<p>The business media house, Forbes Asia, on Tuesday launched the list of 100 Most Influential Digital Stars on social media highlighting 100 singers, bands, film and TV stars from across the Asia-Pacific region that took the digital world by storm.<br />
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From Bollywood, Forbes Asia has highlighted a total of 13 celebrities that according to them are the biggest superstars having the power to influence the country`s teeming population. Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Hrithik Roshan, Akshay Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan are considered as the thought-leaders, who have garnered millions of followers across popular platforms, with their powerful social media presence.<br />
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Here`s a quick look at the Indian stars that marked their places in the Forbes` Asia-Pacific`s Most Influential Celebrities:<br />
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1. Amitabh Bachchan:- With a strong army of 105 million followers over social media, the 78-year-old actor raised $7 million for Covid-19 relief in May.<br />
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2. Akshay Kumar:- Bollywood`s highest-paid actor with a fan following of over 131 million followers Kumar, $4 million to Covid-19 relief in India and took part in the `I for India` fundraising concert on Facebook live in May which raised 520 million rupees ($7 million) for GiveIndia`s Covid-19 fund.<br />
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3. Alia Bhatt: - Bhatt with a powerful loyal followers family of 74 million on social media, has appeared in 24 films and is one of India`s highest-paid actresses. The actor endorses at least 18 brands including Coca-Cola, Garnier and UberEats, and has started Coexist, an eco- and animal-focused website.<br />
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4. Shah Rukh Khan:- Infamous as `King Khan`, the actor has a massive fan following of over 106 million on social media. Khan appeared in about 80 films. The World Economic Forum honoured him in 2018 for championing women`s and children`s rights.<br />
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5. Ranveer Singh:- With over 62 million social media followers, Singh starred in 2018 drama Padmaavat, the 10th-highest-grossing Bollywood film ever is the recipient of multiple best actor awards. He has launched his own record label last year.<br />
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6. Hrithik Roshan:- With a strong fan base of over 33 million Instagram followers, the star appeared in May`s `I for India` concert to raise funds for Covid-19 workers; his Instagram post of the event drew over 2 million views. Roshan was also nominated for Best Actor at India`s 2019 Star Screen Awards for his role in War, the year`s highest-grossing Indian film.<br />
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7. Shahid Kapoor:- Kapoor`s movie `Kabir Singh` became the second-highest-grossing film of 2019. That year he earned nominations for Best Actor and won Entertainer of the Year at India`s Screen Awards 2020. He has a fan base of over 67 million social media followers and endorses brands like Colgate and Fanta.<br />
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8. Jacqueline Fernandez:- Fernandez, a former Miss Universe Sri Lanka, has been gaining praises all around for her latest role in the Netflix series Mrs Serial Killer. With over 46 million Instagram followers, her July endorsement of Pizza Hut`s meal-in-a-box collaboration with Pepsi garnered over three million views.<br />
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9. Katrina Kaif:- The 37-year-old actor has over a million Instagram followers. She endorses brands like Reebok and her posts score over 15 million likes. Kaif, whose real name is Katrina Turquotte, also launched her cosmetics brand Kay Beauty and also starred in Bharat, the fourth-highest grossing Bollywood film in 2019.<br />
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10. Anushka Sharma:- With over 84 million social media followers, Sharma recently turned to a film producer. Being Sharma a brand ambassador for Google Duo and Standard Chartered Bank, she also advocates for women`s and environmental causes.<br />
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11. Madhuri Dixit:- The `Tezab` actor, known for her gracious expressions and beauty, hosted an online dance class in April for her fans during the lockdown, and has a subscription-based dance app that she launched with her husband in 2013. Dixit was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at India`s 2020 Filmfare Awards for her role in the film Kalank.<br />
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12. Neha Kakkar:- The 32-year-old actor got over four million likes from her over 49 million Instagram followers to her thanksgiving post for her wedding gown, a gift from the designer. A related post for Tissot endorsement garnered over 2.5 million views. She won the Listeners Choice Song of the Year at India`s Mirchi Music Awards 2020.<br />
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13. Shreya Ghoshal:- Honoured as `Female Vocalist of the Year in 2020` at India`s Mirchi Music Awards, her song `Apni Maati` gathered over 1.5 million views on YouTube since its August release. To support Indian musicians hit by the pandemic, Ghoshal took part in a virtual concert in September which gained 95,000 likes.<br />
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Forbes Asia highlights that this unranked list came at an exceptional time to give special focus to the celebrities who, despite cancelled physical events and activities, managed to remain active and relevant on social media to interact with their fans, raise awareness and inspire optimism. Many also used their influence to help worthy causes, especially those with a Covid-19 focus.&nbsp;<br />
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The business media house, Forbes Asia, on Tuesday launched the list of 100 Most Influential Digital Stars on social media highlighting 100 singers, bands, film and TV stars from across the Asia-Pacific region that took the digital world by storm.

The business media house, Forbes Asia, on Tuesday launched the list of 100 Most Influential Digital Stars on social media highlighting 100 singers, bands, film and TV stars from across the Asia-Pacific region that took the digital world by storm. From Bollywood, Forbes Asia has highlighted a total of 13 celebrities that according to them are the biggest superstars having the power to influence the country`s teeming population. Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Hrithik Roshan, Akshay Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan are considered as the thought-leaders, who have garnered millions of followers across popular platforms, with their powerful social media presence. Here`s a quick look at the Indian stars that marked their places in the Forbes` Asia-Pacific`s Most Influential Celebrities: 1. Amitabh Bachchan:- With a strong army of 105 million followers over social media, the 78-year-old actor raised $7 million for Covid-19 relief in May. 2. Akshay Kumar:- Bollywood`s highest-paid actor with a fan following of over 131 million followers Kumar, $4 million to Covid-19 relief in India and took part in the `I for India` fundraising concert on Facebook live in May which raised 520 million rupees ($7 million) for GiveIndia`s Covid-19 fund. 3. Alia Bhatt: - Bhatt with a powerful loyal followers family of 74 million on social media, has appeared in 24 films and is one of India`s highest-paid actresses. The actor endorses at least 18 brands including Coca-Cola, Garnier and UberEats, and has started Coexist, an eco- and animal-focused website. 4. Shah Rukh Khan:- Infamous as `King Khan`, the actor has a massive fan following of over 106 million on social media. Khan appeared in about 80 films. The World Economic Forum honoured him in 2018 for championing women`s and children`s rights. 5. Ranveer Singh:- With over 62 million social media followers, Singh starred in 2018 drama Padmaavat, the 10th-highest-grossing Bollywood film ever is the recipient of multiple best actor awards. He has launched his own record label last year. 6. Hrithik Roshan:- With a strong fan base of over 33 million Instagram followers, the star appeared in May`s `I for India` concert to raise funds for Covid-19 workers; his Instagram post of the event drew over 2 million views. Roshan was also nominated for Best Actor at India`s 2019 Star Screen Awards for his role in War, the year`s highest-grossing Indian film. 7. Shahid Kapoor:- Kapoor`s movie `Kabir Singh` became the second-highest-grossing film of 2019. That year he earned nominations for Best Actor and won Entertainer of the Year at India`s Screen Awards 2020. He has a fan base of over 67 million social media followers and endorses brands like Colgate and Fanta. 8. Jacqueline Fernandez:- Fernandez, a former Miss Universe Sri Lanka, has been gaining praises all around for her latest role in the Netflix series Mrs Serial Killer. With over 46 million Instagram followers, her July endorsement of Pizza Hut`s meal-in-a-box collaboration with Pepsi garnered over three million views. 9. Katrina Kaif:- The 37-year-old actor has over a million Instagram followers. She endorses brands like Reebok and her posts score over 15 million likes. Kaif, whose real name is Katrina Turquotte, also launched her cosmetics brand Kay Beauty and also starred in Bharat, the fourth-highest grossing Bollywood film in 2019. 10. Anushka Sharma:- With over 84 million social media followers, Sharma recently turned to a film producer. Being Sharma a brand ambassador for Google Duo and Standard Chartered Bank, she also advocates for women`s and environmental causes. 11. Madhuri Dixit:- The `Tezab` actor, known for her gracious expressions and beauty, hosted an online dance class in April for her fans during the lockdown, and has a subscription-based dance app that she launched with her husband in 2013. Dixit was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at India`s 2020 Filmfare Awards for her role in the film Kalank. 12. Neha Kakkar:- The 32-year-old actor got over four million likes from her over 49 million Instagram followers to her thanksgiving post for her wedding gown, a gift from the designer. A related post for Tissot endorsement garnered over 2.5 million views. She won the Listeners Choice Song of the Year at India`s Mirchi Music Awards 2020. 13. Shreya Ghoshal:- Honoured as `Female Vocalist of the Year in 2020` at India`s Mirchi Music Awards, her song `Apni Maati` gathered over 1.5 million views on YouTube since its August release. To support Indian musicians hit by the pandemic, Ghoshal took part in a virtual concert in September which gained 95,000 likes. Forbes Asia highlights that this unranked list came at an exceptional time to give special focus to the celebrities who, despite cancelled physical events and activities, managed to remain active and relevant on social media to interact with their fans, raise awareness and inspire optimism. Many also used their influence to help worthy causes, especially those with a Covid-19 focus.

Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Alia Bhatt named in Asia Pacific's 100 Most Influential celebrities list

<p>Alia Bhatt has now commenced shoot of her upcoming film ‘RRR’ with director SS Rajamouli as she returned to the sets after a long gap due to the pandemic restrictions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharing the news with her fans, Alia Bhatt posted a photo with the director. She can be seen listening to the director on the sets of ‘RRR’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The makers have also revealed her character name in the film as Sita.</p>

<p>Sharing the pics, Alia Bhatt wrote, “A very warm welcome to our dearest #Sita, the supremely talented and beautiful @Aliaa08 on to the sets of #RRRMovie”.&nbsp;</p>

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Andddd nowww... Gearing up for a new schedule in some exotic locations :) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RRRMovie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RRRMovie</a><br />
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<p>SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ features actors Ram Charan and Jr NTR as the male leads, while Alia Bhatt will be seen as the female lead. Irish actors Alison Doody, Ray Stevenson will be seen playing pivotal roles. The film will be a historic drama, which narrates the story of freedom fighters Alluri Seetharamaraju and Komaram Bheem from the pre-independence era.</p>


Alia Bhatt has now commenced shoot of her upcoming film ‘RRR’ with director SS Rajamouli as she returned to the sets after a long gap due to the pandemic restrictions.

Alia Bhatt has now commenced shoot of her upcoming film ‘RRR’ with director SS Rajamouli as she returned to the sets after a long gap due to the pandemic restrictions. Sharing the news with her fans, Alia Bhatt posted a photo with the director. She can be seen listening to the director on the sets of ‘RRR’. The makers have also revealed her character name in the film as Sita. Sharing the pics, Alia Bhatt wrote, “A very warm welcome to our dearest #Sita, the supremely talented and beautiful @Aliaa08 on to the sets of #RRRMovie”. A very warm welcome to our dearest #Sita, the supremely talented and beautiful @Aliaa08 on to the sets of #RRRMovie! 🌟❤️#AliaBhatt pic.twitter.com/sVCcsSr8bt — DVV Entertainment (@DVVMovies) December 7, 2020 × Goodbye winter nights!!!🥶 Wrapped up a major action sequence schedule after almost 50 days of night shoot...🔥🌊 Andddd nowww... Gearing up for a new schedule in some exotic locations :) #RRRMovie pic.twitter.com/rHqt9Z7WqS — DVV Entertainment (@DVVMovies) November 30, 2020 × SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ features actors Ram Charan and Jr NTR as the male leads, while Alia Bhatt will be seen as the female lead. Irish actors Alison Doody, Ray Stevenson will be seen playing pivotal roles. The film will be a historic drama, which narrates the story of freedom fighters Alluri Seetharamaraju and Komaram Bheem from the pre-independence era.

Alia Bhatt spotted with 'RRR' director SS Rajamouli on set, check photo

<p>Bollywood star Alia Bhatt treated her fans with news of resuming the shoot for her first Telugu action drama movie, on Sunday.<br />
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The `Kalank` star is all set for her Telugu debut with most-sought-after director SS Rajamouli`s next film titled `RRR` from Sunday.The actor took to the Instagram story to share the news for her fans and wrote, "AND FINALLY!!! ENROUTE TEAM RRR!!!! @RRRMOVIE," with red heart and grimacing face emoticons.<br />
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Alia looks extremely gorgeous in a casual look following which she donned a fashionable green jacket with a black tee. To complement her look, she opted for no makeup and a sleek hairdo. To accessories the attire, she wore a pair of metal hoop earrings.Earlier, there had been a lot of speculation about the film`s female lead being either Alia Bhatt or Parineeti Chopra.<br />
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Putting all the rumours to rest, Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted about Alia joining the big project.He wrote, "BIGGG NEWS... Alia Bhatt in SS Rajamouli`s upcoming film #RRR... Set in 1920s... A story based on two legendary freedom fighters... Stars Jr NTR and Ram Charan with Ajay Devgn. #RRRPressMeet."<br />
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Alia will be seen playing one of the leading ladies in the film and her co-Bollywood star Ajay Devgn will be seen essaying a pivotal role in a flashback episode.<br />
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The official Twitter handle of the movie also shared pictures of the actors welcoming them aboard earlier.The film will be a fictional story set in the 1920s pre-independent era.<br />
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It will be based on the lives of two legendary freedom fighters-- Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem.Jr NTR will be portraying the role of Komaram Bheem and Ram Charan will be essaying the role of Alluri Sitharama Raju.<br />
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The much-awaited film is slated to release on July 30, 2020. It will release in multiple languages including Telugu, Tamil and Hindi.&nbsp;</p>


Bollywood star Alia Bhatt treated her fans with news of resuming the shoot for her first Telugu action drama movie, on Sunday. The `Kalank` star is all set for her Telugu debut with most-sought-after director SS Rajamouli`s next film titled `RRR` from Sunday.

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt treated her fans with news of resuming the shoot for her first Telugu action drama movie, on Sunday. The `Kalank` star is all set for her Telugu debut with most-sought-after director SS Rajamouli`s next film titled `RRR` from Sunday.The actor took to the Instagram story to share the news for her fans and wrote, "AND FINALLY!!! ENROUTE TEAM RRR!!!! @RRRMOVIE," with red heart and grimacing face emoticons. Alia looks extremely gorgeous in a casual look following which she donned a fashionable green jacket with a black tee. To complement her look, she opted for no makeup and a sleek hairdo. To accessories the attire, she wore a pair of metal hoop earrings.Earlier, there had been a lot of speculation about the film`s female lead being either Alia Bhatt or Parineeti Chopra. Putting all the rumours to rest, Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted about Alia joining the big project.He wrote, "BIGGG NEWS... Alia Bhatt in SS Rajamouli`s upcoming film #RRR... Set in 1920s... A story based on two legendary freedom fighters... Stars Jr NTR and Ram Charan with Ajay Devgn. #RRRPressMeet." Alia will be seen playing one of the leading ladies in the film and her co-Bollywood star Ajay Devgn will be seen essaying a pivotal role in a flashback episode. The official Twitter handle of the movie also shared pictures of the actors welcoming them aboard earlier.The film will be a fictional story set in the 1920s pre-independent era. It will be based on the lives of two legendary freedom fighters-- Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem.Jr NTR will be portraying the role of Komaram Bheem and Ram Charan will be essaying the role of Alluri Sitharama Raju. The much-awaited film is slated to release on July 30, 2020. It will release in multiple languages including Telugu, Tamil and Hindi.

