<p>It has been 10 years to Zoya Akhtar's road movie 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara'. On Thursday, the film's lead cast along with Zoya Akhtar, co-writer Reema Kagti and producer Ritesh Sidhwani came together for a table read of some of the iconic scenes from the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In attendance were actors Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, Katrina Kaif and Farhan Akhtar who went down the memory lane reminiscing about the film and read out a few favourite scenes.</p>

<p>The film told the story of three friends who take a Bachelor's trip, with an itinerary planned to overcome fears together turns. The trip eventually turns out to be a life-changing trip for three friends.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' has received unprecedented love over all these years from the audiences, the film had also received acclaim from the critics on its release. The entire team got together to celebrate the decade anniversary of the film and to relive some of the cherished, best moments, virtually.<br />
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Zoya and Reema’s vision put together into a road trip film with friends in Spain, gave the audiences a unique, one of a kind and best adventure film possible which continues to resonate with people to date.&nbsp;</p>


It has been 10 years to Zoya Akhtar's road movie 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara'. On Thursday, the film's lead cast along with Zoya Akhtar, co-writer Reema Kagti and producer Ritesh Sidhwani came together for a table read of some of the iconic scenes from the film.

It has been 10 years to Zoya Akhtar's road movie 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara'. On Thursday, the film's lead cast along with Zoya Akhtar, co-writer Reema Kagti and producer Ritesh Sidhwani came together for a table read of some of the iconic scenes from the film. In attendance were actors Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, Katrina Kaif and Farhan Akhtar who went down the memory lane reminiscing about the film and read out a few favourite scenes. The film told the story of three friends who take a Bachelor's trip, with an itinerary planned to overcome fears together turns. The trip eventually turns out to be a life-changing trip for three friends. 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' has received unprecedented love over all these years from the audiences, the film had also received acclaim from the critics on its release. The entire team got together to celebrate the decade anniversary of the film and to relive some of the cherished, best moments, virtually. Zoya and Reema’s vision put together into a road trip film with friends in Spain, gave the audiences a unique, one of a kind and best adventure film possible which continues to resonate with people to date.

10 years of 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara': Hrithik, Farhan, Abhay and Katrina reunite for a table read

<p>Salim-Javed have given us some of the biggest hits in the Hindi entertainment industry and they will be getting together for a documentary. Reportedly, Javed Akhtar’s daughter Zoya is working on making a documentary on the life of writer duo Salim-Javed as she wants to give them a fitting tribute through the docu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, Salman Khan, Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar have been announced to produce the do piece.&nbsp;<br />
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The documentary is titled ‘Angry Young Men’. The term as Bollywood fans would remember is most popularly associated with Amitabh Bachchan who played an angry young cop in ‘Zanjeer’. The film was written by Salim-Javed.</p>

<p>Reports further state that the documentary will show how the two veteran writers changed the positioning of writers in Bollywood along with real-life footage from the past, some interviews with Salim-Javed's peers, and will also show the fallout between the two legends.</p>

<p>Salim-Javed have penned iconic films like Sholay, Deewar, Seeta Aur Geeta, Don, Shaan, Zanjeer, among others.&nbsp;</p>


Salim-Javed have given us some of the biggest hits in the Hindi entertainment industry and they will be getting together for a documentary. Reportedly, Javed Akhtar’s daughter Zoya is working on making a documentary on the life of writer duo Salim-Javed as she wants to give them a fitting tribute through the docu.

Salim-Javed have given us some of the biggest hits in the Hindi entertainment industry and they will be getting together for a documentary. Reportedly, Javed Akhtar’s daughter Zoya is working on making a documentary on the life of writer duo Salim-Javed as she wants to give them a fitting tribute through the docu. Now, Salman Khan, Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar have been announced to produce the do piece. The documentary is titled ‘Angry Young Men’. The term as Bollywood fans would remember is most popularly associated with Amitabh Bachchan who played an angry young cop in ‘Zanjeer’. The film was written by Salim-Javed. Reports further state that the documentary will show how the two veteran writers changed the positioning of writers in Bollywood along with real-life footage from the past, some interviews with Salim-Javed's peers, and will also show the fallout between the two legends. Salim-Javed have penned iconic films like Sholay, Deewar, Seeta Aur Geeta, Don, Shaan, Zanjeer, among others.

Salman Khan, Farhan Akhtar, and Zoya Akhtar to produce Salim-Javed’s documentary titled 'Angry Young Men'

<p>For actor Arjun Mathur getting nominated for 'Made In Heaven' at the upcoming International Emmys is a big validation in itself, not just for him but many other actors like him who may not be in blockbuster films,&nbsp; but are doing great work.</p>

<p>"Just this nomination is a win for many actors like me, who have been attempting to keep their focus on good content. And there hasn't necessarily been a lot of commercial validation on this part. But an acknowledgement like this just makes you feel that 'Okay, good, we're doing the right thing, we got to stay on this path'. And because eventually, that's what's going to put us and our country on the world stage," said Mathur during an exclusive chat with WION.</p>

<p>Mathur is the first Indian actor to have earned a nomination in the Best Actor category at International Emmys which honours best on TV and web made outside the US.</p>

<p>The actor who has been part of some interesting films like 'Luck By Chance', 'Ankur Arora Murder Case' and 'My Name Is Khan' gained stardom in 2019 with Zoya Akhtar's web series 'Made In Heaven' where he played wedding planner Kabir Mehra.</p>

<p>Despite having delivered stellar work in the past, Mathur's moment under the spotlight came with 'Made In Heaven'. Does that ever bother him, we asked? "Well, it's part of the journey. Certainly, there are times when I might have felt disappointed that I'm working hard and something's not clicking or whatever. But even so, I was always happy and confident in the choices I was making. It doesn't matter. Because here I am today. Look, a journey is a journey. I don't resent a journey just because it took a certain amount of time. The slower one to me, honestly are much more respectable in my eyes," said the actor.</p>

<p>Mathur states that he is happy that post the success of 'Made In Heaven' people are curious to see his older work and says, "I value my successes also much more. And I also don't take my failures to heart."</p>

<p>Mathur, who worked with Zoya Akhtar in 'Luck By Chance' underwent a few rounds of the audition before the role came to him. While the creators Nitya Mehra and Zoya Akhtar wanted him from the beginning, it took them a while to convince Amazon. Mathur says he was not aware that the character offered to him was that of a gay man. When he was told that he would be playing a gay character, Arjun initially was reluctant to take it up. "I had played homosexual twice before in my career. And had already challenged myself with that. I don't know if I want to do it for the third time. Told Zoya maybe other actors should also get this opportunity and challenge themselves but she asked me to read it, and I just read all the episodes once overnight, and by the time I was done, I was just thanking my stars that this had come to me."</p>

<p>Mathur played a gay character in his first film- a short by Mira Nair called 'Migration' where he played Irrfan Khan's lover. He then eventually played a homosexual character in Onir's critically acclaimed film 'I Am'. The actor says the challenge was to overcome the barriers in his mind to play such characters. "After I read the script of 'Made In Heaven' that I thought that as long as in my mind, I'm still drawing a barrier about this character, I don't think I can say rightfully, that I truly am a supporter of the community and do justice to the role either."</p>

<p>Mathur's process of working for 'Made In Heaven' made him overcome barriers in his mind. "I decided to never look at a part again, as a gay part or a straight part, it's a human part first and foremost. I'm ready to do it 10 more times in my career provided, it is always treated with the same kind of sensitivity and love that these particular filmmakers have done like Onir or Meera or Zoya. As filmmakers, they have acute sensibility. And you can trust them, that they are not interested in misrepresenting the community," Mathur said.</p>

<p>Mathur also shot for an intimate scene with actor Vikrant Massey in the show, which many would agree was shot beautifully. Mathur recalls that the brief that was given to the two actors was an emotional one. To me it was not meeting this man, but the love of my life and so the brief was similar.</p>

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<p>"As far as doing the scene with another heterosexual man is concerned, we were both uncomfortable but once we shared that with each other, it became a kind of easier. You express your discomfort and you then just put it aside and you go and you just do the scene."</p>

<p>Mathur credits the episode director Alankrita Srivastava and DOP of that scene John Jacob for shooting the scene so beautifully and aesthetically. Mathur revealed that the crew has plans to reunite for the second season of the successful series.</p>

<p>"I don't have an answer as to when the second season will be out but scripts were being readied and we were supposed to go on floors in May but the lockdown was announced and things came to a standstill."</p>

<p>Mathur who also won praise recently for the series 'Gone Game' admits to being picky when it comes to choosing projects. He confirmed that he is prepping for the season 2 of the series which was shot during the lockdown. The actor also has two films in the pipeline which will resume productions soon.</p>

<p>Commenting on the ongoing debate around OTT vs Cinema, Mathur said he saw the two mediums co-existing in near future. "I don't think cinema can ever die because like it's just too much a part of our history and culture."</p>

<p>As of now, Mathur is gearing up for November 23, when the International Emmy Awards are scheduled to take place. And like most of his fans, hoping to create history at the ceremony.</p>


For actor Arjun Mathur getting nominated for 'Made In Heaven' at the upcoming International Emmys is a big validation in itself, not just for him but many other actors like him who may not be in blockbuster films, but are doing great work.

For actor Arjun Mathur getting nominated for 'Made In Heaven' at the upcoming International Emmys is a big validation in itself, not just for him but many other actors like him who may not be in blockbuster films, but are doing great work. "Just this nomination is a win for many actors like me, who have been attempting to keep their focus on good content. And there hasn't necessarily been a lot of commercial validation on this part. But an acknowledgement like this just makes you feel that 'Okay, good, we're doing the right thing, we got to stay on this path'. And because eventually, that's what's going to put us and our country on the world stage," said Mathur during an exclusive chat with WION. Mathur is the first Indian actor to have earned a nomination in the Best Actor category at International Emmys which honours best on TV and web made outside the US. The actor who has been part of some interesting films like 'Luck By Chance', 'Ankur Arora Murder Case' and 'My Name Is Khan' gained stardom in 2019 with Zoya Akhtar's web series 'Made In Heaven' where he played wedding planner Kabir Mehra. Despite having delivered stellar work in the past, Mathur's moment under the spotlight came with 'Made In Heaven'. Does that ever bother him, we asked? "Well, it's part of the journey. Certainly, there are times when I might have felt disappointed that I'm working hard and something's not clicking or whatever. But even so, I was always happy and confident in the choices I was making. It doesn't matter. Because here I am today. Look, a journey is a journey. I don't resent a journey just because it took a certain amount of time. The slower one to me, honestly are much more respectable in my eyes," said the actor. Mathur states that he is happy that post the success of 'Made In Heaven' people are curious to see his older work and says, "I value my successes also much more. And I also don't take my failures to heart." Mathur, who worked with Zoya Akhtar in 'Luck By Chance' underwent a few rounds of the audition before the role came to him. While the creators Nitya Mehra and Zoya Akhtar wanted him from the beginning, it took them a while to convince Amazon. Mathur says he was not aware that the character offered to him was that of a gay man. When he was told that he would be playing a gay character, Arjun initially was reluctant to take it up. "I had played homosexual twice before in my career. And had already challenged myself with that. I don't know if I want to do it for the third time. Told Zoya maybe other actors should also get this opportunity and challenge themselves but she asked me to read it, and I just read all the episodes once overnight, and by the time I was done, I was just thanking my stars that this had come to me." Mathur played a gay character in his first film- a short by Mira Nair called 'Migration' where he played Irrfan Khan's lover. He then eventually played a homosexual character in Onir's critically acclaimed film 'I Am'. The actor says the challenge was to overcome the barriers in his mind to play such characters. "After I read the script of 'Made In Heaven' that I thought that as long as in my mind, I'm still drawing a barrier about this character, I don't think I can say rightfully, that I truly am a supporter of the community and do justice to the role either." Mathur's process of working for 'Made In Heaven' made him overcome barriers in his mind. "I decided to never look at a part again, as a gay part or a straight part, it's a human part first and foremost. I'm ready to do it 10 more times in my career provided, it is always treated with the same kind of sensitivity and love that these particular filmmakers have done like Onir or Meera or Zoya. As filmmakers, they have acute sensibility. And you can trust them, that they are not interested in misrepresenting the community," Mathur said. Mathur also shot for an intimate scene with actor Vikrant Massey in the show, which many would agree was shot beautifully. Mathur recalls that the brief that was given to the two actors was an emotional one. To me it was not meeting this man, but the love of my life and so the brief was similar. "As far as doing the scene with another heterosexual man is concerned, we were both uncomfortable but once we shared that with each other, it became a kind of easier. You express your discomfort and you then just put it aside and you go and you just do the scene." Mathur credits the episode director Alankrita Srivastava and DOP of that scene John Jacob for shooting the scene so beautifully and aesthetically. Mathur revealed that the crew has plans to reunite for the second season of the successful series. "I don't have an answer as to when the second season will be out but scripts were being readied and we were supposed to go on floors in May but the lockdown was announced and things came to a standstill." Mathur who also won praise recently for the series 'Gone Game' admits to being picky when it comes to choosing projects. He confirmed that he is prepping for the season 2 of the series which was shot during the lockdown. The actor also has two films in the pipeline which will resume productions soon. Commenting on the ongoing debate around OTT vs Cinema, Mathur said he saw the two mediums co-existing in near future. "I don't think cinema can ever die because like it's just too much a part of our history and culture." As of now, Mathur is gearing up for November 23, when the International Emmy Awards are scheduled to take place. And like most of his fans, hoping to create history at the ceremony.

