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Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Saiyaara director Mohit Suri is a ‘bright, young boy' but I don't see the ‘original voice' of Anupam Kher's Tanvi The Great, says Mahesh Bhatt: ‘It is entertainment for the soul'
Mahesh Bhatt's mentorship has proven to reap great benefits this year as several of his former associates and proteges have come into their own as directors yet again in July 2025. Firstly, Anurag Basu, whom he launched as a director in Saaya (2003), recently delivered the much-loved romantic musical Metro… In Dino. On July 18, two other talents that Bhatt launched have also come up with their directorials. Bhatt's nephew Mohit Suri, whom he launched with Zeher (2005), delivered Saiyaara, a blockbuster romantic drama starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, backed by Aditya Chopra's Yash Raj Films. But that's not the film Bhatt has his money on. 'There's another young filmmaker, who happens to be my nephew, Mohit Suri. He's made a film called Saiyaara, which is coming on 18th. He made Aashiqui 2 (2013) for me. He's a bright, young boy. He has his own style, and he's coming into his own,' said Bhatt on The Himanshu Mehta Show, but added that he doesn't see an original voice in the movies today. 'But I don't see an original voice in the landscape today. The burden of an instant box office hit, this box office albatross is weighing down everybody. It makes people take plots and stories which titillate and cater to the senses,' added Bhatt. Saiyaara has become the highest grossing Hindi film with newcomers, having collected over Rs 250 crore in 11 days at the domestic box office. 'The dopamine (on smartphones) has been numbing your senses. Because you want to escape the reality of the world. Our filmmakers and singers of bygone days would throw you into yourself. Now, content is used as a way to escape yourself. Anything that takes you away from yourself is popcorn, like candyfloss. I don't see filmmakers with great depth anymore,' argued Bhatt. He claimed the only film with an 'original voice' he's seen recently is Anupam Kher's coming-of-age drama Tanvi The Great. Kher was also launched by Bhatt as an actor in his 1984 family drama Saaransh. Bhatt admitted his choice could be out of 'emotional bias,' but he's a biased human being 'like anybody else.' 'It's a film which roots for the most vulnerable, an autistic child. And he's put in all his own money,' said Bhatt, calling Tanvi The Great 'entertainment for the soul.' 'I'm awestruck by his courage. I'm so proud that what I ripped up in him, which was there in him, 41 years ago in Saaransh, is now coming into full bloom, and on his own,' added Bhatt. Also Read — 'Alia Bhatt is self-made, ambitious unlike Ranbir Kapoor who is laidback,' says Mahesh Bhatt: 'She has matured after welcoming Raha' Tanvi The Great, inspired from Kher's real-life niece named Tanvi who's autistic, marks his return to direction 23 years after his 2002 directorial debut Om Jai Jagdish. It marks the debut of Shubhangi Sharma, and also stars Pallavi Joshi, Jackie Shroff, Karan Tacker, Prakash Raj, and Aravind Swamy among others.
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Salman Khan's actress who once was removed from a film due to.., became a star, gave many hits, her name is...
There are many Bollywood actresses who are not from India. From Nargis Fakhri to Jacqueline Fernandez, there are many Bollywood divas who, despite being from a different nation, have established themselves in the industry. Today, we will discuss an actress who was once thrown out of a film set because she did not know how to speak Hindi. Yes, you read that right! But destiny played its part, and this actress became one of the hit heroines of Bollywood. Actress Who Was Thrown Out of Movie Sets The actress we are discussing has shared the screen with Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, and more. However, do you know that there was a time when no director wanted to cast her because she did not know Hindi? Yes, we are talking about none other than Katrina Kaif. Katrina Kaif is a British actress. She was born in British Hong Kong and lived in several countries before moving to London, where she spent three years. In 2003, she made her debut with the film Boom. Katrina was cast as a last-minute replacement for another model, Meghna Reddy. After her debut movie, Katrina faced many issues, especially related to her Hindi. She also auditioned for the film Saaya, but the director of the movie, Mahesh Bhatt, was not happy with Kat's audition. Due to her non-fluent Hindi, Mahesh sent her out of the set on the first day of the shoot. After this incident, Katrina decided that she would work on herself and make a name for herself in films. Meanwhile, she met Salman Khan. Then Salman offered her Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya, and from there Katrina's journey to becoming a superstar began. Very few people know that Katrina participated in a beauty contest at the age of just 14 and won it. After this, she modeled for a jewelry brand, and from here her modeling journey started.
