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Bollywood has crafted multiple films that define love and its journey. However, in a whirlwind of romantic films, Imtiaz Ali’s magic pieces have left an impact that continues to be celebrated even today. While his storylines and directorial vision are different topics to talk about, his knack for picking relatable actors speaks volumes. Here’s looking at the top 5 actors who brought to life Imtiaz Ali’s unique vision.

Shah Rukh Khan

In ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’, Shah Rukh Khan depicted the role of a charming yet complex character of Harry, a tour guide who deals with his own emotional turmoils while helping Sejal, Anushka Sharma. The actor showcases a journey of self-discovery set against the backdrop of romantic adventures with hints of comedy and lightheartedness.

Avinash Tiwary

Avinash Tiwary continues to rule hearts as Qais Bhat in the critically acclaimed film ‘Laila Majnu’. The actor showcased the journey...

Triptii Dimri was told not to do Bulbbul? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Triptii Dimri had a defining year in her career, as this was the first year she broke out as a mainstream commercial actress. As she rides the wave of success with her recent blockbuster Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, she has experienced a transition from an actress who was once seen as the leading lady of independent, experimental cinema to now headlining commercial potboilers where she has to embrace a different space altogether.

She recently appeared on The Actresses Roundtable 2024, organized by Bollywood Hungama, where she spoke about her biggest learnings in the industry.

Triptii Dimri learned about being instinctive when it comes to her film choices

Triptii started with a film like Laila Majnu, which became a cult classic later but was initially not a big hit. She talked about being advised not to make a film like Bulbbul...

Triptii Dimri and Sam Merchant were spotted together on a dinner date at Pali Bhavan in Mumbai.

Despite the attention from the paparazzi, they chose not to pose together for photos.

Triptii, dressed in a white vest with a matching shirt, olive green pants, and sneakers, arrived and left the restaurant alone. Sam, in an olive green shirt and denim, also exited separately.

Previously, Sam had praised Triptii’s performance in her film “Bad Newz” on Instagram. Rumors suggest that Triptii started dating Sam after her breakup with Karnesh Ssharma, Anushka Sharma’s brother, in December 2022.

Triptii Dimri has starred in films like “Laila Majnu,” “Bulbbul,” “Qala,” and “Animal.” She has upcoming projects including “Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video” with Rajkummar Rao and “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3” opposite Kartik Aaryan, set for a Diwali 2024 release.

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Rising Indian actor Triptii Dimri is expanding her repertoire with a slate of diverse projects, including her first major comedic role and one of Bollywood’s biggest franchises.

Dimri discussed her transition to comedy in the newly released film “Bad Newz,” which is on its way to becoming a major hit, after earlier establishing herself in dramatic roles. “I personally gravitate towards drama a lot, because it’s my favorite genre. And I think somewhere I had found my comfort there,” Dimri told Variety. “But then there came a point where I was like, now I need to try something else, I need to do something more so that I can improve my craft.”

The actor found comedy to be particularly challenging at first. “I remember the first few weeks, I was really struggling to understand the character, or to understand the beats of the film,” she said. A thematic...

Triptii Dimri gained immense popularity after her appearance in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal’, released in December last year. Despite being in the industry for a few years prior to this, featuring in projects like ‘Poster Boys’, ‘Laila Majnu’, and ‘Bulbul’, ‘Animal’ marked her breakthrough. The film also starred Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and Kunal Thakur.

Since then, talks about her have been frequent, especially regarding her rumored relationship with businessman Sam Merchant.

Though Triptii and Sam haven’t made it official, they have often been spotted together and share posts on social media. Recently, Sam shared a sneak peek into their vacation on Instagram, tagging Triptii, fueling further speculation about their relationship status.

On the work front, Triptii has a slate of upcoming films. She will star alongside Vicky Kaushal in ‘Bad News’, produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. She is also shooting for...

Actress Triptii Dimri, who has been crowned ‘national crush’, has shared an update about her upcoming film ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’, co-starring Kartik Aaryan.

The actress told Ians: “You will see a lot of mystery, you can expect a lot of spooky elements and comedy.”

“It’s going to be something new and fresh and beautiful, of course,” she added, while talking about the film on the sidelines of Lakme Fashion Week x Fdci.

Other details about the film are still under wraps.

