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Ranveer Singh & Deepika Padukone Are Set To Welcome A Baby In September ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are soon to welcome a baby boy or a girl. The actress has entered has last trimester and the lovely couple will become parents in September. We’ve already told you how astrologer has predicted the arrival of the newborn.

However, Ranveer has been eager for this moment for years. In fact, during the promotion of his film Jayeshbhai Jordaar, the actor even talked about becoming a father and whether he would want a son or a daughter.

When Ranveer Singh was asked ‘Beta chahiye ya beti?’ the actor cheekily confessed, “It’s not my choice, sir. As the dialogue in the trailer goes, when you go to a temple, you don’t ask if you want a laddoo or sheera. Similarly, in my personal life, I will be very...

Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma Have Been Spending A Lot Of Time In London ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma are undoubtedly one of the cutest couples in Bollywood. The former Indian Cricket Team Captain who is still enjoying the success of winning the T20 World Cup, has announced his retirement from the format as well.

However, recent buzz suggests that Virat and Anushka might start a new journey together in London, bidding goodbye to India! Yes, you read that right. The couple who became parents to a baby boy, Akaay recently, have been spending most of their time in London.

While Anushka Sharma delivered Akaay in London itself, the family came down to India to witness Virat Kohli playing his last T20 match. If reports are to be believed then the couple, along with the kids are now back to London. However, while none of them have hinted or clarified the same,...

Alia Bhatt & Ranbir Kapoor Were Spotted Having An Awkward Moment At Anant Ambani’s Sangeet Night ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Ranbir Kapoor & Alia Bhatt have been unnecessary targets for internet trolls ever since the couple got married. Generally, it is Rk who gets all the online hate for misbehaving with Alia in public. Many times, Alia’s statements get misconstrued and work against the Animal actor! The couple yet again got the internet’s attention for all the wrong reasons last night!

It was Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s Sangeet Night where the entire Bollywood marked their presence to celebrate. Ranbir & Alia were spotted posing with Alia’s sister, Shaheen Bhatt, and Ranbir’s best friend, Aditya Roy Kapur.

Once the group dispersed, the paps asked Alia Bhatt & Ranbir Kapoor for a couple pictures. But Ranbir did not oblige, leaving Alia in a spot. While Paps kept asking the Jigra actress to call her husband,...

Bollywood Needs A 1000 Crore Box Office Blockbuster By A Female Duo Asap! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Indian Cinema is currently beaming with glorious hits and collaboration. From Shah Rukh Khan, who started a new age of cinema with 500 crore grossers in Bollywood, to Prabhas, who is climbing up the number charts globally, but guess what is still missing in Bollywood in particular? A female-led 500 crore blockbuster by a female director as well. Right from Ashwini Iyer Tiwari to Zoya Akhtar, we have marvels who could create iconic pieces for the cinema.

The stardom actresses of the North & South are witnessing these days, it would not be an exaggeration to manifest a 500-crore blockbuster at the box office, and who knows, it might be a 1000-crore worldwide grosser as well. Of course, under certain conditions and circumstances.

So, this weekend, we are using all our positive energy to witness certain 500 – 1000 crore grossers by a female director-actor duo,...

WhiteApple, a rapidly growing VFX studio based in Mumbai, has won the Best VFX Award for the film “Bawaal” at the Iwmbuzz Digital Awards 2024. This prestigious recognition highlights WhiteApple’s exceptional work in the visual effects industry.

Impressive Portfolio of Projects

WhiteApple has been involved in creating stunning visual effects for several notable projects. Their work includes VFX for films like “Swatantrya Veer Savarkar,” “Haathi Mere Saathi,” “Laxmii,” “Scam 2003,” and “Angrezi Medium.” These projects have established WhiteApple as a leading name in the VFX industry.

Exciting Upcoming Projects

Looking ahead, WhiteApple has an exciting lineup of upcoming projects. These include “Emergency,” “Chhori 2,” “Bad Newz,” “Kudi Haryane Val Di,” “Coasta,” and the second season of “Bandish Bandits.” Each of these projects promises to showcase WhiteApple’s continued innovation and creativity in visual effects.

White Apple Wins Best VFX Award For ‘Bawaal’… #WhiteApple – #Mumbai-based fastest-growing startup #VFX studio – wins Best VFX...

Actor Pavail Gulati has expressed gratitude for the love he has received for his 2022 romantic web series ‘Faadu’, sharing that he ‘cannot confirm’ anything regarding the sequel of the show, adding that he is excited about the prospect of collaborating with Saiyami Kher and director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari once again.

