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News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Kajol Compares Ibrahim Ali Khan With Father Saif Ali Khan: ‘Camera Loves Both'
Sarzameen is an intense drama about an army officer's unwavering determination to defeat terrorism in Kashmir. The teaser for Kajol, Ibrahim Ali Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer Sarzameen was officially unveiled some days back. Viewers are excited to see the trio working together, and the film will be released directly to OTT this month. Kajol would be sharing the screen with Ibrahim for the first time and previously has worked with his father, Saif Ali Khan as well. In her latest interview the actress made a comparison between the father-son duo. In conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Kajol praised both Ibrahim Ali Khan and Saif Ali Khan's on screen presence, stating that while they both have tremendous charisma, their on-set mannerisms reflect two very distinct styles. She said, 'Camera loves both of them. They both have this X-factor in is more of a 'main character energy' kind of person. Ibrahim, on the other hand, was much more reserved on set. I think he was trying to stay in character at that moment and be quiet and reserved." Kajol and Saif have been together in several significant films throughout the years. Their first collaboration was in 1994 with the romantic drama Yeh Dillagi, in which they co-starred with Akshay Kumar. They reunited for the action drama Bambai Ka Babu (1996), followed by Hameshaa (1997). Later, they reunited in Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020). Sarzameen, starring Kajol, Prithviraj and Ibrahim, is an intense drama about an army officer's constant resolve to defeat terrorism in Kashmir. The teaser features a face-off between Ibrahim Ali Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, hinting at the film's high-stakes confrontation. Fans are captivated by Ibrahim's new look. He is portrayed as an angry man with a full beard. Towards the end of the teaser, Ibrahim is seen approaching Prithviraj from behind, his gun pointed at him, setting the stage for a confrontation between their characters. Soumil Shukla and Arun Singh wrote the story and script, while the film is produced by Karan Johar. Kayoze Irani directed the film, which will be available on JioHotstar on July 25. On the work front, Kajol was most recently seen in Maa while Ibrahim Ali Khan made his debut in Nadaaniyan. First Published: July 17, 2025, 10:27 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.
Pink Villa
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who is Harshvardhan Rameshwar? Man behind Animal's music, now gearing up for Ravi Mohan starrer Bro Code
Sandeep Reddy Vanga has undoubtedly carved a niche for himself by delivering outstanding music in films like Arjun Reddy and Animal. With his richness of outstanding background scores, Harshvardhan Rameshwar has become the go-to man for every director. Who is Harshvardhan Rameshwar? Harshvardhan Rameshwar is a musician who hails from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Primarily working in Telugu cinema, the music producer rose to popularity after crafting the background scores for Vijay Deverakonda starrer Arjun Reddy. Anyone who watched the romantic drama by Sandeep Reddy Vanga would know how effective the background scores were of the film. While musician Radhan crafted the tracks, it was Rameshwar who packed a punch in crucial scenes with his skills. Making his mark with Arjun Reddy, the music director went on to work in various films over the years, which comprised both tracks and scores. A singer and beatboxer himself, the composer was part of Dulquer Salmaan starrer Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal, alongside music band Masala Coffee. With ventures like Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, Ravi Teja's Ravanasura and Kalyan Ram's Devil to his name, Harshvardhan earned more praise with the Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal. As the album contained multiple composers like Pritam, Shreyas Puranik, Vishal Mishra, and Manan Bhardwaj, it was Rameshwar's Papa Meri Jaan that caught much attention. The song, which underlined the relationship shared by father and son, embodies the central theme of the movie. What made it more special was the musician's brilliant use of crafting musical scores. Watch Papa Meri Jaan by Harshvardhan Rameshwar Harshvardhan Rameshwar's upcoming works After the success of films like Arjun Reddy and Animal, the musician will once again be working with Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The composer would be handling the scores for the Prabhas and Triptii Dimri starrer Spirit. Moreover, it was recently announced that the composer would also be handling the musical duties of Ravi Mohan starrer Bro Code, directed by Karthik Yogi. The action comedy will be the maiden production of Ravi Mohan Studios with SJ Suryah in a supporting role. Additionally, he would be making his debut in Malayalam cinema with Bhavana and Rahman starrer Anomie, directed by Riyas Marath.
