Ra.One filmmaker Anubhav Sinha reviews Dunki; appreciates Shah Rukh Khan and says, “Long live Raju”

Dunki released in theaters on December 21 and since then, many of the actors’ fans have expressed their love for the movie. Director Anubhav Sinha too was among the audience and as he managed to watch the film, the actor couldn’t help but shower love on all the actors including his Ra. One star Shah Rukh Khan as well as filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani. As he reviewed the film on social media, he expressed his viewpoints on the platform.

Anubhav Sinha revealed that he watched the film with his entire office people and even added that he was extremely overwhelmed. In his review, the director praised the film for its amazing story, direction of Rajkumar Hirani, and the performance of the cast. Anubhav also praised SRK’s incredible commitment to the role he played in the film.

While expressing his excitement on his social media, Anubhav Sinha shared some pictures with the entire team from the theatre. He further jotted down in the caption, “दफ़्तर से आज तीस लोग गये DUNKI देखने। मज़ा आ गया। राजू की सहजता से ईर्ष्या होती है। निर्देशक के लिए सहज होना सबसे मुश्किल काम होता है। पन्नू साहब ने कमाल काम किया है। दरअसल सारे एक्टर कमाल हैं। वो सारे एक्टर जिनसे मैं एक सीन की बात करता हूँ उन्हें उस एक्टर का सीन जा के देखना चाहिए जो शाह रुख़ का immigration interview करता है। कमाल। माफ़ी मुझे अभी तक नाम पता नहीं है। पता कर लूँगा। विक्की ने बहुत बढ़िया काम किया है। फ़िल्म हंसाती है, रुलाती है और साथ साथ घर आती है। (Thirty people from the office went to watch DUNKI today. It was fun. I envy Raju’s spontaneity. Being spontaneous is the most difficult task for a director. Pannu Sahab has done an amazing job. In fact, all the actors are amazing. All those actors Those with whom I talk about a scene should go and watch the scene of the actor who does Shah Rukh’s immigration interview. Amazing. Sorry I don’t know the name yet. I will find out. Vicky has done a great job. The film makes you laugh, cry and comes home together.)

He went on to add “शाह रुख़ के बारे में क्या कहूँ। मैं खुशनसीब हूँ कि मैंने उसके साथ ५ साल काम किया। अब मुझे पता नहीं है कि मैं उस शख़्स को ज़्यादा पसंद करता हूँ या उस एक्टर को। वो शख़्स इतन बड़ा स्टार है इतना बड़ा कि किसी भी देश में जाओ हिंदुस्तान को लोग उसके नाम से जानते हैं। पर फिर भी हर सीन में अपना सब कुछ डाल देना कोई उस से सीखे। छोटा सीन हो या बड़ा। सब कुछ डाल देता है। अपना सीन हो या किसी और का। उफ़। किसी और के सीन में महत्व का एक कोना पकड़ लेना कोई उस से सीखे।“ (What can I say about Shahrukh? I am lucky to have worked with him for 5 years. Now I don’t know whether I like that person or that actor more. That person is such a big star that go to any country and people of India know him by his name. But still one should learn from him to give his all in every scene. Be it a small scene or a big one, be it your scene or someone else’s, he gives it all. Wow. Everyone should learn from him how he manages to make a mark even in someone else’s scene)”.

He continued, “जा के देखें। ये swag वाली फ़िल्म नहीं है। उन फ़िल्मों में स्टार आप से दूर खड़ा होके करतब दिखाते है। ये वो फ़िल्म है जिसमें किरदार पास आ के बैठ जाते हैं और छू पाते हैं आपको। ज़िंदाबाद राजू।
पिछले दिनों लंदन में ही एक अफ़ग़ान टैक्सी वाले सी बात चीत हुई। वो डंकी करके लंदन गया था २५ साल पहले। अब लंदन का पासपोर्ट है उसके पास। मैंने पूछा वापस जाने का में होता है? उसने एक साँस नहीं ली और बोला ‘बिलकुल’। अपना देश अपना होता है। देखिए।“(Go and see. This is not a swag film. In those films the star performs stunts while standing away from you. This is a film in which the characters come and sit close to you and can touch you. Long live Raju. Recently I had a similar conversation with an Afghan taxi driver in London. He had gone to London after dunking 25 years ago. Now he has a London passport. I asked whether he feels like going back? And pat came his reply, ‘absolutely’. Our country is our own. See)”.