The film, which also stars Vidya Balan, is the third installment of the Hindi horror-comedy franchise film ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’. Its first part was directed by Priyadarshan, and was released in 2007. It has Akshay Kumar in the lead role.

The second installment was released in 2022. The film featured Kiara Advani and Tabu alongside Kartik.

Triptii’s career graph changed right after the Ranbir-Kapoor-starrer ‘Animal’ released, even though she has...

Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan and actress Triptii Dimri, who was last seen in the blockbuster film ‘Animal’ were spotted at the office of a production house in Mumbai on Sunday. The meeting seems to be for their upcoming film ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’. Triptii was dressed in smart casuals, which included a pair of denims, a yellow ochre coloured shirt and a jacket. She accessorised her look with a sling bag.

Kartik sported a pair of black pants and a denim shirt. He was seen walking next to the iconic machine gun that was used as a prop in the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Animal’,

Earlier, Kartik Aaryan, introduced a mystery lady from the upcoming instalment of the horror-comedy franchise ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’. The actor took to his Instagram and shared a piece of a jigsaw puzzle from the picture of an actress. The netizens were quick to make their guess, saying it’s Triptii Dimri.

Happy Birthday Tripti Dimri: Bollywood actress Tripti Dimri is not dependent on any recognition today. She stole the limelight with her small role in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s blockbuster film ‘Animal’. This film made Tripti a star overnight. Amidst all this, fans also tagged Tripti Dimri as a national crush.

Today marks a special milestone in the life of talented actress Tripti Dimri as she celebrates her 30th birthday. Known for her exceptional performances in films like “Bulbbul” and “Laila Majnu,” Tripti has garnered widespread acclaim for her acting prowess and versatility.

A Journey of Success

Tripti’s journey in the entertainment industry has been nothing short of remarkable. From her debut role in “Laila Majnu” to her captivating portrayal of the titular character in “Animal,” she has captivated audiences with her talent and charisma.

Celebrations Amidst Success

As she turns 30, Tripti is not only celebrating her birthday but...

Mumbai, Jan 4 (Ians) Resonating with cult love stories like ‘Heer Ranjha’, ‘Laila Majnu’, and ‘Romeo Juliet’, the makers have announced romantic thriller ‘Qayaamat Se Qayaamat Tak’, starring Karamm Rajpal and Trupti Mishra in the lead.

The show chronicles two souls pursuing an everlasting love that surpasses life itself. Karamm plays the role of Rajneesh, while Trupti will be portraying Poornima in the show.

The eternal saga is an extraordinary love story of reincarnation in which the barriers of age, time, and societal norms are put to the ultimate test.

Talking about the same, Karamm said: “Reincarnation stories have fascinated me since childhood. As an actor, it’s a fantastic opportunity to be part of ‘Qayaamat Se Qayaamat Tak’.”

A staunch believer in love, Karamm added: “For me, this show isn’t merely about playing a role; it’s about instilling the belief in viewers that love never fades.”

Discussing the role of Poornima,...

New Delhi, Nov 3 (Ians) Actor Rohitashv Gour embarked on a heartwarming journey, and after two decades, visited his acting school in Delhi, rekindling a profound sense of nostalgia and reconnection with his roots.

Talking about the same, Rohitashv shared: “After finishing my studies in Himachal, I moved to Delhi to pursue an acting career. Fortunately, I gained admission to Nsd (National School of Drama). It was my first time living away from my family, and I’ll admit it was tough. Adapting to the new city and honing my acting skills took several years.”

“Looking back now, I’m filled with gratitude. My time at acting school and subsequent performances were instrumental in shaping my career. I always wanted to go back and relive those memories, especially after moving to Mumbai, but it never happened despite my visits to Delhi. Recently, I finally got the chance,” he said.

The actor...

New Delhi, Nov 3 (Ians) Actor Rohitashv Gour embarked on a heartwarming journey, and after two decades, visited his acting school in Delhi, rekindling a profound sense of nostalgia and reconnection with his roots.

Talking about the same, Rohitashv shared: “After finishing my studies in Himachal, I moved to Delhi to pursue an acting career. Fortunately, I gained admission to Nsd (National School of Drama). It was my first time living away from my family, and I’ll admit it was tough. Adapting to the new city and honing my acting skills took several years.”

