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News18
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Harshvardhan Rane-Sadia Khateeb's Film Titled 'Silaa', Karan Veer Mehra Plays Antagonist
Last Updated: Omung Kumar's upcoming romantic-action film, titled 'Silaa' starring Harshvardhan Rane, Karan Veer Mehra, Sadia Khateeb goes on floors tomorrow. Filmmaker Omung Kumar, known for films such as Mary Kom and Sarbjit, announced the cast of his upcoming romantic-action film last month. The film stars Harshvardhan Rane, Bigg Boss 18 winner Karan Veer Mehra, The Diplomat fame Sadia Khateeb and actor-singer Ipsitaa, who marks her acting debut with the project. Now, the makers have finally revealed that the title of the highly anticipated film is 'Silaa', along with a striking first-look poster featuring Harshvardhan Rane and Sadia Khateeb. The film will go on floors tomorrow, on July 1. Meanwhile, it has now been revealed that Karan Veer Mehra is set to play the antagonist in Silaa. On Monday, Harshvardhan Rane took to Instagram to share an intriguing first-look poster of Silaa. The poster features him holding co-star Sadia Khateeb close, both with bloodied faces and visible wounds on their arms, as flames rage in the background. Sharing the poster, and revealing the title of the film, he wrote, 'The wait ends here…Dive into the hauntingly beautiful world of #SILAA where love meets redemption. Lead actor #HarshvardhanRane & #SadiaKhateeb come together for the first time in this romantic-action drama about a love-story gone wrong, directed by #OmungKumar. Shoot begins Tomorrow." Meanwhile, trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared mor details on X (formerly Twitter), sharing that Karan Veer Mehra will play the antagonist in the film. 'HARSHVARDHAN RANE – SADIA KHATEEB STARRER TITLED 'SILAA' – FILMING BEGINS TOMORROW… #Silaa is the title of the upcoming romantic-action drama starring #HarshvardhanRane and #SadiaKhateeb, with #KaranveerMehra playing the antagonist," he wrote. So far, the makers have not unveiled Karan's first look from the film. Meanwhile, today, on Karan Veer Mehra's mother's birthday, the Bigg Boss 18 winner shared that he is set to begin shooting for Silaa. 'It's her 70th birthday and also my 1st day on my film set which starts shoot tomorrow, so couldn't be with her to celebrate lavishly, but I promise to make it up to you mommy love," he wrote. This film marks his first one after winning Bigg Boss 18. Presented by Zee Studios, the film is a joint venture involving Blue Lotus Pictures, Stark Entertainment, and Innovations India, promising a big-screen spectacle for the audience. Strengthening the production team is an impressive lineup. Omung Kumar is joined by producers Umesh KR Bansal, Pragati Deshmukh, Himanshu Tiwari, Ajay Singh, Dhananjay Singh, Abhishek Ankur, and Captain Rahul Bali, with Rahhat Shah Kazmi as co-producer. First Published:
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Karan Veer Mehra starts shooting for Omung Kumar's Silaa, Chum Darang cheers him on
Actor Karan Veer Mehra has officially started filming for his latest project, 'Silaa', where he takes on the role of the antagonist. The film kicked off with a traditional mahurat shot. Mehra shared images of this ceremony on social media, featuring him alongside director Omung Kumar, known for directing films such as 'Mary Kom' and 'Sarbjit'.In the pictures, Karan Veer Mehra and Omung Kumar are seen holding the shoot was attended by other cast members, including Harshvardhan Rane, Sadia Khateeb, and Ipsitaa. Expressing his gratitude, Mehra posted on social media, "Thank you for all the love and blessings." He included hashtags like "#Silaa #newbeginings #film" and acknowledged Omung Kumar as the 'Captain' of the film. Chum Darang, a friend of Mehra from their time on the reality show 'Bigg Boss 18', showed her support for him. "Best wishes! Break a leg!!! You the best!" she wrote in the comments section. The actor was the winner of 'BB 18'. Director Omung Kumar, renowned for his work in biographical dramas, brings his expertise to 'Silaa'. His previous films have been well-received, adding a layer of anticipation to this project. The collaboration with Mehra is particularly awaited by Karan Veer Mehra the exact storyline of 'Silaa' remains under wraps, Mehra's portrayal of a villain has generated excitement among fans.- EndsTrending Reel
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Randeep Hooda's half-bald look sparks speculation: ‘Bhimrao Ambedkar biopic loading?'
