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Mumbai, July 12 (UNI) The trailer for 'Dhadak 2', featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Tripti Dimri in the lead roles, was released today, offering a powerful glimpse into a love story torn apart by caste prejudice and societal judgement. A thematic successor to the 2018 film 'Dhadak', which featured Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khattar and won hearts with its soulful portrayal of young love, 'Dhadak 2' delves deeper into the complexities of love trapped within rigid societal structures. The trailer introduces us to Nilesh (Siddhant Chaturvedi) and Vidhi (Tripti Dimri), two young souls who cross paths in college. Soon their friendship turns into love. However, the romance is soon marred by the stark realities of caste division. Everything is fine in the beginning, but as soon as Vidhi's family learns about Nilesh, there is a storm. The family does not like Nidhi of a higher caste being with a boy of a lower caste. They beat up Nilesh, insult him and his family. They throw mud at him. The family tries their best to make Vidhi stay away from Nilesh, but she is not ready to leave him. 'Dhadak 2' stars actors like Tripti Dimri, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Saurabh Sachdev, Manjiri Pupala, Vipin Sharma, Dishank Arora in lead roles and is directed by Shazia Iqbal. It is set for a theatrical release on August 1.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 15 (ANI): The much-awaited romantic drama Dhadak 2 is all set to hit the screens, and fans cant stop talking about the intense chemistry between Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi. Their performances in the trailer have already created a buzz, with many praising their on-screen connection. Speaking about her experience working with Siddhant, Triptii said that they got along well from the very beginning. She credited their director, Shazia Iqbal, for helping the actors form a strong bond before the cameras even rolled. We had become quite good friends ri ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 20 (ANI): Shashank Khaitan romantic drama Dhadak completed seven years since its theatrical release. The film, an official Hindi adaptation of the acclaimed Marathi film Sairat, featured Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, marking Kapoor debut in Bollywood. Commemorating the milestone, Ishaan Khatter took to Instagram and shared a video featuring clips of his character from the film, expressing his gratitude. 7 years! Time truly does fly. Looking back with gratitude and love, he wrote in the post caption. Earlier, Dharma Movies also shared ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 20 (ANI): Shashank Khaitan's romantic drama 'Dhadak' completed seven years since its theatrical release. The film, an official Hindi adaptation of the acclaimed Marathi film 'Sairat', featured Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, marking Kapoor's debut in Bollywood. Also Read | Chandra Barot Dies: Amitabh Bachchan's 'Don' Movie Director Chandra Barot Passes Away; Know About Filmmaker's Interesting Journey Into Bollywood From Tanzania. Commemorating the milestone, Ishaan Khatter took to Instagram and shared a video featuring clips of his char ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound has taken the world by storm. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, the film is India's official entry to the 98th Academy Awards. After winning over audiences at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and receiving a standing ovation in Toronto during the International Film Festival (TIFF), it has finally released in theatres across India on 26 September 2025. Now the pressing question is: when will Homebound stream online, and on which platform? When to watch Homebound online? As per reports in the media, Homebound will stream on OTT giant ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's moving drama "Homebound" is set to release in theatres worldwide on September 26, the makers announced on Saturday. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jetwa, and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, the film explores themes of belonging, displacement, and the emotional complexities of returning home. It revolves around two childhood friends played by Khatter and Jethwa. Inspired by journalist Basharat Peer's article during the pandemic, the film is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra. Johar shared the news on ...Read More >
New Delhi: Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa starrer Homebound is finally gearing up for a global theatrical release. After receiving massive international acclaim, the Neeraj Ghaywan directorial is all set to make waves in India. The film has already been showcased at prestigious festivals such as the Toronto International Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival, where it received glowing reviews and an extraordinary nine-minute standing ovation. Also Read: Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025: Homebound Starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, Vishal Jethwa To Close Film ...Read More >
Mumbai, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) It's not every day that Janhvi Kapoor's candid side surfaces online, but her latest exchange with producer Rhea Kapoor did just that. In her latest post on Instagram, the 'Dhadak' actress jokingly pleaded with Rhea Kapoor, saying, "Don't kill me." On Friday, Janhvi shared a couple of her stylish photos in a black outfit and captioned it, Ready for the Mumbai rains ( @rheakapoor don't kill me for the caption)." In the images, she made a stylish statement in a chic black outfit that she paired with a hat and heels. Janhvi Kapoor completed her look with a subtle m ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 13 (ANI): The critically acclaimed film 'Homebound', which stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa in the lead roles, is finally set to release in theatres in India. After garnering fame at international film festivals like Cannes 2025 and the Toronto International Film Festival, the Neeraj Ghaywan directorial is set to hit the theatres in India on September 26, 2025. Produced under the banner of Dharma Productions, 'Homebound' also stars Janhvi Kapoor in the lead role. Taking to their Instagram handle, Dharma Productions shared the release date of the ...Read More >
