October 2018 converted

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amiTabh bachchan To STarT ShooTing for SairaT




direcTor’S hindi debuT in november



mitabh Bachchan is all set to start working on director
Nagraj Manjule’s film Jhund, from November. The
Aactor will embark on the film with a non-stop schedule
in Nagpur, after wrapping up his ongoing game show, Kaun
Banega Crorepati.


In Jhund, Bachchan plays a professor who builds a soccer

team with street kids.


“I chose the city of Nagpur because the story is based there.
I wanted the look and feel to be as authentic as possible and
Nagpur has its own unique charm, feel and locales, different
from Mumbai and Pune. The language of the film would be
best showcased in Nagpur, hence I chose the lanes of that

city,” Manjule said in a statement.


The director said teaming up with Bachchan is a “dream
come true”.
“He has always been my favourite legend and there was
nobody other than him who fit the role perfectly and to do justice
to this particular character. In fact, the other people in the
film are all new and since I have
been known to work with fresh

talent, I think the combination
of Mr Bachchan with this young
team will be something to watch
out for,” Manjule added.


The total shoot duration is of
70-80 days, where Bachchan

will shoot for 45 days straight in
Nagpur.


The children, who are now
trained, will meet the actor and
rehearse with him for two-three
days before the shoot.


Jhund is produced by Bhushan

Kumar’s T-Series, Savita Raj
Hiremath, Nagraj Manjule under
the banner of T-Series Films,
Taandav Films Entertainment
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alia bhaTT on SadaK 2: iT iS a dream come True for me

how could he do that — throwing my mother out of the It’s special for her to be directed by her father.
window. For I don’t think I had the sense to grasp the “My father is directing me, so one cannot ask for a
fact that it was just a movie — she was not really thrown better thing. Media people always used to question me
out…,” said Alia recalling Sadak that starred her half that when I will work with my father, so now finally I am
sister Pooja Bhatt and actor Sanjay Dutt in the lead roles. working with my father and it’s going to be very special.”
She also has vivid memories of the character, essayed The sixth season of Karan Johar’s talk show Koffee with
lia Bhatt, who is super excited to be effectively by Sadashiv Amrapurkar. Karan is going to start very soon.
directed by her filmmaker father Mahesh On September 20, Mahesh Bhatt’s birthday, Alia posted Asked if she will appear on the show this time, she said:
ABhatt in Sadak 2, recalls watching the a heartfelt message on Instagram announcing the project “Of course I will come… Why I shouldn’t come on the
original as a child. Sadak 2 which will have both the sisters, Dutt and Aditya show?”
“I was very young when I watched it. At the Roy Kapoor and would be helmed by her father. There are reports that Alia will appear with rumoured
time, I was shocked to see my mother (Soni Sharing her feelings being a part of the film, Alia said: beau Ranbir Kapoor.
Razdan) getting thrown out of a window in one “It’s beautiful and absolutely amazing feeling. It’s a Asked about who she will come with on the show, she
of the scenes. dream come true moment for me. said: “That I don’t know. I am sorry that I can’t disclose it.”
“I had paused that scene, and asked daddy











































































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Sunny leone



can perform in



bengaluru buT


condiTionS apply,



SayS Kannada





acTiviSTS



Sunny Leone wiLL perform on november 3 at the white orchid hoteL in
manyata tech park on outer ring road, bengaLuru.


Bollywood actor Sunny Leone is all set to give her first live
performance at a concert in Bengaluru later this year. And, pro-
Kannada activists seem to be already up in arms against her event.
A day after newspapers in the city reported the upcoming event,

Kannada activists announced that they will hold a massive protest
across the state demanding a total ban on the Bollywood star.
However, now they have softened their stance, allowing Sunny to
perform in the city but with one condition.

“We are not opposed to Sunny Leone performing in the city. She
is free to come to the city and perform but we are insisting that in
November, Kannada should be promoted,” Praveen Shetty, the
chief of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, told The News.

Last year, pro-Kannada and other fringe groups in Karnataka
opposed Sunny’s New Year night performance in Bengaluru
accusing her of being a potential threat to Kannada culture. The
controversy also found validation from the government. Then

Karnataka Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy even directed the
police department to stop the actor from giving the performance.
“They have taken permission to conduct a programme. Let them
hold cultural activities like music, or Bharatanatyam not this

(Sunny’s performance),” Ramalinga Reddy had said.
Eventually, the controversy forced Sunny to back off, leading to
the cancellation of the entire show.
Almost a year later, the same organizers have scheduled Sunny
Leone’s performance in Bengaluru at the same venue. The
event will take place on November 3 at the White Orchid hotel
in Manyata Tech Park on Outer Ring Road. The organizers have
revealed that the concert will be mainly led by musician Raghu
Dixit’s performance and Sunny will give three dance performances,
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Kareena Kapoor


i am happy wiTh



whaT’S on my plaTe



my own way. There are a thousand versions of feminism.
Who picked out Taimur’s Everyone has their version and take on what
name though? it is. That’s why I said, I won’t to be branded as
Of course, it’s a bit unusual. anything — that I am this and I am that. I am
It was Saif, obviously. He a person, I am a human being, who believes
loves history, he is very in equality. Now, whatever you want to do,
articulate on the warriors he troll me, call me, it’s up to everybody else. I
likes. He had a neighbour would like to be known as Kareena Kapoor,
whose name was Taimur, but I am also Kareena Kapoor Khan, and I
he was fascinated by him, am also Mrs Saif Ali Khan, I am absolutely
and he used to play with him fine (with it).
a lot. And the name kind of Saif has obviously been a huge influence in
stayed with him. That along your life. What’s the best influence he has
with the fact that the name brought to your life?
means iron. There are many things that he has added to
Your name is an abbreviation my life and personality. He has allowed me to
of Karenina? be exactly the way I am. He has allowed me
Yes, my mother was reading to live the life I wanted to. He has supported
the book (Anna Karenina) me in that. I think the biggest thing is when a
and she loved the name and man can add to your life, rather than subtract
she thought of Kareena. from it.
It’s a Russian name. My

ani (Mukherjee) was telling me that grandfather loved Russia, Do you think it’s a great trend that Hollywood
before she started shooting for and, in an instant, everyone gave their go- and Bollywood actresses are now sticking to
Hichki, she didn’t want to let go. She ahead for the name. their natural sizes instead of trying to fit into
Rwanted to be with her daughter all You were sent to a boarding school? a standard size?
the time. But, it was so wonderful to be back I went to Welham Girls’ in Dehradun. It was
on the sets and that she had missed it. brilliant. I loved it. Just the fact that I came from Absolutely, I think if you are doing it for a
I had finished Ki and Ka, it released in March a protected home and went to stay in an all part, it’s great. But I think, otherwise, one
when I found that I was pregnant. I started girls’ boarding school in Dehradun, up north, should just be comfortable the way they are.
shooting immediately after I gave birth in so far away from Mumbai, was a completely As far as fitness is concerned, one should
December. I was on the sets in June. Right different type of atmosphere. But I think it laid be fit and healthy, that’s something every girl
through my pregnancy, I was shooting in the foundation for my independence. It set should aspire to be. And I always say, size
various shapes and sizes. I was never really me up for the profession I am in. I was really has nothing to do with being healthy or being
home, even when I was eight-and-a-half set there. When I was leaving, I was crying. fit. It’s about how comfortable you are.
months pregnant, I was up and about. You have never been afraid of speaking In this phase of your life, do you see yourself
Do you get a lot of parenting advice? your mind. You have always projected your making an effort to do an international
Everybody becomes a doctor, a mother, beliefs very clearly. Recently you said that project?
everybody wants to give you parenting you believe in gender equality, but you are I don’t think I have that drive. And I don’t
advice, which is lovely. I listen to everyone, not a feminist. think I have that sort of ambition. I know
but no one can give you advice on being a I don’t like the word. Trolls can troll me, they exactly what I want and what I enjoy doing. I
parent. You have to experience it yourself, can continue to do that. am happy with what’s on my plate.
you have to go through each day and each But you have always rooted for equality.
day is different, every morning there is Absolutely. I just don’t want it to be tagged
something new to learn. It’s pretty much my that I am standing for feminism. I don’t believe
own journey, and I am pretty much doing it in these words. I do believe in equality.


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paTaaKha acTor Sunil grover: guTThi,


rinKu bhabhi and maShoor gulaTi are a



parT of me, will never leave Them



ishal Bhardwaj’s Pataakha Vishal who was directing me. So, I them.
is all set to hit the screens surrendered myself. He would tell
Von September 28. The film, me that Sunil do your thing I will tell Q. Do you miss the good old days of your comedy
which stars TV actor Radhika Madan you if you go overboard or need to show on Sony? Will there be ever a comedy show as

and Dangal girl Sanya Malhotra in go over. popular as that?
the lead roles, will also see Sunil Q. Was the portrayal of women in I don’t know. I’m so busy with films. Right now, the
Grover as Dipper Naradmuni. In the film a shocker for you? focus is to work this out. For me, the energies are
an exclusive conversation with I think when two sisters are fighting, focused here. Let’s see what I do next, once this

indianexpress.com, Sunil gets swear words are very normal. It wraps up.
candid about Pataakha, Vishal wasn’t a shocker but cute in a way. There’s always been a better person. I love the song
Bhardwaj and his stints on television. And it’s a Vishal Bharadwaj film, “Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon, Pal Do Pal Meri
Q. We see a different Sunil Grover these swear words are nothing. You Kahaani Hai, Pal Do Pal Meri Hashti Hai, Pal Do pal

in the film. Tell us something about must have seen Omkara and his me mijaani hai.”
the brief given to you by Vishal other work. This can be watched Basically, there will be more who will be better at it.
Bharadwaj. with family. There is nothing abusive The song very beautifully describes the rule of the
It is a film. A different medium for me. or offensive. nature that change has to come and for good.

