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9 best movies on Netflix to watch with your ‘Brothers’ to strengthen your bromance

9 best movies on Netflix to watch with your ‘Brothers’ to strengthen your bromance

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The bond between brothers is one of the purest forms of emotion one can witness. Whether it is between two sibling brothers or between friends, a guy will always have genuine and pure intentions toward someone he considers his ‘brother.’ If you’re looking to see a representation of this brotherly bond in Bollywood, here is a list of movies on Netflix that celebrate bromance to the fullest.   9 best Netflix movies to enjoy with your brothers to boost your bromance   1. Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999)     Topping the list is the OG family film that most of us watched in our childhood. The movie highlights family values, the bond between siblings, love, and togetherness by weaving a heart-touching storyline around three brothers. Their selfless love and respect for one another make this story an evergreen classic. Despite several attempts by outsiders to create a rift within the brothers, they remain united and are willing to sacrifice their own happiness for each other.   2. Dil Chahta Hai (2001)     Dil …

Did You Know Ajay Devgn was Vikramaditya Motwane’s first choice to play THIS role in Udaan?

Did You Know Ajay Devgn was Vikramaditya Motwane’s first choice to play THIS role in Udaan?

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Vikramaditya Motwane, who recently helmed Ananya Panday’s CTRL, is one of the terrific filmmakers in Hindi cinema. The director started his journey in 2010 with his debut film, Udaan. The coming-of-age drama starred then-newcomer Rajat Barmecha in the lead role and celebrated actor Ronit Roy was cast as his father. Do you know that Ajay Devgn was the first choice for the father’s role in Udaan? Director Motwane recently revealed it all. During his new conversation with casting director Mukesh Chhabra for Mashable India, Vikramaditya Motwane revealed that he initially planned to cast Ajay Devgn for Bhairav Singh’s role while writing the script of Udaan. “Ek face jo tha mere dimaag mein that was Ajay Devgn’s face. (I had his face in mind) Even today, I am like should I shouldn’t I have gone to him…Main kabhi gaya hi nahin unke paas. Ek toh naa boldega. (I never approached him assuming he would say no). You never know,” Motwane stated. The CTRL director continued that he always believed that Udaan was the “boy’s” film and that its poster was also about …

8 male characters from Netflix movies that won us over with their innocence

8 male characters from Netflix movies that won us over with their innocence

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Gone are the times when male actors would only play larger-than-life roles with perennial machismo. As a paradigm shift, the creative minds of Bollywood have also managed to recognize the vulnerable and introverted side of men. Here are some of the characters from Netflix movies that left us going gaga over their introversion and reserved nature. While popular belief says that innocent men are boring or dumb, the creative geniuses of Bollywood have given us some characters who had us cheering for them the loudest.   8 characters from Netflix movies that have our hearts   1.  Prem-Hum Saath Saath Hain   Topping the list has to be the OG shy man of Bollywood, Prem from the much-celebrated Hum Saath Saath Hain. Directed by Sooraj Barjatya, Salman Khan’s character stole our hearts with his childlike innocence. A typical mamma’s boy, Prem would always put his family before his personal interests. He had nothing but respect, unconditional love, and pure devotion for his loved ones.  Adding to his heart-melting purity was the love angle with Sonali …

10 most inspiring characters from Netflix movies that will push you to take ‘Udaan’ in your life

10 most inspiring characters from Netflix movies that will push you to take ‘Udaan’ in your life

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Bollywood has gifted us with a plethora of inspiring movies that infuse encouragement to look at life differently. Many times, even if the film doesn’t belong to the inspiring genre, the arc of the characters is such that there is so much to learn from them. Thus, we’ve curated a list of some of our favorite roles from the Netflix movies that have inspired us to the core. From Priyanka Chopra’s portrayal of Mary Kom to Ranbir Kapoor’s role in Barfi and Shah Rukh Khan’s Mohan Bhargava in Swades, take a look at this list that truly embodies inspiration.    10 inspiring characters from Netflix movies that will leave you inspired   1. Michelle McNally-Black   Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Black, led by Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji, is one of the most beautiful films ever made. The portrayal of Rani as Michelle McNally was the story of a girl who, despite being differently abled, had a never-give-up attitude. Her zest for life and emotional intelligence inspired people around her. No wonder, the actress’ compelling performance …

7 Bollywood movies on Netflix that every teen should watch

7 Bollywood movies on Netflix that every teen should watch

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There have been many movies made in Bollywood that can make for an ideal watch for a teenager. Netflix, a leading OTT platform, offers a variety of films surrounding the lives of teens, their friendships, emotions, and more. In this piece, have a look at some of the movies available on Netflix that every teen should watch. 7 Bollywood movies on Netflix that are a must-watch for teenagers: 1. The Archies  Running Time: 2 hours 23 mins IMDb Rating: 4.3/10 Movie Genre: Comedy/Musical Movie Star Cast: Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan, Vedang Raina, Mihir Ahuja, Yuvraj Menda, Aditi ‘Dot’ Saigal Director: Zoya Akhtar Writer: Ayesha Devitre, Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar Year of release: 2023 We start our list of Bollywood movies on Netflix for teenagers with The Archies. It is a teen musical comedy set in the rock n roll era of the 1960s. The film is an adaptation of the famous comics of the same name. It revolves around a group of friends who wish to save their beloved Green Park. The Archies marked the debut …