Ishaan Khatter was last seen in Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound. New Delhi: Bollywood actor Ishaan Khatter, currently basking in the success of the film Homebound, is ready to make an appearance at the NDTV World Summit 2025. The 29-year-old will participate in an "exclusive Fireside Chat" during the session, Edge of the Unknown, scheduled for October 18. Here is all you need to know about Ishaan Khatter: Early Life and Education Ishaan Khatter, born on November 1, 1995, is the son of Bollywood s ...Read More >
New Delhi: Today, OPPO India sets the vibe - and the countdown - for its Reno14 Series launch on 3rd July with its newest brand film under the 'Live the Aawara Life' campaign. After Ranbir Kapoor teased fans by name-dropping his "Aawara Gang" - Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ishaan Khatter and Pooja Hegde - OPPO India has now unveiled the full story, and it's a joyride of spontaneity, friendship, and rediscovery. Rooted in Reno's philosophy of living in the moment, the campaign positions the Reno14 Series as the ultimate travel companion - capturing fleeting experiences and turning them into unforgettab ...Read More >
Mumbai, 17 (PTI) Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound", the much-acclaimed drama about two rural friends and their aspirations, has been shortedlisted in the best international feature category at the Oscars alongside 14 other films. Producer Karan Johar said he was over the moon with the journey that "Homebound", which first premiered in the Un Certain Regard category at Cannes in May, has had. "Homebound" will vie for an Oscar nomination alongside Argentina's "Belén", Brazil's "The Secret Agent", French drama "It Was Just an Accident", Germany's "Sound of Falling" and Iraq's "The President's Cake". ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound, India's official entry for the 2026 Oscars, opened in cinemas on Friday after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cleared it with 11 changes, including trimming 77 seconds of footage, altering a cricket match sequence by 32 seconds, and muting/replacing words in 6 places. 1 minute and 17 seconds of footage were censored, in total, according to Bollywood Hungama. Among the deletions were a five-second dialogue, "Aloo gobhi... khaate hai", and a two-second visual of a man performing puja. Even shots of a passing car were modified to fit CBFC guide ...Read More >
Celebrated as one of India's leading platforms for independent cinema, DIFF 2025 will open with filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound", starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa. The film will be representing India at the Oscars 2026. The festival will feature a global lineup, including Australian films "Lesbian Space Princess" and "The Wolves Always Come at Night", the latter being Australia's entry for the Academy Awards. Other highlights include Rohan Parashuram Kanawade's "Sa ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) The trailer of the upcoming film 'Dhadak 2' was unveiled on Friday. The film stars Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, and both of them belong to different worlds. The film touches upon the subject of discrimination against people belonging to the oppressed castes. and marks the second instalment of 'Dhadak' franchise which served as the debut vehicle of actress Janhvi Kapoor. The film promises intensity, vulnerability, and an unflinching gaze at heartbreak, Siddhant essays the role of Neelesh. Stepping into a role that demands intensity and restraint in eq ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's moving drama 'Homebound' is set to release in theatres worldwide on September 26, the makers announced on Saturday. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jetwa, and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, the film explores themes of belonging, displacement, and the emotional complexities of returning home. It revolves around two childhood friends played by Khatter and Jethwa. Inspired by journalist Basharat Peer's article during the pandemic, the film is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra. ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Karan Johar showcased his gratitude after his production "Homebound" received global appreciation at the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Karan took to Instagram, where he shared the poster of the film, which stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor. He finds it surreal that the film was "accepted and appreciated" across the globe. The poster featured that the movie was the Second Runner Up at the 2025 International People's Choice Award category at TIFF. "Always more special when it's the people's choice.. ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Ishaan Khatter celebrated the spirit of friendship with his 'Homebound' co-star Vishal Jethwa, sharing behind-the-scenes moments that capture their off-screen bond. Ishaan took to Instagram, where he shared a string of stills from their film "Homebound". Adding a nostalgic touch, he also included the iconic track Yeh Dosti Hum Nahin from the classic film "Sholay". Ishaan wrote: "Dosti amar rahe - Shoaib aur Chandan," referencing the bond between their characters. On September 26, Ishaan took a trip back to the very first day that helped him understand t ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Triptii Dimri, who will be soon seen in the upcoming film 'Dhadak 2', has shared her experience of working with director Shazia Iqbal in the film. The actress attended the trailer launch of the film in Mumbai on Friday, and delved deep into her acting journey and talked about choosing characters that challenge her as an actor. She also shared insights about playing an emotionally intense role in the upcoming film, setting the tone for its release. The actress said, "When I started my acting career, I had wished to be a part of certain kinds of films, ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 15 (PTI) Actors Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri say they were confident that their latest film "Dhadak 2" will find its way to the theatres, even though its release was held up for a while due to censor troubles. The upcoming movie, a romance-drama that tackles the issue of casteism, was previously slated to release in November 2024. However, the movie reportedly ran into hurdles with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which were resolved only recently after the makers agreed to significant cuts and modifications to the film. Chaturvedi said he wanted the mov ...Read More >