I haven’t explored much. I feel happy Q. How is Vishal Bharadwaj as a
and lucky to have got the chance to director?
work with him. The kind of cinema I have always been his fan. I’m lucky
he has made, the stories he chose to have got to work with him. He

and the treatment, its intriguing. knows what he is doing and enjoys
Pataakha’s journey was enriching it. He’s an artist. He is a poet and
and when you work with a profound whatever he wants to write, it’s his
director like Vishal Bhardwaj, it’s a expression. You can be his paper

pleasure and a great feeling. and pen but not his thoughts.
Q. I read being this character was Q. We often see you coming back
not a task for you. Is it true? to television as Dr. Mashoor Gulati,
My character by nature is naughty, Gutthi and Rinku Bhabhi. So, can we

which comes naturally to me. But say you do not want to leave them
because the medium was different, behind?
how much am I suppose to offer was These characters have made me
a constant pressure on my mind. what I am. People know me because

On television, we don’t think much. I was Gutthi, Rinku Bhabhi or
Here, on the silver screen, you are Mashoor Gulati. People love them,
also telling a story simultaneously. I think. Even now, whenever I am
So, there is a pressure to not look traveling, people call me “oye Gulati

like an attention seeker or trying saab” or they’d be like “Gutthiji” even
to be over unnecessarily. So, you if I am wearing normal clothes. I’m
have to be calculative in your head. not surprised when they do that.
It was new for me. A fresh learning. These are the characters that are

One comfort that I had was, it was a part of me. I don’t want to leave
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aayuSh Sharma on loveyaTri



conTroverSy: There waS unneceSSary



converSaTion and objecTion happening over iT
ayush Sharma says his debut film Loveyatri is a celebration of love He recalled, “Lot of things were said like new actor, new actress and a new
and culture and it was painful to do away with the original title as the director, he is a brother-in-law (of Salman), is he capable of doing something
Amakers did not want to court any controversy. like this? We had the energy, the drive to make a film that people would
In an interview, Aayush opened up about the title row to how he landed in know us for.”
Bollywood as an actor, courtesy Khan brothers – Salman, Arbaaz and Sohail. The actor, who came to Mumbai to pursue studies, never imagined that he
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) was irked by the title “Loveratri”, which would face the camera one day. Aayush is the son of Delhi-based politician,
according to them was distorting the meaning of Hindu festival, Navratri. Anil Sharma.
Later, a Bihar court had ordered an FIR to be lodged against Salman, saying “I was clear I did not want to do a 9am to 5pm job. I wanted to stay away from
the title hurts religious sentiments and promotes vulgarity. politics. As a viewer, I would look at the films and say, ‘Wow, what a beautiful
For Aayush, it was disheartening that the title was changed as he had lived world’. There were people who told me I should take up acting, do TV serials
with it for the longest time. and ads. But I never gave it a serious thought.”
“Our intention was very clear. We wanted a film that connects with most But he believes God already had plans for him as he happened to meet
people. There was unnecessary conversation and objection happening over Arpita, his wife now. When the two became friends, she introduced him to
it.” her brothers.
The actor said it was difficult for him to understand the reason behind the “… They told me I should be an actor, I was like ‘Okay, let me step into this
controversy as the film has not been watched by anybody yet. world’. I was told there will be lot of pressure and I had to be prepared for
He added production banner Salman Khan Films has always believed in it. My training began at their residence, which we call ‘Galaxy Institute of
making family entertainers. Performing Arts’. Some successful and miserable graduates have emerged
“The film will not hurt anyone’s sentiments. There is not one double meaning from there,” he added.
dialogue in the film, it only talks about culture. Something or some elements When Aayush worked as an assistant director on films Bajrangi Bhaijaan,
had a problem. I don’t want to win the box office with a controversy. Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Sultan and Tubelight that is when he realised that
“I don’t think getting controversy or adding tension would have worked in my filmmaking was a taxing process.
favour. I am not publicity hungry. I have enough publicity through the film. I “My perception towards films changed. So while I was assisting for films I
don’t need unnecessary attention and I don’t want anybody else to get the felt I should act… So, I started listening to scripts, I was not getting the right
attention, so if you have a problem, we will change it (title). So, we gave up blend between a commercial film and a plot. When I heard Loveyatri, I loved
on the title and it is ok.” it. It had everything from comedy to emotion and a sweet love story,” he
Aayush, 27, has been busy promoting the film in different cities and he says added.
he is enjoying meeting new people and interacting with them. In Loveyatri, Aayush plays the role of Sushrut, a garba teacher. The film,
“The kind of love we are getting I feel lucky as a debutante. When I used which also marks debut of model Warina Hussain, is set to release on
to go for promotions and I used to wonder do people even know who I am? October 5.
Slowly it started as a lukewarm welcome, to good, to an amazing welcome,”
he added


For, Aayush, it has been a memorable journey since the time the film was
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rohiT SheTTy Keen To maKe a biopic on Talking about trend



chhaTrapaTi Shivaji maharaj of biopics in the
film industry, Rohit
added, “Trend
ohit Shetty, one of the most successful commercial directors of the Hindi film industry, says love keeps coming and
and acceptance of the audience motivates him to give his best to every project. changing and if the
RThe director said his aim is to provide entertainment to the people and he wants them to enjoy audience is liking
his films, irrespective of what the critics are saying. it then there is no
“I think of audience, especially my family audience, while writing or making or editing a film. I want them harm in making a
to enjoy my films. I am more happy when audience is happy. When they are laughing and cheering.” film in that space.”
“It gives me high and happiness. If a person goes to watch a film, he puts 10 per cent of his earning in
it. So I should see to it that they are entertained. When audience is not happy, I feel restless,” Rohit told The director believes that his frequent collaborator Ajay
reporters here Friday at the Jagran Cinema Summit. Devgn has a big role in his success as a filmmaker.
The director said whenever his film releases, his team goes to the theatres to gauge the audiences The two have worked together on Golmaal and
reaction. Singham series, Zameen, Bol Bachchan.
“For me personally, after my film releases we have a team that goes to check and understand the “We met once or twice on sets before Ajay’s Phool Aur
reaction of the audience. I feel there has to be a reality check. I have a team who have been working Kante came and then we started working together. He
with me for years and there is a emotional bond that we share. I consider and think over the suggestions started his own company and told me to work with him,”
that they give.” he said.
Rohit believes with time cinema has changed and a filmmaker should not be worried as to what works “When I started I knew I don’t need to struggle as Ajay is
and what does not with the audiences. there. My first film happened because of Ajay and it did
“Cinema was always changing and developing when Manmohan Desai was making Amar Akbar not work and he stood by me. And when we were doing
Anthony. There was Hrishikesh Mukherjee making Milli. Earlier it was commercial and parallel or art Golmaal, industry people were like ‘Action director and
film and today it is multiplex kind of film. A good film is a good film and a bad film is bad.” actor known for action are making a comedy’. But Ajay
He also shared if he ever decides to make a biopic, it will be on Maratha warrior, Chhatrapati Shivaji has always stood by me.. I am what I am because of
Maharaj. him,” he added.
“If I ever have to make a film then it will be on Shivaji. It needs lot of money,” he said.


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dreamt that I asked him if I’m doing
fine and he screamed at me that
I shouldn’t be asking such stupid
pataaKha questions. I got very scared. Next

day, I had thought about speaking
acTor but I was scared so I didn’t make

that move. A week went by. Finally,
Sanya malhoTra: I told him the dream and told him

that I am scared of him. From then
filmS are coming on, whenever I would ask him

suggestions or give him an idea,

To me organically he would tease me saying, ‘don’t
ask me silly questions, Sanya.’

He is a lovely person to work with.
fter Dangal, Sanya Malhotra is all set to impress the I’m so glad that being an actor, it’s
audience with her act as Chutki in Vishal Bhardwaj my fourth film, though technically second, I have learned a lot from him about
Adirectorial Pataakha. This is her second Bollywood acting. I’m glad to have worked with him.
outing. In this exclusive conversation the actor speaks about Q. Your next is a comedy. Is it intentional to experiment with different scripts?
her journey, Pataakha and more. I think post Dangal, I wanted to take my own time. Since I am new to acting, I

Here are the excerpts: wanted to go slow in whatever I choose. I’m not in a rush to be somebody or
Q. Your last film Dangal was physically taxing. With Pataakha, be somewhere. The characters and films coming to me are coming to me very
what was the level of difficulty? naturally. I haven’t made extra efforts for it. I am really glad this happened. I didn’t
I would say Pataakha was both physically and mentally ever think that I will be doing three films in a year. So, everything is taking shape
challenging for me. I could relate to Babita on an emotional naturally. Everything that came my way, it’s with good directors. I wanted to work
level or Miloni in Photograph or Renne in Badhai Ho. But this with Ritesh Batra and I got to work with him in Photograph starring Nawazuddin
one was something I could not emotionally connect to. I could Siddiqui and then I wished to work with Ayushmann Khurrana which is happening

eventually do that. When I heard the narration of my character, with Badhaai Ho. When Vishal Bharadwaj came with Pataakha, I couldn’t say no.
I was so excited but I had a doubt if I could pull it off or not I was shooting for Photograph when Amit’s phone came for Badhaai Ho. It is an
because internally I could relate to her but externally I am not amazing script. So, it was an instant yes. The script is so well written. I was so
at all like her. excited and I would keep asking when this film will start.
I have an elder sister and I do fight with her a lot. While growing Q. What are your expectations from Badhaai Ho?
up I had a similar relationship with my sister where I used to I am one hundred percent confident that this film will work and the audience will
hate her. But when I grew up, obviously things changed. Now, love it.
I am very close to her. Now, I am a different person. I am very Q. How was it working with such a talented ensemble cast in the film?
introvert and shy but Chutki, my Patakha character, is very I feel Bollywood is changing. Our films are changing. Earlier, we used to have

aggressive and out there. So, I think it was challenging more films where there was a hero and heroine with supporting characters who were
emotionally than physically. forgotten. Now, supporting characters have become very important for a film’s
Q. Vishal Bharadwaj is a director known to test his actors story. Their performances are actually supporting the main lead, which is beautiful.
through the characters. When you first heard the script, were I really enjoy working in films where characters and performances stand out despite
you ready to take on the challenge? lead or not. I also enjoy watching such films as an audience.
I think he is really nice and sweet to work with. It wasn’t a test but Q. How excited are you for Fatima Sana Shaikh and Aamir Khan’s Thugs of
he gave us a lot of freedom as actors. We were free to question Hindostan?

the script and offer suggestions. We did a lot of workshops and Obviously, I am excited. I have seen the first look. She’s a friend, I saw it long before.
readings before going on the sets. I was very nervous because I am really happy and excited. We started our journey together. So, whenever I see
I am a huge Vishal Bharadwaj fan. I remember when we her doing something, it feels amazing. I feel proud.
started working, I was really confused about my character. So, I
decided on the third day I would speak to sir about it. So, I slept
with the thought that I have to talk to him. So, I dreamt about it. I


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abhiSheK bachchan: won’T do any film which will maKe aaradhya feel awKward

ctor Abhishek Bachchan says going forward he will be conscious what we expect you to do. We would be proud of her He shared, “When I was a kid, I
thought everyone has 500 people
to not be a part of any film which will make his daughter Aaradhya regardless of what she becomes,” he added.
Afeel awkward while watching. “I will now choose whatever work I The Manmarziyaan star said his parents Amitabh waiting outside their house. That
do in professional career based on Aaradhya. I would not personally, Bachchan and Jaya never brought work home. was my normal. People socially
currently, like to make a film which I feel Aaradhya would feel awkward “Dad never brought his work home. The first time I coming home were all part of the
watching,” Bachchan said. saw my father come home in a costume was when he film industry. That world becomes
The actor was in conversation with journalist Mayank Shekhar at was shooting Insaniyat and he came home for lunch yours.”
Jagran Cinema Summit, here Friday. dressed as a police inspector. Otherwise, we never
Bachchan said both him and his actor-wife Aishwarya Rai are very grew up like a typical film industry kids. None of the
clear that they won’t force their daughter to pick a profession of their film magazines were allowed in the house. There was
choice and would stand by her decision irrespectively. “As far as a press ban going in at that time with my father. We,
Aishwarya and I are concerned, be it tomorrow, twenty years down for many years, didn’t even know the concept of a film
the line or whenever, whatever she decides, we will support her no industry. It was our normal life,” he shared.
matter what. That’s what our parents did for us as well.” Bachchan said almost all his friends were industry
“As a parent, you want the best for your child. What she decides to do kids Hrithik Roshan, Aditya and Uday Chopra so for
is completely her choice. We will never weigh down on her, that this is him, growing up in that environment was normal.
















































































