Student Of The Year (2012) completed 10 years this year, on October 19. It was the debut flick of Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra and in other words, even they completed a decade in the industry. A lot was spoken about their fascinating careers and also their much-loved first film, directed by Karan Johar. Bollywood Hungama spoke exclusively to Niranjan Iyengar, who wrote the dialogues of the film. The writer, who has also written popular films such as Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Wake Up Sid (2009), Kurbaan (2009), My Name Is Khan (2010), We Are Family (2010), Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) and a segment in Ghost Stories (2020) for Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, besides Student Of The Year, talked about the film, his memories and a lot more…

How did you celebrate the tenth anniversary of Student Of The Year?
The truth is it didn’t even occur to me that Student Of The Year completed 10 years until I started reading the posts! It was a good feeling. But at the same time, I was amazed that time really passes by so fast. It seemed so recent that I worked on the film and we went to Thailand to shoot some scenes.

At what point did you become a part of the project?
I was a part of the film from the very beginning if I am not mistaken. I don’t have that much memory of the chronology of the events. At that time, I was working on literally every film that Karan was directing. By the time we had finished My Name Is Khan, he was telling me that he wants to make a film, which is light-hearted. Since then, discussions were going on that it’ll be set in a college and that it will feature youngsters etc. We were also toying with the various cast options. I was always a part of it though my job started much later. Karan and Rensil worked on the screenplay after which I came on board to write the dialogues. But the discussions were happening continuously with Karan. I had a fair idea of what he was planning to do in the film.

The film’s dialogues had a youthful appeal. How did you achieve it?
It was a challenge. By the time I bagged the film, I was already in my 40s! So Karan and I were clear that we do not want to sound like two older people trying to be young. It had to be genuinely and organically young. However, Karan always has an idea of what he wants to make as a film. So that really helps as then everyone working on the film needs to just follow his brief.

I guess you guys succeeded in your endeavor as the dialogues worked with the target audience…
(Smile) Yes, and I got a lot of help on the sets. I picked up stuff from kids who were working in the film. For instance, Sidharth Malhotra is from Delhi. So, he had the typical Delhi lehza. He knew what the words meant. Nevertheless, it was one of the standout films I had done and I enjoyed the experience.

A few dialogues like that about Push up bra were also there but you and Karan ensured it didn’t cross the line…
I don’t remember half the dialogues that I have written, honestly speaking, as it was so away from my world!

You said you went on the sets of the film…
Yes. For all films of Karan, I have travelled through and through. I’ve never not been there on the sets. Student Of My Year was no exception.

How was it to see Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra act in their debut film?
Varun already had a film background. And so did Alia. I feel proud when I see her. Alia was my suggestion to Karan Johar for Student Of The Year. I was already working with her father, Mahesh Bhatt, and her sister, Pooja. I used to bump into Alia very often when I used to go to Bhatt saab’s house. She was a young kid then. I have seen her since she was in school. We and Bhatts worked on Jism (2003) in 2001-02. I always thought that she could become an actress. When Karan was casting for Student Of The Year, I suggested her name. The tests happened and the rest is history!

Similarly, I had seen Varun, on and off, on David Dhawan’s sets, and also otherwise. Sidharth is somebody with whom I worked on My Name Is Khan. So, I knew all three of them in various capacities and knew that they had their strengths. It was lovely that their strengths were used perfectly in Student Of The Year. No wonder they have gone on to make successful careers for themselves.

Alia Bhatt has had a great year with Gangubai Kathiawadi, Darlings and now Brahmastra…
I am not surprised at all. When I saw Alia as a kid, I knew she is special. How special she’s going to be and how she surpassed everybody’s expectations were unexpected. For that, she gets full credit. One of the most wonderful things about Alia was that even in her debut film, there was no instruction that you had to give her the second time. Whether it is about camera movement, hair, make-up, lights, etc. you just have to tell Alia once. And that was really amazing when I was witnessing her. I was doing dialogue writing and my job was already done when I went on the set. My job is to listen to the dialogue delivery and make sure it’s all right. So, I had a lot of free time on the set to observe a lot of stuff. And this is when I noticed about Alia. She’s an exceptionally talented girl.

During the treasure hunt scene, there’s a dialogue by Sahil Anand, ‘Yeh raaz kaun batayega? Mahesh Bhatt?’…
(Laughs) This is something we keep doing. We did that in Kal Ho Naa Ho as well. We used a dialogue of Jism, which I had written. It was our way of having a little fun!

You last worked with Karan Johar in Ghost Stories. It’s been a while since you worked with him…
Yes. But I’ll write something soon. There are a couple of films I am working on. I am also dabbling in television. I also produce. We have a company named Electric Apples Entertainment. We produced Indoo Ki Jawani (2020) and a short film, Devi (2020). Electric Apples Entertainment is putting up a couple of projects, which will be announced next year. It was a little break I had to take from writing as I was busy with all this work and also, COVID happened.