 

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Dunki also stars Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Vikram Kochhar, Anil Grover, Boman Irani, among others in pivotal roles and marks the first collaboration of Shah Rukh Khan with filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani.

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Amitabh Bachchan gets emotional at Anand Pandit’s bash; quotes his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan while sharing a heartfelt personal message

With many celebrities gracing the 60th birthday bash of Anand Pandit, it seems that it turned out to be one of the biggest showbiz party in recent times. Among them was also megastar Amitabh Bachchan who attended the same with son Abhishek Bachchan. The veteran star showed us a glimpse of his emotional side as he made a heartfelt speech for his close friend on this special occasion wherein he also quoted a line from his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan, a renowned Indian poet.

For the unversed, producer Anand Pandit recently hosted a birthday as he turned 60 and along with that he also celebrated the completion of two successful decades of his real estate company Lotus Developers. While Amitabh Bachchan was also the chief guest, he joined Pandit in cutting a 6-tier cake at the celebrations and also unveiled a biography and a coffee table book inspired by the producer’s life, which they shared over the past two decades.

During the event, as the friends bonded, Pandit also showered praise on him, to which Mr. Bachchan humbly responded, “You have praised me so much but I don’t think I am worthy of this admiration. As my father would say, ‘I have no desire to be famous. That you know me is enough.’ You said you were very inspired by the character of Vijay in Trishul but the credit for the resonance of that character should go to the writers, not me.”

With obvious emotion, he dwelled upon the close bond that they shared over the past two decades and also praised Pandit for the qualities that turned him from an industry outsider into one of its biggest success stories. “Anand Bhai is someone who always brings with him a lot of optimism and joy. One may be facing any problem, but by his mere presence, he dissipates the gloom. He has a lot of humility and simplicity. He is a very friendly, very respectful person and he has lived his life with a lot of discipline. I believe Anand Bhai is a true heir and a worthy son to his father. It is because of the blessings of his parents that he is today known as Anand Pandit and the man behind Lotus Developers. My heartfelt congratulations to him on this special day.”

Other guests at the well-attended bash included Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Kartik Aryan, Jackie and Tiger Shroff, among others.

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Ayushmann Khurrana expresses happiness over the back-to-back successes in Hindi Cinema; says, “Our industry has cracked the content game in 2023”

While the Hindi film industry has been registering massive blockbusters in 2023, Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana has also had a great year with him joining the list of stars who have delivered 100 crore hits! Expressing his happiness over the success of Dream Girl 2, the actor opened up about how the industry experienced several lows but yet managed to rise and resume his position of delivering some of the biggest superhits this year.

Ayushmann Khurrana revealed that he is thrilled about how his Dream Girl 2 is amongst the big hits of 2023! He said, “It has been an incredible year for Hindi cinema. From a narrative that Hindi cinema is boycotted, to it having no takers, our industry has cracked the content game in 2023 to possibly register its biggest theatrical year. We have seen incredible support and response from audience for our cinema which is why we have already had 3 all-time blockbusters in 2023!”

He added, “I feel extremely happy that Hindi cinema has dented the negative narrative and due credit to all the writers, directors and producers for putting their head down and working very hard to prove that Hindi cinema will always find love provided we make the best cinema for audiences to enjoy, experience and engage with. I’m delighted to have contributed in my own way towards the theatrical business with Dream Girl 2!”

Ayushmann Khurrana is ecstatic that theatricals are back in a big way! As action entertainers have scripted history at the box office, Ayushmann is the only actor who has delivered a 100 crore hit with the comedy genre! He continued, “As an actor, who loves watching films in cinemas for the experience that it provides, I couldn’t be happier to have delivered a theatrical experience for audience with a hit franchise. I still remember how people were happy that a film from the comedy genre has hit over a Rs. 100 crore in India when action films were ruling the roost!”

He concluded, “I’m really happy that we have tasted success across many genres this year. It is a healthy sign that our industry is thriving and is so aspirational. It feels amazing to have the support of the audience for our work because we truly pour our hearts and souls into the cinema that we create.”

Dream Girl 2 also featured an ensemble cast which included Ananya Panday, Paresh Rawal, Abhishek Banerjee, Annu Kapoor, Vijay Raaz, among others in key roles.

