Karan Tejpal

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Debut director karan tejpal's thriller film 'Stolen' will be screened at the Orizzonti Extra section of the 80th Venice Film Festival. The segment "innovates and demonstrates creative originality" and will showcase up to 10 works. Produced by Gaurav Dhingra, the movie features Shubham, Abhishek Banerjee, Harish Khanna, Mia Maelzer, and Sahidur Rahaman. The festival will run from August 30 to September 9, with Edoardo De Angelis' 'Comandante' as the opening film, replacing Zendaya's 'Challengers.'

The Indian film 'Stolen', starring Abhishek Banerjee, has been chosen as the sole selection from India for the World Premiere of the Venice Film Festival 2023. The suspense thriller, directed by karan tejpal, will be showcased alongside international features such as David Fincher's 'The Killer' and Bradley Cooper's 'Maestro'. Abhishek Banerjee expressed his excitement and stated that representing India at such a prestigious festival is a monumental achievement. The film tells the story of a baby abduction in a remote rural railway station in India and explores the challenges faced by two urban brothers.

'Stolen', an edge-of-the-seat thriller starring Abhishek Banerjee has been making headlines for being premiered at the prestigious Venice Film Festival 2023. The film received a five-minute-long standing ovation at the event. Garnering immense acclaim, makers unveiled the first look, Abhishek Banerjee on Friday.

The trailer for 'Stolen,' starring Abhishek Banerjee, has been released, garnering praise from audiences and film industry members alike. Directed by karan tejpal, the film delves into the emotional and psychological consequences of crime. Having already screened at international film festivals, including Venice, 'Stolen' is generating buzz for its realistic narrative and hard-hitting theme.

Veteran actress Zeenat Aman took to social media to reveal that she is looking forward to watching karan tejpal's debut film, 'Stolen.'

'Stolen' narrates the tale of a five-month-old baby who has been abducted from her mother.

Gradual growth of characters, complexities at every turn reminiscent of real life, people as grand and low as they exist in the real world. Understated, and grim, but eventually the sun decides to rise in its full glory.

Producer Gaurav Dhingra expressed his anticipation for the film's showcase at the International Film Festival of Kerala, following its resounding success globally and in Mumbai. "The heartwarming reception 'Stolen' received has paved the way for its presentation in God's own country. We eagerly await the response from the Malayalam audience, assessing the film's reach and impact on a pan-Indian stage," Dhingra shared, highlighting the significance of this screening in gauging the film's resonance across diverse audiences.

Abhishek Banerjee is receiving praise for his powerful performance in the thriller Stolen, which has captivated audiences and industry insiders alike. Celebrities like Nushrratt Bharuccha, Ali Fazal, Rana Daggubati, and Rajkummar Rao have lauded the film and Banerjee's acting.

The first look of actor Abhishek Banerjee from his upcoming film 'Stolen' has been unveiled and it shows the actor wounded and battered with a swollen eye and scars on his face.

Indian thriller film, 'Stolen,' directed by karan tejpal and produced by Gaurav Dhingra, will be screened at the BFI London Film Festival in October. The movie had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival and will be shown as part of the Thrill section at the London festival. 'Stolen' tells the story of a kidnapped baby, drawing the attention of two brothers who face challenges that test their relationships.

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Anuparna Roy's directorial debut, 'Songs of Forgotten Trees', is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Anurag Kashyap is presenting the film. It is India's only selection in the Horizons strand. The film stars Naaz Shaikh and Sumi Baghel. It explores the lives of two migrant women in Mumbai. They find empathy amidst personal struggles.

In a groundbreaking cinematic endeavor in Vienna, an Austrian film featuring Indian actor Sahidur Rahman speaking German is reaching its conclusion. Directed by Sandeep Kumar, 'Happy' portrays Rahman as an illegal immigrant facing deportation repercussions. Kumar praises Rahman's performance, revealing his rigorous German language preparation. Inspired by Vienna's immigrant struggles, Kumar transformed his documentary idea into fiction, aiming to spotlight human resilience amidst adversity.

Mia Maelzer wins best actress at BJIFF for 'Stolen', India's only Venice Film Festival entry. karan tejpal named best director. Isshaan Ghosh wins best cinematographer. Inspired by Bengal actors, Mia studied for role.

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Abhishek Banerjee, who plays the lead in first-time film-maker karan tejpal’s feature film ‘Stolen’, will be off to the Venice Film Festival. Known for his performances in ‘Stree’, ‘Ajji’, ‘Typewriter’ and ‘Paatal Lok’, and as the founder of Casting Bay that cast actors ‘Jubilee’ and ‘Paatal Lok’, Banerjee is in the news for playing the protagonist of ‘Stolen’ — the only Indian entry this year to have made it to the official line-up of the Venice Film Festival. The film will be screened as part of the Orizzonti Extra segment of the festival’s 80th edition.

Satyajit Ray's sketch from ‘Pather Panchali’ serves as the main poster for Brazil's 48th Sao Paolo International Film Festival, with India as the focal point. The festival honors Ray with a retrospective of his films. The selection underscores Ray’s artistic vision and meticulous pre-production process, highlighting the global impact of Indian cinema.

The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival has announced its line-up for 2023, featuring over 250 films spread over 10 days. The festival will showcase a diverse range of films, including over 40 World Premieres, 45 Asia Premieres, and 70+ South Asia Premieres. The main competition this year is the South Asia Competition, which aims to highlight breakthrough South Asian films. The festival also includes categories such as Focus South Asia, Icons South Asia, Marathi Talkies, and World Cinema, among others. The festival will run from October 27 to November 5 at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai.

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