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News18
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
He Was Mohit Suri's Sacriest Villain, Now He Is A Saiyaara Fan. Guess Who?
Last Updated: Notably, Riteish Deshmukh has earlier worked with Saiyaara director Mohit Suri in the romantic drama film Ek Villain, co-starring Sidharth Malhotra and Shraddha Kapoor. Saiyaara, the Mohit Suri directorial musical romantic drama featuring debutant Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in the leads, has been getting praises from all corners. Backed by Yash Raj Films, it has now crossed the Rs 150 crore mark at the domestic box office after 6 days of its release. As the film continues its successful run at the box office, recently, actor Riteish Deshmukh on Instagram showered praises on the entire team. Ritesh Deshmukh was part of Mohit Suri's Ek Villain. The actor shared a poster of Saiyaara on stories and wrote, 'My heart is full. So incredibly proud of you, Mohit Suri. My friend, you were always a great filmmaker, but this is your most soul-stirring film yet. So delicately directed, so delicately felt. Every frame carried truth, every emotion lingered after the credits rolled." Notably, Riteish Deshmukh has earlier worked with Mohit Suri in the romantic drama film Ek Villain. Did Ritesh Deshmukh Love Saiyaara's Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's Performance? Further praising the performances of Saiyaara lead cast, Riteish added, 'Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda- you guys are something else as performers- both left me speechless. The way you embodied vulnerability, love, pain and heartbreak- with such honesty and grace- was nothing short of extraordinary. Your performances moved everyone in the cinemas to tears. I wish you both my best and look forward to your next." Ritesh Deshmukh Heap Praise On Aditya Chopra, Akshaye Widhwani: Lastly, praising Saiyaara producers, the actor added, 'To Aditya Chopra, Yash Raj Films and Akshaye Widhwani – thank you for bringing love back into our lives. This one will stay with me for a long, long time." Apart from him, other celebs who showered praises on Siyaara include Ranveer Singh, Shraddha Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Subhash Ghai, RajKummar Rao, Varun Dhawan and Mahesh Babu, among others. More about Saiyaara: Released on July 11, the film explores the story of Krish Kapoor (Ahaan), a troubled musician, and Vaani Batra (Aneet), a shy lyricist, who find healing and love through their collaboration on music. Their relationship blossoms until Vaani is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, leading to a heartbreaking narrative about love, loss, and memory. Riteish's work front: The actor will be next seen in the comedy-entertainer Masti 4 with Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani, as well as in Dhamaal 4 with Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi and Javed Jaaferi. First Published: July 24, 2025, 16:20 IST 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.
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a day ago
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Tusshar Kapoor on joining the cast of 'Masti 4': 'It feels like a reunion because...'
When asked about the on-set chemistry with the original trio, Tusshar reflects, 'I've worked with all the 3 actors separately before and with Riteish and Aftab in a similar zone for Kyaa Kool Hai Hum!' read more Tusshar Kapoor has officially joined the ensemble cast of Masti 4, and the actor has spoken about it as per a report by Mid-day. On stepping into this new role, Tusshar shares, 'Masti is a bonafide and successful brand in the comic genre, my role is an interesting new addition and I wanted to collaborate with Indra Kumar ji and Amar Jhunjhunwala for a long time for something worthwhile! Plus Milap Zaveri and I have worked earlier, but this time around it's much bigger and better, too!' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Adding further, he reveals, 'I readily accepted this film after hearing a brief narration of the story and my role in it! I can't reveal much about my character now but it's something you've never seen me do before! I had to watch a few regional as well as foreign language films to prepare for it!' When asked about the on-set chemistry with the original trio, Tusshar reflects, 'I've worked with all the 3 actors separately before and with Riteish and Aftab in a similar zone for Kyaa Kool Hai Hum! Therefore, there was no reason to be concerned about the chemistry between us and, most importantly, they welcomed me with open arms when I reached the outdoor venue where the film was being shot! We were all excited and in sync with each other from the very 1st day! I'm sure the camaraderie and fun off‑screen will reflect on‑screen, too!' Addressing the film's tone, which balances bold content with wider appeal, Tusshar says, 'Masti 4 is an adult but family comedy and has been written keeping the sensibilities of the wider audience in mind. My job as an actor is to do my job with sincerity and I've stuck to doing that with conviction! Regarding the boldness of it, my director is more concerned than me about the limits of the Masti universe and he'd be best able to explain further!'
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aftab Shivdasani once revealed he faced casting couch during early days in his career: 'He used to call me late at night...'