Arjun Mathur on earning International Emmy nod: Big acknowledgement not just for me but others like me

<p>Hours after Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau, prominent Bollywood celebrities took to social media to demand justice for Rhea and shared a strong message against patriarchy.<br />
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Prominent filmmakers like Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, Vasan Bala joined stars like Sonam Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Radhika Apte, Radhika Madan, Malaika Arora, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Richa Chadha in sharing a T-Shirt slogan that Rhea wore on Tuesday as she entered NCB office for interrogation.<br />
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"Roses are red, Violets are blue. Let's smash the Patriarchy, Me and You" read Rhea's T-Shirt. The slogan went viral soon after her arrest as stars shared the image and demand #JusticeForRhea.</p>

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<p>Celebrities like Farhan Akhtar, Shweta Bachchan,Taapsee Pannu, Swara Bhaskar, Neha Dhupia, Dia Mirza, Patralekha and Huma Qureshi also share the same image and demanded #JusticeForRhea.</p>

<p><strong>In Pics:<span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/bollywood-comes-together-to-demand-justice-for-rhea-chakraborty-326373" hreflang="en"> Bollywood comes together to demand justice for Rhea Chakraborty</a></span></strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Rhea's judicial custody was extended from 3 days to 14 days on Tuesday evening. The court also rejected her bail plea. Rhea will remain in custody till June 21.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RheaChakraborty?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RheaChakraborty</a> sent to 14-day judicial custody, court also rejected her bail plea.<br />
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She was arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) today in drug case related to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SushantSinghRajput?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SushantSinghRajput</a>'s death probe. <a href="https://t.co/qy8qWfZg2h">pic.twitter.com/qy8qWfZg2h</a></p>
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<p>Last week, her brother Showik and Sushant Singh Rajput's house manager Samuel Miranda were also arrested by NCB on charges of selling and possession of drugs.</p>

<h3><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rhea-chakraborty-arrested-by-narcotics-control-bureau-in-relation-to-sushant-singh-rajput-death-case-325980" hreflang="en">Rhea Chakraborty arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau in relation to Sushant Singh Rajput death case</a></h3>

<p>Rhea was Sushant Singh Rajput's live-in partner and is the prime accused in the actor's death case. The CBI is still probing his death case. Rhea has been arrested on charges or procuring and consumption of drugs.</p>

<p>Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-Whole-industry-has-been-quiet-so-far-out-of-respect-for-Sushant-Singh-Rajput-Anurag-Kashyap-326240" hreflang="en"> <strong>Whole industry has been quiet so far out of respect for Sushant Singh Rajput: Anurag Kashyap</strong></a></p>


Hours after Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau, prominent Bollywood celebrities took to social media to demand justice for Rhea and shared a strong message against patriarchy.

Hours after Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau, prominent Bollywood celebrities took to social media to demand justice for Rhea and shared a strong message against patriarchy. Prominent filmmakers like Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, Vasan Bala joined stars like Sonam Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Radhika Apte, Radhika Madan, Malaika Arora, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Richa Chadha in sharing a T-Shirt slogan that Rhea wore on Tuesday as she entered NCB office for interrogation. "Roses are red, Violets are blue. Let's smash the Patriarchy, Me and You" read Rhea's T-Shirt. The slogan went viral soon after her arrest as stars shared the image and demand #JusticeForRhea. View this post on Instagram #JusticeForRhea ☀️ A post shared by Vidya Balan (@balanvidya) on Sep 8, 2020 at 8:32am PDT × Celebrities like Farhan Akhtar, Shweta Bachchan,Taapsee Pannu, Swara Bhaskar, Neha Dhupia, Dia Mirza, Patralekha and Huma Qureshi also share the same image and demanded #JusticeForRhea. In Pics: Bollywood comes together to demand justice for Rhea Chakraborty Meanwhile, Rhea's judicial custody was extended from 3 days to 14 days on Tuesday evening. The court also rejected her bail plea. Rhea will remain in custody till June 21. #RheaChakraborty sent to 14-day judicial custody, court also rejected her bail plea. She was arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) today in drug case related to #SushantSinghRajput's death probe. pic.twitter.com/qy8qWfZg2h — ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020 × Last week, her brother Showik and Sushant Singh Rajput's house manager Samuel Miranda were also arrested by NCB on charges of selling and possession of drugs. Rhea Chakraborty arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau in relation to Sushant Singh Rajput death case Rhea was Sushant Singh Rajput's live-in partner and is the prime accused in the actor's death case. The CBI is still probing his death case. Rhea has been arrested on charges or procuring and consumption of drugs. Also read: Whole industry has been quiet so far out of respect for Sushant Singh Rajput: Anurag Kashyap

Sonam Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Anurag Kashyap bat for Rhea Chakraborty as her bail plea gets rejected

<p>Revolutionizing the film industry with her inimitable vision and direction, Zoya Akhtar has been the driving force behind many successful projects. As one of Zoya's projects 'Dil Dhadakne Do' celebrates 5 years, the credit goes to her talent and artistic skills.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/filmmaker-bharatbala-captures-silence-of-india-under-lockdown-short-film-uthenge-hum-303825" hreflang="en">Filmmaker Bharatbala captures silence of India under lockdown short-film 'Uthenge Hum'</a></p>

<p>Capturing her imagination and giving life to it, Zoya is one of the most successful directors of the industry. Reminiscing over a memorable incident that occurred before the shoot kick off Zoya shared, "It was my toughest shoot personally and if I have to look back right now, I think I would change the title. Because I think the title was kinda flippant for what the film was actually about. I don't think it gave the gravitas it needed.”</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/virat-kohli-anushka-sharma-fans-have-a-hilarious-reaction-as-virushkadivorce-trends-on-twitter-303788" hreflang="en">Virat Kohli &amp; Anushka Sharma fans have a hilarious reaction as #VirushkaDivorce trends on Twitter</a></p>

<p>She further adds, ''It was a tough shoot, I mean logistically it was tough - 25 key actors on a ship with the crew. We had other passengers on the ship, we couldn't block the entire ship so we were shooting around that. The ship had a technical problem when we were supposed to roll, so the first 10 days it was docked. This actually turned out to be a blessing for us because we had the ship to ourselves''.<br />
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''But for Ritesh, it was a nightmare bcos we were 200 people in Barcelona ready to board the ship and the ship got docked in Marseille in France. I don't know how he did it, but overnight in 2 days, he had tonnes and tonnes of equipment and we moved to France. So logistically it was insane."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-the-worlds-highest-paid-celebrities-from-kylie-jenner-to-akshay-kumar-303555" hreflang="en">Meet the World's Highest-Paid Celebrities: From Kylie Jenner to Akshay Kumar</a></p>

<p>Zoya is a filmmaker who chooses her projects carefully but when she does, she creates a masterpiece worthy of anything that we can muster.</p>

<p>The reason that makes Zoya an icon is that she has a keen eye for qualitative content.</p>


Revolutionizing the film industry with her inimitable vision and direction, Zoya Akhtar has been the driving force behind many successful projects. As one of Zoya's projects 'Dil Dhadakne Do' celebrates 5 years, the credit goes to her talent and artistic skills.

Revolutionizing the film industry with her inimitable vision and direction, Zoya Akhtar has been the driving force behind many successful projects. As one of Zoya's projects 'Dil Dhadakne Do' celebrates 5 years, the credit goes to her talent and artistic skills. Also read: Filmmaker Bharatbala captures silence of India under lockdown short-film 'Uthenge Hum' Capturing her imagination and giving life to it, Zoya is one of the most successful directors of the industry. Reminiscing over a memorable incident that occurred before the shoot kick off Zoya shared, "It was my toughest shoot personally and if I have to look back right now, I think I would change the title. Because I think the title was kinda flippant for what the film was actually about. I don't think it gave the gravitas it needed.” Also read: Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma fans have a hilarious reaction as #VirushkaDivorce trends on Twitter She further adds, ''It was a tough shoot, I mean logistically it was tough - 25 key actors on a ship with the crew. We had other passengers on the ship, we couldn't block the entire ship so we were shooting around that. The ship had a technical problem when we were supposed to roll, so the first 10 days it was docked. This actually turned out to be a blessing for us because we had the ship to ourselves''. ''But for Ritesh, it was a nightmare bcos we were 200 people in Barcelona ready to board the ship and the ship got docked in Marseille in France. I don't know how he did it, but overnight in 2 days, he had tonnes and tonnes of equipment and we moved to France. So logistically it was insane." Also read: Meet the World's Highest-Paid Celebrities: From Kylie Jenner to Akshay Kumar Zoya is a filmmaker who chooses her projects carefully but when she does, she creates a masterpiece worthy of anything that we can muster. The reason that makes Zoya an icon is that she has a keen eye for qualitative content.

'It was my toughest shoot personally' shares Zoya Akhtar as 'Dil Dhadakne Do' clocks five years

<p>Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' and Anubhav Sinha's 'Article 15' dominated the Star Screen Awards 2019.&nbsp;<br />
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The two films took home almost all the major awards and fetched its lead actors Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt and Ayushmann Khurrana top acting honours.&nbsp;<br />
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The first award of 2019 saw Bollywood stars in full attendance with performances by Hrithik Roshan, Shahid Kapoor and others.&nbsp;<br />
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Here is the complete list of winners.<br />
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Best Actor (Male): Ranveer Singh for 'Gully Boy'<br />
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Best Actor (Female) Alia Bhatt &nbsp;for 'Gully Boy'<br />
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Best Director:&nbsp;Zoya Akhtar for 'Gully Boy'&nbsp;</p>

<p>Best Film (Popular): Gully Boy</p>

<p>Best Film (Critics Choice): Article 15<br />
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Best Director (Critics Choice): Anubhav Sinha for 'Article 15'<br />
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Best Actor Critics Choice (Male): Ayushmann Khurrana for 'Bala', 'Article 15'<br />
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Best Actor Critics Choice (Female): &nbsp;Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu for 'Saand Ki Aankh'&nbsp;<br />
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Best Supporting Actor (Male) Gulshan Devaiah for 'Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota'<br />
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Best Supporting Actor (Female) Kamini Kaushal for 'Kabir Singh'<br />
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Baat Nayi Award: 'Lukka Chuppi'<br />
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Most Promising Actor (Male) : Siddhant Chaturvedi for 'Gully Boy'&nbsp;<br />
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Most Promising Actor (Female): &nbsp;Sara Ali Khan for 'Kedarnath'<br />
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Most Promising Debut Director: Aditya Dhar for 'Uri: The Surgical Strike'</p>

<p>Best Actor In Comic Role (Female): Yami Gautam for 'Bala'<br />
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Best Playback Singer (Male): Sachet Tandon for 'Bekhyali' from 'Kabir Singh'<br />
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Best Playback Singer (Female): Shreya Ghoshal – &nbsp;'Ghar More Pardesiya' from 'Kalank'<br />
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Lifetime achievement award: Prem Chopra<br />
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Best Screenplay: 'Gully Boy'<br />
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Best action film: 'War'<br />
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Best Story Film: 'Article 15'<br />
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Best Dialogue: 'Gully Boy'</p>

<p>Best Choreography:'Ghunghroo from 'War'&nbsp;<br />
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Best Lyrics: 'Apna Time Aayega' from 'Gully Boy'<br />
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Best Music: 'Gully Boy', 'Kabir Singh'<br />
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Best Sound Design: ' Uri: The Surgical Strike'<br />
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Best Production Design: 'Gully Boy'&nbsp;</p>


Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' and Anubhav Sinha's 'Article 15' dominated the Star Screen Awards 2019. The two films took home almost all the major awards and fetched its lead actors Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt and Ayushmann Khurrana top acting honours.

Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' and Anubhav Sinha's 'Article 15' dominated the Star Screen Awards 2019. The two films took home almost all the major awards and fetched its lead actors Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt and Ayushmann Khurrana top acting honours. The first award of 2019 saw Bollywood stars in full attendance with performances by Hrithik Roshan, Shahid Kapoor and others. Here is the complete list of winners. Best Actor (Male): Ranveer Singh for 'Gully Boy' Best Actor (Female) Alia Bhatt for 'Gully Boy' Best Director: Zoya Akhtar for 'Gully Boy' Best Film (Popular): Gully Boy Best Film (Critics Choice): Article 15 Best Director (Critics Choice): Anubhav Sinha for 'Article 15' Best Actor Critics Choice (Male): Ayushmann Khurrana for 'Bala', 'Article 15' Best Actor Critics Choice (Female): Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu for 'Saand Ki Aankh' Best Supporting Actor (Male) Gulshan Devaiah for 'Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota' Best Supporting Actor (Female) Kamini Kaushal for 'Kabir Singh' Baat Nayi Award: 'Lukka Chuppi' Most Promising Actor (Male) : Siddhant Chaturvedi for 'Gully Boy' Most Promising Actor (Female): Sara Ali Khan for 'Kedarnath' Most Promising Debut Director: Aditya Dhar for 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' Best Actor In Comic Role (Female): Yami Gautam for 'Bala' Best Playback Singer (Male): Sachet Tandon for 'Bekhyali' from 'Kabir Singh' Best Playback Singer (Female): Shreya Ghoshal – 'Ghar More Pardesiya' from 'Kalank' Lifetime achievement award: Prem Chopra Best Screenplay: 'Gully Boy' Best action film: 'War' Best Story Film: 'Article 15' Best Dialogue: 'Gully Boy' Best Choreography:'Ghunghroo from 'War' Best Lyrics: 'Apna Time Aayega' from 'Gully Boy' Best Music: 'Gully Boy', 'Kabir Singh' Best Sound Design: ' Uri: The Surgical Strike' Best Production Design: 'Gully Boy'

Star Screen Awards 2019: Ranveer Singh, Ayushmann Khurrana win acting honours; here's the full list of winners

<p>There's so much to take away from Zoya Akhtar's latest film 'Gully Boy'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A story of an underdog triumphing against the odds is a story as old as&nbsp;time and yet '<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/gully-boy-is-a-hit-among-celebs-as-fast-furious-star-michelle-rodriguez-calls-it-beautiful-197102">Gully Boy</a>'&nbsp;— based in the chaotic lanes of Asia's biggest slum, Mumbai's Dharavi — tells a story that is riveting, with superlative performances by not just its lead but the entire cast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Gully Boy'&nbsp;is the story of an honest, diligent Murad who may share a cube-like home with his large family in Dharavi but who also harbours dreams of becoming the next big thing in hip-hop. Initially reluctant to speak up, he finds a mentor in MC Sher, a fellow rap artist; and the two together literally own the underground music scene in no time.</p>

<p>You'll find yourself rooting for almost each of the characters in the film. Co-written by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, the film has such well-etched characters that your heart goes out to each of them at some point or the other.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Leading lady Alia Bhatt plays the feisty, over-possessive Safeena, Murad's girlfriend in the film. Bhatt always manages to shine in her roles and this time is no different.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film though belongs to Ranveer Singh who delivers perhaps the best performance of his career.</p>

<p>You don't have to be a fan of hip-hop to like this film. There's something for everyone in this film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For detailed <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/gully-boy-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatts-film-has-multiple-heroes-197285">review of 'Gully Boy' click here.&nbsp;</a></p>


There's so much to take away from Zoya Akhtar's latest film 'Gully Boy'. A story of an underdog triumphing against the odds is a story as old as time and yet 'Gully Boy' — based in the chaotic lanes of Asia's biggest slum, Mumbai's Dharavi — tells a story that is riveting, with superlative performances by not just its lead but the entire cast.

