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NDTV
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Janhvi Kapoor And Sidharth Malhotra-Led Param Sundari Headed For An August Release
Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor are set to share screen space for the first time in the upcoming romantic comedy Param Sundari. Earlier, the biggest box office clash was set to take place on July 25, 2025, with Son of Sardaar 2 and Param Sundari releasing on the same day. There was an ongoing buzz about the makers of Param Sundari planning to postpone the release of the film. They have now subtly confirmed an August release, with a twist. What's Happening Param Sundari makers officially confirmed that the film with Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra in the lead will now release in August. Maalik starring Rajkummar Rao and Manushi Chhillar, which hit the screens on July 11, 2025, had two teasers attached with its prints. The revised teaser of Param Sundari that was unveiled with Maalik's theatrical prints was the same as the one dropped earlier in May. However, there was an updated slate at the end of the teaser where "This July" was swapped with "This August." While the original teaser ended with "In cinemas, July 25", the latest one has the new version "In cinemas worldwide this August" incorporated in it. About Param Sundari The first look of Param Sundari was revealed back on May 29, 2025. The caption read, "Where North's fire meets South's grace, it calls for the biggest love story of the year! Dinesh Vijan presents Param Sundari, a love story directed by Tushar Jalota, coming to cinemas on 25th July 2025.# ParamSundari, first look out now." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maddock Films (@maddockfilms) The teaser introduces Sidharth as the male protagonist Param, showcasing his fit physique in the opening scene. Next, we see Janhvi as Sundari, fluttering her beautiful eyes behind a hand fan. The visuals then shift to Kerala's stunning backwaters and houseboats, with the leads enjoying a romantic bike ride set to Sonu Nigam's soulful music. It is then followed by glimpses of dramatic moments to come in their love story. In A Nutshell While a date is yet to be announced, the makers of Param Sundari have confirmed that the film is going to have an August release. A revised teaser was unveiled with Rajkummar Rao-led Maalik's theatrical prints.
NDTV
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
What's New In Ranbir Kapoor-Vicky Kaushal's Epic Face Off In Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War
New Delhi: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next, Love & War, has high hopes and excitement riding on it. Considering three powerhouse talents like Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal are coming together, fans are eager to watch another magnum opus unveil on the big screen. Back in March, news about Sanjay Leela Bhansali planning a major face-off between Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal in the film started making the rounds. And now there are new updates. What's Happening Love & War shoot began in November 2025, and a good chunk of the production has already been completed. Pinkvilla has now learnt that the filmmaker is planning some larger-than-life and intense sequences between Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. The source told Pinkvilla, "Sanjay Leela Bhansali will be shooting for some epic face-offs between Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal from August 2025. His team is presently working to put up an elaborate set to capture these larger-than-life confrontation sequences between two of the best actors of the modern generation. SLB has spent a long time on paper to conceptualise and design these high-on-drama dialogue-heavy sequences ft RK and Vicky." As per reports, the film has completed 100 days of shoot, and has another 90 days to wrap up. The source added, "The next schedule begins around August, once RK and Alia are back from their vacation in London." While several portions of the film are being shot in Mumbai, there's also an International schedule on the cards. "Sanjay Leela Bhansali is looking to call it a wrap on Love And War by the end of 2025. While a large chunk of the shoot will be done at multiple studios in Mumbai, the team also has an outdoor leg planned post October in Europe. SLB was just on a recce for the same in Rome, concluded the source. Last Projects Of The Love & War Lead Trio As for the Love & War trio, Alia Bhatt was last seen in Jigra with Vedang Raina. Ranbir Kapoor was seen in Animal with Rashmika Mandanna, the first look of Ranbir's Ramayana: Part I helmed by Nitesh Tiwari was also dropped recently. Vicky Kaushal delivered the first blockbuster of this year with Laxman Utekar's Chhaava, which again had Rashmika in the female lead. In A Nutshell Love & War, led by Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bhatt, is scheduled to release in theatres on March 20, 2026, as of now. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is currently gearing up to shoot an epic face-off between the lead male actors. The remaining 90 days of the shoot will be wrapped up once Ranbir and Alia are back from their London vacation.
