Upcoming Releases in Film and Music
“Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins” on Netflix
Netflix is set to release “Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins,” featuring Saif Ali Khan in the lead role as the captivating thief, Rehan Roy. This highly anticipated film marks the inaugural streaming project from Siddharth Anand, known for his work on “Pataan.” The plot revolves around Rehan’s daring escapade to acquire the rare African red sun gem while being pursued by the calculating mafia lord Rajan Auraf, played by Jaideep Arawatt. Kunal Kapoor takes on the role of the resolute detective Vikram Patel, while Nikita Dutta plays Farah, Rehan’s love interest.
Directed by Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal, with a screenplay by Sumit Aroraa, this action thriller also represents the first streaming venture for Marflix Pictures, co-founded by Siddharth and Mamta Anand.
“We aimed to create a cinematic universe that feels both classic and modern,” the producer remarked, emphasizing a smooth storyline and layered characters.
Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh of Netflix India described the film as an “ode to classic Bollywood heist films,” embodying grandeur and style—qualities that Siddharth Anand believes deliver a complete cinematic experience suitable for Netflix audiences.
“Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins” is scheduled for streaming on Netflix starting April 25th.
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Pulp to Perform Live at BBC
Britpop icons, Pulp, are set to deliver two live performances for the BBC Radio 6 Music and Radio 2 concert series. Led by Jarvis Cocker, the band will celebrate their return, performing a mix of cherished hits along with tracks from their new album, “More,” which marks their first release in nearly 24 years. An intimate session for BBC Radio 6 Music will be broadcast on May 29th, accompanied by interviews that follow the premier of their recent single, “Spike Island,” on Lauren Laverne’s show.
Their “Radio 2 In Concert” event is set for May 7th, where selected fans will have the opportunity to experience the band live, aired during Joe. A follow-up exclusive interview will also take place on May 29th, with additional tracks featured on Scott Mills’ “Breakfast Show” on May 30th.
Expressing excitement about the performances, Cocker noted, “I remember the intimacy of BBC Radio Theater from the days of ‘6 Music’. As long as all the equipment can fit, it should be fantastic.”
Both live sessions will be available on BBC iPlayer, with the Radio 2 concert expected to air on BBC 2 in June.
Jeff Smith, the music director for Radio 2 and 6 Music, commented, “The musicianship is exceptional. The band has agreed to provide two distinct performances that cater to our diverse audiences on both channels.”