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Sunny deol breaKSbricKS and boneS in ThiS acTion-comedy


unny Deol and Preity Zinta starrer Bhaiaji Superhit’s of the film is also quite novel and something that I have never
teaser is out and it looks like just another Sunny Deol attempted earlier,” Sunny had said in a statement. Bhaiaji
Sfilm. The teaser shows the Bollywood star acting out Superhit will see Sunny essaying two diametrically different
characters. This will be the first time the actor will be seen in
the stereotype of the conventional action star. He breaks a double role.
bones and bricks and cracks jokes that will make no one Not too long ago, the makers had revealed Arshad Warsi’s
laugh except the characters of the action-comedy. look from the film, who promises to be the only silver lining
We also see Preity Zinta returning to the big screen with in the movie. Arshad will be portraying a successful and
the film and we can only ask ‘Why?’ Dressed in traditional materialistic Bollywood filmmaker called Goldie Kapoor. In
attire, the actor’s character is handy with a rifle and deeply the promo, we see him ‘directing’ Sunny and Ameesha for,
cares about being a mother, at least that is what the teaser what appears to be, a song sequence.
suggests. The film also features Arshad Warsi, Shreyas
Talpade, Ameesha Patel, Sanjay Mishra, Brijendra Kala, Jaydeep Alahwat, Pankaj Tripathi and Bhaiaji Superhit has been directed by Neerraj Pathak and
Mukul Dev in significant roles. has been produced by Chirag Mahendra Dhariwaland. The
“I am looking forward to this film as this is the first time that I am playing a double role. The subject film will hit the big screen on October 19, 2018.












































































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FRYDAY SONG CHOTEY BADE:


VARUN SHARMA MATCHES STEPS WITH DANCING IDOL
GOVINDA

he first song from Fryday is out. numbers but having the opportunity to compose

Titled Chotey Bade, the fun track something fun for Govinda and watch him dance
Tis composed by Ankit Tiwari and to the music of Chotey Bade along with Varun and
sung by Mika Singh and Ankit. It offers Mikaji was absolute bliss. We had too much fun

a sneak peek at Govinda and Varun recording and shooting the song,” Ankit said in a
Sharma’s incredible chemistry. However, statement.
the young actor is no match for Govinda He further added, “I have looked up to Govinda
who still entertains with his moves on the since I was young. While shooting a scene, I had
dance floor. to stand behind Govindaji to dance along with him
and that felt quite surreal. I hope that the audience
enjoys the song as much as we did.”
Govinda and Varun Sharma are also
joined by Mika Singh and Ankit Tiwari in The song has been choreographed by Ahmed

the song. “I am grateful to Abhishek Dogra Khan. Directed by Abhishek Dogra, Fryday is all
for asking me to create my second peppy set to release on October 12
song after Airlift’s Dil Cheez Tujhe Dedi.
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BHUNA GOSHT Directions

Ingredients 1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium



1. 1/4 cup cooking oil heat. Fry the green cardamom pods, black
2. 3 pods green cardamom cardamom pods, bay leaves, and cinnamon
3. 1 pod black cardamom stick in the hot oil until aromatic. Stir the onions,
4. 2 bay leaves garlic, and ginger into the mixture. Reduce heat
5. 1 cinnamon stick
6. 6 large onions, sliced thin to low and continue cooking until the onions are
7. 6 cloves garlic golden brown; season with the red chili powder,
8. 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled turmeric, cumin, and salt. Add the tomatoes and continue cooking until the oil separates
and julienned
9. 2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chili powder from the gravy, about 5 minutes more.
10. 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2. Place the lamb chops into the mixture in the skillet and increase heat to medium-low.
11. 1/2 teaspoon ground turmericsalt, to taste Cook and stir until the lamb is cooked about halfway through and the sauce has created
12. 2 tomatoes, pureed a glaze on the outside of the meat, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle the water over the mixture.
13. 2 pounds lamb chops, rinsed and patted dry
14. 2 tablespoons water Cover and cook until the lamb is tender, 15 to 20 minutes more. Remove the cover and
15. 3 green chile peppers, halved lengthwise add the green chile peppers and cilantro leaves. Increase the heat to high and cook
16. 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, for garnish another 3 to 5 minutes. Serve hot.





PULAO-MATAR RECIPE




Ingredients Directions



1. 1 cup rice pre soaked 1. Chop the onion into slices and sauté
2. 1 black cardamom (Bari Ilaichi) in oil till transparent.
3. 6-8 cloves (Laung) 2. Add all spices and mix. Add the peas

4. 6-8 whole black pepper (Kali Mirch) along with half a cup of water. Cover
5. 1 tsp. cumin seeds (Zeera) and cook on medium heat till semi-
6. 1 med. size stick of cinnamon (Dalchini) soft. (If using frozen, don’t cook)
7. 2 tsp garlic (Lehsan) paste 3. Add the presoaked rice to the pot and add water rising to one and a half cm. above

8. 1 tsp ginger (Adrak) paste the surface of the rice.
9. 1 tsp. salt (adjust to taste) 4. Cover and cook till rice is soft and water dries. Lower the heat to the minimum.
10. 1 medium onion Remove after about five minutes
11. 3-4 tbs. oil 5. Serve with Raita or Achaar.

12. 1 cup of peas 6. Serving: 2 persons






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rajKummar rao: i juST don’T ThinK


abouT STardom

ajkummar Rao, along with other cast China, and everybody who met me there told
members and crew, celebrated the me that they watched Stree not once, but twice
Rsuccess of their film Stree. Talking or thrice. It is a great feeling that people have
about the film’s success at the bash, received this film so well, and that we made it
Rajkummar said, “It is just a great feeling with such sincerity.”
that the audience loved the film so much and Rajkummar Rao’s career is on the up and up
made it reach the Rs 100-150 crore mark at with every film. But for him “it doesn’t really
the box office. I don’t really think about the box matter.” He says, “I have never thought of it this
office. I want my films to do well, but I never way. I just don’t think about stardom. I just like
have a number in my mind. But I knew that working. I love my job and that’s what I do. I
we have made a good film. I am very proud can’t work under pressure. All these things can
of the film. However, none of us expected the add pressure. But for me it is my job, and I love
film to do so well at the box office, and it is still it. I strive to do it in the best way possible.”
running everywhere. It is definitely one of the About Stree’s sequel, the actor said, “Just wait
most profitable films of the year.” for a couple of more months for more details on
Has this film’s success at the box office given this. We are definitely looking at Stree 2. We
Rao the validation that he is now one of those should start shooting early next year.”
bankable Bollywood actors? To this, the actor
said, “Validation is a very heavy word. I was
just shooting in Ahmedabad for Made In




























































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helicopTer eela acTor Kajol:


i learnT SomeThing new wiTh



every film


rom understanding the craft of acting to the importance of body

language and on-screen chemistry, Kajol learnt the basics of
Fher profession one film at a time over her two decade-long
career.
In an interview, ahead of her upcoming film Helicopter Eela, Kajol,
one of the most spontaneous actors in the industry, talks learning the
ropes of acting on set.
The actor lists down three films — her 1992 debut Bekhudi, Udhar
Ki Zindagi(1994) and Dushman(1998) as her favourites. While the
first two films may not have been blockbusters, but they helped her
grow as an artiste.
“All the films are completely different from Bekhudi to Udhar Ki

Zindagi’ to Dushman to Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. There was no connect
but that’s what drove me to take up these films as I learnt something
new every time as an actor,” Kajol says.
Bekhudi, directed by Rahul Rawail, marked Kajol’s entry in films and
the actor credits the movie for teaching her the basic essentials of
filmmaking – from facing the camera to gaining technical knowledge.
“I learnt so much on that film. Rahul uncle was one of the best
teachers in that aspect as far as the nuances were concerned. It was
one of the first films in which I worked with screenwriter and fashion

photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha and make-up artiste Mickey scene in it. I didn’t want to enact that. I felt it would be difficult
Contractor, they were amazing with me.” for me. I am not comfortable with somebody doing that to me
The film also has a special place in her heart as her real-life mother on-screen, even for a shot or whatever,” Kajol adds.
Tanuja played her on-screen mom. But director Tanuja Chandra and producer Pooja Bhatt
Talking about Udhar Ki Zindagi, Kajol says the film was so intense assured her that they will shoot the scene aesthetically and
that she suffered from a burnout in “a weird way”. use a body double.
“… I remember having a conversation during Baazigar with Shah “They told me they just need one close-up shot and that they
Rukh Khan and he told me, I should learn how to act and I was like, will manage it. They lived up to their promise. When you watch
‘I am doing so fabulously well’. He told me I need to burn out as an the film, you can’t make out. They handled it so well. I am glad
actor, I felt, ‘he talks nonsense sometimes.’” I did the film.”
“But when I was shooting for Udhar Ki Zindagi, I was like, ‘I can’t do The 1998 psychological thriller was well received by critics

films that are so heavy, it sucks so much out of you’. I did not want and it was the seventh highest grossing Hindi film of the that
to do that anymore.” year. It was Dushman that helped Kajol master the art of body
Kajol remembers discussing with Tanuja that she wanted to do language, she says.
lighter films and not be part of emotionally draining movies. “… I “There were two sisters, so you have comparisons against
(told her) that I want to do films with three songs, three scenes, etc. yourself. You had to be better than yourself in a weird way.
So I signed up films like Hulchul and Gundaraj, among others.” We had to work towards that, but it was a fabulous learning
But after taking up a series of light-hearted films, Kajol changed her experience. There were so many parts in the film where there
mind and featured in hard-hitting film like Dushman. The actor says were no dialogues. There were lengthy scenes but at the
she had initially rejected the project. same time, a lot was established without saying too much.

“I had said ‘no’ to it because I did not want to do a film with a rape Everything was done in a subtle way.”


