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

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

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”

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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.

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

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”

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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”.

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

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.

Also Read: Merry Christmas trailer out: Expect the unexpected in Katrina Kaif-Vijay Sethupathi starrer mystery-thriller, watch

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

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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.

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

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.

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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Photos: Salman Khan, Iulia Vantur and other celebs snapped at Sohail Khan’s birthday bash

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Animal actor Bobby Deol reveals that he felt ‘disgusted’ when he kicked off the role of Abrar; says, “I was feeling so icky”

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Bobby Deol has been receiving rave reviews from movie buffs for his recent role in the Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal. However, his character has received massive backlash for the violence and mistreatment of women, In fact, many have grown to the hate the role of Abrar in the movie but we can love or hate, the role of Abrar Haque has become a character one just cannot ignore! In a recent roundtable, his character was up for discussion and the actor did confess that he was feeling disgusted when he was asked to play it.

Animal actor Bobby Deol reveals that he felt ‘disgusted’ when he kicked off the role of Abrar; says, “I was feeling so icky”

In a roundtable of Film Companion, Bobby Deol opened up about how he initially reacted to his character in Animal and how he realized the intensity of his villainism when he started to shoot for it. Speaking about it, Bobby said, “I used to feel disgusted with myself when I started shooting for it. But then I realised I’m playing a character. Why am I feeling so disgusted, so icky? Fir maine unhi logon ke sath jinke sath scene mein jo bhi kiya hai, fir unke sath hum shaam ko sath mein baith ke khana kha rahe hain (And later, it all became such that I would have dinner with the same people I worked acted out those scene with).”

Interestingly, last week, Bobby Deol had opened up about playing the same role and had defended it when it received a lot of backlash from the audience and film viewers. “We are influenced by what is happening in society as filmmakers. What is written, as a story, is an influence of what is happening in society. It exists in our society. We are not promoting it. We are actors, portraying characters, entertaining people. And if that was the case, this film wouldn’t be a big hit,” Bobby told The Quint during an interview.

Speaking of Animal, the film also stars Anil Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna in key roles along with Triptii Dimri, Saloni Batra, Anshul Chauhan, Siddhant Karnick, among others essaying supporting characters. The film released to a thunderous response on December 1.

Also Read: Animal Box Office: Ranbir Kapoor starrer crosses the Rs. 800 cr mark at the worldwide box office

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