September is a busy month for Mind Blowing Films
Action-packed flicks, romantic-comedies, social-thrillers and sports stories about the human spirit – this September look forward to an assorted range of great films and entertainment. Start the month off with AKIRA, releasing on 2nd September and follow the journey of a young one-woman army and her battles against a corrupt police force based in Mumbai. Sonakshi Sinha’s portrayal of the fierce young fighter has already received a positive response and we’re sure she’ll leave you feeling empowered and excited. Nawazuddin Siddiqui strikes again in FREAKY ALI, releasing 9th September, only this time with golf clubs, a special secret and a thrilling local under-world story with a twist. Termed to be a “Social Comedy”, ACTOR IN LAW follows the journey of Shan Mirza, a Pakistani lawyer, who aspires to take up acting as his prime profession. Scheduled for a 12th September release, the film stars Fahad Mustafa, Om Puri and Mehwish Hayat. Soon after, 13th September calls for the release of another much-awaited Pakistani film – JANAAN, starring Armeena Khan, Bilal Ashraf, Ali Rehman and Mishi Khan in the lead roles. The film is a classic tale of finding love, comfort and a sense of belonging with one’s roots. The story includes an unexpected marriage proposal, a love triangle and a series of hilarious events are sure to keep you entertained, charmed and touched throughout. Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s social drama PINK is set for release on 16th September. With Amitabh Bachchan and Tapsee Pannu in the lead roles, the film is a hard-hitting tale that encourages us to ask questions about the current social stigmas, laws and court proceedings in modern, urban India. We finally end September with one of the most anticipated films of the year – M.S. DHONI, releasing on the 30th. Follow the incredible journey of one of India’s most beloved cricketers – Mahendra Singh Dhoni played by the exceptionally talented Sushant Singh Rajput for it is a tale that truly exemplifies the triumph of the human spirit.
AKIRA
Release date: 2nd September
Director: A.R Murugadoss
Cast: SonakshiSinha, AmitSadh, AnuragKashyap, KonkanaSen Sharma
Produced by: ArmitChhabra, A.R Murugadoss, SheelNimbalkar
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsCkty3mpg0
Synopsis: Travelling from her home in Jodhpur to attend university in Mumbai, Akira (Sonakshi Sinha) is a young woman just hoping to keep her head down, her grades up and her family happy. However, there is more to Akira than meets the eye as she begins to show skills and a fury far beyond that of your average girl. Drawing attention from dangerous groups of people, Akira’s life quickly spirals out of control as she finds herself hounded by a corrupt police force and a criminal empire. Caught in the crossfire with something that both sides want, Akira is forced into a corner with no answers and no help to rely on. Stumbling through a conspiracy she can barely comprehend and with wider implications for all of Mumbai, Akira’s only option is to fight and survive, whatever the cost.
FREAKY ALI
Release date: 9 September
Director:Sohail Khan
Cast:NawazuddinSiddiqui, Arbaaz Khan, Amy Jackson
Produced by:Sohail Khan
Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT6ywcPNTWk
Synopsis: Nawazuddin Siddiqui (Ali) plays an extortion debt collector for the local goon along with Arbaaz Khan (Maqsood). His fate turns when one day Maqsood and he go to a golf course to collect cash, after waiting for many hours for a man to give him money. Ali confronts the man who tells him to wait while he finishes the hole.This is where Ali challenges him stating that it can’t be that hard, The man asks Ali to prove his worth to show it and Ali putts the ball in just one ace for he has a gifted natural swing, This not only surprises the man but his caddie as well who is already known to Ali. What follows is an inspiration story of a simple extortion debt collector to a golfing sensation, and along the way of him becoming a champion; Ali beats all odds and meets his dream girl played by Amy Jackson.
ACTOR IN LAW
Release date: 12th September 2016
Director: NabeelQureshi
Cast: Fahad Mustafa, Mehwish Hayat, OmPuri
Produced by: Fizza A. Meerza
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlQB_40JGFk
Synopsis: An aspiring actor, possessed by his passion to become a superstar actor, becomes frustrated with the never-ending rejections and disapproval by his father (Om Puri). Feeling disheartened, Shan is encouraged by his friends and family, who liken the role of a lawyer in court to what actors do on a stage. Shan looks at law in a new light and conducts his court performances with eloquent dialogues, famous pop culture references and punch-lines. This makes him a viral personality and the Pakistani media and press are quick to find out more about him. In a turn of events, Shan’s is faced with a criminal charge. The media shames him and his father disowns him. He then focuses more on proving his innocence and helping those in need. The rest of this coming of age film depicts how Shan struggles and finally overcomes his powerful enemies.
JANAAN
Release date: 13th September
Director:AzfarJafri
Cast: Armeena Khan, Bilal Ashraf, Ali Rehman Khan, Mishi Khan
Produced by:HareemFarooq, Reham Khan
Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBAZkttoMsE
Synopsis: After living in Canada for 11 years following the death of her mother, Meena (ArmeenaRana Khan) returns home to Swat, Pakistan, for her cousin’s wedding. Initially apprehensive of returning to a family she had since abandoned, Meena finds herself missing her homeland and the unconditional love that awaits her. Upon returning home, Meena finds that her family is secretly attempting to arrange her marriage either with Daniyal (Ali Rehman Khan), a charming and attractive rogue, or Asfandyar, a blunt schoolteacher for the underprivileged with whom Meena instantly dislikes. In the months leading up to her cousin’s wedding, Meena learns to love her home and family again as she rediscovers the joy she had previously thought missing from her life.
PINK
Release Date: 16 September
Director:Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, TapseePannu
Produced by: ShoojitSircar, Rashmi Sharma
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL2TShb6fFs
Synopsis: Minal Arora, Falak Ali and Andrea Tariang, three young girls, in their mid 20’s,from different parts of India, professionals in their respective fields, stay together as tenants in a posh South Delhi locality. Staying in the same locality as these girls is the mysterious and ominous figure, ‘Deepak Sehgal’. A yester- year ‘big league’ lawyer, Deepak Sehgal today is a mere shadow of his infamous self, spending most of his time behind closed doors. One night, which was supposed to be a girls’ night out, becomes for them a dark truth that would continue to hound their future…Soon after MINAL is charged for ‘Attempt to murder’, where she could face imprisonment for more than 10 years, if convicted.Will the law be able to see beyond the obvious, will the society be able to see them beyond their moralistic eyes? Will these 3 girls be able to come out of this ordeal unscathed or will they be ‘scarred’ forever?‘PINK’ – a social thriller that reflects on the dubious morals of today’s times.
M.S. DHONI
Release date: 30th September
Director: NeerajPandey
Cast: Sushant Singh Rajput, KiaraAdvani, HerryTangri, BhoomikaChawla
Produced by: ArunPandey
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgxvDORKzec
Synopsis: From the dusty roads of Ranchi, right down to the sacred stadium grounds of the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story chronicles the journey of a man who India has come to see as the one who shaped the collective dreams of a billion countrymen – and the world has come to revere and applaud as a master cricketer, and a true gentleman of the game.