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On its 6th Anniversary, Subhash K Jha looks back at Karan Johar’s outstanding Kesari, which starred Akshay Kumar, in a new terrific installment of This Day That Year.

In Anurag Singh’s Kesari, produced by Karan Johar, the restrained passion evident in Akshay Kumar’s transformed body language and his propensity to state the truth without demure that he brings to Ishar Singh’s part is exemplary. I am sure if Ishar were alive, he would have wanted to convey nationalistic valour with the same muted ruggedness as Akshay Kumar.

Kesari doesn’t valorize death. But it certainly throws the idea of patriotic pride at us at a pitch we’ve never seen or heard before. And I don’t just mean Raju Singh’s background music, which unnecessarily compounds the intrinsically dramatic action scenes. That’s not the only irrelevant augmentation that this flawlessly-written film suffers; Parineeti Chopra,...

Lyricist Manoj Muntashir tells an interesting story of how the song ‘Mayee’ in Sky Force materialized. “This situation came when I got a call from Dinesh Vijan. He passionately explained to me the situation, while listening to Tanishq Bagchi’s composition, you have heard these lines, Teri Zamin Se Hum Sar Utha Ke Chale Hans Ke Vida Kar Maa Lal Hain Tere, Yaad Karna Humein Dhol Tash Baja Maa O Maa…if our If Mitti calls us, we will leave this world and come. If you call us, we will come with the tricolor. So I think this is the voice of every soldier’s heart, and it just happened. I was in Dubai at that time, and this is a very common thing with me; let me tell you, a lot of ‘Teri Mitti’ was written by me in London, and a lot of ‘Mayee’ I have written the entire song in Dubai,...

Sunny Deol Starrer Border 2 Goes On Floor, Leaving Netizens Pumped Up For His Team Up With Varun Dhawan ( Photo Credit – YouTube; Instagram )

After the tremendous success of Gadar 2 last year, another one of Sunny Deol’s cult classics is coming soon with a sequel. We are talking about Border’s sequel, Border 2. T-Series gave the fans an early Christmas present by revealing the film’s release date and cast. Deol was a driving force in the Og movie; hence, he will be there to lead the cast, which also stars Varun Dhawan. Scroll below to know the audience’s reactions.

For the unversed, Border was released in 1997, and the epic war drama was produced and directed by the legendary Jp Dutta. It is set during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and is based on the Battle of Longewala. The war drama had an ensemble cast comprising Sunny Deol,...

Diljit Dosanjh has officially joined the cast of Border 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the iconic 1997 war film Border. Sharing the news on Instagram, Diljit posted a video with a powerful voiceover, expressing his pride in joining the project. His caption read, “Pehli Goli Dushman Chalaega aur Akhri Goli Hum,” reflecting the patriotic spirit of the film. The original Border, directed by Jp Dutta, was set against the backdrop of the India-Pakistan War of 1971, specifically the Battle of Longewala.

In addition to Dosanjh, actor Varun Dhawan has also been confirmed as part of the cast. Sunny Deol, who starred in the first film, welcomed Diljit to the team on Instagram, stirring excitement among fans. Bobby Deol and many others from the industry also reacted enthusiastically to the announcement. The film, which will be directed by Anurag Singh, is scheduled to begin shooting in October 2023, with a release date set...

Varun Dhawan penned an emotional note while joining the star cast of the Sunny Deol starrer Border 2. (Photo Credit – YouTube)

And it’s official! Varun Dhawan fans, it’s time to rejoice. The actor is now a part of the much-awaited Border sequel titled Border 2. The movie stars Sunny Deol in the lead role and is helmed by Anurag Singh. Sunny Deol gave a warm welcome to Varun on joining the star cast. On the other hand, Varun also penned an emotional note on coming onboard for the film.

Sunny Deol shared an announcement teaser welcoming Varun Dhawan to the Border 2 star cast. He captioned the same, stating, “Welcoming Fauji @varundvn to the Battalion of Border2.” The iconic Sonu Nigam song ‘Sandese Aate Hain’ from the Og 1997 film plays in the background. We then hear Varun’s voiceover that says, “Dushman ki har goli se Jai Hind bolke takrata hun…...

The news of Varun Dhawan joining Sunny Deol in the highly anticipated “Border 2” has indeed generated a lot of excitement among fans. The original “Border,” directed by J.P. Dutta and released in 1997, is considered a classic in Indian cinema, celebrated for its portrayal of patriotism and the bravery of Indian soldiers during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Sunny Deol’s iconic performance in the film has been etched in the memories of audiences for decades.

With the addition of Varun Dhawan to the cast, the stakes for “Border 2” are incredibly high. Varun’s admiration for the original film and his enthusiasm for working alongside Sunny Deol adds a layer of emotional depth to this project. The fact that J.P. Dutta is involved again, along with Bhushan Kumar and Nidhi Dutta, suggests that “Border 2” will aim to honor the legacy of the original while introducing a fresh perspective.

