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Ayushmann Khurrana, Sharvari’s ‘Yeh Prem Mol Liya’ to hit theatres on Nov 27

Ayushmann Khurrana, Sharvari’s ‘Yeh Prem Mol Liya’ to hit theatres on Nov 27

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Mumbai, Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya’s next feature “Yeh Prem Mol Liya”, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari, will be released in theatres on November 27, the makers announced on Tuesday. Ayushmann Khurrana, Sharvari’s ‘Yeh Prem Mol Liya’ to hit theatres on Nov 27 Sooraj’s banner Rajshri Productions shared the news in a statement posted on Instagram. “We Have An Announcement!! This November, Rajshri Productions Ltd. in association with Mahaveer Jain Films, brings to the BIG screen a family entertainer directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya titled – ‘Yeh Prem Mol Liya’ starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari a Himesh Reshammiya musical. In theatres 27th November 2026 – Save the date,” read the statement. The film marks Sooraj’s comeback to movies after a gap of four years. The filmmaker, known for making family dramas like “Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!”, “Hum Saath Saath Hai” and “Vivaah”, last directed “Uunchai” , featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani and Anupam Kher. Sooraj, who won the National Award for Best Director for “Uunchai”, reunites with composer Himesh Reshammiya on the project. The two last collaborated …

‘There’d be no Vivah without Prem Ki Diwani Hoon’: Sooraj Barjatya on how first failure kept him grounded | Bollywood News

‘There’d be no Vivah without Prem Ki Diwani Hoon’: Sooraj Barjatya on how first failure kept him grounded | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiApr 15, 2026 04:43 PM IST Entering the new millennium, Sooraj Barjatya was one of the most sought-after and successful young filmmakers in Hindi cinema. All his three directorials till then — Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), and Hum Saath – Saath Hain (1999) were blockbusters, one bigger than the other. But then came his first setback, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003), also his first film without Salman Khan aka Prem. “It did feel like I got lost somewhere. But that’s exactly why Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon is very close to my heart,” says Barjatya on SCREEN Spotlight. In another edition, filmmaker Kunal Kohli revealed that the film’s lead actor, Hrithik Roshan, was also unsure how his rather loud character in the romantic comedy would be received, compelling him to give Kohli’s 2004 hit rom-com Hum Tum a pass. “We’re all humans. We all learn. All our failures teach you a lot. That’s also required once in a while so that we remain grounded. If Main Prem …

‘Frustrated’ Rajesh Khanna turned to alcohol after facing failure, Amitabh Bachchan chose a masterclass in survival: Prem Chopra | Bollywood News

‘Frustrated’ Rajesh Khanna turned to alcohol after facing failure, Amitabh Bachchan chose a masterclass in survival: Prem Chopra | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiApr 15, 2026 03:52 PM IST Rajesh Khanna may have left us, but stories of his meteoric rise and painful struggle with stardom’s decline remain timeless. Often hailed as Hindi cinema’s first true superstar, his dominance was unparalleled—but, like many legends, it proved fleeting. With the arrival of Amitabh Bachchan and the seismic success of Zanjeer (1973), the industry witnessed a dramatic shift. Over time, Bachchan became the new face of Hindi cinema, and Rajesh Khanna’s films began to falter at the box office. This transition, as many close to him observed, was not easy for Khanna to accept. It reportedly pushed him into denial and deep frustration. Veteran actor Prem Chopra, one of his closest friends in the industry, recently reflected on this difficult phase, noting how Rajesh Khanna struggled to come to terms with no longer being the reigning superstar. ‘Rajesh Khanna couldn’t digest his failure’ In a conversation with Vickey Lalwani, Prem Chopra spoke candidly about the actor’s downfall. When Lalwani mentioned Khanna’s comeback phase with films like Avatar, …

Exclusive | KD The Devil director Prem denies Nora Fatehi’s Sarke Chunar was created for controversy: Why would I want..

Exclusive | KD The Devil director Prem denies Nora Fatehi’s Sarke Chunar was created for controversy: Why would I want..

