<p>Hollywood actor Liam Neeson is almost synonymous with the action-film genre with roles that he has made his own and characters that people everywhere in the world instantly connect him with. Carrying forward his legacy of a true-blue action hero who is often seen saving lives, Liam will now be seen as Alex Lewis, a hired assassin dealing with early stages of Alzheimer’s in his upcoming flick ‘Memory’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking about playing a man with Alzheimer’s in the film, a degenerative illness that he has seen up close and personal in real life, working with Monica Belluci and the importance of real-world issues of sex trafficking, Hollywood star Liam Neeson opens up to WION about all things 'Memory' and more.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><em>Here are the edited excerpts from the conversation:&nbsp;</em></strong></p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> We can’t wait to see you don another action-hero avatar but was there something that made you say yes to ‘Memory’ apart from it being an action-drama flick?&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Liam Neeson:</strong> I thought it was unique. We've all seen action movies with hitmen and assassins, but this was a character in an action-thriller who is legendary in how he executes his job, but we soon realise he's suffering from early onset Alzheimer's-dementia. I find that very, very intriguing and it also gave me the opportunity to research the world of Alzheimer's and dementia. I do have a friend back home who is suffering from early onset dementia. It's sad to be in his company, because he's an old friend and yet the actor side of my brain is fascinated watching him come into his living room and he doesn't know where he is. He doesn't recognise the room. So, I wanted to pay a certain homage to him and use some of his mannerisms that he would make and do it the right way. It's so easy to overreact and that would be an insult to sufferers of the disease. I wanted, and (director) Martin Campbell wanted it to be very subtle.</p>

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<p><strong>WION:</strong> Since you found notes for your character in ‘Memory’ from personal life, was there anything you learnt about the disease as you observed people around you or researched the subject? How did it round up your character in the film?</p>

<p><strong>Liam Neeson: </strong>Just how horrific it is, how it continues until the body gradually shuts down and the brain can't send signals to the throat to eat, to chew and ultimately to breathe. It’s just horrendous. Also, in some documentaries I saw the extraordinary love and care from professional carers, husbands and wives who are looking after their loved ones. The person who's suffering from this is gradually not able to recognise their husband or their wife of many, many years. That was awfully sad and fascinating to me.</p>

<p>There were certain stuttering things I saw in one patient in a documentary. There was also very visible shaking of hands while lifting up a cup or reloading a gun. Just little things. We didn’t want to do too much. Martin would say "No, there's too much. Pull back." Or he would say, "Give me a little bit more of this."</p>

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<p><strong>WION: </strong>The film has an amazing cast, including Monica Bellucci and Guy Pearce. What was it like to spend some time with Monica and Guy?</p>

<p><strong>Liam Neeson:</strong> She was lovely to work with. She’s just so rooted in reality. She is not a Hollywood starlet. You know what I mean? She's down to earth. She's a joy to work with. Guy was also a joy to work with. I got to know Guy and he's become a new friend. It really was a pleasure to go to work every day.</p>

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<p><strong>WION:</strong> How was it like to work with director Martin Campbell?</p>

<p><strong>Liam Neeson: </strong>I totally trust Martin. He rebooted the James Bond franchise for God's sake. I loved his two Zorro films and if you ever get a chance to watch the 1980s British TV series ‘Edge of Darkness’ with the great Bob Peck, who's no longer with us, do it. Bob Peck was a great Shakespearean actor and I've seen him on stage many times. Martin also made an ‘Edge of Darkness’ movie with Mel Gibson, that I did not see, but this TV series was great.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That’s how I became very aware of Martin Campbell and said, “I’d love to work with this guy one time.” I did and he's very special. He's kind of old school. He calls people “darling” (laughs). He would say, “No, no, no, shut up Liam. This is how we're doing it.” (laughs)</p>

<p><em>Watch the trailer here:</em></p>

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<p><strong>WION:</strong> The film is set in El Paso, Texas on the Mexican border. It's a fascinating city located just metres away from Juarez, Mexico. The film also delves into child sex trafficking and US immigration detention centers. How important was the location and the real-world issues like sex trafficking and illegal immigration to the story?</p>

<p><strong>Liam Neeson:</strong> It was very important, and we didn't gloat about it in telling this story, but it's certainly there. Speaking for myself as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for a number of years, I get access to literature that UNICEF sent me on sex trafficking and child trafficking. It makes the hair stand up on the back of your neck. Slavery is still incredibly prevalent on Earth. The figures are unbelievable. It's not just girls. It is boys too. I remember when the tsunami hit Asia in 2004 and UNICEF is usually always one of the first charities to move into an area that's been affected by wars and natural catastrophes. One of the UNICEF directors at that time told me they moved quickly to Asia after the tsunami to protect the children because the sex traffickers would just kind of sweep them up and take them away and they would disappear. I couldn't believe it. It happens. So, it is in our story and it's part of the reason why my character goes on a quest. He wants to right a terrible wrong. I don't want to give too much away about the story for the audience, but certainly it's a good, fast paced thriller-action film, with rooted and three dimensional characters.</p>

<p><strong>WION: </strong>We have seen you essay all kinds of characters in your entire career. Is there something that’s left to tick for you?&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Liam Neeson: </strong>Seth MacFarlane asked me 18 months ago if I would be interested in resurrecting the ‘Naked Gun’ franchise. So, I'd love to do that. Seth and his team are working on the script. I believe that would be the end of my career (laughs) or something good might come out of it. Leslie Nielsen has huge shoes to fill. I just watched him a few nights ago in that film ‘Airplane!’ I just laughed so much. It is a wonderful comedy. So definitely, yeah, I'd love to do it.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-liam-neeson-talks-retirement-rumours-during-memory-film-promotions-472793" hreflang="en">Liam Neeson addresses retirement rumours during 'Memory' film promotions</a></p>

<p><em>'Memory' will release exclusively in theatres in India and elsewhere on&nbsp;April 29, 2022. Directed by&nbsp;Martin Campbell, the film stars&nbsp;Liam Neeson, Monica Bellucci, Guy Pearce and Ray Stevenson and others.</em></p>


Hollywood actor Liam Neeson is almost synonymous with the action-film genre with roles that he has made his own and characters that people everywhere in the world instantly connect him with.