There's so much to take away from Zoya Akhtar's latest film 'Gully Boy'. A story of an underdog triumphing against the odds is a story as old as time and yet 'Gully Boy' — based in the chaotic lanes of Asia's biggest slum, Mumbai's Dharavi — tells a story that is riveting, with superlative performances by not just its lead but the entire cast. 'Gully Boy' is the story of an honest, diligent Murad who may share a cube-like home with his large family in Dharavi but who also harbours dreams of becoming the next big thing in hip-hop. Initially reluctant to speak up, he finds a mentor in MC Sher, a fellow rap artist; and the two together literally own the underground music scene in no time. You'll find yourself rooting for almost each of the characters in the film. Co-written by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, the film has such well-etched characters that your heart goes out to each of them at some point or the other. Leading lady Alia Bhatt plays the feisty, over-possessive Safeena, Murad's girlfriend in the film. Bhatt always manages to shine in her roles and this time is no different. The film though belongs to Ranveer Singh who delivers perhaps the best performance of his career. You don't have to be a fan of hip-hop to like this film. There's something for everyone in this film. For detailed review of 'Gully Boy' click here.

'Gully Boy' quick review: You don't have to be a fan of hip-hop to like this film

<p>Watching the rich go on with their lives in over dramatic scenarios in opulent sets that they call homes is something that we Indians are used to. For decades, Ekta Kapoor and the likes have been churning out TV shows that have large Indian business families dealing with problems in their opulent homes wearing outlandish costumes and makeup at all times of the day. So what makes Zoya Akhtar's latest web series for Amazon Prime -'Made In &nbsp;Heaven' stand out?</p>

<p>It ticks a few boxes that make for a hit TV show. It talks of the rich business families, the show has larger than life, luxurious sets and an ensemble cast. But the show, streaming now on Amazon Prime, goes beyond the glamour and the glitz and peeps right into the dysfunctionality that lies in the lives of the urban rich. Where on the surface everything looks picture perfect but when you look closely you realise that everyone is trying to hide a deep, dark secret and no one is purely black or white.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The show centers around friends and partners Karan (Arjun Mathur) and Tara Khanna (Sobhita Dhulipala) who run a wedding planning company called 'Made In Heaven'. &nbsp;Tara is a trophy wife-hailing from a lower-middle class family, she has earned love and respectability in the society thanks to her husband, Adil (Jim Sarbh) a young business tycoon. While Tara has got all the comforts in the world, her past makes her insecure about her present life and she is always on the edge because of it. Kabir, meanwhile, is a closet gay, who has his set of problems to deal with. And while they trudge around with their personal problems, ( which are in plenty), they together make their company flourish- organising high profile weddings and on the way dealing with extraordinary situations.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The series has 9 episodes, each an hour long where Kabir and Tara meet new clients and in turn deal with unexpected situations. Written by Alankrita Srivastava and created by Akhtar and Reema Kagti- the episodes deal with very pertinent problems- from dowry to class divide to honour killing and homosexuality.</p>

<p>In fact, 'Made In Heaven' is perhaps the first show that talks about the LGBTQ community with so much ease. The lead character is gay who has so much going on in his life. He has to come out to his parents, he needs to answer the prying landlord and he has to bury his turbulent past. For a change, an Indian show doesn't show a gay man with stereotypical effeminate traits and tries to highlight the various complexities the gay community has to deal with even in urban areas where p[eople may claim to be open and liberal yet squirm talking about homosexuality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since it's created by Zoya Akhtar, several prominent stars play pivotal cameos in the series. These actors, together with the lead cast that comprises of Kalki Koechlin, Jim Sarbh, Shashank Arora and Shivani Raghuvanshi along with Dhulipala and Mathur deliver compelling performances - making the show very engaging and real.&nbsp;</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u0UkDQaR5KQ" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>There are of course some drawbacks. It's a show about two wedding planners but often they turn into crusaders dealing with all the issues that Indian society is plagued with. The show is supposed to be based in Delhi yet the characters, the look - the ambiance looks and feels like Mumbai. There is also a narration at the end of each episode by Arora's character which is unnecessary and preachy and spoils the experience of viewing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite the issues, I'd say 'Made In Heaven' makes for a good watch. It's entertaining- look out for the episode that features 'Fukrey' actors Pulkit Samrat and Manjot Singh- mounted on a lavish scale which pleases the eye and calls out the issues that plague our urban society till date. It tones down the melodrama to a great extent and shows us that the superficial 'heaven' that people painstakingly create is not so 'safe' or perfect all the time.&nbsp;</p>


Watching the rich go on with their lives in over dramatic scenarios in opulent sets that they call homes is something that we Indians are used to. For decades, Ekta Kapoor and the likes have been churning out TV shows that have large Indian business families dealing with problems in their opulent homes wearing outlandish costumes and makeup at all times of the day.

Watching the rich go on with their lives in over dramatic scenarios in opulent sets that they call homes is something that we Indians are used to. For decades, Ekta Kapoor and the likes have been churning out TV shows that have large Indian business families dealing with problems in their opulent homes wearing outlandish costumes and makeup at all times of the day. So what makes Zoya Akhtar's latest web series for Amazon Prime -'Made In Heaven' stand out? It ticks a few boxes that make for a hit TV show. It talks of the rich business families, the show has larger than life, luxurious sets and an ensemble cast. But the show, streaming now on Amazon Prime, goes beyond the glamour and the glitz and peeps right into the dysfunctionality that lies in the lives of the urban rich. Where on the surface everything looks picture perfect but when you look closely you realise that everyone is trying to hide a deep, dark secret and no one is purely black or white. The show centers around friends and partners Karan (Arjun Mathur) and Tara Khanna (Sobhita Dhulipala) who run a wedding planning company called 'Made In Heaven'. Tara is a trophy wife-hailing from a lower-middle class family, she has earned love and respectability in the society thanks to her husband, Adil (Jim Sarbh) a young business tycoon. While Tara has got all the comforts in the world, her past makes her insecure about her present life and she is always on the edge because of it. Kabir, meanwhile, is a closet gay, who has his set of problems to deal with. And while they trudge around with their personal problems, ( which are in plenty), they together make their company flourish- organising high profile weddings and on the way dealing with extraordinary situations. The series has 9 episodes, each an hour long where Kabir and Tara meet new clients and in turn deal with unexpected situations. Written by Alankrita Srivastava and created by Akhtar and Reema Kagti- the episodes deal with very pertinent problems- from dowry to class divide to honour killing and homosexuality. In fact, 'Made In Heaven' is perhaps the first show that talks about the LGBTQ community with so much ease. The lead character is gay who has so much going on in his life. He has to come out to his parents, he needs to answer the prying landlord and he has to bury his turbulent past. For a change, an Indian show doesn't show a gay man with stereotypical effeminate traits and tries to highlight the various complexities the gay community has to deal with even in urban areas where p[eople may claim to be open and liberal yet squirm talking about homosexuality. Since it's created by Zoya Akhtar, several prominent stars play pivotal cameos in the series. These actors, together with the lead cast that comprises of Kalki Koechlin, Jim Sarbh, Shashank Arora and Shivani Raghuvanshi along with Dhulipala and Mathur deliver compelling performances - making the show very engaging and real. There are of course some drawbacks. It's a show about two wedding planners but often they turn into crusaders dealing with all the issues that Indian society is plagued with. The show is supposed to be based in Delhi yet the characters, the look - the ambiance looks and feels like Mumbai. There is also a narration at the end of each episode by Arora's character which is unnecessary and preachy and spoils the experience of viewing. Despite the issues, I'd say 'Made In Heaven' makes for a good watch. It's entertaining- look out for the episode that features 'Fukrey' actors Pulkit Samrat and Manjot Singh- mounted on a lavish scale which pleases the eye and calls out the issues that plague our urban society till date. It tones down the melodrama to a great extent and shows us that the superficial 'heaven' that people painstakingly create is not so 'safe' or perfect all the time.

'Made In Heaven' review: Finally, a series that shows the dysfunctionality of urban India

Shah Rukh Khan, A R Rahman and other B-town stars attend Jeff Bezos welcome party in Mumbai

<p>While India didn`t bag any laurels at the 47th International Emmy Awards, Dia Mirza showed support to the contenders saying "your nomination is a win".<br />
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Taking to Instagram, the actor posted a snap of the `Lust Stories` team, wherein they are posing for the lens, and penned a sweet yet empowering message."These #Gullyboy - `s` clean up so well! Congratulations Team #LustStories. Your nomination is a #Win! Congratulations may there be many many more. @netflix_in @srishtibehlarya @anuragkashyap10 @karanjohar @zoieakhtar #DibakarBanerjee #RonnieScrewvala @ashidua #Emmys2019," she wrote.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5UFflmFbW0/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">These #Gullyboy - ‘s’ clean up so well! Congratulations Team #LustStories. Your nomination is a #Win! Congratulations 🌟🙌🏼 may there be many many more. @netflix_in @srishtibehlarya @anuragkashyap10 @karanjohar @zoieakhtar #DibakarBanerjee #RonnieScrewvala @ashidua 💓🌏 #Emmys2019 #India</a></p>

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<p>The show which was nominated in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/international-emmy-awards-indias-lust-stories-loses-to-australias-safe-harbour-in-miniseries-category-264518">TV Movie/Mini-Series category lost </a>against the Australian thriller series `Safe Harbour`.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Hungarian actor Marina Gera bagged the award for the Best Performance by an Actress at the 47th International Emmy Awards, beating Radhika Apte.<br />
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`The Remix`, which was India`s entry in the Non-Scripted Entertainment category, also got defeated by UK`s `The Real Full Monty: Ladies` Night`.<br />
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The award for the best performance by an actor has been won by Haluk Bilginer of Turkey`s `Sahsiyet (Persona)`. Brazil`s `Hack in the City` bagged the trophy for the short-form series. At the extravagant event, the team of `Lust Stories` graced the red carpet with all the four directors of the flick, namely Zoya Akhtar, Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap and Dibakar Banerjee marking their presence.<br />
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The star-studded event is being hosted by `Daily Show` correspondent and `Crazy Rich Asians` actor Ronny Chieng at the New York Hilton Hotel in Manhattan.&nbsp;</p>


While India didn`t bag any laurels at the 47th International Emmy Awards, Dia Mirza showed support to the contenders saying "your nomination is a win". Taking to Instagram, the actor posted a snap of the `Lust Stories` team, wherein they are posing for the lens, and penned a sweet yet empowering message.

While India didn`t bag any laurels at the 47th International Emmy Awards, Dia Mirza showed support to the contenders saying "your nomination is a win". Taking to Instagram, the actor posted a snap of the `Lust Stories` team, wherein they are posing for the lens, and penned a sweet yet empowering message."These #Gullyboy - `s` clean up so well! Congratulations Team #LustStories. Your nomination is a #Win! Congratulations may there be many many more. @netflix_in @srishtibehlarya @anuragkashyap10 @karanjohar @zoieakhtar #DibakarBanerjee #RonnieScrewvala @ashidua #Emmys2019," she wrote. View this post on Instagram These #Gullyboy - ‘s’ clean up so well! Congratulations Team #LustStories. Your nomination is a #Win! Congratulations 🌟🙌🏼 may there be many many more. @netflix_in @srishtibehlarya @anuragkashyap10 @karanjohar @zoieakhtar #DibakarBanerjee #RonnieScrewvala @ashidua 💓🌏 #Emmys2019 #India A post shared by Dia Mirza (@diamirzaofficial) on Nov 25, 2019 at 7:38pm PST × The show which was nominated in the TV Movie/Mini-Series category lost against the Australian thriller series `Safe Harbour`. Meanwhile, Hungarian actor Marina Gera bagged the award for the Best Performance by an Actress at the 47th International Emmy Awards, beating Radhika Apte. `The Remix`, which was India`s entry in the Non-Scripted Entertainment category, also got defeated by UK`s `The Real Full Monty: Ladies` Night`. The award for the best performance by an actor has been won by Haluk Bilginer of Turkey`s `Sahsiyet (Persona)`. Brazil`s `Hack in the City` bagged the trophy for the short-form series. At the extravagant event, the team of `Lust Stories` graced the red carpet with all the four directors of the flick, namely Zoya Akhtar, Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap and Dibakar Banerjee marking their presence. The star-studded event is being hosted by `Daily Show` correspondent and `Crazy Rich Asians` actor Ronny Chieng at the New York Hilton Hotel in Manhattan.

'Your Emmy nomination is a win': Dia Mirza to 'Lust Stories' team

<p>The 47th International Emmy Awards on Monday was a star-studded event. Some of the best content from TV and Web from across the world were awarded at the ceremony that saw a sizeable amount of Indian representation.&nbsp;<br />
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Actors Radhika Apte, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Kubbra Sait walked the red carpet along with filmmakers Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar and Dibakar Banerjee.<br />
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Radhika, who was nominated in the Best Actress category for her role in 'Lust Stories' dazzled on the red carpet in an illusion dress with minimal makeup. Radhika tied her hair in a sleek back bun and finished out her look with a dash of red on her lips. Radhika, who is common to both 'Sacred Games' as well as 'Lust Stories'posted photos with both the teams on social media.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>'Sacred Games' star Kubbra Sait wore a grey dress while Siddiqui looked dapper in a black suit. 'Sacred Games' director Vikramaditya Motwane was also present at the award ceremony. Motwane also shared some behind the scenes images from the award night.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Drama Series <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/iemmyNOM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#iemmyNOM</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/KubbraSait?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KubbraSait</a> of “Sacred Games” arrive on the red carpet – <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FuhSePhantom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FuhSePhantom</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NetflixIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NetflixIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/iemmys?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#iemmys</a> with <a href="https://twitter.com/radhika_apte?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@radhika_apte</a> <a href="https://t.co/T1GTzu3FYn">pic.twitter.com/T1GTzu3FYn</a></p>
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<p>'Sacred Games', though, lost to UK based drama series <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/international-emmy-awards-mcmafia-wins-against-sacred-games-in-drama-series-category-264550">'McMafia' </a>which incidentally stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a key role.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Team 'Lust Stories' also had the presence of directors <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/karan-johar-meets-game-of-thrones-makers-david-benioff-db-weiss-at-2019-international-emmy-awards-264521">Karan Johar</a>, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar and Dibakar Banerjee. The Best TV Movie/Mini-Series award, which 'Lust Stories' was nominated for, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/international-emmy-awards-indias-lust-stories-loses-to-australias-safe-harbour-in-miniseries-category-264518">eventually went to 'Safe Harbour'.</a></p>

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<p>Sadhana Subramaniam's 'Witness: India's Forbidden Love' was also up for Best Documentary award but the award eventually went to 'Bellingcat - Truth In A Post-Truth World'. 'The Remix' was in the running for the Best Non-Scripted Entertainment prize, which went to 'The Real Full Monty: Ladies' Night'. &nbsp;Team of 'The Remix' was also present on the red carpet so was Subramaniam.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The ceremony took place at the New York Hilton Hotel in Manhattan.&nbsp;</p>


The 47th International Emmy Awards on Monday was a star-studded event. Some of the best content from TV and Web from across the world were awarded at the ceremony that saw a sizeable amount of Indian representation.

