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‘It’s so ridiculous’: Maanvi Gagroo on trolls fat-shaming Heer Sara co-star Patralekhaa | Bollywood News

‘It’s so ridiculous’: Maanvi Gagroo on trolls fat-shaming Heer Sara co-star Patralekhaa | Bollywood News

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Travel has been at the heart of the acting journey of Maanvi Gagroo. Whether it’s her The Viral Fever (TVF) show Tripling to parts of her popular Amazon Prime Video series Four More Shots Please!, Maanvi has always been on the move. Her new film, Kartik Chaudhry’s buddy road movie Heer Sara, is no different. Her fellow passenger this time is not her siblings or BFFs, but a strange bedfellow in Patralekhaa. While the film has been ready for one-and-a-half years now, it’ll finally see light of the day this Friday. Maanvi’s co-star Patralekhaa has been keeping busy all this while, turning producer alongside actor-husband Rajkummar Rao with Toaster on Netflix to giving birth to their daughter Parvati. During the promotions of Toaster a couple of months ago, Patralekhaa took to social media to slam those who have been fat-shaming her for not losing weight after delivering her daughter last November. Maanvi Gagroo on Patralekhaa’s body-shaming “It’s so ridiculous. It’s 2026, I can’t believe we’re still talking about it,” Maanvi Gagroo tells SCREEN in an …

‘Men aren’t going to do s**t’: Heer Sara star Maanvi Gagroo on why women must change the system | Interview

‘Men aren’t going to do s**t’: Heer Sara star Maanvi Gagroo on why women must change the system | Interview

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For many millennials, actor Maanvi Gagroo first appeared on their screens through the Disney Channel series Dhoom Machaao Dhoom. Nearly 20 years later, she is now one of the most recognisable faces of India’s streaming era, with popular shows like Four More Shots Please!, Tripling, and TVF Pitchers to her name. After a six-year gap from theatres, as her last big-screen release was Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, Maanvi is returning to cinemas with Heer Sara. The film is a female-led road-trip drama co-starring Patralekhaa. Set in Pondicherry, it follows two very different women whose unexpected journey together becomes a story of friendship and self-discovery, releasing on June 12, 2026. Maanvi Gagroo poses for photographs during a promotional event. (PTI) In a conversation with Hindustan Times, Maanvi spoke about playing her character Heer, how OTT platforms gave her career more freedom, and why stories made for women deserve the same seriousness as any other genre. Finding the right balance for Heer Although Maanvi has portrayed lively and energetic characters before, she admits Heer required a much …

Exclusive | Patralekhaa, Maanvi Gagroo’s Heer Sara Aur Pondicherry release postponed amid CBFC delay over title change

Exclusive | Patralekhaa, Maanvi Gagroo’s Heer Sara Aur Pondicherry release postponed amid CBFC delay over title change

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The upcoming road trip drama starring Patralekhaa and Maanvi Gagroo is arriving with a fresh identity just weeks before its theatrical release. Originally announced as Heer Sara Aur Pondicherry, the film has now officially been retitled Heer Sara. Along with the title change, the makers have also postponed the release date. The film, which was earlier scheduled to release on May 29, will now hit theatres on June 12. Patralekhaa and Maanvi Gagroo’s Heer Sara Aur Pondicherry has a new title now. Heer Sara Aur Pondicherry title changed According to sources, “The makers decided to shorten the title after realising that Heer Sara felt sharper, easier to remember and more emotionally impactful. The team reportedly believed the shorter title would connect better with audiences and work more effectively from a marketing perspective.” However, the rebranding also created an unexpected hurdle with the certification process. The source added, “Since the film had already received clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) under the original title Heer Sara Aur Pondicherry, all official paperwork, promotional assets, …

Ranbir Kapoor’s Heer aka Nargis Fakhri was not meant to die in the original Rockstar script? Imtiaz Ali reveals

Ranbir Kapoor’s Heer aka Nargis Fakhri was not meant to die in the original Rockstar script? Imtiaz Ali reveals

