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Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘If Mani Ratnam gave me the opportunity to do ‘Guru' again, I'd do a much better job today,' says Abhishek Bachchan
Guru' is considered one of the best movies of Abhishek Bachchan . Infact, many think it's his bestest role and a benchmark. But in a recent chat with ETimes, while Abhishek spoke about his 25-year long career graph and movies, he expressed that he can do a much better job with the film today. Abhishek has done three movies with the legendary Mani Ratnam - ' Yuva ', 'Guru' and 'Raavan'. He spoke about it and said, 'If given the opportunity to do the film again, I can unequivocally say that I can do a much better job today. Having said that, I don't compare my movies or treat this as a benchmark to other movies because every film is different. But if Mani gave me the opportunity to do Guru scene by scene, shot by shot again today, 100 percent, I'd do a much better job for him.' When asked that 'Guru' was a milestone for him, even personally, as he got married after that, Abhishek said, 'I proposed to her at the premiere, after the premiere in New York. But all my films are very personal. And I ensure that. There are possibly one or two that might not be as personal. But my rule of thumb is it has to be personal. If it's not personal then I'll probably not do it.' He further also spoke about his character Lallan from 'Yuva' which was his first movie with Mani. At first, when he read about the character, Abhishek said he found Lallan the most vulnerable character in the film. 'The first time you are working with the great Mani Ratnam you don't say anything. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Vietnam: Giá nhà container chưa bán có thể khiến bạn bất ngờ (Xem ngay) Nomad's Notebook Nhấp vào đây Undo But, Mani involved me so deeply in Lallan, in the preparation of Lallan, and allowed me to have an opinion on him. He heard me very sweetly, he didn't need to. I thought Lallan was the sweetest character, you feel for that guy.' Abhishek recalled, 'There was this one scene in 'Yuva' which sadly never made it to the final cut, which I thought was very important, wherein, he's had a huge fight with Rani (Mukerji), his wife, and she's like, why can't you change? He's lying down on the bed and she is sitting next to him. He is on her lap and he is howling. Because she has caught him going back to what he was doing and she's trying to bring a reform to him. So, she asks him, 'Why can't you change?' And there was a line that Anurag (Kashyap) had written, which just summed it up for me. I felt so bad when I read that. Lallan says, 'I am trying, lekin suvar goo khana chhodta nahi hai (A pig never stops eating shit or being around shit)." I felt so bad when I read that. He said, I'm trying but I don't know anything else.'


News18
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Anshula Kapoor Wishes Arjun Kapoor Happy Birthday, Calls Him ‘My Constant'
Last Updated: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karan Johar and Malaika Arora have also wished the actor with throwback photos Arjun Kapoor turned a year older today and has been getting wishes from all corners. But one message that grabbed our attention was from his sister, Anshula Kapoor, that left fans touched and teary-eyed. She also shared throwback photos on her handle. Taking to her Instagram handle, Anshula Kapoor shared photos and wrote, 'Happy birthday to the one person who's been mine since before I even knew what 'mine" meant. @arjunkapoor – my constant, my chaos, my calm, my compass. You carry everyone around you, and somehow still manage to stay standing tall & with your heart first. Your courage is loud, your love is quiet, and your loyalty is unshakable. I hope this year brings you softness in all the places life has been hard, peace in all the spaces that ache, and joy that feels like home. Here's to a year of breaking new ground, holding onto what matters, and maybe finally remembering to take more photos together that you approve Love you bhai." Take a look here: Earlier, Kareena shared photo with Arjun and looks like it is from wrap up party of Ki And Ka. She wrote, 'Happy Birthday Arjj…have a fabb year ahead…lots of love always @arjunkapoor." Earlier, Karan Johar also shared a photo of Arjun and wished, 'Funniest guy in any room!!! Yaaron ka yaar and dil mein bahot saara pyaar! Happy birthday Fubu! @arjunkapoor have the best decade." To note, Arjun Kapoor made his acting debut with the 2012 romantic drama film, Ishaqzaade, which turned out to be a blockbuster. Despite being a member of the 'Kapoor Khandaan', Arjun has made his own mark in the entertainment business with his impressive acting abilities. Arjun gained widespread recognition for his performance as the main antagonist, Danger Lanka, which is a departure from his usual lead roles. In the film, he played the role of a modern-day Raavan as the film's plot was inspired by the Ramayan. The film also featured an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar and Jackie Shroff. Despite facing a big clash with Kartik Aaryan's horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, the film, as per minted Rs 242 crores at the domestic box office. Arjun will be next seen sharing the screen space with actors Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh in the upcoming comedy sequel, No Entry 2. Directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Boney Kapoor, the film is expected to go on floors later this year. However, the names of the female leads of the film have not yet been confirmed by the makers. First Published: June 26, 2025, 16:14 IST


