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News18
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ammy Virk Breaks Silence On Replacing Diljit Dosanjh In Border 2: 'Haven't Got Any Call'
Last Updated: Border 2 became embroiled in controversy after FWICE wrote to the film's lead actor, Sunny Deol, to remove Diljit from the film. Ammy Virk's team has clarified that he has not been approached to replace Diljit Dosanjh in Border 2. Diljit Dosanjh is embroiled in a tough row due to the casting of Pakistani actor Hania Aamir in his film, amid stringent tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. Amid this, there is buzz that he has been removed from Border 2. A source from Ammy Virk's team told the Hindustan Times, 'These are just speculations. We haven't got any call from anyone as of now." The buzz surrounding Ammy's name came to the fore after a TOI report claimed that he has been approached to replace Diljit in Border 2. A source close to Border 2 production told TOI, 'Diljit has only filmed 3–4 scenes so far. The makers are considering replacing him, as it's still early enough to reshoot those portions without much hassle. The team is handling the situation directly, and Ammy Virk's name has come up during internal discussions." However, according to another piece of information obtained by Hindustan Times, there are no current plans to replace Diljit from Border 2. A highly-placed source close to the production said, 'There is no plan to replace or remove Diljit from Border 2. His casting was confirmed nearly nine months ago, long before the recent unfortunate incidents. Nearly half the film has already been shot, and any replacement at this stage would be logistically unfeasible." Border 2 became embroiled in this controversy after FWICE wrote to the film's lead actor, Sunny Deol, to remove Diljit from the film. FWICE wrote, 'We write to you with the deepest respect and admiration for your longstanding service to both the Indian film industry and the nation. Your portrayal of valiant soldiers and national heroes in iconic films like Border, Gadar, and Indian has not only entertained but profoundly inspired generations." They wrote, 'Your commitment as a public representative further stands as a testament to your patriotic values and unwavering dedication to the country. It is in this light that we express our grave concern regarding your association with Mr Diljit Dosanjh in the forthcoming film Border 2. Mr Dosanjh's recent professional choice to cast Pakistani actress Hania Aamir-who has openly posted anti-India content on her social media platforms, especially in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack-has deeply disturbed the sentiments of our industry and the wider national community." 'Your esteemed presence in a film titled Border 2, which symbolises national pride and sacrifice, alongside someone who has chosen professional ambition over patriotism, sends a conflicting and distressing message to the very public that has always viewed you as a symbol of nationalism. On behalf of scores of members of our federation and stakeholders across the Indian film industry, we sincerely appeal to you to reconsider your association with Mr. Dosanjh for this project," they also mentioned. First Published:
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Will Do 'Justice' To The Epic, Sunny Deol Opens Up On Film
Last Updated: Ranbir Kapoor is playing the role of Lord Ram in Ramayana. While Sai Pallavi will be essaying the role of Sita, Yash will portray Ravana on screen. Sunny Deol has confirmed that he will be playing the role of Hanuman in Ranbir Kapoor's next movie, Ramayana. In a recent interview, the actor opened up about Nitesh Tiwari's film and revealed that he will begin shooting for it very soon. 'Definitely, I'm playing the role and it will be exciting and fun. I'm going to be shooting very shortly. I think it's going to be great and beautiful. As a matter of fact, after this, I'm going to go and watch a little bit of what they've done," Sunny said, as quoted by the Indian Express. The Gadar star also admitted that he is nervous about shooting for Ramayana. 'Nervousness and fear are always there, but that's the beauty of it because you have to find within you how will you take up the challenge," he stated. However, Sunny Deol mentioned that he is confident about Ramayana and expressed that the film will do justice to the Hindu mythological epic. 'I am sure the producers are doing a great job as they are going to bring out the supernatural things properly on the screen. I keep my fingers crossed and hope that they are nothing less than what Hollywood has. Ramayan has been made so many times, and when this film comes on the screen and the way all the actors are involved in it, I'm sure they'll do justice to the epic, and people will be satisfied and they will enjoy the film," he shared. For the unversed, Ranbir Kapoor is playing the role of Lord Ram in Ramayana. While Sai Pallavi will be essaying the role of Sita, Yash will portray Ravana on screen. Shooting for Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is currently underway. While Ranbir Kapoor has already completed his portions of the film, Yash has also been shooting for his part in Mumbai. Reportedly, the film is being made on a whopping budget of Rs 835 crore. Meanwhile, several media reports also suggest that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the first promo of Ramayana. The 2-minute-36-second promo has received a 'U' certificate from the Mumbai Regional Office of the board. However, official confirmation regarding this is still awaited. Ramayana will be released in two parts and will hit theatres in 2026 and 2027, respectively. First Published:
India Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
People enjoying lies: Sunny Deol on alleged fake box office collections
