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<p>Aishwarya Rai just got featured on the official social media accounts of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences- the body that organises the Oscars annually. On Monday, the Academy shared a video clip of Aishwarya Rai from the hit film <em>Jodha Akbar</em> with a special announcement. The 2008 film featured Aishwarya Rai as Queen Jodhabai and Hrithik Roshan as Mughal Emperor Akbar. The film was directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar, whose film <em>Lagaan</em> was nominated at the Best Foreign Language Film Awards in 2002. </p>
<p><strong>Aishwarya, the Queen</strong></p>
<p>The Academy announced that Jodha's wedding lehenga from the movie will be part of an exhibition at the Academy Museum. “A lehenga fit for a queen, designed for the silver screen. In JODHA AKBAR (2008), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s red wedding lehenga is a feast for the eyes: vibrant zardozi embroidery, centuries-old craftsmanship, and a hidden gem—quite literally. Look closely and you’ll spot a peacock, India’s national bird, made entirely of jewels. Neeta Lulla didn’t design a costume; she crafted a legacy. Step into history (and color) at the Academy Museum's COLOR IN MOTION exhibition," the caption read. </p>
<p>The video features scenes from the Ashutosh Gowariker movie and gives glimpses of Aishwarya's regal lehenga. The lehenga is now, draped on a mannequin- also shown in the video. </p></p>
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<p><strong>Fans reactions</strong></p>
<p>Needless to say, Aishwarya's fans were excited to find her video on the Academy page. </p>
<p>“Dear Hollywood, Can you beat these aesthetics,” wrote one. “So academy finally recognised Aishwarya Rai Movie,” wrote another.</p>
<p>Another pointed out that the clip used is not the same as that featured the lehenga. The red lehenga with orange blouse was worn by Aishwarya in the royal feast scene. </p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-what-divorce-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-spotted-wearing-wedding-ring-at-paris-fashion-week-watch-video-761245">What divorce? Aishwarya Rai Bachchan spotted wearing wedding ring at Paris Fashion Week, watch video</a></strong></p>
<p>This isn't the first time that the Academy has mentioned or featured a Bollywood movie scene on their social media pages. Previously, the Academy had shared movie scenes from <em>Bajirao Mastani,</em> <em>Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge</em> and even <em>Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.</em></p>
<p><strong>Oscars race</strong></p>
<p>Meanwhile, Oscar nominations will be announced on January 17. <em>Laapataa Ladies </em>was India's entry this year in the Best International Feature category. The film unfortunately is already out of the race. All hopes now rest with Payal Kapadia securing an independent nomination in Best Director and Best Film categories for <em>All We Imagine As Light.</em></p>
<p>Guneet Monga's <em>Anuja</em> has been shortlisted in the Best Live-Action Short Film category. The film sheds light on the important issue of child labour in the garment industry and features actor Nagesh Bhonsle in a key role.</p>
<p>Apart from Anuja, another Indian film has been shortlisted in the Oscar race. Santosh, a British -Indian Film directed by Sandhya Suri is the United Kingdom's official entry for Oscars 2025. The film features Shahana Goswami in the lead.</p>
<p>The 97th Academy Awards will be held on March 3, 2025.</p>


Aishwarya Rai just got featured on the official social media accounts of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences- the body that organises the Oscars annually.



