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The Print
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Print
Bollywood Producer Chanda Patel Becomes First Indian Producer to Meet Errol Musk in Delhi
New Delhi [India], June 3: In a landmark moment for Indian cinema, Bollywood producer Chanda Patel, who recently returned from the prestigious 78th Cannes International Film Festival, achieved yet another milestone by becoming the first Indian film producer to meet Errol Musk, father of tech billionaire Elon Musk. The high-profile meeting took place at the iconic Taj Hotel in Delhi, where the two engaged in an insightful discussion centered around the Indian film industry, Bollywood's global potential, and future opportunities for international collaboration. Chanda Patel had earlier made headlines at Cannes with the unveiling of the poster for her much-anticipated film Tera Mera Nata, which received appreciation for its unique storytelling and cross-cultural appeal. Following her return from France, Patel has been actively promoting her work in India and exploring new alliances to bring global attention to Bollywood cinema. The meeting with Errol Musk was nothing short of historic. Described as warm and engaging, their conversation delved into Bollywood's massive influence, India's rich cinematic heritage, and the growing scope for Indo-global film projects. Errol Musk, known for his deep interest in global culture and innovation, was reportedly fascinated by the scale and creative energy of Bollywood. 'It was an absolute honor to meet Errol Musk. Our conversation touched on many exciting aspects of filmmaking, including storytelling, production values, and India's evolving role in the global entertainment space,' said Chanda Patel after the meeting. 'Being the first Bollywood producer to have this opportunity makes it even more special.' Chanda Patel's dynamic presence at Cannes and now her unique interaction with one of the most notable personalities in the global innovation landscape, mark her as a rising force in international cinema. As Bollywood continues to attract global interest, Patel's efforts symbolize a new wave of cross-border creative collaboration. Her upcoming film Tera Mera Nata is already creating buzz, and with this latest development, the anticipation around her next steps has only grown stronger. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by PNN. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same) This story is auto-generated from a syndicated feed. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chanda Patel Makes History as First Indian Producer to Meet Errol Musk in Delhi
In a landmark moment for , Bollywood producer Chanda Patel, who recently returned from the prestigious 78th Cannes International Film Festival, achieved yet another milestone by becoming the first Indian film producer to meet Errol Musk, father of tech billionaire Elon Musk. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The high-profile meeting took place at a five star hotel in Delhi, where the two engaged in an insightful discussion centred around the Indian film industry, Bollywood's global potential, and future opportunities for international collaboration. Chanda had earlier made headlines at Cannes with the unveiling of the poster for her much-anticipated film Tera Mera Nata , which received appreciation for its unique storytelling and cross-cultural appeal. Following her return from France, she has been actively promoting her work in India and exploring new alliances to bring global attention to Bollywood cinema. The meeting with Errol Musk was nothing short of historic. Described as warm and engaging, their conversation delved into Bollywood's massive influence, India's rich cinematic heritage, and the growing scope for Indo-global film projects. Errol, known for his deep interest in global culture and innovation, was reportedly fascinated by the scale and creative energy of Bollywood. 'It was an absolute honour to meet Errol Musk. Our conversation touched on many exciting aspects of filmmaking, including storytelling, production values, and India's evolving role in the global entertainment space,' said Chanda, adding, 'Being the first Bollywood producer to have this opportunity makes it even more special.' Patel's dynamic presence at Cannes, and now her unique interaction with one of the most notable personalities in the global innovation landscape, marks her as a rising force in international cinema. As Bollywood continues to attract global interest, Patel's efforts symbolise a new wave of cross-border creative collaboration. Her upcoming film Tera Mera Nata is already creating buzz, and with this latest development, the anticipation around her next steps has only grown stronger.
