Chennai, Nov 22 (Ians) Music maestro A.R Rahman’s daughter Khatija Rahman is now set to make her international debut, as she will compose the soundtrack for the film ‘Lioness’, which is an India-uk co-production directed by filmmaker Kajri Babbar.
Making her debut as a film composer in the upcoming Tamil film ‘Minmini’ which is currently in-the-works, Khatija released her first single ‘Farishton’ in 2020, which was composed and produced by her Oscar-winning father.
She later featured on Grammy Award-winning composer and environmentalist Ricky Kej’s song ‘Iltaja’ and collaborated with Tamil rapper-playback singer Arivu on his track ‘Sagavaasi’.
‘Lioness’ is a drama film centered around the lives of two completely different women who lived a 100 years away from each other, according to Variety.
The first story revolves around the suffragette (women’s protest for the right to vote) by Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, the granddaughter of the legendary king Maharaja Ranjit Singh...
Making her debut as a film composer in the upcoming Tamil film ‘Minmini’ which is currently in-the-works, Khatija released her first single ‘Farishton’ in 2020, which was composed and produced by her Oscar-winning father.
She later featured on Grammy Award-winning composer and environmentalist Ricky Kej’s song ‘Iltaja’ and collaborated with Tamil rapper-playback singer Arivu on his track ‘Sagavaasi’.
‘Lioness’ is a drama film centered around the lives of two completely different women who lived a 100 years away from each other, according to Variety.
The first story revolves around the suffragette (women’s protest for the right to vote) by Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, the granddaughter of the legendary king Maharaja Ranjit Singh...
- 11/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Chennai, Nov 22 (Ians) Music maestro A.R Rahman’s daughter Khatija Rahman is now set to make her international debut, as she will compose the soundtrack for the film ‘Lioness’, which is an India-uk co-production directed by filmmaker Kajri Babbar.
Making her debut as a film composer in the upcoming Tamil film ‘Minmini’ which is currently in-the-works, Khatija released her first single ‘Farishton’ in 2020, which was composed and produced by her Oscar-winning father.
She later featured on Grammy Award-winning composer and environmentalist Ricky Kej’s song ‘Iltaja’ and collaborated with Tamil rapper-playback singer Arivu on his track ‘Sagavaasi’.
‘Lioness’ is a drama film centered around the lives of two completely different women who lived a 100 years away from each other, according to Variety.
The first story revolves around the suffragette (women’s protest for the right to vote) by Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, the granddaughter of the legendary king Maharaja Ranjit Singh...
Making her debut as a film composer in the upcoming Tamil film ‘Minmini’ which is currently in-the-works, Khatija released her first single ‘Farishton’ in 2020, which was composed and produced by her Oscar-winning father.
She later featured on Grammy Award-winning composer and environmentalist Ricky Kej’s song ‘Iltaja’ and collaborated with Tamil rapper-playback singer Arivu on his track ‘Sagavaasi’.
‘Lioness’ is a drama film centered around the lives of two completely different women who lived a 100 years away from each other, according to Variety.
The first story revolves around the suffragette (women’s protest for the right to vote) by Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, the granddaughter of the legendary king Maharaja Ranjit Singh...
- 11/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
‘Lioness’, the first official UK-India co-production film by writer-director Kajri Babbar, revealed its first poster at the Iffi Film Bazaar. The event was attended by Mr. Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary Films and Nfdc; Agnieszka Moody, head of International Relations at BFI; and actress Aditi Rao Hydari during the Knowledge Series Panel discussion on the co-production journey of both countries.
Lioness narrates the story of two women who lived a century apart. The first chronicle revolves around the Suffragette Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, the granddaughter of Maharajah Ranjit Singh and the god-daughter of Queen Victoria. This role will be portrayed by the prominent British-Asian actress Paige Sandhu. The second story introduces a fictional character, Simranjeet Kaur, living in Southall in the early 1990s, to be played by renowned Indian actress Aditi Rao Hydari.
Lioness is actively backed and supported by both Nfdc in India and BFI in the UK. The film is produced by Shahnaab Alam,...
Lioness narrates the story of two women who lived a century apart. The first chronicle revolves around the Suffragette Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, the granddaughter of Maharajah Ranjit Singh and the god-daughter of Queen Victoria. This role will be portrayed by the prominent British-Asian actress Paige Sandhu. The second story introduces a fictional character, Simranjeet Kaur, living in Southall in the early 1990s, to be played by renowned Indian actress Aditi Rao Hydari.
