<p>Producer Ekta Kapoor recently shared in an interview that she faced a tonnw of backlash after the release of her film <em>Thank You For Coming</em> and she worries how the audience will receive her next film <em>LSD 2</em>. For those unaware, Dibakar Banerjee is helming the sequel to his 2010 hit<em> LSD: Love, Sex Aur Dhokha</em>.<br />
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Speaking to Variety, Ekta said, "Thank You for Coming has left a very strange pain in my heart because of the kind of reception it got in India, vis-a-vis the reception it got overseas, I don’t know what happened. And the hate spamming we went through – our walls used to be spammed every day with hatred, because we attempted to discover and make a movie on female sexuality."<br />
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She added, "I can only imagine what’s gonna happen when LSD 2 comes. I think I’ll have to hide again.”<br />
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The 2023 film <em>Thank You for Coming</em> starred Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila and Shibani Bedi and revolved around a woman entering her 30s who's never experienced an orgasm.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/billie-eilishs-third-studio-album-hit-me-hard-and-soft-will-release-on-this-date-709320">Billie Eilish's third studio album Hit Me Hard and Soft will release on THIS date</a></strong></p>

<p>The makers of <em>LSD 2</em> released the teaser of the film earlier this month. The 2.13-minute clip featured Mouni Roy, Swastika Mukherjee, Tushar Kapoor, Uorfi Javed, and Anu Malik in cameo roles. Dibakar sheds light on the new-age toxicity surrounding love and relationships in the age of the internet in the teaser.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video starts with a warning that the content is only for adults who are above 18. Check it out below!</p>

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<p>Before the release of the teaser, the director shared a video online to clarify that he was going to show the truth in the film, no matter how dark. He stated, "Making LSD and not showing the truth is not possible. So, while making LSD 2, we portrayed the same truth, an authentic picture of life that we see all around us. But, these days, instead of believing the truth, the fashion of ignoring the truth has increased. So, if you are in that fashion, then I can give you a disclaimer that you should not watch the LSD 2 teaser or trailer."</p>

<p><em>LSD 2</em> is all set to release on April 19.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


Producer Ekta Kapoor recently shared in an interview that she faced a tonnw of backlash after the release of her film Thank You For Coming and she worries how the audience will receive her next film LSD 2.

Producer Ekta Kapoor recently shared in an interview that she faced a tonnw of backlash after the release of her film Thank You For Coming and she worries how the audience will receive her next film LSD 2. For those unaware, Dibakar Banerjee is helming the sequel to his 2010 hit LSD: Love, Sex Aur Dhokha. Speaking to Variety, Ekta said, "Thank You for Coming has left a very strange pain in my heart because of the kind of reception it got in India, vis-a-vis the reception it got overseas, I don’t know what happened. And the hate spamming we went through – our walls used to be spammed every day with hatred, because we attempted to discover and make a movie on female sexuality." She added, "I can only imagine what’s gonna happen when LSD 2 comes. I think I’ll have to hide again.” The 2023 film Thank You for Coming starred Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila and Shibani Bedi and revolved around a woman entering her 30s who's never experienced an orgasm. Also read: Billie Eilish's third studio album Hit Me Hard and Soft will release on THIS date The makers of LSD 2 released the teaser of the film earlier this month. The 2.13-minute clip featured Mouni Roy, Swastika Mukherjee, Tushar Kapoor, Uorfi Javed, and Anu Malik in cameo roles. Dibakar sheds light on the new-age toxicity surrounding love and relationships in the age of the internet in the teaser. The video starts with a warning that the content is only for adults who are above 18. Check it out below! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Balaji Motion Pictures (@balajimotionpictures) Before the release of the teaser, the director shared a video online to clarify that he was going to show the truth in the film, no matter how dark. He stated, "Making LSD and not showing the truth is not possible. So, while making LSD 2, we portrayed the same truth, an authentic picture of life that we see all around us. But, these days, instead of believing the truth, the fashion of ignoring the truth has increased. So, if you are in that fashion, then I can give you a disclaimer that you should not watch the LSD 2 teaser or trailer." LSD 2 is all set to release on April 19.

Ekta Kapoor fears how audience will react to LSD 2: ‘I will hide again’

<p><em>Thank You For Coming,</em> which stars Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Shibani Bedi, and Kusha Kapila in lead roles, has garnered mixed reviews from audiences and critics. In terms of its box office collection, it has had a slow start with its first day collection standing at Rs 10.6 million. The film has been directed by Karan Boolani and produced by Rhea Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor.</p>

<p>Going by&nbsp;Rhea Kapoor's latest Instagram post, some critics'&nbsp;and trade analysts' "misogynistic" comments have irked her and her team. Clapping back at a trade journalist who has been allegedly spreading hate against her and her co-producer,&nbsp;Rhea penned a long note on her official social media handle on Tuesday. Later, Ekta Kapoor reposted it on her handle to show "solidarity with her partner".&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the now-viral post, Rhea wrote, "I’ve never read trade websites nor have they ever informed the films I choose to make. However, it has come to my attention that one so-called ‘credible’ trade journalist has been posting dangerous hate speech against myself and my co-producers. Admitting that he hasn’t seen the film, he’s angered by our message - women’s rejection of shame. Stating that these stories have no place in ‘Hindi cinema’, he spews misogynistic rhetoric and encourages violence against us."</p>

<p>Rhea added, "I was told to pay no attention to the ravings of an obviously unstable individual. So, you can imagine my disappointment when I learn that this person actually has some impact on the way our industry feels. How are we ok with this? Not just ok, we’re subscribing to it. In spite of men like him, I cannot emphasise enough how much it means to me to have this film out there, loved and watched. The intent of this film was clear from the very beginning. To reject shame, reject your past traumas and embrace yourself just as you are."</p>

<p>To conclude, the producer wrote, "I won’t walk this tightrope of what society is comfortable with me being anymore and for your sake, I hope you don’t either. Thank you for coming." Check it out below!</p>

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<p>Rhea's post garnered support from the film fraternity, with Sonam Kapoor commenting, "Just a loser who is threatened by women (heart emoji) go watch #thankyouforcoming everyone." Several others also liked the post.</p>

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<p>Speaking exclusively to WION, Shibani Bedi revealed why she said "yes" to the project. She shared, "For the first time in my life, as a woman in my 30s, single, independent, it made me feel seen. It felt like, yay, representation finally, you know? Because the women in this story are not ideal. The women who've written this story, the women who've produced this story, don't glorify any ideals." Read the full interview <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-shibani-bedi-643781">here</a>.</p>

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Thank You For Coming, which stars Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Shibani Bedi, and Kusha Kapila in lead roles, has garnered mixed reviews from audiences and critics.