The 47th International Emmy Awards on Monday was a star-studded event. Some of the best content from TV and Web from across the world were awarded at the ceremony that saw a sizeable amount of Indian representation. Actors Radhika Apte, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Kubbra Sait walked the red carpet along with filmmakers Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar and Dibakar Banerjee. Radhika, who was nominated in the Best Actress category for her role in 'Lust Stories' dazzled on the red carpet in an illusion dress with minimal makeup. Radhika tied her hair in a sleek back bun and finished out her look with a dash of red on her lips. Radhika, who is common to both 'Sacred Games' as well as 'Lust Stories'posted photos with both the teams on social media. View this post on Instagram All of us, lust stories and sacred games! @iemmys @netflix_in photographed by @jasonkimphoto A post shared by Radhika (@radhikaofficial) on Nov 25, 2019 at 8:07pm PST × 'Sacred Games' star Kubbra Sait wore a grey dress while Siddiqui looked dapper in a black suit. 'Sacred Games' director Vikramaditya Motwane was also present at the award ceremony. Motwane also shared some behind the scenes images from the award night. We may have lost at the Emmys but it was a night to cherish. Thank you @NetflixIndia for making it happen and for pushing the show to an audience we never thought possible. And thank you to the cast and crew, as always. pic.twitter.com/HcEMyzaLHh — Vikramaditya Motwane (@VikramMotwane) November 26, 2019 × Drama Series #iemmyNOM & @KubbraSait of “Sacred Games” arrive on the red carpet – #India @FuhSePhantom @NetflixIndia #iemmys with @radhika_apte pic.twitter.com/T1GTzu3FYn — Intl Emmy Awards (@iemmys) November 25, 2019 × 'Sacred Games', though, lost to UK based drama series 'McMafia' which incidentally stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a key role. Team 'Lust Stories' also had the presence of directors Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar and Dibakar Banerjee. The Best TV Movie/Mini-Series award, which 'Lust Stories' was nominated for, eventually went to 'Safe Harbour'. TV Movie/Mini Series #iemmyNOM for “Lust Stories” on the red carpet at the 47th #iemmys – #India @NetflixIndia pic.twitter.com/AupQQhntVl — Intl Emmy Awards (@iemmys) November 25, 2019 × Sadhana Subramaniam's 'Witness: India's Forbidden Love' was also up for Best Documentary award but the award eventually went to 'Bellingcat - Truth In A Post-Truth World'. 'The Remix' was in the running for the Best Non-Scripted Entertainment prize, which went to 'The Real Full Monty: Ladies' Night'. Team of 'The Remix' was also present on the red carpet so was Subramaniam. Non-Scripted Entertainment #iemmyNOM for “The Remix - India” arrive on the red carpet – #India @gme_greymatter @mediawalla #iemmys pic.twitter.com/bv7HPfSoYa — Intl Emmy Awards (@iemmys) November 26, 2019 × The ceremony took place at the New York Hilton Hotel in Manhattan.

Radhika Apte, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Karan Johar: All the Indians at the 2019 International Emmy Awards

<p>Indian anthology film 'Lust Stories' lost to Australian thriller series 'Safe Harbour' in the movie/miniseries category at the 47th International Emmy Awards. The award ceremony took place in New York on Monday.&nbsp;<br />
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Produced by Matchbox Pictures, the thriller which narrates the disturbing story of a friends group who takes a trip to Indonesia from Brisbane has also defeated nominees from Brazil and Hungary.<br />
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At the event, the team of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-lust-stories-review-the-film-is-lot-more-than-the-four-letter-word-and-thank-god-for-that-144329">`Lust Stories`</a> graced the red carpet with all the four directors of the series, namely Zoya Akhtar, Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap and Dibakar Banerjee marking their presence. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/radhika-apte-nawazuddin-siddiqui-karan-johar-all-the-indians-at-the-2019-international-emmy-awards-see-pics-264563">See pics of the red carpet.&nbsp;</a></p>

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<p>Ronnie Screwala production is based on modern relationships from the viewpoint of Indian women.&nbsp;It boasts of an ensemble cast of Kiara Advani, Radhika Apte, Bhumi Pednekar, Manisha Koirala, Vicky Kaushal, Neil Bhoopalam, Neha Dhupia, Sanjay Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Akash Thosar. The film was made particularly for the OTT platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The award for the best performance by an actor has been won by Haluk Bilginer of Turkey`s `Sahsiyet (Persona)`.&nbsp;Brazil`s `Hack in the City` bagged the trophy for the short-form series.</p>

<p>The star-studded event was hosted by `Daily Show` correspondent and `Crazy Rich Asians` co-star Ronny Chieng at the New York Hilton Hotel in Manhattan.&nbsp;</p>


Indian anthology film 'Lust Stories' lost to Australian thriller series 'Safe Harbour' in the movie/miniseries category at the 47th International Emmy Awards. The award ceremony took place in New York on Monday.

Indian anthology film 'Lust Stories' lost to Australian thriller series 'Safe Harbour' in the movie/miniseries category at the 47th International Emmy Awards. The award ceremony took place in New York on Monday. Produced by Matchbox Pictures, the thriller which narrates the disturbing story of a friends group who takes a trip to Indonesia from Brisbane has also defeated nominees from Brazil and Hungary. At the event, the team of `Lust Stories` graced the red carpet with all the four directors of the series, namely Zoya Akhtar, Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap and Dibakar Banerjee marking their presence. See pics of the red carpet. TV Movie/Mini Series #iemmyNOM for “Lust Stories” on the red carpet at the 47th #iemmys – #India @NetflixIndia pic.twitter.com/AupQQhntVl — Intl Emmy Awards (@iemmys) November 25, 2019 × Ronnie Screwala production is based on modern relationships from the viewpoint of Indian women. It boasts of an ensemble cast of Kiara Advani, Radhika Apte, Bhumi Pednekar, Manisha Koirala, Vicky Kaushal, Neil Bhoopalam, Neha Dhupia, Sanjay Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Akash Thosar. The film was made particularly for the OTT platform. The award for the best performance by an actor has been won by Haluk Bilginer of Turkey`s `Sahsiyet (Persona)`. Brazil`s `Hack in the City` bagged the trophy for the short-form series. The star-studded event was hosted by `Daily Show` correspondent and `Crazy Rich Asians` co-star Ronny Chieng at the New York Hilton Hotel in Manhattan.

International Emmy Awards: India's 'Lust Stories' loses to Australia's 'Safe Harbour' in Miniseries category

<p>Ahead of the much-awaited 2019 International Emmy Awards, filmmakers Karan Johar and Zoya Akhtar have already landed in New York City!<br />
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The award ceremony is to take place on Monday at the Hilton New York Hotel and this year's awards are all the more exciting as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/international-emmys-2019-sacred-games-lust-stories-and-radhika-apte-receive-nominations-250708">three Indian projects </a>'Sacred Games', 'Lust Stories'&nbsp;and 'the Remix'&nbsp;are a part of the vast nomination line-up.<br />
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After landing in the Big Apple, Karan shared pictures as he waited for the countdown to get over! In a picture shared on his Instagram story, the 'Student of the Year'&nbsp;director is seen with 'Lust Stories'&nbsp;directed Zoya, posing in what seems to be a hotel's hallway.<img alt="zoya factor" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="40ddddd3-e392-4f12-a888-2ecc0742f5e0" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%2845%29_2.jpg" /><br />
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Both dressed in black overcoats, the two seem all set to step on the red carpet. Posting the still, he wrote, "Zoya Factor".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier on Sunday, Radhika Apte who has been nominated in the Best Performance by an Actress category exuded joy over receiving a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/radhika-apte-feels-honoured-receiving-nomination-medal-for-2019-international-emmy-awards-264170">nomination medal</a>&nbsp;before the event.<br />
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Nominations for the same were announced earlier in September and welcomed entries in 11 categories from 21 countries including Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, the Netherlands, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the USA.</p>


Ahead of the much-awaited 2019 International Emmy Awards, filmmakers Karan Johar and Zoya Akhtar have already landed in New York City! The award ceremony is to take place on Monday at the Hilton New York Hotel and this year's awards are all the more exciting as three Indian projects 'Sacred Games', 'Lust Stories' and 'the Remix' are a part of the vast nomination line-up.

Ahead of the much-awaited 2019 International Emmy Awards, filmmakers Karan Johar and Zoya Akhtar have already landed in New York City! The award ceremony is to take place on Monday at the Hilton New York Hotel and this year's awards are all the more exciting as three Indian projects 'Sacred Games', 'Lust Stories' and 'the Remix' are a part of the vast nomination line-up. After landing in the Big Apple, Karan shared pictures as he waited for the countdown to get over! In a picture shared on his Instagram story, the 'Student of the Year' director is seen with 'Lust Stories' directed Zoya, posing in what seems to be a hotel's hallway. Both dressed in black overcoats, the two seem all set to step on the red carpet. Posting the still, he wrote, "Zoya Factor". View this post on Instagram Countdown to the international EMMY’S in NYC! We are ecstatic to be nominated for #luststories ! Styled by @nikitajaisinghani in @vetements_official @gucci 📷 @len5bm A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) on Nov 24, 2019 at 4:05pm PST × Earlier on Sunday, Radhika Apte who has been nominated in the Best Performance by an Actress category exuded joy over receiving a nomination medal before the event. Nominations for the same were announced earlier in September and welcomed entries in 11 categories from 21 countries including Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, the Netherlands, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the USA.

Karan Johar enjoys 'Zoya factor' in NYC ahead of 2019 International Emmys

On Zoya Akhtar's birthday, revisiting her first film 'Luck By Chance'

<p>As ace director&nbsp;Zoya Akhtar ringed in her 47th birthday on Monday, actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar had a cheeky birthday wish for his sister.&nbsp;<br />
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Farhan shared a throwback picture of the brother-sister duo where Zoya is flaunting a big smile while '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-sky-is-pink-review-zaira-wasim-leaves-a-lasting-impression-in-a-story-of-life-and-death-255226">The Sky is Pink</a>'&nbsp;actor is not looking at the&nbsp;camera.<br />
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In the caption, Farhan&nbsp;jokingly urged his sister to get an Oscar for her film 'Gully Boy'&nbsp;which was recently selected as India's official entry to the coveted awards.<br />
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"Happy birthday @zoieakhtar .. may you get all that your heart desires. Bas Oscar le aana.. Love you," he wrote.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3lVmXVh3P2/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Happy birthday @zoieakhtar .. may you get all that your heart desires. Bas Oscar le aana 🧐.. Love you. ❤️</a></p>

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<p>The Zoya Akhtar directorial draws inspiration from the lives of Mumbai street rappers Vivian Fernandes aka Divine and Naved Shaikh aka Naezy and revolves around the underground rap movement in India.<br />
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In the film, Ranveer and Siddhant Chaturvedi play budding street rappers Murad and MC Sher from the slums of Mumbai, while Alia Bhatt essays the role of Safeena, an aspiring medical student in love with Murad.<br />
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'Gully Boy'&nbsp;also starred Kalki Koechlin, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Vijay Raaz in pivotal roles. Zoya has also donned the director's hat for super hit films like 'Dil Dhadakne Do'&nbsp;and 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara', both of which starred her brother Farhan, among others.</p>


As ace director Zoya Akhtar ringed in her 47th birthday on Monday, actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar had a cheeky birthday wish for his sister. Farhan shared a throwback picture of the brother-sister duo where Zoya is flaunting a big smile while 'The Sky is Pink' actor is not looking at the camera.

As ace director Zoya Akhtar ringed in her 47th birthday on Monday, actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar had a cheeky birthday wish for his sister. Farhan shared a throwback picture of the brother-sister duo where Zoya is flaunting a big smile while 'The Sky is Pink' actor is not looking at the camera. In the caption, Farhan jokingly urged his sister to get an Oscar for her film 'Gully Boy' which was recently selected as India's official entry to the coveted awards. "Happy birthday @zoieakhtar .. may you get all that your heart desires. Bas Oscar le aana.. Love you," he wrote. View this post on Instagram Happy birthday @zoieakhtar .. may you get all that your heart desires. Bas Oscar le aana 🧐.. Love you. ❤️ A post shared by Farhan Akhtar (@faroutakhtar) on Oct 13, 2019 at 8:23pm PDT × The Zoya Akhtar directorial draws inspiration from the lives of Mumbai street rappers Vivian Fernandes aka Divine and Naved Shaikh aka Naezy and revolves around the underground rap movement in India. In the film, Ranveer and Siddhant Chaturvedi play budding street rappers Murad and MC Sher from the slums of Mumbai, while Alia Bhatt essays the role of Safeena, an aspiring medical student in love with Murad. 'Gully Boy' also starred Kalki Koechlin, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Vijay Raaz in pivotal roles. Zoya has also donned the director's hat for super hit films like 'Dil Dhadakne Do' and 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara', both of which starred her brother Farhan, among others.