Varun Dhawan has joined Sunny Deol in the cast of Bollywood war epic “Border 2,” Variety has confirmed.

The film will be directed by Anurag Singh who previously helmed Akshay Kumar-starring “Kesari” (2019), based on the Battle of Saragarhi in which an army of 21 Sikhs fought against 10,000 Afghans in 1897.

“Border 2” is a sequel to J.P. Dutta’s 1997 blockbuster “Border,” also headlined by Deol, where, in 1971, along the border region of Longewala, a small battalion of Indian soldiers combat a large Pakistani strike force.

Gulshan Kumar and T-Series and Dutta’s J.P. Films are presenting “Border 2.” Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta and Nidhi Dutta, the film is due to release on Jan. 23, 2026, during the Republic Day holiday frame.

Dhawan’s recent releases include “Bawaal” and “Bhediya” and he has Prime Video series “Citadel: Honey Bunny” coming up. Deol enjoyed massive box office success in 2023 with “Gadar 2.

Kalki 2898 Ad Box Office (Hindi): Nag Ashwin To Beat Shankar In Director Ranking ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Kalki 2898 Ad is enjoying a glorious run at the Indian box office, and now, it is set for a longer theatrical run as the content has clicked with the Hindi audience in a big way. Within the extended opening weekend itself, the Hindi version entered the 100-crore club, helping Nag Ashwin to make a smashing entry into Koimoi’s Director Ranking with his debut pan-India release. Keep reading to know more!

What is Koimoi Director’s Ranking?

For those who aren’t aware, in Koimoi Directors’ Power Index, aka Directors’ Ranking, we rank directors on the basis of their films in coveted box office clubs. For example, 100 points for a film in a 100-crore club, 200 points for a film in a 200-crore club, and so on. For each film in the top 10 grossers overseas,...

Amid Border 2’s Announcement, Recalling Border’s Box Office Success(Photo Credit –YouTube)

A day before yesterday, the internet was stormed by the official announcement of Border 2. We all know that the film was being discussed, but no information was shared directly by the makers. But now, as the film has got an official stamp on it, everyone has become excited to relive the magic that happened several years ago. To add more fuel to the fire, we’ll be revisiting the historic box office success witnessed by Border.

Directed by renowned filmmaker Jp Dutta, the film was released on June 13, 1997. Upon its arrival in theatres, the biggie received highly positive reviews from critics, and several aspects of the film were praised. The direction, story, screenplay, scale of production, music, performances, and action—almost everything related to this epic war saga—were praised by critics.

With huge pre-release buzz and critical acclaim,...

“Border 2” Set for Republic Day Extended Weekend Release: India’s biggest war film, “Border 2,” is set to release on 23rd January 2026, just in time for the Republic Day extended weekend. This announcement has generated significant excitement among fans and the film industry alike.

A Stellar Collaboration

Directed by Anurag Singh, “Border 2” brings together an impressive production team. The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Jp Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, promising a cinematic experience of epic proportions.

Sunny Deol Returns to the Battlefield

Sunny Deol, renowned for his powerful performances, is expected to lead the cast in this highly anticipated sequel. His involvement signals a continuation of the legacy of the original “Border,” which is celebrated for its patriotic fervor and gripping storytelling.

Sunny Deol – Jp Dutta – Bhushan Kumar Announce ‘Border 2’ Release Date… 23 Jan 2026 is the release date of #India’s biggest war film #Border2… #RepublicDay *extended* weekend.

Today, on June 13, as the nation commemorates 27 years since the release of the iconic war epic ‘Border’, Bollywood star Sunny Deol, alongside esteemed director Jp Dutta, has officially unveiled plans for a sequel that promises to reignite the fervor of patriotism across the country.

Titled ‘Border 2’, this forthcoming cinematic spectacle is announced through a poignant video shared by the team, featuring Sunny Deol’s resonant voice declaring, “27 saal pehle ek fauji ne waada kiya tha ke vo vapas aayega, usi wade ko pura karne, Hindustan ki mitti ko apna salaam kehne aa raha hai fir se”.

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Described as “India’s biggest war film”, ‘Border 2’ aims to capture the spirit and sacrifice of India’s armed forces with the same passion that made its predecessor a timeless classic. The announcement video concludes with the iconic anthem “Sandese...

Sunny Deol has officially announced “Border 2,” a sequel to Jp Dutta’s iconic 1997 war film “Border.” The announcement was made on Thursday, June 13, exactly 27 years after the original film’s release date. In an emotional announcement video shared on social media, Deol references a promise made by a soldier to return, signifying the return to the story and themes of “Border.”

