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Is nobody ready to cast Jaideep Ahlawat in romantic roles? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Jaideep Ahlawat has firmly established himself as one of the finest actors in contemporary Indian cinema. Having played roles in Khattha Meetha, Gangs of Wasseypur, and Gabbar is Back, Ahlawat earned a leading role in Amazon Prime’s Paatal Lok web show. His role as Hathiram Chaudhary has garnered him immense acclaim for his intense performance.

Ahlawat has done well both as a menacing antagonist as well as a complex protagonist. Despite this, there is one genre where audiences have yet to see him shine – romance. Interestingly, the actor himself is open to taking on such roles but believes that industry perceptions may prevent it from happening.

Jaideep Ahlawat says he wants good work anywhere

In a recent interview with Ani, Jaideep Ahlawat opened up about his willingness to take good roles in the industry, including romantic roles.

Season 2 of Prime Video’s “Paatal Lok,” a riveting crime thriller created by Sudip Sharma and directed by Avinash Arun Dhaware, has emerged as India’s most-watched streaming show with 7.2 million viewers in its first week, according to data from Indian media consulting firm Ormax Media.

Adding to the show’s success, lead actor Jaideep Ahlawat has claimed the No. 1 spot on IMDb’s Popular Indian Celebrities list for his portrayal of Inspector Hathi Ram Chaudhary.

The series, produced by Clean Slate Filmz in association with Eunoia Films, marks the return of its acclaimed cast including Ahlawat, Ishwak Singh and Gul Panag, with new additions Tillotama Shome, Nagesh Kukunoor and Jahnu Barua in pivotal roles. Set against the backdrop of the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, the new season follows Hathi Ram as he teams up with his trusted ally, Imran Ansari (Singh), to investigate the disappearance of a migrant...

Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s strand in which, each fortnight, we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films killing it in their local territories. The industry is as globalized as it’s ever been, but breakout hits are appearing in pockets of the world all the time and it can be hard to keep track… So we’re going to do the hard work for you.

This week we head to India, where the return of a much-loved Prime Video drama series after almost five years has been making headlines and attracting subs. Season 2 of Paatal Lok could well be among 2025’s first breakout hits, with views clocking up in its home country and top-10 lists being cracked in others. The Hindi-language police drama follows Jaideep Ahlawat and Ishwak Singh as an unlikely detective duo brought back together for the first time in several years to investigate...

The Family Man Season 3: Manoj Bajpayee To Face Jaideep Ahlawat? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

In the world of Ott, Manoj Bajpayee’s The Family Man has built a cult following, and now everyone is looking forward to the highly anticipated season 3. The ground-level buzz is extremely high, and it is expected to break several records whenever it is released. Amid this, we have learned about one exciting report about the upcoming season, and it suggests the name of Jaideep Ahlawat in the role of antagonist. Keep reading to know more!

Very few shows have fulfilled the mammoth expectations after the tremendous success of the first season. The Family Man is among such rare shows. Manoj nailed the character, and his Srikant Tiwari has become a household name. Apart from the actors, the series has excelled in all other departments and is one of the most acclaimed and watched series from India.

Pataal Lok Season 2 Teaser Review (Photo Credit – YouTube)

The teaser of the much-awaited Prime Video India series, Paatal Lok Season 2 has finally been released by the makers. Jaideep Ahlawat returns as Hathi Ram Chaudhary and hints at battling many other evils in his surroundings. Here is our teaser review for the same.

The Paatal Lok Season 2 teaser shows Jaideep Ahlawat’s Hathi Ram Chaudhary taking the elevator for the ‘Pataal Lok’ which translates to hell. He narrates a story wherein he talks about a man who shared a hatred for insects and believed them to be the root cause of all the evils. He once killed an insect which had entered his house and bit him. He was hailed as a hero and slept for many peaceful nights. However, one day, he discovered another insect below his bed which turned into ten insects and then hundreds and thousands.

While exiting the lift,...

Siddharth P. Malhotra’s directorial venture Maharaj is now streaming on Netflix, a hit with critics and audiences the film is now trending all over the world, however, more on that in a few lines.