Farhan Akhtar's birthday wish for sister Zoya Akhtar has an Oscar connection

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/gully-boy-nominated-as-indias-official-entry-to-92nd-oscar-awards-251037">Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy'</a> has been nominated as India's official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards. The film features Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt in lead roles along with&nbsp;Siddhant Chaturvedi, Vijay Raaz and Kalki Koechlin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The movie is India's official entry to Oscars 2020 under the best international feature film category.</p>

<p>"#GullyBoy has been selected as India’s official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards. #apnatimeaayega. Thank you to the film federation and congratulations #Zoya&nbsp;@kagtireema @ritesh_sid @RanveerOfficial @aliaa08 @SiddhantChturvD @kalkikanmani &amp; cast, crew and hip hop crew," actor, director and Zoya's brother Farhan Akhtar tweeted out.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GullyBoy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GullyBoy</a> has been selected as India’s official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/apnatimeaayega?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#apnatimeaayega</a><br />
Thank you to the film federation and congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Zoya?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Zoya</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kagtireema?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kagtireema</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ritesh_sid?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ritesh_sid</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RanveerOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RanveerOfficial</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aliaa08?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aliaa08</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SiddhantChturvD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SiddhantChturvD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kalkikanmani?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kalkikanmani</a> &amp; cast, crew and hip hop crew. 🕺🏻 <a href="https://t.co/Eyg02iETmG">pic.twitter.com/Eyg02iETmG</a></p>
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<p>The movie, which hit the multiplexes earlier this year in February, won widespread critical acclaim and is seen as a coming-of-age drama. 'Gully Boy'&nbsp;is centred around the life of an aspiring rapper in Mumbai named Murad played by Ranveer Singh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The movie picks up from real-life stories of Mumbai rappers Divine and Naezy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this month, the film bagged top honour&nbsp;at the annual Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Awards. The award ceremony took place at the iconic Palais Theatre in Melbourne. 'Gully Boy' walked away with the Best Film honour at the event.</p>

<p>“I am so excited. I am not going to forget this evening. This is my first award in the capacity of a producer. 'Gully boy' was our first production. This is a good start. No one makes a movie alone and this wouldn’t be possible without my producers, my co-writer, my incredible actors and every member of my cast and crew. 54 invincible artists worked on this album. I owe this night to all of them,” an elated Zoya Akhtar said on receiving the award.</p>

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Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' has been nominated as India's official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards. The film features Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt in lead roles along with Siddhant Chaturvedi, Vijay Raaz and Kalki Koechlin.

Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' has been nominated as India's official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards. The film features Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt in lead roles along with Siddhant Chaturvedi, Vijay Raaz and Kalki Koechlin. The movie is India's official entry to Oscars 2020 under the best international feature film category. "#GullyBoy has been selected as India’s official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards. #apnatimeaayega. Thank you to the film federation and congratulations #Zoya @kagtireema @ritesh_sid @RanveerOfficial @aliaa08 @SiddhantChturvD @kalkikanmani & cast, crew and hip hop crew," actor, director and Zoya's brother Farhan Akhtar tweeted out. #GullyBoy has been selected as India’s official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards. #apnatimeaayega Thank you to the film federation and congratulations #Zoya @kagtireema @ritesh_sid @RanveerOfficial @aliaa08 @SiddhantChturvD @kalkikanmani & cast, crew and hip hop crew. 🕺🏻 pic.twitter.com/Eyg02iETmG — Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) September 21, 2019 × The movie, which hit the multiplexes earlier this year in February, won widespread critical acclaim and is seen as a coming-of-age drama. 'Gully Boy' is centred around the life of an aspiring rapper in Mumbai named Murad played by Ranveer Singh. The movie picks up from real-life stories of Mumbai rappers Divine and Naezy. Earlier this month, the film bagged top honour at the annual Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Awards. The award ceremony took place at the iconic Palais Theatre in Melbourne. 'Gully Boy' walked away with the Best Film honour at the event. “I am so excited. I am not going to forget this evening. This is my first award in the capacity of a producer. 'Gully boy' was our first production. This is a good start. No one makes a movie alone and this wouldn’t be possible without my producers, my co-writer, my incredible actors and every member of my cast and crew. 54 invincible artists worked on this album. I owe this night to all of them,” an elated Zoya Akhtar said on receiving the award.

'Gully Boy' nominated as India's official entry to 92nd Oscar Awards

<p>With so many new actors coming to fore in Bollywood, we will now get to see more number of fresh pairings. One of them will be Vijay Varma who was last seen in ‘Gully Boy’ and Janhvi Kapoor who made her debut with ‘Dhadak’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two will come together in Zoya Akhtar’s ‘Ghost Stories’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Having started shooting for the project, Zoya took to social media on Saturday and unveiled the names of the cast. She wrote, “Rolling and Rocking Ghost Stories. My seventh film. I love short films. Janhvi...Vijay.”</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B1QAy-5J1RZ/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Rolling &amp; Rocking #ghoststories #my7thfilm #iloveshortfilms @janhvikapoor @itsvijayvarma #tigerbaby #rsvp @netflix_in @ashidua @firecrackerproduction #karanjohar @anuragkashyap10 #dibakarbanerjee</a></p>

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<p>The post got a lot of love and appreciation from her Bollywood friends like Katrina Kaid who wrote, “All the best zo” while her ‘Gully Boy’ star Ranveer Singh commented, “You are THE MAKER.”</p>

<p>‘Ghost Stories’ is a series of four short films directed by Zoya, Anurag Kashyap, Karan Johar and Dibakar Banerjee. They had previously collaborated for 2018’s ‘Lust Stories’.</p>


With so many new actors coming to fore in Bollywood, we will now get to see more number of fresh pairings. One of them will be Vijay Varma who was last seen in ‘Gully Boy’ and Janhvi Kapoor who made her debut with ‘Dhadak’.

With so many new actors coming to fore in Bollywood, we will now get to see more number of fresh pairings. One of them will be Vijay Varma who was last seen in ‘Gully Boy’ and Janhvi Kapoor who made her debut with ‘Dhadak’. The two will come together in Zoya Akhtar’s ‘Ghost Stories’. Having started shooting for the project, Zoya took to social media on Saturday and unveiled the names of the cast. She wrote, “Rolling and Rocking Ghost Stories. My seventh film. I love short films. Janhvi...Vijay.” View this post on Instagram Rolling & Rocking #ghoststories #my7thfilm #iloveshortfilms @janhvikapoor @itsvijayvarma #tigerbaby #rsvp @netflix_in @ashidua @firecrackerproduction #karanjohar @anuragkashyap10 #dibakarbanerjee A post shared by Zoya Akhtar (@zoieakhtar) on Aug 16, 2019 at 8:34pm PDT × The post got a lot of love and appreciation from her Bollywood friends like Katrina Kaid who wrote, “All the best zo” while her ‘Gully Boy’ star Ranveer Singh commented, “You are THE MAKER.” ‘Ghost Stories’ is a series of four short films directed by Zoya, Anurag Kashyap, Karan Johar and Dibakar Banerjee. They had previously collaborated for 2018’s ‘Lust Stories’.

Janhvi Kapoor, Vijay Varma to star in Zoya Akhtar’s 'Ghost Stories'

<p>A few days back, Karan Johar had shared a video on his Instagram page which featured leading stars of Bollywood enjoying at a party at the filmmaker's residence. While fans got excited to see all their favourite stars under one roof, it seems that the video did not go down well with Akali Dal MLA Manjinder S Sirsa.&nbsp;<br />
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Sharing the video on social media, Sirsa tweeted a jibe with reference to the Shahid-starrer 'Udta Punjab', which dealt with drug abuse: "#UDTABollywood - Fiction Vs Reality. Watch how the high and mighty of Bollywood proudly flaunt their drugged state. I raise my voice against #DrugAbuse by these stars. RT if you too feel disgusted @shahidkapoor @deepikapadukone @arjunk2@Varun_dvn @karanjohar @vickykaushal09."</p>

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Watch how the high and mighty of Bollywood proudly flaunt their drugged state!!<br />
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I raise my voice against <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DrugAbuse?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DrugAbuse</a> by these stars. RT if you too feel disgusted <a href="https://twitter.com/shahidkapoor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@shahidkapoor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/deepikapadukone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@deepikapadukone</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/arjunk26?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@arjunk26</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Varun_dvn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Varun_dvn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/karanjohar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@karanjohar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/vickykaushal09?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vickykaushal09</a> <a href="https://t.co/aBiRxwgQx9">pic.twitter.com/aBiRxwgQx9</a></p>
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<p>The video features Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Malaika Arora, Varun Dhawan, Vicky Kaushal among others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the actors are yet to comment on the issue, Congress politician Milind Deora refuted Sirsa`s claims and tweeted in their defence.&nbsp;<br />
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"My wife was also present that evening (and is in the video). Nobody was in a `drugged state`, so stop spreading lies and defaming people you don`t know! I hope you will show the courage to tender an unconditional apology," he tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Milind is married to Pooja Shetty Deora who is known to be close to Karan Johar. The video also features directors Shakun Batra and Ayan Mukherji.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sirsa is yet to react on Deora's tweet.&nbsp;</p>


A few days back, Karan Johar had shared a video on his Instagram page which featured leading stars of Bollywood enjoying at a party at the filmmaker's residence.

A few days back, Karan Johar had shared a video on his Instagram page which featured leading stars of Bollywood enjoying at a party at the filmmaker's residence. While fans got excited to see all their favourite stars under one roof, it seems that the video did not go down well with Akali Dal MLA Manjinder S Sirsa. Sharing the video on social media, Sirsa tweeted a jibe with reference to the Shahid-starrer 'Udta Punjab', which dealt with drug abuse: "#UDTABollywood - Fiction Vs Reality. Watch how the high and mighty of Bollywood proudly flaunt their drugged state. I raise my voice against #DrugAbuse by these stars. RT if you too feel disgusted @shahidkapoor @deepikapadukone @arjunk2@Varun_dvn @karanjohar @vickykaushal09." #UDTABollywood - Fiction Vs Reality Watch how the high and mighty of Bollywood proudly flaunt their drugged state!! I raise my voice against #DrugAbuse by these stars. RT if you too feel disgusted @shahidkapoor @deepikapadukone @arjunk26 @Varun_dvn @karanjohar @vickykaushal09 pic.twitter.com/aBiRxwgQx9 — Manjinder S Sirsa (@mssirsa) July 30, 2019 × The video features Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Malaika Arora, Varun Dhawan, Vicky Kaushal among others. While the actors are yet to comment on the issue, Congress politician Milind Deora refuted Sirsa`s claims and tweeted in their defence. "My wife was also present that evening (and is in the video). Nobody was in a `drugged state`, so stop spreading lies and defaming people you don`t know! I hope you will show the courage to tender an unconditional apology," he tweeted. My wife was also present that evening (and is in the video). Nobody was in a “drugged state” so stop spreading lies & defaming people you don’t know! I hope you will show the courage to tender an unconditional apology https://t.co/Qv6FY3wNRk — Milind Deora मिलिंद देवरा (@milinddeora) July 30, 2019 × Milind is married to Pooja Shetty Deora who is known to be close to Karan Johar. The video also features directors Shakun Batra and Ayan Mukherji. Sirsa is yet to react on Deora's tweet.

Karan Johar posts a video of his house party, MLA accuses stars of being in a 'drugged state'

<p>One of the Bollywood's most-loved film 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara'&nbsp;clocked eight years of its release on Monday, and to make the celebrations more special, Farhan Akhtar penned a quirky note.<br />
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Farhan shared the poster of the film on his Instagram to send love to the people who made this film possible.&nbsp;<br />
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Taking a trip down the memory lane, the actor reminisced the fictional character 'Bagwati'&nbsp;and wrote, "8 years since Bagwati moved on .. but I guess the life has to the move ons the somehow... Love to all amigos and amigos .. you who made the film possible and you who made the film a success in more ways than just box office can quantify. Lots of love and a big hug."</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz7jW3ZBRG7/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">8 years since Bagwati moved on 💔 .. but I guess the life has to the move ons the somehow... Love to all amigos and amigas .. you who made the film possible and you who made the film a success in more ways than just box office can quantify. Lots of love and a big hug. @zoieakhtar @ritesh_sid @hrithikroshan @katrinakaif @abhaydeol @kalkikanmani @reemakagti1 @shankarehsaanloy #JavedAkhtar</a></p>

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<p>The film, which had an ensemble cast including -- Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, Farhan, Katrina Kaif, Kalki Koechlin instantly hit the box office and is still being remembered for its pace, adventure and liveliness.<br />
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The story of the film revolves around the life of three childhood friends -- Arjun (Hrithik), Kabir (Abhay) and Imraan (Farhan) -- who revives their good old days by planning an adventurous trip before the marriage of Kabir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Director Zoya Akhtar too posted a still from the film&nbsp;on her Instagram story with the caption, "8 years and still trippin"<br />
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Apart from Farhan and Zoya, Abhay also penned a heartfelt note on the occasion. "It's been 8 years since I made this film. It's the one movie that had people come up to me and say, "I saw this and I quit my job" or, "I saw this and made peace with an old friend," to "I took a break from work" and even, "I got a divorce!" It inspired people to follow their dreams, to take action, to accept who and where they are. I couldn`t ask for more! It was an honour and a privilege to work with you Zoya Akhtar," he wrote alongside a still from the film.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz7MeAvJffo/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">It’s been 8 years since we made this film. It’s the one movie that had people come up to me and say, “I saw this and I quit my job” or, “I saw this and made peace with an old friend,” to “I took a break from work” and even, “I got a divorce!” It inspired people to follow their dreams, to take action, to accept who and where they are. I couldn’t ask for more! It was an honor and a privilege to work with you @zoieakhtar. #zindaginamilegidobara</a></p>

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<p>The film was helmed by Zoya Akhtar and produced by Farhan and Ritesh Sidhwani under Excel Entertainment banner. The film had hit the theatres on July 15, 2011.&nbsp;</p>


One of the Bollywood's most-loved film 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' clocked eight years of its release on Monday, and to make the celebrations more special, Farhan Akhtar penned a quirky note.