Lioness is actively backed and supported by both Nfdc in India and BFI in the UK. The film is produced by Shahnaab Alam,...
- 11/22/2023
- by Editorial Desk
‘Lioness’, the first official UK-India co-production film by writer-director Kajri Babbar, revealed its first poster at the Iffi Film Bazaar. The event was attended by Mr. Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary Films and Nfdc; Agnieszka Moody, head of International Relations at BFI; and actress Aditi Rao Hydari during the Knowledge Series Panel discussion on the co-production journey of both countries.
Lioness narrates the story of two women who lived a century apart. The first chronicle revolves around the Suffragette Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, the granddaughter of Maharajah Ranjit Singh and the god-daughter of Queen Victoria. This role will be portrayed by the prominent British-Asian actress Paige Sandhu. The second story introduces a fictional character, Simranjeet Kaur, living in Southall in the early 1990s, to be played by renowned Indian actress Aditi Rao Hydari.
Lioness is actively backed and supported by both Nfdc in India and BFI in the UK. The film is produced by Shahnaab Alam,...
Lioness narrates the story of two women who lived a century apart. The first chronicle revolves around the Suffragette Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, the granddaughter of Maharajah Ranjit Singh and the god-daughter of Queen Victoria. This role will be portrayed by the prominent British-Asian actress Paige Sandhu. The second story introduces a fictional character, Simranjeet Kaur, living in Southall in the early 1990s, to be played by renowned Indian actress Aditi Rao Hydari.
Lioness is actively backed and supported by both Nfdc in India and BFI in the UK. The film is produced by Shahnaab Alam,...
- 11/22/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Khatija Rahman is making her international film composing debut with Kajri Babbar’s “Lioness,” the first official Indo-u.K. co-production being made under the 2008 bilateral treaty.
In 2020, Rahman released her first single, “Farishton,” composed and produced by her father, Oscar winner A.R. Rahman (“Slumdog Millionaire”). Khatija Rahman featured on Grammy Award-winning composer and environmentalist Ricky Kej’s song “Iltaja” and collaborated with Arivu on “Sagavaasi” for Coke Studio Tamil 2023 edition. Her debut as a film score composer is with current work-in-progress Tamil-language picture “Minmini.”
“Lioness” will tell the stories of two women who lived a century apart. The first story revolves around the suffragette Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, the granddaughter of Maharajah Ranjit Singh and the god-daughter of Queen Victoria, to be played by Paige Sandhu (“Emmerdale”). The second story introduces a fictional character, Simranjeet Kaur, living in London’s Southall Asian suburb in the early 1990s, to be played...
In 2020, Rahman released her first single, “Farishton,” composed and produced by her father, Oscar winner A.R. Rahman (“Slumdog Millionaire”). Khatija Rahman featured on Grammy Award-winning composer and environmentalist Ricky Kej’s song “Iltaja” and collaborated with Arivu on “Sagavaasi” for Coke Studio Tamil 2023 edition. Her debut as a film score composer is with current work-in-progress Tamil-language picture “Minmini.”
“Lioness” will tell the stories of two women who lived a century apart. The first story revolves around the suffragette Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, the granddaughter of Maharajah Ranjit Singh and the god-daughter of Queen Victoria, to be played by Paige Sandhu (“Emmerdale”). The second story introduces a fictional character, Simranjeet Kaur, living in London’s Southall Asian suburb in the early 1990s, to be played...
- 11/22/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Mumbai, June 12 (Ians) Actor Prateik Patil Babbar has joined the cast of the Indian-Uk production ‘Lioness’ in which he will essay the role of a Sikh.
The film also stars Indian actress Aditi Rao Hydari and British actress Paige Sandhu, and is based on the life of Princess of Punjab, Sophia Duleep Singh, who was one of the key leaders of UK’s suffragette movement, a tireless advocate for the rights of women and children.
The actor visited the Golden Temple on Monday to seek blessings to play a British-Sikh character on screen for the first time. Interestingly, he was spotted sporting long hair and a beard in the video while taking the holy dip.
Sharing his excitement, Prateik said, “It is an honour for me to be part of a film that celebrates the legacy of the grand-daughter of our Sher-e-Punjab – Maharaja Ranjit Singh. I will be playing the role of Rajdeep Singh,...
