Dog
Dog, Shailendra Singh’s latest unplugged cinema, is a stark, dramatic thriller set in the cold, solitary landscape of the Himalayan Mountains. Releasing in late 2024.
Dog
Dog, Shailendra Singh’s latest unplugged cinema, is a stark, dramatic thriller set in the cold, solitary landscape of the Himalayan Mountains. Releasing in late 2024.
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If faith is ‘trusting in something you cannot explicitly prove’, then anyone or anything can be the recipient of our faith.
If it seems that God has turned his back on you, where would you place your faith?
Having lost everything he ever loved, suffering from PTSD and recently released from prison after serving a long sentence, Virender Singh welcomes the quiet and solitude of his secluded cabin in the Himalayan Mountains. But he is not as alone as it seems.
A stray dog has already taken up residence in the cabin and despite being incredibly cautious of the new owner, he shows no intention of leaving. Despite his aversion towards caring for anything ever again, Virender wins the dog’s trust and loyalty, eventually naming him after a major source of his heartbreak.
Even as he tries to lead a normal life making friends with the local Butcher, experimenting with drugs and engaging the services of local prostitutes - the dog becomes Virender’s reason for living. But when you love something so much and place all your faith in it, what happens if it gets taken away?
The Press
ANI. Oct 10, 2022.
Shailendra Singh’s next cinema, ‘Dog’ is a stark, dramatic thriller
Even while celebrating the stunning release of his film Unplugged in Mumbai starring Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Shailendra Singh is completing post-production on his next full-length feature film, Dog. Shailendra not only directs the film, but wrote the film’s suspenseful screenplay and stars as the withdrawn, haunted lead protagonist.
Shailendra describes the film as “a stark, dramatic thriller set in the cold, solitary landscape of the Himalayan Mountains. It’s Kiranraj K’s 777 Charlie meets Machoian’s The Killing of Two Lovers’. If faith is ‘trusting in something you cannot explicitly prove’, then anyone or anything can be the recipient of our faith. If it seems that God has turned his back on you, where would you turn?”
After producing 72 feature films and being a major power-player in Indian cinema for over 20 years, Shailendra’s current passion is to use his global sensibilities to tell Indian-centric stories for global consumption. In order to do this, he’s been involved in every single aspect of the filmmaking for Dog – even the highly unique music score.
In order to perfectly balance the intense beauty of the snow-covered, mountain landscapes with the protagonist’s intense inner turmoil – a compelling portrait of male PTSD - Shailendra worked closely with the film’s composer’s to capture analog, organic sounds from rural and urban landscapes – and then mix them into a completely original, riveting soundtrack.
This is not Shailendra’s first time in front of the cameras, either. Shailendra made his acting debut in the emotional road-trip film, Diversion – which he wrote and directed. After running India’s first local and global talent agency for movies, music and sports, ranking as the ‘12th Most Powerful Man in Bollywood’ (Filmfare, 2009) and called the ‘StarMaker’ (Stardust, 2018), Shailendra’s current journey in film finds him diving deep in to the heart of the storytelling itself – a shift from being in business, to being the business.
“In films, I’ve been there and done that,” says Shailendra. “But I’ve never lost the awe and wonder that I have for films. I have all these stories inside of me that need to find their way out, and I’m exploring all ways and forms of doing that. No expectations, and no limitations. Whatever the story needs from me, I will do it.”
Releasing in 2024.
Unplugged in Mumbai
Witness the raw and real footage as, over the course of just one day, Hollywood’s Royal Couple and Academy Award-winners Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones, explore Mumbai - ‘The Maximum City’ – with their old friend Shailendra Singh, the National Award-winning Creative Producer and Director.
Unplugged in Mumbai
Witness the raw and real footage as, over the course of just one day, Hollywood’s Royal Couple and Academy Award-winners Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones, explore Mumbai - ‘The Maximum City’ – with their old friend Shailendra Singh, the National Award-winning Creative Producer and Director.
Shailendra Singh directs
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones
in Unplugged in Mumbai
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are unquestionably Hollywood’s Royal Couple. But they have never appeared together in a film – until now. Audiences around the world can now witness the never-seen-before, raw and real emotion, excitement and celebration of Michael and Catherine’s epic reunion with Shailendra Singh in Unplugged in Mumbai.
“There was so much joy in reuniting with Michael and Catherine right here in India, that I knew I had to share the story with the world. My mantra behind ‘unplugged cinema’; is : no expectations, no limitations. I am blessed to present a facet of this beautiful couple, which most people never get to see.”
