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Ahaan Panday’s Filmy Family ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Mohit Suri’s latest romantic musical movie, Saiyaara, featured fresh faces in the lead, including Ahaan Panday (debutant) and Aneet Padda. While the film has generated a massive buzz online, it has also broken several box office records. People are going crazy about the love story of Krish and Vaani. While it was Aneet’s big break in movies, this movie was Ahaan’s debut, and it made him a star overnight.

Although the actress doesn’t have any film background, the actor comes from a family of stars. He grew up in Mumbai and has seen a few actors at home, even spent time with others. His father, Chikki Panday, is a businessman who has connections in Bollywood, while his uncle is a popular actor, Chunky Panday. Scroll ahead to know more about his family members.

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Box Office Battle: Sara Ali Khan Vs Ananya Panday: Guess Who Leads? (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Sara Ali Khan is back on screen with Metro In Dino opposite Aditya Roy Kapur. The actress was last seen in Sky Force this year, and while the film had a decent response at the box office, she is back with another beauty, which has opened to decent reviews at the box office!

Sara Ali Khan’s Box Office Trajectory!

The actress started her career with Kedarnath, earning 62 crore at the box office in India. The film starring Sushant Singh Rajput was an average performer. Since then, Sara has been a part of 5 films, and collectively, the actress has earned a total net collection of 562.89 crore in India.

Ananya Panday’s Box Office Trajectory!

Ananya Panday on the other hand started her career in 2019 with Student Of The Year 2, which opened at 70.6 crore at the box office.

One of the more interesting revelations of the 2023 edition of the Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival so far has been the way in which Indian filmmakers are employing genre templates in their storytelling but then subverting the audience’s expectations regarding what to expect from that genre. Devashish Makhija’s ‘Joram’ subverts the expected beats of the survival thriller genre to ask probing questions about tribal displacement and who bears the moral responsibility of the disenfranchisement that is caused by unchecked post-capitalist forces.

Varun Grover’s debut feature, ‘All India Rank,’ explores the dangers of nostalgia through a coming-of-age narrative, looking back with a critical and introspective lens at some of the fault lines within the social fabric of our society that have only increased with time. Director Karan Tejpal’s debut feature ‘Stolen’ is another film of this ilk, using the overarching structure of a conventional genre film – a...

Retro Film Hindi Release ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Dr. Jayantilal Gada’s Pen Studios has officially boarded the highly anticipated film Retro, taking charge of its distribution across the North Indian market. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj, Retro stars National Award-winning actor Suriya alongside actress Pooja Hegde.

Produced by Suriya’s 2D Entertainment in association with Stone Bench Creations, Retro has already generated buzz with its genre-bending teaser and immersive visuals set in Varanasi. With its Hindi version set for a pan-India release, Pen Studios’ involvement ensures the film will reach a wider audience across the Hindi-speaking belt.

Pen Studios and Pen Marudhar have been associated with some of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters, including Rrr, Gangubai Kathiawadi, Ps-1, Ps-2, Dream Girl 2, the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan, the massive hit Stree 2, and the most recent blockbuster Chhaava, to name a few.

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Ananya Panday Reflects on Love in 2024 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ananya Panday had a tremendous professional year, receiving rave reviews for her performances in the Prime Video show Call Me Bae and the Netflix film Ctrl. However, the actress also experienced heartbreak this year as she parted ways with Aditya Roy Kapur.

The former couple began dating in 2022 but broke up in March 2024. However, despite the heartbreak, Ananya said she ‘felt a lot of love’ in 2024. Could she be hinting at her new rumored boyfriend, Walker Blanco?

Ananya Panday Talks About Feeling Loved in 2024

In an interview with News18, Ananya Panday reflected on the past year. Opening up about her year, the Dream Girl 2 actress said she ‘felt a lot of love.’ She added, “I want to keep that going. In 2024, I returned to the basics regarding the people I love the most and hang out with the most.”

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Chunky Panday On Film Debates (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Since making her debut as Student of the Year 2, Ananya Panday has established herself as one of the most promising names in Bollywood. Her filmography spans mainstream hits like Pati Patni Aur Woh and Dream Girl 2, dramas like Gehraiyaan, and even a venture into Ott platforms with Call Me Bae. While her range of films is commendable, it has also led to some friendly arguments with her father.

Her father, Chunky Panday, is a well-known actor praised for his comic timing. A veteran actor from the 1980s and 90s, Panday was known for his charming presence in his films during that era. In a recent candid interview, he discussed the dynamics of their father-daughter relationship, including conversations surrounding Ananya’s film selections.

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Ananya Panday discusses “Star Kid” label. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

In Indian cinema, the term “star kid” has always carried a weighty connotation. It often evokes images of privilege, access, and unearned opportunities. For Ananya Panday, the daughter of actor Chunky Panday and Bhavana Pandey, this label has become a topic of public discourse. In a recent podcast conversation with YouTuber Raj Shamani, the actor opened up about how the term turned into a negative epithet rather than a neutral fact.

