By Victoria Gomelsky | October 23 The fine jewelry brand Roseate promotes its saltwater cultured pearls as “traceable.” To many people, that might conjure an image of a long and winding supply chain that’s been documented in some fashion. But to Pam Cloud who founded the pearl-focused brand in 2022 we only sell saltwater pearls and we only buy direct from farms,” Cloud tells JCK Roseate obtains its South Sea pearls and mother-of-pearl from Paspaley, Australia’s premier farmer, based in Darwin; its Tahitian pearls from Kamoka Pearls in Tahiti’s Ahe Atoll; and, as of this fall, akoya pearls from Kakuda a 93-year-old farmer with headquarters in Ise “In a world where we talk about sustainability so much our material is so sustainable,” Cloud says How does she know? That’s easy. She’s visited all three suppliers. Cloud began her market research in July 2023, when she toured Paspaley’s operation in Kuri Bay she spent four days at the Kamoka farm owned by Josh Humbert and Celeste Brash who escorted her to the group’s farms in Ise “When customers are trying to understand sustainability better these farmers have such amazing stories to tell,” Cloud says Cloud knew Paspaley by reputation (“The world’s most beautiful pearls,” she said but she acknowledged that Kamoka and Kakuda were harder to find “I knew I wanted to trace as much as I could back to the source—that was discovery work,” she says Cloud’s research involved speaking to people in the pearl industry—such as Laurent Cartier a cofounder of the Sustainable Pearls Project—about which producers were the most responsible The on-the-ground portion of her research was most revelatory—and rewarding Cloud spent four days with the Kamoka team basically “camping on the Pacific Ocean,” she says “There was water and electricity—but it’s rustic.” “It’s hard to explain how eye-opening the trip was,” Cloud says. “They live in the most sustainable way possible In Japan, Cloud experienced a different take on perliculture with George Kakuda. “He spoke about responsible pearl farming where there are actually humans living nearby and his efforts to make sure the industry there is healthy,” she says, adding that Kakuda recently built an eco-lodge, Cova Kakuda Roseate is preparing to introduce a new line of akoya pearl jewelry as a result of its partnership with Kakuda “We haven’t had akoya pearls on the site yet,” she says “We are launching silvery blue akoya pearls I think of akoyas as white with pink or green overtones but these are beautiful silvery blue strands We’re doing those with three different clasps from a choker to a 16-inch or opera length.” Cloud says she’s searching for additional pearl suppliers as the brand scales up “We’re one year into our startup right now,” she says “And we’re just now starting to think about wholesale We need partners who want to tell a pearl story.” Top: Brooch-pendants in sterling silver and 14k gold with Paspaley mother-of-pearl, $525–$2,500, Roseate By Rob Bates May 05 By Annie Davidson Watson May 05 By Brittany Siminitz May 05 By Karen Dybis May 05 2025 © RX USA. 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If you want to support the work that goes behind publishing high-quality feminist media content, please donate to FII and keep us paywall free Bollywood has a trend of presenting haunted stories where ghosts are shown as rebel creatures with destructive methods of taking revenge and harming innocent people ‘Kakuda,’ a horror-comedy film released on 12 July 2024 reiterates the preset patterns of serving ghost stories with less brilliance and no originality ‘Rathodi,’ the central plot orbits around a wormlike-dwarf ghost ‘Kakuda,’ who has a dangling cranium-shaped appearance covered by creepy skin This bizarre spirit knocking on every door of the village each Tuesday at 7:15 PM sometimes reminds us of ‘Stree,’ another film in the same genre in which the female ghost enters a village with scary warnings at a certain fixed time In ‘Kakuda,’ male villagers who don’t open the door get kicked by the ghost grow an ugly hump on their back and die within 13 days After ‘Munjya,’ released in June 2024 the film ‘Kakuda,’ is the second attempt of Marathi-Hindi director Aditya Sarpotdar in the comedy-horror niche it’s her second effort in playing two characters after Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi.’ Indira or Indu (Sonakshi Sinha) as a female lead loves a man ‘Sunny,’ (Saqib Saleem) from the village Rathodi Their relationship is not accepted by either side due to irrelevant traditional reasons the lovebirds plan to get married in a temple on Tuesday Sunny fails to return home and open the door at the appropriate time all the pivotal characters shown in the film join to sort out the mystery of Kakuda to safeguard Sunny from the possible cursed death in 13 days as he becomes prey to the ill-famed ghost The chaotic plot of ‘Kakuda,’ lacks the drama suspicion and thrill of the ‘Horror-Comedy,’ category Mixing these components is not impossible but an art that is hard to dominate Such anecdotes can either astonish the audience or distress them ‘Kakuda,’ has destroyed the cinematic allure while blending up two striking human emotions The depiction of fear on screen should intend to trace our hidden insecurities and unseen fears but most of the time haunted films have taken advantage of prevalent superstitions to grab some gazes ‘Kakuda,’ even fails to provide the temporary dopamine dose of ‘Bhay-Ras.’ The opposite gestures of fear and laughter don’t fruit in a reflective synthesis here but disrupt both streams Our surroundings are full of illiterate and educated people alike who chatter about the existence of ghosts and ‘Kakuda,’ runs on the same roadmap delusions or paranormal activities; shallow-pointless wobbles of comedy have ruined the essence of film without inciting much laughter The family members of Indira seem progressive enough to educate girls but they are not open-minded in the case of their elder daughter Gomti (Sonakshi Sinha) who is suffering from Somnambulism (sleepwalking) the irrational capitalist endeavours of finding an English-speaking groom for younger daughter Indira (Sonakshi Sinha-dual role) and imposing an unwanted marriage option on her seems offensive Again the film confuses Sunny’s attempt to die by suicide in a distressing mental situation with weird giggles and funny ambience Cracking jokes in situations that are ‘not so funny,’ and ignoring psychological traumas turn the film into horrible and a pseudo-progressive film that struggles to inflame dark comedy Ambiguities fluttering on the canopy only depict the inability to distinguish and blend different sentiments with perfection The first part of the ‘Kakuda,’ can baffle the general predictions with the liberal approach of Indira who takes the lead as an educated female Indu trying hard to medically cure the back-hump of her Husband when the entire village assumes Sunny’s death within the next 13 days looks like a rebel-women fighting with clueless beliefs But the next segment of the film tosses the prospect these narratives dangle between an unaesthetic paradox of becoming ‘horrible,’ and fighting the superstitions these confusions empower the superstitions with postmodern tools to boost them up Even if we adore the story for entertainment seems like a miserable person who does not have in-depth knowledge of his work the characters move from the field to ‘Kukku Pahelwan ki Haweli,’ and ‘Goyal Circus,’ to decode the mystery the past of ghost displayed in quick-animated clips explodes as a powerful story with loosely-knit details Thrills rooted in the story are often dull and numb except for a few scenes where one can laugh a little Underlining the parameters of a patriarchal-sexist society the subthemes of ‘Kakuda,’ seem more enchanting than the central one Blessed with great powers to heal the physical pain of people with his right foot Gullak was rational enough to recognise the discriminations and exclusions in social structures In the village ‘Rathodi,’ he received abundant love that compelled him to leave his profession and stay in the community by linking her name with Gullak and assassinating both of them is a story that demands separate attention and more space Villagers burning the home of Gullak and compelling him to die outside weave scenes with soul-stirring potential of questioning the rigid-rusted system Gullak renders as a feminist ghost who respected women in his life and never harmed them in the spirit world butchery and criminal psychology of society have not found enough space in the film Summing up the crucial issues on the sidelines is a tactic of media that is slowly spreading into the conscious-unconscious flicks of filmmaking One can mumble ‘Ye duniya agar mil bhi jaye to kya hai,’ while pondering over the fate of Kakuda who perceived too much love and too much hate of blind masses This ghost could have found a decent reformative or better interesting life with a well-cooked climax and good screenwriting Through the restricted-painful life and broken relationship of Gomti the film also reveals the tyranny of women who suffer psychological vulnerabilities and live on the margins of what we identify as a ‘civilised society.’ Although the film has touched the horrible anti-human and anti-women tendencies of the world it lacks options to hint towards a solution ‘Kakuda’ can be observed as a mediocre story where protagonists lack a subtle purpose making it cold and boring at times Today’s audience is fascinated by science-based fictions that expand imagination and fruit into reflective conclusions using science to encourage superstition is no less than a scandal in a country like India where psychological issues are deciphered as a ‘paranormal influence.’ the fictitious charm of films must not be confused with reality facts or data for the sake of ‘art,’ but pushing the audience in the wrong direction in the name of science history or politics comes under propaganda and conspiracy theories The idea of finding freshness by replacing the eastern process of ‘Ojha-baba culture,’ with western-idea of ghost-hunting is not an artistic development Indra does not make any sense by rejecting the irrational beliefs of villagers because further the story strengthens the same superstitions with more illogical absurdity Indra leads and leaves the story at a point that is neither horrible nor funny Released on a comparatively less popular OTT platform ‘Kakuda,’ can be considered as a one-time watch for the fragments it has not covered properly ‘Kakuda,’ is not a time-guzzler and it would not mess much with your purpose of watching cinema Mariyam (she/her) has a thirst for journalistic and creative stories that consist of feminist English Literature academic background and an Urdu-Hindi crux words are a visionary sovereignty to stand on and find the meaning of being while journalism is the only place where truth comes with utmost clarity When not weaving pointy narratives or poetic expressions she loves mingling with cats or delving into photography Shahinda is a multimedia journalist with an experience of more than five years She has done her Masters in Mass Communication from AJK MCRC Jamia Millia Islamia Feminism in India is an intersectional feminist media platform that has emerged as one of the biggest voices for young people from diverse sociopolitical backgrounds to write their lived experiences thought-provoking and informative feminist platform requires a lot of time A few hundred rupees or a few thousand would go a long way in helping us stay paywall free and keep serving you the fresh feminist content that you love By Priya Verma By Anushka Bharadwaj By Dipavali Hazra By Devrupa Rakshit By Lakshmi Yazhini By Shirisha Amme By Reeba Khan By Sayantani Datta By Priya Jain Feminism In India is an award-winning digital intersectional feminist media organisation to learn educate and develop a feminist sensibility among the youth © FII Media Private Limited | All rights reserved "I was approached by RSVP to make the film," and further explained his role in enhancing visual storytelling aspects crucial to the horror genre This concept was inspired by a town in Mathura—visited by the writers this approach intensifies the scare factor as it allows audiences' imagination to build both fear and humor His approach to the horror genre aims to balance fear and humor making Kakuda a unique addition to his filmography The film, which premiered on ZEE5 on Friday (July 12) promises a thrilling exploration of this unique custom Home » Movies » Movie News » Aditya Sarpotdar talks about integrating local folklore & cultural nuances in ‘Kakuda’ Mumbai, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Director Aditya Sarpotdar, who is receiving a lot of positive responses to his recently released horror-comedy film ‘Kakuda’, has shared how he integrated local folklore, traditions, and cultural nuances into the plot. The film is set in a town on the border of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, and the team wanted to capture the unique cultural essence of this region. The director said, “We found that using the Braj dialect, a local variant of Hindi, added a lot of humour and authenticity to the story. Extensive research was conducted to integrate local folklore, traditions, and cultural nuances. To make the film feel rooted and authentic, we prioritised shooting on live locations rather than using sets. Although our first preference was to shoot in Uttar Pradesh, the pandemic made it practically impossible due to the high number of cases.” He further mentioned that they recreated the structural references of a UP town in Vaso, Gujarat, which had a similar architecture. He continued, “We made modifications to the houses to make them look like those in Uttar Pradesh. The costumes, behaviour, and the crowd all contributed to the world-building in the film. Our team did extensive research to ensure these elements were accurate and reflective of the region. The actors were also very supportive and adaptable when shooting in these live locations, helping to enhance the film's authenticity.” Talking about the challenges during the filming, he said, “One of the biggest challenges while filming Kakuda was that we shot this film during the second wave of the pandemic. Obtaining permissions was difficult, and assembling a large number of people in one area for the shoot was nearly impossible due to government restrictions.” “The film required extensive visual effects and numerous action sequences, involving a large cast and crew. Despite these challenges, we are grateful for the support extended by the Gujarat government, which provided us with the necessary resources and permissions to complete the shooting of the film successfully,” he added. Gopi Adusumilli is a Programmer. He is the editor of SocialNews.XYZ and President of AGK Fire Inc. 