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Women actors must of big male actors have these deals and I think it’s time that a lot of big female
actors also start doing these deals,” Dhawan said.
push for better pay, Sharma, along with her colleagues Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and Sonam
Kapoor, has been one of the most vocal critics of Bollywood’s gender pay gap
says Varun; no equal and unequal opportunities, said there was a long way to go before women in the
industry reached a position from where they could strike these ‘deals’.
ground, says Anushka “Male actors are propped up a lot more by producers, and when you are propped
up so much, the value is always going to be more for the male actor,” she said.
“How Much will I talk about it? I’m done now. You Pointing out that a film’s success is still largely attributed to its male lead, she said,
talk now,” actor and producer Anushka Sharma “You conveniently forget
said, turning to her colleague Varun Dhawan and that there was a lead
entrusting him with the responsibility of speaking actress also involved…
up on gender inequality in the Hindi film industry. you have to play on equal
Sharma’s comment, which highlighted the need ground first, and then
for male actors to take a stand on the gender gap we can talk about these
in Bollywood, was prompted by a question from recoveries.”
the audience at a recent edition of the Express Calling for a greater
Adda in Mumbai. celebration of women
Dhawan responded to the question — about actors, Dhawan said,
whether Bollywood would ever bridge the gender “This year has been one
pay gap — with revelations about the extent to of the best for our industry,
which male actors are beneficiaries of an unequal with the most number of
system. An important source of compensation for hits and the most number
male actors, he acknowledged, are the “packages” of films making Rs 100
they get as part of the satellite and Time women crore. That’s not only
actors did packages for better pay, says Varun because of male actors.
Dhawan; let’s play on equal ground first, responds Women actors are giving
Anushka digital rights for their films. big hits, whether solo or with a male supporting cast.”
“Nowadays, when we make a film, there are Talking of recent hits such as the Alia Bhatt-starrer Raazi and Veere Di Wedding,
recoveries attached… Every actor has a different which featured four women lead actors, Sharma described the current period in
recovery on these mediums, so the bigger the Hindi cinema as being a particularly healthy one for actors, given the diversity of
star, the bigger the recovery… A lot of male stars, roles on offer.
and it has happened with me also, we get offered She said this has been made possible by a combination of factors – an audience
a lot of packages. They say, ‘Sir, aap humko apne with a more diverse taste in cinema, and women actors who are more assertive
char picture de do, and we’ll give you so many about the kind of movies they want to do. “In today’s time, you can do a film like
crores.’ Then you can decide how much to give NH10 and then also do a popular film like Sultan, and you know your audience is
the producer, how much to keep for yourself. A lot going to be different.”
Sharma and Dhawan, who are co-starring in the highly anticipated Sui Dhaaga,
directed by Sharat Katariya, also spoke about the role social media has played in
shaping their engagement with fans. Dhawan pointed out that while social media
can be highly manipulative, the moments of “pure fan love” make it worthwhile.
“It’s like what happened with our film Sui Dhaaga… The memes started on Mamta,
which is the character Anushka plays… I swear to God, it was all organic. It was
organic fan love. When something like that happens it’s a lot of fun,” he said.
Sharma, who has often found herself at the receiving end of online trolls, including
for her husband Virat Kohli’s performance on the cricket field, struck a less
enthusiastic note. While acknowledging that social media has made it easier
to have a “personal relationsip” with fans, she lamented the amount of hatred
encountered online. “Where is the accountability in what you’re saying? You’re
a nameless, figureless person who has the right to say anything, to vent out your
innermost darkness and demons on someone you don’t even know? That’s what
you’re subjected to.”
At the same time, she said, the trolling had also made her resilient. “Anyone can
come up and say the meanest thing to me right now and it won’t matter because of
the training that I’ve received from trolls,” she said. “Sometimes, when something
erupts on social media, my publicists get worried, and for a second, I get that pang
of nervousness. (But) suddenly, I’m like, I’ve dealt with worse.”



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hriThiK






roShan



ShareS firST


looK of


Sanjay




Khan’S





auTobiography



The beST



miSTaKeS of


my life


ollywood actor Sanjay Khan’s autobiography The
Best Mistakes of My Life is all set for a grand Diwali

B launch. The book’s cover, which has a young and

handsome Sanjay, was shared today by Hrithik Roshan

on Twitter.

Hrithik tweeted, “He is the original Khan and what a story

he has to tell. Sanjay Khan’s autobiography is going to be

out soon. Here’s the first look of his autobiography titled
‘The Best Mistakes of My Life.’”

The veteran actor’s autobiography will present an honest

and in-depth account of Sanjay Khan’s life – his entry and

career in the Hindi film industry, relationships, friendships,

adventures and accidents.

Sanjay Khan has acted in more than 40 films and produced

and directed films like Chandi Sona, Kala Dhanda Gore Log

and the television classic The Sword of Tipu Sultan. He has

also received numerous awards.








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DIVYENDU SHARMA ON




RETURNING TO



PYAAR KA PUNCHNAMA:




IF LIQUID COMES BACK TO ME,



I’LL TAKE IT





ivyendu Sharma did not want to limit himself as a comic actor post
his debut in Pyar Ka Punchnama but believes now would be a
Dfun time to revisit the franchise. Divyendu, who became famous
for playing Liquid in Luv Ranjan’s buddy-comedy, said he decided for a

genre change being fully aware of the popularity of the series.
The actor did not return in the follow-up to the 2011 film as he feels he
had nothing new to offer to the character. “I didn’t want to do comedy back
to back. I thought I would be slotted in the genre and hence I decided to
take a break, explore other stuff. I had given my all to Liquid. I was aware
I am saying ‘no’ to a hit franchise.
“It was a hard choice to make but I knew I had to branch out.
If I come back to that character today, I know it will be very
interesting. Since I have explored the other side and shown

people, they won’t say ‘I only do this.’ If Liquid comes back to
me, I will take it,” Divyendu said.
The sequel had Kartik Aaryan, Sonnalli Seygall, Ishita Raj
Sharma and Nushrat Bharucha, who were part of the first
film.


The actor said his decision to take up different roles stemmed

from the fact that he did not want to play safe.


“When your first two films (other beings Chashme Baddoor)
are hit comedies, people like to see you more in that genre.
They come up with big films, big money, which might be a
safe choice to pick. But I didn’t come here to do that. I want
to play different characters.


“It becomes difficult to say ‘no’ and sometimes people take it

to their ego. It takes a lot of guts to say ‘no’ to films which you
know would become hit but I’m not afraid.”


Divyendu will be next seen in Batti Gul Meter Chalu, his
second collaboration with director Shree Narayan Singh after
Toilet: Ek Prem Katha.



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ASRANI REENACTS HIS






SHOLAY ACT FOR PLAY




MAKHICHOOS









expressive on stage as he is in films.

Fan or not, most cinelovers remember veteran actor-comedian How different is acting for the stage and for film?
Govardhan Asrani for his “Jailor” scene in 1975 blockbuster film Asrani maintained that there is no room for retakes in theatre, and
Sholay. A reenactment of it in his play “Makhichoos” comes after told IANS that the technique changes according to the medium.
almost 43 years, reminding us why the thespian is loved both on “It is the same actor in theatre and cinema, just the technique of

screen and stage. acting changes,” he said. For play’s co-producer Ishaan Soni,
“Makhichoos” — an Indianised adaptation of the French classic “theatre is an actor’s medium” whereas “film a director’s medium”.
The Miser — is an 80-minute Hindi play centered on the parsimony He said that Asrani does theatre whenever he wants to test his
of protagonist Topan Lal, and has Asrani play the lead. It was acting. Peppered with satirical jibes at politicians, and fugitive

staged at Shri Satya Sai Auditorium here and at a mall in Noida business tycoons, the slow-paced play strikes a chord among its
last week. intended target group of viewers aged 30 and above.
Sporting a traditional Himachali Topi and kurta jacket, the 77-year- “We had to make it contemporary. So, we threw in a lot of current
old infused a vibrant energy onto the stage, and brought alive the affairs and elements taken from the Indian social fabric to make it

character of Topan Lal, a miserly widower, who, in the process of relevant,” the show’s director Pranav Sachdeva explained.
finding spouses for his children, ends up in a comic confusion. Other cast members included Nirmal Kothari, Gurnavdeep Singh,
As two love stories Nupur Nagpal, Anubha Arora, and Nirupama Verma.
develop as sub-

plots in the play,
a money-minded
Topan Lal’s 10,000
buried gold coins

are discovered and
stolen. The show
culminates in a
win-win for all.

The play’s director
Pranav Sachdev, who also played Topan Lal’s son, said the idea
to induct the classic scene from “Sholay” was his.
From “Angrezon Ke Zamane Ke Jailor” of Sholay, a role etched in

the memory of most Indian filmgoers, Asrani became “Angrezon
Ke Zamane Ke Kanjoos”, and reenacted the scene in the same
voice.
Performing to a packed house, the Hera Pheri star was as



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SHRADDHA KAPOOR:


SHAHID KAPOOR



HAS GOT A SIDE


WHICH IS



COMPLETELY


BONKERS





n an exclusive chat, Shraddha Kapoor got candid
about her Batti Gul Meter Chalu character Nauti,
Ishooting in Uttarakhand and reuniting with Shahid
after Haider.
“It’s always a blast working with Shahid. Aside from
being a fan of his work, he is also a friend. Also the
fact that you know there’s a comfort knowing him.
I was very excited mostly because this time, the
fun aspect of the film was something I was looking
forward to. He has got this side to him which is
completely bonkers. It is so much fun to be around
someone who can completely surrender himself to
his character and he was having so much fun on the
set,” Shraddha shared.
Further lauding Shahid for his great body of work,
she asserted, “We were talking on set and something
came up and he was sharing how his journey has
been, and I really feel it is such an inspiring story.
He started when he was 15-16. And then to make a
name for himself. I don’t know if someday he wants
to share that with the audience. But his journey has
been very eye-opening. I think he deserves all the
stardom that he has, every single bit of it.”
Shraddha shot Batti Gul Meter Chalu in Uttrakhand’s
Tehri. She said, “The energy there is so pure and
calming. The locals and all of them there are so
loving and supportive and welcoming. So we got a a different character and I had a great time playing
lot of love from them during the shoot. I didn’t want Nauti,” the actor said.
to go back home. I thought it was really amazing to
shoot there.” Laughing at the big question about Stree’s probable
Talking more about playing a happy-go-lucky girl sequel and whether Shraddha will become the next
in the film, the 31-year-old actor said her Nauti is Stree, the actor said, “I don’t know. I hope I’m there.
completely opposite of Stree. “I had to measure This is the question my producer and director can
my words in Stree and there was a certain mystery answer the best.”
around my character. For Nauti, there is no mystery. Batti Gul Meter Chalu also stars Yami Gautam,

She is very vocal. She is a very fun person. I think Divyendu Sharma and Supriya Pilgaonkar.
it’s so fascinating that with each film, you get to play


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SUI DHAAGA SONG SAB BADHIYA HAI:



VARUN DHAWAN



DANCES HIS WAY INTO THE HEARTS OF HIS FANS


ui Dhaaga song “Sab Badhiya Hai” his way into the heart of his fans. The
is out. Featuring Varun Dhawan happy song boasts of the idea that life
Sas Mauji, the dance number is a might be full of problems, still it is all
promotional track and not a part of the film. good and you can always dance to the
As the four-minute-long video plays, we tunes of life. Sharing the song on his

see Varun arguing with the makers of the Twitter handle, Varun wrote, “Shot the
movie to add a peppy number in the film on entire song in 8 hrs isilyaa ab Mauji
which the entire nation can groove with him. ka mantra ab aap apnao! Milkar bolo

Despite their disagreement, the actor goes #SabBadhiyaHai! Watch the song
ahead with it and hence the song. NOW! ”


Sung by Sukhwinder Singh, “Sab Badhiya Anushka too shared the song and
Hai” has been penned by Varun Grover and tweeted, “Zindagi mein problem jitni

Anu Malik. The Anu Malik composition has bhi ho, life ph ir bhi ta ta thaiyya hai!
Varun doing what he does the best, dancing #SabBadhiyaHai song is here! ” On


Thursday, a teaser of the song was also released, where
Varun along with music composer Anu Malik was seen

working on the track. Wondering why Anushka is not a part
of “Sab Badhiya Hai”? The makers reveal in the teaser
video that she has a back problem, so she cannot do a
dance number.



