<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8c6bdf14-264e-4efb-8be3-e47e08febcfb}{24}" paraid="1315473423" >In a heartwarming&nbsp;tribute, Karan Johar recently marked the 26th anniversary of his&nbsp;first film as a director <em>Kuch Kuch Hota Hai</em>, a romantic drama that redefined Bollywood for a generation.&nbsp;<br />
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Featuring the dynamic trio of Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji, the film remains a beloved classic in Indian cinema. To commemorate this special milestone, Johar took to Instagram, sharing a nostalgic video filled with behind-the-scenes moments that captured the essence of the film.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8c6bdf14-264e-4efb-8be3-e47e08febcfb}{24}" paraid="1315473423" ><strong>Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: An era</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b8b21fed-efcd-4caa-88d1-fd7fedd0c9b3}{237}" paraid="1030514569" >He reminisced about the charm of the '90s with a playful caption, "Of cool neck chains, neon shirts, pink headbands, summer camp with only dancing involved, wishing on toota taaras, cheating in basketball, dosti that turns into pyaar and characters that live through time and beyond!!"&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He expressed gratitude for the incredible cast and crew, reflecting on the joy of maintaining that same spirit 26 years later.&nbsp;<br />
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<em>Kuch Kuch Hota Hai</em>, released in 1998, was not just a film; it was a cultural phenomenon.&nbsp;<br />
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With its catchy music, memorable dialogues, and iconic fashion, it influenced trends, from the gifting of friendship bands on Friendship Day to SRK's stylish accessories and Anjali's iconic bob-cut.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Re-release</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1ddd4025-3525-4284-adbc-745398db92c3}{130}" paraid="46113664" >The film's success paved the way for its re-release in 2023, celebrating 25 years of the beloved trio. During the screening, Johar, Khan, and Mukerji surprised fans by making a special appearance at a theatre, creating a whirlwind of excitement on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1ddd4025-3525-4284-adbc-745398db92c3}{130}" paraid="46113664" >Karan Johar praised Shah Rukh Khan, calling him the "Emperor of entertainment" and the "King of romance," emphasising the impact Khan had on his career. "I won't be here if it wasn't for bhai, if it wasn't for Aditya Chopra," Johar said, adding, "his energy is infectious. Thank you for being you, and thank you for allowing me to have this career."</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b05307f8-359a-4889-8a63-cffc403bc9b0}{85}" paraid="1093210012" ><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kartik-aaryan-dances-to-pitbull-and-diljit-dosanjhs-song-in-new-bhool-bhulaiyaa-3-title-track-768004">Kartik Aaryan dances to Pitbull and Diljit Dosanjh's song in new Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 title track</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b05307f8-359a-4889-8a63-cffc403bc9b0}{241}" paraid="1547316434" >With numerous awards and accolades under its belt, <em>Kuch Kuch Hota Hai&nbsp;</em>continues to resonate with audiences, reminding us of the enduring power of love and friendship. &nbsp;</p>


In a heartwarming tribute, Karan Johar recently marked the 26th anniversary of his first film as a director Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, a romantic drama that redefined Bollywood for a generation.

In a heartwarming tribute, Karan Johar recently marked the 26th anniversary of his first film as a director Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, a romantic drama that redefined Bollywood for a generation. Featuring the dynamic trio of Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji, the film remains a beloved classic in Indian cinema. To commemorate this special milestone, Johar took to Instagram, sharing a nostalgic video filled with behind-the-scenes moments that captured the essence of the film. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: An era He reminisced about the charm of the '90s with a playful caption, "Of cool neck chains, neon shirts, pink headbands, summer camp with only dancing involved, wishing on toota taaras, cheating in basketball, dosti that turns into pyaar and characters that live through time and beyond!!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) × He expressed gratitude for the incredible cast and crew, reflecting on the joy of maintaining that same spirit 26 years later. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, released in 1998, was not just a film; it was a cultural phenomenon. With its catchy music, memorable dialogues, and iconic fashion, it influenced trends, from the gifting of friendship bands on Friendship Day to SRK's stylish accessories and Anjali's iconic bob-cut. Re-release The film's success paved the way for its re-release in 2023, celebrating 25 years of the beloved trio. During the screening, Johar, Khan, and Mukerji surprised fans by making a special appearance at a theatre, creating a whirlwind of excitement on social media. Karan Johar praised Shah Rukh Khan, calling him the "Emperor of entertainment" and the "King of romance," emphasising the impact Khan had on his career. "I won't be here if it wasn't for bhai, if it wasn't for Aditya Chopra," Johar said, adding, "his energy is infectious. Thank you for being you, and thank you for allowing me to have this career." Also read: Kartik Aaryan dances to Pitbull and Diljit Dosanjh's song in new Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 title track With numerous awards and accolades under its belt, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai continues to resonate with audiences, reminding us of the enduring power of love and friendship.

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: Karan Johar celebrates 26 years of his first film as a director

<p>Amidst&nbsp;reports of Dharma Productions being taken over by some big corporates&nbsp;in the industry, the X (previously known as Twitter) and Instagram bio of Dharma Productions has caught everyone’s attention on social media. The bio states the obvious: "Jigra o, ab ki teri baari oh! Owned by Karan Johar &amp; CEO Apoorva Mehta.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>The change has created a lot of social media buzz with many reactions from film buffs, especially Dharma fans.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Reports or rumours?&nbsp;</h3>

<p>A&nbsp;report in The Economic Times&nbsp;quoted a source who revealed that a certain company&nbsp;plans to acquire a stake in Dharma Productions. This particular company also acquired a minority stake in Balaji earlier and may think of doing the same with Dharma.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the same report, Dharma Productions which is owned 90.7 per cent by Karan Johar and 9.24 per cent by his mother, Hiroo Johar, is actively looking for strategic partnerships.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Karan Johar has been exploring ways to monetise his stake for some time, but previous deals failed due to valuation issues,” a source familiar with earlier negotiations told the media outlet.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Is anyone buying Dharma at all?&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Rumours have circulated about Saregama, a company under the RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, potentially acquiring Dharma Productions. However, a Mint report suggests that this deal is not finalised and might not turn into reality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dharma Productions, established by Yash Johar in 1979, is a prominent Indian film production company. It has produced numerous successful films across various genres, including romance, drama, and family entertainment. Following Yash Johar's demise in 2003, his son Karan Johar has led the company since then along with his friend Apoorva Mehta who is the CEO. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Dharma Productions has&nbsp;created some of the most iconic and memorable films such as <em>Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, My Name Is Khan</em>, and <em>Student of the Year.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/dia-mirza-appointed-as-jury-to-champion-environmental-cinema-with-alt-eff-2024-767210">Dia Mirza appointed as Jury to Champion Environmental Cinema with ALT EFF 2024</a></strong></p>

<h3>Tough time for the film industry?&nbsp;</h3>

<p>According to an ET report, the film industry faces challenges due to increasing production expenses, declining theatre attendance, and the rising popularity of OTT platforms. These factors have affected several production studios, including big names like Dharma.&nbsp;</p>


Amidst reports of Dharma Productions being taken over by some big corporates in the industry, the X (previously known as Twitter) and Instagram bio of Dharma Productions has caught everyone’s attention on social media.

Amidst reports of Dharma Productions being taken over by some big corporates in the industry, the X (previously known as Twitter) and Instagram bio of Dharma Productions has caught everyone’s attention on social media. The bio states the obvious: "Jigra o, ab ki teri baari oh! Owned by Karan Johar & CEO Apoorva Mehta.” The change has created a lot of social media buzz with many reactions from film buffs, especially Dharma fans. Reports or rumours? A report in The Economic Times quoted a source who revealed that a certain company plans to acquire a stake in Dharma Productions. This particular company also acquired a minority stake in Balaji earlier and may think of doing the same with Dharma. According to the same report, Dharma Productions which is owned 90.7 per cent by Karan Johar and 9.24 per cent by his mother, Hiroo Johar, is actively looking for strategic partnerships. “Karan Johar has been exploring ways to monetise his stake for some time, but previous deals failed due to valuation issues,” a source familiar with earlier negotiations told the media outlet. Is anyone buying Dharma at all? Rumours have circulated about Saregama, a company under the RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, potentially acquiring Dharma Productions. However, a Mint report suggests that this deal is not finalised and might not turn into reality. Dharma Productions, established by Yash Johar in 1979, is a prominent Indian film production company. It has produced numerous successful films across various genres, including romance, drama, and family entertainment. Following Yash Johar's demise in 2003, his son Karan Johar has led the company since then along with his friend Apoorva Mehta who is the CEO. Dharma Productions has created some of the most iconic and memorable films such as Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, My Name Is Khan, and Student of the Year. Also read: Dia Mirza appointed as Jury to Champion Environmental Cinema with ALT EFF 2024 Tough time for the film industry? According to an ET report, the film industry faces challenges due to increasing production expenses, declining theatre attendance, and the rising popularity of OTT platforms. These factors have affected several production studios, including big names like Dharma.

Is Karan Johar's Dharma Production changing ownership? Insta bio creates buzz

<p>Divya Khossla Kumar recently slammed Alia Bhatt for inflating <em>Jigra's </em>box office numbers. In a social media post, she accused the producer-cum-actress of buying her film's tickets to fake collection numbers during the festive weekend.</p>

<p>Now, Karan Johar has seemingly bashed Divya by sharing a cryptic note on his official Instagram handle. For those unaware, KJo's Dharma Productions has bankrolled the project.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Karan Johar's cryptic post read, "Silence is the best speech you will ever give to fools." While he did not name Divya, however, netizens are convinced that the post is for her.</p>

<p>Sharing a picture of an empty cinema hall on her official Instagram handle, Divya said that actors should not "fool the audience". She even accused Alia of buying the film's tickets herself to inflate box office numbers.</p>

<p>Divya wrote, "Went to Citi Mall PVR for Jigra show. Theatre was totally empty … all theaters going empty every where."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/when-naseeruddin-shah-told-javed-akhtar-that-sholay-is-a-copy-of-chaplin-eastwoods-films-767061">When Naseeruddin Shah told Javed Akhtar that Sholay is a copy of Chaplin, Eastwood's films</a></strong></p>

<p>"#Aliabhatt me sach mein Bahut #Jigra hai.. khud hi tickets karide aur fake collections announce kar diye. Wonder why paid media is silent. #weshdnotfooltheaudience #truthoverlies #HappyDussehra," she added.</p>

<p>The posts from the two&nbsp;come amid chatter around similarities between Divya's movie <em>Savi</em> and <em>Jigra</em>, since both films are about jailbreaks.<br />
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In <em>Savi</em>, Divya plays the role of a housewife who is trying to break her husband out of a prison in England. The husband, played by Harshvardhan Rane, is accused of murder.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in <em>Jigra</em>, Alia's character tries to rescue her brother out of prison after he has been found in possession of drugs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Directed by Vasan Bala, <em>Jigra </em>also stars Vedang Raina as Alia Bhatt's brother. The film has been co-produced by Alia under her banner Eternal Sunshine Productions and Karan Johar's Dharma Productions.</p>


Divya Khossla Kumar recently slammed Alia Bhatt for inflating Jigra's box office numbers. In a social media post, she accused the producer-cum-actress of buying her film's tickets to fake collection numbers during the festive weekend.

Divya Khossla Kumar recently slammed Alia Bhatt for inflating Jigra's box office numbers. In a social media post, she accused the producer-cum-actress of buying her film's tickets to fake collection numbers during the festive weekend. Now, Karan Johar has seemingly bashed Divya by sharing a cryptic note on his official Instagram handle. For those unaware, KJo's Dharma Productions has bankrolled the project. Karan Johar's cryptic post read, "Silence is the best speech you will ever give to fools." While he did not name Divya, however, netizens are convinced that the post is for her. Sharing a picture of an empty cinema hall on her official Instagram handle, Divya said that actors should not "fool the audience". She even accused Alia of buying the film's tickets herself to inflate box office numbers. Divya wrote, "Went to Citi Mall PVR for Jigra show. Theatre was totally empty … all theaters going empty every where." Also read: When Naseeruddin Shah told Javed Akhtar that Sholay is a copy of Chaplin, Eastwood's films "#Aliabhatt me sach mein Bahut #Jigra hai.. khud hi tickets karide aur fake collections announce kar diye. Wonder why paid media is silent. #weshdnotfooltheaudience #truthoverlies #HappyDussehra," she added. The posts from the two come amid chatter around similarities between Divya's movie Savi and Jigra, since both films are about jailbreaks. In Savi, Divya plays the role of a housewife who is trying to break her husband out of a prison in England. The husband, played by Harshvardhan Rane, is accused of murder. Meanwhile, in Jigra, Alia's character tries to rescue her brother out of prison after he has been found in possession of drugs. Directed by Vasan Bala, Jigra also stars Vedang Raina as Alia Bhatt's brother. The film has been co-produced by Alia under her banner Eternal Sunshine Productions and Karan Johar's Dharma Productions.

Karan Johar shares cryptic post after Divya Khossla Kumar slams Jigra star Alia Bhatt

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4fa275b8-3f70-43bb-b220-48c6d05152fb}{220}" paraid="60488487" >Ayan Mukerji's sci-fi film <em>Brahmastra Part One: Shiva</em>&nbsp;roared&nbsp;at the 70th National Awards as the movie&nbsp;won&nbsp;awards for 'Best Film in AVGC,' 'Best Male Playback Singer,' and 'Best Music Director,’ etching the film’s name in the film&nbsp;industry in golden letters.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a13ef457-cd14-4173-8e93-c4485e8c076f}{37}" paraid="831735527" >Johar took to Instagram to pen down a heartfelt note as Dharma Productions also completed 44 years in the film industry. He wrote, “Every time I step onto this stage, it’s always a different feeling of magic. But there’s one feeling that always remains - gratitude. Thank you&nbsp;@mib_india&nbsp;for the constant support &amp; strength for our film fraternity to tell stories and bring it to the people of our nation. And thank you to the audience, for the bountiful love that you shower.”&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{bf69abcc-4d2d-4905-a110-779f3b9c2a8a}{167}" paraid="1867021378" >He added, “This is the third time for me on stage, and the magnanimity of it all is not lost on me. And what a day to celebrate - since today also marks 44 years of @dharmamovies!”&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<h2><em>Brahmastra</em>'s achievement</h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4a51fa73-ea5d-4160-8660-0611e6494170}{136}" paraid="347919739" >Johar also praised Ayan Mukerji and the whole team of <em>Brahmastra</em>&nbsp;for this achievement highlighting every person’s hard work.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9238f4b4-3630-4082-92a6-792f33d80ba2}{246}" paraid="315772555" >The director ended the note by saying, “@ayan_mukerji, here’s to #Brahmastra being etched in history. To the team, who made the magic happen - thank you!”&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{77e47cce-1b80-4f8b-9127-10ac1ecb328a}{62}" paraid="97106930" ><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/dancer-asked-to-pay-for-travel-and-accommodation-pulls-out-of-diljit-dosanjhs-europe-tour-765959"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Dancer asked to pay for travel and accommodation, pulls out of Diljit Dosanjh's Europe tour</strong></a></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{77e47cce-1b80-4f8b-9127-10ac1ecb328a}{112}" paraid="874874618" >After the win, Ayan Mukerji also expressed his happiness and spoke about the film’s achievement. “It’s a special day for us. I am deeply grateful for the recognition Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva has received at the National Awards. The music of the film holds a special place in all our hearts. Pritam Da’s compositions, coupled Amitabh’s lyrics and with Arijit’s voice, is something I feel so proud and grateful for!”&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{77e47cce-1b80-4f8b-9127-10ac1ecb328a}{112}" paraid="874874618" >He added, “From the music to the visual effects, we poured a lot of love into making this film, and I thank the entire team for this fantastic collaborative effort which continues to give us so much love.”</p>


Ayan Mukerji's sci-fi film Brahmastra Part One: Shiva roared at the 70th National Awards as the movie won awards for 'Best Film in AVGC,' 'Best Male Playback Singer,' and 'Best Music Director,’ etching the film’s name in the film industry in golden letters.

Ayan Mukerji's sci-fi film Brahmastra Part One: Shiva roared at the 70th National Awards as the movie won awards for 'Best Film in AVGC,' 'Best Male Playback Singer,' and 'Best Music Director,’ etching the film’s name in the film industry in golden letters. Johar took to Instagram to pen down a heartfelt note as Dharma Productions also completed 44 years in the film industry. He wrote, “Every time I step onto this stage, it’s always a different feeling of magic. But there’s one feeling that always remains - gratitude. Thank you @mib_india for the constant support & strength for our film fraternity to tell stories and bring it to the people of our nation. And thank you to the audience, for the bountiful love that you shower.” He added, “This is the third time for me on stage, and the magnanimity of it all is not lost on me. And what a day to celebrate - since today also marks 44 years of @dharmamovies!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) × Brahmastra's achievement Johar also praised Ayan Mukerji and the whole team of Brahmastra for this achievement highlighting every person’s hard work. The director ended the note by saying, “@ayan_mukerji, here’s to #Brahmastra being etched in history. To the team, who made the magic happen - thank you!” Also read: Dancer asked to pay for travel and accommodation, pulls out of Diljit Dosanjh's Europe tour After the win, Ayan Mukerji also expressed his happiness and spoke about the film’s achievement. “It’s a special day for us. I am deeply grateful for the recognition Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva has received at the National Awards. The music of the film holds a special place in all our hearts. Pritam Da’s compositions, coupled Amitabh’s lyrics and with Arijit’s voice, is something I feel so proud and grateful for!” He added, “From the music to the visual effects, we poured a lot of love into making this film, and I thank the entire team for this fantastic collaborative effort which continues to give us so much love.”

