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Indian Express
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Aamir Khan recalls nearly collaborating with Mani Ratnam on an adaptation of Ismat Chughtai's short story: ‘I still hope that one day…'
Despite being two of the most celebrated figures in contemporary Indian cinema and sharing a warm bond, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam have never collaborated to date. Although they have met on numerous occasions and even discussed potential projects, things never quite materialised as they had hoped. Recently, Aamir opened up about a time they nearly worked together, having zeroed in on a story, but the project fell through at the last moment. In a recent interview, he revealed that they were keen on adapting legendary Indian Urdu writer Ismat Chughtai's short story Gharwali (The Homewife) into a film centred around its protagonist, Lajjo. 'I have always been a huge fan of Mani Ratnam and always wanted to work with him. I've met him many times as well. I've been to his house, and we've had wonderful conversations. Both of us have wanted to work with each other. We almost worked together in Lajjo. But that didn't work out for three reasons; it had nothing to do with him or me,' he shared during a chat with Galatta Plus. Praising Mani Ratnam, Aamir added, 'I'm a very big admirer of his work. I still hope that one day, he and I will work together.' Also Read | Aamir Khan calls Sitaare Zameen Par's release 'ill-timed', expresses concern about its box office performance: 'I'm stressed only action films are working' After a three-year hiatus, Aamir Khan is all set to make his grand comeback to cinema through director RS Prasanna's Sitaare Zameen Par. A spiritual successor to the actor's Taare Zameen Par, which also marked his directorial debut, Sitaare Zameen Par is produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit. It also features Genelia Deshmukh, Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishnan Varma, Vedant Sharmaa, Naman Misra and Rishi Shahani in key roles. Aamir was last seen in director Advait Chandan's critical and commercial failure Laal Singh Chaddha (2022), a remake of the 1994 American film Forrest Gump. Mani Ratnam is currently facing significant backlash following the release of his latest film, the Kamal Haasan-starrer Thug Life, which opened to negative responses from the audience. Also starring Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan and Abhirami, the movie marked Mani and Kamal's first movie collaboration in 37 years since Nayakan (1987).
Hindustan Times
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 31 May 2025
What: Whimsical Lines – Urban refrain through tribal abstraction Where: Gallerie Nvya, 101-103, Square One Designer Arcade, C-2, Saket District Centre When: May 24 to June 28 Timing: 11am to 7pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: Malviya Nagar (Yellow Line) What: Tribute to Marcello Mastroianni | The Beekeeper (O Melissokomos) Where: The Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road When: May 31 Timing: 7pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: JLN Stadium (Violet Line) What: Book Discussion | Dakshin Africa – Gandhi Se Mahatma Gandhi by Judge Virender Goyal – Ambassador Virender Gupta, Justice Talwant Singh (Retd), Justice Sudhir Jain (Retd), Justice VP Vaish (Retd), and vocalist Shankar Sahni Where: Gulmohar, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road When: May 31 Timing: 7pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: JLN Stadium (Violet Line) What: Gharwali (based on Urdu writer Ismat Chugtai's story) Where: Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts, 4, Safdar Hashmi Marg, Mandi House When: May 31 Timing: 7pm Entry: Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House (Blue & Violet Lines) What: Karunesh Talwar Live Where: Aiwan-e-Ghalib Auditorium, Mata Sundri Road, Mandi House When: May 31 Timing: 8pm Entry: Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House (Blue & Violet Lines) What: National Silk Expo Where: Constitution Club of India, Vithal Bhai Patel House, Rafi Marg, Sansad Marg When: May 29 to June 4 Timing: 11am to 9pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: Patel Chowk (Yellow Line)
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 26 May 2025
What: Chirag Patel: In Pursuit of Parallels Where: Akar Prakar, D-43, First Floor, Defence Colony When: May 26 to June 21 Timing: 11am to 7pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: Lajpat Nagar (Violet Line) What: Gharwali / Dil Ki Duniya Where: Blank Canvas, LTG Auditorium, Copernicus Marg, Mandi House When: May 26 Timing: 7pm Entry: Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House (Blue & Violet Lines) What: Bollywood Rhapsody Where: Klub Hermis (Ground Floor), Corporate Park, Lemon Tree Hotel, Sector 60, Gurugram When: May 26 Timing: 10pm Entry: Nearest Metro Station: Sector 55-56 (Rapid Metro) What: Noida Comedy Carnival Where: Upper Deck Comedy Club, Commercial Complex, Amarpali Silicon City, Sector 76, Noida When: May 26 Timing: 9pm Entry: Nearest Metro Station: Noida Sector 76 (Aqua Line)