Also Read: Ayushmann Khurrana expresses gratitude; says, “2023 gave me a lot of love and respect!”

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Koffee With Karan 8: Ajay Devgn addresses the subject of nepotism; says, “People don’t realize that the generation has worked so hard”

Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty, who have been celebrating a friendship and bond of over three decades, came together in the recent episode of Koffee With Karan Season 8. The Singham duo, who are gearing up for big-budget massive entertainer, opened up on a wide range of subjects during this chat show and seemed quite candid as they discussed films, the transition, and even their families who have been a part of this fraternity. Considering that both Rohit Shetty and Ajay Devgn had fathers who were stunt directors, the duo opened up about having a foot in the industry and even addressed the subject of nepotism.

Discussing about how their fathers struggled, Ajay Devgn revealed that his father Veeru Devgn worked as a carpenter before he got an opportunity to be a stunt man in films whereas Rohit Shetty revealed that his father was waitering in hotels in Mumbai. As they opened up about their struggles and journeys, Ajay said, “Today you go on social media and read so many things like nepotism. But people don’t realize that the generations have worked and worked very hard to reach here. It is not an easy story.” Agreeing to it, Karan Johar also revealed how his father Yash Johar would have laughed when Karan Johar was called the ‘flag bearer of nepotism’. He also mentioned how he has seen tough times where his mother had to sell her jewellery and her mother’s house to deal with financial crisis.

Ajay went on to add, “We have seen people getting ruined. There are so many who give themselves a year or so to survive in this industry.” He also added, “Aap industry ke ho ya na ho struggle sabka barabar hai. Hard work toh sabko karna padta hai. And we are still working hard.” The actor also went on to confess that his ankles are broken but he is still acting and doing his films, but no one sees that part of them. In the same breath, he also opened about Rohit Shetty’s struggle and said, “He literally didn’t have money to eat proper food”.

On the work front, Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty are currently working on Singham Again which is also expected to feature Kareena Kapoor Khan as Avni Bajirao Singham, Ranveer Singh as Simmba and Akshay Kumar as Sooryavanshi. The film will also introduce new characters like Shakti Shetty and ACP Satya essayed by Deepika Padukone and Tiger Shroff respectively.

Also Read: Koffee With Karan 8 EXCLUSIVE: Ajay Devgn wants to steal Salman Khan’s ‘single’ status and unveils his wishlist for Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar

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Jeethu Joseph reacts to plagiarism allegations; says, “I’ve approached Neru with utmost sincerity and enthusiasm”

Fans of Mohanlal will be aware that the actor is reuniting with Drishyam filmmaker Jeethu for an intriguing courtroom drama titled Neru which is slated for release this week. While the makers dropped the trailer earlier this month, it seems that the film landed in trouble just before release as the makers were accused of plagiarism. Author Deepak Uni has apparently filed a complaint alleging that the film is inspired by the story, originally written by him. Ahead of its release, the filmmaker took to social media to clarify his stand on the plagiarism allegations.

Taking to his official Facebook page, Jeethu Joseph decided to clarify his stand on the film and stated in Malayalam, “Just hours remain before Neru becomes yours. Similar to any other film I’ve worked on, I’ve approached Neru with utmost sincerity and enthusiasm. But for the past few days, right before my film’s release, a controversy has been created. As you may know, a person has come forth claiming the rights to Neru’s story, and has even approached the court. The synopsis of what the person wrote, along with the case files have been making rounds on social media as well. I request the audience to give the verdict on what is true and false, after watching the film in theaters tomorrow. – Jeethu Joseph (translated version)”.

For the unversed, in a complaint filed by author Deepak Unni at the Kerala High Court, he has alleged that he had discussed the script with Jeethu Joseph and Shanti Mayadevi, who asked him to submit the same for further research on the subject. And in his complaint, he asserted that he was later cut out from the movie itself.

Speaking of Neru, the film also stars Priyamani, Anaswara Rajan, Jagadish, Siddique, among others in pivotal roles. Produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas, it is slated for release on December 21.

