Lust Stories 2 Trailer: Kajol Tamannaah Bhatia Mrunal Thakur Vijay Varma Neena Gupta and more showcase the many stories of lust in upcoming anthology

Netflix dropped the trailer of the much anticipated second edition of its Emmy-nominated anthology Lust Stories 2. Giving us their own version and vision of Lust, 4 directors; Amit Ravindernath Sharma, Konkona Sen Sharma, R. Balki and Sujoy Ghosh have created a collection of films with a crackling starcast including Amruta Shubhash, Angad Bedi, Kajol, Kumud Mishra, Mrunal Thakur, Neena Gupta, Tamannaah Bhatia, Tillotama Shome and Vijay Varma. The film will showcase the many shades of lust, helmed by a talented ensemble of actors in a never seen before avatar. Produced by Ashi Dua and Ronnie Screwvala, the film will premiere on Netflix on 29th June 2023.

Speaking on the second anthology of Lust Stories, R Balki, says, “Lust is natural and most important in a relationship. It’s critical for all to recognise it. I wanted to create a lust story that a family can watch together. Why should a story of lust always make for exciting solo viewing and be uncomfortable for family viewing when families are created by love and lust? Neena Gupta, Mrunal and Angad have brought to life this simple, hilarious tale in the most charming way possible. Having partners like Netflix, RSVP and Flying Unicorn trust me to create a film for this reputed anthology has been immensely gratifying. I hope it’s a story that will resonate with people.”

From romance to action, there is something for everyone ????#LustStories2 trailer out now! ???? pic.twitter.com/pZWwXmXXtJ

— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) June 21, 2023

Further speaking on it, Konkona Sen Sharma shares, “There is something exhilarating about a woman getting her rightly deserved freedom and taking control of her life and this is exactly what I wanted to showcase in my anthology for Lust Stories 2. I was quite thrilled and excited when I was approached by RSVP, Flying Unicorn, and Netlfix to do this project. Lust for me, like many, is a forbidden topic and I wanted to break away from the norm which was only possible because of my wonderful co-writer Pooja Tolani. I couldn’t have asked for a better cast than Amruta and Tillotama, who worked so in sync with each other!”

Adding on to that, Sujoy Ghosh says, “This time lust stories are all about the different shades of Lust. I am so glad that RSVP, Flying Unicorn, and Netflix brought this opportunity to me, and that our lust story will be watched by audiences in 190 countries. Tamannaah and Vijay brought the film to life just as I had imagined it, and I am hoping audiences will enjoy seeing their chemistry on screen.”

And finally, Amit Ravindernath Sharma, shares, “‘’When Netflix, Ronnie, and Ashi approached me to be a part of their Emmy Nominated anthology Lust Stories, it was an immediate yes for me. It was truly an exceptional experience to work with actors like Kajol and Kumud Mishra to bring this complex and edgy vision of lust to the audiences. Lust has multiple shades and this film of mine depicts the lust for power and ambition’’.

ALSO READ: Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma debate on love vs lust in new promo of Lust Stories 2, watch

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Akshay Kumar says box office numbers do bother him amid multiple flops: I have had many cycles of ups and downs in my life

Akshay Kumar has briefly commented about his array of failures at the box office in the past year. In 2022, the actor faced a string of flops including Bachchhan Paandey, Samrat Prithviraj, Raksha Bandhan, and Ram Setu. Even this year’s Selfiee failed to make any waves at the box office. The actor has now admitted that box office numbers do bother him.

In a chat with Financial Express, Akshay was asked about box office numbers and if they bother him, he said, “Of course, they do.” He added, “We are made or we are broken because of the box office numbers. That’s what you call hits and flops. The audiences tell us when we are right and where we are going wrong, and all that is reflected in the box office numbers because if a film does not work, that means people didn’t come to see it, which in turn means that they didn’t connect to it. And it means that’s the time for you to change.”

He added, “I have had many cycles of ups and downs in my life. The one common thing is that when the going’s good there are all praises and when it’s not it’s more criticism than you can imagine. Yes, I am human, and good feels good, and bad feels bad, but I am also proud of the ability I have to move on extremely quickly. What keeps me going is the same will I had on the first day I started work, I love working! And no one can take that away from me! You just have to keep going on, there is no other way. There is a higher power that sees everything and it compounds and gives you back the results of the honest hard work you put in, that’s how I deal with it.”

On the work front, Akshay Kumar will be seen with Parineeti Chopra in The Great Indian Rescue, directed by Tinu Suresh Desai. The film will release on October 5. He also has OMG- Oh My God 2 alongside Pankaj Tripathi and Yami Gautam. The film is slated to release on August 11.