If the show is returning for season two, Pavail, who last featured in the movie ‘Goodbye’, said: “I am humbled by the love and support we received for ‘Faadu’. While I cannot confirm anything at this time, I am excited about the prospect of collaborating with Saiyami and Ashwiny once again. I’m sure we can bring the magic of season one to the story to take it forward from where it was left off earlier.”

A source closer to the series added: “The chemistry between Pavail and Saiyami was a highlight of the first season, and we would love...

For women making their movies and especially making their mark in a male-dominated industry like Bollywood it is not easy. However, Guneet Monga, Mira Nair, Prerna Arora, Ashwini Iyer Tiwary, Kiran Ral, and Zoya Akhtar have proven that everyone has space to exist and excel. To celebrate International Women’s Day today, we want to shine the spotlight on influential women filmmakers who have succeeded and redefined the narrative of Indian cinema with their impactful films.

Mira Nair

A pioneer in film the world over, Mira Nair needs no introduction. The filmmaker was one of the first female filmmakers who put India on the global map. Her filmography boasts epics such as Salaam Bombay!, Golden Globe winner Hysterical Blindness, Vanity Fair, The Namesake, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, and the series ‘The Suitable Boy’. This powerhouse of talent also has numerous documentaries and loves to showcase her Indian roots and heritage on...

Mumbai, Dec 9 (Ians) As Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s series ‘Faadu’ has completed one year of its release, its actors Pavail Gulati and Saiyami Kher went down memory lane and recalled as to why the series holds a special place in their hearts.

Reflecting on the journey, Saiyami shared: ” ‘Faadu’ holds a special place in my heart as it allowed me to delve into a character that resonates with my own experiences. Living life in a remote village, embracing nature, defining life on my own terms, expressing a love for poetry, and having the opportunity to narrate verses by many great poets, made this project truly special.”

Saiyami shared that being a part of Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s maiden directorial web series and the terrific writing of Soumya Joshi added extra layers of excitement.

“There were so many things about my character that I still look back and relate to. Right...

Mumbai, Dec 9 (Ians) As Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s series ‘Faadu’ has completed one year of its release, its actors Pavail Gulati and Saiyami Kher went down memory lane and recalled as to why the series holds a special place in their hearts.

Reflecting on the journey, Saiyami shared: ” ‘Faadu’ holds a special place in my heart as it allowed me to delve into a character that resonates with my own experiences. Living life in a remote village, embracing nature, defining life on my own terms, expressing a love for poetry, and having the opportunity to narrate verses by many great poets, made this project truly special.”

Saiyami shared that being a part of Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s maiden directorial web series and the terrific writing of Soumya Joshi added extra layers of excitement.

“There were so many things about my character that I still look back and relate to. Right...

BÉLA Tarr Gets European Film Honor

Legendary Hungarian director Béla Tarr will receive the Honorary Award from of the Academy President and Board at the European Film Awards on Dec. 9.

“With this award the European Film Academy wishes to pay special tribute to an outstanding director and a personality with a strong political voice, who is not only deeply respected by his colleagues but also celebrated by audiences worldwide,” the Academy said in a press release.

Previous recipients of the award include Manoel de Oliveira, Michel Piccoli, Michael Caine, Andrzej Wajda and Costa-Gavras. Tarr is best known for his films “Damnation” (1988), “Sátántangó” (1994), “Werckmeister Harmonies” (2000) and “The Turin Horse” (2011).

‘Tumse Na Ho Payega!’ Goes No. 1 In India

Disney and Hotstar film “Tumse Na Ho Payega!,” starring Ishawk Singh and Mahima Makwana, was the most-viewed film in the Indian Ott space between Oct. 2 and Oct. 8 with 4.6 million views.

The film tells the...

Actor Gaurav Pandey, who stars in the slice of life story ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ shared that there are many characteristics of his role that he wants to retain in real life. The film is set against the backdrop of two best friends who want to define their own success as they deal with what every aunty in their society is talking about.

‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak Singh and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

Actor Gaurav Pandey, who stars in the slice of life story ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ shared that there are many characteristics of his role that he wants to retain in real life. The film is set against the backdrop of two best friends who want to define their own success as they deal with what every aunty in their society is talking about.

‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak Singh and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

Bollywood director Nitesh Tiwari, who is known for his blockbuster films like Dangal and Chhichhore, has announced his next project, which is a big-screen adaptation of the epic Ramayana. The film will feature Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash in the lead roles of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana respectively.

Tiwari said that he has been working on the script of Ramayana for a long time and he is excited to bring it to life with a talented cast and crew. He said that he chose Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash for their acting skills and their suitability for the characters. He also praised their dedication and passion for the project.