Alia Bhatt recommences shooting for movie 'RRR'

<p>Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has reportedly bought a new flat in Mumbai's Bandra area. Bhatt already owns a flat in London and one in Juhu in Mumbai which she shares with her sister Shaheen.&nbsp;<br />
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Bhatt's new flat is located in the same apartment complex where here boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor lives. While Ranbir lives on the 7th floor of Vaastu Pali Hill complex, Alia has bought a flat on the 5th floor of the same building for a whopping Rs 32 crore. The flats are very close to Kapoor family's Krishna Raj bungalow. Alia's flat is around 2,460 sq ft and will be redesigned by Gauri Khan who had earlier done the interiors of Ranbir's bachelor pad.&nbsp;<br />
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Media reports state that Bhatt family conducted a ceremonial puja a few weeks back which was attended by Karan Johar, Ayan Mukerji and Ranbir Kapoor as well.&nbsp;<br />
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Alia in an earlier interview had mentioned that her Juhu flat was the first property she had bought. The flat had cost her Rs 13.11 crores. "I still don’t understand investing, but over the years, I’ve become keen to learn more. My home in Mumbai (Juhu, Mumbai) is the first property I bought. I invest in FDs and bonds. Mutual Funds are good, so I’ve been told.”<br />
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“I had a dream to buy a house in London and I did in 2018. It’s in Covent Garden and my sister lives there part-time," she had mentioned in the same interview.&nbsp;</p>


Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has reportedly bought a new flat in Mumbai's Bandra area. Bhatt already owns a flat in London and one in Juhu in Mumbai which she shares with her sister Shaheen.

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has reportedly bought a new flat in Mumbai's Bandra area. Bhatt already owns a flat in London and one in Juhu in Mumbai which she shares with her sister Shaheen. Bhatt's new flat is located in the same apartment complex where here boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor lives. While Ranbir lives on the 7th floor of Vaastu Pali Hill complex, Alia has bought a flat on the 5th floor of the same building for a whopping Rs 32 crore. The flats are very close to Kapoor family's Krishna Raj bungalow. Alia's flat is around 2,460 sq ft and will be redesigned by Gauri Khan who had earlier done the interiors of Ranbir's bachelor pad. Media reports state that Bhatt family conducted a ceremonial puja a few weeks back which was attended by Karan Johar, Ayan Mukerji and Ranbir Kapoor as well. Alia in an earlier interview had mentioned that her Juhu flat was the first property she had bought. The flat had cost her Rs 13.11 crores. "I still don’t understand investing, but over the years, I’ve become keen to learn more. My home in Mumbai (Juhu, Mumbai) is the first property I bought. I invest in FDs and bonds. Mutual Funds are good, so I’ve been told.” “I had a dream to buy a house in London and I did in 2018. It’s in Covent Garden and my sister lives there part-time," she had mentioned in the same interview.

Alia Bhatt buys new flat in beau Ranbir Kapoor's building for this whopping amount

Joe Biden has been elected as the 46th President of the United States by defeating Donald Trump, after an intense battle. Kamala Harris created history by becoming the first-ever woman Vice President, first Black American and first Asian American to lead the second-highest US office.

Joe Biden has been elected as the 46th President of the United States by defeating Donald Trump, after an intense battle. Kamala Harris created history by becoming the first-ever woman Vice President, first Black American and first Asian American to lead the second-highest US office. As the democrats win, wishes from all around the globe started pouring. Bollywood celebrities including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ishaan Khattar, Priyanka Chopra, Masaba Gupta, Riteish Deshmukh and many more took their social media to extend their wish for their big win. Priyanka Chopra shared the picture of Biden-Harris and wrote, ''America spoke in record-breaking numbers and the verdict is in... EVERY VOTE counts. I applaud everyone who voted in what was such a powerful display of how a democracy should function. It was amazing to witness this election in the US. Congrats to the President-Elect @joebiden and Vice President-elect @kamalaharris, the first woman VP! Dream Big girls! Anything can happen!! #DemocracyRocks Congratulations America.'' View this post on Instagram America spoke in record breaking numbers and the verdict is in... EVERY VOTE counts. I applaud everyone who voted in what was such a powerful display of how a democracy should function. It was amazing to witness this election in the US. Congrats to the President Elect @joebiden and Vice President elect @kamalaharris, the first woman VP! Dream Big girls! Anything can happen!! 💙❤️🤍   #DemocracyRocks  Congratulations America. A post shared by Priyanka Chopra Jonas (@priyankachopra) on Nov 7, 2020 at 9:25am PST × Kareena Kapoor Khan took to her Instagram story to wish Kamala Harris. Riteish Deshmukh also expressed his thoughts with a dash of humour. “Achha chalta hoon, duaon mein yaad rakhna.. Err.. Ok BI-DEN,” he wrote on Twitter. अच्छा चलता हूँ दुआओं में याद रखना.. Err.. Ok BI-DEN — Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) November 7, 2020 × Alia Bhatt also took to her Instagram account and congratulated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their win. Ishaan Khattar also shared Kamala picture on his Instagram story Designer Masaba Gupta by talking about being a 'mixed girl' just like Harris, and how their roots are similar. Sharing a childhood picture of Harris, Masaba wrote, "You know when i was little & started to understand more about my ethnicity...the fact that I was a mixed child..half Caribbean & half Indian,I thought I was the only one of my kind.I used to think wow, masala there possibly can’t be more like you out there. And then my world opened up, I travelled and on a trip to Antigua I discovered so many more of my kind. It was like looking into a mirror I could never find. And I felt a little less alone in my constant fight to understand racism-it was such a big word. In my fight to understand why I was different. I mean, it’s just so much easier to be like everyone else so you mix with the crowd in Mumbai, isn’t it ? But today I see @kamalaharris & I know different is so good. It’s so good that if you keep your chin up & work hard enough to break out of the color, skin, race box they put you in...you might just make history." View this post on Instagram You know when i was little & started to understand more about my ethnicity...the fact that I was a mixed child..half Caribbean & half Indian,I thought I was the only one of my kind.I used to think wow,masaba there possibly can’t be more like you out there. And then my world opened up,I travelled and on a trip to Antigua I discovered so many more of my kind. It was like looking into a mirror I could never find. And I felt a little less alone in my constant fight to understand racism-it was such a big word. In my fight to understand why I was different. I mean,it’s just so much easier to be like everyone else so you mix with the crowd in Mumbai,isn’t it ? But today I see @kamalaharris & I know different is so good. It’s so good that if you keep your chin up & work hard enough to break out of the color,skin,race box they put you in...you might just make history. Madame Vice President,the first black woman / the first person of south Asian descent & more importantly just the first woman to be VP elect- I salute you & I plan to go back to my drawing board tonight & sketch bigger,brighter dreams for myself and the women who will come after me...mixed girls,just like us. #kamalaharris #america #election2020 - image credit : @jonelleyoga A post shared by Masaba (@masabagupta) on Nov 7, 2020 at 10:23am PST × Read more stories here: 'Return of the Jedi': Mark Hamill celebrates Joe Biden's win with an epic 'Star Wars' touch Joe Biden wins, celebrities who supported him for the presidential election

Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt & other Bollywood celebs congratulate Biden-Harris on their big win

<p>On Thursday, Ram Charan shared the teaser trailer of 'RRR' introducing to the world Jr NTR as Komaram Bheem. The teaser was shared to mark the 119th birth anniversary of the historical figure.<br />
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The teaser has Ram Charan's voiceover with Jr NTR flexing muscles on the frame. In March, NTR had shared a clip of Ram's character Ramaraju.<br />
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Directed by SS Rajamouli, 'RRR' is a fictionalised take on the story of two freedom fighters, Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem.</p>

<p>The duo fought together against the British Raj and the Nizam of Hyderabad. The film's production had to be abruptly halted due to the pandemic earlier this year. Reports state that the crew has resumed shooting this month.</p>

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A befitting return gift to you my dear brother <a href="https://twitter.com/tarak9999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tarak9999</a>!<a href="https://t.co/dsTSC7QoBO">https://t.co/dsTSC7QoBO</a><a href="https://twitter.com/ssrajamouli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ssrajamouli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RRRMovie?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RRRMovie</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RamarajuForBheem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RamarajuForBheem</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RRRMovie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RRRMovie</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BheemFirstLook?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BheemFirstLook</a></p>
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<p>In an 2019 interview, Rajamouli said the idea of this film is inspired by Che Guevara's memoir 'The Motorcycle Diaries'. He also explained why he had chosen Ram Charan and Jr NTR as his lead actors. "This film demands two Telugu-speaking actors. Moreover, I feel that if we stay true to the storyline, and create a necessary emotional impact, audiences from other languages wouldn’t mind seeing unfamiliar faces as the protagonists."<br />
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The film also stars Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Olivia Morris, Samuthirakani, Alison Doody, and Ray Stevenson. It is reportedly being made at a massive budget of Rs 300 crore and will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada.</p>

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On Thursday, Ram Charan shared the teaser trailer of 'RRR' introducing to the world Jr NTR as Komaram Bheem. The teaser was shared to mark the 119th birth anniversary of the historical figure.

On Thursday, Ram Charan shared the teaser trailer of 'RRR' introducing to the world Jr NTR as Komaram Bheem. The teaser was shared to mark the 119th birth anniversary of the historical figure. The teaser has Ram Charan's voiceover with Jr NTR flexing muscles on the frame. In March, NTR had shared a clip of Ram's character Ramaraju. Directed by SS Rajamouli, 'RRR' is a fictionalised take on the story of two freedom fighters, Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem. The duo fought together against the British Raj and the Nizam of Hyderabad. The film's production had to be abruptly halted due to the pandemic earlier this year. Reports state that the crew has resumed shooting this month. Finally, here's the mighty Bheem! A befitting return gift to you my dear brother @tarak9999!https://t.co/dsTSC7QoBO@ssrajamouli @RRRMovie #RamarajuForBheem #RRRMovie #BheemFirstLook — Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) October 22, 2020 × In an 2019 interview, Rajamouli said the idea of this film is inspired by Che Guevara's memoir 'The Motorcycle Diaries'. He also explained why he had chosen Ram Charan and Jr NTR as his lead actors. "This film demands two Telugu-speaking actors. Moreover, I feel that if we stay true to the storyline, and create a necessary emotional impact, audiences from other languages wouldn’t mind seeing unfamiliar faces as the protagonists." The film also stars Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Olivia Morris, Samuthirakani, Alison Doody, and Ray Stevenson. It is reportedly being made at a massive budget of Rs 300 crore and will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada.

'RRR' teaser: Ram Charan introduces Jr NTR as Komaram Bheem

<p>As Ranbir Kapoor turned a year older on September 28, girlfriend Alia Bhatt took to Instagram to share an adorable photo of the actor.<br />
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The picture was accompanied with a warm wish. In the picture Ranbir can be seen beaming happily, sitting in the middle of cakes and candles. Alia captioned it by saying, 'Happy Birthday 8', along with a heart emoji.</p>

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<p>Presumably, the `8` in the birthday wish is referred to Ranbir's lucky number and the fact Alia mentioned it in her post only proves how much she prioritises his lucky number.<br />
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The 8 number also signifies the infinity sign, so it could also be the reason why Alia mentioned it in her caption alongside a heart full of love.<br />
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In appreciation of the adorable wish, celebrity followers including Ranbir`s sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Zoya Akhtar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Dia Mirza left heart emojis in the comment section.<br />
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Earlier in the day, Ranbir`s cousins Karisma and Kareena Kapoor shared adorable photos with the birthday boy. Kareena share a childhood throwback picture to send birthday wishes to the `Barfi` actor, while Karisma posted a picture featuring the duo enjoying a party and extended wishes on his birthday.</p>

<p>Alia and Ranbir started dating while working on Ayan Mukherji's film 'Brahmastra' which is due to release later this year.</p>


As Ranbir Kapoor turned a year older on September 28, girlfriend Alia Bhatt took to Instagram to share an adorable photo of the actor. The picture was accompanied with a warm wish.

As Ranbir Kapoor turned a year older on September 28, girlfriend Alia Bhatt took to Instagram to share an adorable photo of the actor. The picture was accompanied with a warm wish. In the picture Ranbir can be seen beaming happily, sitting in the middle of cakes and candles. Alia captioned it by saying, 'Happy Birthday 8', along with a heart emoji. View this post on Instagram happy birthday 8 ❤️ A post shared by Alia Bhatt ☀️ (@aliaabhatt) on Sep 28, 2020 at 5:07am PDT × Presumably, the `8` in the birthday wish is referred to Ranbir's lucky number and the fact Alia mentioned it in her post only proves how much she prioritises his lucky number. The 8 number also signifies the infinity sign, so it could also be the reason why Alia mentioned it in her caption alongside a heart full of love. In appreciation of the adorable wish, celebrity followers including Ranbir`s sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Zoya Akhtar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Dia Mirza left heart emojis in the comment section. Earlier in the day, Ranbir`s cousins Karisma and Kareena Kapoor shared adorable photos with the birthday boy. Kareena share a childhood throwback picture to send birthday wishes to the `Barfi` actor, while Karisma posted a picture featuring the duo enjoying a party and extended wishes on his birthday. Alia and Ranbir started dating while working on Ayan Mukherji's film 'Brahmastra' which is due to release later this year.

Alia Bhatt wishes beau Ranbir Kapoor with adorable post on Instagram

Members of the Kapoor family united on Monday night to ring in Riddhima Kapoor Sahni's 40th birthday. In attendance were Ridhima's mother Neetu Kapoor, brother Ranbir along with his girlfriend Alia Bhatt and cousins Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan.

Members of the Kapoor family united on Monday night to ring in Riddhima Kapoor Sahni's 40th birthday. In attendance were Ridhima's mother Neetu Kapoor, brother Ranbir along with his girlfriend Alia Bhatt and cousins Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan. The highlight of the celebrations was a special dance tribute by family and friends. Sharing a video, Riddhima wrote, “Best birthday surprise! Fab u guys Thank you everyone.” Ridhima later removed the video from her page. The video shows Neetu Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and others dancing to the hit ’70s number from 'Qurbaani' - 'Aap Jaisa Koi'- sung by Pakistani pop singer, Nazia Hassan. The video also featured, Riddhima’s aunt Reema Jain and her son, actor Armaan. Riddhima also shared snippets of the midnight celebration with a photo collage on her Instagram page. View this post on Instagram Family ❤️ A post shared by Riddhima Kapoor Sahni (RKS) (@riddhimakapoorsahniofficial) on Sep 14, 2020 at 2:31pm PDT × View this post on Instagram Love & only love ❤️ A post shared by Riddhima Kapoor Sahni (RKS) (@riddhimakapoorsahniofficial) on Sep 15, 2020 at 1:01am PDT × Riddhima's cousins Kareena and Karisma too wished the birthday girl on Instagram. View this post on Instagram Happy 40th birthday ! 💕🎂✨so glad we got to celebrate with you ! @riddhimakapoorsahniofficial #birthdaywishes #family #cousins #happybirthday #familytime A post shared by KK (@therealkarismakapoor) on Sep 14, 2020 at 9:44pm PDT × View this post on Instagram Sister sledge ❤️❤️❤️ Happy birthday beautiful Ridz @riddhimakapoorsahniofficial 🎈 A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) on Sep 14, 2020 at 9:57pm PDT × Riddhima shuttles between Delhi and Mumbai. Based in Delhi, she is often seen spending quality time with her family in Mumbai.

Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor attend Riddhima Kapoor Sahni's 40th birthday bash

<p>TV actor Parth Samthaan has reportedly been cast in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report claims that the Tv actor has been finalised for an important role opposite Alia Bhatt in the film and that he is extremely excited about his filmy debut with the big banner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Parth was last seen in Ekta Kapoor’s popular show ‘Kasauti Zindagii Kay 2’ that is slated to go off-air soon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The show is reportedly going off-air as the makers were not happy with the numbers of the show.&nbsp;<br />
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TV actor Parth Samthaan has reportedly been cast in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’. A report claims that the Tv actor has been finalised for an important role opposite Alia Bhatt in the film and that he is extremely excited about his filmy debut with the big banner.

TV actor Parth Samthaan has reportedly been cast in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’. A report claims that the Tv actor has been finalised for an important role opposite Alia Bhatt in the film and that he is extremely excited about his filmy debut with the big banner. Parth was last seen in Ekta Kapoor’s popular show ‘Kasauti Zindagii Kay 2’ that is slated to go off-air soon. The show is reportedly going off-air as the makers were not happy with the numbers of the show.

