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Ayushmann Khurrana Once Failed To Interview Shah Rukh Khan In The Past (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ayushmann Khurrana’s journey in the entertainment industry is nothing short of inspiring. From winning MTV Roadies in 2004 to becoming one of Bollywood’s most bankable stars, immense talent has fueled his rise. Starting his career as a radio jockey, Ayushmann quickly transitioned into television before making his Bollywood debut with Vicky Donor (2012). This film became a commercial success and established him as a promising actor.

Over the years, he has made a name for himself by choosing unconventional scripts that challenge societal norms, as seen in films like Article 15, Andhadhun, and Bala. However, before achieving stardom, Ayushmann had his fair share of struggles, including moments where he was on the other side of the camera – interviewing celebrities rather than being one. One such story involves his unsuccessful attempt to interview Bollywood’s biggest superstar,...

One of the more promising and consistent Indian filmmakers of this generation, Shoojit Sircar is most well-known for his steady, yet lightly feathered, bereft melodrama exploration of the human condition. Heavily leaning into the documentary style of storytelling, Sircar’s filmmaking is characterized heavily by unobtrusive use of the camera, hard cuts, and a vignette-heavy narrative that manages to encapsulate both the individualism as well as the collective nature of any political or historical event. It’s an extraordinary filmography, which is as remarkable as it is unassuming, simply because of the consistency of the quality of Shoojit Sircar’s movies.

8. Yahaan (2005) Platform – YouTube

Relatively weak in his filmography but no less impressive, “Yahaan” is also the first of two films where Sircar deals with a political conflict, albeit set as the backdrop rather than heavily foregrounded, and follows the story of a Hindu army officer, Captain Aman (Jimmy Shergill...

How Did Yami Gautam’s Parents React To The Concept Of Her Debut Film Vicky Donor With Ayushmann Khurrana? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Bollywood icons Yami Gautam and Ayushmann Khurrana debuted with Shoojit Sircar’s Vicky Donor in 2012. At the India Today Conclave South 2018, Yami openly talked about how she got her first debut film in Bollywood. “That was the phase when I was auditioning in full swing. At that point of time, I also had the opportunity of a very conventional launch. I was absolutely on my own, every work that I was doing was my stepping stone. There was nobody there to back me,” she said.

She further added, “Fortunately I have never had an incident that would discourage me from working in an industry. For me, as an artist, it never mattered to me what language the film was in. I just wanted to do really good work,...

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.

Bollywood has often explored a variety of unique and unusual professions through its characters. Here are some notable examples where actors played unconventional or rarely portrayed professions:

1. Ranbir Kapoor in Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009)

Profession: Salesman

Ranbir played a young graduate who becomes a salesman, showing the challenges and ethics in corporate sales.

2. Ayushmann Khurrana in Vicky Donor (2012)

Profession: Sperm donor

Ayushmann’s character becomes a sperm donor, a profession rarely depicted in Indian cinema.

Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh to Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas: Bollywood stars who are blessed with a baby girl

3. Ranbir Kapoor in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023)

Profession: Breakup Expert

Ranbir’s character helping people break-up with their respective partners.

4. Salman Khan in Partner

Profession: Love Guru

Salman as Love Guru who solves the love issues of his clients.

5. Ayushmann Khurrana in Dream Girl (2019)

Profession: Call center worker pretending to be a...

Yami Gautam and her husband Aditya Dhar are now proud parents to a baby boy. Aditya Dhar shared the good news with their fans and followers while thanking the team of doctors who looked after the delivery.

The couple shared a picture of Lord Krishna holding a baby boy on their respective feeds on Monday morning. The text on the picture read, “We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our beloved son, Vedavid, who graced us with his birth on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritiya. Please shower him with all your kind blessing and love. Warm regards Yami & Aditya.

” They captioned the picture as, “We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the exceptionally dedicated and wonderful medical professionals at Surya Hospital, especially Dr. Bhupender Awasthi and Dr. Ranjana Dhanu, whose expertise and tireless efforts made this joyous occasion possible. As we embark on this beautiful journey of parenthood,...