What's On
a day ago
- Entertainment
- What's On
Exclusive Interview: Reinier de Ridder talks Whittaker fight and Abu Dhabi comeback
There's something poetic about Reinier de Ridder's (RdR) return to Abu Dhabi. A decade ago, the Dutch dynamo clinched his first major title on the mats of the capital at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu Jitsu Championship. Fast forward to 2025, and he's back, only this time, the gloves are off, the lights are brighter, and the stakes couldn't be higher. On Saturday, July 26, de Ridder will step into the Octagon at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi for his first-ever UFC main event, facing none other than former champion Robert Whittaker in what promises to be a middleweight blockbuster. But this moment? It's been years in the making. 'I've been grinding like crazy in Florida,' he tells What's On . 'I moved my family here for the year. All focus is on this fight. It's big it's Whittaker. It's the kind of opportunity you dream about.' For fans who've followed RdR from his ONE Championship days to his recent knockout of Bo Nickal, the meteoric rise isn't exactly a shock. But even he's surprised by how fast things have moved since his UFC debut in November last year. 'They've given me every opportunity. I'm just trying to make the most of it.' It's fitting that de Ridder's next defining moment will take place in Abu Dhabi. The city isn't just another venue, it's part of his origin story. 'It's always been special to me. That first big win was here. To be back now, headlining a UFC card? It feels full circle.' His journey to MMA wasn't a straight path. After back-to-back frustrating Jiu Jitsu finals where opponents 'stalled for eight minutes', he knew he was done with the points game. 'I remember thinking, I'm never doing this again. I want to fight. I want to finish people.' And that's exactly what he's been doing. De Ridder's last performance was a showstopper, a second-round TKO that's still making highlight reels. And if he can deliver something similar against Whittaker? 'If I can finish him early, do it spectacularly, I think I've got a real shot at the title,' he says. The name floating around? Dricus du Plessis, the current champ. One thing's certain: de Ridder is no longer the grappler chasing points, he's the fighter chasing greatness. And fittingly, Abu Dhabi might just be where he claims it, just as he did over a decade ago when he stepped onto the mats at the Jiu Jitsu World Championship and 'faced off in the finals against a 130kg giant guy… I was able to throw him and choke him out eventually, so that was amazing already.' This was his first time in Abu Dhabi, and we can all relate, there's something magical about arriving here for the first time. Like RdR, who hadn't travelled much before, 'it was different from Holland, my home. They picked me up in an Escalade, like a crazy expensive car at the time. I thought 'where did I end up with this Jiu Jitsu thing?'', he said. But are we even surprised? The UAE always does it big, and we love it. Having won the championship, this was the moment everything changed. 'I beat everybody and got given an envelope with money and that was crazy for me, to be able to make money doing sports. It was very much a moment of me looking forward, like if I can do this for a couple more years and if this can be my job, it would be amazing.' RdR also thanked UAE Warriors, especially Fouad Darwish, 'they really took a chance on me, giving me a fight there. They've really helped me out and I have a huge part of this last year of my career in UFC to thank them, so Abu Dhabi will always be very special to me.' We asked RdR if he had a full day off in Abu Dhabi, how would he spend it? 'Lay down, chill at the beach, get a lot of food, I like Indian food and go to the desert. I've never done sandboarding there,' he laughs. RdR also said that UFC in Abu Dhabi really became a spotlight moment during Covid, when it was the only venue in the world hosting fights. 'Their way of putting the fighters first is just really special, the way they treat their athletes is something different.' He wrapped up our interview with a message to his UAE fans: 'Hopefully you guys come out, support me like you always do and I believe you will. See you guys soon.' It's an exciting build-up for Reinier de Ridder, one we have no doubt will be an edge-of-your-seat moment. 'Abu Dhabi is my place,' he says — and it'll be even more special if he walks away with the win, just like he did over 10 years ago at the Jiu Jitsu Championship. Location: Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi Date: 26 July Tickets: and Image: Getty Images
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Aap Jaisa Koi Review: R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh's modern day romance is sensitive, powerful and introspective