'44 years' of Dharma Productions: For Karan Johar it is 'a feeling of magic'

<p>Filmmaker Karan Johar has announced that his production house Dharma Productions will not be hosting any pre-release screenings of their films from now on. In a statement issued to the 'members of the media',&nbsp;Johar stated that the difficult decision was to maintain the cinematic experience of all.&nbsp;<br />
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The statement by the production house was signed by Karan and Apoorva Mehta, CEO of Dharma Productions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Addressed to the "dear members of the media", the statement read as, "For years, rather decades, you have firmly stood by us at Dharma Productions, supporting our films, sharing our dreams, and celebrating our victories. Your faith in us has been a driving force throughout our journey, and we'd like to take this moment to extend our deepest and heartfelt gratitude to you all. Each coverage, review, and feedback has been invaluable to us, and they have undeniably helped us make our films reach audiences far and wide,” read the note.</p>

<p>The statement further stated, "As we continue to evolve, we find ourselves at a juncture where we must adapt and innovate our approach. After much deliberation, we've unanimously decided to forgo pre-release screenings for our upcoming films. This decision has been difficult to make, however, we believe it's a necessary step in ensuring that every viewer, including our friends in the media, witness our stories as they were meant to be experienced. We believe it will help in maintaining the excitement of the cinematic experience for all."</p>

<p>The production house also added that they would host screenings for the press in the first half of the film's release day to ensure timely reviews.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Having said that, we understand the importance of timely reviews and the role they play in the success of our films. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that we will be hosting press screenings in the first half of the release day for each of our movies. We warmly welcome all media personnel to join us at these screenings, where you will be the first to witness our latest offerings (sic)," the note said.</p>

<p>The statement comes a few days ahead of the release of <em>Jigra</em> which has been co-produced by Karan Johar and Alia Bhatt. Bhatt also features in the film along with Vedang Raina. It has been helmed by Vasan Bala.&nbsp;</p>


Filmmaker Karan Johar has announced that his production house Dharma Productions will not be hosting any pre-release screenings of their films from now on. In a statement issued to the 'members of the media', Johar stated that the difficult decision was to maintain the cinematic experience of all.

Filmmaker Karan Johar has announced that his production house Dharma Productions will not be hosting any pre-release screenings of their films from now on. In a statement issued to the 'members of the media', Johar stated that the difficult decision was to maintain the cinematic experience of all. The statement by the production house was signed by Karan and Apoorva Mehta, CEO of Dharma Productions. Addressed to the "dear members of the media", the statement read as, "For years, rather decades, you have firmly stood by us at Dharma Productions, supporting our films, sharing our dreams, and celebrating our victories. Your faith in us has been a driving force throughout our journey, and we'd like to take this moment to extend our deepest and heartfelt gratitude to you all. Each coverage, review, and feedback has been invaluable to us, and they have undeniably helped us make our films reach audiences far and wide,” read the note. The statement further stated, "As we continue to evolve, we find ourselves at a juncture where we must adapt and innovate our approach. After much deliberation, we've unanimously decided to forgo pre-release screenings for our upcoming films. This decision has been difficult to make, however, we believe it's a necessary step in ensuring that every viewer, including our friends in the media, witness our stories as they were meant to be experienced. We believe it will help in maintaining the excitement of the cinematic experience for all." The production house also added that they would host screenings for the press in the first half of the film's release day to ensure timely reviews. "Having said that, we understand the importance of timely reviews and the role they play in the success of our films. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that we will be hosting press screenings in the first half of the release day for each of our movies. We warmly welcome all media personnel to join us at these screenings, where you will be the first to witness our latest offerings (sic)," the note said. The statement comes a few days ahead of the release of Jigra which has been co-produced by Karan Johar and Alia Bhatt. Bhatt also features in the film along with Vedang Raina. It has been helmed by Vasan Bala.

Karan Johar's Dharma Production will not host pre-release screenings for media anymore

<p>Karan Johar is clearing misconceptions. The filmmaker, who has always faced a lot of backlash for promoting nepotism in the industry, has recently become a topic of conversation&nbsp;after&nbsp;a viral video of director Vasan Bala revealed how Johar shared&nbsp;the <em>Jigra </em>script with Alia Bhatt in a very initial stage.</p>

<p>The casting controversy started when a video of Vasan Bala went viral. In the clip that is from an interview, <em>Jigra</em> director says that Johar&nbsp;shared an unfinished script with Alia even without his knowledge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This confession of Bala triggered&nbsp;a significant&nbsp;backlash against Johar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reacting to a viral video, the filmmaker has finally broken his silence, putting his clarification on the matter forward.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/diljit-dosanjh-bows-down-in-front-of-gajraj-rao-at-london-show-watch-adorable-video-764970">Diljit Dosanjh bows down in front of Gajraj Rao at London show: Watch adorable video</a></p>

<p>Taking to his Instagram handle, Johar shared a quote and along with that, he penned a caption addressing the viral video.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Urging people not to believe in ‘clickbait assumptions’ he wrote, “Twitter became X and became my X a while ago… I broke up with the nauseous noise and muted the unwarranted angst… but social media is like the Lockness monster; it gets to you even when you can’t see it... so was flooded with Vasan Bala’s interview, which he answered with pure innocence and so much love.”</p>

<p>Johar added, “The gore misinterpretation of his comment about me sending the script to Alia without his grammar checks made me laugh initially at the ludicrousness of it all but now is truly annoying me… Vasan continues to be one of my most talented and wonderful collaborators and if you see his interview and hear his tone you will totally get it! BUT NO… much ado about nothing is all over the place…”</p>

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<p>Concluding his caption, he wrote, “I fold my hands and tell everyone please hear and read entire interviews before making click bait assumptions. Loads of love to all of you.”</p>

<p>Karan became the point of discussion after&nbsp;Bala jokingly shared how Johar forwarded&nbsp;a rough draft to Alia. What the director meant&nbsp;in the clip is that he was upset because it was an unedited basic copy of the script with a lot of grammatical mistakes.</p>

<p>In an interview with Tried&amp;Refused Productions, Bala shared, “I had written a very kachcha pakka email, stream of consciousness thoughts… sent it to Karan and 6-7 hours later, he called saying that I have already sent it to Alia and I was really not happy with it. I was like I would have at least done some spell check, grammar check, hygiene, written some very nice hero entry… That email was sent and I asked Karan ‘Why did you do this?’ He said, ‘No, no this is how it works. Then he said we’ll meet in a couple of days.”</p>

<p>Karan's clarification didn't have much impact on the netizens, who were quick to slam him, with some calling him 'nepo mafia.'</p>

<p>One Instagram user commented, ''Karan, being the lead of the nepo mafia trying to defend the nepo gang members. Karan you've been so notorious to the outsiders and you deserve all the hate and we all remember what happened to Sushant and all the outsiders.''</p>

<p>Another wrote, ''Again Alia and Karan 👏 stop it we don't want to hear about Alia every day she's an actress not an example to set for the generation.''</p>

<p>A third user wrote, ''As a producer, you didn't even ask the Director who was his First choice. You directly sent the script to Alia. It shows misuse of power. No wonder, Alia looks like a misfit in most of the films. If Alia didn't have you, she would have been struggling to even enter the industry. Boz she is that basic.''</p>

<p>Directed by Vasan Bala, Alia's&nbsp;<em>Jigra</em> is set to hit the theatres worldwide on Oct 11.</p>


Karan Johar is clearing misconceptions. The filmmaker, who has always faced a lot of backlash for promoting nepotism in the industry, has recently become a topic of conversation after a viral video of director Vasan Bala revealed how Johar shared the Jigra script with Alia Bhatt in a very initial stage.

Karan Johar is clearing misconceptions. The filmmaker, who has always faced a lot of backlash for promoting nepotism in the industry, has recently become a topic of conversation after a viral video of director Vasan Bala revealed how Johar shared the Jigra script with Alia Bhatt in a very initial stage. The casting controversy started when a video of Vasan Bala went viral. In the clip that is from an interview, Jigra director says that Johar shared an unfinished script with Alia even without his knowledge. This confession of Bala triggered a significant backlash against Johar. Reacting to a viral video, the filmmaker has finally broken his silence, putting his clarification on the matter forward. Also read: Diljit Dosanjh bows down in front of Gajraj Rao at London show: Watch adorable video Taking to his Instagram handle, Johar shared a quote and along with that, he penned a caption addressing the viral video. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) × Urging people not to believe in ‘clickbait assumptions’ he wrote, “Twitter became X and became my X a while ago… I broke up with the nauseous noise and muted the unwarranted angst… but social media is like the Lockness monster; it gets to you even when you can’t see it... so was flooded with Vasan Bala’s interview, which he answered with pure innocence and so much love.” Johar added, “The gore misinterpretation of his comment about me sending the script to Alia without his grammar checks made me laugh initially at the ludicrousness of it all but now is truly annoying me… Vasan continues to be one of my most talented and wonderful collaborators and if you see his interview and hear his tone you will totally get it! BUT NO… much ado about nothing is all over the place…” Also read: Zendaya confirms time jump in Euphoria season 3: 'It’s important because..' Concluding his caption, he wrote, “I fold my hands and tell everyone please hear and read entire interviews before making click bait assumptions. Loads of love to all of you.” Karan became the point of discussion after Bala jokingly shared how Johar forwarded a rough draft to Alia. What the director meant in the clip is that he was upset because it was an unedited basic copy of the script with a lot of grammatical mistakes. In an interview with Tried&Refused Productions, Bala shared, “I had written a very kachcha pakka email, stream of consciousness thoughts… sent it to Karan and 6-7 hours later, he called saying that I have already sent it to Alia and I was really not happy with it. I was like I would have at least done some spell check, grammar check, hygiene, written some very nice hero entry… That email was sent and I asked Karan ‘Why did you do this?’ He said, ‘No, no this is how it works. Then he said we’ll meet in a couple of days.” Karan's clarification didn't have much impact on the netizens, who were quick to slam him, with some calling him 'nepo mafia.' One Instagram user commented, ''Karan, being the lead of the nepo mafia trying to defend the nepo gang members. Karan you've been so notorious to the outsiders and you deserve all the hate and we all remember what happened to Sushant and all the outsiders.'' Another wrote, ''Again Alia and Karan 👏 stop it we don't want to hear about Alia every day she's an actress not an example to set for the generation.'' A third user wrote, ''As a producer, you didn't even ask the Director who was his First choice. You directly sent the script to Alia. It shows misuse of power. No wonder, Alia looks like a misfit in most of the films. If Alia didn't have you, she would have been struggling to even enter the industry. Boz she is that basic.'' Directed by Vasan Bala, Alia's Jigra is set to hit the theatres worldwide on Oct 11.

Favouritism? Karan Johar breaks silence on sending Jigra script to Alia without Vasan Bala's permission

<p>IDTV's BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning show<em> The Traitors</em> is coming to India. Prime Video India has announced that the Indian adaptation of the popular reality game show is currently in production in Jaisalmer's fort.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The show is all about trust and deception. It tests the contestants' brains, humour, and strategic prowess as they fight for a hefty cash prize. In a game of brutal twists and turns, cold-hearted deception, and relentless manipulation, the traitors must eliminate the innocents from the game by completing various physical and psychological tasks.</p>

<p>Karan Johar will be hosting <em>The Traitors</em> for Prime Video. In a statement to the press, KJo said, "The Traitors is one of the most watched reality series, with its popularity growing all over the world as the audience laps up the riveting drama and entertainment. Having watched the UK and US versions, I have become an avid fan of the format and am in awe of Claudia Winkleman and Alan Cumming, who are so marvelous in the way they host their respective shows with poise yet suspenseful theatrics that leave you at the edge of your seat."</p>

<p>Karan Johar added, “Building on the very successful relationship with Prime Video, I am thrilled to take on the mantle as the host for the Indian adaptation of the show. And the 20 players on the show are in for an unforgettable and unpredictable journey, especially with me operating in the shadows.”</p>

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Nikhil Madhok, head of originals at Prime Video, India, opened up about Karan and the show. “In our journey of introducing highly compelling and bingeable unscripted content, ‘The Traitors’ marks a significant milestone for Prime Video. It is a unique reality format that has enthralled a global audience in various regions and languages. An exciting show like this requires an equally exciting host. We are thrilled to have Karan Johar host and commandeer the show. Who better than him to amp up the drama and entertainment,” he said.</p>

<p>Urfi Javed, Jasmin Bhasin, Harsh Gujral, Jannat Zubair, Mukesh Chhabra, Karan Kundrra and Anshula Kapoor are expected to participate in the first season of <em>The Traitors</em>.</p>


IDTV's BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning show The Traitors is coming to India. Prime Video India has announced that the Indian adaptation of the popular reality game show is currently in production in Jaisalmer's fort.

IDTV's BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning show The Traitors is coming to India. Prime Video India has announced that the Indian adaptation of the popular reality game show is currently in production in Jaisalmer's fort. The show is all about trust and deception. It tests the contestants' brains, humour, and strategic prowess as they fight for a hefty cash prize. In a game of brutal twists and turns, cold-hearted deception, and relentless manipulation, the traitors must eliminate the innocents from the game by completing various physical and psychological tasks. Karan Johar will be hosting The Traitors for Prime Video. In a statement to the press, KJo said, "The Traitors is one of the most watched reality series, with its popularity growing all over the world as the audience laps up the riveting drama and entertainment. Having watched the UK and US versions, I have become an avid fan of the format and am in awe of Claudia Winkleman and Alan Cumming, who are so marvelous in the way they host their respective shows with poise yet suspenseful theatrics that leave you at the edge of your seat." Karan Johar added, “Building on the very successful relationship with Prime Video, I am thrilled to take on the mantle as the host for the Indian adaptation of the show. And the 20 players on the show are in for an unforgettable and unpredictable journey, especially with me operating in the shadows.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) Also read: Pharrell Williams gets annoyed by celebs who talk about politics: 'Shut up. Nobody asked you' Nikhil Madhok, head of originals at Prime Video, India, opened up about Karan and the show. “In our journey of introducing highly compelling and bingeable unscripted content, ‘The Traitors’ marks a significant milestone for Prime Video. It is a unique reality format that has enthralled a global audience in various regions and languages. An exciting show like this requires an equally exciting host. We are thrilled to have Karan Johar host and commandeer the show. Who better than him to amp up the drama and entertainment,” he said. Urfi Javed, Jasmin Bhasin, Harsh Gujral, Jannat Zubair, Mukesh Chhabra, Karan Kundrra and Anshula Kapoor are expected to participate in the first season of The Traitors.

Karan Johar to host Indian adaptation of The Traitors, announces Prime Video

<p>The teaser of Alia Bhatt's latest film,<em> Jigra, </em>has got her fans curious about the unique plot. The film talks about sibling bonds, and the lengths a sister can go to save and protect her young brother. Alia plays elder sister to Vedang Raina in the film, which is posing to be an action-drama. But is the film's plot a re-hash of a 1990s Bollywood film?&nbsp;<br />
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According to a report in the Bollywood Hungama, Jigra is an adaptation of the 1993 film <em>Gumrah. </em>The film starred Sridevi, Sanjay Dutt and Rahul Roy in key roles.&nbsp;<br />
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“Jigra is an adaptation of the 1993 film <em>Gumrah. </em>It starred Sanjay Dutt, Sridevi, and Rahul Roy and was the story of a man who went to insane lengths to save his lover, who was imprisoned in a foreign country. <em>Jigra</em> makers decided to remake<em> Gumrah</em> but with certain modifications. Two of the biggest changes they have made from the story of the original is that here it’s the girl who’s saving the boy. Also, instead of them being lovers, they are siblings,” a source told the entertainment portal.<br />
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Incidentally, <em>Gumrah</em> was produced by Karan Johar's father, Yash Johar. <em>Jigra</em> is co-produced by Johar and Alia Bhatt. <em>Gumraah</em> was directed by Alia's father Mahesh Bhatt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Securing the rights of <em>Gumrah </em>wasn’t a problem. After all, it was produced by Dharma Productions, who have also produced Jigra. The scenario reminds one of Dharma Productions’<em> Agneepath</em> (1990) which was remade by Karan Johar in 2012 with Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, and Sanjay Dutt in the leading roles. Interestingly, <em>Gumrah</em> was directed by Mahesh Bhatt, and now his daughter Alia plays the lead in its adaptation,” the source said.</p>

<p>However, another source told Times Now that <em>Jigra</em> is an original story. "Apart from the fact that the protagonist is jailed in<em> Gumrah</em> and <em>Jigra</em> — Sridevi in the former and Vedang Raina in the latter—and both are prison-break stories, there is no similarity between the two films. Vasan Bala is known to be a fiercely original craftsman. Have you seen his <em>Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota </em>and <em>Monica O My Darling</em>? Is it&nbsp;possible for the director of these films to copy a flop Mahesh Bhatt film, and that one, which was a copy itself," said the source.</p>

<p><em>Jigra</em>, produced by Viacom18 Studios, Dharma Productions, and Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt, is directed by Vasan Bala and will be released on October 11.&nbsp;</p>


The teaser of Alia Bhatt's latest film, Jigra, has got her fans curious about the unique plot. The film talks about sibling bonds, and the lengths a sister can go to save and protect her young brother.

The teaser of Alia Bhatt's latest film, Jigra, has got her fans curious about the unique plot. The film talks about sibling bonds, and the lengths a sister can go to save and protect her young brother. Alia plays elder sister to Vedang Raina in the film, which is posing to be an action-drama. But is the film's plot a re-hash of a 1990s Bollywood film? According to a report in the Bollywood Hungama, Jigra is an adaptation of the 1993 film Gumrah. The film starred Sridevi, Sanjay Dutt and Rahul Roy in key roles. “Jigra is an adaptation of the 1993 film Gumrah. It starred Sanjay Dutt, Sridevi, and Rahul Roy and was the story of a man who went to insane lengths to save his lover, who was imprisoned in a foreign country. Jigra makers decided to remake Gumrah but with certain modifications. Two of the biggest changes they have made from the story of the original is that here it’s the girl who’s saving the boy. Also, instead of them being lovers, they are siblings,” a source told the entertainment portal. Incidentally, Gumrah was produced by Karan Johar's father, Yash Johar. Jigra is co-produced by Johar and Alia Bhatt. Gumraah was directed by Alia's father Mahesh Bhatt. “Securing the rights of Gumrah wasn’t a problem. After all, it was produced by Dharma Productions, who have also produced Jigra. The scenario reminds one of Dharma Productions’ Agneepath (1990) which was remade by Karan Johar in 2012 with Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, and Sanjay Dutt in the leading roles. Interestingly, Gumrah was directed by Mahesh Bhatt, and now his daughter Alia plays the lead in its adaptation,” the source said. However, another source told Times Now that Jigra is an original story. "Apart from the fact that the protagonist is jailed in Gumrah and Jigra — Sridevi in the former and Vedang Raina in the latter—and both are prison-break stories, there is no similarity between the two films. Vasan Bala is known to be a fiercely original craftsman. Have you seen his Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota and Monica O My Darling? Is it possible for the director of these films to copy a flop Mahesh Bhatt film, and that one, which was a copy itself," said the source. Jigra, produced by Viacom18 Studios, Dharma Productions, and Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt, is directed by Vasan Bala and will be released on October 11.