Randeep Hooda's new half-bald look has fans speculating about a Bhimrao Ambedkar biopic. Known for drastic transformations in 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' and 'Sarbjit', he recently teased his followers on Instagram. Last seen in Jaat, fans eagerly await confirmation of his next challenging role. Randeep Hooda , celebrated for his remarkable physical transformations in movies like 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' and 'Sarbjit', has sparked curiosity once again. After posting a striking and unusual photo on Instagram, fans are eagerly anticipating another significant change in his appearance. A Bold New Look Teases Fans In a recent close-up, Hooda sports a half-bald look, complete with spectacles and a clean-shaven face, dressed simply in a T-shirt. Teasing his followers, he asked, 'What's the tea for this Tuesday? Coffee isn't the only thing that's brewing!' Though he hasn't confirmed if this new appearance is for a film, fans are already buzzing with guesses—some hinting at a Bhimrao Ambedkar biopic, others wondering if a Gandhi ji portrayal is on the horizon. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Randeep Hooda (@randeephooda) Intense Physical Transformations for Roles Earlier, Randeep made headlines for losing 18 kilograms in just 28 days for his role in 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar'. As reported in Indian Express, he recalled that initially, the plan was to shoot the Punjab portion involving wrestling scenes, but it was suddenly changed. He pointed out that it wouldn't be believable for a man in jail to be in such good health, so he drastically cut down on food and water, which had a significant impact on his body. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like DOES Your Network Cut It? Boost Mobile Australia Learn More Undo During the filming, he remained underweight for nearly one and a half years. To accelerate his weight loss, he practiced fasting, noting that both Hinduism and Islam incorporate fasting, and he recommended it as well. Continued Commitment to Physical Adaptation In addition to his transformation for 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar', Hooda stunned audiences in 2016 by dropping 20 kilograms for 'Sarbjit'. He has also bulked up significantly, increasing his weight from 77 to 94 kilograms for the movie 'Do Lafzon Ki Kahani', demonstrating his dedication to physically adapting for his roles12. Recent Work and What's Next? On the professional front, Randeep Hooda was most recently seen starring alongside Sunny Deol in the film 'Jaat'.
Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Randeep Hooda shaves off half his head, new bald look has fans speculating: ‘Bhimrao Ambedkar biopic loading?'
Randeep Hooda is known for drastic physical transformations in films like Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, Sarbjit and more. Once again, fans are suspecting another major transformation in Randeep's look, as he recently shared an unusual photo of himself on Instagram. The close-up shot shows Randeep with a half-bald head. He is seen wearing spectacles, clean-shaven, and dressed in a T-shirt. He captioned the post, 'What's the tea for this Tuesday? Coffee isn't the only thing that's brewing!' While Randeep hasn't officially confirmed whether the look is for an upcoming project, fans are already speculating. One fan wrote, 'Bhimrao Ambedkar biopic loading 🔥🔥🔥.' Another comment read, 'Gandhi ji biopic incoming?' A post shared by Randeep Hooda (@randeephooda) Earlier, Randeep made headlines for losing 18 kgs in 28 days for his role in Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. He recalled the experience of shooting the film and said, 'First they told me that they were going to shoot the Punjab portion, which involved the wrestling scenes, but they suddenly changed their plans. They were planning on just winging it, but I said that it's not possible for a man who is in jail to be in such good health. So, I cut most of my food and water, and yes, it has a big impact on your body. During the shooting of Savarkar, I was underweight for almost 1.5 years.' He admitted that he fasted to lose weight faster. 'Both Hinduism and Islam have the concept of fasting, and I would suggest the same,' he said. Apart from Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, Randeep also shocked everyone in 2016 when he lost 20 kgs for Sarbjit. He also gained weight for his film Do Lafzon Ki Kahani, going from 77 kgs to 94 kgs. On the professional front, Randeep was last seen in Jaat with Sunny Deol.
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Randeep Hooda shaves half of his head in bizarre look for new film, sparks curiosity about among fans
Jun 24, 2025 03:24 PM IST Actor Randeep Hooda underwent a significant physical transformation to portray Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in the film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. The actor has now sparked attention with his latest post on social media, where he debuted a striking new look. (Also read: Randeep Hooda posts pics of his epic transformation for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar; fans compare him to Christian Bale) Randeep Hooda shared a new look with an intense expression. Randeep posted a selfie, which saw half of his head shaved off. He looked directly at the camera in the black and white picture. In the caption, he said, 'What's the tea for this Tuesday? Coffee isn't the only thing that's brewing!' While the post gave away no specifics, fans were quick to speculate that this dramatic transformation could be for an upcoming film. Sources close to the actor confirmed that the look is from a recent trial for a brand-new project that he is expected to begin filming soon. Details about Randeep's new film A source close to the development shared, 'Randeep has always surprised both his audiences and the industry with how far he goes to embody a character. This new look is a work in progress of something new that is coming up. Randeep always goes to lengths to look the part.' In the past, Randeep has undergone extreme transformations for films like Sarbjit, Main Aur Charles and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. Randeep was recently seen with Sunny Deol in Jaat, which marked director Gopichand Malineni's Hindi film debut. The film is available to watch on Netflix. Fans will see Randeep next in Matchbox, an action-comedy where he is set to reunite with Extraction director Sam Hargrave. The film stars John Cena and will be released next year. The movie is inspired by Mattel's Matchbox toy vehicles and also stars Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Arturo Castro, Teyonah Parris, Danai Gurira, and Corey Stoll.
