Prakash Jha

Prakash Jha to promote 'Satyagraha' through social-networking sites

Mumbai: Filmmaker Prakash Jha wants to tap the power of digital media and says he will promote his forthcoming political drama 'Satyagraha' through social-networking sites, a platform that has witnessed outpourings on some of the major public outrages.

Inspired by the current situation in the country, 'Satyagraha' shows the uprising of the middle class against a corrupt system.

Amitabh Bachchan plays an activist and his role is said to be modelled on Anna Hazare, while Kareena Kapoor will be see as a journalist. Ajay Devgn and Arjun Rampal too play pivotal roles in the movie coming out Aug 23.

"In the recent past, any form of public outrage has been (expressed) mainly through the social media space. You cannot ignore the power of the digital medium today," Prakash Jha said in an statement....more    

'Satyagraha' inspired by Anna Hazare's campaign?

After Raajneeti, Chakravyuh and Aarakshan, filmmaker Prakash Jha tackles yet another politically charged subject with Satyagraha that is reportedly inspired by Anna Hazare's campaign against corruption. ...

'Satyagraha' is about father-son relationship: Prakash Jha

Mumbai: Filmmaker Prakash Jha claims that his upcoming political drama 'Satyagraha' has nothing to do with social activist Anna Hazare or Arvind Kejriwal, but is basically about a father-son relationship. "The film is about an old and a young man... That does not mean it is about Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal. The old man is a retired principal of a school and has lost his son, while the young...  

'Satyagraha' First Look: Amitabh leads the revolution

New Delhi: The teaser of 'Satyagraha' has been revealed. Directed by Prakash Jha, the film features Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal and Manoj Bajpayee in the lead roles. The film is set to be released on August 23, 2013. ...  

'Satyagraha' trailer to launch with 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani'

Mumbai: The theatrical trailer of Prakash Jha's political drama 'Satyagraha' will hit theatres on May 31 with 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani'. The Amitabh Bachchan-Kareena Kapoor starrer film, which Jha is co-producing with UTV Motion Pictures, also features Ajay Devgn, Amrita Rao, Arjun Rampal and Manoj Bajpayee in pivotal roles. "The first teaser trailer of 'Satyagraha' comes out this Friday with 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani'," Rao posted on Twitter. Earlier, it...  

'Satyagraha' not based on Hazare's movement: Prakash Jha

Bhopal: Denying reports that his upcoming film 'Satyagraha' is based on Anna Hazare's Lokpal Bill movement, noted film director Prakash Jha said that the movie shows discontent among today's youth. "The film is not based on Anna Hazare's movement, but there may be few similarities between it and the Lokpal agitation. The movie is about the problems faced by youths and their thinking," Jha told reporters here last night. Besides...  

Snapshot: Amitabh caught in action on the sets of 'Satyagrah'

Amitabh Bachchan is currently shooting for his upcoming film 'Satyagrah' in Bhopal. ...  

'Satyagraha': Big B fasts Anna Hazare style for Prakash Jha's film

Amitabh Bachchan's character in the upcoming political saga 'Satyagraha' is based on Anna Hazare. ...  

While holding national flag, Big B choked with emotions

The megastar's role in the Prakash Jha directed film is modelled on activist Anna Hazare and he felt proud to shoot the film with the national flag in hand. ...  

Bollywood Gossip: Big B finds Bhopal crowd extraordinary

The crowds in Bhopal bowled over megastar Amitabh Bachchan with their co-operative nature. The 70-year-old megastar can't stop raving about the "pleasant demeanour" of people in his 'sasural' (in-laws'). ...  

When Big B washed Kareena's feet to calm her down

Amitabh Bachchan is soon going to be seen with Kareena Kapoor in Prakash Jha's 'Satyagraha'. ...  

Big B in Bhopal with Aaradhya to shoot for 'Satyagraha'

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who will be shooting for Prakash Jha's upcoming film 'Satyagraha' in the state, arrived here today along with his family. The actor arrived at the Raja Bhoj Airport along with wife Jaya Bachchan, son Abhishek, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan and grand-daughter Aradhya. ...  

Ajay Devgn starts shooting for Prakash Jha's 'Satyagraha'

Ajay Devgn has begun his shooting schedule for filmmaker Prakash Jha's next project 'Satyagraha'. ...  

'Chakravyuh' earns Rs 9.44 crore in 4 days

New Delhi: This week viewers were spoilt for a choice as three films were releasing, but it seems they avoided coming out of their homes for these films. 'Chakravyuh', 'Ajab Gazabb Love' and 'Rush' appear to have failed in generating interest in the spectator's heart. Prakash Jha's 'Chakravyuh' is the top grossing film this week, but its collection doesn't match with the hype that was created around its release. Trade...  

Current situations inspired Jha to make 'Satyagraha'

Mumbai: Filmmaker Prakash Jha says that India's current state of affairs has inspired him to make his next film 'Satyagraha'. "You must be eagerly waiting for the next film 'Satyagraha'. The whole world is in the line of agitation; people are fed up of corruption, inflation, and mal-administration. Amidst these problems, beautiful stories are coming out. By bonding these stories together I am making 'Satyagraha'. So, I always try to...  

There was too much bromance while filming Chakravyuh: Arjun Rampal

CNN-IBN caught up with the three leading men in the film 'Chakravyuh', Arjun Rampal, Abhay Deol and Manoj Bajpai, they talk about not just their controversial song from the film but their bromance too. ...