You also wrote the dialogues for Ayan Mukerji’s debut film, Wake Up Sid, which was also produced by Karan Johar…
Ayan had a lot to do with Wake Up Sid’s dialogues. He fought with me tooth and nail on how he wanted the dialogues to be. This is despite the fact that I was experienced and I kept feeling that this is not how it should be. Yet, he stuck to his guns and he was right. When I saw the film, I realized, ‘Oh, this is what he was trying to attempt’. It was wonderful. Ayan is extremely talented.

You also had a chat show, ‘Look Who’s Talking With Niranjan’. Do you have any plans for Season 3?
I did that show as the producers had a lot of faith in me. I didn’t have the faith in myself to face the camera and interview people. I did two seasons and I really had an enjoyable experience. But then, after that, I decided to take a break. Now, I don’t know. I guess it’s upto the makers.

Diwali celebrations aren't complete until the internet is filled with paparazzi and Instagram photos of Bollywood stars shimmy beneath the spotlights in their best ethnic attire at their swankiest parties. These get-togethers are so thrilling because they resemble the Bollywood equivalent of a Disney crossover episode. While the pre-celebration bash for this year is already ruling the internet, let’s revisit the last year and see how our favourite stars celebrated Diwali.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor

 

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Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, a power couple, raised eyebrows when they were photographed together at a Diwali puja. Ranbir wore a navy-blue kurta and pyjamas while Alia wore a violet lehenga from Sabyasachi's line. Ranbir looked dapper as always.

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Along with her husband Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra also held a Diwali puja at her residence in Los Angeles. Together with Nick, who was also dressed in Indian garb, the actress conducted the rituals while wearing a yellow saree with a pallu covering her head.

Kajol and family 

 

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Kajol shared a photo of herself smiling with Ajay Devgn and his kid Yug while wearing a white saree with a crimson border. Black pathani suits were worn by Ajay and Yug.

Anil Kapoor’s lavish Diwali bash

 

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At his home in Mumbai, Anil Kapoor threw a lavish Diwali celebration. A number of B-town celebrities were sighted at the party, including Arjun Kapoor and his girlfriend Malaika Arora, Janhvi Kapoor with her sister Khushi and father Boney Kapoor, and Shanaya Kapoor, the daughter of Sanjay Kapoor. Diwali Bash appeared to be sparkly and illuminated.

Hrithik Roshan & his house party 

 

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Hrithik Roshan celebrated Diwali with his family. The actor posted numerous images from his Diwali house party on Instagram. Along with his parents, Rakesh and Pinky Roshan, sister Sunaina Roshan, niece Suranika Roshan, and other family members, Hrithik Roshan rejoiced.

Also Read: 5 Bollywood film outfits that serve as inspiration for a glittery and sparkly fashion statement for Diwali festival

Just a day ago, we received glimpses of the lavish lunch at the Kapoor household. Movie buffs would be aware that the Kapoor household is generally bustling with energy during festival season as the entire ‘Khandaan’ comes together to celebrate during all occasions. The annual Diwali lunch affair at their residence was a full-house event with not just the Kapoor family but also Saif Ali Khan’s family being a part of it. Meanwhile, post the lunch, Kareena Kapoor Khan decided to also have some low-key family time and celebration at her Mumbai residence with Saif Ali Khan, Taimur Ali Khan, and Jehangir Ali Khan.\

Kareena Kapoor Khan, who seems to be in love with social media, posted photos from the Diwali celebration at her residence. Dressed in Indian traditional style, the actress opted for a bun hairdo along with a red kurta set and ethnic jhumkas. On the other hand, Saif Ali Khan and their sons Taimur Ali Khan and Jehangir Ali Khan were dressed in matching looks which included a black kurta and white pajamas. The photos posted by the Laal Singh Chaddha actress were all about the Diwali shenanigans of the family and one of them included a photo of the family posing for the shutterbugs with Taimur lying on the ground crying. The actress also captioned the photos with a special Diwali wish adding, “This is Us ?? From mine to yours… Happy Diwali friends ?? Stay Blessed”

 

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Many people commented on the ‘Taimur crying’ photo which included some of industry people and even several fans. Digital content creator Kusha Kapila dropped a comment on the series of photos saying, “It’s the last picture for me”. On the other hand, Kareena Kapoor Khan’s cousin and Shashi Kapoor’s grandson Zahan Kapoor too took to the platform to comment saying, “The last image is just tooooo good” Fans too had some quirky comments where one said, “Taimur in last picture perfectly represents my life rn” and yet another one added, “That last picture highlights, me laying on the floor, crying and my problems laughing at me.” Yet another social media user commented, “Watch out 4th one….real pataka of diwali ??” “Last picture is every couple’s reality after kids,” shared another.