Thank You For Coming, which stars Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Shibani Bedi, and Kusha Kapila in lead roles, has garnered mixed reviews from audiences and critics. In terms of its box office collection, it has had a slow start with its first day collection standing at Rs 10.6 million. The film has been directed by Karan Boolani and produced by Rhea Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor. Going by Rhea Kapoor's latest Instagram post, some critics' and trade analysts' "misogynistic" comments have irked her and her team. Clapping back at a trade journalist who has been allegedly spreading hate against her and her co-producer, Rhea penned a long note on her official social media handle on Tuesday. Later, Ekta Kapoor reposted it on her handle to show "solidarity with her partner". In the now-viral post, Rhea wrote, "I’ve never read trade websites nor have they ever informed the films I choose to make. However, it has come to my attention that one so-called ‘credible’ trade journalist has been posting dangerous hate speech against myself and my co-producers. Admitting that he hasn’t seen the film, he’s angered by our message - women’s rejection of shame. Stating that these stories have no place in ‘Hindi cinema’, he spews misogynistic rhetoric and encourages violence against us." Rhea added, "I was told to pay no attention to the ravings of an obviously unstable individual. So, you can imagine my disappointment when I learn that this person actually has some impact on the way our industry feels. How are we ok with this? Not just ok, we’re subscribing to it. In spite of men like him, I cannot emphasise enough how much it means to me to have this film out there, loved and watched. The intent of this film was clear from the very beginning. To reject shame, reject your past traumas and embrace yourself just as you are." To conclude, the producer wrote, "I won’t walk this tightrope of what society is comfortable with me being anymore and for your sake, I hope you don’t either. Thank you for coming." Check it out below! View this post on Instagram A post shared by EktaaRkapoor (@ektarkapoor) View this post on Instagram A post shared by EktaaRkapoor (@ektarkapoor) Also read: The Suite Life of Zack & Cody's coincidental reunion! Ashley Tisdale shares adorable pic with Dylan Sprouse Rhea's post garnered support from the film fraternity, with Sonam Kapoor commenting, "Just a loser who is threatened by women (heart emoji) go watch #thankyouforcoming everyone." Several others also liked the post. Thank You For Coming is a coming-of-age comedy which follows the story of Kanika Kapoor (played by Bhumi Pednekar), a single woman in her 30s, and her quest for true love and pleasure. It was written by Radhika Anand and Prashasti Singh. Speaking exclusively to WION, Shibani Bedi revealed why she said "yes" to the project. She shared, "For the first time in my life, as a woman in my 30s, single, independent, it made me feel seen. It felt like, yay, representation finally, you know? Because the women in this story are not ideal. The women who've written this story, the women who've produced this story, don't glorify any ideals." Read the full interview here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Rhea Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor slam trade journalist for misogynistic comments & dissing Thank You For Coming

<p>Shehnaaz Gill has fallen sick. A few days after the release of her film <em>Thank You For Coming</em>, Shehnaaz was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai. The actress is reportedly recovering from food poisoning. Late last night, the film’s co-producer, Rhea Kapoor, turned up at the hospital to pay her a visit. In one photo, Rhea could be spotted waving at the photographers as she exited the hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shehnaaz Gill streamed live from her hospital bed, as she reached out to fans, thanking them for their support. A video of the live session was shared by fans online. In the video, Shehnaaz can be seen wearing a hospital gown and lying on the bed. She can be heard addressing her fans in the video as she said, “Dekho time sabka aata hai, sabka jata hai. Mere saath bhi vahi hua hai. Fir aaega thode din baad. Guys, I’m fine now. Mai theek nhi thi. Mujhey infection hogaya tha. Maine na sandwich kha liya tha. Infection hui hai mujhey food infection. (Everyone’s time comes and goes and this has happened in my case as well. It will come again. Guys, I’m fine now. I wasn’t well. I had a sandwich, wasn't well. I have a food infection.)"</p>

<p>One fan wrote, “Get well soon.. take care.” Another commented, “Tu sherni hai humari (you are our lioness).”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Anil Kapoor commented on her live session. He wrote, “Namatey Shehnaaz ji. You are like Mumtaz… the next Mumtaz. Sab dekh rahe hain, appreciate kar rahe hain (all are watching the film and appreciating it).” In the film, Shehnaaz plays Rushi Kalra.</p>

<p><em>Thank You For Coming</em> follows the story of Kanika Kapoor (Bhumi Pednekar), a single woman in her 30s, and her quest for true love and pleasure. The coming-of-age comedy is directed by Karan Boolani from a script penned by Radhika Anand and Prashasti Singh.</p>

<p>Shehnaaz rose to fame after her stint in reality TV show <em>Bigg Boss.</em> Fans loved Shehnaaz Gill and Sidharth Shukla's chemistry on the reality show.&nbsp;</p>

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Shehnaaz Gill has fallen sick. A few days after the release of her film Thank You For Coming, Shehnaaz was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai. The actress is reportedly recovering from food poisoning.

Shehnaaz Gill has fallen sick. A few days after the release of her film Thank You For Coming, Shehnaaz was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai. The actress is reportedly recovering from food poisoning. Late last night, the film’s co-producer, Rhea Kapoor, turned up at the hospital to pay her a visit. In one photo, Rhea could be spotted waving at the photographers as she exited the hospital. Shehnaaz Gill streamed live from her hospital bed, as she reached out to fans, thanking them for their support. A video of the live session was shared by fans online. In the video, Shehnaaz can be seen wearing a hospital gown and lying on the bed. She can be heard addressing her fans in the video as she said, “Dekho time sabka aata hai, sabka jata hai. Mere saath bhi vahi hua hai. Fir aaega thode din baad. Guys, I’m fine now. Mai theek nhi thi. Mujhey infection hogaya tha. Maine na sandwich kha liya tha. Infection hui hai mujhey food infection. (Everyone’s time comes and goes and this has happened in my case as well. It will come again. Guys, I’m fine now. I wasn’t well. I had a sandwich, wasn't well. I have a food infection.)" One fan wrote, “Get well soon.. take care.” Another commented, “Tu sherni hai humari (you are our lioness).” Anil Kapoor commented on her live session. He wrote, “Namatey Shehnaaz ji. You are like Mumtaz… the next Mumtaz. Sab dekh rahe hain, appreciate kar rahe hain (all are watching the film and appreciating it).” In the film, Shehnaaz plays Rushi Kalra. Thank You For Coming follows the story of Kanika Kapoor (Bhumi Pednekar), a single woman in her 30s, and her quest for true love and pleasure. The coming-of-age comedy is directed by Karan Boolani from a script penned by Radhika Anand and Prashasti Singh. Shehnaaz rose to fame after her stint in reality TV show Bigg Boss. Fans loved Shehnaaz Gill and Sidharth Shukla's chemistry on the reality show. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Shehnaaz Gill hospitalised days after film release, Rhea Kapoor pays a visit

<p>Shibani Bedi, who started her journey as a content creator and later ventured into the world of showbiz, recently starred as Tina Das in <em>Thank You For Coming</em>, alongside Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh and Kusha Kapila. As the film released in theatres across the nation, the actress exclusively spoke to WION about the Karan Boolani directorial, her past projects, navigating through trolling and negativity in the digital age, and much more. Read on!</p>

<p><strong>Your latest project, <em>Thank You For Coming</em>, is garnering a lot of attention. What inspired you to take on this particular role?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Shibani -&nbsp;</strong>When they were telling me a summary of what the story is, and what it stands for, I felt like what enticed me and what got me super excited is that&nbsp;for the first time in my life, as a woman in my 30s, single, independent, it made me feel seen. It felt like, yay, representation finally, you know? Because the women in this story are not ideal. The women who've written this story, the women who've produced this story, don't glorify any ideals. They just want to bring a dose of their own lived experiences in reality and the mess that they've created or dealt with or outgrown to the forefront, which just made it very relatable. I feel like every character that the story has represents some part of our lived experience as women at different stages of our life or, you know, different conflicts that we deal with on the regular, which I think was very, very gratifying and made me say yes to the project. The story was very enticing to me. And then when we got down to shooting and observing every character, bring a body and soul to it. Yeah, it just was a beautiful coming together of, you know, the vision one had when one was reading the script and then what one saw translating on the screen.</p>