NDTV
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Why Dhanush Was Chosen For APJ Abdul Kalam Biopic, Reveals Director
Chennai: Stating that Dhanush was the "perfect fit" to play Kalam, filmmaker Om Raut has now thanked the actor for choosing to be an integral part of his upcoming film, Kalam: The Missile Man of India. Currently at Cannes 2025, filmmaker Om Raut announced his next directorial venture, a monumental biopic on India's most dearly loved President, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam. The film's title was unveiled at the prestigious film festival, where Raut also delved into the much-anticipated project and shared insights on casting Dhanush in the lead role. Speaking about the film, Raut said, 'The teachings of Dr. Kalam are instilled in every youth. I read his book 'Wings of Fire' when I was in college, and I can say that everything I am doing today, and everything I aspire to be, is inspired by the teachings in that book. It changed my perspective on life and that is exactly why I am standing here today.' He continued, 'I've always been deeply inspired by Dr. Kalam's journey. From what I've observed, his life was anchored in three key aspects. The first is education. He was a great teacher who placed immense value on quality learning. Second is innovation, particularly indigenous innovation. He encouraged us to develop within our country. And the third is resilience. The willpower to stay committed to our purpose. I always wanted to make a film based on these principles. By God's grace, producer Abhishek Agarwal approached me with the same idea. When he asked if I'd be interested, I told him I was already working on something similar. He flew from Hyderabad to Mumbai, and we discussed it in detail. Eventually, T-Series and Bhushan Kumar, with whom I've worked on two previous films, came on board for this as well. This marks our third collaboration, and we're moving ahead with full force.' Explaining the decision to cast Dhanush, Raut said, 'When portraying Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, it's essential to capture not just his achievements, but also his spiritual journey and teachings. That's the most challenging part of a biopic like this. And I don't think there could have been a better choice than Dhanush to bring this spiritual and intellectual depth to life on screen. He is the perfect fit, and on behalf of my entire team, I thank him for choosing to be a part of this important project.' Known for directing acclaimed films like Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, Lokmanya, and others, Om Raut steps into the director's chair for Kalam: The Missile Man of India. The film is headlined by Dhanush and produced by Abhishek Agarwal, the driving force behind The Kashmir Files and Parmanu. The screenplay is written by Saiwyn Quadras, known for his work on impactful biopics like Neerja and Maidaan. With anticipation running high, Kalam: The Missile Man of India promises to delve deep into the life of Dr. Kalam from his humble beginnings in Rameswaram to Rashtrapati Bhavan, as a celebrated aerospace scientist, visionary, teacher, and ultimately, the people's president. Widely known as the Missile Man of India, his legacy, immortalized through Wings of Fire, continues to inspire generations. More than just a film, this project is positioned as a powerful exploration of leadership, nation-building, and integrity a cinematic tribute to a man who shaped the dreams of a nation.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Om Raut on casting Dhanush in Kalam: 'I don't think there could have been a better choice than him'
Chennai: Stating that Dhanush was the "perfect fit" to play Kalam, filmmaker Om Raut has now thanked the actor for choosing to be an integral part of his upcoming film, 'Kalam: The Missile Man of India' Currently at Cannes 2025, filmmaker Om Raut announced his next directorial venture, a monumental biopic on India's most dearly loved President, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam. The film's title was unveiled at the prestigious film festival, where Raut also delved into the much-anticipated project and shared insights on casting Dhanush in the lead role. Speaking about the film, Raut said, 'The teachings of Dr. Kalam are instilled in every youth. I read his book 'Wings of Fire' when I was in college, and I can say that everything I am doing today, and everything I aspire to be, is inspired by the teachings in that book. It changed my perspective on life and that is exactly why I am standing here today.' He continued, 'I've always been deeply inspired by Dr. Kalam's journey. From what I've observed, his life was anchored in three key aspects. The first is education. He was a great teacher who placed immense value on quality learning. Second is innovation, particularly indigenous innovation. He encouraged us to develop within our country. And the third is resilience. The willpower to stay committed to our purpose. I always wanted to make a film based on these principles. By God's grace, producer Abhishek Agarwal approached me with the same idea. When he asked if I'd be interested, I told him I was already working on something similar. He flew from Hyderabad to Mumbai, and we discussed it in detail. Eventually, T-Series and Bhushan Kumar, with whom I've worked on two previous films, came on board for this as well. This marks our third collaboration, and we're moving ahead with full force.' Explaining the decision to cast Dhanush, Raut said, 'When portraying Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, it's essential to capture not just his achievements, but also his spiritual journey and teachings. That's the most challenging part of a biopic like this. And I don't think there could have been a better choice than Dhanush to bring this spiritual and intellectual depth to life on screen. He is the perfect fit, and on behalf of my entire team, I thank him for choosing to be a part of this important project.' Known for directing acclaimed films like 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior', 'Lokmanya', and others, Om Raut steps into the director's chair for 'Kalam: The Missile Man of India'. The film is headlined by Dhanush and produced by Abhishek Agarwal, the driving force behind 'The Kashmir Files' and 'Parmanu'. The screenplay is written by Saiwyn Quadras, known for his work on impactful biopics like 'Neerja' and 'Maidaan'. With anticipation running high, 'Kalam: The Missile Man of India' promises to delve deep into the life of Dr. Kalam from his humble beginnings in Rameswaram to Rashtrapati Bhavan, as a celebrated aerospace scientist, visionary, teacher, and ultimately, the people's president. Widely known as the 'Missile Man of India,' his legacy, immortalized through Wings of Fire, continues to inspire generations. More than just a film, this project is positioned as a powerful exploration of leadership, nation-building, and integrity a cinematic tribute to a man who shaped the dreams of a nation.