Ananya, who debuted with Student of the Year 2 under Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, has faced her fair share of criticism, often being dismissed as a product of nepotism. However, her journey in the industry tells a more nuanced story. With films like Kho Gaye Hum Kahan and Dream Girl 2, she has been working to prove her mettle beyond the shadow of her family name.

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Ananya Panday has come a long way in Bollywood. Though she faced criticism for her acting skills at the beginning of her career, she has improved and impressed the audience with his performances in films like Ctrl, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, and Gehraiyaan.

However, the actress has always been a victim of trolling, mainly due to the nepotism debate. Ananya has now expressed how social media trolls affected her mental health, and she had to undergo therapy.

Ananya Panday Says She Had to Undergo Therapy Because of Social Media Trolls

In an interaction with Mojo Story, Ananya Panday revealed she was still in the first year of her career when she faced massive trolling on social media due to her ‘my father was never called on Koffee with Karan’ remark on a roundtable.

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Do You Know Why Ayushmann Khurrana Broke Up With Tahria Kashyap? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ayushmann Khurrana and Tahira Kashyap consistently set some major couple goals with their adorable chemistry. The two have always been very vocal about their love and often support each other on social media. However, their relationship went through a rough patch. Ayushmann Khurrana has revealed that he broke up with Tahira Kashyap soon after he started gaining fame, as he prioritized his career over his personal life.

Ayushmann Khurrana Broke Up With Tahira Kashyap After Gaining Popularity

During a recent interaction on the Honestly Saying Podcast, Ayushmann Khurrana revealed how his personal life struggled as he rose to fame after the release of Vicky Donor in 2012. “Coming from a middle-class background, when you become a public figure, you just think you need to give your 100% to your profession. Your personal life takes a backseat,” he said.

Chunky Panday’s Wife Reveals How Relatives At Her Engagement Party Was Starstruck Seeing Bollywood Stars ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Actor Chunky Panday’s wife, Bhavana Panday, has been enjoying newly found fame since Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives landed on-air. Bhavana, a fashion designer, does not come from the Hindi film industry and was a native of Delhi before she married Chunky Panday.

The duo got hitched in 1998, and before their wedding, Bhavana and Chunky had a grand engagement in Delhi. Several Bollywood celebrities attended the event. Seeing Bollywood stars at weddings those days, especially in Delhi, was uncommon. Therefore, the guests at Bhavana’s engagement were stunned when they saw A-listers like Salman Khan and Rekha at the bash.

In a recent conversation with Mid-Day, Bhavana Panday recalled that her sisters and other guests were so starstruck seeing Salman and Rekha in person, their reactions left her utterly embarrassed.

Prime Video’s Call Me Bae not only marks the series debut of Ananya Panday, but also the first time that she plays a comedic role.

The Hindi-language series follows Bae (played by Panday), a heiress whose luxurious life quickly becomes upended. She then goes on a journey in Mumbai to carve out a new life for herself, finding work as a journalist.

Panday knew she wanted to be part of Call Me Bae from the get-go. “When I got the script, I read all eight episodes in one night,” Panday told Deadline. “I completely binged on the script and knew that I had to be a part of this because I love the journey with the character. She starts from a certain point and then ends up in a completely different place, but the core of her stays the same. It’s very easy to put a character like...

When the Indian men’s cricket team won the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy, numerous Bollywood celebrities expressed their joy and congratulated the Men in Blue on social media. One of them was actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who had been cheering for Team India since the tournament’s start.

Ayushmann Khurrana’s Shayari Salutes Team India

The next day, the “Dream Girl 2” actor shared a heartfelt shayari praising the entire team for their historic victory. Ayushmann posted a video in which he recited the shayari he had written for the Indian players.

No better way to describe our victory #t20worldcup #worldchampions @Icc pic.twitter.com/TzlhezjU8m

— Team_AyushmannK (@Ayushmann_Team) June 30, 2024

In his warm tribute to the Men in Blue, he lauded Virat Kohli, skipper Rohit Sharma, batsman Suryakumar Yadav, and others. He also requested people not to troll the players at their lowest and to avoid differentiating between them based on religion.

Ananya Panday Looks Mesmerizing In Her Black Ensemble ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Over the past few weeks, Ananya Panday has been serving major fashion goals. After her Barbie core-inspired look, she dabbed onto the dark side in a black ensemble. The gorgeous daughter of actor Chunky Panday is making a name for herself in the industry and is growing as an actor with each project. Keep scrolling for more.

Ananya made her feature film debut with 2019’s Student of the Year 2, and she has been in the industry for around half a decade. Panday has done comedy movies like Dream Girl 2 and Pati Patni Aur Woh alongside dramas like Gehraiyaan and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. On the personal front, she was allegedly in a relationship with Aditya Roy Kapur, but the couple has reportedly parted ways.

