Mallika Sherawat returned to the big screen after a gap with the recently released film 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video'. The actress plays a pivotal role in the comedy that also stars Rajkummar Rao, Triptii Dimri, Vijay Raaz and others. The actress who is known for her bold roles on screen recently spoke about the challenges she faced after the success of her film 'Murder' opposite Emraan Hashmi. The film put her on the map but the fame came with its own set of challenges, especially from her Bollywood contemporaries. Mallika Sherawat on how 'Murder' changed her life Talking to Ranveer Allahbadia on his podcast, Mallika Sherawat shared, "Murder gave me stardom, but most importantly, it gave me economic independence. For me, winning awards was never the goal. What mattered was being able to live life on my own terms and make decisions, regardless of whether they were right or wrong. Fame is just a byproduct.” Mallika also spoke about the change of attitude towards her after the success of 'Murder'. She said, "Murder changed everything. Suddenly, everyone recognised me, and their attitude toward me shifted. Fame back then was much bigger. In the early 2000s, I carved out a space for myself, but today’s newcomers have to deal with a different reality. No matter how big a hit a film is, it fades from memory within two weeks because of the tsunami of content.” The actress also spoke about doing roles distinct from her contemporaries and how the era was not ready for the kind of roles she did. "The culture wasn’t ready for me back then, and it wasn’t ready for Murder either. Only now has Bollywood caught up to where I was in 2004. At that time, actresses were expected to follow a certain code of conduct. They were shy, while I was unapologetic. With Murder, a femme fatale was introduced.” "There are some big-name actresses in Bollywood whose names I won’t take, but they were condescending to my face," she added. Sherawat said that she then sought solace from her mentor, Mahesh Bhatt. "I ran to him crying, and he told me, ‘So many sluts in Bollywood, one more won’t matter.’ There was so much slut-shaming. They wanted to make me feel ashamed of the bold scenes I did.”
12 October,2024 01:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, holds great cultural and religious significance in India. Celebrated at the end of Navratri, it symbolizes the victory of good over evil, marking Lord Rama's triumph over the demon king Ravana in the Ramayana. The festival also honours Goddess Durga's victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura, representing the destruction of negative forces. The festival which marks new beginnings also fosters unity and joy, reinforcing the belief in righteousness, perseverance, and the ultimate triumph of virtue over vice. Here's how Bollywood celebrities are wishing their fans on the occasion Bipasha’s daughter Devi adorably says ‘Dugga Dugga’ to celebrate Vijay Dashami Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu gave a glimpse of her daughter Devi adorably saying “Dugga Dugga” and wished everyone a Happy Vijay Dashami. On Saturday, the actress took to Instagram and shared a video of Devi dressed in a red lehenga choli with gajra in her hair. Mimicking her mother, Devi is her cute voice and is heard taking Goddess Durga’s name as she says “Dugga Dugga”. “Happy Vijaydashami. Happy Dussehra.. From our Devi and us to all… Durga Durga,” Bipasha wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bipasha Basu (@bipashabasu) On the occasion of Dussehra, actress Sharvari revealed that she is praying for the upcoming film 'Alpha' co-starring Alia Bhatt. She said that on this day worship all means of fighting injustice, ignorance and evil. Sharvari took to Instagram, where she posted a picture of herself looking gorgeous in a salmon and gold-hued lehenga. She completed her look with heavy temple jewelry. “Happy Dussehra and Vijayadashami Today I’m praying for Alpha because on this day we worship all weapons, tools, instruments, books, pens & pencils as they are the means of fighting injustice, ignorance and evil,” she wrote as the caption. On October 4, the makers of the upcoming spy film “Alpha” starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari have finally revealed the release date. The movie will hit the screens on Christmas – December 25, 2025. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sharvari 🐯 (@sharvari) Kajol who has been completely immersed in Durga puja festivities at the North Bombay Puja pandal in Juhu wished fans on Dashami with a video. She shared a selfie video of herself wishing Happy Dussehra. The actress also shared a failed take of her wishing her fans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kajol Devgan (@kajol) Indian actress and fashionista Sonam Kapoor posted some stunning pictures on her social media to wish everyone a Happy Dussehra and even shared a glimpse of her "playful" son Vayu. Her pictures express how much she loves fashion and brief her about the time she spent with her son Vayu. She wore a beautiful traditional red and white suit holding a bundle of lotus flowers and went simple by keeping a simple braided hairstyle. In her post, Sonam wrote, "May Maa Durga bless us with passion & strength, courage & grace… as Vayu joyfully pulls me away to join the celebration. Happy Navratri! Happy Dussehra! Wearing @zarashahjahanofficial, Styling @rheakapoor @sanyakapoor, Makeup @mallika_bhat, Hair @alpakhimani, and Photos @gourabganguli". Sonam recently posted three extremely cute pictures with her son Vayu, which perfectly capture their playful relationship. In one of them, Vayu is seen pulling on her hand, and then there's Sonam hugging him from behind with a playful gesture, hiding his face. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonam A Kapoor (@sonamkapoor)
