visiting different cities across the country ahead of its release on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan festival. As per the multi-city tour promotions of the highly-anticipated movie and touring Dubai, Pune and Indore, the team of 'Raksha Bandhan' including Akshay Kumar, producer Aanand L Rai, and the cast including Sadia Khateeb, Smrithi Srikanth, Sahejmeen Kaur and Deepika Khanna recently visited Hyderabad. Post Indore visit, the team left for Hyderabad to attend a press conference at a multiplex. Needless to say, a huge crowd went berserk after watching their favourite superstar and the movie team received great response from the people. Interestingly, while Akshay was seen playing Ludo with his co-stars during his travel time to different cities, he lost the game and fulfilled his promise of taking them to the popular Chappan market in Indore to relish the local delicacies.

ilm Production, has started in Sthaniya village of Mahua. The main cast of the film will see Shravan Suru of Sitamarhi romancing Priyanka Maharaj, whose co-stars include Suraj Singh, RK Goswami, Anoop Arora, Roopa Singh, Pinky Singh, Abhay Sharma. The director of the film is Ibran Khan, producer Akshat Aggarwal, Ajit Sehgal and the writer of the film is Amir Hamza. DOP Vijay Sahni and Public Relations Officers Sushilajit Sahni and Jitendra Sahani Jit.

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m Production, has started in Mahua. The film stars Lal Shravan Suru of Sitamarhi, who is being accompanied by Priyanka Maharaj.Other cast include RK Goswami, Anoop Arora, Roopa Singh, Pinky Singh, Abhay Sharma. The director of the film is Ibran Khan, producer Akshat Aggarwal, Ajit Sehgal and the writer of the film is Amir Hamza and public relations officers are Sushilajit Sahni and Jitendra Sahni Jit.

unplugged version of Iss Baarish Mein, which is now available all music platforms. Loved by the masses, the original song starring Shaheer Sheikh and Jasmin Bhasin has garnered 5.5 crore views in a short span. Sung by and featuring Neeti Mohan, the latest version is a soulful take on the original. Neeti's reimagination of the song is bound to have listeners reminisce, reconnect with their inner voice, and fall in love. This soothing track is composed by Ripul Sharma and penned by Sharad Tripathi. Neeti Mohan says, "What a delight to revisit a song that's been loved by the listeners! I'm excited that the song is out. It's my song of the season and I hope the unplugged version becomes part of the listeners' road trips and journey. This unplugged version is a whole new vibe." Presented by Saregama, Iss Baarish Mein is now available on all music platforms.

ckbuster. While the promotional activities of the movie is in full swing, the makers including producer Aanand L Rai and superstar Akshay Kumar along with the cast are leaving no stone unturned to ensure maximum buzz for the movie across the globe. No wonder, the team of 'Raksha Bandhan' including Aanand L Rai, Akshay Kumar and the cast recently flew to Dubai to promote their film releasing on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan festival. Interestingly, for the first time after pandemic, movie promotion at such a large scale has ever happened in Dubai. From interviews to visiting malls like City Centre Diera and addressing a mammoth crowd to showcasing the impressive trailer in a grand scale at the Intercontinental Dubai Festival City, the movie team had a whale of a time promoting the fm and interacting with the people and media. Directed by Aanand L Rai, produced by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma in association with Zee Studios, Alka Hiranandani and Cape of Good Films.