Harleen Sethi reveals how she became friends with ‘Udaan’ actor Rajat Barmecha

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Friendships in showbiz are rare. In a place where cutthroat competition prevails, one can hardly consider their contemporary a friend. And God forbid if you’re spotted with someone of the opposite sex, “We’re just good friends” is hardly a phrase at your rescue. But that doesn’t apply to Harleen Sethi who shares the the most envious form of friendship with ‘Udaan’ actor Rajat Barmecha. Mid-day.com exclusively sat down at his cafe The Barmecha House, located in the suburbs of Mumbai to learn the secret behind this camaraderie.  Harleen introduced Rajat as her “dearest friend” and in jest instructed him to also say the same about her. Friends don’t need a cue to speak about each other and it was quite evident when Rajat instantly pulled up Harleen for being the only person to ask for his car at his cafe to be removed so she could keep hers. The actor also knows her favourite drink – Vietnamese coffee, which she sips regularly with just the right amount of almond milk.  When asked about how this …

Kavita Chaudhary’s Brand Surf Lagged Behind 175,000 Tonnes Of Sales Due To 300% Higher Price Than Nirma, Udaan Actress Entered As ‘Lalita Ji’ & Here’s What Happened!

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Kavita Chaudhary, Better Known As Lalita Ji From Surf Ads & Kalyani From Udaan, Passed Away (Picture Credit: Wikimedia & IMDB) It was in 1984 that Lalita Ji debuted on our TV screens. Who Lalita Ji you ask? The same woman who taught us, “Surf ki kharidari mein samajhdari hai.” The woman was later known as IPS Officer Kalyani Singh from Doordarshan’s television series Udaan. Kavita Chaudhary breathed her last on February 15, 2024. She died of a heart attack on Thursday, 8.30 pm, and the funeral took place on Friday. Kavita Ji revolutionized Indian TV with the series Udaan, which she directed and wrote as well. The series was inspired by her elder sister, Kavita Chaudhary, who was the second female IPS officer in the country after Kiran Bedi. However, much before Udaan, Kavita Chauhary revolutionized the Indian brand Surf and helped it gain a position in the market, which was dominated by Nirma. The detergent giant was ruling with the Jingle Doodh si Safedi Nirma Se Aaye, Rangeen Kapda Bhi Khil Khil Jaaye. …

Udaan actress Kavita Chaudhary dies of heart attack at 67

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Kavita Chaudhary passed away at the age of 67 in Amritsar after suffering a heart attack on Thursday. Her nephew confirmed her death. The veteran actress was famous for her role as Kalyani Singh in the 1989 TV show Udaan. The funeral took place on Friday. In an interview with a leading news portal, Kavita’s nephew Ajay Sayal said, “She died due to cardiac arrest on Thursday at 8.30 pm. She breathed her last at Parvati Devi Hospital in Amritsar, where she was being treated.” In the 1989 show Udaan, Kavita portrayed the role of IPS officer Kalyani Singh. Additionally, she was the writer and director of the show, which was inspired by the life of her sister Kanchan Chaudhary Bhattacharya, the second IPS officer after Kiran Bedi. During that period, Kavita was celebrated as a symbol of women’s empowerment because there were few female IPS officers depicted in movies and television. As her career progressed, Kavita went on to produce television shows such as Your Honour and IPS Diaries. Kavita was famous for her …

Kavita Chaudhary, known for playing IPS officer in Udaan, dies of heart attack

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Kavita Chaudhary (whose real name as per her Instagram account is Kaveta Chaudhry), still remembered for playing Kalyani Singh in the 1989 television show Udaan, has died. The veteran actor’s death was confirmed by her nephew in an interview to The Indian Express. Kavita, who was 67, died on Thursday night in Amritsar from a heart attack. The funeral was reportedly held on Friday. Also read: Siddhaanth Surryavanshi dies; friends say he was under stress Kavita Chaudhary has died. She was seen as Kalyani Singh in Udaan, which also featured Satish Kaushik. Kavita Chaudhary died on Thursday Kavita’s nephew Ajay Sayal told the portal, “She died due to cardiac arrest on Thursday at 8.30 pm. She breathed her last at Parvati Devi Hospital in Amritsar, where she was being treated.” Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! Speaking to The Indian Express, actor Anang Desai also said, “I came to know this morning that Kavita is no more. She died last night. It is very sad. She was our …

Actor Kavita Chaudhary, Best-Known As “Lalitaji” And Serial Udaan, Dies At 67

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A still from Udaan. (courtesy: X) Amritsar: Kavita Chaudhary, star of the popular Doordarshan serial Udaan, died at a hospital here following cardiac arrest on Thursday night. She was 67. The actor, also popular as the homemaker Lalita ji in the Surf detergent commercials in India in the late 1980s, was admitted to the hospital a few days ago. “She passed away following cardiac arrest last night around 8.30 pm in Amritsar at the hospital. She was admitted to the hospital a few days ago due to low blood pressure. Her condition became critical later,” Ajay Sayal, Chaudhary’s nephew, told PTI. The last rites were held here on Thursday morning. The actor is survived by Sayal and her niece. Kavita Chaudhary was best known for her portrayal of IPS officer Kalyani Singh in Udaan a progressive show about women empowerment, which ran on Doordarshan between 1989 and 1991. Besides starring, she wrote and directed the serial, which was inspired by the life of her elder sister and police officer Kanchan Chaudhary Bhattacharya. Udaan, which also …