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Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Lyricist Irshad Kamil, who is known for his work in 'Jab We Met', 'Rockstar', 'Tamasha', 'Aashiqui 2' and others, feels that in the realm of creativity, even a negligible change can have a domino effect on the final output. Irshad recently sat for a chat with IANS ahead of the release of his upcoming project 'Saiyaara', and deconstructed the making of the song. He shared that as the lyrical structure of the song wasn't adding up in terms of the meter, he decided to shift the focus from the word 'Saiyaara' to the word "Tu", and it infinitely changed the final output. Speaking with IANS, "In creativity, nothing is small. If you change the angle of something even a little, the point of view changes, things change, everything changes. Now, what happened with 'Tu' and 'Saiyaara', I'll tell you. 'Tu' came with a direct relation. 'Saiyaara' was going on a materialistic tangent, That was the point". He further mentioned, ""It's very important to be personal. When you're talking about love, when you're talking about emotion, that emotion should be very personal". Earlier, the lyricist spoke about the subject of love, and his scope of work in the emotion. He said, "I feel that love is the only emotion, which is immortal. If you get angry, then the anger goes away at some point. If you get irritated with someone, it goes away. The person you fall in love with, the love stays forever". He shared that love is a very basic emotion, and such an everlasting emotion, that you can't deny it at any level. He also said that the director of the film, Mohit Suri has a knack for presenting a perfect portrayal of the emotion of love. Mohit is known for his musical hits like 'Zeher', 'Kalyug', 'Woh Lamhe', the cult-classic 'Awarapan' and the blockbuster 'Aashiqui 2'. Mohit, the director of the film, has shared that the album of 'Saiyaara' took 5 years for curation, as he wanted to give audiences a supremely fresh album with beautiful, soulful melodies for 'Saiyaara'. Produced by Yash Raj Films, 'Saiyaara' is set to arrive in cinemas on July 18, 2025.
On the second anniversary of "Mardaani 2", Rani Mukerji along with Yash Raj Films' has officially announced that it is making the third installment of the franchise, where the actress is set to reprise the role of the daredevil cop Shivani Shivaji Roy.On the second anniversary of 'Mardaani 2', Rani Mukerji along with Yash Raj Films' has officially announced that it is making the third installment of the franchise, where the actress is set to reprise the role of the daredevil cop Shivani Shivaji R ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Lyricist Irshad Kamil, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming project 'Saiyaara', has spoken up on the subject of love, and his scope of work in the emotion. The lyricist spoke with IANS in the run-up to the film, and shared, "I feel that love is the only emotion, which is immortal. If you get angry, then the anger goes away at some point. If you get irritated with someone, it goes away. The person you fall in love with, the love stays forever". He further mentioned that love is a very basic emotion, and such an everlasting emotion, that you can't d ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 5 (ANI): Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Saturday accused the Congress of misleading the country with its claim that the BJP-led government at the Centre wants to change the Constitution. He added that AICC has now become the 'All India Cheating Congress'. "The words 'secular' and 'socialist' were not there in the Constitution. It was added after the 42nd Amendment. The Amendment was brought during the Emergency. Emergency was a black day in the democratic history of our country. So, the original Constitution did not have the words 'secular' and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) Guru Dutt lives on only in the memories of those who knew him personally or professionally, his own voice "completely absent", says his biographer Yasser Usman describing the actor-director as a "chronic introvert". As reams get written about the legendary filmmaker, who would have been 100 on Wednesday, Usman says he remains an enigma despite so many books and documentaries analysing his life and works. Usman, the author of the 2021 "Guru Dutt: An Unfinished Story", said he researched various archives, magazines and newspapers of Guru Dutt's time but couldn't find a s ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer Shilpa Rao, who has crooned the female version of "Barbaad" in upcoming film "Saiyaara", said that for her music has always been about connecting with people's emotions. "Music, for me, has always been about connecting with people's emotions," said the singer. She said that Barbaad is a heartbreak song, and singing the female version allowed her to explore a different emotional perspective. "I've been receiving so many messages from people saying they're moved by the song, feeling heartbreak through it -- even when they haven't gone through one themse ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actor Bobby Deol, who stunned everyone with his impressive performance in the blockbuster 'Animal', will be next seen in the upcoming streaming show 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' marking his another project after hugely popular 'Aashram'. The actor recently spoke with IANS ahead of the release of 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' in the BKC area of Mumbai, and shared how he became a part of the show, and what led to him sitting with Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, and the director of the show, for 7 hours. Recollecting how he was offered the show, Bobby told IANS, "Wh ...Read More >