Dangal Trailer

The film will be produced by Earthsky Pictures, which is co-founded by Tiwari and his wife Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari. The film will be shot in various locations across India and abroad, with a budget of over ₹300 crore.

The partnership between filmmaker Abhishek Sinha and Nitesh Tiwari is more than just professional, and it’s a bond akin to family. Their shared journey reflects the profound impact of mentorship and friendship, akin to an elder brother guiding the way.

The two have recently collaborated on the project ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’. The film is a relatable slice of life story set against the backdrop of two best friends who want to define their own success as they deal with what every aunty in their society is talking about.

It is written and produced by Nitesh, and directed by Abhishek Sinha.

Speaking on the same emotion, Abhishek said: “Nitesh Tiwari is my mentor and a dear friend. Our bond is akin to that of an elder brother, and I have had the privilege of closely witnessing his remarkable journey from the world of advertising to the realm of filmmaking.

The partnership between filmmaker Abhishek Sinha and Nitesh Tiwari is more than just professional, and it’s a bond akin to family. Their shared journey reflects the profound impact of mentorship and friendship, akin to an elder brother guiding the way.

The two have recently collaborated on the project ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’. The film is a relatable slice of life story set against the backdrop of two best friends who want to define their own success as they deal with what every aunty in their society is talking about.

It is written and produced by Nitesh, and directed by Abhishek Sinha.

Speaking on the same emotion, Abhishek said: “Nitesh Tiwari is my mentor and a dear friend. Our bond is akin to that of an elder brother, and I have had the privilege of closely witnessing his remarkable journey from the world of advertising to the realm of filmmaking.

Making noise ever since its announcement, the highly anticipated comedy-drama ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is now premiering on Disney + Hotstar. Helmed by Abhishek Sinha and written by Nitesh Tiwari, Nikhil Mehrotra and Varun Agarwal, the film is Produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, Ronnie Screwvala, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari. Based on the novel ‘How I Braved Anu Aunty and Co-Founded a Million Dollar Company, ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these rules laid by society.

Sharing an inside story of how the film came to life, film’s Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur wrote a heartwarming note that was shared on Roy Kapur Films’ social media handle. It read as “I bumped into Varun Agarwal – literally! – as I was leaving the stage after a talk at Iim-Lucknow, and he was walking...

Director Abhishek Sinha has opened up on his film ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ and shared how he weaved the idea of the narrative, saying their aim was to make the viewers chuckle. ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these “rules” laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak Singh and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

The pressure of being the perfect one often weighs too heavy on a person and you just want to break free. And that’s where Gaurav’s (Ishwak) story begins – getting...

Director Abhishek Sinha has opened up on his film ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ and shared how he weaved the idea of the narrative, saying their aim was to make the viewers chuckle. ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these “rules” laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak Singh and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

The pressure of being the perfect one often weighs too heavy on a person and you just want to break free. And that’s where Gaurav’s (Ishwak) story begins – getting...

Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwary has said that with his upcoming film ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’, directed by Abhishek Sinha, the makers want to tell youngsters that they should lead their lives on their own terms and conditions.

‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is written by Nitesh. From the very genesis of the thought behind the film to what it aims to say, he has shared the process.

Nitesh said: “Ashwiny gifted Varun Agarwal’s book ‘How I Braved Anu Aunty And Co-Founded A Million Dollar Company’ to me and said this one has the potential to be a good film. The content of the book is universal and extremely insightful.”

“I found it extremely appealing and funny. As always, we went ahead with our gut feeling. Although, we have taken liberties to make it more relevant to the taste of our youngsters of today.”

Talking further about the content, Nitesh added: “We...

Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwary has said that with his upcoming film ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’, directed by Abhishek Sinha, the makers want to tell youngsters that they should lead their lives on their own terms and conditions.

‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is written by Nitesh. From the very genesis of the thought behind the film to what it aims to say, he has shared the process.

Nitesh said: “Ashwiny gifted Varun Agarwal’s book ‘How I Braved Anu Aunty And Co-Founded A Million Dollar Company’ to me and said this one has the potential to be a good film. The content of the book is universal and extremely insightful.”

“I found it extremely appealing and funny. As always, we went ahead with our gut feeling. Although, we have taken liberties to make it more relevant to the taste of our youngsters of today.”

Talking further about the content, Nitesh added: “We...

Actor Ishwak Singh, who is gearing up for the release of his film ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, has called his part in the film a dream role. The upcoming film is a relatable slice of life story set against the backdrop of two best friends who want to define their own success as they deal with what every aunty in their society is talking about.

Talking about the same, Ishwak Singh, who plays the character of Gaurav in ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, said, “I can only thank Nitesh Tiwari and Abhishek Sinha, the makers of the film, for having faith in me. Filmmakers are some of the most brilliant people on Earth. Through my previous performances, they saw the possibility that I could pull this off. I was very interested in being part of this project even before acting was on my horizon.”