One of the Bollywood's most-loved film 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' clocked eight years of its release on Monday, and to make the celebrations more special, Farhan Akhtar penned a quirky note. Farhan shared the poster of the film on his Instagram to send love to the people who made this film possible. Taking a trip down the memory lane, the actor reminisced the fictional character 'Bagwati' and wrote, "8 years since Bagwati moved on .. but I guess the life has to the move ons the somehow... Love to all amigos and amigos .. you who made the film possible and you who made the film a success in more ways than just box office can quantify. Lots of love and a big hug." View this post on Instagram 8 years since Bagwati moved on 💔 .. but I guess the life has to the move ons the somehow... Love to all amigos and amigas .. you who made the film possible and you who made the film a success in more ways than just box office can quantify. Lots of love and a big hug. @zoieakhtar @ritesh_sid @hrithikroshan @katrinakaif @abhaydeol @kalkikanmani @reemakagti1 @shankarehsaanloy #JavedAkhtar A post shared by Farhan Akhtar (@faroutakhtar) on Jul 15, 2019 at 1:21am PDT × The film, which had an ensemble cast including -- Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, Farhan, Katrina Kaif, Kalki Koechlin instantly hit the box office and is still being remembered for its pace, adventure and liveliness. The story of the film revolves around the life of three childhood friends -- Arjun (Hrithik), Kabir (Abhay) and Imraan (Farhan) -- who revives their good old days by planning an adventurous trip before the marriage of Kabir. Director Zoya Akhtar too posted a still from the film on her Instagram story with the caption, "8 years and still trippin" Apart from Farhan and Zoya, Abhay also penned a heartfelt note on the occasion. "It's been 8 years since I made this film. It's the one movie that had people come up to me and say, "I saw this and I quit my job" or, "I saw this and made peace with an old friend," to "I took a break from work" and even, "I got a divorce!" It inspired people to follow their dreams, to take action, to accept who and where they are. I couldn`t ask for more! It was an honour and a privilege to work with you Zoya Akhtar," he wrote alongside a still from the film. View this post on Instagram It’s been 8 years since we made this film. It’s the one movie that had people come up to me and say, “I saw this and I quit my job” or, “I saw this and made peace with an old friend,” to “I took a break from work” and even, “I got a divorce!” It inspired people to follow their dreams, to take action, to accept who and where they are. I couldn’t ask for more! It was an honor and a privilege to work with you @zoieakhtar. #zindaginamilegidobara A post shared by Abhay Deol (@abhaydeol) on Jul 14, 2019 at 10:01pm PDT × The film was helmed by Zoya Akhtar and produced by Farhan and Ritesh Sidhwani under Excel Entertainment banner. The film had hit the theatres on July 15, 2011.

Cast of 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' gets nostalgic as film clocks 8 years

<p>After impressing the audience as well as critics in India, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/gully-boy-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatts-film-has-multiple-heroes-197285">Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' </a>is now winning accolades outside of the country. Now the Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt starrer has won the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) Award at the 23rd Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) in South Korea.</p>

<p>NETPAC Jury Committee, comprised of NETPAC members and film professionals, select the best Asian Film from World Fantastic Blue section, which features newer genres and varied stories of comedy, fantasy and drama.</p>

<p>'Gully Boy' released in February in India and was based on the lives of street rappers in Mumbai. The film has performed well in the Indian and overseas market.</p>

<p>The film will also be screened at the 2019 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne in July.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Akhtar has also recently made the Indian film industry proud by joining the list of new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/anurag-kashyap-zoya-akhtar-anupam-kher-join-hollywood-celebs-to-be-a-part-of-the-oscars-academy-232241">members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences</a> that organises the annual Oscar awards.</p>


After impressing the audience as well as critics in India, Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' is now winning accolades outside of the country. Now the Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt starrer has won the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) Award at the 23rd Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) in South Korea.

After impressing the audience as well as critics in India, Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' is now winning accolades outside of the country. Now the Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt starrer has won the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) Award at the 23rd Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) in South Korea. NETPAC Jury Committee, comprised of NETPAC members and film professionals, select the best Asian Film from World Fantastic Blue section, which features newer genres and varied stories of comedy, fantasy and drama. 'Gully Boy' released in February in India and was based on the lives of street rappers in Mumbai. The film has performed well in the Indian and overseas market. The film will also be screened at the 2019 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne in July. Akhtar has also recently made the Indian film industry proud by joining the list of new members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences that organises the annual Oscar awards.

Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' wins at Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, South Korea

<p>Zoya Akhtar 'Gully Boy'impressed one and all when it released earlier this year in India. From its performances, to story to the musi- the film managed to create an impression with the audience. Now, the film is set to be screened at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now in its 10th year, the festival will host the director and will be showcasing her film. The director will also be having an elaborate conversation on Indian cinema with the audience on August 10.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It`s always great to see Indian cinema travelling and transcending across borders. As a filmmaker, it`s a very rewarding experience and more than that, it`s extremely thrilling to see celebration of Indian films," Zoya said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I`m ecstatic to be invited and to be a part of IFFM 2019 in Melbourne which is a melting pot of cultures. There`s a huge Indian community in Australia and I`m looking forward to take `Gully Boy` to Australia for a special screening and extending a discussion on cinema with an Australian audience," she added. 'Gully Boy' stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in leading roles. The film narrated the story of an aspiring rapper from a humble family, making it back in the underground music circuit of Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The fest will take place from August 8 to August 17.&nbsp;</p>


Zoya Akhtar 'Gully Boy'impressed one and all when it released earlier this year in India. From its performances, to story to the musi- the film managed to create an impression with the audience.

Zoya Akhtar 'Gully Boy'impressed one and all when it released earlier this year in India. From its performances, to story to the musi- the film managed to create an impression with the audience. Now, the film is set to be screened at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Now in its 10th year, the festival will host the director and will be showcasing her film. The director will also be having an elaborate conversation on Indian cinema with the audience on August 10. "It`s always great to see Indian cinema travelling and transcending across borders. As a filmmaker, it`s a very rewarding experience and more than that, it`s extremely thrilling to see celebration of Indian films," Zoya said in a statement. "I`m ecstatic to be invited and to be a part of IFFM 2019 in Melbourne which is a melting pot of cultures. There`s a huge Indian community in Australia and I`m looking forward to take `Gully Boy` to Australia for a special screening and extending a discussion on cinema with an Australian audience," she added. 'Gully Boy' stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in leading roles. The film narrated the story of an aspiring rapper from a humble family, making it back in the underground music circuit of Mumbai. The fest will take place from August 8 to August 17.

Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' heads to Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

<p>The film that brought India's underground hip-hop culture to the mainstream, 'Gully Boy' is soon going to have a sequel. The film's director Zoya Akhtar has confirmed that a sequel of the hugely popular film is already in the works.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Akhtar while speaking to a daily said, "My co-writer Reema Kagti and I do feel there’s so much more to be said on the entire hip-hop culture in our country. &nbsp;And another film exploring the theme is being scripted and planned." <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/gully-boy-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatts-film-has-multiple-heroes-197285">Read the review of 'Gully Boy'here.</a></p>

<p>Akhtar though mentioned that the cast and crew have not been finalised yet. Akhtar though is clear that the film will not have her brother, actor-director Farhan Akhtar in it.<a href="http://www.wionews.com/opinions/gully-boy-defies-muslim-stereotypes-in-bollywood-movies-201104"> Also read:&nbsp;'Gully Boy' defies Muslim stereotypes in Bollywood movies</a></p>

<p>Interestingly, 'Gully Boy' was Zoya’s first film that did not star Farhan. The actor was part of the film as a producer. On why she didn’t cast him in the movie, she said, “He just didn’t fit into 'Gully Boy'. And we’re both sorry about it. Also, his image from the 'Rock On' series is affiliated to an entirely different genre of music. It would have been a bit of a culture shock for the audience to suddenly see him swerve from stadium-rock to hip-hop.” <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/zoya-told-me-moeen-is-a-rat-who-can-survive-even-a-volcano-vijay-varma-on-his-breakout-role-in-gully-boy-198255">Also read:&nbsp;Vijay Varma on his breakout role in 'Gully Boy'</a></p>

<p>Starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead, 'Gully Boy' released in India on 14th February to critical praise and big opening at the box office. The film had its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival earlier in February.&nbsp;</p>


The film that brought India's underground hip-hop culture to the mainstream, 'Gully Boy' is soon going to have a sequel. The film's director Zoya Akhtar has confirmed that a sequel of the hugely popular film is already in the works.

The film that brought India's underground hip-hop culture to the mainstream, 'Gully Boy' is soon going to have a sequel. The film's director Zoya Akhtar has confirmed that a sequel of the hugely popular film is already in the works. Akhtar while speaking to a daily said, "My co-writer Reema Kagti and I do feel there’s so much more to be said on the entire hip-hop culture in our country. And another film exploring the theme is being scripted and planned." Read the review of 'Gully Boy'here. Akhtar though mentioned that the cast and crew have not been finalised yet. Akhtar though is clear that the film will not have her brother, actor-director Farhan Akhtar in it. Also read: 'Gully Boy' defies Muslim stereotypes in Bollywood movies Interestingly, 'Gully Boy' was Zoya’s first film that did not star Farhan. The actor was part of the film as a producer. On why she didn’t cast him in the movie, she said, “He just didn’t fit into 'Gully Boy'. And we’re both sorry about it. Also, his image from the 'Rock On' series is affiliated to an entirely different genre of music. It would have been a bit of a culture shock for the audience to suddenly see him swerve from stadium-rock to hip-hop.” Also read: Vijay Varma on his breakout role in 'Gully Boy' Starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead, 'Gully Boy' released in India on 14th February to critical praise and big opening at the box office. The film had its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival earlier in February.

'Gully Boy' to have a sequel, confirms director Zoya Akhtar

<p>The 'Gully Boy' fever has gripped the nation and how! Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt's film minted Rs. 72.45 crore in its first weekend.Trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to his Twitter handle to share the box office collection of the movie. He wrote, “#GullyBoy has excellent *extended* weekend... Will cross Rs 75 cr today [Mon]... Metros exceptional... Mumbai circuit terrific... Tier-2 cities pick up... Metros to trend strongly on weekdays... Thu 19.40 cr, Fri 13.10 cr, Sat 18.65 cr, Sun 21.30 cr. Total: Rs 72.45 cr. India biz.”‘<br />
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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/gully-boy-is-ranveer-singhs-second-biggest-opening-film-at-the-box-office-earns-rs-1940-crores-on-its-first-day-197616">'Gully Boy’ earned Rs. 19.40 crore on Thursday</a> but the collections saw a slight dip on Friday with the film minting Rs. 13.10 crore. The film made Rs. 18.65 on Saturday and continued to rule the ticket windows on Sunday, earning Rs. 21.30 crore, taking its total collection to Rs. 72.45 crore.The film is doing exceptionally well in metro cities, especially Mumbai.</p>

<p>‘Gully Boy’ opened to great reviews from both film critics and audiences. It first premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/gully-boy-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatts-film-has-multiple-heroes-197285">Read the film's review here.</a><br />
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Hollywood actor Will Smith also watched the film and shared a video on his Instagram account, praising Ranveer’s rapping skills.`<br />
<br />
'Gully Boy` is inspired by the lives of Mumbai street rappers Vivian Fernandes aka Divine and Naved Shaikh aka Naezy. The film is directed by Zoya Akhtar and released on Valentine`s Day, 14th February.<br />
<br />
Apart from this, Ranveer and Alia will also be seen in Karan Johar`s upcoming directorial `Takht`. The period drama also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal and Bhumi Pednekar in pivotal roles.&nbsp;</p>


The 'Gully Boy' fever has gripped the nation and how! Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt's film minted Rs. 72.45 crore in its first weekend.Trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to his Twitter handle to share the box office collection of the movie.

The 'Gully Boy' fever has gripped the nation and how! Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt's film minted Rs. 72.45 crore in its first weekend.Trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to his Twitter handle to share the box office collection of the movie. He wrote, “#GullyBoy has excellent *extended* weekend... Will cross Rs 75 cr today [Mon]... Metros exceptional... Mumbai circuit terrific... Tier-2 cities pick up... Metros to trend strongly on weekdays... Thu 19.40 cr, Fri 13.10 cr, Sat 18.65 cr, Sun 21.30 cr. Total: Rs 72.45 cr. India biz.”‘ 'Gully Boy’ earned Rs. 19.40 crore on Thursday but the collections saw a slight dip on Friday with the film minting Rs. 13.10 crore. The film made Rs. 18.65 on Saturday and continued to rule the ticket windows on Sunday, earning Rs. 21.30 crore, taking its total collection to Rs. 72.45 crore.The film is doing exceptionally well in metro cities, especially Mumbai. ‘Gully Boy’ opened to great reviews from both film critics and audiences. It first premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival. Read the film's review here. Hollywood actor Will Smith also watched the film and shared a video on his Instagram account, praising Ranveer’s rapping skills.` 'Gully Boy` is inspired by the lives of Mumbai street rappers Vivian Fernandes aka Divine and Naved Shaikh aka Naezy. The film is directed by Zoya Akhtar and released on Valentine`s Day, 14th February. Apart from this, Ranveer and Alia will also be seen in Karan Johar`s upcoming directorial `Takht`. The period drama also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal and Bhumi Pednekar in pivotal roles.

Ranveer Singh's ‘Gully Boy’ earns Rs 72.45 crore within four days of its release

<p>The 'Gully Boy' fever is here to stay. Helmed by Zoya Akhtar, the film may be centered around Ranveer Singh's character Murad but Akhtar and co-writer Reema Kagti have weaved into the story several other memorable characters- each leaving a lasting impression. Be it Murad's parents played by Vijay Raaz and Amruta Subhash or Murad's mentor MC Sher played by debutant Siddhant Chaturvedi or Murad's friend Moeen played by Vijay Varma- all the actors have delivered top performances.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Varma is not new to cinema, his moment under the sun has only come now. He made heads turn as the vile Ankit in 'Pink' a few years back which opened doors(read film offers) for him but it is the portrayal as the tough nut Moeen in Akhtar's film that has truly made people sit up and take note of his talent.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/gully-boy-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatts-film-has-multiple-heroes-197285">Read the film's review here.</a></p>

<p>Varma states it took him time to understand his character. " It took a lot of introspection to understand who Moeen is, to be honest," said Varma during a chat with WION. "He is a car mechanic who is also a peddler but there is a lot going on there. He is part of a lot of enterprises but nobody knows exactly what he does. He is very deceptive."&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="vijay" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f5a97cd0-630a-46b2-b770-dd5673c946ba" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202019-02-19T132348.189.jpg" /></p>

<p>Varma who had to audition for his role said that it was Zoya and Ranveer Singh who helped him to get in the character. "Zoya have me the brief of the character well. She said 'Moeen is a survivor, a rat, can even survive a volcano. He makes things happen for himself but he doesn’t have any place to go to.' That information was very crucial for me."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Varma recalls how Ranveer, with whom he had all his scenes, helped him to improvise in certain scenes. "While rehearsing the scene where the boys are at the Benetton store, my lines were simple. '10 lakh ke liye toh Moeen bhai rap karenga, tum log sab baaju waaju hatt jao’. Ranveer said, 'Moeen should break into a gig- which I thought was a great suggestion. So I went back home, prepared something in my head and came for the shoot- now Moeen doesn’t know a word of English, he doesn’t understand a word of what these guys do but understand the rhythm. I am personally a fan of Snoop Dogg, so I decided to mix his style and deliver the lines with some sound effects like 'Waao waao' and everyone had a good laugh over it- which was eventually captured in the scene" recalls the actor. He says that while dialogue writer Vijay Maurya wrote the perfect lines for a story like that, Zoya gave the actors a lot of room for improvisation. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ranveer-singhs-gully-boy-earns-rs-7245-within-four-days-of-its-release-198209">Also read:&nbsp;Ranveer Singh's ‘Gully Boy’ earns Rs 72.45 crore within four days of its release</a></p>