<p><strong>You've had the opportunity to work with many talented individuals in your field. Is there a particular co-star who has left a lasting impression on you?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Shibani -&nbsp;</strong>Oh, I feel like every costar I've had the opportunity to work with has left me with something. And it doesn't always have to be something very direct or personal. Sometimes I feel like just observing people do justice to the craft or the responsibility that is given to them is also inspiring. I also feel like, unfortunately for me, you know, regardless of whatever projects I've been a part of, I haven't had the privilege of spending a lot of time with my co-stars. I feel like, did this one movie, the first, you know, a short film I did was with Vinay Pathak. And I think that was probably one of my first experiences working with an actor who I've, you know, been so inspired by or looked up to, and then to play a character,&nbsp;his wife in a short film that was called Dark Brew, seeing his work ethic, the way he brought his humility and his skill set to the table, like, you know, it was truly inspiring.</p>

<p>Coming to <em>Thank You For Coming</em>, the warmth, and inclusivity that every big actor, big name showed on the set was inspiring, including Sonam Kapoor, Karan, Bhumi, Shehnaaz, Kusha and everyone. It just made it so much easier to navigate the whole process from start to finish because of the inclusivity, warmth, kindness, generosity and clarity. Yeah, that everybody brought to the table.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Social media has changed the way celebrities interact with their fans. How do you balance your public persona on social media with your personal life and privacy?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Shibani -&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;I feel like I can't get away with having a meltdown in public. I realised that much sooner in my journey, I feel like once the fame and popularity started rolling in through social media, I realised that I couldn't be emotionally agitated in public spaces when there are people around because I would get messages, you know, telling me how sh**ty a person I am because, you know, you are not being whatever cooperate, diplomatic. Yeah. You know, like I remember this one incident. I remember I was at a chai shop.&nbsp;It was a retail chain or something.&nbsp;Okay. And the servers there were being obnoxious. And so after a point, I lost my calm in public. And, I was not in the best emotional, or mental state. And then there was a lot of resistance I was getting from them and they weren't listening to me. And they constantly kept screwing up with my order. And after a point, I, you know, did a bad angry customer thing, and there were people around who were watching. I saw the servers laughing also. I think they were enjoying me making a joke of myself. So, okay, no offence to them, but I think one of the customers in line who observed my public meltdown messaged me on Instagram, You know, you are a bit**y person, etc etc. And I was like, firstly, I mean, I chose to respond to her saying that firstly, I don't owe it to you to be held together. I'm also human. But yeah. Okay, cool. Sorry. I mean, to each his own, to each their own anyway. But yeah, I feel like I am a little cognizant of the fact that I can't always be a hot mess.&nbsp;I can't fall apart like I could when I was younger or when I had no recognition. Yeah. So I'm still working on navigating slowly and steadily, taking baby steps.</p>

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<p><strong>How do you handle criticism or negative comments in the age of online social media? Do you have any strategies for staying focused on the positive aspects of your career?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Shibani - </strong>I&nbsp;do feel like, you know, as human beings, we always, um, levitate faster towards negativity&nbsp;as opposed to positivity. And I think it's taken some effort to understand that while there will be ten negative comments, there are also some 100 really supportive, cheerful, encouraging comments. And I feel like my cheerleaders outnumber the trolls. So over time through practice, essentially, and maybe being more aware of the fact that, you know, you have to somewhere focus on the encouragement, you can overcome a lot of trolling. And we must understand that when&nbsp;you challenge the world, the world will challenge you back. And sometimes it will not be what you want to hear. You also need to keep your focus on the commentary or the criticism which supports you and encourages you. You have to also take your cheerleaders with you everywhere you go in your head. Yeah, and ideally you should maybe as a public figure, try conditioning your voice to the sound of the cheers sometimes as opposed to the sound of the trolls, because a lot of the trolling is very inappropriate and it's not healthy. A lot of the critique that you get online isn't constructive criticism. It's just them trashing you for existing. Yeah, like I get shamed a lot. Body shamed a lot. Sometimes, you know, depending on the clothes you wear, you get slut shamed a lot. Everybody's trying to rip you apart on things that honestly you are not. These are things that don't define your achievements or who you are as a person. They go low blow. So if you start focusing on that, it's a downward spiral and it's not even helpful.</p>

<p><strong>Many of your fans admire your fashion sense and style. How would you describe your personal fashion philosophy, and do you have any fashion icons who inspire you?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Shibani -&nbsp;</strong>Honestly, I don't have a fashion sense per se. I am more like, just give me something that flatters my body type and is comfortable. So I am a comfort, chic kind of gal. Through the course of working with Rhea Kapoor and her team, I have discovered multiple styles which have an aesthetic that I feel like, Damn, they really made me sort of want to reinvent and invest or just take more risks with my body. I feel like we get complacent with one style and then we stick to it. I'm that person. So I feel like this project at least has helped me break out of that comfort zone. Um, but yeah, otherwise I don't really have an aesthetic I stick to. I think I just go by the philosophy that clothes are supposed to fit you. You're not supposed to fit your clothes. Also flattering, you know, things that flatter your body type always work. So one needs to focus on that and something that can just ring true to your personality without making you try too hard to carry it.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Do you have any skincare tips or tricks that you would like to share?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Shibani -&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;I'm a firm believer of the notion that you need to leave your skin alone. Also, I feel like I'm not the best person to answer this question because I feel like I'm genetically a little&nbsp;blessed. I've had a very non-problematic skin growing up. I have moments of having acne flare-ups, but those are like one pimple here or there because of maybe lack of sleep or just, you know, not eating right or lack of hydration or stress. But apart from that, I think I do cleanse, maybe add some serum or tone and moisturise. Also,&nbsp;my skin gets dry a lot. So I make sure that I keep my body and my skin hydrated as much as possible. And then I also thank my parents for finding each other. And both of them are genetically blessed with decent non-problematic skin. So their product has been deriving a lot of benefits from that.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Finally, can you share a fun or interesting behind-the-scenes story or anecdote from your career that you haven't had the chance to talk about before?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Shibani -&nbsp;</strong>There was this one time during the shoot that I had to say one line after a pause but I took like 20 takes. And I feel like the other funny stories were mostly about my feet and Bhumi's clothes. Everywhere Bhumi went with her gowns and trails, my feet followed. I kept stepping on the trail of her gowns even when I was like 20 feet away. So much so that it became a running joke in the group.</p>

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Shibani Bedi, who started her journey as a content creator and later ventured into the world of showbiz, recently starred as Tina Das in Thank You For Coming, alongside Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh and Kusha Kapila.

