Saif Ali Khan headlines the upcoming Netflix original film “Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins,” directed by Siddharth Anand. The movie follows the story of charming thief Rehan Roy, played by Khan, as he embarks on a high-stakes mission to steal the coveted African Red Sun jewel. Jaideep Ahlawat portrays the calculated mafia boss Rajan Aulakh, while Kunal Kapoor stars as determined detective Vikram Patel. Nikita Dutta plays Farah, Roy’s love interest in this action-packed thriller.
Produced by Marflix Pictures, founded by Siddharth and Mamta Anand, the film promises a cinematic experience that is both classic and fresh. The producers aimed to create a story with slick characters and a massive scale that would appeal to audiences. Netflix India’s Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh described the film as an ode to classic Bollywood heist movies, with style, scale, and swagger.
Directed by Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal, and written by Sumit Aroraa, “Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins” is set to premiere on Netflix on April 25. The film promises to deliver an exciting and thrilling experience for viewers.
In other entertainment news, Britpop icons Pulp are set to perform two live sessions for BBC Radio 6 Music and Radio 2’s In Concert series in May. Led by Jarvis Cocker, the band will showcase beloved hits and 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, featuring an exclusive interview with the band. Pulp will also perform for select fans at the BBC Radio Theatre for “Radio 2 In Concert,” airing during Jo Whiley’s show on May 29. Additional tracks will be featured on Scott Mills’ “Breakfast Show” on May 30.
Both performances 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, expressed his excitement for the band’s performances, noting the diverse appeal to both mainstream and alternative music audiences.
Stay tuned for these exciting entertainment offerings coming soon to your screens!