On Wednesday, June 12, Ananya Panday once again captivated the netizens with her latest look in a black ensemble.

Stree & Paatal Lok Star Abhishek Banerjee Exposes Bollywood Industry Trends.( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Abhishek Banerjee surprised everyone with his impactful acting chops in Paatal Lok. And while he may come across as someone new to the industry, the reality is the opposite. Abhishek is the founder of one of Bollywood’s most sought-after casting agencies. So, regarding industry trade and trends, we trust Abhishek’s word. The Paatal Lok and Stree actor recently surprised everyone with his candid answers about industry trends. Abhishek Banerjee’s honest review of the pay disparity in the industry shocked everyone.

Large budgets and the unbridled demands of big-name actors have been in the news since this year’s horrendous box office performances of Hindi films produced at exorbitant costs began. Abhishek Banerjee, a prominent figure in the industry recognized for his work on films such as Stree, Bhediya, Dream Girl, Dream Girl 2, Pataal Lok,...

Excitement buzzes as the release date for ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’ is officially set for October 11, 2024. Directed by the talented Raaj Shaandilyaa, known for hits like ‘Dream Girl’ and ‘Dream Girl 2,’ this movie promises to be a delightful masala entertainer set in the vibrant era of the 1990s.

The film stars the versatile Rajkummar Rao and the enchanting Triptii Dimri in leading roles, marking a fresh pairing that audiences eagerly anticipate. With their stellar performances in previous projects, expectations are high for their chemistry and acting prowess in this upcoming flick.

Rajkummar Rao – Triptii Dimri: ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’ Release Date Locked… #DreamGirl and #DreamGirl2 director #RaajShaandilyaa directs #RajkummarRao and #TriptiiDimri in #VickyVidyaKaWohWalaVideo [#Vvkwwv]… A masala entertainer set in 1990s, the film arrives in… pic.twitter.com/H0gj3mUB4G

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Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana, who is receiving a lot of positive responses for his recently released song ‘Akh Da Taara’, has shared what intrigued him to take up the song. On Monday, the ‘Dream Girl 2’ actor took to his Instagram and shared a BTS video from the making of the song. In the video, the actor can be seen in different outfits.

The video also shows the actor inside the recording room in front of the mic during the vocal recording session. The video is interspersed with the lines from the song.

The actor wrote in the caption, “Reaching for the Taara and the Saturn ring. Go check out the full song on Youtube. Link in my bio. #AkhDaTaara.”

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The actor says in the video: “‘Akh Da Taara’, this sound is so new to me because I...

Ayushmann Khurrana, who has earlier belted out songs like ‘Pani Da Rang’ and ‘Mitti Di Khushboo’, among others, on Friday dropped his latest single titled ‘Akh Da Taara’, which introduces his fans to a new facet of the actor’s musical talent.

The song marks his first collaboration with Warner Music India.

The three minute and 41-second upbeat trippy song has an all together brand new vibe.

In ‘Akh Da Taara’, Ayushmann embarks on a journey, capturing the five stages of grief following a breakup denial, anger, gloom, bargaining and acceptance within the framework of an unconventional and synth-pop inspired upbeat track.

Through the stunning visuals of the music video, he goes through all stages of grief and the journey comes to an end as he realises that it’s too late and comes to accept the consequences and fate of the matter.

The song is not just a track,...

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana shared that Maha Shivaratri has been a family affair and penned an emotional note as this is his first Shivaratri without his father, who was an ardent disciple of Lord Shiva.

Taking to Instagram, the actor shared a video of him singing a hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva.

For the caption, Ayushmann wrote: “Mahashivratri has always been a family affair in our household. Papa mama @aparshakti_khurana and l used to visit sector-6 Panchkula temple every year during our childhood. Last year when my father was diagnosed, he still had the courage to visit the temple during Shivratri all alone, being an ardent disciple of lord Shiva.”

The actor said: “This is our first Shivratri without him.”

Ayushmann’s father was a renowned astrologer Pandit P. Khurana, who passed away in May last year owing to a prolonged incurable ailment.

The actor said: “During his last days,...

Renowned for his acting prowess, Ayushmann Khurrana holds sway over millions with his performances. His portrayals resonate deeply, garnering immense anticipation for his films. Khurrana remains actively engaged with fans on social media, with each post quickly going viral. Recently, he shared photos on Instagram, showcasing his devotion to Lord Shiva.

Ayushmann’s Spiritual Sojourn to Mahakaleshwar Temple

Last Friday night, Ayushmann visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain. There, he performed puja and received blessings from Baba Mahakal, accompanied by his staff. All present immersed themselves in devotion, seeking the divine’s blessings.