The film also stars Indian actress Aditi Rao Hydari and British actress Paige Sandhu, and is based on the life of Princess of Punjab, Sophia Duleep Singh, who was one of the key leaders of UK’s suffragette movement, a tireless advocate for the rights of women and children.
The actor visited the Golden Temple on Monday to seek blessings to play a British-Sikh character on screen for the first time. Interestingly, he was spotted sporting long hair and a beard in the video while taking the holy dip.
Sharing his excitement, Prateik said, “It is an honour for me to be part of a film that celebrates the legacy of the grand-daughter of our Sher-e-Punjab – Maharaja Ranjit Singh. I will be playing the role of Rajdeep Singh,...
- 6/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Aditi Rao Hydari and Indian origin British actress Paige Sandhu will soon be seen sharing the screen in the upcoming film ‘Lioness’.
The film, an official Indo-uk co-production being made under the bilateral treaty signed by both countries in 2008, was announced on Tuesday at the India Pavilion (managed by Ficci under the aegis of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting) at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival.
Written and directed by Kajri Babbar, the film will tell the story of princess Sophia Duleep Singh, the granddaughter of the great Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and the Goddaughter of Queen Victoria. She was one of the key leaders of the suffragette movement in the UK and also advocated for the rights of women and children.
Sophia’s character will be essayed by Paige Sandhu. The actress said in a statement, “It’s an honour and a dream come true to be playing Princess Sophia Duleep Singh.
The film, an official Indo-uk co-production being made under the bilateral treaty signed by both countries in 2008, was announced on Tuesday at the India Pavilion (managed by Ficci under the aegis of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting) at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival.
Written and directed by Kajri Babbar, the film will tell the story of princess Sophia Duleep Singh, the granddaughter of the great Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and the Goddaughter of Queen Victoria. She was one of the key leaders of the suffragette movement in the UK and also advocated for the rights of women and children.
Sophia’s character will be essayed by Paige Sandhu. The actress said in a statement, “It’s an honour and a dream come true to be playing Princess Sophia Duleep Singh.
- 5/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Co-production
“Lioness,” an official Indo-u.K. co-production being made under the 2008 bilateral treaty, will star Aditi Rao Hydari (“Jubilee”) and Paige Sandhu (“Emmerdale”), it was revealed at the Cannes India pavilion on Tuesday.
Written and to be directed by Kajri Babbar (“Khoj”), the film is inspired by the research of Peter Bance, the historian who wrote about Princess Sophia Duleep, one of the key leaders of the suffragette movement in the U.K., the Princess of Punjab, granddaughter of Maharajah Ranjit Singh and the goddaughter of Queen Victoria. The film will tell the story of two British Punjabi women living in the U.K., a century apart. While Sophia’s story is rooted in history, the second story is a fictional tale of Mehak Kaur an educated, married immigrant woman living in 1990’s Southall.
Bance is also one of the executive producers on the film, which is produced by Vivek Rangachari,...
“Lioness,” an official Indo-u.K. co-production being made under the 2008 bilateral treaty, will star Aditi Rao Hydari (“Jubilee”) and Paige Sandhu (“Emmerdale”), it was revealed at the Cannes India pavilion on Tuesday.
Written and to be directed by Kajri Babbar (“Khoj”), the film is inspired by the research of Peter Bance, the historian who wrote about Princess Sophia Duleep, one of the key leaders of the suffragette movement in the U.K., the Princess of Punjab, granddaughter of Maharajah Ranjit Singh and the goddaughter of Queen Victoria. The film will tell the story of two British Punjabi women living in the U.K., a century apart. While Sophia’s story is rooted in history, the second story is a fictional tale of Mehak Kaur an educated, married immigrant woman living in 1990’s Southall.
Bance is also one of the executive producers on the film, which is produced by Vivek Rangachari,...
- 5/23/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Lioness, the official Indo-uk co-production being made under the bilateral treaty signed by both countries in 2008, was announced today at the India Pavilion (managed by Ficci under the aegis of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting) at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. Written and to be directed by award-winning filmmaker Kajri Babbar, starring Aditi Rao Hydari and Paige Sandhu in leading roles, the film produced by Vivek Rangachari, Vaishalli Paatil, Faraz Ahsan, Clare Cahill and Ajit Pal Singh (Executive Producer) has been certified by the National Film Development Corporation (Nfdc) and the British Film Institute (BFI).
The film inspired by the research of Peter Bance, the historian who discovered the story of Princess Sophia Duleep, is the story of two British Punjabi women living in the UK, a century apart. Peter is also one of the executive producers on the film.