Time of India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Arjun Kapoor's birthday; see how Kareena wishes him—unseen picture
Kareena Kapoor Khan posted a picture of Arjun Kapoor and her, which moved the fans to awe. She wished her co-star of the romantic drama 'Ki & Ka' well through the use of her social media handle and shared a story with the audience. See what was in the story Kareena shared a photo with Arjun, and it looks like it is from the wrap-up party of 'Ki & Ka.' She wrote, 'Happy Birthday, Arjj… Have a fab year ahead… Lots of love always, @arjunkapoor." Earlier, Karan Johar also shared a photo of Arjun and wished, 'Funniest guy in any room!!! Yaaron ka yaar and dil mein bahot saara pyaar! Happy birthday, Fubu! @arjunkapoor, have the best decade." Career of Arjun Kapoor Arjun Kapoor is a part of the Kapoor family, yet he made his mark in the industry on his own. He debuted in the picture 'Ishaqzaade' in 2012, which was a romantic drama and turned out to be a blockbuster. Arjun gained recognition all over for his performance as the main antagonist, Danger Lanka, which was a shift from his usual lead roles. In the film, he played the role of a modern-day Raavan, as the film's plot was inspired by the Ramayan. The film also starred a cast including Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, and Jackie Shroff. Despite facing a big clash with Kartik Aaryan's horror-comedy 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3,' the film, as per scored Rs 242 crores at the domestic box office. Lineup of Kareena and Arjun Arjun will be seen sharing the screen with actors Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh in the upcoming comedy sequel, 'No Entry 2.' The film is expected to come out later this year. However, the names of the female leads of the film have not yet been confirmed by the makers. Kareena is set to deliver a powerful performance in the upcoming crime drama 'Daayra,' directed by Meghna Gulzar. The film also features Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran in what is described as a 'dream team" pairing. Prithviraj is reportedly cast as a police officer, while Kareena takes on a central and gritty role that promises to explore the off areas of crime, punishment, and societal justice.


News18
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Happy Birthday Arjun Kapoor: Latest And Upcoming Projects Of The Actor
Last Updated: Happy Birthday Arjun Kapoor: He made his acting debut with the 2012 romantic drama film, Ishaqzaade, which turned out to be a blockbuster. Happy Birthday Arjun Kapoor: Son of producer Boney Kapoor and the late Mona Shourie Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor has been a part of the film industry for 13 years now. He made his acting debut with the 2012 romantic drama film, Ishaqzaade, which turned out to be a blockbuster. Despite being a member of the 'Kapoor Khandaan', Arjun has made his own mark in the entertainment business with his impressive acting abilities. As the actor celebrates his 40th birthday today, June 26, 2025, let's take a look at his latest and upcoming projects: Singham Again: Arjun gained widespread recognition for his performance as the main antagonist, Danger Lanka, which is a departure from his usual lead roles. In the film, he played the role of a modern-day Raavan as the film's plot was inspired by the Ramayan. The film also featured an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar and Jackie Shroff. Despite facing a big clash with Kartik Aaryan's horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, the film, as per minted Rs 242 crores at the domestic box office. Mere Husband Ki Biwi: Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the film was released in February this year and also featured Rakul Preet Singh, Bhumi Pednekar and comedian Harsh Gujral in the leads. The plot revolves around Ankur Chaddha (Arjun Kapoor), who discovers love five years after splitting from his ex-wife Prabhleen (Bhumi Pednekar). When he decides to marry Antara (Rakul Preet Singh), his ex-wife returns with retrograde amnesia following an accident and attempts to bring him back. The film failed to impress the audiences at the box office. Arjun Kapoor's Upcoming Projects: Arjun will be next seen sharing the screen space with actors Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh in the upcoming comedy sequel, No Entry 2. Directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Boney Kapoor, the film is expected to go on floors later this year. However, the names of the female leads of the film have not yet been confirmed by the makers. The director had earlier confirmed that No Entry 2 will feature nine actresses, and while some might be from the original movie, there will also be new faces and established ones. The official release date of the film is yet to be confirmed. It is a sequel to the 2005 comedy film, No Entry, which featured Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Esha Deol, Lara Dutta and Bipasha Basu in the leads. Wishing Arjun Kapoor, a very happy 40th birthday. First Published: June 26, 2025, 07:20 IST


India Today
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Jaideep Ahlawat shares why he turned down Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana
Actor Jaideep Ahlawat recently recalled backing out of Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana'. The actor admitted that despite being offered Vibhishan's role in the epic-drama, he had to turn it down due to his schedule clashing with actor in a recent interview with India Today's sister channel, The Lallantop, mentioned that it was not possible to work out his dates with Yash. He said, "Offer hua tha. Par timing match nahi ho rahi thi (The role was offered to me, but the timings did not match)."advertisement"I think Yash kar rahe hain, KGF waale. I'm sure Raavan ki dates mujh se zyada important hogi (I think 'KGF' actor Yash is playing Raavan. I'm sure Raavan's schedule was more important than mine)," he added. 'Ramayana' is helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, who had earlier directed 'Dangal' and 'Chhichhore'. The epic drama features Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles. While Kapoor plays Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi portrays Goddess Sita in the from Yash playing Raavan, Sunny Deol will be seen portraying the role of Lord Hanuman in the upcoming drama. Kajol Aggarwal has also joined the cast as Raavan's wife Mandodari. Ravi Dubey, Arun Govil and Lara Dutta will be seen in the roles of Lakshman, Dashrath and Kaikeyi, respectively.'Ramayana' is co-produced by Yash and Namit Malhotra. The two-part movie franchise will be releasing on Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027, Ahlawat couldn't be a part of Tiwari's cinematic saga, he featured in Prime Video's 'Paatal Lok 2' (2025), where he resumed the character of Hathiram actor was last seen in 'Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins', co-directed by Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal. The film, backed by Siddharth Anand's Marflix Pictures, also featured Saif Ali Khan and Nikita Dutta in pivotal Watch