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Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Abhay Deol urges Zoya Akhtar to write part 2 as 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' turns 14
Actor has urged filmmaker to write part 2 as the road comedy "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" completed 14 years of release on Tuesday. Marking the special milestone, Zoya shared a black and white picture of the beloved trio - Arjun (Played by Hrithik Roshan), (Played by Abhay Deol), and Imran (Played by ) on the road, along with the caption, "14 Tired of too many ads? go ad free now I Still Miss The Road". Revealing that he misses the road too, Abhay commented "If you did then you'd write part 2! I miss the road too @zoieakhtar" Katrina Kaif, who played Laila also wrote, "The best". Not just Abhay, but the movie buffs have also been waiting for the sequel for a long time now. While rumours circulate from time to time that "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" sequel might be in the works, there has not been an official confirmation till now. Last year as well, Abhay asked Zoya about "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" part 2. As the movie turned 13, the 'Dev D' actor took to his Instagram and dropped a couple of behind-the-scenes pictures from the shoot. Abhay was seen having a blast on the set with his co-stars, Hrithik and Farhan. "@zoieakhtar yes it's been 13 Years. How much more time will you and my (your) bro take to write part 2? #znmd #ontheroad @hrithikroshan @faroutakhtar @katrinakaif @kalkikanmani @ariadna_cabrol @ritesh_sid," he captioned the post. Abhay Deol spills the beans about a possible 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' sequel The movie shares the story of three childhood friends, Arjun, Kabir, and Imran, who reunite for a three-week road trip to celebrate Kabir's bachelorette. During their stay in Spain, they meet a free-spirited scuba instructor Laila, who helps Arjun overcome his fear of water and compulsion to work. Laila ends up falling for Arjun in the end. As Kabir's fiancee decides to surprise the boys on the trip, she gets into several fights with Kabir due to significant misunderstandings. On the other hand, Imran has come on this trip with a hidden agenda - to meet his biological father.
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First Post
3 days ago
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- First Post
Anurag Kashyap on Bhushan Kumar and his music company T-Series: 'They paid very less for Dev D, Gangs of Wasseypur and...'
He went on to add, 'The highest amount of money they paid for any of my movies is Bombay Velvet. As music it was very good but it worked the least for them.' read more Anurag Kashyap has expressed his experience of working with Bhushan Kumar and his company T-Series in an interview with The Juggernaut. The filmmaker revealed, 'The idea is not to cater to the market. If T-Series, Bhushan Kumar, is not buying it, then it is good music. T Series doesn't buy good music at a good price. They paid very less for Dev D, Gangs of Wasseypur or Gulaal.' Kashyap added, 'They only pay for who is the star in it. They don't pay for the quality of music. They paid nothing for Dev D music. Ask the producers, UTV studios… they don't understand what's good music. They will only pay for a certain kind of music and only push for that.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Bombay Velvet He went on to add, 'The highest amount of money they paid for any of my movies is Bombay Velvet. As music it was very good but it worked the least for them. Because nobody wanted to listen to jazz. They paid the highest price for that and not Dev D or Gangs of Wasseypur.' Kashyap seems to have permanently quit the Hindi film industry. In an interview with The Hindu, the man behind films like Black Friday and Ugly said, 'I've left Mumbai. I want to stay away from film people. The industry has become too toxic. Everyone is chasing unrealistic targets, trying to make the next Rs 500 or Rs 800 crores film. The creative atmosphere is gone.' He added, 'A city is not just a structure but also its people. People here… they pull you down. The biggest exodus is to the Middle East, especially Dubai. Others have fled to Portugal, London, Germany, US. These are mainstream filmmakers I am talking about.'
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anurag Kashyap claims Bhushan Kumar's music label T-Series did not pay him for 'Dev D': ‘They don't pay for the quality of music'
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has opened up about being significantly underpaid for the music in some of his most acclaimed films, including Dev D (2009) and Gangs of Wasseypur (2012). He blamed music giant T-Series and its head, Bhushan Kumar , for not offering fair compensation. Anurag Kashyap says T-Series never buy good music In an interview with The Juggernaut, Kashyap spoke about the commercial priorities of music labels, alleging that they invest in projects based solely on star power, rather than the artistic merit of the soundtrack. He remarked, 'The idea is not to cater to the market. If T-Series, Bhushan Kumar, is not buying it, then it is good music. T-Series doesn't buy good music at a good price (sic).' Anurag Kashyap's daughter Re‑Marries Shane Gregoire in Christian Wedding | See Stunning Pics Anurag Kashyap did not receive a single rupee for the music of Dev D Kashyap went on to highlight how little compensation was given for the music of some of his films, even when they were critically acclaimed. 'They paid very little for Dev D, Gangs of Wasseypur or Gulaal. They only pay based on who the star is. They don't pay for the quality of music,' he said. He expressed his frustration and added that the label did not pay anything for the music of 'Dev D'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The all new SP125 that comes with advance technology & features Honda Learn More Undo He also claimed that T-Series has never understood what good music is and only focuses on certain commercial styles within the industry. Kashyap shared that the only time T-Series paid a significant amount for music was for his 2015 film Bombay Velvet, which featured a jazz-heavy soundtrack. 'As music, it was very good, but it worked the least for them—because nobody wanted to listen to jazz. They paid the highest price for that,' he stated. T-Series and Bhushan Kumar have yet to respond to these statements. Anurag Kashyap's upcoming movies Meanwhile, Anurag Kashyap is gearing up for his next project, Nishaanchi, which will mark the acting debut of Aaishvary Thackeray. The film is set to hit theatres on September 19, 2025.