New Delhi Aishwarya Rai just got featured on the official social media accounts of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences- the body that organises the Oscars annually. On Monday, the Academy shared a video clip of Aishwarya Rai from the hit film Jodha Akbar with a special announcement. The 2008 film featured Aishwarya Rai as Queen Jodhabai and Hrithik Roshan as Mughal Emperor Akbar. The film was directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar, whose film Lagaan was nominated at the Best Foreign Language Film Awards in 2002. Aishwarya, the Queen The Academy announced that Jodha's wedding lehenga from the movie will be part of an exhibition at the Academy Museum. “A lehenga fit for a queen, designed for the silver screen. In JODHA AKBAR (2008), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s red wedding lehenga is a feast for the eyes: vibrant zardozi embroidery, centuries-old craftsmanship, and a hidden gem—quite literally. Look closely and you’ll spot a peacock, India’s national bird, made entirely of jewels. Neeta Lulla didn’t design a costume; she crafted a legacy. Step into history (and color) at the Academy Museum's COLOR IN MOTION exhibition," the caption read. The video features scenes from the Ashutosh Gowariker movie and gives glimpses of Aishwarya's regal lehenga. The lehenga is now, draped on a mannequin- also shown in the video. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Academy (@theacademy) × Fans reactions Needless to say, Aishwarya's fans were excited to find her video on the Academy page. “Dear Hollywood, Can you beat these aesthetics,” wrote one. “So academy finally recognised Aishwarya Rai Movie,” wrote another. Another pointed out that the clip used is not the same as that featured the lehenga. The red lehenga with orange blouse was worn by Aishwarya in the royal feast scene. Also read: What divorce? Aishwarya Rai Bachchan spotted wearing wedding ring at Paris Fashion Week, watch video This isn't the first time that the Academy has mentioned or featured a Bollywood movie scene on their social media pages. Previously, the Academy had shared movie scenes from Bajirao Mastani, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and even Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Oscars race Meanwhile, Oscar nominations will be announced on January 17. Laapataa Ladies was India's entry this year in the Best International Feature category. The film unfortunately is already out of the race. All hopes now rest with Payal Kapadia securing an independent nomination in Best Director and Best Film categories for All We Imagine As Light. Guneet Monga's Anuja has been shortlisted in the Best Live-Action Short Film category. The film sheds light on the important issue of child labour in the garment industry and features actor Nagesh Bhonsle in a key role. Apart from Anuja, another Indian film has been shortlisted in the Oscar race. Santosh, a British -Indian Film directed by Sandhya Suri is the United Kingdom's official entry for Oscars 2025. The film features Shahana Goswami in the lead. The 97th Academy Awards will be held on March 3, 2025.

Aishwarya Rai makes an appearance on Academy's Instagram page thanks to Jodha Akbar

<p>Aishwarya Rai just got featured on the official social media accounts of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences- the body that organises the Oscars annually. On Monday, the Academy shared a video clip of Aishwarya Rai from the hit film <em>Jodha Akbar</em> with a special announcement. The 2008 film featured Aishwarya Rai as Queen Jodhabai and Hrithik Roshan as Mughal Emperor Akbar. The film was directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar, whose film <em>Lagaan</em> was nominated at the Best Foreign Language Film Awards in 2002.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Aishwarya, the Queen</strong><br />
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The Academy announced that Jodha's wedding lehenga from the movie will be part of an exhibition at the Academy Museum. “A lehenga fit for a queen, designed for the silver screen. In JODHA AKBAR (2008), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s red wedding lehenga is a feast for the eyes: vibrant zardozi embroidery, centuries-old craftsmanship, and a hidden gem—quite literally. Look closely and you’ll spot a peacock, India’s national bird, made entirely of jewels. Neeta Lulla didn’t design a costume; she crafted a legacy. Step into history (and color) at the Academy Museum's COLOR IN MOTION exhibition," the caption read.&nbsp;<br />
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The video features scenes from the Ashutosh Gowariker movie and gives glimpses of Aishwarya's regal lehenga. The lehenga is now, draped on a mannequin- also shown in the video.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Fans reactions</strong><br />
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Needless to say, Aishwarya's fans were excited to find her video on the Academy page.&nbsp;<br />
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“Dear Hollywood, Can you beat these aesthetics,” wrote one. “So academy finally recognised Aishwarya Rai Movie,” wrote another.<br />
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Another pointed out that the clip used is not the same as that featured the lehenga. The red lehenga with orange blouse was worn by Aishwarya in the royal feast scene.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-what-divorce-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-spotted-wearing-wedding-ring-at-paris-fashion-week-watch-video-761245">What divorce? Aishwarya Rai Bachchan spotted wearing wedding ring at Paris Fashion Week, watch video</a></strong><br />
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This isn't the first time that the Academy has mentioned or featured a Bollywood movie scene on their social media pages. Previously, the Academy had shared movie scenes from <em>Bajirao Mastani,</em>&nbsp;<em>Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge</em> and even <em>Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.</em></p>

<p><strong>Oscars race</strong><br />
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Meanwhile, Oscar nominations will be announced on January 17. <em>Laapataa Ladies </em>was India's entry this year in the Best International Feature category. The film unfortunately is already out of the race. All hopes now rest with Payal Kapadia securing an independent nomination in Best Director and Best Film categories for <em>All We Imagine As Light.</em></p>