On the work front, Kareena Kapoor Khan will next be seen in the Sujoy Ghosh directorial which is an adaptation of the novel Devotion of Suspect X. It will also mark her OTT film debut. Whereas, husband Saif Ali Khan is gearing up for the release of the magnum opus Adipurush featuring him as Lankeshwar along with Prabhas in the titular role and Kriti Sanon as Seeta.

Also Read: Diwali 2022: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Kemmu, Neetu Kapoor celebrate the festival with annual lunch, see photos

Bhai Dooj is all about the bond between siblings. This year it is being celebrated on Wednesday, October 26. Along with crime. suspense, romance, and adventure, Bollywood has given a bunch of films exploring siblings' bond. On the occasion of Bhai Dooj 2022, here is a list of films you can watch with your brother or sister this festive occasion.

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 

The 2001 release, directed by Karan Johar, is about a brother going beyond the limits to get his elder brother back home. Seeing Hrithik Roshan and Shah Rukh Khan as on-screen brothers was indeed a delight for many. The film is an example that years and distance cannot make a difference in your bond with your brother/sister.

Hum Saath Saath Hain 

When it comes to family drama, especially focusing on siblings' relationships, you can’t miss looking at Sooraj Barjatya’s filmography. This 1999 release is loosely based on Ramayan. Mohnish Bahl, Salman Khan and Saif Ali Khan are in the lead while Neelam Kothari plays their on-screen sister.

Dil Dhadakne Do

The star-studded ensemble cast of Dil Dhadakne Do lead by Zoya Akhtar embarks on a 10-day cruise to celebrate an anniversary. While the film touches on a handful of aspects of a typical upper-class Indian family, Priyanka Chopra and Ranveer Singh give major sibling goals.

Iqbal 

Nagesh Kukunoor's 2005 film Iqbal stars Shreyas Talpade as the title character, a deaf and mute youngster who relies on his sister, Shweta Prasad, for communication. She encouraged him to pursue his desire to play cricket and earn a spot on the Indian national team.

Raksha Bandhan 

The Anand L Rai directorial is one of the latest editions from Bollywood to this niche genre. The film revolves around Lala Kedarnath, the eldest and only brother of 4 sisters, and his relentless efforts of getting his sisters married. The film had received a decent response from the audience. 

Also Read: 5 Bollywood film outfits that serve as inspiration for a glittery and sparkly fashion statement for Diwali festival

South Korean band BTS’ member Jin was spotted at the international airport on Monday morning while leaving for Buenos Aires, Argentina to perform his solo single ‘The Astronaut’ at the Coldplay concert on October 28.

On the morning of October 24, Jin arrived at the Seoul airport to leave for Argentina where he is set to perform his new single alongside the British band Coldplay. The pop singer looked dapper in Louis Vuitton holding a plushie of Wootteo which is his mascot for his solo promotions.

Jin and Coldplay will perform ‘The Astronaut’ live together for the first time. The concert will take place at Buenos Aires’ River Plate Stadium on October 28 (local time). A live cinema broadcast of the concert will be available worldwide. The live performance of the song will also be available to watch on BTS’ official YouTube channel after the concert ends. ‘The Astronaut,’ co-written by Jin and Coldplay, is set to be released at midnight ET on October 28.

Photos of Jin at ICN Airport heading to Argentina! pic.twitter.com/FgfZTAfrN1

— S.M_love Bts???? (@SofyloveBts1) October 24, 2022

Meanwhile, BTS’ youngest member Jungkook was also spotted at the Seoul airport, the same morning, as he was flying with a chartered aircraft to Qatar for promoting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He was spotted in casuals paired with glasses and greeting his fans and reporters.

- It has recently come to light that #JUNGKOOK arrived at Gimpo Airport, Seoul to depart for Qatar. According to Korean media his trip is for the promotion schedule of Qatar 2022 World Cup Qatar 2022. (+)

HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT JUNGKOOK pic.twitter.com/2xfIRBinCW

— Music Mundial (@MusicMundial) October 24, 2022

On the work front, Jungkook was recently featured on Benny Blanco’s track ‘Bad Decisions’ along with Jin, Jimin and Jungkook. He also collaborated with Charlie Puth on his album for the track ‘Left and Right’.

