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Shahid Kapoor-led Cocktail 2 gets A certificate from CBFC; a first for Kriti Sanon, second for Rashmika Mandanna

Shahid Kapoor-led Cocktail 2 gets A certificate from CBFC; a first for Kriti Sanon, second for Rashmika Mandanna

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The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has granted an ‘A’ (Adults Only) certificate to Cocktail 2, just days before it hits big screens on June 19. Directed by Homi Adajania, the movie features a fresh lead cast of Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna. While it brings a new storyline, the film serves as a spiritual follow-up to the hit 2012 romantic comedy Cocktail, which originally starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty. Mumbai, Jun 03 (ANI): Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna pose during the trailer launch of their upcoming film Cocktail 2, in Mumbai on Tuesday. (ANI Photo) (Girish srivastav ) Longer than the original Cocktail According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, the upcoming sequel Cocktail 2 will have a runtime of 150 minutes (two and a half hours). This makes it just four minutes longer than the original 2012 romantic drama, which clocked in at 146 minutes. While director Homi Adajania and producer Dinesh Vijan are returning to helm the project, the sequel will feature …

Karisma Kapoor-led Brown faced 3-year delay, was re-edited, says writer Mayukh Ghosh: ‘We were in limbo’ | Interview

Karisma Kapoor-led Brown faced 3-year delay, was re-edited, says writer Mayukh Ghosh: ‘We were in limbo’ | Interview

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Crime thrillers traditionally revolve around one question: Who did it? But for writer Mayukh Ghosh, that was never the most important mystery at the heart of Brown. The psychological crime thriller, starring Karisma Kapoor as detective Rita Brown, began as a conventional whodunit before evolving into something far more layered. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Mayukh revealed that the show’s defining creative choice was shifting the focus away from identifying the killer and toward understanding their motive. Brown starring Karisma Kapoor survived delay with rework. Brown was originally a straightforward whodunit According to Mayukh, the version of Brown he first encountered was quite different from what audiences eventually saw. “Zee Studios wanted to revive an old project based on the novel City of Death and they were looking for someone to pick it up,” he says. “At that time it was a pure whodunit.” But the team soon felt that a simple killer-identity mystery wouldn’t hold up for today’s viewers. “Once I came on board, we realised audiences today are cinema-literate. A pure whodunit might not …

Student of the Year 3: Shanaya Kapoor-led series to begin filming on THIS date? Here’s what we know

Student of the Year 3: Shanaya Kapoor-led series to begin filming on THIS date? Here’s what we know

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Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor’s daughter, Shanaya Kapoor, has an exciting lineup of projects even before making her acting debut. Apart from gearing up to star in multiple films, she is also preparing to venture into the OTT space. Shanaya will headline Student of the Year 3, which is being made as a web series. It has now been learned that the show’s filming is set to begin on April 20, 2025. According to a recent report in Mid-day, the campus drama Student of the Year 3, backed by Karan Johar, is set to go on floors this month itself in Mumbai. It is said to be a six episode show helmed by debutant director Reema Maya. As per the portal’s source, the Shanaya Kapoor starrer will be shot over 30 days. The source stated, “SOTY 3 has been taking shape for the past six years. Finally, Karan has given the green signal and the unit plans to begin filming it from April 20. It will be a tight schedule of just over 30 days …

Rockstar on OTT: Where to watch Ranbir Kapoor-led musical romance drama amid Imtiaz Ali discussing sequel possibilities

Rockstar on OTT: Where to watch Ranbir Kapoor-led musical romance drama amid Imtiaz Ali discussing sequel possibilities