<p>Guneet Monga's <em>Anuja</em> has been shortlisted in the Best Live-Action Short Film category. The film sheds light on the important issue of child labour in the garment industry and features actor Nagesh Bhonsle in a key role.<br />
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Apart from Anuja, another Indian film has been shortlisted in the Oscar race. Santosh, a British -Indian Film directed by Sandhya Suri is the United Kingdom's official entry for Oscars 2025. The film features Shahana Goswami in the lead.<br />
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The 97th Academy Awards will be held on March 3, 2025.</p>


Aishwarya Rai just got featured on the official social media accounts of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences- the body that organises the Oscars annually.

Aishwarya Rai just got featured on the official social media accounts of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences- the body that organises the Oscars annually. On Monday, the Academy shared a video clip of Aishwarya Rai from the hit film Jodha Akbar with a special announcement. The 2008 film featured Aishwarya Rai as Queen Jodhabai and Hrithik Roshan as Mughal Emperor Akbar. The film was directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar, whose film Lagaan was nominated at the Best Foreign Language Film Awards in 2002. Aishwarya, the Queen The Academy announced that Jodha's wedding lehenga from the movie will be part of an exhibition at the Academy Museum. “A lehenga fit for a queen, designed for the silver screen. In JODHA AKBAR (2008), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s red wedding lehenga is a feast for the eyes: vibrant zardozi embroidery, centuries-old craftsmanship, and a hidden gem—quite literally. Look closely and you’ll spot a peacock, India’s national bird, made entirely of jewels. Neeta Lulla didn’t design a costume; she crafted a legacy. Step into history (and color) at the Academy Museum's COLOR IN MOTION exhibition," the caption read. The video features scenes from the Ashutosh Gowariker movie and gives glimpses of Aishwarya's regal lehenga. The lehenga is now, draped on a mannequin- also shown in the video. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Academy (@theacademy) × Fans reactions Needless to say, Aishwarya's fans were excited to find her video on the Academy page. “Dear Hollywood, Can you beat these aesthetics,” wrote one. “So academy finally recognised Aishwarya Rai Movie,” wrote another. Another pointed out that the clip used is not the same as that featured the lehenga. The red lehenga with orange blouse was worn by Aishwarya in the royal feast scene. Also read: What divorce? Aishwarya Rai Bachchan spotted wearing wedding ring at Paris Fashion Week, watch video This isn't the first time that the Academy has mentioned or featured a Bollywood movie scene on their social media pages. Previously, the Academy had shared movie scenes from Bajirao Mastani, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and even Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Oscars race Meanwhile, Oscar nominations will be announced on January 17. Laapataa Ladies was India's entry this year in the Best International Feature category. The film unfortunately is already out of the race. All hopes now rest with Payal Kapadia securing an independent nomination in Best Director and Best Film categories for All We Imagine As Light. Guneet Monga's Anuja has been shortlisted in the Best Live-Action Short Film category. The film sheds light on the important issue of child labour in the garment industry and features actor Nagesh Bhonsle in a key role. Apart from Anuja, another Indian film has been shortlisted in the Oscar race. Santosh, a British -Indian Film directed by Sandhya Suri is the United Kingdom's official entry for Oscars 2025. The film features Shahana Goswami in the lead. The 97th Academy Awards will be held on March 3, 2025.

<p>Ashutosh Gowariker’s film ‘Panipat’, like most period drama films, has gotten itself mired into a controversy as some sections of the people feel that the storyline tarnishes their image. This time it's the people of Rajasthan who are protesting against the release of the film as it allegedly portrays king Surajmal in a bad light.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fresh protests were notified of yesterday in Jaipur outside several theatres where people came with a mood for violence. On December 9, in some parts of Jaipur and adjacent cities, people locked doors and smashed windows of movie theatres showcasing ‘Panipat’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Interestingly, the Rajasthan State Minister Vishwendra Singh, a descendant of late King Surajmal too has joined the protests and demanded a ban on the film ‘Panipat’. In an interaction with the media, he said, “The film projects that we demanded the Agra Fort (for helping the Marathas). That's not the reality. Maharaj Surajmal expanded his kingdom through his bravery. We can't term censor board wrong. This is the fault of producer and director. They never do in-depth research. The filmmakers should get in touch with the family of a person being depicted in a film, and do comprehensive research.”</p>