Shailendra’s brand of ‘unplugged cinema’ is an avant-garde way of telling captivating stories in an unstructured and unparalleled creative manner. Kacche Din, his first unplugged cinema that featured Deepak Dobriyal, Yashpal Sharma and Tina Singh, won 30 awards on the international film festival circuit. After the release critically acclaimed Diversion, Shailendra released SERGEI – featuring Sergei Polunin, the greatest living ballet dancer who is often referred to as the ‘James Dean of Ballet’ and ‘The Bad Boy of Ballet’.
Now, ‘unplugged cinema by Shailendra Singh’ presents Unplugged in Mumbai, featuring Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Shailendra Singh. The joy and gratitude expressed by this star-powered trio as they immerse themselves in the magic of India - especially the artistic brilliance of Mumbai - is sure to inspire heartfelt pride in Indians around the planet.
“Catherine and I feel a deep connection to India and this visit to see Shailendra was incredibly inspiring. I’ve always been amazed at Shailendra’s energy and ability to bring any story to life. He’s captured our adventure in the most incredible way.”
Says Michael Douglas, “Catherine and I feel a deep connection to India and this visit to see Shailendra was incredibly inspiring. I’ve always been amazed at Shailendra’s energy and ability to bring any story to life. He’s captured our adventure in the most incredible way.”
Unplugged in Mumbai is directed by the National Award winning Shailendra Singh, written by Nicole Sottung and edited by the award-winning Arun Kumar Aravind. The film gives us a peek-behind-the-curtain of an intense friendship, showcasing the power of relationships, love and celebration. In this once in a lifetime film, audiences everywhere will see these global icons completely open, honest and unfiltered.
“Shailendra has such excitement and pride for his country. He’s also just a really great guy. He’s very caring, philanthropic, a very successful businessman, but also just successful in life. He’s just a really great human being and citizen of the planet.”
‘unplugged cinema by Shailendra Singh’ uses cinema to tell stories in a completely unconventional way – without any borders or restrictions. Shailendra’s mantra behind it all is : ‘No expectations, no limitations’. After decades as a revered entertainment and sports guru, Shailendra has built lasting relationships with multitudes of India’s larger than life personalities. Hoping to feature them in his ‘unplugged cinema’, he will soon approach Kapil Dev, Nana Patekar, Sourav Ganguly, Mithoon and Sushmita Sen. Unplugged in Mumbai is a 60-minute film, marketed and distributed by Boss Entertainment.
‘unplugged in mumbai’
The Press
Midday. Jul 8, 2022
”New unscripted film will take you into power couple’s time - and wedding - in the city of dreams.”
Free Press Journal. Jul 12, 2022
”Michael Douglas chose to come to Mumbai as a gift to his wife. "Let's go to Mumbai... I have a surprise for you...Michael had said to me that time, Catherine told the Free Press Journal in an exclusive conversation. "What he meant was- a surprise called Shailendra Singh, and renewing the vows at his home!"
Hindustan Times. Jul 13, 2022
”Catherine said in her interview, ‘We feel like we have been adopted by India. We’ve just had the best time here’.”
Midday. Jul 8, 2022
”Singh didn’t have a script and structure in place. He allowed Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones no boundaries in experiencing Indian traditions.”
The Print. Jul 4, 2022
”Known as a maverick in India’s entertainment business, Shailendra Singh launched an avant-garde was of telling captivating stories. He was one of the first to create clutter-breaking content in the early 2000s through some of the most loved films in Hindi cinema.
The American Bazaar. July 22, 2022
”Indian Director Shailendra Singh brings celebrity Hollywood couple together for the first time on screen.”
‘Unplugged in Mumbai’ had a global film festival circuit premier at the LA Shorts International Film Festival in Los Angeles, USA. Global audiences can watch the film on the The Shorts Network, along with other festival short film winners.
Bombay Times. May 10, 2023
'“Michael Douglas and Shailendra Singh still hope to make Racing the Monsoon”, announced on stage at Cannes Film Festival 2023.
SERGEI
SERGEI
Available Now on
Amazon Prime Video US & UK!
Who is Sergei Polunin?
Watch Sergei Polunin in his breakthrough, crossover video for Hozier’s
‘Take Me To Church’, directed by David LaChapelle.
Sergei Polunin dances to ‘Take Me to Church’ by Hozier, directed by David LaChapelle. Sergei Polunin stars in Sergei : unplugged cinema by Shailendra Singh.
SERGEI :
unplugged cinema
by Shailendra Singh
At just 19 years old, Sergei Polunin became the youngest ever Principal for the London Royal Ballet. He was called ‘the best dancer of his generation’. At age 21, in a move that shocked the ballet world, he quit. His rampant partying, bewildering comments to the press and unprofessional behaviour earned him a new title – ‘the bad boy of ballet’.