<p>All of Varma's scenes were with Singh in the film. Varma says Singh had gone into that zone of his character while shooting for 'Gully Boy'. "I met Murad on the sets every day while we were shooting and not Ranveer Singh. I am not exaggerating about this. I saw the energetic Ranveer only at the wrap party. He was inquisitive, underplayed his role and between the shots remained in character- shy and reserved."&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="v" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b787ba18-a130-4fc6-b196-bff039df9b48" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202019-02-19T132223.268.jpg" /></p>

<p>The ensemble cast had several noteworthy actors playing key roles. Wasn't he apprehensive of getting overshadowed? "I knew that there were serious actors here who could steal scenes anyway – such incredible cast! But I get charged every time I am placed with such a star cast."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Varma also credits Akhtar for her writing which made each of the characters stand out. "Almost all her films have multiple characters and they are all very well written. You remember every part in all her films. When I read the script of 'Gully Boy', I understood why Moeen is there. I couldn’t have asked for a better film with Zoya really." said Varma in retrospect.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actor who has featured in critically acclaimed films like 'Monsoon Shootout' and 'Raagdesh' in the past, admits that he is selective when it comes to choosing roles. "I have certain filmmakers in mind with whom I want to work, certain stories that they narrate I want to be a part of. Also, I am not very conventional in the way I appear or the way I think, so I ensure I'm with those people who think on the same level. Rather than going into a genre where people don’t trust me with, want to roles where people have faith in me and my abilities."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actor though admits that lines between art house and commercial cinema are blurring. "Glad it is happening now, while I am in my primes. I can only be happier. I have grown up on a staple diet of some great cinema from across the world and witnessed some great performances so I’d like to do that. I am playing for the long run. I am here for that. Want to play a really long inning which is why I want to work with the best."&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Vijay" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="69f46917-86a1-41b9-9f22-1015da3c7f43" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202019-02-19T132722.996.jpg" /></p>

<p>Varma will be seen next in 'Bumbaaz' which is being presented by Anurag Kashyap and a web series which is being written and produced by Imtiaz Ali.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Terming 'Gully Boy' as his favourite Zoya Akhtar film, he says there is something in the story that everyone can relate to. "It's wholesome that way, you know. There is so much relatable content. There's Murad, who is holding on to a tiny thread and wanting to climb on it- and how with perseverance he is able to turn his fortune and live his dream- it's is an incredibly inspiring story'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Varma says that the biggest takeaway for him from 'Gully Boy' is that to never stop dreaming. "Dream big and be relentless, face rejections but still continue to dream. Because when you dream you become a Murad when you don’t you become a Moeen."&nbsp;</p>


The 'Gully Boy' fever is here to stay. Helmed by Zoya Akhtar, the film may be centered around Ranveer Singh's character Murad but Akhtar and co-writer Reema Kagti have weaved into the story several other memorable characters- each leaving a lasting impression.

The 'Gully Boy' fever is here to stay. Helmed by Zoya Akhtar, the film may be centered around Ranveer Singh's character Murad but Akhtar and co-writer Reema Kagti have weaved into the story several other memorable characters- each leaving a lasting impression. Be it Murad's parents played by Vijay Raaz and Amruta Subhash or Murad's mentor MC Sher played by debutant Siddhant Chaturvedi or Murad's friend Moeen played by Vijay Varma- all the actors have delivered top performances. While Varma is not new to cinema, his moment under the sun has only come now. He made heads turn as the vile Ankit in 'Pink' a few years back which opened doors(read film offers) for him but it is the portrayal as the tough nut Moeen in Akhtar's film that has truly made people sit up and take note of his talent. Read the film's review here. Varma states it took him time to understand his character. " It took a lot of introspection to understand who Moeen is, to be honest," said Varma during a chat with WION. "He is a car mechanic who is also a peddler but there is a lot going on there. He is part of a lot of enterprises but nobody knows exactly what he does. He is very deceptive." Varma who had to audition for his role said that it was Zoya and Ranveer Singh who helped him to get in the character. "Zoya have me the brief of the character well. She said 'Moeen is a survivor, a rat, can even survive a volcano. He makes things happen for himself but he doesn’t have any place to go to.' That information was very crucial for me." Varma recalls how Ranveer, with whom he had all his scenes, helped him to improvise in certain scenes. "While rehearsing the scene where the boys are at the Benetton store, my lines were simple. '10 lakh ke liye toh Moeen bhai rap karenga, tum log sab baaju waaju hatt jao’. Ranveer said, 'Moeen should break into a gig- which I thought was a great suggestion. So I went back home, prepared something in my head and came for the shoot- now Moeen doesn’t know a word of English, he doesn’t understand a word of what these guys do but understand the rhythm. I am personally a fan of Snoop Dogg, so I decided to mix his style and deliver the lines with some sound effects like 'Waao waao' and everyone had a good laugh over it- which was eventually captured in the scene" recalls the actor. He says that while dialogue writer Vijay Maurya wrote the perfect lines for a story like that, Zoya gave the actors a lot of room for improvisation. Also read: Ranveer Singh's ‘Gully Boy’ earns Rs 72.45 crore within four days of its release All of Varma's scenes were with Singh in the film. Varma says Singh had gone into that zone of his character while shooting for 'Gully Boy'. "I met Murad on the sets every day while we were shooting and not Ranveer Singh. I am not exaggerating about this. I saw the energetic Ranveer only at the wrap party. He was inquisitive, underplayed his role and between the shots remained in character- shy and reserved." The ensemble cast had several noteworthy actors playing key roles. Wasn't he apprehensive of getting overshadowed? "I knew that there were serious actors here who could steal scenes anyway – such incredible cast! But I get charged every time I am placed with such a star cast." Varma also credits Akhtar for her writing which made each of the characters stand out. "Almost all her films have multiple characters and they are all very well written. You remember every part in all her films. When I read the script of 'Gully Boy', I understood why Moeen is there. I couldn’t have asked for a better film with Zoya really." said Varma in retrospect. The actor who has featured in critically acclaimed films like 'Monsoon Shootout' and 'Raagdesh' in the past, admits that he is selective when it comes to choosing roles. "I have certain filmmakers in mind with whom I want to work, certain stories that they narrate I want to be a part of. Also, I am not very conventional in the way I appear or the way I think, so I ensure I'm with those people who think on the same level. Rather than going into a genre where people don’t trust me with, want to roles where people have faith in me and my abilities." The actor though admits that lines between art house and commercial cinema are blurring. "Glad it is happening now, while I am in my primes. I can only be happier. I have grown up on a staple diet of some great cinema from across the world and witnessed some great performances so I’d like to do that. I am playing for the long run. I am here for that. Want to play a really long inning which is why I want to work with the best." Varma will be seen next in 'Bumbaaz' which is being presented by Anurag Kashyap and a web series which is being written and produced by Imtiaz Ali. Terming 'Gully Boy' as his favourite Zoya Akhtar film, he says there is something in the story that everyone can relate to. "It's wholesome that way, you know. There is so much relatable content. There's Murad, who is holding on to a tiny thread and wanting to climb on it- and how with perseverance he is able to turn his fortune and live his dream- it's is an incredibly inspiring story'. Varma says that the biggest takeaway for him from 'Gully Boy' is that to never stop dreaming. "Dream big and be relentless, face rejections but still continue to dream. Because when you dream you become a Murad when you don’t you become a Moeen."

Zoya told me Moeen is a rat who can survive even a volcano: Vijay Varma on his breakout role in 'Gully Boy'

<p>Zoya Akhtar's latest 'Gully Boy' is off to a flying start. The film that stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in lead roles has earned Rs 51.15 crores.&nbsp;The film released on Thursday, 14th February, cashing on Valentine's Day. The film on its first day earned a Rs 19.40 crores making it <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/gully-boy-is-ranveer-singhs-second-biggest-opening-film-at-the-box-office-earns-rs-1940-crores-on-its-first-day-197616">Ranveer Singh's second biggest opening film </a>after 'Simmba'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film, which narartes the story of a rap artist from Dharavi, Mumbai, has been well received by critics and audiences alike. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/gully-boy-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatts-film-has-multiple-heroes-197285">Read the film's review here.</a></p>

<p>Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the numbers of the film on Twitter on Sunday. "#GullyBoy catches speed... Crosses ₹ 50 cr... Metros excellent, driving the biz... Mass belt/Tier-2 cities improve... Day 4 [Sun] should be huge again... ₹ 70 cr+ *extended* weekend on cards... Thu 19.40 cr, Fri 13.10 cr, Sat 18.65 cr. Total: ₹ 51.15 cr. India biz."</p>

<p>The film based in Mumbai also has been doing well overseas, breaking the age-old myth of the Mumbai-centric films fail&nbsp;to gain audience outside of India, observed Adarsh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>" There’s a line of thought *within the industry* that Mumbai-centric films find limited takers #Overseas... #GullyBoy seems to prove this theory wrong... Goes from strength to strength with each passing day... USA-Canada leads, followed by UAE-GCC... Data follows... @comScore" Adarsh noted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Directed by Zoya Akhtar, the film also features Kalki Koechlin, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Vijay Varma, Vijay Raaz, Amruta Subhash and others.</p>


Zoya Akhtar's latest 'Gully Boy' is off to a flying start. The film that stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in lead roles has earned Rs 51.15 crores. The film released on Thursday, 14th February, cashing on Valentine's Day.

Zoya Akhtar's latest 'Gully Boy' is off to a flying start. The film that stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in lead roles has earned Rs 51.15 crores. The film released on Thursday, 14th February, cashing on Valentine's Day. The film on its first day earned a Rs 19.40 crores making it Ranveer Singh's second biggest opening film after 'Simmba'. The film, which narartes the story of a rap artist from Dharavi, Mumbai, has been well received by critics and audiences alike. Read the film's review here. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the numbers of the film on Twitter on Sunday. "#GullyBoy catches speed... Crosses ₹ 50 cr... Metros excellent, driving the biz... Mass belt/Tier-2 cities improve... Day 4 [Sun] should be huge again... ₹ 70 cr+ *extended* weekend on cards... Thu 19.40 cr, Fri 13.10 cr, Sat 18.65 cr. Total: ₹ 51.15 cr. India biz." The film based in Mumbai also has been doing well overseas, breaking the age-old myth of the Mumbai-centric films fail to gain audience outside of India, observed Adarsh. " There’s a line of thought *within the industry* that Mumbai-centric films find limited takers #Overseas... #GullyBoy seems to prove this theory wrong... Goes from strength to strength with each passing day... USA-Canada leads, followed by UAE-GCC... Data follows... @comScore" Adarsh noted. Directed by Zoya Akhtar, the film also features Kalki Koechlin, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Vijay Varma, Vijay Raaz, Amruta Subhash and others.

'Gully Boy' crosses Rs 50 crores at the box office in its opening weekend

<p>Zoya Akhtar is a master filmmaker and if people didn’t believe so until now, they will after having watched ‘Gully Boy’ starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. On a high, ever since the film received rave reviews at the Berlin film festival, Zoya has been of late attending events pertaining to the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At one such event, during an interaction, Zoya was asked about Kangana Ranaut and her accusations against Bollywood fraternity. Kangana had said that the Hindi film industry and her<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kangana-ranaut-accuses-bollywood-of-ganging-up-against-her-alia-bhatt-extends-her-an-apology-196036"> colleagues gang up against her</a> and don’t support her in her projects even though she takes out time for them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To this, Zoya said, &nbsp;"Of course people appreciate her work...I don't understand her accusations, I'm sorry."</p>

<p>Kangana had especially accused Aamir Khan and Alia Bhatt of not appreciating her performance in<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/manikarnika-review-its-a-kangana-ranaut-show-all-the-way-192595"> ‘Manikarnika’.&nbsp;</a></p>


Zoya Akhtar is a master filmmaker and if people didn’t believe so until now, they will after having watched ‘Gully Boy’ starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. On a high, ever since the film received rave reviews at the Berlin film festival, Zoya has been of late attending events pertaining to the film.

Zoya Akhtar is a master filmmaker and if people didn’t believe so until now, they will after having watched ‘Gully Boy’ starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. On a high, ever since the film received rave reviews at the Berlin film festival, Zoya has been of late attending events pertaining to the film. At one such event, during an interaction, Zoya was asked about Kangana Ranaut and her accusations against Bollywood fraternity. Kangana had said that the Hindi film industry and her colleagues gang up against her and don’t support her in her projects even though she takes out time for them. To this, Zoya said, "Of course people appreciate her work...I don't understand her accusations, I'm sorry." Kangana had especially accused Aamir Khan and Alia Bhatt of not appreciating her performance in ‘Manikarnika’.