The video, accompanied by the nostalgic tune of “Sandese Aate Hain” by Roopkumar Rathod and Sonu Nigam, describes “Border 2” as “India’s biggest war film.” The sequel will be directed by Anurag Singh, known for his work on films like “Dil Bole Hadippa!,” “Jatt & Juliet,” “Punjab 1984,” and “Kesari.”

While the rest of the cast has yet to be announced, “Border 2” aims to carry forward the legacy of the original, which was set during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and featured an ensemble cast including Sunny Deol,...

Diljit Dosanjh Planned To Reject Jatt & Juliet 3 But The Producer Pulled Off His Antics To Lure Him! (Photo Credit – Instagram/Facebook)

Diljit Dosanjh is one of the most famous personalities in the entertainment world. He began his career as a music artist and became the one Indian artist to perform at the Coachella Film Festival in 2023. He has also won hearts for his acting chops in the Hindi and Punjabi film industry. The superstar will be soon seen in Jatt & Juliet 3. But did you know it was a hefty paycheck that changed his mind? Scroll below for the interesting scoop!

Jatt & Juliet (2012) is a Punjabi romantic comedy directed by Anurag Singh. It starred Diljit alongside Neeru Bajwa. The film was a massive blockbuster at the box office, paving the way for its sequel, which became the highest-grossing Punjabi film ever. Darshan Singh Grewal and Gunbir Singh Sidhu...

The highly anticipated sequel to the 1997 cult classic, Border, is finally taking shape. Sunny Deol and Ayushmann Khurrana have signed on to star in Border 2, which is being directed by Anurag Singh and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Jp Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta.

Sunny Deol will reprise his role as Major Kuldip Singh Chanduri, while Ayushmann Khurrana will play a new character with an author-backed role in the Indian Armed Forces. The film is envisioned as the biggest war film in Indian cinema, and the makers are leaving no stone unturned to ensure its success.

Border 2 is set to release on January 23, 2026, just in time for the Republic Day holiday. The producers believe that this is the perfect date for the film’s release, as it celebrates the bravery and sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces.

The original Border, directed by Jp Dutta, was a critical and commercial success, and the...

Sunny Deol & Ayushmann Khurrana Join Hands For Border 2 (Photo Credit – Youtube/Instagram)

Sunny Deol & Ayushmann Khurana have reunited for Border 2! That’s it. That is the news! But here’s what goes beyond this news – The expected box office hysteria it might create. Reports suggest that the war film is targeting a January 23, 2026 release, leading to the Republic Day holiday on Monday, January 26, 2026.

And a 4 day weekend for this film that would majorly play on nostalgia might be another game. The film will be supposedly helmed by Kesari director Anurag Singh. It has been in the writing stage for a year, and the team has finally cracked a script.

A report by Pinkvilla has confirmed that Bhushan Kumar & Jp Dutta are coming together to produce Border 2, where Sunny Deol will get back to play his iconic character Kuldip Singh Chanduri. He was a warrior fighting the Indo-Pak War of 1977 in...

After an extensive hiatus of nearly 11 years, beloved actors Diljit Dosanjh & Neeru Bajwa are set to reunite for the third instalment of the highly popular franchise, “Jatt and Juliet”.

Exciting Announcement:

Diljit Dosanjh took to Instagram to unveil a series of posters for the film, along with the eagerly anticipated release date. “Jatt and Juliet 3” is slated to hit cinemas worldwide on June 28, marking the return of the beloved characters Fateh and Pooja.

Franchise Legacy:

Directed by Anurag Singh, “Jatt and Juliet” made its debut in 2012, captivating audiences with its romantic comedy charm. The film’s immense success earned it multiple accolades at the PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2013.

Fateh...

Actors Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa’s upcoming film ‘Jatt & Juliet 3’ is set to hit the big screen worldwide on June 28. Diljit took to X and Instagram to make the announcement, sharing two posters from the Punjabi film directed by Jagdeep Sidhu.

He captioned it: “Fateh and Pooja are back. Jatt & Juliet 3 releasing worldwide June 28.”

‘Jatt & Juliet’, a romantic comedy directed by Anurag Singh, was first released in 2012.

A year later, the second instalment was released. Even though Diljit and Neeru’s characters were reprised, the story was not directly linked to the previous film.

Diljit’s latest offering, ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’, which was released on a streaming portal, received high praise.

The film, directed by Imtiaz Ali, was based on the eponymous singer, considered controversial over the themes he made his songs on.

Diljit dosanjh & neeru bajwa’s 'jatt & juliet 3' to release worldwide on june 28...

Steffi Niederzoll’s Berlin, Cph: Dox and El Gouna-winning documentary “Seven Winters in Tehran” added another award to its collection with the best international film honor at India’s inaugural Cinevesture International Festival (Ciff).