India Today
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Vishal Jethwa on Janhvi ignoring Ishaan at Cannes: She'd never be disrespectful
Vishal Jethwa clarified about Janhvi Kapoor-Ishaan Khatter's dynamics at Cannes 2025. (Credit:/vishaljethwa06/ishaankhatter) India Today Entertainment Desk Actor Vishal Jethwa addressed rumours of a rift between Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter Vishal has worked with Janhvi and Ishaan in Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound' 'Homebound' was premiered at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 Actor Vishaal Jethwa has addressed the ongoing speculations regarding the alleged rift between Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor. He spoke about the viral video where Janhvi seemingly ignored Ishaan at the red carpet event of the 78th Cannes International Film Festival. Vishal spoke about the interpersonal dynamics between the actors on the sets of 'Homebound.' He stated that, contrary to social media claims about any tension between his co-stars, the duo get along very well. While recalling his experience of working with Ishaan and Janhvi, Vishal, in an interview with Zoom , said, " Maine Ishaan aur Janhvi ko kaam karte dekha hai aur wo bohot hi comfortably kaam kar sakte hain. Wo dono ek doosre ke well-wisher hain. Bohot achhe se baat karte hain (I've seen Ishaan and Janhvi work together, and they are very comfortable with each other. They are well-wishers and talk very nicely to one another)." The 'Homebound' actor clarified about the possible misinterpretation of Janhvi-Ishaan's viral video from Cannes, where he was seen holding her gown as she went on stage. "At Cannes, I remember holding her outfit's trail and was struggling to figure out how to hold it properly. I was just trying to help her. And when Janhvi was climbing up, Ishaan was offering his hand. She was holding her clothes, which is probably why she didn't take his hand," the actor added. Vishal revealed that nobody in the team is thinking about the video negatively. He also pointed out that Janhvi would "never do anything disrespectful." The 'Homebound' team was overwhelmed by emotions at Cannes when the film received a 9-minute standing ovation at the international film festival. Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan, who has directed the movie, recently shared a post on X, where he revealed that 'Homebound' is based on a pandemic-era true story. The film tells the story of two childhood friends from a small village in North India who dream of becoming police officers to gain respect and dignity. But as they get closer to their goal, their friendship is tested by pressure and desperation. Neeraj and Sumit Roy have co-written the script of 'Homebound.' The film is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra. The co-producers include Marijke de Souza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier. Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese has turned executive producer for the film. The India release date of the social-drama is yet to be announced. Actor Vishaal Jethwa has addressed the ongoing speculations regarding the alleged rift between Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor. He spoke about the viral video where Janhvi seemingly ignored Ishaan at the red carpet event of the 78th Cannes International Film Festival. Vishal spoke about the interpersonal dynamics between the actors on the sets of 'Homebound.' He stated that, contrary to social media claims about any tension between his co-stars, the duo get along very well. While recalling his experience of working with Ishaan and Janhvi, Vishal, in an interview with Zoom , said, " Maine Ishaan aur Janhvi ko kaam karte dekha hai aur wo bohot hi comfortably kaam kar sakte hain. Wo dono ek doosre ke well-wisher hain. Bohot achhe se baat karte hain (I've seen Ishaan and Janhvi work together, and they are very comfortable with each other. They are well-wishers and talk very nicely to one another)." The 'Homebound' actor clarified about the possible misinterpretation of Janhvi-Ishaan's viral video from Cannes, where he was seen holding her gown as she went on stage. "At Cannes, I remember holding her outfit's trail and was struggling to figure out how to hold it properly. I was just trying to help her. And when Janhvi was climbing up, Ishaan was offering his hand. She was holding her clothes, which is probably why she didn't take his hand," the actor added. Vishal revealed that nobody in the team is thinking about the video negatively. He also pointed out that Janhvi would "never do anything disrespectful." The 'Homebound' team was overwhelmed by emotions at Cannes when the film received a 9-minute standing ovation at the international film festival. Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan, who has directed the movie, recently shared a post on X, where he revealed that 'Homebound' is based on a pandemic-era true story. The film tells the story of two childhood friends from a small village in North India who dream of becoming police officers to gain respect and dignity. But as they get closer to their goal, their friendship is tested by pressure and desperation. Neeraj and Sumit Roy have co-written the script of 'Homebound.' The film is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra. The co-producers include Marijke de Souza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier. Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese has turned executive producer for the film. The India release date of the social-drama is yet to be announced. Join our WhatsApp Channel