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All rights reserved. he proudly flaunted his award and thanked his “partners-in-crime" Sonakshi Sinha Saqib Saleem and Aasif Khan for their support Riteish was recognised for his impeccable comic timing and bringing humour to his role in Kakuda while sharing a close-up shot of his trophy “Thank you News18 for this wonderful honour I want to thank my director Aditya Sarpotdar I share this award on behalf of my co-stars Sonakshi Sinha It’s really wonderful to receive this award in front of my friends." for cheering for him and for always being there for him “Meri haisiyat nahi hain but mere taraf se ye award main dedicate karna chahta hoon to Salim saab Ramesh Sippy) for inspiring all of us here Aap hain aur isiliye aaj hum yaha par hain." films and OTT series for their extraordinary contribution to the entertainment landscape While Rajkummar Rao won Best Actor award for Stree 2 Janhvi Kapoor was Best Actress for Mr & Mrs Mahi Ravi Kishan got the Best Supporting Actor (Male) for Laapataa Ladies Best Supporting Actor (Female) award was received by Jyotika for Srikanth Arjun Kapoor (Singham Again) won in the Best Performance in a Negative Role category The ceremony also highlighted emerging talent Sonakshi Sinha is all set to complete 14 years as an actor in Bollywood this year in September she played varied roles but it was only in 2024 that she played a dual role for the first time in her much-talked-about web series And now it has come to light that she has a double role in her latest release Kakuda is a horror comedy directed by Aditya Sarpotdar of Munjya (2024) fame it is set in a village haunted by a midget ghost his wife Indira aka Indu (Sonakshi Sinha) asks for help from a ghost hunter viewers get to know that Indu has a twin sister by the name of Gomati The twin sister angle makes for an interesting addition and forms an important plot point Sonakshi Sinha played the role of Rehana and that of her daughter Fareedan But in this Netflix show directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali That’s not the case in Kakuda and many scenes feature two Sonakshi’s on the screen Kakuda is also Sonakshi Sinha’s first release after her marriage with her long-time boyfriend and actor Zaheer Iqbal The wedding was a star-studded affair and also led to some controversies due to protests in Bihar and brother Luv Sinha’s comments on Zaheer on the microblogging platform X Sonakshi Sinha’s first release of 2024 was Bade Miyan Chote Miyan in which she was seen in a supporting role Her upcoming release is Nikita Roy And The Book Of Darkness Also Read: Zaheer Iqbal shares cute romantic moments with wife Sonakshi Sinha Kakuda Worked Because Of Dearth Of Horror-Comedies In Indian Cinema' Says Director Aditya Sarpotdar - EXCLUSIVE Hello! This is Kusumika. A focused dreamer and an immersive storyteller. \nP. S. - Always up for bolly gossips over tea.View More This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page This offbeat movie seamlessly weaves together spine-chilling scares and rib-tickling humour creating a uniquely entertaining experience Kakuda revolves around a ragtag trio – Niharika (Sonakshi Sinha) and Sameer (Saqib Saleem) – who embark on a road trip to attend a wedding in a remote village their journey takes a spooky turn when they encounter a mysterious girl who claims to be haunted by a ghost As the trio delves deeper into the mystery they find themselves entangled in a web of supernatural occurrences and small-town secrets The plot keeps viewers guessing with its twists and turns blending horror tropes with comedic elements One of the strengths of this Kakuda film lies in its eccentric characters no-nonsense woman who reluctantly joins the road trip Riteish Deshmukh brings his trademark humour as Ronit Saqib Saleem rounds out the trio as Sameer the level-headed one trying to keep everything together The supporting cast adds colour and depth to the story with standout performances by Manu Rishi Chadha as a quirky villager and Kunal Kemmu in a cameo role Kakuda treads the fine line between horror and comedy with well-timed jump scares and an eerie atmosphere the movie never takes itself too seriously infusing humour into even the most tense moments The comedic elements range from slapstick gags to witty one-liners the overall balance between horror and humour works in the film’s favour The technical aspects of Kakuda contribute significantly to its spooky ambience The cinematography by Sirsha Ray effectively captures the eerie rural setting with dimly lit interiors and fog-shrouded landscapes with creaking doors and ghostly whispers adding to the tension The background score by Amar Mohile complements the visuals shifting between ominous tunes and lighthearted melodies to match the movie’s tonal shifts Kakuda had a modest performance at the box office facing stiff competition from other releases While most praised the performances and the blend of horror and comedy some felt that the plot lost steam in the second half the movie found appreciation among audiences for its fresh approach to the genre Kakuda marks Sonakshi Sinha’s return to the horror-comedy genre after films like Noor and Khandaani Shafakhana The movie was shot extensively in the picturesque locales of Goa Kakuda features a special cameo by actor Kunal Kemmu who previously worked with director Aditya Sarpotdar in the web series Abhay spooky ride that’s perfect for a weekend watch If you’re a fan of horror comedies and don’t mind a few bumps along the way For the best viewing experience, consider streaming Kakuda on a reliable platform like Airtel Xstream you can enjoy this quirky tale