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‘Main Vaapas Aaunga is a film that’s changed everything for me’: Vedang Raina pens emotional note, thanks Imtiaz Ali

‘Main Vaapas Aaunga is a film that’s changed everything for me’: Vedang Raina pens emotional note, thanks Imtiaz Ali

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Vedang Raina is basking in the release of his third film Main Vaapas Aaunga. The romantic drama set against the backdrop of Partition, has been receiving glowing reviews since its release on Friday. It is directed by Imtiaz Ali. Vedang has now shared a bunch of BTS stills from the film’s shoot and penned an emotional note to share his gratitude. Vedang Raina shared BTS stills from the set of Main Vaapas Aaunga. What Vedang said In one pic, he was seen in character, wearing a turban and carrying a bag as a student. Another picture saw him with Sharvari. Vedang was also seen sharing a frame with Naseeruddin Shah, as both of the actors essay the same character in their youth and old age. In the caption, Vedang began, “I came home one day after an audition (I was 19) and told my parents that acting is what makes me feel the most alive. I didn’t expect to say that and I was as surprised as they were. It’s now been 2 and a …

Chand Mera Dil box office collection day 10: Lakshya, Ananya Panday film collects less than Hollywood release Obsession

Chand Mera Dil box office collection day 10: Lakshya, Ananya Panday film collects less than Hollywood release Obsession

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Chand Mera Dil box office collection day 10: Ananya Panday and Lakshya’s romantic drama Chand Mera Dil hit theatres on May 22 with no pre-release buzz. Although the film showed a slight improvement over the opening weekend, it failed to sustain the momentum during the weekdays. (Also read: Billed as the next Rajesh Khanna, once rival to Shah Rukh Khan: Where is Prithvi Vazir now?) Chand Mera Dil box office collection day 10: Ananya Panday and Lakshya in a still from the film. Chand Mera Dil box office update The latest report on Sacnilk states that Chand Mera Dil collected ₹1.69 crore on its 10th day of release, which is also its second Sunday. It is a slight growth from Saturday, when the film had collected ₹1.75 crore. Chand Mera Dil opened with ₹3 crore on its first day. The film showed some growth over the weekend and collected ₹3.75 crore on Saturday and ₹4.25 crore on Sunday. However, the film saw a noticeable drop once the weekdays began. This brings the total India gross …

Chand Mera Dil box office collection day 9: Lakshya, Ananya Panday film continues to struggle, crosses ₹22 crore

Chand Mera Dil box office collection day 9: Lakshya, Ananya Panday film continues to struggle, crosses ₹22 crore

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Chand Mera Dil box office collection day 9: Lakshya and Ananya Panday’s romantic drama released in theatres last Friday and received mixed reviews from both critics and audiences. The film had a slow start at the box office and witnessed minimal growth over the weekend. Since then, the film has seen no growth. Chand Mera Dil box office collection day 9: The film has had a lacklustre run so far. Chand Mera Dil barely sees any spike The latest update on Sacnilk states that Chand Mera Dil has collected ₹1.60 crore. It shows that the film has found no takers, even on a Saturday, as collections have barely spiked from previous days. On Friday, the film minted ₹1.30 crore. Thursday, which was a holiday due to Eid, saw some growth at ₹2.20 crore. Its highest single-day collection is still at ₹4.25 crore, which was made on its third day of release. This brings the total India gross collections to ₹26.39 crore and the total India net to ₹22.35 crore so far. The film is facing …

Imtiaz Ali ignores social media chatter around work: ‘Most of them don’t go to theatres to watch our films’ | Exclusive

Imtiaz Ali ignores social media chatter around work: ‘Most of them don’t go to theatres to watch our films’ | Exclusive

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Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali is taking audiences back in time in his next film, Main Vaapas Aaunga. The film is a romantic drama set during India’s partition and independence, using one of the world’s greatest tragedies as a backdrop for a love story. Ahead of the film’s release, the filmmaker sat down with HT to discuss the film, his idea of romance, and why being less active on social media is a boon for him. Imtiaz Ali talks about his new film, Main Vaapas Aaunga. Imtiaz Ali on the timelessness of romance Over the years, Imtiaz has established himself as an acclaimed teller of love stories on celluloid. His latest, Main Vaapas Aaunga, is different as it is set almost eight decades ago. But the filmmaker feels that does not change much for the characters. “I don’t think love changes (with time). Everyone discovers it in different ways. No two people will have the same opinion about love. What we get confused about is the outside mechanism of love. People didn’t text back then, but sent …

Chand Mera Dil box office collection day 4: Lakshya, Ananya Panday film sees dip on Monday, crosses ₹12 crore

Chand Mera Dil box office collection day 4: Lakshya, Ananya Panday film sees dip on Monday, crosses ₹12 crore

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Chand Mera Dil box office collection day 4: Lakshya and Ananya Panday‘s romantic drama released in theatres on Friday with little hype around it. Upon release, the film received lukewarm reviews, while audience reactions too remained fairly underwhelming. After witnessing a slow start at the box office on its opening day, the film showed little growth on Sunday. Let us take a look at the box office collection so far. (Also read: Chand Mera Dil review: Lakshya-Ananya Panday’s romance drama is frustrating, flawed, yet rewarding – just like love) Chand Mera Dil box office collection day 4: Ananya Panday and Lakshya in a still from the film. Chand Mera Dil box office update As per the latest update on Sacnilk, Chand Mera Dil collected ₹1.74 crore on Monday, its 4th day of release. It is a huge dip compared to Sunday’s numbers, which stood at ₹4.35 crore, which was also its highest single-day haul so far. On its opening day, the film collected ₹3 crore. This brings the total India gross collections to ₹15.28 crore …