Anushka and Varun have been doing everything that it takes
to promote a Bollywood film. Their Sui Dhaaga Challenge
went viral on social media and it was superstar Shah Rukh

Khan who won it.


According to the makers, Sui Dhaaga “is a heartwarming
story of pride and self reliance, which finds its roots in the

heart of India and reflects the passion that runs through the
veins of every single Indian.”



















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NO BIG DEAL IF SCENES THAT DON’T IMPACT

FILM’S NARRATIVE ARE CUT: ABHISHEK


BACHCHAN ON MANMARZIYAAN ROW



ctor Abhishek Bachchan today at a loss if people don’t go to cinema halls to watch When the summit’s moderator Mayank
said he did not mind the omission Manmarziyaan because of certain portions in it. Shekhar followed up with a question
Aof certain scenes in Manmarzi- whether the Manmarziyaan producers’
yaan to “placate” the Sikh community as “Each individual is allowed to react the way they decision would set a wrong precedent
it doesn’t harm the film’s larger idea. have and they want to. It’s their personal opinion. for future films, Abhishek said one
For me, it’s not a big deal. My film isn’t about any- needs to look at every film separately
Manmarziyaan producers Eros and one smoking. I have no problem cutting that out if and in entirety.
Anand L Rai’s Collour Yellow Productions someone has taken objection to it. The intention of
a few days ago approached the Censor the makers is not to hurt anyone or to upset any “It depends on what the issue is. I’m

Board for deletion of three scenes in the community or ruffle any feathers. We just wanted looking at it in its entirety. Why and who
film – two sequences showing Taapsee to make a nice love story and that’s what the film is is objecting, what’s the purpose behind
Pannu and Abhishek Bachchan smoking, about. If by cutting out one or two shots, it’s going the objection. If that’s genuine, look
respectively, and one scene in a Gurud- to placate someone and make them feel better, I’ve into it genuinely and address it. You
wara where Taapsee’s character Rumi is no problem doing that. need to ask who’s the loser here? In
thinking about her ex-lover while getting the situation like we are in right now, it’s
married to Abhishek’s Robbie. “If me cutting out three shots which is not impacting the exhibitors. I, as an actor, have done
my narrative makes you happy, by all means. My my job and have been paid. If there is
The makers’ request came after the Sikh intention is not to hurt you or court a controversy. an objection or a protest, a cinema hall
community raised an objection to the I’m very clear of these things. If they are removed, might get vandalised, shows of the ex-
above-mentioned scenes. Kashyap, who I’m fine,” the actor said. hibitors might get cancelled and that

was apparently not informed about the person is going to lose money. If you
exchange between the makers and cen- say it’s a bad precedent, please under-
sor board, took to Twitter to slam Eros’ write all the losers that people down
chairperson Kishore Lulla. the chain are going to face. I’ll stand
by you.
“Congratulations. Here by all problems of
Punjab are solved and Sikh youth have “That’s my industry as well and I’ve got
been saved. Happy to be back in LaLa to think about that as well. Those one
land again. Next time you are threatened or two shots aren’t going to change the

by a film please call Kishore Lulla directly story, so take it out. If it’s changing the
on Eros knows how to solve matters in narrative or the reason why I’m making
minutes,” Kashyap had tweeted. Taap- the film, then no. Like in Udta Punjab.
see, meanwhile, has been shutting down But here, I’m not going to sit on my ego
trolls on Twitter speaking against the de- for three basic shots, which might af-
leted scenes. fect the exhibitors. It’s my industry as
Today, during a Q&A session at the well,” he concluded.
Jagran Cinema Summit, Abhishek was
asked about his reaction to the incident,
to which the actor said he feels the pain
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zero direcTor


aanand l rai:



needed Somebody



aS STrong aS


Shah ruKh Khan




To play ThiS role












anand L Rai is excited for his next directorial Zero, starring Aanand, who is a champion of small town romances
Shah Rukh Khan. The filmmaker. whose latest production has directed hit films like Tanu Weds Manu, Raanjhanaa
AManmarziyaan is doing decent business at the box office, and Tanu Weds Manu: Returns. While his home banner

spoke about working with King Khan Colour Yellow Productions keeps churning out back-to-
back films, he takes time to get on the director’s seat.
“The story needed Shah Rukh Khan and that’s why he is there. It’s And now that he is doing Zero, expectations are already
not that ‘now let me work with Shah Rukh Khan’, that was not the high.
decision. I needed somebody as strong as him to come onboard
because you need to be a very self-assured actor to play this role. “I see my graph changing as a storyteller. Nothing else.
To let go those two feet is not easy. But then you have to be very Trust me it’s not changing with the size of the film, it is
sure about yourself and Shah Rukh Khan is very sure about himself,” only changing with the story. I always say Zero is another
Aanand said on working with SRK. leap. But it’s a leap as a form of a story,” Aanand shared
when asked whether he was growing in terms of getting
While most of the stuff around its plot is still kept under wraps, all bigger stars onboard with his every new directorial.
Aanand said was, “I will give you a lot of fun. Again, I will give
you a lot of emotion. I will give you a lot of happiness and it’s an Zero also stars Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif and
extension of what I have done before, but this time I have made it is slated to release on December 21 this year.

more challenging.”






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baTla houSe: john abraham


STarrer To releaSe on



independence day 2019





























ctor John Abraham on Friday unveiled the first look of his

film Batla House, and announced that it will hit the screens
Aon August 15, 2019, clashing with Brahmastra and Made In
China.

The Batla House makers is based on a real-life incident about the

Delhi spot where a shootout took place in 2008. John posted the
film’s poster on Twitter and wrote: “Every story has two points of
view. One wrong. The other right. But what if the lines are blurred?

Very very blurred!”

John also tweeted, “Encounters: 70 Cases: 33 Convictions: 22 Gal-
lantry Awards: 9 Accusations: 1 “When everything you’ve achieved
could be wiped out in that one moment.” The story of India’s Most

Decorated/Controversial Cop

Known for doing patriotic movies like Madras Cafe and Parmanu
– The Story Of Pokhran and his latest release Satyameva Jayate,
John will once again be seen donning the patriotism on his sleeve

in Batla House by essaying police officer Sanjay Kumar Yadav who

led the Batla House encounter.
In the poster, John can be seen in a policeman’s avatar and he is
surrounded with several news headlines of the encounter.

While announcing the release date, director Nikkhil Advani tweeted:

“Have waited for a long time for this story to be told. Unveiling an
explosive account of one of the most controversial events to have
rocked modern India.”

Helmed by director Nikkhil, the film is written by Ritesh Shah.



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baazaar


acTor

Saif ali Khan:


i feel, aS an


acTor, i am

beTTer



Than ever












t the trailer launch of Baazaar, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan remarked that he wants to choose exciting roles and likes challenging himself
as an actor. He said, “I don’t think of my work anymore as business, where I am trying to make money. By the grace of God, I feel secure. I
Awant to choose exciting roles and I want to challenge myself. I want to do exciting things. It’s such a great time for movies. The kind of roles
that one is offered are so different from what they used to be. We are looking at the future. We are pushing boundaries. So, it’s nice to reinvent.”
The actor stands out in the trailer of Baazaar and according to Saif, he is better than ever as an actor.


“I feel, as an actor, I am better than ever and more interested than I have ever been. I am also learning new things. I am getting better every day
and I am enjoying the growth that’s happening,” Saif Ali
Khan said during a media interaction at the trailer launch
of Bazaar.
Since Baazaar is about a Gujarati businessman who
only has money on his mind, Saif was asked about
his thoughts about big businessmen like Mehul Choksi
and Vijay Mallya stealing money and running to other
countries.

He said, “It is terrible. It is horrible. We want less
corruption, less scams. We have a very honest line of
work. We try to make films, we try to sell films. Most
of the times the press catches movie stars to make
examples of. You should catch these guys and lambast
them every day. Seriously, you should, you know. We are
nothing, but small people. The big game is happening
somewhere else. We don’t know what the game is. And
people say that this one did this, this one did that, and the
people are happy. It is like a dustbin. Some celebrities,
you know. You get happy with that. You need people to
blame but the real people who should be blamed are the
ones who are stealing your money.”


Directed by Gauravv K. Chawla, Baazaar is scheduled to
release on October 26. Along with Saif Ali Khan, the film
stars Radhika Apte, Chitrangada Singh and debutant
Rohan Mehra, son of late actor Vinod Mehra.


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Karan johar’S ‘biggeST blocKbuSTer’ feaTureS



Shah ruKh, aamir, ranveer, deepiKa, alia and ranbir



rust Karan Johar to bring the biggest stars of Bollywood under one roof. The filmmaker definitely knows what it takes to make the ‘biggest blockbuster’ of
Hindi cinema. Karan’s latest Instagram photo features Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt in
Tone frame.
On Wednesday night, Alia, Ranbir, Ranveer, Deepika, SRK, Aamir and K Jo came under the same roof at Ranbir’s house in Mumbai. Karan shared a click from
the party where Alia is seen twinning in red with her mentor and
friend KJo, Ranbir has put his hand around Deepika and Ranveer
and Shah Rukh and Aamir have sported a casual look. While Alia,
Ranbir, Ranveer, Deepika and SRK are frequently seen partying with
Karan, having Aamir join the gang has come as a bit of a surprise.
Along with the photo, Karan has written, “The biggest BLOCKBUSTER
ever!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️,” and his followers who are going gaga over it, second
his thought. While some are calling it the “Photo of the day”, some
are missing Salman Khan in it. Some have even suggested that if
Bhaijaan of Bollywood would have been there, it would have been a
complete family portrait. Karan also shared a photo with Ranbir and
Ranveer on his Instagram story and captioned it, “The Boys”.
On the work front, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are shooting for
Ayan Mukerji’s next Brahmastra. Ranveer Singh has been busy with
Rohit Shetty’s Simmba and Deepika Padukone is yet to announce
her next project. While Aamir Khan’s next Thugs of Hindostan, also
starring Amitabh Bachchan, will hit screens during Diwali, Shah
Rukh Khan has finished shooting for Aanand L Rai’s Zero. Karan
has also announced his next directorial Takht which will go on floors
in 2019.






















































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KaTrina Kaif



iS Suraiyya


in ThugS of



hindoSTan, See




moTion poSTer





he fourth character poster of Thugs of Hindostan is out
and this one introduces Katrina Kaif’s Suraiyya. In the
Tposter, Katrina can be seen posing on a stage in front of
an audience.