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Anurag Kashyap on T-Series underpaying his films' music: They don't get good music
Director Anurag Kashyap recently recalled being underpaid for the music of his films-'Dev D' (2009) and 'Gangs of Wasseypur' (2012). He blamed Bhushan Kumar's T-Series for undervaluing in an interview with The Juggernaut, stated that music labels often pay for films considering star value. He said, "The idea is not to cater to the market. If T-Series, Bhushan Kumar, is not buying it, then it is good music. T-Series doesn't buy good music at a good price (sic)."advertisementThe director further said, "They paid very less for 'Dev D', 'Gangs of Wasseypur' or 'Gulaal'. They only pay for who is the star in it. They don't pay for the quality of music (sic)." "They paid nothing for 'Dev D' music. Ask the producers, UTV studios... they don't understand what's good music. They will only pay for a certain kind of music and only push for that," Kashyap went on."The highest amount of money they paid for any of my movies is 'Bombay Velvet' (2015). As music it was very good but it worked the least for them. Because nobody wanted to listen to jazz. They paid the highest price for that and not 'Dev D' or 'Gangs of Wasseypur'," he Kumar or T-Series has not yet responded to the 'Gangs of Wasseypur' director's statement.'Bombay Velvet' featured Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Karan Johar in key roles. Even though the film underperformed at the box office, Amit Trivedi's music score received appreciation. The film was produced by Phantom recently announced his upcoming crime drama 'Nishaanchi', which marks the acting debut of Aaishvary Thackeray. The film is scheduled to release on September 19, 2025.'Nishaanchi' is produced by Ajay Rai and Ranjan Singh under Jar Pictures, in association with Flip Films, and will be distributed by Amazon MGM Studios.- EndsMust Watch
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
'If T-Series Doesn't Buy It, It's Great Music': Anurag Kashyap Slams Label Over Dev D, Gulaal
Last Updated: Anurag Kashyap has called out T-Series for underpaying for the music of DevD, Gulaal, and Gangs of Wasseypur, saying the label only pays when stars are involved. Never one to mince words, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has taken a direct dig at T-Series, India's largest music label, accusing the company of undervaluing quality music and favoring celebrity-driven content over artistry. In a candid interview with The Juggernaut, Kashyap recalled his long-standing experience with the label and revealed that he received negligible payment for some of his most iconic film soundtracks—despite their enduring popularity. 'If Bhushan Kumar [Managing Director of T-Series] is not buying it, then it is good music. If T-Series is not buying it, it is great music," Kashyap quipped, adding bluntly, 'T-Series doesn't buy good music at a good price." The filmmaker, whose cult classic DevD featured a revolutionary soundtrack that still enjoys a loyal following, shared that he was barely compensated for its music rights. 'They paid very little money for the music of DevD, Gangs of Wasseypur, and Gulaal, and they made a lot of money from the music of those films. They only pay for the star in it. They don't pay for the quality of music," he said. 'They paid nothing for DevD's track despite the film's music being one of the cult soundtracks." While acknowledging that the biggest sum he received from the label was for Bombay Velvet, Kashyap was quick to point out the irony: 'The highest amount of money they have paid me was for Bombay Velvet, and the film's music didn't work for them—but they still paid a lot. They don't understand good music, and they will push only for a certain kind of music." Alongside his critique of the music industry, Kashyap also opened up about a major life change—his decision to leave Mumbai. 'I have moved out of Mumbai. It has been 4–5 months, and I am very happy," he revealed. 'I don't meet people who are constantly talking numbers. I have a different circle of people, and I have my books. I am back to how I was at the beginning." Currently promoting his upcoming film Nishaanchi, Anurag Kashyap continues to march to the beat of his own drum—unapologetically authentic, fiercely independent, and, as always, unfiltered. view comments First Published: July 13, 2025, 20:09 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