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The song Sarke Chunar from KD The Devil has sparked controversy, from backlash over its lyrics to a reported fatwa against actor Nora Fatehi, who features in the track. Amid allegations that the outrage was orchestrated for publicity, director Prem has denied any such intent. Prem has directed the film KD The Devil “I don’t want any controversy. Mine is an emotional film, and the song is meant to be something people dance to at parties. It’s been well received in Karnataka and Kerala. Why would I want controversy?” he says. Also read: Nora Fatehi breaks silence on Sarke Chunar row, says had ‘no idea’ about Hindi version: ‘No permission to use my image’ Prem explains that while he wrote the original Kannada lyrics, the Hindi version was translated by lyricist Raqueeb Alam. He admits he was unaware of the specific wording that later drew criticism. “Everything went smoothly with the Kannada original. I didn’t understand the Hindi words used in translation as I am not fluent in the language. I come from a village …

Prem Chopra recalls ‘drinking into the night’ with Amitabh Bachchan, says the star checks on him every morning since his health scare | Bollywood News

Prem Chopra recalls ‘drinking into the night’ with Amitabh Bachchan, says the star checks on him every morning since his health scare | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiMar 19, 2026 10:51 AM IST Veteran actor Prem Chopra has been in the movies since the beginning of 1960s so when Amitabh Bachchan entered the film industry in the late 1960s, Prem Chopra was already a famous actor. For decades, the two starred in many films together and in a new interview, Prem Chopra, known for his villainous roles, recalled his camaraderie with Big B when they would drink until wee hours of the night. He also spoke about their current equation and shared that Big B checks on his health every single day. Amitabh Bachchan texts me everyday to check on me In a chat with The Hollywood Reporter India, Prem Chopra revealed that Amitabh Bachchan checks on him every morning, especially since he returned from the hospital in November 2025. Last year, Prem Chopra was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis, and the actor underwent a small medical procedure for the same and has since recovered. Prem Chopra shared that Big B texts him every morning to check on him, “Ever …

Prem Chopra recalls why he couldn’t attend weddings, family functions without scaring female guests: Dad had to explain…

Prem Chopra recalls why he couldn’t attend weddings, family functions without scaring female guests: Dad had to explain…

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Veteran actor Prem Chopra walked down memory lane and recalled how, during his career, he couldn’t attend weddings and family functions without scaring female guests as he played the roles of villains. Speaking with Hollywood Reporter India, Prem said that his father had to explain to the guests that he was a good person. Prem Chopra, in a career that spans over six decades, has been part of 380 films. (PTI) Prem Chopra recalls why going to functions earlier was difficult In most of Prem’s films, he played a villainous character. Sharing how his choice of roles in reel life made social life difficult in real life, the actor said, “My father had to explain to them that I am a good person.” Prem also said that veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan’s son-in-law Nikhil Nanda once got petrified that he refused to enter his grandaunt’s home as he had seen “Prem Chopra’s shoes”. When Prem spoke with HT about his choice of roles Speaking with Hindustan Times in 2017, Prem had spoken about why he chose …

Amitabh Bachchan sends Prem Chopra ‘get well soon’ text every day since he fell ill: ‘Bola usko main theek ho gaya but…’

Amitabh Bachchan sends Prem Chopra ‘get well soon’ text every day since he fell ill: ‘Bola usko main theek ho gaya but…’

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Veteran actor Prem Chopra was hospitalised in Mumbai in November last year as he was unwell. Now, speaking with Hollywood Reporter India, Prem has revealed that Amitabh Bachchan sends him a ‘get well soon’ text every day since he fell ill. The actor added that Amitabh “persists sweetly” even after being informed that he is better now. Prem Chopra and Amitabh Bachchan collaborated on several Bollywood films in the 1970s and 1980s. Prem Chopra talks about Amitabh Bachchan’s sweet gesture for him Prem revealed that one of his close friends on WhatsApp is Amitabh. “Ever since I fell ill, every morning there is a message from him: ‘Get well soon, Prem’. ‘Prayers for you. Maine bola usko, yaar main theek ho gaya (I told him, buddy, I have recovered). But he persists sweetly,” Prem said. About Prem’s health Last year, he was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. The doctors had said he had a viral infection and age-related complications. Prem was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis. After his treatment, his son-in-law and actor Sharman …