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Ranbir Kapoor blew everyone’s minds when he played the role of Jordan in Imtiaz Ali’s movie, Rockstar. The 2011 film helped him break free from the ‘chocolate boy’ mold. The movie ended up becoming one of the highest grossing films of that year. While fans and critics lauded his performance, the storyline and songs were equally appreciated. While the film’s director is thinking of coming with Rockstar 2, here’s when and where the musical romantic drama film can be enjoyed on OTT. Where to watch Rockstar Over the past decades, Ranbir Kapoor starrer Rockstar gained the title of cult classic. The movie was majorly loved by the urban audience who were highly impressed by his portrayal of a heartbroken singer. While Imtiaz Ali is contemplating coming up with Rockstar 2, the OG film, Rockstar can be streamed on Zee5 and Jio Hotstar. Plot of Rockstar Rockstar is a story of a young lad who aspires to become a huge rock star. While he struggles to do so, he falls in love with a college student …

Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor-led film’s producer aims to take it on global level like Oppenheimer, Forrest Gump; ‘I believe…’

Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor-led film’s producer aims to take it on global level like Oppenheimer, Forrest Gump; ‘I believe…’

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Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming mythological epic Ramayana is one of the highly-awaited films in Bollywood. The film has already been made on a substantial budget to ensure it is a visual spectacle. Meanwhile, the film’s producer Namit Malhotra also expressed his desire to make it on a global level like Oppenheimer and Forrest Gump. During a recent conversation with Hindustan Times, Ramayana producer and head honcho of VFX studio DNEG talked about Ranbir Kapoor-led mythological epic. He mentioned that he plans to not only make India proud, but also excite the world about Indian storytelling by taking it to a global level with the highly-awaited film.  Aiming to celebrate global cinema together, Malhotra articulated his belief, stating, “It’s not like we don’t like Hollywood films. It’s not like we don’t see an Oppenheimer and have a great feeling, or a Forrest Gump, or any of these, you know, landmark films. Their stories are universal. I believe this is universal, too. This is that opportunity that I believe I’m pretty fortunate to have received in my life, and I …

Animal: Sandeep Reddy Vanga reveals why Bobby Deol’s character was mute and deaf in Ranbir Kapoor-led actioner, ‘I just thought of…’

Animal: Sandeep Reddy Vanga reveals why Bobby Deol’s character was mute and deaf in Ranbir Kapoor-led actioner, ‘I just thought of…’

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Bobby Deol’s introductory scene in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal was met with whistles and lauds when the movie made it to cinemas. The veteran actor’s return to the big screen was awaited by many. But the way he aced the role of the violent antagonist caught everyone by surprise. Moreover, Deol’s character being deaf and mute also intrigued the audience. In an interview, the filmmaker revealed that the thought of sketching Bobby’s character like that excited him. Read on! After watching Bobby Deol’s return to theatres in 2023 with Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal, the audience was pleasantly surprised. But the fact that his character was deaf and mute left some scratching their heads. While talking to Game Changers on YouTube, the ace filmmaker opened up on the same. During his recent interview with the YouTube channel, the Kabir Singh helmer stated that people have seen a lot of films where the hero and villain pick up the phone and abuse each other. There is a lot of “dialoguebaazi” between them throughout the film and this …

EXCLUSIVE: Himesh Reshammiya breaks silence on similarities between Badass Ravi Kumar and Ranbir Kapoor-led Animal: ‘mujhey lag raha hai agar…’

EXCLUSIVE: Himesh Reshammiya breaks silence on similarities between Badass Ravi Kumar and Ranbir Kapoor-led Animal: ‘mujhey lag raha hai agar…’

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Popular Bollywood singer and composer Himesh Reshammiya also tried his hand at acting. The Bollywood celeb made his debut in 2007 with the musical romantic thriller Aap Kaa Surroor, which was a hit. After starring in multiple movies, the actor is back with his latest release, Badass Ravi Kumar. Those who watched the entertainer thought Himesh’s character Ravi Kumar had many similarities with Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal. Now, in an exclusive chat with Pinkvilla, the singer-actor broke his silence on the same. While talking about his movie Badass Ravi Kumar, Himesh Reshammiya addressed the chatter around the similarity between his character and that of Ranbir Kapoor in Animal. Speaking his mind, the Khiladi 786 stated, “Actually, vo chain-saw wala toh koi bhi film me nhi tha. (The chain-saw scene in the film isn’t there in any other movie).” Himesh added, “But of course, humney kahin na kahin jo retro andaaz rakha tha uskey liye… baal bhi lambe they, vo retro andaaz tha. (But of course, we maintained the retro look of the character, for which his hair …