Anmol Sidhu’s Asia Pacific Screen Awards nominee “Jaggi” won best Indian film and Elham Ehsas’ BAFTA and Clermont-Ferrand nominee “Yellow” was named as best short.

The festival took place March 27-31 in Chandigarh, northern India. A three-day phone filmmaking workshop hosted by Chitkara International School and produced by Cinevesture saw students from five schools participating with Ritisha Sinha’s film “Unveiled” from Mount Carmel School winning an award.

Former Cannes film market director Jerome Paillard, Indian actor and producer Rana Daggubati (“Baahubali”) and Nicole Guillemet, who was co-director of the Sundance Film Festival, and Indian filmmaker Ajitpal Singh (Sundance title “Fire in the Mountains”) are on the festival advisory board.

The festival had an accompanying...

Festival, Market

The first edition of India’s Cinevesture International Film Festival and market will feature a range of masterclasses and panels headlined by a range of luminaries including filmmakers Shekhar Kapur (“What’s Love Got to Do with It?”) and Karan Johar (“Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani”).

The lineup also includes actors Jaideep Ahlawat (“Paatal Lok”), Roshan Mathew (“Paradise”), Suvinder Vicky (“Kohrra”), Rajshri Deshpande (“Trial by Fire”), Boman Irani (“Dunki”), Rasika Dugal (“Mirzapur”), Abhay Deol (“Trial by Fire”), actor-producers Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal (“Girls Will be Girls”), filmmakers Tahira Kashyap (“Sharmajee Ki Beti”), Sudhir Mishra (“Tanaav”), Ajitpal Singh (“Tabbar”), Anurag Singh (“Kesri”) and Saugata Mukherjee, head of content at streamer SonyLiv.

As previously announced, the India premieres of France’s “The Taste of Things” and Korea’s “Exhuma” will open and close the festival. Former Cannes film market director Jerome Paillard, Indian actor and producer Rana Daggubati and...

The first edition of the Cinevesture International Film Festival (Ciff) to be held in Chandigarh from March 27 to 31 will boast of a host of masterclasses and panel discussions, including one with filmmaker Karan Johar, which film critic Namrata Joshi will moderate.

The 20 masterclasses and panel discussions to be held at Taj Chandigarh will feature Shekhar Kapur, Jaideep Ahlawat, Tahira Kashyap, Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal, Roshan Mathew, Abhay Deol, Sudhir Mishra, ‘Kohrra’ star Suvinder Vicky, Boman Irani, Rasika Dugal, Rajshri Deshpande, Ajitpal Singh, Anurag Singh, Sudhir Mishra and Saugata Mukherjee, Head of Content, SonyLiv, Sony Pictures Network India, etc.

The opening film of the festival is the Cannes award-winning French film ‘The Taste of Things’ starring Juliette Binoche while the closing one is South Korea’s highest-grossing film of 2024 till date — the horror-mystery-thriller ‘Exhuma’ (‘Pamyo’), which premiered at the 2024 Berlinale.

The festival advisory board includes Rana Daggubati, former Head of Cannes Film Market Jerome Paillard,...

The first edition of India’s Cinevesture International Film Festival (Ciff) has revealed 20 projects that will participate in its accompanying market.

Comprising 17 features and three series, several of the projects are by creators who have found acclaim both internationally and in South Asia.

From Bangladeshi auteur Mostofa Sarwar Farooki (Busan title “Something Like an Autobiography”) comes Hindi and English-language unconventional romance “To Hell With Love.” Alankrita Srivasttava (Tokyo winner “Lipstick Under My Burkha”) has English and Hindi-language drama “Girls of Orlem,” an adaptation of Lindsay Pereira’s bestselling novel “Gods and Ends.” Gurvinder Singh is prepping Hindi, Punjabi and English-language historical thriller series “The Trial.”

“#Jack” is a thriller film from Bhaskar Hazarika (Tribeca selection “Aamis”), while “Chhaal” (“The Skin”) by Don Palathara (Rotterdam title “Family”) is a folk thriller adapted from a story by Vijayan Detha. “Encounter” by Anurag Singh (the Jatt and Juliet franchise) is a drama-thriller in...

Gautam Buddha Nagar/Lucknow/Varanasi/New Delhi, May 29 (Ians) Star swimmer Siva Sridhar bagged two more individual gold medals as he powered Jain University to the top of the medal tally on the final day of the swimming competitions at the Khelo India University Games 2022 Uttar Pradesh.

With seven individual gold and two silver medals, and 1 bronze medal and a Team gold, Siva is the most decorated athlete of this edition of the Khelo India University Games so far and his powerful performance was instrumental in ensuring that Jain University’s men’s and women swimming teams walked away as the champion of the pool.

