After a New Year break that took him all over Belgium, actor Vijay Deverakonda is back in the studios to shoot TAXIWALA.

TAXIWALA is his first project after the release of ARJUN REDDY.

"We're looking at a March release. The film requires a great deal of post-production work. It's got a whole lot of computer-graphics and special-effects. And we don't want to rush," said Vijay.

Vijay enjoys working with new directors.

"They are more open to new ideas. So the whole process of creating a film becomes more inclusive and participative. I was almost a unit-hand with Sandeep Vanga, my director of ARJUN REDDY. Now it's the same with Rahul Sankrityayan, director of 'Taxiwala'.We are trying to create something worth the audiences' time and money."

Vijay has opted a role diametrically opposite to ARJUN REDDY.

"In TAXIWALA, I am not ARJUN REDDY. In fact the two characters are so different that if they were to meet they'd hate each other. For me, as an actor it was important not to do more of 'Arjun Reddy' just because the audiences liked what they saw," he said.

After a New Year break that took him all over Belgium, actor Vijay Deverakonda is back in the studios to shoot TAXIWALA.

TAXIWALA is his first project after the release of ARJUN REDDY.

"We're looking at a March release. The film requires a great deal of post-production work. It's got a whole lot of computer-graphics and special-effects. And we don't want to rush," said Vijay.

Vijay enjoys working with new directors.

"They are more open to new ideas. So the whole process of creating a film becomes more inclusive and participative. I was almost a unit-hand with Sandeep Vanga, my director of ARJUN REDDY. Now it's the same with Rahul Sankrityayan, director of 'Taxiwala'.We are trying to create something worth the audiences' time and money."

Vijay has opted a role diametrically opposite to ARJUN REDDY.

"In TAXIWALA, I am not ARJUN REDDY. In fact the two characters are so different that if they were to meet they'd hate each other. For me, as an actor it was important not to do more of 'Arjun Reddy' just because the audiences liked what they saw," he said.

Actress Shraddha Kapoor, who was present at the inauguration of 'The Wedding Junction Show' here on Saturday, said working with actor Prabhas in SAAHO has been a great opportunity for her.

After "Haseena Parkar" in 2017 Shraddha's upcoming projects is bilingual film SAAHO with Prabhas and newly announced Hindi release STREE.

Talking about SAAHO, Shraddha said: "I am definitely excited to be able to work with Prabhas. It's the first time I am shooting for a Hindi and Telugu bilingual film. It will also be dubbed in other languages. This is a great opportunity for me."

Shraddha and Rajkumar Rao-starrer STREE is currently on floors, and the actress is very excited for the same. "This is the first time, I will be part of a horror-comedy film, and that makes it even more exciting."

Actress Shraddha Kapoor, who was present at the inauguration of 'The Wedding Junction Show' here on Saturday, said working with actor Prabhas in SAAHO has been a great opportunity for her.

After "Haseena Parkar" in 2017 Shraddha's upcoming projects is bilingual film SAAHO with Prabhas and newly announced Hindi release STREE.

Talking about SAAHO, Shraddha said: "I am definitely excited to be able to work with Prabhas. It's the first time I am shooting for a Hindi and Telugu bilingual film. It will also be dubbed in other languages. This is a great opportunity for me."

Shraddha and Rajkumar Rao-starrer STREE is currently on floors, and the actress is very excited for the same. "This is the first time, I will be part of a horror-comedy film, and that makes it even more exciting."

Director Ravi Jadhav is happy to get an 'A' certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for NUDE without any cuts, and says he couldn't have hoped for a better treatment for his controversial Marathi film.

Jadhav said: "The censor board had set-up a four-member panel earlier. They had recommended several cuts which I didn't accept. The Regional Officer of the CBFC did a very sensible thing. He set my film aside and brought it up again under the tenure of the new chairperson Prasoon Joshi.

"They viewed the film and gave it a standing ovation and passed it uncut. After what I've gone through ('Nude' was denied a screening at the International Film Festival of India in Goa in November last year). This was quite a refreshing change from the expected."

Ravi is all praise for actress Vidya Balan, who headed the four-member censor panel to view and certify NUDE.

"Not just Vidya Balan-ji, all panel members had tears in their eyes and they all gave my film a standing ovation. Vidya-ji had so many questions about the films, its theme, cinematography, the leading lady Kalyanee Mulay."

"She wanted to know where Kalyanee came from, what else she had played. She has a very high level of aesthetics and the curiosity to explore creativity. She is definitely qualified to evaluate films for the censor board."