<p>Rajasthan government, on the orders of chief minister Ashok Gehlot, has asked the said distributors to put the screening of the film on hold until the controversy is resolved. "We respect art and culture but no one's sentiments should be hurt. This is why we talked to film distributors and said a solution to this is to be found. It would be better if the film was screened after the people are convinced," Gehlot said.</p>

<p>‘Panipat’ is based on the third battle of Panipat fought between the Marathas and Afghan king Ahmad Shah Abdali.</p>

<p>The film stars Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Sanjay Dutt in pivotal roles.</p>


Ashutosh Gowariker’s film ‘Panipat’, like most period drama films, has gotten itself mired into a controversy as some sections of the people feel that the storyline tarnishes their image.

Ashutosh Gowariker’s film ‘Panipat’, like most period drama films, has gotten itself mired into a controversy as some sections of the people feel that the storyline tarnishes their image. This time it's the people of Rajasthan who are protesting against the release of the film as it allegedly portrays king Surajmal in a bad light. Fresh protests were notified of yesterday in Jaipur outside several theatres where people came with a mood for violence. On December 9, in some parts of Jaipur and adjacent cities, people locked doors and smashed windows of movie theatres showcasing ‘Panipat’. Interestingly, the Rajasthan State Minister Vishwendra Singh, a descendant of late King Surajmal too has joined the protests and demanded a ban on the film ‘Panipat’. In an interaction with the media, he said, “The film projects that we demanded the Agra Fort (for helping the Marathas). That's not the reality. Maharaj Surajmal expanded his kingdom through his bravery. We can't term censor board wrong. This is the fault of producer and director. They never do in-depth research. The filmmakers should get in touch with the family of a person being depicted in a film, and do comprehensive research.” Rajasthan government, on the orders of chief minister Ashok Gehlot, has asked the said distributors to put the screening of the film on hold until the controversy is resolved. "We respect art and culture but no one's sentiments should be hurt. This is why we talked to film distributors and said a solution to this is to be found. It would be better if the film was screened after the people are convinced," Gehlot said. ‘Panipat’ is based on the third battle of Panipat fought between the Marathas and Afghan king Ahmad Shah Abdali. The film stars Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Sanjay Dutt in pivotal roles.

Panipat: Ashutosh Gowariker's film starring Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt faces protests in Rajasthan

<p>&nbsp;Aamir Khan shared his warm wishes for Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sanjay-dutt-kriti-sanon-and-arjun-kapoor-mean-business-in-new-panipat-posters-259846">Sanjay Dutt starrer 'Panipat'</a>&nbsp;that is set to hit the theatres on December 6, 2019.<br />
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"Dear Ashu, Wishing Sanju, Arjun, Kriti and you all the very best for Panipat! May the film achieve all the success it deserves and more! Love.a," the actor posted on Instagram, along with a poster of the historic drama.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5pCTPjBwLJ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Dear Ashu, Wishing Sanju, Arjun, Kriti and you, all the very best for Panipat! May the film achieve all the success it deserves and more! Love. a.</a></p>

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<p>"Thank u so so much sir! Waiting for u to see it!"&nbsp;Kriti Sanon replied. The lead actor of the flick, Arjun Kapoor, wrote: "Thank you so much Aamir sir... hope u manage to watch during ur journey of bringing Laal Singh Chaddha to life..."&nbsp;<br />
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The film, which is based on the Third Battle of Panipat, has been directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Khan and Gowariker had teamed up in 'Lagaan'&nbsp;which went on to become a blockbuster. It is the last Bollywood film to earn an Oscar nomination for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>'Panipat's'&nbsp;ensemble cast includes Sanjay Dutt, Padmini Kolhapure, Mohnish Bahl, Kunal Kapoor, and Zeenat Aman. Aamir Khan, who was last seen in the 'Thugs of Hindostan', is pairing with Kareena Kapoor Khan in his forthcoming film<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/laal-singh-chaddha-aamir-khan-shares-first-official-look-as-a-sardar-262853"> 'Laal Singh Chaddha',</a> which happens to be a remake of 1994 American film 'Forrest Gump'. The movie is slated to hit the big screens on December 25, 2020.</p>


Aamir Khan shared his warm wishes for Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Sanjay Dutt starrer 'Panipat' that is set to hit the theatres on December 6, 2019. "Dear Ashu, Wishing Sanju, Arjun, Kriti and you all the very best for Panipat!