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Several photos of Ayushmann’s temple visit now adorn his Instagram account, featuring him with a tilak on his forehead and a garland of flowers around his neck, engaged in worship.

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Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who was last seen in the theatrical film ‘Dream Girl 2’, lauded his wife Tahira Kashyap on Sunday on the occasion of World Cancer Day. Tahira has successfully battled breast cancer and has been very open about her fight with the disease.

In 2019, Tahira bravely faced a diagnosis of “stage 0” breast cancer, undergoing a mastectomy procedure and triumphing over the disease.

The ‘Vicky Donor’ actor took to his Instagram on Sunday, and shared an array of pictures featuring his wife commending his wife’s battle and shared how the two fell in love. The first shows the actor and his wife posing for a mirror selfie. The second picture has Tahira with her back facing the camera. The scar from her medical procedure can be seen on her back. The other pictures in the carousel show her all charged up having defeated the disease.

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Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: Shah Rukh Khan Films Grab All Four Awards In This Lot – From Best Trailer To Best Singer (Male & Female) ( Photo Credit – IMDb; Facebook; Instagram )

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023 is ongoing, and we’ve finished the Bollywood section for the movies released in the year. From Best Trailer to Best Actor, we covered 24 categories this year, trying to be as extensive to know whom the Janta has chosen.

Many film enthusiasts participated and shared valuable feedback by voting for their favorites in the categories – Best Trailer, Best Actor In A Comic Role, Best Playback Singer (Male), and Best Playback Singer (Female).

For the unversed, we’ll be sharing the results in multiple lots, and this is the first one to drop. After these four, we’ll share the results of the remaining twenty categories in numerous articles.

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Ananya Panday Reacts To Her Leaked Vacation Photos With Alleged Boyfriend Aditya Roy Kapur(Photo Credit –Instagram)

From past some time, Ananya Panday’s love life has been the talk of the town as the actress is rumored to be dating Bollywood actor Aditya Roy Kapur. For the unversed, the dating rumors began making headlines after she appeared on Koffee With Karan 7 with Vijay Deverakonda, and Karan Johar had asked him what was brewing between her and Aditya. While she didn’t divulge many details, the rumors got stronger when they dashed off on a secret vacation, and their pictures went viral.

Well, that wasn’t the only time! Even during New Year, Aditya and Ananya were once again snapped by onlookers while they were on vacation. Once again, their photos and videos from their secret vacation surfaced on the web, and one of the viral clips saw Kapur being...

Vote For The Best Actor In A Comedy Role In 2023 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: Just like every year, we are back with our traditional audience polls. While action was clearly the flavor of the year 2023, there were light moments on the silver screen that helped cut the bloodshed and make its way into our hearts. There were lesser yet strong sounds of laughter that penetrated right through the noisy gunshots, and while the action heroes dominated the screen this year, there were some brilliant comic acts in comedy films that need to be acknowledged for their finesse.

Though we have stepped into 2024 and look forward to many comic entertainers, we picked the best comic performers from 2023 who made us laugh our hearts out as we decided to celebrate the best Bollywood has offered in the year 2023.

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Salaar (Hindi) Day 9 Box Office Update(Picture Credit: Facebook)

It was a decent Saturday for Salaar (Hindi) as 7.50 crores* came in. This is a bit of an improvement over its Friday numbers, though the wait continues for a double-digit score to come in. There is no more fight around the availability of the right screens and shows, so just like Dunki, even Salaar (Hindi) is primarily finding its own set of audiences rather independently.

The Prabhas starrer has now reached 107.50 crores*, and if one talks about the other Hindi releases of the year, then it has gone past the lifetime collections of Ayushmann Khurrana’s Dream Girl 2, which stood at 104.90 crores. Of course, when it comes to the genres of the two films, then this isn’t any comparison, but when it comes to the 100 Crore Club films of 2023, Salaar (Hindi) has certainly jumped one step above.

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It is the time to sum up the year 2023. Good or bad, it is a tradition followed in all kinds of media. The scene of the film industry is similar to all the years gone by. There are hits and there are more flops than there are hits. It is a routine.

So how was the year 2023 for the film industry? It was a year of some small films doing well against make-believe blockbusters. And a new trend has been set in the industry of claiming collection figures that your film has not grossed.

Taking advantage of the wide use of social media, as well as the gullible print and television media, which kind of endorse the box office figures that the filmmaker and the lead actors’ PR machinery circulates.

Social media has groups, usually paid by the stars and a bunch of loyal fans, who, otherwise, have nothing credible to post.

Report Card Of Bollywood Releases In 2023(Photo Credit –IMDb)

Covid-19 was a nightmare for Bollywood as the industry struggled to taste big successes just after the pandemic was over. Several other film industries soared high during that initial post-pandemic phase and left a mark. However, 2023 has been a complete turnaround, with Bollywood dominating the Indian box office by giving all-time blockbusters like Jawan, Gadar 2, Pathaan, and Animal. Keep reading to know more!