ALSO READ: Akshay Kumar starrer OMG 2 to release in theatres on August 11

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Abhay Deol on Raanjhanaa completing 10 years and glamourisation: The film lost the essence of Aanand L Rais message

This year, Aanand L Rai’s film Raanjhanaa celebrates a decade of journey, and even today the soundtrack by the great music maestro Mr. A. R. Rahman and acclaimed lyricist Irshaad Kamil, is widely played. Raanjhanaa marked the first collaboration between Aanand L Rai and A.R. Rahman. The film stars Dhanush, Sonam Kapoor, and Abhay Deol. Though the film was appreciated back in time, it hasn’t aged gracefully and Abhay Deol agrees.

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Abhay Deol said, “The film portrayed things that do happen and was true to the subject. The filmmaker’s motive was also to have empathy and show the evolution of a character. But there is no doubt that there is this formula that Hindi films go for which is to add glamorisation.”

Dhanush played the role of Kundan who pursues Sonam Kapoor’s character Zoya, relentlessly. She dates Jasjeet, played by Abhay Deol. He added, “In the process of glamorising it, the film lost the essence of his message, which was about love and respect and boundaries. That was the intention with which the filmmaker came in. It was quite the opposite of what may have come out purely because we have to glamorize everything in order to make it commercially digestible, but there are some things which cannot be made palatable.”

Back in 2020, Abhay had said that history will not look at the movie kindly for its regressive message. He said, “It’s been a theme in Bollywood for decades, where a boy can (and should), pursue a girl until she relents. Only in cinema does she do that willfully. In reality, we have seen time and again that it leads to sexual violence of some sort. Glorifying it on screen only leads to blaming the victim.”

ALSO READ: 10 Years of Raanjhanaa: Aanand L Rai unveils unseen moments of Dhanush – Sonam Kapoor starrer: “Dive into the emotional journey”

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Karan Deol shares rare pictures with grandparents Dharmendra Prakash Kaur parents Sunny Pooja from his wedding; Esha Deol wishes him and Drisha Acharya

A bunch of celebrities were in attendance at the grand wedding of Sunny Deol’s son Karan Deol to Drisha Acharya. It was a grand celebration and the week was filled with festivities including mehendi, haldi and sangeet ceremonies. Karan Deol shared a series of photos with his family members on Tuesday.

The first photo featured Dharmendra and his first wife Prakash Kaur making a rare appearance together. The grandparents blessed their oldest grandson. This was followed by Karan and Drishya posing with Sunny Deol and Pooja Deol. Even Pooja hardly makes any public appearance. The family also posed for pictures including Bobby Deol and his family, Abhay Deol and more. Along with the photos, Karan wrote a caption that read, “Grateful for the abundant blessings and the support of our cherished family, with hearts overflowing, we express gratitude and gratefulness.”

Actor Karan Deol finally tied the knot with his longtime love Drisha Acharya on June 18. The wedding celebrations were in full swing this past week. On Sunday, after the rituals, a grand wedding reception was hosted by the Deols for the newlyweds. Esha Deol, who is Sunny and Bobby Deol’s step sibling, did not attend the wedding festivities but wished the newlyweds on social media. On Tuesday, Esha Deol took to Instagram Stories to wish Karan Deol and Drisha Acharya. She wrote, “Congratulations Karan and Drisha. Wishing you both a lifetime of togetherness and happiness (red heart and evil eye amulet emojis).”

 

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On the work front, Karan Deol became the third-generation actor in the family and made his debut in 2019 with Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas. He will next be seen in Anil Sharma’s Apne 2. He is the additional cast member along with the stars from the first film of the franchise – Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol.

ALSO READ: Karan Deol marries Drisha Acharya in dreamy wedding ceremony; Dharmendra, Sunny, Bobby, Abhay turn baaraatis, see inside photos and videos

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Ram Charans first child receives special composition by Naatu Naatu singer Kaala Bhairava; check it out here!

It’s a time of joy and celebration for superstar Ram Charan and his wife, Upasana Kamineni, as they welcome their first child, a baby girl, into the world. The couple embraced parenthood on June 20, marking a new chapter in their lives. However, the celebration began even before the little one’s arrival, thanks to the heartfelt gesture of music composer and singer Kaala Bhairavi.