TV actor Parth Samthaan roped in for Alia Bhatt's 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'?

<p>Mahesh Bhatt's comeback movie 'Sadak 2' has been facing a lot of backlash ever since the first poster of the movie released. Upon its release, the much-awaited movies of the year&nbsp;failed to impress the critics and audience as well.&nbsp;<br />
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The movie has become the lowest-rated film of all time, as it scores just 1.1 on IMDb&nbsp;after 2015 Turkish film 'Code Name: K.O.Z.', which has a rating of 1.3. IMDb&nbsp;usually ranks films as per the audience’s votes. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sadak-2-review-mahesh-bhatts-comeback-film-has-a-bad-90s-hangover-323903" hreflang="en">Read WION's review of 'Sadak 2'</a><br />
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Earlier, the trailer of the movie became the second most disliked film trailer on YouTube within a few days of its premiere on August 12.<br />
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Other Bollywood movies, which come close to the rating of 'Sadak 2' in IMDB rating are Ajay Devgn's 'Himmatwala' 1.7, Ram Gopal Varma's 'Fire' 1.7, Abhishek Bachchan-starrer 'The Legend of Drona' 2.&nbsp;<br />
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The movie which premiered on Disney+ Hotstar, opened to negative reviews with most critics, and movie buffs on Twitter suggesting it to be ''unbearable''.<br />
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The Alia Bhatt starter movie has been heavily criticized by the audience as they see the film as a prime example of nepotism. Critics termed the film as incoherent.</p>

<p>Since Sushant Singh Rajput's sudden death, nepotism became one of the most trending topics on internet and star kids were massively trolled and were blamed for the actor's suicide.</p>


Mahesh Bhatt's comeback movie 'Sadak 2' has been facing a lot of backlash ever since the first poster of the movie released. Upon its release, the much-awaited movies of the year failed to impress the critics and audience as well.

Mahesh Bhatt's comeback movie 'Sadak 2' has been facing a lot of backlash ever since the first poster of the movie released. Upon its release, the much-awaited movies of the year failed to impress the critics and audience as well. The movie has become the lowest-rated film of all time, as it scores just 1.1 on IMDb after 2015 Turkish film 'Code Name: K.O.Z.', which has a rating of 1.3. IMDb usually ranks films as per the audience’s votes. Read WION's review of 'Sadak 2' Earlier, the trailer of the movie became the second most disliked film trailer on YouTube within a few days of its premiere on August 12. Other Bollywood movies, which come close to the rating of 'Sadak 2' in IMDB rating are Ajay Devgn's 'Himmatwala' 1.7, Ram Gopal Varma's 'Fire' 1.7, Abhishek Bachchan-starrer 'The Legend of Drona' 2. The movie which premiered on Disney+ Hotstar, opened to negative reviews with most critics, and movie buffs on Twitter suggesting it to be ''unbearable''. The Alia Bhatt starter movie has been heavily criticized by the audience as they see the film as a prime example of nepotism. Critics termed the film as incoherent. Since Sushant Singh Rajput's sudden death, nepotism became one of the most trending topics on internet and star kids were massively trolled and were blamed for the actor's suicide.

Alia Bhatt 'Sadak 2' becomes the lowest-rated film of all time on IMDb

<p>There's no better way of saying this. Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's comeback film 'Sadak 2' suffers from a bad hangover of the 1990s. The decade was dominated by the mindless pulp in Bollywood - that may have worked back in the day, but 21 years on, the same content seems jaded.<br />
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Bhatt, who has given India iconic films like 'Arth', 'Daddy', 'Naam' and 'Zakhm', completely butchers his own 1991 hit film 'Sadak' with its sequel and casts his daughter, Alia in one of the most convoluted stories to have come out this year. Alia is known for her talent and has often lifted some of the most mediocre films just by her performances.&nbsp; But this film is beyond repair and despite having a formidable cast and some hummable music, 'Sadak 2' is unable to create an impression.<br />
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The plot revolves around a depressed Ravi (Sanjay Dutt) who is yet to come to terms with the death of his wife Pooja (Pooja Bhatt ) and has suicidal thoughts. He hallucinates about his wife, hears her voice often, and tries to kill himself but is unable to. On one such night when he is planning to kill himself, Arya (Alia Bhatt) comes knocking at his door claiming she had made a booking for a taxi three months ago. Ravi of course is not keen initially but eventually agrees as keeps hearing his wife coaxing him. He takes Arya and her boyfriend Vishal on a road trip to Kailash- a wish that Arya needs to fulfill of her dead mother.</p>

<p>Arya is also on some sort of a mission to bust the nexus of a spiritual guru (Makrand Deshpande) who she blames for her mother's death. She has a gullible father (Jisshu Sengupta) who is deeply influenced by the guru as is her stepmother (Priyanka Bose) whom Arya hates.<br />
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If the plot wasn't convoluted enough, there are plenty of twists in the film that put an average Abbas-Mustan film to shame. Ravi may be hallucinating about his dead wife, but he quickly warms up to Arya and makes it his life mission to protect her from villainous gurus and evil family members.</p>

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It's also amazing how relations are formed and broken in a matter of seconds in the film. From the screenplay to the dialogues, everything is exaggerated. Alia tries to make her Arya look convincing but its the shoddy script that lets her down. Aditya Roy Kapur looks perenially out of place. Bhatt even manages to make actors like Makrand Deshpande, Pooja Bose and Jisshu Sengupta ham in their respective roles. The 20 minutes long climax makes you cringe and laugh at the same time at the bizarreness of the entire situation.<br />
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What starts off as a story that aims at highlighting the undue advantage several spiritual gurus takes of their followers in the name of God, slowly becomes this bizarre love -cum redemption story of a suicidal man who warms up to a loony girl who wants to file petitions against fake gurus. In a matter of a few hours he becomes her sole custodian and she, being conned all her life by shrewd family members, finds it easy to trust him.<br />
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The last time Mahesh Bhatt directed a movie was in 1999. A lot has changed(for the better) in Bollywood in the two decades when Bhatt took retirement. Sure, he was still an integral part of his production house Vishesh Films, produced and wrote some hit films in the last two decades but Bhatt remained away from the filmmaking process in general. The time lag is evident in 'Sadak 2'. It's a shoddy, poorly edited film, which lacks a good script and it wastes talents like Alia Bhatt, Makrand Deshpande, Jisshu Sengupta and Priyanka Bose. The only person who manages to create an impression is Sanjay Dutt, though his performance isn't a lasting one.<br />
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Mahesh Bhatt's 'Sadak 2' is just two decades late. A film on lost love, redemption and fake spiritual gurus may have worked at the turn of the century but in 2020 makes for a laughable story.</p>

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There's no better way of saying this. Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's comeback film 'Sadak 2' suffers from a bad hangover of the 1990s. The decade was dominated by the mindless pulp in Bollywood - that may have worked back in the day, but 21 years on, the same content seems jaded.

There's no better way of saying this. Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's comeback film 'Sadak 2' suffers from a bad hangover of the 1990s. The decade was dominated by the mindless pulp in Bollywood - that may have worked back in the day, but 21 years on, the same content seems jaded. Bhatt, who has given India iconic films like 'Arth', 'Daddy', 'Naam' and 'Zakhm', completely butchers his own 1991 hit film 'Sadak' with its sequel and casts his daughter, Alia in one of the most convoluted stories to have come out this year. Alia is known for her talent and has often lifted some of the most mediocre films just by her performances. But this film is beyond repair and despite having a formidable cast and some hummable music, 'Sadak 2' is unable to create an impression. The plot revolves around a depressed Ravi (Sanjay Dutt) who is yet to come to terms with the death of his wife Pooja (Pooja Bhatt ) and has suicidal thoughts. He hallucinates about his wife, hears her voice often, and tries to kill himself but is unable to. On one such night when he is planning to kill himself, Arya (Alia Bhatt) comes knocking at his door claiming she had made a booking for a taxi three months ago. Ravi of course is not keen initially but eventually agrees as keeps hearing his wife coaxing him. He takes Arya and her boyfriend Vishal on a road trip to Kailash- a wish that Arya needs to fulfill of her dead mother. Arya is also on some sort of a mission to bust the nexus of a spiritual guru (Makrand Deshpande) who she blames for her mother's death. She has a gullible father (Jisshu Sengupta) who is deeply influenced by the guru as is her stepmother (Priyanka Bose) whom Arya hates. If the plot wasn't convoluted enough, there are plenty of twists in the film that put an average Abbas-Mustan film to shame. Ravi may be hallucinating about his dead wife, but he quickly warms up to Arya and makes it his life mission to protect her from villainous gurus and evil family members. It's also amazing how relations are formed and broken in a matter of seconds in the film. From the screenplay to the dialogues, everything is exaggerated. Alia tries to make her Arya look convincing but its the shoddy script that lets her down. Aditya Roy Kapur looks perenially out of place. Bhatt even manages to make actors like Makrand Deshpande, Pooja Bose and Jisshu Sengupta ham in their respective roles. The 20 minutes long climax makes you cringe and laugh at the same time at the bizarreness of the entire situation. What starts off as a story that aims at highlighting the undue advantage several spiritual gurus takes of their followers in the name of God, slowly becomes this bizarre love -cum redemption story of a suicidal man who warms up to a loony girl who wants to file petitions against fake gurus. In a matter of a few hours he becomes her sole custodian and she, being conned all her life by shrewd family members, finds it easy to trust him. The last time Mahesh Bhatt directed a movie was in 1999. A lot has changed(for the better) in Bollywood in the two decades when Bhatt took retirement. Sure, he was still an integral part of his production house Vishesh Films, produced and wrote some hit films in the last two decades but Bhatt remained away from the filmmaking process in general. The time lag is evident in 'Sadak 2'. It's a shoddy, poorly edited film, which lacks a good script and it wastes talents like Alia Bhatt, Makrand Deshpande, Jisshu Sengupta and Priyanka Bose. The only person who manages to create an impression is Sanjay Dutt, though his performance isn't a lasting one. Mahesh Bhatt's 'Sadak 2' is just two decades late. A film on lost love, redemption and fake spiritual gurus may have worked at the turn of the century but in 2020 makes for a laughable story.

'Sadak 2' review: Mahesh Bhatt's comeback film has a bad '90s hangover

<p>Makers released the trailer of ‘Sadak 2’ on August 12 amid the raging debate of nepotism. The film’s trailer has been facing flak ever since it was released starring Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Dutt, Pooja Bhatt and Aditya Roy Kapur in Mahesh Bhatt’s directorial. From calling it a film of nepo kids to all kinds of labels, netizens have trolled the video and it has now achieved a feat within 24 hours of its release -- of being the most-disliked trailer on YouTube. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-sadak-2-trailer-sanjay-dutt-alia-bhatt-aditya-roy-kapur-take-on-a-road-journey-319900">Watch the trailer here.&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>The trailer has received 4.5 million thumbs down on the video sharing platform. While there are only 2,55,000 people who have liked the trailer, there is a higher per cent of people not in favour of it. In the comments section, people also write that many of them have not even seen the trailer and are still giving it a thumbs down.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The director of the film, Mahesh Bhatt, has been in the middle of the controversy of nepotism and Sushant Singh Rajput’s death as his followers call his death a ‘murder’ and not a ‘suicide’.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the film, ‘Sadak 2’ is a sequel to his 1991 film starring Sanjay Dutt and Pooja that will be released on Disney+ Hotstar on August 28.&nbsp;</p>

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Makers released the trailer of ‘Sadak 2’ on August 12 amid the raging debate of nepotism. The film’s trailer has been facing flak ever since it was released starring Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Dutt, Pooja Bhatt and Aditya Roy Kapur in Mahesh Bhatt’s directorial.

Makers released the trailer of ‘Sadak 2’ on August 12 amid the raging debate of nepotism. The film’s trailer has been facing flak ever since it was released starring Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Dutt, Pooja Bhatt and Aditya Roy Kapur in Mahesh Bhatt’s directorial. From calling it a film of nepo kids to all kinds of labels, netizens have trolled the video and it has now achieved a feat within 24 hours of its release -- of being the most-disliked trailer on YouTube. Watch the trailer here. The trailer has received 4.5 million thumbs down on the video sharing platform. While there are only 2,55,000 people who have liked the trailer, there is a higher per cent of people not in favour of it. In the comments section, people also write that many of them have not even seen the trailer and are still giving it a thumbs down. The director of the film, Mahesh Bhatt, has been in the middle of the controversy of nepotism and Sushant Singh Rajput’s death as his followers call his death a ‘murder’ and not a ‘suicide’. Meanwhile, the film, ‘Sadak 2’ is a sequel to his 1991 film starring Sanjay Dutt and Pooja that will be released on Disney+ Hotstar on August 28. Pankaj Tripathi to WION: I chose acting as a profession for the travel and food

Alia Bhatt's 'Sadak 2' becomes the most-disliked film trailer on YouTube

<p>A day after Pakistani music producer Shezan Saleem, aka JO-G claimed that a song from 'Sadak 2' was plagiarised from his 2011 song, the film's composer Suniljeet has refuted the allegation and stated that the particular song is his original composition.<br />
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Soon after the trailer of 'Sadak 2' was launched on Wednesday, music producer Shezan Saleem, aka JO-G, claimed that the song 'Ishq Kamaal', which plays in the trailer, has been lifted from his 2011 composition.</p>

<p>"What do we do about this. Copied from a song that I produced in Pakistan and launched in 2011. Let`s talk guys," he tweeted. He even shared the 2011 version to let his followers decide if there were similarities between the two songs.</p>

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What do we do about this. Copied from a song that I produced in Pakistan and launched in 2011.<br />
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<p>A day later, Suniljeet hit back at the claims and said, "'Isha Kamaal' is my original composition and doesn`t share a resemblance to any other song. Everybody involved in making this song, including singer Javed Ali, has added his magic to the music."<br />
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"This is my debut as a music director and all I hope for is that people like the song when it comes out. (Collaborator) Shalu Vaish and I have worked with all our heart to live up to the expectation of `Sadak 2` music," he added.<br />
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The film has been embroiled in controversies ever since the trailer was unveiled. The trailer has garnered more than 4.4 million <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-Alia-Bhatts-Sadak-2-becomes-the-most-disliked-film-trailer-on-YouTube-320118">dislikes in less than a day of being launched on YouTube.</a> The hashtag #boycottsadak2 has also been trending on Twitter ever since the film`s first look was announced.<br />
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The film marks the comeback of Mahesh Bhatt as a director and is a sequel of 1991 hit 'Sadak'. It stars Sanjay Dutt, Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur, Pooja Bhatt, Jisshu Sengupta, Makarand Deshpande, Gulshan Grover, Priyanka Bose, Mohan Kapur and Akshay Anand.</p>

<p>The film is slated for an OTT release on August 28.</p>


A day after Pakistani music producer Shezan Saleem, aka JO-G claimed that a song from 'Sadak 2' was plagiarised from his 2011 song, the film's composer Suniljeet has refuted the allegation and stated that the particular song is his original composition.

A day after Pakistani music producer Shezan Saleem, aka JO-G claimed that a song from 'Sadak 2' was plagiarised from his 2011 song, the film's composer Suniljeet has refuted the allegation and stated that the particular song is his original composition. Soon after the trailer of 'Sadak 2' was launched on Wednesday, music producer Shezan Saleem, aka JO-G, claimed that the song 'Ishq Kamaal', which plays in the trailer, has been lifted from his 2011 composition. "What do we do about this. Copied from a song that I produced in Pakistan and launched in 2011. Let`s talk guys," he tweeted. He even shared the 2011 version to let his followers decide if there were similarities between the two songs. @foxstarhindi What do we do about this. Copied from a song that I produced in Pakistan and launched in 2011. Let's talk guys. pic.twitter.com/BtKAHzPYMI — Shezan Saleem a.k.a JO-G (@ssaleemofficial) August 12, 2020 × A day later, Suniljeet hit back at the claims and said, "'Isha Kamaal' is my original composition and doesn`t share a resemblance to any other song. Everybody involved in making this song, including singer Javed Ali, has added his magic to the music." "This is my debut as a music director and all I hope for is that people like the song when it comes out. (Collaborator) Shalu Vaish and I have worked with all our heart to live up to the expectation of `Sadak 2` music," he added. The film has been embroiled in controversies ever since the trailer was unveiled. The trailer has garnered more than 4.4 million dislikes in less than a day of being launched on YouTube. The hashtag #boycottsadak2 has also been trending on Twitter ever since the film`s first look was announced. The film marks the comeback of Mahesh Bhatt as a director and is a sequel of 1991 hit 'Sadak'. It stars Sanjay Dutt, Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur, Pooja Bhatt, Jisshu Sengupta, Makarand Deshpande, Gulshan Grover, Priyanka Bose, Mohan Kapur and Akshay Anand. The film is slated for an OTT release on August 28.

