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How Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor saved Udta Punjab from collapse | Bollywood News

How Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor saved Udta Punjab from collapse | Bollywood News

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Ten years ago on this day, June 17, 2016, it was a rare, refreshing sight to see three A-list stars — Kareena Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt — lend their star power to Abhishek Chaubey’s crime drama Udta Punjab. Revolving around the drug menace in Punjab, the film endured a tough road to release and ultimately managed to make money, aided in part by its lead actors agreeing to halve their fees. That adjustment is unimaginable today, when star salaries continue to soar. In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Chaubey revisits the film, his creative choices, and how its censorship battle is a part of its legacy. Do you remember where the first seed of Udta Punjab came from? Everything before the pandemic seems like ancient history now (laughs). But ya, I do remember meeting Sudip Sharma back in 2013. I’d already read the script of NH10, which I really liked. So, I really wanted to work with him. I had a vague idea about doing a drugs film. But it wasn’t set in …

Indian film censorship saw arguably its darkest days under Pahlaj Nihalani’s CBFC reign | Bollywood News

Indian film censorship saw arguably its darkest days under Pahlaj Nihalani’s CBFC reign | Bollywood News

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Filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani, known for giving impetus to the careers of actors like Govinda and Chunky Panday in the late 1980s, died of a liver-related ailment at the age of 76 in Mumbai on Thursday. However, history may remember him most for his controversial tenure as the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) from 2015 to 2017. While his successor, screenwriter and lyricist Prasoon Joshi, has held the office since 2017, Pahlaj’s two-year tenure was so mired in controversy that the precedents it set continue to plague film censorship even today. Pahlaj Nihalani’s most infamous controversy was when he refused to clear the release of Abhishek Chaubey’s Udta Punjab (2016), starring Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, and Diljit Dosanjh, among others. Even after the film was sent to the Revising Committee of the CBFC, it was asked to make 89 cuts in order to secure a release, including all references to Punjab, since the film revolved around the rampant drug abuse in the state. The film’s co-producer Anurag Kashyap slammed Pahlaj, …

‘Cast a Muslim superstar, but protagonist has to be Hindu’: Honey Trehan recalls how film with ‘Muslim hero’ was nixed; says Haider can’t be made today | Bollywood News

‘Cast a Muslim superstar, but protagonist has to be Hindu’: Honey Trehan recalls how film with ‘Muslim hero’ was nixed; says Haider can’t be made today | Bollywood News

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This year, Honey Trehan completes 14 years as a casting director, 10 years as a producer, and five years as a director. He began his directorial journey with the 2020 Netflix India whodunit Raat Akeli Hai. His next was the sequel, Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, which released last month. Between both films, Honey was busy directing Panjab ’95, a period investigative thriller based on true events. However, the film, headlined by Diljit Dosanjh, who plays late human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, has been stuck with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for months.  On this edition of SCREEN Spotlight, Honey details the turbulent journey of Panjab ’95, and looks back at his past stint as a casting director. With Panjab ’95 still stuck with the CBFC, has the reception of Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders come as relief that there’s still scope for socio-politically aware films? That’s always been the case. In fact, the reception to Raat Akeli Hai 2 is even bigger than that of the first part. That …

‘Why Me?’: Shahid Kapoor Reveals First Question He Asked Abhishek Chaubey After Being Offered Udta Punjab | Bollywood News

‘Why Me?’: Shahid Kapoor Reveals First Question He Asked Abhishek Chaubey After Being Offered Udta Punjab | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:November 30, 2025, 20:17 IST Shahid Kapoor reveals he initially asked “Why me?” when Abhishek Chaubey offered him Udta Punjab, admitting he was unsure about taking on such an intense, unconventional role. Shahid Kapoor says he asked “Why me?” when Abhishek Chaubey offered him Udta Punjab. Shahid Kapoor is one of the most loved actors in the industry. While for the longest time Shahid was known for his chocolate-boy image, he broke the stereotype by playing the lead in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Kabir Singh and Abhishek Chaubey’s Udta Punjab. When Shahid Kapoor played Tommy in Udta Punjab, fans were taken aback by his new look. Now, speaking at IFP 15, the actor spoke about doing the character. Shahid Kapoor on doing Udta Punjab Talking in a session at IFP, Shahid shared, “My first question to Chaubey (Abhishek Chaubey) was why are you coming to me? I don’t drink. I’ve never been high; I don’t know how to do this. So this is as far away from my reality as it can get, and he …

25 years of Indian Cinema: 2016 was the year of Dangal, Fan, Udta Punjab and Pink | Bollywood News

25 years of Indian Cinema: 2016 was the year of Dangal, Fan, Udta Punjab and Pink | Bollywood News

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Two sports or sports-related films, both featuring wrestling, both set in Haryana, both top-lined by superstars admitting to their age, became the top grossers in 2016. Dangal, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, and starring Aamir Khan, along with Fatima Sana Shaikh, Zaira Wasim, Sanya Malhotra, Sakshi Tanwar among others, pushed the envelope of gender empowerment, with the famously rallying line: mhari choriya choro se kam hai ke? Aamir is the strict-but-loving father going the mile for his daughters, as they train hard to become champions, and even though he gets a crucial climactic scene when the girls are doing the winning– for which the film was slammed– there is no doubt that a star fronting a film became a strong statement. Salman Khan in Sultan. Sultan, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, is that rare Salman Khan outing which actually submits to a plot. This is not just Bhaigiri, but being a character, in which he fails, falls, and gets up again, showing us the sweat and blood that goes into winning. One of Salman’s better films, …

