Devashish Makhija

Taapsee Pannu stars in Netflix's Gandhari, performing blindfolded action as a fierce mother seeking her kidnapped child. Directed by Devashish Makhija and written/produced by frequent collaborator Kanika Dhillon (Haseen Dillruba series), it reimagines the Mahabharata queen's symbolism of loyalty and sacrifice. Swastika Mukherjee and Ishwak Singh co-star; release date TBA.

Bengaluru International Short Film Festival will go live with actor Manoj Bajpayee and filmmaker Devashish Makhija this Saturday.

Joram unfolds the compelling story of a father, portrayed by Manoj Bajpayee, navigating various challenges while protecting a baby. Directed by Devashish Makhija, the film delves into the struggles of an outsider fighting for survival, promising audiences an enthralling cinematic experience. Alongside Manoj Bajpayee, Joram features Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Smita Tambe, Tannishtha Chatterjee, and other talented actors in pivotal roles, enhancing the depth and intensity of the narrative

The screenplay of Manoj Bajpayee's film 'Joram' has been acquired by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Library. The screenplay will be added to the Permanent Core Collection, which now includes over 11,000 scripts from 1910 to the present. Writer-director Devashish Makhija expressed gratitude for the recognition and thanked the Academy. 'Joram' was written and directed by Makhija and produced by Zee Studios in collaboration with Anupama Bose and Makhijafilm.

Actor Manoj Bajpayee is set to star in filmmaker Devashish Makhija's thriller drama 'Joram", makers announced on Tuesday. 'Joram' reunites Bajpayee and Makhija after their short 'Tandav' and the acclaimed 2020 feature 'Bhonsle', for which 'The Family Man' star bagged the best actor National Award.

On Friday evening, the much awaited short film starring Manoj Bajpayee titled 'Taandav' was launched in presence of the actor. The director of the film Devashish Makhija, welcomed his peers including filmakers Sudhir Mishra, Tigmanshu Dhulia and the guest of honour Anurag Kashyap.

Joram, a survival thriller in which a father is desperately on the run with his three-month-old baby girl

Manoj Bajpayee worked in extreme conditions for his upcoming intense and realistic survival thriller ‘Joram’.

Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee won the Best Actor Award for the film 'Joram'.

As Dasru grapples with the imminent danger, the film explores profound questions of survival and the relentless pursuit of life against insurmountable odds. Set in Jharkhand, "Joram" addresses societal issues, including social inequalities, injustice towards tribal communities, and deforestation. Writer-director Devashish Makhija expressed that the film delves into human resilience and the fight for survival under challenging circumstances. Manoj Bajpayee, thrilled to be part of "Joram," commended the film for pushing boundaries.

Director Devashish Makhija, who is all geared up for the release of the survival thriller drama 'Joram', starring Manoj Bajpayee, shared about the challenges that turned the shoot into a battle against nature.

Manoj Bajpayee is all set to come up with a thriller drama film 'Joram'.

Taking to Instagram, Manoj Bajpayee shared a video on his stories.

Manoj Bajpayee fronted thriller drama 'Joram' began production on Monday. Directed by Devashish Makhija, the film will be largely shot at locations across Jharkhand and Mumbai highlighting the underbelly of the city.

Manoj Bajpayee's latest 'Bhonsle' took four years to get suitable producers but the actor says he was not disheartened as he enjoys the long struggle associated with making a film.

The 67 th National Awards were held at New Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan today. Veteran actor Manoj Bajpayee who attended the event was conferred with the prestigious ‘Best Actor’ for his performance in ‘Bhonsle’. This was Bajpayee’s third National Award too.

It was a pleasant surprise to all present, when Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap walked into a city store.

Taapsee Pannu has completed the shoot for her film 'Gandhari', sharing her experience on Instagram. She worked with Ishwak Singh, writer Kanika Dhillon, and director Devashish Makhija. The film is set to feature a riveting storyline with high-powered action, showcasing Taapsee as a determined mother. This marks Kanika Dhillon's second project under Kathha Pictures.

Devashish Makhija began his career assisting on 'Black Friday' and 'Bunty Aur Babli'. His YRF animated project was shelved after three years. He debuted with 'Oonga' in 2013, followed by Bhonsle and Joram. His next film, 'Gandhari', stars Taapsee Pannu and marks a new career chapter.

Director Devashish Makhija talked candidly about his financial difficulties. He revealed that he cannot meet his basic needs and people often judge him for taking the bus or auto to meet producers and actors.

Zeeshan Ayyub announced that Manoj Bajpayee's 'Joram' will be screened at Sydney Film Festival this year.

Taapsee Pannu has begun filming for the thriller 'Gandhari,' directed by Devashish Makhija. The Netflix film, produced by Kanika Dhillon, portrays Pannu as a determined mother amidst mystery and action. This marks Dhillon and Pannu's sixth collaboration, following successes like "Haseen Dilruba" and its sequel.

Manoj expressed his thoughts on how he prepared himself to be an actor.

The film, set in Jharkhand, deals with issues such as social inequalities, injustice with the tribal communities and deforestation.

Manoj Bajpayee revealed that Amitabh Bachchan can improvise only if he knows his lines perfectly.