The boxing competitions began on Monday at the Svsp Sports Complex Gautam Buddha Nagar.

In the 45-48 Kg category quarterfinals, Swasti Arya of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University (Mdsu) beat Lovely Professional University’s (Lpu) Anisha 4-0 to advance to the semifinals while in the other quarterfinal,...

Jugjugg Jeeyo

Starring AnilKapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani.Prajakta Kohli, Maniesh Kohli

Directed by Raj Mehta

Wed and wild. It’s the Saini side up. The Saini family’s daughter Ginny(Prajakta Kohli) is getting married. But her father and brother are busy trying to sort out their own bedroom tragedies.Papa Bheem Saini (Anil Kapoor)and beta Kukoo(Varun Dhawan) want to divorce their respective wives.

Which seems a pity considering how sorted and lovely the wives, played by Neetu Kapoor and Kiara Advani seem to be. But this is not their story. This is story of a father, the son and their unholy dost, played by scenestealer Manish Paul. Every time Paul is on the prowl he takes over the screen.

There is an instantly amusing slightly risque sequence where Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani are about to make love after months of silent warring. Manish...

Amazon Prime Video India has signed a worldwide exclusive multi-film licensing deal with Sajid Nadiadwala’s Bollywood production house Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment (Nge).

Nge’s upcoming slate includes “Bawaal,” starring Varun Dhawan (“Coolie No. 1”) and Janhvi Kapoor (“Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl”), directed by Nitesh Tiwari (“Dangal”). Dhawan also stars in “Sanki” alongside Parineeti Chopra (“Saina”), directed by Anurag Singh (“Kesari”). The slate also includes “Baaghi 4,” starring Tiger Shroff and an untitled project starring Kartik Aaryan, who headlines current Bollywood hit “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2”.

In addition, the slate will feature films from directors Ravi Udyawar (“Mom”), Sameer Vidwans (“Anandi Gopal”) and Saket Chaudhry (“Hindi Medium”) among others.

The films, post their theatrical release, will be available on Amazon Prime Video for all Prime members. Additionally, the films will also be available via Tvod on Amazon Prime Video for all Amazon customers – Prime or otherwise.

Sajid Nadiadwala, MD of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment,...

Chandigarh, March 12 (Ians) The Ammy Virk and Sonam Bajwa-starrer Punjabi film Puaada is all set to hit the theatres on April 2, on the occasion of Good Friday. The will be the first Punjabi film to release in cinemas in over a year.

Puaada was slated to release last year during summer but could not make it due to the pandemic.

"The film is the first one to come to theatres after the pandemic. We were to release last year but couldn't due to the situation, but now we are very excited to see the positive footfalls in theatres as people have been sitting at home for a while. When it comes to watching movies in cinemas, you cannot go wrong with a comedy, which is why we decided to go for a theatrical release for our film and hope audiences get their fill of good quality big screen entertainment!

Mumbai production outfit Azure Entertainment is powering up a slate of remakes of European and Asian movies. These include a retread of 2017 Thai hit “Bad Genius” and an Indian version of South Korea’s “The Terror: Live.”

Azure is collaborating with Reliance Entertainment and Neeraj Pandey-led Friday Film Works’ Plan C Studio on the development and production of “Genius.” The film, which focuses on a female student who monetizes her skill at exam-cheating, was Thailand’s highest-grossing movie in international markets. Azure is presenting and producing Tigmanshu Dhulia’s “Yaara,” based on Olivier Marchal’s “Les Lyonnais.”

These are in addition to a previously announced two-film partnership with Warner Bros. that kicks off with a remake of Martin Scorsese’s “The Departed” (which itself was a remake of three-part Hong Kong thriller “Infernal Affairs”).

Set up by Sunir Kheterpal, who previously had stints with Adlabs-Reliance Entertainment and the Hinduja Group,...

Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa took to their Social Media accounts and launched the first look poster of their highly anticipated and eagerly awaited film Shadaa!! ?This film will see the coming together of this iconic Jatt and Juliet Jodi after a gap of 4 years!!

The last time they starred together was in Sardaarji in 2015 which set the box office on fire and previously they created box office records with Jatt and Juliet 1 and 2 and Jihne Mere Dil Luteya!! Everytime they have come together on screen they have always given their fans always something new to see and this time as well they seem to be brining us a new flavour of their pairing. ?

The first look poster of Shadaa surprises by taking Diljit Dosanjh?s fascination with international superstar Kylie Jenner to the next level, we see our simple Desi Punjabi Shadaa holding a plastic doll named ?Kylie" and their child ?Sadda Munda.

Celebrated Bollywood filmmaker, producer, television personality - Karan Johar is no longer just a cupid of romance, coming of age sagas and relationship stories, The filmmaker and his banner Dharma Productions are the King of Bollywood epics and how??