Is Alia Bhatt's Jigra an adaptation of Sridevi-Sanjay Dutt starrer Gumraah?

<p>In Bella Chowdhary’s world, there’s no such thing as too many bags and in a world of fakes, she is on a path to become a Birkin. But it’s a path that she hasn’t chosen for herself, rather, a tragedy has led her there.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bella AKA Bae (Ananya Panday) was born with a golden spoon in a Delhi-based wealthy family. Upon the brink of losing their wealth, the family hacks Bae’s love story with a business tycoon Agastya Chowdhary (Vihaan Samat). But everything that glitters is not gold. She may have all the luxuries one can ever wish for, but none of them fulfilling enough to help her cope with her loneliness. Her world comes crashing down when a rather private moment becomes a public affair.</p>

<p>Both her families disown her and the scandal leaves her stranded - until she begins to find her own hat. Bella must now navigate a life without the prestigious privileges that she is known to live with or in other words, learn to live like a middle-class girl in Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Call Me Bae lands the aesthetics</strong></h2>

<p>Created by Ishita Moitra and co-written by Samina Motlekar and Rohit Nair, <em>Call Me Bae </em>has been helmed by Collin D Cunha. First things first, it’s a visually stunning series, where apt attention has been paid to sets and Bae’s costumes. The aesthetic aspects are all in place with the addition of viral-worthy songs. But the story never fully feels convincing. It’s partly because it all seems extremely easy for Bae -or if she would’ve put it, the struggles aren’t struggling at all.</p>

<p>Transitioning to Mumbai, bumping into new people, finding a home, landing a job, and even getting her first big breaking story as a journalist - it all seems too easy and if not a golden spoon, there’s still a platter for Bae.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The show spoofs the extravagant world of celebrity weddings with a scene inspired by Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra’s wedding, scatters references of social media fame (cue a random scene featuring Orry) and downfall, spills prominent names like it’s no big deal. At one point, Bae is angry with her husband for picking a meeting with Elon Musk over spending time with her.</p>

<p>The wealthy parodical world that’s built in the beginning is silly but comical, and you understand why. It’s sharp writing with solid meta references thrown all around, including Panday and Siddhant Chaturvedi’s infamous ‘struggle’ exchange and several nods to Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Poo. But it’s the world that comes after that doesn’t fully feel authentic. Perhaps a little less froth and more depth would have helped.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What works is Ananya Panday as Bae</strong></h2>

<p>What does work for <em>Call Me Bae</em> is Ananya Panday. Panday holds the show together with her charming performance. Even as you can spot glimpses of Alexis Rose from <em>Schitt’s Creek</em>, Emily from <em>Emily In Paris</em> and <em>Two Broke Girls</em> in both her performance and the storyline, Panday’s persona and dialogue delivery manage to work. It also works in her favour that her heiress-to-hustler character is the only one that’s fully fleshed out, wherein her costumes, too, play a pivotal role in storytelling.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The series introduces viewers to ‘Behen-code’ - a promise that’s older than <em>The Da Vinci Code</em> and stronger than brocode with the help of Bae’s new-found friends, Saira Ali (Muskkaan Jaferi) and Tammarrah Pawwarh (Niharika Lyra Dutt) and both do justice to their parts. Vir Das, who plays the role of TRP-greedy TV anchor Satyajit Sen, is certainly having fun. Lisa Mishra essays the role of his show’s producer and girlfriend Harleen. While the two deliver decent performances, one wishes their roles were layered. The minute glimpses of Sen and Harleen’s personal life had ample scope of further character development.</p>

<p><strong>Watch Call Me Bae trailer here:</strong></p>

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<p><em>Call Me Bae </em>also stars Varun Sood as Prince, Vihaan Samat as Agastya, Gurfateh Pirzada as Neel N, and Mini Mathur as Bae’s mother Gayatri but sadly, none of them get enough space to play around.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/top-filmmakers-karan-johar-aditya-chopra-in-talks-to-launch-srks-son-aryan-khan-756322">Top filmmakers Karan Johar, Aditya Chopra in talks to launch SRK's son Aryan Khan?</a></p>

<p>The intent and ambition are right, but the execution not so much. <em>Call Me Bae</em> is a self-aware show but it doesn’t scratch beneath the surface. Even when it sets out to explore darker themes, both of which are timely and if well executed, could've had a better impact. Overall, style trumps substance in the story. What essentially works for rich-person-turns-poor tropes is the character evolution, remember Annie Murphy’s Alexis Rose’s arc from <em>Schitt’s Creek?</em> And while Bae does evolve through the six-episode series, it’s not satisfying enough.&nbsp;</p>


In Bella Chowdhary’s world, there’s no such thing as too many bags and in a world of fakes, she is on a path to become a Birkin. But it’s a path that she hasn’t chosen for herself, rather, a tragedy has led her there.

In Bella Chowdhary’s world, there’s no such thing as too many bags and in a world of fakes, she is on a path to become a Birkin. But it’s a path that she hasn’t chosen for herself, rather, a tragedy has led her there. Bella AKA Bae (Ananya Panday) was born with a golden spoon in a Delhi-based wealthy family. Upon the brink of losing their wealth, the family hacks Bae’s love story with a business tycoon Agastya Chowdhary (Vihaan Samat). But everything that glitters is not gold. She may have all the luxuries one can ever wish for, but none of them fulfilling enough to help her cope with her loneliness. Her world comes crashing down when a rather private moment becomes a public affair. Both her families disown her and the scandal leaves her stranded - until she begins to find her own hat. Bella must now navigate a life without the prestigious privileges that she is known to live with or in other words, learn to live like a middle-class girl in Mumbai. Call Me Bae lands the aesthetics Created by Ishita Moitra and co-written by Samina Motlekar and Rohit Nair, Call Me Bae has been helmed by Collin D Cunha. First things first, it’s a visually stunning series, where apt attention has been paid to sets and Bae’s costumes. The aesthetic aspects are all in place with the addition of viral-worthy songs. But the story never fully feels convincing. It’s partly because it all seems extremely easy for Bae -or if she would’ve put it, the struggles aren’t struggling at all. Transitioning to Mumbai, bumping into new people, finding a home, landing a job, and even getting her first big breaking story as a journalist - it all seems too easy and if not a golden spoon, there’s still a platter for Bae. The show spoofs the extravagant world of celebrity weddings with a scene inspired by Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra’s wedding, scatters references of social media fame (cue a random scene featuring Orry) and downfall, spills prominent names like it’s no big deal. At one point, Bae is angry with her husband for picking a meeting with Elon Musk over spending time with her. The wealthy parodical world that’s built in the beginning is silly but comical, and you understand why. It’s sharp writing with solid meta references thrown all around, including Panday and Siddhant Chaturvedi’s infamous ‘struggle’ exchange and several nods to Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Poo. But it’s the world that comes after that doesn’t fully feel authentic. Perhaps a little less froth and more depth would have helped. What works is Ananya Panday as Bae What does work for Call Me Bae is Ananya Panday. Panday holds the show together with her charming performance. Even as you can spot glimpses of Alexis Rose from Schitt’s Creek, Emily from Emily In Paris and Two Broke Girls in both her performance and the storyline, Panday’s persona and dialogue delivery manage to work. It also works in her favour that her heiress-to-hustler character is the only one that’s fully fleshed out, wherein her costumes, too, play a pivotal role in storytelling. The series introduces viewers to ‘Behen-code’ - a promise that’s older than The Da Vinci Code and stronger than brocode with the help of Bae’s new-found friends, Saira Ali (Muskkaan Jaferi) and Tammarrah Pawwarh (Niharika Lyra Dutt) and both do justice to their parts. Vir Das, who plays the role of TRP-greedy TV anchor Satyajit Sen, is certainly having fun. Lisa Mishra essays the role of his show’s producer and girlfriend Harleen. While the two deliver decent performances, one wishes their roles were layered. The minute glimpses of Sen and Harleen’s personal life had ample scope of further character development. Watch Call Me Bae trailer here: Call Me Bae also stars Varun Sood as Prince, Vihaan Samat as Agastya, Gurfateh Pirzada as Neel N, and Mini Mathur as Bae’s mother Gayatri but sadly, none of them get enough space to play around. Also read: Top filmmakers Karan Johar, Aditya Chopra in talks to launch SRK's son Aryan Khan? The intent and ambition are right, but the execution not so much. Call Me Bae is a self-aware show but it doesn’t scratch beneath the surface. Even when it sets out to explore darker themes, both of which are timely and if well executed, could've had a better impact. Overall, style trumps substance in the story. What essentially works for rich-person-turns-poor tropes is the character evolution, remember Annie Murphy’s Alexis Rose’s arc from Schitt’s Creek? And while Bae does evolve through the six-episode series, it’s not satisfying enough.

Call Me Bae Review: Ananya Panday shines but style trumps substance in story

<p>Everyone wants to get a bit of Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan who is ready to make his big Bollywood debut but is the youngster interested? Reports suggest that top Indian filmmakers like Aditya Chopra, Karan Johar, Farah Khan have all offered to direct Aryan Khan’s debut film in the Hindi film industry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Aryan is Shah Rukh Khan’s eldest son. He has studied filmmaking and has even launched his own label for which dad SRK has acted in an advertisement or two.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Top filmmakers want to direct Aryan Khan's debut&nbsp;film</strong></h2>

<p>Filmmakers want Aryan to think about acting and are keen on giving him a big-ticket movie. As per reports, those who have met Aryan Khan believe he has it in him to follow in Shah Rukh’s footsteps and “become the next big thing”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition to SRK’s friends Karan Johar, Farah Khan and Aditya Chopra, another director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has also “approached the Khans with an epic subject”.</p>

<p>However, other reports suggest that Aryan is currently “focusing all his energy on his maiden directorial venture”. He could look at acting once his directorial debut is out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Aryan has always “been inclined towards filmmaking” and not acting. This is the same thing that Shah Rukh Khan had stressed on during the release of his 2018 film, <em>Zero.&nbsp;</em></p>

<h2><strong>Aryan to direct web series</strong></h2>

<p>Aryan's directorial debut, <em>Stardom</em>, is a web series exploring Bollywood stars’ lives and struggles. Earlier this year, the show’s cinematographer, Jay Oza, had shared that Aryan’s series will include elements of comedy.</p>

<p>He said, “A film like <em>Raman Raghav 2.0</em>, we all knew what we were aiming for. The nature of the story is that. But for example, the show that I’m doing with Aryan, I can’t take the Raman Raghav approach because there is a certain level of comedy and entertainment. Aryan personally likes to see things bright, I have to adapt to him and give it to him, even if it’s against…”</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kareena-kapoor-is-the-highest-tax-paying-female-celebrity-of-2024-only-2-other-actresses-feature-in-the-list-756198">Kareena Kapoor is the highest tax-paying female celebrity of 2024, only 2 other actresses feature in list</a></p>

<p>It is reported that Mona Singh will be a part of the show. A source had said, “It’s a very interesting project, and she is getting to do something really different. The series will present her in a very different avatar. She is really enjoying her time working on set with Aryan.”</p>


Everyone wants to get a bit of Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan who is ready to make his big Bollywood debut but is the youngster interested? Reports suggest that top Indian filmmakers like Aditya Chopra, Karan Johar, Farah Khan have all offered to direct Aryan Khan’s debut film in the Hindi film industry.

Everyone wants to get a bit of Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan who is ready to make his big Bollywood debut but is the youngster interested? Reports suggest that top Indian filmmakers like Aditya Chopra, Karan Johar, Farah Khan have all offered to direct Aryan Khan’s debut film in the Hindi film industry. Aryan is Shah Rukh Khan’s eldest son. He has studied filmmaking and has even launched his own label for which dad SRK has acted in an advertisement or two. Top filmmakers want to direct Aryan Khan's debut film Filmmakers want Aryan to think about acting and are keen on giving him a big-ticket movie. As per reports, those who have met Aryan Khan believe he has it in him to follow in Shah Rukh’s footsteps and “become the next big thing”. In addition to SRK’s friends Karan Johar, Farah Khan and Aditya Chopra, another director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has also “approached the Khans with an epic subject”. However, other reports suggest that Aryan is currently “focusing all his energy on his maiden directorial venture”. He could look at acting once his directorial debut is out. Aryan has always “been inclined towards filmmaking” and not acting. This is the same thing that Shah Rukh Khan had stressed on during the release of his 2018 film, Zero. Aryan to direct web series Aryan's directorial debut, Stardom, is a web series exploring Bollywood stars’ lives and struggles. Earlier this year, the show’s cinematographer, Jay Oza, had shared that Aryan’s series will include elements of comedy. He said, “A film like Raman Raghav 2.0, we all knew what we were aiming for. The nature of the story is that. But for example, the show that I’m doing with Aryan, I can’t take the Raman Raghav approach because there is a certain level of comedy and entertainment. Aryan personally likes to see things bright, I have to adapt to him and give it to him, even if it’s against…” Also read: Kareena Kapoor is the highest tax-paying female celebrity of 2024, only 2 other actresses feature in list It is reported that Mona Singh will be a part of the show. A source had said, “It’s a very interesting project, and she is getting to do something really different. The series will present her in a very different avatar. She is really enjoying her time working on set with Aryan.”

Top filmmakers Karan Johar, Aditya Chopra in talks to launch SRK's son Aryan Khan?

<p>Superstar Shah Rukh Khan and filmmaker Karan Johar will be the hosts for the upcoming International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2024, to be held next month in Abu Dhabi.</p>

<p>For the first time, IIFA Awards 2024 is bringing together the best of both Hindi and South film industries—Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, with an aim to celebrate and honour the richness and diversity of Indian cinema by showcasing Bollywood flair at the IIFA Awards and vibrant South Indian cinema at IIFA Utsavam, according to a press release issued by IIFA.</p>

<p>The three-day awards gala, which will be held from September 27 to 29, returns to Yas Island Abu Dhabi, for the third time. The extravaganza will conclude with the exclusive, invitation-only event, IIFA Rocks.</p>

<p>Khan said he is excited about hosting the IIFA awards.</p>

<p>“IIFA is a celebration of Indian cinema that resonates across the globe and being a part of its journey over the years has been amazing. I look forward to bringing the energy, passion, and grandeur of IIFA to life once again, as we gear up for an unforgettable celebration of Indian cinema,” the Shah Rukh said in a statement.</p>

<p>Johar, who returns as the host for the awards, said he and his late filmmaker father Yash Johar have had a long association with IIFA awards.</p>

<p>"It’s an absolute honour to reignite the magic on the iconic IIFA stage for an unprecedented third showcase alongside my dear friend Shah Rukh Khan. Get ready for an unforgettable experience – we’re about to light up Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, like never before,” Johar said.</p>

<p>Actor Shahid Kapoor, who is the star performer this year, said he is thrilled to be part of this celebration of cinema once again.</p>

<p>"IIFA has always been an electrifying journey for me, and every time I step onto that iconic global stage, the magic is undeniable! I’m ready to deliver something extraordinary for the fans. IIFA has given me some of my most cherished moments in Indian cinema,” Kapoor said.</p>

<p>Andre Timmins, founder and director of IIFA Awards said fans can expect mesmerizing performances and cultural extravaganzas during the three-day celebration of cinema.</p>

<p>"As we approach IIFA's silver jubilee in 2025, we’re thrilled to announce that this year’s IIFA will be a celebration of unprecedented scale, transcending cinematic boundaries with the convergence of Hindi Cinema and South Indian cinema,” Timmins said.</p>

<p>(This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.)</p>


Superstar Shah Rukh Khan and filmmaker Karan Johar will be the hosts for the upcoming International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2024, to be held next month in Abu Dhabi.

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan and filmmaker Karan Johar will be the hosts for the upcoming International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2024, to be held next month in Abu Dhabi. For the first time, IIFA Awards 2024 is bringing together the best of both Hindi and South film industries—Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, with an aim to celebrate and honour the richness and diversity of Indian cinema by showcasing Bollywood flair at the IIFA Awards and vibrant South Indian cinema at IIFA Utsavam, according to a press release issued by IIFA. The three-day awards gala, which will be held from September 27 to 29, returns to Yas Island Abu Dhabi, for the third time. The extravaganza will conclude with the exclusive, invitation-only event, IIFA Rocks. Khan said he is excited about hosting the IIFA awards. “IIFA is a celebration of Indian cinema that resonates across the globe and being a part of its journey over the years has been amazing. I look forward to bringing the energy, passion, and grandeur of IIFA to life once again, as we gear up for an unforgettable celebration of Indian cinema,” the Shah Rukh said in a statement. Johar, who returns as the host for the awards, said he and his late filmmaker father Yash Johar have had a long association with IIFA awards. "It’s an absolute honour to reignite the magic on the iconic IIFA stage for an unprecedented third showcase alongside my dear friend Shah Rukh Khan. Get ready for an unforgettable experience – we’re about to light up Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, like never before,” Johar said. Actor Shahid Kapoor, who is the star performer this year, said he is thrilled to be part of this celebration of cinema once again. "IIFA has always been an electrifying journey for me, and every time I step onto that iconic global stage, the magic is undeniable! I’m ready to deliver something extraordinary for the fans. IIFA has given me some of my most cherished moments in Indian cinema,” Kapoor said. Andre Timmins, founder and director of IIFA Awards said fans can expect mesmerizing performances and cultural extravaganzas during the three-day celebration of cinema. "As we approach IIFA's silver jubilee in 2025, we’re thrilled to announce that this year’s IIFA will be a celebration of unprecedented scale, transcending cinematic boundaries with the convergence of Hindi Cinema and South Indian cinema,” Timmins said. (This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.)

Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar to host IIFA Awards in Abu Dhabi

<p>In a landmark moment for the Indian film industry, actress Rani Mukerji launched a commemorative stamp in honour of the legendary filmmaker Late Yash Chopra.&nbsp;The milestone moment was witnessed at the first-ever celebration of Indian cinema at the Australian Parliament, marking the 15th year of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. The event was in tandem with the keynote speeches delivered by Rani Mukerji and Karan Johar at the Parliament in Canberra. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition to their keynote addresses, the key&nbsp;highlight of the evening featured the launch of a special Late Yash Chopra stamp in memory of honouring his iconic cinematic legacy, his monumental contributions to Indian cinema, and his impact in making Hindi cinema a global pop culture movement.</p>

<p>Mr&nbsp;Chopra was also the first Patron of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and the festival has always had deep ties with him. This prestigious event took place today, August 13, ahead of the 15th annual Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) which is slated to commence&nbsp;on the 15th of August.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The event of the unveiling of the stamp was attended by distinguished dignitaries, Members of Parliament, and various ministers, underscoring the global impact and cultural significance of Indian cinema with a key focus and gratitude to the cinematic legacy and impact of the Late Yash Chopra who was often revered as the god of romance on celluloid. Karan Johar, who delivered a powerful keynote speech at the Australian Parliament, was also in attendance at this event.</p>

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<p>Actress Rani Mukerji expressed her excitement, saying, “I’m truly honoured and humbled to be a part of this momentous occasion of the launch of legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra’s commemorative stamp at the Australian Parliament House! This is not only a celebration of Yash Chopra and YRF’s rich and impactful 50-year-old legacy of shaping pop culture the world over but also of the Indian film industry that has entertained countless people through the power of cinema. The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) has been a catalyst for bringing India and Australia closer to each other by championing cultural and creative ties for 15 years now. I’m proud to see the festival grow from strength to strength year on year and act as a bridge connecting the best creative minds of India and Australia.”</p>

<p>Festival Director Mitu Bhowmik Lange shared her thoughts, stating, "This is a landmark year for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne as we celebrate our 15th year. And what a blessing for us to share this special evening, having Rani Mukerji unveil the Late Yash ji's stamp. His contribution to Indian cinema has influenced generations and will continue to do so for times to come. It is our absolute honour to have Rani with us here on this special landmark day to honour his legacy. This is an iconic moment for us because Yash Ji was our first festival patron and a huge support system. The launch of his stamp is us dedicating the 15th year to him with this commemorative stamp.”</p>

<p>The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne continues to be a beacon of cultural exchange, showcasing the rich diversity and creativity of Indian cinema. This year’s festival promises to be a grand celebration. The festival is the largest celebration of Indian films outside of India and will take place across Melbourne between&nbsp;August 15-25,&nbsp;2024.</p>


In a landmark moment for the Indian film industry, actress Rani Mukerji launched a commemorative stamp in honour of the legendary filmmaker Late Yash Chopra. The milestone moment was witnessed at the first-ever celebration of Indian cinema at the Australian Parliament, marking the 15th year of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.

In a landmark moment for the Indian film industry, actress Rani Mukerji launched a commemorative stamp in honour of the legendary filmmaker Late Yash Chopra. The milestone moment was witnessed at the first-ever celebration of Indian cinema at the Australian Parliament, marking the 15th year of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. The event was in tandem with the keynote speeches delivered by Rani Mukerji and Karan Johar at the Parliament in Canberra. In addition to their keynote addresses, the key highlight of the evening featured the launch of a special Late Yash Chopra stamp in memory of honouring his iconic cinematic legacy, his monumental contributions to Indian cinema, and his impact in making Hindi cinema a global pop culture movement. Mr Chopra was also the first Patron of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and the festival has always had deep ties with him. This prestigious event took place today, August 13, ahead of the 15th annual Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) which is slated to commence on the 15th of August. The event of the unveiling of the stamp was attended by distinguished dignitaries, Members of Parliament, and various ministers, underscoring the global impact and cultural significance of Indian cinema with a key focus and gratitude to the cinematic legacy and impact of the Late Yash Chopra who was often revered as the god of romance on celluloid. Karan Johar, who delivered a powerful keynote speech at the Australian Parliament, was also in attendance at this event. Actress Rani Mukerji expressed her excitement, saying, “I’m truly honoured and humbled to be a part of this momentous occasion of the launch of legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra’s commemorative stamp at the Australian Parliament House! This is not only a celebration of Yash Chopra and YRF’s rich and impactful 50-year-old legacy of shaping pop culture the world over but also of the Indian film industry that has entertained countless people through the power of cinema. The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) has been a catalyst for bringing India and Australia closer to each other by championing cultural and creative ties for 15 years now. I’m proud to see the festival grow from strength to strength year on year and act as a bridge connecting the best creative minds of India and Australia.” Festival Director Mitu Bhowmik Lange shared her thoughts, stating, "This is a landmark year for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne as we celebrate our 15th year. And what a blessing for us to share this special evening, having Rani Mukerji unveil the Late Yash ji's stamp. His contribution to Indian cinema has influenced generations and will continue to do so for times to come. It is our absolute honour to have Rani with us here on this special landmark day to honour his legacy. This is an iconic moment for us because Yash Ji was our first festival patron and a huge support system. The launch of his stamp is us dedicating the 15th year to him with this commemorative stamp.” The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne continues to be a beacon of cultural exchange, showcasing the rich diversity and creativity of Indian cinema. This year’s festival promises to be a grand celebration. The festival is the largest celebration of Indian films outside of India and will take place across Melbourne between August 15-25, 2024.

Yash Chopra stamp launched at Australian Parliament House; Rani Mukerji expresses gratitude

<p>&nbsp;Actor Rani Mukerji and director Karan Johar are set to address the Australian Parliament House ahead of the upcoming 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), the organisers on Monday said.</p>

<p>Mukerji, 46 and Johar, 52, who have collaborated on films such as his directorial debut "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..." and "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna", will deliver a keynote speech on August 13 ahead of the gala.</p>

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<p>IFFM, to be held in Melbourne from August 15 to 25, will showcase a diverse range of films that celebrate the rich tapestry of Indian cinema.</p>

<p>The keynote address will be attended by distinguished dignitaries, members of Australian Parliament and various ministers, underscoring the global impact and cultural significance of Indian cinema.</p>

<p>Mukerji said she is "proud" to represent the Indian film fraternity at the Australian Parliament House.</p>

<p>"This is a milestone moment for our fraternity and it would be an honour for me to speak about the growing cultural ties between Australia and India through cinema," the actor said in a statement.</p>

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<p>Johar said he is honoured to be invited to speak at the "historic event" to celebrate the incredible journey of Indian cinema.</p>

<p>"It's incredible to see how far the stories we as an industry create travels, and this moment is a testament to the growing influence of the cultural impact of Indian cinema. I'm grateful to the house, the members of the parliament for extending this invite and to have me represent the rich legacy of cinema and storytelling," he added.</p>

<p>Festival director Mitu Bhowmik Lange said it is a landmark year for the IFFM as it celebrates its 15th year.</p>

<p>"Having Rani Mukherji and Karan Johar as keynote speakers at the Australian Parliament House is a testament to the festival's growing influence and recognition," she added.</p>


Actor Rani Mukerji and director Karan Johar are set to address the Australian Parliament House ahead of the upcoming 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), the organisers on Monday said.

Actor Rani Mukerji and director Karan Johar are set to address the Australian Parliament House ahead of the upcoming 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), the organisers on Monday said. Mukerji, 46 and Johar, 52, who have collaborated on films such as his directorial debut "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..." and "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna", will deliver a keynote speech on August 13 ahead of the gala. Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan confirms King with Sujoy Ghosh; says doing action is 'difficult' IFFM, to be held in Melbourne from August 15 to 25, will showcase a diverse range of films that celebrate the rich tapestry of Indian cinema. The keynote address will be attended by distinguished dignitaries, members of Australian Parliament and various ministers, underscoring the global impact and cultural significance of Indian cinema. Mukerji said she is "proud" to represent the Indian film fraternity at the Australian Parliament House. "This is a milestone moment for our fraternity and it would be an honour for me to speak about the growing cultural ties between Australia and India through cinema," the actor said in a statement. Also Read: ‘This news is fake, a lie!’: Kumar Sanu slams deepfake video of him singing for ex-Pak PM Imran Khan Johar said he is honoured to be invited to speak at the "historic event" to celebrate the incredible journey of Indian cinema. "It's incredible to see how far the stories we as an industry create travels, and this moment is a testament to the growing influence of the cultural impact of Indian cinema. I'm grateful to the house, the members of the parliament for extending this invite and to have me represent the rich legacy of cinema and storytelling," he added. Festival director Mitu Bhowmik Lange said it is a landmark year for the IFFM as it celebrates its 15th year. "Having Rani Mukherji and Karan Johar as keynote speakers at the Australian Parliament House is a testament to the festival's growing influence and recognition," she added.

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<p>After a blockbuster year in&nbsp;2023, Bollywood has witnessed another dull year in 2024. Half of the year&nbsp;passed,&nbsp;and despite the big-budget, star-studded movies, Bollywood is facing its&nbsp;biggest crisis ever as the movies failed to earn big numbers at the box office. Recently, filmmaker Karan Johar addressed the crisis as he went on to talk about the inflation period.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interaction with Faye D'Souza, KJo discussed&nbsp;the things that are the need of the hour.&nbsp; "Firstly, the audiences' tastes have become very definitive. They want a certain kind of cinema. And if you (as a maker) want to do a certain number, then your film has to perform at A, B, and C centres. Multiplexes alone will not suffice,” he said.</p>

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<p>Further speaking, the <em>Rocky aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani </em>director<em>&nbsp;</em>weighed in on the factors making things more difficult such as the filmmaking cost.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Simultaneously, the cost of filmmaking has increased. There has been inflation. There are about 10 viable actors in Hindi cinema, and they are all asking for the sun, moon, and earth. So, you pay them; then you pay for the film, and then the marketing expenditure comes. And then your film doesn’t do the numbers. Those movie stars asking for Rs 35 crore are opening to Rs 3.5 crore. How’s that math working? How do you manage all these? Yet, you have to keep making movies and creating content because you also have to feed your organization. So there’s a lot of drama, and the syntax of our cinema has not found its feet,” he added.</p>

<p>During his interaction, Johar went on to share how things work in Hindi cinema. Giving example how after Shah Rukh Khan's <em>Jawan </em>and <em>Pathaan</em> became a superhit, everyone started working on the action genre.</p>

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<p>“In the case of Hindi cinema, there has been a certain kind of syntax in each decade. Right now, we are like, ‘If Jawan and Pathaan worked, should we do only action?’ Then everybody’s running that way. Then suddenly a love story would work. I feel like we are running around like headless chickens. Conviction has taken a complete beating, and it’s all about herd mentality. We haven’t realized that there is a certain audience now that wants rooted Indian cinema and, without the pressure of what the critics have to say, pure joy,” he noted.</p>

<p>“They also don’t want alienating cinema. When you talk about urban syntax and alienate Tier 2 cities and the plexes in smaller towns, then you don’t do that massive business. You can make such urban cinema, but at a certain price,” Karan added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Backed by Karan Johar, Lakshya and Raghav Juyal-starrer&nbsp;<em>Kill&nbsp;</em>has garnered a lot of appreciation from critics. Directed by&nbsp;Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, the movie got a lukewarm&nbsp;start at the box office.&nbsp;</p>


After a blockbuster year in 2023, Bollywood has witnessed another dull year in 2024. Half of the year passed, and despite the big-budget, star-studded movies, Bollywood is facing its biggest crisis ever as the movies failed to earn big numbers at the box office.

After a blockbuster year in 2023, Bollywood has witnessed another dull year in 2024. Half of the year passed, and despite the big-budget, star-studded movies, Bollywood is facing its biggest crisis ever as the movies failed to earn big numbers at the box office. Recently, filmmaker Karan Johar addressed the crisis as he went on to talk about the inflation period. In an interaction with Faye D'Souza, KJo discussed the things that are the need of the hour. "Firstly, the audiences' tastes have become very definitive. They want a certain kind of cinema. And if you (as a maker) want to do a certain number, then your film has to perform at A, B, and C centres. Multiplexes alone will not suffice,” he said. Also read: Mahabharat's Krishna aka Nitish Bharadwaj is a fan of Kalki 2898 AD Further speaking, the Rocky aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani director weighed in on the factors making things more difficult such as the filmmaking cost. “Simultaneously, the cost of filmmaking has increased. There has been inflation. There are about 10 viable actors in Hindi cinema, and they are all asking for the sun, moon, and earth. So, you pay them; then you pay for the film, and then the marketing expenditure comes. And then your film doesn’t do the numbers. Those movie stars asking for Rs 35 crore are opening to Rs 3.5 crore. How’s that math working? How do you manage all these? Yet, you have to keep making movies and creating content because you also have to feed your organization. So there’s a lot of drama, and the syntax of our cinema has not found its feet,” he added. During his interaction, Johar went on to share how things work in Hindi cinema. Giving example how after Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan and Pathaan became a superhit, everyone started working on the action genre. Also read: Netizens are all praise for House of the Dragon S2 Ep 4: Check out early reactions “In the case of Hindi cinema, there has been a certain kind of syntax in each decade. Right now, we are like, ‘If Jawan and Pathaan worked, should we do only action?’ Then everybody’s running that way. Then suddenly a love story would work. I feel like we are running around like headless chickens. Conviction has taken a complete beating, and it’s all about herd mentality. We haven’t realized that there is a certain audience now that wants rooted Indian cinema and, without the pressure of what the critics have to say, pure joy,” he noted. “They also don’t want alienating cinema. When you talk about urban syntax and alienate Tier 2 cities and the plexes in smaller towns, then you don’t do that massive business. You can make such urban cinema, but at a certain price,” Karan added. Backed by Karan Johar, Lakshya and Raghav Juyal-starrer Kill has garnered a lot of appreciation from critics. Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, the movie got a lukewarm start at the box office.

Karan Johar on Bollywood crisis: ‘Actors asking for Rs 35 cr getting Rs 3.5 crore box office opening'

<p>Ever since Kartik Aaryan dropped out of <em>Dostana 2</em>, rumours of his tiff with filmmaker Karan Johar has been doing rounds online. Despite being asked about his bond with KJo on almost every interview, the actor maintained a respectful silence on the matter. However, Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan's recent posts indicate that the two have settled their differences and are cordial again.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While reviewing Kabir Khan's <em>Chandu Champion</em>, KJo called the film the actor's "career-best performance". While sharing a poster of <em>Chandu Champion</em> on Instagram, Karan wrote, "Kabir Khan directs this brave and inspiring life tale like a love letter to the human spirit! Kartik Aaryan gives his career-best performance with a humane and honest portrayal... a must-watch."</p>

<p>Responding to Karan's kind words, Kartik wrote on his Instagram Stories, "Thank you Karan. Means a lot."</p>

<p>Check it out below!</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, on Kartik's 33rd birthday, Karan announced that he will be working with Kartik in an upcoming project. He wrote, &nbsp;"Kickstarting today with some special news on a special day! Extremely thrilled to announce Dharma Movies and Balaji Motion Pictures coming together for a film helmed by the exceptionally talented Sandeep Modi. I find myself elated to also announce the supremely talented Kartik Aaryan as our lead for this story that will unfold in cinemas on 15th August, 2025."</p>

<p>Coming to <em>Chandu Champion,</em> the film also stars Vijay Raaz, Bhuvan Arora, Yashpal Sharma and Rajpal Yadav among others. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the film tells the story of India's first Paralympics gold medallist Murlikant Petkar.</p>

<p>Wion's review of Chandu Champion reads, "There's no denying that Kartik Aaryan has an effervescent charm that works like magic on screen. In Chandu Champion, he uses it to play the vulnerable, determined, innocent and naive Murali well. He is remarkably restrained, sheds his goofy, smart alec lover boy image to play a village simpleton who only knows one thing and has one motto in life. It's not easy to match up to Vijay Raaz in scenes- but the duo has some splendid scenes together- showcasing a teacher and a student's relationship through the years." Read the full review <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-chandu-champion-review-kartik-aaryan-delivers-a-stellar-act-in-kabir-khans-sports-drama-731590">here</a>.</p>


Ever since Kartik Aaryan dropped out of Dostana 2, rumours of his tiff with filmmaker Karan Johar has been doing rounds online. Despite being asked about his bond with KJo on almost every interview, the actor maintained a respectful silence on the matter.

Ever since Kartik Aaryan dropped out of Dostana 2, rumours of his tiff with filmmaker Karan Johar has been doing rounds online. Despite being asked about his bond with KJo on almost every interview, the actor maintained a respectful silence on the matter. However, Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan's recent posts indicate that the two have settled their differences and are cordial again. While reviewing Kabir Khan's Chandu Champion, KJo called the film the actor's "career-best performance". While sharing a poster of Chandu Champion on Instagram, Karan wrote, "Kabir Khan directs this brave and inspiring life tale like a love letter to the human spirit! Kartik Aaryan gives his career-best performance with a humane and honest portrayal... a must-watch." Responding to Karan's kind words, Kartik wrote on his Instagram Stories, "Thank you Karan. Means a lot." Check it out below! Also read: Celebrity fitness coach reveals Ali Fazal's fitness routine for Mirzapur 3 Meanwhile, on Kartik's 33rd birthday, Karan announced that he will be working with Kartik in an upcoming project. He wrote, "Kickstarting today with some special news on a special day! Extremely thrilled to announce Dharma Movies and Balaji Motion Pictures coming together for a film helmed by the exceptionally talented Sandeep Modi. I find myself elated to also announce the supremely talented Kartik Aaryan as our lead for this story that will unfold in cinemas on 15th August, 2025." Coming to Chandu Champion, the film also stars Vijay Raaz, Bhuvan Arora, Yashpal Sharma and Rajpal Yadav among others. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the film tells the story of India's first Paralympics gold medallist Murlikant Petkar. Wion's review of Chandu Champion reads, "There's no denying that Kartik Aaryan has an effervescent charm that works like magic on screen. In Chandu Champion, he uses it to play the vulnerable, determined, innocent and naive Murali well. He is remarkably restrained, sheds his goofy, smart alec lover boy image to play a village simpleton who only knows one thing and has one motto in life. It's not easy to match up to Vijay Raaz in scenes- but the duo has some splendid scenes together- showcasing a teacher and a student's relationship through the years." Read the full review here.

