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News18
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sonam Kapoor Celebrates 15 Years Of I Hate Luv Storys With A Jab Mila Tu Moment
Last Updated: Sonam Kapoor marked 15 years of I Hate Luv Storys with a heartfelt post and film snippets on social media. Sonam Kapoor took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as her beloved romantic comedy I Hate Luv Storys completed 15 years after its theatrical release. Marking the occasion, the actress shared a heartfelt post on her social media, featuring snippets from the film that charmed audiences back in 2010. Released on July 2, 2010, I Hate Luv Storys marked Sonam's third Bollywood movie. In the film, she portrayed Simran, a dreamy, romance-loving woman who crosses paths with the cynical and witty Jay, played by Imran Khan. The duo's contrasting personalities and evolving relationship formed the crux of this modern romantic tale, set against the vibrant backdrops of Mumbai and Queenstown, New Zealand. The song showed a montage of the best moments of Sonam from the film, with the song Jab Mila Tu by Vishal Dadlani in the background. Directed and written by Punit Malhotra in his directorial debut, the film was produced by two major banners—Dharma Productions (Hiroo Yash Johar and Karan Johar) and UTV Motion Pictures (Ronnie Screwvala)—bringing them together for the first time in a collaborative project. The film's breezy storyline, youthful vibe and fresh pairing of Sonam and Imran struck a chord with the younger generation. The soundtrack, composed by Vishal–Shekhar, became an instant hit, with chart-topping numbers like Bin Tere and Bahara. The lyrics were penned by Anvita Dutt Guptan, Kumaar and Vishal Dadlani. The film also earned four nominations at the 56th Filmfare Awards, including Best Music Director (Vishal–Shekhar), Best Lyricist (Vishal Dadlani for Bin Tere), Best Male Playback Singer (Shafqat Amanat Ali) and Best Female Playback Singer (Shreya Ghoshal for Bahara). Sonam Kapoor has taken time away from the silver screen, especially after embracing motherhood. She welcomed her son Vayu on August 20, 2022 and was last seen in the 2023 thriller Blind, directed by Shome Makhija. Meanwhile, Imran Khan, who has been away from acting for nearly a decade, is finally making a much-awaited comeback. Known for his memorable roles in romantic comedies like Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and Break Ke Baad, the actor is all set to return to the screen opposite Bhumi Pednekar in an upcoming rom-com. The film will be helmed by Danish Aslam, who previously directed Break Ke Baad, reuniting him with Imran after 15 years. First Published:
News18
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sonam Kapoor Looks Back At I Hate Luv Storys As The Rom-Com Turns 15
Sonam Kapoor marked 15 years of I Hate Luv Storys with a heartfelt post and film snippets on social media. Sonam Kapoor took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as her beloved romantic comedy I Hate Luv Storys completed 15 years after its theatrical release. Marking the occasion, the actress shared a heartfelt post on her social media, featuring snippets from the film that charmed audiences back in 2010. Released on July 2, 2010, I Hate Luv Storys marked Sonam's third Bollywood movie. In the film, she portrayed Simran, a dreamy, romance-loving woman who crosses paths with the cynical and witty Jay, played by Imran Khan. The duo's contrasting personalities and evolving relationship formed the crux of this modern romantic tale, set against the vibrant backdrops of Mumbai and Queenstown, New Zealand. Directed and written by Punit Malhotra in his directorial debut, the film was produced by two major banners—Dharma Productions (Hiroo Yash Johar and Karan Johar) and UTV Motion Pictures (Ronnie Screwvala)—bringing them together for the first time in a collaborative project. The film's breezy storyline, youthful vibe and fresh pairing of Sonam and Imran struck a chord with the younger generation. The soundtrack, composed by Vishal–Shekhar, became an instant hit, with chart-topping numbers like Bin Tere and Bahara. The lyrics were penned by Anvita Dutt Guptan, Kumaar and Vishal Dadlani. The film also earned four nominations at the 56th Filmfare Awards, including Best Music Director (Vishal–Shekhar), Best Lyricist (Vishal Dadlani for Bin Tere), Best Male Playback Singer (Shafqat Amanat Ali) and Best Female Playback Singer (Shreya Ghoshal for Bahara). Sonam Kapoor has taken time away from the silver screen, especially after embracing motherhood. She welcomed her son Vayu on August 20, 2022 and was last seen in the 2023 thriller Blind, directed by Shome Makhija. Meanwhile, Imran Khan, who has been away from acting for nearly a decade, is finally making a much-awaited comeback. Known for his memorable roles in romantic comedies like Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and Break Ke Baad, the actor is all set to return to the screen opposite Bhumi Pednekar in an upcoming rom-com. The film will be helmed by Danish Aslam, who previously directed Break Ke Baad, reuniting him with Imran after 15 years. First Published:
Indian Express
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
A decade and a half on, Karan Johar's Dharma Productions still hasn't topped the meta magic of I Hate Luv Storys