Plot Shrirenu is drawn to her but struggles with their differences. He's old-school while she's modern and progressive. A surprising twist reveals Madhu is the woman from the app. A shocked Shrirenu rejects her, wanting a more 'sophisticated' partner. The story follows Shrirenu and his family as they grapple with understanding Madhu's perspective. Do they accept her? Watch to find out. What Works for Aap Jaisa Koi Aap Jaisa Koi is a seamless blend of romance and social commentary. It tackles patriarchy, gender roles, and modern love without feeling preachy. The pacing is spot-on, keeping viewers engaged through its modest runtime. Editing is crisp, ensuring no scene feels dragged. The visuals are vibrant and capture the contrast between tradition and modernity. The screenplay is tight and Vivek Soni is able to blend emotional moments with light humor effectively. The story feels relevant, addressing real-world issues like societal expectations and equality in relationships. The chemistry between Shrirenu and Madhu feels authentic and their journey feels totally relatable. The film's ability to balance heartfelt moments with meaningful messages is its biggest strength. What Doesn't Work for Aap Jaisa Koi Watch the Aap Jaisa Koi Trailer Performances in Aap Jaisa Koi R Madhavan delivers a stellar performance as Shrirenu. He brings depth to a reserved and conflicted man. His emotional growth through the course of the film feels believable. Fatima Sana Shaikh is excellent as Madhu. She portrays confidence and vulnerability with ease, making Madhu a standout modern woman. Their chemistry feels natural. Ayesha Raza and Manish Chaudhari bring depth and nuance. Namit Das, in a smaller role, adds humour. The ensemble cast ensures every character feels real and contributes to the story. Final Verdict of Aap Jaisa Koi Aap Jaisa Koi is a must-watch for its effortless blend of romance, humor, and social commentary. It tackles big themes like equality and patriarchy with a light, engaging touch. The tight screenplay, brisk pacing, and vibrant visuals make it a film that is a sheer joy to watch. You will have a big, wide smile by the end of the movie. Aap Jaisa Koi streams now on Netflix.
Atlantic
2 days ago
- Business
- Atlantic
The Atlantic Hires Idrees Kahloon as Staff Writer
As The Atlantic continues to expand its editorial team, today it announced the hire of Idrees Kahloon as a staff writer. Idrees is currently the Washington bureau chief of The Economist. This week, The Atlanti c also announced two additional staff writers: Vivian Salama, joining next month from The Wall Street Journal to cover national security and foreign policy; and Tom Bartlett, who began yesterday to cover health and science under the second Trump administration. Tom was a staff writer for 22 years at The Chronicle of Higher Education. Below is the staff note about Idrees from editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg, executive editor Adrienne LaFrance, deputy executive editor Yoni Appelbaum, and deputy editor Juliet Lapidos: Dear All, For the next installment in our continuing series Someone Amazing Is Joining The Atlantic, we are pleased to announce that Idrees Kahloon is Joining The Atlantic. Idrees is currently the Washington bureau chief of The Economist, where he leads coverage of national politics. Although The Economist treats authorship like a state secret, we have ascertained that Idrees was behind some of that magazine's best, most compelling stories, including, What If Joe Biden Decided Against Running for Re-Election?, published in 2023. (Idrees pointed out in this piece that the Democratic bench has plenty of talent.) He also wrote a special report on the geography of poverty and opportunity in America. Idrees started at The Economist right out of college, as a data journalist. While still in school he interned with the editorial boards of The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. And he has moonlighted as a critic for The New Yorker, writing Books essays on Thomas Piketty and Richard Reeves, among others. Idrees likes to cook in his spare time––though he doesn't have much of that, since he recently became a father––and claims he enjoys reading the novels of Thomas Hardy. Please join us in welcoming him to the team. Best wishes, Jeff, Adrienne, Yoni and Juliet The Atlantic has welcomed a number of editors and writers this year, including managing editor Griff Witte; staff writers Isaac Stanley-Becker, Tyler Austin Harper, Quinta Jurecic, Nick Miroff, Toulouse Olorunnipa, Ashley Parker, Alexandra Petri, Missy Ryan, Michael Scherer, Jamie Thompson, Josh Tyrangiel, Caity Weaver, and Nancy Youssef; and senior editors Jenna Johnson and Dan Zak. Please reach out with any questions or requests.
