200 shows added for Pyre after row, director Vinod Kapri thanks audience for ‘standing by little film’
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
Pyre is back, exclaimed director Vinod Kapri , as he opened up that the critically acclaimed independent movie is seeing a revival of shows. Pyre is as per reports adding 200 shows in theatres across India from today (November 13). This comes after a huge row over a 75-80% reduction in the movie's shows following the rollout of Ramayana.
Adding to this, Vinod Kapri's Pyre features Padam Singh Kapri, 80, and Heera Devi, 70, both first-time actors from Uttarakhand. Pyre gets 200 additional shows On Thursday, Vinod Kapri took to social media to express his gratitude to the audience for the love and appreciation towards his independent movie, which led to the addition of the screens. “PYRE IS GETTING ITS SHOWS BACK! Over 200 shows of PYRE are being added from Friday, 13th November. A heartfelt thank you to our audiences for standing by this little independent movie and making this possible. Your love, trust and support have brought us back to more screens,” he wrote.
Meanwhile, The filmmaker also thanked exhibitors and cinema chains for backing the movie. He added, “A big thank you to @IndiaCinepolisand @_PVRCinemas for supporting PYRE and giving more audiences an opportunity to experience Amma and Bubu’s story. This journey belongs to all of you.”
Notably, Pyre rolled out two weeks ago to critical acclaim. The independent movie was initially screened in 400 screens, but the number dropped to below 100 after Ramayana , the big-budget Hindi movie rolled out last week. Director Kapri alleged that theatres removed his movie despite houseful shows and appealed for fairness. His demand was backed by the All India Cine Workers Association, which wrote to the Information and Broadcasting Minister for intervention.
As per the latest buzz, Set in the Kumaon Himalayas, the movie follows Padam Singh and Tulsi, an ageing couple who live together while waiting for their children, who have moved away in search of better opportunities.
In further updates, The movie stars two newcomer non-actors as leads. Padam Singh Kapri, 80, and Heera Devi, 70, are both residents of Uttarakhand who had never faced a camera before the movie. Padam Singh, a retired Army serviceman, plays a character who shares his name, while Heera Devi plays Tulsi.
On top of that, According to a rollout, the movie was shot entirely in the mountains of Uttarakhand and has received 18 international awards. These include 15 Best Movie awards at festivals and events in Washington, D.C., Chicago, Canada, Spain, Boston, Stuttgart, London and Birmingham.
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Source: Hindustan Times