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Gulf Today
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Bollywood star Kiara Advani stuns in a fearless and fiery new avatar
The fresh look of Bollywood actress Kiara Advani from the upcoming film 'War 2' was unveiled on Thursday. The poster shows her in a powerful and fierce action avatar. Holding a gun with an intense, unflinching gaze, Kiara commands attention promising a thrilling, action-packed ride. This marks her second look from the film after a jaw dropping bikini look. In the new poster, she looks strong, powerful, and fiery in the latest poster. This dynamic character first look establishes Kiara as a formidable force in the highly anticipated action-entertainer. The film also stars Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr. 'War 2' marks the second instalment of the 'War' franchise, and belongs to the YRF spy-universe. 'War,' which was released in 2019, told the story of Hrithik's character, who goes rogue to cleanse the intelligence system of the country of traitors and to identify the infiltrator in the elite forces. The film broke all opening day and weekend box-office records for a Hindi film before it was surpassed by the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Pathaan.' It eventually emerged as a major success becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of 2019. Produced by YRF, 'War 2' is set to release in cinemas on August 14. Hrithik also took to Instagram, where he shared the new poster, where he is seen using a weapon against his nemesis. The actor looks slightly bruised as he has some cuts on his eye and forehead showcasing that he engaged in a blood battle. NTR too shared his look, where he looked intense as he wielded a gun and shot bullets at his enemy. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, 'War 2' features jaw-dropping action sequences and cutting-edge visuals. Ayan recently shared that he saw directing the upcoming action entertainer ' as an exciting chance to honour the first installment, which was released in 2019, while bringing his own vision to the spy universe. He had said that it is a huge responsibility to take forward a hugely loved franchise like War and leave your own mark on it. 'I saw directing War 2 as a relishing opportunity to give a hat-tip to the first film. You can't have fun otherwise while coming on board such a huge blockbuster franchise,' the actor said. The filmmaker talked about how he focussed on crafting the storyline because he wanted a conflict that was big enough to put two stars Hrithik Roshan against NTR. On the personal front, the actress is expecting her first child with her husband Sidharth Malhotra. The couple announced their pregnancy in February 2025. Kiara and Sid took everyone by surprise as the stars announced that they are expecting their first child together after two years of marriage. Sharing a picture of their palms holding tiny knitted socks, they wrote, 'The greatest gift of our soon (sic)'. The couple tied the knot in a dreamy ceremony in February 2023 after dating for several years. While the two prefer to keep their personal lives lowkey, they make sure to surprise their fans with their occasional PDA on social media. Indo-Asian News Service
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alia Bhatt strikes a pose with Rekha as she recreates her Silsila look at Umrao Jaan screening: 'There never, was, is or will ever be another like you'
It was a night of nostalgia, as joined Bollywood's veteran actress to celebrate the re-release of the 1981 classic Umrao Jaan. The event, held to mark the 4K restoration of Muzaffar Ali's cult film, saw Alia paying tribute to the screen legend by recreating her unforgettable and chic Silsila look. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Draped in a soft pink saree paired with feather earrings, red bindi and dewy, minimal makeup, Alia channelled Rekha's character Chandni, as she hit the red carpet and struck poses for photographers. Taking to Instagram after the event, the beauty shared a series of photos and video clips, including a touching image of herself posing with Rekha for photos as they flipped through a special limited-edition coffee table book created to honour Umrao Jaan. The book is said to be a limited edition, collector's item, featuring rare behind-the-scenes photographs, original costume sketches, and other intimate anecdotes from the film's set. 'An ode to a living legend… there never, was, is or will ever be another like you, ReMaa,' Alia captioned her post. Celebrity stylist confirmed the inspiration behind Alia's ensemble, sharing a side-by-side of Rekha's original look on her Instagram Stories. 'Rekha ma in Silsila has given us fashion and heartbreak refs for ages. Eons. Centuries. And the only way to pay homage is to do it correctly or not do it at all...' she captioned the post. Speaking at the screening, director Muzaffar Ali reflected on the film's enduring cultural significance. As quoted by IANS, Ali said, 'Umrao Jaan was not just a film; it was a journey into the soul of a lost culture, a forgotten tehzeeb. I had actors who brought a lot of heft to their characters, and then there was Rekha, who lived Umrao Jaan and truly immortalised it. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now I am thrilled that the film is back on the big screen for a whole new generation to discover a time and culture that's very much a part of our being. ' Originally released in 1981 and based on Mirza Hadi Ruswa's 1899 Urdu novel Umrao Jaan Ada, the film follows the poetic rise and emotional turbulence of a Lucknow tawaif. It went on to win four National Awards, including Best Actress for Rekha, and is widely regarded as one of Indian cinema's most iconic period dramas. The 4K restored version is now playing in theatres from June 27. On the work front, Alia Bhatt is set to star in 's Love and War, alongside and , and will also headline YRF's ambitious spy thriller Alpha.
