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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 style, even when producers didn't see the potential. "Very few people hold on to their stories like Mohit Suri did with 'Saiyaara'. So many producers refused; nobody understood it. Usko naye logon ke saath banani thi, jaise banani thi waise banani thi, lekin usne chhodi nahin picture, usne suffer kiya uske liye, 6 saal 7 saal suffer kiya, banayi usne. (He wanted to make it with new actors, in his own way, and he did not give up. He suffered for 6-7 years but still made it.)" The film, which starred newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, went on to become a surprise hit. Anurag also opened up about why so many filmmakers struggle to bring "fresh ideas" to the big screen. He pointed out that while writers and directors have a lot to offer in terms of new stories, the real "roadblock" is the producers. According to him, they are more focused on playing it safe and opting for "safe bets," always looking for the next guaranteed hit rather than taking a chance on something original. "Fresh stories hain, aisa nahin hai. Humari industry mein sabse badi dikkat hai producers. Humare jo producers hain, woh decide karte hain kya chalega aur kya nahin chalega, kyunki woh sirf hit filmein banana chahte hain. They don't understand anything new or nuanced. Writers and directors have a lot of fresh ideas, and they really want to do them," Anurag said. Meanwhile, Anurag is now preparing for his upcoming crime drama 'Nishaanchi'. The film will feature Aaishvary Thackeray in a double role as Babloo and Dabloo, along with Vedika Pinto in a key role. The film is scheduled to release on September 19. (ANI)
New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): Actress Kangana Ranaut has officially announced her return to movie sets for the filming of her new movie, which reunites her with her 'Tanu Weds Manu' co-star R Madhavan. The two actors, who previously delighted audiences with their performances in the successful romantic comedy series, will now collaborate again in a psychological thriller. Also Read | 'Those First Loves Always Stay With You': 'Loveyapa' Pair Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor on True Love, Sibling Rivalry and Inspiration From Actor Parents (LatestLY Exclusive). The announcement came shortl ...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 (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Marking centenary celebrations of legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt, a special retrospective of his iconic films will be held across India in August. On Wednesday, Ultra Media and Entertainment announced that Guru Dutt's classics, including 'Pyaasa', 'Chaudhvin Ka Chand', 'Mr. & Mrs. 55', and 'Baaz', which have been restored in 4K, will be re-run in theatres from August 8 to August 10. The restoration of Pyaasa and his other films has been undertaken by NFDC-NFAI. Sushilkumar Agrawal, MD & CEO, Ultra Media and Entertainment Pvt Ltd, who holds the righ ...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 >
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 [India], June 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to France, the European Union (EU), and Belgium from June 8 to 14, 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs announced in a press release on Sunday. The visit marks a significant step in further strengthening India's strategic partnerships with Europe. The EAM will first travel to Paris and Marseille, France, where he will hold bilateral discussions with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Jean Noel Barrot. Also Read | Indian Citizen Dies in UAE: Civil Engineer Issac Paul ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Rekha's cult film 'Umrao Jaan' is all set to enchant the audience once again on June 27. Director Muzaffar Ali and Rekha hosted a special re-release screening of the film today in Mumbai. The event was graced by AR Rahman, Tabu, Anil Kapoor and others. Rekha stunned everyone in a traditional white outfit with golden embroidery that reminded of her iconic character of Umrao Jaan from the film. She posed for the camera with the director and ace music composer AR Rahman. Rekha can also be seen dancing with Anil Kapoor in a fun moment. Superstar Aamir Khan looked dash ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 4 (ANI): The pre-wedding celebrations of filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's daughter, Aaliyah Kashyap, have officially begun, with her best friend Khushi Kapoor sharing her excitement on social media. On Wednesday, Khushi took to her Instagram Stories to re-share a picture from the festivities. The image featured Aaliyah, her fiance Shane Gregoire, and their close friends, including Khushi, Ida Ali (daughter of filmmaker Imtiaz Ali), and others. The group, dressed in traditional attire, looked stunning as they posed for the camera. Also Read | Maryam Faisal's X ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana joins names such as Kamal Haasan, Ariana Grande, and