According to the makers, Katrina “plays the role of an outrageously
beautiful performer Suraiyya in Thugs of Hindostan. Suraiyya is
the most gorgeous girl in British India who makes every man go
weak in their knees. She is the best dancer of the country that

people throng to watch.”
From this character introduction, we can be sure that Katrina
will surely be seen in a great dance number in the film. She had
earlier shot for a song with Prabhudheva for Thugs of Hindostan.

Sharing the teaser on Twitter, Yash Raj Films wrote, “She’s
coming to make the entire Hindostan go weak in the knees.


Aamir Khan also tweeted about Katrina Kaif’s character and

wrote,
This can be loosely translated as “Suraiyya love… the most
beautiful thug. My heart has been with her since Dhoom 3… but
I could never express it then. If someone would be kind enough

to tell her, I would be grateful.”


Apart from Katrina Kaif, Thugs of Hindostan also stars
Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Fatima Sana Shaikh

and Lloyd Owen. So far, we have already seen the
character posters of Bachchan’s Khudabaksh, Shaikh’s
Zafira and Owen’s John Clive. Aamir Khan’s character
poster is still awaited.



Thugs of Hindostan is being directed by Vijay Krishna
Acharya and is set to release on November 8.










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Salman Khan and


varun dhawan

To re-enacT


andaz apna

apna Scene


on



bigg boSS 12






Salman Khan is all set to host the first Weekend Ka Vaar on audience was left laughing at their antics, a nostalgic Salman also shared
Bigg Boss 12 tonight. And joining him on stage will be Varun few anecdotes from the film.”

Dhawan, who will be promoting his film Sui Dhaaga. While
Varun will be on stage As part of the promotions,

interacting with Salman, Varun got Salman to stitch
the two will enthrall the SK on a scarf. The actor, who

audience by enacting the enjoyed his time on the stage,
iconic Crime Master Gogo also got an opportunity to go

scene of Andaz Apna inside the house. There, he
Apna. gave the housemates a task

to sew pillows. With the sin-
Shared a source with indi- gles and jodis competing,

anexpress.com, “Salman Varun had a gala time mak-
will play a game with Var- ing them do the tough job.

un, wherein he will need He also had a musical jugal-
to pick props of Bollywood bandi with Anup Jalota and

characters from a box. He Deepak Thakur. While the two sang,
would then have to enact Varun rapped for the housemates.

a scene from their film As for Salman’s class, the host will rep-
or say a dialogue. While rimand Sreesanth for his anger issues.

playing the game, Varun He will also show his disgust for bring-
picked Crime Master Go- ing up Saba and Somi Khan’s upbring-

go’s cape and sportingly ing. The former cricketer will once again
donned it. The scene threaten to walk out of the house.

from Andaz Apna Apna
was played on stage and

the two re-enacted the
same scene. While the



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HERE’S WHAT ARJUN KAPOOR HAS TO SAY



ABOUT ‘BABA’ RANVEER SINGH AND DEEPIKA


PADUKONE’S WEDDING





anveer Singh and Deepika Padukone’s impending November wedding has been the hot topic of discussion in B-town for a brief
period of time. With neither Ranveer, nor Deepika giving an official statement regarding it, the speculations about their marriage have

Rspread like a wild fire. Earlier, it was reported that the two will tie the knot at Lake Como in Italy, fresh reports suggests that the duo
has pushed their wedding date to early months of 2019. There is no clarity on this as well. But when DNA thought of getting a clarification on
the same from Ranveer’s close friend and actor Arjun Kapoor, he too diverted the topic in a hilarious manner. That’s the only thing we can

expect Arjun - dodging the questions like a pro!
Instead of revealing the details of DeepVeer’s marriage,
he jokingly stated that he is married to Ranveer Singh. “I
don’t know about that Baba (Ranveer) and I don’t know
about this Baba (referring to himself). I think Baba and

Baba are married to each other (laughs). Hum dono ki
shaadi ho chuki hai,” Arjun said.



On the professional front, Arjun will be seen in Namaste
England with his Ishaqzaade co-star Parineeti Chopra.
The film is being helmed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and is
scheduled to release on October 19. It will lock horns with
Ayushmann Khurrana and Sanya Malhotra’s Badhaai

Ho. Whereas Ranveer has an interesting line up of films
including Karan Johar’s Takht, Rohit Shetty’s Simmba
opposite Sara Ali Khan, Gully Boy opposite Alia Bhatt and

83, which is based on Indian cricket team’s 1993 world
cup win.






































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Shah ruKh Khan:

i wanT Suhana and

aryan To learn ThaT

There’S noThing

called impoSSible



hah Rukh Khan on Wednesday revealed he wanted
to be a sportsman when he was young. The
SBollywood superstar made this revelation at the
send-off ceremony of the Indian Paralympic Contingent for positivity. So, I salute you all for choosing sports, a field which actually

the Asian Para Games 2018. makes you feel that you have to overcome all your incapacities, insecurities,
“My childhood wish was to be a sportsman. I used to play smallness and weaknesses and aim for the impossible. Through you, I want
hockey, football, cricket and was into athletics too. I wasn’t my elder kids to learn how important sports is. I want them to learn that the
good at it but would keep trying. I wanted to represent our word impossible does not even exist in life. I was called to encourage but I

country through any sports,” he said. am here to be encouraged.”
The actor continued that his dream could not be fulfilled During the Q&A session, Shah Rukh Khan was asked how he handles
because he hurt himself during childhood. This made him failure in life, to which the 52-year-old replied, “People look at glamour of
take a break from sports for one year. this entertainment world but I have been working for 30 years. I work for
“No one knows about it but I am telling you that my reason 10-12 hours, everybody puts the same effort. But whenever I work, be it
to be here is quite selfish. I am not here for you but I am a small film or a big film, I work with a thought that I cannot be better than

here for my own self. In that one year when I was hurt, I this. Till last minute, I put my everything in the project. I feel I should put
felt my life was over. At that point, my parents were very in so much into one project that even if it fails I should not regret that I did
encouraging. They taught me when God closes one door, not do enough. I have done my best and left the rest. And from next week,
he opens another. The love and blessings of my parents, I start my journey on a new film once again. I met Dev Anand once and he
God and billions of people encouraged me and that is why said, ‘When I see you I feel if you would stop working, you will be finished.’

I have been able to do good enough work in the field of I think that stayed with me. So, I just do hard work. If a film works, I do not
acting. Since then till last year, I have been operated nine sit on its success and keep showering praises on myself nor do I stop for
times,” Shah Rukh Khan said. negative criticism.”
“When I wake up in the morning, I have to take contrast But would he like to make a film on the paralympians? “Making a film is
water therapy, for 30 mins. I have to take massage. I have easy but making a good film is not. I always wait for the right opportunity
to do stretching and take a lot of medicines. After that only, to present a movie. Their life has been beautiful. The way they have

I’m able to go to work. People in the industry also joke that made struggles a victory is something very inspiring. So, I wish I get to do
I take a lot of time in the washroom. I too have moments something. Whenever I would be able to do justice to their stories, I will.
when I want to give up work and take rest. Last month, As a matter of fact, without revealing much information, there are some
something similar happened. At that moment, I switched aspects I’m dealing with in my next film, Zero. A lot of my films don’t work. I
on the television and some of your life stories appeared on don’t want to do that with their stories.

it. What my parents did for me back then in my childhood,
you guys did for me last month. I want to warn film stars
and other people in the industry that you all have made
me more hale and hearty for the coming 25 years,” he
continued.
Later, SRK added that he wants his own kids Suhana

and Aryan to take up sports, “I also believe that we all are
incomplete in one way or other. But life teaches us to use
that incompleteness to turn them into our opportunities and

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viraT Kohli’S Trailer ThaT iS noT for a movie iS hilariouS

irat Kohli has been posting teasers and posters for Trailer The Movie, for a few days now. And while it was quite evident that this was
a campaign for his apparel brand Wrogn, the audience was intrigued to know what the Trailer was really about.
VVirat Kohli has now shared the Trailer, that is not for a movie on Twitter. His caption reads, “We did put the right date on the poster, it’s
just that we decided to release it on the #Wrogn date. The trailer begins with a heavy voice
narrating the plot and we see Virat walking against the backdrop of an explosion. He poses on
a building overlooking a city in ruins, poses with guns and also pretends to be in a car chase.
Aliens, mad terrorists, evil supervillains, dinosaurs and even zombies are attacking the world
here. If this was a trailer for a Hollywood action movie a few years ago, one would buy it all.
But the trailer is just so aware of itself that you know it’s all done in good jest.The trailer has
Virat doing all the cliché things that are expected out of movie heroes but Virat does it all in a
self-aware way. This trailer is a spoof of all cliché superhero, action, zombie movies.
Trailer has no movie attached to it and is a campaign for Virat Kohli’s apparel brand.
















































































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eKTa Kapoor: oTT plaTform offerS



choice of convenience



ilm and television producer Ekta Kapoor has said the new age digital entertainment

platform offers a whole variety of content as per the convenience of the target
Faudience. She is successfully making her mark in the digital entertainment space
using the OTT (Over The Top) platforms.



Since Ekta is known for making drama and supernatural shows on TV which is quite
opposite of her shows on
the OTT platform ALT Balaji
and films where she is

experimenting with many
progressive subjects of the
society, she said, “Experiences
changed over time, so films

have to change based on that.
The convenience OTT gives
you is the choice that you
have now. You don’t have to sit

through a three-hour movie in a
theatre even though you don’t
like it. Don’t like something?
Watch something else!”



Ekta was present at the Jagran
Cinema Summit on Friday
evening.



“Acceptance is the biggest
word we should learn. I have as
much fun making a show like

Naagin as much as promoting
a Lipstick Under My Burkha.
Mobile is going to decide what
people want to watch. They

might want to watch both Nagin
and Narcos or a romantic movie
or a thriller, there’s a whole
world out there!” she added.