He further mentioned: “Back in school and college,...

Actor Ishwak Singh, who is gearing up for the release of his film ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, has called his part in the film a dream role. The upcoming film is a relatable slice of life story set against the backdrop of two best friends who want to define their own success as they deal with what every aunty in their society is talking about.

Talking about the same, Ishwak Singh, who plays the character of Gaurav in ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, said, “I can only thank Nitesh Tiwari and Abhishek Sinha, the makers of the film, for having faith in me. Filmmakers are some of the most brilliant people on Earth. Through my previous performances, they saw the possibility that I could pull this off. I was very interested in being part of this project even before acting was on my horizon.”

He further mentioned: “Back in school and college,...

Actor Varun Dhawan visited the Lalbaugcha Raja on the second day of the Ganeshotsava. The actor shared pictures of his visit on Instagram for his followers. Varun wore a yellow ethnic kurta, and is seen seeking blessings from Bappa. He has red tikka on his forehead, and is posing before the huge idol of Lord Ganpati. The video shows him praying to the god.

Varun captioned the post: “Had the best darshan today at #laalbaghcharaja.”

Fans wrote in the comment section: “From Bhediya Movie This Man Literally Doing Better And Then Bawaal Movie Just As It’s Name Btw Ganpati Bappa Morya.”

“May appa Bless You Humesha.”

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“Sanskari ladka,” added another: “Wow sir aapke saath saath hamare bhi darshan ho ganpati ji ke.”

On the work front, Varun is currently shooting for his next project ‘Vd 18’. In July,...

Actor Varun Dhawan visited the Lalbaugcha Raja on the second day of the Ganeshotsava. The actor shared pictures of his visit on Instagram for his followers. Varun wore a yellow ethnic kurta, and is seen seeking blessings from Bappa. He has red tikka on his forehead, and is posing before the huge idol of Lord Ganpati. The video shows him praying to the god.

Varun captioned the post: “Had the best darshan today at #laalbaghcharaja.”

Fans wrote in the comment section: “From Bhediya Movie This Man Literally Doing Better And Then Bawaal Movie Just As It’s Name Btw Ganpati Bappa Morya.”

“May appa Bless You Humesha.”

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by VarunDhawan (@varundvn)

“Sanskari ladka,” added another: “Wow sir aapke saath saath hamare bhi darshan ho ganpati ji ke.”

On the work front, Varun is currently shooting for his next project ‘Vd 18’. In July,...

Mumbai, Sep 12 (Ians) Actress Saiyami Kher, who has been enjoying the response to her latest theatrical release ‘Ghoomer’, reflected on her transformative journey and on the shift from facing back to back rejection to working alongside some of the best filmmaking talents in the Hindi film industry.

The actress said that she developed a thick skin with patience as the key which helped her navigate her path.

For Saiyami, the turning point came when acclaimed director Anurag Kashyap cast her in the lead role for the streaming film ‘Choked’.

Speaking about her journey, the actress said: “The path hasn’t been smooth, and there were times when the rejections were disheartening. However, I held onto the belief that my time would come.”

Saiyamifurther mentioned that for her, working with filmmakers like Anurag Kashyap, Ashwiny Iyer tiwari, Neeraj Pandey, and Balki has been a dream come true.

The actress added: “Their...

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and her love for storytelling is well witnessed in the kind of beautiful films she creates. She is the mind behind amazing films like Nil Battey Sannata, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Faadu, and Bawaal just to name a few. Now, to take her passion and admiration for storytelling a notch higher, Ashwiny broke a big announcement of launching an initiative titled ‘Roots’ under her and Nitesh Tiwari’s banner Earthsky Pictures.

‘Roots’ is an initiative through which the director will bring the stories of the human narrative of art & its form. There are a series of stories that will be released for the audience through social media and YouTube channels. The director has shared the first story called Threads of Dream, on social media and further jotted down the following caption:

“Growing up I was always inclined towards the art. I wanted to become an artist specialising in mix media art.

New Delhi, Aug 13 (Ians) Currently basking in the goodwill he has got for the romantic drama ‘Bawaal’, Varun Dhawan has shared an adorable post with his pet dog Joey, giving a glimpse into his ‘Sundayzzz’.

Taking to Instagram, Varun dropped cute photos with his furry friend, chilling at home on Sunday. Wearing an orange and yellow tie dye print tee shirt, the actor could be seen lying on the bed with Joey, both gazing right into the camera for a click.

Varun captioned the post “Sundayzzz #loveislove”.