Karan Johar has always stayed a step ahead. He's dared to change, dared even more to look inwards, and perhaps most bravely, dared to call himself out. The silver screen has been both his pedestal and his mirror, where he shaped his identity, and just as often, took it apart. But that reflection is a conversation for another day, for another essay. For now, I find myself staring at Dharma Productions. The empty gloss, the glib vanity spectacles, it makes me pause. When did a house once known for its bold leaps begin to feel so lost? I wonder: is this the same banner that once made me fall in love with cinema? Not just for its grandeur, its carefully crafted beauty, but for the stories that knew how to be delicate, that knew how to feel? I try to trace it back. And I keep arriving at Punit Malhotra's I Hate Luv Storys. A breezy rom-com, never burdened with the weight of legacy, yet in its lightness, holding everything Dharma once was. Unfiltered. Earnest. Joyful. It's not the cause of what's happened since. But it might just be the clearest memory of when it all still made sense. On the surface, it is the most textbook rom-com you could imagine from a mainstream banner. It's as dated as the idea of love pretending to be new. A boy too smug to believe in love ends up head over heels. A girl too sensible to fall for a guy like him… falls anyway. One confesses, the other freezes. Then it flips, the other confesses, and now it's their turn to be stunned. They go in circles. Across cities, across continents. They sing under skies, they cry to soft tunes, they miss flights that were supposed to matter. And in the end, well, the ending is happy, of course it is. I told you, it's cliche to the bone. But the thing with cliches is they earn their name. Not for what they say out loud, but for everything they sneak in underneath. And damn, sometimes, they just bloody work. Sure, Dharma has made better rom-coms since I Hate Luv Storys. Sure, a film like Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani offers a far more layered and even greater entertainment. But there's still something irresistibly bold and unapologetically fun about what Punit Malhotra pulled off in 2010. It may lack polish, but few films wear their meta-commentary with such cheeky confidence. Because, look closer, and the film unfolds as a love-hate letter. It is Karan Johar having a cheeky showdown with himself, and the very syntax that built him. Jai (Imran Khan), the assistant director, shadows Veer Kapoor (Sameer Soni), the country's biggest filmmaker. And if you know Johar, watched all his films, followed his life closely, Veer is no one else but Johar. Amplified, exaggerated, laid bare. The way Veer dreams up his films, the way he lives every line, weeps at his own scenes, that's Johar's signature. It's like Farah Khan cracking jokes at his expense, gently roasting his big, emotional, all-in sensibility. But here's the kicker, Jai is another Johar too. He is the version you catch in interviews, calling out his own dated tastes, predictable story beats, and shaky plots. Also Read | Imran Khan says Samir Soni's character in I Hate Luv Storys was inspired by a 'famous director', spelling of film's title was 'butchered' to serve 'numerology' Jai can also be that Karan Johar of the late 2000s, caught in the multiplex surge, watching fresh voices like Anurag Kashyap, Dibakar Banerjee, and Zoya Akhtar rewrite the rules. He wanted to belong, suddenly seeing his own language as stale and worn out. So he swung big. So he made a My Name Is Khan, backed a Wake Up Sid, trying to keep pace. Then there's also Simran (Sonam Kapoor), Johar's purest self, the unfiltered lover of his craft. The one bold enough to show Chandni Chowk in London, daring enough to paint the biggest star in the country as flawed, even unfaithful partner. I Hate Luv Storys isn't just a rom-com. It's essentially a love triangle. A collision of who Johar was, who he is, and who he pretends to have become. It's no coincidence that the film begins with Jai mocking the great romances of Hindi cinema. Yet, it's equally unsurprising that, in one of its most poignant sequences, Punit Malhotra meticulously stages scenes from the three seminal romances Karan Johar has shaped: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna. And fittingly, as Jai watches these iconic moments play out back-to-back, he's swept into an unexpected reverence, falling in love with the very cinematic language he once dismissed. It's a profound meta-cinematic gesture, rich with subtext. Sure, Dharma has had flashes of self-awareness before, and after, but never quite like this. Here, it achieves something far more complex: a reflective prism revealing the existential tensions of an artiste negotiating his past triumphs with an uncertain present. A filmmaker confronting and embracing his own legacy with both irony and affection. As mentioned earlier, it's no wonder the film opens by mocking the language of mainstream romance, only to end up surrendering to it. Much like Imtiaz Ali's Tamasha, which begins by questioning why we tell the same story over and over, and then proceeds to tell exactly that. And perhaps it's no surprise either that I began this piece insisting Karan Johar's meta-conflict was a subject for another day, only to end up tracing its outlines here. I also began by pointing out how the current Dharma aspires to be I Hate Luv Storys, but no longer has the wit to get there. Watch Nadaaniyan, and it's painfully clear. It tries to replicate the grammar of this film, or more specifically, of a Student of the Year, but misses the mark. There's a thin line between self-reference and self-parody. Those earlier films worked not because they leaned on cliche, but because they were in conversation with it. The meta wasn't surface-level; it was introspection, an auteur reckoning with his own image, his own contradictions, through the very thing he loved most: cinema.