“Looking back now, I’m filled with gratitude. My time at acting school and subsequent performances were instrumental in shaping my career. I always wanted to go back and relive those memories, especially after moving to Mumbai, but it never happened despite my visits to Delhi. Recently, I finally got the chance,” he said.

The actor...

Actor Avinash Tiwary, who is currently being appreciated for his performances in ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’ and ‘Kaala’, says he wouldn’t deny but enjoys dark themes. “I wouldn’t deny it, I enjoy dark themes but I enjoy all kinds of movies,” Avinash said.

The actor added: “I have a comedy next. I did a film called ‘Tu Hai Mera Sunday’, which is about five friends. I think it’s funny, it has its heart in its place at the same time it was fun. Laila Majnu also was not dark…”

“But apart from that, yes, ‘Khakee’, ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’, ‘Kaala’ and ‘Bulbbul’ too I would like to believe have a certain kind of darkness. So, let me put it this way, this is a facet I have been able to project right now.”

Avinash began his career with the television series ‘Yudh’ in 2014. It was in 2016, he made his...

Actor Avinash Tiwary, who is currently being appreciated for his performances in ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’ and ‘Kaala’, says he wouldn’t deny but enjoys dark themes. “I wouldn’t deny it, I enjoy dark themes but I enjoy all kinds of movies,” Avinash said.

The actor added: “I have a comedy next. I did a film called ‘Tu Hai Mera Sunday’, which is about five friends. I think it’s funny, it has its heart in its place at the same time it was fun. Laila Majnu also was not dark…”

“But apart from that, yes, ‘Khakee’, ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’, ‘Kaala’ and ‘Bulbbul’ too I would like to believe have a certain kind of darkness. So, let me put it this way, this is a facet I have been able to project right now.”

Avinash began his career with the television series ‘Yudh’ in 2014. It was in 2016, he made his...

Mumbai, Sep 7 (Ians) Actor Avinash Tiwary, who has two upcoming shows ‘Kaala’ and ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’, is celebrating 5 years of his film ‘Laila Majnu’, which had its screenplay written by celebrated filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, featured Avinash in the role of Qais Bhatt or Majnu, who falls insanely in love with Tripti Dimri’s character of Laila.

Looking back at his journey, the actor said: “I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have been chosen as Imtiaz Ali’s leading man in ‘Laila Majnu’. The journey has been a remarkable one, and I am deeply appreciative of all the love my film has garnered over the years.”

He further mentioned: “Portraying a character crafted by Imtiaz Ali is a privilege shared by some of the industry’s biggest stars, like Shah Rukh Khan, and Saif Ali Khan. It’s an honour I cherish. It’s beautiful how Laila Majnu is so relevant after 5 years.

Veteran actor Raza Murad, who has been friends with late actor Gufi Paintal, fondly remembered his life and on-screen presence. Known for playing Sakuni Mama in the epic television serial ‘Mahabharat’, Gufi Paintal passed away due to prolonged illness in Mumbai on Monday.

His body has been moved from the hospital to his home, where Raza Muard was among the first to reach and be around to help the family.

Talking to the media about his friend, Raza Murad said: “I was friends with him for 50 years. Filmmaker Rahul Ravail made the movie ‘Gunhegaar’. I was the actor in the film and Gufi was assistant director. In those days he was remembered for being Paintal Saab’s brother.” He was referring to Kanwaljeet Paintal, the popular comedian and better known of the two brothers.

Remembering his friend, Raza Murad said: “There was another movie, ‘Laila Majnu’, where he was handling the production.

The tragic tale of love, pining forever, but never finding their happy ever after, is something that has inspired writers ever since Shakespeare with his tale of Romeo and Juliet. In India, we have an older version of this tale in Layla and Majnun first written down by Nizami Ganjavi in 1188. In Hollywood, countless movies seem to be made or inspired by Romeo and Juliet and of course how could Bollywood miss out on the chance to bring this to audiences with the story of Layla and Majnu. Whether it be Rishi Kapoor’s 1976 version, the brilliant nautanki in Madhuri Dixit’s Aaja Nachle or the recently released 2018 film Laila Majnu, the original great tale of Layla and Majnun, tells of the ill-fated lovers, brought together by love, divided by their families and driven mad by Majnun’s undying devotion for his Layla.

Unlike a lot of stories where the...