Now, eight years later, at a chance encounter in Amsterdam, Sergei Polunin accepts the invitation of India’s Entertainment and Sports Guru, Shailendra Singh, to travel around India. Over the course of seven days, Sergei Polunin follows his newfound mentor to some of the holiest places of the world, along the sacred banks of the Ganges River. Without hesitation, he immerses himself in mystical experiences and takes time out to narrate deep reflections of his life.
Sergei’s journey in the art world has been well-documented, but never before has been as candid and genuine about his inner most feelings and the mind space he finds himself in at this stage in his life. In Varanasi, they merge with the thousands that gather for the Ganga Aarti (nightly prayers to the Mother River) and visit the Manikarnika Ghat (cremation riverfront) where families burn the bodies of their deceased love ones, in the hope they will break the cycle of death and birth and attain nirvana.
Sitting in a boat, in the middle of the divine river, he discusses how, when he was born, his mother thought he was from India and how the path of his life veered from the light, towards to the darkness and back again. In Jaipur, he watches a traditional sufi dancer, wanders through the ‘Palace of Mirrors’ and discusses the earliest days of his dancing, when he didn’t even realize that it was ‘art’. In Rishikesh, he chats with Shailendra along the same Ganges River and discusses his karma and feelings on humanity. He meets the local children and offers flowers and candles into the sparkling blue rapids before taking a holy,
sin-cleansing bath in its frigid water.
Throughout the journey, Sergei feels a slowly unfolding, but powerful attraction to Lord Shiva. In the course of getting to know him better, understanding the cycles of destruction and rebuilding that Sergei manifested in his own life, Shailendra tells him, ‘for me, you are an incarnation of Shiva.’ Guided by Shailendra Singh, Sergei’s journey through India is an adventure that leaves its mark on him. It not only changes him, but vicariously, it holds the potential to change us all.
Music by Bahramji, ft Mashti & Swaan
The film features songs by the Kurdish New Age musician - a special combination between the ancient and traditional, connecting with the modern ; an urban vibe rooted in meditation
Sergei : unplugged cinema
The Press
Time of India. Aug 24, 2020.
”Shailendra Singh directs renowned dancer Sergei Polunin in a new film.”
ABP Live. Mar 05, 2020
”Shailendra Singh Directs Guerilla Home-Video on ‘Bad Boy of Ballet’, Sergei Polunin.”
Raw Days
Raw Days
Kacche Din | Raw Days -
Award winning Film by Shailendra Singh
Starring : Deepak Dobriyal / Yashpal Sharma
It’s called the Maximum City, but Mumbai is still a work in progress.
In Shailendra Singh's Kache Din, multiple award winner and India's most beloved theater and film actor, Deepak Dobriyal gives a gripping performance as a migrant taxi driver, barely earning enough to eat on the unfinished, congested streets of Mumbai City. While trying to keep a distance, but ultimately getting pulled in to the lives of his passengers - including a PE teacher played by the indelible Yashpal Sharma - he also has a run in with a police officer and a harrowing encounter with a slick pimp (Ashrut Jain), and his lady of the night (Teena Singh).
“It’s called the Maximum City, but Mumbai is still a work in progress. The taxi driver knows that each of his passengers is just trying to get by in this struggle of a life, just like he is. They are all just like the city they live in, a little bit raw.”
Kache Din has won big at at United States, European and Indian Festivals, including 'Special Festival Mention' at the 2018 Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival, 'Best Foreign Short Film' and 'Best Director ' at 2018 Northern Virginia International Film Festival, and 'Best Short Film' at Virgin Spring Cinefest, amongst many others.
Diversion
Diversion
Diversion
unplugged cinema by Shailendra Singh
The destination is the same, but the journey can take you anywhere.
Very early one morning, before the sun even appears over the horizon, our nameless protagonist packs his bag, hops in his car and leaves the concrete jungle of Mumbai. He drives alone on endless kilometers of highway. We do not know where is going, nor why.
But we do know that he has a reason for this journey, albeit one that truly frustrates him. We can see it in his eyes, the determination that keeps him focused on the road, and can hear it in his voice as talks to himself in exasperation.
Throughout the 2,000 km that he travels across seven states in India, the resentment turns to acceptance and then to celebration; and the reason for his expedition unveils itself. He is honoring a relationship.
He pauses for a herd of sheep crossing the road outside of Surat, spends a sleepless night in Ahmedabad, eats in roadside dhabas and almost gives up on his mission in Udaipur. Refusing to be a ‘quitter’, he adjusts his perspective and ventures on to some of the holiest places in India – the banks of the Ganges River in Haridwar and Rishikesh - via the Taj Mahal.
Even though he is alone, he is not lonely. Even though he has doubts, he is sure of himself. He comes to terms with relationship that has driven him forward on this trip, and in life. He comes to realize that it truly is about the journey. Not because the destination is not meaningful, but because for each and every one of us, the destination is exactly the same.