Pink Villa
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: War 2 locks exclusive IMAX showcasing across 33 screens in India and key global market
Over the years, Yash Raj Films has established a strong distribution network, with their offices running across the country. The studio often has an upward hand in the clash scenario owing to a good hold on exhibitors in almost every circuit of India. Come the Independence Day weekend, and their ambitious actioner, War 2 led by Hrithik Roshan, NTR, and Kiara Advani is all set to release with the Lokesh Kangaraj-directed Coolie with Rajinikanth in the lead. And Pinkvilla has exclusively learnt that YRF has inked an exclusive deal with IMAX. According to reliable trade sources, no other film except for War 2 will see an IMAX release in India over the Independence Day weekend. 'In a strategy move, YRF has already secured an exclusive nationwide showcasing on the big screen format of IMAX, which means that no other film except for War 2 will get showcasing at the aforementioned properties in India. The film has secured a run on IMAX properties until the release of the next Conjuring film. Internationally too, most properties catering to the Indian diaspora are giving a preference to War 2 at IMAX properties,' revealed a source close to the development. The source further added that YRF has secured a deal of approx. 2 weeks in Imax and is currently in advanced conversations with exhibitors to release the Ayan Mukerji directorial in a manner that ensures WAR 2 reaches audiences in high-quality cinematic experiences worldwide. India has approx. 33 IMAX screens, and these are touted to be the high-performing centres for film business. Marketed as a face-off between Hrithik Roshan and NTR, War 2 is gearing up for a massive release all across the globe on August 14. While the makers have already dropped the teaser of War 2, the music and other marketing assets will be unleashed from mid-July, leading to the film's release. Crucially, War 2 is expected to unveil long-term storylines and characters that will send ripples across all future instalments including Alpha, Pathaan 2, and Tiger v/s Pathaan, laying a robust foundation for what's to come in this interconnected cinematic world. The film has been designed for the big screen with six larger-than-life action sequences featuring the emotionally charged-up characters leading to all the drama and thrill. As reported by Pinkvilla before, YRF has declined pre-release offers for theatrical rights in Indian and International markets, opting for a full-scale self-release. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla as we bring more on War 2 shortly.
India.com
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Alia Bhatt looks breathtaking gorgeous as she channels Rekha's character from Silsila- See pics
It was a moment straight out of a fan's dream and Alia Bhatt was living it. The actress turned heads at the special screening of Umrao Jaan, dressed in a gorgeous saree inspired by one of Rekha's most iconic looks from the 1981 film Silsila. Dressed in a light pink saree, Alia's look was styled by Rhea Kapoor. The soft pink saree, worn with feather earrings and minimal makeup, was clearly inspired by Rekha's graceful appearance in Silsila, where she played the character of Chandni. Alia left her hair open and completed the look with dewy makeup, winning praise for her elegant and classic style. The 'Raazi' actress smiled and posed for photographers at the event, where she joined others in celebrating Umrao Jaan, another cult classic starring Rekha. Stylist Rhea Kapoor also shared photos of Rekha's original look in her Instagram stories, confirming the inspiration behind Alia's outfit. Fashion page Diet Sabya praised the styling on Instagram, writing, 'Rekha ma in Silsila has given us fashion and heartbreak refs for ages. Eons. Centuries. And the only way to pay homage is to do it correctly or not do it at all… Reference done correct. Modern. Styled by @rheakapoor.' Silsila, directed by Yash Chopra, starred Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, and Rekha. Over the years, the film's songs and Rekha's look have become timeless. Meanwhile, fans are looking forward to the restored version of Umrao Jaan, which will hit theatres on Friday. The 1981 film was restored by the National Film Development Corporation and the National Film Archive of India. On the work front, Alia will be seen next in Love and War and the YRF action film Alpha.
India.com
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
At Umrao Jaan Screening, Alia Bhatt Recreates Rekhas Timeless Saree Look From Silsila
Mumbai: It was a moment straight out of a fan's dream -- and Alia Bhatt was living it. The actress turned heads at the special screening of Umrao Jaan, dressed in a gorgeous saree inspired by one of Rekha's most iconic looks from the 1981 film Silsila. Dressed in a light pink saree, Alia's look was styled by Rhea Kapoor. The soft pink saree, worn with feather earrings and minimal makeup, was clearly inspired by Rekha's graceful appearance in Silsila, where she played the character of Chandni. Alia left her hair open and completed the look with dewy makeup, winning praise for her elegant and classic style. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) The 'Raazi' actress smiled and posed for photographers at the event, where she joined others in celebrating Umrao Jaan, another cult classic starring Rekha. Stylist Rhea Kapoor also shared photos of Rekha's original look in her Instagram stories, confirming the inspiration behind Alia's outfit. Fashion page Diet Sabya praised the styling on Instagram, writing, "Rekha ma in Silsila has given us fashion and heartbreak refs for ages. Eons. Centuries. And the only way to pay homage is to do it correctly or not do it at all... Reference done correct. Modern. Styled by @rheakapoor." Silsila, directed by Yash Chopra, starred Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, and Rekha. Over the years, the film's songs and Rekha's look have become timeless. Meanwhile, fans are looking forward to the restored version of Umrao Jaan, which will hit theatres on Friday. The 1981 film was restored by the National Film Development Corporation and the National Film Archive of India. On the work front, Alia will be seen next in Love and War and the YRF action film Alpha.