Aftab Shivdasani shared his casting couch experience on 'Yaaron Ki Baraat'. He received inappropriate late-night calls from an industry figure. Aftab distanced himself from the situation. Ram Gopal Varma launched him in 'Mast' after spotting him in a commercial. He has films like 'Welcome To The Jungle' and 'Kasoor 2' lined up. 'Masti 4' is also in the pipeline. Aftab Shivdasani has always maintained a grounded presence in the industry. But behind the glitz and glamour of his career lies a chapter many don't talk about openly. The actor once recalled facing the casting couch during his early days in the industry. Revealing the Unspoken on National Television Aftab Shivdasani and Vivek Oberoi appeared as guests on Yaaron Ki Baraat, hosted by Riteish Deshmukh and Sajid Khan. During a candid segment, Aftab opened up about facing the casting couch early in his career. He revealed that a well-known figure from the industry would repeatedly call him late at night, asking him to come to a hotel. Sensing the inappropriate intent behind the calls, Aftab chose to distance himself and stopped responding. The Kasoor actor's revelation shed light on the uncomfortable realities many newcomers face in the industry. When Red Flags Became Clear He further recalled facing the casting couch early in his career, during his transition from modelling and music videos to acting. He shared that a well-known industry figure had promised him a film but would repeatedly call him late at night, making him uncomfortable. Sensing the inappropriate intent behind the interactions, Aftab chose to distance himself and stopped responding. Though he did not name the individual, he acknowledged that the experience was unsettling and a harsh reminder of the hidden challenges many newcomers face in the entertainment world. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 11 Foods That Help In Healing Knee Pain Naturally Undo A Breakthrough with Ram Gopal Varma Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma launched Aftab as a lead actor in the 1999 film Mast, opposite Urmila Matondkar . However, Aftab revealed in a chat with ETimes that his casting had nothing to do with his background as a child actor. While still in school, he frequently auditioned for commercials just for the love of being on camera. It was during one of those ad shoots—a cola commercial—that he caught RGV's eye, eventually leading to his big Bollywood debut. On the work front, the actor has featured in several hit films over the years, including Kasoor, Awara Paagal Deewana, Hungama, Footpath, 1920: The Evil Returns, and Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3. Up next, he's gearing up for a packed slate with exciting projects like Welcome To The Jungle—Akshay Kumar's multi-starrer comedy, Masti 4 alongside Riteish Deshmukh and Vivek Oberoi, and Kasoor 2, where he's paired opposite Urvashi Rautela .
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aftab Shivdasani, Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi shoot for 'Masti 4' song in Birmingham
Picture Credit: X Actor Riteish Deshmukh , Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani shoot for 'Masti 4' song in Birmingham. The trio will be in the UK till mid-August for the shoot of the film. UK schedule in full swing A source close to IANS said: "Aftab Shivdasani, Ritesh Deshmukh and Vivek Oberoi shooting for a song Masti 4 in Birmingham." The source added that the actors started shooting on July 1. "There are shooting till around mid-August in 2-3 locations in England," the source added. It was on July 1, director Milap Zaveri announced the UK schedule for "Masti 4" with a social media post. He took to his Instagram handle and dropped a throwback image from a story sitting for "Masti" in 2003. "This pic was clicked 22 years ago in 2003 in Lonavala at the story sitting/Script session of #Masti when i was the writer of the film Now 21 years later I start the shoot of the UK schedule of #Mastiii4 as the director. Grateful for this opportunity and the journey till here." "Huge responsibility on my shoulders to take this super successful and loved franchise ahead. Will do my best," he captioned the post. New faces join the franchise "Masti 4", the film also stars Elnaaz Norouzi, and Ruhii Singh in significant roles, along with others. The first installment of 'Masti" released in 2004. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani, Lara Dutta, Amrita Rao, Tara Sharma, and Genelia Deshmukh. The film spawned two sequels, Grand Masti in 2013 and Great Grand Masti in 2016. The second installment does not continue from the earlier installment. The film also stars Bruna Abdullah, Karishma Tanna, Sonalee Kulkarni, Kainaat Arora, Maryam Zakaria and Manjari Fadnis. Meanwhile, the third installment had Shreyas Talpade, Urvashi Rautela, Shraddha Das, Mishti Chakraborty, Pooja Bose and Sanjay Mishra.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Genelia Deshmukh returns to the Masti franchise with a surprise cameo in ‘Masti 4': Report
The fourth film in the well-liked comedy series, "Masti 4," will feature a special appearance by Genelia Deshmukh. At Birmingham, UK's Victoria Square, the actress was seen filming a dance sequence with , Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Genelia was seen practicing and performing in a white and olive-green outfit in behind-the-scenes video and social media posts, confirming her active involvement in the shoot. Not just a visitor—She's in the frame Initially thought to be visiting the set, Genelia's presence was clarified when videos surfaced showing her rehearsing choreography and filming scenes. According to Bollywood Hungama, her cameo is part of a large-scale song sequence that's expected to be a highlight of the film. This marks her return to the franchise after two decades, having played Riteish's on-screen wife in the original 'Masti' of the year 2004. Birthday vibes and behind-the-scenes buzz Her appearance coexisted with a birthday celebration for co-star Elnaaz Norouzi, which was shared by director Milap Zaveri on social media. The candid group photo featured Genelia alongside the lead cast, adding to the excitement around her cameo. A fresh twist on familiar fun 'Masti 4,' directed by Milap Zaveri, is being dubbed 'Reverse Masti' by insiders. As noted by Jay-Ho! Bollywood, the film will flip the franchise's traditional formula, with female leads driving the narrative and indulging in comedic chaos. Genelia's cameo bridges the nostalgic energy of the original with this modern, gender-flipped twist. Why it actually matters In addition to being a treat for devoted fans, Genelia's return is a nod to the franchise's history and an indication that "Masti 4" seeks to combine traditional charm with modern narrative. This sequel is looking to be a hit with its star-studded cast and lighter, more family-friendly tone.