Hollywood actor Liam Neeson is almost synonymous with the action-film genre with roles that he has made his own and characters that people everywhere in the world instantly connect him with. Carrying forward his legacy of a true-blue action hero who is often seen saving lives, Liam will now be seen as Alex Lewis, a hired assassin dealing with early stages of Alzheimer’s in his upcoming flick ‘Memory’. Speaking about playing a man with Alzheimer’s in the film, a degenerative illness that he has seen up close and personal in real life, working with Monica Belluci and the importance of real-world issues of sex trafficking, Hollywood star Liam Neeson opens up to WION about all things 'Memory' and more. Here are the edited excerpts from the conversation: WION: We can’t wait to see you don another action-hero avatar but was there something that made you say yes to ‘Memory’ apart from it being an action-drama flick? Liam Neeson: I thought it was unique. We've all seen action movies with hitmen and assassins, but this was a character in an action-thriller who is legendary in how he executes his job, but we soon realise he's suffering from early onset Alzheimer's-dementia. I find that very, very intriguing and it also gave me the opportunity to research the world of Alzheimer's and dementia. I do have a friend back home who is suffering from early onset dementia. It's sad to be in his company, because he's an old friend and yet the actor side of my brain is fascinated watching him come into his living room and he doesn't know where he is. He doesn't recognise the room. So, I wanted to pay a certain homage to him and use some of his mannerisms that he would make and do it the right way. It's so easy to overreact and that would be an insult to sufferers of the disease. I wanted, and (director) Martin Campbell wanted it to be very subtle. WION: Since you found notes for your character in ‘Memory’ from personal life, was there anything you learnt about the disease as you observed people around you or researched the subject? How did it round up your character in the film? Liam Neeson: Just how horrific it is, how it continues until the body gradually shuts down and the brain can't send signals to the throat to eat, to chew and ultimately to breathe. It’s just horrendous. Also, in some documentaries I saw the extraordinary love and care from professional carers, husbands and wives who are looking after their loved ones. The person who's suffering from this is gradually not able to recognise their husband or their wife of many, many years. That was awfully sad and fascinating to me. There were certain stuttering things I saw in one patient in a documentary. There was also very visible shaking of hands while lifting up a cup or reloading a gun. Just little things. We didn’t want to do too much. Martin would say "No, there's too much. Pull back." Or he would say, "Give me a little bit more of this." WION: The film has an amazing cast, including Monica Bellucci and Guy Pearce. What was it like to spend some time with Monica and Guy? Liam Neeson: She was lovely to work with. She’s just so rooted in reality. She is not a Hollywood starlet. You know what I mean? She's down to earth. She's a joy to work with. Guy was also a joy to work with. I got to know Guy and he's become a new friend. It really was a pleasure to go to work every day. WION: How was it like to work with director Martin Campbell? Liam Neeson: I totally trust Martin. He rebooted the James Bond franchise for God's sake. I loved his two Zorro films and if you ever get a chance to watch the 1980s British TV series ‘Edge of Darkness’ with the great Bob Peck, who's no longer with us, do it. Bob Peck was a great Shakespearean actor and I've seen him on stage many times. Martin also made an ‘Edge of Darkness’ movie with Mel Gibson, that I did not see, but this TV series was great. That’s how I became very aware of Martin Campbell and said, “I’d love to work with this guy one time.” I did and he's very special. He's kind of old school. He calls people “darling” (laughs). He would say, “No, no, no, shut up Liam. This is how we're doing it.” (laughs) Watch the trailer here: WION: The film is set in El Paso, Texas on the Mexican border. It's a fascinating city located just metres away from Juarez, Mexico. The film also delves into child sex trafficking and US immigration detention centers. How important was the location and the real-world issues like sex trafficking and illegal immigration to the story? Liam Neeson: It was very important, and we didn't gloat about it in telling this story, but it's certainly there. Speaking for myself as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for a number of years, I get access to literature that UNICEF sent me on sex trafficking and child trafficking. It makes the hair stand up on the back of your neck. Slavery is still incredibly prevalent on Earth. The figures are unbelievable. It's not just girls. It is boys too. I remember when the tsunami hit Asia in 2004 and UNICEF is usually always one of the first charities to move into an area that's been affected by wars and natural catastrophes. One of the UNICEF directors at that time told me they moved quickly to Asia after the tsunami to protect the children because the sex traffickers would just kind of sweep them up and take them away and they would disappear. I couldn't believe it. It happens. So, it is in our story and it's part of the reason why my character goes on a quest. He wants to right a terrible wrong. I don't want to give too much away about the story for the audience, but certainly it's a good, fast paced thriller-action film, with rooted and three dimensional characters. WION: We have seen you essay all kinds of characters in your entire career. Is there something that’s left to tick for you? Liam Neeson: Seth MacFarlane asked me 18 months ago if I would be interested in resurrecting the ‘Naked Gun’ franchise. So, I'd love to do that. Seth and his team are working on the script. I believe that would be the end of my career (laughs) or something good might come out of it. Leslie Nielsen has huge shoes to fill. I just watched him a few nights ago in that film ‘Airplane!’ I just laughed so much. It is a wonderful comedy. So definitely, yeah, I'd love to do it. Liam Neeson addresses retirement rumours during 'Memory' film promotions 'Memory' will release exclusively in theatres in India and elsewhere on April 29, 2022. Directed by Martin Campbell, the film stars Liam Neeson, Monica Bellucci, Guy Pearce and Ray Stevenson and others.