Also Read: Neru Poster: Mohanlal shares another sneak peek of his role as a lawyer along with Jawan actress Priyamani

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Alia Bhatt appreciates Merry Christmas trailer; sends her love to Katrina Kaif

Ever since the film has been under inception, Merry Christmas has garnered ample attention for its unique collaboration which brings together Katrina Kaif, Sriram Raghavan, and Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi together. And now adding to the anticipation, the makers of the upcoming film dropped the trailer on December 20. The movie, which was slated for release this month, has been pushed to next year. Now Alia Bhatt who came across the trailer has reviewed it and expressed her love for the same.

It is a known fact that Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif have always expressed admiration for each other. Moreover, the two were also expected to come together for a film. And now with the trailer of Kaif’s latest film being unveiled, the actress decided to showcase her support and love to her colleague and posted about the same on social media. Sharing a glimpse of the Merry Christmas trailer, Alia wrote, “Okay this is very very cool! I am very excited. Just must say (heart-eye emojis). @katrinakaif”.

Speaking of the movie, the recently released trailer has definitely piqued the interest of audiences, especially the ones who love a twist in the tale. While Sriram Raghavan is known for his suspense thrillers, Merry Christmas takes you into a simple date between a man and woman on the eve of Christmas that turns murkier as the night proceeds. Without divulging many details, the film gives us a glimpse of Katrina and Vijay’s characters but manages to hold back on revealing about their dark side.

Apart from the duo, the film also features an ensemble cast of Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Radhika Apte, Tinnu Anand, among others and is slated for release in Hindi and Tamil on January 12.

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Dunki in Dubai: Trailer of Shah Rukh Khan starrer illuminates Burj Khalifa; drone show light up the sky, watch

To elevate the ever-rising hype for Dunki, Shah Rukh Khan took the promotional spree a step further and reached Burj Khalifa. Keeping up the tradition of SRK films, the Dunki trailer was showcased on the Burj Khalifa, and the moment witnessed the presence of over 1 lakh crowd of fans.

The superstar was also seen dancing to the ‘Lutt Putt Gaya’ and ‘O Maahi’ beats. The grand event also witnessed a mesmerizing drone show at Burj Khalifa. The drone show lit up the sky and created an enthralling experience for the viewers.

 

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King Khan’s pose in Drone show and live in a single frame – during the first ever drone show near Burj Khalifa in history ???? #Dunki in cinemas from 21st December. #ShahRukhKhan #DunkiAdvanceBookings #BurjKhalifa pic.twitter.com/eVcAm0wt3h

— Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) December 19, 2023

#2 Clicks – HQ: Some Glimpses of of Shah Rukh Khan from Dubai @iamsrk @RajkumarHirani @RedChilliesEnt#Dunki #ShahRukhKhan #SRK#DunkiAdvanceBookings #DunkiAgainstAllOdds #DunkiTakeOverInDubai pic.twitter.com/xeBlwP29tK

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#1 Clicks – HQ: Some Glimpses of of Shah Rukh Khan from Dubai @iamsrk @RajkumarHirani @RedChilliesEnt#Dunki #ShahRukhKhan #SRK#DunkiAdvanceBookings #DunkiAgainstAllOdds #DunkiTakeOverInDubai pic.twitter.com/2S8rOBvZGX

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SRK takes a boat ride to greet all the FANs gathered at Burj Khalifa‍????@iamsrk @RajkumarHirani @RedChilliesEnt#Dunki #ShahRukhKhan #SRK#DunkiAdvanceBookings #DunkiAgainstAllOdds #DunkiTakeOverInDubai pic.twitter.com/5h1YHPj72T

— Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) December 19, 2023

Kickstarting the promotional journey from Dubai, SRK is taking over the city with his charm. He visited VOX Cinemas Dubai where received a grand welcome from the people on the Dunki Day 1 promotions. SRK also visited the Global Village and was seen spreading his charm. Adding to the excitement, the makers unveiled Dunki Diaries where SRK Rajkumar Hirani and Taapsee Pannu are seen in a candid conversation amping up excitement a notch higher the audience.

Dunki features Boman Irani, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Vikram Kochhar, and Anil Grover, along with Shah Rukh Khan. A JIO Studios, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Rajkumar Hirani Films presentation, produced by Rajkumar Hirani and Gauri Khan Written by Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani, and Kanika Dhillon, Dunki is slated to release on December 2023.

ALSO READ: Dunki: Here’s how Shah Rukh Khan and Vicky Kaushal discussed Katrina Kaif on the sets of their film

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