With this project, I had the freedom that comes with the online space,” she says, adding that she never chooses roles that restrict her work. Amol Parashar and Aahana Kumra are working for the first time in Viu web show It Happened In Hong Kong. Cast: Aahana Kumra, Amol Parashar. We just had to make the lines more spoken so that they don’t feel like dialogues. Your support for our journalism is invaluable. That, and the fact that it gave her the opportunity to play an easygoing and fun role, which is quite different from the characters she has played earlier. Amol, whose Chitvan in TVF Tripling became a youth sensation, shared how he ensures all his characters look and do things differently. Kumra is known for her small screen debut in Sony Entertainment Television's Yudh with Amitabh Bachchan and also her lead role in the TV series Agent Raghav - Crime Branch with Sharad Kelkar, followed by leading roles in a number of feature films. Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards, Statutory provisions on reporting (sexual offenses), This website follows the DNPA’s code of conduct. Apart from this, he had shot for a film titled Aapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rehta Hai co-starring Swara Bhaskar and Sumeet Vyas last year. 142 talking about this. Also, people are always looking for writers and new stories. When we come across a modest Indian show shot in a foreign country, it speaks volumes about the entertainment landscape that our first thought revolves not around partial tax rebates but an entirely sponsored tourism promotion shoot. Actor Amol Parashar says his masculinity can't be defined by what he wears on screen and that he had fun sporting women's clothes for a series. Who is The White Tiger actor Adarsh Gourav? Kumra, on the other hand, is busy travelling the world. It will be available on Netflix later this year,” he says. Despite being a part of it, even I am unable to keep a track of what all is coming up. Aahana Kumra With her first attempt at comedy with Sandwiched Forever behind her, Aahana Kumra has trained her eyes on her next, the remake of … “It’s called Gabroo, and is about a Punjabi rapper, and how he goes from nothing to something and then loses it all again. This also marks his TV debut. IWMBuzz is the preferred destination for news and updates from the world of Indian television and digital content ecosystem. As for the future, both actors are busy with various projects. Also starring Amol Parashar of TVF Tripling fame, the show is about two strangers Aahana (Kumra) and Amol (Parashar) who meet in Hong Kong and develop a friendship. We did a lot of improvisations and thankfully it worked out even beyond expectations. Two solo travellers meet in a foreign country. Click here to join our channel (@indianexpress) and stay updated with the latest headlines. But there was also a doubt that what if people call it boring. 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Aahana Kumra and Amol Parashar, the well-known actors, have mesmerized the viewers with their acting skills and charming looks. Aahana Kumra and Amol Parashar, the well-known actors, have mesmerized the viewers with their acting skills and charming looks. You can support quality journalism by turning off ad blocker or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to The Hindu. With It Happened In Hong Kong, we wanted to make simple stuff. To enable wide dissemination of news that is in public interest, we have increased the number of articles that can be read free, and extended free trial periods. “The feedback is very warm and heartening. Now, the talented duo will soon be seen in the Zoom Studios original series – ‘ Ready to Mingle’, where they are set to unite the singles, seeking true love. The web series that released on 9 March will also feature Aahana Kumra alongside Amol Parashar. 106 talking about this. Actor Amol Parashar, who will be seen with Aahana Kumra in the new web series It Happened in Hong Kong, has also penned the dialogues for it along with its director Lakshya Raj Anand. Amol Parashar. And if an interesting project comes my way, I’ll definitely take it,” she concludes. The Indian Express is now on Telegram. Every time we sit down and talk about work, Amol Parashar impresses with his honesty and flamboyance. Such is obviously the case with digital platform Viu’s four-episode series, It Happened In Hong … The series that is set to launch in March on the Viu app Kumra is known for her power-packed role in the Bollywood movie Lipstick under my Burkha. 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The two share their on and off-screen bond with their fans. So … When I came onboard, I made sure let’s make him a different person from what I’ve played so far,” he shared. And since people like us don’t write much, there is a freshness when we write. The gravity is currently very high, people from all walks are getting attracted to it. Ask him about the limit of digital expansion in the country and he explained, “There’s a lot of activity happening in this world. So that was a major reason why both of us came onboard. That’s why I used to run away from it because then, I wouldn’t have been able to concentrate on other things. The movie stars Aahana Kumra, Rumana Molla, Vikram Koccher, Niki Walia, Mohit Chhabra, and is directed by Akhilesh Jaiswal, who has written movies like Gangs of Wasseypur, Ugly, Mastram (Jaiswal directed it as well), Taanashah and shows like Simple Murder and Beehad Ka Baghi. Sparks fly. Hence, I did it,” said Amol. She was at a UN Women’s panel discussion in Tokyo last week and was part of the Twitter India and Youth Ki Awaaz event, called #PositionOfStrength, a movement to be more inclusive,and push the conversation on making spaces safer for women. Aahana Kumra is an Indian feature film, television, and theatre actress. Watch Episode 1 of Viu India's latest Original show It Happened In Hong Kong. We have been keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world that have a bearing on our health and wellbeing, our lives and livelihoods, during these difficult times. So there wasn’t much commitment and it was fun. With a weekly release every Friday, the series will run