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News18
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
ZNMD Turns 14: Katrina Kaif Calls It ‘The Best', Abhay Deol's Comment About ‘Part 2' Goes Viral
Last Updated: As Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara completed 14 years, director Zoya Akhtar shared a nostalgic post. Katrina Kaif and Abhay Deol's comments on the post sent fans into a frenzy! Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (ZNMD) remains unforgettable, holding a special place in audiences' hearts even 14 years after its release. The film, starring Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif, and Kalki Koechlin, redefined Bollywood road trips, and fans have been eagerly waiting for a sequel. The film released in theatres on July 15, 2011, and has completed 14 years today. Director Zoya Akhtar got nostalgic and shared a post on Instagram to mark this special milestone. ZNMD stars Abhay Deol and Katrina Kaif also reacted to the post, and their comments sent fans into a frenzy! On Tuesday, Zoya Akhtar took to Instagram to share a monochromatic still from Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (ZNMD), featuring Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar, and Katrina Kaif driving away in a car. In her caption, she wrote, '14 Years And I Still Miss The Road." Katrina Kaif commented on the post, and wrote, 'The best," along with several white heart emojis. Meanwhile, Abhay Deol reacted to Zoya's caption and wrote, 'If you did then you'd write part 2 (crying emoji)! I miss the road too @zoieakhtar." In response, Zoya Akhtar dropped a laughing emoji and a red heart. Check out the post below! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zoya Akhtar (@zoieakhtar) ZNMD Fans Demand A Sequel Netizens demanded a sequel of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Commenting on Zoya's post, one fan wrote, 'World is waiting for the sequel," while another one complained, 'All that but you still won't make a sequel." 'Jee le zaraa when?" asked another netizen. Meanwhile, Farhan Akhtar also marked 14 years of ZNMD by sharing a video clip featuring the highlight moments from the film, while the poetry 'Toh Zinda Ho Tum' plays in the backdrop. 'Celebrating 14 years of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara," he wrote. Celebrating 14 years of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara ❤️ @iHrithik #AbhayDeol #KatrinaKaif @kalkikanmani #ZoyaAkhtar @kagtireema @ritesh_sid @Javedakhtarjadu @ShankarEhsanLoy @j10kassim @vishalrr @excelmovies @tigerbabyfilms @TSeries — Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) July 15, 2025 About Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Directed by Zoya Akhtar and produced by Excel Entertainment, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) starred Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif, and Kalki Koechlin. The road-trip film, which explored friendship, love, and self-discovery, remains one of Bollywood's most beloved classics. First Published: 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.
NDTV
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"Society Shaken Only When...": Javed Akhtar On Honeymoon, Drum Murder Cases
New Delhi: Lyricist and scriptwriter Javed Akhtar has questioned where society's outrage was when women were set on fire, assaulted by their husbands and tortured by their in-laws, alluding to recent cases of women killing their husbands including the widely reported honeymoon murder case in Meghalaya. Mr Akhtar, whose strong views on social and political issues often make headlines, said he has "mixed emotions" on two of the cases involving the murder of men by their wives - one in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut whose body was cut up and stuffed in a drum, and the other from Indore who was killed by his wife during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. "Women have been set on fire. If they are not set on fire, their lives in their in-laws' homes are worse than death as they get beaten up every day. But why is society not outraged by all these? What a shameless society," Mr Akhtar said at NDTV Creators Manch. "Two women are accused of murder and society is shocked. But where was the shock for years when women were tortured by men and is still happening even today?" To a question by NDTV on the honeymoon murder case that happened soon after the couple's wedding, Mr Akhtar said the woman committed a crime, but more information needs to be asked. "What she did was very wrong. But if she did it soon after their wedding, find out whether the wedding was forced on her against her wish. It would be easy to find out," Mr Akhtar said, referring to Indore resident Sonam who hired three hitmen and killed her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. "Is it easy for a woman from a small city in Hindustan to tell her mother and father that she will not get married? Can she say that?" he said. "I am not justifying murdering anyone, including husbands," he said in a lighter vein, which drew laughter from the audience. "There was a time when many daughters-in-law were killed in pressure cooker explosions. Even the pressure cooker would recognise who is a daughter-in-law. The mother-in-law or her daughter never died," Mr Akhtar added, alluding to daughters-in-law as kitchen workers who face an occupational hazard. #NDTVCreatorsManch | "Women are burnt alive every day. If they are not burnt alive, they become victims of domestic violence. Didn't this shake the society? I am not justifying the murders": Javed Akhtar on Meghalaya Horror, Meerut drum murder @Javedakhtarjadu @MinakshiKandwal — NDTV (@ndtv) June 27, 2025 He has written a large number of poems against communalism and social injustice, and for women's rights. In 1995, the central government declared one of his songs that asked misguided young people to come forward and build the country the "National Anthem for Youth". He was nominated to the Rajya Sabha as an MP in 2010.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Javed Akhtar lauds box office leap of Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par: ‘Who says good films have no takers?'
Veteran screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar took to Twitter to express his admiration for Aamir Khan 's latest release Sitaare Zameen Par, which has shown remarkable growth at the box office since its release on June 20, 2025. In a heartfelt post shared on June 22, Akhtar applauded the film's upward trajectory and its resonance with audiences. 'So happy to learn about the record leap that Sitaare Zameen Par has taken at the box office on the second day. Who says good films have no takers in the audience. Congratulations to Aamir Khan and his team,' he wrote. — Javedakhtarjadu (@Javedakhtarjadu) Sitaare Zameen Par box office collection After opening to a respectable Rs 10.7 crore on Friday, the film saw a significant jump on Saturday, collecting Rs 20.2 crore. The positive trend continued on Sunday with an impressive Rs 29 crore, bringing the film's three-day total to Rs 59.90 crore. With strong word-of-mouth and growing audience interest, Sitaare Zameen Par is shaping up to be a major success for Aamir Khan, marking a powerful return to form. SALMAN KHAN SAYS AAMIR KHAN 'STOLE' HIS FILM, LEAVES PREMIERE CROWD IN SPLITS A spiritual sequel to Taare Zameen Par Directed by R.S. Prasanna and written by Divy Nidhi Sharma, the film is being hailed as a spiritual sequel to Aamir's critically acclaimed 2007 film Taare Zameen Par. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Upexi's $100M Solana Investment: What It Means for Shareholders bullseyealerts Read More Undo While the earlier film focused on learning disabilities and a teacher's bond with a dyslexic child, Sitaare Zameen Par explores themes of inclusivity, self-worth, and empowerment with a new generation of young protagonists. The film stars Aamir Khan alongside Genelia Deshmukh and a talented ensemble cast including Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar.