Princess Sophia Duleep Singh born in 1876 was the Princess of Punjab,...
The film inspired by the research of Peter Bance, the historian who discovered the story of Princess Sophia Duleep, is the story of two British Punjabi women living in the UK, a century apart. Peter is also one of the executive producers on the film.
Princess Sophia Duleep Singh born in 1876 was the Princess of Punjab,...
- 5/23/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Historical feature film Lioness, starring Aditi Rao Hydari (Jubilee) and Paige Sandhu (Emmerdale), has been set as the first official India-uk co-production under a treaty signed in 2008.
Directed by Kajri Babbar, the film tells the story of two British Punjabi women living in the UK a century apart.
One story is based on a historical figure, Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, the Princess of Punjab and Goddaughter of Queen Victoria, who was one of the key leaders of the suffragette movement in the UK.
The second fictional storyline revolves around an educated, married immigrant woman, Mehak, living in Southall, a suburb of London, in the 1990s.
Princess Sophia will be played by Indian origin UK actress Paige Sandhu, who is best known for her role in UK soap opera Emmerdale. Mehak will be played by Aditi Rao Hydari, who works in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu films, and also stars in Vikramaditya Motwane...
Directed by Kajri Babbar, the film tells the story of two British Punjabi women living in the UK a century apart.
One story is based on a historical figure, Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, the Princess of Punjab and Goddaughter of Queen Victoria, who was one of the key leaders of the suffragette movement in the UK.
The second fictional storyline revolves around an educated, married immigrant woman, Mehak, living in Southall, a suburb of London, in the 1990s.
Princess Sophia will be played by Indian origin UK actress Paige Sandhu, who is best known for her role in UK soap opera Emmerdale. Mehak will be played by Aditi Rao Hydari, who works in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu films, and also stars in Vikramaditya Motwane...
- 5/23/2023
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
The best in TV is being honoured at the National Television Awards 2022.
Nominees were announced in August, with Peaky Blinders, Heartstopperand Bridgerton all receiving multiple nods.
Voting for the NTAs closed hours ahead of the ceremony, which was broadcast on ITV on Thursday (13 October).
While This Morning’s flagship hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were snubbed from this year’s nominations, others in contention included their colleague Alison Hammond, as well as Bradley Walsh, Graham Norton and Ant and Dec, who won in 2021 for the 20th year in a row.
Elsewhere, drama series such as Bridgerton, Peaky Blinders and Heartstopper celebrate nominations in their show categories, as well as for individual stars: Charithra Chandran and Jonathan Bailey for Bridgerton, Cillian Murphy for Peaky Blinders and Kit Connor and Joe Locke for Heartstopper.
You can find the winners list below.
New Drama
Trigger Point – Winner
Heartstopper
This Is Going to Hurt...
Nominees were announced in August, with Peaky Blinders, Heartstopperand Bridgerton all receiving multiple nods.
Voting for the NTAs closed hours ahead of the ceremony, which was broadcast on ITV on Thursday (13 October).
While This Morning’s flagship hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were snubbed from this year’s nominations, others in contention included their colleague Alison Hammond, as well as Bradley Walsh, Graham Norton and Ant and Dec, who won in 2021 for the 20th year in a row.
Elsewhere, drama series such as Bridgerton, Peaky Blinders and Heartstopper celebrate nominations in their show categories, as well as for individual stars: Charithra Chandran and Jonathan Bailey for Bridgerton, Cillian Murphy for Peaky Blinders and Kit Connor and Joe Locke for Heartstopper.
You can find the winners list below.
New Drama
Trigger Point – Winner
Heartstopper
This Is Going to Hurt...
- 10/13/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
The best in TV is being honoured at the National Television Awards 2022.
Nominees were announced in August, with Peaky Blinders, Heartstopper and Bridgertonall receiving multiple nods.
Voting for the NTAs closed hours ahead of the ceremony, which was broadcast on ITV on Thursday (13 October).
While This Morning’s flagship hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were snubbed from this year’s nominations, others in contention included their colleague Alison Hammond, as well as Bradley Walsh, Graham Norton and Ant & Dec, who won in 2021 for the 20th year in a row.
Elsewhere, drama series such as Bridgerton, Peaky Blinders and Heartstopper celebrate nominations in their show categories, as well as for individual stars: Charithra Chandran and Jonathan Bailey for Bridgerton, Cillian Murphy for Peaky Blinders and Kit Connor and Joe Locke for Heartstopper.