Best movies on Jio Cinema to watch right now. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

JioCinema, a longstanding platform, introduced a premium tier last year, enhancing its content offerings. Despite previously boasting quality content, it often went unnoticed as a viable streaming option till Ipl 2023. However, recent improvements have addressed initial issues, prompting us to compile a list of the best movies on Jio Cinema that you can watch for free.

10. Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela (2013)

Genre: Romantic drama Cast: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone IMDb Rating: 6.3/10

In the chaotic village of Ranjhaar, the Rajadi and Sanera clans have been feuding for ages. Ram, a Rajadi, and Leela, a Sanera, dare to fall in love, causing a stir. Their attempts to bring peace between their families go awry when a fight breaks out during Holi, triggering a chain of betrayals and revenge.

Trending Prime Video’s Latest Tamil Original Series Inspector Rishi Release Date,...

Yami Gautam’s Article 370 Box Office Day 1 Will Beat Her 1st Superhit Film By A Huge Margin (Photo Credit –YouTube)

It was 12 years ago that Yami Gautam made her debut in the film industry. She was already an actor on the small screen and took the leap of faith. Twelve years later, she is about to probably deliver a solo success with Article 370 at the box office. The film based on Kashmir has been released today, and word of mouth suggests a strong number game ahead.

Produced by Aditya Dhar, the drama film helmed by Aditya Jambhale has the actress playing an officer on a mission in Kashmir. The film is expected to open somewhere over 5 crore. Interestingly, this film is a triple clash for Yami.

Article 370 has been released in theaters and is facing a box office clash with Vidyut Jammwal’s Crakk and Varun Grover’s All India Rank.

Yami Gautam & Husband Aditya Dhar Enjoy A Handsome Net Worth Together (Picture Credit: Instagram)

Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar are on their way to becoming parents, and the couple is five months pregnant. Recently, while promoting their new film together, Article 370, the actress confirmed the news. The couple’s ‘awww-dorable’ chemistry became the talk of the town as Mr. Dhar was seen setting husband goals at the event. Aditya and Yami enjoy a net worth of 70.5 crore together.

The Uri couple got married in a private ceremony in 2021. They fell in love on the set while shooting for Uri: The Surgical Strike, where Yami played a significant role, and Aditya Dhar directed the film. After three years of a happy marriage, the couple is enjoying their pregnancy phase.

Recently, Aditya Dhar was seen comforting his wife, Yami Gautam, with a cushion while she sat down for a media interview. Their chemistry is winning the internet,...

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.

The actor...

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 revealed how cinema was a part of his daily life while growing up, and said that he grew up fascinated by the works of towering heroes like Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Shah Rukh Khan, Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan.

Ayushmann said he is living his childhood dream of being a big screen hero.

“I remember being supremely excited about going to the cinemas every single time. I loved the world films transported me into. I idolised the heroes. We used to always watch movies on TV too and then rented movies as time progressed. Cinema was always an important part of our daily lives,” said the ‘Vicky Donor’ fame actor.

He continued: “So, I grew up being fascinated by the works of towering heroes like Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Shah Rukh Khan, Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, to name a few! I also...

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana revealed how cinema was a part of his daily life while growing up, and said that he grew up fascinated by the works of towering heroes like Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Shah Rukh Khan, Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan.

Ayushmann said he is living his childhood dream of being a big screen hero.

“I remember being supremely excited about going to the cinemas every single time. I loved the world films transported me into. I idolised the heroes. We used to always watch movies on TV too and then rented movies as time progressed. Cinema was always an important part of our daily lives,” said the ‘Vicky Donor’ fame actor.

He continued: “So, I grew up being fascinated by the works of towering heroes like Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Shah Rukh Khan, Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, to name a few! I also...

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is a cricket fanatic, revealed that he is keen to do a film on the game soon, adding that his cricket skills will come handy whenever it happens. Ayushmann is best known for his works in movies like ‘Vicky Donor’, ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’, ‘Article 15’, ‘Andhadhun’, among several others.

His knowledge and minute observations on cricket have been a revelation this World Cup. He had engaged with cricket fanatics from across the globe and showed that he is an avid follower of the game.

Ayushmann revealed that he was an under-19 district level cricketer in Punjab, and that he follows the sport with a lot of passion.

The 39-year-old actor is very keen to do a film on cricket soon.