The Hindu
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Sonam Kapoor celebrates 39th birthday with star-studded bash in Mumbai
Actor Sonam Kapoor rang in her 39th birthday with a private celebration in Mumbai on Saturday night, attended by close friends and family from the film industry. The gathering saw several Bollywood celebrities arrive to wish the Veere Di Wedding star. Janhvi Kapoor was one of the first to arrive, and though she did not stop for photos, her blue dress caught the attention of onlookers and paparazzi. Her sister Khushi Kapoor attended the event in a black dress, accompanied by her rumoured boyfriend, Vedang Raina. The two were seen twinning in black outfits. Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam's co-star in Veere Di Wedding, also made an appearance at the birthday celebration. Dressed in a yellow outfit, Kareena arrived with husband Saif Ali Khan. Actor Swara Bhaskar, who starred alongside Sonam and Kareena in the same film, was seen in a silver-grey jumpsuit with a jacket. Other attendees included Karisma Kapoor in a floral blue dress, Bhumi Pednekar in a white outfit, and filmmaker Karan Johar, who posed for the photographers in a grey ensemble. Arjun Kapoor, Sonam's cousin, was also present at the event. Sonam Kapoor, who made her Bollywood debut with Saawariya in 2007, is known for her roles in films like Delhi-6, I Hate Luv Storys, and Aisha. After taking a break from acting following the birth of her son, Vayu, in 2022, Sonam was last seen in the 2023 film Blind. Her sister and producer Rhea Kapoor has hinted at a possible sequel to Veere Di Wedding, which could mark the actor's return to the big screen.
Hindustan Times
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor make heads turn at Sonam Kapoor's 39th birthday bash. Watch
Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor is all set to celebrate her 39th birthday on 9 June. On Saturday night, her friends and family turned up for a star-studded birthday bash in Mumbai. Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor were a few of the celebrities in attendance. (Also Read: Kareena Kapoor loves seeing Poo's diva energy inspiring people. Here's what she has to say) The paparazzi have captured videos of numerous celebrities arriving for Sonam's 39th birthday bash. One video shows Janhvi arriving early while looking stunning. Even as she didn't wait to pose for pictures before heading in, her blue dress caught everyone's attention. She waved at the photographers, calling out to her before making her way. A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Kareena, Saif, and Karisma were spotted arriving together. Saif opted for his trademark white look, while Kareena looked resplendent in a yellow dress. She also waved at the photographers quickly before making her way inside. If the video captured by a paparazzo is anything to go by, Karisma opted for a black dress with a bold red lip. A post shared by Snehkumar Zala (@snehzala) As for Khushi, she opted for a form-fitting monochrome dress paired with a matching handbag in a classic style. Numerous other celebrities like Masaba Gupta, Akshay Marwah, Harshvardhan Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, Arjun Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor, Vedang Raina and others were also spotted arriving at Sonam's birthday bash. A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Sonam, who debuted in 2007 with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya and went on to act in films like Delhi-6, I Hate Luv Storys, and Aisha, was last seen on-screen in the 2023 film Blind. In 2018, she married businessman Anand Ahuja in a traditional wedding. After the birth of their son, Vayu, in 2022, she took a hiatus from films. Her sister Rhea Kapoor has, however, hinted that Sonam might make a comeback with the sequel of Veere Di Wedding, which also starred Kareena, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania.