Itanagar, Jun 7 (PTI) The flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh improved on Saturday with water levels of most rivers receding, even as 33,000 people in 24 districts remained affected, officials said. Twelve people lost their lives and one person went missing in rain-related incidents, including landslides, after the monsoon set in, they said. In its daily report, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said 33,200 people in 215 villages remained affected due to floods and landslides in the state. The water levels of most major rivers and their tributaries were showing a receding trend o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) R D Burman had already made four films, all forgotten and with them their music, when he came up with "Teesri Manzil", the 1966 Shammi Kapoor starrer that broke all traditions of Hindi cinema music and is testament to the talent of the ever-experimenting genius. Burman, one of India's most versatile composers, would have been 86 on Friday. Also Read | 'Bepanaah' Teaser Out: Tiger Shroff Gives Fans a Sneak Peek of Upcoming Song With Captivating Instagram Teaser. With songs that ranged from romantic to rock, the "Teesri Manzil" album was an instrumentalist's dream, a s ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt feels happy that people are saying Mohit Suri's Saiyaara has the nostalgia of his blockbuster romantic film Aashiqui. Mahesh Bhatt's Aashiqui launched Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal into overnight superstars as the film became a rage in our country for presenting a romantic story that was fresh, deep and ahead of its time. Even the music of Aashiqui was a blockbuster. Similarly, Saiyaara is the launchpad for Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda as the next YRF hero and heroine. The songs of Saiyaara are also chartbusters. Mahesh says, "Every generation has a love story th ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18, (ANI): Ahaan Panday has received much love and support from his family, having made his much-awaited Bollywood debut. Panday starrer 'Saiyaara,' also featuring newcomer Aneet Padda, opened in theatres on Friday. The film's early reviews appeared mostly positive, with fans showering the young actors with praise for their performances. Also Read | 'Saiyaara' Public Review: Audience Calls Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda Film Entertaining After Slow First Half. Amid the warm reception, the entire Panday clan has been rooting for Ahaan, with heartwarming posts ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 1 (ANI): King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, is beaming with joy after winning his first-ever National Film Award. The actor bagged the Best Actor award at the 71st National Film Awards for his powerful performance in Jawan. Even though he is recovering from an injury, Shah Rukh made sure to thank his fans and everyone who supported him on his journey. In a video shared on X, Shah Rukh appeared in a black t-shirt and a beanie, with his arm in a sling. He stood in front of a bookshelf, smiling warmly, despite being a little indisposed. The actor is currently heali ...Read More >
By Zoya Aziz New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): Have you ever wondered how long a filmmaker would wait for the right opportunity to bring their vision to life? For Mohit Suri, it was nearly seven years of persistence, despite facing rejection after rejection for his recent blockbuster 'Saiyaara'. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently praised Suri for holding on to his guns and staying committed to his "story" despite facing numerous challenges and rejections along the way. While speaking to ANI, Kashyap shared that the filmmaker was determined to make the film with newcomers and in his own ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) Guru Dutt lives on only in the memories of those who knew him personally or professionally, his own voice "completely absent", says his biographer Yasser Usman describing the actor-director as a "chronic introvert". As reams get written about the legendary filmmaker, who would have been 100 on Wednesday, Usman says he remains an enigma despite so many books and documentaries analysing his life and works. Also Read | 'Baaghi 4': Tiger Shroff Calls It a Wrap for A Harsha's Action Thriller, Actor Shows Off His Toned Abs From Final Day of Shoot (View Pics). Usman, the aut ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: A defiant Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday scaled the gates of the Naqshband Sahib graveyard to pay tributes to the 22 people killed by the Dogra army on July 13, 1931. The dramatic scene unfolded a day after Abdullah and several leaders of the National Conference and opposition parties were put under house arrest to prevent them from going to the graveyard to mark Martyrs' Day. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah took an autorickshaw from the Khanyar crossing to the martyrs memorial while Minister for Education Sakina Ittoo surprised everyone by r ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17 : July 18, 2025, will always hold a special place in Ahaan Pandey's life as it marks the release date of his debut film 'Saiyaara'. On the eve of the film's release, Ahaan took to Instagram and poured his heart out, expressing gratitude to director Mohit Suri. "You might've met me a year ago, but the truth is, I met you long before that. I met you through the stereo system in my car, with my grandmother, when we'd go pick up cassettes of every one of your films I met you in the cinema hall, watching Aashiqui 2 with my mother and sister we cried through ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bollywood debutant Ahaan Panday, cousin of actress Ananya Panday, has impressed with his entry into Indian cinema with the romantic musical Saiyaara, opposite Aneet Padda. Helmed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films (YRF), the film has opened to good reviews from critics and the audience. Fueled by its emotional content and positive word-of-mouth, Saiyaara has started its box office run on a strong note. Saiyaara Box Office Collection Day 1 As per early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk, Saiyaara has brought in Rs 14.07 crore at the Indian box office on its first day ( ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Mumbai, August 3: Success comes with its downside. Director Mohit Suri, who is basking in the unimaginable success of his superhit film 'Saiyaara', has shared that owing to the film's success, he has not been