Shibani Bedi, who started her journey as a content creator and later ventured into the world of showbiz, recently starred as Tina Das in Thank You For Coming, alongside Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh and Kusha Kapila. As the film released in theatres across the nation, the actress exclusively spoke to WION about the Karan Boolani directorial, her past projects, navigating through trolling and negativity in the digital age, and much more. Read on! Your latest project, Thank You For Coming, is garnering a lot of attention. What inspired you to take on this particular role? Shibani - When they were telling me a summary of what the story is, and what it stands for, I felt like what enticed me and what got me super excited is that for the first time in my life, as a woman in my 30s, single, independent, it made me feel seen. It felt like, yay, representation finally, you know? Because the women in this story are not ideal. The women who've written this story, the women who've produced this story, don't glorify any ideals. They just want to bring a dose of their own lived experiences in reality and the mess that they've created or dealt with or outgrown to the forefront, which just made it very relatable. I feel like every character that the story has represents some part of our lived experience as women at different stages of our life or, you know, different conflicts that we deal with on the regular, which I think was very, very gratifying and made me say yes to the project. The story was very enticing to me. And then when we got down to shooting and observing every character, bring a body and soul to it. Yeah, it just was a beautiful coming together of, you know, the vision one had when one was reading the script and then what one saw translating on the screen. You've had the opportunity to work with many talented individuals in your field. Is there a particular co-star who has left a lasting impression on you? Shibani - Oh, I feel like every costar I've had the opportunity to work with has left me with something. And it doesn't always have to be something very direct or personal. Sometimes I feel like just observing people do justice to the craft or the responsibility that is given to them is also inspiring. I also feel like, unfortunately for me, you know, regardless of whatever projects I've been a part of, I haven't had the privilege of spending a lot of time with my co-stars. I feel like, did this one movie, the first, you know, a short film I did was with Vinay Pathak. And I think that was probably one of my first experiences working with an actor who I've, you know, been so inspired by or looked up to, and then to play a character, his wife in a short film that was called Dark Brew, seeing his work ethic, the way he brought his humility and his skill set to the table, like, you know, it was truly inspiring. Coming to Thank You For Coming, the warmth, and inclusivity that every big actor, big name showed on the set was inspiring, including Sonam Kapoor, Karan, Bhumi, Shehnaaz, Kusha and everyone. It just made it so much easier to navigate the whole process from start to finish because of the inclusivity, warmth, kindness, generosity and clarity. Yeah, that everybody brought to the table. Social media has changed the way celebrities interact with their fans. How do you balance your public persona on social media with your personal life and privacy? Shibani - I feel like I can't get away with having a meltdown in public. I realised that much sooner in my journey, I feel like once the fame and popularity started rolling in through social media, I realised that I couldn't be emotionally agitated in public spaces when there are people around because I would get messages, you know, telling me how sh**ty a person I am because, you know, you are not being whatever cooperate, diplomatic. Yeah. You know, like I remember this one incident. I remember I was at a chai shop. It was a retail chain or something. Okay. And the servers there were being obnoxious. And so after a point, I lost my calm in public. And, I was not in the best emotional, or mental state. And then there was a lot of resistance I was getting from them and they weren't listening to me. And they constantly kept screwing up with my order. And after a point, I, you know, did a bad angry customer thing, and there were people around who were watching. I saw the servers laughing also. I think they were enjoying me making a joke of myself. So, okay, no offence to them, but I think one of the customers in line who observed my public meltdown messaged me on Instagram, You know, you are a bit**y person, etc etc. And I was like, firstly, I mean, I chose to respond to her saying that firstly, I don't owe it to you to be held together. I'm also human. But yeah. Okay, cool. Sorry. I mean, to each his own, to each their own anyway. But yeah, I feel like I am a little cognizant of the fact that I can't always be a hot mess. I can't fall apart like I could when I was younger or when I had no recognition. Yeah. So I'm still working on navigating slowly and steadily, taking baby steps. Also read: One month of Jawan: A look back at Shah Rukh Khan's film blockbuster success How do you handle criticism or negative comments in the age of online social media? Do you have any strategies for staying focused on the positive aspects of your career? Shibani - I do feel like, you know, as human beings, we always, um, levitate faster towards negativity as opposed to positivity. And I think it's taken some effort to understand that while there will be ten negative comments, there are also some 100 really supportive, cheerful, encouraging comments. And I feel like my cheerleaders outnumber the trolls. So over time through practice, essentially, and maybe being more aware of the fact that, you know, you have to somewhere focus on the encouragement, you can overcome a lot of trolling. And we must understand that when you challenge the world, the world will challenge you back. And sometimes it will not be what you want to hear. You also need to keep your focus on the commentary or the criticism which supports you and encourages you. You have to also take your cheerleaders with you everywhere you go in your head. Yeah, and ideally you should maybe as a public figure, try conditioning your voice to the sound of the cheers sometimes as opposed to the sound of the trolls, because a lot of the trolling is very inappropriate and it's not healthy. A lot of the critique that you get online isn't constructive criticism. It's just them trashing you for existing. Yeah, like I get shamed a lot. Body shamed a lot. Sometimes, you know, depending on the clothes you wear, you get slut shamed a lot. Everybody's trying to rip you apart on things that honestly you are not. These are things that don't define your achievements or who you are as a person. They go low blow. So if you start focusing on that, it's a downward spiral and it's not even helpful. Many of your fans admire your fashion sense and style. How would you describe your personal fashion philosophy, and do you have any fashion icons who inspire you? Shibani - Honestly, I don't have a fashion sense per se. I am more like, just give me something that flatters my body type and is comfortable. So I am a comfort, chic kind of gal. Through the course of working with Rhea Kapoor and her team, I have discovered multiple styles which have an aesthetic that I feel like, Damn, they really made me sort of want to reinvent and invest or just take more risks with my body. I feel like we get complacent with one style and then we stick to it. I'm that person. So I feel like this project at least has helped me break out of that comfort zone. Um, but yeah, otherwise I don't really have an aesthetic I stick to. I think I just go by the philosophy that clothes are supposed to fit you. You're not supposed to fit your clothes. Also flattering, you know, things that flatter your body type always work. So one needs to focus on that and something that can just ring true to your personality without making you try too hard to carry it. Do you have any skincare tips or tricks that you would like to share? Shibani - I'm a firm believer of the notion that you need to leave your skin alone. Also, I feel like I'm not the best person to answer this question because I feel like I'm genetically a little blessed. I've had a very non-problematic skin growing up. I have moments of having acne flare-ups, but those are like one pimple here or there because of maybe lack of sleep or just, you know, not eating right or lack of hydration or stress. But apart from that, I think I do cleanse, maybe add some serum or tone and moisturise. Also, my skin gets dry a lot. So I make sure that I keep my body and my skin hydrated as much as possible. And then I also thank my parents for finding each other. And both of them are genetically blessed with decent non-problematic skin. So their product has been deriving a lot of benefits from that. Finally, can you share a fun or interesting behind-the-scenes story or anecdote from your career that you haven't had the chance to talk about before? Shibani - There was this one time during the shoot that I had to say one line after a pause but I took like 20 takes. And I feel like the other funny stories were mostly about my feet and Bhumi's clothes. Everywhere Bhumi went with her gowns and trails, my feet followed. I kept stepping on the trail of her gowns even when I was like 20 feet away. So much so that it became a running joke in the group. 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<p>This week, Bollywood's new releases, Akshay Kumar's <em>Mission Raniganj </em>and Bhumi Pednekar's<em> Thank You for Coming</em>, got a slow opening at the box office. Kumar's <em>Mission Raniganj</em> has been all over the headlines for months now, and Bhumi's sex-comedy film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Despite so much buzz around both films, the films had a poor start.<br />
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Helmed by Tinu Suresh Desai, the film, which also features Parineeti Chopra, Kumud Mishra, and Ravi Kishan, minted Rs 2.85 crore (Rs 28.5 million) on its opening day. When compared to Akshay's last release, <em>OMG 2, </em>which raked&nbsp;Rs 10 crore (Rs 100 million)&nbsp;on its opening day, the numbers of the rescue drama are way below the bar. <em>Mission Raniganj</em> is Akshay's second-lowest opening after the actor's<em> Selfiee</em>, released earlier this year.<br />
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As per Sachnilk, the film had an overall 11.83 per cent Hindi occupancy on the opening day.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Thank You For Coming to the box office collection</strong><br />
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When compared to<em> Mission Raniganj,</em> Bhumi Pednekar's film performance was even more disappointing. The film, starring Kusha Kapila, Shehnaaz Gill, Shibani Bedi, Dolly Singh, Karan Kundrra, and Anil Kapoor, earned Rs 1.06 crore (Rs 10.6 million)&nbsp;on its opening day. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh wrote that the film with the ''A'' certificate has attracted a large share of the audience in urban areas.&nbsp;<br />
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Adarsh wrote on X, ''#ThankYouForComing attracts its share of audience at urban centres, despite multiple films [new + holdover titles] to choose from… A good start, considering the smart release strategy [screen count: 550 / limited shows] and ‘A’ certificate… Fri ₹ 1.06 cr. #India biz.''</p>