Pak musician accuses 'Sadak 2' of plagiarism, film composer says it is his original composition

<p>The nepotism debate has hit a nerve now as a section of social media users have started a new hashtag trend to uninstall OTT platform, Disney+Hotstar that will release the film <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/alia-bhatt-father-mahesh-trolled-for-sadak-2-poster-309811">‘Sadak 2’ </a>featuring Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Dutt, Aditya Roy Kapur, Pooja Bhatt in Mahesh Bhatt directorial. Currently under scrutiny in the case of Sushant Singh Rajput’s suicide, Mahesh Bhatt and family have faced a lot of flak for promoting nepotism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday, the hashtag #UninstallHotstar trended on Twitter while many netizens urged people to boycott the Bhatt family's project.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/alia-bhatts-sister-shaheen-receives-rape-threats-online-to-take-legal-action-313058">Alia Bhatt's sister Shaheen receives rape threats online, to take legal action</a></p>

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<p>"Nepometer projected 98% person of cast and crew (producers, directors) members of movie #Sadak by Mahesh Bhatt are the products of Nepotism. Nepometer is an initiative by SSR's Brother in law. #BoycottSadak2 #UninstallHotstar," tweeted a user.</p>

<p>"They are not getting any platform to launch any movie or shows. So, they choose hotstar to launch it. We are also ready to teach them a lesson. In their own eyes they are superstar now times has been changed. #UninstallHotstar," wrote another user.</p>

<p>"1 common Individual alone has no power. The people in position of power, think we could be controlled and manipulated by them. But when all the common people unite for a cause. No one can stop them. Let us show that now #JusticeforSSR #uninstallhotstar #BoycottAliaBhatt," wrote another user.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt and many others have turned off comments section on their social media accounts citing “hate”.</p>

<p>‘Sadak 2’ will release on Disney+ Hotstar on August 28.</p>


The nepotism debate has hit a nerve now as a section of social media users have started a new hashtag trend to uninstall OTT platform, Disney+Hotstar that will release the film ‘Sadak 2’ featuring Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Dutt, Aditya Roy Kapur, Pooja Bhatt in Mahesh Bhatt directorial.

The nepotism debate has hit a nerve now as a section of social media users have started a new hashtag trend to uninstall OTT platform, Disney+Hotstar that will release the film ‘Sadak 2’ featuring Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Dutt, Aditya Roy Kapur, Pooja Bhatt in Mahesh Bhatt directorial. Currently under scrutiny in the case of Sushant Singh Rajput’s suicide, Mahesh Bhatt and family have faced a lot of flak for promoting nepotism. On Monday, the hashtag #UninstallHotstar trended on Twitter while many netizens urged people to boycott the Bhatt family's project. Alia Bhatt's sister Shaheen receives rape threats online, to take legal action We cant support Any OTT platform who release Bollywood mafia's Movies... No to nepotic Movies.. my messege to all OTT apps... @DisneyplusHSVIP @netflix @PrimeVideo #UninstallHotstar #BoycottSadak2 pic.twitter.com/gcYnVEZxNk — Priyanka (@Priyankas2020) August 10, 2020 × "Nepometer projected 98% person of cast and crew (producers, directors) members of movie #Sadak by Mahesh Bhatt are the products of Nepotism. Nepometer is an initiative by SSR's Brother in law. #BoycottSadak2 #UninstallHotstar," tweeted a user. "They are not getting any platform to launch any movie or shows. So, they choose hotstar to launch it. We are also ready to teach them a lesson. In their own eyes they are superstar now times has been changed. #UninstallHotstar," wrote another user. "1 common Individual alone has no power. The people in position of power, think we could be controlled and manipulated by them. But when all the common people unite for a cause. No one can stop them. Let us show that now #JusticeforSSR #uninstallhotstar #BoycottAliaBhatt," wrote another user. Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt and many others have turned off comments section on their social media accounts citing “hate”. ‘Sadak 2’ will release on Disney+ Hotstar on August 28.

Nepotism debate rages as users trend uninstall OTT app releasing Alia Bhatt's 'Sadak 2'

<p>Director Mahesh Bhatt is making a comeback with 'Sadak 2'. A sequel of sorts of his earlier 1990s hit 'Sadak', the film has Mahesh Bhatt directing his two daughters Alia and Pooja along with Sanjay Dutt and Aditya Roy Kapur.<br />
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On Thursday morning, the cast shared the poster of the film and revealed the release date as well. The film will be premiering on Disney + Hotstar on August 28.<br />
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“Sadak 2, the road to love streaming on @DisneyPlusHotstarVIP from 28 August #DisneyPlusHotstarMultiplex #MukeshBhatt #SuhritaSengupta," Alia wrote on Instagram as she shared the poster which features her along with Sanjay Dutt and Aditya Roy Kapur.</p>

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<p>The film also features Jisshu Sengupta and Priyanka Bose.<br />
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The film was initially slated for a theatrical release but owing to the pandemic, the makers opted for a digital release.</p>


Director Mahesh Bhatt is making a comeback with 'Sadak 2'. A sequel of sorts of his earlier 1990s hit 'Sadak', the film has Mahesh Bhatt directing his two daughters Alia and Pooja along with Sanjay Dutt and Aditya Roy Kapur.

Director Mahesh Bhatt is making a comeback with 'Sadak 2'. A sequel of sorts of his earlier 1990s hit 'Sadak', the film has Mahesh Bhatt directing his two daughters Alia and Pooja along with Sanjay Dutt and Aditya Roy Kapur. On Thursday morning, the cast shared the poster of the film and revealed the release date as well. The film will be premiering on Disney + Hotstar on August 28. “Sadak 2, the road to love streaming on @DisneyPlusHotstarVIP from 28 August #DisneyPlusHotstarMultiplex #MukeshBhatt #SuhritaSengupta," Alia wrote on Instagram as she shared the poster which features her along with Sanjay Dutt and Aditya Roy Kapur. View this post on Instagram Sadak 2, the road to love streaming on @DisneyPlusHotstarVIP from 28 August #DisneyPlusHotstarMultiplex @adityaroykapur @duttsanjay @poojab1972 @maheshfilm #MukeshBhatt A post shared by Alia Bhatt ☀️ (@aliaabhatt) on Aug 5, 2020 at 10:33pm PDT × The film also features Jisshu Sengupta and Priyanka Bose. The film was initially slated for a theatrical release but owing to the pandemic, the makers opted for a digital release.

'Sadak 2' poster: Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Dutt, Aditya Roy Kapur take the 'road to love' in new poster, film to relase on this date

<p>Indian film ‘Gully Boy’ will be screened at the prestigious Busan Film festival 2020 which is scheduled to be held in South Korea this October.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bollywood film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the big news as he wrote, “UPDATE… #GullyBoy invited to the prestigious #Busan International Film Festival, under Request Cinema Screening category… The Festival will be held in Oct 2020 in #SouthKorea. #BIFF.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">UPDATE... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GullyBoy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GullyBoy</a> invited to the prestigious <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Busan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Busan</a> International Film Festival, under Request Cinema Screening category... The Festival will be held in Oct 2020 in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SouthKorea?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SouthKorea</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BIFF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BIFF</a> <a href="https://t.co/tj52jdzTZJ">pic.twitter.com/tj52jdzTZJ</a></p>
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<p>The film has been invited for a screening under the Request Cinema Screening category on the popular demand.</p>

<p>Earlier last year, ‘Gully Boy’ had won the NETPAC award for Best Asian Film at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) in South Korea.</p>

<p>The film was also nominated as India’s official entry for the 92nd Oscar Awards. It is directed by Zoya Akhtar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film features Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in leading roles.&nbsp;</p>


Indian film ‘Gully Boy’ will be screened at the prestigious Busan Film festival 2020 which is scheduled to be held in South Korea this October. Bollywood film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the big news as he wrote, “UPDATE… #GullyBoy invited to the prestigious #Busan International Film Festival, under Request Cinema Screening category… The Festival will be held in Oct 2020 in #SouthKorea.

Indian film ‘Gully Boy’ will be screened at the prestigious Busan Film festival 2020 which is scheduled to be held in South Korea this October. Bollywood film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the big news as he wrote, “UPDATE… #GullyBoy invited to the prestigious #Busan International Film Festival, under Request Cinema Screening category… The Festival will be held in Oct 2020 in #SouthKorea. #BIFF.” UPDATE... #GullyBoy invited to the prestigious #Busan International Film Festival, under Request Cinema Screening category... The Festival will be held in Oct 2020 in #SouthKorea. #BIFF pic.twitter.com/tj52jdzTZJ — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 24, 2020 × The film has been invited for a screening under the Request Cinema Screening category on the popular demand. Earlier last year, ‘Gully Boy’ had won the NETPAC award for Best Asian Film at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) in South Korea. The film was also nominated as India’s official entry for the 92nd Oscar Awards. It is directed by Zoya Akhtar. The film features Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in leading roles.

Ranveer Singh-Alia Bhatt's ‘Gully Boy’ to be screened at Busan International Film Festival

<p>The raging debate around Nepotism refuses to die down a month after Sushant Singh Rajput's death. Amid the outsider vs insiders debate in Bollywood several stars have been subjected to online threats and harassment.<br />
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After Sonam Kapoor outed some of the hate messages that she and her family members have received, now writer Shaheen Bhatt has shared some of the vile messages that she has received online. Shaheen is filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's daughter and actress Alia Bhatt's sister- both of whom have been relentlessly trolled in the past month and accused of nepotism along with filmmaker Karan Johar.<br />
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Shaheen took to Instagram to share screenshots of several rape threats and abusive messages she and Alia have been getting online.<br />
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Stating that she would not choose to ignore these messages from here on. In a strongly worded series of posts, Shaheen wrote, "Does this surprise you? Why? It does not surprise me." &nbsp;</p>

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The writer listed down steps that she would be observed from now on in dealing with online harassment. She revealed that it would first be blocked and reported. Second, she added, "I will NOT protect your identity." And third, "I will use all legal recourse available to take action. If you think you can't be located because you think your account is anonymous, please think again -- IP addresses are easily trackable. You are not invisible. Harassment is a crime."</p>

<p>Shaheen's sister Alia has meanwhile limited her comments section on Instagram amid the nepotism debate.<br />
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Her mother Soni Razdan has also limited the comments on her Instagram, saying that she's been receiving "filthy abusive" comments.</p>


The raging debate around Nepotism refuses to die down a month after Sushant Singh Rajput's death. Amid the outsider vs insiders debate in Bollywood several stars have been subjected to online threats and harassment.

The raging debate around Nepotism refuses to die down a month after Sushant Singh Rajput's death. Amid the outsider vs insiders debate in Bollywood several stars have been subjected to online threats and harassment. After Sonam Kapoor outed some of the hate messages that she and her family members have received, now writer Shaheen Bhatt has shared some of the vile messages that she has received online. Shaheen is filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's daughter and actress Alia Bhatt's sister- both of whom have been relentlessly trolled in the past month and accused of nepotism along with filmmaker Karan Johar. Shaheen took to Instagram to share screenshots of several rape threats and abusive messages she and Alia have been getting online. Stating that she would not choose to ignore these messages from here on. In a strongly worded series of posts, Shaheen wrote, "Does this surprise you? Why? It does not surprise me." The writer listed down steps that she would be observed from now on in dealing with online harassment. She revealed that it would first be blocked and reported. Second, she added, "I will NOT protect your identity." And third, "I will use all legal recourse available to take action. If you think you can't be located because you think your account is anonymous, please think again -- IP addresses are easily trackable. You are not invisible. Harassment is a crime." Shaheen's sister Alia has meanwhile limited her comments section on Instagram amid the nepotism debate. Her mother Soni Razdan has also limited the comments on her Instagram, saying that she's been receiving "filthy abusive" comments.

Alia Bhatt's sister Shaheen receives rape threats online, to take legal action

<p>Actor Alia Bhatt on Saturday introduced her fans to a new family member in the house, her pet cat Juniper.The 'Highway' actor put out a post on Instagram in which she is seen posing with Juniper.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/alia-bhatt-on-being-invited-to-be-part-of-oscar-academy-feel-honoured-and-humbled-310253" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/alia-bhatt-on-being-invited-to-be-part-of-oscar-academy-feel-honoured-and-humbled-310253&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjBlN774bPqAhVdIbcAHRzfAMIQFjADegQIBxAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw3YQZ_A08_5FJUyFKh5a9P1" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/alia-bhatt-on-being-invited-to-be-part-of-oscar-academy-feel-honoured-and-humbled-310253" target="_blank"><b>Alia Bhatt</b>&nbsp;on being invited to be part of Oscar academy:</a><br />
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In the picture, Alia is seen flaunting a no make-up look with her hair tied in a neat bun. Also, the snap captures Alia`s sister Shaheen Bhatt posing into the camera in a blurred background.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CCNrQeFMDD_/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">This girl duo just became a girl trio. Meet our new baby Juniper. Her skills include biting, selfie-taking and being generally adorable.</a></p>

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<p>"This girl duo just became a girl trio. Meet our new baby Juniper. Her skills include biting, selfie-taking and being generally adorable," Alia wrote in the caption.<br />
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The post has received nearly 50K Likes from fans and followers. While Dia Mirza put out three heart emojis in comments, mom Soni Razdan wrote, "Totally one of the family I can see !" (with a lovestruck and two heart emojis).Lately, Alia has been keeping her fans updated on her activities by posting pictures and videos on social media.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/alia-bhatt-father-mahesh-trolled-for-sadak-2-poster-309811" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/alia-bhatt-father-mahesh-trolled-for-sadak-2-poster-309811&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjBlN774bPqAhVdIbcAHRzfAMIQFjAAegQIABAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw392X9sTUSMCzFVv9Dq6LI1" dir="ltr" href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/alia-bhatt-father-mahesh-trolled-for-sadak-2-poster-309811&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjBlN774bPqAhVdIbcAHRzfAMIQFjAAegQIABAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw392X9sTUSMCzFVv9Dq6LI1" target="_blank"><b>Alia Bhatt</b>, father Mahesh trolled for 'Sadak 2' poster</a><br />
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Most recently, Alia appeared in a virtual interaction with an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/alia-bhatt-father-mahesh-trolled-for-sadak-2-poster-309811">OTT platform</a> wherein she unveiled the poster of her upcoming flick `Sadak 2` and announced that her movie will take a turn to OTT platform in the light of coronavirus pandemic.</p>


Actor Alia Bhatt on Saturday introduced her fans to a new family member in the house, her pet cat Juniper.The 'Highway' actor put out a post on Instagram in which she is seen posing with Juniper.

Actor Alia Bhatt on Saturday introduced her fans to a new family member in the house, her pet cat Juniper.The 'Highway' actor put out a post on Instagram in which she is seen posing with Juniper. Also read: Alia Bhatt on being invited to be part of Oscar academy: In the picture, Alia is seen flaunting a no make-up look with her hair tied in a neat bun. Also, the snap captures Alia`s sister Shaheen Bhatt posing into the camera in a blurred background. View this post on Instagram This girl duo just became a girl trio. Meet our new baby Juniper. Her skills include biting, selfie-taking and being generally adorable. A post shared by Alia Bhatt ☀️ (@aliaabhatt) on Jul 4, 2020 at 1:36am PDT × "This girl duo just became a girl trio. Meet our new baby Juniper. Her skills include biting, selfie-taking and being generally adorable," Alia wrote in the caption. The post has received nearly 50K Likes from fans and followers. While Dia Mirza put out three heart emojis in comments, mom Soni Razdan wrote, "Totally one of the family I can see !" (with a lovestruck and two heart emojis).Lately, Alia has been keeping her fans updated on her activities by posting pictures and videos on social media. Also read: Alia Bhatt, father Mahesh trolled for 'Sadak 2' poster Most recently, Alia appeared in a virtual interaction with an OTT platform wherein she unveiled the poster of her upcoming flick `Sadak 2` and announced that her movie will take a turn to OTT platform in the light of coronavirus pandemic.

