Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Jewel Thief’ Sets Netflix Bow
Saif Ali Khan, the Bollywood veteran, takes the lead in Netflix’s latest offering, “Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins,” directed by Siddharth Anand. Khan portrays the charming thief Rehan Roy, pitted against Jaideep Ahlawat’s mafia boss Rajan Aulakh in a high-stakes quest for the African Red Sun jewel. Kunal Kapoor plays the role of determined detective Vikram Patel, while Nikita Dutta stars as Roy’s love interest, Farah.
The action thriller, directed by Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal and written by Sumit Aroraa, marks the streaming debut of Marflix Pictures, founded by Siddharth and Mamta Anand. The producers aim to create a cinematic universe that is both classic and fresh, with a slick story, layered characters, and a massive scale.
Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh from Netflix India describes the film as an ode to classic Bollywood heist films, boasting scale, style, and swagger. Anand is set to bring the full cinematic experience to Netflix with “Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins,” which is set to premiere on April 25.
In another musical realm, Britpop icons Pulp are gearing up for two live sessions for BBC Radio 6 Music and Radio 2’s In Concert series in May at London’s BBC Radio Theatre. Led by Jarvis Cocker, the band will perform their classic hits along with tracks from their upcoming album “More,” their first release in nearly 24 years. The intimate “6 Music” session will air during Nick Grimshaw’s show on May 29, followed by a performance for select fans on “Radio 2 In Concert” on May 7.
Cocker expresses his excitement for the upcoming performances, commenting on the intimate setting of the BBC Radio Theatre. Both sessions will be available on BBC iPlayer, with the Radio 2 concert set to broadcast on BBC Two in June. Jeff Smith, head of music for Radio 2 and 6 Music, is thrilled to offer audiences two distinct sets from Pulp, catering to both mainstream and alternative music tastes.
Stay tuned for the thrilling heist adventure in “Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins” and the electrifying live performances from Pulp on BBC Radio. Don’t miss out on the action, drama, and music coming your way this season.