India Today
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Why is Dhanush playing APJ Abdul Kamal in biopic? Director Om Raut reacts
Filmmaker Om Raut recently answered why he cast actor Dhanush in his next film, 'Kalam: The Missile Man of India', a biopic on Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, India's 11th President, and a celebrated scientist. He unveiled the film's poster while attending the 78th Cannes International Film Festival. Raut shared his vision for the biopic on India's former president and aerospace scientist and the reason behind casting Dhanush in the lead thanked Dhanush for choosing to do the biopic. In a statement, he appreciated the 'Raanjhana' actor for his acting prowess and highlighted what he brings on the table as an artiste."When portraying Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, it's essential to capture not just his achievements, but also his spiritual journey and teachings. That's the most challenging part of a biopic like this. And I don't think there could have been a better choice than Dhanush to bring this spiritual and intellectual depth to life on screen. He is the perfect fit, and on behalf of my entire team, I thank him for choosing to be a part of this important project," he said. The statement was shared by the filmmaker's team. Raut expressed his admiration for Dr Kalam, and said, "The teachings of Dr Kalam are instilled in every youth. I read his book 'Wings of Fire' when I was in college, and I can say that everything I am doing today, and everything I aspire to be, is inspired by the teachings in that book. It changed my perspective on life and that is exactly why I am standing here today."advertisementHe underscored the importance of the values and learnings that Dr Kalam stood for. Raut shared that the late former president encouraged the idea of 'India first' in his work. The director said, "I've always been deeply inspired by Dr. Kalam's journey. From what I've observed, his life was anchored in three key aspects. First is education. He was a great teacher who placed immense value on quality learning. Second is innovation, particularly indigenous innovation. He encouraged us to develop within our country. And the third is resilience, the willpower to stay committed to our purpose. I always wanted to make a film based on these principles.""By God's grace, producer Abhishek Agarwal approached me with the same idea. When he asked if I'd be interested, I told him I was already working on something similar. He flew from Hyderabad to Mumbai, and we discussed it in detail. Eventually, T-Series and Bhushan Kumar, with whom I have worked on two previous films, came on board for this as well. This marks our third collaboration, and we're moving ahead with full force," he filmmaker has previously directed historical epics like 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior,' 'Lokmanya,' and 'Adipurush'.Raut's 'Kalam: The Missile Man of India' is produced by Abhishek Agarwal, who earlier backed films like 'Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran' and 'The Kashmir Files.' The screenplay for the biopic is being penned by 'Neerja' and 'Maidaan' fame Saiwyn The Missile Man of India' will delve into the life of Bharat Ratna Dr Kalam from his humble beginnings in Rameswaram to Rashtrapati Bhavan, as a celebrated aerospace scientist, visionary, teacher, and India's eleventh president. The biopic explores his leadership, nation-building, and integrity as he was popularly known as the 'Missile Man of India.'Dhanush, who plays the protagonist, will next be seen in 'Kuberaa' (2025) and 'Idly Kadai' (2025).The remaining cast of 'Kalam: The Missile Man of India' is yet to be Watch