Baahubali was the beginning ? S S Rajamouli?s spectacular epic fantasy Baahubali series not just wrote history, they established a new benchmark in modern Indian cinema; Dharma is elated to be part of the history by distributing Baahubali: The Beginning in 2015 that laid the foundation for the swashbuckling history Baahubali 2: The Conclusion in 2017. The series starred Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah, Sathyaraj, Ramya Krishnan and Nassar.?

The eye opener for the entire industry, Baahubali seem to have had a lasting impact on Karan Johar and within two years, his banner Dharma Productions came with Kesari, Kalank and Takht.

While Kalank is all set to hit the screens on April...

Kesari

Starring Akshay Kumar

Directed by Anurag Singh

21 soldiers holding off thousands of invaders… Sounds very filmy, no? But here is the thing. Life’s lessons learnt from history prove that truth can indeed be stranger than fiction. And why just stranger? Truth is far more stimulating and enriching too. Kesari proves it. Digging out a little known uncelebrated chunk of unbelievable bravery, it makes us proud not just as Indians but also as a country that produces cinema of the highest calibre.

So take bow, Anurag Singh for directing a film which will be remembered by many generations of Indian moviegoers as a turning point in the war genre of cinema.

Unlike the imposters that stalk the silver screen with their phoney nationalism and exasperating jingoism Kesari puts its money where its mouth is. The actors playing the 21 incredibly courageous Sardarjis who took on the Afghani invasion, speak of...

“The bravest battle ever fought” proclaims the poster of the new film Kesari. Described as an action-war film, this depicts the battle of Saragarhi in which 21 Sikh warriors fought 10,000 Afghans in 1897. And when you have Karan Johar, Anurag Singh, Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra already this feels like an epic. However, that puts more pressure on the music as all these individuals are known for great songs as part of their showcase reel. So Taniskh Bagchi leads an army of the finest young talent with Arko Pravo Mukherjee, Chirantan Bhatt, Jasbir Jassi, Gurmoh and Jasleen Royal all bringing their skills to this album.

Jasbir Jassi opens the album with the most fundamental of Sikh ideals, Ik Onkaar. This is a known religious tenet of Sikh religious philosophy so it must be treated with the upmost respect. Also being a basis of religious thought, its words must be very clear so...

Starring Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra, the epic historical drama Kesari directed by Anurag Singh is set to hit theaters on March 21st. Kesari is based on the battle of Saragarhi fought between the British Indian army’s Sikh Regiment and Afghan tribesmen in September 1897. The British Indian contingent comprising 21 Sikh soldiers were attacked by around 10,000 Afghans and decided to fight to the death, which is considered as one of history’s greatest last-stands. These saffron clad warriors fought valiantly against all odds and changed the meaning of bravery.

Let’s set the scene with the trailer

See what Akshay Kumar had to say about the film in the special Q and A!

Kumar revealed that he was very surprised that Kesari was based on a true historical story, “Well, I was truly amazed that Kesari was based on a true story, the Battle of Saragarhi, a battle that was...

Kesari movie review is here. Released today, Kesari the Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra starrer is an epic action-war film written and directed by Anurag Singh. The movie recollects the epic Battle of Saragarhi fought in 1897 between Sikh soldiers of the British Indian Army and Pashtun Orakzai tribesmen. Let?s find out whether Akshay Kumar steals our heart again in Kesari movie review.

Immediate reaction when the end credits roll

When the song Teri Mitti?plays and the end credit roles, you wonder why it took so many years to say this incredible tale of courage. When it comes to stories that undoubtedly needs to be told in mainstream Bollywood cinema, it?s Akshay Kumar no need to look further.

The Story of Kesari

A dramatized account of one of the most heroic battle of honor ?The Battle of Saragarhi where 21 Sikh soldiers fought against an Afghan army of 10000 men in the year 1897.

Akshay Kumar?...

Ahead of the release of his film Kesari, actor Akshay Kumar visited a Bsf camp and performed a mock fight with a woman officer here. Akshay on Tuesday took to Instagram and shared a video in which he can be seen engaged in a mock fight with a woman officer.?The actor started the fight with some clever tricks but was quickly pinned to the ground by the officer.

Appreciating the officer's stint, Akshay wrote, "Woman strong, mother strong, sister strong, then country strong."

Akshay also posted a video in which he can be seen performing fake kickboxing with another woman officer. "Always treat to meet the jawans from Bsf India. Their training, passion and enthusiasm is top-notch, always a learning experience," Akshay captioned the video.

Kesari is based on the 1897 Battle of Saragarhi, in which 21 Sikh soldiers of the British army fought 10,000 Afghan invaders.

Directed by Anurag Singh, the...

