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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 …

‘Generous of Fawad Khan to do Kapoor and Sons’: Shakun Batra says he isn’t sure if a film like this can be made today | Bollywood News

‘Generous of Fawad Khan to do Kapoor and Sons’: Shakun Batra says he isn’t sure if a film like this can be made today | Bollywood News

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It feels as if only yesterday that Shakun Batra’s Kapoor and Sons  first graced the silver screen. A film that very much defined what one might typically call a slice-of-life cinema. Death and dissolution haunted the narrative, yet alongside his co-writer Ayesha Devitre, Batra managed to illuminate the ordinary textures of a family we all recognise, we all have lived in, we all continue to inhabit. Be it the irritable father, ever counting expenses; the mother, whose affections subtly favour one child over another; the gentle grandfather confronting mortality; the siblings, struggling to coexist. Each figure resonated with the familiarity of lived experience. The film’s brilliance lies in its ability to connect, across generations, across moods, in ways that feel both intimate and universal. It is no small wonder, then, that it not only won hearts but also marked its territory at the box office, even as the landscape of the past decade has shifted so drastically. In an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, as it completes 10 years, Batra reflects on the genesis of the …

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 …

Shakun Group MD Vallabh Maheshwari Dies In BMW Accident On Delhi-Mumbai Expressway | India News

Shakun Group MD Vallabh Maheshwari Dies In BMW Accident On Delhi-Mumbai Expressway | India News

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Last Updated:March 09, 2026, 12:51 IST Vallabh Maheshwari was travelling from Jaipur to Mathura when the incident happened. Vallabh Maheshwari Dies After Car Overturns Near Alwar, Driver Unhurt Vallabh Maheshwari, Managing Director of Shakun Group, died on Sunday after his BMW car lost control and overturned on the Delhi-Mumbai expressway near Alwar, Rajasthan. Maheshwari was travelling from Jaipur to Mathura when the incident happened. Police said his driver, who was behind the wheel, lost control, broke through roadside barricades, and crashed into the median before hitting a culvert wall. The collision was so severe that the luxury car was completely mangled. The 62-year-old businessman and his driver were rushed to a nearby hospital. Doctors declared Maheshwari dead, while his driver escaped unhurt. His body has been sent to Jaipur for post-mortem. Early investigations suggest that speed or a technical fault may have caused the accident. What we know about Vallabh Maheshwari? Maheshwari served as a director in several branches of Shakun Group, founded in the early 2000s. The group is involved in setting up industries, …

Lust Stories 3 set to return with Vikramaditya Motwane, Shakun Batra, Kiran Rao and Vishal Bhardwaj

Lust Stories 3 set to return with Vikramaditya Motwane, Shakun Batra, Kiran Rao and Vishal Bhardwaj

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The bold anthology Lust Stories is set to return for a third season. This will mark the first Indian anthology to reach a three-season run on Netflix. Each director will present a distinct story exploring themes of love, desire, power, and social hierarchies, staying true to the franchise’s reputation for fearless and thought-provoking storytelling. Filming for all four segments has been completed, with the project currently in post-production and a mid-2026 premiere planned.  As per reports by Variety India, Lust Stories 3 will feature four new short films helmed by an acclaimed lineup of filmmakers. The lineup includes Vikramaditya Motwane, Shakun Batra, Kiran Rao and Vishal Bhardwaj. The third installment also boasts a strong ensemble cast. Radhika Apte and Konkona Sen Sharma headline Vikramaditya Motwane’s segment, while Shakun Batra’s short stars Ali Fazal and Radhika Madan in lead roles. Kiran Rao’s story features Gurfateh Pirzada alongside newcomer Sana Thampi, and Vishal Bhardwaj reunites with Padmaavat actor Aditi Rao Hydari for his contribution to the Lust Stories anthology. Lust Stories 3 is being produced by Ronnie …

Director Shakun Batra gets candid about how AI helps in filmmaking

Director Shakun Batra gets candid about how AI helps in filmmaking

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Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered films have already become a reality, so a film festival dedicated to them was only a matter of time — and it has finally happened. On October 31, India’s maiden AI Film Festival, the Mumbai AI Filmmaking Festival (MAFF), was held at the Royal Opera House, Mumbai. The three-day festival featured 15 AI-powered short films by creators from across India and around the world. Director Shakun Batra, who served on the festival’s judging panel, is thrilled that, for the first time, there is a platform in the country that allows filmmakers to “play, fail, and find their voice.” “This feels like the beginning of something real for the AI filmmaking ecosystem in India. It’s not about hype, it’s about access. For the first time, filmmakers who aren’t from traditional film backgrounds are experimenting and being seen. That’s a powerful start for any movement,” he says. Batra was joined by filmmakers Ram Madhavani and Karan Anshuman, and actors Kunal Kapoor and Abhay Deol, among others, on the panel, which awarded one of the …

Have you heard? Nayanthara`s post on `Karma`; Shakun Batra`s next to be a comedy

Have you heard? Nayanthara`s post on `Karma`; Shakun Batra`s next to be a comedy

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Outside the Dharma camp   Director Shakun Batra, known for Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012), Kapoor & Sons (2016), and Gehraiyaan (2022), has locked his next directorial project with Junglee Pictures. The comedy, set to begin filming in 2025, is in its final stages of script revisions before casting starts. Shakun has collaborated with writers Suprotim Sen Gupta and Kunal Aneja to develop the script. Sources reveal the film introduces the audiences to a new world, marking this as Shakun’s first venture outside Dharma Productions. Karma calling In response to Dhanush’s legal notice over three seconds of footage from Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015) used in the Netflix docu-drama Nayanthara: Beyond Fairytale, Nayanthara’s lawyer Rahul Dhawan has stated that no copyright infringement laws were violated, as the footage came from Nayanthara’s personal library. The next hearing for the case will take place on Monday. Amid the dispute, Nayanthara shared a cryptic post about karma on her Instagram Stories, stating, “Karma says, when you destroy someone’s life with lies, take it as a loan, it will …

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 …

Inside Sidharth Malhotra’s 39th Birthday Party With Friends Karan Johar, Shakun Batra And Others

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Image was shared on Instagram . (courtesy: aartishetty ) New Delhi: Sidharth Malhotra, 39 today, celebrated his birthday on Monday night surrounded by his near and dear ones. Besides his wife Kiara Advani, filmmaker Karan Johar, film producer Aarti Shetty and others were also part of the birthday celebrations. An inside pic from the party was shared by Aarti Shetty on her Instagram feed. In the picture, birthday boy Sidharth can be seen sitting in the middle with Karan Johar, Aarti Shetty, Gehraiyaan director Shakun Batra, Kaajal Anand and others surrounding him. MIA from the frame was Kiara Advani. Sharing the picture, Aarti wrote, “Happy birthday, love you.” Take a look at the picture below: On Tuesday, Kiara Advani shared a clip from Sidharth’s birthday festivities. In the clip, Kiara and Sidharth can be seen posing together and kissing.”Happy birthday love,” Kiara Advani captioned the post. Kiara Advani’s Instagram story was reposted a by a fan page dedicated to her on X (earlier known as Twitter): This is wholesome 🥹🫶❤️ Happy Birthday to love of our …