Also Read: BTS’ Jin unveils ‘Outlander’ concept photos of new single ‘The Astronaut’ ahead of the October 28 release

Another Diwali box-office clash is awaited at the box office. Starring Akshay Kumar in the lead role, Ram Setu will face off Ajay Devgn’s Thank God. This marks his second clash this year after Raksha Bandhan clashed at the box office with Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha in August. The actor says that it is not a clash and fans will watch the film that will appeal to them the most.

In an interview with Hindustan Times, the actor said, “There is no clash. Let’s not refer to it as that. They are two films, with different appeals, releasing on the same day. It’s happened in the past and it will happen in the future. Fans will choose to watch the one that appeals to them the most or better still, watch both. The main objective is for our fans to enjoy the festival at the movies with friends and family.”

The story of Ram Setu revolves around an atheist archaeologist turned believer, Dr. Aryan Kulshrestha (Akshay Kumar), who must race against time to prove the true existence of the legendary Ram Setu before evil forces destroy the pillar of India’s heritage. The actor said that the film is rooted in Indian culture. “Ram Setu is very proudly rooted in Indian history and culture. On the factual side, the team has relied on deep research to represent what is true and bring out several unknown facts. On the spiritual, sentimental side, we have not only remained emotionally respectful, but I can assure you that the values and beliefs associated with Shri Ram and Ram Setu are being uniquely upheld,” he added.

With Akshay Kumar in the lead, the film also stars Satyadev Kancharana, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Jacqueline Fernandez and M. Nasser in primary roles.

Presented by Prime Video in association with Cape of Good Films and Lyca Productions and is an Abundantia Entertainment Production. The film is produced by Aruna Bhatia (Cape of Good Films), Vikram Malhotra (Abundantia Entertainment), Subaskaran, Mahaveer Jain, and Aashish Singh (Lyca Productions) and Prime Video with Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi as the Creative Producer. Ram Setu will be distributed worldwide in theatres by Zee Studios. Directed by Abhishek Sharma, Ram Setu will be in theatres on October 25, 2022.

ALSO READ: "Akshay Kumar spared no effort in enabling us to get extensive research" - says Ram Setu producer Vikram Malhotra

India won the T20 World Cup match in Melbourne against Pakistan in one of the most thrilling matches of all time. Cricketer Virat Kohli made his long-awaited comeback and was hailed for his performance. Virat Kohli’s performance on Sunday took over social media.

Following 18 months of tough times during matches, he ended up becoming the star of the night. As Virat and team Indian triumphed during the match, many celebrities took to social media to congratulate them. Vicky Kaushal also congratulated Kohli for his impressive performance in the match and called it a “Diwali gift.”

The Manmarziyaan star, who is also Kohli’s Neighbour in Mumbai, took to Instagram and shared a video in which he praised the cricketer for his performance. “‘Even the Gods wanted a game like this!’ What a beauty of a knock by the absolute KING. @virat.kohli Grit. Composure. Belief. Thank you for the Diwali gift #TeamIndia @indiancricketteam," he captioned the video.

 

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Meanwhile, Anushka Sharma, actor and wife of Virat, could not contain her excitement upon seeing his performance. She shared a loving note for Virat as she watched the match at home. “You beauty!! You freaking beauty!! You have brought sooooo much joy in peoples lives tonight and that too on the eve of Diwali! You are a wonderful wonderful man my love. Your grit, determination and belief is mind boggling !!”

She continued, “I have just watched the best match of my life I can say and although our daughter is too small to understand why her mother was dancing around and screaming wildly in the room, one day she will understand that her dad played his best innings that night which followed after a phase that was tough on him but he came out of it stronger and wiser than ever before!"

“So proud of you !! Your strength is contagious ⭐️and you my love, are LIMITLESS!! Love you forever and through thick and thin," she added.  Virat responded to her in the comments section and wrote, “Thank you my love for being by my side through everything every single moment. I feel so grateful and love you so much."

 

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Also Read: India Vs Pakistan: Anushka Sharma kept getting phone calls after Virat Kohli’s stupendous performance at T20 World Cup

Punjabi actress Shehnaaz Gill shook a leg with Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa at the Diwali party hosted by producer Krishan Kumar.

As reported by News 18, on Sunday night, the Bigg Boss 13 star was snapped at producer Krishan Kumar’s Diwali bash which was attended by several other celebrities including Kiara Advani, Shilpa Shetty, Shriya Saran, Ananya Panday, Himesh Reshammiya, Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash.

In a video shared by Guru Randhawa on Instagram, the Pinjabi duo can be seen grooving to ‘Makhna’ and caught everyone's eye with their adorable moves, making people go aww. He captioned the video, “With india’s fav @shehnaazgill ❤️ Happy Diwali ❤️”

 

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Meanwhile, Shehnaaz Gill started her career in the Hindi entertainment industry with Bigg Boss. Her relationship with the late actor Siddharth Shukla was known. The two of them met on the sets of the controversial reality show and were allegedly dating each other.