12 October,2024 01:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAlia Bhatt and Vedang Raina-starrer 'Jigra' hit the theatres on October 11. The film directed by Vasan Bala was among the much-awaited films of the year with its promotional material hitting the right notes. However, on release day, the film opened to polarised reviews. While some adored the film and Alia's ferocious act as the protective sister, some found the film underwhelming. Some audience was also bothered by the length of the film which has a runtime of 2 hours 33 minutes. The box office performance of Jigra on day 1 has also been underwhelming. The film collected Rs 4.55 cr which makes this Alia's second lowest opening day collection, only above Highway (Rs 3.42cr). What trade analyst have to say about Jigra box office collection Trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to social media to share his thoughts on the box-office collection of Jigra on day 1. "#Jigra opens to lower-than-expected numbers, with a significant contribution from urban centres dominating the Day 1 biz, thanks to the star-power [#AliaBhatt]. As anticipated, the response from mass pockets is ordinary/lukewarm... An energetic start in the #Hindi heartland would've bolstered the opening day performance. Looking ahead, the #Dussehra holiday today [Saturday] should help offset the initial shortfall... Sunday is also expected to provide a much-needed boost to the numbers. Monday, however, will offer a clearer picture of how well the film sustains, particularly in urban centres." #Jigra opens to lower-than-expected numbers, with a significant contribution from urban centres dominating the Day 1 biz, thanks to the star-power [#AliaBhatt].As anticipated, the response from mass pockets is ordinary/lukewarm... An energetic start in the #Hindi heartland… pic.twitter.com/6ZNQeMO8Xo — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) October 12, 2024 About Alia Bhatt-starrer Jigra Directed by Vasan Bala, the film also features Vedang Raina of 'The Archies' fame. 'Jigra' revolves around a devoted sister who embarks on a harrowing journey to rescue her brother. A recreated version of the classic song 'Phoolon Ka Taaro Ka' is also included in the teaser, showcasing Vedang Raina's vocal talent. Director Vasan Bala previously helmed films like Rajkummar Rao, Radhika Apte-starrer 'Monica O My Darling', a crime thriller film 'Peddlers' and Abhimanyu Dassani, Radhikka Madan-starrer 'Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota'. Produced under the banner of Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and presented by Viacom18 Studios and Eternal Sunshine Productions, 'Jigra' is co-written by Debashish Irengbam and Vasan Bala. The film also stars Manoj Pahwa in a pivotal role.
12 October,2024 12:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe new season of Kareena Kapoor-hosted chat show 'What Women Want' opened with Alia Bhatt as a guest. The actress who is also the sister-in-law of host Kareena spoke about her newly released film 'Jigra', her life as a mother and much more. Alia welcomed her daughter Raha in 2022 with husband Ranbir Kapoor. On the show, Alia recalled the day they revealed their daughter's face for the first time in public. Alia Bhatt on revealing Raha's face in public On Christmas last year, Alia and Ranbir posed for the paparazzi along with their daughter Raha for the first time. Until then the couple had requested the paparazzi to not click pictures of their daughter. Alia said that the decision to show Raha's face to the public made her very anxious. On the show, Alia revealed that she has been clinically diagnosed with anxiety and Ranbir was well aware that the moment would make her anxious and therefore they communicated about the same before they stepped out with their daughter. Alia Bhatt said, “He obviously understood that, and he said okay now you’re going to get really anxious so now let’s talk about it what your worst fear is. This we talked all the way from Bandra to Juhu and then finally I was like listen it's true like this is our life and I don’t want people to think that oh you can’t see my daughter’s face, that was not the intention.” Talking about that moment, Alia said, "I just didn’t want to be like a whole thing and that one moment happened, and it was such a cute moment where she was holding both our faces like that." Alia also said that she still gets nervous when their daughter gets clicked by paparazzi an she requests photographers to not flash light on her face. On distributing baby duties with Ranbir Kapoor On the show, Alia Bhatt also discussed how she and Ranbir distribute their baby duties. She said while she handles the management part, Ranbir is more focused on fun and games. Alia revealed that she takes care of when Raha sleeps, eats and plays while Ranbir plays creative games with her and has fun with her. The actress also said that Raha considers her father and Ayan Mukerji as fun but considers her mother to be a 'little fun'.