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early reviewS of anupam Kher’S




uS Tv Show new amSTerdam






ilm and television producer Ekta Kapoor has said the new age digital entertainment are noT favourable

platform offers a whole variety of content as per the convenience of the target
Faudience. She is successfully making her mark in the digital entertainment space n a recent video posted by Ekta Kapoor on Twitter, the TV czar and Shah Rukh Khan are seen having a candid chat about love. In
using the OTT (Over The Top) platforms. the short video, Ekta can be seen smiling coyly after Shah Rukh asks her about her love life as she just says, “I love you sir”. The
Ivideo was later removed but various fan pages of the star are sharing the same.

Since Ekta is known for making drama and supernatural shows on TV which is quite As per a report in Mumbai Mirror, Shah Rukh Khan has been roped in by the Balaji Telefilms head to kick-start the reboot of her much-
opposite of her shows on loved show Kasautii Zindagii Kay. The second season of the show features Erica Fernandes and Parth Samthaan playing the roles
the OTT platform ALT Balaji of Prerna and Anurag, respectively. Bigg Boss star Hina Khan is said to be playing the role of Komolika in the reboot.
and films where she is A source informed the publication, “Following a brainstorming session, Ekta decided to join in and the two discuss timeless romance

experimenting with many on camera with SRK playfully prodding Ekta about her love life.”
progressive subjects of the Star Plus show Kasautii Zindagii Kay went on air in 2001 with Shweta Tiwari and Cezanne Khan in lead roles. The reboot has been
society, she said, “Experiences highly anticipated by the audience as it promises to bring back the romance of its title characters Anurag and Prerna.
It is yet to be seen how the reboot will be modified to keep up with the current times. The teaser of the reboot was earlier posted by
changed over time, so films Ekta Kapoor and it reminded the viewers of the original show.

have to change based on that. Indiewire reviewed the show and while they were also underwhelmed,
The convenience OTT gives they still expect the show to grow. “Perhaps the show will develop,
you is the choice that you but in the first two episodes given to critics to review, it’s simply
have now. You don’t have to sit boring in its predictable moralizing. The show isn’t awful

through a three-hour movie in a enough to be hemorrhaging or flatlining but watching
theatre even though you don’t it is long, drawn-out suffering for which the only sweet
like it. Don’t like something? release is the end credits sequence,” Indiewire wrote.
Watch something else!”
Vulture began their review with “New Amsterdam Is

Ekta was present at the Jagran Very, Very Dumb”. They further wrote, “The show’s
Cinema Summit on Friday stated intent—to be a medical fantasy about doctors
evening. actually helping people—is beautifully dumb, but at
least it’s occasionally funny.”

“Acceptance is the biggest New Amsterdam has just aired for one week and it
word we should learn. I have as is still to be seen if the drama can hold its own amid
much fun making a show like its competitors like The Good Doctor, Grey’s Anatomy

Naagin as much as promoting among others.
a Lipstick Under My Burkha.
Mobile is going to decide what
people want to watch. They

might want to watch both Nagin
and Narcos or a romantic movie
or a thriller, there’s a whole
world out there!” she added.










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maniKarniKa TeaSer: Kangana



ranauT looKS fierce aS



queen of jhanSi









he teaser of Manikarnika, the film
based on Rani of Jhansi, is here.
TAfter many stills from the sets of the
film, the audience gets to watch the teaser
of the film and it looks quite grand.



The teaser begins with Amitabh Bachchan’s
voice over as he explains that India was a
flourishing and welcoming nation when the
Brtish decided to invade and it was then
that Manikarnika decided to fight for her
motherland. This introduction is followed
by grand shots of Manikarnika entering
her palace. We also see her riding on a

horse. There is also a shot of her sitting one of its kind movie and with this teaser have put in our heart, blood and sweat into
atop her throne with a baby in her lap. She people will be able to get a small glimpse making this film. Manikarnika will make
is shown as a fierce commander who can of that”. every Indian proud,” Kangana had earlier
handle her sword perfectly well. said in a statement about the film.
After Sonu Sood’s exit from the film,
Talking about the teaser, producer Kamal there were a few reports suggesting that Directed by Krish, the film stars Kangana

Jain said, “We are delighted to present Kangana had completely taken over the Ranaut, Jishu Sengupta, Suresh Oberoi,
the teaser of the movie Manikarnika: film against her word that she was only Danny Denzongappa, Atul Kulkarni, Ankita
The Queen of Jhansi on the occasion of doing patchwork. However, Kangana is Lokhande and Zeeshan Ayub among
Gandhi Jayanthi. Rani Lakshmibai was not billed as the co-director in the film’s others. The film is written by the writers of
not only a great warrior and an important teaser. Baahubali and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.
part of our Independent struggle but also a
fascinating person and through this biopic “I am proud of this film, and of portraying a
we will be showing her journey. It is truly character who empowers and inspires. We




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jimmy Sheirgill To


maKe TeleviSion debuT




wiTh realiTy Show




focuses on the lives of mechanics in Jimmy, who has worked with filmmakers like
India and tracks their transformation Gulzar, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Aditya Chopra,
into Super Mechanics through their Rajkumar Hirani and Aanand L. Rai, was
journey in the contest. It also conducts “also very pleased about how the ethos of
master classes where experts share the show” suited his personality.
their insights and tips on repairing and “Had I been asked for a show with dance
maintaining vehicles. and all, it wouldn’t have really suited my per-
sonality. It is not like a thing which ‘Jimmy

Why did you pick this show for your Sheirgill’ would do. I can also relate to the
TV debut? entire concept of mechanics, and cars and
automobiles.

“BBC approached me for the show,
and you know we keep getting scripts, “I also want to be a part of this cause be-
we keep getting ideas, but I hadn’t cause mechanics are like the unsung heroes
found one which was as unique and of our country. Without us knowing they do
as heart-warming as this one. From so much for us, and we don’t even know
Bollywood actor Jimmy Sheirgill is making the go, I really liked the concept of the about it! Plus, this show helps you know your
his debut on the small screen as the host of show, especially the fact that its focus is car, its intricacies which can help you in case
a reality show Castrol Garage Guru – The on uplifting a community which has been you get stuck somewhere,” he added.
Super Mechanic Show. Lauding the evolu- undervalued.”
tion of television, he says he would love to Jimmy feels “TV audience has matured a lot”.
do something in the fiction space as well. “Also, what mattered here was the fact
that I was approached for this show long “Because of the form of content that has
Castrol, a lubricant company, is coming out before the filming and shooting began. It changed on the platform. We’ve seen vari-
with the reality TV show, which complements felt to me like not only do I think that this ous shows come and go, all making their
its mechanic skill-testing initiative — the Cas- role is suited for my taste, but even BBC respective mark,” said the Tanu Weds Manu
trol Super Mechanic Contest — actor.
that was started in 2017 and is
into its second edition. What about doing fiction shows?


“I have honestly never really “It all depends on the kind of
thought about the excitement. script I get, to be honest. Fic-
It’s the experience in doing a tion, in all honesty, is something
project which counts for me. I wouldn’t mind looking forward
That said, I did have those mo- to, but ultimately it depends on
ments where I thought about the script, and, more importantly,
meeting different mechanics, it depends on the platform. I’ve
learning about their stories, and really wanted to try out a web
learning the intricacies involved series, and maybe that’s what I’ll
in repairing or servicing a vehicle,” Jimmy felt so, which made the entire filming and look at doing,” he said.
told IANS in an email. shooting process much more easier,”
added the actor, who started his career in
The TV series, produced by BBC Studios, 1996 with Maachis.


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in that in the middle of a walk, a meeting or eating, you start smiling. You are so
overwhelmed with the love you are getting,” the actor says.
If stardom comes along with enviable perks, it also brings with it mammoth,
nerve-wracking expectations from the audience and the industry who want you to
keep the magic rolling. But for Vicky expectations are something he enjoys.
“When you take this journey of becoming an actor, there are only destinations –
one where people give you that limelight and expect the world from you, and two,
they don’t know who you are and they don’t care what you are doing. You have to
choose where you want to go. I have worked hard to reach here. I wanted them to
expect good things from me. I wanted them to have an image of me.
“Expectations don’t scare me because I have worked towards them. I want people
to expect better things from me with every film. I never want to be in a position
where they don’t expect anything from me. I want to be in a position where if they
are expecting sun from me, at least I will be able to reach the moon,” he says.
As the actor talks about his journey, Anurag Kashyap’s mention is inevitable. Much
before his debut as a lead actor, Vicky assisted Anurag for a couple of years, in-
cluding on Bombay Velvet in which he also had a cameo.
The mentor-prodigee relationship has now turned into a friendship.
“Anurag sir and I have had a beautiful journey as human beings. It’s been from
him being my mentor to now being my buddy, I was scared when I thought I was
working with my mentor. I am very much at ease when I know I am working with
my buddy. That happened in a very organic way. It happened on Manmarziyaan.
“It could be because of the space that the film was in or the space that the char-
VICKY KAUSHAL: unleash and go berserk with this character because I know it’s inside you.’ I tried
acter was in, where Anurag sir told me, ‘I would not limit you to anything. You just

doing that and he was very happy. That somewhere led to this friendship,” he adds.
STARDOM MAKES Having been directed by him in three films, Vicky, perhaps, understands Anurag’s
working process better than other actors. That he would give both his arm and
leg to work with him again is because Anurag works on his actors in a subliminal
manner.
YOU SMILE FOR “He is very intimate with his

actors. He is not someone
who will hold the mic and say,
NO REASON ‘Arey, do like this or that.’ If

there’s something, he will
come up to you and say it
in your ears. He never tells
n 2015, Vicky Kaushal made his Bollywood debut with Masaan, which you how to perform. He talks
was first offered to Rajkummar Rao. Today, with back-to-back suc- about the thought process.
Icesses, Vicky is being hailed as the Rajkummar Rao of 2018. Vicky ‘Think about this and then try
is basking in the glory of Lust Stories, Raazi, Sanju and now Manmar- to do this. Imagine this world
ziyaan. and this has happened to you
And the actor can’t stop grinning ear to ear. “It feels very overwhelming. and now this is what you want,’ he tells you this way.
It’s not just for me, but for my entire family. They are in a very happy “He wants to touch the deepest core of your heart. He doesn’t want just the surface
space right now. The films that I got to work on and them doing good level to improve. He asks you to draw references from who you are. That’s what
and then people appreciating your work in it,” he tells in an interview. brings all the change,” Vicky says.
“It is probably the best validation, the best compliment that when some- Looking at the future, the actor is beaming with excitement to have landed Karan
body says you are getting good things in life and you deserve this. I Johar’s next directorial feature, Takht.
have had a journey where I have knocked at many doors and after all To top it, Vicky will essay the character that was rumoured to have been offered to
that journey, when people say you deserve to sit on this chair, that really Ranbir Kapoor earlier. “This makes me feel ticklish. I don’t know what that emotion
feels good. It motivates you. It feels that if you get this after working is so I said it makes me feel ticklish. But that’s why you feel it’s surreal because of
hard then why not work harder? the kind of trust the director has in you.”
“This appreciation, love motivate me to do that. It just makes you smile
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radhiKa madan
think of Champa’s
whole life so that
iT doeS noT maTTer if when Vishal sir

you are a STar Kid or asks me about
why she reacted
noT, your faTe iS in the way she did,

