Kapil sharma zwigato

Zwigato, directed by Zwigato follows the life of a former floor manager at a factory, who loses his job during the pandemic. To make ends meet, he turns into a food delivery guy, who struggles with the world of ratings and algorithms. The film is set in Odisha and tells the story of everyday people and their struggles. ALSO READ | Earlier, in an interview, Nandita had explained why she chose comedian Kapil Sharma to play the lead role in this emotional drama, “The film attempts to make visible what’s hidden in plain sight. And for this, the cast and crew has serendipitously come together. One day, Kapil Sharma popped up on my screen! I hadn’t seen his show, but I could see him wholly representing the ‘common man’, despite not being one anymore.” Here’s the trailer of Zwigato:

Also Read | He encounters much disappointment and frustration, owing to orders being casually declined, or getting trapped in the never-ending chase for incentives. In order to make ends meet, his wife also takes up a job, much to his concern. Without heavy exposition, the trailer promises a realistic, layered film with nuance. Watch Zwigato trailer In a scene that captures the essence of the film, Kapil’s character reads from a pamphlet that says, ‘Majdoor hai isiliye mazdoor hai (He’s a labourer, that’s why he’s helpless),’ he responds, ‘Or maybe he’s helpless, that’s why he’s a labourer’. In the end he says that the company wants him to run after likes and incentives, and be a ‘good boy’. Zwigato was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews. One film buff had tweeted, “Zwigato poignantly depicts the ongoing class struggle in India by bringing the audience alongside the contemporary life of a food courier in a Jharkhand. Layers of family, surveillance tech, joy, tradition, pride, partnership intersect so elegantly. Congrats, Nandita Das!” Another had tweeted that it was a ‘timely and important film’. Zwigato has been jointly produced by Sameer Nair’s Applause Entertainment and Nandita Das Initiatives. Nandita had earlier explained why she chose comedian Kapil Sharma to play the lead role in her film, “The film attempts to make visible what’s hidden in plain sight. And for this, the cast and crew has serendipitously come toge...

By Grace Cyril: Comedian-actor Kapil Sharma will be seen next in Nandita Das' Zwigato. He recently attended the premiere of the film at the 27th Busan International film festival in South Korea. Directed by Nandita Das and produced by Applause Entertainment, the film was recently screened at the Toronto International Film Festival too. Also starring, Shahana Goswami, the release of the film is out now! Zwigato shows the plight of a food delivery person in the movie RELEASE DATE OF ZWIGATO Zwigato is set to hit the big screen on March 17 this year. The official handle of Applause Entertainment took to Instagram to share a motion poster of Kapil Sharma's character riding on a bike and captioned it, "The most awaited order of the year is finally arriving! Zwigato. In Cinemas on 17th March. A heartwarming tale about a food delivery rider, starring Kapil Sharma and Shahana Goswami. Written and Directed by Nandita Das. #ZwigatoOn17thMarch (sic)." Check it out: ZWIGATO TRAILER... Ahead of its screening at Busan Film Festival, Kapil Sharma shared the trailer of Zwigato on Instagram. "After the successful world premiere at @tiff_net, Zwigato is all set to win hearts at @busanfilmfest. Here's a sneak peek into the world of Zwigato, check out the International trailer here (sic)," read his caption. The promo begins with Kapil Sharma reaching the destination to deliver the order where he is forced to take the stairs after seeing a notice that says 'Delivery boy not allowed to use lift...

• • • • Kapil Sharma sheds his comic image in Nandita Das' Zwigato, plays an orthodox husband. Watch first trailer Kapil Sharma sheds his comic image in Nandita Das’ Zwigato, plays an orthodox husband. Watch first trailer Zwigato, directed by Nandita Das, stars Kapil Sharma in the lead role. The film will have a world premiere at the 47th Toronto International Festival (TIFF) 2022. The first look of Kapil Sharma starrer Zwigato, which has been directed by Nandita Das. While the film’s official trailer has not been launched yet, this first look showed a scene between Kapil, who is otherwise known for his comic acting, puts a bold step forward here as he plays a man who is struggling to make ends meet, and is also drowned in patriarchal social norms for he cannot bear the thought that his wife might earn more than him. In the World Premiere of ZWIGATO, director — TIFF (@TIFF_NET) Zwigato, presented by Applause Entertainment, features Kapil Sharma as a new food delivery rider, exploring the world of gig economy. Shahana Goswani plays his wife, a homemaker, who to support his income, starts to work for the very first time. Set in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, the film captures what an ‘ordinary’ family faces in the post-pandemic world. It is the story of relentless struggle of life, but not without shared moments of joy. It is life like – bitter-sweet. Filmmaker Nandita Das said in a statement, “Zwigato is finally ready! A story about new urban India that is not just about the gig econ...