He said: “Doing a film on cricket is a part of my bucket-list and I hope it gets fulfilled soon. I think my cricket skills...

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is a cricket fanatic, revealed that he is keen to do a film on the game soon, adding that his cricket skills will come handy whenever it happens. Ayushmann is best known for his works in movies like ‘Vicky Donor’, ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’, ‘Article 15’, ‘Andhadhun’, among several others.

His knowledge and minute observations on cricket have been a revelation this World Cup. He had engaged with cricket fanatics from across the globe and showed that he is an avid follower of the game.

Ayushmann revealed that he was an under-19 district level cricketer in Punjab, and that he follows the sport with a lot of passion.

The 39-year-old actor is very keen to do a film on cricket soon.

He said: “Doing a film on cricket is a part of my bucket-list and I hope it gets fulfilled soon. I think my cricket skills...

Actress Yami Gautam, who is known for Bollywood movies ‘Vicky Donor’, ‘Uri’, ‘Omg 2’, and others, has wrapped up the shooting of the “most important film” of her career. The actress took to her Instagram on Friday and shared a happy picture from the wrap-up schedule of her next untitled film. The sunkissed picture shows her smiling as she holds a maple leaf.

She wrote in the caption,”Wrapped up one of the most important films of my career. Thank you to the entire Direction, Production team and our wonderful crew at #B62Studios. Thank you to the local people, security forces and authorities in Kashmir who took such brilliant care of us throughout the schedule.”

She further mentioned, “Also had the great fortune of taking blessings of the divine Mata Kheer Bhawani at Tulmulla. Hope we are able to entertain our audience to the fullest with this mammoth of a film.

Mumbai, Nov 17 (Ians) Actress Yami Gautam, who is known for Bollywood movies ‘Vicky Donor’, ‘Uri’, ‘Omg 2’, and others, has wrapped up the shooting of the “most important film” of her career.

The actress took to her Instagram on Friday and shared a happy picture from the wrap-up schedule of her next untitled film. The sunkissed picture shows her smiling as she holds a maple leaf.

She wrote in the caption,”Wrapped up one of the most important films of my career. Thank you to the entire Direction, Production team and our wonderful crew at #B62Studios. Thank you to the local people, security forces and authorities in Kashmir who took such brilliant care of us throughout the schedule.”

She further mentioned, “Also had the great fortune of taking blessings of the divine Mata Kheer Bhawani at Tulmulla. Hope we are able to entertain our audience to the fullest with this mammoth of a film.

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...

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.

Mumbai, Aug 10 (Ians) Actress Yami Gautam is all set to make a comeback on the big screen with Akshay Kumar-starrer ‘Omg 2’ and she couldn’t be happier as it is her first film in theatres after the pandemic struck.

Yami was seen in ‘Lost’, ‘A Thursday’, ‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’ to now her upcoming movie ‘Omg 2’ is all set to release on the big screen. Before the pandemic hit, the actress worked in big hits such as ‘Bala’, ‘Kaabil’, ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’.

The actress said: “It feels really ecstatic to have a theatrical release after a brief period of what, 3 years? It’s my first film on the big screen after the pandemic hit, and I couldn’t be more excited for it.”

She added: “The surreal feeling of seeing yourself on the big screen, is really unmatched and unparalleled. It was a wonderful experience shooting...

The trailer of the upcoming Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer film ‘Dream Girl 2’, which was unveiled on Tuesday, takes the baton from the film’s predecessor and promises to deliver 10x comedy brought alive by stellar star cast.

The trailer begins with Karam’s (Ayushmann Khurrana) father (Annu Kapoor) receiving a call from a credit card recovery agent, Ayushmann kicks off the comic extravaganza as he mouths the dialogue in a sultry tone as her alter ego of Pooja.

It then presents Ananya Panday’s character who plays Karam’s love interest with the couple planning to get married soon. However, the character of Ananya’s father puts forth a condition that requires Karam to collect Inr 25 lacs in his bank account in 6 months. To this, Karam says, “Roadies chal raha hai kya yahan pe, task de rahe ho mujhe” thereby establishing a meta moment as Ayushmann, who made his debut...