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
No birthday gifts for Karan Johar, just sass: Yash and Roohi trolling dad's wardrobe goes viral
A Global Stage and New Collaborations Looking Ahead: Projects in the Pipeline Despite decades of success and an undeniable influence on Indian cinema, Karan Johar continues to find himself under public scrutiny. Whether it's the films he directs or the projects he produces, Karan is no stranger to trolling. But rather than let criticism affect him, the filmmaker often chooses to look at life with humour and grace. Recently, he shared a heartwarming moment that revealed how even within the safety of his home, he's not immune to sharp critique—from his own a recent video posted online, Karan shared a candid exchange with his twins, Yash and Roohi , on the occasion of his birthday. When he asked them why he didn't receive any presents, Roohi was quick to defend herself, proudly showcasing an origami flower she had crafted as a gift. Yash, on the other hand, offered warm hugs and kisses in place of material gifts. But the innocence ended Karan pressed further, asking Yash what he planned to give next year, the little boy didn't hold back. He candidly suggested that his father needed a new wardrobe. Roohi joined in, saying they both felt he should stop taking selfies. Karan, taken aback but trying to play along, found himself laughing awkwardly—until Yash delivered one final blow, asking him to stop making 'that face,' referring to Karan's trademark and mock-defeated, Karan jokingly asked why he even needed anyone else to criticize him when he had such brutally honest kids at home. He later captioned the video calling them his 'in-house trolls,' turning what could've been a moment of embarrassment into a display of self-deprecating humour and Karan was recently seen at the 78th Cannes International Film Festival, where he proudly represented his production venture Homebound. The film, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, stars Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa in pivotal roles. Notably, the project boasts an impressive line-up of producers, including Somen Mishra, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Homebound received a positive reception at the prestigious event, further cementing Karan's global influence as a his last production, Kesari 2—starring Akshay Kumar and R. Madhavan—did not perform well at the box office despite favorable reviews, Karan is far from slowing down. His upcoming slate includes the Punjabi film Akaal, a sequel titled Dhadak 2 featuring Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi, and a romantic drama titled Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri.
Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Karan Johar posts hilarious video of his kids roasting him: ‘You should stop doing that face'
Despite his achievements, filmmaker Karan Johar is often subject to trolling and criticism for the projects he helms or decides to back as a producer. Amid all this, Karan chooses to focus on what's good and recently posted an adorable video with his twins Yash and Roohi, where the kids prove to be more brutal than any critic or troll. In the video posted by the filmmaker, he asks the kids about not getting any gifts for his birthday. While Roohi defended herself, showing off an origami flower which she gave to him, Yash only had hugs and kisses to offer. Karan asks him, 'Next year, what are you going to give me, Yash?' to which his son replies, 'I think you need new clothes and a new wardrobe.' Roohi adds to this, 'We think you should stop taking selfies.' Just when Karan thought the onslaught was over, Yash went on and said, 'Firstly, you should stop doing that face,' referring to Karan's signature pout. ALSO READ | The Traitors confirmed contestant list: Rebel Kid, Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra, Jannat Zubair, Karan Kundrra among 22 celebs on Karan Johar-hosted show A defeated Karan is heard saying between the requests, 'Oh god! Why do I need anyone else?' Karan completed this thought in the caption for the video and wrote, 'Can you believe the in house trolls?' Karan Johar recently visited the 78th Cannes International Film Festival. He was there with the entire team of his production venture Homebound. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the cast of the film includes Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jhetwa. Homebound received an amazing reception in the form of a 9-minute long standing ovation, as all members of the group were brought to tears and displayed pure emotion. Karan Johar has teamed up with Somen Mishra, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and most notably Martin Scorsese to back Homebound, and it certainly impressed the audience over at Cannes.