Exclusive Liam Neeson interview on playing an assassin with Alzheimer's in new film 'Memory'

<p>The first trailer for Olivia Wilde’s 1950s thriller ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ has just dropped and we are beyond excited! The Warner Bros. CinemaCon showed off the first trailer which stars Florence Pugh as a housewife named Alice, who lives with her husband Jack played by Harry Styles. Jack apparently is a part of an operation named Victory project which is expected to change the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The trailer shows that women are asked to stay indoors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘Don’t Worry Darling’ will release on September 23.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The screenplay was written by Katie Silberman, based on a story by Carey and Shane Van Dyke and Silberman.</p>


The first trailer for Olivia Wilde’s 1950s thriller ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ has just dropped and we are beyond excited! The Warner Bros. CinemaCon showed off the first trailer which stars Florence Pugh as a housewife named Alice, who lives with her husband Jack played by Harry Styles.

The first trailer for Olivia Wilde’s 1950s thriller ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ has just dropped and we are beyond excited! The Warner Bros. CinemaCon showed off the first trailer which stars Florence Pugh as a housewife named Alice, who lives with her husband Jack played by Harry Styles. Jack apparently is a part of an operation named Victory project which is expected to change the world. The trailer shows that women are asked to stay indoors. ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ will release on September 23. The screenplay was written by Katie Silberman, based on a story by Carey and Shane Van Dyke and Silberman.

Harry Styles starrer 'Don't Worry Darling' trailer unveiled during CinemaCon

<p>Bonehead aka Paul Arthurs of Oasis band has been diagnosed with tonsil cancer. Informing fans, he wrote, “Just to let you all know I’m going to be taking a break from playing for a while. I have been diagnosed with tonsil cancer. But the good news is it’s treatable and I will be starting a course of treatment soon. I will keep you posted how it is going.”</p>

<p>Bonehead was supposed to perform with Liam Gallagher at scheduled concerts in Manchester and Knebworth this summer.</p>

<p>After Paul’s announcement, Liam Gallagher tweeted: “Sending BIG love to the 1 n only Bonehead and his family wishing you a speedy recovery we’re all thinking of you rasta you’ll be back on stage bfore you can say r we doing [the Oasis song] Colombia.”</p>

<p>Liam Gallagher and Paul Arthurs co-founded Oasis, originally calling themselves the Rain. They then got Liam Gallagher’s brother Noel into the group and changed the band’s name.&nbsp;</p>


Bonehead aka Paul Arthurs of Oasis band has been diagnosed with tonsil cancer. Informing fans, he wrote, “Just to let you all know I’m going to be taking a break from playing for a while.

Bonehead aka Paul Arthurs of Oasis band has been diagnosed with tonsil cancer. Informing fans, he wrote, “Just to let you all know I’m going to be taking a break from playing for a while. I have been diagnosed with tonsil cancer. But the good news is it’s treatable and I will be starting a course of treatment soon. I will keep you posted how it is going.” Bonehead was supposed to perform with Liam Gallagher at scheduled concerts in Manchester and Knebworth this summer. After Paul’s announcement, Liam Gallagher tweeted: “Sending BIG love to the 1 n only Bonehead and his family wishing you a speedy recovery we’re all thinking of you rasta you’ll be back on stage bfore you can say r we doing [the Oasis song] Colombia.” Liam Gallagher and Paul Arthurs co-founded Oasis, originally calling themselves the Rain. They then got Liam Gallagher’s brother Noel into the group and changed the band’s name.

Oasis guitarist Paul Arthurs diagnosed with tonsil cancer; informs fans

<p>Theatre and TV personality Mita Vashishth is one of the finest ones we have who has time and again given us characters to cherish, roles to identify with and more. Speaking to WION about her journey, latest Zee Theatre teleplay Agnipankh and what keeps her driven all these years, Mita Vashishth gives exclusive details of what rounds her up as an actor.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>Here are the excerpts from the chat:</strong></em></p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> If you were to trace your journey as a theatre and TV actor, how would you look back at it?</p>

<p><strong>Mita:</strong> If I had to look back at all, I'd say I've been fortunate and blessed. I did not take any shortcuts and walked a straight and narrow path. I occasionally regret losing out on some work because I was so particular about how I wanted to be seen and treated but in retrospect, that was the best and the correct thing that I could have done. I was a little less wise in the younger days in terms of not dressing up enough for events and all but I think that's fine. That indicates your confidence in yourself and your abilities. I think it's been an amazing journey and I'm writing about it now, not from a biographical point of view but really to explore what went into creating every role that I have done so far.</p>

<p><strong>WION: </strong>With several mediums of entertainment available now vs when you started, does it become overwhelming, and how do you respond to these changes?</p>

<p><strong>Mita:</strong> When I began my journey as an actor, we had a few channels and theatres, mainstream Hindi films, and some art movies. It was a different set of audience and directors. The world is different today and one must adapt to it but the person within me has remained unchanged because of certain principles. I haven't changed in terms of how I work and in my attitude towards acting. When you're younger, the work that comes your way seems to be very important for your future. Now, I don't think about the future. I live much more in the present.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A lot of things that would bother me earlier or keep me awake at night; like a film of mine not making it to the Panorama section of the International Film Festival of India, don't matter now. In some ways, I've become more committed to acting and what is of priority to me is how I live a role. Earlier, I used to love the process of acting and also wanted a lot from the world. And now I don't want much from the world at all. So that's a big difference.&nbsp;</p>

