Priyanka Chopra Jonas named Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival chairperson: Film & TV updates

With the pandemic restrictions starting to ease in India and different parts of the world, the entertainment industry has started to roll out new films and TV shows. Indian Idol contestant Sayli Kamble records song for Marathi film Kolhapur Dairies

'INDIAN IDOL' SINGER RECORDS SONG FOR FILM... #SayliKamble - second runner-up of #IndianIdol12 - recorded her first song for #Marathi film #KolhapurDairies... Composed by #AvadhootGupte... Directed by #JoeRajan... #KolhapurDairies is remake of #Malayalam film #AngamalyDairies. pic.twitter.com/7Bx91FXF9v

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) August 17, 2021

Sayli Kamble, who competed at the recent edition of Indian Idol with Pawandeep Rajan, Shanmukhapriya, Nihal Tauro, Arunita Kanjilal and Mohd Danish, recorded her first ever song for Marathi film Kolhapur Diaries. The song is composed by Avadhoot Gupte. Kolhapur Diaries is a remake of Malayalam film Angamaly Diaries. “I find myself lucky to have a song in my kitty, the very next day I won the runner-up trophy. I received a call from Joe Rajan sir and in no time, I am here to sing for one of my favourite composers Avadhoot Gupte,” said Kamble, writes FilmiBeat. Priyanka Chopra Jonas named Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival chairperson Actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas on Tuesday was announced as the chairperson of Jio MAMI Film Festival, almost four months after Deepika Padukone stepped down from the position. The Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) unveiled its plans for the coming year, edition and the change in leadership. Chopra Jonas was unanimously nominated by MAMI’s Board of Trustees which comprises Nita M Ambani (Co-Chairperson), Anupama Chopra (Festival Director), Ajay Bijli, Anand G. Mahindra, Farhan Akhtar, Isha Ambani, Kabir Khan, Kaustubh Dhavse, Kiran Rao, Rana Daggubati, Riteish Deshmukh, Rohan Sippy, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Vikramaditya Motwane, Vishal Bhardwaj and Zoya Akhtar. The Quantico star said she is “proud” to be taking on the role of chairperson of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. Chopra Jonas said she is looking forward to working alongside powerhouse women in the team and to take the festival “to the next level”. “I’ve hit the road running… with ideas, thoughts and plans on reimagining the festival to find its rightful place in a world that has changed so much in such a short time. “We’re all consuming film and entertainment very differently now and in the process, we’ve expanded the footprint of the cinema that we watch. I have always been a huge supporter and believer in films from across India and together, we hope to create a strong platform to showcase Indian cinema to the world,” Chopra Jonas said in a statement. Isha Ambani, Board of Trustees, MAMI, said the team is thrilled to have the 39-year-old star on board. “Now more than ever, we need to nurture the power of cinema and art to heal and help humanity move forward. I look forward to my dear friend Priyanka Chopra Jonas joining our team and leading the way for Jio MAMI to reach new heights. “She is a multifaceted global artist and a force of nature, we are privileged to have her on board,” Isha Ambani said. Anupama Chopra said Chopra Jonas’ announcement as the new chairperson aligns with Jio MAMI’s “strong tradition of female leadership”. “The indomitable Priyanka Chopra Jonas now joins as chairperson. She is a global icon. Her passion and vision will take MAMI to the next level,” she said. The board also welcomed two new members to its fold, acclaimed filmmaker Anjali Menon and renowned filmmaker and archivist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur. Last year, the organisers of Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival postponed its 22nd edition due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to a statement from the festival, adapting to a new paradigm, ‘‘Jio MAMI 2.0’’ will have an expanded timeline. Instead of a film festival that happens over a week, Jio MAMI is now going to pan out from October 2021 to March 2022. From October onwards until January, under the Year Round Programme, apart from ‘‘Dial M For Films’’, it will hold select digital screenings and masterclasses featuring talent from all over the world. The hybrid edition of the festival will take place in March depending on how the COVID-19 situation is in the country. The tentative dates of the festival are 11 March to 15 March, 2022. “The new course for Jio MAMI strengthens what we collectively feel should be our focus. Bolstering the creative think tank at the academy are three brilliant minds - Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Anjali Menon and Shivendra Singh Dungarpur. I cannot wait for us to set sail,” Smriti Kiran, Artistic Director, said in a statement. According to the statement, Jio MAMI 2.0 will focus on creating more awards and grants for Indian films and filmmakers and letting go of the International Competition section. Applause Entertainment enters exclusive contract with Amar Chitra Katha  Applause Entertainment led by media veteran Sameer Nair has announced a landmark partnership with Amar Chitra Katha. Applause Entertainment has acquired the license to Amar Chitra Katha’s catalogue, comprising 400+ titles which will be developed and produced into animated content, according to a press release. “At Applause, we only strive to deliver the best in storytelling. Over the last four years, we have significantly pushed the envelope in curating and creating the most disruptive stories for Indian audiences that cut across genres and geographies. Amar Chitra Katha is a household name in India with a diverse and celebrated library which deserves to be retold. Like millions of other people, I have grown up reading these iconic comics and as a child, imagined them with dynamic visuals and dramatic sound & action. This is our opportunity to realise that dream. This partnership is also a small step towards helping export Indian culture by taking a unique and deep rooted cultural brand like Amar Chitra Katha to screens across the globe,” said Nair in a statement. 12th Man, Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph’s fourth collaboration goes on floors 

#12ThMan Pooja Photos#JeethuJoseph @antonypbvr @aashirvadcine pic.twitter.com/KuK8kg0UaE

— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) August 17, 2021

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Mammooty launched his new film Puzhu today, also starring Parvathy. The film marks the directorial debut of Ratheena, Uyare’s executive producer. Cinematographer Theni Eswar, music composer Jakes Bejoy (Ranam) and editor Deepu Joseph (Jallikattu) are a part of the project co-written by Harshad and Suhas-Sharfu. (With inputs from Press Trust of India)