without any buffering scares Kakuda movie review: A tame horror-comedy that fails to impress Set in the quaint village of Ratodi in Mathura Kakuda tells the story of a community living under the shadow of a mysterious and enduring curse Each house in Ratodi features two doors: a standard-sized one and a smaller one the latter of which must be opened at exactly 7:15 p.m the wrathful entity Kakuda punishes the household's male members Their clandestine marriage takes a dark turn when Sunny realizes he has forgotten to open the smaller door at the specified time a quirky ghost hunter played by Riteish Deshmukh they face numerous challenges and uncover mysteries in their quest to lift the curse Sonakshi Sinha brings charm to her role as Indira infusing her character with humor and intelligence Riteish Deshmukh's portrayal of Victor adds a comedic touch to the film showcasing his talent for playing humorous roles Saqib Saleem as Sunny fits the role of a simple but his performance does not stand out significantly Kakuda struggles with an uninspired storyline that heavily borrows elements from films like ‘Stree’ and ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa,’ failing to bring anything new or noteworthy to the genre and the narrative lacks depth and originality the characters feel underdeveloped and the overall execution falls flat With its derivative plot and lackluster humor Kakuda doesn't offer much beyond a one-time watch Reflecting its shortcomings and missed opportunities for a more engaging and unique cinematic experience Thalaivi: Kangana Ranaut is an embodiment of grace as former Tamil Nadu CM Home » Movies » Movie News » Star-Studded Premiere Sets Stage for ‘Kakuda’ Release on ZEE5 known for his work in "Munya," and written by Chirag Garg and Avinash Dwivedi "Kakuda" promises a blend of horror and comedy featuring a stellar cast that includes Sonakshi Sinha The premiere event was a star-studded affair graced by several notable personalities from the film industry all adding to the glamour and excitement of the evening joined by her co-stars who contributed to the ensemble's dynamic energy The anticipation among guests and fans alike was palpable as they eagerly await the film's release on the popular streaming platform "Kakuda" promises to deliver not only thrills and chills but also moments of laughter and entertainment appealing to audiences seeking a unique cinematic experience With its talented cast and intriguing storyline the film is poised to captivate viewers and leave a lasting impression in the realm of horror comedies mark your calendars for the exclusive release of "Kakuda" on ZEE5 where the blend of horror and humor awaits to thrill and entertain audiences worldwide Stay tuned for an unforgettable cinematic journey into the world of "Kakuda." 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Refrain from posting comments that are obscene name calling or inciting hatred against any community Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by marking them offensive Let's work together to keep the conversation civil 9 Times Wamiqa Gabbi gave Indian wedding fashion goals 10 animals that can live without water for days 10 life-changing books that will help people improve in 2025 10 timeless Shakespeare love quotes that still make hearts melt 10 ways to prevent overheating in air-conditioners Classic Vintage Indian Hairstyles by Bollywood Divas 12 things people need to start doing today to reduce stress and balance cortisol levels 8 fruits that have no seeds and their benefits The much-awaited horror-comedy film ‘Kakuda,’ starring Sonakshi Sinha The announcement was made alongside the reveal of the film’s first-look poster Director Aditya Sarpotdar shared the poster and release date on his Instagram handle “Purushon Ke Hit Mein Jaari..- #Kakuda aa raha hai ’12 July’ ko Set in the village of Ratodi in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district ‘Kakuda’ tells the story of a village cursed for years Each house in Ratodi has two doors: a normal-sized one and a smaller one villagers must open the smaller door or face the wrath of Kakuda The film explores the origins of Kakuda’s curse and the villagers’ attempts to lift it Director Aditya Sarpotdar expressed his excitement about the project “As a filmmaker and a fan of the horror-comedy genre I find it incredibly fascinating to explore the delicate balance between fear and laughter It’s a challenging task to make viewers simultaneously scared and amused but with ‘Kakuda,’ I am confident that we have hit the right chord yet again.” “I am thrilled to have worked with an exceptionally talented cast who have supported the narrative brilliantly by adding humor and emotions to the story Their spotless comic timing and the way they portray genuine emotions have made my job as a director much easier we have crafted a unique and engaging story that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats eagerly anticipating every twist and turn.” ‘Kakuda’ will be available for streaming on ZEE5 starting July 12 and in-depth analysis from around the world Your trusted source for unbiased and timely updates