Actor-radio host Annu Kapoor, who is known for films like ‘Darr’, ‘Tezaab’, ‘Ek Ruka Hua Faisla’, ‘Vicky Donor’ and others, is back with the iconic ‘Antakshari’, this time on the radio.

Annu feels that Antakshari is something that people of every generation can engage in given the bank of songs that each person has in their subconscious which is a prerequisite to play the game.

For almost a decade, Annu has been taking the listeners on a ‘Suhaana Safar’ through melodies and memories, and now he has brought back a different version of his iconic show ‘Antakshari’ in the form of ‘Big Antakshari’ on radio

Talking about the inception of the show, the ‘Vicky Donor’ actor told Ians, “About a year or two ago, I had this idea and the amazing folks at Big FM too said it is now time to bring the concept of Antakshari on radio.”

He...

Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana, who is known for his work in films such as ‘Vicky Donor’, ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’, ‘Badhaai ho’ and ‘Andhadhun’, has once again collaborated with his friend and ‘Paani Da Rang’ composer Rochak Kohli for the new track ‘Raatan Kaaliyan’.

It’s a Punjabi-pop fusion number with its lyrics penned by Gurpreet Saini and Gautam Sharma. The composition is poignant and Ayushmann’s soulful vocals add a new dimension to the track. The music video of the song has been directed by Dar Gai.

Talking about the song, Ayushmann said, “The song captures the essence of emotions and I hope it becomes a cherished part of people’s playlists. Working with my childhood buddy Rochak Kohli has always been a pleasure.”

He further mentioned, “He’s my home when it comes to music. He’s extremely passionate, versatile and has put his soul in this composition.

Mumbai, May 3 (Ians) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who will soon been seen in ‘Dream Girl 2’, spoke at the inaugural event of the media and entertainment industry powwow, Ficci Frames 2023, on Wednesday, its opening day.

He stated emphatically that to move forward the entertainment fraternity has to stay more rooted as that only stories which are truly local have the potential to go global.

Citing the example of the Oscar-winning documentary ‘The Elephant Whisperers’, the ‘Vicky Donor’ star said he had never imagined that a relationship between man and animal will bring India an Academy Award.

He said during the panel discussion: “Ten years ago, I had gone to this wildlife sanctuary at the trijunction of Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, and witnessed first hand the relationship between man and animal. I never thought that in 2023, that relationship would’ve been told worldwide and give us an Oscar.”

He further...

Mumbai, April 13 (Ians) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is known for films such as ‘Vicky Donor’, ‘Article 15’, ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’ and ‘Andhadhun’, is also known for his singing prowess. Who could forget ‘Paani Da Rang’? The actor is set to perform live in concert in his hometown Chandigarh, and Dubai.

The actor took to his Twitter handle on Thursday and shared two pictures from his jamroom session in which he can be seen rehearsing and having fun working along with his fellow musicians.

He wrote in his tweet, “Jam room. Two gigs lined up. 16th April in Chandigarh. 23rd April in Dubai (sic)”.

Ayushmann started his acting career in films with ‘Vicky Donor’ which became a surprise hit and made him a breakout star.

The film was directed by Shoojit Sircar, who is known for his work in films like ‘October’, ‘Sardar Udham’, ‘Piku’ and ‘Madras Cafe’.

Meanwhile on the cinema front,...

Bollywood actress Yami Gautam, who was last seen in the movie ‘Lost’, shared that she believes in giving her best and also asserted that popularity depends on good work and said that “work is your best PR”. She responded so to a social media user who advised her to hire a good PR agency for promoting her work.

Yami worked in TV shows such as ‘Chaand Ke Paar Chalo’, ‘Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam’, and later was seen in movies such as ‘Vicky Donor’, ‘Badlapur’, ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’, and so on. She received a positive response for her performance in ‘A Thursday’ and ‘Lost’. Her film ‘Dasvi’ also got mixed reviews. She is all set for the next, ‘OMG2’ opposite Akshay Kumar.

Recently a Twitter user targeted the actress and said that for her better growth in career, she needs a better PR agency.

“All Yami Gautam needs to...

Filmmaker Tahira Kashyap has wished her soulmate and Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana on his 38th birthday on Wednesday.