The actress is currently gearing up to make her big Bollywood debut alongside Salman Khan and Pooja Hegde in the multi-starrer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan which also stars Siddharth Nigam, Jassie Gill, Raghav Juyal, among others.

Also Read:Shehnaaz Gill in green and gold kanjeevaram saree at The 67th Filmfare Awards South 2022 makes fans go weak in knees

Hollywood star Quintessa Swindell is currently seen as Cyclone in the movie Black Adam which opened in theatres this Friday. The actress, who is a non-binary transgender actor, plays the superhero who has the power to manipulate wind. The film marks one of the first times a transgender actor has been roped in for one of the pivotal roles in the DC Universe. In a loft in Downtown Los Angeles, Quintessa Swindell hopped on a zoom call around 8 in the morning donning a comfy jumper and bandana for a conversation with Bollywood Hungama.

The actress revealed that she previously knew Dwayne Johnson, who plays the titular role in Black Adam, through his sister as they studied in the same school. She said. “With DJ (Dwayne Johnson), whenever he was on set, it was the feeling like let's f***ing nail it and do an incredible job. He just feels like my brother and I went to school with his sister. So the fact that I'm now on set working with him, and I'm also seeing his sister visit on set, and I was like ‘Bri, look at me! I am working with your brother!’ It was truly so insane and so inspiring. And the conversations I've had with are just like life changing – on set, off set, post production – very inspiring.”

Swindell, who studied theater at Marymount Manhattan before dropping out to pursue acting in Los Angeles, says that DC has it on lock when it comes to making these tentpole projects. “Our director is such a visionary, and the way that he's crafted a superhero film and made it ask big questions, especially questions that pertain to like freedom, especially in today's world, and who has the right to freedom and to liberate themselves and I think those are things that are coming quite frequently now and have always been, and I haven't seen, like a superhero film, really put that in front of you and like, really question it – ‘Are the superheroes actually in the right?’”

Quintessa mentioned that Dwayne Johnson was quite good at balancing out the duality in Black Adam. “Dwayne is incredible at balancing that duality and being that figure to really pose that question. And all of us being there to support it, too, and we're all asking those questions ourselves as like our characters. So yeah, the main takeaway is like we got it. Don't worry, literally do not worry.”

Black Adam’s screenplay is written by Adam Sztykiel and Rory Haines & Sohrab Noshirvani, based on characters from DC, based on characters created by Bill Parker and C.C. Beck. The film’s producers are Beau Flynn, Dwayne Johnson, Hiram Garcia and Dany Garcia, with Walter Hamada, Adam Schlagman, Richard Brener, Dave Neustadter, Chris Pan, Eric McLeod, Geoff Johns and Scott Sheldon executive producing.

Black Adam is directed by Jaume Collett-Serra. The film released in theatres on October 21 in English, Hindi, Tamil & Telugu.

ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Black Adam star Quintessa Swindell on working with Pierce Brosnan: ‘He’s literally a guru’

India won the T20 World Cup match in Melbourne against Pakistan in one of the most thrilling matches of all time. Cricketer Virat Kohli made his long-awaited comeback and was hailed for his performance. Virat Kohli’s performance on Sunday took over social media. Following 18 months of tough times during matches, he ended up becoming the star of the night. He gave up the T20 captaincy after his performance at the World Cup. He later gave up Test cricket captaincy too. Now, cricketer, Rohit Sharma is the Captain for India across all formats.

As Virat and Indian team triumphed during the match, celebrities, sports stars and politicians took to social media to congratulate them. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote, “The India team bags a well fought victory! Congratulations for an outstanding performance today. A special mention to @imVkohli for a spectacular innings in which he demonstrated remarkable tenacity. Best wishes for the games ahead.”

The India team bags a well fought victory! Congratulations for an outstanding performance today. A special mention to @imVkohli for a spectacular innings in which he demonstrated remarkable tenacity. Best wishes for the games ahead.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 23, 2022

Ajay Devgn said, “So happy that I could witness such a nail-biting game! Your innings will be remembered for a long long time @imVkohli! shining.”

So happy that I could witness such a nail-biting game! Your innings will be remembered for a long long time @imVkohli! ???????? shining.

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) October 23, 2022

Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Preity Zinta, Riteish Deshmukh, Boman Irani, Sushmita Sen, Ayushmann Khurrana, Anil Kapoor, Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan among others took to Twitter to congratulate the team and praised Virat Kohli’s stupendous performance during the exhilarating match. Take a look:

King Kohli … @imVkohli You gave us the most delightful and memorable Diwali Patakha of a performance!! Take a Bow!! ???????????? Chak De #TeamIndia #indiaVsPakistan #India

— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) October 24, 2022

There is only one King @imVkohli
What a match ….Well Played India ????????
HAPPY DIWALI INDEED ???????? pic.twitter.com/jBgdzvauv2

— Kartik Aaryan (@TheAaryanKartik) October 23, 2022

What an excellent match !!@imVkohli and the entire team kudos on the win, best Diwali gift India could have asked for !

— Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) October 24, 2022

OMG ! This game tonight ???? Had my heart beating like crazy. What a fantastic win by the boys in blue ???? Wow @imVkohli Love your spirit & Wow to the entire team ???? Happy Diwali to all the smiling faces out there ????????❤️ #INDvsPAK2022 #WorldCup2022 #HappyDiwali #ting pic.twitter.com/1dpLtYByun

— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) October 23, 2022

King @imVkohli is a champ! Nothing no one can ever say or do will take that away. Legit legend ????????He decides when the game is over. And he’s NOT OUT Class act ! ????????????????????❣️hat tip sir Rahul Dravid ????Karthik, Ashwin, Hardik ❣️☺️

— RichaChadha (@RichaChadha) October 23, 2022

India India ???????? ???????? India ???????? India ???????? @imVkohli take a bow, a champion innings #HappyDiwali everyone the best Diwali gift, what a match, #INDvsPAK2022 always a thriller when it comes to these two.

— arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) October 23, 2022

WHAT A GAME!!!!????????????????❤️ #Victory #INDIA #T20WorldCup2022 #INDvsPAK2022 Salute @imVkohli ???????????? Have lost my voice screaming!!!????❤️????????

— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) October 23, 2022

King Kohli!!!
That’s the tweet. ????

— Abhishek ???????????????????????????????? (@juniorbachchan) October 23, 2022

Virat tum ko saat khoon maaf , thank you so much . Jeetay raho .

— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) October 23, 2022

The King Rules !!!!!! @imVkohli

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) October 23, 2022

Cometh the hour, cometh the man. @imVkohli #INDvPAK #ICCT20WorldCup2022 ???? ????????

— Aftab Shivdasani (@AftabShivdasani) October 23, 2022

Wish I could record it on my phone. But let me confess, I’m socially awkward doing these things. Also I wanted to live this experience. Thank you team india and Virat for bringing in Diwali a day early. #INDvsPAK ????????

— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) October 23, 2022

King Kohli ???? @imVkohli

— Vir Das (@thevirdas) October 23, 2022

Best start to Diwali!
Congratulations Team India!!! #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/iUhsgpz9AO

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) October 23, 2022

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The advance booking of Ram Setu and Thank God has begun since a few days. But several single-screen cinemas have not yet got the go-ahead to open the bookings. According to the sources in the exhibition sector, the show sharing issues have cropped up. This has become a common occurrence when two big films clash at the box office. What has added to the woes this time is that the festival of Diwali will be celebrated tomorrow while Ram Setu and Thank God will arrive a day after, on Tuesday, October 25. The exhibitors were hoping to sell tickets by now and thereby enjoy the Diwali festival. But with advance booking kept on hold in these cinemas, the exhibitors are angered lot.

Manoj Desai, executive director, G7 multiplex and Maratha Mandir Cinema, has often raised his voice against this practice. When Bollywood Hungama spoke to him to ask why he hasn’t begun bookings in Maratha Mandir, he didn’t mince words as he talked about his situation.

He said, “The issue is not just in Maratha Mandir. It has happened in many single screen cinemas across the country. We have been told not to open bookings kyunki pehle woh multiplex ko sambhalna chahte hai. Inki wajah se Diwali pe hum toh barbaad ho hi rahe hai. Main chahta hoon ki yeh log bhi barbaad ho jaaye. The films are releasing on Tuesday. It’s Sunday evening and we are still not allowed to open bookings. Nothing can be more unfortunate and shameful.”

When asked about the problem, he replied, “Ram Setu’s distributors are asking for more shows. Even Thank God’s distributors are making the same demand. Dono andar hi andar jhagad rahe hai. Aur isme hum phans gaye.”

When can we expect the advance bookings to begin in Maratha Mandir? Manoj Desai sighed, “I asked the same question just the same time back to Vinay Choksey of Aum Enterprise, who is the booker of our theatre. He told me, ‘Let the multiplex show sharing issue resolve. Kal sochte hai kya karna hai’. Can you imagine?”

He continued, “I had planned to give 2 shows to Ram Setu and 2 shows to Thank God in Maratha Mandir. But Ram Setu’s distributors are not satisfied. They are asking for 3 shows and that we should give just 1 show to Thank God. Those who make such demands, their films never work. Satyanaash ho in logon ka!”