Alia Bhatt introduces 'selfie-taking, adorable' new family member

<p>A complaint was filed before a court in Muzaffarpur in Bihar on Thursday against filmmakers Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt, besides actor Alia Bhatt, who have been accused of “hurting Hindu sentiments” through a poster of their upcoming venture 'Sadak 2'.</p>

<p>The complaint was lodged by Acharya Chandra Kishore Parashar, a resident of Sikandarpur locality of Muzaffarpur, through his advocate Sonu Kumar.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/alia-bhatt-father-mahesh-trolled-for-sadak-2-poster-309811">Alia Bhatt, father Mahesh trolled for 'Sadak 2' poster</a></p>

<p>Chief Judicial Magistrate Mukesh Kumar fixed July 8 as the next date of hearing in the case, lodged under IPC sections 295A (deliberately outraging religious feelings) and 120B (criminal conspiracy).</p>

<p>The complainant has taken exception to the use of an image of Kailash Mansarovar in the poster of 'Sadak 2', which is said to be a sequel of 1991 blockbuster 'Sadak'.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CCBOfsRlb4D/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">A love story that began 29 yrs ago now journeys towards a new horizon. Sadak2 - The road to love ❤️ Here’s presenting our FIRST TEASER POSTER🌞💃🏻 First day First show, from the comfort of your homes! Watch #Sadak2 on @DisneyPlusHotstarVIP with #DisneyPlusHotstarVIPMultiplex @adityaroykapur @duttsanjay @poojab1972 @maheshfilm #MukeshBhatt @visheshfilms #SuhritaSengupta</a></p>

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<p>Produced by Mukesh Bhatt, the movie also marks the return of his elder brother Mahesh Bhatt as director after a hiatus of more than two decades.</p>

<p>Besides the director’s daughter Alia Bhatt, 'Sadak 2' also stars Pooja Bhatt and Sanjay Dutt, both of whom had played the lead roles in Sadak.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mahesh-bhatts-film-sadak-2-to-premiere-directly-on-ott-platform-309385">Mahesh Bhatt's film 'Sadak 2' to premiere directly on OTT platform</a></p>


A complaint was filed before a court in Muzaffarpur in Bihar on Thursday against filmmakers Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt, besides actor Alia Bhatt, who have been accused of “hurting Hindu sentiments” through a poster of their upcoming venture 'Sadak 2'.

A complaint was filed before a court in Muzaffarpur in Bihar on Thursday against filmmakers Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt, besides actor Alia Bhatt, who have been accused of “hurting Hindu sentiments” through a poster of their upcoming venture 'Sadak 2'. The complaint was lodged by Acharya Chandra Kishore Parashar, a resident of Sikandarpur locality of Muzaffarpur, through his advocate Sonu Kumar. Alia Bhatt, father Mahesh trolled for 'Sadak 2' poster Chief Judicial Magistrate Mukesh Kumar fixed July 8 as the next date of hearing in the case, lodged under IPC sections 295A (deliberately outraging religious feelings) and 120B (criminal conspiracy). The complainant has taken exception to the use of an image of Kailash Mansarovar in the poster of 'Sadak 2', which is said to be a sequel of 1991 blockbuster 'Sadak'. View this post on Instagram A love story that began 29 yrs ago now journeys towards a new horizon. Sadak2 - The road to love ❤️ Here’s presenting our FIRST TEASER POSTER🌞💃🏻 First day First show, from the comfort of your homes! Watch #Sadak2 on @DisneyPlusHotstarVIP with #DisneyPlusHotstarVIPMultiplex @adityaroykapur @duttsanjay @poojab1972 @maheshfilm #MukeshBhatt @visheshfilms #SuhritaSengupta A post shared by Alia Bhatt ☀️ (@aliaabhatt) on Jun 29, 2020 at 5:34am PDT × Produced by Mukesh Bhatt, the movie also marks the return of his elder brother Mahesh Bhatt as director after a hiatus of more than two decades. Besides the director’s daughter Alia Bhatt, 'Sadak 2' also stars Pooja Bhatt and Sanjay Dutt, both of whom had played the lead roles in Sadak. Mahesh Bhatt's film 'Sadak 2' to premiere directly on OTT platform

'Sadak 2' poster: Complaint filed against Alia, Mahesh Bhatt for hurting Hindu sentiments

<p>Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt on Thursday thanked the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for inviting her to be a member of the prestigious Academy.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/alia-bhatt-hrithik-roshan-named-among-819-new-members-of-the-academy-309784">Alia Bhatt, Hrithik Roshan named among 819 new members of The Academy</a><br />
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In a long 'thankful'&nbsp;note posted by the 'Gully Boy'&nbsp;actor on Instagram, she expressed her happiness over being invited to be a member of the Academy and also shared that how satisfied she feels to know that more Indian artists are being acknowledged by the Academy every year.</p>

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<p>"I thank The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for inviting me to be a member of the Academy. I feel at once honoured and humbled. There is also a deep satisfaction in seeing that the voice of Indian cinema is finding a very well deserved platform on the world stage," Bhatt wrote.<br />
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"Every year, more actors, filmmakers, and technicians from India are recognized by the Academy, and Indian cinema continues to reach the hearts and homes of people all over the world," she added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/saif-ali-khan-calls-himself-a-victim-of-nepotism-says-truth-is-always-complicated-310140" hreflang="en">Saif Ali Khan calls himself a victim of nepotism, says 'truth is always complicated'</a><br />
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The 27-year-old actor further stressed that cinema knows no race, class or geographical borders and it flows freely. "I truly believe that cinema, like water, finds its level. And, like water, it knows no race, class, border or geography and flows freely. It takes everything in its course: audiences who passionately love or hate it, critics who dissect it, students who immerse themselves in it," she wrote.<br />
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"Our opinions about films may be divided, but cinema as a whole is a powerful binding and unifying force. In a world that can be unsure and fragmented, at a time when the very social media that is meant to connect people ends up dividing them, movies are the glue that binds us," she added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sushant-singh-rajputs-dil-bechara-co-star-sanjana-sanghi-is-not-leaving-mumbai-permanently-310196" hreflang="en">Sushant Singh Rajput's 'Dil Bechara' co-star Sanjana Sanghi is not leaving Mumbai permanently</a><br />
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Bhatt along with actor Hrithik Roshan is among the 819 artists across the globe that have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Her film&nbsp; 'Gully Boy'&nbsp;was the official entry from India in Oscars 2020 for the best International feature category.&nbsp;</p>


Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt on Thursday thanked the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for inviting her to be a member of the prestigious Academy. Also read: Alia Bhatt, Hrithik Roshan named among 819 new members of The Academy In a long 'thankful' note posted by the 'Gully Boy' actor on Instagram, she expressed her happiness over being invited to be a member of the Academy and also shared that how satisfied she feels to know that more Indian artists are being acknowledged by the Academy every year.

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt on Thursday thanked the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for inviting her to be a member of the prestigious Academy. Also read: Alia Bhatt, Hrithik Roshan named among 819 new members of The Academy In a long 'thankful' note posted by the 'Gully Boy' actor on Instagram, she expressed her happiness over being invited to be a member of the Academy and also shared that how satisfied she feels to know that more Indian artists are being acknowledged by the Academy every year. View this post on Instagram 💛 #wearetheacademy A post shared by Alia Bhatt ☀️ (@aliaabhatt) on Jul 2, 2020 at 3:53am PDT × "I thank The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for inviting me to be a member of the Academy. I feel at once honoured and humbled. There is also a deep satisfaction in seeing that the voice of Indian cinema is finding a very well deserved platform on the world stage," Bhatt wrote. "Every year, more actors, filmmakers, and technicians from India are recognized by the Academy, and Indian cinema continues to reach the hearts and homes of people all over the world," she added. Also read: Saif Ali Khan calls himself a victim of nepotism, says 'truth is always complicated' The 27-year-old actor further stressed that cinema knows no race, class or geographical borders and it flows freely. "I truly believe that cinema, like water, finds its level. And, like water, it knows no race, class, border or geography and flows freely. It takes everything in its course: audiences who passionately love or hate it, critics who dissect it, students who immerse themselves in it," she wrote. "Our opinions about films may be divided, but cinema as a whole is a powerful binding and unifying force. In a world that can be unsure and fragmented, at a time when the very social media that is meant to connect people ends up dividing them, movies are the glue that binds us," she added. Also read: Sushant Singh Rajput's 'Dil Bechara' co-star Sanjana Sanghi is not leaving Mumbai permanently Bhatt along with actor Hrithik Roshan is among the 819 artists across the globe that have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Her film 'Gully Boy' was the official entry from India in Oscars 2020 for the best International feature category.

Alia Bhatt on being invited to be part of Oscar academy: 'Feel honoured and humbled'

<p>Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt would not have anticipated so much hate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actress along with her father Mahesh Bhatt was trolled mercilessly by netizens after they announced the poster and release date of their upcoming film together, ‘Sadak 2’. Alia’s first film with father who will be directing this venture will <a href="Mahesh Bhatt's film 'Sadak 2' to premiere directly on OTT platform">release on Disney Plus Hotstar</a> along with a host of other major biggies like <a href="Sad for theatres, but fans' safety priority: Akshay Kumar on OTT release of 'Laxxmi Bomb'">‘Laxxmi Bomb’</a>, ‘The Big Bull’, ‘Lootcase’ and others.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>‘Sadak 2’ is a follow-up of Mahesh Bhatt's 1991 hit ‘Sadak’ and is produced by Mahesh Bhatt’s brother Mukesh. It will see the original pair Sanjay Dutt and Pooja Bhatt reunite while Mahesh Bhatt will return to direction after a gap of 20 years.</p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/alia-bhatt-hrithik-roshan-named-among-819-new-members-of-the-academy-309784" hreflang="en">Alia Bhatt, Hrithik Roshan named among 819 new members of The Academy</a></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, following the announcement, netizens trolled Alia and Mahesh in lieu of Sushant Singh Rajput’s suicide that his fans believe was a murder because of nepotism that family clans running Bollywood for years have caused.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mahesh Bhatt released the poster with a caption that stated: "When you come to the end, you discover that there is no END."</p>

<p>Check out Alia's post:</p>

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<p>To this one wrote, "When you put END to someone's life intentionally, you'll soon release your END.”</p>

<p>"We are not interested... get lost," retorted another user.</p>

<p>A user responded by sharing the poster of Sushant Singh Rajput's upcoming last film "Dil Bechara." Another user has started a poll asking people to choose between "Sadak 2" and "Dil Bechara".</p>

<p>Another wrote, "Boycott Sadak 2. Boycott Alia Bhatt and Mahesh Bhatt.”</p>


Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt would not have anticipated so much hate. The actress along with her father Mahesh Bhatt was trolled mercilessly by netizens after they announced the poster and release date of their upcoming film together, ‘Sadak 2’.

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt would not have anticipated so much hate. The actress along with her father Mahesh Bhatt was trolled mercilessly by netizens after they announced the poster and release date of their upcoming film together, ‘Sadak 2’. Alia’s first film with father who will be directing this venture will release on Disney Plus Hotstar along with a host of other major biggies like ‘Laxxmi Bomb’, ‘The Big Bull’, ‘Lootcase’ and others. View this post on Instagram Tune in to @DisneyPlusHotstarVIP Instagram handle at 4.30 pm sharp to know what's in store for you. So glad you all are a part of it! ❤ @akshaykumar @ajaydevgn @bachchan @varundvn A post shared by Alia Bhatt ☀️ (@aliaabhatt) on Jun 29, 2020 at 12:10am PDT × ‘Sadak 2’ is a follow-up of Mahesh Bhatt's 1991 hit ‘Sadak’ and is produced by Mahesh Bhatt’s brother Mukesh. It will see the original pair Sanjay Dutt and Pooja Bhatt reunite while Mahesh Bhatt will return to direction after a gap of 20 years. Alia Bhatt, Hrithik Roshan named among 819 new members of The Academy Meanwhile, following the announcement, netizens trolled Alia and Mahesh in lieu of Sushant Singh Rajput’s suicide that his fans believe was a murder because of nepotism that family clans running Bollywood for years have caused. Mahesh Bhatt released the poster with a caption that stated: "When you come to the end, you discover that there is no END." Check out Alia's post: View this post on Instagram A love story that began 29 yrs ago now journeys towards a new horizon. Sadak2 - The road to love ❤️ Here’s presenting our FIRST TEASER POSTER🌞💃🏻 First day First show, from the comfort of your homes! Watch #Sadak2 on @DisneyPlusHotstarVIP with #DisneyPlusHotstarVIPMultiplex @adityaroykapur @duttsanjay @poojab1972 @maheshfilm #MukeshBhatt @visheshfilms #SuhritaSengupta A post shared by Alia Bhatt ☀️ (@aliaabhatt) on Jun 29, 2020 at 5:34am PDT × To this one wrote, "When you put END to someone's life intentionally, you'll soon release your END.” "We are not interested... get lost," retorted another user. A user responded by sharing the poster of Sushant Singh Rajput's upcoming last film "Dil Bechara." Another user has started a poll asking people to choose between "Sadak 2" and "Dil Bechara". Another wrote, "Boycott Sadak 2. Boycott Alia Bhatt and Mahesh Bhatt.”

Alia Bhatt, father Mahesh trolled for 'Sadak 2' poster

<p>The Academy has announced its new members list and it features Awkwafina, Matthew Cherry, Cynthia Erivo, Alma Har'el, Zendaya and others.</p>

<p>The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences sent invites to 819 new members from the entertainment industry. What stands out among these new members is that while the number is down from previous years, it’s pushing the inclusivity bar with 45 per cent more women, 36 per cent people of color and 49 per cent people based outside of the United States. In total 15 Oscar winners, 75 Oscar nominees and five recipients of Scientific and Technical Awards have been asked to join the organization this year.</p>

<p>These have happened in the wake of #OscarsSoWhite controversy that started in 2016.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Making the announcement, Academy president David Rubin said in a statement, "The Academy is delighted to welcome these distinguished fellow travelers in the motion picture arts and sciences. We have always embraced extraordinary talent that reflects the rich variety of our global film community, and never more so than now."</p>

<p>Academy CEO Dawn Hudson said, "We take great pride in the strides we have made in exceeding our initial inclusion goals set back in 2016, but acknowledge the road ahead is a long one. We are committed to staying the course. I cannot give enough thanks to all our members and staff who worked on the A2020 initiative and to our head of Member Relations and Awards, Lorenza Munoz, for her leadership and passion in guiding us through to this point and helping to set the path going forward. We look forward to continuing to foster an Academy that reflects the world around us in our membership, our programs, our new Museum and in our awards."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-to-admit-streamed-films-next-year-as-coronavirus-upends-movie-going-295424" hreflang="en">Oscars to admit streamed films next year as coronavirus upends movie going</a></p>

<p>Among those from India are Alia Bhatt for her roles in 'Gully Boy', Raazi' and Hrithik Roshan for his work in 'Super 30', 'Jodhaa Akbar'. Neeta Lulla made it in the costume designers' list for work in 'Jodhaa Akbar' and 'Devdas'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Oscars 2021 ceremony is <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2021-ceremony-gets-a-new-date-scheduled-for-april-25-306174">scheduled for April 25.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/oscars?page=1">Get all the updates about Oscars here.&nbsp;</a></p>


The Academy has announced its new members list and it features Awkwafina, Matthew Cherry, Cynthia Erivo, Alma Har'el, Zendaya and others. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences sent invites to 819 new members from the entertainment industry.