Kartik Aaryan thanks Karan Johar for praising Chandu Champion: Means a lot...

<p>Karan Johar has condemned the recent slap incident involving Kangana Ranaut and a CISF constable. Johar and Ranaut's long-standing cold war is well known. Last week, a CISF constable was suspended from her duty after she slapped newly elected MP Kangana Ranaut at the Chandigarh airport over Ranaut's prior comment on the farmers'&nbsp;protest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Wednesday, Karan Johar attended the trailer launch of his next film, <em>Kill</em>, where he was asked to comment on the incident.</p>

<p>When asked about the slap incident, Karan told reporters, “<em>Dekhiye</em>, I do not support any kind of violence, verbal or physical.”</p>

<p><strong>Kangana and Karan Johar's long-standing feud</strong><br />
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The two have been at loggerheads ever since she called him a flag-bearer of nepotism on his talk show <em>Koffee With Karan </em>in 2017.<br />
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Over the years, the actor has frequently criticised Karan for furthering nepotism in Bollywood and has also addressed him as “movie mafia” on certain instances.&nbsp;</p>

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<br />
After the slapping incident last week, the film-star-turned-politician&nbsp;lashed out at those who had made snide remarks about the incident. Kangana had said those cheering for the violence against her must introspect about their own “psychological criminal tendencies."</p>

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While several actors have since then condemned the act of violence, composer Vishal Dadlani&nbsp;has reportedly said that he would be glad to offer the CISF personnel a job, in case she needed one after the incident.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kangana-ranaut-slapgate-vishal-dadlani-promises-job-to-cisf-guard-729677">Kangana slap incident: Vishal Dadlani promises job to CISF guard</a></p>

<p>In two separate Instagram stories, the composer had said if Kaur is “removed” from her services, he would ensure she is “gainfully employed."<br />
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Based on a complaint lodged by the CISF, the Mohali police had registered an FIR against CISF constable Kulwinder Kaur under Sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 341 (wrongful restraint) of the Indian Penal Code.</p>


Karan Johar has condemned the recent slap incident involving Kangana Ranaut and a CISF constable. Johar and Ranaut's long-standing cold war is well known. Last week, a CISF constable was suspended from her duty after she slapped newly elected MP Kangana Ranaut at the Chandigarh airport over Ranaut's prior comment on the farmers' protest.

Karan Johar has condemned the recent slap incident involving Kangana Ranaut and a CISF constable. Johar and Ranaut's long-standing cold war is well known. Last week, a CISF constable was suspended from her duty after she slapped newly elected MP Kangana Ranaut at the Chandigarh airport over Ranaut's prior comment on the farmers' protest. On Wednesday, Karan Johar attended the trailer launch of his next film, Kill, where he was asked to comment on the incident. When asked about the slap incident, Karan told reporters, “Dekhiye, I do not support any kind of violence, verbal or physical.” Kangana and Karan Johar's long-standing feud The two have been at loggerheads ever since she called him a flag-bearer of nepotism on his talk show Koffee With Karan in 2017. Over the years, the actor has frequently criticised Karan for furthering nepotism in Bollywood and has also addressed him as “movie mafia” on certain instances. Also read: Kangana Ranaut slap incident: Is hitting justified? Internet seems divided After the slapping incident last week, the film-star-turned-politician lashed out at those who had made snide remarks about the incident. Kangana had said those cheering for the violence against her must introspect about their own “psychological criminal tendencies." Okay with rape? Kangana Ranaut pens a long note on 'criminal mindset' amid slap row While several actors have since then condemned the act of violence, composer Vishal Dadlani has reportedly said that he would be glad to offer the CISF personnel a job, in case she needed one after the incident. Kangana slap incident: Vishal Dadlani promises job to CISF guard In two separate Instagram stories, the composer had said if Kaur is “removed” from her services, he would ensure she is “gainfully employed." Based on a complaint lodged by the CISF, the Mohali police had registered an FIR against CISF constable Kulwinder Kaur under Sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 341 (wrongful restraint) of the Indian Penal Code.

Karan Johar reacts to Kangana Ranaut slap incident: Do not support any kind of violence

<p>Varun Dhawan is now a father to a baby girl. The actor's wife Natasha Dalal delivered the couple's first child on Monday night at a hospital in Mumbai.&nbsp;<br />
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Varun took to Instagram on early hours of Tuesday to announce the arrival of the newest member of the Dhawan family. With an adorable animated clip of his furry baby Joey welcoming his little sister, the actor shared, “Our baby girl is here 💞 Thank u for all the good wishes for the mama and the baby." The actor also asked for privacy for the family at this time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The news was met with congratulatory messages from Varun's friends and colleagues in the film industry.&nbsp;<br />
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Kareena Kapoor Khan shared, “God bless all of you wonderful news,”&nbsp;and Shehnaaz Gill wrote,&nbsp;“Congratulations! sending lots of love to the lil baby”&nbsp;<br />
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Varun’s <em>Student of the Year</em> (2012) co-star Alia Bhatt also congratulated him on her Instagram story. Alia shared Varun's announcement post and wrote, “joy joy &amp; pure joy! Another little girl who's going to rule the world congratulations dearest Nat and Vd!”<br />
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Varun’s mentor and filmmaker Karan Johar penned a heartfelt note, which read, “My baby had a baby girl!!!! I am over the moooooooon!!!!! Congratulations to the proud mama and papa!!! Love you Natasha and Varun.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, his childhood buddy and fellow actor Arjun Kapoor congratulated him in a fun post. “Baby John had a baby!!! Papa Number 1 casting is now locked finally!!! Congratulations Natasha &amp; @varundvn. Niyara Abheer &amp; Joey have a sister...," Kapoor wrote.&nbsp;<br />
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Varun married his longtime girlfriend, designer Natasha Dalal in an intimate ceremony in 2021. Varun and Natasha kept their relationship low profile during their dating days and the actor only confirmed about his relationship during an appearance on <em>Koffee With Karan</em> in 2019.&nbsp;</p>


Varun Dhawan is now a father to a baby girl. The actor's wife Natasha Dalal delivered the couple's first child on Monday night at a hospital in Mumbai. Varun took to Instagram on early hours of Tuesday to announce the arrival of the newest member of the Dhawan family.

Varun Dhawan is now a father to a baby girl. The actor's wife Natasha Dalal delivered the couple's first child on Monday night at a hospital in Mumbai. Varun took to Instagram on early hours of Tuesday to announce the arrival of the newest member of the Dhawan family. With an adorable animated clip of his furry baby Joey welcoming his little sister, the actor shared, “Our baby girl is here 💞 Thank u for all the good wishes for the mama and the baby." The actor also asked for privacy for the family at this time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by VarunDhawan (@varundvn) × The news was met with congratulatory messages from Varun's friends and colleagues in the film industry. Kareena Kapoor Khan shared, “God bless all of you wonderful news,” and Shehnaaz Gill wrote, “Congratulations! sending lots of love to the lil baby” Varun’s Student of the Year (2012) co-star Alia Bhatt also congratulated him on her Instagram story. Alia shared Varun's announcement post and wrote, “joy joy & pure joy! Another little girl who's going to rule the world congratulations dearest Nat and Vd!” Varun’s mentor and filmmaker Karan Johar penned a heartfelt note, which read, “My baby had a baby girl!!!! I am over the moooooooon!!!!! Congratulations to the proud mama and papa!!! Love you Natasha and Varun.” Meanwhile, his childhood buddy and fellow actor Arjun Kapoor congratulated him in a fun post. “Baby John had a baby!!! Papa Number 1 casting is now locked finally!!! Congratulations Natasha & @varundvn. Niyara Abheer & Joey have a sister...," Kapoor wrote. Varun married his longtime girlfriend, designer Natasha Dalal in an intimate ceremony in 2021. Varun and Natasha kept their relationship low profile during their dating days and the actor only confirmed about his relationship during an appearance on Koffee With Karan in 2019.

Varun Dhawan becomes father to baby girl, Arjun Kapoor calls him ‘Papa No 1’

<p>Filmmaker Karan Johar had a successful 2023 with the release of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt's&nbsp;<em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani</em>. He is back to the director's chair for his upcoming untitled project. On his 52nd birthday, KJo took to Instagram to share a picture of himself holding a placard that read, "Untitled narration draft Directed by: Karan Johar 25th May 2024."</p>

<p>In the caption, he wrote, "Get… Set…. Go!" The picture showed the filmmaker&nbsp;posing in a crisp white shirt and silver glasses with a white backdrop. Check it out below!</p>

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<p>In the comment section, celebrities and fans wished KJo a happy birthday and congratulated him for the commencement of his upcoming project.&nbsp;Neha Dhupia wrote, "Best! Best! Best! Happy birthday." Kriti Sanon wrote, "Happy Birthday Karan!" Meanwhile, a fan wrote, "Yay!! Well done Birthday boy …best present to give yourself."</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-avneet-kaur-owns-the-cannes-red-carpet-in-sparkly-blue-ensemble-netizens-are-impressed-725033">Avneet Kaur owns the Cannes red carpet in sparkly blue ensemble; netizens are impressed</a></p>

<p>Karan Johar&nbsp;started his journey in showbiz as a director in 1998. He helmed <em>Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which became a cult classic. He later helmed films like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..., &nbsp;Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, My Name Is Khan, Student of the Year</em>&nbsp;and <em>Bombay Talkies</em>.</p>

<p>In 2016, he directed <em>Ae Dil Hai Mushkil</em>, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai. Shah Rukh Khan and Fawad Khan. From 2016 to 2023, he took a hiatus from the director's role and focused on producing films. However, he did direct two anthologies in 2018 and 2020 for Netflix, titled <em>Lust Stories</em> and <em>Ghost Stories</em>.</p>


Filmmaker Karan Johar had a successful 2023 with the release of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. He is back to the director's chair for his upcoming untitled project.

Filmmaker Karan Johar had a successful 2023 with the release of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. He is back to the director's chair for his upcoming untitled project. On his 52nd birthday, KJo took to Instagram to share a picture of himself holding a placard that read, "Untitled narration draft Directed by: Karan Johar 25th May 2024." In the caption, he wrote, "Get… Set…. Go!" The picture showed the filmmaker posing in a crisp white shirt and silver glasses with a white backdrop. Check it out below! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) In the comment section, celebrities and fans wished KJo a happy birthday and congratulated him for the commencement of his upcoming project. Neha Dhupia wrote, "Best! Best! Best! Happy birthday." Kriti Sanon wrote, "Happy Birthday Karan!" Meanwhile, a fan wrote, "Yay!! Well done Birthday boy …best present to give yourself." Also read: Avneet Kaur owns the Cannes red carpet in sparkly blue ensemble; netizens are impressed Karan Johar started his journey in showbiz as a director in 1998. He helmed Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which became a cult classic. He later helmed films like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..., Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, My Name Is Khan, Student of the Year and Bombay Talkies. In 2016, he directed Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai. Shah Rukh Khan and Fawad Khan. From 2016 to 2023, he took a hiatus from the director's role and focused on producing films. However, he did direct two anthologies in 2018 and 2020 for Netflix, titled Lust Stories and Ghost Stories.

Karan Johar surprises fans on birthday, announces new project as director

<p>Actor Rajkummar Rao has established his career in Bollywood in a very short time span. Rao, who has been hailed as one the finest young actors of Bollywood, started his career from scratch without any big support. Recently during his chat with director Karan Johar, the actor shared his views on the outsider vs insider debate.</p>

<p>In a special segment An Imperfectly Perfect Chat, the <em>Stree</em> actor shared that he lost a project to&nbsp;a star kid.</p>

<p>During the chat shared on&nbsp;Dharma Productions’ YouTube channel, Johar claimed, “Sometimes&nbsp;they are using it as a tool to make headlines. Immensely successful people are saying, ‘Oh I felt victimised like an outsider and lost opportunity to a star kid’. Somebody is saying, ‘I didn’t attend a party so I didn’t get a role.’ I don’t know at which party there has been transactions for films.”</p>

<p><a href="/inment/srikanth-review-rajkummar-rao-is-brilliant-in-this-entertaining-and-not-so-oridinary-biopic-720027">Srikanth Review: Rajkummar Rao is brilliant in this entertaining and not-so-ordinary biopic</a></p>

<p>Replying to Karan's views, the actor shared his struggle story as an outsider, he said, “When I came to Mumbai, even I was told that ‘you have to attend parties’. Making contacts is not a problem, but you're not going to a party and going to say, ‘Hi I am here to make contact’. That's not going to happen."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Further, the actor shared his heartbreaking experience, ''But having said that, I was supposed to do a film, but then suddenly I was not in that film overnight. Somebody who is known and happened to be a star kid got that part. In my mind, I was like it was 'not fair'. Just because you can control things, you know some people, you can make calls [it shouldn't be done]. But yes, this has happened.”</p>

<p>Born in Gurgaon, Haryana, Rajkummar has carved a niche for himself in the Indian film industry with his prolific acting. He has been part of critically acclaimed movies and has delivered several&nbsp;blockbuster hits as well. The actor made his debut in 2010 with Dibakar Banerjee’s&nbsp;<em>Love Sex Aur Dhokha. </em>The actor graduated&nbsp;from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in 2008.</p>

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<p>On the work front, he was last seen in <em>Srikanth</em>. Directed by Tushar Hiranandani, the movie tells the inspiring true story of blind man Srikanth Bolla, who went on to become an industrialist. The movie is garnering decent numbers at the box office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actor will next be seen in<em> Mr. and Mrs Mahi</em> co-starring Janhvi Kapoor. The movie will be released on May 31.</p>


Actor Rajkummar Rao has established his career in Bollywood in a very short time span. Rao, who has been hailed as one the finest young actors of Bollywood, started his career from scratch without any big support.

Actor Rajkummar Rao has established his career in Bollywood in a very short time span. Rao, who has been hailed as one the finest young actors of Bollywood, started his career from scratch without any big support. Recently during his chat with director Karan Johar, the actor shared his views on the outsider vs insider debate. In a special segment An Imperfectly Perfect Chat, the Stree actor shared that he lost a project to a star kid. During the chat shared on Dharma Productions’ YouTube channel, Johar claimed, “Sometimes they are using it as a tool to make headlines. Immensely successful people are saying, ‘Oh I felt victimised like an outsider and lost opportunity to a star kid’. Somebody is saying, ‘I didn’t attend a party so I didn’t get a role.’ I don’t know at which party there has been transactions for films.” Srikanth Review: Rajkummar Rao is brilliant in this entertaining and not-so-ordinary biopic Replying to Karan's views, the actor shared his struggle story as an outsider, he said, “When I came to Mumbai, even I was told that ‘you have to attend parties’. Making contacts is not a problem, but you're not going to a party and going to say, ‘Hi I am here to make contact’. That's not going to happen." Further, the actor shared his heartbreaking experience, ''But having said that, I was supposed to do a film, but then suddenly I was not in that film overnight. Somebody who is known and happened to be a star kid got that part. In my mind, I was like it was 'not fair'. Just because you can control things, you know some people, you can make calls [it shouldn't be done]. But yes, this has happened.” Born in Gurgaon, Haryana, Rajkummar has carved a niche for himself in the Indian film industry with his prolific acting. He has been part of critically acclaimed movies and has delivered several blockbuster hits as well. The actor made his debut in 2010 with Dibakar Banerjee’s Love Sex Aur Dhokha. The actor graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in 2008. On the work front, he was last seen in Srikanth. Directed by Tushar Hiranandani, the movie tells the inspiring true story of blind man Srikanth Bolla, who went on to become an industrialist. The movie is garnering decent numbers at the box office. The actor will next be seen in Mr. and Mrs Mahi co-starring Janhvi Kapoor. The movie will be released on May 31.

‘It wasn’t fair’: Rajkummar Rao tells Karan Johar of how he was replaced overnight by a star kid

<p>Bollywood's well-known filmmaker Karan Johar was honoured at the third annual Gold House Gala on Sunday.&nbsp;Johar shared glimpses of the event on social media and said that he is "humbled” to receive the Gold Legend Honour.<br />
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Johar shared a video of him receiving the honour and wrote in the caption, "Humbled and Honoured to receive the Gold Legend Honor @goldhouseco’s Gold Gala in LA…”<br />
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“Gold House is such an important platform that not only honours and acknowledges Asian Achiever and Talent from across the globe but also stands tall for representation and inclusivity….was so grateful to receive the award from the incredible and dynamic @belabajaria who has been such an inspiration to the community in the world of media and entertainment…and my dearest friend and co-founder of @goldhouseco … @prabalgurung …,” he added.<br />
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The director continued, “Prabal is a force of nature and a powerhouse of talent… always pushing boundaries and maintaining fashion relevance for the ages… everyday!!!! He makes us all so proud!! I dedicate this award to the love of my life… My mother on Mother’s Day…. 25 years of making movies and I have so many more stories to tell…”<br />
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The event was a star-studded on and saw luminaries such as Michelle Yeoh, Steven Yeun, Lucy Liu, Bang Si-Hyuk, and the iconic Hello Kitty.<br />
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The update was shared on the official Instagram handle of the Gold House Gala.<br />
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This year marks the third annual Gold Gala where top Asian Pacific and multicultural leaders convened to celebrate the 2024 A100 List, as per Variety.<br />
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Gold House announced the A100 honorees on May. 1. The list highlighted the 100 most impactful Asian Pacific changemakers in culture and society over the past year.<br />
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The Gold House A100 list honours trailblazers across the industry who are at the forefront of what the organization calls the “new gold age.”<br />
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Actor, director, producer and writer Dev Patel, Jensen Huang (Nvidia’s co-founder and President), Anish Melwani Chairman and CEO of LVMH Inc. of North America), content creator Rachell’Valkyrae’ Hofstetter and the Maui First Responders are among the A1 honorees. The honour is given to individuals who have had the most impact within their respective industries over the past year, according to Variety.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This year’s theme, A Gold New World, imagines a tomorrow for all, built by all. Luxury brand fashion designer Prabal Gurung helped bring this vision to life as the first-ever Gold Gala Creative Director.<br />
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The event took place at the historic Music Center in downtown Los Angeles on May 11.<br />
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Bollywood's well-known filmmaker Karan Johar was honoured at the third annual Gold House Gala on Sunday. Johar shared glimpses of the event on social media and said that he is "humbled” to receive the Gold Legend Honour.