The post was liked by Ananya Panday, and 59,000 others. Actor Sikandar Kher dropped a red heart emoji in the comments section.

Fans wrote: “Best papa beta”, “Baap beta are the cutest”, “Perfect Sunday”, “Cutest”, “Vd+Joey is our ultimate joy”, “Cutest duo”.

Varun’s role as ‘Aju Bhaiya’ in ‘Bawaal’ has garnered praise and left audiences amused. The film marked his third collaboration with Sajid Nadiadwala,...

A cinematic masterpiece that defies age and inspires women of all stages in life to find their ‘something’, actress Huma Qureshi starrer ‘Tarla’ is a remarkable journey from an ordinary housewife to a visionary. The biopic based on the life of late celebrity chef and cookbook author, Tarla Dalal, has received positive reviews, and the audience has praised the storytelling.

Huma, who starred in and as Tarla, has revealed the ‘best compliment’ that she has received for her performance in the movie.

“The best compliment I have received was from Tarla Dalal’s daughter- Renu Dalal. Renu told me that ‘Oh my god you really remind me of my mother’. That was a very overwhelming thought for a daughter to say that, really means everything. And the love of course keeps coming from the fans,” Huma said.

Huma said she is happy, and excited to get so much love for the film.

Mumbai, July 26 (Ians) ‘Bawaal’ has been receiving massive love globally and is one of the most-watched films across the country.

The performances of both Varun Dhawan as ‘Aju’ and Janhvi as ‘Nisha’ is touching the hearts of people.

Janhvi Kapoor on multiple occasions has mentioned how badly she wanted to work in the film. The actress today took to her social media to express gratitude toward the producer.

She wrote: “Had a #Bawaal time working with Sajid sir! @nadiadwalagrandon”

Bawaal has been produced by Sajid Nadiadwala’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment in collaboration with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari’s Earthsky Pictures. The film is now streaming exclusively on Prime Video in India and across 200 countries and territories since Friday, July 21.

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Within its first week of release, Hindi film ‘Bawaal’, which stars Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, has taken India by storm, garnering widespread attention and acclaim.

According to a media consulting firm, the film has already surpassed seven million views, solidifying its position as a major hit.

The film’s captivating narrative delves into the challenges experienced within a relationship, beautifully weaving a tale of rediscovery for Ajay (played by Varun Dhawan) and Nisha (played by Janhvi Kapoor).

The heartfelt portrayal of their love story has struck a chord with audiences, earning abundant praise and appreciation for its storytelling, performances, production design and direction. It appears that the film’s momentum shows no signs of slowing down.

Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment in collaboration with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari’s Earthsky Pictures,

The film is directed by the much-acclaimed Nitesh Tiwari, who is known for...

Mumbai, July 19 (Ians) Bollywood star Varun Dhawan, who is gearing up for the release of ‘Bawaal’, spoke about prepping for the upcoming Nitesh Tiwari’s movie and also shared a unique anecdote about his 2018 film ‘October’.

During a conversation with Ians at the trailer launch of ‘Bawaal’ in Dubai, when asked about the prerequisites of working in an intense theme, he said: “There’s no comparison, when I did ‘October’, people would ask me how I did it but again it was surrendering to Shoojit dada’s vision at that time and in ‘Bawaal’ the paper had everything.”

“There in ‘October’ I did not get the script because dada did not want me to know about the ending.”

Varun shared in ‘Bawaal’ he was guided by Nitesh Tiwari while prepping for ‘Bawaal’, which has been shot in Paris, Berlin, Poland, Amsterdam, Krakow, Warsaw, as well as Lucknow and two other cities in India.

Mumbai, July 18 (Ians) The upcoming Bollywood film ‘Bawaal’ starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead has received a special request from Japan. The audience there wants the film to be dubbed in Japanese for a better experience on the streaming medium.

The interest of the Japanese people to dub the film in their language is because of Japan’s connection to the subject matter of the film, as it touches upon the themes and events surrounding World War 2.

‘Bawaal’, which has been produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, showcases the elements of World War 2 which is a subject of interest for the Japanese audience.

Confirming the news, the spokesperson for Sajid’s production house, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, said, “Yes, there has been a request to release the film in Japan. It’s still early to provide specific details. However, the excitement surrounding the release of ‘Bawaal’ is overwhelming, and we...

Bollywood A-lister Varun Dhawan’s next film is the keenly anticipated Prime Video film “Bawaal,” from Nitesh Tiwari, director of India’s all-time highest grosser “Dangal.”

Dhawan plays a charming, vainglorious and image-conscious history teacher who gains redemption via profound realizations stemming from his study of WWII and from his new bride, portrayed by Janhvi Kapoor. The film shuttles between Lucknow in northern India and Western Europe.

