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‘Bechari’ Alia Bhatt was scared when airport staff mobbed her, recalls bodyguard: ‘They tried to put hands on her neck’

‘Bechari’ Alia Bhatt was scared when airport staff mobbed her, recalls bodyguard: ‘They tried to put hands on her neck’

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Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt rose to fame with her debut film Student of the Year in 2014. During the film’s shoot, the actor experienced an ‘uncomfortable’ moment at an airport. Her then bodyguard, Zeeshan Qureshi, recalled how she was mobbed by airport staff, which left her ‘scared’. Bodyguard recalled Alia Bhatt getting scared when airport staff mobbed her. Bodyguard Zeeshan Qureshi recalls protecting Alia Bhatt from an uncomfortable situation In an interview with Screen, Zeeshan recalled the incident from 2014, when he used to work with Alia. He revealed that while they were travelling to a foreign location for the shoot of Student of the Year, Alia faced an uncomfortable situation at the airport. He shared that as Alia stood in a corner after completing her immigration, airport officers and staff approached her to click pictures. “The customs officers and airport team saw that Alia Bhatt was alone, with no staff, bodyguard or manager, because we were still in the queue. Within a minute, they surrounded her with excitement, saying, ‘Ma’am, ek photo chahiye, ek …

Varun Dhawan says he planned a Hollywood debut, wanted Steven Spielberg to launch him: ‘Papa ko jhatka lagta’

Varun Dhawan says he planned a Hollywood debut, wanted Steven Spielberg to launch him: ‘Papa ko jhatka lagta’

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Actor Varun Dhawan made his Bollywood debut with Karan Johar’s Student of the Year, alongside Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra. The film turned him into an overnight sensation and firmly established him as one of the most promising young actors in the industry. However, Varun recently revealed that before making his debut in Bollywood, he had dreamt of being launched in Hollywood, and by the legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg. Varun Dhawan says he wanted to be launched by Steven Spielberg. Varun Dhawan says he wanted Steven Spielberg to launch him During a conversation in the latest episode of Be A Man, Yaar!, Varun revealed that he had always wanted to become an actor. He shared that almost everyone around him believed he was meant to be one, except his father, filmmaker David Dhawan. According to Varun, his mother had made it clear to him early on that his father would not launch him just because he was his son. He said, “My mother told me that your father is never going to launch you because …

Alia Batt reveals launching outsiders with Don’t Be Shy; Karan Johar reacts: ‘I am so proud of you’

Alia Batt reveals launching outsiders with Don’t Be Shy; Karan Johar reacts: ‘I am so proud of you’

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In 2012, actor Alia Bhatt made her grand Bollywood debut with Karan Johar’s Student of the Year. She went on to make her mark in the industry with films like Highway, Raazi and Gangubai Kathiawadi, among others. Now turned producer, she recently spoke about launching outsiders with her upcoming production, Don’t Be Shy, and here’s how Karan reacted to it. Karan Johar congratulates Alia Bhatt on producing Don’t Be Shy. Karan Johar reacts as Alia Bhatt says she’s launching outsiders On Thursday, Alia, along with her sister Shaheen Bhatt, attended Amazon Prime Video’s event, #ItStartsHere, where the OTT platform unveiled its 2026 slate. One of Prime Video’s upcoming originals is Alia’s Don’t Be Shy. She spoke about the film and had a fun exchange with host Karan Johar. During the event, KJo told Alia, “You’ve truly mastered the art of being a seasoned producer already, Alia, because your answers seem beautifully independent of my questions for some reason.” Alia replied, “Yes, Karan, because there is a way to launch actors.” Karan jokingly added, “And clearly …

Shanaya Kapoor says she’s glad her debut didn’t happen with Karan Johar, but Vikrant Massey and Adarsh Gourav: ‘My father said…’ | Bollywood News

Shanaya Kapoor says she’s glad her debut didn’t happen with Karan Johar, but Vikrant Massey and Adarsh Gourav: ‘My father said…’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiFeb 17, 2026 06:58 PM IST Even before the release of her debut film, Shanaya Kapoor already had multiple offers in her kitty. After all, she was an up and coming star, with an Instgram following running in millions, and also the daughter of actor and ’90s star Sanjay Kapoor and Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives star Maheep Kapoor. But then, a couple of setbacks happened which changed the course of her career trajectory. She was a part of a dream launch called Bedhadak opposite The Ba***ds of Bollywood star Lakshya, with Shashank Khaitan as the director and Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions as the banner. But owing to creative differences, the project got shelved. “When I look back at it now, I feel everything happens for a reason. Maybe I wasn’t meant to do those films. Maybe I was meant to do something completely different. Looking at it in hindsight now, I feel glad my career shaped this way,” Shanaya told SCREEN in an exclusive interview while promoting her new movie, Bejoy Nambiar’s …