Jeremy Strong at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this year. Ayushmann along with names such as Kamal Haasan Naomi Ackie, Gillian Anderson, Branford Marsalis, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Graham, Jodie Comer and Jason Momoa are among 534 individuals who were invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on June 26. "We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy," said Ac ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): Filmmaker and president of the Indian Film and Television Directors' Association Ashoke Pandit has expressed his deep sorrow over the sudden demise of actress Shefali Jariwala, who passed away at the age of 42. Known for her role in the iconic music video 'Kaanta Laga' and for her television appearances, Jariwala's death has left the entertainment industry in shock. Speaking to ANI, Pandit shared his grief, saying, 'I'm shocked to hear the tragic demise of one of the finest actresses, Shefali Jariwala, due to cardiac arrest. She was just 42 years ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 29 (ANI): Actor SJ Suryah is set to make his directorial comeback after 10 years with the film 'Killer'. The actor's last directed movie was Isai in 2015. In a post on the social media platform X, SJ Suryah announced his return to direction by sharing the details of his next project titled 'Killer'. Also Read | 'Heads of State' Movie Review: Priyanka Chopra Gets Ample Room To Shine in John Cena and Idris Elba's Fairly Enjoyable Action-Comedy (LatestLY Exclusive). It will be produced by Malayalam production house Sree Gokulam Movies along with SJ Suryah's A ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Iconic filmmaker Raj Kapoor's family is quite famous for their endless love for food. The members of the famous Kapoor Khandaan often meet with each other and bond over different cuisines. On veteran actor Neetu Kapoor's 67th birthday on July 8, Kareena Kapoor Khan dropped a throwback picture of the two gorging on their favourite "sindhi curry". Also Read | 'L365?: Is Mohanlal Playing a Cop in Austin Dan Thomas' Upcoming Malayalam Film? (View Poster). "Happy birthday Neetu aunty (rainbow and red heart emojis) sindhi curry forever ok lots of love," ...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 >
'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' (2001) is a romantic drama directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, marking the Bollywood debut of R Madhavan and Dia Mirza. At the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, actor R Madhavan opened up about the emotional journey of his iconic film 'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' (RHTDM), which has achieved cult status over the years. The film, initially released in 2001, marked a significant milestone in Bollywood, both for R Madhavan and his co-star Dia Mirza, as it was their debut film. Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, the romantic drama also starred Saif ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 3 (ANI): National award-winning actor, Rishab Shetty, is all set to star in one of the most ambitious historical dramas in recent years, titled 'The Pride Of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.' The film, a grand retelling of the life of one of India's greatest warrior kings, will showcase the legendary rise of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a revered figure who reshaped Indian history and fought to protect his kingdom from Mughal invaders. The movie promises to be a visual spectacle, featuring groundbreaking action sequences, stunning VFX, and a powerfu ...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 >
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 ou ...Read More >
Mumbai: Veteran actress Poonam Dhillon spoke about her journey as a divorced woman in the film industry. In a candid conversation with ANI, the actress shared her thoughts on how life changed after parting ways with her ex-husband, filmmaker Ashok Thakeria. Poonam Dhillon married Ashok in 1988 and later divorced him in 1997. They have two children together, Anmol and Paloma, and the actress has always remained focused on raising them. Looking back, Poonam said she was "fearful" of how people might treat her after the divorce, especially in an industry where personal matters often become pub ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 1 (ANI): Ahead of the release of Anupam Kher's directorial 'Tanvi The Great', Oscar-winning sound editor Resul Pookutty opened up about his experience collaborating with the cinema icon on his upcoming film. Speaking with ANI, Resul lauded Anupam Kher for his work and said it is quite inspiring to see the 'body of work he has done'. 'Being with him, working with him is like a tribute to the body of work that he has done, you know. As a film student, I really got inspired by his films. I love him as a person, as an actor and a filmmaker,' Resul said. The fi ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 10 (ANI): As the 2015 blockbuster film, 'Baahubali' rings in a decade since its release. To make this occasion more special, director SS Rajamouli reunited with the cast and crew of his film. On Thursday, the official Instagram account of the film shared some pictures from the 'epic reunion', which was attended by Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, SS Rajamouli and MM Keeravani. Also Read | 'Superman' Censored in India: CBFC Trims Kissing Scenes Between David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan in James Gunn's DC Superhero Movie. They penned a long, heartwarming note tha ...Read More >