Actor Sunny Deol has spoken out against the growing practice of inflating box office numbers and using corporate bookings to create a false sense of success. He also expressed disappointment over the industry's increasing reliance on hype rather than an interview with Zoom, the 'Gadar' star said, 'It is sad. People don't want to believe in reality, but create their own version of reality and want it to be that way. It should not be. We don't have that kind of unity where we stick around and say this is wrong."advertisementSunny criticised the trend of bulk-buying tickets and showing fake box office numbers, and questioned how honest such practices really are. 'People who are enjoying the lies (of exaggerated box office numbers), I don't understand what kind of people they are. I would like to advise the youngsters that this is not the way to make yourself a hit. That is why many youngsters and stories are not coming out,' he added. Sunny also shared a bigger concern, that people no longer value good stories or strong performances. He said these days, success is decided more by fake numbers than by the real impact of a the work front, Sunny Deol was last seen in 'Jaat', which marked director Gopichand Malineni's Hindi debut. The film also featured Regina Cassandra, Randeep Hooda, Saiyami Kher, and Ramya Krishnan. Sunny is currently filming 'Border 2', the sequel to the 1997 war drama, alongside Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan is also set to play Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwari's much-anticipated 'Ramayana', which stars Ranbir Kapoor as Ram and Sai Pallavi as Watch
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sunny Deol on 35 years of 'Ghayal': It challenged me and showed the power of storytelling
Sunny Deol , on Sunday, took to social media to mark a major milestone in his career-the 35th anniversary of his iconic film "Ghayal." Released in 1990, Rajkumar Santoshi 's directorial cemented Deol's place as a powerful performer in the film industry. In a heartfelt post, the 'Gadar' actor reflected on the journey of bringing the character of Ajay Mehra to life. Calling it more than just a role, Sunny Deol shared how deeply personal the film is to him. Taking to Instagram, the 'Border' actor posted a video compiling his powerful scenes and dialogues from the action drama. Alongside it, he wrote, "35 Years of #Ghayal! Today marks 35 years since we first released Ghayal. It feels like yesterday when we brought Ajay Mehra's story to life-his courage, his conviction, and the spirit of justice that still resonates with audiences. This film was more than just a role-it was a piece of my heart. It challenged me, inspired me, and showed the power of storytelling." Netizens flocked to the comments section to celebrate the milestone. One user commented on the post, "The original and best action hero in Bollywood." Another said, "My best childhood movie." A third user wrote, "Nostalgic watched at childhood ! 90s period was best." "Ghayal" marked the directorial debut of Rajkumar Santoshi. Produced by veteran actor Dharmendra, the film featured Sunny Deol in the lead role, alongside Meenakshi Seshadri, Raj Babbar, and Amrish Puri. The supporting cast included notable names like Moushumi Chatterjee, Annu Kapoor, Om Puri, Sharat Saxena, and Sudesh Berry. The film was a major box office success. It ranked as the second highest-grossing film of 1990, solidifying its place as one of the standout releases of the year. Sunny Deol is next gearing up for the release of his film "Border 2," which also stars Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. Directed by Anurag Singh, the war drama is slated to hit theatres on January 23, 2026.
India.com
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actress is a gold medalist in Economics, became a sensation after debut, her career got ruined after falling in love with a director, she is…
Childhood photos of celebs are also going viral on social media. Childhood photos of stars like Alia Bhatt, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan are present on social media. This photo is of a heroine who created a stir in Bollywood as soon as she debuted. This girl's first film was such a hit that she became one of the top actresses of the industry. But, very soon, her fate took a turn, and this actress stayed away from films for a long time. Despite being beautiful and talented, this actress's career could not take off as expected. Her two serious affairs and the breakup affected her career a lot. Can you tell the name of this girl? Gold medalist in Economics If you still haven't recognised her, then let us tell you that this actress is none other than Amisha Patel, who was not only good in acting but also in studies. Amisha is one of the most educated actresses in the industry and has been a gold medalist in Economics. She studied at Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai and was the head girl of her school. After this, she took admission in Tufts University in Boston, America, where she switched to Economics after studying Bio-Genetics for 2 years and was a gold medalist. Became a star after the debut Ameesha Patel made her Bollywood debut in 2000. From her very first film, 'Kaho Naa Pyar Hai' starring alongside Hrithik Roshan, she became an instant hit. Ameesha's first film was a blockbuster, and after which she got multiple offers. After this, Ameesha appeared in Sunny Deol starrer 'Gadar' in 2001, which was also a blockbuster. After this, Ameesha's career started falling during that time she fell in love with director Vikram Bhatt, which had a huge impact on her career. Ameesha broke her silence on her relationship with Vikram Bhatt Amisha Patel's love for married Vikram Bhatt cost her dearly. Due to her relationship with Vikram Bhatt, she not only became distant from her family but her career also got affected a lot. Revealing this, Amisha had called her relationship with Vikram Bhatt her biggest mistake. Amisha had said in a press conference that when her mother came to know about her relationship, she beat her with a slipper. Relationship with Vikram Bhatt lasted 5 years Ameesha's affair with Vikram Bhatt lasted for about 5 years, but then both of them broke up. After separating from Vikram Bhatt, Ameesha's name was linked to London-based businessman Kanav Puri, but Ameesha distanced herself from him for her career. However, it is another matter that Ameesha's career could not take off again, as she had hoped. Ameesha's name has also been linked with Ranbir Kapoor. However, she had clearly said that there is nothing more than friendship between her and Ranbir. Ameesha made a comeback in 2023 with 'Gadar 2', which proved to be a blockbuster.