Tahira took to Instagram, where she shared a picture of the two. In the image, the two are seen walking together and lovingly looking at each other. Ayushmann looks dapper in a white T-shirt paired with a blue shirt and jeans while Tahira looks drop-dead gorgeous in an all white co-ord set.

She wrote: “Soulmate. Always by your side. Happy birthday to the best human being I know. My personal sunshine! You inspire me in so many ways. Kamaal insaan ho”.

Ayushmann replied to post: “You’re the best human”.

Bollywood actress Twinkle Khanna also commented with a heart emoji.

‘Raaz 3D’ fame Esha Gupta also gave him her best wishes, saying: “Happy birthday fav”

Apart from his fans and industry friends his brother Aparshakti Khuranna also shared an adorable picture of...

April 20, 2022 marks exactly a decade since Ayushmann Khurrana, Bollywood’s most successful thematic risk taking actor, debuted in the film industry.

Ten years ago today is when Khurrana debuted with “Vicky Donor,” in which he played a sperm donor. Starting from then, he has made a point of playing diverse characters, and each of them have been box-office successes.

These include playing a man who suffers from erectile dysfunction in “Shubh Mangal Savdhan” (2017); an alopecia sufferer in “Bala” (2019); an out and proud gay man in “Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan” (2020) and a macho gym instructor who finds out that his fiancée used to be a man and has undergone gender reassignment surgery in “Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui” (2021).

While these roles obviously fly in the face of traditional Bollywood macho stereotypes, Khurrana’s other role choices have also been unusual by the industry’s mainstream standards. These include playing a piano player who...

Known for his unique roles and films, Ayushmann Khurrana, rom his very first film Vicky Donor through his most recent film Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui has an incredible body of work filled with progressive content films that became blockbuster family entertainers.

As for what goes into his choice of films, the young actor is only looking to pick films ‘that unify people, making movies a community watching experience‘! Ayushmann says, “Some of the best times at the movies has been with my entire family. Family entertainers have a special place in my heart because they are inherently stories that appeal to the widest set of people. As an artiste, I want to speak to and entertain the maximum number of people through my brand of cinema and I like to pick subjects that unify people making movies a community watching experience.”

He adds, “There is no greater joy than seeing the...

Spoiler Alert for those who have not seen the film “Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui.”

Bollywood A-lister Ayushmann Khurrana headlines the cast of transgender-themed romance “Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui,” which is currently on release worldwide.

Across Indian cinema as a whole, trans characters have been portrayed sensitively as leads of films like “Daayra” (1996) “Tamanna” (1998), “Just Another Love Story” (2010), “Nanu Avanalla Avalu” (2015), “Njan Marykutty” (2018) and “Super Deluxe” (2019). However their representation in mainstream commercial Bollywood cinema veers between villainous characters, like Sadashiv Amrapurkar’s Maharani in “Sadak” (1991), and crude comedy parts. “Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui” is unique in that it brings a trans character to the fore in Bollywood.

Khurrana plays Manvinder Munjal, a macho gym instructor in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh, who is smitten with Maanvi Brar, a Zumba teacher who shares his work space. They consummate their relationship and decide to get married when Maanvi reveals that she used to be a...

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is seen falling in love with a trans-woman in ‘Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui’, says he never chose any scripts thinking about the success of the movie at box office. “Ever since my debut in ‘Vicky Donor’, I have chosen films that have been deemed unconventional or taboo-breaking from a societal point […]...

Ayushmann Khurrana is called the torch bearer of topical cinema, from his debut ‘Vicky Donor’ to his latest ‘Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui’, most of his films have a message for the audience. And not just that, most of the communication is done through witty humour and melodious songs. First things first, right from the word go, […]...

Yami Gautam, made her debut in the Hindi film Industry with 2012 comedy Vicky Donor. Yami who is in news currently for her projects 'Dasvi' and 'A Thursday' took the plunge. Yami has found her soul mate in Uri director Aditya Dhar.

Yami Gautam made the announcement with a photograph with Aditya Dhar. In the pic, Yami could be seen blushing ear-to-ear to be with Aditya.

The announcement read, "In your light, I learn to love - Rumi

With the blessings of our family, we have tied the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony today. Being very private people, we celebrated this joyous occasion with our immediate family.