The Academy has announced its new members list and it features Awkwafina, Matthew Cherry, Cynthia Erivo, Alma Har'el, Zendaya and others. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences sent invites to 819 new members from the entertainment industry. What stands out among these new members is that while the number is down from previous years, it’s pushing the inclusivity bar with 45 per cent more women, 36 per cent people of color and 49 per cent people based outside of the United States. In total 15 Oscar winners, 75 Oscar nominees and five recipients of Scientific and Technical Awards have been asked to join the organization this year. These have happened in the wake of #OscarsSoWhite controversy that started in 2016. Making the announcement, Academy president David Rubin said in a statement, "The Academy is delighted to welcome these distinguished fellow travelers in the motion picture arts and sciences. We have always embraced extraordinary talent that reflects the rich variety of our global film community, and never more so than now." Academy CEO Dawn Hudson said, "We take great pride in the strides we have made in exceeding our initial inclusion goals set back in 2016, but acknowledge the road ahead is a long one. We are committed to staying the course. I cannot give enough thanks to all our members and staff who worked on the A2020 initiative and to our head of Member Relations and Awards, Lorenza Munoz, for her leadership and passion in guiding us through to this point and helping to set the path going forward. We look forward to continuing to foster an Academy that reflects the world around us in our membership, our programs, our new Museum and in our awards." Oscars to admit streamed films next year as coronavirus upends movie going Among those from India are Alia Bhatt for her roles in 'Gully Boy', Raazi' and Hrithik Roshan for his work in 'Super 30', 'Jodhaa Akbar'. Neeta Lulla made it in the costume designers' list for work in 'Jodhaa Akbar' and 'Devdas'. Oscars 2021 ceremony is scheduled for April 25. Get all the updates about Oscars here.

Alia Bhatt, Hrithik Roshan named among 819 new members of The Academy

<p>Actor Akshay Kumar on Monday said theatres have the "first birth right" over movies and though he's excited his upcoming 'Laxmmi Bomb' will stream digitally, he feels sad it couldn't release on the big screen.<br />
<br />
The horror-comedy is set to stream on Disney+Hotstar, bypassing a theatrical release as screens remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.<br />
<br />
The streamer announced its slate of seven film which will have a direct-to-digital release, including Ajay Devgn's 'Bhuj: The Pride of India', Abhishek Bachchan starrer 'The Big Bull', and 'Sadak 2', featuring Alia Bhatt.<br />
<br />
In a virtual press conference, Akshay said OTT release was the only wise option in the current scenario.<br />
<br />
"To be honest, today I am excited for this platform. But yes, I'll say that I am also sad for theatres. After all, movies are theatres first birth right. But in the current situation, everyone's safety is of utmost priority.<br />
<br />
"Today with theatres being shut and people watching movies on OTT platforms, if I can make my fans happy by releasing film on Disney+Hotstar which is a big platform with a massive reach then I am glad," Akshay told reporters.<br />
<br />
'Laxmmi Bomb' would be the actor's first digital release in a career of nearly three decades.<br />
<br />
His 'Sooryavanshi' co-star and longtime friend, Devgn, said he was equally thrilled to see his patriotic drama 'Bhuj: The Pride of India' release on the platform.<br />
<br />
"First thing that you want when you make a film is that more and more people get to watch it. The base of Disney+Hotstar is so huge that when 'Bhuj' will come every person will try to watch the film, besides the fact that the film should be good. We have tried to make a good film," the actor told reporters.<br />
<br />
Adding to Akshay's comments, Uday Shankar, President, The Walt Disney Company APAC and Chairman, Star and Disney India, said no one but only fans of artistes have the right over films.<br />
<br />
"If anyone has birth right over films, it's the film goers and film fans. Fans of the actors, directors who want to see these films and it is our duty to show them films.<br />
<br />
"What's going to happen now is that our industry will grow bigger, be more successful, more people will be able to work, we will be able to produce more films. Theatres as well digital screens will survive and grow together with films."<br />
<br />
Shankar was of the view that a similar debate arose when TV first started airing films, with many fearing that people would stop going to cinema halls.<br />
<br />
"But that didn't happen. Cinema halls grew, more people started watching films, our screens grew, the economics of our films also grew.</p>

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<p>"The digital premiere will give the industry a new lease of life. It's going to create a completely new world. Theatres will continue to be very important because it's an experience in itself to go there," he added.<br />
<br />
As theatres continue to remain shut, release of many films have been affected. 'Gulabo Sitabo' and 'Shakuntala Devi' biopic were among the first films to opt for a digital release on Amazon Prime Video, a move that had irked theatre owners and exhibitors.<br />
<br />
Shankar said the digital medium will become an essential outlet for the industry.<br />
<br />
"People visit a cinema hall maximum five times a year but watch more number of films on their TV and mobile phones... This will become a huge outlet for our industry to showcase more work. We should see this as big leap for our film industry today," he added.</p>


Actor Akshay Kumar on Monday said theatres have the "first birth right" over movies and though he's excited his upcoming 'Laxmmi Bomb' will stream digitally, he feels sad it couldn't release on the big screen.

Actor Akshay Kumar on Monday said theatres have the "first birth right" over movies and though he's excited his upcoming 'Laxmmi Bomb' will stream digitally, he feels sad it couldn't release on the big screen. The horror-comedy is set to stream on Disney+Hotstar, bypassing a theatrical release as screens remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The streamer announced its slate of seven film which will have a direct-to-digital release, including Ajay Devgn's 'Bhuj: The Pride of India', Abhishek Bachchan starrer 'The Big Bull', and 'Sadak 2', featuring Alia Bhatt. In a virtual press conference, Akshay said OTT release was the only wise option in the current scenario. "To be honest, today I am excited for this platform. But yes, I'll say that I am also sad for theatres. After all, movies are theatres first birth right. But in the current situation, everyone's safety is of utmost priority. "Today with theatres being shut and people watching movies on OTT platforms, if I can make my fans happy by releasing film on Disney+Hotstar which is a big platform with a massive reach then I am glad," Akshay told reporters. 'Laxmmi Bomb' would be the actor's first digital release in a career of nearly three decades. His 'Sooryavanshi' co-star and longtime friend, Devgn, said he was equally thrilled to see his patriotic drama 'Bhuj: The Pride of India' release on the platform. "First thing that you want when you make a film is that more and more people get to watch it. The base of Disney+Hotstar is so huge that when 'Bhuj' will come every person will try to watch the film, besides the fact that the film should be good. We have tried to make a good film," the actor told reporters. Adding to Akshay's comments, Uday Shankar, President, The Walt Disney Company APAC and Chairman, Star and Disney India, said no one but only fans of artistes have the right over films. "If anyone has birth right over films, it's the film goers and film fans. Fans of the actors, directors who want to see these films and it is our duty to show them films. "What's going to happen now is that our industry will grow bigger, be more successful, more people will be able to work, we will be able to produce more films. Theatres as well digital screens will survive and grow together with films." Shankar was of the view that a similar debate arose when TV first started airing films, with many fearing that people would stop going to cinema halls. "But that didn't happen. Cinema halls grew, more people started watching films, our screens grew, the economics of our films also grew. View this post on Instagram Watch First day First show of #LaxmmiBomb from the comfort of your homes. Do baatein guaranteed hai : hassoge bhi aur darroge bhi 👻 Only on @disneyplushotstarvip with #DisneyPlusHotstarVIPMultiplex. @kiaraaliaadvani @tusshark89 @offl_lawrence @shabskofficial @foxstarhindi #TussharEntertainmentHouse #CapeOfGoodFilms @zeemusiccompany A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) on Jun 29, 2020 at 5:31am PDT × "The digital premiere will give the industry a new lease of life. It's going to create a completely new world. Theatres will continue to be very important because it's an experience in itself to go there," he added. As theatres continue to remain shut, release of many films have been affected. 'Gulabo Sitabo' and 'Shakuntala Devi' biopic were among the first films to opt for a digital release on Amazon Prime Video, a move that had irked theatre owners and exhibitors. Shankar said the digital medium will become an essential outlet for the industry. "People visit a cinema hall maximum five times a year but watch more number of films on their TV and mobile phones... This will become a huge outlet for our industry to showcase more work. We should see this as big leap for our film industry today," he added.

Sad for theatres, but fans' safety priority: Akshay Kumar on OTT release of 'Laxxmi Bomb'

<p>Owing to the coronavirus pandemic, movie theatres and public spaces have been shut down as a precautionary measures. Several films have taken the digital route in these past months. And now, Mahesh Bhatt's film 'Sadak 2' will also be premiering directly on digital.<br />
<br />
The much anticipated film marks the comeback of Mahesh Bahtt as a director and features his two daughters Alia and Pooja Bhatt along with Aditya Roy Kapur and Sanjay Dutt.<br />
<br />
The film was originally scheduled to be released in cinemas on July 10.<br />
<br />
"It (number of COVID-19 cases) is increasing day-by-day instead of subsiding. In this situation do you think the theatres will open? And even if they do and 'Sadak 2' is released, will people go to watch it? People have to protect their families. Today, life is more important," the film's producer Mukesh Bhatt told a news agency.</p>

<p>'Sadak 2' is a sequel of sorts to the 1991 film starring Pooja Bhatt and Dutt. The two actors have reportedly revived their characters in the 2020 version.<br />
<br />
The makers stated that while the ambitious project was created for the big screen they have no option but to release it on a digital platform.<br />
<br />
"I am compelled to come (on the digital platform) because I don't see any light in the near future. This is the best I can do to survive. There are certain things that you do, not out of choice but out of compulsion. This is the only option left. It is a no-brainer," Mukesh Bhatt added.<br />
<br />
Shoojit Sircar's 'Gulabo Sitabo', featuring megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana, was the first big Hindi movie to release on a streaming platform.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/movie-review-gulabo-sitabo-review-amitabh-bachchan-gives-a-master-class-in-acting-ayushmann-holds-his-own-305275">'Gulabo Sitabo' review: Amitabh Bachchan gives a master class in acting, Ayushmann holds his own</a></strong></p>

<p>Vidya Balan-led 'Shakuntala Devi', Janhvi Kapoor's 'Gunjan Saxena - The Kargil Girl', and actor Sushant Singh Rajput's last film 'Dil Bechara' are all headed for direct-to-digital release- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/digital-release-of-gulabo-sitabo-makes-multiplex-chain-inox-cry-foul-298777">a decision that has been opposed by several cinema hall owners.</a><br />
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Mukesh Bhatt said both filmmakers and audiences would prefer a big-screen experience and the trend of the digital premiere is 'temporary'.<br />
<br />
"Now that films are releasing on OTT, it doesn't mean theatres will shut down. People need the outing, big-screen entertainment is fun. It is a temporary phase. We need to understand it rationally and not blast or put each other down. We should lift each other up.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/how-ott-and-cinema-halls-can-co-exist-in-post-covid-world-298875">How OTT and cinema halls can co-exist in post COVID world</a></strong></p>

<p>"I have got no option, so I will definitely consider OTT. We have not made this film to put it in lock and key. We want to bring it to people so that they enjoy the film," he added.<br />
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Interestingly, the filming of 'Sadak 2' still remains. Mukesh Bhatt stated that two-day shoot was left when the lockdown was announced. The shoot will now begin next month and post production work will take place simultaneously to release the film digitally.</p>

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Owing to the coronavirus pandemic, movie theatres and public spaces have been shut down as a precautionary measures. Several films have taken the digital route in these past months.

Owing to the coronavirus pandemic, movie theatres and public spaces have been shut down as a precautionary measures. Several films have taken the digital route in these past months. And now, Mahesh Bhatt's film 'Sadak 2' will also be premiering directly on digital. The much anticipated film marks the comeback of Mahesh Bahtt as a director and features his two daughters Alia and Pooja Bhatt along with Aditya Roy Kapur and Sanjay Dutt. The film was originally scheduled to be released in cinemas on July 10. "It (number of COVID-19 cases) is increasing day-by-day instead of subsiding. In this situation do you think the theatres will open? And even if they do and 'Sadak 2' is released, will people go to watch it? People have to protect their families. Today, life is more important," the film's producer Mukesh Bhatt told a news agency. 'Sadak 2' is a sequel of sorts to the 1991 film starring Pooja Bhatt and Dutt. The two actors have reportedly revived their characters in the 2020 version. The makers stated that while the ambitious project was created for the big screen they have no option but to release it on a digital platform. "I am compelled to come (on the digital platform) because I don't see any light in the near future. This is the best I can do to survive. There are certain things that you do, not out of choice but out of compulsion. This is the only option left. It is a no-brainer," Mukesh Bhatt added. Shoojit Sircar's 'Gulabo Sitabo', featuring megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana, was the first big Hindi movie to release on a streaming platform. 'Gulabo Sitabo' review: Amitabh Bachchan gives a master class in acting, Ayushmann holds his own Vidya Balan-led 'Shakuntala Devi', Janhvi Kapoor's 'Gunjan Saxena - The Kargil Girl', and actor Sushant Singh Rajput's last film 'Dil Bechara' are all headed for direct-to-digital release- a decision that has been opposed by several cinema hall owners. Mukesh Bhatt said both filmmakers and audiences would prefer a big-screen experience and the trend of the digital premiere is 'temporary'. "Now that films are releasing on OTT, it doesn't mean theatres will shut down. People need the outing, big-screen entertainment is fun. It is a temporary phase. We need to understand it rationally and not blast or put each other down. We should lift each other up. How OTT and cinema halls can co-exist in post COVID world "I have got no option, so I will definitely consider OTT. We have not made this film to put it in lock and key. We want to bring it to people so that they enjoy the film," he added. Interestingly, the filming of 'Sadak 2' still remains. Mukesh Bhatt stated that two-day shoot was left when the lockdown was announced. The shoot will now begin next month and post production work will take place simultaneously to release the film digitally.

Mahesh Bhatt's film 'Sadak 2' to premiere directly on OTT platform

<p>Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death has once again led to the discussion around nepotism. Most fans have accused the like Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra of encouraging star-kids and overlooking talents outside the film industry. KJo, Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor and some other prominent actors have been trolled on social media mercilessly.<br />
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Alia's mother Soni Razadan spoke up in defense of her daughter and other star-kids recently. Filmmaker Hansal Mehta had tweeted that there was a need to broaden the nepotism debate to which Razdan replied, "The expectation that people have because of whose son or daughter you are is much more. Also those who r ranting about nepotism today and who have made it on their own will also have kids one day. And what if they want to join the industry? Will they stop them from doing so?"</p>

<p>Also see<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/bollywood-celebrities-quit-social-media-amid-nepotism-debate-307645" hreflang="en">: Bollywood celebrities quit social media amid nepotism debate</a></p>

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<p>Replying to her tweet, Mehta wrote how the idea behind this is publicity and to only target certain people. He wrote, “The debate has been narrowed down to target certain people. Not for the sake of reform or larger good. Before nepotism ends we must work towards reducing hypocrisy and ‘vested interest publicity’. Bullying must end. Bullies must be called out. Not talent."</p>

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Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sushant-singh-rajput-case-final-post-mortem-report-submitted-rules-out-the-possibility-of-foul-play-308409" hreflang="en">Sushant Singh Rajput case: Final post mortem report submitted, rules out the possibility of foul play</a></p>


Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death has once again led to the discussion around nepotism. Most fans have accused the like Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra of encouraging star-kids and overlooking talents outside the film industry.

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death has once again led to the discussion around nepotism. Most fans have accused the like Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra of encouraging star-kids and overlooking talents outside the film industry. KJo, Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor and some other prominent actors have been trolled on social media mercilessly. Alia's mother Soni Razadan spoke up in defense of her daughter and other star-kids recently. Filmmaker Hansal Mehta had tweeted that there was a need to broaden the nepotism debate to which Razdan replied, "The expectation that people have because of whose son or daughter you are is much more. Also those who r ranting about nepotism today and who have made it on their own will also have kids one day. And what if they want to join the industry? Will they stop them from doing so?" Also see: Bollywood celebrities quit social media amid nepotism debate He will make films not because I will produce them. I might not. But because he deserves to make them. He will have a career only if he survives. It is ultimately him and not his father who will build his career. My shadow is both his biggest benefit and greatest bane. — Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) June 23, 2020 × The expectation that people have because of whose son or daughter you are is much more. Also thise who r ranting about nepotism today and who have made it on their own will also have kids one day. And what if they want to join the industry? Will they stop them from doing so ? — Soni Razdan (@Soni_Razdan) June 23, 2020 × Replying to her tweet, Mehta wrote how the idea behind this is publicity and to only target certain people. He wrote, “The debate has been narrowed down to target certain people. Not for the sake of reform or larger good. Before nepotism ends we must work towards reducing hypocrisy and ‘vested interest publicity’. Bullying must end. Bullies must be called out. Not talent." The debate has been narrowed down to target certain people. Not for the sake of reform or larger good. Before nepotism ends we must work towards reducing hypocrisy and 'vested interest publicity'. Bullying must end. Bullies must be called out. Not talent. — Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) June 23, 2020 × Also read: Sushant Singh Rajput case: Final post mortem report submitted, rules out the possibility of foul play

Soni Razdan reacts to the nepotism debate, speaks in favour of daughter Alia Bhatt and other star kids

<p>India. The land of wonderous things where shows like Koffee With Karan is taken seriously, where Kamaal R Khan reviews films and where the death of a star is used to leverage personal angst and battles.</p>

<p>Sushant Singh Rajput's death on Sunday left the entire country in shock. The actor, who in a short period in Bollywood, managed to not just carve a niche for himself but deliver box office hits, died by suicide at his Mumbai flat. Initial Police reports have stated that the actor was under medication for depression. The actor did not leave any suicide note.</p>

<p>His family has sought a probe into the matter alleging that it was a murder and not a case of suicide.</p>

<p>While the police are still investigating the case, the woke junta on social media seems to have already given its judgement and declared some of the biggest names of Bollywood as villains. Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra, have been accused of bullying and overlooking Sushant's talent and choosing star-kids for their films. An old video of Alia Bhatt from Koffee With Karan has resurfaced where she opts to 'kill Sushant Singh Rajput' in kill-marry-hookup question during a rapid-fire round. A lawyer in Bihar has even filed a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sushant-singh-rajputs-suicide-case-lawyer-files-criminal-complaint-against-karan-johar-salman-khan-aditya-chopra-306502">criminal complaint against 8 Bollywood stars</a> including Johar, Chopra, Ekta Kapoor(who first gave Rajput a break in her TV shows) and Sajid Nadiadwala.</p>

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<p>Now, let's get a few things clear. Nepotism exists in Bollywood. It's rampant like it is many other professions and it has to be addressed and called out. Star -kids do have it easy compared to an outsider, but some of the biggest stars in Bollywood do not belong to film families and worked hard to reach where they are. Sushant Singh Rajput was one of them.</p>
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<p>The youngest in his family which comprises of four elder sisters, a government employee father and a homemaker mother who passed away when he was 16, Sushant was a good student and studied at the prestigious Delhi College Engineering. He quit his studies in the third year to enter the world of showbiz, became a star on the small screen when he played the lead in a TV show called 'Pavitra Rishta' and made heads turn with his debut film 'Kai Po Che' which released in 2013.</p>

<p>Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sushant-singh-rajputs-50-dreams-from-sending-kids-to-nasa-to-taking-a-trip-to-antarctica-305829" hreflang="en"> Sushant Singh Rajput's 50 dreams: From sending kids to NASA to taking a trip to Antarctica</a></p>

<p>Since then, Rajput has been part of some big films, that have been backed by the so-called A-listers of the film industry. 'PK', 'Shuddh Desi Romance', 'Detective Byomkesh Bakshi (both were produced by Adi Chopra's YRF), 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' (Fox Star India) were big-budget films- directed and backed by known names. His last film in theatres, 2019's hit 'Chhichhore' was produced by Sajid Nadiadwala- another big name in the Hindi film industry. <strong>Rajput, in seven years, had not just carved a niche for himself in the industry but also was one of the rare few who worked his way up, witness box office success with his films and earned critical praise for many of his performances. He was a self-made man, a successful actor.</strong></p>

<p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sushant-singh-rajputs-ex-manager-rohini-iyer-opens-up-about-the-actor-urges-fans-to-celebrate-his-life-306617" hreflang="en">Sushant Singh Rajput's ex-manager Rohini Iyer opens up about the actor, urges fans to celebrate his life</a></p>

<p>With his tragic death, the narrative seems to have changed. The internet has not just made him a victim of nepotism, but also of bullying. Now one wonders, what’s the basis of such an assumption. Well, a few clippings that of old award shows where actors can be seen taking jabs at his expense, the now infamous 'Koffee With Karan' episode, and a few old interviews of Rajput where he has reportedly admitted that he didn’t have too many friends. Some even went to the extent of arguing that him not getting invited to Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's wedding reception was a clear indication of how Bollywood fraternity ignored the talented man.<br />
<br />
<strong>While calling out nepotism in Bollywood is pertinent, it is also important to not dilute it with Rajput's death. Both are complex issues and need separate discussions.</strong></p>

<p>We don't know what lead to Rajput's death or why he was suffering from depression. Professionally, the actor had a good year in 2019 with 'Chhichhore' earning big bucks at the box office and 'Son Chidiya' earning critical praise. The only debacle for the actor was a Netflix film called 'Drive' (produced by Karan Johar) which had been in the making for a long time and ultimately took the digital route. So one can say professionally the actor was doing well. The actor also had at least two big projects in the pipeline which had been stalled due to the lockdown.</p>

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<p>Neither did Rajput, nor his close confidante have ever mentioned that the man was bullied in Bollywood or that he was a victim of nepotism. The uproar on social media seems to be based on presumptions that not only defeat the whole conversation about mental health but in a way degrades Rajput's hard work over the years and his journey to stardom.</p>
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<p>A man who rose the ladder through his talent has been reduced to a mere victim of things that may or may not have ever affected him. We won't know unless the police unravel something.</p>

<p><strong>His death, though, has highlighted the toxicity of several people-stars, politicians and fans alike. Riding on something as unfortunate as death, people have tried to leverage it for their own agenda.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Social media has fed people with a parallel narrative which, in times of such uncertainty, has been lapped up and accentuated further.</strong><br />
<br />
In just two days, actors and filmmakers have been called out, labeled and shunned. Its a witch hunt now really which might just lead to further mental health issues for the said stars.</p>

<p>Ironically, back when Rajput was alive, the same public preferred watching a rather flimsy 'Lukka Chuupi' over thought-provoking 'Sonchiriya' (they released on the same day.) I wish the actor had got so much attention when he was alive. Instead, most were busy gushing over Varun Dhawan's antics in one of the Dharma blockbusters.</p>

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<p>If the film industry has encouraged nepotism, the audience too has helped in making many of these star-kids with limited talents into superstars. There’s an inherent problem in the way we perceive Bollywood and measure success, why just blame the film industry for it. Don’t we forget actors once their films start sinking? Don’t we overlook talent over glamour and stardom?</p>
</blockquote>

<p>What have we become? The whole blame-game shrouding Rajput’s death has highlighted how vicious and hurtful society can be. To show support and solidarity to one individual we are now calling names and labeling the others. The toxicity also highlights the inherent unhappiness that people have where one has to pull down a person to feel better.</p>

<p>More importantly, it shifts focus from the person whose sudden death has left a void in Bollywood that will be hard to fill.<br />
Grieve all you want for its a loss that will take time to accept. A bright young talent, who has given such memorable performances is no more and it is bound to hurt. But don’t seek answers for his death or start calling names or hold a handful of people responsible for it. Instead, celebrate him and his work. That would be the best tribute that a fan could give to an artist.</p>

<h3><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/netizens-spot-identical-car-sequence-in-sushant-singh-rajput-irrfan-khan-heath-ledgers-last-films-305989" hreflang="en">Also read: Netizens spot identical car sequence in Sushant Singh Rajput, Irrfan Khan &amp; Heath Ledger's last films</a></strong></h3>

<h3><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kriti-sanon-criticises-media-trolls-over-sushant-singh-rajputs-death-coverage-306579" hreflang="en">Also read: Kriti Sanon criticises media, trolls over Sushant Singh Rajput's death coverage</a></strong></h3>

<h5><em>If you or someone you know wants help for mental well being, don't hesitate to talk to a professional. Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, 98204 66726, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata), Parivarthan (Bangalore) +91 76766 02602</em></h5>

<h5><em>WION is not associated with any of these organisations and does not make any recommendations<br />
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(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)</em></h5>


India. The land of wonderous things where shows like Koffee With Karan is taken seriously, where Kamaal R Khan reviews films and where the death of a star is used to leverage personal angst and battles.

India. The land of wonderous things where shows like Koffee With Karan is taken seriously, where Kamaal R Khan reviews films and where the death of a star is used to leverage personal angst and battles. Sushant Singh Rajput's death on Sunday left the entire country in shock. The actor, who in a short period in Bollywood, managed to not just carve a niche for himself but deliver box office hits, died by suicide at his Mumbai flat. Initial Police reports have stated that the actor was under medication for depression. The actor did not leave any suicide note. His family has sought a probe into the matter alleging that it was a murder and not a case of suicide. While the police are still investigating the case, the woke junta on social media seems to have already given its judgement and declared some of the biggest names of Bollywood as villains. Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra, have been accused of bullying and overlooking Sushant's talent and choosing star-kids for their films. An old video of Alia Bhatt from Koffee With Karan has resurfaced where she opts to 'kill Sushant Singh Rajput' in kill-marry-hookup question during a rapid-fire round. A lawyer in Bihar has even filed a criminal complaint against 8 Bollywood stars including Johar, Chopra, Ekta Kapoor(who first gave Rajput a break in her TV shows) and Sajid Nadiadwala. Now, let's get a few things clear. Nepotism exists in Bollywood. It's rampant like it is many other professions and it has to be addressed and called out. Star -kids do have it easy compared to an outsider, but some of the biggest stars in Bollywood do not belong to film families and worked hard to reach where they are. Sushant Singh Rajput was one of them. The youngest in his family which comprises of four elder sisters, a government employee father and a homemaker mother who passed away when he was 16, Sushant was a good student and studied at the prestigious Delhi College Engineering. He quit his studies in the third year to enter the world of showbiz, became a star on the small screen when he played the lead in a TV show called 'Pavitra Rishta' and made heads turn with his debut film 'Kai Po Che' which released in 2013. Also read: Sushant Singh Rajput's 50 dreams: From sending kids to NASA to taking a trip to Antarctica Since then, Rajput has been part of some big films, that have been backed by the so-called A-listers of the film industry. 'PK', 'Shuddh Desi Romance', 'Detective Byomkesh Bakshi (both were produced by Adi Chopra's YRF), 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' (Fox Star India) were big-budget films- directed and backed by known names. His last film in theatres, 2019's hit 'Chhichhore' was produced by Sajid Nadiadwala- another big name in the Hindi film industry. Rajput, in seven years, had not just carved a niche for himself in the industry but also was one of the rare few who worked his way up, witness box office success with his films and earned critical praise for many of his performances. He was a self-made man, a successful actor. Also read: Sushant Singh Rajput's ex-manager Rohini Iyer opens up about the actor, urges fans to celebrate his life With his tragic death, the narrative seems to have changed. The internet has not just made him a victim of nepotism, but also of bullying. Now one wonders, what’s the basis of such an assumption. Well, a few clippings that of old award shows where actors can be seen taking jabs at his expense, the now infamous 'Koffee With Karan' episode, and a few old interviews of Rajput where he has reportedly admitted that he didn’t have too many friends. Some even went to the extent of arguing that him not getting invited to Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's wedding reception was a clear indication of how Bollywood fraternity ignored the talented man. While calling out nepotism in Bollywood is pertinent, it is also important to not dilute it with Rajput's death. Both are complex issues and need separate discussions. We don't know what lead to Rajput's death or why he was suffering from depression. Professionally, the actor had a good year in 2019 with 'Chhichhore' earning big bucks at the box office and 'Son Chidiya' earning critical praise. The only debacle for the actor was a Netflix film called 'Drive' (produced by Karan Johar) which had been in the making for a long time and ultimately took the digital route. So one can say professionally the actor was doing well. The actor also had at least two big projects in the pipeline which had been stalled due to the lockdown. Neither did Rajput, nor his close confidante have ever mentioned that the man was bullied in Bollywood or that he was a victim of nepotism. The uproar on social media seems to be based on presumptions that not only defeat the whole conversation about mental health but in a way degrades Rajput's hard work over the years and his journey to stardom. A man who rose the ladder through his talent has been reduced to a mere victim of things that may or may not have ever affected him. We won't know unless the police unravel something. His death, though, has highlighted the toxicity of several people-stars, politicians and fans alike. Riding on something as unfortunate as death, people have tried to leverage it for their own agenda. Social media has fed people with a parallel narrative which, in times of such uncertainty, has been lapped up and accentuated further. In just two days, actors and filmmakers have been called out, labeled and shunned. Its a witch hunt now really which might just lead to further mental health issues for the said stars. Ironically, back when Rajput was alive, the same public preferred watching a rather flimsy 'Lukka Chuupi' over thought-provoking 'Sonchiriya' (they released on the same day.) I wish the actor had got so much attention when he was alive. Instead, most were busy gushing over Varun Dhawan's antics in one of the Dharma blockbusters. If the film industry has encouraged nepotism, the audience too has helped in making many of these star-kids with limited talents into superstars. There’s an inherent problem in the way we perceive Bollywood and measure success, why just blame the film industry for it. Don’t we forget actors once their films start sinking? Don’t we overlook talent over glamour and stardom? What have we become? The whole blame-game shrouding Rajput’s death has highlighted how vicious and hurtful society can be. To show support and solidarity to one individual we are now calling names and labeling the others. The toxicity also highlights the inherent unhappiness that people have where one has to pull down a person to feel better. More importantly, it shifts focus from the person whose sudden death has left a void in Bollywood that will be hard to fill. Grieve all you want for its a loss that will take time to accept. A bright young talent, who has given such memorable performances is no more and it is bound to hurt. But don’t seek answers for his death or start calling names or hold a handful of people responsible for it. Instead, celebrate him and his work. That would be the best tribute that a fan could give to an artist. Also read: Netizens spot identical car sequence in Sushant Singh Rajput, Irrfan Khan & Heath Ledger's last films Also read: Kriti Sanon criticises media, trolls over Sushant Singh Rajput's death coverage If you or someone you know wants help for mental well being, don't hesitate to talk to a professional. Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, 98204 66726, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata), Parivarthan (Bangalore) +91 76766 02602 WION is not associated with any of these organisations and does not make any recommendations (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Why Sushant Singh Rajput's death and nepotism debate should not be mixed

<p>Sushant Singh Rajput's death has sparked off a debate on nepotism in Bollywood yet again. Fans and several celebrities have accused the likes of Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra of favouring star kids over talented outsiders like Rajput.<br />
<br />
Johar had mourned Rajput's death on social media soon after the news broke on Sunday. Since then the filmmaker has maintained a stoic silence even as many users have ruthlessly trolled him and other prominent Bollywood A-listers on Nepotism and not standing by Rajput in his time of crisis.<br />
<br />
On Wednesday, Johar seemed to have unfollowed multiple accounts on Twitter. The backlash has not only plummet the number of his followers on social media he also mysteriously unfollowed hundreds of accounts on Twitter including accounts of prominent Bollywood actors- some of whom are known to be close to him.<br />
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Karan Johar is now only following eight Twitter accounts, out of which four belong to his production house Dharma and its CEO Apoorva Mehta. As for the other four, the accounts belong to three of the biggest superstars of India - Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.<br />
<br />
Along with Johar, his protege of sorts, Alia Bhatt too has been criticised by fans for making fun of Rajput. In an old video of Koffee With Karan that has surfaced online post the actor's death, Alia can be seen asking 'Who Sushant Singh Rajput?' to a rapid-fire question asked by Johar.<br />
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Alia's social media followers have reportedly dipped as well post Rajput's death.<br />
<br />
Karan Johar and Sushant Singh Rajput had worked together in Tarun Manshukhani's long-delayed film 'Drive'. The movie was announced as a trilogy years back but ultimately released on Netflix and received negative reviews.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, a lawyer in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sushant-singh-rajputs-suicide-case-lawyer-files-criminal-complaint-against-karan-johar-salman-khan-aditya-chopra-306502">Bihar filed a criminal case against Johar</a> , Aditya Chopra, Salman Khan and five other Bollywood celebrities in relation to Sushant Singh Rajput's death.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:<span class="field-content"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/why-sushant-singh-rajputs-death-and-nepotism-debate-should-not-be-mixed-306759" hreflang="en"> Why Sushant Singh Rajput's death and nepotism debate should not be mixed</a></span></strong></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sushant-singh-rajputs-sister-pens-sweet-letter-your-twinkling-eyes-taught-the-world-how-to-dream-306712">Also read: Sushant Singh Rajput's sister pens sweet letter: Your twinkling eyes taught the world how to dream</a></strong></p>

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Sushant Singh Rajput's death has sparked off a debate on nepotism in Bollywood yet again. Fans and several celebrities have accused the likes of Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra of favouring star kids over talented outsiders like Rajput.

