Letty Mariam Abraham

Aug 8, 2023 | msn.com | Letty Mariam Abraham

Television shows with the usual tropes of kitchen politics and supernatural elements have been tried, tested, and surprisingly worked. Breaking out of the mould three years ago was a show that was initially discouraged, but it stood the test of time. The Rupali Ganguly-starrer Anupamaa recently completed 1,000 episodes. Producer Rajan Shahi credits mother, Deepa Shahi, for the novel idea and for putting her mind and energy behind the daily soap at the age of 78.

Aug 8, 2023 | msn.com | Letty Mariam Abraham

Our greed is getting the better of us. The rapidly depleting natural resources and global warming are probably the biggest proof of it. With The Jengaburu Curse, director Nila Madhab Panda attempts to tell a story that depicts the effects of mining and deforestation. The National Award-winning filmmaker, who has previously helmed acclaimed films like Kadwi Hawa, I am Kalam, and Halkaa, has roped in the tribal community of Odisha to lend authenticity to the SonyLIV thriller.

Aug 6, 2023 | msn.com | Letty Mariam Abraham

Four years is a long gap between two seasons. And it feels longer when you’re awaiting the second edition of a well-crafted series like Made in Heaven. But Jim Sarbh, who reprises his role of Adil Khanna in the upcoming season, says the delay was inevitable. “The pandemic delayed the shoot, and then [there were] delays because the filming was riddled with [many issues]. We shot in Delhi and several tricky places. It’s a miracle that [despite] so many factors, we shot the series.

Jul 29, 2023 | msn.com | Letty Mariam Abraham

It speaks volumes about an actor’s calibre when a writer pens a story keeping him in mind. To Kaalkoot writer-director Sumit Saxena, Vijay Varma was always the only choice to lead his series. This, years before the industry woke up to the actor’s talent with Gully Boy (2019). “This was even before Pink [2016] happened,” Saxena highlights, underlining that he had developed the story in early 2016.

Jul 23, 2023 | msn.com | Letty Mariam Abraham

Shweta Tripathi Sharma is inherently drawn to “tougher, edgier, and morally hazy roles.” Kaalkoot ticked the first box, giving her a powerful role. Couple that with the opportunity to work with director Sumit Saxena, and it was an instant yes from the actor. “When I choose any project, the material, character, and story are of the utmost importance, but it is also important to know who the makers are. If you have a great script in the wrong hands, it isn’t [going to bear fruit].