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<p>Both films got a disappointing start at a time when Bollywood films are again dominating the box office, and films like Shah Rukh Khan's<em> Jawan</em>, Ranveer Singh's <em>Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani,</em> and Sunny Deol's <em>Gadar 2</em>, Richa Chadha's <em>Fukrey 3</em>, are attracting huge audiences back to the theatre.<br />
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<strong>More about <em>Mission Raniganj</em></strong><br />
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<em>Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue </em>has Akshay Kumar playing a mining engineer who rescued 65 miners from a coal field in Raniganj, West Bengal, in 1989. The film is based on an actual incident, and Kumar plays Jaswant Singh Gill, who led the rescue mission and saved the lives of 65 miners.</p>

<p>WION's Shomini Sen gave a positive review to the film, writing, ''Akshay Kumar and director Tinu Suresh Desai have made a film based on a real-life incident before. Rustom was a fictional account of the Nanavati Scandal, and terribly melodramatic. The film though fetched Kumar a National Award that year ( a decision that is debatable). The good news is that Mission Raniganj is not a cringe-fest like Rustom was. The other good news is that if you liked Kumar in Rustom, then you will also like Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue. It ticks mostly all the boxes that make for a good survival thriller.'' <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-mission-raniganj-review-akshay-kumar-saves-the-day-in-an-over-the-top-survival-thriller-643177">Read full review here</a>:</p>

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<p><strong>More about <em>Thank You For Coming</em></strong><br />
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Directed by Karan Boolani, the film revolves around Bhumi Pednekar's character, Kanika Kapoor. The 32-year-old successful food influencer was born and raised by an open-minded single mother, Ms Kapoor, played by Natasha Rastogi. From her teens to entering her 30s, Kanika is on a mission to find Mr. Perfect, who ticks all the boxes. But, to date, despite several casual sexual encounters and love affairs, she has never experienced orgasm.&nbsp;<br />
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<p>WION's Pragati Awasthi writes, ''The movie doesn't have much to offer, but it still gives a<br />
very strong message about self-exploration and self-love. All the characters dress impeccably and exude pure south-Delhi vibes in every frame. The witty dialogues and one-liners will make you crackle. The music in the movie is good and sets the vibe of the film in the perfect way.'' <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-thank-you-for-coming-review-bhumi-pednekar-and-her-girl-gang-shine-in-this-sex-comedy-drama-643190">Read ful review here:</a><br />
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This week, Bollywood's new releases, Akshay Kumar's Mission Raniganj and Bhumi Pednekar's Thank You for Coming, got a slow opening at the box office. Kumar's Mission Raniganj has been all over the headlines for months now, and Bhumi's sex-comedy film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

This week, Bollywood's new releases, Akshay Kumar's Mission Raniganj and Bhumi Pednekar's Thank You for Coming, got a slow opening at the box office. Kumar's Mission Raniganj has been all over the headlines for months now, and Bhumi's sex-comedy film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Despite so much buzz around both films, the films had a poor start. Helmed by Tinu Suresh Desai, the film, which also features Parineeti Chopra, Kumud Mishra, and Ravi Kishan, minted Rs 2.85 crore (Rs 28.5 million) on its opening day. When compared to Akshay's last release, OMG 2, which raked Rs 10 crore (Rs 100 million) on its opening day, the numbers of the rescue drama are way below the bar. Mission Raniganj is Akshay's second-lowest opening after the actor's Selfiee, released earlier this year. As per Sachnilk, the film had an overall 11.83 per cent Hindi occupancy on the opening day. Thank You For Coming to the box office collection When compared to Mission Raniganj, Bhumi Pednekar's film performance was even more disappointing. The film, starring Kusha Kapila, Shehnaaz Gill, Shibani Bedi, Dolly Singh, Karan Kundrra, and Anil Kapoor, earned Rs 1.06 crore (Rs 10.6 million) on its opening day. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh wrote that the film with the ''A'' certificate has attracted a large share of the audience in urban areas. Adarsh wrote on X, ''#ThankYouForComing attracts its share of audience at urban centres, despite multiple films [new + holdover titles] to choose from… A good start, considering the smart release strategy [screen count: 550 / limited shows] and ‘A’ certificate… Fri ₹ 1.06 cr. #India biz.'' #ThankYouForComing attracts its share of audience at urban centres, despite multiple films [new + holdover titles] to choose from… A good start, considering the smart release strategy [screen count: 550 / limited shows] and ‘A’ certificate… Fri ₹ 1.06 cr. #India biz. pic.twitter.com/KSD8MBkjNv — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) October 7, 2023 × Both films got a disappointing start at a time when Bollywood films are again dominating the box office, and films like Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan, Ranveer Singh's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, and Sunny Deol's Gadar 2, Richa Chadha's Fukrey 3, are attracting huge audiences back to the theatre. More about Mission Raniganj Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue has Akshay Kumar playing a mining engineer who rescued 65 miners from a coal field in Raniganj, West Bengal, in 1989. The film is based on an actual incident, and Kumar plays Jaswant Singh Gill, who led the rescue mission and saved the lives of 65 miners. WION's Shomini Sen gave a positive review to the film, writing, ''Akshay Kumar and director Tinu Suresh Desai have made a film based on a real-life incident before. Rustom was a fictional account of the Nanavati Scandal, and terribly melodramatic. The film though fetched Kumar a National Award that year ( a decision that is debatable). The good news is that Mission Raniganj is not a cringe-fest like Rustom was. The other good news is that if you liked Kumar in Rustom, then you will also like Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue. It ticks mostly all the boxes that make for a good survival thriller.'' Read full review here: More about Thank You For Coming Directed by Karan Boolani, the film revolves around Bhumi Pednekar's character, Kanika Kapoor. The 32-year-old successful food influencer was born and raised by an open-minded single mother, Ms Kapoor, played by Natasha Rastogi. From her teens to entering her 30s, Kanika is on a mission to find Mr. Perfect, who ticks all the boxes. But, to date, despite several casual sexual encounters and love affairs, she has never experienced orgasm. Thank You For Coming review- WION's Pragati Awasthi writes, ''The movie doesn't have much to offer, but it still gives a very strong message about self-exploration and self-love. All the characters dress impeccably and exude pure south-Delhi vibes in every frame. The witty dialogues and one-liners will make you crackle. The music in the movie is good and sets the vibe of the film in the perfect way.'' Read ful review here: WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Box office report: Mission Raniganj and Thank You For Coming get poor opening

