The Fakir of Venice is a drama inspired by the experience of filmmaker Homi Adjani, a tale of 2 common men who are hired to locate a poor guy to could be represented in Venice for a scam. The idea is to bury him in the sand for an installation art project and Farhan Akhtar is chosen for the role. He looks impoverished enough to pass off as a poor slum dweller from India and the European art world is attracted by the idea. In the process of this game of deceit, however, a real relationship blossoms between the characters Annu Kapoor and Farhan Akhtar which is the soul of the film.

The film is opening at the Jagran Film Festival in Delhi this week.

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The countdown has begun for the Spiderman and the trailer of the movie has already been launched in 10 different languages across the country and got a massive response. The movie is also set to launch in around four languages in India and parents/ teachers are preparing to book bulk tickets in advance.  One actor is over excited about the Spiderman and he is our own Tiger Shroff.

Tiger Shroff has come on board to dub as Spider-Man in the Hindi version of the much awaited ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’! This is Tiger’s first ever association with a Hollywood tent-pole film and the actor launched the exciting Hindi trailer of Spiderman–Homecoming at an adrenaline filled event.

Shroff unveiled the Hindi version of the trailer, amidst fans dressed as Spidey and thrilled the audience with his lightning-fast superhero moves, driving the flashbulbs into a frenzy.

He confessed that dubbing for Spiderman was like half a dream come true because Spider-Man has been his long time hero.

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The celebrations continue the following day, There are so many loved ones that it is not possible to meet all on the sane day as a result many groups meet collectively the day after for the embrace and the good wishes. 

Film: TubelightDate: 23 June 2017

Writer/Director: Kabir Khan

Producer: Salma & Salman Khan

Stars: Salman Khan, Om Puri, Sohail Khan Matin Rey Tangu, Zhu Zhu

 Ratings: 1.5 stars

 Laxman Singh Bisht is the butt of all jokes in his school set in the far away mountains because he is dim and clumsy but a few years later, when his younger brother, Bharat Singh Bisht arrives together they fight all the bullies in the town!

 Set in the turbulent times of 1962 Sino-Indian War, writer director Kabir Khan is inspired from Alejandro Monteverde’s Little Boy.

 In the original it is a little boy blessed with unusual powers craving for his father to return from the Hiroshima war, in the adaptation it is a childlike Salman Khan unaccustomed to fending for himself yearning for his younger brother to return from the war.

 The problem with the film is it just does not pick up. The first half is consumed in introducing the characters and the situations and the screenplay meanders aimlessly addressing all kinds of issues like magical powers and Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings, all noble thoughts but unconvincing.

 The pace is exceedingly slow and the narrative lack luster. That the film is devoid of entertainment is understandable but for a subject as passionate to be devoid of any emotion is unforgivable! Absolutely nothing about the film works- not the dull writing, the cardboard characters, the dull performances and the absolutely forgettable music.

 In the absence of Bharat, Laxman who is totally dependent on his younger brother does not go through any crisis. He says he is yearning for his brother but is always smiling, cycling around town. He has no source of income but is immaculately dressed and often treats his friend for ice-creams. It is a bit strange that in the entire town there is only one Chinese family and only one car…! 

 For a filmmaker celebrated for his documentaries Khan is arrogantly inattentive to details, his crowd scenes are stage like and his characters not remotely connected to reality. There are not as many people in town as in the chorus during a dance sequence. The screenplay is both unemotional and un-engaging.

 Yes the film has picturesque locations but backdrops don’t make a film nor can superstars substitute for a plot.

 It is disheartening but this Eid Tubelight will not sparkle for Salman Khan Fans. Because this time, Khan is not in a mood for action/ romance/ item number or even to remove his shirt!

This time, Khan is in a mood to depict his emotional side, now it is up to you, whether you want to weep with him or for him!

It is a tragedy that the filmmaker who served you Kabul in 2006 New York in 2009 Ek Tha Tiger in 2012 and Bajrangi Bhaijaan in 2015 fails to shine the theatres with Tubelight in 2017!!

Clearly something has gone terribly wrong somewhere and I bet both the Khan knows what it is.

To not spoil the mood of the festival further I rate Tubelight with 1.5 stars.

A young Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who made his sensational debut in Captain America: Civil War begins to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging superhero in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, Peter returns home, where he lives with his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei), under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.).

SINGAPORE – JUNE 07: Spider-Man: Homecoming stars Tom Holland and Jacob Batalon pose with fans at Marina Bay Sands on June 7, 2017 in Singapore. (Photo by Ore Huiying/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)

Peter tries to fall back into his normal daily routine – distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man – but when the Vulture (Michael Keaton) emerges as a new villain, everything that Peter holds most important will be threatened.

Spider-Man: Homecoming is coming to your nearby theatres on 7 July and in the meantime one can sense there is a buzz about the film when a large group of Spider-Man fans attend the promotion event dressed up as the friendly neighbourhood web slinger, occupying the entire venue.

The fourth of seven plays to be staged under Aditya Birla Group’s theatre initiative Aadyam, Rage’s Anand Express written by Carl Miller based on the much-loved book Ostrich Boys by Keith Gray has been adapted by Akarsh Khurana and directed by Nadir Khan.

Anand had a dream, he desired to go to Anand in Gujarat and become the Anand in Anand. When he dies unexpectedly, his friends anguish over his unfulfilled desire and without consulting the adults escape with his ashes on an epic mission to honour their friend’s last wish. The race is between the youngsters fulfilling their friends wish and the seniors trying to nab them.

Artistic director Divya Bhatia describes the play as a coming-of-age story, a compelling drama full of insights. Director Nadir Khan says his primary focus with any text and especially this one—since it’s so different from anything he has done so far is to stay as true to the characters as possible.”