Diversion features the music
of Vidjay Beerepoot
- award-winning composer from the Netherlands.
Thornton School of Music; Outstanding Graduate Certificate of 2011.
Composed with Grammy winning Metropole Orchestra for jazz greats such as: Kurt Elling, Humphrey Campbell, Alessio Franchini, Gary Lucas and Jeff Buckley Tribute Concert.
Worked with John Powell (Rio, How to Train Your Dragon, Shrek, The Bourne Series, and Kung Fu Panda) and Tom Holkenborg (AKA JunkieXL) at Remote Control Productions owned by academy award winner composer Hans Zimmer.
Orchestrations by :
Vidjay Beerepoot and Nathan Kelly
Performed by :
Bow Tie Orchestra (Moscow)
Music score mixed by :
Jorge Costa (Los Angeles)
Earthian Film
Earthian Film
Earthian:
a silent art documentary
In this multiple award-winning ‘unplugged cinema by Shailendra Singh’…
we follow our nameless protagonist on a deeply personal journey to lift the veils of his own reality. Successful in business, with extra cash to spend and surrounded by humanity in the urban sprawl of Mumbai, he is, nevertheless, lost. On the fluttering of birds’ wings, he senses the promise of revelation, leaves everything behind and embarks, alone, on a journey North. With each step, from the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains and in to its formidable depths, he follows the clarity brought on by the awakening of his soul – unveiling what it means to be an Earthian.
Starring : Shailendra Singh
Directed by : Shailendra Singh
Director of Photography : Pravin Virkar
Edited by : Siddhant Pandagale"
Featuring Soundtracks by: Vini Vici / Hilight Tribe & More
A Boss Films Production
Shailendra Singh’s Film Earthian
Wins Global Awards and Wows Audiences
Over the course of three illustrious decades in film – producing, writing and directing - Shailendra Singh has transformed the movie industry with a record number of ‘firsts’. Earthian is the world’s first silent art documentary.
Returning home now after a year on the international film festival circuit, Earthian wowed audiences in all corners of the globe and picked up an impressive number of international awards.
Says Shailendra, “My YouTube channel is my own OTT platform. I create what I want, when I want it and release it to everyone for free. Earthian has made a major mark all around the world at festivals, and now I wants audiences everywhere to be able to celebrate it with me, for free. It’s a very special film.”
Earthian is presented by Boss Entertainment and features a soundtrack featuring Vini Vici, Hilight Tribe and more.
Best Documentary Film (Silver) ; Virgin Spring Cinefest
Best Indian Documentary Feature ; Crown Wood IFF
Critic’s Choice Documentary Film ; Cult Critic Movie Awards
Best Documentary Winner ; River Atrayee IFF
Best Documentary Feature ; New Age Cinemas & Scripts
Best Documentary Winner ; Best Global Shorts S08
Mumbai Police
Mumbai Police
Shailendra Singh and Rishi Sethia
Salute The Mumbai Police
with Tribute Video
In these unprecedented times of global pandemic, there are countless numbers of essential workers that are risking their lives each and every day to keep Mumbai and it’s citizens safe. And while many residents are doing their part by simply staying at home, some of them are making the most of the time, using their skills sets to thank those who are keeping them safe.
Good friends, Rishi Sethia, the powerful business known as the Architect Behind Modern Power Collectives like Annabel’s in London, had joined hands with Shailendra Singh, India’s Serial Entrepreneur and Inceptor of Percept Ltd, Sunburn, Guestlist4Good and Boss Entertainment, to produce and release a tribute video that celebrates and salutes the Maharashtra State Police and Mumbai Police.
“The brave young women and men of the Mumbai Police are out every day and night maintaining order and protecting our city. Not all heroes wear capes, many of them wear uniforms and badges and Shailendra and I felt it important to let them know just how much we appreciate them. I am sure we speak for the entire city when we say, ‘Thank You!’””
The two-minute long tribute video features a wide array of Mumbai Police Constables across the Maximum City, fulfilling their daily range of duty. It offers a glimpse in to the hardships they face, but also the pride they have in their work and the gratitude from citizens who offer their own salutes. It is set to a unique and uplifting version of Vande Mataram, composed by Saleel Kulkarni – Marathi music compser, singer and poet – and sung by Aarya Ambekar – Marathi playback singer, finalist on the first ever season of Sa Re Ga a Marathi Little Champs and youngest recipient of the Manik Varma Scholarship. The video is edited by Manan Kothari and special thanks is given to the Times Group and Times Music.
“I was inspired to give the entire country a glimpse in to the extraordinary work that the Maharashtra State Police and the Mumbai Police are doing, often while being unable to stay in their homes or visit their own families. Through this video, Indians everywhere are standing up and saluting these brave warriors.”