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 …

Student Of The Year 3: Shanaya Kapoor To Romance Tusharr Khanna In Karan Johar’s Show? | Exclusive

Student Of The Year 3: Shanaya Kapoor To Romance Tusharr Khanna In Karan Johar’s Show? | Exclusive

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Last Updated:March 29, 2025, 04:31 IST An insider has told us that actor Tusharr Khanna has also auditioned for the male lead in the movie and is likely being considered by the makers. Tusharr Khanna has auditioned for Student Of The Year 3. (Photos: Instagram) It is no secret that the third project in the Student Of The Year franchise is being planned. While it was recently revealed that Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor, has been roped in as the female lead, News18 Showsha has now learnt some exclusive scoop regarding Karan Johar’s film. An insider has told us that actor Tusharr Khanna has also auditioned for the male lead in the movie and is likely being considered by the makers. If he gets selected, he will be romancing Shanaya in the film along with one more male star — who has not been finalised yet. “Auditions for the male lead have been happening for a long time now. Tusharr (Khanna) also auditioned, and it went well. The casting team is impressed …

Hrithik Roshan’s mom Pinkie gives thumbs down to Ibrahim Ali Khan-Khushi Kapoor’s Nadaaniyan, feels it was ‘mindless’ | Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan’s mom Pinkie gives thumbs down to Ibrahim Ali Khan-Khushi Kapoor’s Nadaaniyan, feels it was ‘mindless’ | Bollywood

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Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor‘s Nadaaniyan premiered on Netflix on Friday, only to receive a lukewarm response from viewers. The film has been met with criticism, with many audiences expressing disappointment over the lead pair’s acting skills, as well as the film’s storyline and dialogue. Now, Hrithik Roshan’s mother Pinkie Roshan has also shared that she, too was underwhelmed. Also read: Meezaan Jafri outdid Ibrahim Ali Khan with his ‘Shah Rukh Khan-style’ cameo in Nadaaniyan? Reddit thinks so. Watch She shared her views on Freddy Birdy’s review of the film on Instagram. Pinkie Roshan didn’t like Nadaaniyan It all started when an Instagram user named Freddy Birdy posted a review of the film, which read, “Two things immediately disqualify me from writing a review for Nadaaniyan. One, I am not in my twenties. And two, I have a brain. Having got that little detail out of the way, I liked the fact that we are slowly steering back to the mindless romantic comedy, full emphasis on being mindless.” The review further stated, “Nadaaniyan starts …

5 Sidharth Malhotra movies to watch on Netflix, Prime Video that will make you fall in love with the father-to-be again

5 Sidharth Malhotra movies to watch on Netflix, Prime Video that will make you fall in love with the father-to-be again

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DYK Karan Johar Asked Student Of The Year Crew To Treat Sidharth, Alia, Varun Dhawan As ‘Megastars’?

DYK Karan Johar Asked Student Of The Year Crew To Treat Sidharth, Alia, Varun Dhawan As ‘Megastars’?

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Last Updated:February 20, 2025, 09:50 IST Karan Johar recently appeared on the Game Changers podcast with Komal Nahta and revealed why he decided to treat them so and whether it affected his work. Student Of The Year was released in 2012. (Photo Credits: Instagram) Filmmaker Karan Johar launched Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan back in 2012 in the popular film Student of the Year. The three made a noteworthy performance in their debuts and are now some of the most popular actors. Although the trio were newcomers, Karan decided to treat them as “megastars” on their first project. The filmmaker recently appeared on the Game Changers podcast with Komal Nahta and revealed why he decided to treat them so and whether it affected his work. During the podcast, Karan Johar was asked how he met Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan and why he never treated them as debutantes. The filmmaker shared, “I won’t lie. For me, it was just that I told my team – Siddharth and Varun, these two were …

Why Karan Johar told Student of the Year crew to treat Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan ‘like megastars’ | Bollywood

Why Karan Johar told Student of the Year crew to treat Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan ‘like megastars’ | Bollywood

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Feb 20, 2025 06:07 AM IST In a recent interaction, Karan Johar spoke about his first interaction with Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Sidharth Malhotra. Filmmaker Karan Johar has launched several new faces in the Hindi film industry over the years. But perhaps, his biggest ‘finds’ so far remain the Student of the Year trio – Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Sidharth Malhotra. Recently, during his appearance on Komal Nahta’s podcast Game Changers, Karan revealed why he asked his crew to treat the then newcomers as ‘megastars’. (Also read: Karan Johar says many people in the film industry are living in ‘delusion’: It’s a disease with no vaccination) Karan Johar launched Sidharth Malhotra, Ali Bhatt, and Varun Dhawan in Student of the Year. Karan Johar on Varun, Alia, and Sidharth On the podcast, when asked how he met the three youngsters, Karan revealed the story and also added that he never treated the three like newcomers. “I won’t lie. For me, it was just that I told my team – Siddharth and Varun, these two …