for four weeks on viu.com and the Viu App. However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do. Delivering a power-packed performance in films like Lipstick Under My Burkha, Aahana seems to be the ideal choice for this role. There will always be demand for more. His first brush with acting came when he debuted in Yash Raj Films’ Rocket Singh opposite Ranbir Kapoor. In an exclusive chat with indianexpress.com, he spoke about his latest web offerings including Viu show It Happened In Hong Kong and how he turned a writer. As we fight disinformation and misinformation, and keep apace with the happenings, we need to commit greater resources to news gathering operations. Despite holding a mechanical engineering degree from IIT Delhi, Amol quit his regular job to pursue his creative dreams. We didn’t want to put things like sex or other random stuff just for the heck of it. That was my contribution to this script. It seems like a standoff. But, It Happened In Hong Kong was different. It Happened in Hong Kong starts off as a casual, breezy story about two ‘desis’ who accidentally meet in Hong Kong and decide to enjoy their vacation together. But it was his association with The Viral Fever (TVF) that changed the course of things for him. “I get to meet so many women from different countries and walks of life. “I try to do something new as I tend to get bored myself very quickly. “This is the only place that has variety. But all this hasn’t deterred Amol from doing his job. It Happened in Hong Kong highlights the sights culture and experiences in the city and is set against a romantic and adventurous storyline of two solo travellers He explains, “It’s easy to get caught up in a whirlwind of emotions when one is travelling and in a new place. Amol is currently seen as Nirav Chhabra in The Zoom Studio's web series Ready 2 Mingle. We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. That budgetary constraint has also gone and there are more people to put in money.”, Also read | No hassle of censorship in making web series: Amol Parashar. Earlier, all my writings used to be hidden and secret!”, Speaking about his co-star Aahana Kumra, Amol shared, “Although we had never worked before, we had known each other for a while. Printable version | Jan 22, 2021 8:16:38 PM | https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/travelling-past-romance/article22999573.ece, A new cooking show, a comedy drama Malayalam film and a new season of a popular fantasy series are among the highlights of the week, After many months of streaming shows and movies, a look at releases on the big screen that await us this year. “I wanted to be part of Lipstick Under my Burkha simply because I found the story interesting. While Gabru was pulled off the channel after few episodes, only to be relaunched with a bigger fanfare in the coming weeks, his film is still under production. But one side has clearly got the bigger guns! He further added, “I used to do small writings, picked one or two projects. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. This means the audience is still willing to watch something honest and relatable as long as you make it well,” Amol said while sharing about the good response his new show It Happened In Hong Kong is receiving. I’ve written a couple of scripts and screenplays before, so I tried my hand at it with director Lakshya Raj Anand. Apart from being its main lead, he has tried hands at writing for it too. “The idea was that we would lend our own personalities to our characters. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings. In a candid chat with IWMBuzz.com, Amol Parashar and Aahana Kumra talk about their new web-series Ready 2 Mingle on Zoom Studios. Starting off with TVF, the Tripling actor has become one of the top names in the world of digital content. That insect is there but I kept it aside. Aahana Kumra is an Indian theatre, Bollywood and television actress. The actor claimed that the number of offers coming his way has only gone up and now he has to pick the best. Parashar, however, admits that he has not done a solo trip yet. “It would be easy to do so: all a typical heroine has to do in Bollywood is look pretty. “We still managed to make it relatable,” he laughs. For Hong Kong, the script was already there. It takes all your mind and soul. They are two people in their 30s, and come with their own emotional baggage. 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That’s where you might be surprised, say Aahana Kumra and Amol Parashar, the stars of It Happened in Hong Kong, the latest Viu Original which released its first episode online yesterday. Actors Aahana Kumra and Amol Parashar will soon be seen in "Ready to Mingle", where they are set to unite the singles, seeking true love. But there are plenty of women who are defying this norm. My first priority is acting. Now, the talented duo will soon be seen in the Zoom Studios original series – ‘Ready to Mingle’, where they are set to unite the singles, seeking true love. When it comes to dealing with what it actually means, we are unable to reconcile to the fact that we are living life without labels.”. Actress in India | Theatre | Film | Television Since I also know Aahana and am familiar with the way she talks, we were able to make it sound more organic and natural,” he says. Actress in India | Theatre | Film | Television It might have something to do with the fact that he was involved in the scriptwriting. Actors Aahana Kumra and Amol Parashar, who came together for "It Happened in Hong Kong", a travel style web series in Hong Kong, are awestruck by the dining, shopping and outdoor experiences that the place offers. But is it going to end the same way that most on-screen stories do? Two big names from the digital world – Amol Parashar and Aahana Kumra, who are sure to entertain you with their talented acting skills, will be seen as the lead cast. Read more about Aahana, Amol recount what happened in Hong Kong on Business Standard. 105 talking about this. Over the past year, Kumra has travelled extensively alone, which she says has given her a “global perspective”. Director: Lakshya Raj Anand. 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