Meanwhile, he has been allowed to start bookings of both the films in Gaiety-Galaxy aka G7 multiplex. There were murmurs that even Black Adam’s distributors might ask for certain shows since its performance has been decent over the weekend. But Manoj Desai clarified, “There’s no problem with regards to Black Adam. It’s only due to Ram Setu and Thank God’s distributors that we are suffering”

Manoj Desai has often given thunderous statements but this time, one can sense that his anger levels have gone considerably up. He rued, “Yeh log single screen theatre ko latka dete hai. So many single screens are shutting down. With great difficulty, I am running this theatre.”

He signed off by saying, “This is not the first time. It has happened in the case of so many films. We are fed up.”

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Actress Kriti Sanon marked her debut along with Tiger Shroff with their 2014 release Heropanti. It is worth mentioning that before trying her luck in Bollywood, the actress made a name for herself in Telugu film industry. And now, there is no going back for her, given that she has delivered a bunch of noteworthy films. Though her acting career is only eight-year-old, the actress has donned numerous characters. However, do you know she once struggled to remember the name of an established actor, who played her on-screen father?

During her interview with Bollywood Hungama back in 2015, Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon had played a fun quiz round. For the same, we had asked the Dilwae duo to take the compatibility test. We asked them questions about each other. However, the first round tied between them as both of them gave 4 answers right out of 5. 

Later, in the bonus question, we asked Varun to tell the name of the actor who played the character of Kriti’s dad in her first music video, ‘Chal Wahan Jaate Hain’. Though both of them were able to recall the works of the mentioned actor, they struggled to state his name. Well, it was Rajesh Khatter, actor Ishaan Khatter’s dad. 

Talking about her professional front, Kriti is gearing up for the release of Bhediya. The creature comedy will also feature Varun Dhawan. Directed by Amar Kaushik, it is slated to hit the theatres on November 25. 

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali: "The film industry lost its brightest light this year. With Latabai gone just a few months ago, Diwali doesn't seem festive this year."

Saif Ali Khan: “A small puja with the family at home, and there is a dinner on 23 October with the Kapoors and Khans, my wife Kareena’s family and my family.”

Janhvi Kapoor: “It’s a working Diwali for me. I am prepping in cricket training, promoting my film Mili, and shooting.”

Taapsee Pannu: “I am spending Diwali with my family here in Mumbai this time. So it’s time for rangolis, deeyas, prayers and a full-on feast at home.”

Hema Malini: “Diwali is always with the family for me. I wish everyone would do the same. Be home with the family and keep the country safe from crime at least for one day devoted to light and happiness.”

Neil Nitin Mukesh: “I am in Kanpur with the whole family to celebrate Diwali with my sister Neha. It is my daughter Nurvi’s first Diwali in Kanpur, so extra-special.”

Urmila Matondkar: “I absolutely love the Festival of Lights. Love it more for lights, diyaas and sweets not as much for the noisy crackers. Hopefully people will consider their surroundings, environment, etc. and use crackers sensibly.”

Swara Bhaskar: “Since there has been a death in the family, there will be no celebration at home. I may attend my friend Sonam Kapoor Ahuja’s Diwali party.”

Shatrughan Sinha: “The last two years have not been kind to any of us. Celebration toh dur ki baad, logon ko khana khane ke liye paise nahin (forget celebration, people didn’t even money for meals). Now things are relatively normal, so this is the first normal Diwali in three years. So be happy and enjoy. For us Diwali is family time. Puja at home with my twin sons and the two Laxmi Devis in my life, my daughter and my wife.”

Asha Parekh: "Diwali used to be a time for get-togethers and festivity. Now especially after Covid, it’s all gone. For me it is very quiet Diwali this year with maybe just a dinner with close friends. Let's be kind towards pets and no burst crackers."

Pooja Bhatt: “I have cats and dogs at home that shiver and cower and hide under the bed as the firecrackers start during Diwali. It is heart-breaking to see them that way. I feel helpless. I can’t do anything to ease their agony except wait for the noise to end.”

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The discussion on nepotism in Bollywood kicked off years ago and still is talked about at various points. From star kids being called privileged to them being accused of paying producers, there have many claims made about them. Amongst them is Janhvi Kapoor who has received flak in the past for the high-profile films she has been signed for. The actress, who will next be seen in the survival drama Mili, spoke about how her being the daughter of the late Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor, may have landed her a big debut but the fact that she is still working in films is because of some talent.

In a recent interview with Siddharth Kanan, Janhvi Kapoor opened up about how her initial films may have been a result of her filmy background but the films she has been receiving currently are all because the filmmakers show some faith in her talent. She said, “I’ve analyzed this on the basis of the kind of opportunities that I’m getting. My first film, yes, perhaps there was a curiosity about me being Sridevi and Boney Kapoor’s daughter. And maybe that curiosity extended to my second film. But what about the ones after that? They’ve seen me now. What curiosity could there possibly be anymore?”