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Imtiaz Ali’s Rockstar (2011), starring Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri, gave audiences fresh chemistry, one of RK’s most versatile performances and an epic music album. It emerged as a cult classic and also became one of the highest grossing films of the year. But the epic musical drama also gave us one of the most heartbreaking, bittersweet and tragic endings of all time. While Ranbir successfully transformed into Jordan from Janardhan Jhakar and achieved his lifelong dream of becoming a rockstar, he lost Heer, the love of his life. But did you know Nargis aka Heer was not meant to die in the original script of Rockstar? Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri in Rockstar Yes, you read that right. At a recent fan meet-up event held in Mumbai, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali revealed that Nargis Fakhri’s character Heer in the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Rockstar was not supposed to die originally. Imtiaz shared, “I wanted her to be alive. I wanted so many different things in Rockstar. In fact, I had written a full draft, but unfortunately I …

Is Sara Arjun starring in Imtiaz Ali’s Heer Ranjha after Dhurandhar? Casting director Mukesh Chhabra clears the air

Is Sara Arjun starring in Imtiaz Ali’s Heer Ranjha after Dhurandhar? Casting director Mukesh Chhabra clears the air

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The 2025 blockbuster Dhurandhar did not just herald the return of Ranveer Singh to box office glory, but also marked the beginning of Sara Arjun’s career as a lead actor. The former child star played a supporting but important role in the Aditya Dhar film. As the sequel drew close to release, this month, reports claimed that Sara has signed her next film – as the female lead in Imtiaz Ali and Sajid Ali’s reimagining of Heer Ranjha. However, casting director Mukesh Chhabra has now denied these reports. Sara Arjun was reported to be playing the female lead in Heer Ranjha. Is Sara Arjun in Heer Ranjha Last month, it was announced that Sajid Ali will direct a reimagining of the Heer Ranjha legend set in modern times, with Ektaa Kapoor producing and Imtiaz Ali presenting the film. Imtiaz and Sajid had collaborated on the successful adaptation of Laila Majnu in 2018, which made this project an anticipated one. Reports claimed that Sara had been signed on by the makers as Heer in the film. …

Imtiaz Ali reveals why Heer dies before Ranbir Kapoor’s Jordan in Rockstar, tears up recalling Tamasha’s Ved was inspired by real-life friend | Bollywood News

Imtiaz Ali reveals why Heer dies before Ranbir Kapoor’s Jordan in Rockstar, tears up recalling Tamasha’s Ved was inspired by real-life friend | Bollywood News

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Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s films like Love Aaj Kal, Tamasha and Rockstar changed the grammar of the Hindi film industry and gave audiences male protagonists who were vulnerable on screen and didn’t mind destroying themselves for love. In a recent interaction, Imtiaz spoke about Rockstar and shared a crucial, never-heard-before detail about the film’s ending and how, inspired by the story of Heer Ranjha, he killed the film’s female protagonist Heer. At a recent fan meet-up in Mumbai hosted by Laksh Maheshwari, Imtiaz admitted that Heer wasn’t supposed to die in the film’s original script. “I wanted her to be alive. I wanted so many different things in Rockstar. In fact, I had written a full draft, but unfortunately I lost it and then years later when I got the chance of making Rockstar, I tried looking for it and I had lost it. It wasn’t in the computer.” Imtiaz explained that, inspired by the story of Heer Ranjha, he eventually killed Heer. However, as the story progressed in his mind, the film’s male lead, Jordan …

Dhurandhar Star Sara Arjun Cast In Heer Ranjha? Mukesh Chhabra SLAMS Rumours: ‘She Hasn’t Signed Any Film’ | Bollywood News

Dhurandhar Star Sara Arjun Cast In Heer Ranjha? Mukesh Chhabra SLAMS Rumours: ‘She Hasn’t Signed Any Film’ | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:March 07, 2026, 18:39 IST Dhurandhar 2 fame Sara Arjun has not signed any other film, says Mukesh Chhabra. This comes amid rumours suggesting she might step in as female lead for Imtiaz Ali’s Heer Ranjha. Mukesh Chhabra Clarifies Dhurandhar 2 Fame Sara Arjun Has Not Signed Any Other Film Actress Sara Arjun made a mark with her portrayal of Yalina Jamali Mazari in Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar, and will soon be seen in its second installment- Dhurandhar The Revenge. A few days ago, several media reports suggested that Sara might step in as the female lead for Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming film Heer Ranjha. However, there was no official confirmation about the same. Now, casting director Mukesh Chhabra has dismissed rumours of her casting in Heer Ranjha. He clarified that the actress has not signed any other film yet, and is just waiting for Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2 to release. Mukesh Chhabra Clarifies Sara Arjun Has Not Signed Any Other Film On March 7, Mukesh Chhabra took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a …