In 2023, there were 37 noteworthy releases from Bollywood. Of them, 21 were flops; if calculated, it’s 56.75% of the total releases. Yes, the number is big, but there have also been some remarkable successes. Speaking about the Super-Hit/Super-Duper Hits, there are 4 films in this category. 4 are Hits, and 6 releases fall in the Plus category. There are also 2 Average affairs.

The category of Super-Hit/Super-Duper Hits includes The Kerala Story, Gadar 2, 12th Fail and Animal. These films amassed...

Bollywood A-list actor Ayushmann Khurrana scored another major hit in 2023 with comedy sequel “Dream Girl 2.” But he is still happy to have achieved what he describes as “validation.”

The film was one of several medium budget Hindi-language films that became box office successes, including “Omg 2,” “Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway,” “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke,” “Satyaprem Ki Katha” and “12th Fail.” These effectively debunked the notion that only big budget spectacles like “Pathaan” or “Jawan” would work at the post-pandemic Bollywood box office, which had a poor 2022.

“There was a conspiracy theory, maybe a year back, that Indian audiences [were] only looking for spectacles or larger-than-life films, but this year, a lot of films, which not really big budget but mid budget, did really well,” Khurrana told Variety. ”Dream Girl 2′ did well, so did ‘Omg 2,’ and ‘Gadar 2’ was technically also a mid budget film. That norm has been broken,...

Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana, who is known for films like ‘Vicky Donor’, ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’ and ‘Shubh Mangal Saavdhan’, feels that the success of Hindi films across genres is a healthy sign of the industry being in a thriving space.

The year 2023 has been good for theatrical films as the year saw cash registering ringing with films like ‘Pathaan’, ‘Gadar 2’, ‘Jawan’, ‘Animal’, ‘Fukrey 3’, ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’, ‘Omg 2’ and ‘Dream Girl 2’.

The actor said: “I’m really happy that we have tasted success across many genres this year. It is a healthy sign that our industry is thriving and is so aspirational. It feels amazing to have the support of the audience for our work because we truly pour our hearts and souls into the cinema that we create.”

Thrilled with the response to ‘Dream Girl 2’, he said: “It has been an incredible year for Hindi cinema.

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana professionally had a phenomenal year but he says 2023 has been a “mixed bag of emotions” due to a personal loss.

Ayushmann said: “Professionally, 2023 was very special and it gave me a lot of love and respect. To be awarded by the prestigious Time Magazine again for my cinematic choices was really humbling. I proudly represented India and Indian cinema globally at an event that the entire world watched. For me, that’s a massive personal milestone.”

“As an Indian, I felt a lot of joy that our culture and our cinema is making its presence felt loudly and is being celebrated in every corner of the world. To be recognised by Time twice in three years is an unbelievable feeling for me. It is stuff that dreams are made of.”

“I’m happy they consider my work is contributing towards societal change, towards nation building,” she added.

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana professionally had a phenomenal year but he says 2023 has been a “mixed bag of emotions” due to a personal loss.

Ayushmann said: “Professionally, 2023 was very special and it gave me a lot of love and respect. To be awarded by the prestigious Time Magazine again for my cinematic choices was really humbling. I proudly represented India and Indian cinema globally at an event that the entire world watched. For me, that’s a massive personal milestone.”

“As an Indian, I felt a lot of joy that our culture and our cinema is making its presence felt loudly and is being celebrated in every corner of the world. To be recognised by Time twice in three years is an unbelievable feeling for me. It is stuff that dreams are made of.”

“I’m happy they consider my work is contributing towards societal change, towards nation building,” she added.

Abhishek Banerjee, who will soon be seen in a negative role in the film ‘Apurva’, has revealed how his first film ‘Stree’ was a huge risk in his career. Abhishek Banerjee wowed everyone with his performance in ‘Stree’, and now he will be seen in a dark shade in the upcoming film ‘Apurva’.

Talking about that one film where he was ready to take a risk in his career, he said: “Stree, my first film was a huge risk. It was difficult to play that character and not make it over the top caricaturish. It could have easily happened with that character, to keep it real and believable but to add elements of horror and comedy was risky.”

Before doing this film, I had done an Indie film ‘Ajji’ and on the first day of the shoot, our director Amar Kaushik told me in front of everyone that I need to come out of Ajji.

Abhishek Banerjee, who will soon be seen in a negative role in the film ‘Apurva’, has revealed how his first film ‘Stree’ was a huge risk in his career. Abhishek Banerjee wowed everyone with his performance in ‘Stree’, and now he will be seen in a dark shade in the upcoming film ‘Apurva’.

Talking about that one film where he was ready to take a risk in his career, he said: “Stree, my first film was a huge risk. It was difficult to play that character and not make it over the top caricaturish. It could have easily happened with that character, to keep it real and believable but to add elements of horror and comedy was risky.”

