New Delhi, Apr 5 (UNI) Irrfan starrer 'Blackमेल' (Blackmail) continues to win hearts of Bollywood celebrities at special screenings.
Renowned names like Shabana Azmi, David Dhawan, Omung Kumar, Pooja Chopra, Vineet Kumar Singh, Sharad Kelkar, Ashoke Pandit, Anand Tiwari, Swanand Kirkire can't stop praising the film.
Producer Bhushan Kumar, director Abhinay Deo along with Arunoday Singh, Anuja Sathe also attended the special screening.
Bhushan Kumar and Abhinay Deo's 'Blackमेल' is all set to hit the screens this Friday.
Early reviews have already started coming in and the quirky comedy is hailed for its quirky storyline and brilliant performances.
After receiving a thumbs up from industry veterans like Amitabh Bachchan and Anil Kapoor amongst others, 'Blackमेल' is receiving appreciation from all quarters even before its release.
A special screening was held in Mumbai wherein Bollywood biggies watched the upcoming quirky comedy.
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi shared, ' Blackमेल is a mad predictable script directed with such relish by Abhinay Deo, performed with unrestrained delight by a super ensemble cast led by Irrfan, Arunoday Singh and Divya Dutta."
Filmmaker David Dhawan said, "I loved the film and had great fun watching it. The concept is novel and very interesting. It keeps you engaged. The fast-paced energy of the film will be loved by today’s youngsters. All the actors have a done a terrific job. I loved the new girl Anuja Sathe’s work. She stood out. Abhinay’s direction is top class. It’s a very good attempt by T-Series to do something so different."
Lyricist and writer Swanand Kirkire said, " Blackमेल...What a Waakda film!!! A director in control and all the actors in super form. Not to be missed".
Filmmaker Omung Kumar said, "Incredible! 'Blackमेल' is funny, it is witty, quirky, I just did not want to movie to end, it was so funny. It's fantastic, I wanted to see all the stupid things that are in the film and I was guessing who is going to die next. I love it, I was bowled over since the trailer, I knew what I was in for and once it started till interval, superb and after interval, it just takes off. Everyone, the writing, the direction, the cast is believable, you know that they are in this mess and how do you get out, and if you are really in that mess how do you really get out. Fantastic, be the police guy, be the detective, all the star cast, Irrfan is obviously fantastic but everyone put together, I loved it!"
Talking about Abhinay he said, "I am a fan of his from Delhi Belly, this type of film is like a niche direction that he does, but obviously 'Breaking Bad' like of thing. You don't want it to end, he is fabulous in his work. Very few directors have this quirkiness if you freeze a frame and you watch everywhere in the film you will come to know what the director has added."
All set to release this Friday, 'Blackमेल' is touted as the best dark comedies in the recent times by reviewers.
Starring an ensemble cast of Irrfan, Kirti Kulhari, Divya Dutta, Arunoday Singh, Omi Vaidya, Anuja Sathe, Pradhuman Singh Mall, Gajraj Rao, among many others, 'Blackmail' has generated immense buzz amongst the audience.
In the meantime, Kirti Kulhari, Arunoday Singh, Anuja Sathe, Pradhuman Singh Mall and Gajraj Rao along with director Abhinay Deo attended a special screening of their upcoming film 'Blackमेल' on Wednesday.
Excited about the film's release the cast and crew shared their thoughts on the film's release.
Abhinay Deo said, "It's a different type of film, we have tried doing something new even in a comedy film. We hope the audience enjoys watching the film as much we loved making it. 'Blackमेल' is Irrfan's film, our film, get ready for an unusual ride."
About the early response to the film, Abhinay said, "We are getting an incredible response to the film currently, however, audience's response matters the most. Friends will always say good but the ultimate decision would be of the audience when the film would release on 6th, the audience would give the final verdict and that matters the most to me."
Arunoday Singh shared, "I'm very very excited about the film's release."
Talking about Irrfan he said, "I'm missing Irrfan a lot, all this wouldn't have been possible without him."
Kirti shared, "I'm super duper excited. 'Blackमेल' is a superbly funny and quirky film."
Talking about Irrfan, Kirti said,"We have been missing Irrfan a lot, D-day is coming closer and we really wish he was with us".
About the early response, she said,'Everyone has been liking the film. A lot of people think I've been very bold in making a choice like 'Blackमेल' , the kind of character I'm playing, that for me is an interesting compliment".
Anuja Sathe said, "I come from a very strong television background, even Irrfan started off with Chandrakanta, that has been a very strong connecting point between us, and we had very nice and constructive conversations basis that".
'I play a very twisted character and hence I've been receiving comments like 'We got very angry on you and loved what happened with you in the film', I think that's a big compliment,' Anuja said.
The cast came together for a special screening to enjoy the film before it hits the screen this Friday.
Early reviews have already started coming in and the quirky comedy is hailed for its quirky storyline and brilliant performances.
After receiving a thumbs up from industry veterans like Amitabh Bachchan and Anil Kapoor amongst others, 'Blackमेल' is receiving appreciation from all quarters even before its release.
Earlier, Irrfan had expressed that he wishes ‘Blackमेल’ to get the best release possible, hence the makers have decided to release the film as scheduled on April 6.
In order to give the film the best release possible, producer Bhushan Kumar has not only pushed the marketing team to do more than what they would do in normal circumstances but also increased the budget for the release week.
Producer Bhushan Kumar has increased the budget for his upcoming next 'Blackमेल' starring Irrfan in lead to give the quirky comedy a bigger release.
Produced by T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar and RDP Motion Pictures’ Abhinay Deo, ‘Blackमेल’, directed by Abhinay Deo, is slated to release on April 6.
Produced by T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar and RDP Motion Pictures’ Abhinay Deo, ‘Blackमेल’, directed by Abhinay Deo, is slated to release on April 6.
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