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The Filmy Hustle Exclusive: Shekhar Ravjiani opens up about working with Karan Johar on SOTY

The Filmy Hustle Exclusive: Shekhar Ravjiani opens up about working with Karan Johar on SOTY

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In India TV’s ‘The Filmy Hustle’ podcast, Indian music director Shekhar Ravjiani talked about working with Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar and shared his experience with the films he worked on in his career. New Delhi: Bollywood singer and music composer Shekhar Ravjiani has been ruling the hearts of audiences for a long time with his songs. From the sensational tracks of Om Shanti Om to the energetic music of Karan Johar and Abhishek Varman’s directorial Student of the Year, Shekhar has been a dominant force in the world of music for the past 25 years. Recently, Shekhar shared his career experiences on India TV’s special podcast ‘The Filmy Hustle’ hosted by Akkshay Rathie. He also revealed behind-the-scenes stories of his hit songs and talked about what it was like working with Karan Johar. Shekhar praises Karan Johar Shekhar showcased his musical brilliance in the 2012 film Student of the Year, directed by Karan Johar. Speaking about working with him, Shekhar said, ‘Karan Johar is an amazing person. He is a fantastic producer and understands …

Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra dance together at Maddock success bash, fans reminded of SOTY days | Bollywood

Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra dance together at Maddock success bash, fans reminded of SOTY days | Bollywood

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Apr 09, 2025 11:50 AM IST Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra’s video dancing together at Maddock’s success event has fans gushing over their fun chemistry. Recently, Bollywood stars gathered for a grand bash to celebrate the success of Maddock Films. During the event, Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra were seen dancing together. A video surfaced online, and fans couldn’t stop gushing over their ‘fun chemistry’. (Also Read: Varun Dhawan’s daughter Lara catches India vs Pakistan match with dad at home; fans say ‘teaching her young’) Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra leave fans nostalgic with their dance at Maddock success event. Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra dancing together A Reddit user shared a video of Varun and Sidharth dancing together. The two were seen looking at each other and enjoying themselves while dancing. Varun was also seen giving Sidharth a side-hug afterward. The video took fans on a nostalgic trip back to their Student of the Year days. Reddit users get nostalgic One Reddit user commented, “Always love a fun chemistry between male actors. So rare …

Shanaya Kapoor bags double role in SOTY 3, film with Munjya’s Abhay Verma; netizens say ‘Girl will outdo her cousins’

Shanaya Kapoor bags double role in SOTY 3, film with Munjya’s Abhay Verma; netizens say ‘Girl will outdo her cousins’

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Mar 27, 2025 06:37 PM IST Even before her debut film released, star kid Shanaya Kapoor has already bagged two new projects! Check it out Earlier this month, Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor’s daughter Shanaya Kapoor finally shared a teaser of her debut film. Titled Tu Yaa Main, the Aanand L Rai movie also stars the very versatile Adarsh Gourav, who worked with Shanaya’s childhood BFF Ananya Panday in Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023). The fun teaser won the internet over, promising us a chilling and thrilling roller-coaster ride with a twist in the end. Fans were obviously left excited and predicted that Shanaya would outdo her contemporary star kids. Well, latest buzz now suggests that Shanaya has already signed two more projects, one of which features her in a double role. Shanaya Kapoor will be seen in a double role Not many actors would experiment with a double role so early in their careers. But according to a report shared by Filmfare, Shanaya Kapoor has taken up the challenge in the third stand-alone instalment …

Reddit users criticise Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor’s expressions, calls Nadaaniyan ‘repackaged SOTY’ | Bollywood

Reddit users criticise Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor’s expressions, calls Nadaaniyan ‘repackaged SOTY’ | Bollywood

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Saif Ali Khan’s son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, is all set to make his grand Bollywood debut alongside Boney Kapoor’s daughter, actor Khushi Kapoor, in Nadaaniyan. On Saturday, Netflix released the trailer of the film. However, Reddit users appear unimpressed by both the trailer and Ibrahim and Khushi’s acting skills. Reddit unimpressed with Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor’s Nadaaniyan trailer. (Also Read: Nadaaniyan trailer: Ibrahim Ali Khan is boyfriend-for-hire in college romcom with Khushi Kapoor) Reddit reacts to Nadaaniyan trailer A Reddit user shared the trailer of Nadaaniyan on the platform, sparking mixed reactions. While some criticised Ibrahim and Khushi’s performances, others compared the film to Karan Johar’s Student of the Year. One comment read, “Looks like a repackaged SOTY. Also, why does Khushi sound like she’s reading from a paper without any feeling?” Another Reddit user agreed, writing, “Yesss!!! I got SOTY vibes too.” Highlighting a key difference between SOTY and Nadaaniyan, another user wrote, “The only difference is that nobody is even competing for Khushi’s love here.” Another wrote, “Just re watched soty …

Alia, Varun, and Sidharth reflect on 12 years of SOTY with special posts

Alia, Varun, and Sidharth reflect on 12 years of SOTY with special posts

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On the 12th anniversary of Student Of The Year, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Sidharth Malhotra took to social media to celebrate their remarkable journey in Bollywood. Alia, known for her fun interactions with fans, reposted several fan stories and edits that showcased her 12-year transformation in the industry. Sidharth also joined in by sharing a fan post that highlighted his career, reflecting on the milestones he’s reached. Varun Dhawan shared a heartfelt moment through an Instagram story where he posted a video of himself in the car, listening to Ishq Wala Love on the radio. In the video, he expressed his gratitude, saying, “Thank you to these 12 years, thank you to Karan Johar, thank you to all the fans, and thank you for all the love.” He also reposted a fan’s tribute, which showcased all his films over the years in creative little boxes. Meanwhile, Karan Johar added to the celebration by sharing unseen behind-the-scenes photos from the sets of the film, reminiscing about what he called the “best time of his life.” …