<p>I also feel that when you have lived your life fully and experienced multiple phases, then you're quite serene about the changes. You can just walk away from things that you don't want and be in a state of equipoise about things that you want and not run after them. If something makes my heart soar and be joyous, then I'll embrace it. If it doesn't, I'll just walk away from it. I've always been good at walking away from things, people, and situations that are not in my best interest as a human being or person.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="mita vashishth" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7f711441-2086-4cc6-b0e6-29fca55f9757" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/New-13.jpg" /></p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> What can you tell us about your teleplay Agnipankh and your character in it?</p>

<p><strong>Mita: </strong>The teleplay Agnipankh on Zee Theatre is a wonderful family drama that unfolds on the eve of independence. It has everything a good drama can possibly have; a good story and wonderfully etched-out characters. The roles are beautifully written. There is something of all the 'rasas' in the play including 'shringar' or the love element, 'shaurya' or valour, and also anger. The audience is transported to another era and also embarks on an inner journey while they're watching the teleplay. My role is central to the story. I play Durgeshwari or Baisa. She is a woman of the ancient era who handles the vast empire of the family that she has been married into. In a way, she's like the zamindar who traditionally handles the responsibilities of factories, land, labour, and crises but she rules like a woman who also has to balance her personal roles as a wife and a mother. Her husband is a layabout who does nothing but get drunk and though she is the one handling everything, she is also very vulnerable because she wants love and tenderness and she hasn't been fulfilled as a &nbsp;woman. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-exclusive-interview-liam-neeson-on-playing-an-assassin-with-alzheimers-in-new-film-memory-474101" hreflang="en">Exclusive Liam Neeson interview on playing an assassin with Alzheimer's in new film 'Memory'</a></p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> We have often seen you play very strong female characters...what do you love to portray the most? Which is your most challenging role so far?</p>

<p><strong>Mita:</strong> I have worked differently on each character and love every single role that I've done. A part has to be well-written for sure, and it has to be long enough for me to really make an impact. A lot of my early work is now available on YouTube including my films like the Mani Kaul directorial 'Siddheshvari', Govind Nihalani's 'Drishti' and 'Drohkaal' (for which I won an award), Kumar Shahani's 'Khayal Gatha' and 'Kasba' and Sumitra Bhave's 'Zindagi Zindabad.' There's just so much work that is out there and even episodes of television shows like 'Swaabhiman', and Gulzaar Saab’s 'Kirdaar' are available now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Each one of those roles is really special to me because acting is just not about doing a role but about bringing forth something into the universe from within yourself. It's like giving birth. So every role reinvents you and is really precious.</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> You recently starred in ‘Chhori’ in which we saw you again in a strong role, however dark. But so was Nushrat who led the story. Why do you think this change of seeing women-led stories is being appreciated?</p>

<p><strong>Mita:</strong> I don't think this is about women-led stories in general. It just so happened that this story is led by two women; Nusrat and myself. I got a lot of accolades for 'Chhori' including the ITA award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and also lots of personal messages from actors and the audience who said that the role was amazingly crafted. Now that is a huge compliment. It's a beautiful way of being told that basically all that you have learnt as an actor is finally being appreciated and understood. It's a very good feeling when a young actor tells you that this role is worth studying. Women-led stories are being appreciated but there haven't been many films that were written for women. And some like 'Gulaab Gang' lacked the depth and realism to really make an impact. So clearly, a women-led film has to have a strong directorial vision and very strong performances by the women because many women-led stories have actually bombed at the box office for the lack of finesse in the performances or the direction.</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> How do you feel about the instant feedback available for your work now courtesy the social media. How do you feel about the cancel culture?</p>

<p><strong>Mita:</strong> Instant feedback via social media is always wonderful. I've also discovered amazing people because of social media; wonderful creative women I didn't know anything about and this exposure expands your sense of the universe and the people in it. &nbsp;You get feedback for your work but you also get connected with interesting people so that's beautiful. In my line of work, however, at the end of the day, your performance has to work for good comments to come in so there is no shortcut there.&nbsp;</p>

<p>No matter how many social media followers you have, &nbsp;you still have to get down to your knees, plunge your hands into the mud and sculpt a role by dint of sheer hard work. But to be honest, for me more than the number of followers, it's important to have personal interactions with people. I think that's very important and in a mass, people just become numbers. You are also a number if you are in a mass, following just about anything or anyone. The cancel culture or the appreciation culture, either way, is not seminal to my self-esteem or to my idea of myself as an individual.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-zee-theatre-announces-%E2%80%98daag-o-hijab%E2%80%99-a-soulful-tribute-to-daagh-delvi-474197" hreflang="en">Zee Theatre announces ‘Daag-O-Hijab’, a soulful tribute to Daagh Delvi</a></p>


Theatre and TV personality Mita Vashishth is one of the finest ones we have who has time and again given us characters to cherish, roles to identify with and more.