Rohit Saraf not cast in Imtiaz Ali`s Heer Ranjha: Report

Rohit Saraf not cast in Imtiaz Ali`s Heer Ranjha: Report

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On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, an announcement emerged that Imtiaz Ali and Sajid Ali were returning with another love saga, which will be an adaptation of the epic folk romance, Heer Ranjha. A day later, on Sunday, a report claimed that Rohit Safar had been finalised to play Ranjha in the film. However, a new report has debunked the rumours claiming that Rohit is not part of the film, and the casting is still not locked. Rohit Saraf in Heer Ranjha? On Saturday, a Variety India report claimed that Rohit Saraf would be the male lead in Sajid Ali’s Heer Ranjha. “While the cast has not been officially announced, Variety India has exclusively learned that Rohit Saraf is locked to play Ranjha,” the report noted. However, Hindustan Times spoke to sources close to the film`s development, who reportedly denied the claims. The source confirms to the portal that the claim is untrue and that casting for the film is still in progress. The source added that an official announcement on the casting will follow …

Jacqueline Fernandez Gets Rs 30 Crore Helicopter From Sukesh Chandrasekhar; Rohit Saraf NOT Locked For Heer Ranjha | Bollywood News

Jacqueline Fernandez Gets Rs 30 Crore Helicopter From Sukesh Chandrasekhar; Rohit Saraf NOT Locked For Heer Ranjha | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:February 15, 2026, 22:00 IST From Delhi jail, Sukesh Chandrasekhar claims gifting Jacqueline Fernandez a Rs 30 crore helicopter; Rohit Saraf not locked for Heer Ranjha. Sukesh Chandrasekhar claims from jail he gifted Jacqueline Fernandez a Rs 30 crore helicopter; Rohit Saraf not cast in Heer Ranjha. Valentine’s Day just got a lot more dramatic… at least on paper. From inside a Delhi jail, alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar has claimed he has gifted actor Jacqueline Fernandez a customised helicopter worth around Rs 30 crore, along with yet another emotional letter addressed to her. For More: Jacqueline Fernandez Gets Rs 30 Crore Helicopter From Jailed Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar On Valentine’s Day On Valentine’s Day, romance lovers across India had a reason to celebrate. Imtiaz Ali and Sajid Ali officially announced their return to the world of epic love stories with Heer Ranjha, a cinematic retelling of the timeless Punjabi folk romance. But just as excitement around the project began soaring, speculation around the film’s lead casting sparked confusion. For More: Rohit Saraf NOT Locked For …

Rohit Saraf NOT Locked For Imtiaz Ali’s Heer Ranjha, Official Announcement Awaited | Bollywood News

Rohit Saraf NOT Locked For Imtiaz Ali’s Heer Ranjha, Official Announcement Awaited | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:February 15, 2026, 20:01 IST Rohit Saraf is not locked for Heer Ranjha, confirm sources. Casting for Sajid Ali and Imtiaz Ali’s romantic saga is still underway; official announcement awaited. Reports claimed Rohit Saraf was cast as Ranjha in Heer Ranjha, but sources clarify that casting is still in progress and no lead has been finalised yet. On Valentine’s Day, romance lovers across India had a reason to celebrate. Imtiaz Ali and Sajid Ali officially announced their return to the world of epic love stories with Heer Ranjha, a cinematic retelling of the timeless Punjabi folk romance. But just as excitement around the project began soaring, speculation around the film’s lead casting sparked confusion. Rohit Saraf Not Locked For Heer Ranjha Over the weekend, a report by Variety India claimed that Rohit Saraf had been finalised to play Ranjha in Sajid Ali’s Heer Ranjha. The publication stated that while the cast had not been formally unveiled, Saraf was “locked” for the male lead. However, Hindustan Times has learnt that this claim is inaccurate. Sources …