Radhika Madan`s `anxiety` made her give the ‘worst audition’ for SOTY 2

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Radhika Madan recently talked about her journey to success after moving from TV to films. She explained how she dealt with anxiety by learning to let go. Radhika, known for movies like Pataakha and Angrezi Medium, shared her story of perseverance and self-discovery.  Radhika Madan gave ‘worst audition’ for Student Of The Year 2 She remembered giving her “worst audition” for Student of the Year 2 with Dharma Productions, which left her feeling anxious and unwell. The movie, produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, ended up starring Tiger Shroff, Ananya Panday, and Tara Sutaria. Radhika told Filmfare, “I got a very big audition… It was for Student of the Year 2. I psyched myself so much. I was preparing so much, it wasn’t even a two-page scene, I’d read it in my sleep as well. I psyched myself so much that I got sick before the audition. I had a fever, I had a cold, and I gave the worst audition of my life. I was so anxious.” This experience was a turning point for …

Varun Dhawan was upset about sharing the screen with Sidharth Malhotra in Student of The Year, says David Dhawan | Bollywood

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Jul 30, 2024 08:38 PM IST Talking to Arbaaz Khan on his show The Invincibles Series, David Dhawan opened up about his son Varun Dhawan’s journey as an actor. David Dhawan recently spoke about his son Varun Dhawan’s journey as an actor on Arbaaz Khan’s show The Invincibles Series. He recounted when Karan Johar flew Varun and his Student of the Year (SOTY) co-star Sidharth Malhotra to Goa for a photoshoot, but how his son was upset. (Also Read: Varun Dhawan thinks Orry ‘outdid’ Justin Bieber at Ambani sangeet, Ananya Panday asks ‘why are you shouting at him’) Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan in Student of the Year. ‘We never talked about films’ David claimed that he was surprised to see Varun pick a career in films as it’s something they never spoke about at home. He said, “He was studying abroad; he came back. We never talked about films. All of a sudden he approached Karan Johar and assisted him for My Name is Khan. The cinematographer, Ravi K Chandran, noticed him …

Mom-To-Be Deepika Padukone’s Selfie From Singham 3 Set Goes Viral; Ankita Lokhande Rejects KJo’s SOTY 3

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Deepika flaunted her pregnancy glow. Ankita is recovering from a hand injury. Deepika Padukone posed with her co-actors from Singham Again. Ankita Lokhande was offered Karan Johar’s web series. Mom-to-be Deepika Padukone is currently shooting for Singham Again. While on set, Deepika posed with the junior artists working with her. Deepika Padukone’s pregnancy glow caught everyone’s attention in the photo. Deepika, who is expecting her first baby with Ranveer Singh, is working through her pregnancy. In Singham Again, she will be playing the role of Lady Singham. Read More: Mom-To-Be Deepika Padukone Flaunts Pregnancy Glow As She Poses With Co-actors On Singham Again Set After her successful stint in Bigg Boss 17, Ankita Lokhande is on a success spree. News18 Showsha has exclusively learnt that the actress was recently offered Karan Johar’s Student Of The Year 3. However, the ‘Pavitra Rishta’ star has rejected it. A reliable source close to the actress told us that Ankita was offered Student Of The Year 3, which will be a web series, but she turned down the opportunity …

Ankita Lokhande rejects Karan Johar’s web series Student of The Year 3: Report | Web Series

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Ankita Lokhande, known for her TV show Pavitra Rishta and also her stint on Bigg Boss 17, was last seen in the film Swatantra Veer Savarkar opposite Randeep Hooda. As per a new report by News18, the actor was offered Karan Johar’s Student of The Year 3. However, she has reportedly rejected the offer. Shanaya Kapoor will headline the third installment of Student of the Year (SOTY). Also read: Salman Khan backs out of Karan Johar’s The Bull after endless production delays: Report Ankita Lokhande was offered Student of The Year 3, as per a report. ‘Ankita was approached for Student Of The Year 3’ A source close to Ankita told the portal that she turned down the opportunity to be a part of Karan Johar’s project for reasons best known to her. “Yes, Ankita was approached for Student of The Year 3. I am not sure about the role she was offered but she was definitely asked if she could be a part of the SOTY franchise. However, she has rejected the offer and …

At Rising Bharat 2024, Sidharth Malhotra Says He Earned Rs 40K as Model Before SOTY Debut: ‘I Lied…’

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Sidharth Malhotra was a guest at Rising Bharat 2024. Sidharth Malhotra was one of the guests at the Rising Bharat Summit 2024 where he spoke about how he used to make money before his acting career kicked off. Sidharth Malhotra shared interesting anecdotes from his days as a struggler in Bollywood at the Rising Bharat Summit 2024. The actor, who made his debut with Student of the Year, revealed he was taking up modelling jobs to make ends meet before he began his Bollywood career. He revealed that before the filming of My Name is Khan, in which he was an assistant director, and Student of the Year, he would be offered modelling jobs from clothing brands and he would earn Rs 35,000 to Rs 40,000 per job. The Yodha actor confessed that he would pretend that he was unwell and leave for the modelling job. “I used to act in real life, pretend to be unwell. I used to say, ‘You know I am under the weather, not really feeling well and so I …