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Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Aamir Khan calls son Junaid ‘nepo kid' as they announce Sitaare Zameen Par YouTube release, Azad makes a cameo; watch
During a press conference this week, Bollywood's Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan announced that after a successful theatrical run, his recently released film Sitaare Zameen Par will take the digital route. Instead of major streaming platforms such as Netflix and Hotstar, the film will arrive on YouTube on Aamir's channel Aamir Khan Talkies. Audiences will be able to watch Sitaare Zameen Par, also starring Genelia Deshmukh, from the comfort of their homes, for just ₹100. To announce the release date of his film, Aamir recruited his sons Junaid Khan and Azad Rao Khan. Junaid Khan and Aamir Khan with Azad Rao Khan To announce the release of Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan decided to take audiences for a trip down memory lane with a funny skit inspired by Andaz Apna Apna (1994). The video begins with Aamir entering his kitchen and scolding his cook for downloading Sitaare Zameen Par and watching it on his phone. The cook then tells Aamir that Junaid Babu has thought of a new scheme. Aamir enters the room and there we see Junaid Khan, enacting the scene from Andaz Apna Apna where Aamir spoke to his father about selling their salon and starting a bangle business. Before Junaid tells Aamir that he has released Sitaare Zameen Par on YouTube, the star kid recites his father's iconic dialogue: 'Aaj mujhe ehsaas hua, ki aap purush hi nahi, maha purush hain!' Aamir then goes on to take digs at himself for doing Thugs of Hindostan (2018) and Laal Singh Chaddha (2022), joking about the money he lost. When Junaid reveals that he rejected the offer of ₹100 crore and released Sitaare Zameen Par on YouTube, an angry Aamir screamed, 'Nikamme! Namakool! Nepo kid! Yeh kya kiya tune?' Azad Rao Khan peeks in to see them fighting and then leaves, shutting the door which has the release date on it: August 1. In the comment section below, fans can't get enough of the father-son duo. One such netizen gushed, 'Hahaha I thought it was going to be cringe but it was cute and funny. Junaid and Aamir should definitely do a comedy film where they are playing dad and son. Something on the lines of Dhamaal (2007) - mad, zany, silly but truly hilarious. Huge potential there,' whereas another wrote, 'I enjoyed this more than any Aamir Khan movie of the past couple of years. 😂😂😂.' Another fan claimed, 'Goddammit this was funny as hell. I miss this Aamir.' Meanwhile, an internet user shared, 'On a completely different note - i saw Junaid at Prithvi last night in a play and he was quite good. He was also very chill after the show and hanging out with the audience - nice to see.' How excited are you to catch Sitaare Zameen Par on YouTube?
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ektaa Kapoor says her mom pushed her to cast Smriti in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi: ‘She looks like Twinkle Khanna'
Actor Smriti Irani is back on television with her iconic show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The show premiered on 29 July, and fans have been overwhelmed with nostalgia upon seeing it return. While many assume it was Ektaa Kapoor who cast Smriti as Tulsi, the producer recently revealed that it was actually her mother, Shobha Kapoor, who insisted on Smriti being chosen for the role. Ektaa Kapoor cast Smriti Irani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi after her mom's suggestion. Ektaa Kapoor on how Smriti Irani was cast in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Just before the show's premiere on Star Plus, Ektaa and Smriti held a live session on the channel's official Instagram page, during which Ektaa shared an interesting anecdote about how Smriti was cast. She revealed that her mother had spotted Smriti on another show and was struck by her beauty. 'Meri mom ne Smriti ko ek show mein dekha tha aur bola ke ye ek ladki maine show mein dekha hai… joh bahut hi khubsurat hai aur mujhe bahut pasand aayi hai (My mum saw Smriti in a show and said, 'I saw this girl… she's really beautiful, and I really liked her').' Smriti added that the show in which Shobha spotted her was also on Star Plus, and that she had been working as a replacement for one of Ektaa's friends who hadn't shown up that day. Ektaa continued, 'I don't know what you did back then, but my mum was completely taken by you. She's actually a big fan of Twinkle Khanna, and she called me saying, 'There's this girl who looks like Twinkle Khanna and she's so beautiful—please cast her.' So everyone thinks I cast you for Kyunki, but it was actually my mum who saw you and said, 'I really like this girl'... and what a face.' Ektaa concluded, 'Then Smriti came for the auditions—she was very slim, quiet and shy. She gave her audition and ended it with such a sweet smile.' Smriti further revealed that Ektaa was the only one who liked her audition; no one else on the set was convinced at the time. About Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi The daily soap, which originally aired from 2000 to 2008, is back on television with a reboot after 17 years. When it first aired, the show topped TRP charts and became a household phenomenon, with many viewers adjusting their daily routines to watch it. Created by Ektaa Kapoor, the show redefined the 'saas-bahu' genre. Tulsi Virani, the central character, became a cultural icon as the ideal daughter-in-law—strong, self-sacrificing, and principled—challenging stereotypical portrayals of women on screen. The story moved beyond the typical mother-in-law vs daughter-in-law conflict to explore family dynamics, relationships, and power struggles within a joint household. The reboot premiered on 29 July and airs on Star Plus and JioCinema (formerly Hotstar) at 10:30 pm.
