Danish Renzu

Farah Khan gifted Farhan Akhtar, her "little brother", vintage vinyls of old films for his 51st birthday. This included the title track of "Kranti", which Farhan sang joyfully, prompting laughter from his family. On the work front, Farhan is producing the musical drama "Songs of Paradise" set in Kashmir, directed by Danish Renzu.

Alia Bhatt supports Soni Razdan's acting in 'Songs of Paradise'. She appreciates Saba Azad's performance too. Alia calls her mother her biggest fan. She praises director Danish Renzu for his authentic storytelling. The film is a period drama inspired by Raj Begum's life. It will release on August 29 on Prime Video. The film showcases music, hardship and dreams.

Saba Azad, known for her roles in films like "Dil Kabaddi" and "Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge," as well as the web series "Rocket Boys," is embarking on an exciting new venture. Set to lead in "Songs of Paradise," a musical drama set against the backdrop of Kashmir, Azad has garnered support from Hrithik Roshan, who praised her upcoming performance as "heart-wrenching" and among the finest he's seen. Directed by Danish Renzu, "Songs of Paradise" tells the story of a Kashmiri woman striving to fulfill her dream of becoming a singer. The talented ensemble cast includes Zain Khan Durrani, Soni Razdan, Sheebha Chaddha, Taaruk Raina, Shishir Sharma, and Lillette Dubey. Produced by Shafat Qazi, Danish Renzu, along with Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, the film promises to captivate audiences with its powerful narrative and stellar performances.

Hrithik Roshan lauded girlfriend Saba Azad's performance in her upcoming film 'Songs of Paradise,' directed by Danish Renzu and produced by Excel Entertainment. The movie, based on the life of Raj Begum, explores the journey of Kashmir's first female radio singer. Saba shared the news on Instagram, drawing praise from Hrithik and the film's director.

Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan shared a sun-kissed vacation photo with girlfriend Saba Azad and filmmaker Danish Renzu, prompting a loving comment from Saba. The post, a subtle nod to Saba's film 'Songs of Paradise,' delighted fans who praised their chemistry and Hrithik's youthful appearance. The couple recently marked four years together, continuing to capture public attention with their public appearances.

Filmmaker Danish Renzu's short film The Good News is directed by a Kashmiri Muslim and co-produced by a Kashmiri Pandit, Sunayana Kachroo. The production mirrors the film’s story where pandits and muslims come together to face terrorism and adversity. ETimes spoke to the young filmmaker about his film that is trying to portray the reality of Kashmir culture and social issues.

Actor Saba Azad has finished filming for her upcoming international drama "Minimum". The "Rocket Boys" star, who plays a French tutor named Laurie in the film, took to Instagram on Sunday night to share the update. Actor Saba Azad has finished filming for her upcoming international drama "Minimum".

Preity Zinta is making a comeback with filmmaker Danish Renzu’s untitled film, which is set in Kashmir. It is believed that Preity will play a courageous Kashmiri mother. She has played strong characters in the past and this, too, is one. Although there is no official confirmation on the film just yet, but work on it has already begun.

Kashmiri filmmaker Danish Renzu, has made a name for himself on the independent film circuit over the last few years with movies like ‘Half Widow’ and ‘The Illegal’. With Kashmir’s new film policy taking shape, ETimes reached out to the young filmmaker to record his opinion and get updates about his next big film that was supposed to feature Zaira Wasim in the lead roles.

Filmmaker Danish Renzu is back with his next feature titled Songs Of Paradise that stars Saba Azad in the lead role. The filmmaker is presently shooting for the film in Kashmir and will soon be completing the film.

Ahead of its release, the trailer for 'Songs of Paradise,' a tribute to Padma Shri Raj Begum, has been unveiled. Danish Renzu's film, starring Saba Azad and Soni Razdan, explores the life and music of Kashmir's first female playback singer. Azad expressed her excitement about portraying a character inspired by the legendary Begum.

Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan is a proud boyfriend. On Thursday, he took to Instagram and penned an appreciation note for Saba Azad over her captivating performance in the latest film 'Songs of Paradise'.

Actress and musician Saba Azad recently turned heads in a new photoshoot, channeling modern retro glamour reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn. Saba wore a stunning pink satin mini dress by Atsu Sekhose, featuring a halter neckline, delicate embellishments, and a contrasting black bow. The high-fashion dress is reportedly valued at Rs. 25,000.

Saba Azad and Hrithik Roshan shared a delightful travel video. The couple enjoys exploring new food destinations together. Their recent video showcased their culinary adventures. They recommended a Japanese ramen restaurant in Barcelona. The couple expressed their fondness for the homemade ramen. They also shared a tip about enjoying the dumplings. Fans admire their shared moments.

Bollywood celebrities' presence in Indi-pop music videos, once a successful formula for popularity, has waned. Today's music videos prioritize fresh talent, authentic storytelling, and creative concepts over star power, enabled by digital platforms and evolving audience preferences.

While Bollywood has had a long-standing love affair with what has been termed to be ‘paradise’ and has also started shooting there again, we assess what are the problems that film crews face while shooting at a place marred by political unrest, and how the film policy, if implemented correctly, can turn things around not just for the Hindi film industry but also for the people of Kashmir. Read on: