<p>What a moment! When Alia Bhatt, Allu Arjun, and Kriti Sanon posed for a picture together, we didn’t think it would mean so much as it did. The National Film Awards 2023 winners posed for a sweet photo after receiving the most prestigious honours&nbsp;of the year in cinema from the Government of India for their impeccable performances on the big screen. And the pic is breaking the internet.</p>

<p>Alia Bhatt attended the 69th National Film Awards in Delhi along with husband and Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor. Alia shared the Best Actress award with Kriti Sanon. Both Alia and Kriti looked stunning in their beige sarees.</p>

<p>Interestingly, Alia re-wore her wedding saree, in a nod to sustainable fashion.</p>

<p>Alia won the award for her titular role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's <em>Gangubai Kathiawadi, </em>while Kriti Sanon was awarded for <em>Mimi.</em></p>

<p>Kriti Sanon attended the ceremony with her parents.<br />
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<p>As for the male talent, Allu Arjun took home the Best Actor prize for his performance in the smash hit<em> Pushpa: The Rise.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>After picking up their awards from the Indian president, the trio posed for a picture, dressed in their thematic outfits.</p>

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<p>All three opted for beige outfits. Alia Bhatt shared the photo and captioned it, "A photo, a moment, a memory for life.”</p>

<p><em>Pushpa</em> star Allu Arjun, sharing the photo from his big moment, wrote, "Honoured to receive the National Award. I want to thank the jury, the ministry [of information and broadcasting], and the Government of India, for this recognition. This award is not only a personal milestone but belongs to all people who have supported and cherished our cinema. Thank you, Sukumar B garu. You are the reason behind my achievement."</p>

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<p>The National Awards took place at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Indian President Droupadi Murmu handed out the prizes. Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman was conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award at the ceremony.</p>

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What a moment! When Alia Bhatt, Allu Arjun, and Kriti Sanon posed for a picture together, we didn’t think it would mean so much as it did. The National Film Awards 2023 winners posed for a sweet photo after receiving the most prestigious honours of the year in cinema from the Government of India for their impeccable performances on the big screen.

What a moment! When Alia Bhatt, Allu Arjun, and Kriti Sanon posed for a picture together, we didn’t think it would mean so much as it did. The National Film Awards 2023 winners posed for a sweet photo after receiving the most prestigious honours of the year in cinema from the Government of India for their impeccable performances on the big screen. And the pic is breaking the internet. Alia Bhatt attended the 69th National Film Awards in Delhi along with husband and Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor. Alia shared the Best Actress award with Kriti Sanon. Both Alia and Kriti looked stunning in their beige sarees. Interestingly, Alia re-wore her wedding saree, in a nod to sustainable fashion. Alia won the award for her titular role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi, while Kriti Sanon was awarded for Mimi. Kriti Sanon attended the ceremony with her parents. Alia Bhatt re-wears wedding saree for National Awards, makes a statement on sustainable fashion As for the male talent, Allu Arjun took home the Best Actor prize for his performance in the smash hit Pushpa: The Rise. After picking up their awards from the Indian president, the trio posed for a picture, dressed in their thematic outfits. Also read: Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill is not scared of dying of cancer but of retirement from acting All three opted for beige outfits. Alia Bhatt shared the photo and captioned it, "A photo, a moment, a memory for life.” Pushpa star Allu Arjun, sharing the photo from his big moment, wrote, "Honoured to receive the National Award. I want to thank the jury, the ministry [of information and broadcasting], and the Government of India, for this recognition. This award is not only a personal milestone but belongs to all people who have supported and cherished our cinema. Thank you, Sukumar B garu. You are the reason behind my achievement." Also read: Amit Sadh on psychotic character in Duranga S2: I carried some of his traits with me The National Awards took place at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Indian President Droupadi Murmu handed out the prizes. Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman was conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award at the ceremony. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

So much talent in one frame! Viral pic of Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon, Allu Arjun breaks the internet

<p>Alia Bhatt made a huge statement on sustainable fashion on Tuesday as she re-wore her wedding saree to the National Film Awards. Alia won the Best Actress National Film Award for her performance in <em>Gangubai Kathiawadi.</em> The ceremony took place in New Delhi and the award was conferred by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday, Alia was accompanied by her husband, actor Ranbir Kapoor for the award ceremony.&nbsp;<br />
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The actress looked radiant as she wore the white Sabyasachi Mukherjee-designed saree which she had worn at her wedding in April 2022. On Tuesday, the actress re-wore the saree, making a statement on sustainable fashion. She wore a white pearl choker and matching studs with the saree and had her hair up in a messy bun with white roses neatly tucked on one side.&nbsp;<br />
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As she walked up on stage to receive the award, proud husband Ranbir was seen making a video of the special moment, sitting in the audience&nbsp;and beaming at his wife.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Fashion watchdog Diet Sabya's Instagram account hailed Alia's choice of outfit for the big occasion and rightfully pointed out that many women in India do re-wear their wedding outfits for special occasions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Comments on the post were flooded with appreciation for the actress for promoting sustainable fashion.&nbsp;<br />
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Pictures and videos of Alia arriving at the awards are circulating on social media. Fans are in love with the star repeating her wedding saree look to collect her National Award.&nbsp;<br />
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Alia was the joint winner in the Best Actress category this year. Kriti Sanon too won in the same category for her role in <em>Mimi.&nbsp;</em></p>

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Alia Bhatt made a huge statement on sustainable fashion on Tuesday as she re-wore her wedding saree to the National Film Awards. Alia won the Best Actress National Film Award for her performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi.

Alia Bhatt made a huge statement on sustainable fashion on Tuesday as she re-wore her wedding saree to the National Film Awards. Alia won the Best Actress National Film Award for her performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi. The ceremony took place in New Delhi and the award was conferred by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday, Alia was accompanied by her husband, actor Ranbir Kapoor for the award ceremony. The actress looked radiant as she wore the white Sabyasachi Mukherjee-designed saree which she had worn at her wedding in April 2022. On Tuesday, the actress re-wore the saree, making a statement on sustainable fashion. She wore a white pearl choker and matching studs with the saree and had her hair up in a messy bun with white roses neatly tucked on one side. As she walked up on stage to receive the award, proud husband Ranbir was seen making a video of the special moment, sitting in the audience and beaming at his wife. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hype PR (@hypenq_pr) × Fashion watchdog Diet Sabya's Instagram account hailed Alia's choice of outfit for the big occasion and rightfully pointed out that many women in India do re-wear their wedding outfits for special occasions. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DietSabya® (@dietsabya) × Comments on the post were flooded with appreciation for the actress for promoting sustainable fashion. Pictures and videos of Alia arriving at the awards are circulating on social media. Fans are in love with the star repeating her wedding saree look to collect her National Award. Alia was the joint winner in the Best Actress category this year. Kriti Sanon too won in the same category for her role in Mimi.

Alia Bhatt re-wears wedding saree for National Awards, makes a statement on sustainable fashion

<p>President Droupadi Murmu will be conferring the National Film Awards at New Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan on Tuesday. Ahead of the ceremony, actress Alia Bhatt was spotted at Mumbai's Kalina airport leaving for the ceremony along with her husband Ranbir Kapoor.&nbsp;<br />
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Alia will be receiving her National Film Award for Best Actor for her performance in the film <em>Gangubai Kathiawadi.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>Alia, dressed in an ivory salwar kameez with her hair&nbsp;tied in a bun, smiled and waved at the waiting paparazzi before entering the airport. Ranbir was in a black hoodie and pants and even wore sunglasses for the early morning flight.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">ALIA BHATT at 69th National Film Awards🤍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NationalFilmAwards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NationalFilmAwards</a> <a href="https://t.co/I46EY30Tl9">pic.twitter.com/I46EY30Tl9</a></p>
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<p><strong>Allu Arjun was spotted at the airport ahead of the National Awards</strong></p>

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Actor Allu Arjun and his wife Sneha Reddy were seen at Delhi airport on Tuesday morning as they arrived to attend the ceremony. Allu Arjun will be receiving the Best Actor National Award for his performance in <em>Pushpa. </em>He is the first Telugu actor to have received a National Award in the Best Actor category.&nbsp;</p>

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TFI Most awaited moment in sometime<br />
Stay tuned to <a href="https://twitter.com/TrendsAlluArjun?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TrendsAlluArjun</a> for tags!<a href="https://twitter.com/alluarjun?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@alluarjun</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NationalFilmAwards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NationalFilmAwards</a> <a href="https://t.co/j2kLWxywOp">pic.twitter.com/j2kLWxywOp</a></p>
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<p>Meanwhile, Kriti Sanon arrived early on Tuesday in Delhi. Kriti and Alia have jointly been named as winners in the Best Actress category. Sanon has won for her performance in <em>Mimi</em> where she played a dancer and a surrogate mother.&nbsp;<br />
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When the awards were announced, Alia had given a shoutout to Kriti on Instagram. She had written, “P.S – Kriti .. I remember messaging you the day I saw Mimi .. it was such an honest and powerful performance.. I cried and cried.. so so well deserved.. shine on you star… the world is your oyster."<br />
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<strong>Karan Johar to attend National Film Awards</strong><br />
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Karan Johar along with Dharma Productions CEO Apoorv Mehta were also spotted at Mumbai's Kalina airport on Tuesday morning as they left for Delhi. Karan Johar's production <em>Shershaah</em>, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, has won the Special Jury Award at the 69th National Film Awards.<br />
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R Madhavan's <em>Rocketry: The Nambi Effect </em>has been named the Best Film of the Year while veteran actress Waheeda Rehman will be receiving the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award - the highest film award in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alia's <em>Gangubai Kathiawadi</em> has won multiple awards, including Best Screenplay (Adapted) for Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Utkarshini Vashishtha, Best Dialogue Writer for Utkarshini and Prakash Kapadia and Best Editing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali.</p>

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President Droupadi Murmu will be conferring the National Film Awards at New Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan on Tuesday. Ahead of the ceremony, actress Alia Bhatt was spotted at Mumbai's Kalina airport leaving for the ceremony along with her husband Ranbir Kapoor.

President Droupadi Murmu will be conferring the National Film Awards at New Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan on Tuesday. Ahead of the ceremony, actress Alia Bhatt was spotted at Mumbai's Kalina airport leaving for the ceremony along with her husband Ranbir Kapoor. Alia will be receiving her National Film Award for Best Actor for her performance in the film Gangubai Kathiawadi. Alia, dressed in an ivory salwar kameez with her hair tied in a bun, smiled and waved at the waiting paparazzi before entering the airport. Ranbir was in a black hoodie and pants and even wore sunglasses for the early morning flight. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) × ALIA BHATT at 69th National Film Awards🤍#NationalFilmAwards pic.twitter.com/I46EY30Tl9 — 𝕂 (@theKforAlia) October 17, 2023 × Allu Arjun was spotted at the airport ahead of the National Awards Actor Allu Arjun and his wife Sneha Reddy were seen at Delhi airport on Tuesday morning as they arrived to attend the ceremony. Allu Arjun will be receiving the Best Actor National Award for his performance in Pushpa. He is the first Telugu actor to have received a National Award in the Best Actor category. He is Happy ..we are happy 🥹🤩 TFI Most awaited moment in sometime Stay tuned to @TrendsAlluArjun for tags!@alluarjun #NationalFilmAwards pic.twitter.com/j2kLWxywOp — Allu Arjun FC (@AlluArjunHCF) October 17, 2023 × National award winner is here @alluarjun 🔥 #AlluArjun #NationalFilmAwards pic.twitter.com/4Io9m6OMj0 — Musugu Donga (@MusuguDhonga) October 17, 2023 × Meanwhile, Kriti Sanon arrived early on Tuesday in Delhi. Kriti and Alia have jointly been named as winners in the Best Actress category. Sanon has won for her performance in Mimi where she played a dancer and a surrogate mother. When the awards were announced, Alia had given a shoutout to Kriti on Instagram. She had written, “P.S – Kriti .. I remember messaging you the day I saw Mimi .. it was such an honest and powerful performance.. I cried and cried.. so so well deserved.. shine on you star… the world is your oyster." Karan Johar to attend National Film Awards Karan Johar along with Dharma Productions CEO Apoorv Mehta were also spotted at Mumbai's Kalina airport on Tuesday morning as they left for Delhi. Karan Johar's production Shershaah, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, has won the Special Jury Award at the 69th National Film Awards. R Madhavan's Rocketry: The Nambi Effect has been named the Best Film of the Year while veteran actress Waheeda Rehman will be receiving the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award - the highest film award in India. Alia's Gangubai Kathiawadi has won multiple awards, including Best Screenplay (Adapted) for Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Utkarshini Vashishtha, Best Dialogue Writer for Utkarshini and Prakash Kapadia and Best Editing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Alia Bhatt, Allu Arjun, Kriti Sanon arrive in New Delhi for National Film Awards ceremony

<p>Alia Bhatt has announced her next project. The actress who was last seen in Karan Johar's directorial venture <em>Rocky Aur Ranii Ki Prem Kahaani,</em> will be next seen in a film titled <em>Jigra.</em> The first poster of the film was shared on social media on Tuesday.&nbsp;<br />
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The film will have Alia Bhatt playing the lead role and she also features in the poster of the film. <em>Jigra</em> is being co-produced by Alia's production house Eternal Sunshine Productions along with Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. The film is scheduled to release in September 2024.<br />
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The video shows an artwork of Alia in a shirt and trousers, carrying a backpack and looking sombre. She is seen in a street, surrounded by neon lights and hoardings.&nbsp;<br />
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Sharing the motion poster, Alia wrote, "Presenting #Jigra, directed by the extremely talented @vasanbala and produced by @dharmamovies &amp; @eternalsunshineproduction. From debuting in a Dharma production to now producing a film with them, in many ways, it feels like coming full circle from where I started. Every day is a different day… exciting, challenging (and a little scary)… not just as an actor but also as a producer as we bring this film to life, and I CANNOT wait to share more as we move forward. JIGRA - in cinemas on 27th September 2024.”</p>

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<p>Alia's maiden production<em> Darlings</em> won critical acclaim in 2022. The film starred Alia along with Vijay Varma and Shefali Shah.&nbsp;</p>

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Alia Bhatt has announced her next project. The actress who was last seen in Karan Johar's directorial venture Rocky Aur Ranii Ki Prem Kahaani, will be next seen in a film titled Jigra.

Alia Bhatt has announced her next project. The actress who was last seen in Karan Johar's directorial venture Rocky Aur Ranii Ki Prem Kahaani, will be next seen in a film titled Jigra. The first poster of the film was shared on social media on Tuesday. The film will have Alia Bhatt playing the lead role and she also features in the poster of the film. Jigra is being co-produced by Alia's production house Eternal Sunshine Productions along with Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. The film is scheduled to release in September 2024. The video shows an artwork of Alia in a shirt and trousers, carrying a backpack and looking sombre. She is seen in a street, surrounded by neon lights and hoardings. Sharing the motion poster, Alia wrote, "Presenting #Jigra, directed by the extremely talented @vasanbala and produced by @dharmamovies & @eternalsunshineproduction. From debuting in a Dharma production to now producing a film with them, in many ways, it feels like coming full circle from where I started. Every day is a different day… exciting, challenging (and a little scary)… not just as an actor but also as a producer as we bring this film to life, and I CANNOT wait to share more as we move forward. JIGRA - in cinemas on 27th September 2024.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt 💛 (@aliaabhatt) × Alia's maiden production Darlings won critical acclaim in 2022. The film starred Alia along with Vijay Varma and Shefali Shah.

Jigra: Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar turn co-producers for Vasan Bala's next

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt and Thai sensation Davika Hoorne have once again captured the hearts of fans worldwide with their heartwarming reunion in Milan. The two stars initially crossed paths during a glamorous showcase for a luxury brand in Seoul, leaving a lasting impression of camaraderie and warmth.

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt and Thai sensation Davika Hoorne have once again captured the hearts of fans worldwide with their heartwarming reunion in Milan. The two stars initially crossed paths during a glamorous showcase for a luxury brand in Seoul, leaving a lasting impression of camaraderie and warmth. Alia, who is known for her impeccable fashion sense and acting prowess, took to her Instagram to share a picture from the event. In the snapshot, she dazzles in a neon green top paired with light blue bell-bottom jeans from the prestigious fashion house, Gucci. Alia captioned the photo with a playful twist, stating, "Personal style but guccified #GucciAncora." However, the highlight of the evening was undoubtedly her joyful reunion with Davika Hoorne. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt 💛 (@aliaabhatt) Some pictures and videos doing rounds on the internet capture the genuine bond between the two stars, as they embrace in a warm hug, their smiles radiating happiness. Fans from both India and Thailand expressed their delight on social media, celebrating this special moment between the two talented actresses. Take a look! View this post on Instagram A post shared by aliabhatt Appealing💫💫 (@shivangialiya) Also read: Neil DeGrasse Tyson says THIS film has dethroned Armageddon as biggest violator of physical laws View this post on Instagram A post shared by celebrityfashion.tv (@celebrityfashion.tv) In another video from the event, Alia is seen occupying the front row, alongside notable figures such as Bad Bunny, Kendall Jenner, and Anna Wintour, solidifying her presence as a global fashion icon and influencer. Turning the spotlight to Alia's impressive body of work, the actress has been making waves not only in Bollywood but also on the international stage. Her recent film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, co-starring Ranveer Singh, has garnered attention and will be showcased at the Busan Film Festival as part of the esteemed Open Cinema category. Also, Alia marked her Hollywood debut with Heart of Stone, starring alongside Gal Gadot, further cementing her status as a versatile and accomplished actress. The actress has a busy schedule ahead, with the highly anticipated film Jee Le Zaraa on the horizon, reportedly featuring a star-studded cast that includes Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Karan Johar's recent directorial venture <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani </em>was well received by both critics and fans alike. A story of cross-cultural romance, the film starred Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in lead roles. The film, according to Johar, was inspired by Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna's life.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>What Karan Johar said</strong><br />
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While speaking to Mid-Day, Johar said that Akshay and Twinkle's love story inspired him to make <em>Rocky Aur Rani.</em>&nbsp;</p>

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“Maybe subconsciously (I got inspired). They have a tremendous friendship in their marriage. I've had dinners with them, meals with them, hung out with them. And there's a terrific kind of comfort in their camaraderie. He finds her hilarious, she finds him hilarious, for different reasons. So I felt it wasn't impossible for people who come from two different demographics of society, two stratas, to actually find love. It's like we put ourselves in boxes. Like when we're finding a relationship, we put ourselves in places where we're comfortable. But tomorrow, you can fall in love with someone anywhere,” Karan said in the interview.</p>

<p><strong>Akshay and Twinkle's love story</strong></p>

<p>The two actors started dating while working together on the sets of Umesh Mehra's 1999 action film <em>International Khiladi</em>. They got married in 2001 and went on to have a son, Aarav, and a daughter, Nitara.<br />
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Karan has been friends with Twinkle since childhood. The two went to the same boarding school. He even wrote the character of Tina (named after Twinkle's nickname) in his 1998 directorial debut <em>Kuch Kuch Hota Hai</em> for her, but she rejected the part. The role was eventually essayed by Rani Mukerji.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Akshay and Twinkle appeared together on an episode of Karan's talk show <em>Koffee with Karan</em> in Season 5<em>.</em></p>

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Karan Johar's recent directorial venture Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani was well received by both critics and fans alike. A story of cross-cultural romance, the film starred Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in lead roles.

Karan Johar's recent directorial venture Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani was well received by both critics and fans alike. A story of cross-cultural romance, the film starred Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in lead roles. The film, according to Johar, was inspired by Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna's life. What Karan Johar said While speaking to Mid-Day, Johar said that Akshay and Twinkle's love story inspired him to make Rocky Aur Rani. “Maybe subconsciously (I got inspired). They have a tremendous friendship in their marriage. I've had dinners with them, meals with them, hung out with them. And there's a terrific kind of comfort in their camaraderie. He finds her hilarious, she finds him hilarious, for different reasons. So I felt it wasn't impossible for people who come from two different demographics of society, two stratas, to actually find love. It's like we put ourselves in boxes. Like when we're finding a relationship, we put ourselves in places where we're comfortable. But tomorrow, you can fall in love with someone anywhere,” Karan said in the interview. Akshay and Twinkle's love story The two actors started dating while working together on the sets of Umesh Mehra's 1999 action film International Khiladi. They got married in 2001 and went on to have a son, Aarav, and a daughter, Nitara. Karan has been friends with Twinkle since childhood. The two went to the same boarding school. He even wrote the character of Tina (named after Twinkle's nickname) in his 1998 directorial debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai for her, but she rejected the part. The role was eventually essayed by Rani Mukerji. Akshay and Twinkle appeared together on an episode of Karan's talk show Koffee with Karan in Season 5.

Akshay Kumar-Twinkle Khanna's love story inspired Karan Johar to make Rocky Aur Rani 

India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is celebrating his 73rd birthday on Sunday, September 17. Several events have been organised across the country to mark the PM's big day, and wishes from world leaders, politicians, and diplomats have been pouring in since the morning.

India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is celebrating his 73rd birthday on Sunday, September 17. Several events have been organised across the country to mark the PM's big day, and wishes from world leaders, politicians, and diplomats have been pouring in since the morning. Many Bollywood celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Kangana Ranaut, and others, came forward to extend their warm wishes to the Prime Minister. Calling PM Modi the ''architect of New Bharat,'' actress Kangana Ranaut wrote a long heartwarming post along with a picture of PM Narendra Modi from his oath ceremony, "Happy birthday to the most loved leader in the world, an ordinary man who rose to the heights of empowerment through his hard work and perseverance and became the architect of New Bharat. You are not just a Prime Minister for the people of Bharat, like Lord Rama your name is etched in the consciousness of this nation forever. Wishing you a long and healthy life sir." Happy birthday to the most loved leader in the world, an ordinary man who rose to the heights of empowerment through his hard work and perseverance and became the architect of New Bharat. You are not just a Prime Minister for the people of Bharat, like Lord Rama your name is… pic.twitter.com/Bkc8dufcAH — Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 17, 2023 × Salman Khan wrote: ''Wishing Hon PM Shri Narendra Modi ji a very Happy Birthday….@narendramodi.'' Wishing Hon PM Shri Narendra Modi ji a very Happy Birthday….@narendramodi — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) September 17, 2023 × Anupam Kher penned a long note on his Instagram account for PM. He wrote, ''Respected Prime Minister @narendramodi ji! Wish you a very happy birthday! May God grant you long and healthy age! May you continue to lead our India for many years to come with the same loyalty and hard work. All Indians feel proud in every corner of the world from where you have brought the country in the last 9 years. Your life style is extremely inspiring. My mother, who calls you Sadhu ji, is also sending you her loving blessings. Hail! " View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) × Akshay Kumar posted a picture of himself with the Prime Minister and wrote: ''Happy Birthday @narendramodi ji. Keep inspiring us, year after year 🙏Wishing you great health, prayers and happiness always.'' Happy Birthday @narendramodi ji. Keep inspiring us, year after year 🙏Wishing you great health, prayers and happiness always. pic.twitter.com/9JTFeEJ71w — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 17, 2023 × Kajol wrote on X, "Happy Birthday to our honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi ji! May your vision for a stronger India continue to thrive, and may this year bring great accomplishments." Taking to X, Shah Rukh Khan urged the PM to take some time off from his work and enjoy his birthday. Happy birthday @narendramodi ji. Wishing you continued success in your relentless efforts to lead our nation to greater heights 🙌 — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) September 17, 2023 × View this post on Instagram A post shared by RajKummar Rao (@rajkummar_rao) × Khan wrote, ''Happy Birthday to Hon. PM Shri @narendramodi ji!!! Have a healthy and joyful day. May u get some time off from work and have a bit of fun too. Best wishes,'' Happy Birthday to Hon. PM Shri @narendramodi ji!!! Have a healthy and joyful day. May u get some time off from work and have a bit of fun too. Best wishes. — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 17, 2023 × Anil Kapoor posted a picture of himself with the Prime Minister, and wrote: ''Wishing Prime Minister @narendramodi ji a very Happy Birthday! May this year see your continued good health, profound joy, and unwavering commitment to the betterment of our nation 🙏🏻🇮🇳.'' Wishing Prime Minister @narendramodi ji a very Happy Birthday! May this year see your continued good health, profound joy, and unwavering commitment to the betterment of our nation 🙏🏻🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/jpq5CAF9HQ — Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) September 17, 2023 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Happy birthday to the most loved leader! Bollywood extends warm wishes to PM Modi

<p>Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt were in New York for a vacation recently. While in the city, the couple met Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan who shared a photo of the trio on Instagram on Friday.&nbsp;<br />
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"With Bollywood’s biggest. It was lovely to meet you #Ranbir @aliaabhatt,"&nbsp;Khan wrote alongside the photo.<br />
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Khan is the captain of the Afghanistan men's national cricket team in the T20 format. In the photo, he can be seen wearing a black hoodie with blue jeans, while Ranbir looked cool in a grey co-ordinated set. His wife, actress Alia Bhatt kept it minimal in an all-black outfit.</p>

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<p>India and Afghanistan will clash on Wednesday, October 11, in the national capital Delhi after the Indian men's cricket team begins its World Cup campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8, Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Ranbir and Alia returned to India on Friday. The couple were seen obliging fans with selfies at the Mumbai airport. Ranbir will be seen next in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's criminal drama <em>Animal</em>, which is set to hit theatres on December 1.&nbsp;<br />
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Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt were in New York for a vacation recently. While in the city, the couple met Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan who shared a photo of the trio on Instagram on Friday.

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt were in New York for a vacation recently. While in the city, the couple met Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan who shared a photo of the trio on Instagram on Friday. "With Bollywood’s biggest. It was lovely to meet you #Ranbir @aliaabhatt," Khan wrote alongside the photo. Khan is the captain of the Afghanistan men's national cricket team in the T20 format. In the photo, he can be seen wearing a black hoodie with blue jeans, while Ranbir looked cool in a grey co-ordinated set. His wife, actress Alia Bhatt kept it minimal in an all-black outfit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rashid Khan (@rashid.khan19) × India and Afghanistan will clash on Wednesday, October 11, in the national capital Delhi after the Indian men's cricket team begins its World Cup campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8, Sunday. Meanwhile, Ranbir and Alia returned to India on Friday. The couple were seen obliging fans with selfies at the Mumbai airport. Ranbir will be seen next in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's criminal drama Animal, which is set to hit theatres on December 1. On the other hand, Alia Bhatt was last seen in Karan Johar's Rocky aur Ranii Ki Prem Kahaani. The film has faired well at the box office. Alia hasn't officially announced her next project yet. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt meet Afghanistran cricketer Rashid Khan in New York, see photo

Bollywood fans are going to be delighted to hear that Karan Johar's latest film, 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani' has been selected for the screening at the 2023 Busan Film Festival. The film stars Indian actors - Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt.

Busan Film Festival 2023: Karan Johar film 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani' gets Busan screening

<p>Alia Bhatt and her husband Ranbir Kapoor are currently vacationing in New York. The couple shared pictures on social media as they met up with Karisma Kapoor and also posed for fan pictures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Karisma Kapoor took to Instagram to share a photo album from her night out in NYC. In one photo, she posed with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.&nbsp;In the photo, Karisma is seen wearing a blue shirt and a black blazer while Alia Bhatt wore a black top. Ranbir too kept it casual in a black beanie and black leather jacket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In one picture, Ranbir can be seen planting a kiss on sister Karisma’s forehead.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The post also included a blurry selfie by Karisma and a neon sign beaming the words ‘night out’. Karisma captioned her post, “New York night out… family.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>A few fan pictures also surfaced on the internet as many posted photos of Alia and Ranbir while they enjoyed a meal together. One picture showed the couple posing with an Indian family in the same outfits they wore for their hangout session with Karisma. Another video showed Ranbir and Alia walking past a family dining at an NYC restaurant.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Alia Bhatt recently featured in Karan Johar’s <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani</em> with Ranveer Singh. She will be reportedly next seen in <em>Jee Le Zaraa</em> with Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra. Recently, she won the Best Actor award (Female) at the 69th National Film Awards for her performance in the film <em>Gangubai Kathiawadi.</em></p>

<p>Ranbir, on the other hand, will be next seen in director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s action thriller film <em>Animal</em> alongside Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol. The film is all set to hit the theatres on December 1.</p>

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Alia Bhatt and her husband Ranbir Kapoor are currently vacationing in New York. The couple shared pictures on social media as they met up with Karisma Kapoor and also posed for fan pictures.

Alia Bhatt and her husband Ranbir Kapoor are currently vacationing in New York. The couple shared pictures on social media as they met up with Karisma Kapoor and also posed for fan pictures. Karisma Kapoor took to Instagram to share a photo album from her night out in NYC. In one photo, she posed with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. In the photo, Karisma is seen wearing a blue shirt and a black blazer while Alia Bhatt wore a black top. Ranbir too kept it casual in a black beanie and black leather jacket. In one picture, Ranbir can be seen planting a kiss on sister Karisma’s forehead. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karisma Kapoor (@therealkarismakapoor) × The post also included a blurry selfie by Karisma and a neon sign beaming the words ‘night out’. Karisma captioned her post, “New York night out… family.” A few fan pictures also surfaced on the internet as many posted photos of Alia and Ranbir while they enjoyed a meal together. One picture showed the couple posing with an Indian family in the same outfits they wore for their hangout session with Karisma. Another video showed Ranbir and Alia walking past a family dining at an NYC restaurant. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝑨𝒍𝒊𝒂 𝑩𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒕 𝑴𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝑭𝒂𝒏𝒑𝒂𝒈𝒆 🇲🇽 (@alia_reinomx) × Alia Bhatt recently featured in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani with Ranveer Singh. She will be reportedly next seen in Jee Le Zaraa with Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra. Recently, she won the Best Actor award (Female) at the 69th National Film Awards for her performance in the film Gangubai Kathiawadi. Ranbir, on the other hand, will be next seen in director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s action thriller film Animal alongside Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol. The film is all set to hit the theatres on December 1. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Karan Johar's romance drama <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani&nbsp;</em>is headed to the prestigious 2023 Busan Film Festival in South Korea. The film, which stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in lead roles, was released in July 2023 in India and earned over Rs 3 billion at the box office. At the Busan Film Festival, the film will be showcased under the 'Open Cinema' segment.</p>

<p>The film also stars veteran actors like Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi along with Tota Roychoudhury, Churni Ganguly, Aamir Bashir and Kshitee Jog.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is Ranveer and Alia's second film together which will be screened at the Busan Film Festival. Earlier their film <em>Gully Boy,</em> directed by Zoya Akhtar, had been screened there in&nbsp;2020.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>About the Open Cinema section&nbsp;</strong><br />
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The Open Cinema section presents a collection of "new and internationally acclaimed films that offer an ideal mix of the popular with the artistic cinema."<br />
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Besides <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, </em>other films that will be showcased under this category include Luc Besson's <em>Dogman</em> (France), Yukisada Isao's <em>Revolver Lily </em>(Japan), Thomas Cailley's <em>The Animal Kingdom </em>(France) and Anthony Pun's <em>One More Chance </em>(Hong Kong, China).<br />
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An elated Johar shared news in a post on Instagram stories and wrote, "Feeling absolutely blessed and graceful! #RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani goes to @busanfilmfest."<br />
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<strong>Other Indian films at the 2023 Busan Film Festival&nbsp;</strong><br />
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The 28th edition of the Busan Film Festival will have a strong Indian presence as several films from the country will be showcased at the festival which will be held from October 4 to 13.&nbsp;<br />
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Manoj Bajpayee starrer <em>Joram</em> and Kanu Behl's <em>Agra </em>will be shown under 'A Window on Asian Cinema' programme.&nbsp;<br />
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Also part of the section are &nbsp;<em>The Scavenger of Dreams</em> by Suman Ghosh, <em>Guras</em> by Saurav Rai and <em>Rapture</em> by Dominic Sangma.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Under the festival's 'New Currents' section, which aims to promote the "first or second features" of up-and-coming Asian filmmakers, <em>The Spark</em>&nbsp;from director Rajesh S Jala will be screened.<br />
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Two Indian documentaries will also be screened at the festival. Anupama Srinivasan and Anirban Dutta's <em>Flickering Lights </em>and <em>Against the Tide</em> by Sarvanik Kaur.</p>

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Karan Johar's romance drama Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is headed to the prestigious 2023 Busan Film Festival in South Korea. The film, which stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in lead roles, was released in July 2023 in India and earned over Rs 3 billion at the box office.

Karan Johar's romance drama Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is headed to the prestigious 2023 Busan Film Festival in South Korea. The film, which stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in lead roles, was released in July 2023 in India and earned over Rs 3 billion at the box office. At the Busan Film Festival, the film will be showcased under the 'Open Cinema' segment. The film also stars veteran actors like Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi along with Tota Roychoudhury, Churni Ganguly, Aamir Bashir and Kshitee Jog. This is Ranveer and Alia's second film together which will be screened at the Busan Film Festival. Earlier their film Gully Boy, directed by Zoya Akhtar, had been screened there in 2020. About the Open Cinema section The Open Cinema section presents a collection of "new and internationally acclaimed films that offer an ideal mix of the popular with the artistic cinema." Besides Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, other films that will be showcased under this category include Luc Besson's Dogman (France), Yukisada Isao's Revolver Lily (Japan), Thomas Cailley's The Animal Kingdom (France) and Anthony Pun's One More Chance (Hong Kong, China). An elated Johar shared news in a post on Instagram stories and wrote, "Feeling absolutely blessed and graceful! #RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani goes to @busanfilmfest." Other Indian films at the 2023 Busan Film Festival The 28th edition of the Busan Film Festival will have a strong Indian presence as several films from the country will be showcased at the festival which will be held from October 4 to 13. Manoj Bajpayee starrer Joram and Kanu Behl's Agra will be shown under 'A Window on Asian Cinema' programme. Also part of the section are The Scavenger of Dreams by Suman Ghosh, Guras by Saurav Rai and Rapture by Dominic Sangma. Under the festival's 'New Currents' section, which aims to promote the "first or second features" of up-and-coming Asian filmmakers, The Spark from director Rajesh S Jala will be screened. Two Indian documentaries will also be screened at the festival. Anupama Srinivasan and Anirban Dutta's Flickering Lights and Against the Tide by Sarvanik Kaur. (With agency inputs) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Kriti Sanon and Alia Bhatt took to social media to express their happiness over winning Best Actress National Film Awards 2023. While Kriti won for <em>Mimi</em>, Alia bagged it for <em>Gangubai Kathiawadi.&nbsp;</em><br />
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Both actresses took to social media to express thanks to their family and filmmakers Laxman Utekar (<em>Mimi)</em> and Sanjay Leela Bhansali (<em>Gangubai Kathiawadi</em>). They even congratulated each other and expressed joy in sharing the award together.&nbsp;<br />
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Kriti Sanon posted a long message on Instagram. She won the award for playing a surrogate mother in <em>Mimi.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><strong>Watch: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/emotional-allu-arjun-gives-sukumar-a-tight-hug-after-national-film-award-best-actor-win-watch-628848">Emotional Allu Arjun gives Sukumar a tight hug after National Film Award Best Actor win</a></strong></p>

<p>At the end of the note, she congratulated Alia and said, “Congratulations Aliaaaa! So so well deserved! I've always admired your work and I'm too excited that I got to share this huge moment with you!”</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Alia gave the signature Gangu pose and dedicated the win to Bhansali, her family, her team, and to the audience.&nbsp;<br />
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<p>While Alia and Kriti won the Best Actress award, Allu Arjun bagged the Best Actor award for <em>Pushpa: The Rise.&nbsp;</em></p>

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Kriti Sanon and Alia Bhatt took to social media to express their happiness over winning Best Actress National Film Awards 2023. While Kriti won for Mimi, Alia bagged it for Gangubai Kathiawadi.

Kriti Sanon and Alia Bhatt took to social media to express their happiness over winning Best Actress National Film Awards 2023. While Kriti won for Mimi, Alia bagged it for Gangubai Kathiawadi. Both actresses took to social media to express thanks to their family and filmmakers Laxman Utekar (Mimi) and Sanjay Leela Bhansali (Gangubai Kathiawadi). They even congratulated each other and expressed joy in sharing the award together. Kriti Sanon posted a long message on Instagram. She won the award for playing a surrogate mother in Mimi. Watch: Emotional Allu Arjun gives Sukumar a tight hug after National Film Award Best Actor win At the end of the note, she congratulated Alia and said, “Congratulations Aliaaaa! So so well deserved! I've always admired your work and I'm too excited that I got to share this huge moment with you!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kriti (@kritisanon) × Meanwhile, Alia gave the signature Gangu pose and dedicated the win to Bhansali, her family, her team, and to the audience. As a postscript, she wrote a note to fellow winner Kriti and wrote, ".S - Kriti .. I remember messaging you the day I saw Mimi .. it was such an honest and powerful performance.. I cried and cried.. so so well deserved.. shine on you star… the world is your oyster @kritisanon" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt 💛 (@aliaabhatt) × While Alia and Kriti won the Best Actress award, Allu Arjun bagged the Best Actor award for Pushpa: The Rise. Pankaj Tripathi dedicates his National Award to his late father: I’m at a loss of words Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Gangubai Kathiawadi's National Awards win: A wonderful moment for all of us WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

National Awards 2023: Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon congratulate each other on joint win

<p>Sanjay Leela Bhansali's critically acclaimed 2022 film <em>Gangubai Kathiawadi </em>won big at the 69th National Film Awards. The film, which was released in February 2022, has already fetched numerous awards in the past year. Now, the film has fetched National Film Awards 2023 in five major categories at the 69th National Films Awards 2023.</p>

<p>The award for Best Editing was won by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Apart from this, Alia Bhatt won the Best Actress award for <em>Gangubai Kathiawadi</em>. Moreover, the film also took home an award for Best Screenplay (Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Utkarshini Vashishtha) and an award for Best Dialogue (Utkarshini Vashishtha and Prakash Kapadia) and for Best Makeup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-pankaj-tripathi-dedicates-his-national-award-to-his-late-father-i%E2%80%99m-at-a-loss-of-words-628812">Pankaj Tripathi dedicates his National Award to his late father: I’m at a loss of words&nbsp;</a><br />
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali's <em>Gangubai Kathiawadi</em> paved its journey through a lot of hurdles but successfully emerged as a national and global blockbuster. The film also ruled the box office windows with its massive collection of over Rs 2 billion globally.<br />
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“I’m happy for everybody who has won, my film and other films, and everybody, who has won. Good cinema gets acknowledged and a pat on the back from the government, and nationally and from a respectful jury, it always brings you joy,” said Bhansali.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>Also see:</strong>&nbsp;</em><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/national-film-awards-2023-alia-bhatt-allu-arjun-kriti-sanon-win-top-acting-honours-628793">National Film Awards 2023: Full list of winners</a></strong></p>

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali's critically acclaimed 2022 film Gangubai Kathiawadi won big at the 69th National Film Awards. The film, which was released in February 2022, has already fetched numerous awards in the past year.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's critically acclaimed 2022 film Gangubai Kathiawadi won big at the 69th National Film Awards. The film, which was released in February 2022, has already fetched numerous awards in the past year. Now, the film has fetched National Film Awards 2023 in five major categories at the 69th National Films Awards 2023. The award for Best Editing was won by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Apart from this, Alia Bhatt won the Best Actress award for Gangubai Kathiawadi. Moreover, the film also took home an award for Best Screenplay (Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Utkarshini Vashishtha) and an award for Best Dialogue (Utkarshini Vashishtha and Prakash Kapadia) and for Best Makeup. Also read: Pankaj Tripathi dedicates his National Award to his late father: I’m at a loss of words Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi paved its journey through a lot of hurdles but successfully emerged as a national and global blockbuster. The film also ruled the box office windows with its massive collection of over Rs 2 billion globally. “I’m happy for everybody who has won, my film and other films, and everybody, who has won. Good cinema gets acknowledged and a pat on the back from the government, and nationally and from a respectful jury, it always brings you joy,” said Bhansali. Also see: National Film Awards 2023: Full list of winners “As far as cinema is celebrated from all over India, it is a wonderful moment for all of us. I’m too happy,” he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Gangubai Kathiawadi's National Awards win: A wonderful moment for all of us

<p>Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon, <em>The Kashmir Files</em> and <em>RRR</em> won top honors at the 69th National Film Awards. Alia Bhatt won for her performance in <em>Gangubai Kathiawadi</em>. Alia will be sharing the award with Kriti Sanon for her performance in <em>Mimi</em>. The film also fetched Pankaj Tripathi the Best Supporting Actor award while Pallavi Joshi won the Best Supporting Actress award for <em>The Kashmir Files</em>.&nbsp;<br />
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Meanwhile, Telugu star Allu Arjun won the Best Actor award for his role in the smash <em>Pushpa The Rising</em>.&nbsp;This is the first National Award for Allu Arjun, Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon.&nbsp;R Madhavan's directorial debut <em>Rocketry: The Nambi Effect</em> won the Best Feature Film.&nbsp;<br />
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<em>Gangubai Kathiawadi</em> also fetched awards for Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Best Editing and Adapted Screenplay category.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>RRR</em> was awarded several technical awards including best special effects, action direction and choreography. <em>RRR</em> was also named as the best film providing wholesome entertainment&nbsp;<br />
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Young actor Bhavin Rabari won the Best Child Artiste award for his role in <em>Chhhello Show</em> which also won the best Gujarati film award.&nbsp;<br />
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The National Film Awards 2023 were announced on Wednesday at the National Media Centre, New Delhi. The 69th National Film Awards awarded the best of Indian cinema- across languages- released in the year 2021 - 22.&nbsp;<br />
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Ketan Mehta, the head of the jury of the feature film category announced the awards.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The winner of the Dadasahen Phalke Award- which is the highest honour in the country for cinema- will be announced at a later stage</p>

<p><strong>Here are the key winners of the 69th National Film Awards:&nbsp;</strong><br />
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Special Mentions- Kadaisi Vivasayi - Late Shri Nallandi&nbsp;<br />
Jhilli - Aranya Gupta and Bitahn Biswas<br />
Home - Indrans<br />
Anur - Eyes on The Sunshine- Jahanara &nbsp;Begum</p>

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<em>Kadaisi Vivasayi</em></h5>

<p><strong>Best Feature Films across languages</strong><br />
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Mishing Film - Boomba Ride<br />
Assamese Film- Anur&nbsp;<br />
Bengali- Kalkokkho&nbsp;<br />
Hindi - Sardar Udham&nbsp;<br />
Gujarati - Last Film Show (Chhello Show)<br />
Kannada Film- 777 Charlie<br />
Maithili Film- Samanantar&nbsp;<br />
Marathi- Ekda Kay Zala<br />
Malayalam - Home<br />
Meiteilon - Eikhoigi Yum<br />
Odiya- Pratikshya<br />
Tamil - Kadaisi Vivasayi&nbsp;<br />
Telugu - Uppena<br />
Techincal awards<br />
Action Direction - King Soloman, RRR<br />
Best Choreography- Prem Rakshith, RRR</p>

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<em>RRR</em></h5>

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Special Effects- V Srinivas Mohan, RRR<br />
Special Jury Award- Vishnu Varadhan, Shershaah<br />
Make Up - Preetisheel Singh D socuza, Gangubai Kathiawadi<br />
Costume- Veera Kapoor, Sardar Udham<br />
Production Design- &nbsp;Sardar Udham<br />
Editing- Gangubai Kathiawadi, Bhansali&nbsp;<br />
Audiography- Chavittu, Jhilli, Sardar Udham<br />
Screenplay- Nayattu(original), Gangubai Kathiawadi (Adapated)&nbsp;<br />
Best Dialogue- Gangubai Kathiawadi<br />
Best Cinematography- Sardar Udham</p>

<p><strong>Music</strong><br />
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Female playback- Shreya Ghoshal for Maayava Chaayavaa/Iravin Nizhal<br />
Male playback- Kala Bhairava for Komuram Bheemudo/RRR<br />
Best Lyrics- Chandrabose for Dham Dham Dham/Konda Polam<br />
Best Music- Devi Sri Parasd for&nbsp;Pushpa<br />
Background score- MM Keeravani for&nbsp;Pushpa&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Acting&nbsp;</strong></p>

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Child artist- Bhaviun Rabari, Chhello show<br />
Supporting actress- Pallavi Joshi, The kashmir files<br />
Supporting actor- Pankaj Tripathi, Mimi&nbsp;<br />
Actress- Alia Bhatt- Gangubai Kathiawadi, Kriti Sanon - Mimi<br />
Actor- Allu Arjun, Pushpa: The Rise<br />
Direction- Godavari, Nikhil Mahajan</p>

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<em>Pallavi Joshi in The Kashmir Files</em></h5>

<p><strong>Feature Films</strong><br />
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Children's Film- Gandhi and Co<br />
Film on Environment and Conservation- Aavasavyuham<br />
Film on social issues- Anunaad<br />
Nargis Dutt award for film on national integration- The Kashmir Files<br />
Popular Film providing wholesome entertainment- RRR<br />
Best Debut film- Meppadiyan<br />
Best Feature Film- Rocketry The Nambi Effect</p>

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<em>Rocketry: The Nambi Effect</em></h5>

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Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon, The Kashmir Files and RRR won top honors at the 69th National Film Awards. Alia Bhatt won for her performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi. Alia will be sharing the award with Kriti Sanon for her performance in Mimi.

Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon, The Kashmir Files and RRR won top honors at the 69th National Film Awards. Alia Bhatt won for her performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi. Alia will be sharing the award with Kriti Sanon for her performance in Mimi. The film also fetched Pankaj Tripathi the Best Supporting Actor award while Pallavi Joshi won the Best Supporting Actress award for The Kashmir Files. Meanwhile, Telugu star Allu Arjun won the Best Actor award for his role in the smash Pushpa The Rising. This is the first National Award for Allu Arjun, Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon. R Madhavan's directorial debut Rocketry: The Nambi Effect won the Best Feature Film. Gangubai Kathiawadi also fetched awards for Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Best Editing and Adapted Screenplay category. RRR was awarded several technical awards including best special effects, action direction and choreography. RRR was also named as the best film providing wholesome entertainment Young actor Bhavin Rabari won the Best Child Artiste award for his role in Chhhello Show which also won the best Gujarati film award. The National Film Awards 2023 were announced on Wednesday at the National Media Centre, New Delhi. The 69th National Film Awards awarded the best of Indian cinema- across languages- released in the year 2021 - 22. Ketan Mehta, the head of the jury of the feature film category announced the awards. The winner of the Dadasahen Phalke Award- which is the highest honour in the country for cinema- will be announced at a later stage Here are the key winners of the 69th National Film Awards: Special Mentions- Kadaisi Vivasayi - Late Shri Nallandi Jhilli - Aranya Gupta and Bitahn Biswas Home - Indrans Anur - Eyes on The Sunshine- Jahanara Begum Kadaisi Vivasayi Best Feature Films across languages Mishing Film - Boomba Ride Assamese Film- Anur Bengali- Kalkokkho Hindi - Sardar Udham Gujarati - Last Film Show (Chhello Show) Kannada Film- 777 Charlie Maithili Film- Samanantar Marathi- Ekda Kay Zala Malayalam - Home Meiteilon - Eikhoigi Yum Odiya- Pratikshya Tamil - Kadaisi Vivasayi Telugu - Uppena Techincal awards Action Direction - King Soloman, RRR Best Choreography- Prem Rakshith, RRR RRR Special Effects- V Srinivas Mohan, RRR Special Jury Award- Vishnu Varadhan, Shershaah Make Up - Preetisheel Singh D socuza, Gangubai Kathiawadi Costume- Veera Kapoor, Sardar Udham Production Design- Sardar Udham Editing- Gangubai Kathiawadi, Bhansali Audiography- Chavittu, Jhilli, Sardar Udham Screenplay- Nayattu(original), Gangubai Kathiawadi (Adapated) Best Dialogue- Gangubai Kathiawadi Best Cinematography- Sardar Udham Music Female playback- Shreya Ghoshal for Maayava Chaayavaa/Iravin Nizhal Male playback- Kala Bhairava for Komuram Bheemudo/RRR Best Lyrics- Chandrabose for Dham Dham Dham/Konda Polam Best Music- Devi Sri Parasd for Pushpa Background score- MM Keeravani for Pushpa Acting Child artist- Bhaviun Rabari, Chhello show Supporting actress- Pallavi Joshi, The kashmir files Supporting actor- Pankaj Tripathi, Mimi Actress- Alia Bhatt- Gangubai Kathiawadi, Kriti Sanon - Mimi Actor- Allu Arjun, Pushpa: The Rise Direction- Godavari, Nikhil Mahajan Pallavi Joshi in The Kashmir Files Feature Films Children's Film- Gandhi and Co Film on Environment and Conservation- Aavasavyuham Film on social issues- Anunaad Nargis Dutt award for film on national integration- The Kashmir Files Popular Film providing wholesome entertainment- RRR Best Debut film- Meppadiyan Best Feature Film- Rocketry The Nambi Effect Rocketry: The Nambi Effect WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

National Film Awards 2023: Alia Bhatt, Allu Arjun, Kriti Sanon win top acting honours

The winners of 69th National Film Awards were announced in New Delhi honouring the best filmmaking talent across India. Take a look at the list of the winners.

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<p>India's most prestigious film award, the National Film Awards 2023, will be announced on 24 August 2023. The pan-India Awards honour&nbsp;the best of the best of Indian cinema from the year 2022. They are one of the most anticipated awards and are considered prestigious as the government of India honours the best in Indian cinema each year.&nbsp;<br />
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The 69th National Film Awards will be announced at 5 pm on 24 August. The event will stream live on PIB India's Facebook page as well as their YouTube channel.&nbsp;<br />
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Like previous years, the National Awards will not only honour the best in Hindi cinema but also other regional languages. While the list of contenders for the awards is a closely guarded secret, it is being widely speculated that Alia Bhatt and Kangana Ranaut are the front runners for the Best Actress award this year. Alia is being considered for her role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi and Kangana Ranaut is being considered for her performance in Jayalalitha biopic Thalaivi.&nbsp;<br />
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Reports state that R Madhavan's directorial debut <em>Rocketry: The Nambi Effect</em> is also one of the strong contenders across various categories. He also has a chance in the Best Actor category. Another South film that holds promise for the awards is 'Minnal Murali', directed by Basil Joseph.<br />
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Composer MM Keeravani may also be honoured after his stupendous victory at the Oscars earlier this year for his work in <em>RRR.</em> The composer won the Oscar for Best Music for his compositions in SS Rajamouli's film <em>RRR.&nbsp;</em><br />
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Many Malayalam films are strong contenders for coveted awards, such as <em>Nayattu, Minnal Murali, </em>and <em>Meppadiyan</em>. According to reports, the Malayalam film <em>Nayattu</em>&nbsp;might fetch actor Joju George the Best Actor award and he is being considered as one of the strong contenders in the category along with R Madhavan.&nbsp;</p>

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India's most prestigious film award, the National Film Awards 2023, will be announced on 24 August 2023. The pan-India Awards honour the best of the best of Indian cinema from the year 2022.

India's most prestigious film award, the National Film Awards 2023, will be announced on 24 August 2023. The pan-India Awards honour the best of the best of Indian cinema from the year 2022. They are one of the most anticipated awards and are considered prestigious as the government of India honours the best in Indian cinema each year. The 69th National Film Awards will be announced at 5 pm on 24 August. The event will stream live on PIB India's Facebook page as well as their YouTube channel. Like previous years, the National Awards will not only honour the best in Hindi cinema but also other regional languages. While the list of contenders for the awards is a closely guarded secret, it is being widely speculated that Alia Bhatt and Kangana Ranaut are the front runners for the Best Actress award this year. Alia is being considered for her role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi and Kangana Ranaut is being considered for her performance in Jayalalitha biopic Thalaivi. Reports state that R Madhavan's directorial debut Rocketry: The Nambi Effect is also one of the strong contenders across various categories. He also has a chance in the Best Actor category. Another South film that holds promise for the awards is 'Minnal Murali', directed by Basil Joseph. Composer MM Keeravani may also be honoured after his stupendous victory at the Oscars earlier this year for his work in RRR. The composer won the Oscar for Best Music for his compositions in SS Rajamouli's film RRR. Many Malayalam films are strong contenders for coveted awards, such as Nayattu, Minnal Murali, and Meppadiyan. According to reports, the Malayalam film Nayattu might fetch actor Joju George the Best Actor award and he is being considered as one of the strong contenders in the category along with R Madhavan. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>We wonder what ensued between the makers and Alia Bhatt but the latter is no longer part of Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious project, <em>Ramayana</em>. According to several reports, the project has hit a roadblock yet again and it will no longer kick off in December this year. It was earlier reported that Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and <em>KGF</em> star Yash have been roped in for pivotal roles in the film. It was later revealed that a crucial test shoot was scheduled in Mumbai by the end of July to ensure the authenticity of the set’s appearance.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Ramayana to kickstart in 2024</strong></h2>

<p>Pre-production activities were in full swing, and the film was set to kick off in December this year. However, new reports suggest that there is a slight&nbsp;change in the timeline of <em>Ramayana.</em>&nbsp;Since the film has to be in three parts, the makers want to be sure with the cast.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Alia Bhatt no longer a part of Ramayana</strong></h2>

<p>An insider quoted in a Pinkvilla report said, "It's understandable that a magnum opus like <em>Ramayana</em> requires time and intense pre-production work, as they are going into the smallest details of everything to get it right on screen. Which is why things are progressing at a slower pace. Also, as far as the casting is concerned, Ranbir Kapoor is still committed to playing Lord Ram, while Alia Bhatt - who was approached for the project - is no longer part of it. The actress was in talks for the role of Goddess Sita, but the collaboration didn’t work out because of date issues.”</p>

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<h2><strong>Yash likely to play Raavan</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, <em>KGF </em>star Yash has been a frontrunner for the role of Raavan. There have been rumours that the star is not positive about the role but the insider claims there is no truth to these rumours. “The look test has already happened with Yash, and the conversation has progressed positively. The makers are optimistic about getting him on board, but he has not yet signed. Yash is also committed to National Award-winning director Geethu Mohandas for a big-scale action thriller, so his casting in the Ramayana depends on what he prioritises," the source said.</p>

<p><em>Ramayana</em> will be helmed by directors Nitesh Tiwari and Ravi Udhyawar. It will be produced by Madhu Mantena and Namit Malhotra.</p>

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We wonder what ensued between the makers and Alia Bhatt but the latter is no longer part of Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious project, Ramayana. According to several reports, the project has hit a roadblock yet again and it will no longer kick off in December this year.

We wonder what ensued between the makers and Alia Bhatt but the latter is no longer part of Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious project, Ramayana. According to several reports, the project has hit a roadblock yet again and it will no longer kick off in December this year. It was earlier reported that Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and KGF star Yash have been roped in for pivotal roles in the film. It was later revealed that a crucial test shoot was scheduled in Mumbai by the end of July to ensure the authenticity of the set’s appearance. Ramayana to kickstart in 2024 Pre-production activities were in full swing, and the film was set to kick off in December this year. However, new reports suggest that there is a slight change in the timeline of Ramayana. Since the film has to be in three parts, the makers want to be sure with the cast. Also read: Paresh Rawal opens up on iconic role of Baburao in Hera Pheri, reveals when Hera Pheri 3 will release Alia Bhatt no longer a part of Ramayana An insider quoted in a Pinkvilla report said, "It's understandable that a magnum opus like Ramayana requires time and intense pre-production work, as they are going into the smallest details of everything to get it right on screen. Which is why things are progressing at a slower pace. Also, as far as the casting is concerned, Ranbir Kapoor is still committed to playing Lord Ram, while Alia Bhatt - who was approached for the project - is no longer part of it. The actress was in talks for the role of Goddess Sita, but the collaboration didn’t work out because of date issues.” Also read: Jawan advance bookings cross $10 million in US, SRK's film set for $1 billion on first day Yash likely to play Raavan Meanwhile, KGF star Yash has been a frontrunner for the role of Raavan. There have been rumours that the star is not positive about the role but the insider claims there is no truth to these rumours. “The look test has already happened with Yash, and the conversation has progressed positively. The makers are optimistic about getting him on board, but he has not yet signed. Yash is also committed to National Award-winning director Geethu Mohandas for a big-scale action thriller, so his casting in the Ramayana depends on what he prioritises," the source said. Ramayana will be helmed by directors Nitesh Tiwari and Ravi Udhyawar. It will be produced by Madhu Mantena and Namit Malhotra. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Alia Bhatt walks out of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, Ranbir Kapoor still a part of it

<p>Karan Johar's film <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani </em>has been doing steady business for the last three weeks. The film features a gamut of stars including Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi and Dharmendra. The film has now grossed over Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) globally.&nbsp;<br />
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The film's director and co-producer Karan Johar shared the news through an Instagram post and wrote a note of thanks to his fans.&nbsp;<br />
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Sharing a poster for the film with ₹300 crore written in bold font, Karan wrote, “To know that our prem kahaani has reached the corners of the world and hearts… feeling humbled and grateful and especially for all the love you have given to <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani!!! </em>Thank you.”</p>

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<p>Several fans congratulated Johar on achieving such a feat. “Your best film since K3G (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham)!! And the best hindi film I have seen in a long long time. This one has reheat value just as much as KKHH K3G and DDLJ,” wrote a fan.<br />
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“I hope everyone watches this@movie at least twice around the globe … requires that level of attention and exposure,” commented another. A few haters and trolls also commented that the film is actually a flop and Karan is sharing fake figures.</p>

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<p><em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani </em>has also been doing good business at the domestic box office. According to film trade analyst Taran Adarsh the film has earned over Rs 140.02 crore (over Rs 100 million).</p>

<h2><strong>About <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</em></strong></h2>

<p>Directed by Johar in his 25th anniversary year in the film industry, <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani</em> features Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the title roles and follows the story of a couple from different cultures and social backgrounds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shashank Khaitan, Sumit Roy and Ishita Moitra are credited as screenplay and dialogue writers on the film. The film received mostly positive reviews from fans and critics alike.&nbsp;</p>

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Karan Johar's film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has been doing steady business for the last three weeks. The film features a gamut of stars including Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi and Dharmendra.

Karan Johar's film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has been doing steady business for the last three weeks. The film features a gamut of stars including Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi and Dharmendra. The film has now grossed over Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) globally. The film's director and co-producer Karan Johar shared the news through an Instagram post and wrote a note of thanks to his fans. Sharing a poster for the film with ₹300 crore written in bold font, Karan wrote, “To know that our prem kahaani has reached the corners of the world and hearts… feeling humbled and grateful and especially for all the love you have given to Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani!!! Thank you.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) × Several fans congratulated Johar on achieving such a feat. “Your best film since K3G (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham)!! And the best hindi film I have seen in a long long time. This one has reheat value just as much as KKHH K3G and DDLJ,” wrote a fan. “I hope everyone watches this@movie at least twice around the globe … requires that level of attention and exposure,” commented another. A few haters and trolls also commented that the film is actually a flop and Karan is sharing fake figures. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has also been doing good business at the domestic box office. According to film trade analyst Taran Adarsh the film has earned over Rs 140.02 crore (over Rs 100 million). About Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Directed by Johar in his 25th anniversary year in the film industry, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani features Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the title roles and follows the story of a couple from different cultures and social backgrounds. Shashank Khaitan, Sumit Roy and Ishita Moitra are credited as screenplay and dialogue writers on the film. The film received mostly positive reviews from fans and critics alike.

Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani earns over Rs 3 billion worldwide 

<p>Celebrity relationships are often over-scrutinised. Recently, the internet erupted with a mixture of fascination, concern, and even outrage as prominent Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt shared some insights into her relationship with Ranbir Kapoor in a Vogue India video. The clip showcased Alia's unique approach to applying lipstick and her reason behind it: her husband's preference for natural colour of her lips. In the video, Alia demonstrated how she applies lipstick, a process which involves delicately moving her lips onto the lipstick rather than the other way around. She then wipes off a significant portion of the lipstick to achieve a faded, more natural look. Her reasoning? Ranbir has consistently expressed his fondness for her lips' innate hue.</p>

<p>"Because one thing my husband — when he wasn't my husband but when he was my boyfriend — he would be like ‘Wipe that off, wipe that off!’ because he loves the natural colour of my lips," she says in the video.</p>

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<h2><strong>Ranbir Kapoor a 'red flag'?</strong></h2>

<p>Although Alia's intention was (probably) to share a seemingly endearing anecdote about her relationship, reactions on social media were anything but unanimous. A section of the internet has decided to label Ranbir Kapoor a 'red flag,' a term typically used to identify potentially unhealthy relationship dynamics. They argue that Ranbir's insistence on Alia wiping off her lipstick could signify possessiveness and an attempt to control her appearance.</p>

<p>Amid the mixed responses, one person stated (quoted by Hindustan Times), "The more I listen about Ranbir Kapoor, the more I feel scared for her. If your boyfriend or husband is telling you to wipe your lipstick, that's the biggest sign for you to run! It is not cute or funny at all! Can't believe the most celebrated actress in India is going through this."</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="Alia Bhatt first met Ranbir Kapoor on the sets of this film. No, it's not Brahmastra">Alia Bhatt first met Ranbir Kapoor on the sets of this film. No, it's not Brahmastra</a></strong></p>

<p>Another voiced a similar sentiment, stating, "I would never allow a guy who asks me to wipe off my lipstick anywhere close to me." The sentiment here seems to revolve around the idea of personal autonomy and the importance of one's partner respecting their choices.</p>

<p>Some expressed weariness over Alia's recurrent references to her marital status and husband in interviews. The frequency with which she brings up her wedding and relationship led some to question her topics of discussion. "My husband, my wedding - gurrllll, catch a breath. It's not cute anymore. Does she really have nothing substantial to talk about?" one remarked.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-heart-of-stone-review-gal-gadot-alia-bhatt-starrer-is-a-glossy-yet-hollow-spy-thriller-624642">Heart of Stone review: Gal Gadot, Alia Bhatt-starrer is a glossy yet hollow spy thriller</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Is it wise to pass hasty judgement about someone's personal matters?</strong></h2>

<p>Whatever the truth in the relationship, this might be a case of almighty internet overanalysing and sensationalising a celebrity relationship. Labelling Ranbir as a 'red flag' based on this seems like an overreach, as relationships are far more complex than a single quirk. The public's fascination with the relationships of others, celebrity or not, should be tempered with an acknowledgement that genuine understanding requires context. The quality of a particular relationship is perhaps best judged by the people actually involved, not by others.</p>

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Celebrity relationships are often over-scrutinised. Recently, the internet erupted with a mixture of fascination, concern, and even outrage as prominent Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt shared some insights into her relationship with Ranbir Kapoor in a Vogue India video.

Celebrity relationships are often over-scrutinised. Recently, the internet erupted with a mixture of fascination, concern, and even outrage as prominent Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt shared some insights into her relationship with Ranbir Kapoor in a Vogue India video. The clip showcased Alia's unique approach to applying lipstick and her reason behind it: her husband's preference for natural colour of her lips. In the video, Alia demonstrated how she applies lipstick, a process which involves delicately moving her lips onto the lipstick rather than the other way around. She then wipes off a significant portion of the lipstick to achieve a faded, more natural look. Her reasoning? Ranbir has consistently expressed his fondness for her lips' innate hue. "Because one thing my husband — when he wasn't my husband but when he was my boyfriend — he would be like ‘Wipe that off, wipe that off!’ because he loves the natural colour of my lips," she says in the video. View this post on Instagram A post shared by VOGUE India (@vogueindia) Ranbir Kapoor a 'red flag'? Although Alia's intention was (probably) to share a seemingly endearing anecdote about her relationship, reactions on social media were anything but unanimous. A section of the internet has decided to label Ranbir Kapoor a 'red flag,' a term typically used to identify potentially unhealthy relationship dynamics. They argue that Ranbir's insistence on Alia wiping off her lipstick could signify possessiveness and an attempt to control her appearance. Amid the mixed responses, one person stated (quoted by Hindustan Times), "The more I listen about Ranbir Kapoor, the more I feel scared for her. If your boyfriend or husband is telling you to wipe your lipstick, that's the biggest sign for you to run! It is not cute or funny at all! Can't believe the most celebrated actress in India is going through this." Also Read: Alia Bhatt first met Ranbir Kapoor on the sets of this film. No, it's not Brahmastra Another voiced a similar sentiment, stating, "I would never allow a guy who asks me to wipe off my lipstick anywhere close to me." The sentiment here seems to revolve around the idea of personal autonomy and the importance of one's partner respecting their choices. Some expressed weariness over Alia's recurrent references to her marital status and husband in interviews. The frequency with which she brings up her wedding and relationship led some to question her topics of discussion. "My husband, my wedding - gurrllll, catch a breath. It's not cute anymore. Does she really have nothing substantial to talk about?" one remarked. Also Read: Heart of Stone review: Gal Gadot, Alia Bhatt-starrer is a glossy yet hollow spy thriller Is it wise to pass hasty judgement about someone's personal matters? Whatever the truth in the relationship, this might be a case of almighty internet overanalysing and sensationalising a celebrity relationship. Labelling Ranbir as a 'red flag' based on this seems like an overreach, as relationships are far more complex than a single quirk. The public's fascination with the relationships of others, celebrity or not, should be tempered with an acknowledgement that genuine understanding requires context. The quality of a particular relationship is perhaps best judged by the people actually involved, not by others. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor may have fallen in love with each other while working on the sets of <em>Brahmastra</em> but that's not where the couple met for the first time. Bhatt recently revealed that she met her now husband way back, on the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's iconic film<em> Black.&nbsp;</em><br />
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While promoting her new film <em>Heart Of Stone</em>, Alia was asked to share her 'favourite firsts'. The actress spoke about the first time she choreographed, her first time working with Bhansali and the first audition she gave.&nbsp;<br />
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Alia recalled that she had first auditioned for the movie <em>Black, </em>which starred Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji in the lead. Alia told Netflix, "I was auditioning for a young Rani Mukerji. I didn't get it obviously because I am not in the film. But fun fact it was the first time I also met my now husband (Ranbir Kapoor).”&nbsp;<br />
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Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor had assisted Bhansali in Black before making their debut in his film Saawariya in 2007. Alia did not get the part that was eventually played by Ayesha Kapoor. Alia and Bhansali worked eventually in<em> Gangubai Kathiawadi </em>which was released in 2022 and earned rave reviews.&nbsp;<br />
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In the video, Alia also spoke about the difference between a Hollywood film and shooting for a Hindi movie. According to Alia, the energy on the sets, all around the world is the same. Everyone is working towards one vision, one mission and that is “to get the work right.”<br />
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Some other favourite firsts of Alia Bhatt included her first movie <em>Sangharsh</em>, which was shot when she was merely 5 or 6.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alia Bhatt's Hollywood debut <em>Heart Of Stone</em> is streaming on the OTT giant, Netflix. The film&nbsp;also stars Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan.&nbsp;<br />
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WION's Kshitij Rawat called the film a 'hollow spy-thriller'. "This movie encapsulates everything that makes watching movies feel like a chore rather than a joy. &nbsp;The pacing, or lack thereof, is an additional grievance that underscores the film's inability to maintain even a modicum of excitement. In a genre where velocity and momentum are key to sustaining engagement, Heart of Stone disappoints by neglecting to harness the very element that could have breathed a sort of life into it," wrote Rawat in<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-heart-of-stone-review-gal-gadot-alia-bhatt-starrer-is-a-glossy-yet-hollow-spy-thriller-624642"> his review. &nbsp;</a></strong><br />
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Alia had two releases this year within a span of two weeks. Apart from <em>Heart Of Stone</em>, Alia was also seen in Karan Johar's <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani </em>opposite Ranveer Singh.&nbsp;</p>

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Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor may have fallen in love with each other while working on the sets of Brahmastra but that's not where the couple met for the first time.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor may have fallen in love with each other while working on the sets of Brahmastra but that's not where the couple met for the first time. Bhatt recently revealed that she met her now husband way back, on the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's iconic film Black. While promoting her new film Heart Of Stone, Alia was asked to share her 'favourite firsts'. The actress spoke about the first time she choreographed, her first time working with Bhansali and the first audition she gave. Alia recalled that she had first auditioned for the movie Black, which starred Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji in the lead. Alia told Netflix, "I was auditioning for a young Rani Mukerji. I didn't get it obviously because I am not in the film. But fun fact it was the first time I also met my now husband (Ranbir Kapoor).” Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor had assisted Bhansali in Black before making their debut in his film Saawariya in 2007. Alia did not get the part that was eventually played by Ayesha Kapoor. Alia and Bhansali worked eventually in Gangubai Kathiawadi which was released in 2022 and earned rave reviews. In the video, Alia also spoke about the difference between a Hollywood film and shooting for a Hindi movie. According to Alia, the energy on the sets, all around the world is the same. Everyone is working towards one vision, one mission and that is “to get the work right.” Some other favourite firsts of Alia Bhatt included her first movie Sangharsh, which was shot when she was merely 5 or 6. Alia Bhatt's Hollywood debut Heart Of Stone is streaming on the OTT giant, Netflix. The film also stars Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. WION's Kshitij Rawat called the film a 'hollow spy-thriller'. "This movie encapsulates everything that makes watching movies feel like a chore rather than a joy. The pacing, or lack thereof, is an additional grievance that underscores the film's inability to maintain even a modicum of excitement. In a genre where velocity and momentum are key to sustaining engagement, Heart of Stone disappoints by neglecting to harness the very element that could have breathed a sort of life into it," wrote Rawat in his review. Alia had two releases this year within a span of two weeks. Apart from Heart Of Stone, Alia was also seen in Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani opposite Ranveer Singh. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Alia Bhatt first met Ranbir Kapoor on the sets of this film. No, it's not Brahmastra

<p>In this era where streaming platforms churn out content to meet every conceivable taste, comes <em>Heart of Stone</em>, a film that feels like it was assembled by code rather than crafted by human hands. If it feels like I am exaggerating or being unkind, just watch it! I know writers in Hollywood are protesting against the proposed use of AI tools like ChatGPT in writing scripts by studios, but I fear it may already be a reality, in a fashion. This appears to be specifically a Netflix thing — glittery spy action thrillers with stratospheric production values and some of the most beautiful actors and actresses in the world in the cast, but a plot more formulaic than a mathematical equation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>Heart of Stone</em>, directed by Tom Harper from a screenplay by Greg Rucka and Allison Schroeder and a story by Rucka, epitomises this trend with uncanny precision.</p>

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<h2><strong>But first, what is <em>Heart of Stone</em> about?</strong></h2>

<p>Gal Gadot's Secret agent Rachel Stone is ostensibly a part of an MI6 team as a young and inexperienced tech person with no firearm experience. In reality, she is a trained operative with expertise in all kinds of weaponry and hand-to-hand combat. Also, she is actually a part of a global organisation called the Charter that works to keep the world peace and is not aligned with any government. Despite her true loyalties, Rachel has grown close to her MI6 comrades. She finds herself entangled in a perilous mission to safeguard the enigmatic artifact referred to as The Heart, which powers the Charter. If it falls into the wrong hands, it could transform the world, and not for the better. Stone's mission is to ensure the object remains secure.</p>

<p>(Yes, the Charter had echoes of Citadel in Amazon Prime Video's <em>Citadel</em> series, but then that series was not such a fresh breath of air either.)</p>

<p>On paper, <em>Heart of Stone </em>has everything. A patently huge budget, a starry cast (apart from Gadot, there is India's own Alia Bhatt, Jamie Dornan, Matthias Schweighöfer, Sophie Okonedo, Jing Lusi, Paul Ready (Mr Goodsir from Amazon's <em>The Terror</em>), a globetrotting feel that is familiar from these kinds of movies (there is Portugal, Senegal, Iceland, and many more I might have missed), and a release on Netflix, which is as wide as it gets.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>So is <em>Heart of Stone</em> watchable?</h2>

<p>I think I am fatigued. <em>Heart of Stone</em> was just not for me, and I suppose a vast majority of you too. While it certainly has its moments and showcases commendably choreographed action sequences, my role as a professional movie enthusiast compels me to hold films to a higher standard. Attempt and fail, and I will be kinder. But this movie encapsulates everything that makes watching movies feel like a chore rather than a joy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pacing, or lack thereof, is an additional grievance that underscores the film's inability to maintain even a modicum of excitement. In a genre where velocity and momentum are key to sustaining engagement, <em>Heart of Stone</em> disappoints by neglecting to harness the very element that could have breathed a sort of life into it. The absence of urgency further amplifies the sense of tedium that pervades the whole experience&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A jarring example of this lacklustre pacing presents itself during a pivotal fight scene that, by conventional storytelling standards, would typically mark the climax. Yet, to my disbelief, I was met with the realisation that there was still a substantial hour remaining in the runtime.</p>

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<p>Also, the film's issues aren't limited to pacing. As mentioned in the first paragraph, the script of the film appears to have been assembled using a checklist of generic plot points and character archetypes. The characters, despite the talented cast, feel like mere vessels for clichéd dialogue. Gadot's portrayal of Rachel Stone lacks depth, stuck in the archetype of the enigmatic, tough spy with a mysterious past. Alia Bhatt's character, though promising, is underutilised, and her chemistry with Gadot falls flat, further hindering the emotional resonance the film desperately tries to establish. Attempts at inserting emotional beats and character development feel forced and unearned. The dialogues, often attempting to be witty and sharp, come off as contrived and disconnected.</p>

<p>Yes, <em>Heart of Stone </em>often looks good. But its glossy appearance can't mask the hollowness at its core.</p>

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In this era where streaming platforms churn out content to meet every conceivable taste, comes Heart of Stone, a film that feels like it was assembled by code rather than crafted by human hands.

In this era where streaming platforms churn out content to meet every conceivable taste, comes Heart of Stone, a film that feels like it was assembled by code rather than crafted by human hands. If it feels like I am exaggerating or being unkind, just watch it! I know writers in Hollywood are protesting against the proposed use of AI tools like ChatGPT in writing scripts by studios, but I fear it may already be a reality, in a fashion. This appears to be specifically a Netflix thing — glittery spy action thrillers with stratospheric production values and some of the most beautiful actors and actresses in the world in the cast, but a plot more formulaic than a mathematical equation. Also Read: Gadar 2 review: Sunny Deol as Tara 'Thor' Singh saves the day Heart of Stone, directed by Tom Harper from a screenplay by Greg Rucka and Allison Schroeder and a story by Rucka, epitomises this trend with uncanny precision. But first, what is Heart of Stone about? Gal Gadot's Secret agent Rachel Stone is ostensibly a part of an MI6 team as a young and inexperienced tech person with no firearm experience. In reality, she is a trained operative with expertise in all kinds of weaponry and hand-to-hand combat. Also, she is actually a part of a global organisation called the Charter that works to keep the world peace and is not aligned with any government. Despite her true loyalties, Rachel has grown close to her MI6 comrades. She finds herself entangled in a perilous mission to safeguard the enigmatic artifact referred to as The Heart, which powers the Charter. If it falls into the wrong hands, it could transform the world, and not for the better. Stone's mission is to ensure the object remains secure. (Yes, the Charter had echoes of Citadel in Amazon Prime Video's Citadel series, but then that series was not such a fresh breath of air either.) On paper, Heart of Stone has everything. A patently huge budget, a starry cast (apart from Gadot, there is India's own Alia Bhatt, Jamie Dornan, Matthias Schweighöfer, Sophie Okonedo, Jing Lusi, Paul Ready (Mr Goodsir from Amazon's The Terror), a globetrotting feel that is familiar from these kinds of movies (there is Portugal, Senegal, Iceland, and many more I might have missed), and a release on Netflix, which is as wide as it gets. Also Read: OMG 2 review: Pankaj Tripathi, Akshay Kumar deliver laughs with a purposeful punch So is Heart of Stone watchable? I think I am fatigued. Heart of Stone was just not for me, and I suppose a vast majority of you too. While it certainly has its moments and showcases commendably choreographed action sequences, my role as a professional movie enthusiast compels me to hold films to a higher standard. Attempt and fail, and I will be kinder. But this movie encapsulates everything that makes watching movies feel like a chore rather than a joy. The pacing, or lack thereof, is an additional grievance that underscores the film's inability to maintain even a modicum of excitement. In a genre where velocity and momentum are key to sustaining engagement, Heart of Stone disappoints by neglecting to harness the very element that could have breathed a sort of life into it. The absence of urgency further amplifies the sense of tedium that pervades the whole experience A jarring example of this lacklustre pacing presents itself during a pivotal fight scene that, by conventional storytelling standards, would typically mark the climax. Yet, to my disbelief, I was met with the realisation that there was still a substantial hour remaining in the runtime. Also Read: Jailer review: 'Tiger' Rajinikanth and his 'old friends' deliver a revenge drama laced with dark humour Also, the film's issues aren't limited to pacing. As mentioned in the first paragraph, the script of the film appears to have been assembled using a checklist of generic plot points and character archetypes. The characters, despite the talented cast, feel like mere vessels for clichéd dialogue. Gadot's portrayal of Rachel Stone lacks depth, stuck in the archetype of the enigmatic, tough spy with a mysterious past. Alia Bhatt's character, though promising, is underutilised, and her chemistry with Gadot falls flat, further hindering the emotional resonance the film desperately tries to establish. Attempts at inserting emotional beats and character development feel forced and unearned. The dialogues, often attempting to be witty and sharp, come off as contrived and disconnected. Yes, Heart of Stone often looks good. But its glossy appearance can't mask the hollowness at its core. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Heart of Stone review: Gal Gadot, Alia Bhatt-starrer is a glossy yet hollow spy thriller

<p>Alia Bhatt is busy promoting her first Hollywood film <em>Heart of Stone</em> co-starring <em>Wonder Woman</em> actress Gal Gadot, and Jamie Dornan&nbsp;among others. While promoting her upcoming Netflix film, Bhatt went on to answer one of the most Googled questions about her &nbsp;- Is Alia Bhatt British?&nbsp;</p>

<p>While promoting her action film on Wired's auto-complete interview, the group was answering a bunch of most googled questions about them, and when it came to Alia, the question was is she British or Indian?&nbsp;</p>

<p>Replying to this, the <em>Darlings</em> star revealed that yes she's British, but born and bought up in India.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the third round of her answering the most Googled questions, she was asked whether ''Alia Bhatt British?”</p>

<p>To this, she said, ''Yes, My mom was born in Birmingham, but I was born and brought up in India.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>To this Gadot said, “She spoke British English with you your entire life?”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alia replied, “My grandmother lived in England for her whole life so my grandmother has the English accent.''</p>

<p>Alia was born in Mumbai, India, but acquired British citizenship from her mother and veteran actress Soni Razdan.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>More about her Hollywood debut - Heart of Stone&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The upcoming film is all going to be Alia Bhatt vs Gal Gadot. In the spy film, Bhatt is playing the main antagonist, Keya Dhawan. Keya is the major threat to the agency called the Charter, as she steals its most valuable asset, a heart. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Gal is the spy Rachel Stone, who is part of a secret agency called the Charter and is not allowed to have any friends, no relationships and the only thing that is important in their life is world peace.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Directed by Tom Harper, the movie also stars Jamie Dornan, Matthias Schweighofer, Jing Lusi, Paul Ready, Sophie Okonedo, and others in pivotal roles.</p>

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<p>The movie has been written by Greg Rucka and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Allison Schroeder.</p>

<p>The official synopsis of the film reads, "Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot) is an intelligence operative, the only woman who stands between her powerful, global, peace-keeping organisation and the loss of its most valuable — and dangerous — asset."</p>

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Alia Bhatt is busy promoting her first Hollywood film Heart of Stone co-starring Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot, and Jamie Dornan among others. While promoting her upcoming Netflix film, Bhatt went on to answer one of the most Googled questions about her - Is Alia Bhatt British?

Alia Bhatt is busy promoting her first Hollywood film Heart of Stone co-starring Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot, and Jamie Dornan among others. While promoting her upcoming Netflix film, Bhatt went on to answer one of the most Googled questions about her - Is Alia Bhatt British? While promoting her action film on Wired's auto-complete interview, the group was answering a bunch of most googled questions about them, and when it came to Alia, the question was is she British or Indian? Replying to this, the Darlings star revealed that yes she's British, but born and bought up in India. Meghan Markle attends Taylor Swift's Eras tour concert in LA leaving fans surprised In the third round of her answering the most Googled questions, she was asked whether ''Alia Bhatt British?” To this, she said, ''Yes, My mom was born in Birmingham, but I was born and brought up in India.” To this Gadot said, “She spoke British English with you your entire life?” Alia replied, “My grandmother lived in England for her whole life so my grandmother has the English accent.'' Alia was born in Mumbai, India, but acquired British citizenship from her mother and veteran actress Soni Razdan. More about her Hollywood debut - Heart of Stone The upcoming film is all going to be Alia Bhatt vs Gal Gadot. In the spy film, Bhatt is playing the main antagonist, Keya Dhawan. Keya is the major threat to the agency called the Charter, as she steals its most valuable asset, a heart. Meanwhile, Gal is the spy Rachel Stone, who is part of a secret agency called the Charter and is not allowed to have any friends, no relationships and the only thing that is important in their life is world peace. Directed by Tom Harper, the movie also stars Jamie Dornan, Matthias Schweighofer, Jing Lusi, Paul Ready, Sophie Okonedo, and others in pivotal roles. The movie has been written by Greg Rucka and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Allison Schroeder. The official synopsis of the film reads, "Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot) is an intelligence operative, the only woman who stands between her powerful, global, peace-keeping organisation and the loss of its most valuable — and dangerous — asset." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Alia Bhatt on her British citizenship, says I was born and brought up in India

<p>Karan Johar's recent film <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani </em>was appreciated for several things including a gender-bending performance on<em> Dola Re Dola </em>by Ranveer Singh and Tota Roy Chowdhury. Appreciations also came in for legendary actors Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi and their onscreen old-school romance. The two even share an onscreen kiss which has been also gained praise from the audience and critics alike. At the recent success meet of the film in Mumbai, veteran actor Dharmendra's reaction to the kiss left everyone in splits.&nbsp;<br />
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When Dharmendra was asked about the viral kiss, the Sholay actor simply said, "<em>Yeh toh mere baayen haath ka khel hai&nbsp;</em>(This is such an easy task for me)," which left everyone in the room - including his co-actors from the film - in splits.&nbsp;<br />
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The veteran actor continued with his quick repartees and described his experience of working in the film as "<em>bohut maza aaya</em> (had a great deal of fun)," and "<em>Jab jab mauka milta hai, chhakka maar deta hoon</em> (whenever I get an opportunity, I make full use of it)."<br />
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Besides narrating about his time on the set, Dharmendra was also all praise&nbsp;for director Karan Johar and co-star Ranveer Singh. He said, “<em>Captain achchha ho to team khub khelti hai </em>(If the captain is good, the team is bound to play well. When I heard the story, I felt this was something new. I enjoyed every bit of working with this unit."&nbsp;<br />
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"Ranveer is a very good actor and a very emotional person" said Dharmendra about his onscreen grandson.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt starrer <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani </em>has been doing good business at the box office, inching towards Rs 100 crore (1 billion) at the domestic box office. The film has received mostly good reviews with WION's Shomini Sen calling it a predictable but fun family entertainer.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"There is a lot of cultural appropriation in the film and both Punjabis and Bengalis are shown with a generic lens. But the director and writers call out both communities fairly, the Punjabis for their lack of awareness and the Bengalis for their unnecessary stiff upper lip. The dialogues land on most occasions, but there are the occasional slips," writes Sen in her review. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-shine-in-a-predictable-fun-family-film-620135">Read full review here</a><br />
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<em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani was&nbsp;</em>released on 28 July and marked Karan Johar's return as a director after seven long years.</p>

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Karan Johar's recent film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani was appreciated for several things including a gender-bending performance on Dola Re Dola by Ranveer Singh and Tota Roy Chowdhury.

Karan Johar's recent film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani was appreciated for several things including a gender-bending performance on Dola Re Dola by Ranveer Singh and Tota Roy Chowdhury. Appreciations also came in for legendary actors Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi and their onscreen old-school romance. The two even share an onscreen kiss which has been also gained praise from the audience and critics alike. At the recent success meet of the film in Mumbai, veteran actor Dharmendra's reaction to the kiss left everyone in splits. When Dharmendra was asked about the viral kiss, the Sholay actor simply said, "Yeh toh mere baayen haath ka khel hai (This is such an easy task for me)," which left everyone in the room - including his co-actors from the film - in splits. The veteran actor continued with his quick repartees and described his experience of working in the film as "bohut maza aaya (had a great deal of fun)," and "Jab jab mauka milta hai, chhakka maar deta hoon (whenever I get an opportunity, I make full use of it)." Besides narrating about his time on the set, Dharmendra was also all praise for director Karan Johar and co-star Ranveer Singh. He said, “Captain achchha ho to team khub khelti hai (If the captain is good, the team is bound to play well. When I heard the story, I felt this was something new. I enjoyed every bit of working with this unit." "Ranveer is a very good actor and a very emotional person" said Dharmendra about his onscreen grandson. Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt starrer Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has been doing good business at the box office, inching towards Rs 100 crore (1 billion) at the domestic box office. The film has received mostly good reviews with WION's Shomini Sen calling it a predictable but fun family entertainer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manav Manglani (@manav.manglani) × "There is a lot of cultural appropriation in the film and both Punjabis and Bengalis are shown with a generic lens. But the director and writers call out both communities fairly, the Punjabis for their lack of awareness and the Bengalis for their unnecessary stiff upper lip. The dialogues land on most occasions, but there are the occasional slips," writes Sen in her review. Read full review here Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani was released on 28 July and marked Karan Johar's return as a director after seven long years. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Dharmendra reacts to his onscreen kiss with Shabana Azmi in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

<p>From addressing gender roles and patriarchy to body positivity- Karan Johar's <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani</em> is being lauded for its fresh take on family drama. "It's an upgrade on family dramas," quips writer Ishita Moitra. She has written the dialogues and co-written the screenplay along with Shashank Khaitan and Sudeep Roy for <em>Rocky Aur Rani. </em>For those who have been loving Ranveer's hilarious English in the film, Ishita Moitra is the person they should be lauding.</p>

<p>During a chat with WION, Moitra spoke at length about the film that is currently making waves for its entertainment and relevant messaging. The writer credits the film's director Karan Johar for having a very clear vision of how he wanted each of his characters to be. While writing the character of Rocky Randhawa, Ishita recalls she was told that he is the male version of Poo from Johar’s iconic <em>Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham</em> or Geet from <em>Jab We Met.</em></p>

<p>“We've seen women do these characters very well. They are iconic characters. Karan wanted that, wanted to turn it on its head. And we knew that Ranveer was going to do this. There’s nobody else who could have pulled it off with this much elan as he did.”</p>

<p>Ranveer Singh’s performance as Rocky Randhawa has been lauded by one and all. The actor plays the role of a loud Delhi boy from a rich business family who falls in love with a feisty, feminist Bengali girl, Rani Chatterjee played by Alia Bhatt.</p>

<h2>‘Ranveer is a chameleon’</h2>

<p>Moitra was all praise for the lead cast. When pointed out that Singh caught the Delhi lingo quite accurately, Moitra pointed out that it's not new for the actor to adapt to his characters. “He is a chameleon really. Whether he had to use a Marathi accent in <em>Bajirao Mastani</em> or the Gujju accent in <em>Jayeshbahi Jordaar</em>, he can do anything,” said Moitra.</p>

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<p>As a viewer, Moitra admits she found more joy in watching Ranveer emote in between the lines. “If you remember the scene where Alia points out that whatever they had was consensual, the expression Ranveer has on his face before he says ‘Can you repeat?’ Or the laundry scene with Churni Ganguly, who plays Alia’s mother, and he goes ‘<em>Aunty aap Rani ki Mummy hai’</em>- all these expressions, the faces he made were hilarious. I think it's just fabulous what he's managed to do in the film,” said Moitra. "And Alia is Alia Bhatt. She can pull off almost anything,” added the writer.</p>

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<h2>‘The Kathak scene was Karan’s idea’</h2>

<p>"So the idea of Rani's father being a Kathak dancer was Karan’s. And the two dance sequences also, he knew what he wanted," revealed Moitra. She pointed out how Rani’s father Chandan and Rocky were similar just that they were from different ends of the spectrum.</p>

<p>“They both love to dance. They both have fathers who judge them. And yet they are from two different ends of the spectrum, even in terms of masculinity,” said Moitra.</p>

<p>“The two dance performances were pretty much like, I mean, even at the story level, it was something that we wanted to do. We thought a few times about what song it should be, etc. And then <em>Dola re Dola</em> was just perfect, especially because it was a Durga Puja setting. It all germinated from Karan's heart because this is the family drama that he knew what he wanted to put forth.”</p>

<h2>Favourite scene from <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani</em></h2>

<p>Being from an Army background, Ishita Moitra said she had lived in Amritsar and Delhi and was familiar with Punjabi and her mother tongue is Bengali. So bringing the essence of Delhi lingo was not so difficult for her. She admits that Ranveer’s meltdown scene where he talks of the cancel culture and apologises to Tota Roy Choudhury’s character was the toughest to write and added was her favourite scene in the film because of the way it was implemented.</p>

<p>“The cancel culture scene is an absolute favourite because it took me a while to write it.” Since the scene involved Ranveer first apologising and then talking about his personal issues and then cancel culture, Ishita says the conversation had to be free-flowing. “The conversation had to move organically from one topic to the other. At the same time, it had to be emotional. At the same time, it has to be funny. You have to use words like, what a bad, what a worst, what a shame. But it can't make people laugh. It should still make people emotional. Cracking that was hard. And eventually, once that was written out, I think Karan was also pretty happy with it. And then I think Rocky crushed it. He took it to another level with his performance.”</p>

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<p>Moitra was also all praise&nbsp;for the supporting cast. She revealed how Tota Roy Chowdhury took only 35 classes to ace that Kathak performance, Shabana Azmi sang a Tagore song with absolute perfection and how Churni Ganguly brought the essence of a snob English professor correctly. ‘Shabana Ma’am is a masterclass in acting,” said Moitra admiringly.</p>

<p>Moitra was also all praise&nbsp;for Karan Johar and Dharma Production. Calling Johar a living legend, Moitra said that the creative freedom and respect that writers get working for Dharma is unmatched. “Working with Karan has been incredible. He is so democratic, such an intelligent man and open to feedback.“ Moitra came on board&nbsp;<em>Rocky Aur Rani </em>because of her Delhi background and because she is a Bengali. “I first wrote a script for a film that Anand Tiwari is directing and stars Vicky Kaushal and Tripti Dimri and Amy Wirk. <em>Rocky Aur Rani</em> is my second project with Dharma.”</p>

<h2>On being compared to <em>Vicky Donor</em></h2>

<p>Ishita Moitra said while <em>Vicky Donor </em>and <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani </em>had a similar backdrop, the films are not similar. “Rocky Aur Rani is not so much about diverse cultures as much as it is about rising above the differences and believing in the goodness of people,” she pointed out.</p>

<p>A certain section on social media also felt that the film’s wedding sequence and proposal sequences were lifted from a popular Indian TV show called <em>Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. </em>Was Moitra aware of it? “I think it’s a happy coincidence. I don’t think Karan would have watched the show. I am aware of the show- I know it’s a successful show but had no idea about the sequences."</p>

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<p>Moitra who worked on TV (<em>Bade Achhe Lagte Hai</em>) and OTT (<em>Four More Shots! Please</em>) says the magic of seeing one’s name appear on the big screen in a dark theatre is unmatched. Moitra has written dialogues for films like <em>Shakuntala Devi. </em>“The thrill of the big screen is unmatched. Nothing can beat the excitement you get at seeing your name appear on the big screen,” says the writer.</p>

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<h2>On writer's strike in Hollywood</h2>

<p>When Moitra was asked to comment on the current writers' strike in Hollywood and if she saw something similar happening in India in the near future, she said that first, the writers association in India was trying to get basic contracts in place. Moitra revealed that in many cases there is no contract for the writers and hence no standard pay structure exist. The association is trying to get that corrected. Minimum wages that every writer should be paid needs to be set first, argued the writer and added, “Sometimes writers don’t even get credits properly. So we need to get the basics right. What Hollywood is protesting and the way actors are picketing is incredible but we first need to get basics rights.”</p>

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From addressing gender roles and patriarchy to body positivity- Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is being lauded for its fresh take on family drama.

From addressing gender roles and patriarchy to body positivity- Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is being lauded for its fresh take on family drama. "It's an upgrade on family dramas," quips writer Ishita Moitra. She has written the dialogues and co-written the screenplay along with Shashank Khaitan and Sudeep Roy for Rocky Aur Rani. For those who have been loving Ranveer's hilarious English in the film, Ishita Moitra is the person they should be lauding. During a chat with WION, Moitra spoke at length about the film that is currently making waves for its entertainment and relevant messaging. The writer credits the film's director Karan Johar for having a very clear vision of how he wanted each of his characters to be. While writing the character of Rocky Randhawa, Ishita recalls she was told that he is the male version of Poo from Johar’s iconic Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham or Geet from Jab We Met. “We've seen women do these characters very well. They are iconic characters. Karan wanted that, wanted to turn it on its head. And we knew that Ranveer was going to do this. There’s nobody else who could have pulled it off with this much elan as he did.” Ranveer Singh’s performance as Rocky Randhawa has been lauded by one and all. The actor plays the role of a loud Delhi boy from a rich business family who falls in love with a feisty, feminist Bengali girl, Rani Chatterjee played by Alia Bhatt. ‘Ranveer is a chameleon’ Moitra was all praise for the lead cast. When pointed out that Singh caught the Delhi lingo quite accurately, Moitra pointed out that it's not new for the actor to adapt to his characters. “He is a chameleon really. Whether he had to use a Marathi accent in Bajirao Mastani or the Gujju accent in Jayeshbahi Jordaar, he can do anything,” said Moitra. Also read: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani review: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt shine in a predictable, fun family film As a viewer, Moitra admits she found more joy in watching Ranveer emote in between the lines. “If you remember the scene where Alia points out that whatever they had was consensual, the expression Ranveer has on his face before he says ‘Can you repeat?’ Or the laundry scene with Churni Ganguly, who plays Alia’s mother, and he goes ‘Aunty aap Rani ki Mummy hai’- all these expressions, the faces he made were hilarious. I think it's just fabulous what he's managed to do in the film,” said Moitra. "And Alia is Alia Bhatt. She can pull off almost anything,” added the writer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by misschamko (@_ishita_moitra_) × ‘The Kathak scene was Karan’s idea’ "So the idea of Rani's father being a Kathak dancer was Karan’s. And the two dance sequences also, he knew what he wanted," revealed Moitra. She pointed out how Rani’s father Chandan and Rocky were similar just that they were from different ends of the spectrum. “They both love to dance. They both have fathers who judge them. And yet they are from two different ends of the spectrum, even in terms of masculinity,” said Moitra. “The two dance performances were pretty much like, I mean, even at the story level, it was something that we wanted to do. We thought a few times about what song it should be, etc. And then Dola re Dola was just perfect, especially because it was a Durga Puja setting. It all germinated from Karan's heart because this is the family drama that he knew what he wanted to put forth.” Favourite scene from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Being from an Army background, Ishita Moitra said she had lived in Amritsar and Delhi and was familiar with Punjabi and her mother tongue is Bengali. So bringing the essence of Delhi lingo was not so difficult for her. She admits that Ranveer’s meltdown scene where he talks of the cancel culture and apologises to Tota Roy Choudhury’s character was the toughest to write and added was her favourite scene in the film because of the way it was implemented. “The cancel culture scene is an absolute favourite because it took me a while to write it.” Since the scene involved Ranveer first apologising and then talking about his personal issues and then cancel culture, Ishita says the conversation had to be free-flowing. “The conversation had to move organically from one topic to the other. At the same time, it had to be emotional. At the same time, it has to be funny. You have to use words like, what a bad, what a worst, what a shame. But it can't make people laugh. It should still make people emotional. Cracking that was hard. And eventually, once that was written out, I think Karan was also pretty happy with it. And then I think Rocky crushed it. He took it to another level with his performance.” Moitra was also all praise for the supporting cast. She revealed how Tota Roy Chowdhury took only 35 classes to ace that Kathak performance, Shabana Azmi sang a Tagore song with absolute perfection and how Churni Ganguly brought the essence of a snob English professor correctly. ‘Shabana Ma’am is a masterclass in acting,” said Moitra admiringly. Moitra was also all praise for Karan Johar and Dharma Production. Calling Johar a living legend, Moitra said that the creative freedom and respect that writers get working for Dharma is unmatched. “Working with Karan has been incredible. He is so democratic, such an intelligent man and open to feedback.“ Moitra came on board Rocky Aur Rani because of her Delhi background and because she is a Bengali. “I first wrote a script for a film that Anand Tiwari is directing and stars Vicky Kaushal and Tripti Dimri and Amy Wirk. Rocky Aur Rani is my second project with Dharma.” On being compared to Vicky Donor Ishita Moitra said while Vicky Donor and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani had a similar backdrop, the films are not similar. “Rocky Aur Rani is not so much about diverse cultures as much as it is about rising above the differences and believing in the goodness of people,” she pointed out. A certain section on social media also felt that the film’s wedding sequence and proposal sequences were lifted from a popular Indian TV show called Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Was Moitra aware of it? “I think it’s a happy coincidence. I don’t think Karan would have watched the show. I am aware of the show- I know it’s a successful show but had no idea about the sequences." The parallel🔥 Shadi so grand that it actually looked like bollywood shadi, 1 yr later cn't believe we'll hv a parallel of #AbhiRa Great Grand Wedding 🫶🏻💕🥺 Indeed abhira wedding is d greatest itv wedding ever🫶🏻❤️‍🔥#HarshadChopda #PranaliRathod #RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani pic.twitter.com/LSDuLrtn09 — abhirayrkkh🇮🇳( AbhiRa 'THE IDIOTS') (@genextharshali) July 4, 2023 × Moitra who worked on TV (Bade Achhe Lagte Hai) and OTT (Four More Shots! Please) says the magic of seeing one’s name appear on the big screen in a dark theatre is unmatched. Moitra has written dialogues for films like Shakuntala Devi. “The thrill of the big screen is unmatched. Nothing can beat the excitement you get at seeing your name appear on the big screen,” says the writer. On writer's strike in Hollywood When Moitra was asked to comment on the current writers' strike in Hollywood and if she saw something similar happening in India in the near future, she said that first, the writers association in India was trying to get basic contracts in place. Moitra revealed that in many cases there is no contract for the writers and hence no standard pay structure exist. The association is trying to get that corrected. Minimum wages that every writer should be paid needs to be set first, argued the writer and added, “Sometimes writers don’t even get credits properly. So we need to get the basics right. What Hollywood is protesting and the way actors are picketing is incredible but we first need to get basics rights.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Exclusive: Kathak sequence was Karan's idea: Ishita Moitra on writing Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

<p>Karan Johar's latest film <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani</em> has been earning rave reviews from all quarters. Fans and critics have mostly praised the family entertainer and now director Anurag Kashyap has heaped praises on the film that features Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead. Kashyap took to Instagram to write a long post and stated that he has watched the film twice.&nbsp;<br />
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Kashyap said that he ‘laughed and cried’ while watching the film, adding that he was "entertained".<br />
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Kashyap shared the poster of the movie and wrote, "Best @karanjohar film by far. He never leaves his world but he also does not hold back any punches. Also it’s the second KJo film that I bought the tickets for that too twice, and sending everyone that trusts me to go see. Some super writing , a top of form @ranveersingh, ever so brilliant @aliaabhatt and there sparkling chemistry . After a long time I loved the dialogue writing in mainstream Hindi film where people talk like they talk."<br />
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Kashyap expressed that his favourite part of the film is the “incredible unrequited love story” between Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi, as well as the portrayal of the “patriarchal villain by the matriarch” Jaya Bachchan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kashyap praised the usage of old classic songs in the film such as “meri pyaari bindu” and added how they brought him personal joy.</p>

<p>Kashyap added, “The way karan addresses all kinds of snobbery , all kinds of shame and phobias that come from our conditioning , the way he addresses our conditioning with all the humour and aplomb and joharisms.. was totally sucked in his world .. the high point of the film for me was @totaroychoudhury and @ranveersingh dancing to “Dola re Dola re”. And the whole monologue of Ranveer on how we cancel each other all the time or Alia’s rant post the Durga Pujo scene and @baidnitin .. you actually cut the songs halfway( or did karan shoot them only the amount that was required) .. that was also a first in a KJO film.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He added, “Thoroughly entertained and laughed and cried and believe it or not .. saw it twice .. the mainstream Hindi film I’ve been missing for so long .. the real @karanjohar that I know has fully put himself out there.”</p>

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Kashyap not only praised the film but also defended <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani</em> against trolls.</p>

<p>Some dissed Johar in Kashyap's post. One user called it cringy and the worst film of the year.</p>

<p>Anurag Kashyap promptly hit back at him and wrote, “The film is about you too,” with a laughing emoji. Another person wrote, “Had to watch Oppenheimer again literally to cleanse my eyes just after.”</p>

<p>Anurag jokingly hit back at the troll and asked him to show tickets for both the films. &nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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<em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani</em> marks Karan’s comeback as a director after seven years.</p>

<p>The film also features Shabana Azmi, Jaya Bachchan, Dharmendra, Aamir Basheer, Churni Ganguly and Tota Roy Chowdhury.&nbsp;</p>

<p>WION's Shomini Sen called the film a predictable but fun family entertainer. "Despite the predictability and its duration,&nbsp;<em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani</em>&nbsp;is a wholesome family movie. It touches upon relevant topics but doesn't delve deeper and keeps entertainment as its primary focus. It's light, fun and just the kind of film that you would want to watch with your entire family," Sen wrote. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-shine-in-a-predictable-fun-family-film-620135">Read the full review here.</a></p>

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Karan Johar's latest film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has been earning rave reviews from all quarters. Fans and critics have mostly praised the family entertainer and now director Anurag Kashyap has heaped praises on the film that features Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead.

Karan Johar's latest film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has been earning rave reviews from all quarters. Fans and critics have mostly praised the family entertainer and now director Anurag Kashyap has heaped praises on the film that features Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead. Kashyap took to Instagram to write a long post and stated that he has watched the film twice. Kashyap said that he ‘laughed and cried’ while watching the film, adding that he was "entertained". Kashyap shared the poster of the movie and wrote, "Best @karanjohar film by far. He never leaves his world but he also does not hold back any punches. Also it’s the second KJo film that I bought the tickets for that too twice, and sending everyone that trusts me to go see. Some super writing , a top of form @ranveersingh, ever so brilliant @aliaabhatt and there sparkling chemistry . After a long time I loved the dialogue writing in mainstream Hindi film where people talk like they talk." Kashyap expressed that his favourite part of the film is the “incredible unrequited love story” between Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi, as well as the portrayal of the “patriarchal villain by the matriarch” Jaya Bachchan. Kashyap praised the usage of old classic songs in the film such as “meri pyaari bindu” and added how they brought him personal joy. Kashyap added, “The way karan addresses all kinds of snobbery , all kinds of shame and phobias that come from our conditioning , the way he addresses our conditioning with all the humour and aplomb and joharisms.. was totally sucked in his world .. the high point of the film for me was @totaroychoudhury and @ranveersingh dancing to “Dola re Dola re”. And the whole monologue of Ranveer on how we cancel each other all the time or Alia’s rant post the Durga Pujo scene and @baidnitin .. you actually cut the songs halfway( or did karan shoot them only the amount that was required) .. that was also a first in a KJO film.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap10) × He added, “Thoroughly entertained and laughed and cried and believe it or not .. saw it twice .. the mainstream Hindi film I’ve been missing for so long .. the real @karanjohar that I know has fully put himself out there.” Kashyap not only praised the film but also defended Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani against trolls. Some dissed Johar in Kashyap's post. One user called it cringy and the worst film of the year. Anurag Kashyap promptly hit back at him and wrote, “The film is about you too,” with a laughing emoji. Another person wrote, “Had to watch Oppenheimer again literally to cleanse my eyes just after.” Anurag jokingly hit back at the troll and asked him to show tickets for both the films. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani marks Karan’s comeback as a director after seven years. The film also features Shabana Azmi, Jaya Bachchan, Dharmendra, Aamir Basheer, Churni Ganguly and Tota Roy Chowdhury. WION's Shomini Sen called the film a predictable but fun family entertainer. "Despite the predictability and its duration, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is a wholesome family movie. It touches upon relevant topics but doesn't delve deeper and keeps entertainment as its primary focus. It's light, fun and just the kind of film that you would want to watch with your entire family," Sen wrote. Read the full review here.

Anurag Kashyap has this to say about Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

<p>India Couture Week witnessed a star-studded event on its fourth day as Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor graced the ramp for renowned fashion designer Kunal Rawal. The audience was left in awe as Ranbir effortlessly walked down the runway, showcasing Kunal's latest collection "Dhup Chao" at the prestigious Taj Palace in the heart of the national capital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, it was not just the spectators who were captivated by the actor's impeccable style and grace. His beloved wife, Alia Bhatt, had the cutest reaction to his show-stopping performance.</p>

<p>Pictures and videos from the fashion extravaganza took the internet by storm, with fans and fashion enthusiasts praising Ranbir's striking appearance. The actor donned a deep blue bandhgala embellished jacket, exuding sheer elegance, which he paired with classic black pants. But it was the unique lungi-inspired detail on one side of his pants that turned heads and became the talk of the town.</p>

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<p>Taking to her Instagram Stories, Alia shared a paparazzo video of Ranbir walking the ramp along with a hot face emoji in the caption. Meanwhile, netizens praised Ranbir's&nbsp;charismatic ramp walk.&nbsp;&nbsp;A user said, "Wow, such an intense and appealing walk, a real showstopper." "He walks with great confidence. It's not easy to carry this kind of outfit," wrote another fan. "He is brilliant, no actor could match him," said an Instagram user. "That walk, that confidence," read a comment. "No one can match the level of Ranbir Kapoor he is a born superstar," commented another fan.</p>

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<p>India Couture Week is known for showcasing the best of Indian fashion, and Kunal Rawal's presentation was no exception. His "Dhup Chao" collection was a masterful display of modern designs fused with traditional elements. Ranbir as&nbsp;a showstopper brought life to the designer's vision, and his infectious energy captivated one and all.</p>

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India Couture Week witnessed a star-studded event on its fourth day as Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor graced the ramp for renowned fashion designer Kunal Rawal. The audience was left in awe as Ranbir effortlessly walked down the runway, showcasing Kunal's latest collection "Dhup Chao" at the prestigious Taj Palace in the heart of the national capital.

India Couture Week witnessed a star-studded event on its fourth day as Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor graced the ramp for renowned fashion designer Kunal Rawal. The audience was left in awe as Ranbir effortlessly walked down the runway, showcasing Kunal's latest collection "Dhup Chao" at the prestigious Taj Palace in the heart of the national capital. However, it was not just the spectators who were captivated by the actor's impeccable style and grace. His beloved wife, Alia Bhatt, had the cutest reaction to his show-stopping performance. Pictures and videos from the fashion extravaganza took the internet by storm, with fans and fashion enthusiasts praising Ranbir's striking appearance. The actor donned a deep blue bandhgala embellished jacket, exuding sheer elegance, which he paired with classic black pants. But it was the unique lungi-inspired detail on one side of his pants that turned heads and became the talk of the town. Take a look! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Taking to her Instagram Stories, Alia shared a paparazzo video of Ranbir walking the ramp along with a hot face emoji in the caption. Meanwhile, netizens praised Ranbir's charismatic ramp walk. A user said, "Wow, such an intense and appealing walk, a real showstopper." "He walks with great confidence. It's not easy to carry this kind of outfit," wrote another fan. "He is brilliant, no actor could match him," said an Instagram user. "That walk, that confidence," read a comment. "No one can match the level of Ranbir Kapoor he is a born superstar," commented another fan. Also read: Israeli Embassy criticises Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor's Bawaal for trivialising holocaust India Couture Week is known for showcasing the best of Indian fashion, and Kunal Rawal's presentation was no exception. His "Dhup Chao" collection was a masterful display of modern designs fused with traditional elements. Ranbir as a showstopper brought life to the designer's vision, and his infectious energy captivated one and all. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>After over three decades, Kashmir Valley is witnessing a revival in movie watching at cinema halls. With people queuing up to watch the movies on the big screen, the film culture is back in the Valley. Dharma Productions <em>Rocky Aur Rani&nbsp;Kii&nbsp;Prem Kahaani</em> is the third film in the last six months running houseful in the valley's lone multiplex.</p>

<p>Kashmir's lone theatre has received a bumper opening for Karan Johar's<em>Rocky Aur Rani&nbsp;Kii&nbsp;Prem Kahaani</em>. The pre-bookings done for the movie suggest that it will be houseful for quite some time. The theatre is running 4 shows of the movie every day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'<em>'Rocky Aur&nbsp;Rani,</em> first show fully booked, second show fully booked, I am not sure about tomorrow as it is Muharram and there could be restrictions but from Sunday onwards the shows are booked and it's going to be a big movie. Recently Karan Johar thanked the people of Kashmir, we are going to send him a video showing how people are showering love on the film. A lot of people are aware that it's been shot at Gulmarg and are excited to see it on the big screen. It's very exciting, '' said Vikas Dhar, Owner, Inox Multiplex. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier last week, Christopher Nolan’s <em>Oppenheimer </em>ran houseful shows in Srinagar. This had taken the owners of the Multiplex by surprise. Oppenheimer was running back-to-back houseful shows making it the first Hollywood film to show such a response in the valley.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-shine-in-a-predictable-fun-family-film-620135">Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani review: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt shine in a predictable, fun family film</a></strong></p>

<p>Hundreds of people have seen the movie since the release of the film. And Srinagar's lone multiplex ran four shows of the movie every single day and most of them ran houseful. The tickets for <em>Oppenheimer </em>were sold even before the release of the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''<em>Oppenheimer </em>I knew the first show would be a houseful, people were calling me on phone and social media asking me not to skip <em>Oppenheimer.</em> It must screen at Srinagar as well. We kept the promise and the kind of engagement is unbelievable. These kids are watching and discussing the movie as if they are students of history. It's a very relevant matter in my time. I am shocked to see how people know Christopher Nolan and all, '' said Vikas Dhar, Owner, Inox Multiplex</p>

<p>The first film to go houseful in Srinagar's Lone theatre was Shahrukh Khan starrer <em>Pathan. </em>It saw a massive response from the public in the valley and ran houseful for weeks.&nbsp;<br />
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Not only from Srinagar but filmgoers from other far-flung districts of the Kashmir region came to the cinema to watch his film on a bigger screen. For the young generation in the Valley, the newly opened cinema halls are a novelty. They have never seen theatres in their lives.&nbsp;<br />
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Kashmir had dozens of cinema halls till the early 1990s, but with the start of the insurgency, all the cinema halls in the Valley were shut down.<br />
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''I have spent my 15 years in Delhi, and living there and not becoming a filmgoer does not arise. The first cinema hall has opened here, and I come here often, especially on the weekends, and spend time here. Watching movies in the cinema was considered a taboo but that is changing now. It's so good to spend time with family and friends at this multiplex. I am watching this movie because it's about family love. We should spend time with families and watch movies together. I would suggest everyone come and watch movies on screen, '' said Zainab Bhat, Local.&nbsp;<br />
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The multiplex located in Srinagar's Shivpora area has three screens and a total seating capacity of around 520 people. And it's the third time after the reopening of the cinema in Valley, that Housefull boards have popped up outside the multiplex.&nbsp;</p>

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After over three decades, Kashmir Valley is witnessing a revival in movie watching at cinema halls. With people queuing up to watch the movies on the big screen, the film culture is back in the Valley.

After over three decades, Kashmir Valley is witnessing a revival in movie watching at cinema halls. With people queuing up to watch the movies on the big screen, the film culture is back in the Valley. Dharma Productions Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is the third film in the last six months running houseful in the valley's lone multiplex. Kashmir's lone theatre has received a bumper opening for Karan Johar'sRocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. The pre-bookings done for the movie suggest that it will be houseful for quite some time. The theatre is running 4 shows of the movie every day. ''Rocky Aur Rani, first show fully booked, second show fully booked, I am not sure about tomorrow as it is Muharram and there could be restrictions but from Sunday onwards the shows are booked and it's going to be a big movie. Recently Karan Johar thanked the people of Kashmir, we are going to send him a video showing how people are showering love on the film. A lot of people are aware that it's been shot at Gulmarg and are excited to see it on the big screen. It's very exciting, '' said Vikas Dhar, Owner, Inox Multiplex. Earlier last week, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer ran houseful shows in Srinagar. This had taken the owners of the Multiplex by surprise. Oppenheimer was running back-to-back houseful shows making it the first Hollywood film to show such a response in the valley. Also read: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani review: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt shine in a predictable, fun family film Hundreds of people have seen the movie since the release of the film. And Srinagar's lone multiplex ran four shows of the movie every single day and most of them ran houseful. The tickets for Oppenheimer were sold even before the release of the film. ''Oppenheimer I knew the first show would be a houseful, people were calling me on phone and social media asking me not to skip Oppenheimer. It must screen at Srinagar as well. We kept the promise and the kind of engagement is unbelievable. These kids are watching and discussing the movie as if they are students of history. It's a very relevant matter in my time. I am shocked to see how people know Christopher Nolan and all, '' said Vikas Dhar, Owner, Inox Multiplex The first film to go houseful in Srinagar's Lone theatre was Shahrukh Khan starrer Pathan. It saw a massive response from the public in the valley and ran houseful for weeks. Not only from Srinagar but filmgoers from other far-flung districts of the Kashmir region came to the cinema to watch his film on a bigger screen. For the young generation in the Valley, the newly opened cinema halls are a novelty. They have never seen theatres in their lives. Kashmir had dozens of cinema halls till the early 1990s, but with the start of the insurgency, all the cinema halls in the Valley were shut down. ''I have spent my 15 years in Delhi, and living there and not becoming a filmgoer does not arise. The first cinema hall has opened here, and I come here often, especially on the weekends, and spend time here. Watching movies in the cinema was considered a taboo but that is changing now. It's so good to spend time with family and friends at this multiplex. I am watching this movie because it's about family love. We should spend time with families and watch movies together. I would suggest everyone come and watch movies on screen, '' said Zainab Bhat, Local. The multiplex located in Srinagar's Shivpora area has three screens and a total seating capacity of around 520 people. And it's the third time after the reopening of the cinema in Valley, that Housefull boards have popped up outside the multiplex. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani becomes third film to run houseful shows in Kashmir cinema halls

Karan Johar's highly anticipated film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is finally out! The film has an ensemble cast with Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt playing the titular roles. Ranveer plays Rocky, a Delhi Punjabi boy from a rich business family who falls in love with Rani, a sucessful journalist from a modern, liberal Bengali family. While the two want to make it work, they realise their families are starkly different and so they decide to swap places to understand each other's background. The film also features Jaya Bachchan, Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi in key roles. Typical Karan Johar family drama, the film is mounted on a big scale. Does it work, though? Watch Critically Speaking to find out.

Ranveer Singh is the star of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani | Critically Speaking

<p><strong>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani review: </strong>Let's agree to this once and for all. Karan Johar makes the best family dramas in Bollywood. At the onset, his latest film, <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani </em>may look like a love story but it is actually a story of two families from very diverse backgrounds coming together and adjusting to each other as their children fall in love. In his previous films, Johar talked about dysfunctional families, adultery, unrequited love and loving parents. All these films have had family dramas as the backdrop. His latest is an amalgamation of all these but unlike his previous films, R<em>ocky Aur&nbsp;Rani</em> also put in relevant messages on patriarchy, misogyny, sexism and much more in the nearly three-hour-long film.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>The plot of <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani</em></strong><br />
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Billed as a big-budget multi-starrer summer entertainer,<em> Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani</em> is quintessentially Bollywood in every sense of the term. Amid all the <em>showsha,</em> dialogue <em>baazi </em>lies a story of two very different people falling for each other. The lead pair is as different as chalk and cheese. He is a loud Punjabi boy from a conservative business family in Delhi while she is a successful TV journalist from a liberal, creative and modern-thinking Bengali family. One would never expect the two to fall in love and yet they do. Rocky (Ranveer Singh) reaches out to Rani Chatterjee (Alia Bhatt) to help his grandfather (veteran actor Dharmendra) reconnect with his old flame, Rani's grandmother (Shabana Azmi). Rocky and Rani end up meeting regularly on the pretext of making their grandparents meet and fall in love.&nbsp;<br />
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Rocky falls first while Rani keeps calling it a fling as she can't fathom why would her heart yearn for a man who doesn't match her intellectual levels and doesn't know where West Bengal is located on the India map (he says in the West, obvio!). Yet, the heart does what the heart wants. The problem starts when they, after accepting their feelings for each other, realise that their families are very different and would never agree to their alliance. And so they decide to swap their homes. Rani goes to stay at the Randhawa Palace, where Dhanlakshmi Randhawa (Jaya Bachchan), Rocky's authoritative grandmother rules the household and Rocky goes to stay at the Chatterjee Villa where the gender roles are not so clearly defined. Rani's father (Tota Roychoudhury) is a dancer and mother (Churni Ganguly) is an English professor .</p>

<p><strong>The writing<br />
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Johar's families and their homes are always larger than life. <em>Rocky Aur Rani </em>in that sense is no different but writers Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan and Sudip Roy include conversations on mysogny, feminism, racism, body positivity and patriarchy within the two families. These make the film rather a hatke Johar film which is refreshing in every possible way. It helps that the dialogues, written by Moitra, are pretty on point and take ample jibes at both communities.&nbsp;<br />
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There is a lot of cultural appropriation in the film and both Punjabis and Bengalis are shown with a generic lens. But the director and writers call out both communities fairly, the Punjabis for their lack of awareness and the Bengalis for their unnecessary&nbsp;stiff upper lip. The dialogues land on most occasions, but there are the occasional slips. A scene on how women should be treated equally is done in the most bizarre way at a lingerie shop which seems so out of place. Then there is a scene where Rani takes the higher moral ground and in a very elaborate way makes the Randhawas understand the concept of gender equality.&nbsp;</p>

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A decade ago, Shoojit Sircar's <em>Vicky Donor </em>had a similar premise- a Punjabi boy falling for a Bengali girl and their respective families taking their time to adjust to their cultural differences. The film's scenes were far more realistic&nbsp;and hence impactful. Rocky Aur Rani does not create the same impact because the premise may be similar but it has got Johar's opulence and unrealism written all over it.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>The cast of <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani</em></strong></p>

<p>Ranveer and Alia, the lead pair salvage a predictable script credibly. Alia looks stunning and plays the confidant, perfect Rani very well who is feisty and is the voice for those who need one. It is not a very complex role, especially for the incredibly talented &nbsp;Alia. She shines irrespective of the role, she owns Rani like it's an extension of herself.&nbsp;<br />
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Ranveer on the other hand sinks his teeth and flexes his muscles as Rocky Randhawa. Ranveer had made splashing debut years back as the Delhi boy in <em>Band Baaja Baraat</em>- he was so good that most thought he actually belonged to Delhi. Ranveer gets to play a richer version of his debut role in <em>Rocky Aur Rani </em>and owns his part. I feel Ranveer's role was more difficult to play on screen than ALia's but the actor, known for his versatality, nails it. Rocky is over the top in the beginning but has layers to his character where he wants to adapt to Rani's culture and unlearn a few things on the way just to be accepted by her family. Yet, he is also clear about his own culture and his roots. The buffonnery, the maturity to adapt and accept and some graceful Kathak movements make Rocky a lovable guy.<br />
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Because it’s a Karan Johar film, he gets stalwarts like Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi and Jaya Bachchan in supporting cast. Bachchan has collaborated with Johar in films like <em>Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham</em> and <em>Kal Ho Naa Ho</em> where she&nbsp; has played docile, submissive characters. In <em>Rocky Aur Rani </em>she is strikingly different and authoritative with shades of grey added. Bachchan soars in her role as an angry old woman- a tag that she has attained from media in real life as well.&nbsp;</p>

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It's refreshing to see Shabana Azmi and Dharmendra romancing each other. They even indulge in PDA on screen - a rarity for Hindi cinema, and their &nbsp;scenes have old classics &nbsp;playing in the background, which make the sequences extra special.<br />
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Amir Bashir, Kshitee Jog, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Churni Ganguly play the parents. All well-known faces and credible actors, they are cast perfectly and do justice to their roles. Watch out for the Durga Puja scene where Johar gives a hat tip to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's famous "Dola Re Dola" song from <em>Devdas</em> in his own style.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>The length of the film&nbsp;</strong><br />
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The film is tad too long. At two hours 48 minutes, it stretches on a bit too much with unnecessary scenes in the first half and a few melodramatic ones in the second half. It also is ultimately a very predictable story. The stereotypes, the way in which the story unfolds, and even the climax have a sense of familiarity. Some of the shots will remind you of <em>Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham</em>- Johar's other big budget, multi-starrer family drama.&nbsp;<br />
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Despite the predictability and its duration, <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani</em> is a wholesome family movie. It touches upon relevant topics but doesn't delve deeper and keeps entertainment as its primary focus. It's light, fun and just the kind of film that you would want to watch with your entire family. Go for it!&nbsp;</p>

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Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani review: Let's agree to this once and for all. Karan Johar makes the best family dramas in Bollywood. At the onset, his latest film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani may look like a love story but it is actually a story of two families from very diverse backgrounds coming together and adjusting to each other as their children fall in love.

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani review: Let's agree to this once and for all. Karan Johar makes the best family dramas in Bollywood. At the onset, his latest film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani may look like a love story but it is actually a story of two families from very diverse backgrounds coming together and adjusting to each other as their children fall in love. In his previous films, Johar talked about dysfunctional families, adultery, unrequited love and loving parents. All these films have had family dramas as the backdrop. His latest is an amalgamation of all these but unlike his previous films, Rocky Aur Rani also put in relevant messages on patriarchy, misogyny, sexism and much more in the nearly three-hour-long film. The plot of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Billed as a big-budget multi-starrer summer entertainer, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is quintessentially Bollywood in every sense of the term. Amid all the showsha, dialogue baazi lies a story of two very different people falling for each other. The lead pair is as different as chalk and cheese. He is a loud Punjabi boy from a conservative business family in Delhi while she is a successful TV journalist from a liberal, creative and modern-thinking Bengali family. One would never expect the two to fall in love and yet they do. Rocky (Ranveer Singh) reaches out to Rani Chatterjee (Alia Bhatt) to help his grandfather (veteran actor Dharmendra) reconnect with his old flame, Rani's grandmother (Shabana Azmi). Rocky and Rani end up meeting regularly on the pretext of making their grandparents meet and fall in love. Rocky falls first while Rani keeps calling it a fling as she can't fathom why would her heart yearn for a man who doesn't match her intellectual levels and doesn't know where West Bengal is located on the India map (he says in the West, obvio!). Yet, the heart does what the heart wants. The problem starts when they, after accepting their feelings for each other, realise that their families are very different and would never agree to their alliance. And so they decide to swap their homes. Rani goes to stay at the Randhawa Palace, where Dhanlakshmi Randhawa (Jaya Bachchan), Rocky's authoritative grandmother rules the household and Rocky goes to stay at the Chatterjee Villa where the gender roles are not so clearly defined. Rani's father (Tota Roychoudhury) is a dancer and mother (Churni Ganguly) is an English professor . The writing Johar's families and their homes are always larger than life. Rocky Aur Rani in that sense is no different but writers Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan and Sudip Roy include conversations on mysogny, feminism, racism, body positivity and patriarchy within the two families. These make the film rather a hatke Johar film which is refreshing in every possible way. It helps that the dialogues, written by Moitra, are pretty on point and take ample jibes at both communities. There is a lot of cultural appropriation in the film and both Punjabis and Bengalis are shown with a generic lens. But the director and writers call out both communities fairly, the Punjabis for their lack of awareness and the Bengalis for their unnecessary stiff upper lip. The dialogues land on most occasions, but there are the occasional slips. A scene on how women should be treated equally is done in the most bizarre way at a lingerie shop which seems so out of place. Then there is a scene where Rani takes the higher moral ground and in a very elaborate way makes the Randhawas understand the concept of gender equality. A decade ago, Shoojit Sircar's Vicky Donor had a similar premise- a Punjabi boy falling for a Bengali girl and their respective families taking their time to adjust to their cultural differences. The film's scenes were far more realistic and hence impactful. Rocky Aur Rani does not create the same impact because the premise may be similar but it has got Johar's opulence and unrealism written all over it. The cast of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Ranveer and Alia, the lead pair salvage a predictable script credibly. Alia looks stunning and plays the confidant, perfect Rani very well who is feisty and is the voice for those who need one. It is not a very complex role, especially for the incredibly talented Alia. She shines irrespective of the role, she owns Rani like it's an extension of herself. Ranveer on the other hand sinks his teeth and flexes his muscles as Rocky Randhawa. Ranveer had made splashing debut years back as the Delhi boy in Band Baaja Baraat- he was so good that most thought he actually belonged to Delhi. Ranveer gets to play a richer version of his debut role in Rocky Aur Rani and owns his part. I feel Ranveer's role was more difficult to play on screen than ALia's but the actor, known for his versatality, nails it. Rocky is over the top in the beginning but has layers to his character where he wants to adapt to Rani's culture and unlearn a few things on the way just to be accepted by her family. Yet, he is also clear about his own culture and his roots. The buffonnery, the maturity to adapt and accept and some graceful Kathak movements make Rocky a lovable guy. Because it’s a Karan Johar film, he gets stalwarts like Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi and Jaya Bachchan in supporting cast. Bachchan has collaborated with Johar in films like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Kal Ho Naa Ho where she has played docile, submissive characters. In Rocky Aur Rani she is strikingly different and authoritative with shades of grey added. Bachchan soars in her role as an angry old woman- a tag that she has attained from media in real life as well. It's refreshing to see Shabana Azmi and Dharmendra romancing each other. They even indulge in PDA on screen - a rarity for Hindi cinema, and their scenes have old classics playing in the background, which make the sequences extra special. Amir Bashir, Kshitee Jog, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Churni Ganguly play the parents. All well-known faces and credible actors, they are cast perfectly and do justice to their roles. Watch out for the Durga Puja scene where Johar gives a hat tip to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's famous "Dola Re Dola" song from Devdas in his own style. The length of the film The film is tad too long. At two hours 48 minutes, it stretches on a bit too much with unnecessary scenes in the first half and a few melodramatic ones in the second half. It also is ultimately a very predictable story. The stereotypes, the way in which the story unfolds, and even the climax have a sense of familiarity. Some of the shots will remind you of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham- Johar's other big budget, multi-starrer family drama. Despite the predictability and its duration, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is a wholesome family movie. It touches upon relevant topics but doesn't delve deeper and keeps entertainment as its primary focus. It's light, fun and just the kind of film that you would want to watch with your entire family. Go for it!

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani review: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt shine in a predictable, fun family film

<p>You love him, hate him but you can't ignore Karan Johar and his indomitable influence on Indian cinema. He may have produced more films than directed them in his 25 years in the film industry, but Johar's films have over the years become a movement of sorts, changed the way Hindi cinema is perceived the world over and managed to set trends like no other filmmaker had in the past two decades or more.<br />
<br />
In his career as a filmmaker and producer, Johar has been accused of being nepotistic, of creating a superfluous world in his films which set unrealistic standards in society, and for never being able to make cinema on relevant issues. But there is no denying that Johar always manages to create the perfect dream world that seems attainable to the general public yet it never is. Johar understands the business of cinema well and always knows where to put his money. Over the years, he has launched some of the most prominent names in acting and direction in Hindi cinema, proving that he understands talent and knows what and who will work.&nbsp;<br />
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In 25 years in the film industry, Johar has directed only 10 films - including his upcoming <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani</em>. Of the 10, three have been part of anthologies. That being said, one can safely state that almost each of Johar's films becomes a talking point after it releases.&nbsp;<br />
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A day before his 10th film hits theatres, we ranked all his directorial ventures - from worst to best.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>9- Student Of The Year- </strong>Karan Johar had once admitted that <em>Student Of The Year</em> was made perhaps to launch new faces in Bollywood. The film did serve the purpose as it gave us the incredibly talented Alia Bhatt, who in over a decade has proved how good an actor she is. The film also gave us Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra, who have created their own space in Bollywood. But when one looks at SOTY, it really is a very superfluous remake of <em>Kuch Kuch Hota Hai</em> - which itself was not the best film in terms of storytelling. A remake of multiple Hollywood high school dramas, SOTY was a long dragged affair that&nbsp;felt out of place even when it had released in 2012. Thank god, it had Alia Bhatt though, who in due course of time became the force that she is now.&nbsp;<br />
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<p><strong>8-Kuch Kuch Hota Hai- </strong>Johar's first film was a Hindi version of the <em>Archies</em> back in the day. When the film was released, featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji, it was a rage. Considered one of the biggest hits of the filmmaker's career, the film was a classic for a generation that grew up on SRK's staple diet of love stories. Yet, years later when you re-watch the film, you realise how superfluous and flimsy the plot was. The depiction of the two female leads, the screenplay, the process in which the lead couple falls in love were all very questionable and if made in today's time - would infuriate too many people instead of being loved.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>7-Ghost Stories-</strong> Another anthology where Johar again was out of his comfort zone creating a horror story. Of course, the film featuring Mrunal Thakur and Avinash Tiwari in the lead, had its usual Johar trapping with opulant sets, newly married couple in a big bungalow but it also had the new bride (Thakur) discovering that something is amiss in her new home with her husband - who till the wedding night- seemed like her dream man. Johar's attempt at the genre did not create an impression - as much as the other shorts in the anthology did and the story fell to the usual Johar stereotypes and did not provide the thrills&nbsp;required in the horror story.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>6-Ae Dil Hai Mushkil-</strong>&nbsp;Some say <em>Ae Dil Hai Mushkil</em> is Karan Johar's most personal film to date. The film deals with the complexities that come along with falling in love. Of sacrifices one makes in love, of unrequitted love. Weeks ahead of the film's release, it was plagued with controversy over the casting of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in a cameo role for which Johar had to personally shoot an apology video and urge the public to not ban the film because of his special appearance. The film has Ranbir Kapoor playing Ayan, a man-child (like he does in most of his films) falling in love with the impulsive Alizeh (Anushka Sharma) who is in love with someone else. The film's treatment of unrequitted love appeared slightly problematic but Aishwarya Rai, who made a &nbsp;comeback of sorts with the film after a long gap, was a revelation in a role as a mysterious poetess.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>5-Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham-</strong>&nbsp;I don't think even Johar had realised he was making a cult film when he made <em>Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham</em>. Featuring superstars of three different generations - Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan - the family drama ran on the theme of loving one's parents irrespective of their flaws and egos. But it was the depiction of Poo played by Kareena Kapoor that became a rage. From her styling, to her dialogues to the character itself, Kapoor literally stole the limelight in the film that had veterans playing pivotal roles. The film has over the years attained a cult status for its humour not so much for its drama.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>4-Lust Stories-</strong>&nbsp;How many filmmakers in India talk about female sexuality? Hardly a handful. Which is why anthology <em>Lust Stories </em>was such a winner. It had four distinct stories of women exploring their sexual urges. Johar's short featured Kiara Advani and Vicky Kaushal in the lead where Kiara played a new bride who is unable to find sexual satisfaction from her husband - who literally comes in five thrusts every night. Quirky and semi-meta (specially the hillarious climax) the film took a snide jab at Indian men and their preconvceived notions on sex and their machismo.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>3- My Name Is Khan- </strong>Johar's most political film to date, <em>My Name Is Khan</em> received mixed reviews when it had released. The film had Shah Rukh Khan playing Rizwan Khan, an autistic Muslim who sets out on a journey across the United States to meet the US President to prove that he is not a terrorist. The film was set in the backdrop of 9/11 when Islamophobia was rampant in the country. Khan embarks on a journey after Mandira Rathod (Kajol), his Hindu wife, suffers from Islamophobic discrimination after the September 11 attacks. While many found the film stretched and incoherent, it was Khan's portrayal as Rizwan Khan that won hearts. Even though topical, the story was difficult to implement on screen, but Johar deftly handled the plot with great sensitivity.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>2- Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna</strong>- The film, like most of Johar's movies, boasted of a big star cast that included Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta, Abhishek Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan. On the surface, the film looked like a quintessential love story that involved four individuals, but it actually deftly handled adultery and unhappy marriages. Khan, the pin-up hero for Bollywood romances for decades, played a cynical man who was not just unhappy in life but also jealous of his wife's success and ventured out to have an illicit affair with an equally unhappy woman played by Rani Mukerji. While adultery has been dealt by many makers in Indian cinema before, it was Johar's treatment that made the film special.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>1- Bombay Talkies</strong>- Johar's most experimental and boldest film to date explored homosexuality in an anthology that celebrated 100 years of Indian cinema. Johar's short had Rani Mukerji and Randeep Hooda playing a modern, ambitious couple whose marriage gets disrupted when Avinash played by Saqib Saleem enters their life. The couple soon realises that they have been living a life full of lies and how Avinash plays a catalyst in bringing their true self out forms the rest of the story. The film had released in theatres in 2013, a time when Bollywood was still not accustomed to talk of homosexuality so openly in its commercial films. Johar, who till then had stuck to formula love stories, delivered a bold, out of the box story that addressed infidelity, homophobia and more. The film also featured a same-sex kissing scene - a tall order for a commercial Hindi film at any given point of time. What made the film extra special was that it had Johar, a very commercial film director known for extravagant sets and song-and-dance sequences in films, dealing with a topic like homosexuality with such grace and sensitivity.&nbsp;<br />
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You love him, hate him but you can't ignore Karan Johar and his indomitable influence on Indian cinema. He may have produced more films than directed them in his 25 years in the film industry, but Johar's films have over the years become a movement of sorts, changed the way Hindi cinema is perceived the world over and managed to set trends like no other filmmaker had in the past two decades or more.

You love him, hate him but you can't ignore Karan Johar and his indomitable influence on Indian cinema. He may have produced more films than directed them in his 25 years in the film industry, but Johar's films have over the years become a movement of sorts, changed the way Hindi cinema is perceived the world over and managed to set trends like no other filmmaker had in the past two decades or more. In his career as a filmmaker and producer, Johar has been accused of being nepotistic, of creating a superfluous world in his films which set unrealistic standards in society, and for never being able to make cinema on relevant issues. But there is no denying that Johar always manages to create the perfect dream world that seems attainable to the general public yet it never is. Johar understands the business of cinema well and always knows where to put his money. Over the years, he has launched some of the most prominent names in acting and direction in Hindi cinema, proving that he understands talent and knows what and who will work. In 25 years in the film industry, Johar has directed only 10 films - including his upcoming Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Of the 10, three have been part of anthologies. That being said, one can safely state that almost each of Johar's films becomes a talking point after it releases. A day before his 10th film hits theatres, we ranked all his directorial ventures - from worst to best. 9- Student Of The Year- Karan Johar had once admitted that Student Of The Year was made perhaps to launch new faces in Bollywood. The film did serve the purpose as it gave us the incredibly talented Alia Bhatt, who in over a decade has proved how good an actor she is. The film also gave us Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra, who have created their own space in Bollywood. But when one looks at SOTY, it really is a very superfluous remake of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai - which itself was not the best film in terms of storytelling. A remake of multiple Hollywood high school dramas, SOTY was a long dragged affair that felt out of place even when it had released in 2012. Thank god, it had Alia Bhatt though, who in due course of time became the force that she is now. 8-Kuch Kuch Hota Hai- Johar's first film was a Hindi version of the Archies back in the day. When the film was released, featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji, it was a rage. Considered one of the biggest hits of the filmmaker's career, the film was a classic for a generation that grew up on SRK's staple diet of love stories. Yet, years later when you re-watch the film, you realise how superfluous and flimsy the plot was. The depiction of the two female leads, the screenplay, the process in which the lead couple falls in love were all very questionable and if made in today's time - would infuriate too many people instead of being loved. 7-Ghost Stories- Another anthology where Johar again was out of his comfort zone creating a horror story. Of course, the film featuring Mrunal Thakur and Avinash Tiwari in the lead, had its usual Johar trapping with opulant sets, newly married couple in a big bungalow but it also had the new bride (Thakur) discovering that something is amiss in her new home with her husband - who till the wedding night- seemed like her dream man. Johar's attempt at the genre did not create an impression - as much as the other shorts in the anthology did and the story fell to the usual Johar stereotypes and did not provide the thrills required in the horror story. 6-Ae Dil Hai Mushkil- Some say Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is Karan Johar's most personal film to date. The film deals with the complexities that come along with falling in love. Of sacrifices one makes in love, of unrequitted love. Weeks ahead of the film's release, it was plagued with controversy over the casting of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in a cameo role for which Johar had to personally shoot an apology video and urge the public to not ban the film because of his special appearance. The film has Ranbir Kapoor playing Ayan, a man-child (like he does in most of his films) falling in love with the impulsive Alizeh (Anushka Sharma) who is in love with someone else. The film's treatment of unrequitted love appeared slightly problematic but Aishwarya Rai, who made a comeback of sorts with the film after a long gap, was a revelation in a role as a mysterious poetess. 5-Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham- I don't think even Johar had realised he was making a cult film when he made Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Featuring superstars of three different generations - Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan - the family drama ran on the theme of loving one's parents irrespective of their flaws and egos. But it was the depiction of Poo played by Kareena Kapoor that became a rage. From her styling, to her dialogues to the character itself, Kapoor literally stole the limelight in the film that had veterans playing pivotal roles. The film has over the years attained a cult status for its humour not so much for its drama. 4-Lust Stories- How many filmmakers in India talk about female sexuality? Hardly a handful. Which is why anthology Lust Stories was such a winner. It had four distinct stories of women exploring their sexual urges. Johar's short featured Kiara Advani and Vicky Kaushal in the lead where Kiara played a new bride who is unable to find sexual satisfaction from her husband - who literally comes in five thrusts every night. Quirky and semi-meta (specially the hillarious climax) the film took a snide jab at Indian men and their preconvceived notions on sex and their machismo. 3- My Name Is Khan- Johar's most political film to date, My Name Is Khan received mixed reviews when it had released. The film had Shah Rukh Khan playing Rizwan Khan, an autistic Muslim who sets out on a journey across the United States to meet the US President to prove that he is not a terrorist. The film was set in the backdrop of 9/11 when Islamophobia was rampant in the country. Khan embarks on a journey after Mandira Rathod (Kajol), his Hindu wife, suffers from Islamophobic discrimination after the September 11 attacks. While many found the film stretched and incoherent, it was Khan's portrayal as Rizwan Khan that won hearts. Even though topical, the story was difficult to implement on screen, but Johar deftly handled the plot with great sensitivity. 2- Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna- The film, like most of Johar's movies, boasted of a big star cast that included Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta, Abhishek Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan. On the surface, the film looked like a quintessential love story that involved four individuals, but it actually deftly handled adultery and unhappy marriages. Khan, the pin-up hero for Bollywood romances for decades, played a cynical man who was not just unhappy in life but also jealous of his wife's success and ventured out to have an illicit affair with an equally unhappy woman played by Rani Mukerji. While adultery has been dealt by many makers in Indian cinema before, it was Johar's treatment that made the film special. 1- Bombay Talkies- Johar's most experimental and boldest film to date explored homosexuality in an anthology that celebrated 100 years of Indian cinema. Johar's short had Rani Mukerji and Randeep Hooda playing a modern, ambitious couple whose marriage gets disrupted when Avinash played by Saqib Saleem enters their life. The couple soon realises that they have been living a life full of lies and how Avinash plays a catalyst in bringing their true self out forms the rest of the story. The film had released in theatres in 2013, a time when Bollywood was still not accustomed to talk of homosexuality so openly in its commercial films. Johar, who till then had stuck to formula love stories, delivered a bold, out of the box story that addressed infidelity, homophobia and more. The film also featured a same-sex kissing scene - a tall order for a commercial Hindi film at any given point of time. What made the film extra special was that it had Johar, a very commercial film director known for extravagant sets and song-and-dance sequences in films, dealing with a topic like homosexuality with such grace and sensitivity. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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