Bollywood's well-known filmmaker Karan Johar was honoured at the third annual Gold House Gala on Sunday. Johar shared glimpses of the event on social media and said that he is "humbled” to receive the Gold Legend Honour. Johar shared a video of him receiving the honour and wrote in the caption, "Humbled and Honoured to receive the Gold Legend Honor @goldhouseco’s Gold Gala in LA…” “Gold House is such an important platform that not only honours and acknowledges Asian Achiever and Talent from across the globe but also stands tall for representation and inclusivity….was so grateful to receive the award from the incredible and dynamic @belabajaria who has been such an inspiration to the community in the world of media and entertainment…and my dearest friend and co-founder of @goldhouseco … @prabalgurung …,” he added. The director continued, “Prabal is a force of nature and a powerhouse of talent… always pushing boundaries and maintaining fashion relevance for the ages… everyday!!!! He makes us all so proud!! I dedicate this award to the love of my life… My mother on Mother’s Day…. 25 years of making movies and I have so many more stories to tell…” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) × The event was a star-studded on and saw luminaries such as Michelle Yeoh, Steven Yeun, Lucy Liu, Bang Si-Hyuk, and the iconic Hello Kitty. The update was shared on the official Instagram handle of the Gold House Gala. This year marks the third annual Gold Gala where top Asian Pacific and multicultural leaders convened to celebrate the 2024 A100 List, as per Variety. Gold House announced the A100 honorees on May. 1. The list highlighted the 100 most impactful Asian Pacific changemakers in culture and society over the past year. The Gold House A100 list honours trailblazers across the industry who are at the forefront of what the organization calls the “new gold age.” Actor, director, producer and writer Dev Patel, Jensen Huang (Nvidia’s co-founder and President), Anish Melwani Chairman and CEO of LVMH Inc. of North America), content creator Rachell’Valkyrae’ Hofstetter and the Maui First Responders are among the A1 honorees. The honour is given to individuals who have had the most impact within their respective industries over the past year, according to Variety. This year’s theme, A Gold New World, imagines a tomorrow for all, built by all. Luxury brand fashion designer Prabal Gurung helped bring this vision to life as the first-ever Gold Gala Creative Director. The event took place at the historic Music Center in downtown Los Angeles on May 11.

Filmmaker Karan Johar honoured with Gold Legend Award

<p>The Lok Sabha Elections 2024 is underway in India. On Monday (May 6), A-listers from different walks of life came together to raise voting awareness among the people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bollywood celebrities like ace filmmaker Karan Johar, actors Ranbir Kapoor,&nbsp;Boman Irani, and Sidharth Malhotra, among others, came together to raise voting awareness among the people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shared on the Instagram handle of Karan Johar, the quirky video showed&nbsp;actors, singers, filmmakers, and cricketers, coming together as they&nbsp;urged the netizens to use their&nbsp;precious time to cast their votes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The quirky video starts by showing stills of random IG polls carried out by celebrities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>We see Sidharth Malhotra, Karan, Boman Irani and other celebs sarcastically praising fans&nbsp;who enthusiastically voted on the polls to help stars make&nbsp;silly life decisions.</p>

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<p>Sidharth Malhotra says in the clip, “Jaago desh ke jantaa jaago (Wake up people of the country).”&nbsp; Further, the stars&nbsp;emphasised how voting in the election will help change their lives. In the end, all the A-listers carry a sign reading, #VoteWhereItMatter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharing the post, Karan wrote,'' Now that we have your attention, please go and #VoteWhereItMatter.''</p>

<p>In the first two phases of the Lok Sabha election, several celebrities including superstars Rajinikanth, Prakash Raj, Mammootty, and Dhanush were seen at the polling booths exercising their right to vote.</p>

<p><strong>Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3 Live Voting</strong></p>

<p>On Tuesday, the voting for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 commenced at 7 am in 93 constituencies across 11 states and Union Territories. Actor Riteish Deshmukh, his wife Genelia Deshmukh and his mother Vaishali Deshmukh&nbsp;were spotted at the polling booth in Latur, a city in Maharashtra. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-election-2024-phase-3-live-voting-updates-12-states-assam-goa-karnataka-west-bengal-up-mp-gujarat-718644">Check live updates here.</a></p>

<p>"This is an important day and I think everyone should cast their votes today," Genelia Deshmukh said before casting her vote.</p>


The Lok Sabha Elections 2024 is underway in India. On Monday (May 6), A-listers from different walks of life came together to raise voting awareness among the people.

The Lok Sabha Elections 2024 is underway in India. On Monday (May 6), A-listers from different walks of life came together to raise voting awareness among the people. Bollywood celebrities like ace filmmaker Karan Johar, actors Ranbir Kapoor, Boman Irani, and Sidharth Malhotra, among others, came together to raise voting awareness among the people. Shared on the Instagram handle of Karan Johar, the quirky video showed actors, singers, filmmakers, and cricketers, coming together as they urged the netizens to use their precious time to cast their votes. The quirky video starts by showing stills of random IG polls carried out by celebrities. We see Sidharth Malhotra, Karan, Boman Irani and other celebs sarcastically praising fans who enthusiastically voted on the polls to help stars make silly life decisions. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) × Sidharth Malhotra says in the clip, “Jaago desh ke jantaa jaago (Wake up people of the country).” Further, the stars emphasised how voting in the election will help change their lives. In the end, all the A-listers carry a sign reading, #VoteWhereItMatter. Sharing the post, Karan wrote,'' Now that we have your attention, please go and #VoteWhereItMatter.'' In the first two phases of the Lok Sabha election, several celebrities including superstars Rajinikanth, Prakash Raj, Mammootty, and Dhanush were seen at the polling booths exercising their right to vote. Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3 Live Voting On Tuesday, the voting for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 commenced at 7 am in 93 constituencies across 11 states and Union Territories. Actor Riteish Deshmukh, his wife Genelia Deshmukh and his mother Vaishali Deshmukh were spotted at the polling booth in Latur, a city in Maharashtra. Check live updates here. "This is an important day and I think everyone should cast their votes today," Genelia Deshmukh said before casting her vote.

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<p>Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar took to social media on Sunday (May 5) to express disappointment with the way he was portrayed on the comedy show<em> Madness Machayenge – India Ko Hasayenge</em> by comedian Kettan Singh. He criticised Kettan for mimicking him in “exceptionally poor taste” and expressed sadness over the current state of society which accepts such jokes about queer people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His note read, "I was sitting and watching television with my mom… and saw a promo of a reality comedy show on a supposedly respectable channel… a comic was mimicking me in exceptionally poor taste… I expect this from trolls and faceless and nameless people but when your own industry can disrespect someone who has been in the business for over 25 years it speaks volumes about the times we live in… this doesn’t even anger me it just makes me sad! (sic)"</p>

<p>Check out a snippet of the comedy segment that left KJo upset!</p>

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<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ouch-kim-kardashian-faces-loud-boos-at-tom-bradys-live-netflix-roast-show-718310">Ouch! Kim Kardashian faces loud boos at Tom Brady's live Netflix roast show</a></strong></p>

<p>As Karan's post went viral, Kettan came forward to apologise to the filmmaker for any offence caused. He explained that his impersonation of Johar was inspired by watching him on talk shows and being a fan of his work. He clarified that he wanted to entertain the audience and not hurt anyone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The comic told&nbsp;Times Now, "I would like to apologise to Karan (Johar) sir. First of all, whatever impersonation I do because I watch a lot of Karan Johar on the coffee show, I am a fan of his work. I have seen his latest film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani 5 to 6 times. I am a huge fan of his work and his show. If my actions hurt him, I would like to apologise to him. My intention was not to hurt him. I just wanted to entertain the audience but if I did something extra, I would like to say sorry to him."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kareena-kapoor-khan-opens-up-about-crews-box-office-success-women-can-also-break-bo-records-718290">Kareena Kapoor Khan opens up about Crew's box office success: Women can also break BO records</a></strong></p>

<p>On the professional front, Karan Johar last directed&nbsp;<em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani</em>, which turned out to be&nbsp;a commercial hit. He is currently producing an array of films. Meanwhile, his&nbsp;film with Salman Khan, titled <em>The Bull</em>&nbsp;will go on floors in 2025.</p>


Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar took to social media on Sunday (May 5) to express disappointment with the way he was portrayed on the comedy show Madness Machayenge – India Ko Hasayenge by comedian Kettan Singh.

Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar took to social media on Sunday (May 5) to express disappointment with the way he was portrayed on the comedy show Madness Machayenge – India Ko Hasayenge by comedian Kettan Singh. He criticised Kettan for mimicking him in “exceptionally poor taste” and expressed sadness over the current state of society which accepts such jokes about queer people. His note read, "I was sitting and watching television with my mom… and saw a promo of a reality comedy show on a supposedly respectable channel… a comic was mimicking me in exceptionally poor taste… I expect this from trolls and faceless and nameless people but when your own industry can disrespect someone who has been in the business for over 25 years it speaks volumes about the times we live in… this doesn’t even anger me it just makes me sad! (sic)" Check out a snippet of the comedy segment that left KJo upset! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sony Entertainment Television (@sonytvofficial) Also read: Ouch! Kim Kardashian faces loud boos at Tom Brady's live Netflix roast show As Karan's post went viral, Kettan came forward to apologise to the filmmaker for any offence caused. He explained that his impersonation of Johar was inspired by watching him on talk shows and being a fan of his work. He clarified that he wanted to entertain the audience and not hurt anyone. The comic told Times Now, "I would like to apologise to Karan (Johar) sir. First of all, whatever impersonation I do because I watch a lot of Karan Johar on the coffee show, I am a fan of his work. I have seen his latest film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani 5 to 6 times. I am a huge fan of his work and his show. If my actions hurt him, I would like to apologise to him. My intention was not to hurt him. I just wanted to entertain the audience but if I did something extra, I would like to say sorry to him." Also read: Kareena Kapoor Khan opens up about Crew's box office success: Women can also break BO records On the professional front, Karan Johar last directed Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, which turned out to be a commercial hit. He is currently producing an array of films. Meanwhile, his film with Salman Khan, titled The Bull will go on floors in 2025.

Karan Johar slams Kettan Singh and Madness Machayenge for poor mimicry of him; comic apologises

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's digital debut Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is just days away from release. The Netflix series is being touted as the biggest release of the OTT platform from India this year.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's digital debut Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is just days away from release. The Netflix series is being touted as the biggest release of the OTT platform from India this year. The premiere of the show took place in Mumbai on Wednesday night and was attended by Bollywood A-listers. Bhansali may not have posed on the red carpet, but the starry affair was attended by Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar, Salman Khan, Ananya Panday and others. Alia Bhatt, who won a National Award for her role in Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi, walked in dressed in pristine white. The actress posed on the red carpet with her mum Soni Razdan and mother-in-law Neetu Singh. Bhansali's next feature film project also stars Alia along with Vicky Kaushal and Ranbir Kapoor. While Alia's husband Ranbir was not present on Wednesday night, Vicky Kaushal walked in looking dapper in a black ethnic outfit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) × New couples posed on the red carpet Aditi Rao Hydari, who is part of the Heeramandi cast, posed on the red carpet with beau Siddharth. The couple announced their engagement earlier this month. Siddharth wore a black traditional outfit while Aditi looked splendid in a multi-colour ethnic outfit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) × Newlyweds Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda walked hand in hand and posed for the paps on the red carpet. The couple got married in March this year in Delhi and this was their first public appearance post-wedding. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) × Another couple of Bollywood, Ananya Panday and Aditya Roy Kapoor attended the event but did not pose together although they matched their outfits in shades of blue. Ananya looked pretty in a royal blue dress and Aditya matched her with a grey suit and blue shirt. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) × Salman Khan and Karan Johar attend the Heeramandi premiere Salman Khan, who worked with Bhansali in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Khamoshi, also attended the premiere. He, however, took a rather casual route for his outfit, wearing a graphic pair of jeans with Naruto and other drawings on them. It was earlier announced that Salman would collaborate with Bhansali for a film co-starring Alia Bhatt but the project was subsequently shelved. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) × Filmmaker Karan Johar also attended the event. Years ago Bhansali and Johar were known to have a long-standing tiff but KJo's attendance on Wednesday hinted that the two may have buried their differences in recent years. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) × The cast of Heeramandi was present dressed in regal best. Sonakshi Sinha, Manisha Koirala, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Sharmin Sehgal, Aditi Rao Hydari, Fardeen Khan and Taha Shah posed together on the red carpet. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) × Mrunal Thakur, Shruti Haasan, and Rakul Preet Singh also attended the premiere in ethnic outfits. About Heeramandi Set against the backdrop of the Indian freedom struggle of the 1940s, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar promises to be an epic saga of love, power, revenge, and freedom. Through the stories of courtesans and their patrons, the series delves deep into the cultural reality of Heeramandi.

Heeramandi premiere: Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday, Salman Khan walk the red carpet. See pics

<p>The teaser of new film <em>Kill</em> is not for the faint heart. Pitched as the film that will redefine the action genre in Indian cinema, <em>Kill </em>is replete with a gory action sequence. The teaser gives a glimpse of what's in store for the viewers in July when the film hits theatres. Co-produced by Karan Johar and Guneet Monga, <em>Kill </em>marks the debut of actor Lakshya and also features Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala.&nbsp;<br />
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The teaser opens on a happy note featuring a couple played by Lakshya and Tanya as they embark on a train ride. The two are shown to exchange texts with each other in their journey. The scene quickly changes as goons with knives rampage a compartment in the train that Tanya is travelling in.<br />
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Lakshya enters the scene and unleashes a sea of blood as he takes on the goons single-handedly. Lakshya doesn't stop at one and kills one after another in the deadliest manner one can imagine.&nbsp;<br />
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Sharing the teaser on his Instagram feed, Karan Johar wrote, "One night. One train. One reason to...#KILL. Presenting the #KILLTeaser, starring Lakshya, Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala. Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat. India theatrical release - 5th July. Warning: This film contains violent content which may be intense and disturbing for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised."&nbsp;</p>

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<strong><em>Kill</em> at TIFF 2023</strong><br />
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<em>Kill </em>was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023. The screening of the film, was attended by producers Karan Johar and Guneet Monga, Lakshya, CEO of Dharma Productions Apoorva Mehta, director Nagesh Bhat and actor Raghav Juyal. &nbsp;<br />
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Lakshya, a Dharma talent, was earlier set to make his debut in <em>Bedhadak</em> which was set to be the launchpad of Sanjay Kapoor's daughter Shanaya Kapoor. However, the film was shelved. Lakshya will be now making his debut in <em>Kill</em>, which has already earned rave reviews in the international film festival circuit.&nbsp;<br />
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Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, <em>Kill </em>will be released in India on July 5, 2024.</p>


The teaser of new film Kill is not for the faint heart. Pitched as the film that will redefine the action genre in Indian cinema, Kill is replete with a gory action sequence.

The teaser of new film Kill is not for the faint heart. Pitched as the film that will redefine the action genre in Indian cinema, Kill is replete with a gory action sequence. The teaser gives a glimpse of what's in store for the viewers in July when the film hits theatres. Co-produced by Karan Johar and Guneet Monga, Kill marks the debut of actor Lakshya and also features Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala. The teaser opens on a happy note featuring a couple played by Lakshya and Tanya as they embark on a train ride. The two are shown to exchange texts with each other in their journey. The scene quickly changes as goons with knives rampage a compartment in the train that Tanya is travelling in. Lakshya enters the scene and unleashes a sea of blood as he takes on the goons single-handedly. Lakshya doesn't stop at one and kills one after another in the deadliest manner one can imagine. Sharing the teaser on his Instagram feed, Karan Johar wrote, "One night. One train. One reason to...#KILL. Presenting the #KILLTeaser, starring Lakshya, Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala. Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat. India theatrical release - 5th July. Warning: This film contains violent content which may be intense and disturbing for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised." View this post on Instagram A post shared by KILL_THEFILM (@kill_thefilm) × A day before the teaser release, Karan Johar teased fans' excitement with a post and a disclaimer. He wrote, "Prepare for the bloodiest ride of your life!#KILL - TEASER OUT TOMORROWIndia theatrical release 5th July, 2024." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) × Kill at TIFF 2023 Kill was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023. The screening of the film, was attended by producers Karan Johar and Guneet Monga, Lakshya, CEO of Dharma Productions Apoorva Mehta, director Nagesh Bhat and actor Raghav Juyal. Lakshya, a Dharma talent, was earlier set to make his debut in Bedhadak which was set to be the launchpad of Sanjay Kapoor's daughter Shanaya Kapoor. However, the film was shelved. Lakshya will be now making his debut in Kill, which has already earned rave reviews in the international film festival circuit. Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, Kill will be released in India on July 5, 2024.