<p><strong>Thank You For Coming Review: </strong>In recent years, Bollywood has grown a lot. After decades of predominantly male-centric movies, we finally had the ladies single-handedly leading the cast, with the heroes also getting their fair share of screen time. I still remember the very viral scene from <em>Veere Di Wedding</em> of Swara Bhaskar masturbating using a vibrator.&nbsp;It was in 2018 (not very long ago though), but still, the movie and the scene, which was a new concept for the audience, faced&nbsp;backlash.</p>

<p>Exploring&nbsp;topics like female sexuality and pleasure,&nbsp;<em>Veere Di Wedding&nbsp;</em>with a female lead was a new thing for many.&nbsp;While the Kareena Kapoor Khan&nbsp;starrer was more of an urban class story, <em>Lipstick Under My Burkha</em> gave us an inside look into the lives of small-town, middle-class Indian women, their pleasure, sexual desire regardless of age, and other things.</p>

<p>Today, seven years down we have<em> Thank You For Coming</em>. While watching the film, I got the feeling of repetitive stuff served on a new plate.&nbsp;Nonetheless, the best part was that there was a sense of normalcy in the film, whether it was the talk around female pleasure, sex, female bonding, or women's empowerment, and that's when we say Bollywood has progressed well.</p>

<p>Karan Boolani's <em>Thank You for Coming</em> is backed by Anil Kapoor's production house and her daughter Rhea Kapoor. It&nbsp;is a film on new-age women, who are confused, stuck between stereotypes,&nbsp;trying to find their true selves, and much more.</p>

<h2><strong>What's Thank You for Coming all about?</strong></h2>

<p>The comedy movie starts off with Bhumi Pednekar's character, Kanika Kapoor. The 32-year-old successful food influencer was born and raised by an open-minded single mother, Ms Kapoor, played by Natasha Rastogi, who decided to have and raise a child on her own without marrying Kanika's biological father. Her mother may have fought with society and its stereotypes by standing tall, but it was not at all easy for Kanika, who,&nbsp;as a result of all the bullying, decides not to walk in her mother's path and to find a prince charming who fulfils all her desires. From her teens to entering her 30s, Kanika is on a mission to find Mr. Perfect, who ticks all the boxes. But, to date, despite several casual sexual encounters and love affairs, she has never experienced orgasm.<br />
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<p>Kanika has two best friends Pallavi (Dolly Singh), who is happily married, and Tina (Shibani Bedi), who is the single mother of a Gen-Z daughter played by Saloni Daini.&nbsp;Both her girlfriends continue to be Kanika's right and left hands, but eventually, everything falls on Kanika's shoulders, who is 24 x 7 focused on finding her frog, or prince charming, and the orgasm that she's craving. As all things fall apart and with a fear that she will end up like her mother, Kanika decides to get married to simple and sweet Jeevan (Pradhuman Singh Mall). Kanika's life finally takes a turn on the very night of her Roka ceremony when she finally has an orgasm. But with whom? In her quest to find&nbsp;the mystery man, Kanika learns what her gynaecologist&nbsp;mom has been teaching her for a very long time.</p>

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<h2><strong>What works and what doesn't?</strong></h2>

<p>Women tell women's stories&nbsp;best, and writers Radhika Anand and Prashasti Singh prove this. With a dash of humour, the film navigates so many core issues, like female pleasure, feminism, stereotypes, and stigmas that women still face in everyday life. The script of the film deserves praise, however, the writers lacked when it came to putting the story on the plate. While the first half of the film was understandable, the second part was rushed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As I said before, the film felt like an old script served with a new garnish. In recent years, we have seen quite a few female-centric stories in Bollywood that threw light on the lives of girls and women, in which topics like female desire, relationships, sex and pleasure were explored. So, the film kind of felt repetitive. Also, since the film&nbsp;tries to explore several topics in just two hours,&nbsp;the entire thing gets dampened.<br />
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<p>The movie doesn't have much to offer, but it still gives a very strong message about self-exploration and self-love. All the characters dress impeccably and exude pure south-Delhi vibes in every frame. The witty dialogues and one-liners will make you crackle. The music in the movie is good and sets the vibe of the film in the perfect way.</p>

<h2><strong>Cast performances</strong></h2>

<p>Performances in the film are top-notch. From Bhumi Pednekar, Dolly Singh, and Shibani Bedi as the leading ladies, to Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Pradhuman Singh Mall, Natasha Rastogi, Sushant Divgikar, Saloni Daini, Dolly Ahluwalia, the performance of the cast was commendable.&nbsp;Anil Kapoor, as the professor, deserves a special mention. His expressions in the movie are enough to make you crackle. Bhumi is the star of the movie. She has again proven her acting prowess and brings out&nbsp;different layers of her character. Dolly Singh and Shibani Bedi are perfect in their roles and have done decent jobs in their limited screen time.</p>

<h2><strong>Final verdict</strong></h2>

<p>All in all, the cast, dialogues, and comic timing of the movie might be almost perfect, but the film tries to give so many social messages which kind of feel unnecessary. Some scenes in the film are overdramatic and exaggerated, especially the climax of the movie, which is hurried and fails to make the impact that it was supposed to.&nbsp;</p>

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Thank You For Coming Review: In recent years, Bollywood has grown a lot. After decades of predominantly male-centric movies, we finally had the ladies single-handedly leading the cast, with the heroes also getting their fair share of screen time.