‘Kabir Singh was not an easy character to watch, but Shahid Kapoor deserved the love’: Ishaan Khatter | Bollywood News

‘Kabir Singh was not an easy character to watch, but Shahid Kapoor deserved the love’: Ishaan Khatter | Bollywood News

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Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s 2019 Hindi film Kabir Singh, led to a debate around the titular character, played by Shahid Kapoor, and whether it was used to glorify violence against women. However, Shahid’s younger brother Ishaan Khatter has an interesting take on it. “If somebody is so attached and opinionated, it’s coming from a place of passion. We have a very passionate cinema audience. Certain societal discussions about that film were important and conversations that should’ve been had. Not giving the film a hall pass and saying it was good because it started that conversation or was intentioned for that, I’m not saying that,” said Ishaan in an interview with Zoom. He added, “Not only as a brother, but also as an actor, I saw the layers Shahid brought to that part. It’s not easy to watch a character like that, let alone empathize with. While seeing all the red flags laid out in front of you, it’s undeniable there was a large audience who loved that work and the film.” Story continues below this ad …

Karan Johar HITS back at trolls calling Alia Bhatt ‘nepo kid’; ‘Got to be the most idiotic person…’

Karan Johar HITS back at trolls calling Alia Bhatt ‘nepo kid’; ‘Got to be the most idiotic person…’

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Karan Johar HITS back at trolls calling Alia Bhatt ‘nepo kid’; ‘Got to be the most idiotic person…’ Home News and Gossip Karan Johar HITS back at trolls for calling Alia Bhatt ‘nepo kid’; ‘You’ve got to be the most idio… Alia Bhatt has often been at the centre of nepotism debate. Karan Johar, in his latest interview, gave a befitting reply to all the trolls targeting the diva. For a long time now, Karan Johar has been on the receiving end of trolls for nepotism in Bollywood. Ever since Kangana Ranaut called him the ‘flagbearer’ of nepotism, he has received constant backlash. However, over the past few years, Karan has been subtly yet sassily hitting back at trolls. In a recent interview, Karan Johar came out in support of Alia Bhatt and slammed all those who call the actress ‘nepo kid’. In an interview with Galatta Plus, Karan Johar called the trolls ‘idiotic’ for terming Alia Bhatt as …

When Diljit Dosanjh didn’t have a manager to discuss Udta Punjab on his behalf, here’s how he bagged the crime drama

When Diljit Dosanjh didn’t have a manager to discuss Udta Punjab on his behalf, here’s how he bagged the crime drama

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Diljit Dosanjh is one of the most rapidly growing Indian stars globally. From being a popular Punjabi singer-actor to achieving nationwide love for his art and then going global, there has been no stopping for him. But did you know, that the much-loved artist didn’t have a manager when he was approached for his Bollywood debut film Udta Punjab?  Back in 2022, during an interview with Film Companion, Diljit opened up about not having a manager when he was approached for Udta Punjab. The singer-actor recalled when he received a call from the makers of the film, he was asked to send his manager for discussion. “Manager to koi tha nahi (I didn’t have a manager),” he quipped. When asked if he told the makers he didn’t have a manager or hired one the next day, Diljit added that he requested his then-friend and now-manager Sonali Singh to visit them as a favor. Recalling his humble beginnings, the singer-actor said that his career started by performing at marriages, hence he never says no to anything.  “Sonali …

POLL RESULT: Fans have finally decided which Alia Bhatt movie on Netflix is their favorite and it’s neither Dear Zindagi nor Udta Punjab

POLL RESULT: Fans have finally decided which Alia Bhatt movie on Netflix is their favorite and it’s neither Dear Zindagi nor Udta Punjab

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When Alia Bhatt stepped into the industry with Karan Johar’s Student Of The Year, a lot was said about her, especially because she came from a privileged film family. But over the years, the actress proved that there’s more to her than just her influential family name. On Netflix, there are several movies of her that prove her acting prowess. Hence, we asked fans to pick their favorite in a poll. Well, the results are here and not what most of you expected them to be. Check it out! Among the five options given to the voters, Sanjay Leela Bhansali helmed Gangubai Kathiawadi won the poll. Nearly 44% of people vote for the biographical drama as their favorite film on Netflix. To refresh your memory, the 2022 movie showcases the life and struggles of a Gangubai, a young courtesan, who takes over Mumbai’s Kamathipura and fights for the rights of her own. Taking the second spot in the poll is the slice-of-life movie, Dear Zindagi. The film got 25% of votes. The coming-of-age comedy drama …

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kabir singh udta punjab top 10 movies of shahid kapoor on netflix prime video jiocinema ott

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R… Rajkumar (JioCinema) centers on Romeo, a ruffian who starts working for Shivraj, a drug lord. However, the two end up falling for the same girl and the two try to win her. Source: Bollywoodlife.com Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link