As we embark on the journey of love and friendship, we seek all your blessings and good wishes.

Love,

Yami and Aditya"

Soon enough of sharing the news of her tying the knot, her peers in the film industry send her...

By Yashika Mathur

Mumbai, March 29 (Ians) Yami Gautam, who plays an Ips officer in the upcoming "Dasvi", says she will always respect all her films because these projects gave her work and sustained her through the years.

"One thing I learnt in my journey so far is when I had come to the city for the first time, I came with a sense of fearlessness. I was a shy girl and have always been a reserved person but I was fearless. I didn't have the fear of saying no to something I didn't believe in it," Yami tells Ians.

The actress has made a mark over the years with her roles in films such as "Vicky Donor", "Kaabil", "Uri: The Surgical Strike", "Badlapur" and "Bala".

"I will always have respect for all the films I have done because at that point of time that was what gave me work. I...

Mumbai, Feb 28 (Ians) Actor Ayushmann Khurrana credits his films Vicky Donor and Dum Laga Ke Haisha for triggering his journey to stardom.

"The success of Vicky Donor and then Dum Laga Ke Haisha told me that the audience wanted to have a different experience in the theatre and that their taste was changing. They wanted to have a different form of engagement at the movies. They wanted to have a conversation, have a debate and take back an uplifting message home," said Ayushmann.

He says such films have been the voice of his beliefs and sensibilities, and have enabled him to "write my own destiny in this industry".

"I never looked back after Dum Laga Ke Haisha and so, it will always be a super special one for my career, for my life. It bolstered my belief that I was on the right path of selecting films that spark a conversation.

Eros Now, a streaming entertainment service owned by Eros STX Global Corporation, a Global Entertainment Company, today announced a robust slate of 46 compelling stories - 33 film premieres and 13 originals in 8 plus languages. The incredible slate was unveiled by none other than Bollywood's popular personalities Kartik Aaryan and Ayushmann Khurrana.

Defining their diverse slate as #KahaaniHarRangKi, Eros Now has announced these engaging stories that span across numerous genres, languages, and narratives. Versatile actors Kartik Aaryan and Ayushmann Khurrana were seen introducing the diverse slate of #KahaaniHarRangKi in a unique way. Ayushmann made his Bollywood debut 'Vicky Donor' with Eros, Ayushmann Khurrana who is best known for portraying numerous distinctive characters in unique films and stories, was the perfect choice to reveal the diverse Eros Now slate.

On the other hand, popular star Kartik Aaryan had his own unique way of announcing the slate. Not only did he showcase the...

National Award-winning Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana was named in the Time magazine list of 100 Most Influential People this year, and the achievement makes Acharya P. Khurrana a proud father.

Ayushman's father Acharya Khurrana is an astrologer and has written several books on the subject. Tracing his son's ascent from the time Ayushmann did a Shakespearean play as a five year old to his acting stint in college and onto his Bollywood break and ensuing stardom, Khurrana senior couldn't be more proud of his son.

"Right from when he received a Filmfare Award for Vicky Donor to featuring on the Time 100 most influential list, every time Ayushmann won, I had tears of happiness in my eyes. I have seen him struggle to fulfil his passion for acting," said Acharya Khurrana.

Ayushmann, who is currently touted as Bollywood's poster boy of content cinema, rose to fame with his debut performance in the...

National Award-winning Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana has thanked all the directors with whom he has worked, on the occasion of World Gratitude Day.

From his 2012 debut "Vicky Donor" to his latest, "Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan", which released earlier this year, Ayushmann has consistently proved his credentials as a versatile actor and a popular star.

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On #WorldGratitudeDay, just want to express how thankful I am to all my directors who believed in me!

Versatile Bollywood star, Ayushmann Khurrana is bullish about returning to the theatrical experience as soon as possible, when Indian cinemas reopen after the coronavirus pandemic.

Indian cinemas have been dark since mid-March, and during this time several mainstream Bollywood films switched track and went direct to Ott platforms. These include “Gulabo Sitabo,” starring Khurrana and Amitabh Bachchan, which debuted on Amazon Prime Video.