New Delhi: Actor Sonali Bendre has offered a rare and deeply personal glimpse into her changing relationship with Salman Khan, revealing how the superstar extended unexpected and heartfelt support during her battle with cancer. In a candid chat with ANI, Sonali Bendre reflected on her long journey from co-star friction to newfound admiration for Khan's deeply compassionate side. Rewinding to their early days on the set of the 1999 blockbuster 'Hum Saath Saath Hain', Sonali Bendre admitted that she and Salman weren't exactly close. "Let me put it mildly, we were not the best of friends at the ...Read More >
New Delhi: On this day in 2024, India defeated South Africa by 7 runs and lifted the T20 World Cup title at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. India posted a 177-run target for the Proteas in 20 overs after opting to bat first. Virat Kohli smashed 76 runs off 59 balls with the help of six boundaries and two maximums. Axar Patel also batted brilliantly and scored 47 runs off 31 balls, hitting four maximums and one boundary in his sensational knock. Chasing the target of 177 runs, Bumrah provided India their first breakthrough when he removed Reeza Hendricks in the second over of the run-chase, ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 7 (PTI) Guru Dutt's legacy is not of awards but of silence, the kind that lingers on after the screen fades to black, says Mahesh Bhatt about the legendary filmmaker who "let beauty crumble into truth". Dutt, regarded as amongst the greatest filmmakers of Indian cinema with films such as "Pyaasa", "Kaagaz Ke Phool" and "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam", would have been 100 on July 9. He was found dead, possibly from a cocktail of sleeping pills and alcohol, in 1964 when he was just 39. "He took the aching mess of human life, and turned it into poetry that could pierce even silence. Those o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2 (ANI): Filmmaker Siddharth Anand's directorial 'Tara Rum Pum', which was released in 2007, is remembered by fans to date. And now when Hollywood icon Brad Pitt's film 'F1' is doing wonders at the box office, Indian fans have surprisingly created memes, joking about how the international film is inspired by Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji-starrer 'Tara Rum Pum'. Also Read | Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial Verdict: Music Mogul Acquitted of 'Sex Trafficking, Convicted of Prostitution Related Offenses. Seems like those memes caught Siddharth's attention as he on Tue ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Mohit Suri is over-the-moon that he found debutant Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda as he said if he hadn't found formidable actors like them, he wouldn't have made his upcoming film "Saiyaara". Mohit said: "I wouldn't have made Saiyaara if I hadn't found formidable actors like Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda." "I was honestly thinking about making something else before my path crossed with Yash Raj Films that was looking for a young love story and was grooming Ahaan and Aneet to star in such a film." He shared that when a love story is made with debutants ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Excitement filled the air at Sandhya Theatre on the night of December 4 as eager fans flocked to watch the much-anticipated film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule'. The atmosphere outside the theatre was electric, with fans waiting eagerly in long queues, all ready to witness the action-packed sequel. Speaking to ANI, one excited fan, after watching the film, shared his thoughts, saying, "The climax was awesome!" The premiere event, held on Wednesday also turned into a grand celebration as actor Allu Arjun, along with co-star Rashmika Mandanna, graced the occasion, adding to the buzz surrounding ...Read More >
New Delhi: Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari's epic saga - Ramayana is high on the bizz word and rightly so after the first introductory video was released a day back. The global unveiling continues as the epic heads to North America -- with a landmark reveal at New York's iconic Times Square. Marking its presence across two continents, Ramayana has set a new benchmark for Indian cinema with its unprecedented scale and ambition. Backed by Namit Malhotra -- 8 times Oscar winner and the visionary force behind global blockbusters like Dune, Oppenheimer, and Interstellar. Ramayana is not just a film. It's ...Read More >