Theatre and TV personality Mita Vashishth is one of the finest ones we have who has time and again given us characters to cherish, roles to identify with and more. Speaking to WION about her journey, latest Zee Theatre teleplay Agnipankh and what keeps her driven all these years, Mita Vashishth gives exclusive details of what rounds her up as an actor. Here are the excerpts from the chat: WION: If you were to trace your journey as a theatre and TV actor, how would you look back at it? Mita: If I had to look back at all, I'd say I've been fortunate and blessed. I did not take any shortcuts and walked a straight and narrow path. I occasionally regret losing out on some work because I was so particular about how I wanted to be seen and treated but in retrospect, that was the best and the correct thing that I could have done. I was a little less wise in the younger days in terms of not dressing up enough for events and all but I think that's fine. That indicates your confidence in yourself and your abilities. I think it's been an amazing journey and I'm writing about it now, not from a biographical point of view but really to explore what went into creating every role that I have done so far. WION: With several mediums of entertainment available now vs when you started, does it become overwhelming, and how do you respond to these changes? Mita: When I began my journey as an actor, we had a few channels and theatres, mainstream Hindi films, and some art movies. It was a different set of audience and directors. The world is different today and one must adapt to it but the person within me has remained unchanged because of certain principles. I haven't changed in terms of how I work and in my attitude towards acting. When you're younger, the work that comes your way seems to be very important for your future. Now, I don't think about the future. I live much more in the present. A lot of things that would bother me earlier or keep me awake at night; like a film of mine not making it to the Panorama section of the International Film Festival of India, don't matter now. In some ways, I've become more committed to acting and what is of priority to me is how I live a role. Earlier, I used to love the process of acting and also wanted a lot from the world. And now I don't want much from the world at all. So that's a big difference. I also feel that when you have lived your life fully and experienced multiple phases, then you're quite serene about the changes. You can just walk away from things that you don't want and be in a state of equipoise about things that you want and not run after them. If something makes my heart soar and be joyous, then I'll embrace it. If it doesn't, I'll just walk away from it. I've always been good at walking away from things, people, and situations that are not in my best interest as a human being or person. WION: What can you tell us about your teleplay Agnipankh and your character in it? Mita: The teleplay Agnipankh on Zee Theatre is a wonderful family drama that unfolds on the eve of independence. It has everything a good drama can possibly have; a good story and wonderfully etched-out characters. The roles are beautifully written. There is something of all the 'rasas' in the play including 'shringar' or the love element, 'shaurya' or valour, and also anger. The audience is transported to another era and also embarks on an inner journey while they're watching the teleplay. My role is central to the story. I play Durgeshwari or Baisa. She is a woman of the ancient era who handles the vast empire of the family that she has been married into. In a way, she's like the zamindar who traditionally handles the responsibilities of factories, land, labour, and crises but she rules like a woman who also has to balance her personal roles as a wife and a mother. Her husband is a layabout who does nothing but get drunk and though she is the one handling everything, she is also very vulnerable because she wants love and tenderness and she hasn't been fulfilled as a woman. Also read: Exclusive Liam Neeson interview on playing an assassin with Alzheimer's in new film 'Memory' WION: We have often seen you play very strong female characters...what do you love to portray the most? Which is your most challenging role so far? Mita: I have worked differently on each character and love every single role that I've done. A part has to be well-written for sure, and it has to be long enough for me to really make an impact. A lot of my early work is now available on YouTube including my films like the Mani Kaul directorial 'Siddheshvari', Govind Nihalani's 'Drishti' and 'Drohkaal' (for which I won an award), Kumar Shahani's 'Khayal Gatha' and 'Kasba' and Sumitra Bhave's 'Zindagi Zindabad.' There's just so much work that is out there and even episodes of television shows like 'Swaabhiman', and Gulzaar Saab’s 'Kirdaar' are available now. Each one of those roles is really special to me because acting is just not about doing a role but about bringing forth something into the universe from within yourself. It's like giving birth. So every role reinvents you and is really precious. WION: You recently starred in ‘Chhori’ in which we saw you again in a strong role, however dark. But so was Nushrat who led the story. Why do you think this change of seeing women-led stories is being appreciated? Mita: I don't think this is about women-led stories in general. It just so happened that this story is led by two women; Nusrat and myself. I got a lot of accolades for 'Chhori' including the ITA award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and also lots of personal messages from actors and the audience who said that the role was amazingly crafted. Now that is a huge compliment. It's a beautiful way of being told that basically all that you have learnt as an actor is finally being appreciated and understood. It's a very good feeling when a young actor tells you that this role is worth studying. Women-led stories are being appreciated but there haven't been many films that were written for women. And some like 'Gulaab Gang' lacked the depth and realism to really make an impact. So clearly, a women-led film has to have a strong directorial vision and very strong performances by the women because many women-led stories have actually bombed at the box office for the lack of finesse in the performances or the direction. WION: How do you feel about the instant feedback available for your work now courtesy the social media. How do you feel about the cancel culture? Mita: Instant feedback via social media is always wonderful. I've also discovered amazing people because of social media; wonderful creative women I didn't know anything about and this exposure expands your sense of the universe and the people in it. You get feedback for your work but you also get connected with interesting people so that's beautiful. In my line of work, however, at the end of the day, your performance has to work for good comments to come in so there is no shortcut there. No matter how many social media followers you have, you still have to get down to your knees, plunge your hands into the mud and sculpt a role by dint of sheer hard work. But to be honest, for me more than the number of followers, it's important to have personal interactions with people. I think that's very important and in a mass, people just become numbers. You are also a number if you are in a mass, following just about anything or anyone. The cancel culture or the appreciation culture, either way, is not seminal to my self-esteem or to my idea of myself as an individual. Also read: Zee Theatre announces ‘Daag-O-Hijab’, a soulful tribute to Daagh Delvi

Interview! Theatre and TV artist Mita Vashishth on what she loves the most about acting

<p>There’s no stopping Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt who recently got married to the love of her life, Ranbir Kapoor and delivered back-to-back movie hits this year. Now, the actress has featured on top 5 Instagram celebrity lists and she is the only Indian to make it to that list. The list features the likes of Zendaya, Will Smith and Tom Holland.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alia Bhatt has managed to surpass Hollywood actress Jennifer Lopez to grab the fourth spot on the Instagram influencer’s list.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The biggest influencer on Instagram is Zendaya according to the list, followed by her ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ co-star and beau Tom Holland.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-film-to-enter-rs-1000-crore-club-soon-473928" hreflang="en">'KGF: Chapter 2' box office: Film to enter Rs 1000 crore club soon</a></p>

<p>On the work front, Alia Bhatt was last seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ . She is also set to team with Hollywood stars Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan for Netflix's international spy thriller, ‘Heart of Stone’. Apart from the Netflix project, she also has Farhan Akhtar’s much-awaited 'Jee Le Zaraa' with Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatts-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-to-release-on-this-date-473657" hreflang="en">Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt's 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani' to release on this date</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kangana-ranaut-reveals-she-was-sexually-abused-as-a-kid-on-her-reality-tv-show-473616" hreflang="en">Kangana Ranaut reveals she was sexually abused as a kid; read details inside</a></p>


There’s no stopping Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt who recently got married to the love of her life, Ranbir Kapoor and delivered back-to-back movie hits this year.