Dhawan and Kapoor read for their parts separately with Tiwari, deliberately. “It’s like yin and yang, we’re like two opposites that attract and form a team. But we really did go about this film as a team. There was a little method approach to it, like in the first half of the film, when my character is not very nice to hers. When we were shooting in Lucknow, I didn’t interact much with her, I was a little cold to her,...

New Delhi, July 17 (Ians) With a riveting trailer of Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer ‘Bawaal’ that was launched on a massive scale in Dubai, the film has been teasing the audience, keeping them on their toes until it launches. Relenting to the countless requests from loyalfans,VarunandJanhviarranged aspecialscreeningof the film for hundreds of luckyfans, as they were amongst the first to watch the film before its global premiere.

Thescreeningwas filled with whistles, claps, woots, and cheers throughout, which only grew louder. Until the moment thatVarunandJanhvisurprised everyone by making an appearance at the end, interacting withfans, answering questions, clicking pictures, and even hugging a few at which point the decibel level reached its loudest.

Varuntook to Instagram Stories and posted a glimpse of thescreening. He wrote: “The first fan screeningforbawaal. This means everything to us.”

‘Bawaal’is a timeless love story by Sajid Nadiadwala’s production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment in...

Actress Janhvi Kapoor, who is awaiting the release of her upcoming streaming film ‘Bawaal’, has shared that the first narration of the film to her was about 30 minutes in length and at the end of it, she was left teary-eyed.

Taking the audience on a romantic journey across beautiful locales, both local and international, the love-story also promises an emotional rollercoaster between two individuals, Ajju (Varun Dhawan) and Nisha (Janhvi Kapoor) who couldn’t be more different.

Speaking about the first time they were brought to hear out the script of Bawaal, Janhvi said: “When first I got narration of the script, it was some 30 minutes long and at the end of it I got teary. I also laughed in some parts,” to which Varun Dhawan added, “When I got the narration I was emotional. Suddenly, in some parts from laughing it gets vulnerable too. Every time it was narrated to us,...

National award-winning filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari, who is all geared up for the release of the much-awaited love-story ‘Bawaal’, has opened up on how he has a deeper personal attachment with the movie. The filmmaker shared that his father, who was the Education Head and a history teacher from Madhya Pradesh, hoped to visit Europe owing to its significance in world history.A wish that remained unfulfilled, to witness the locations of these pivotal moments in history, that he had studied and taught extensively.

Speaking about the inspiration behind the Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer, Nitesh said: “I borrowed just a story premise. I didn’t delve too deep into it so there is no sense of sadness really. I only feel proud and happy. I just secretly wish that he was here to see this film. He will be watching it from up there and will feel as proud...

It was a grand affair when the trailer of Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor’s upcoming film ‘Bawaal’ was unveiled at the Dubai’s iconic floating ship Queen Elizabeth 2 on Sunday. With laughter, romance and drama the over a two minute long trailer shows a well-rounded story about war between a couple in love.

“The way we look at life or relationships. Everything is governed by your values of life partly moral and immoral. Our values have changed in the last 10 years. Bawaal is all about life and life changes,” said director Nitesh Tiwari at the event.

The trailer begins with Varun, playing Ajju bhaiya, a history teacher who falls in love with a chirpy girl named Nisha essayed by Janhvi.

His entry is marked with the whistle worthy dialogue: “Mahaul aesa banao ki logon ko mahaul yaad rahe.”

The trailer slowly pans to a date between the two characters...

The upcoming Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan-starrer film ‘Bawaal’ has been shot in several picturesque locations. However, while shooting in Poland, a visit to Auschwitz had a long-lasting impact on Janhvi.

Auschwitz concentration camp was a complex of over 40 concentration and extermination camps operated by Nazi Germany in occupied Poland during World War II and the Holocaust.

‘Bawaal’, which has been directed by acclaimed filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari, has glimpses of World War 2 and the concentration camp.

Talking about what location is the most loved by Janhvi, she said: “I think Amsterdam for me because I fell in love with the city and as a team we spent a lot of time in that city as well but when we were in Poland we actually went to visit Auschwitz, which was a very moving experience.”

She added: “It taught us a lot about the gravity of what we were making and speaking about.

Acclaimed filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari never asked Varun Dhawan to prepare for the upcoming film ‘Bawaal’, the actor revealed here at the trailer launch of the film. During the trailer launch in Dubai on Sunday, Varun was asked about the preparation and if it was challenging to play Ajay’s role in ‘Bawaal’, which will release on July 21 on Prime Video.