Hrithik Roshan said no to Saif Ali Khan’s Hum Tum role, wasn’t sure of Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon: Kunal Kohli | Bollywood News

Hrithik Roshan said no to Saif Ali Khan’s Hum Tum role, wasn’t sure of Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon: Kunal Kohli | Bollywood News

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5 min readMumbaiMar 18, 2026 08:09 AM IST Kunal Kohli has made a career out of directing romantic comedies. His most definitive one till date is Hum Tum (2004), starring Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji. On this edition of SCREEN Spotlight, the filmmaker looks back at that movie, the struggles of casting the ‘metrosexual’ lead actor, working with Siddharth Anand as a co-writer, and the controversy around Saif winning the National Award. Hum Tum fetched Saif Ali Khan a National Award. But is it true that a lot of top actors said no to that part, including Aamir Khan? No, Aamir actually didn’t hear the script, to be fair to him. He was going through his first divorce with Reena Dutta then. So, he wasn’t in the right frame of mind. Hrithik Roshan really loved the script. But he was just not ready to do it. Because he said, “I’m not sure how my character in Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003) would come out or be accepted,” which it wasn’t. My own film, …

KD The Devil song Sarse Ninna Seraga Sarse: Netizens call Nora Fatehi-Sanjay Dutt number ‘vulgar’, fans say they’ll disown director Prem | Regional News

KD The Devil song Sarse Ninna Seraga Sarse: Netizens call Nora Fatehi-Sanjay Dutt number ‘vulgar’, fans say they’ll disown director Prem | Regional News

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3 min readHyderabadMar 16, 2026 08:21 PM IST The makers of KD: The Devil launched their latest song featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt at an event at AMB Cinemas in Bengaluru, with fanfare and live performances. What followed on the internet was a different kind of noise entirely. The song was released simultaneously across languages, with the Kannada version titled Sarse Ninna Seraga Sarse and the Hindi version titled Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke. Both the versions have garnered significant pushback online, with viewers calling out the lyrics and overall tone as vulgar and out of place. The backlash has been direct and widespread. Viewers have called for the track to be banned, with viral posts describing the lyrics as cheap and the content inappropriate. The reactions in the comment sections across YouTube and social media have been consistent in their criticism. “Ashleelta on the top,” wrote one commenter. Another said: “The lyrics are so cheap and vulgar.” A third questioned the timing altogether: “What is this? It’s 2026, still this kind of song and …

Sooraj Barjatya’s Prem and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Kabir Singh are ‘two sides of the same coin’, says director: ‘Itna pyaar to kare koi’ | Bollywood News

Sooraj Barjatya’s Prem and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Kabir Singh are ‘two sides of the same coin’, says director: ‘Itna pyaar to kare koi’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiMar 3, 2026 10:19 AM IST Sooraj Barjatya is credited with discovering the ‘Prem’ within Salman Khan at the very beginning of the superstar’s career through blockbuster films like Maine Pyaar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Koun. However, over time, as the depiction of masculinity on screen has changed, so too have the kinds of male protagonists dominating popular imagination. Today, in the age of the alpha male, characters like Kabir Singh or Rannvijay from Animal capture audiences’ attention in ways that are drastically different from the rather gentle, romantic softness of Barjatya’s films. Yet, Barjatya believes that, to him, whether it is his incarnation of Prem or these ‘toxic male characters,’ they are two sides of the same coin. “They are representations of the same men,” he said in a chat with Hindustan Times. Explaining further, he added, “Itna pyaar to kare koi (Someone must love this passionately). If you look at it, whether it is Kabir Singh, Animal, Prem, or the protagonist from Sangamarmar (his next web series), but itna pyaar …