Actor Akshay Kumar is bringing the vital episode of Indian Army's bravery - The Battle of Saragarhi to celluloid with Kesari. The film is his attempt to focus on home-grown stories.?

"Google has named it amongst the five most valiant battles of all time. In Britain, people celebrate Saragarhi Day, and here, our kids have no idea about the war where 21 men took on an army of 10,000 people, knowing that they will die. They managed to kill 900 people. We are so happy to see a fictitious film like 300, but don't celebrate our real stories of bravery enough. This story should be close to everyone's heart. Surprisingly, our history books don't have the slightest mention of it", says Akshay who hopes that after Kesari this chapter is added to history books.

(Also read:?Akshay Kumar urges youngsters to watch Kesari)

The actor who has a soft spot for stories that...

With just a week away from the release, Akshay Kumar released a new song from his upcoming film Kesari titled ‘Teri Mitti’. The new song features Akshay Kumar and is crooned by B Praak, composed by Arko while Manoj Muntashir has penned the lyrics.

The actor took to social media to share the song and wrote that its dedicated to the unsung heroes of our country. He said “Dedicated to the unsung heroes – the ballad of #Kesari soldiers!”

The video opens with slow motion shots of the battle in the movie. The shots in the video focus on a soldiers’ life, his feelings for the country, his love and more. The lyrics, on the other hand, focus on patriotism.

Kesari is an unbelievable true story based on the Battle of Saragarhi, 1897. Touted as one of the bravest battles ever fought, 21 courageous Sikhs countered 10,000 invaders. These saffron clad warriors fought valiantly...

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, who features as Havildar Ishar Singh in Kesari -- a film on the historical Battle of Saragarhi -- has urged the youth to watch the film as he feels the heroic tale has got lost in the pages of history books. At an event here on Friday, Akshay said: "It is sad that though the British celebrate Saragarhi Day, remembering the martyrs of the war, but we Indians do not know much about it. It is sad how an incident like this has got lost in the pages of history."

"It is hard to imagine how 21 Sikh soldiers stood strong inside a fort, knowing that 10,000 Afghan soldiers were waiting outside to kill them. Knowing that death is inevitable and continuing the fight requires a lot of bravery. That war was a pure example of that. They fought for our country, for our honour."

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As Akshay Kumar's Kesari nears its release, actor Mohit Raina says he feels nostalgic as he was the first actor to be a part of a project based on the battle of Saragarhi. Known to television audiences as Mahadev of Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev and Ashoka of Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, Mohit left an indelible mark with his powerful portrayal as Havildar Ishar Singh, the man who along with 21 Sikh soldiers defeated an Afghan battalion of 10,000 soldiers, in 21 Sarfarosh: Saragarhi 1897. Now, of course, audiences relate to Mohit for his role as Captain Karan Kashyap in Uri: The Surgical Strike.

Looking forward to Akshay's Kesari, Mohit said, "It's great that now filmmakers are making projects on the Saragarhi battle. Many people do not even know about the sacrifice of those brave Sikh soldiers. It's the power of cinema through which the battle has been brought alive among people." On Akshay's stint as Ishar Singh,...

Akshay Kumar’s upcoming film Kesari symbolizes courage and bravery and in the film the actor is all set to present the story of the Battle of Saragarhi.

The actor plays the role of military commander Havildar Ishar Singh who led a contingent of 21 Sikh soldiers who fought against 10,000 Afghan invaders. The makers have created positive buzz for the film by releasing the teaser, posters, and now, the dialogue promos as well.

We have two cool dialogue promos from Kesari where we see a teaser of Akshay’s character as he is all set to battle it out with the Afghans.

Kesari is an unbelievable true story based on the Battle of Saragarhi, 1897. Touted as one of the bravest battles ever fought, 21 courageous Sikhs countered 10,000 invaders. These saffron clad warriors fought valiantly against all odds and changed the meaning of bravery. This Holi, celebrate the spirit of bravery & sacrifice with Kesari.

Always up for a challenge when it come to roles and action Akshay Kumar went through the gruelling journey during the shooting his upcoming period drama, Kesari. Kesari is an unbelievable true story based on the Battle of Saragarhi, 1897. Touted as one of the bravest battles ever fought, 21 courageous Sikhs fought 10,000 invaders. These saffron clad warriors fought valiantly against all odds and changed the meaning of bravery.

In a very special making of video, titled ‘Preparing For Battle Part 1’, the actor takes us inside the film and the challenges he faced making Kesari.

The making video is about Akshay Kumar shooting the film, under intense circumstances with his custom attire and the transformation into Havildar Ishar Singh. It captures the sheer hard work Akshay Kumar and the team has put into Kesari, the training they underwent to be able to make the Battle of Saragarhi look ethical and as real as possible.