Thank You For Coming Review: In recent years, Bollywood has grown a lot. After decades of predominantly male-centric movies, we finally had the ladies single-handedly leading the cast, with the heroes also getting their fair share of screen time. I still remember the very viral scene from Veere Di Wedding of Swara Bhaskar masturbating using a vibrator. It was in 2018 (not very long ago though), but still, the movie and the scene, which was a new concept for the audience, faced backlash. Exploring topics like female sexuality and pleasure, Veere Di Wedding with a female lead was a new thing for many. While the Kareena Kapoor Khan starrer was more of an urban class story, Lipstick Under My Burkha gave us an inside look into the lives of small-town, middle-class Indian women, their pleasure, sexual desire regardless of age, and other things. Today, seven years down we have Thank You For Coming. While watching the film, I got the feeling of repetitive stuff served on a new plate. Nonetheless, the best part was that there was a sense of normalcy in the film, whether it was the talk around female pleasure, sex, female bonding, or women's empowerment, and that's when we say Bollywood has progressed well. Karan Boolani's Thank You for Coming is backed by Anil Kapoor's production house and her daughter Rhea Kapoor. It is a film on new-age women, who are confused, stuck between stereotypes, trying to find their true selves, and much more. What's Thank You for Coming all about? The comedy movie starts off with Bhumi Pednekar's character, Kanika Kapoor. The 32-year-old successful food influencer was born and raised by an open-minded single mother, Ms Kapoor, played by Natasha Rastogi, who decided to have and raise a child on her own without marrying Kanika's biological father. Her mother may have fought with society and its stereotypes by standing tall, but it was not at all easy for Kanika, who, as a result of all the bullying, decides not to walk in her mother's path and to find a prince charming who fulfils all her desires. From her teens to entering her 30s, Kanika is on a mission to find Mr. Perfect, who ticks all the boxes. But, to date, despite several casual sexual encounters and love affairs, she has never experienced orgasm. Kanika has two best friends Pallavi (Dolly Singh), who is happily married, and Tina (Shibani Bedi), who is the single mother of a Gen-Z daughter played by Saloni Daini. Both her girlfriends continue to be Kanika's right and left hands, but eventually, everything falls on Kanika's shoulders, who is 24 x 7 focused on finding her frog, or prince charming, and the orgasm that she's craving. As all things fall apart and with a fear that she will end up like her mother, Kanika decides to get married to simple and sweet Jeevan (Pradhuman Singh Mall). Kanika's life finally takes a turn on the very night of her Roka ceremony when she finally has an orgasm. But with whom? In her quest to find the mystery man, Kanika learns what her gynaecologist mom has been teaching her for a very long time. What works and what doesn't? Women tell women's stories best, and writers Radhika Anand and Prashasti Singh prove this. With a dash of humour, the film navigates so many core issues, like female pleasure, feminism, stereotypes, and stigmas that women still face in everyday life. The script of the film deserves praise, however, the writers lacked when it came to putting the story on the plate. While the first half of the film was understandable, the second part was rushed. As I said before, the film felt like an old script served with a new garnish. In recent years, we have seen quite a few female-centric stories in Bollywood that threw light on the lives of girls and women, in which topics like female desire, relationships, sex and pleasure were explored. So, the film kind of felt repetitive. Also, since the film tries to explore several topics in just two hours, the entire thing gets dampened. The movie doesn't have much to offer, but it still gives a very strong message about self-exploration and self-love. All the characters dress impeccably and exude pure south-Delhi vibes in every frame. The witty dialogues and one-liners will make you crackle. The music in the movie is good and sets the vibe of the film in the perfect way. Cast performances Performances in the film are top-notch. From Bhumi Pednekar, Dolly Singh, and Shibani Bedi as the leading ladies, to Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Pradhuman Singh Mall, Natasha Rastogi, Sushant Divgikar, Saloni Daini, Dolly Ahluwalia, the performance of the cast was commendable. Anil Kapoor, as the professor, deserves a special mention. His expressions in the movie are enough to make you crackle. Bhumi is the star of the movie. She has again proven her acting prowess and brings out different layers of her character. Dolly Singh and Shibani Bedi are perfect in their roles and have done decent jobs in their limited screen time. Final verdict All in all, the cast, dialogues, and comic timing of the movie might be almost perfect, but the film tries to give so many social messages which kind of feel unnecessary. Some scenes in the film are overdramatic and exaggerated, especially the climax of the movie, which is hurried and fails to make the impact that it was supposed to. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Thank You For Coming Review: Bhumi Pednekar and her girl-gang shine in this sex-comedy drama

<p>Anil Kapoor has spoken highly of the Hindi film industry and how the world is now ready to see the Bollywood magic on the big screen as more films and original stories from the subcontinent find a space on various world platforms. The most recent is his son-in-law’s next project, <em>Thank You For Coming</em>, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The project is by Karan Boolani who has been spotted with Anil Kapoor and the cast of <em>Thank You For Coming</em>, which is pegged as the new-age chick flick.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to the media at TIFF, Anil Kapoor said that it’s time for India’s booming film industry to land more box office performers in the West. “I feel Bollywood is coming of age and a lot of filmmakers are making movies that appeal to international audiences, and they’re happy films, positive films, they have a lot of joy, and that’s what the world needs.”</p>

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<p><em>Thank You For Coming</em> is Karan Boolani’s and his daughter Rhea Kapoor’s production. The film features an ensemble of influencer girls and actress Bhumi Pednekar. Bhumi plays the role of a food blogger, Kanika Kapoor, who has never had an orgasm, until one night after which she needs to find out who got her there. <em>Thank You For Coming</em> also stars Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila, and Shibani Bedi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film talks about female friendship, single women risking shame and criticism for wanting to remain unmarried and independent, and the pursuit of&nbsp;pleasure.&nbsp;</p>

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Anil Kapoor has spoken highly of the Hindi film industry and how the world is now ready to see the Bollywood magic on the big screen as more films and original stories from the subcontinent find a space on various world platforms.

Anil Kapoor has spoken highly of the Hindi film industry and how the world is now ready to see the Bollywood magic on the big screen as more films and original stories from the subcontinent find a space on various world platforms. The most recent is his son-in-law’s next project, Thank You For Coming, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The project is by Karan Boolani who has been spotted with Anil Kapoor and the cast of Thank You For Coming, which is pegged as the new-age chick flick. Speaking to the media at TIFF, Anil Kapoor said that it’s time for India’s booming film industry to land more box office performers in the West. “I feel Bollywood is coming of age and a lot of filmmakers are making movies that appeal to international audiences, and they’re happy films, positive films, they have a lot of joy, and that’s what the world needs.” Watch Hansal Mehta's exclusive interview here: Thank You For Coming is Karan Boolani’s and his daughter Rhea Kapoor’s production. The film features an ensemble of influencer girls and actress Bhumi Pednekar. Bhumi plays the role of a food blogger, Kanika Kapoor, who has never had an orgasm, until one night after which she needs to find out who got her there. Thank You For Coming also stars Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila, and Shibani Bedi. The film talks about female friendship, single women risking shame and criticism for wanting to remain unmarried and independent, and the pursuit of pleasure. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Thank You For Coming at TIFF: Anil Kapoor says 'it's time for Indian film industry to bloom'

<p>The ongoing 46th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is set to be even more glamorous and star-studded this year as&nbsp;renowned Indian actor and producer, Anil Kapoor, has been officially confirmed to grace the event with his presence. Kapoor stars in the upcoming film, <em>Thank You For Coming,</em> in a supporting role. The film is generating immense anticipation and is scheduled for a world premiere in the Gala Presentation at the prestigious Roy Thomson Hall on September 16 in Toronto.</p>

<p>With palpable enthusiasm, Anil Kapoor expressed his excitement, stating, "You know, I've been wanting to attend TIFF ever since <em>Slumdog Millionaire</em>! That year, I travelled to pretty much all the celebrated festivals for <em>Slumdog </em>- from BFI in London to Cannes and everything in between. The only festival I couldn't attend then was TIFF, and that was only because my visa didn't arrive in time for me to be there. So TIFF has been on my bucket list ever since! I may not have been able to attend the festival then as part of the cast of a movie, but this year I get to be there in the capacity of a proud producer! <em>Thank You For Coming</em> has so much heart, soul, and sass, and I'm so grateful to be a part of its showcase on such a hallowed platform!"</p>

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<p>The film features Bhumi Pednekar in the lead role. Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila, and Shibani Bedi also play supporting roles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official description of the film on TIFF's website reads, "Smart, successful, and respected, Delhi food blogger Kanika Kapoor (Bhumi Pednekar) is what you might call a hapless romantic. A serial monogamist, she’s spent her entire adult life seeking a satisfying love match — both emotionally and physically. But no matter the partner, and no matter how enthusiastic the relationship, she’s never been able to have an orgasm… and it’s become so damaging to her self-image that she’s about to throw away her dreams of a fairy-tale romance and settle for a devoted but painfully dull suitor.</p>