You can find the winners list below.
New Drama
Trigger Point – Winner
Heartstopper
This Is Going to Hurt...
Nominees were announced in August, with Peaky Blinders, Heartstopper and Bridgertonall receiving multiple nods.
Voting for the NTAs closed hours ahead of the ceremony, which was broadcast on ITV on Thursday (13 October).
While This Morning’s flagship hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were snubbed from this year’s nominations, others in contention included their colleague Alison Hammond, as well as Bradley Walsh, Graham Norton and Ant & Dec, who won in 2021 for the 20th year in a row.
Elsewhere, drama series such as Bridgerton, Peaky Blinders and Heartstopper celebrate nominations in their show categories, as well as for individual stars: Charithra Chandran and Jonathan Bailey for Bridgerton, Cillian Murphy for Peaky Blinders and Kit Connor and Joe Locke for Heartstopper.
You can find the winners list below.
New Drama
Trigger Point – Winner
Heartstopper
This Is Going to Hurt...
- 10/13/2022
- The Independent - TV
The National Television Awards 2022 will take place tonight (Thursday 13 October) after months of anticipation.
Nominees were announced in August, with Peaky Blinders, Heartstopper and Bridgerton all receiving multiple nods.
Voting for the NTAs closes on Thursday 13 October at noon, hours ahead of the ceremony’s broadcast on ITV at 8.00pm.
However, in a surprise to some fans,This Morning’s flagship hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are not in contention for any awards this year.
The hosting duo, who also present Dancing on Ice together, are usually staples in the list of nominations for TV Presenter.
Last year, only Willoughby was up for an award. This year’s list marks the first time since 2017 that neither presenter is being considered.
Though Willoughby and Schofield won’t receive any awards, their This Morning colleague Alison Hammond has received a nomination in the TV Presenter category, alongside Bradley Walsh, Graham Norton and Ant & Dec,...
Nominees were announced in August, with Peaky Blinders, Heartstopper and Bridgerton all receiving multiple nods.
Voting for the NTAs closes on Thursday 13 October at noon, hours ahead of the ceremony’s broadcast on ITV at 8.00pm.
However, in a surprise to some fans,This Morning’s flagship hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are not in contention for any awards this year.
The hosting duo, who also present Dancing on Ice together, are usually staples in the list of nominations for TV Presenter.
Last year, only Willoughby was up for an award. This year’s list marks the first time since 2017 that neither presenter is being considered.
Though Willoughby and Schofield won’t receive any awards, their This Morning colleague Alison Hammond has received a nomination in the TV Presenter category, alongside Bradley Walsh, Graham Norton and Ant & Dec,...
- 10/13/2022
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
The National Television Awards 2022 will take place tonight (Thursday 13 October) after months of anticipation.
Nominees were announced in August, with Peaky Blinders, Heartstopper and Bridgerton all receiving multiple nods.
Voting for the NTAs closes on Thursday 13 October at noon, hours ahead of the ceremony’s broadcast on ITV at 8.00pm.
However, in a surprise to some fans,This Morning’s flagship hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are not in contention for any awards this year.
The hosting duo, who also present Dancing on Ice together, are usually staples in the list of nominations for TV Presenter.
Last year, only Willoughby was up for an award. This year’s list marks the first time since 2017 that neither presenter is being considered.
Though Willoughby and Schofield won’t receive any awards, their This Morning colleague Alison Hammond has received a nomination in the TV Presenter category, alongside Bradley Walsh, Graham Norton and Ant & Dec,...
Nominees were announced in August, with Peaky Blinders, Heartstopper and Bridgerton all receiving multiple nods.
Voting for the NTAs closes on Thursday 13 October at noon, hours ahead of the ceremony’s broadcast on ITV at 8.00pm.
However, in a surprise to some fans,This Morning’s flagship hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are not in contention for any awards this year.
The hosting duo, who also present Dancing on Ice together, are usually staples in the list of nominations for TV Presenter.
Last year, only Willoughby was up for an award. This year’s list marks the first time since 2017 that neither presenter is being considered.
Though Willoughby and Schofield won’t receive any awards, their This Morning colleague Alison Hammond has received a nomination in the TV Presenter category, alongside Bradley Walsh, Graham Norton and Ant & Dec,...
- 8/23/2022
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
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