I have an answer
The audience’S hand to it. He doesn’t
spoon feed.
adhika Madan is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Vishal Q. You come
Bhardwaj’s Pataakha. The actor’s film Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota has from a television
Ralso won an award at 2018 Toronto Film Festival. In a conversation background
Radhika gets candid about her Bollywood debut and becoming Champa where you were
Kumari for Pataakha. mostly seen as a
Q. Pataakha is an unusual debut film. Were there inhibitions to play the dutiful daughter-
role? in-law. Now, we
No, not at all. It was a Vishal Bhardwaj film and I would have done any see you swearing
role. I really wanted to live Champa Kumari’s life. When I read the script, on screen. Can
I was so excited to experience being Champa. I did not think even once we say this film is
about my looks as it was adding to the character. It is my dream debut. liberating for you
The moment I started looking like Champa, I started behaving like her. I as an actor?
was talking in her manner. I had a lot of fun
The film just happened to me. I auditioned for the role. I did not have the and enjoyed. We
privilege to choose the script. He liked my audition and I was on board. felt free because
Q. Your entry into Bollywood is interesting. Your film Mard Ko Dard Nahi we could do all
Hota has won an award at TIFF and now Pataakha is up for release. How that we wanted
are you feeling? to. We gained 10 kgs for the second half. So, there were
Right now, nothing is sinking in, to be honest. It still hasn’t sunk in that my no inhibitions to do the role. Meri Aashiqui was different but
film Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota won an award at Toronto Film Festival this not liberating. Having said that, I feel an actor is supposed
year. In fact, it seems surreal that I am debuting with Vishal Bharadwaj’s to feel a sense of freedom.
film. I am just grateful and blessed. It has nothing to do with me. I guess Q. Is there a sense of fear or nervousness regarding
the good wishes of hairdressers and make-up artists during my television acceptance in the film industry?
stint are working for me now. I remember, when I was doing Meri Aashiqui I was always told television actors do not get roles in
Tum Se, they used to tell me I will go places. So, I guess this is their Bollywood. I have always questioned them why they think
prayers. so. I believe if you know how to act, you can do whatever
Q. Between Mard and Pataakha, which character was hard to portray? you want to. In my head, there is no difference between
They are like chalk and cheese. Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota is very urban, television actor, film actor or theatre actor. For me, I am just
cool and quirky zone while this is a village girl. They both are very an actor. The medium doesn’t matter much. So, I guess this
different. Supri is vulnerable but has a lot of layers to her while Champa is thought has worked in my favor. In fact, my Mard Ko Dard
a boss. She does not give a damn about anything in life. She is extremely Nahi Hota director did not even know I had done television
confident. I have similar traits with both the characters. The way Supri before. He got to know when I signed the film. He did not
(Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota character) reacts to difficulties, I do that in real. feel the need to ask me as it does not define me.
With Champa, I guess my childhood fights with my brother came to use. I I will do whatever excites me. There is no stopping me.
used all my moves in the fight on screen. Q. Do you believe it is the right time for you to debut?
I think for me the difficult part of being Champa was to behave like an Definitely. We are in an era where the audience is smart.
elder one. I am the youngest in the family. I had to play elder one. So, They have been exposed to good content. Now, they would
I would go back home and note down things my brother did during my not pay Rs 300 or more for crap on the big screen. Even
childhood. Apart from that, we have done a lot of prep and lived the life of the attention span is so short that they would not want to
a village woman to get into the character. spend money on just the loyalty parameter. It does not
Q. What sort of brief was given to you about the film? matter if you are a star kid or not, your fate in the industry
We were never briefed. Instead, he would throw questions at us asking is in the audience’s hand.
us what we feel would have happened with the character. So, I had to

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ali fazal:



Time for



indian cinema




To explode



inTo The




global STage









Bollywood. Ali is trained by Shivoham – a celebrity fitness
trainer and brand ambassador of SF Health Tech, which is

a new fitness equipment manufacturing brand founded by
Sancket Kamdar and Varun Rode along with Shivoham.
“A lot of my discipline came from CrossFit… by the man

who introduced CrossFit to India – Shivoham. According to
me, CrossFit uses a lot of your own body and equipment as
Actor Ali Fazal, who played one of the title roles in Stephen Frears’

directorial Victoria & Abdul with veteran actor Judi Dench, feels accessories,” he said.
that now is the time for Indian cinema to make its presence felt like But what does he have to say about this entire obsession
never before on global platforms. with fitness that is making stars look out for roles that make

Would he agree that this is the time in Bollywood when most of them look good? “It’s obsessive in all the wrong sense. Many
the “outsiders” are doing phenomenally well including the actors? people forget about the fitness part and jump to the perfect

“They segregated people from the outside but your question is cosmetic body. It’s empty. I can outrun a lot of eight pack
also typecasting the working class… there is no inside. It’s time for holders in Bollywood. Put them on the field or the court or the
Indian cinema to explode into the global stage. Talent will not be outdoor. An actor has to be ready to get into all shapes and

avoided,” Ali told, in an e-mail interview. sizes and be able to master the subject,” he said.
Ali, who impressed the audience with his roles in films like 3 Idiots, So how does he keep himself fit during tough schedules?
Fukrey and Happy Bhag Jayegi, made his Hollywood debut with “There are times I cannot, but somewhere you have to tell

Fast and Furious 7 featuring Hollywood stars like Vin Diesel and yourself that working out is or has to be like brushing your
Dwayne Johnson. teeth. You cannot have clean teeth after just one day. It’s part
Talking about doing diverse roles, he said, “Earlier it wasn’t of your life,” he said.

deliberate as I did what came my way. But yes, now I choose Ali is also the goodwill ambassador of Smile Train. The
unpredictability as that’s the key to my creative juices.” organisation helps children with cleft lips.

It’s not just his acting career, he is also one of the fittest actors in


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Salman Khan to Launch


Nutan’s Granddaughter


Pranutan






alman Khan is all set to
launch legendary actor

SNutan’s granddaughter
Pranutan. The actor welcomed
Pranutan to Bollywood and
wrote, “Yeh lo! Zahero ki
heroine mil gayi. Swagat
karo Pranutan Bahl ka.
Proud to introduce Nutanji’s

granddaughter & Monya’s
(Mohnish Behl) daughter to
the big screen.”
Pranutan will share screen space with Salman’s childhood friend’s son Zaheer Iqbal, who is
being launched with Salman Khan’s production venture tentatively titled Zahero.
Zaheer took to Instagram and shared, “Welcomeeee to the movies … Looking forward
to sharing this journey with u … Its gonna be epiccc … P.s – You’re the best co star I’ve
ever had Pranutan also thanked Salman for his support, “Thank you Sir.. for the faith,
encouragement and belief.. it means the WORLD to me.. I hope I make you very very

proud.. thank you :) @beingsalmankhan And a big thank you to all of you for the constant
support and positivity..I couldn’t have asked for better”
But more than anyone else, Pranutan’s launch by Salman was a moment of pride for
Mohnish Behl, who has shared screen space with Salman in many films over the years.
The actor wrote a long note thanking Salman. He mentioned, “Pranutan’s official announcement into the industry is a momentous
occasion for my family… so much more special for us as Salman @beingsalmankhan is helming it. Salman was instrumental in giving
me a career. Without him, I wouldn’t have got the chance to be an actor. The thanks I have accorded to Salman over the years for my

career and our friendship is overshadowed by
my gratitude to him for launching, supporting
& giving my daughter this opportunity.
“The contribution and nurturing of Pranutan
by Cine 1, Murad bhai @muradkhetani ,
Ashwin @ashwinvarde , Nitin Kakkar @
nitinrkakkar and Hemant @hemant.kher is
unbelievable in giving her the guidance and
unending 24/7 support to make her shine as

an actor. Heartfelt thanks,” he continued.
The film under Salman’s banner will be a love
story set in Kashmir. Co-produced by Murad
Khetani and Ashwin Varde of Cine1 Studios,
the yet-to-be-titled film will go on floors in
September this year and will be directed by
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i am a creaTive



perSon, poliTicS


iS noT my Thing:




aamir Khan































e maybe vocal about social issues like water conservation,
but superstar Aamir Khan said Sunday he has no plans to join

Hpolitics. The 53-year-old Bollywood actor said he is “scared”
of the idea and believes he can be a better influence through his
films.
“I don’t want to be a politician. I am not meant for that. I am a

communicator. I am not interested in politics… I am also scared of
politics. Who isn’t?
“So, I stay away. I am a creative person. Politics is not my thing. I
want to entertain people. I feel I will be able to do more as a creative “We need to give up cellphones, TV sets, give up watching

person than as a politician,” Aamir said during an event in Delhi. movies, computers etc… the lifestyle is such that we are using
The actor has been extensively working towards water crisis for so many resources. To survive we need to redevise our lifestyle.”
the past three years in Maharashtra through his Paani Foundation, Aamir said it is easy for the public to blame the government for
which aims at imparting knowledge at the grassroots level in the its woes, but things cannot get better without the participation of

state about water conservation and watershed management. the citizens.
Aamir said the issue of water scarcity can be countered only when “It’s easy for us to blame the government. Maharashtra
the “people own the problem”. government has made a lot of efforts to hit back the problem…
“They have to be the solution. It has to be a people’s movement… As citizens, we should question our government. They are

Our approach has always been very inclusive. We want more and answerable to us. But change only happens when we become
more people to join the cause,” he added. part of the solution,” he added.
The actor believes it is the lifestyle of the people which is responsible Aamir will next be seen in Thugs of Hindostan, which also features
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UDAY CHOPRA: INDIA SHOULD

LEGALISE MARIJUANA

ctor Uday Chopra says India should legalise Chopra, said he does not use it but finds legalising it a
marijuana as it can be be a huge revenue source “wise move”.
Aand has medical benefits. “And no I do not use it. I just really think it is a wise move,
“I feel India should legalize marijuana. Firstly, It’s part of given our history with the plant,” he added.
our culture. Secondly, I think if legalized and taxed it can The 45-year-old actor made his acting debut in 2000 in
be a huge revenue source. Not to mention it will remove the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Mohabbatein and was later
the criminal element associated with it. Plus and most seen in films like Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai, Mujhse Dosti
importantly it has a lot of medical benefits!” he tweeted Karoge!, Dhoom, Neal ‘n’ Nikki and Pyaar Impossible.
on Thursday. Uday was last seen on the silver screen in 2013 as Ali in
Uday, who is the son of late veteran filmmaker Yash the third installment of the “Dhoom” franchise”.




















































































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