able to give time to his family. His evenings are spent tracking the numbers, occupancy and the footfall in theatres for the evening shows of his film. Naturally, his wife, actress Uditaa Goswami has some complaints about him being superbusy. But it's a nice feeling to have. Mohit spoke with IANS following the success of 'Saiyaara', and said that he is "very happy" with the collections t ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Bobby Deol, who stunned everyone with his impressive performance in the blockbuster 'Animal', will be next seen in the upcoming streaming show 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' marking his another project after hugely popular 'Aashram'. The actor recently spoke with IANS ahead of the release of 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' in the BKC area of Mumbai, and shared how he became a part of the show, and what led to him sitting with Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, and the director of the show, for 7 hours. Recollecting how he was offered the sh ...Read More >
Mumbai, Actor-filmmaker Anupam Kher says he is someone who strongly believes in second chances and that is what he wants to give his film "Tanvi The Great" which is set to be re-released in theatres on September 26. Starring debutant actor Shubhangi Dutt, the movie marked Kher's return to the director's chair after the 2002 film "Om Jai Jagdish". The film charts the emotional journey of a young autistic woman who is determined to realise her late father's dream of honouring the Indian tricolor a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy, Premier Energies said in a statement. Implementation will be carried out by Premier Energies in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, under the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines, Republic of Benin. The scope of the contracts cover ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Main Vapas Aaunga', reunited with his 'Amar Singh Chamkila' team on Sunday. The actor was seen promoting the upcoming film with Imtiaz Ali, Irshad Kamil, and the Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer A. R. Rahman. This comes after Diljit missed the promotions of 'Border 2' earlier this year. The film, a big ticket entertainer marked the second chapter of the legacy title 'Border', and starred Sunny Deol and Suniel Shetty. Meanwhile, 'Main Vapas Aaunga' marks Diljit's ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 7 (ANI): Kashmiri debutant musical artistes Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami expressed excitement about working in Mohit Suri's directorial 'Saiyaara'. Saiyaara title track features the launch of two exciting musical artists from Kashmir. Also Read | Netflix, Balaji Telefilms Join Hands for Creative Collaboration, Announces Ekta Kapoor. Speaking to ANI, Faheem said, "I think ye hum dono ki life long manifestations thi jisko lekar hum aaj yahan par hai i am so grateful to sir(Mohit Suri) for believing in us i don't think hum pe itn apressure pada..bahut at ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court has said money cannot be recovered by filing an FIR and seeking help of police as it quashed a cheating case against the producer of Bollywood movie "Tanu Weds Manu". A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan expressed displeasure over the approach of the Allahabad High Court in dealing with the petition of producer Shailesh R Singh for quashing of the FIR against him by complainant Kunal Jain. "Money cannot be recovered, more particularly, in a civil dispute between the parties by filing a first information report and seeking the help of the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many claim they first learned of the revised fees only while trying to pay through the university's online ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 (ANI): Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar has officially commenced shooting for his latest project, a high-stakes action romance produced under the Yash Raj Films (YRF) banner. The announcement, made through Zafar's Instagram handle today, has already sparked excitement among cinephiles. Alongside the post, Zafar shared a striking first-look image of 'Saiyaara' fame Ahaan Panday, intensely gazing behind a classic YRF clapboard. Zafar captioned the post writing, "And it BEGINS," tagging Panday and YRF. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ali Abbas Zafa ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
Mumbai: Saiyaara is finally here, and fans can't stop raving about it! Starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the romantic musical drama hit theatres on Friday, July 18, and early reactions suggest it's nothing short of a blockbuster in the making. Directed by Mohit Suri, the film is being hailed for its fresh chemistry, soulful music, and a new-age love story. With the buzz reaching sky-high levels, one question on everyone's mind is how much did YRF pay the lead stars for their debut? The film marks the grand launch of both Ahaan Panday, who comes from a film background, and Anee ...Read More >
A new star kid began his journey in Bollywood today, successfully taking the theatres by strom unlike many of his fellow nepo kids. Yes, we are talking about Chunky Panday's nephew and Ananya Panday's cousin brother Ahaan Panday, who made his debut today with Mohit Suri's Saiyaara opposite Aneet Padda. According to early reviews of the film, the young star kid has already earned the title of a 'star' with many calling Saiyaara a super-hit, comparing it to the likes of Aashiqui 2. While Ahaan ride ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 3 (ANI): In a major crackdown on narcotics smuggling, officers of the Airport Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs Zone-III, have seized 14.738 kgs of suspected NDPS hydroponic weed (marijuana) valued at approximately Rs 14.73 crore during operations on Sunday. The seizures were made across Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI), resulting in the arrest of one passenger, as stated in the press release. The passenger was arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Based on specific intel, ...Read More >