<p>That is, until the morning after her engagement party, when Kanika wakes up satisfied for the very first time… and realises she can’t remember who’s responsible. So she must run through all the likely parties — her fiancé, the exes who showed up to wish her well, the husband of a bestie with whom she’s always had a certain connection — in order to figure out what she really wants. She wanted to live a fairy tale, and now she’s a reverse Cinderella."</p>

<p>The film's trailer premiered last week, creating a buzz of excitement, particularly among global female viewers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Produced by Balaji Telefilms Limited and Anil Kapoor Film Communication Network Pvt. Ltd, directed by Karan Boolani, and written by Radhika Anand and Prashasti Singh, <em>Thank You For Coming</em> is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on October 6, 2023.</p>

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The ongoing 46th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is set to be even more glamorous and star-studded this year as renowned Indian actor and producer, Anil Kapoor, has been officially confirmed to grace the event with his presence.

The ongoing 46th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is set to be even more glamorous and star-studded this year as renowned Indian actor and producer, Anil Kapoor, has been officially confirmed to grace the event with his presence. Kapoor stars in the upcoming film, Thank You For Coming, in a supporting role. The film is generating immense anticipation and is scheduled for a world premiere in the Gala Presentation at the prestigious Roy Thomson Hall on September 16 in Toronto. With palpable enthusiasm, Anil Kapoor expressed his excitement, stating, "You know, I've been wanting to attend TIFF ever since Slumdog Millionaire! That year, I travelled to pretty much all the celebrated festivals for Slumdog - from BFI in London to Cannes and everything in between. The only festival I couldn't attend then was TIFF, and that was only because my visa didn't arrive in time for me to be there. So TIFF has been on my bucket list ever since! I may not have been able to attend the festival then as part of the cast of a movie, but this year I get to be there in the capacity of a proud producer! Thank You For Coming has so much heart, soul, and sass, and I'm so grateful to be a part of its showcase on such a hallowed platform!" The film features Bhumi Pednekar in the lead role. Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila, and Shibani Bedi also play supporting roles. The official description of the film on TIFF's website reads, "Smart, successful, and respected, Delhi food blogger Kanika Kapoor (Bhumi Pednekar) is what you might call a hapless romantic. A serial monogamist, she’s spent her entire adult life seeking a satisfying love match — both emotionally and physically. But no matter the partner, and no matter how enthusiastic the relationship, she’s never been able to have an orgasm… and it’s become so damaging to her self-image that she’s about to throw away her dreams of a fairy-tale romance and settle for a devoted but painfully dull suitor. That is, until the morning after her engagement party, when Kanika wakes up satisfied for the very first time… and realises she can’t remember who’s responsible. So she must run through all the likely parties — her fiancé, the exes who showed up to wish her well, the husband of a bestie with whom she’s always had a certain connection — in order to figure out what she really wants. She wanted to live a fairy tale, and now she’s a reverse Cinderella." The film's trailer premiered last week, creating a buzz of excitement, particularly among global female viewers. Produced by Balaji Telefilms Limited and Anil Kapoor Film Communication Network Pvt. Ltd, directed by Karan Boolani, and written by Radhika Anand and Prashasti Singh, Thank You For Coming is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on October 6, 2023. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

TIFF 2023: Anil Kapoor confirms attendance for Thank You For Coming premiere

<p>Bhumi Pednekar headlines a new coming-of-age saga of young women and their quest to find the right partner. The trailer of <em>Thank You For Coming</em> was unveiled on Wednesday and from the looks of it, the film promises to be a comedy about a bunch of young women and their misadventures. Along with Bhumi, the film also stars Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila, Shibani Bedi, Pradhuman Singh Mall, Natasha Rastogi, Gautmik, Sushant Divgikar, Saloni Daini, Dolly Ahluwalia, and Karan Kundrra in pivotal roles.<br />
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The trailer kicks off with Bhumi Pednekar’s character celebrating her 30th birthday and reflecting on the fact that she has never experienced orgasm despite being in a relationship.&nbsp;<br />
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The video showcases Bhumi’s quest to find both the fairytale romance and sexual pleasure, with her friends providing her with support and much-needed advice.&nbsp;<br />
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The trailer also teases a special appearance by Anil Kapoor.<br />
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<em>Thank You For Coming</em> is directed by Karan Boolani and co-produced by his wife Rhea Kapoor. &nbsp;The movie is is also backed by Ektaa Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms Limited.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch the trailer of&nbsp;<em>Thank You For Coming</em> here:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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Apart from the cast mentioned earlier, the film also stars Pradhuman Singh Mall, Natasha Rastogi, Gautmik, Sushant Divgikar, and Saloni Daini. The movie is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023.<br />
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Rhea Kapoor, discussing the film, had earlier said, “Even with its unconventional storyline and bold point of view, this movie is an out-and-out Bollywood entertainer, full of masti and music so it makes this selection that much sweeter. It is a film I am extremely proud of and we couldn’t have asked for a better kick-start. I’ve had the privilege to work with the most talented group of girls that have put their heart and soul into making this movie and we cannot wait for the world to see what we have made.”<br />
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<em>Thank You for Coming</em> will be released on October 6.</p>

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Bhumi Pednekar headlines a new coming-of-age saga of young women and their quest to find the right partner. The trailer of Thank You For Coming was unveiled on Wednesday and from the looks of it, the film promises to be a comedy about a bunch of young women and their misadventures.

Bhumi Pednekar headlines a new coming-of-age saga of young women and their quest to find the right partner. The trailer of Thank You For Coming was unveiled on Wednesday and from the looks of it, the film promises to be a comedy about a bunch of young women and their misadventures. Along with Bhumi, the film also stars Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila, Shibani Bedi, Pradhuman Singh Mall, Natasha Rastogi, Gautmik, Sushant Divgikar, Saloni Daini, Dolly Ahluwalia, and Karan Kundrra in pivotal roles. The trailer kicks off with Bhumi Pednekar’s character celebrating her 30th birthday and reflecting on the fact that she has never experienced orgasm despite being in a relationship. The video showcases Bhumi’s quest to find both the fairytale romance and sexual pleasure, with her friends providing her with support and much-needed advice. The trailer also teases a special appearance by Anil Kapoor. Thank You For Coming is directed by Karan Boolani and co-produced by his wife Rhea Kapoor. The movie is is also backed by Ektaa Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms Limited. Watch the trailer of Thank You For Coming here: Apart from the cast mentioned earlier, the film also stars Pradhuman Singh Mall, Natasha Rastogi, Gautmik, Sushant Divgikar, and Saloni Daini. The movie is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023. Rhea Kapoor, discussing the film, had earlier said, “Even with its unconventional storyline and bold point of view, this movie is an out-and-out Bollywood entertainer, full of masti and music so it makes this selection that much sweeter. It is a film I am extremely proud of and we couldn’t have asked for a better kick-start. I’ve had the privilege to work with the most talented group of girls that have put their heart and soul into making this movie and we cannot wait for the world to see what we have made.” Thank You for Coming will be released on October 6. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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