Kill teaser: Karan Johar, Guneet Monga back the most gory film of the year

<p>Yet another project involving Salman Khan and Karan Johar has gone into cold storage much before it began. The two had last year announced that they would collaborate on a film called <em>Bull</em> which would be helmed by Vishnuvardhan. However, new reports have emerged that Khan has decided to walk out of the project.&nbsp;<br />
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An army film, <em>Bull </em>is being produced by Karan's Dharma Productions. The movie was initially scheduled to start production in November 2023, but it faced several delays. First, it was pushed to January, then February, and finally May. After several discussions, Karan requested more time until July, but Salman decided to prioritise Sajid Nadiadwala's film instead. Sajid's movie with filmmaker AR Murugadoss is ready to start filming in May 2024 and Salman will start working on it. Meanwhile, Karan is now aiming to begin shooting for <em>Bull</em> in November 2024.<br />
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According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, Salman decided to walk out due to uncertainty. A source was quoted as saying, “After a lot of back and forth on the dates, Karan (Johar) and Vishnu (director Vishnuvardhan) were still not able to commit to the exact timelines of the shoot. That's when Salman conveyed his decision to back out from the project. Salman politely informed his decision to Karan. Bhai (Salman Khan) said, ‘Destiny doesn't want this film to happen, so let's move on.' Karan is exploring newer ideas for a collaboration with Salman.”<br />
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“He (Karan Johar) might give another try to make Bull a reality but at the moment, the army film is shelved from Salman's end. If Karan can commit to a certain timeline on paper, he might come back and try his luck to relaunch the project,” the source added.<br />
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Karan Johar has always been vocal about how Salman Khan helped him by taking on a role that many others had refused. Many would recall Salman played the character of Aman Mehra in Karan Johar's directorial debut, <em>Kuch Kuch Hota Hai</em> which had Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji in the lead.&nbsp;<br />
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On the superstar's 58th birthday last year, Karan expressed his gratitude to Salman by sharing the anecdote in a detailed Instagram note. The filmmaker wrote, "25 years ago I was at a party lost and confused... A massive movie star came up to me and asked me why I was standing by a corner... I told him I had been to several actors for a part but was politely rejected... The superstar's sister is close to me so he graciously said she had spoken highly of my script and that I should meet him the next day to narrate the film to him."<br />
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“I went with a prayer in my heart and a deep desire for a miracle and narrated the first of the film like my life depended on it... He looked at me at the interval point (by then I was looking like I was at the Sahara desert and water could keep me alive) kindly offered me water and said I'm on. I was perplexed and said but you are in the second half you haven't heard it? He said, I love your father and my sister will kill me if I don't do this movie and that's how Salman Khan was in&nbsp;<em>KKHH</em>... I am deeply grateful to Alvira and my father's goodwill for making sure I had the perfect Aman and Salman Khan in my debut film,” Karan Johar added.</p>

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<p>Many had presumed that the post was also a precursor to a film announcement with the actor.&nbsp;</p>


Yet another project involving Salman Khan and Karan Johar has gone into cold storage much before it began. The two had last year announced that they would collaborate on a film called Bull which would be helmed by Vishnuvardhan.

Yet another project involving Salman Khan and Karan Johar has gone into cold storage much before it began. The two had last year announced that they would collaborate on a film called Bull which would be helmed by Vishnuvardhan. However, new reports have emerged that Khan has decided to walk out of the project. An army film, Bull is being produced by Karan's Dharma Productions. The movie was initially scheduled to start production in November 2023, but it faced several delays. First, it was pushed to January, then February, and finally May. After several discussions, Karan requested more time until July, but Salman decided to prioritise Sajid Nadiadwala's film instead. Sajid's movie with filmmaker AR Murugadoss is ready to start filming in May 2024 and Salman will start working on it. Meanwhile, Karan is now aiming to begin shooting for Bull in November 2024. According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, Salman decided to walk out due to uncertainty. A source was quoted as saying, “After a lot of back and forth on the dates, Karan (Johar) and Vishnu (director Vishnuvardhan) were still not able to commit to the exact timelines of the shoot. That's when Salman conveyed his decision to back out from the project. Salman politely informed his decision to Karan. Bhai (Salman Khan) said, ‘Destiny doesn't want this film to happen, so let's move on.' Karan is exploring newer ideas for a collaboration with Salman.” “He (Karan Johar) might give another try to make Bull a reality but at the moment, the army film is shelved from Salman's end. If Karan can commit to a certain timeline on paper, he might come back and try his luck to relaunch the project,” the source added. Karan Johar has always been vocal about how Salman Khan helped him by taking on a role that many others had refused. Many would recall Salman played the character of Aman Mehra in Karan Johar's directorial debut, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai which had Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji in the lead. On the superstar's 58th birthday last year, Karan expressed his gratitude to Salman by sharing the anecdote in a detailed Instagram note. The filmmaker wrote, "25 years ago I was at a party lost and confused... A massive movie star came up to me and asked me why I was standing by a corner... I told him I had been to several actors for a part but was politely rejected... The superstar's sister is close to me so he graciously said she had spoken highly of my script and that I should meet him the next day to narrate the film to him." “I went with a prayer in my heart and a deep desire for a miracle and narrated the first of the film like my life depended on it... He looked at me at the interval point (by then I was looking like I was at the Sahara desert and water could keep me alive) kindly offered me water and said I'm on. I was perplexed and said but you are in the second half you haven't heard it? He said, I love your father and my sister will kill me if I don't do this movie and that's how Salman Khan was in KKHH... I am deeply grateful to Alvira and my father's goodwill for making sure I had the perfect Aman and Salman Khan in my debut film,” Karan Johar added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) × Many had presumed that the post was also a precursor to a film announcement with the actor.

Salman Khan walks out of Karan Johar’s Bull. Here’s why 

<p>Renowned filmmaker Karan Johar recently took the stage at the Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) in Chandigarh, where he opened up about his upcoming projects. Among the highlights was his discussion about the highly anticipated <em>Student of the Year 3</em> web series.</p>

<p>According to a report by Times of India, Karan Johar disclosed that the digital version of <em>Student of the Year 3</em>&nbsp;will be helmed by Reema Maya, who is known for her work on the acclaimed short film <em>Nocturnal Burger</em>. Karan emphasised the importance of giving space to emerging directors and allowing them to shape projects according to their unique vision.</p>

<p>"Reema Maya will be directing the digital version of Student of the Year. But it will be her way and definitely not mine because if I enter Reema Maya’s world, then I will make it more of an illusion, which is what her name means. I just wanted it to be her voice. She made it her own series," said Karan Johar.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-david-beckham-victoria-and-kids-celebrated-easter-on-their-20-million-megayacht-706356">David Beckham, Victoria and kids celebrated Easter on their $20 million megayacht</a></strong></p>

<p>Reema Maya, an international award-winning writer-director and the co-founder of Catnip Productions, has garnered recognition for her creative storytelling. Her short film <em>Counterfeit Kunkoo </em>received critical acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival 2018.</p>

<p>In addition to short films, Reema Maya has also directed videos for prominent brands like Netflix, Red Bull, and boAt. Her inclusion in the Hindustan Times’ 30 under 30 list in 2018 further solidified her status as a promising filmmaker to watch.</p>

<p>Reports from Harpers Bazaar last year suggested that Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Sanjay Kapoor, is set to headline the third instalment of the franchise. However, no confirmation has come so far from the series' producer or director.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-rebel-wilson-was-made-to-feel-out-of-place-because-of-weight-accuses-sacha-in-new-interview-706358">Rebel Wilson was made to feel out of place because of weight, accuses Sacha in new interview</a></strong></p>

<p>Shanaya Kapoor was initially slated to make her debut with Dharma Productions' <em>Bedhadak </em>alongside Laksh Lalwani and Gurfateh Pirzada. However, the project seems to have been shelved. Shanaya was later supposed to make her debut with the Malayalam film <em>Vrushabha</em>, starring Mohanlal, which also seems to have faced a similar fate.</p>

<p>As of now, the filmmakers are yet to make an official announcement regarding the<em> Student of the Year 3 </em>web series. The previous films in the franchise, <em>Student of the Year</em>&nbsp;(2012) and <em>Student of the Year 2</em>&nbsp;(2019), were well-received by audiences, and anticipation is high for the next instalment.</p>

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Renowned filmmaker Karan Johar recently took the stage at the Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) in Chandigarh, where he opened up about his upcoming projects.

Renowned filmmaker Karan Johar recently took the stage at the Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) in Chandigarh, where he opened up about his upcoming projects. Among the highlights was his discussion about the highly anticipated Student of the Year 3 web series. According to a report by Times of India, Karan Johar disclosed that the digital version of Student of the Year 3 will be helmed by Reema Maya, who is known for her work on the acclaimed short film Nocturnal Burger. Karan emphasised the importance of giving space to emerging directors and allowing them to shape projects according to their unique vision. "Reema Maya will be directing the digital version of Student of the Year. But it will be her way and definitely not mine because if I enter Reema Maya’s world, then I will make it more of an illusion, which is what her name means. I just wanted it to be her voice. She made it her own series," said Karan Johar. Also read: David Beckham, Victoria and kids celebrated Easter on their $20 million megayacht Reema Maya, an international award-winning writer-director and the co-founder of Catnip Productions, has garnered recognition for her creative storytelling. Her short film Counterfeit Kunkoo received critical acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival 2018. In addition to short films, Reema Maya has also directed videos for prominent brands like Netflix, Red Bull, and boAt. Her inclusion in the Hindustan Times’ 30 under 30 list in 2018 further solidified her status as a promising filmmaker to watch. Reports from Harpers Bazaar last year suggested that Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Sanjay Kapoor, is set to headline the third instalment of the franchise. However, no confirmation has come so far from the series' producer or director. Also read: Rebel Wilson was made to feel out of place because of weight, accuses Sacha in new interview Shanaya Kapoor was initially slated to make her debut with Dharma Productions' Bedhadak alongside Laksh Lalwani and Gurfateh Pirzada. However, the project seems to have been shelved. Shanaya was later supposed to make her debut with the Malayalam film Vrushabha, starring Mohanlal, which also seems to have faced a similar fate. As of now, the filmmakers are yet to make an official announcement regarding the Student of the Year 3 web series. The previous films in the franchise, Student of the Year (2012) and Student of the Year 2 (2019), were well-received by audiences, and anticipation is high for the next instalment.

Karan Johar reveals Reema Maya will helm Student of the Year 3: 'She made it her own series'

<p>Priyanka Chopra and Karan Johar reunited publicly on Amazon Prime Video event on Tuesday in Mumbai. Their reunion was pertinent as it comes months after the actress made some shocking revelations about Bollywood.&nbsp;<br />
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The director-actor duo shared the stage after many years. The moment has been widely shared on social media.&nbsp;<br />
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In the viral video, Priyanka Chopra and Karan Johar can be seen sharing the stage before the actress attempted to leave the stage. However, the paparazzi requested for solo pictures of the actress which prompted her to return and pass on the microphone to Karan Johar. Although they did not share any words in the video, fans are fairly surprised to see them together.<br />
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<strong>Priyanka Chopra's new project</strong><br />
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Priyanka was at the Prime Video Presents event on Tuesday to launch her new project- a documentary called Women of My Billion which her production banner Purple Pebble Pictures has produced.&nbsp;<br />
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''When I saw the movie – WOMB (Women Of My Billions), a country that belongs to so many people, and just knowing the violence against women is not something that happens in India, it is a global phenomenon that is not much talked about," said Priyanka.<br />
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<strong>Priyanka and Karan share the stage</strong><br />
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The event had Karan Johar as the host who called in Priyanka and the team of WOMB on stage.&nbsp;<br />
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Many would recall PC and KJo have had a long-standing cold war. The two seems&nbsp;to have put their grievances behind as PC even made an appearance on Koffee With Karan a few seasons back.&nbsp;<br />
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A year back, however, PC had spoken about how she was compelled to move to the US due to the various camps in Bollywood. PC never mentioned Johar in her comments but fans derived that she may have hinted at an old feud with Johar.&nbsp;<br />
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Last year in March, Priyanka Chopra appeared on Dax Shepherd’s podcast, Armchair Expert and made shocking revelations about politics and camps in the Hindi film industry that drove her out of India and resort to Hollywood.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''I was being pushed into a corner in the industry. I had people not casting me, I had beef with people, I am not good at playing that game, I was tired of the politics and I said I needed a break,'' she said in the podcast.</p>


Priyanka Chopra and Karan Johar reunited publicly on Amazon Prime Video event on Tuesday in Mumbai. Their reunion was pertinent as it comes months after the actress made some shocking revelations about Bollywood.

Priyanka Chopra and Karan Johar reunited publicly on Amazon Prime Video event on Tuesday in Mumbai. Their reunion was pertinent as it comes months after the actress made some shocking revelations about Bollywood. The director-actor duo shared the stage after many years. The moment has been widely shared on social media. In the viral video, Priyanka Chopra and Karan Johar can be seen sharing the stage before the actress attempted to leave the stage. However, the paparazzi requested for solo pictures of the actress which prompted her to return and pass on the microphone to Karan Johar. Although they did not share any words in the video, fans are fairly surprised to see them together. Priyanka Chopra's new project Priyanka was at the Prime Video Presents event on Tuesday to launch her new project- a documentary called Women of My Billion which her production banner Purple Pebble Pictures has produced. ''When I saw the movie – WOMB (Women Of My Billions), a country that belongs to so many people, and just knowing the violence against women is not something that happens in India, it is a global phenomenon that is not much talked about," said Priyanka. Priyanka and Karan share the stage The event had Karan Johar as the host who called in Priyanka and the team of WOMB on stage. Many would recall PC and KJo have had a long-standing cold war. The two seems to have put their grievances behind as PC even made an appearance on Koffee With Karan a few seasons back. A year back, however, PC had spoken about how she was compelled to move to the US due to the various camps in Bollywood. PC never mentioned Johar in her comments but fans derived that she may have hinted at an old feud with Johar. Last year in March, Priyanka Chopra appeared on Dax Shepherd’s podcast, Armchair Expert and made shocking revelations about politics and camps in the Hindi film industry that drove her out of India and resort to Hollywood. ''I was being pushed into a corner in the industry. I had people not casting me, I had beef with people, I am not good at playing that game, I was tired of the politics and I said I needed a break,'' she said in the podcast.

Priyanka Chopra reunites with Karan Johar on stage months after talking about Bollywood camps, nepotism

<p>Filmmaker Karan Johar reiterated his admiration for Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film <em>Animal</em>&nbsp;at the Forbes India Leadership Awards 2024, calling it the best film of 2023. Johar specifically lauded the "treatment" of the film.</p>

<p>Addressing the ongoing debate surrounding <em>Animal</em>, Johar acknowledged the differing opinions and controversies surrounding the film's portrayal of violence, masculinity, and misogyny. While some, including celebrities like Javed Akhtar and Konkona Sen Sharma, criticised the film's content, Johar focussed on its narrative and storytelling techniques.</p>

<p>Johar explained, "I saw it as a character film based on a character who was deeply dysfunctional, inherently violent, who had many emotional issues - and I loved the treatment." He praised the film's sound design, screenplay, dialogue, and character development, highlighting his appreciation for the filmmaker's storytelling approach.</p>

<p>"I didn't go deep into the moral communication of the film - I was so swept by the narrative and the way the filmmaker told the story of it through sound design, screenplay, dialogue, character development, that as a filmmaker, I loved it," he added.</p>

<p>Prior to Johar's comments, actress Bhumi Pednekar also shared her views on <em>Animal</em>, expressing her preference for genres other than hyper-masculine films. Despite not enjoying such films, Pednekar emphasised the importance of a filmmaker's self-expression and the audience's ability to learn from it.</p>

<p>Bhumi told The Lallantop, "I watched Animal. <em>Par mujhe hyper-masculine films maja hi nahi aata. Aur ye abhi se nahi, bohat pehle se hai.. Hollywood ki bhi action films hain na...mujhe na rom-com, agar mera genre pooche, mujhe woh films zyada pasand aati hai</em> ( I don't like watching hyper-masculine films, and it's not for now, earlier also I never enjoyed those kind of films. Even in Hollywood, the action films... I like watching rom-coms)."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-asha-bhosles-granddaughter-zanai-to-make-acting-debut-with-the-pride-of-bharat-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-699285">Asha Bhosle's granddaughter Zanai to make acting debut with The Pride of Bharat-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj</a></strong></p>

<p>She added, "I genuinely believe that a film is a filmmaker's self-expression, and that is very important. But as an audience, what you learn from that self-expression, that is the challenge."</p>

<p><em>Animal</em>&nbsp;has faced criticism for its portrayal of masculinity and violence but has also been commercially successful, earning significant revenue at the box office. The film also received five Filmfare Awards, including Best Actor (Popular) for Ranbir Kapoor, further solidifying its impact on audiences.</p>


Filmmaker Karan Johar reiterated his admiration for Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film Animal at the Forbes India Leadership Awards 2024, calling it the best film of 2023.

Filmmaker Karan Johar reiterated his admiration for Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film Animal at the Forbes India Leadership Awards 2024, calling it the best film of 2023. Johar specifically lauded the "treatment" of the film. Addressing the ongoing debate surrounding Animal, Johar acknowledged the differing opinions and controversies surrounding the film's portrayal of violence, masculinity, and misogyny. While some, including celebrities like Javed Akhtar and Konkona Sen Sharma, criticised the film's content, Johar focussed on its narrative and storytelling techniques. Johar explained, "I saw it as a character film based on a character who was deeply dysfunctional, inherently violent, who had many emotional issues - and I loved the treatment." He praised the film's sound design, screenplay, dialogue, and character development, highlighting his appreciation for the filmmaker's storytelling approach. "I didn't go deep into the moral communication of the film - I was so swept by the narrative and the way the filmmaker told the story of it through sound design, screenplay, dialogue, character development, that as a filmmaker, I loved it," he added. Prior to Johar's comments, actress Bhumi Pednekar also shared her views on Animal, expressing her preference for genres other than hyper-masculine films. Despite not enjoying such films, Pednekar emphasised the importance of a filmmaker's self-expression and the audience's ability to learn from it. Bhumi told The Lallantop, "I watched Animal. Par mujhe hyper-masculine films maja hi nahi aata. Aur ye abhi se nahi, bohat pehle se hai.. Hollywood ki bhi action films hain na...mujhe na rom-com, agar mera genre pooche, mujhe woh films zyada pasand aati hai ( I don't like watching hyper-masculine films, and it's not for now, earlier also I never enjoyed those kind of films. Even in Hollywood, the action films... I like watching rom-coms)." Also read: Asha Bhosle's granddaughter Zanai to make acting debut with The Pride of Bharat-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj She added, "I genuinely believe that a film is a filmmaker's self-expression, and that is very important. But as an audience, what you learn from that self-expression, that is the challenge." Animal has faced criticism for its portrayal of masculinity and violence but has also been commercially successful, earning significant revenue at the box office. The film also received five Filmfare Awards, including Best Actor (Popular) for Ranbir Kapoor, further solidifying its impact on audiences.

