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News18
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Chunky Panday's Smile Says It All As He Watches Ananya Pose With Fans
Rocking a chic all-black casual outfit, Ananya Panday was snapped taking a much-needed break after her jam-packed shooting schedule. Proud dad moment alert! Chunky Panday burst out in joy when he saw his daughter, Ananya Panday, being surrounded by love from fans. The actress, known for her effortless charm and growing list of stellar performances, is making her father extremely proud, and we have proof. The Kesari 2 actress was recently spotted in Mumbai, taking a much-needed break after her jam-packed shooting schedule. In a heartwarming video shared on Instagram, Ananya is seen stepping out of a café when a female fan stops her for a quick selfie. Ever gracious, Ananya patiently waits as the fan sets up her camera, then poses with a warm smile. What made the moment even more special? Chunky Panday was proudly watching the moment from inside the café. His joy, captured on camera, shows a proud father soaking in his daughter's rising stardom. His face was lit up with a million-dollar smile, truly melting the internet's heart. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood Videos (@instantbollywoodvideos) Turning heads with her effortlessly cool all-black casual look, the Kho Gaye Hum Kahan actress was clad in a black top and boot-cut jeans. As expected, the clip instantly grabbed viewers' attention, and many bombarded the comments section with heart emojis. 'Happiest father," said a fan. An Instagram user commented, 'Ananya has a good heart." 'He looks so happy," wrote an individual. Another added, 'Actually, she is so sweet." Now let's talk about her professional life. Ananya Panday last impressed audiences in the historical courtroom drama Kesari Chapter 2. The film, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, starred her opposite Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, Simon Paisley Day, Alexx O'Nell, Regina Cassandra, and others in key roles. Based on the book The Case That Shook The Empire by Pushpa and Raghu Palat, the film delves into the legal battle led by advocate C Sankaran Nair to uncover the truth behind the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Next, she will be seen in the love-filled entertainer, Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri. The film, directed by Sameer Vidwans and produced under the banners of Dharma Productions and Namah Pictures, stars Kartik Aaryan as Ray and Ananya Panday as Rumi. Fans can expect a mix of romance, heartwarming moments, and laughter. Mark your calendars! The rom-com will be out in theatres a day before Valentine's Day 2026. Fans will also see her in Vivek Soni's directorial Chand Mera Dil, alongside Lakshya. The film is a college romance centred on engineering students. Ananya will also reprise her role of Bella in Call Me Bae season 2. First Published: 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.
New Indian Express
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Chetan Bhagat praises 'Kesari Chapter 2', credits film for reigniting call for British apology on Jallianwala Bagh incident
Kesari Chapter 2, starring Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, continues to be in public discourse even months after its April release. The Karan Singh Tyagi directorial is a courtroom drama based on the life of C Sankaran Nair (Akshay), a lawyer who challenged the British Raj after the horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919. The film has garnered effusive praise from author Chetan Bhagat, even as it faces serious accusations of plagiarism and historical inaccuracies. Saying he 'walked out shaken' from the film, Chetan wrote that the film 'drags history out of textbooks and makes you feel it in your bones." According to the makers, the film is based on Raghu and Pushpa Palat's book 'The Case That Shook The Empire'. An excerpt from Cinema Express' review notes that this 'text details C Sankaran Nair's defence against a defamation case' in London, filed by Michael O'Dwyer, Lieutenant Governor of Punjab during the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy. The review further points out that while Sankaran Nair resigned from the Viceroy's council, contesting the massacre, and condemned the Raj, the film portrays him as a powerful figure, 'who filed a genocide case against the British in the Amritsar district court'—a claim unsupported by historical records.' Despite such historical discrepancies, Chetan continued his commendation, acknowledging the cinematic liberties taken. "Sure, the film takes cinematic liberties. There are imagined confrontations, dramatized moments, and even some revenge fantasy. Think Inglourious Basterds in Amritsar. But the core truth remains: over a thousand Indians were trapped and massacred in cold blood by British troops in 1919. That horror is real. That pain is generational. And that silence from Britain? Also very real," he said.
India.com
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Bengali Freedom Fighters Have Been Insulted In The Film: TMC Leader Kunal Ghosh On Kesari Chapter 2
Kolkata : Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh has strongly condemned the makers of the recently released film Kesari Chapter 2, accusing them of "distorting" the facts about Bengal's role in India's freedom struggle. Ghosh claimed that the film "insulted" Bengal's iconic freedom fighters by misrepresenting key historical facts. The controversy began after a scene in the film allegedly changed the name of revolutionary Khudiram Bose to "Khudiram Singh", which sparked outrage. Ghosh did not hold back his anger, calling the portrayal a serious mistake. He said the film had "insulted" legendary revolutionaries like Khudiram Bose and Barindra Kumar Ghosh. "Bengali freedom fighters have been insulted in the film. Khudiram Bose has been changed to Khudiram Singh. What is this? The basic facts and names have been distorted. Bengal's history of the freedom struggle and the history of its freedom fighters have been insulted in a planned manner," Ghosh said. Calling for accountability, Ghosh demanded an apology from Akshay Kumar and the film's team. "We strongly oppose and condemn this. Akshay Kumar and the unit should apologise for this... Some people are talking about taking legal action. This is a normal thing; it will happen," he added. Kesari Chapter 2 is based on the book The Case That Shook The Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat. It focuses on the story of lawyer C Sankaran Nair, played by Akshay Kumar, and events following the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The film also stars R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday. The film, produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, performed well at the box office and is currently streaming on JioHotstar.