FAQs: • Did Kapil Sharma appear in the lead role in ‘Firangi’? Yes, Kapil Sharma appeared in the lead role in Rajiv Dhingra-directed ‘Firangi’ in 2017. • Which movies has Nandita Das directed before Zwigato? Nandita Das directed ‘Firaaq' in 2008 and ‘Manto’ in 2018. Don’t miss out on ET Prime stories! Get your daily dose of business updates on WhatsApp. • Classified doc case: Trump pleads not guilty • Ajit Doval, an int'l treasure: US Envoy • 'SBI's mantra: Under-promise, over-deliver' • MRF share price hits Rs 1 lakh • Haryana farmers call off protest • US CPI hits a 2-year low of 4% in May • Is there a need for govt regulations in AI? • 19 injured in gas leak at Tata Steel plant • 'Disinflation process to be slow, protracted' • 'Virat Kohli's decision surprised us'

Stand-up comedian and actor Kapil Sharma is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Zwigato, co-starring Shahana Goswami. The trailer of the movie was unveiled on 1 st March and Kapil and Shahana arrived for the trailer launch event in Mumbai. In Zwigato, Kapil plays a delivery agent named Manas, and Shahana plays his wife. At the trailer launch, Kapil Sharma talked about the movie, the message it sends out, and how he feels that he has done a good job in the film. Moreover, director Nandita Das also said that even if Shah Rukh Khan would have agreed to do the film, she would not have taken him. Nandita Das says she would not have casted SRK even if he agreed for the film During the media interaction, Kapil said how he related with the film's story. He told the media, “I used to work at Coca-Cola. We all do small jobs here and there when we first come to Mumbai. The product was transported in trucks. There were no apps back then. But, when Nandita ma'am came to me and told me what all difficulties delivery guys face, I could relate to that story a lot.” Further talking about Nandita’s choice to cast him for the film, Kapil said ‘I asked her, 'Why me?' I didn't know whether to take her answer as a compliment or an insult. She replied, 'Even if global star Shah Rukh Khan would have agreed to do the film, I'd have not taken him, but chosen you because you have such a common face, it can fit anywhere in a crowd.’ About Kapil Sharma Kapil Sharma has a long illustrious c...

Succession finale review: One of the best shows about sibling warfare Abhishek Agarwal: 'I want to build India's equivalent of LVMH' Sometimes flexible timing at work can be dangerous and it can lead to making the employee work way beyond its working hours. Zwigato shows the life of a delivery boy, Manas Mahto (Kapil Sharma) who makes a living by delivering food after losing his job as a factory floor supervisor. Zwigato is a portrayal of the gig economy and the hidden dangers around it. The movie shows the unemployment condition in India especially post-COVID. One could never imagine Zwigato is that there is no unnecessary melodrama and the struggles are shown in a very subtle way. Kapil Sharma, Nandita Das’s Zwigato movie review Shahana Goswami in Zwigato The story of Zwigato is complex, yet relatable. Both Kapil Sharma and Shahana Goswami’s characters are shown in such a way that one can understand the uncertainties in their lives, but the way they handle them with dignity is what touches the hearts. Manas Mahto’s (Kapil Sharma) day starts and ends with ratings and numbers. His routine is monotonous and tedious. Shahana effortlessly plays the role of his wife, Pratima, a dignified woman who takes care of her children, her aging mother-in-law who cannot control her urine and ends up wetting every now and then. The best thing is Pratima continues to do all the chores with a smile on her face. She takes care of her husband and packs his dabba (lunch box) religiously and en...

(Also read: Kapil Sharma says he is not worried about Zwigato failing: 'I will not lose anything, dukaan to apni chal hi rahi hai' ) Kapil Sharma at the Zwigato press conference. Kapil Sharma said "Zwigato" struck a chord with the audience in South Korea. "After watching the film, people were crying there, and they didn't even know that I'm known for comedy. So, I don't think there'll be any disappointment,” he said at the press event. Kapil plays a food delivery agent in Zwigato. The film charts his journey from getting fired from his factory floor manager job to all the trouble that the app and his new job brings into his life. Shahana plays his wife who also wants to work and help her family. Talking about trying his luck with a new genre, he said, “I do comedy 2 hours a day on my show, but I'm not like that for 24 hours. There are several facets to my personality, which I'd like to show. I don't think there will be any disappointment among fans as they'll also be keen to see what new I'm bringing to the table." Zwigato is all set to hit the big screen soon. Taking to Instagram, comedian Kapil Sharma shared a motion poster of the film which he captioned, "The most awaited order of the year is finally arriving! Zwigato. In Cinemas on 17th March. A heartwarming tale about a food delivery rider." Talking more about the film, Nandita earlier said, "Zwigato is finally ready! A story about new urban India that is not just about the gig economy, but also about everything that ...