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Shakun Batra’s AI video for production house has internet calling it ‘best use of AI’, even Ranveer Singh approves

Shakun Batra’s AI video for production house has internet calling it ‘best use of AI’, even Ranveer Singh approves

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Filmmaker Shakun Batra, best known for Kapoor & Sons and Gehraiyaan, has recently launched the AI division of his storytelling studio, Jouska Films. A video introducing the correct pronunciation of the studio’s name has caught the internet’s attention, with many praising it as a clever and effective use of AI, calling it the “right use of AI”. Shakun Batra’s new AI video impressed the internet. Shakun Batra’s AI video film impresses fans On Friday, Shakun took to the official Instagram page of Jouska AI to share a quirky AI-generated video explaining the correct pronunciation of his studio’s name. The visually imaginative clip featured people floating mid-air as they broke down the pronunciation step by step, culminating in pilots announcing it over an aircraft intercom. Sharing the video, he captioned it, “The official Jouska pronunciation guide. Please say it right. Made in AI.” Ranveer Singh seemed to enjoy the concept and commented, “Hahahahaha superb.” Ananya Panday wrote, “Insanee.” Aparshakti Khurana added, “Woah!!!! Love itttt.” Fans also praised the video. One comment read, “AI being used exactly …

Alia Bhatt had to step in to save ‘scared’ Shakun Batra from Rishi Kapoor amid everyday clashes on Kapoor and Sons sets: ‘I won’t give a shot’ | Bollywood News

Alia Bhatt had to step in to save ‘scared’ Shakun Batra from Rishi Kapoor amid everyday clashes on Kapoor and Sons sets: ‘I won’t give a shot’ | Bollywood News

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It is famously known that Rishi Kapoor would give it all to his characters, but at the same time, he would also pose a challenge to newer directors as they felt that they sometimes had a difficult time making him understand what they wanted in their films. Shakun Batra faced a similar challenge when shooting for Kapoor & Sons and recently, on the film’s 10th anniversary, the director recalled that Rishi came on board after he found out that he would be working with a Oscar-winning make-up artiste. Shakun also recalled how he would be “scared” on set as Rishi wasn’t very comfortable with his style of filming in those early days of the shoot. Rishi Kapoor got excited when he learnt he would be working with a Oscar winner In a chat with Galatta Plus, Shakun shared that when he pitched the film to the actor, Rishi had his reservations as he felt that he would “look bad” with “bad make-up” in trying to look like a 90-year-old on screen. Shakun, however, revealed to …

Rishi Kapoor, Ratna Pathak Shah instantly agreed to Kapoor & Sons, says film’s director: After being rejected by actors…

Rishi Kapoor, Ratna Pathak Shah instantly agreed to Kapoor & Sons, says film’s director: After being rejected by actors…

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Kapoor & Sons director Shakun Batra has spoken about how actors Rishi Kapoor, Ratna Pathak and Rajat Kapoor “instantly agreed” to be part of his film. Speaking with Variety India, Shakun revealed that he “arrived at these actors after being rejected by many other actors.” Shakun Batra’s Kapoor & Sons released in theatres in 2016. Kapoor & Sons director Shakun Batra talks about many actors rejecting film Talking about the casting process, Shakun Batra said, “Now that you think of these things, it feels big. But at that time, obviously, the actors took a while. Because we arrived at these actors after being rejected by many other actors. But Rishi (Kapoor) sir, Ratna Pathak and Rajat Kapoor agreed to it instantly. As I said, now it feels unimaginable. But back then, those things happened.” Shakun opens up about taking risks with the movie He was asked about taking creative risks with the film only for theatre audiences. He said, “At that time, honestly, I didn’t care if it was. We just spoke about it being …

10 years of Kapoor & Sons: Fawad Khan asked if homosexuality was a whisper or shout, says Shakun Batra

10 years of Kapoor & Sons: Fawad Khan asked if homosexuality was a whisper or shout, says Shakun Batra

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Filmmaker Shakun Batra takes a trip down memory lane as Kapoor & Sons completes a decade. Batra’s, Rishi Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Fawad Khan, Ratna Pathak Shah, Rajat Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra starrer, Kapoor & Sons hits the ten year mark on Wednesday, March 18. Kapoor & Sons, Shakun Batra Recalling memories of the making, Shakun tells us, “There was a two year gap between when the film was written and when it got made. A lot of actors turned it down in the beginning. Actors weren’t comfortable playing homosexuals back then and at one point I thought I need to move on, I’ll never get to make the film. Fawad loved the script and called me to ask ‘Is homosexuality a whisper or a shout?’ I told him it’s a whisper and he was on board. That’s the only conversation we had, that homosexuality would be presented in a subtle manner, without saying it out loud.” He adds, “There are little hints like tangerine shoes or self concious moments with his mother. We wanted families …

