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Obsession breakout director Curry Barker follows just 3 Indians on Instagram. Here’s who they are

Obsession breakout director Curry Barker follows just 3 Indians on Instagram. Here’s who they are

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Curry Barker, the 26-year-old filmmaker who recently blew up globally with his psychological horror hit Obsession, is making some interesting waves on social media. A quick look at the filmmaker’s following list reveals a fascinating connection to India. He follows only three names. Two of them are actors: Kartik Aaryan and Riccha Sinha. The third is filmmaker Kushaal Chawla. Curry Barker poses for a portrait in New York on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP) (AP Photo/Andy Kropa) On Instagram Curry Barker follows a select group of Indian talent, including actor Kartik Aaryan, and creators Riccha Sinha and Kushaal Chawla. The connection highlights a fascinating crossover between the international artist and the Indian entertainment industry. Of the two actors Barker follows, Kartik Aaryan is perhaps the less surprising one. Interestingly, Kartik Aaryan was among the first Bollywood celebrities to publicly champion Barker’s hit track Obsession. Sharing his genuine excitement online, the actor wrote, “One of the best horror films after a very long time. Absolutely obsessed with #Obsession. Don’t miss this one.” Who …

Have you heard? Sharvari in talks to star opposite Kartik Aaryan in Luv Ranjan’s next

Have you heard? Sharvari in talks to star opposite Kartik Aaryan in Luv Ranjan’s next

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A Gen-Z film in the making Sharvari’s meteoric rise in Bollywood shows no signs of slowing down. Fresh off the acclaim for filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, the actor is reportedly in talks to headline what is being described as a quintessential Gen Z entertainer opposite Kartik Aaryan. According to trade sources, filmmaker Luv Ranjan is keen to cast Sharvari as the female lead in his next directorial, with the actor said to be “excited” about the project. Kartik is also reportedly enthusiastic about the collaboration. The film is currently in the writing stage, with narrations expected in the coming months before the makers take a final call on casting. The film is likely to go on floors in December 2026. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

2 years of Chandu Champion| Kartik Aaryan deserves the National Award for his dedication, says Murlikant Petkar

2 years of Chandu Champion| Kartik Aaryan deserves the National Award for his dedication, says Murlikant Petkar

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It’s been two years since the Kabir Khan directorial Chandu Champion released. Kartik Aaryan brought on screen the life of India’s first Paralympics gold medalist Murlikant Petkar and earned critical acclaim. For the para-athlete, the film has had quite a lasting impact. “It has been quite a transformative period since the film was released. The film didn’t just tell my story—it gave it a much larger voice and reached people across generations,” Murlikant Petkar says. Murlikant Petkar on Kartik Aaryan and Chandu Champion He adds, “What has changed most for me is the level of awareness and recognition. Earlier, very few people knew about my journey or about India’s Paralympic history, but today, many individuals come up to me sharing how the film inspired them or changed their perspective on resilience and determination.” Petkar says that reliving his journey through the film on screen didn’t only remind him of the struggles and hardships he went through, but it also made him realise the strength and purpose behind it all. “It gave me a renewed sense …

Before Ranveer Singh’s Don 3 exit, these Bollywood stars also quit or were replaced in high-profile films

Before Ranveer Singh’s Don 3 exit, these Bollywood stars also quit or were replaced in high-profile films

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The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a non-cooperation directive against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh after he walked out of Don 3 before the film’s shooting began. But this isn’t the first time that an A-lister has stepped away from a high-profile project. Many stars in the past have either been replaced or chosen to walk out of films at the last moment. In fact, Kiara Advani, who was cast opposite Ranveer, was also rumoured to have stepped away from the project after announcing her pregnancy in 2025. While Kartik Aaryan was ousted from Karan Johar’s Dostana 2, Priyanka Chopra walked out of Salman Khan’s Bharat. Let’s take a look at other stars who left or were replaced in big projects recently: Salman Khan – Inshallah Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and actor Salman Khan, who last worked together in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), were supposed to reunite for Bhansali’s Inshallah. Alia Bhatt was also cast opposite Salman in the film. However, due to reported creative differences between Salman and Sanjay, the …

‘Love Aaj Kal 2 was a useless experiment’: Imtiaz Ali feels Kartik Aaryan-Sara Ali Khan film wasn’t a ‘viable project’

‘Love Aaj Kal 2 was a useless experiment’: Imtiaz Ali feels Kartik Aaryan-Sara Ali Khan film wasn’t a ‘viable project’

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Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has had more hits than misses in his 20-year career in Hindi cinema. One of the biggest misses for him was Love Aaj Kal 2, the spiritual sequel to his own film. The romantic drama, which starred Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan, was a commercial and critical failure. In a recent interview, the filmmaker opened up on the folly and called it a ‘useless experiment’. Imtiaz Ali with Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan on the sets of Love Aaj Kal. Imtiaz Ali disses Love Aaj Kal sequel In an interview with Zoom, Imtiaz spoke about making the film. “In Love Aaj Kal 2, I did that because I already had the story, and I was excited about it. It didn’t work is a different matter. Love Aaj Kal 2 also told me that this is a useless experiment because it’s not even a viable project, if you don’t want to make it. Love Aaj Kal 2 was a story in itself. I could have made a different story,” he said. …