Zoya Akhtar slams Kangana Ranaut, says 'People appreciate her work, don't understand her accusations'

<p>Zoya Akhtar's latest movie '<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/gully-boy-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatts-film-has-multiple-heroes-197285">Gully Boy' has opened to great reviews</a> from fans and critics alike. And while people have been lauding the actors, the film courted controversy days prior to its release due to the song 'Azadi'.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
There was a debate on social media about the change in the lyrics of 'Azadi', which musician Dub Sharma created in 2016 after student leader Kanhaiya Kumar made the slogan popular during a protest in Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The lyrics had words such as 'Aazadi... Manuvaad se', Aazadi Brahmanvaad se', but these lines are missing in the 'Gully Boy' track which has tweaked the original.&nbsp;Zoya said they changed the lyrics to suit the context of the film and its character.<br />
<br />
"My story is about class, about feeling oppressed by your class. It is about economic disparity, the divide between rich and poor. It represents the point of view of my character and his engagement with the society, his socio-economic space and his anger. My film is not about the caste system or JNU."</p>

<p>The director was speaking to a news agency ahead of the film's release. Freedom, Akhtar said, is a word that was used way before JNU and will continue to be used.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
"It has been used for women's movement, for caste disparity, against the system and whatever the oppressed community feels strongly about... But it would have been fake on my part if I had just taken the original song and monetised it."&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The woman behind 'Dil Dhadakne Do', which explored varied relationships of the rich and mighty on a cruise ship, and 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara', about three friends on a road trip through Spain, has gone over to the other side with her 'Gully Boy' that talks about Mumbai's hip hop scene.&nbsp;</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4nCshJBODT4" width="560"></iframe><br />
<br />
The Ranveer Singh-Alia Bhatt starrer examines how street music becomes a way for struggling urban youth to project their anger in a system where the odds are stacked against them.<br />
<br />
"Frankly, there is no voice in the mainstream that represents the urban youth and that's what attracted me to the story. Their rap is conscious of its space and it is conscious of where it exists. It is honest, truthful and personal. They are the artistes who speak about their socio-economic space, about the system and how it treats them," Zoya told PTI in an interview.<br />
<br />
The 46-year-old says she grew up listening to classic hip-hop artistes such as Tupac Shakur, 50 Cent and Eminem but the mainstream Indian hip-hop scene never attracted her until she chanced upon a track by Divine and Naezy.<br />
<br />
The story of the two rappers from the chawls of Kurla in Mumbai serves as the inspiration for 'Gully Boy', played by Ranveer Singh.<br />
<br />
Zoya says she realised she could use hip-hop to tell a larger story about urban youth and their frustrations.<br />
<br />
"There are youngsters who are kind of frustrated because they are not even allowed to pursue their dreams... They have to figure out how they get by in their day-to-day life. There is a huge population that falls in this bracket and hip-hop resonates with them."&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Zoya says she does not concern herself with how people bracket her as a filmmaker. As a filmmaker, she is drawn to conflicts.<br />
<br />
"At the end of my life, I want to have a body of work that has everything. My next job is for Amazon and again it is about rich people, wedding planning. I want to do all kind of films. I don't want to be bracketed into one kind of cinema and if somebody does that, then it is on them," she said.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
According to Zoya, if you are good at your job and resonate emotionally with people and there are conflicts that you can connect to, your work will find its audience. "Ultimately, we are all human beings and the rest is just the backdrop,"&nbsp;she said.<br />
<br />
The story of an underprivileged artiste finding his path through hip-hop led to some comparisons with Eminem's '8 Mile', but Zoya dismisses speculation that her film has anything to do with the Hollywood movie.<br />
<br />
"When 'Zindagi' was coming out, everybody said that it is 'Hangover'. I got very upset at that time but then it released and everyone forgot about it. I understand the comparison with '8 Mile' because that's their only reference point. Also, he comes from the underprivileged space and the rap battle, the tropes are similar. But there is no similarity."</p>


Zoya Akhtar's latest movie 'Gully Boy' has opened to great reviews from fans and critics alike. And while people have been lauding the actors, the film courted controversy days prior to its release due to the song 'Azadi'.

Zoya Akhtar's latest movie 'Gully Boy' has opened to great reviews from fans and critics alike. And while people have been lauding the actors, the film courted controversy days prior to its release due to the song 'Azadi'. There was a debate on social media about the change in the lyrics of 'Azadi', which musician Dub Sharma created in 2016 after student leader Kanhaiya Kumar made the slogan popular during a protest in Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University. The lyrics had words such as 'Aazadi... Manuvaad se', Aazadi Brahmanvaad se', but these lines are missing in the 'Gully Boy' track which has tweaked the original. Zoya said they changed the lyrics to suit the context of the film and its character. "My story is about class, about feeling oppressed by your class. It is about economic disparity, the divide between rich and poor. It represents the point of view of my character and his engagement with the society, his socio-economic space and his anger. My film is not about the caste system or JNU." The director was speaking to a news agency ahead of the film's release. Freedom, Akhtar said, is a word that was used way before JNU and will continue to be used. "It has been used for women's movement, for caste disparity, against the system and whatever the oppressed community feels strongly about... But it would have been fake on my part if I had just taken the original song and monetised it." The woman behind 'Dil Dhadakne Do', which explored varied relationships of the rich and mighty on a cruise ship, and 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara', about three friends on a road trip through Spain, has gone over to the other side with her 'Gully Boy' that talks about Mumbai's hip hop scene. The Ranveer Singh-Alia Bhatt starrer examines how street music becomes a way for struggling urban youth to project their anger in a system where the odds are stacked against them. "Frankly, there is no voice in the mainstream that represents the urban youth and that's what attracted me to the story. Their rap is conscious of its space and it is conscious of where it exists. It is honest, truthful and personal. They are the artistes who speak about their socio-economic space, about the system and how it treats them," Zoya told PTI in an interview. The 46-year-old says she grew up listening to classic hip-hop artistes such as Tupac Shakur, 50 Cent and Eminem but the mainstream Indian hip-hop scene never attracted her until she chanced upon a track by Divine and Naezy. The story of the two rappers from the chawls of Kurla in Mumbai serves as the inspiration for 'Gully Boy', played by Ranveer Singh. Zoya says she realised she could use hip-hop to tell a larger story about urban youth and their frustrations. "There are youngsters who are kind of frustrated because they are not even allowed to pursue their dreams... They have to figure out how they get by in their day-to-day life. There is a huge population that falls in this bracket and hip-hop resonates with them." Zoya says she does not concern herself with how people bracket her as a filmmaker. As a filmmaker, she is drawn to conflicts. "At the end of my life, I want to have a body of work that has everything. My next job is for Amazon and again it is about rich people, wedding planning. I want to do all kind of films. I don't want to be bracketed into one kind of cinema and if somebody does that, then it is on them," she said. According to Zoya, if you are good at your job and resonate emotionally with people and there are conflicts that you can connect to, your work will find its audience. "Ultimately, we are all human beings and the rest is just the backdrop," she said. The story of an underprivileged artiste finding his path through hip-hop led to some comparisons with Eminem's '8 Mile', but Zoya dismisses speculation that her film has anything to do with the Hollywood movie. "When 'Zindagi' was coming out, everybody said that it is 'Hangover'. I got very upset at that time but then it released and everyone forgot about it. I understand the comparison with '8 Mile' because that's their only reference point. Also, he comes from the underprivileged space and the rap battle, the tropes are similar. But there is no similarity."

Zoya Akhtar on controversy around 'Azadi' song:'Gully Boy' is not about the caste system or JNU

<p>The Central Board of Film Certification is at it again. One of the most anticipated films of the season, Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' has run into trouble with the Censor board.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to media reports, CBFC has makers to shorten a kissing scene featuring the film's leads Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. It has further directed the makers to omit a close-up shot of the scene as well.&nbsp;<br />
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Reports state that the 13 seconds that have been snipped have been replaced with a wider shot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The board has made four other changes in the film including removal of the name Royal Stag, an alcohol brand, which is incidentally the film's brand partner. It is perhaps for the first time that the Censor board has removed a brand partner's name from the film. The board has also beeped out cuss words.</p>

<p>This is not the first time that the Indian Censor Board has played the moral police. Earlier, when Pahlaj Nihalani was the chief of the board, several Indian and International films faced arbitrary cuts. CBFC is now headed by adman and lyricist Prasoon Joshi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' premiered last week at the Berlin Film Festival where it received a positive response from audience and critics alike.&nbsp;<br />
The film is scheduled to release in theatres on 14th February.&nbsp;</p>


The Central Board of Film Certification is at it again. One of the most anticipated films of the season, Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' has run into trouble with the Censor board.

The Central Board of Film Certification is at it again. One of the most anticipated films of the season, Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' has run into trouble with the Censor board. According to media reports, CBFC has makers to shorten a kissing scene featuring the film's leads Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. It has further directed the makers to omit a close-up shot of the scene as well. Reports state that the 13 seconds that have been snipped have been replaced with a wider shot. The board has made four other changes in the film including removal of the name Royal Stag, an alcohol brand, which is incidentally the film's brand partner. It is perhaps for the first time that the Censor board has removed a brand partner's name from the film. The board has also beeped out cuss words. This is not the first time that the Indian Censor Board has played the moral police. Earlier, when Pahlaj Nihalani was the chief of the board, several Indian and International films faced arbitrary cuts. CBFC is now headed by adman and lyricist Prasoon Joshi. Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' premiered last week at the Berlin Film Festival where it received a positive response from audience and critics alike. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on 14th February.

Gully Boy: CBFC asks makers to edit a kissing scene featuring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt from the film

Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt and director Zoya Akhtar discuss Indian rap drama, ‘Gully Boy’

<p>Actor <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/deepika-makes-my-life-worth-living-ranveer-singh-writes-a-heartfelt-note-for-his-wife-195051">Ranveer Singh</a> said India could be on the cusp of a musical revolution with the kind of Hindustani hip-hop that is the subject of his new movie premiering at the Berlin Film Festival.</p>

<p>"Gully Boy", directed by India's Zoya Akhtar, tells the fictional tale of Murad (Singh), a student who lives in a slum and ends up temporarily substituting for his injured father as chauffeur for a wealthy family.</p>

<p>He discovers a talent for rapping and uses it to vent his anger about poverty and the chasm between rich and poor, writing lines about babies cowering next to skyscrapers and wealthy people's cars being big as poor people's homes.</p>

<p>"This film is something that takes a genre of music that has essentially been underground in India so far and brings it to the mainstream," Singh said.</p>

<p>"I want this to be the beginning of something because I really think Hindustani hip-hop is a revolution. It's more than just music. It's a musical and social revolution," he said.</p>

<p>Singh said he grew up listening to rap music and it "feels amazing" to have recorded five songs for the film's soundtrack.</p>

<p>The coming-of-age film depicts a young man who refuses to accept what his father has taught him - that he cannot afford big dreams and should get a stable office job - and who defies class conventions by secretly dating Safeena (Alia Bhatt), a doctor's daughter.</p>

<p>Safeena is confident and violently attacks potential love rivals while Murad is a more sensitive and reserved character.</p>

<p>"Traditionally our films and gender dynamics are structured very differently," Singh said. "So that's an aspect of our film that we're very proud of."</p>

<p>He said he initially wanted to become an actor to be a virtuous hero with big muscles who beats other men up and stands up for what is right, but Akhtar had brought out a part of him on screen that was usually reserved for his friends and family.</p>

<p>"Zoya kind of very literally and metaphorically peels away all of those layers to kind of tap into a very real, very authentic side of me ... a little bit more quiet, more reserved, more introverted and more internally feeling sensitive, vulnerable," he said.</p>

<p>The movie - shot in Mumbai - features slum dwellers picking through rubbish, abandoned children preparing drugs to earn their keep and homes made from corrugated iron alongside wealthy Indians attending posh parties, modern skyscrapers and a group of camera-wielding British tourists visiting a slum.</p>

<p>It is one of around 400 films screening at this year's Berlinale festival, which runs until Feb. 17.</p>


Actor Ranveer Singh said India could be on the cusp of a musical revolution with the kind of Hindustani hip-hop that is the subject of his new movie premiering at the Berlin Film Festival.

Actor Ranveer Singh said India could be on the cusp of a musical revolution with the kind of Hindustani hip-hop that is the subject of his new movie premiering at the Berlin Film Festival. "Gully Boy", directed by India's Zoya Akhtar, tells the fictional tale of Murad (Singh), a student who lives in a slum and ends up temporarily substituting for his injured father as chauffeur for a wealthy family. He discovers a talent for rapping and uses it to vent his anger about poverty and the chasm between rich and poor, writing lines about babies cowering next to skyscrapers and wealthy people's cars being big as poor people's homes. "This film is something that takes a genre of music that has essentially been underground in India so far and brings it to the mainstream," Singh said. "I want this to be the beginning of something because I really think Hindustani hip-hop is a revolution. It's more than just music. It's a musical and social revolution," he said. Singh said he grew up listening to rap music and it "feels amazing" to have recorded five songs for the film's soundtrack. The coming-of-age film depicts a young man who refuses to accept what his father has taught him - that he cannot afford big dreams and should get a stable office job - and who defies class conventions by secretly dating Safeena (Alia Bhatt), a doctor's daughter. Safeena is confident and violently attacks potential love rivals while Murad is a more sensitive and reserved character. "Traditionally our films and gender dynamics are structured very differently," Singh said. "So that's an aspect of our film that we're very proud of." He said he initially wanted to become an actor to be a virtuous hero with big muscles who beats other men up and stands up for what is right, but Akhtar had brought out a part of him on screen that was usually reserved for his friends and family. "Zoya kind of very literally and metaphorically peels away all of those layers to kind of tap into a very real, very authentic side of me ... a little bit more quiet, more reserved, more introverted and more internally feeling sensitive, vulnerable," he said. The movie - shot in Mumbai - features slum dwellers picking through rubbish, abandoned children preparing drugs to earn their keep and homes made from corrugated iron alongside wealthy Indians attending posh parties, modern skyscrapers and a group of camera-wielding British tourists visiting a slum. It is one of around 400 films screening at this year's Berlinale festival, which runs until Feb. 17.

India could be on cusp of musical revolution: Ranveer Singh

Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' is perhaps the most anticipated film of the season. A week before its commercial release, the dsirector along with the lead pair of the film Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt has gone to Berlin Film Festival where the film will be having its world premiere on Friday.

Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' is perhaps the most anticipated film of the season. A week before its commercial release, the dsirector along with the lead pair of the film Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt has gone to Berlin Film Festival where the film will be having its world premiere on Friday. The film's producer Ritesh Sidhwani is also attending the festival with them. Ahead of the red carpet premiere, the team attended the press screening on Thursday evening and interacted with the press. Alia, Zoya and Ranveer took to Instagram to share photos of their first day at the film festival. View this post on Instagram Trinity #berlinale #pressjunket #gullyboy @ranveersingh @aliaabhatt. My Gorgeous Suit by @nikhilthampi ❤️ styled by: @stylebyami 💋 A post shared by Zoya Akhtar (@zoieakhtar) on Feb 8, 2019 at 11:12am PST × View this post on Instagram Keep it 💯 A post shared by Ranveer Singh (@ranveersingh) on Feb 8, 2019 at 9:45am PST × View this post on Instagram 👣 A post shared by Alia 🌸 (@aliaabhatt) on Feb 8, 2019 at 11:07am PST × View this post on Instagram Don’t even try and knock me off my loubs 🌟👠 A post shared by Alia 🌸 (@aliaabhatt) on Feb 8, 2019 at 11:05am PST × The film, based on street rap artists of Mumbai, has Ranveer playing a young man living in one of the chawls in Mumbai who harbours dreams of becoming a rap artist. The film has drawn inspiration from the lives of rap artists Divine and Naezy. The film which has been co-written by Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar will be releasing in India on 14th February. It also stars Kalki Koechlin, Vijay Verma, Vijay Raaz and Amruta Subhash.

Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt and Zoya Akhtar take 'Gully Boy' to Berlin Film Festival; see pics

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