There’s no stopping Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt who recently got married to the love of her life, Ranbir Kapoor and delivered back-to-back movie hits this year. Now, the actress has featured on top 5 Instagram celebrity lists and she is the only Indian to make it to that list. The list features the likes of Zendaya, Will Smith and Tom Holland. Alia Bhatt has managed to surpass Hollywood actress Jennifer Lopez to grab the fourth spot on the Instagram influencer’s list. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt 🤍☀️ (@aliaabhatt) × The biggest influencer on Instagram is Zendaya according to the list, followed by her ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ co-star and beau Tom Holland. Also read: 'KGF: Chapter 2' box office: Film to enter Rs 1000 crore club soon On the work front, Alia Bhatt was last seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ . She is also set to team with Hollywood stars Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan for Netflix's international spy thriller, ‘Heart of Stone’. Apart from the Netflix project, she also has Farhan Akhtar’s much-awaited 'Jee Le Zaraa' with Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra. Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt's 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani' to release on this date Kangana Ranaut reveals she was sexually abused as a kid; read details inside

Alia Bhatt is the only Indian in top 5 celebrity Instagram influencers alongwith Zendaya, Will Smith

<p>Look who’s grabbed a Marvel hero character for himself! Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio aka Bad Bunny has been roped in for the role of a Marvel hero in the next Sony Pictures’ scheme of things. Bad Bunny will lead the standalone comic book film ‘El Muerto’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film ‘El Muerto’ is scheduled for January 12, 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The announcement was made during the recently held CinemaCon. With this, Bad Bunny will be the first ever Latino actor to headline a live-action Marvel film.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-its-coming-back-sony-greenlits-third-installment-of-venom-473992" hreflang="en">It's coming back! Sony greenlights third installment of 'Venom'</a></p>

<p>For those unversed about the Marvel hero, El Muerto, also known as Juan-Carlos Estrada Sanchez in the comics, is a wrestler whose powers are handed down by ancestry in the form of a mask.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, upcoming Sony Marvel projects include: the anticipated ‘Madame Web’, a female-led adventure starring Dakota Johnson, and ‘Kraven the Hunter’ starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-alia-bhatt-is-the-only-indian-top-5-celebrity-influencers-on-instagram-alongwith-zendaya-will-smith-473945" hreflang="en">Alia Bhatt is the only Indian top 5 celebrity influencers on Instagram alongwith Zendaya, Will Smith</a></p>


Look who’s grabbed a Marvel hero character for himself! Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio aka Bad Bunny has been roped in for the role of a Marvel hero in the next Sony Pictures’ scheme of things.

Look who’s grabbed a Marvel hero character for himself! Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio aka Bad Bunny has been roped in for the role of a Marvel hero in the next Sony Pictures’ scheme of things. Bad Bunny will lead the standalone comic book film ‘El Muerto’. The film ‘El Muerto’ is scheduled for January 12, 2024. The announcement was made during the recently held CinemaCon. With this, Bad Bunny will be the first ever Latino actor to headline a live-action Marvel film. It's coming back! Sony greenlights third installment of 'Venom' For those unversed about the Marvel hero, El Muerto, also known as Juan-Carlos Estrada Sanchez in the comics, is a wrestler whose powers are handed down by ancestry in the form of a mask. Meanwhile, upcoming Sony Marvel projects include: the anticipated ‘Madame Web’, a female-led adventure starring Dakota Johnson, and ‘Kraven the Hunter’ starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Alia Bhatt is the only Indian top 5 celebrity influencers on Instagram alongwith Zendaya, Will Smith

Bad Bunny set to play Marvel hero 'El Muerto'

<p>Loved Venom’s latest outings? Well get ready for more as Sony Pictures has given a greenlight to a third installment of the Tom Hardy starrer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The franchise will be back with a third film after a successful box office result seen by the previous two films – ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ and ‘Venom’. The films released in 2021 and 2018. Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-alia-bhatt-is-the-only-indian-top-5-celebrity-influencers-on-instagram-alongwith-zendaya-will-smith-473945" hreflang="en">Alia Bhatt is the only Indian top 5 celebrity influencers on Instagram alongwith Zendaya, Will Smith</a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Sony also announced plans for another ‘Ghostbusters’ installment. It will be a follow-up to 2021’s reboot ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’. The announcements were made during the presentation at CinemaCon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As for ‘Venom’ Tom Hardy stars as journalist Eddie Brock with his unwitting sidekick and parasite Venom.</p>


Loved Venom’s latest outings? Well get ready for more as Sony Pictures has given a greenlight to a third installment of the Tom Hardy starrer. The franchise will be back with a third film after a successful box office result seen by the previous two films – ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ and ‘Venom’.

Loved Venom’s latest outings? Well get ready for more as Sony Pictures has given a greenlight to a third installment of the Tom Hardy starrer. The franchise will be back with a third film after a successful box office result seen by the previous two films – ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ and ‘Venom’. The films released in 2021 and 2018. Also read: Alia Bhatt is the only Indian top 5 celebrity influencers on Instagram alongwith Zendaya, Will Smith Meanwhile, Sony also announced plans for another ‘Ghostbusters’ installment. It will be a follow-up to 2021’s reboot ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’. The announcements were made during the presentation at CinemaCon. As for ‘Venom’ Tom Hardy stars as journalist Eddie Brock with his unwitting sidekick and parasite Venom.