Misogynistic, problematic, but still entertaining: Rewatching Kartik Aaryan’s Pyaar Ka Punchnama | Bollywood News

Misogynistic, problematic, but still entertaining: Rewatching Kartik Aaryan’s Pyaar Ka Punchnama | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 20, 2026 07:46 PM IST Eleven years ago, a young boy from Gwalior, moved to Mumbai to become an engineer. However, he decided to fulfill his dream of becoming an actor, and got his first breakout role in Luv Ranjan’s Pyaar Ka Punchnama. When the rom-com hit the theatres in 2011, it left the audiences divided. While some viewed it as a rare and honest take on modern romantic relationships, others called it a one-sided, exaggerated rant against women. Also starring Divyendu, and Raayo S Bakhirta as leads, the film also had a stellar run at the box office. As Pyaar Ka Punchnama clocks 15 years of its release, I rewatched the film to reflect on its narrative choices and how it creates a long-lasting cultural impact. Kartik’s iconic monologue Say whatever you want, the 5-minute long monologue by Kartik Aaryan was truly iconic. The actor’s delivery of the viral rant about relationship woes is still a part of pop culture. The high relatability of the moment also helped Kartik …

Kartik Aaryan became a star with Pyaar Ka Punchnama — and got trapped by it | Opinion-entertainment News

Kartik Aaryan became a star with Pyaar Ka Punchnama — and got trapped by it | Opinion-entertainment News

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 20, 2026 12:51 PM IST When Pyaar Ka Punchnama released today in 2011, Kartik instantly became the voice of a certain urban Indian male frustration. His now-iconic monologue transformed him overnight into the relatable middle-class boy-next-door that young audiences connected with. He wasn’t larger-than-life, overly polished, or inaccessible. He felt familiar. And in a post-multiplex Bollywood era, that relatability became his biggest strength. But Bollywood has always had a habit of turning an actor’s strength into their cage. What started as a breakout identity slowly became a fixed brand. Over the next decade, Kartik kept returning to variations of the same character — the charming but confused boyfriend, the commitment-phobic urban man-child, the witty middle-class hustler navigating romance and chaos. From Pyaar Ka Punchnama to Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety to Luka Chuppi and Pati Patni Aur Woh, the industry rewarded him for staying within that comfort zone. And to be fair, it worked — until it suddenly didn’t. Kartik Aaryan in Pyaar Ka Punchnaama. (Photo: IMDb) The cracks became …

Kartik Aaryan Silently in Full Swing With 4 Films; Busy With Anurag Basu, Kabir Khan and Shimit Amin

Kartik Aaryan Silently in Full Swing With 4 Films; Busy With Anurag Basu, Kabir Khan and Shimit Amin

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Kartik Aaryan seems to be one of the busiest actors right now. The actor is successfully juggling not one or two but four big projects, which could easily be called one of the best line-ups in the industry for any actor. Kartik seems to be working on the most important slate of his career. He has wrapped Mrigdeep Singh Lamba’s Naagzilla, a film that blends the supernatural with sharp-edged comedy. The film has already sparked massive buzz and excitement with its first look. Slated for release in February 2027, the VFX-heavy film is currently in the post-production stage. Recently, after wrapping up the film, the actor moved, with little ceremony, into his next. The pace is relentless, but more striking is the intent behind it. Each project isn’t merely a film. It reads like a statement. The one that may define this phase most acutely is his collaboration with Anurag Basu, a filmmaker whose creative vocabulary has always sat outside the mainstream. Basu doesn’t make films so much as he builds emotional worlds, and placing …

Kartik Aaryan, Sreeleela film to release this year, says director Anurag Basu

Kartik Aaryan, Sreeleela film to release this year, says director Anurag Basu

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Dismissing rumours of delay in his film’s release, director Anurag Basu has confirmed that his upcoming untitled film is on track.  The upcoming musical stars Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela in the lead. Backed by T-Series, the film is progressing as planned, with production currently in motion. The project remains slated for a theatrical release later this year. No delay in Anurag Basu’s film Despite ongoing speculation around the film’s delay, the director has confirmed that the film is progressing steadily and remains firmly on track. The collaboration between the film’s two actors has already sparked considerable curiosity, marking a fresh pairing under Basu’s direction. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Anurag Basu Clears The Air on Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela Film Delay

Anurag Basu Clears The Air on Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela Film Delay

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Amid rumours of delay, filmmaker Anurag Basu has clarified that his film starring Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela is progressing as planned, with production currently in motion.  Speaking about the film’s status, Basu said, “We are very much on schedule, and the shoot is progressing well. It’s a film we believe in deeply, and we are bringing it to audiences this year as intended.” Meanwhile, he had earlier told Variety India, “That the majority of the shooting is done is a myth. I’ve not shot more than 45 days for this film. The shooting has just started.”  Also Read: Kartik Aaryan, Sreeleela & Anurag Basu meet Sikkim CM during film shoot The team has completed around 45 days of shooting, including schedules in Chalsa in the Dooars region of West Bengal, where Kartik was seen in a rugged look with Sreeleela. More recently, filming resumed in Srinagar and Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, but these have been short schedules, adding to the slow pace of the overall production. The film, which was initially planned for a December 2025 …