Bollywood Newswrap, February 22: Yash begins shooting for Ranbir Kapoor-led Ramayana; Nargis Fakhri reportedly ties knot with beau Tony Beig and more

Bollywood Newswrap, February 22: Yash begins shooting for Ranbir Kapoor-led Ramayana; Nargis Fakhri reportedly ties knot with beau Tony Beig and more

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On February 22, 2025, Bollywood witnessed several major events, from Prime Minister Narendra Modi praising Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava to reports of Nargis Fakhri tying the knot with her longtime beau Tony Beig, and much more. If you missed the biggest headlines of the day, read on! Here are the top 5 Bollywood news stories of February 22, 2025: 1. Did Nargis Fakhri secretly marry her longtime beau Tony Beig in LA?  Speculation is rife that Nargis Fakhri has secretly married her longtime partner, Tony Beig, in an intimate ceremony in Los Angeles. The private affair reportedly included only close friends and family, with glimpses of their wedding cake and venue nameplate going viral. Now honeymooning in Switzerland, the couple’s latest snapshot together has further fueled excitement online. 2. Chhaava: PM Narendra Modi says ‘dhoom machi hui hai’ as he gives special mention to Vicky Kaushal starrer; actor REACTS Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna, continues to win hearts worldwide. The film recently garnered special recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who acknowledged …

Loveyapa Twitter Review: 10 tweets to read before heading out to watch Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor-led rom-com

Loveyapa Twitter Review: 10 tweets to read before heading out to watch Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor-led rom-com

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Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor’s highly anticipated movie Loveyapa has hit the screens. With the audience excitedly waiting, looking out for the shows, and buying the tickets, the netizens who already grabbed the opportunity to catch the film on the first day itself have dropped their opinions on their Twitter (now X) accounts.  Watching Junaid in a completely different character from what he played in the Netflix movie, Maharaj, the fans were impressed with the actor’s versatility. Moreover, Khushi comes in as a confident one on the screens, following her performance in Zoya Akhtar’s Archies. Addressing the film, one of the viewers revealed that it was a fresh take on the Gen-Z lovestories. They penned, “LOVEYAPA: A Romcom that attempts to explore modern relationships & has its heart in the right place but feels underwhelming due to the odd pairing & below par performances of the lead actors. Humour works well along with the supporting cast aiding this Love Ka Siyappa!” Another user went on to claim that the film came out to be better …

Haider on OTT: Here’s where you can watch Shahid Kapoor-led highly acclaimed film ahead of Deva’s release

Haider on OTT: Here’s where you can watch Shahid Kapoor-led highly acclaimed film ahead of Deva’s release

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Shahid Kapoor is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming movie Deva. In the action thriller, he will be playing the role of a police officer. The trailer has already offered the audience a peek into the actor’s promising performance. Ahead of its theatrical release, viewers can enjoy Shahid’s other films on OTT, among which Haider is highly acclaimed. Read on to know where you can watch it digitally. Where to Watch Haider The 2014 film Haider is available to watch on Netflix. The audience can enjoy this engaging story from the comfort of their homes. If you missed out on watching this Shahid Kapoor starrer in theaters years ago, it’s your chance to catch it for the first time. If you’ve watched it before and loved the story, you can relive the experience. Plot of Haider Haider is based on William Shakespeare’s play Hamlet. The political crime thriller is set in Kashmir amid a time of conflict. Shahid Kapoor plays the role of Haider, a young man who wishes to find out …