Before doing this film, I had done an Indie film ‘Ajji’ and on the first day of the shoot, our director Amar Kaushik told me in front of everyone that I need to come out of Ajji.

Mumbai, Nov 5 (Ians) Just about everything that is multiplex cinema is proving to be a liability for the film industry and, maybe, also for its landlords.

And the various state governments that gave all kinds of concessions to enable multiplexes to be built, disregarding the single screens, have not helped in any way.

It was a strange way to promote a new cinema exhibition business entity. Easy acquisition of land, an entertainment tax holiday for five years and, thereafter, the assurance that the tax would be applicable only in stages. This was in total disregard of the survival of single screens that were expected to live with the same tax structure

Building multiplex properties was the business of the future for many. Zee’s Fun Republic, Fame Adlabs, Reliance Big, Satyam Cinemas and Hdil were among the initial entrants. They were also the first to get out.

Imagine, when a...

Just about everything that is multiplex cinema is proving to be a liability for the film industry and, maybe, also for its landlords. And the various state governments that gave all kinds of concessions to enable multiplexes to be built, disregarding the single screens, have not helped in any way.

It was a strange way to promote a new cinema exhibition business entity. Easy acquisition of land, an entertainment tax holiday for five years and, thereafter, the assurance that the tax would be applicable only in stages. This was in total disregard of the survival of single screens that were expected to live with the same tax structure

Building multiplex properties was the business of the future for many. Zee’s Fun Republic, Fame Adlabs, Reliance Big, Satyam Cinemas and Hdil were among the initial entrants. They were also the first to get out.

Imagine, when a film released at...

The work of Italian auteur Luca Guadagnino will be celebrated at a Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival event.

The celebration will be hosted by Indian filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti’s Tiger Baby.

Prior to the event, Guadagnino will deliver a masterclass at the festival. The filmmaker was accorded the festival’s Excellence in Cinema (International) award by chair Priyanka Chopra Jonas at the opening ceremony on Oct. 27. The festival is screening Guadagnino’s Oscar and BAFTA nominated “I Am Love” (2009).

Guadagnino’s films include “A Bigger Splash” (2015), the Oscar-winning film “Call Me By Your Name” (2017), “Suspiria” (2018) and feature documentary “Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams” (2020). “Bones and All” (2022) won Guadagnino the Silver Lion for best director at Venice. He made his TV debut with the HBO drama series “We Are Who We Are” (2020). His film “Challengers,” starring Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor, is due in April 2024, and he is...

Singer-composer Chaitalee Chhaya, who recently released her track ‘I Love You Meri Jaan’, has shared her experience of working with actor Bhavin Bhanushali, who is known for his work in ‘Social Currency’ and ‘De De Pyaar De’. Bhavin features in the music video of ‘I Love You Meri Jaan’.

The composer shared that the two being absolute foodies bonded over their love for food.

‘I Love You Meri Jaan’ features a catchy tune and an infectious rhythm making it an ideal soundtrack for the festivities ahead.

Chaitalee has earlier worked in ‘Main Marjawangi’ from ‘Dreamgirl 2’, featuring Ayushmann Khurrana and also in ‘Rocky aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’.

Sharing her experience of working with the actor, the singer-composer said: “Bhavin Bhanushali is the heart-throb of Gen-z so he was the perfect fit for ‘I Love You Meri Jaan’. Working with him was exciting and he was nothing less than a delight.

Singer-composer Chaitalee Chhaya, who recently released her track ‘I Love You Meri Jaan’, has shared her experience of working with actor Bhavin Bhanushali, who is known for his work in ‘Social Currency’ and ‘De De Pyaar De’. Bhavin features in the music video of ‘I Love You Meri Jaan’.

The composer shared that the two being absolute foodies bonded over their love for food.

‘I Love You Meri Jaan’ features a catchy tune and an infectious rhythm making it an ideal soundtrack for the festivities ahead.

Chaitalee has earlier worked in ‘Main Marjawangi’ from ‘Dreamgirl 2’, featuring Ayushmann Khurrana and also in ‘Rocky aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’.

Sharing her experience of working with the actor, the singer-composer said: “Bhavin Bhanushali is the heart-throb of Gen-z so he was the perfect fit for ‘I Love You Meri Jaan’. Working with him was exciting and he was nothing less than a delight.

Mumbai, Sep 20 (Ians) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has been careful about addressing everyone and in his recent outings and has avoided addressing genders. He said that it is necessary to make every space inclusive for all.

The actor has stopped using the words ‘ladies and gentlemen’ at recent gatherings, including the Time 100 Impact Awards in Singapore, where he was honoured as one of the most influential people in the world.

The actor said: “Yes, I think it is necessary to make every space inclusive for all genders. Gender has to be seen as a spectrum today and not just as male and female. It is true that I have stopped using the words ‘ladies and gentlemen’ whenever I address people now. Instead, I’m happy using ‘everyone’.”