Mint
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘Metro In Dino' review: Overstuffed, uneven, but not without its charms
You'd think Anurag Basu would want to steer as clear of Jagga Jasoos as possible. Yet, the opening of Metro In Dino runs towards that wildly ambitious and notoriously unsuccessful 2017 film with open arms. It's a true-blue musical sequence: multiple stories, conversational vocals, passing nimbly from character to character. In a film suffused with romantic gestures, this might be the ultimate one. At a time when Hindi directors are trying to make the least musical musicals possible, Basu wants to give viewers the 100-proof version. Basu's career can be divided into two neat halves: the turbulent love stories from Saaya (2003) to Kites (2010), and then, Barfi (2012) onwards, the embrace of colour and whimsy. Metro In Dino takes its structure from a key first-half work, 2007's Life In a Metro, but it's rendered in his later lush style. It's loving, playful, affecting, overstuffed—all the things that come with watching a Anurag Basu film. There are four stories, though these multiply and mutate and overlap until it's all one big ball of ache and longing. Klutzy, underconfident Chumki (Sara Ali Khan) accidentally crosses paths with breezy playboy Parth (Aditya Roy Kapur); though she's engaged and clearly not his type, they find themselves drawn to one another. Kajol (Konkona Sen Sharma) and Monty's (Pankaj Tripathi) marriage has lost its shine, a problem exacerbated when she discovers his fake profile on a dating app. Akash (Ali Fazal) has quit his job to make it as a musician in Mumbai, leaving his wife, Shruti (Fatima Sana Shaikh), increasingly miserable. And Shivani (Neena Gupta) embarks on a small act of rebellion, travelling against the wishes of husband to a college reunion where she'll meet her former love, Parimal (Anupam Kher). And there are cross-stitches: Kajol and Chumki are sisters, Shivani is their mother, Parth is Akash and Shruti's best friend. Basu weaves in and out of these stories, sometimes with the help of a sutradhar rock band fronted by the film's composer, Pritam (the same device was used in Life In a Metro). With additional strands involving Shivani's husband, Kajol and Monty's daughter, Shruti's coworker and Chumki's fiancée, it's not hard to imagine how convoluted it all becomes. Basu embraces the mess, gathering up revelations and decisions into a rolling series of montages. These are moving in and of themselves, but there are so many such emotional peaks that the film can't build properly towards a resolution. It exhausts itself emotionally, then starts over again, and again. On the Goldilocks scale, I found Shivani-Parimal too cold and both Kajol-Monty and Chumki-Parth too hot (Sen Sharma and Tripathi become more appealing as their story becomes more farcical). Akash-Shruti, though, are just right, honest and messy in a lifelike way. Akash, lonely and unhappy, starts to wonder about his wife's fidelity—a suspicion misdirected but not unfounded. And though she supports his decision to follow his dream, Shruti doesn't hesitate to throw his father's failure as a musician, and his own, in his face. Shaikh and Fazal are great together—he's so adept at playing jealous—and their scenes have an emotional force missing in the other storylines. There's a lovely, sharp moment where Akash pays twisted tribute to his father: 'Unknown singer, average life, unremarkable death.' This is the fate that all the characters in Metro In Dino are trying to escape. What looks like selfish, needy floundering is actually a desperate attempt to gain some control, live the sort of life that doesn't feel like a perpetual compromise. Two absences hang over Metro In Dino, turn it melancholy. KK, who sang the stormy Alvida and soaring O Meri Jaan in the earlier film, is no more. Also sadly departed is Irrfan, whose cheery Monty is perhaps the most beloved of Life In A Metro's characters. It's no coincidence that Sen Sharma—who played opposite Irrfan in the 2007 film—is the only returning member of the cast, and that Tripathi's Monty is in a similar comic vein. Despite their frustrations, Basu's films offer unique pleasures. Unlike so many directors in Hindi cinema today, he actually seems to want to make scenes look and sound interesting. He can do it with music, whether it's traditional playback montage or Hollywood musical style. He can do it visually, like the Christopher Doyle-esque shudder during Chumki and Parth's first meeting. Sometimes he allows the setting to do the work—a bar game, a canoe for two. Sometimes he just runs with a simple idea. When Akash is contemplating leaving his comfortable life for an uncertain future as a musician, I idly thought what an Imtiaz Ali decision this was. In the very next scene, who else does Akash run into but… Imtiaz Ali. There are other directors who'll do a job, do it efficiently. But filmgoing is more fun when Basu's playing in his sandbox.