“I’m hugely optimistic that business will bounce back and people will flock to theaters because you cannot get an immersive experience of watching a film anywhere else,” Khurrana told Variety. “I would have loved to see ‘Gulabo Sitabo’ in theaters but it was the producer’s call and given the environment today, every producer will secure themselves and there is absolutely no harm in them taking those business calls.”

“I do, however, feel that people will come to theaters to watch event movies or films that...

In some big Bollywood news, we can reveal that Vaani Kapoor has been set as the female lead opposite Ayushmann Khurrana in the new film from director Abhishek Kapoor.

Plot details are being kept under wraps on the movie but Ayushmann is set to play an athlete and will undergo a significant “physical transformation” for the role. Currently untitled, the romance herald’s from Abhishek Kapoor’s Guy In The Sky Pictures and is due to shoot this October in India. A producer will be attached soon.

Vaani Kapoor said in a statement sent to us: “It’s a lovely, heartrending film. I have always wanted to work with Abhishek Kapoor, being so inspired by his films. This feels like an amazing opportunity to be part of his vision. Ayushmann is one of the most talented actors of our generation and I’m thrilled that our first film together is this beautiful love story.

Popular Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana is teaming with director Abhishek Kapoor on an as yet untitled Bollywood romance. Khurrana will play a cross functional athlete in the film.

The project is set up by Kapoor’s outfit Guy In The Sky Pictures (“Kedarnath”) and a producer is being finalised.

Khurrana has made it a point of playing diverse characters in his career and each of them have been box-office successes. These include playing a sperm donor in 2012’s “Vicky Donor”; a man who suffers from erectile dysfunction in 2017’s “Shubh Mangal Savdhan”; an alopecia sufferer in 2019’s “Bala”; and an out and proud gay man in 2020’s “Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan.” He recently starred alongside Amitabh Bachchan in “Gulabo Sitabo” that bypassed cinemas and went directly to Amazon Prime Video as cinemas remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Kapoor’s credits include musical “Rock On,” starring Farhan Akhtar, and “Kai Po Che,...

Shoojit Sircar’s films always have a certain charm of their own. Their distinctive subjects and idiosyncratic characters are a result of his writing companion- Juhi Chaturvedi, apart from his directorial decisions. What gave both of them such recognition was the 2012 release, “Vicky Donor”; which also won the National Award from that year. However, their collaborations have mostly dealt with people belonging to the middle-class from the social paradigm, who do not live in particularly grave financial conditions. Be it Piku, October, or Vicky Donor, the characters from their films were fairly privileged, largely sharing their emotional concerns. The characters in “Gulabo Sitabo”are hardly like that.

They need to hustle to fulfill their basic needs, which is what primarily interests in this new film. That is the first and foremost where the film becomes politically relevant, where the characters’ urgent needs and desires are more materialistic and less focused on their emotional being.

Actor Divyendu Sharma recently played a pivotal role in the digital film "Shukranu" that deals with the struggle of a man after sterilisation. The film, set against the backdrop of Emergency in 1975, makes the point that we need to stop practising toxic masculinity if we want to see a gender-neutral society.

"The definition of masculinity is changing, and I look at it as a positive change. With the kind of subjects that we are exploring in mainstream cinema, a dialogue has started. I mean, as a man I do not have to prove that I am a man and therefore I will not practice the age-old toxic masculinity. I am a man, I know it. I do not have to discriminate or belittle someone to prove, 'main hoon asli mard' (I am a real man). It never works," Divyendu told Ians.

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KollywoodThe film is a remake of the Hindi hit 'Vicky Donor'. Digital NativeThe National Award-winning 2011 film Vicky Donor is being remade in Tamil under the title Dharala Prabhu. The remake is directed by Krishna Marimuthu and Harish Kalyan is reprising the role done by Ayushmann Khurrana in the original. Veteran comedian Vivek is playing the doctor, which was played by Annu Kapoor in its Hindi original. Produced by Screen Scene Entertainments, the makers have released the trailer of the film on Monday which has been well received by the audiences. Krishna Marimuthu a former associate of director Al Vijay had conceptualised a promo musical video The Mercury Song for director Karthik Subbaraj‘s Mercury in 2018. Krishna Marimuthu made his debut a couple of years with Naga Chaitanya starrer Telugu action thriller Yudham Sharanam. The film will have eight music directors - Vivek-Merin duo, four-member Tamil rock band Oorka...