Mint
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Kesari 2 OTT release: When and where to watch Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday and R Madhavan's film online
Kesari 2 OTT release: Did you miss watching Kesari 2 in theatres? Here's your chance to watch the high-voltage courtroom drama. Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, starring Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday and R Madhavan will be soon streaming online. The film was originally released on 18 April in theatres and received a warm response from the audience and critics. As per multiple portals, Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh will make its OTT debut on 13 June. The film will be available online on Jio Hotstar. An official announcement from the Jio Hotstar team is yet to come. Kesari 2 is helmed by director Karan Singh Tyagi. It is the spiritual sequel to Akshay Kumar's hit action film Kesari (2019). The film is based on the book The Case That Shook The Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat, centred around C. Sankaran Nair and the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. It stars Akshay Kumar as Nair and also features R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday as lawyers Neville McKinley and Dilreet Gill respectively. Kesari 2 is produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Akshay Kumar's Cape Of Good Films. The film saw a decent start at the domestic box office after minting ₹ 7.75 crore on its opening day. It went on to pick up pace, clashing with Sunny Deol's Jaat and Emraan Hashmi's Ground Zero. It also somewhat suffered after the release of Ajay Devgn's much-anticipated Raid 2. Going by the latest updates and industry tracker Sacnilk, Kesari Chapter 2 made a total worldwide collection of approximately ₹ 145 crore. While its India Net collection was ₹ 92.63 crore, its India Gross collection was ₹ 110.47 crore. The film recently completed 50 days in theatres since its release. The Live Mint review of Kesari 2 reads, 'The film makes the same allegation as the recent series The Waking of a Nation—that Jallianwala Bagh was a premeditated massacre. An investigation of this, and the real facts of Nair's life, would've been enough for a fine, sobering film. Instead, we get a misleading wishful fantasy. 'The event speaks to the present times that we live in,' Tyagi told Mid-Day. 'It's a post-truth world where fake news is rampant.' But Kesari 2 is also post-truth.'
NDTV
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Kesari Chapter 2 Day 17 Box Office Report: Progress Report On Akshay Kumar's Film
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Akshay Kumar's "Kesari Chapter 2" premiered on April 18, entering the Rs 80 crore-club with a total of Rs 80.20 crore by May 4. The film, about the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, features Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R Madhavan, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi. New Delhi: Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2 premiered on April 18. The film, which is the sequel to the actor's 2019 hit Kesari, has now entered the Rs 80 crore-club. On Day 17 (May 4), Kesari Chapter 2 minted Rs 2.35 crore at the ticket window, reported Sacnilk. With this, the movie's total box office collection now stands at Rs 80.20 crore. On its third Sunday, the historical courtroom drama witnessed an occupancy rate of 35.45 percent in the Hindi market, added the report. Kesari Chapter 2 recorded the highest footfall during the evening shows with 49.70 percent occupancy, followed by the afternoon shows at 40.43 percent, the report added. While the night screenings stood at 35.19 percent, the morning shows registered the lowest at 16.48 percent. Kesari Chapter 2, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, is about the aftermath of the horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which occurred on April 13, 1919. Akshay Kumar plays the titular role of barrister C Shankaran Nair in the film, who puts up a valiant fight against the British Empire, seeking justice for the lives lost at the tragic incident. The film is inspired by the book The Case That Shook The Empire, written by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat. The film also features Ananya Panday as a young lawyer Dilreet Kaur, alongside R Madhavan as lawyer Nevile McKinley. Regina Cassandra, Simon Paisley Day, and Alexx O'Nell are also a part of the cast. Recently, Karan Singh Tyagi praised Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday for their 'incredible performances' in Kesari Chapter 2. The director made the comments during a SCREEN panel. Speaking about Akshay Kumar, Karan Singh Tyagi shared, 'Akshay understood pretty early on that we were making the film for two reasons. One, to honour the lives of people who died at Jallianwala Bagh. They came to celebrate Baisakhi and they left as martyrs. We wanted to honour their sacrifice. So he understood that core emotion and he also understood that we are bringing to light, a person's life that the world does not know about, which is Sankaran Nair.' Kesari Chapter 2 is produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape Of Good Films.