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has lent his voice to a few lines for a song in his upcoming film Kesari. The film directed by Anurag Singh is based on the 1897 Battle of Saragarhi, where 21 Sikh soldiers fought against 10,000 Afghans. Ajj Singh Garjega is an inspiring and patriotic number. The song is penned by Kunwar Juneja, composed by Chirrantan Bhatt and rendered by Jazzy B, is all set to release today.

A source says, ?Akshay was extremely moved by the powerful lyrics of the track. Along with the sequence, it also stirred sentiments of nationalism that the characters feel in the movie.? The insider adds, ?Akshay was charged up with the composition and the visuals. It was apparent that his voice would enhance the emotions of the character.?

Kesari, presented by Zee Studios in association with Dharma Productions, Cape Of Good Films and Azure Entertainment and produced by Dharma Productions, releases...

The much awaited trailer for Kesari is out and has left audiences enthralled. After sharing glimpses of the battle of Saragarhi in three teasers that were released last week, the trailer, which is packed with action, drama and emotion gives audiences an insight into the bravest battle ever fought.

The Kesari trailer begins with Akshay Kumar saying, “A Britisher, once told me, I am a slave and only cowards are born in India. Today is the day to give him a reply.” Just a few seconds later, the viewers can see thousands of Afghan soldiers running towards Akshay’s character Havildar Ishar Singh, the leader of the Sikh regiment. The trailer then takes the audience into the middle of the epic battle of Saragarhi. All who experience the trailer for ‘Kesari’ will be left with the urge to find out how these 21 brave Sikh soldiers fought against 10,000 Afghan soldiers to safeguard their land from invasion.

Production company Azure Entertainment has an incredible line up of movies to come! It all starts with two of the most keenly anticipated Hindi Films coming out in March 2019 – Badla and Kesari.

Badla is presented by Red Chillies Entertainment in association with Azure Entertainment, produced by Gauri Khan, Sunir Kheterpal and Akshai Puri, the crime thriller is directed by Sujoy Ghosh, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles is slated to release on 8th March 2019.

Kesari is presented by Zee Studios in association with Dharma Productions, Cape Of Good Films and Azure Entertainment, produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apurva Mehta, and Sunir Kheterpal. The Historical War-Drama is directed by Anurag Singh, written by Girish Kohli and Anurag Singh, starring Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra in the lead roles is slated to release on 21st March 2019.

Over the past two years, Azure has been working proactively...

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has released the new poster of his upcoming film Kesari. He took to Twitter to share the fresh poster of his upcoming film. He wrote, ''Unraveling the pages of history to the bravest battle ever fought. #GlimpsesOfKesari from tomorrow, are you ready?'' In the poster, Akshay can be seen dressed in a turbaned avatar posing his back with swords in his hands.?

Kesari is an upcoming Indian period war drama. Parineeti Chopra with Akshay Kumar in the lead roles and directed by Anurag Singh. It tells the story of Havildar Ishar Singh who participates in the Battle of Saragarhi while yearning for the respect of his estranged daughter.The film is scheduled for release in March 21, 2019.

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Akshay Kumar’s forthcoming film based on the Battle of Saragarhi, has been officially titled “Kesari”. Releasing worldwide in cinemas on Holi 2019, the film marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and filmmaker Karan Johar, who will produce the film respectively under their companies Cape of Good Films and Dharma Productions.

The Twitter handle of Karan Johar’s production house shared a poster revealing the details of the film: “Akshay Kumar and Karan Johar proudly present ‘Kesari’ based on one of the bravest battles fought in India The Battle of Saragarhi. Directed by Anurag Singh and starring Akshay Kumar. Releasing Holi 2019″.

Sharing the poster Karan wrote, “Extremely excited to see this exceptional and brave story unfold!!! @akshaykumar #Kesari #holi2019.” While Akshay Kumar too was as ecstatic with the news, he wrote, “A film I’m extremely excited about personally and emotionally… #Kesari releasing Holi 2019.”...

At approximately Rs 11 crore, Anurag Singh’s film may be the most expensive Punjabi film ever made, but also the most low-cost superhero one...

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2017 surely belongs to Akshay Kumar and we have no doubts about it. Seeing his bag full of films, all the excitement to watch the ever shining ‘Khiladi Kumar’ grows double. And, if you are an ardent fan of Akshay and Salman both, you are going to hit the jackpot. Yes, Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan and Karan Johar have decided to joins hands for an untitled project which would be on the floors this year and they have planned to release it by 2018. Akshay Kumar would be playing the lead role and Salman Khan and Karan Johar would be producing it together under Salman Khan Films and Dharma Productions, respectively. The epic film would be directed by Anurag Singh. The trio took to social media to announce this exciting news. Here are the twitter posts that they individually posted to express their joy of working together as one team.

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