Shukranu movie review is here. Produced by Reliance Entertainment and Sweta Agnihotri , the humorous take on sterilization premieres on ZEE5 from February 14, 2020. Directed by Bishnu Dev Halder, the movie stars Divyenndu Sharma, Shweta Basu Prasad and Sheetal Thakur in lead roles. So does the movie ?delivers?? Let?s find out in the movie review of Shukranu.

Immediate reaction when the end credits roll

This is something uniquely quirky that can make Shoojit Sircar (director of Vicky Donor) and the legendary actor, writer, producer and director late I.S. Johar smile with pride. To know why?. Please read on.??

What is Shukranu?

Shukranu bole toh, matlab, it means sperm.

The Story of Shukranu

Set during the emergency, Shukranu is the story of (Inder) Divyenndu Sharma who is forced to undergo sterilization just two days before his marriage with Reema (Shweta Basu Prasad). The incident haunts him and prevents Inder to get close his newlywed wife.

Known for portraying ordinary men - often flawed and insecure - with almost no one character being similar to the other, Ayushmann Khuranna says novelty of any kind inspires him.

"Novelty inspires me, any kind, any shape or form. It could be the first attempt in Hindi cinema. That inspires me."

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"Any person living a mundane life, 9 to 5, and still motivated to live, that inspires me, because as an artist you have a very vibrant life. You live a different character each day," Khurrana said during an interaction at the Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet on Thursday.

Khurrana, whose next film 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan' based on homosexuality is slated to hit the theatres on February 21, said he has prepared for each of his vastly diverse roles by being with the milieu and also banked on...

Kollywood'Dharala Prabhu' is being directed by Krishna Marimuthu and produced by Screen Scene Entertainments.Digital NativeDigital Native The hit Bollywood flick Vicky Donor is being remade in Tamil under the title Dharala Prabhu. The remake is directed by Krishna Marimuthu and produced by Screen Scene Entertainments. Harish Kalyan is reprising the role done by Ayushmann Khurrana in the original and veteran comedian Vivek is playing the doctor, which was done by Annu Kapoor. An update about Dharala Prabhu is that eight music directors - Vivek-Merin duo, four member Tamil rock band Oorka comprising Bharath Sankar on Vocals & Keys, J.C on the Guitars, Pradeep Kumar on the Bass and Tapass Naresh on Drums, British playback singer Inno Genga, and Sean Roldan - will compose music for the film. Selvakumar is the cinematographer with Sathish Surya of Irudhi Suttru and Soorarai Pottru fame taking care of the editing. Vicky Donor is...

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is currently the audience's favourite imperfect hero on screen. He considers imperfect characters to be the most real and believes that the audience connects to such people instantly due to relatability.

"Our imperfections make us real and everyone connects to people and stories that are absolutely real, that they can easily relate to and are believable. People should be able to see the problems, the joys, the pain, the victories, the ambitions, the imperfections and say 'yes we are like this, we feel the same thing and we have lived the same life'. And this is what drives me to choose my films," Ayushmann said.

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His imperfect characters in films like "Vicky Donor", "Dum Laga Ke Haisha", "Bareilli Ki Barfi", "Shubh Mangal Saavdhan", "Bala" and "AndhaDhun" were loved by many.

"I'm on a constant lookout for imperfection because invariably they...

Actress Yami Gautam, who has given a string of hits like "Vicky Donor", "Kaabil", "Uri: The Surgical Strike" and "Bala", is very happy the way her career has shaped up and says it is not easy to be in Bollywood and be self made and make it on your own.

Asked how does the brush with stardom feel like, Yami told Ians: "I am aware of how I feel evolved as an actor... There's 'Vicky Donor', 'Badlapur', 'Kaabil' and Sarkaar, it did not do well but it will still be a special film because of Amitabh Bachchan, then 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' and now 'Bala'."

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"Of course, I feel evolved and I don't think that way that I am star... I am still that pahadi, Chandigarh girl which I love about myself that is very important.