The "Nude" director was also full of praise for Joshi as well.

"He has definitely brought in a change at the CBFC. Films are being viewed in the right perspective. I doubt my film would have gone uncut during the earlier regime at the CBFC."

At the moment, he is preparing to release the film.

"We are looking at a March release."

Is he apprehensive that his film's provocative title will bring in the wrong kind of audience?

"Not at all! The word 'nude' has been used with nude art since 1856. All books paintings and other works of art have referred to nude art with word 'nude' in it, so why should we shy away from the word? It is about time we stopped cringing at the mention of nudity."

The director is now busy with his biopic on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Riteish Deshmukh is not only playing the title character, but also producing the film.

"Riteish is a good actor and a good producer. More importantly he is a good human being," he said.

Director Ravi Jadhav is happy to get an 'A' certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for NUDE without any cuts, and says he couldn't have hoped for a better treatment for his controversial Marathi film.

Jadhav said: "The censor board had set-up a four-member panel earlier. They had recommended several cuts which I didn't accept. The Regional Officer of the CBFC did a very sensible thing. He set my film aside and brought it up again under the tenure of the new chairperson Prasoon Joshi.

"They viewed the film and gave it a standing ovation and passed it uncut. After what I've gone through ('Nude' was denied a screening at the International Film Festival of India in Goa in November last year). This was quite a refreshing change from the expected."

Ravi is all praise for actress Vidya Balan, who headed the four-member censor panel to view and certify NUDE.

"Not just Vidya Balan-ji, all panel members had tears in their eyes and they all gave my film a standing ovation. Vidya-ji had so many questions about the films, its theme, cinematography, the leading lady Kalyanee Mulay."

"She wanted to know where Kalyanee came from, what else she had played. She has a very high level of aesthetics and the curiosity to explore creativity. She is definitely qualified to evaluate films for the censor board."

The "Nude" director was also full of praise for Joshi as well.

"He has definitely brought in a change at the CBFC. Films are being viewed in the right perspective. I doubt my film would have gone uncut during the earlier regime at the CBFC."

At the moment, he is preparing to release the film.

"We are looking at a March release."

Is he apprehensive that his film's provocative title will bring in the wrong kind of audience?

"Not at all! The word 'nude' has been used with nude art since 1856. All books paintings and other works of art have referred to nude art with word 'nude' in it, so why should we shy away from the word? It is about time we stopped cringing at the mention of nudity."

The director is now busy with his biopic on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Riteish Deshmukh is not only playing the title character, but also producing the film.

"Riteish is a good actor and a good producer. More importantly he is a good human being," he said.

&Privé HD is all set to bring the Indian television premiere of the highly acclaimed movie, CHURCHILL on 26th January. The film is directed by Jonathan Teplitzky and stars Emmy award winner Brian Cox as the ace strategist Winston Churchill and Golden Globe winner Miranda Richardson as his wife Clementine.

The British historic drama set during the Second World War follows the life of British Prime Minister, Churchill (Cox) in the days prior to the Normandy Landings Operation. Fearful of repeating past mistakes, he is reluctant to embark on the large-scale campaign. The troubled leader, however, receives unwavering support from his devoted wife, Clementine. She inspires him to achieve greatness by preventing him from a physical and mental breakdown.

Cox delivers an extraordinary performance, portraying Churchill through multiple lenses – a flawed man striving for historic greatness but terrified of failing, plagued by depression and exhausted by years of war.

To catch the Indian television premiere of Churchill, tune in to &Privé HD on Friday, 26th January at 1:00PM and 9:00PM

&Privé HD is all set to bring the Indian television premiere of the highly acclaimed movie, CHURCHILL on 26th January. The film is directed by Jonathan Teplitzky and stars Emmy award winner Brian Cox as the ace strategist Winston Churchill and Golden Globe winner Miranda Richardson as his wife Clementine.

The British historic drama set during the Second World War follows the life of British Prime Minister, Churchill (Cox) in the days prior to the Normandy Landings Operation. Fearful of repeating past mistakes, he is reluctant to embark on the large-scale campaign. The troubled leader, however, receives unwavering support from his devoted wife, Clementine. She inspires him to achieve greatness by preventing him from a physical and mental breakdown.

Cox delivers an extraordinary performance, portraying Churchill through multiple lenses – a flawed man striving for historic greatness but terrified of failing, plagued by depression and exhausted by years of war.

To catch the Indian television premiere of Churchill, tune in to &Privé HD on Friday, 26th January at 1:00PM and 9:00PM