New Delhi: It is that time of the year when festival of lights - Diwali is knocking at the door an Bollywood celebrities are out there, enjoying at the dhamakedaar parties, looking their best. After Manish Malhotra's famous Diwali party, it was filmmaker Ramesh Taurani's glittering Diwali 2025 bash. Who's who of the showbiz world from Hrithik Roshan and girlfriend Saba Azad to Mouni Roy, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Arshad Warsi and Nora Fatehi among others were spotted at the do. Hrithik Roshan wore an all-black outfit for the evening: a crisp black shirt paired with matching trousers. Saba looked s ...Read More >
Apart from Aditya, his wife and actor Yami Gautam was named as Best Actor (Female) for her performance in courtroom drama Haq. However, she was not present at the ceremony to accept the honour. While Rahul didn't name anyone directly, social media users were quick to connect the dots, speculating that he was calling out Aditya and Ranveer for skipping the ceremony. There were social media users who came forward to defend the team of Dhurandhar. "Is Aamir Khan, Nana Patekar, Ajay Devgn not part ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Celebrated composer duo Javed-Mohsin have provided the heart-touching tunes for the title track of Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri's romantic entertainer, "Dhadak 2". During an exclusive interaction with IANS, Javed-Monsin were asked, "With Dhadak's music being such a big hit, was there any pressure while making Dhadak 2's title track?" Mohsin shared that there was no pressure. He went on to say, "Ajay-Atul sir made something beautiful for Dhadak 1, but when we began work on Dhadak 2, our focus was only on making something honest and beautiful." Mohsin ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): 'Homebound', the much-anticipated feature film by National Award-winning filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan, has been officially shortlisted in the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards. Director Neeraj Ghaywan expressed gratitude to the entire team and the Academy for appreciating it. Ghaywan said in a statement, "'Homebound' was born from a place of quiet truth and an urge to tell stories of those who are unseen. It's a story about empathy and finding one's way back, sometimes to a place, sometimes to yourself. I'm incredi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (PTI) Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan on Friday dismissed reports claiming that the family of Amrit, one of the real-life inspirations for his film "Homebound", was paid only a paltry compensation for the movie, saying their contribution is "invaluable" to him. The movie, which released in theatres recently and has been chosen as India's official selection for the 98th Academy Awards, is inspired by journalist Basharat Peer's The New York Times article "Taking Amrit Home" (A Friendship, a Pandemic and a Death Beside the Highway). The article narrated the true story of Amrit Kumar, ...Read More >
Indian Actresses at Cannes 2025 Debut - Jo Sharma, Indian American actress, along with Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor, Urvashi Rautela, Natasha made a striking appearance at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. All three actresses graced the red carpet debut, drawing attention with their elegant fashion choices and confident presence. Their appearance underscored the increasing global influence of Indian and South Asian talent in the entertainment industry. Jo Sharma's M4M Movie "Motive for Murder" Telugu film received standing ovation 'claps' from the international audiences at the Cann ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's moving drama "Homebound" is set to release in theatres worldwide on September 26, the makers announced on Saturday. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jetwa, and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, the film explores themes of belonging, displacement, and the emotional complexities of returning home. It revolves around two childhood friends played by Khatter and Jethwa. Inspired by journalist Basharat Peer's article during the pandemic, the film is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra. Johar shared the news on his Instagram ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's directorial Homebound has made it to the Oscars 2026 shortlist. India's official entry to the Oscars 2026 has advanced to the next round of voting in the International Feature Film category for the upcoming edition of the esteemed award gala. Films from 86 countries were originally eligible for the category this year. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead, Homebound is now among a select group of 15 international films that are eligible for the final nominations at the Oscars 2026. The Academy will be announcing nominations ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 15 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Tuesday wrote to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, seeking his immediate intervention in an incident of alleged religious discrimination faced by Kashmiri female students at a nursing college in Bengaluru. The students, who wear the hijab or burkha in accordance with their religious beliefs, have reportedly been barred from attending classes and threatened with expulsion by the management of Sri Soubhagya Lalitha College of Nursing, affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Heal ...Read More >
In the picture, a young Sridevi was seen dressed in a printed pink top paired with matching pants as she posed for the camera. It's been more than seven years since the iconic Indian actress Sridevi passed away in a tragic accident. Still, Boney Kapoor's love for his beloved wife continues to shine bright. The film producer often shares throwback pictures of himself with his late wife or old photos of Sridevi as a heartfelt reminder of their enduring love. And his latest post was yet another tri ...Read More >
Mumbai: Filmmaker Karan Johar, who recently appeared as a guest on the talk show 'Too Much With Kajol And Twinkle', left eyes rolling by stating that he lost his virginity at 26 with a member of Janhvi Kapoor's family. In the recent episode of the chat show, actress Janhvi Kapoor was also invited as a guest along with Karan. During a game segment 'truth or lie', Janhvi challenged Karan to reveal something scandalous. "Tell us one scandalous truth about yourself and make up one lie, and we'll guess which one is true," the actress asked the filmmaker. To this, Karan replied, "I lost my virgi ...Read More >