India Today
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Jamai Raja actor Achint Kaur on seeking work via social media post: I was terrified
Actor Achint Kaur recently surprised fans and industry colleagues alike by posting a video on Instagram seeking acting and voiceover work. In the clip, she expressed her eagerness to take on projects, both in India and internationally. In an exclusive chat with India Today, Achint opened up about how, due to family commitments, she took work sporadically but was now ready to go all past four-five years, I could not do regular work because my mother was not well. Most of my days were spent with her in hospitals. When she passed away in October, I didn't know what to do because my whole life was dedicated to her. So I started messaging producer friends, casting directors, whoever I knew. But there should also be a role for them to cast me. In the interim, I also realised that the market had changed over the years and there were new people involved now, and we didn't know each other,' Achint actor added that she has always followed a rule to mail and text everyone she knows once a year, but this time, she wanted to do something out of the box. She said, 'I realised times have changed, and I had to reach the maximum people. The first 20 days, I was absolutely scared, my stomach churned, and my heart beat fast at the thought of posting this on social media. I was really scared, but then I came around on Sunday, and finally shot and posted it. I barely spoke to anybody about it as I didn't want someone to tell me something which would make me double-guess.'advertisementSurprised by the overwhelming response to her post, the 'Jamai Raja' actor said that she never expected everyone to take it so mentioned how she did not get even one negative or derogatory comment. Rather, people encouraged her. 'It was so heartwarming. There are so many people who have reached out to my managers, and I am really hopeful that this will lead to some constructive work. I have also opened my window wide as I am open to acting, voice work, ads, social media, and even international projects. There were even people who got me connected to agencies."Achint Kaur recalled how a friend even referred to Neena Gupta's similar post a few years back, when she suggested doing this. The actor said she told her friend about wanting to do something drastic, and they mentioned how Neena's action led to her getting some substantial work. When asked if an actor's ego can ever become a hindrance to seeking work, Kaur said, "Honestly, it's not just about actors, but every human being is shy about asking. As I mentioned, I have been practicing this on a personal level for 30 years. This time it was different because I posted on a social media platform. Yes, I was terrified about doing it, but the way people reciprocated, I am so touched."Known for her roles in shows like 'Saaya,' 'Banegi Apni Baat,' 'Saaya,' 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,' and 'Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii,' among others, Achint Kaur was last seen in JioCinema film 'Ghudchadi.'Must Watch
News18
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Who Is Achint Kaur? Why Is Actress Trending Since Posting 'New Work' Video On Instagram?
Last Updated: Veteran actress Achint Kaur, known for roles in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Jamai Raja, shared a heartfelt video on Instagram seeking new acting opportunities. Veteran actress Achint Kaur, known for her powerful performances in television shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Jamai Raja, recently took to Instagram to look out for new acting roles. In a heartfelt video, she shared that she is looking to take up new projects. 'This is a little note from the heart…I am looking for exciting new opportunities both in India and internationally. Whether it be films, short films, web series and social media collaborations, basically anything creative, and I am ready to give it my all. Thank you so much for listening and your support always," she is heard saying in a video. Her candid appeal resonated with fans and industry peers, who praised her honesty and courage in openly seeking work. 'Life as an actor is full of peaks and pauses. and I'm ready for what's next. If my work resonates with your vision, I'd love to collaborate. Let's create something powerful together," read the caption. Achint Kaur TV Roles Achint Kaur began her acting journey in 1994 with the television show Banegi Apni Baat. Over the years, she has showcased her versatility through various roles in popular TV serials such as Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Saaya, and Virrudh. Her ability to portray both positive and negative characters with depth has made her a respected figure in the industry. In addition to television, Achint Kaur has starred in films like Guzaarish, 2 States, and Kalank. Her most recent work includes the 2024 romantic comedy Ghudchadi, directed by Binoy Gandhi, where she starred alongside Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon. The film premiered on JioCinema on August 9, 2024. Looking For New Work Opportunities Achint Kaur's honest call for new work shows her strong commitment to acting. Her video has started conversations about how tough the industry can be for artists. Many people praised her for speaking up. As she looks ahead, fans are excited to see her in new roles, trusting that her talent and love for acting will shine through. First Published: May 20, 2025, 08:02 IST