Let’s set the stage, earlier describing the project, Malhotra shared that the film is set in the 1800s and is “inspired by true events.” “It is a film that shows the resilience of the human spirit and how a common man could wield the courage to help people around him and, thus, help society at large. Get set to get mesmerised into a world of horse drawn carriages, old school printing presses, kaccha roads, beautiful traditions and a man’s will power to do good. We are beyond thrilled to present Maharaj that is set to stream exclusively on Netflix, the world’s biggest streaming platform. A story like this will resonate to audiences...

You cannot imagine a Rohit Shetty film or series without a bunch of dashing cars flying in the sky, and his latest release, Indian Police Force, is no exception. However, apart from some intense action sequences, the series has a lot of other spices, such as tragedy, romance, and some unnecessary melodrama. Starring Sidharth Malhotra, Vivek Oberoi, and Shilpa Shetty in the lead, Indian Police Force revolves around a fierce force of Delhi Police investigating a series of bomb blasts in different parts of India. The terrorist attacks committed by some Islamic extremists claimed a lot of innocent lives, putting the Delhi Police in grave concern. Let’s discuss the unfolding events of the narrative to find out if Delhi Police Special Cell Officer, Kabir Malik, and his team would be able to get a hold of the terrorist responsible for these blasts.

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The makers of Shefali Shah, Jaideep Ahlawat and Swanand Kirkire-starrer relationship drama ‘Three of Us’, released the first poster of the movie on Thursday. The poster gives a glimpse into the characters of the star cast against a picturesque backdrop. It is a story of hope, healing and love, set in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, which is directed by Avinash Arun Dhaware.

Sharing the poster on social media, the makers wrote: “For some, the only thing more precious than the present is the past! Introducing a story of hope, healing, and love!”

Shefali wrote: “Presenting #ThreeOfUs, a story of hope, healing, and love! Releasing in cinemas on 3rd Nov.”

The film was on the list of 25 films chosen for the Indian Panorama 2022 at the International Film Festival of India (Iffi), last year.

Earlier, the director Avinash had said, “I spent 3-4 years of my childhood in Konkan and...

The makers of Shefali Shah, Jaideep Ahlawat and Swanand Kirkire-starrer relationship drama ‘Three of Us’, released the first poster of the movie on Thursday. The poster gives a glimpse into the characters of the star cast against a picturesque backdrop. It is a story of hope, healing and love, set in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, which is directed by Avinash Arun Dhaware.

Sharing the poster on social media, the makers wrote: “For some, the only thing more precious than the present is the past! Introducing a story of hope, healing, and love!”

Shefali wrote: “Presenting #ThreeOfUs, a story of hope, healing, and love! Releasing in cinemas on 3rd Nov.”

The film was on the list of 25 films chosen for the Indian Panorama 2022 at the International Film Festival of India (Iffi), last year.

Earlier, the director Avinash had said, “I spent 3-4 years of my childhood in Konkan and...

Mumbai, Sep 21 (Ians) Director Sujoy Ghosh’s next film ‘Jaane Jaan’ is the talk of the town because of its superlative casting that includes Kareena Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma and he feels that when you get a cast like this as a director your responsibility increases manifold.

Sujoy’s upcoming film ‘Jaane Jaan’ is set to release on Netflix on September 21 and everyone is waiting for Kareena’s Ott debut.

The trailer of the film has set high standards.

Sujoy, who has given thrillers like Kahaani, Badla in the past, shared about the cast of the film.

Talking about the casting process of the film, the director said: “Lot of help for the casting came from the book itself. Naren is a character who is heavily built, who knows martial arts and is interested in Maths. He has not taken care of himself in his life. Jaideep fitted the bill.

Mumbai, Sep 21 (Ians) Director Sujoy Ghosh’s next film ‘Jaane Jaan’ is the talk of the town because of its superlative casting that includes Kareena Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma and he feels that when you get a cast like this as a director your responsibility increases manifold.

Sujoy’s upcoming film ‘Jaane Jaan’ is set to release on Netflix on September 21 and everyone is waiting for Kareena’s Ott debut.

The trailer of the film has set high standards.

Sujoy, who has given thrillers like Kahaani, Badla in the past, shared about the cast of the film.

Talking about the casting process of the film, the director said: “Lot of help for the casting came from the book itself. Naren is a character who is heavily built, who knows martial arts and is interested in Maths. He has not taken care of himself in his life. Jaideep fitted the bill.