It's coming back! Sony greenlights third installment of 'Venom'

<p>We will have to wait a bit more for Universal and Illumination Entertainment’s upcoming adaptation of Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. video game series.The makers announced today that the film adaptation will be delayed until 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was originally set for release on December 21 but will now release on April 7, 2023 in Americas. The film will then hit theatres in Japan on April 28.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The release date announcements came through Super Mario Bros. series creator and Nintendo leader Shigeru Miyamoto taking to their social media channels. The post read: “After consulting with Chris-san, [producer Chris Meledandri,] my partner at Illumination on the Super Mario Bros. film, we decided to move the global release to Spring 2023,” Miyamoto wrote. “My deepest apologies but I promise it will be well worth the wait.”</p>

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<p>Now that the release dates for Super Mario have shifted, Universal is moving DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ to the December 21 date.</p>

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<p>The film will be directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic. The script is from Matthew Fogel, whose credits include ‘The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part’ and the upcoming Illumination title ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’.</p>


We will have to wait a bit more for Universal and Illumination Entertainment’s upcoming adaptation of Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. video game series.The makers announced today that the film adaptation will be delayed until 2023.

We will have to wait a bit more for Universal and Illumination Entertainment’s upcoming adaptation of Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. video game series.The makers announced today that the film adaptation will be delayed until 2023. It was originally set for release on December 21 but will now release on April 7, 2023 in Americas. The film will then hit theatres in Japan on April 28. The release date announcements came through Super Mario Bros. series creator and Nintendo leader Shigeru Miyamoto taking to their social media channels. The post read: “After consulting with Chris-san, [producer Chris Meledandri,] my partner at Illumination on the Super Mario Bros. film, we decided to move the global release to Spring 2023,” Miyamoto wrote. “My deepest apologies but I promise it will be well worth the wait.” Johnny Depp finishes testimony in defamation case, says ex-wife left him 'broken' Now that the release dates for Super Mario have shifted, Universal is moving DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ to the December 21 date. Billie Eilish falls on her face during second Coachella performance, laughs it off later The film will be directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic. The script is from Matthew Fogel, whose credits include ‘The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part’ and the upcoming Illumination title ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’.

Movie adaptation of Super Mario Bros. video game delayed to 2023

<p>‘KGF: Chapter 2’ is unstoppable! The Yash starrer has taken the worldwide and domestic box office by a storm quite literally as it has now also crossed Aamir Khan’s ‘Secret Superstar’ and Salman Khan’s ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From Yash’s fandom to a goodwill that has built up for the prequel, the film ‘KGF 2’ has been riding a high wave of good luck and some crazy moolah at the box office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the latest box office numbers, KGF: Chapter 2 worldwide collection has crossed Rs 900 crore already. As per trade reports, the film has accumulated a huge 920 crores gross in 12 days at the box office and is just 80 crores away from the 1000 crore mark.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kangana-ranaut-reveals-she-was-sexually-abused-as-a-kid-on-her-reality-tv-show-473616" hreflang="en">Kangana Ranaut reveals she was sexually abused as a kid; read details inside</a></p>

<p>The film is now the fourth highest-grossing Indian film globally and will be joining the elite club of Rs 1000 crore soon.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/the-kgf-chapter-2-phenomenon-indian-film-roars-nationally-breaks-records-abroad-472942" hreflang="en">The 'KGF': Chapter 2 phenomenon: Indian film roars nationally, breaks records abroad</a></p>

<p>Helmed by Prashanth Neel, KGF 2 stars Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Prakash Raj, Srinidhi Shetty, and others.&nbsp;</p>


‘KGF: Chapter 2’ is unstoppable! The Yash starrer has taken the worldwide and domestic box office by a storm quite literally as it has now also crossed Aamir Khan’s ‘Secret Superstar’ and Salman Khan’s ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’.

‘KGF: Chapter 2’ is unstoppable! The Yash starrer has taken the worldwide and domestic box office by a storm quite literally as it has now also crossed Aamir Khan’s ‘Secret Superstar’ and Salman Khan’s ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’. From Yash’s fandom to a goodwill that has built up for the prequel, the film ‘KGF 2’ has been riding a high wave of good luck and some crazy moolah at the box office. According to the latest box office numbers, KGF: Chapter 2 worldwide collection has crossed Rs 900 crore already. As per trade reports, the film has accumulated a huge 920 crores gross in 12 days at the box office and is just 80 crores away from the 1000 crore mark. Also read: Kangana Ranaut reveals she was sexually abused as a kid; read details inside The film is now the fourth highest-grossing Indian film globally and will be joining the elite club of Rs 1000 crore soon. The 'KGF': Chapter 2 phenomenon: Indian film roars nationally, breaks records abroad Helmed by Prashanth Neel, KGF 2 stars Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Prakash Raj, Srinidhi Shetty, and others.

'KGF: Chapter 2' box office: Film to enter Rs 1000 crore club soon

<p>Hit songstress Lizzo has unveiled dates for her tour and you have every reason to get excited!</p>

<p>This tour is in support of her hit single ‘About Damn Time’ and new album ‘Special’ that is due in July. This tour will also have rapper Latto.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on September 23, 2022 in Sunrise, FL and runs through November with stops including New York City on October 2 and Los Angeles on November 18.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-ashley-graham-spreads-body-positivity-message-with-postpartum-pics-473597" hreflang="en">Ashley Graham spreads body positivity message with postpartum pics</a></p>

<p>Lizzo has had a busy slate for 2022 so far. She was recently also featured on the cover of magazine Variety. She then took care of hosting duties and performed on Saturday Night Live. There was also NBC’s ‘Today Show’ and CBS’ ‘Late Late Show with James Corden’.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-rapper-megan-thee-stallion-opens-up-about-tory-lanez-shooting-incident-when-he-allegedly-shot-her-in-the-feet-473602" hreflang="en">Rapper Megan Thee Stallion opens up about Tory Lanez shooting incident</a></p>

<p>She also has a show on Amazon Prime called ‘Lizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls’.</p>


Hit songstress Lizzo has unveiled dates for her tour and you have every reason to get excited! This tour is in support of her hit single ‘About Damn Time’ and new album ‘Special’ that is due in July.