She went on to add, “Now if I am getting any work, it must be on the merit of what they think I can offer. It’s not like I am paying people to take me in their films. I’m not that rich nor is my dad. They must’ve appreciated something about me. Nobody is so large-hearted that they’d launch a star kid and take a monetary loss.”

On the work front, Janhvi Kapoor, who was last seen in the Disney+ Hotstar thriller Good Luck Jerry, will next be seen in the survival thriller Mili, which is a remake of the Malayalam film Helen. The actress will also be featuring alongside Rajkummar Rao in Mr. and Mrs. Mahi as well as Bawaal with Varun Dhawan.

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Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has managed to thrive as he makes his choices on picking versatile scripts. Looking at his line-up, he is sure to continue to mould into one of the most experimental actors. While fans have to wait for his forthcoming film, the actor has recently delivered Doctor G on the silver screen. Before the release of the film, in a fun conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Ayushmann talked about it extensively. 

Interestingly, we asked Ayushmann if he were to get treated by one doctor from the movies, who it would be. In the options, we gave him Kareena Kapoor from 3 Idiots, Sonali Bendre from Kal Ho Naa Ho, or Preity Zinta from Salaam Namaste. In his quick response to the rapid-fire question, he said, “Salaam Namaste is a very nice film. I really liked it,” while flashing a smile on his face. 

While picking Preity Zinta over the other actresses given in the option, Khurrana elaborated that he had a “huge crush” on Zinta when he was in school. 

Coming to the Anubhuto Kashyap directorial, Doctor G released in theatres on October 14, 2022. Along with Khurrana, the comedy-drama also stars Rakul Preet Singh and Shefali Shah in the lead. It revolves around a medical student, who gets admission to the gynaecology department. The film subtly touches on the stereotypes and struggles of a male gynaecologist. 

On the other hand, Khurrana has a bunch of projects in his kitty, including the sequel of Dream Girl. Interestingly, Ananya Panday will be headlining the sequel. For the unversed, Nushrratt Bharuccha had played the leading lady in the first instalment. 

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Earlier this month, the makers of Adipurush unveiled the first teaser of the film which features some of the biggest stars in a never-seen-before avatar. For the uninitiated, the Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan starrer is expected to be inspired by Ramayana with the Baahubali star playing the leading character. Today, on the occasion of his birthday, the makers of the film unveiled a new poster of the actor, featuring him as the ‘Maryada Purushottam’.

Unveiling the poster on social media, a source close to the film revealed that the makers feel releasing the poster is a testament to how Prabhas and Ram have similar qualities. said, “On the occasion of his birthday, the makers of Adipurush decided to do something special for the actor and unveiled an enchanting image of the actor as Lord Ram. They feel that Prabhas is the perfect embodiment of Lord Ram, the ideal ‘Ram ki Chavi’. The team behind the magnum opus film, Adipurush namely director Om Raut and Producer Bhushan Kumar, are proud of the fact that Prabhas is one of the most hardworking and diligent actors and is a flawless composition of all the celestial qualities of Lord Ram.”

Meanwhile, sharing the poster on his Instagram handle, Prabhas posted a caption saying, “Maryada Purushottam Prabhu Shree Ram ?? #Adipurush releases IN THEATRES on January 12, 2023 in IMAX & 3D!”

 

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Coming to the film, it is expected to be a retelling of the epic battle of Ramayana, directed by Om Raut. It features Prabhas in the role of Lord Ram, Kriti Sanon in the role of Seeta, Saif Ali Khan in the role of Raavana, Sunny Singh in the role of Laxman, and Devdatta Nage as Hanuman. Produced by T-Series, the film is expected to release on January 12, marking the occasion of Sankranti.

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Ayushmann Khurrana is enjoying the success of his recently released medical dramedy Doctor G. Like his previous acclaimed outings, the Anubhuti Kashyap directorial also features a unique story. The film released in the theaters on October 14.

In an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Ayushmann spoke about the one thing he loves about Mumbai. He said, “Parity. I believe there’s more parity and less of show-off because in Punjabi culture, a lot of show-off in involved which is not there here in Mumbai. If a person is talented, he is respected here regardless of his background. That’s the best thing.”

Talking about the one thing of Chandigarh he wants to add in Mumbai, Ayushmann said, “Cleanliness of course.” Speaking of Doctor G, the film is a medical drama in which he will be seen essaying the role of a gynecologist. The ensemble star cast of the film also includes Rakul Preet Singh and Shefali Shah.

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