Varun said that he always used to ask the director about the same but he never asked him to do any preparations.

Varun said: “It was never challenging. I always asked Nitesh sir on how to prep for the film, but he never asked me to do any prep. It was just about finding a rhythm for the character with Nitesh Sir. The performance you see is all thanks to him. I am very excited to bring this film to the audience, and I will be looking for all the...

Dubai, July 9 (Ians) It was a grand affair when the trailer of Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor’s upcoming film ‘Bawaal’ was unveiled at the Dubai’s iconic floating ship Queen Elizabeth 2 on Sunday.

With laughter, romance and drama the over a two minute long trailer shows a well-rounded story about war between a couple in love.

“The way we look at life or relationships. Everything is governed by your values of life partly moral and immoral. Our values have changed in the last 10 years. Bawaal is all about life and life changes,” said director Nitesh Tiwari at the event.

The trailer begins with Varun, playing Ajju bhaiya, a history teacher who falls in love with a chirpy girl named Nisha essayed by Janhvi.

His entry is marked with the whistle worthy dialogue: “Mahaul aesa banao ki logon ko mahaul yaad rahe”.

The trailer slowly pans to a date between...

Dubai, July 9 (Ians) It was a grand affair when the trailer of Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor’s upcoming film ‘Bawaal’ was unveiled at the Dubai’s iconic floating ship Queen Elizabeth 2 on Sunday.

With laughter, romance and drama the over a two minute long trailer shows a well-rounded story about war between a couple in love.

“The way we look at life or relationships. Everything is governed by your values of life partly moral and immoral. Our values have changed in the last 10 years. Bawaal is all about life and life changes,” said director Nitesh Tiwari at the event.

The trailer begins with Varun, playing Ajju bhaiya, a history teacher who falls in love with a chirpy girl named Nisha essayed by Janhvi.

His entry is marked with the whistle worthy dialogue: “Mahaul aesa banao ki logon ko mahaul yaad rahe.”

The trailer slowly pans to a date between...

As the Tarla Dalal biopic ‘Tarla’ started streaming on Zee5 on Friday, Huma Qureshi, who plays the lead role, and Sharib Hashmi, her on-screen husband, stepped out in style to promote the film with dabbawalas.

Dressed in a flowing pink outfit, and sporting a Gandhi topi, which is a part of the dabbawala uniform, Huma carried a big tiffin in her hand. Sharib opted for a green shirt and enjoyed posing and interacting with the dabbawalas. The two then settled down for lunch with the dabbawala.

‘Tarla’ is a captivating biopic that chronicles the extraordinary life of home cook-turned-popular TV show host and cookbook author Tarla Dalal, who rises from humble beginnings to attain national renown.

The film chronicles Tarla’s unwavering determination and ambition, as she rises to the top of the culinary world, leaving a flavourful legacy for generations to come.

Directed by Piyush Gupta and co-produced by Ronnie Screwvala,...

Mumbai, July 7 (Ians) Ott platforms have lined up a must-watch array of multi-genre content, from a thriller to a chilling horror drama, to a slice-of-life story, and more, giving you an opportunity to immerse yourself in captivating narratives.

From Sonam Kapoor’s unusual crime drama ‘Blind’ to the biopic on renowned cookbook writer Tarla Dalal, played by Huma Qureshi, Ott platforms are all delivering raw, resonant and moving content.

Here’s a list of this week’s unmissable titles:

‘Blind’ (July 7): Riveting Tale of Secrets

An intense drama headlined by Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, ‘Blind’ promises a perfect combination of suspense and drama, backed by an engrossing and nuanced storyline.

With an ensemble cast featuring Purab Kohli, Vinay Pathak, Lilette Dubey and Shubham Saraf, directed by Shome Makhija, ‘Blind’ is a captivating story of a visually impaired yet resilient woman (played by Sonam) who becomes a key witness to a crime.

We got our first riveting glimpse to the much-anticipated romantic drama Bawaal, starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor. Prime Video also officially announced the exclusive global premiere date for 21 July. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment in collaboration with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari’s Earthsky Pictures, the film which is directed by the much-acclaimed Nitesh Tiwari, will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and across 200 countries and territories.

Paired on-screen for the very first time, Varun Dhawan plays Ajay Dixit, a school teacher in Lucknow, idolized by his students, and admired by everyone in town; and Janhvi Kapoor as Nisha, a bright, beautiful yet simple girl, whose only hope is to find her one true love. But love is never easy, and has to passage through a war of its own! Shot in India and multiple international locales, Bawaal has a meaningful message, which is...

Mumbai, July 5 (Ians) The makers of ‘Bawaal’ starring Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan unveiled the heart-touching teaser on Wednesday. The over-a-minute long trailer showcases love, romance and war in love between the characters.

