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FLICKS

WHAT’S NEXT

BOLLYWOOD?

This month’s preview of
BOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTERS
coming to Bangkok

PARI

This highly-anticipated supernatural
horror film is about an abuse victim
named Pari (Anushka Sharma) who
is possessed by a demonic entity.
Bruised and battered by the violence
inflicted upon her, Pari is taken to
safety by Parambrata Chatterjee,
where they both get involved in life-
threatening incidents. Apart from
various spiritual beings, Pari is also
tormented by her demonic self who is
just as determined to harm her. With
a compelling storyline and talented
cast, Pari is all set to haunt your soul
this Holi.

Directed by: Prosit Roy | Starring: Anushka Sharma, Parambrata Chatterjee,
Rajat Kapoor | Music by: Anupam Roy | Release date: March 2nd

RAID

Based on real-life events, Raid is an
upcoming crime drama fi lm that is
centred on one of the most high-profi le
income tax raids ever witnessed in
Lucknow, India. Amay Patnaik, played
by Ajay Devgn, is a fearless income
tax offi cer who is determined to bring
down a local goon by conducting a
raid to retrieve black money worth Rs
420 crores. Following a quest to fi ght
corruption, serve justice and help the
poor, Raid appears to be an intriguing
drama that spreads the much-
needed awareness on tax evasion and
corruption that plagues the country.

Directed by: Raj Kumar Gupta | Starring: Ajay Devgn, Ileana D’cruz, Saurabh
Shukla | Music by: Amit Trivedi & Tanishk Bagchi | Release date: March 16th

HICHKI

Rani Mukerji is making her comeback in
the Yash Raj Film, Hichki. Her character,
Naina Mathur, dreams of teaching
despite the challenges of dealing with
Tourette syndrome, where she makes
involuntary repetitive movements and
sounds. She is employed as a teacher
at an elite school where she is assigned
to a class of kids that belong to low-
income families. Things start out rough
with uncooperative students, but Naina
remains optimistic and stands up for
them when they are discriminated. Hichki
appears to be a well-scripted drama that
was created to inspire everyone.

Directed by: Sidharth P Malhotra | Starring: Rani Mukerji, Harsh Mayar, Supriya
Pilgaonkar | Music by: Jasleen Royal | Release date: March 23rd

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