Aamir Khan shared his warm wishes for Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Sanjay Dutt starrer 'Panipat' that is set to hit the theatres on December 6, 2019. "Dear Ashu, Wishing Sanju, Arjun, Kriti and you all the very best for Panipat! May the film achieve all the success it deserves and more! Love.a," the actor posted on Instagram, along with a poster of the historic drama. View this post on Instagram Dear Ashu, Wishing Sanju, Arjun, Kriti and you, all the very best for Panipat! May the film achieve all the success it deserves and more! Love. a. A post shared by Aamir Khan (@_aamirkhan) on Dec 3, 2019 at 10:54pm PST × "Thank u so so much sir! Waiting for u to see it!" Kriti Sanon replied. The lead actor of the flick, Arjun Kapoor, wrote: "Thank you so much Aamir sir... hope u manage to watch during ur journey of bringing Laal Singh Chaddha to life..." The film, which is based on the Third Battle of Panipat, has been directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Khan and Gowariker had teamed up in 'Lagaan' which went on to become a blockbuster. It is the last Bollywood film to earn an Oscar nomination for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. 'Panipat's' ensemble cast includes Sanjay Dutt, Padmini Kolhapure, Mohnish Bahl, Kunal Kapoor, and Zeenat Aman. Aamir Khan, who was last seen in the 'Thugs of Hindostan', is pairing with Kareena Kapoor Khan in his forthcoming film 'Laal Singh Chaddha', which happens to be a remake of 1994 American film 'Forrest Gump'. The movie is slated to hit the big screens on December 25, 2020.

Aamir Khan extends his heartfelt wishes to Ashutosh Gowariker and 'Panipat' team

<p>We haven&#39;t seen Kareena Kapoor on the big screen for a long time now. The actress who was last seen in <em>Ki and </em><em>Ka</em> in 2016, had gone on a maternity break after the release of the film. The actress, post the birth of her son Taimur, shot for <em>Veere&nbsp;Di Wedding</em> which will be her first release post maternity break.&nbsp;<br />
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While fans are waiting with baited breath for the release of <em>Veere Di Wedding</em>, here is a piece of news that will surely bring joy to fans of the actress.&nbsp;<br />
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News has it that Kareena Kapoor is in talks with filmmaker Ashutosh Gowarikar for his next project. Media reports suggest that the talks have reached an advanced stage and Kareena might just give her nod to the project which is said to be a Hindi remake of Marathi film<em> Aapla Manus.&nbsp;</em><br />
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<em>Aapla Manus </em>featured Nana Patekar, Iravati Harshe and Sumeet Raghavan in the leading roles.&nbsp;<br />
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While there is no official word on Gowarikar&#39;s project yet, sources close to the director state that he will be making an announcement soon.&nbsp;<br />
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Meanwhile, Kareena is excited about the release of Veere Di Wedding, which is being termed as a chick flick. The film is set to release on June 1, 2018, and stars Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar, Shikha Talsania along with Kareena Kapoor.&nbsp;</p>


The actress might give her nod to Gowarikar's new film.

We haven't seen Kareena Kapoor on the big screen for a long time now. The actress who was last seen in Ki and Ka in 2016, had gone on a maternity break after the release of the film. The actress, post the birth of her son Taimur, shot for Veere Di Wedding which will be her first release post maternity break. While fans are waiting with baited breath for the release of Veere Di Wedding, here is a piece of news that will surely bring joy to fans of the actress. News has it that Kareena Kapoor is in talks with filmmaker Ashutosh Gowarikar for his next project. Media reports suggest that the talks have reached an advanced stage and Kareena might just give her nod to the project which is said to be a Hindi remake of Marathi film Aapla Manus. Aapla Manus featured Nana Patekar, Iravati Harshe and Sumeet Raghavan in the leading roles. While there is no official word on Gowarikar's project yet, sources close to the director state that he will be making an announcement soon. Meanwhile, Kareena is excited about the release of Veere Di Wedding, which is being termed as a chick flick. The film is set to release on June 1, 2018, and stars Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar, Shikha Talsania along with Kareena Kapoor.

Kareena Kapoor to star in Ashutosh Gowarikar's next?