A day prior to the birth of Ram Charan and Upasana’s bundle of joy, Kaala Bhairavi, who sang the Academy Award-winning RRR song ‘Naatu Naatu’, composed a soothing tune dedicated to the couple’s child. The singer composed the melody to commemorate this special occasion. Overwhelmed by the gesture, Ram Charan took to Twitter to express his gratitude and share the beautiful composition with his fans.

In his tweet, the elated actor thanked Kaala Bhairavi for creating such a heartfelt melody for his child and shared the composition, allowing his followers to experience the beautiful musical tribute. He tweeted, “Thank you 

@kaalabhairava7,  for creating this tune for us. We are sure this melody will bring happiness and joy to millions of children across the globe.”

Thank you @kaalabhairava7, for creating this tune for us. We are sure this melody will bring happiness and joy to millions of children across the globe.. pic.twitter.com/911bGK4GZz

— Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) June 19, 2023

Kaala Bhairavi’s gesture has not only touched the hearts of the proud parents but has also resonated with fans and well-wishers of the couple. 

In a hospital bulletin, it was announced that Upasana Kamineni and Ram Charan Konidela welcomed a baby girl on June 20, 2023, at Apollo Hospital in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Both the baby and mother are reported to be in good health. Megastar Chiranjeevi and the family visited the couple in the early hours of Tuesday morning to welcome the new addition to their family.

Also Read: Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela blessed with baby girl

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Kriti Sanon remains positive amid Adipurush backlash; says Focusing on the cheers and claps

Prabhas and Kriti Sanon’s highly anticipated film, Adipurush, has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons since its release on June 16. The movie, helmed by director Om Raut, was initially surrounded by immense hype and anticipation. However, it soon found itself embroiled in a web of controversies, ranging from calls for boycott to death threats and even bans on the film. Despite the turbulent situation, Kriti Sanon has decided to remain focused on the positive aspects and has expressed her gratitude for the support she has received.

Amid the ongoing backlash, Kriti Sanon took to her verified social media handle on Monday and shared a series of video clips that showcased the audience’s reactions while watching the film on the big screen. The snippets captured the exhilaration of the viewers, who can be seen cheering and applauding during pivotal moments of the film. Captioning the post, Sanon wrote, “Focusing on the cheers and claps!” along with, “Jai Siya Ram.”

Adipurush, an adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayana, features Prabhas in the role of Raghav and Kriti as Janaki. Despite the initial backlash, Adipurush has managed to hold its ground and perform well at the ticket counters, bolstered by the support of loyal fans.

 

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Reportedly, during a press conference in Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Raj Shekhawat, National President of Kshatriya Karni Sena, allegedly made a threatening statement. He reportedly stated that if they get their hands on the director, they will harm him. Furthermore, there were reports of plans to assemble a team in Mumbai, acquire weapons, and locate and kill the director. In the same press conference, Indal Singh Rana, a member of the group, reportedly issued a threat directed towards Manoj Muntashir, the dialogue writer of the movie.

Also Read: Adipurush director Om Raut and writer Manoj Muntashir face death threats amid controversy; latter seeks protection

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Sanjay Dutt invests in alcobev startup Cartel & Bros expanding liquor portfolio in India

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has made an investment in Cartel & Bros, an alcobev (alcoholic beverage) startup aiming to import and retail a range of liquor brands in India. The startup’s initial offering is Glenwalk, a blended Scotch whisky imported from Scotland. Future plans include introducing vodka, tequila, and single malt brands. 

Mokksh Sani, one of the five partners of the venture and promoter of liquor retail chain Living Liquidz, revealed that the company has secured a factory lease in Scotland. The aim is to price the products affordably, making them accessible to a broader base of young consumers.

Despite the challenges associated with the regulated alcobev industry, including complex regulations, state-level taxation, and price controls, the team behind Cartel & Bros remains optimistic. Sani acknowledges that while regulations exist in every business, India’s young population is willing to experiment with alcoholic beverages. This optimism is bolstered by India’s status as one of the fastest-growing alcohol markets globally.

Recent data from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) indicates that India has surpassed France to become the UK’s largest Scotch whisky market in terms of volume. Import of Scotch whisky witnessed a significant 60% surge in 2022 compared to the previous year. 

Coming back to Dutt, speaking of his professional front, the 63-year-old actor was last seen in Shamshera, which was released in 2022. He has an interesting line-up with a bunch of projects in his kitty including multi-starrer Baap. Besides this, he will be seen playing a cameo in Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming flick Jawan, helmed by Atlee Kumar. The film is slated to release on September 7. 

Also Read: Sanjay Dutt and Prabhas starrer horror comedy is not titled Royal; will have a budget of Rs. 250 cr!

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