Imtiaz Ali shares how Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone made one memorable shot in Tamasha which was not in script

Imtiaz Ali shares how Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone made one memorable shot in Tamasha which was not in script

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Tamasha, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, has achieved cult status over the last few years since its release. The Imtiaz Ali film was moderately successful upon release, but its impact has grown with time, with many fans and viewers calling it the director’s best work to date. In a recent chat with Pinkvilla, the writer-director recalled how one shot with Ranbir and Deepika was shot impromptu, but because it was so truthful, it ended up being included in the final cut of the film. Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in a still from their 2015 film Tamasha. What Imtiaz shared During the chat, Imtiaz opened up about one particular scene from the film when Ranbir and Deepika’s characters are in Corsica, simply sitting on a mountain range and enjoying a sunset. The scene has no music and is filled with silence, and Imtiaz shared that it was not something that was written in the script and happened during the shoot. He said, “That shot was not really planned in the film. It just happened …

Lakshya and Ananya Panday’s Chand Mera Dil faces CBFC cuts; 96 seconds of kissing scenes chopped: Report

Lakshya and Ananya Panday’s Chand Mera Dil faces CBFC cuts; 96 seconds of kissing scenes chopped: Report

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With just days left for its theatrical release, Chand Mera Dil has undergone several modifications during its censor certification process. Starring Ananya Panday and Lakshya, the romantic drama is scheduled to release in theatres on May 22. Now, according to reports, the film has completed its certification process with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), though not without a few changes. Lakshya-Ananya Panday’s Chand Mera Dil faces CBFC cuts. (YouTube ) CBFC trims intimate scenes According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Chand Mera Dil has received a U/A 16+ certificate from the CBFC ahead of its theatrical release. However, the certification reportedly came after the board suggested a few modifications involving the film’s intimate scenes. The makers were asked to remove a 10-second kissing sequence and replace it with alternate visuals. Additionally, lip-lock scenes collectively lasting 1 minute and 26 seconds were also reportedly trimmed during the censor process. Altogether, close to 96 seconds of kissing visuals were removed before the film received clearance. The CBFC also requested consent-related paperwork for all child …

Aamir Khan shares why advance bookings of Ek Din opened 39 days before release: ‘This film will need a little more time’

Aamir Khan shares why advance bookings of Ek Din opened 39 days before release: ‘This film will need a little more time’

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Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan is all set to star in the romantic drama Ek Din alongside Sai Pallavi. The unusual strategy for the film is the advance booking for the film, which opened 39 days early, a rare strategy targeting a May 1 release. In a chat with Just Too Filmy, Aamir revealed why that decision was taken. (Also read: Aamir Khan rewrote climax of son Junaid Khan’s Ek Din, says Mansoor Khan; here’s why) Aamir Khan has produced Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi’s Ek Din. What Aamir said about the advance booking strategy During the chat, Aamir said that the idea was first pitched by someone from the team. He shared, “The fact is that Ek Din is a very small film, in the sense that it has got actors who are very new. Junaid has barely started his career, and Sai [Pallavi] is doing her first film in Hindi. So I thought this film would need a little more time to get traction. So the earlier we start, the better. It is …

Chand Mera Dil, Ek Din to Main Vaapas Aaunga, Awarapan 2: Bollywood bets on romance, again in 2026

Chand Mera Dil, Ek Din to Main Vaapas Aaunga, Awarapan 2: Bollywood bets on romance, again in 2026

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With the success of Saiyaara, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat and Tere Ishk Mein, the audience gave the Hindi film industry an insight into their desire to see more of romance on screen, and the makers listened as Bollywood’s upcoming lineup boasts a range of romantic dramas making their way to the big screen Bollywood romance films in 2026 Ek Din A big name down South, Sai Pallavi is set to make her big Bollywood debut this year. Before she appear as Sita in the magnum opus Ramayana, she will be seen in the romantic drama Ek Din, opposite Junaid Khan. The film has been extensively shot in Japan, and tells the story of how a day in the life of this duo changes everything. It releases theatrically on May 1. Chand Mera Dil After showing his action skills in Kill (2024), Lakshya will show his softer, romantic side opposite Ananya Panday in Chand Mera Dil. Glimpses from the upcoming romance were unveiled yesterday and the film promises the quintessential love story Bollywood is known for. The film will arrive in …

Ahaan Panday to reunite with Mohit Suri for another romantic drama after Saiyaara success

Ahaan Panday to reunite with Mohit Suri for another romantic drama after Saiyaara success

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Actor Ahaan Panday made his debut with filmmaker Mohit Suri’s romantic musical Saiyaara, which earned him immense fame and accolades. Now, Ahaan is all set to reunite with Mohit for an upcoming romantic drama. Ahaan Panday made his debut with Mohit Suri’s romantic drama Saiyaara. Ahaan Panday to work with Mohit Suri According to Variety India, Ahaan will headline Mohit Suri’s next romantic drama for Yash Raj Films (YRF). “Mohit finished writing the plot for his new film, a romcom with an older guy and a younger girl. But that didn’t work out with the actor he had in mind. It was Aditya Chopra who suggested he make another rom-com with Ahaan. Since his second film is an action film in which he plays a gangster, the producer felt that the duo returning with romance is something the audiences would lap up,” read the report. The portal mentioned that following the success of Saiyaara, expectations are riding high on director Mohit’s next project. While several names had been doing the rounds regarding the film’s casting, …