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Bigg Boss 19 returns with a massive twist every fan of reality show must know, Set to stream...
Our all-time favourite TV reality show is back, this time with a massive twist! Yes, we're talking about Bigg Boss 19, and it's all set to shake things up. Fans streaming on JioCinema or Hotstar will get a front-row seat ahead of everyone else. In a game-changing move, the makers have announced that each episode will drop a full 90 minutes before its telecast on Colors TV, giving OTT viewers a serious edge. So, if you're someone who hates spoilers or lives to post the first reaction meme, you know exactly where to tune in. With this head start, Jio's streaming platform might just become the new BB battlefield.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Sarzameen' movie review: Prithviraj Sukumaran and Kajol can't salvage this emotional misfire
Sulking sons, duty-bound fathers, and suffering mothers make for engaging Hindi cinema. This week, emerging director Kayoze Irani revisits familiar daddy issues with mixed results. Sarzameen's basic premise reminds me of Ramesh Sippy's Shakti, where circumstances force a father in uniform (Prithivraj Sukumaran) to choose between his son (Ibrahim Ali Khan) and his duty. Set in the picturesque political cauldron of Kashmir, the stakes get higher here when the neglected son stutters his way into the enemy camp led by dreaded militant Kabil (K.C. Shankar). As expected, the mother (Kajol) tries to be the connecting link, but a past that needs to be addressed remains unhealed, leaving wounds unresolved. Sarzameen (Hindi) Director: Kayoze Irani Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kajol, Ibrahim Ali Khan, K.C. Shankar Duration: 137 minutes Storyline: An army officer out to eliminate militancy in the Kashmir valley finds himself at a vortex where his principles are put to the test After preparing the audience for a realistic terrain, Irani takes mainstream leaps of faith, landing in no man's land. The film attempts to explore parenthood, patriotism, and militancy, but fails to effectively integrate the personal within complex socio-political dynamics, instead resorting to tropes that have become clichéd due to overuse. It seems the makers set out to map the complexity of militancy in the Kashmir valley through a personal story, but ended up making a safe product to populate the OTT shelf. Hence, the drama doesn't leap at you, the conflict doesn't engage you enough, the suspension of disbelief doesn't hold, and the layers in the story don't add up to create an emotional swell. ALSO READ: An artiste with a view | Prithviraj Sukumaran Prithiviraj and Kajol form an interesting screen pair. However, despite their immense talent, their chemistry doesn't click, and the melodrama falls short. Shankar is no Amrish Puri to generate the dread of revenge. For a script that demands a deep emotional commitment, Ibrahim Ali Khan, like the film, is undercooked. Sarzameen is currently streaming on Hotstar
News18
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Vidhu Vinod Chopra Says No One In South India Wanted Munna Bhai MBBS: 'Got One Show In Chennai'
Today it's a cult classic, but Munna Bhai MBBS was almost dead on arrival — at least outside of Mumbai. Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the producer behind the 2003 Sanjay Dutt hit, recently opened up about how the film had no takers in South India just days before release. Speaking on the latest episode of Creator x Creator on SCREEN, Chopra recalled, 'Munna Bhai MBBS opened to empty theatres. Munna Bhai MBBS is the movie that made me rich, but that's because nobody bought that film outside of Mumbai." He said a distributor from South India who had agreed to take the film for Rs 11 lakh backed out at the last minute after watching it. 'Those days, they used to take delivery. So he came to take delivery four days before the film's release. When he saw the film, he said, 'Sir, this film won't work even for a day. Nobody outside of Mumbai would get the language of Munna Bhai.'" The film, known for its use of Bambaiya slang, followed a gangster from Mumbai who decides to become a doctor. Despite the local flavour, Chopra said he was surprised at the lack of confidence from distributors. He even offered to return the advance amount already paid. 'The bottom line is I had no distributor for South India. I had friends — Shyam Shroff and Bala Shroff — who had a company. There was a cinema there, and I got just one morning show at 11 am in Chennai. I sold my print there for Rs 5 lakh. My final business from that one centre was in Rs 1 crore plus." He added that it took a few days for audiences to warm up to the film. 'Nobody went to see the film the first day or the second day. But when you do good work, (it'll pay). Which is where I'm anti-marketing. Not anti-marketing, but I don't really care about marketing because people will discover." Chopra drew a parallel with the response to his recent directorial 12th Fail, which also had a slow start but went on to become a long-running success. 'Even 12th Fail started with Rs 10–30 lakh. It ran for seven months in cinemas in today's time! Two months after it released, it was already on an OTT platform like Hotstar, yet people went into cinemas." Chopra, who has also produced hits like Parineeta, 3 Idiots, PK, and Sanju, said it all comes down to following his gut and trusting the story over the sales pitch.