Karan Johar defends praising Animal, says ‘I saw it as a character film’

<p>It is the season of love and what's more heartwarming than to watch stories of real-life couples and how they overcame odds to be together.&nbsp;Karan Johar-backed<em> Love Storiyaan </em>is a new web series that's coming to Prime Video on Valentine's Day. The trailer of the series was dropped on Thursday and it promises the audience inspiring stories of love.&nbsp;<br />
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The series features six heart-warming stories of love that have overcome adversity and triumphed against all odds. Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, <em>Love Storiyaan</em> is conceptualised by Somen Mishra along with Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Mishra serving as executive producers.</p>

<p>It is&nbsp;inspired by stories featured on India Love Project- a popular page on Instagram, founded by former journalists Priya Ramani, Samar Halarnkar, and Niloufer Venkatraman. Each of the episodes in the six-part series is told through the lens of a different director –Akshay Indikar, Archana Phadke, Collin D’Cunha, Hardik Mehta, Shazia Iqbal, and Vivek Soni – each of whom bring their own personal touch to the story.</p>

<p><em>Love Storiyaan</em> is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and across more than 240 countries and territories on February 14, Valentine’s Day.</p>

<p><strong>Watch the trailer of<em> Love Storiyaan </em>here:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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The trailer opens up with Karan Johar inviting audiences to explore the meaning of love with genuine, heartfelt stories and goes on to introduce real-life couples and give a glimpse into their journey. These diverse narratives of love in its many shades promise to not only engage and immerse one in these special stories but also encourage viewers to look at life from a different perspective, making it an ideal Valentine’s Day watch.<br />
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“It has been an exhilarating journey to capture Rahul and Subhadra’s story in Raah Sangharsh Ki. My own background and experiences allowed me to connect to their story at a personal level. Their narrative exemplifies how love sometimes requires the courage to stand up against societal expectations and norms,” said director Akshay Indikar.</p>

<p>He ads, “As a filmmaker, it gives me great pride to tell their story and be a part of <em>Love Storiyaan</em>. It is a series that will fill one with hope and joy. I am truly looking forward to bringing this story to Prime Video’s customers in India and across the world."</p>

<p>“As a storyteller, I have always wanted to explore and understand love and I believe it is going to take several films for me to truly understand it! Being a part of Love Storiyaan, exploring this emotion of love with 5 other directors with their unique perspectives has been a very special experience.” said director Archana Phadke.&nbsp;<br />
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“With my film Faasley, I really wanted to understand resilient love. A love that travels across time, across continents, against different forces to survive. In that, I found Dhanya and Homayon’s story, who protected their love against all odds. I believe this story will spread ideas of strength and hope to a wide audience as it did with me," added Phadke.</p>

<p>“It was very exciting for me to delve into Tista and Dipan's extraordinary love story, which celebrates courage and bravery, and how their transformative journey brought them together,” said director Collin D’Cunha.</p>

<p>“My story titled Love Beyond Labels is about defying societal prejudices while preserving their true selves; that is what makes Love Storiyaan a beautiful watch. Somen and I, along with the other directors, wanted to create an emotional and visual mosaic of these real people and their stories, and we hope the viewers can appreciate and relate to them,"&nbsp;Collin D’Cunha further said.</p>


It is the season of love and what's more heartwarming than to watch stories of real-life couples and how they overcame odds to be together. Karan Johar-backed Love Storiyaan is a new web series that's coming to Prime Video on Valentine's Day.

It is the season of love and what's more heartwarming than to watch stories of real-life couples and how they overcame odds to be together. Karan Johar-backed Love Storiyaan is a new web series that's coming to Prime Video on Valentine's Day. The trailer of the series was dropped on Thursday and it promises the audience inspiring stories of love. The series features six heart-warming stories of love that have overcome adversity and triumphed against all odds. Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, Love Storiyaan is conceptualised by Somen Mishra along with Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Mishra serving as executive producers. It is inspired by stories featured on India Love Project- a popular page on Instagram, founded by former journalists Priya Ramani, Samar Halarnkar, and Niloufer Venkatraman. Each of the episodes in the six-part series is told through the lens of a different director –Akshay Indikar, Archana Phadke, Collin D’Cunha, Hardik Mehta, Shazia Iqbal, and Vivek Soni – each of whom bring their own personal touch to the story. Love Storiyaan is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and across more than 240 countries and territories on February 14, Valentine’s Day. Watch the trailer of Love Storiyaan here: The trailer opens up with Karan Johar inviting audiences to explore the meaning of love with genuine, heartfelt stories and goes on to introduce real-life couples and give a glimpse into their journey. These diverse narratives of love in its many shades promise to not only engage and immerse one in these special stories but also encourage viewers to look at life from a different perspective, making it an ideal Valentine’s Day watch. “It has been an exhilarating journey to capture Rahul and Subhadra’s story in Raah Sangharsh Ki. My own background and experiences allowed me to connect to their story at a personal level. Their narrative exemplifies how love sometimes requires the courage to stand up against societal expectations and norms,” said director Akshay Indikar. He ads, “As a filmmaker, it gives me great pride to tell their story and be a part of Love Storiyaan. It is a series that will fill one with hope and joy. I am truly looking forward to bringing this story to Prime Video’s customers in India and across the world." “As a storyteller, I have always wanted to explore and understand love and I believe it is going to take several films for me to truly understand it! Being a part of Love Storiyaan, exploring this emotion of love with 5 other directors with their unique perspectives has been a very special experience.” said director Archana Phadke. “With my film Faasley, I really wanted to understand resilient love. A love that travels across time, across continents, against different forces to survive. In that, I found Dhanya and Homayon’s story, who protected their love against all odds. I believe this story will spread ideas of strength and hope to a wide audience as it did with me," added Phadke. “It was very exciting for me to delve into Tista and Dipan's extraordinary love story, which celebrates courage and bravery, and how their transformative journey brought them together,” said director Collin D’Cunha. “My story titled Love Beyond Labels is about defying societal prejudices while preserving their true selves; that is what makes Love Storiyaan a beautiful watch. Somen and I, along with the other directors, wanted to create an emotional and visual mosaic of these real people and their stories, and we hope the viewers can appreciate and relate to them," Collin D’Cunha further said.

Love Storiyaan trailer: Karan Johar presents inspiring stories of love of real-life couples

<p>What's cooking? On Sunday, director Karan Johar announced his new film, but without the title, actor, or any other major details. However, the one thing that the director revealed&nbsp;is that the film is ready and will be gracing the theatre screen&nbsp;soon.<br />
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Starting major guessing game on Instagram, Karan shared a long post that had a bunch of hints, and&nbsp;now it's netizens' job to find out the details about the movie.&nbsp;<br />
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In the post, the acclaimed Bollywood director hinted that the movie had a South Indian superstar who had recently delivered a pan-India hit. The movie also has an actress who has been around in the industry for a while.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/akshay-kumar-boney-kapoor-among-final-four-bidders-for-development-of-noida-film-city-684486">Akshay Kumar, Boney Kapoor among final four bidders for development of Noida Film City</a></p>

<p>The last hint of the movie was&nbsp;that it will mark the debut of a new star who comes from a filmy background, as the director mentioned the word nepotism in the statement.&nbsp;<br />
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The&nbsp;post reads, ''This is not a film announcement!!!<br />
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But it can be..with your help!! We have been shooting this intriguing film for the past year and kept it under wraps because not revealing key aspects of the movie event to the crew was a decision the debut director took.&nbsp;<br />
So here are the broad hints:<br />
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A) A superstar from the south who has just delivered a pan-India juggernaut.&nbsp;<br />
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B) A massively loved actress who continues to awe us with her emotional energy on celluloid.&nbsp;</p>

<p>C) A legacy debut who is working tirelessly to find his spot in the sunshine of exceptional talent and combatting the obsession with the N word! But keeping his head down and just working!</p>

<p>The film is ready and we will be releasing it soon! Any guesses? If you guess the title and all other details correctly- we would love to invite you to watch a glimpse of the film! With love, Team (Film Title).''</p>

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<p>As per the post, the movie has been helmed by a debut director and is ready to hit screens soon.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-in-pics-jonas-brothers-had-a-fun-night-with-b-town-stars-at-natasha-poonawallas-party-684479">In Pics: Jonas Brothers had a fun night with B-town stars at Natasha Poonawalla's party</a><br />
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Soon after Karan started the guessing game, netizens quickly shared their insights. After scrolling through the comment section of the post, the&nbsp;name of the movie that&nbsp;emerged was&nbsp;<em>Sarzameen</em>. The project will mark the debut of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh’s son Ibrahim, and&nbsp;the film has been in the headlines for a while now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, when it comes to South Indian actor who is one of the cast members, netizens had plenty of options like Dhanush, who recently starred in <em>Captain Miller</em>, Teja Sajja for<em> HanuMan</em> or even Mohanlal for&nbsp;<em>Guntur Kaaram. </em>But the name that most of Karan's followers took was of&nbsp;South Indian stars Prabhas and Prithviraj&nbsp;Sukumaran, who have recently starred in the blockbuster <em>Salaar.</em></p>

<p>In addition,&nbsp;Kajol's name was the top guess when it came to guessing the actress' name. Kajol and&nbsp;Karan have worked on many acclaimed projects together&nbsp;such as <em>My Name Is Khan, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, </em>and <em>Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.</em> However, Kajol and Karan had a fallout and were not on talking terms for almost two&nbsp;years. Nevertheless, everything is good between them now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In August 2023, the news of Karan collaborating&nbsp;with Kajol for his new project came out. However, there is no official confirmation of this.&nbsp;</p>

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One user wrote, ''Prithviraj, Kajol, Ibrahim Ali Khan. Not sure about the movie title.''<br />
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''Kajol in Dharma film after a long time'' wrote another user.&nbsp;<br />
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''Prabhas or Prithviraj with Kajol and Ibrahim Ali Khan??''</p>

<p>On the work front, Karan recently hosted season 8 of <em>Koffee With Karan</em>. The talk show is streaming on Disney+Hotstar. Meanwhile, Johar returned to the director's chair with <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani</em>, starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh.</p>

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What's cooking? On Sunday, director Karan Johar announced his new film, but without the title, actor, or any other major details. However, the one thing that the director revealed is that the film is ready and will be gracing the theatre screen soon.

What's cooking? On Sunday, director Karan Johar announced his new film, but without the title, actor, or any other major details. However, the one thing that the director revealed is that the film is ready and will be gracing the theatre screen soon. Starting major guessing game on Instagram, Karan shared a long post that had a bunch of hints, and now it's netizens' job to find out the details about the movie. In the post, the acclaimed Bollywood director hinted that the movie had a South Indian superstar who had recently delivered a pan-India hit. The movie also has an actress who has been around in the industry for a while. Also read: Akshay Kumar, Boney Kapoor among final four bidders for development of Noida Film City The last hint of the movie was that it will mark the debut of a new star who comes from a filmy background, as the director mentioned the word nepotism in the statement. The post reads, ''This is not a film announcement!!! But it can be..with your help!! We have been shooting this intriguing film for the past year and kept it under wraps because not revealing key aspects of the movie event to the crew was a decision the debut director took. So here are the broad hints: A) A superstar from the south who has just delivered a pan-India juggernaut. B) A massively loved actress who continues to awe us with her emotional energy on celluloid. C) A legacy debut who is working tirelessly to find his spot in the sunshine of exceptional talent and combatting the obsession with the N word! But keeping his head down and just working! The film is ready and we will be releasing it soon! Any guesses? If you guess the title and all other details correctly- we would love to invite you to watch a glimpse of the film! With love, Team (Film Title).'' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) × As per the post, the movie has been helmed by a debut director and is ready to hit screens soon. Also read: In Pics: Jonas Brothers had a fun night with B-town stars at Natasha Poonawalla's party Soon after Karan started the guessing game, netizens quickly shared their insights. After scrolling through the comment section of the post, the name of the movie that emerged was Sarzameen. The project will mark the debut of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh’s son Ibrahim, and the film has been in the headlines for a while now. Moreover, when it comes to South Indian actor who is one of the cast members, netizens had plenty of options like Dhanush, who recently starred in Captain Miller, Teja Sajja for HanuMan or even Mohanlal for Guntur Kaaram. But the name that most of Karan's followers took was of South Indian stars Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran, who have recently starred in the blockbuster Salaar. In addition, Kajol's name was the top guess when it came to guessing the actress' name. Kajol and Karan have worked on many acclaimed projects together such as My Name Is Khan, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. However, Kajol and Karan had a fallout and were not on talking terms for almost two years. Nevertheless, everything is good between them now. In August 2023, the news of Karan collaborating with Kajol for his new project came out. However, there is no official confirmation of this. One user wrote, ''Prithviraj, Kajol, Ibrahim Ali Khan. Not sure about the movie title.'' ''Kajol in Dharma film after a long time'' wrote another user. ''Prabhas or Prithviraj with Kajol and Ibrahim Ali Khan??'' On the work front, Karan recently hosted season 8 of Koffee With Karan. The talk show is streaming on Disney+Hotstar. Meanwhile, Johar returned to the director's chair with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh.

What’s coming up? Karan Johar announces new project, asks netizens to guess the cast and movie

<p><em>Koffee With Karan </em>Season 8 finale ended with a bang as Karan hosted popular social media influencer Orhan Awatramani aka Orry on his Koffee couch before giving away his <em>Koffee With Karan </em>awards for the season. KJo spoke to Orry about his rise to stardom, the attention he gets from the paparazzi, and his closeness to a host of star kids, including Kajol and Ajay Devgn's daughter Nysa Devgan. Orry recalled a time when Kajol did not know him and shared Deepika Padukone's reaction when they turned up at an event sporting the same hairdo.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>'I have never wanted to relate to Deepika Padukone'</strong><br />
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Speaking about the opening episode of KWK 8, featuring Deepika Padukone and actor-husband Ranveer Singh, Orry said to Karan, "Great episode! So sometimes I felt cheated on this season... you just made all our filmstars into real people. When I am watching Ranveer and Deepika speak, I am like 'I am relating to Deepika Padukone'. I have never wanted to relate to Deepika Padukone! Don't relate to me, DP, please. I love you. I am always going to be in awe of her. I remember once we had the same bun, and I said to her, 'DP, we have the same bun.' She looked at me like she didn't know who I was, and I was like, 'I love you for doing that'."</p>

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<p><strong><a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/entertainment/bollywood/who-is-orry-few-things-to-know-about-internets-new-obsession-1701099697542" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/entertainment/bollywood/who-is-orry-few-things-to-know-about-internets-new-obsession-1701099697542&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwix9K2u0-aDAxVUTWwGHahLA4MQFnoECAgQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw3HylB84NkU3O172KpZTpQ8" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/entertainment/bollywood/who-is-orry-few-things-to-know-about-internets-new-obsession-1701099697542" target="_blank">Who is&nbsp;Orry? Few Things To Know About Internet's New Obsession</a></strong><br />
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<strong>On asking Kajol's security for a 'humble photo' with&nbsp;her</strong><br />
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When asked what his first job was, Orry said, "My first job, when I was in college in New York, was for the usher position, a highly sought-after position at the Children Should Wash Their Hands Conference... Not many people know this; I was usher number 3 to Kajol, and she probably doesn't know this. This was in 2013 in New York, I think at The Pierre. She was giving this speech and I asked her security for a humble photo and I was declined."</p>

<p>Karan then responded, "The great irony! Because she wouldn't know that one day down the years, you would be in a million photos with her daughter (Nysa Devgan)." Orry added, "Yeah, life does come a full circle... I love Nysa like she is my younger sister."<br />
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<strong>Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bigg-boss-17-it-is-orrys-world-and-we-are-all-livers-of-it-662297">It is Orry's world and we are all 'livers' of it</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>About Orry</strong><br />
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The social media personality shot to fame after paps started clicking him&nbsp;while exiting parties with star kids and Bollywood celebrities, including Janhvi Kapoor, Nysa Devgan and Sara Ali Khan, Suhana Khan, and Ananya Panday, among others. Last year, Orry's pictures with Nita Ambani, Deepika Padukone, and other celebrities at the launch of Jio World Plaza went viral. Orry also made a guest appearance on Bigg Boss 17 in 2023.&nbsp;</p>


Koffee With Karan Season 8 finale ended with a bang as Karan hosted popular social media influencer Orhan Awatramani aka Orry on his Koffee couch before giving away his Koffee With Karan awards for the season.

Koffee With Karan Season 8 finale ended with a bang as Karan hosted popular social media influencer Orhan Awatramani aka Orry on his Koffee couch before giving away his Koffee With Karan awards for the season. KJo spoke to Orry about his rise to stardom, the attention he gets from the paparazzi, and his closeness to a host of star kids, including Kajol and Ajay Devgn's daughter Nysa Devgan. Orry recalled a time when Kajol did not know him and shared Deepika Padukone's reaction when they turned up at an event sporting the same hairdo. 'I have never wanted to relate to Deepika Padukone' Speaking about the opening episode of KWK 8, featuring Deepika Padukone and actor-husband Ranveer Singh, Orry said to Karan, "Great episode! So sometimes I felt cheated on this season... you just made all our filmstars into real people. When I am watching Ranveer and Deepika speak, I am like 'I am relating to Deepika Padukone'. I have never wanted to relate to Deepika Padukone! Don't relate to me, DP, please. I love you. I am always going to be in awe of her. I remember once we had the same bun, and I said to her, 'DP, we have the same bun.' She looked at me like she didn't know who I was, and I was like, 'I love you for doing that'." orry is in awe with deepika cuz they both share the same kind of hair bun 😂😭 pic.twitter.com/2jOYIbcPBs — shaay // 🚁 (@shaayanistic) January 18, 2024 × Who is Orry? Few Things To Know About Internet's New Obsession On asking Kajol's security for a 'humble photo' with her When asked what his first job was, Orry said, "My first job, when I was in college in New York, was for the usher position, a highly sought-after position at the Children Should Wash Their Hands Conference... Not many people know this; I was usher number 3 to Kajol, and she probably doesn't know this. This was in 2013 in New York, I think at The Pierre. She was giving this speech and I asked her security for a humble photo and I was declined." Karan then responded, "The great irony! Because she wouldn't know that one day down the years, you would be in a million photos with her daughter (Nysa Devgan)." Orry added, "Yeah, life does come a full circle... I love Nysa like she is my younger sister." Read: It is Orry's world and we are all 'livers' of it About Orry The social media personality shot to fame after paps started clicking him while exiting parties with star kids and Bollywood celebrities, including Janhvi Kapoor, Nysa Devgan and Sara Ali Khan, Suhana Khan, and Ananya Panday, among others. Last year, Orry's pictures with Nita Ambani, Deepika Padukone, and other celebrities at the launch of Jio World Plaza went viral. Orry also made a guest appearance on Bigg Boss 17 in 2023.

Koffee With Karan finale: Orry says he doesn't want to relate to Deepika Padukone; here's why

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