It also shows a heart-wrenching scene in monochrome in the concentration camp during World War II.

Prime Video took to Twitter, where they shared the teaser and captioned it: “love never comes easy, get ready for some Bawaal! produced by #SajidNadiadwala and Directed by @niteshtiwari22 #BawaalOnPrime, July 21.”

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala said, “I am so proud of Bawaal, a film that I believe will forever be one of my most special and memorable projects… Working with a visionary like Nitesh, and talented actors like Varun and Janhvi, makes the job of a producer that much easier, as we’ve managed to supersede our own ambitions for the film. Come July 21, the audience will witness a love story that...

“Dangal” filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari’s “Bawaal,” starring Varun Dhawan (“Bhediya”) and Jahnvi Kapoor (“Mili”), now has a confirmed direct-to-digital global premiere date on Amazon’s Prime Video.

Varun Dhawan plays Ajay Dixit, a school teacher in Lucknow, idolized by his students, and admired by everyone in town and Janhvi Kapoor as Nisha, a bright and beautiful girl, whose only hope is to find her one true love. But love is never easy and it has to passage through a war of its own. The film is shot in India and multiple international locations.

The film is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala’s banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment in collaboration with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari’s Earthsky Pictures.

Tiwari’s “Dangal” (2016) remains the highest grossing Indian film of all time with $247 million.

Manish Menghani, director of content licensing at Prime Video, India, said: “An unconventional love story in the form of...

A decade after scoring a major hit with “Raanjhanaa,” Indian director-producer Aanand L. Rai is returning to its universe with “Tere Ishk Mein.”

“Raanjhanaa,” an intense Hindu-Muslim romantic drama, was the Hindi-language debut of Tamil cinema star Dhanush and featured chartbusting music by Oscar-, BAFTA-, Grammy- and Golden Globe-winner A.R. Rahman.

While keeping the plot under wraps, Rai told Variety, “When we were working on the ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ script, we realized that we are catching on to the same aggression. And in terms of genre, it’s falling in that genre of tragedy and I said, it’s actually belonging to that world. They’re not similar stories, but they have a similar heartbeat. We were getting the same feeling what we were getting when we were working on ‘Raanjhanaa.’ I said, let’s start belonging to that world.”

“Raanjhanaa” made spectacular use of the holy north Indian city of Varanasi and,...

The highly anticipated film Bawaal, a love story is getting ready to drop on Prime Video. Directed by the much acclaimed Nitesh Tiwari, Bawaal features Varun Dhawan and Jahnvi Kapoor who will be seen on screen for the first time together. The film was produced under Sajid Nadiadwala’s production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment in collaboration with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari’s Earthsky Pictures.

Director Nitesh Tiwari said, “Shot across three Indian locations and five European countries, Bawaal has a captivating storyline, dramatic visuals and absolutely amazing chemistry between the lead talent Varun and Jahnvi. I believe that the worldwide premiere on Prime Video will help us take Bawaal to audiences in India and across borders. We have worked with immense passion and commitment to bring this film to our audiences and now we can’t wait to hear their reactions.”

“Prime Video is absolutely delighted with the...

Actress Huma Qureshi is all geared up for the release of her upcoming film ‘Tarla’, based on the life of the late chef and cookbook author, Tarla Dalal.

The actress said she has grown up watching the late chef’s show with her mother recreating many dishes from the cookbook.

The trailer of the film has dropped and it centres on Tarla, the most popular home chef in India.

The trailer introduces a young Tarla as someone who is ambitious and wants to do ‘something’ in her life but is unable to find her calling. With time she realises her love for cooking and goes from being an amateur cook to a professional one.

Eventually, she opens her home cooking classes and then goes on to run her own television shows.

The trailer also gives a glimpse of Tarla’s life beyond food as it features her supportive husband and kids.

Actors Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor are all set for the worldwide premiere of their upcoming film ‘Bawaal’. Before hitting Ott however, the movie will have its first screening at the Salle Gustave Eiffel in Paris. The movie will make it the first Indian film to get a screening at the Eiffel Tower.

The film is a love story set in the backdrop of World War 2 and will feature a gripping narrative, taking the audiences on a journey through Europe.

“‘Bawaal’ will be the first Indian Film to have its premiere at the Eiffel Tower. The premiere will take place at the exquisite Salle Gustave Eiffel, offering a panoramic view of the city of love as the backdrop. Apart from Varun, Janhvi, Sajid, and Nitesh, the premiere will be attended by movie enthusiasts and French delegates, making it one of the biggest premieres for an Indian film,” a source told Pinkvilla.