Ayushmann feels it is high time “we make every setting gender agnostic.”

The ‘Dream Girl 2’ star added: “We need to embrace the...

Mumbai, Sep 20 (Ians) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has been careful about addressing everyone and in his recent outings and has avoided addressing genders. He said that it is necessary to make every space inclusive for all.

The actor has stopped using the words ‘ladies and gentlemen’ at recent gatherings, including the Time 100 Impact Awards in Singapore, where he was honoured as one of the most influential people in the world.

The actor said: “Yes, I think it is necessary to make every space inclusive for all genders. Gender has to be seen as a spectrum today and not just as male and female. It is true that I have stopped using the words ‘ladies and gentlemen’ whenever I address people now. Instead, I’m happy using ‘everyone’.”

Ayushmann feels it is high time “we make every setting gender agnostic.”

The ‘Dream Girl 2’ star added: “We need to embrace the...

New Delhi, Sep 10 (Ians) Remember the International Cinema Day? That is the day of highly concessional cinema tickets.

The cinemas in the US and UK introduced the cinema day last year. In that post-Covid19 lockdown phase, it looked as if the moviegoers had lost interest in going to the cinemas. As a result, exhibitors all over, feeling the pinch, had to find a way to get their audience back to the cinemas.

The idea these exhibitors came up with was to introduce the cinema day. On this day, the admission rates were cut to affordable levels. Say, $4 in the US and £3 in the UK. A half or less than that of the normal admission rates. Now there was a supply of films (though limited because of the Covid19 lockdown). But, there was no demand, folks were not quite inclined yet to visit the cinemas for various reasons.

One of the...

Gadar 2, the sequel to the 2001 blockbuster Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, has achieved a remarkable feat at the box office. The film, starring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel in the lead roles, has crossed the Rs 500 crore mark on its 26th day of release, becoming the fastest film to do so in the history of Indian cinema.

The film, which is set in the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pak war, has received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike for its patriotic theme, action sequences, and emotional drama. The film also features Utkarsh Sharma, who plays the son of Sunny and Ameesha’s characters, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who plays the antagonist.

Gadar 2 Trailer

Gadar 2 has faced stiff competition from other big releases like Omg 2 and Dream Girl 2, which are also doing well at the box office. However, Gadar 2 has managed to hold its ground and attract...

Festival For All

The third edition of Fragments Festival (Sept. 28-Oct. 1) – set up as a platform for underrepresented filmmakers and as a showcase of films featuring unique individuals and minority groups – returns to London’s Genesis cinema and will open with Ken Loach‘s “The Old Oak.” The film centers on struggling pub The Old Oak, where tensions mount following the sudden arrival of Syrian refugees who have been housed in the area. The festival closes with Anna Hints‘ “Smoke Sauna Sisterhood,” the Estonian entry for the 2024 Oscars that documents a space where women can share their innermost secrets and intimate experiences.

This year’s festival comprises eight features, 26 shorts and 11 events highlighting stories by and of women, non-binary people and other members of the Lgbtqia+ community, disabled people, working class individuals, and Black, Asian and Arab communities.

Genesis owner Tyrone Walker-Hebborn said: “With the world increasingly opening up to diversity,...

Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana has scored the biggest opening of his career with comedy “Dream Girl 2” and the film is on its way to becoming a major hit.

Khurrana stars as Karam, a young man in Mathura whom financial circumstances force to pose as a woman, Pooja, and the mayhem that ensues. The film, directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa and written by Shaandilyaa and Naresh Kathooria, is a follow up to 2019 film “Dream Girl,” which was one of the highest grossing films of the year.

The modestly budgeted “Dream Girl 2,” produced by Ektaa R. Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor for Balaji Motion Pictures, opened on Aug. 25 and has grossed some $10 million so far.

Khurrana describes the reasons for the film’s success as “multifactorial.” “Number one is the promise of fun and laughter kept by the first one and the second one is the shift in pattern of people going...

Mumbai, Aug 30 (Ians) Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal, who earlier delivered the superhit ‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’, is gearing up for yet another theatrical release. This time, too,it will be a content-driven family entertainer for Vicky. Titled

‘The Great Indian Family’, the film will see him essay the role of a devotional music singing sensation Bhajan Kumar, who makes a living by singing songs of Lord Krishna at different events.

At the song launch event of the film, Vicky discussed with the media that the content-driven films are back at the top after an extended lull induced by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The actor said: “Agar koi 3 mahine pehle ye kehta ki ‘content-driven films are not working at the box-office’, toh main maan bhi leta. But now, things have changed. The trend about content-driven films not working at the box-office has changed for good.”

He then went on to quote recent...

Filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti (Berlin title “Gully Boy”) are basking in the success of their Prime Video series “Dahaad” and season 2 of “Made in Heaven.”