Sushant Singh Rajput's death has sparked off a debate on nepotism in Bollywood yet again. Fans and several celebrities have accused the likes of Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra of favouring star kids over talented outsiders like Rajput. Johar had mourned Rajput's death on social media soon after the news broke on Sunday. Since then the filmmaker has maintained a stoic silence even as many users have ruthlessly trolled him and other prominent Bollywood A-listers on Nepotism and not standing by Rajput in his time of crisis. On Wednesday, Johar seemed to have unfollowed multiple accounts on Twitter. The backlash has not only plummet the number of his followers on social media he also mysteriously unfollowed hundreds of accounts on Twitter including accounts of prominent Bollywood actors- some of whom are known to be close to him. Karan Johar is now only following eight Twitter accounts, out of which four belong to his production house Dharma and its CEO Apoorva Mehta. As for the other four, the accounts belong to three of the biggest superstars of India - Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Along with Johar, his protege of sorts, Alia Bhatt too has been criticised by fans for making fun of Rajput. In an old video of Koffee With Karan that has surfaced online post the actor's death, Alia can be seen asking 'Who Sushant Singh Rajput?' to a rapid-fire question asked by Johar. Alia's social media followers have reportedly dipped as well post Rajput's death. Karan Johar and Sushant Singh Rajput had worked together in Tarun Manshukhani's long-delayed film 'Drive'. The movie was announced as a trilogy years back but ultimately released on Netflix and received negative reviews. Earlier in the day, a lawyer in Bihar filed a criminal case against Johar , Aditya Chopra, Salman Khan and five other Bollywood celebrities in relation to Sushant Singh Rajput's death. Also read: Why Sushant Singh Rajput's death and nepotism debate should not be mixed Also read: Sushant Singh Rajput's sister pens sweet letter: Your twinkling eyes taught the world how to dream

Amid Sushant Singh Rajput death controversy, Karan Johar unfollows multiple accounts on Twitter

<p>Alia Bhatt is close to her sister and if you didn’t know this already, here’s proof.</p>

<p>The two sisters have not been staying together during quarantine, as is evident from this picture as they meet up amid coronavirus outbreak. The sisters shared a cute picture of them meeting each other and touching via a glass door.</p>

<p>Keeping their distance, Shaheen and Alia Bhatt can be seen posing for the camera in a candid position as their nose touches the glass.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Soon after the picture was posted, their mother Soni Razdan dropped a comment. Ridhhima Kapoor Sahni, sister of Alia Bhatt's boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor, also wrote on the photo: "Too, too cute."</p>


Alia Bhatt is close to her sister and if you didn’t know this already, here’s proof. The two sisters have not been staying together during quarantine, as is evident from this picture as they meet up amid coronavirus outbreak.

Alia Bhatt is close to her sister and if you didn’t know this already, here’s proof. The two sisters have not been staying together during quarantine, as is evident from this picture as they meet up amid coronavirus outbreak. The sisters shared a cute picture of them meeting each other and touching via a glass door. Keeping their distance, Shaheen and Alia Bhatt can be seen posing for the camera in a candid position as their nose touches the glass. See the picture: View this post on Instagram “Hi Sweetie” 👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏻 A post shared by Shaheen Bhatt (@shaheenb) on Jun 2, 2020 at 2:24am PDT × Soon after the picture was posted, their mother Soni Razdan dropped a comment. Ridhhima Kapoor Sahni, sister of Alia Bhatt's boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor, also wrote on the photo: "Too, too cute."

Alia Bhatt and sister Shaheen are sibling goals in this picture

<p>We had earlier reported about how JK Rowling's Wizarding World has roped in stars to read out chapters from the Harry Potter series for Potterheads amid lockdown. Stars like<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/harry-potter-comes-home-daniel-radcliffe-eddie-redmayne-and-others-to-read-jk-rowlings-books-for-fans-amid-lockdown-296974"> Daniel Radcliffe, Eddie Redmayne and Dakota Fanning </a>have already featured in this initiative called 'Harry Potter At Home' which is aimed to entertain children who are homebound due to lockdown.<br />
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On Thursday, Bollywood star Alia Bhatt too joined in to read a chapter the eighth chapter from the first book 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone'. Bhatt shared the video on her Instagram page and she was joined by Hollywood star Alec Baldwin who along with his young daughter Carmen also read out a portion of the chapter.<br />
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While sharing the 18-minute long clip, Alia revealed that she was introduced to the world of 'Harry Potter' two months back. "Two months ago Harry, Hogwarts, and the wizarding world walked into my life and almost immediately, in my heart. Somehow, when I was younger, life always intervened and I never quite got around to befriending the books. But. Just like magic, two months ago, I did. And, just like magic, 10 million points to Gryffindor!"<br />
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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CAu4LtinRfe/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Two months ago Harry, Hogwarts, and the wizarding world walked into my life and almost immediately, in my heart. Somehow, when I was younger life always intervened and I never quite got around to befriending the books. But. Just like magic, two months ago, I did. And, just like magic, I was asked to be a part of Harry Potter at Home. 10 million points to Gryffindor! 💜 Click the link in bio! #HarryPotterAtHome @wizardingworld</a></p>

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<p>Alia had earlier shared as glimpse of the video and stated that some exciting was coming up.<br />
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Alia's mother Soni Razdan commented on her post, saying, "How wonderful."<br />
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The book reading sessions of 'Harry Potter At Home' began with Daniel Radcliffe, who played the titular character on the screen in all eight films in the series. The second chapter was read by Noma Dumezweni, who features as Hermione Granger in the play 'Harry Potter And The Cursed Child'. Eddie Redmayne, who played Newt Scamander in Harry Potter spin-off series of 'Fantastic Beasts films'. The stars are currently reading chapters of the first book. More prominent faces are expected to feature in the coming weeks.</p>


We had earlier reported about how JK Rowling's Wizarding World has roped in stars to read out chapters from the Harry Potter series for Potterheads amid lockdown.

We had earlier reported about how JK Rowling's Wizarding World has roped in stars to read out chapters from the Harry Potter series for Potterheads amid lockdown. Stars like Daniel Radcliffe, Eddie Redmayne and Dakota Fanning have already featured in this initiative called 'Harry Potter At Home' which is aimed to entertain children who are homebound due to lockdown. On Thursday, Bollywood star Alia Bhatt too joined in to read a chapter the eighth chapter from the first book 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone'. Bhatt shared the video on her Instagram page and she was joined by Hollywood star Alec Baldwin who along with his young daughter Carmen also read out a portion of the chapter. While sharing the 18-minute long clip, Alia revealed that she was introduced to the world of 'Harry Potter' two months back. "Two months ago Harry, Hogwarts, and the wizarding world walked into my life and almost immediately, in my heart. Somehow, when I was younger, life always intervened and I never quite got around to befriending the books. But. Just like magic, two months ago, I did. And, just like magic, 10 million points to Gryffindor!" Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram Two months ago Harry, Hogwarts, and the wizarding world walked into my life and almost immediately, in my heart. Somehow, when I was younger life always intervened and I never quite got around to befriending the books. But. Just like magic, two months ago, I did. And, just like magic, I was asked to be a part of Harry Potter at Home. 10 million points to Gryffindor! 💜 Click the link in bio! #HarryPotterAtHome @wizardingworld A post shared by Alia Bhatt ☀️ (@aliaabhatt) on May 28, 2020 at 6:02am PDT × Alia had earlier shared as glimpse of the video and stated that some exciting was coming up. Alia's mother Soni Razdan commented on her post, saying, "How wonderful." The book reading sessions of 'Harry Potter At Home' began with Daniel Radcliffe, who played the titular character on the screen in all eight films in the series. The second chapter was read by Noma Dumezweni, who features as Hermione Granger in the play 'Harry Potter And The Cursed Child'. Eddie Redmayne, who played Newt Scamander in Harry Potter spin-off series of 'Fantastic Beasts films'. The stars are currently reading chapters of the first book. More prominent faces are expected to feature in the coming weeks.

Alia Bhatt joins 'Harry Potter At Home' initiative, reads out a chapter from 'Philosopher's Stone'

<p>Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor died on April 30 and left a void in the Hindi entertainment industry as fans and fellow colleagues mourned his loss amid COVID-19 outbreak. With many taking to social media to pay their tribute to the actor, Alia Bhatt who is currently dating his son Ranbir Kapoor, was actively present in the funeral and prayer meet that only included select friends and family members.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon after the ceremonies were over, Alia Bhatt shared a sweet message remembering Rishi Kapoor. Check out her post here:</p>

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<p>Neetu Kapoor commented on the post and wrote, “Love you” with a heart emoji.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alia replied to the comment and wrote, “the most”.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Alia and Ranbir started dating as they began shooting for ‘Brahmastra’ that was scheduled to release this year but has been postponed yet again. The film also features Amitabh Bachchan, Dimple Kapadia, Nagarjuna Akkineni and Mouni Roy in key roles.</p>


Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor died on April 30 and left a void in the Hindi entertainment industry as fans and fellow colleagues mourned his loss amid COVID-19 outbreak.

Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor died on April 30 and left a void in the Hindi entertainment industry as fans and fellow colleagues mourned his loss amid COVID-19 outbreak. With many taking to social media to pay their tribute to the actor, Alia Bhatt who is currently dating his son Ranbir Kapoor, was actively present in the funeral and prayer meet that only included select friends and family members. Soon after the ceremonies were over, Alia Bhatt shared a sweet message remembering Rishi Kapoor. Check out her post here: View this post on Instagram ❤️❤️❤️ A post shared by Alia Bhatt ☀️ (@aliaabhatt) on Apr 30, 2020 at 7:15am PDT × Neetu Kapoor commented on the post and wrote, “Love you” with a heart emoji. Alia replied to the comment and wrote, “the most”. Alia and Ranbir started dating as they began shooting for ‘Brahmastra’ that was scheduled to release this year but has been postponed yet again. The film also features Amitabh Bachchan, Dimple Kapadia, Nagarjuna Akkineni and Mouni Roy in key roles.

Neetu Kapoor's comment on Alia Bhatt's tribute post for Rishi Kapoor will melt your heart

<p>" A friend, a Chinese food lover and a beautiful story teller,"- that's how actress Alia Bhatt described the late veteran actor Rishi Kapoor while paying him a tribute on Thursday evening.<br />
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A regular Thursday morning turned one of shock as the nation woke up to the news of Rishi Kapoor`s death after a two-year-long battle with leukemia. And during such difficult time, Alia has been seen standing like a pillar with the Kapoor family. Alia is dating Rishi's son, Ranbir Kapor.<br />
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The actress was clicked on Thursday as she rushed to the hospital where Kapoor was admitted and was seen consoling Ranbir and his mother Neetu Kapoor during the funeral rites.<br />
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After the creamtion was over she took out a moment to mourn the demise of Rishi Kapoor on social media. She posted an emotional note for him, saying he brought goodness in her life.</p>

<p>"What can I say. About this beautiful man... who brought soo much love and goodness into my life. Today, everyone speaks of the legend that is Rishi Kapoor... and though I`ve known him like that all my life... for the past two years I`ve known him as a friend, a fellow Chinese food lover, a total cinema lover, a fighter, a leader, a beautiful storyteller, an extremely passionate tweeter and a father!"</p>

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<p>Alia has shared that she has received immense love from Rishi Kapoor over past two years.<br />
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"In these past two years the love I have received from him is like a warm hug that I will always cherish! I thank the universe for giving me this opportunity to know him... today probably most of us can say he is like family - because that`s how he made you feel! Love you, Rishi Uncle! Will miss you forever! Thank you for being you," Alia penned.<br />
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Along with her post, she posted a picture of little Ranbir in the arms of Rishi Kapoor. "Beautiful boys," she captioned the image.</p>

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<p>Rishi`s wife Neetu Kapoor reacted to the photograph by commenting red heart emojis on it.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/as-riddhima-couldnt-make-it-to-dad-rishi-kapoors-funeral-this-is-how-alia-bhatt-helped-295912">As Riddhima couldn't make it to dad Rishi Kapoor's funeral, this is how Alia Bhatt helped</a><br />
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Alia has woked with Rishi Kapoor in the film 'Kapoor &amp; Sons'. She and Ranbir will be seen together in Ayan Mukherji's 'Brahmastra'.</p>

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" A friend, a Chinese food lover and a beautiful story teller,"- that's how actress Alia Bhatt described the late veteran actor Rishi Kapoor while paying him a tribute on Thursday evening.

" A friend, a Chinese food lover and a beautiful story teller,"- that's how actress Alia Bhatt described the late veteran actor Rishi Kapoor while paying him a tribute on Thursday evening. A regular Thursday morning turned one of shock as the nation woke up to the news of Rishi Kapoor`s death after a two-year-long battle with leukemia. And during such difficult time, Alia has been seen standing like a pillar with the Kapoor family. Alia is dating Rishi's son, Ranbir Kapor. The actress was clicked on Thursday as she rushed to the hospital where Kapoor was admitted and was seen consoling Ranbir and his mother Neetu Kapoor during the funeral rites. After the creamtion was over she took out a moment to mourn the demise of Rishi Kapoor on social media. She posted an emotional note for him, saying he brought goodness in her life. "What can I say. About this beautiful man... who brought soo much love and goodness into my life. Today, everyone speaks of the legend that is Rishi Kapoor... and though I`ve known him like that all my life... for the past two years I`ve known him as a friend, a fellow Chinese food lover, a total cinema lover, a fighter, a leader, a beautiful storyteller, an extremely passionate tweeter and a father!" View this post on Instagram ❤️❤️❤️ A post shared by Alia Bhatt ☀️ (@aliaabhatt) on Apr 30, 2020 at 7:15am PDT × Alia has shared that she has received immense love from Rishi Kapoor over past two years. "In these past two years the love I have received from him is like a warm hug that I will always cherish! I thank the universe for giving me this opportunity to know him... today probably most of us can say he is like family - because that`s how he made you feel! Love you, Rishi Uncle! Will miss you forever! Thank you for being you," Alia penned. Along with her post, she posted a picture of little Ranbir in the arms of Rishi Kapoor. "Beautiful boys," she captioned the image. View this post on Instagram beautiful boys 🤍 A post shared by Alia Bhatt ☀️ (@aliaabhatt) on Apr 30, 2020 at 7:19am PDT × Rishi`s wife Neetu Kapoor reacted to the photograph by commenting red heart emojis on it. As Riddhima couldn't make it to dad Rishi Kapoor's funeral, this is how Alia Bhatt helped Alia has woked with Rishi Kapoor in the film 'Kapoor & Sons'. She and Ranbir will be seen together in Ayan Mukherji's 'Brahmastra'.

Alia Bhatt: Rishi Kapoor brought love, goodness in my life

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