9 years of Kapoor & Sons: Alia Bhatt gets nostalgic; Sidharth Malhotra cherishes ‘unforgettable memories’ of family-drama

9 years of Kapoor & Sons: Alia Bhatt gets nostalgic; Sidharth Malhotra cherishes ‘unforgettable memories’ of family-drama

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Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt, and Fawad Khan shared screen space in the 2016-released Kapoor & Sons. Directed by Shakun Batra, the family-drama film is one of the most loved films backed by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. Celebrating 9 years of its release today, Alia and Sidharth posted special dedications reminiscing sweet memories from the movie sets. On March 18, Alia Bhatt took to her Instagram stories and shared a wholesome collage of images from the sets of Kapoor & Sons. The cherished moments from the sets featured movie stills, poster, and happy pictures featuring Sidharth Malhotra, Fawad Khan, the late Rishi Kapoor, Rajat Kapoor, and more. The actress captioned the post, “9 years ago today (accompanied by two pink love hearts emoji), Kapoor & Sons (accompanied by hand heart emoji).” In addition to this, Sidharth Malhotra also shared a fan-edited video edit juxtaposing iconic scenes from the film on his Instagram stories. The clips featured various scenes from the movie featuring him, Alia, Fawad, Rishi Kapoor, and Ratna Pathak Shah. Reminiscing old memories, Sid remembered, “Filming Kapoor …

Ananya Panday: Deepika Padukone Inspired me to Make a Change

Ananya Panday: Deepika Padukone Inspired me to Make a Change

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Deepika Padukone and Ananya Panday shared the screen in Shakun Batra’s Gehraiyaan, a film that was appreciated by many. During a recent roundtable, where she was joined by Batra, among others, Ananya hailed Deepika and recalled sharing the screen with her. Sharing a powerful anecdote about the actress, Ananya said, “When I started out in the industry, I didn’t really know that one could really stand up and reinforce what they want. I used to simply do what I was asked to do. Deepika is a woman who stands up for every person on the set, in a very polite way. Because whenever a girl speaks up she is called bossy, or difficult to work with, but she used to convey her needs in a very polite and empathetic way, which made me realize that there is a way in which you can do this.” She continued, “Deepika inspired me as a younger female actress to go on further to make a change. Now I do speak up when I am not comfortable doing certain …

9 movies on Netflix whose songs have a ‘fitoor’ on our minds more than the film

9 movies on Netflix whose songs have a ‘fitoor’ on our minds more than the film

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Hindi movies are rightly known for their beautiful and timeless melodies. Many-a-times, Bollywood filmmakers get involved in its music to such an extent that it overpowers the entire film. But there’s nothing bad about it, right? There have been quite a few instances where we have ended up watching a film just because of its beautiful album. In this article, we have enlisted some of the movies on Netflix whose music we think ruled our hearts more than the film. Check it out.   9 movies on Netflix whose songs we loved more than the film   1. Mr And Mrs Mahi (2024)     Director: Sharan Sharma IMDb Rating: 5.9/10 Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor, Kumud Mishra, Rajesh Sharma, Zarina Wahab Genre: Sports, Drama, Romance   The latest released sports-drama film was about a couple who had a shared interest for cricket. The intent of the film was at the right place, however, it couldn’t leave the impact that we expected it to have. Rather, it was the soulful tracks from Sachin-Jigar’s musical album, …

Hansal Mehta Lauds Do Aur Do Pyaar’s ‘Remarkable Performances’, Shakun Batra Calls Vidya Balan Film ‘Charming’

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Hansal Mehta and Shakun Batra praised Vidya Balan’s film. Bollywood directors like Hansal Mehta and Shakun Batra have appreciated Do Aur Do Pyaar. Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi, Ileana D’Cruz and Sendhi Ramamurthy’s Do Aur Do Pyaar was released recently and has been receiving a positive response from the audience and critics alike. The film makes the directorial debut of Shirsha Guha Thakurta. Now, several noted Bollywood directors like Hansal Mehta and Shakun Batra have appreciated the film. Hansal Mehta, known for his hits like Scam 1992, Faraaz, Aligarh, Shahid and the forthcoming Gandhi, said, “I really enjoyed the film! Remarkable performances!” Shakun Batra, known for Kapoor and Sons, said, “Really charming and very sweet. I had a great time watching it!” Tahira Kashyap Khurrana whose debut feature, Sharmajee Ki Beti, bagged a standing ovation at MAMI last year, said, “The simplest of the things are the most complicated and the movie shows that beautifully.” Suresh Triveni, who shot to fame with his slice-of-life drama Tumhari Sulu, beamed, “My favourite Vidya Balan is back on the …