“Made in Heaven” revolves around the lives of two wedding planners in Delhi. Each episode sees traditional and modern values clashing with secrets being exposed. The first season bowed in 2019 and earned an International Emmy best actor nomination for Arjun Mathur for playing out and proud wedding planner Karan Mehra. Sobhita Dhulipala plays his business partner Tara Khanna.

Season 2 began streaming earlier this month and in its launch weekend it entered the top 10 trending titles lists on Prime Video in over 20 countries including the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia.

While season 1 tackled several hot topics, season 2 goes even further, examining a range of subjects germane to Indian society and beyond. These include Lgbtqi+ relationships, skin color, marital abuse, molestation, caste,...

Dream Girl 2

Not since Chachi 420 have I seen an actor so immersed in the doing the drag act. Ayushmann Khurrana juices the part of his cross-dressed avatar for all its worth.

While Khurrana’s dishy doppelganger Pooja in the first Dream Girl film was just a voice on the phone,phone sex has no place in the ‘spiritual sequel’ to Dream Girl. …Or, so it describes itself, though there is nothing spiritual about the frenetic fatuous but fitfully fun plot about Khurrana’s character masquerading as a bar dancer to pay off his slimy father(Annu Kapoor)’s death.

The messy plot has a bifurcated trajectory. Khurrana’s cross-dressed avatar Pooja gets hit upon by a bundle of sleazy men including Vijay Raaz , Rajpal Yadav and Abhishek Banerjee who it seems has Hrithik Roshan’s posters in his room with a purpose.

Khurrana’s male avatar Karam has its own quota of attention,...

Comedy drama ‘Dream Girl 2’ is a namesake sequel to the 2019 film ‘Dream Girl’, both directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa. Most of the cast remains the same except the leading lady is Ananya Panday instead of Nushrratt Bharuccha. Dream Girl 2 does not continue in terms of the story, it simply picks up the traits of Ayushmann Khurrana’s character Karamveer ‘Karam’ Singh aka Pooja.

Karam (Ayushmann Khurrana), a small-town boy from Mathura, plays female characters in plays (drama) as he has an uncanny ability of delivering sensuous female voice and look like one too. Like earlier he is still looking for a decent job, struggling every day to pay his father’s debt, who has borrowed money from almost everyone around.

While on one hand he is jobless, on the other hand, he is deeply in love with Pari (Ananya Panday), whose father (Manoj Joshi), though reluctant, agrees to their relationship but with a caveat.

Ayushmann Khurrana is an actor known for not just his versatility but also his knack of taking up quirky, impactful roles. Ayushmann Khurrana has been hitting sixes in the film industry since he debuted. Ayushmann is back in yet another jaw dropping role in the upcoming comedy drama ‘Dream Girl 2’. A sequel to ‘Dream Girl’, Ayushmann plays a double role and takes his character’s alter ego Pooja to the next level in this movie that’s sure to leave you in splits.

He is one of the most highly versatile actors of B-Town and is known for taking up unique roles. From playing the insecure, prematurely bald Bala to being the badass cop Ayan Ranjan, Ayushmann has entertained his audience endlessly. He is back in yet another quirky role that will make the audience’s jaws drop in the upcoming comedy-drama Dream Girl 2.

If you don’t already know,...

Ayushmann Khurrana is gearing up for the release of his film Dream Girl 2 with Ananya Panday. Helmed by Raaj Shandilyaa, the film is a sequel to his 2019 film Dream Girl where he played a cross-gender actor who works at a call center.

Recently Ayushmann Khurrana broke his silence after Nushratt Bharuccha cried for getting replaced by Ananya Panday in Dream Girl 2. However, recently, Nushratt Bharuccha expressed her disappointment over her friend Raaj Shandilyaa not casting her for the sequel.

While Nushratt, in an interview, confessed, she was hurt when she was not cast in the film. Now, Ayushmann Khurrana was asked the same question in a recent interview. He opened up on why Nushratt was not a part of Dream Girl 2 and defended Ananya Panday’s casting for the film. In a conversation with the Entertainment portal, Ayushmann said, “This is an organic sequel to Dream Girl.

Ananya Panday and Ayushmann Khurrana are promoting their upcoming film Dream Girl 2 in full force. The duo was posed for the shutterbugs. Ananya Panday looked ravishing in a white corset mini dress.

Ananya’s white mini dress features broad shoulder straps embroidered with lace trims, a wide plunging neckline adorned with a ruffle design, gathered details on the bust, a ribbon tie on the front, a corseted bodice, a pleated flared mini-length skirt, embroidered lace on the hem, a mini length showing off her legs, and a figure-hugging fitting.

While Ayushmann Khurrana looks hunk in his outfit. Ananya was also pictured smiling as the paparazzi called her Dream Girl.