Hit songstress Lizzo has unveiled dates for her tour and you have every reason to get excited! This tour is in support of her hit single ‘About Damn Time’ and new album ‘Special’ that is due in July. This tour will also have rapper Latto. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on September 23, 2022 in Sunrise, FL and runs through November with stops including New York City on October 2 and Los Angeles on November 18. Ashley Graham spreads body positivity message with postpartum pics Lizzo has had a busy slate for 2022 so far. She was recently also featured on the cover of magazine Variety. She then took care of hosting duties and performed on Saturday Night Live. There was also NBC’s ‘Today Show’ and CBS’ ‘Late Late Show with James Corden’. Rapper Megan Thee Stallion opens up about Tory Lanez shooting incident She also has a show on Amazon Prime called ‘Lizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls’.

Lizzo unveils dates for upcoming tour, starting September

<p>Hollywood star Idris Elba will next star in and executive produce a thriller titled ‘Hijack’ for Apple TV+. The limited series is as the name suggests set aboard a hijacked aeroplane.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The series is written by George Kay and Jim Field Smith is attached to direct.</p>

<p>‘Hijack’ will be told in real time as a hijacked flight makes a seven-hour journey toward London and authorities on the ground search for answers. Elba will play Sam Nelson, an accomplished negotiator in the business world who tries to step up and use all his guile to save the lives of the passengers. His high-risk strategy, however, could prove his undoing.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-why-is-social-media-in-favour-of-johnny-depp-in-the-amber-heard-defamation-case-473671" hreflang="en">Why is social media in favour of Johnny Depp in the Amber Heard defamation case?</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-rapper-megan-thee-stallion-opens-up-about-tory-lanez-shooting-incident-when-he-allegedly-shot-her-in-the-feet-473602" hreflang="en">Rapper Megan Thee Stallion opens up about Tory Lanez shooting incident when he allegedly shot her in the feet</a></p>

<p>Idris Elba, George Kay and Jim Field Smith will executive produce with &nbsp;Jamie Laurenson and Hakan Kousetta of 60Forty and Kris Thykier.</p>


Hollywood star Idris Elba will next star in and executive produce a thriller titled ‘Hijack’ for Apple TV+. The limited series is as the name suggests set aboard a hijacked aeroplane.

Hollywood star Idris Elba will next star in and executive produce a thriller titled ‘Hijack’ for Apple TV+. The limited series is as the name suggests set aboard a hijacked aeroplane. The series is written by George Kay and Jim Field Smith is attached to direct. ‘Hijack’ will be told in real time as a hijacked flight makes a seven-hour journey toward London and authorities on the ground search for answers. Elba will play Sam Nelson, an accomplished negotiator in the business world who tries to step up and use all his guile to save the lives of the passengers. His high-risk strategy, however, could prove his undoing. Why is social media in favour of Johnny Depp in the Amber Heard defamation case? Rapper Megan Thee Stallion opens up about Tory Lanez shooting incident when he allegedly shot her in the feet Idris Elba, George Kay and Jim Field Smith will executive produce with Jamie Laurenson and Hakan Kousetta of 60Forty and Kris Thykier.

Idris Elba to star in and executive produce Apple TV+ thriller 'Hijack'

<p>As Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt continue to work on Karan Johar’s ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’, an interesting love story, makers have announced the release date of the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With Karan Johar returning in the director's seat after ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’, the film has a lot riding on it for the stars and the makers. They announced that the film will release on February 10, 2023.</p>

<p>Making the announcement, Karan shared a selfie with the leading stars and wrote, "So much josh and jazbaati jawaani, Pritam ki dhamakedar dhun bhi hai sunani, Garam Dharam ka swag toh dekho Bas humari favourite Jaya ji ki tasveer mat kheencho! Ab unki beshumaar tareef karni hai lazmi, The one and only Shabana Azmi! Aur phir Gucci mein lipta Ranveer as Rocky, Ishq ke ghode pe savaar like an aashiq jockey! Box office ki maharani humari Alia Rani, Kya phir banegi dulhania in this kahaani? In sabka kare aap intezar, We are coming soon to win your ishq wala pyaar! #RockyAurRaniKiPremKahani FEB 10th 2023!"</p>

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<p>The film ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’ also stars Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi and Dharmendra.</p>


As Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt continue to work on Karan Johar’s ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’, an interesting love story, makers have announced the release date of the film.

As Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt continue to work on Karan Johar’s ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’, an interesting love story, makers have announced the release date of the film. With Karan Johar returning in the director's seat after ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’, the film has a lot riding on it for the stars and the makers. They announced that the film will release on February 10, 2023. Making the announcement, Karan shared a selfie with the leading stars and wrote, "So much josh and jazbaati jawaani, Pritam ki dhamakedar dhun bhi hai sunani, Garam Dharam ka swag toh dekho Bas humari favourite Jaya ji ki tasveer mat kheencho! Ab unki beshumaar tareef karni hai lazmi, The one and only Shabana Azmi! Aur phir Gucci mein lipta Ranveer as Rocky, Ishq ke ghode pe savaar like an aashiq jockey! Box office ki maharani humari Alia Rani, Kya phir banegi dulhania in this kahaani? In sabka kare aap intezar, We are coming soon to win your ishq wala pyaar! #RockyAurRaniKiPremKahani FEB 10th 2023!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) × The film ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’ also stars Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi and Dharmendra.

Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt's 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani' to release on this date

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