12 October,2024 10:08 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndian cinema actress Shriya Saran made hearts stop at Lakme Fashion Week 2024, in partnership with FDCI, as she turned showstopper for designer Payal Singhal. The actress walked for the designer's 25-year celebratory showcase, Tazhib, which draws inspiration from the Arabic art of gilding. Shriya stood out with her appearance as the showstopper as she skipped the usual walk for a dance performance. She made a grand appearance, dressed in a stunning ivory and gold anarkali, and performed a graceful Kathak dance, inspired by Umrao Jaan, to the tune of "In Aakhon Ki Masti." Shriya's outfit was a sight to behold. The ivory organza anarkali kurta and churidar set sparkled with gold sequins, while solitaire diamond studs lined the skirt, adding both volume and a magical effect. The churidar was also embellished with gold and diamonds around the ankles, complementing the rich design. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lakmē Fashion Week (@lakmefashionwk) Why Shriya Saran chose to dance on the ramp instead of a walk While speaking to ANI, Shriya shared her excitement about the performance, saying, "When Payal said she's celebrating her 25 years, I'm like, wow, I have to be part of it. Then she said she wanted me to dance. I was really excited because I've learned dance in Delhi... and after that, I'm learning in Bombay. And when I was pregnant, I was learning dance. So dance is a very important part of my life. Today I performed on a sargam, which we made very modern with 'In Aankhon Ki Masti.' So it was really interesting to do something different." Payal Singhal, the designer of the evening, explained how the idea for the unique performances came about. "I think that storytelling happened on the runway. Kathak is a Mughal dance. It originated in the Mughal time. And Shriya is a Kathak dancer and a really close friend. So I said, Shriya, can you start the show for me? You know, it's Mughal-inspired. And we start with tradition. And then we wanted to end it with Modern India, which is Vidya. And one of the songs that she actually sang was inspired by our clothes. She's also a dear friend. So I think we showed what modern India is today on the runway, you know, with all these amazing women," she told ANI. Lakme Fashion Week 2024 will conclude in Delhi on Sunday.
12 October,2024 09:09 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAmitabh Bachchan turned 82 on Friday. The legendary superstar was flooded with wishes from colleagues, friends and fans on social media. His daughter-in-law and actress Aishwarya Rai also penned a post for him. Her post comes amid rumours of separation from her husband Abhishek Bachchan. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan posted a cute picture of her daughter Aaradhya posing with Amitabh. She addressed Bachchan as Pa-dadaji in her birthday wish for him. Sharing the adorable picture, Aishwarya wrote, "Happy Birthday Pa-Dadaji💐🎂💝God Bless always". View this post on Instagram A post shared by AishwaryaRaiBachchan (@aishwaryaraibachchan_arb) Amid separation and divorce rumours, this post from Aishwarya Rai made fans feel that all is well between the couple. "And many said they are divorced now its a silence for them," a user commented. Another user wrote, "Please keep posting regularly we all miss you a lot". Amitabh Bachchan receives special birthday gift from Poland On his special day, the actor received 'the most revered gift' from the City of Wroclaw, Poland. Taking to his Twitter, Bachchan expressed his gratitude for the beautiful musical tribute, which holds a special place in his heart as it pays homage to his father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan's legacy. Big B posted a video of the musical tribute he received on his birthday on his social media handles. In the video, a group of young girls play the tunes of his father’s 'Madhushala' on violins. This tribute is undoubtedly one of the most precious gifts for the actor, as it honours his late father's work. While sharing the video, Bachchan included a heartfelt caption. Expressing his gratitude, he wrote,'"The day of birth... and another day in its knowing that the celebration at that time was different from the time now... and the most revered gift that comes to me is from the City of Wroclaw, Poland."' Reflecting on his personal connection with Poland, he continued, '"The City of Wroclaw, Poland, as you all may know, gave me the Ambassador declaration of the City during my last visit there. It is the City of Literature also, and they have placed a molding of Babuji on their main Square. It is also the City of Elfs, and they honored Babuji with this statue. They have even named a Square-Street after Babuji, the Harivansh Rai Bachchan Street Square."' An emotional Amitabh concluded his note by describing the gift as 'most loving, generous, and overwhelming,' and added, '"Young musicians play the violin as a tribute to Babuji's 'Madhushala', the tune in which he sang it... at all the prominent locations of the City. It is a most humbling and overwhelming gesture, and words fail me in expressing my emotions at this point."' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amitabh Bachchan (@amitabhbachchan)
12 October,2024 08:44 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWith the Toronto International Film Festival première of Superboys of Malegaon behind him, Adarsh Gourav is turning his attention to the series, Alien: Earth, his third international production after The White Tiger (2021) and Extrapolations (2023). An extension of the decades-old science horror fiction franchise, Alien, this Ridley Scott production will see Noah Hawley take on directorial duties for a show that will air on FX in the United States and on Disney+ in the United Kingdom in the first half of 2025. Gourav reveals that the new series will blend elements from Scott’s 1979 original film, and its 1986 follow-up, Aliens, but will have a fresh narrative set 30 years before the former. “The plot focuses on the infamous Weyland-Yutani Corporation, and their desire to create advanced android life forms. It will provide audiences with insights about the corporation’s dark ambitions, and the early days of technological experimentation that define the Alien universe,” he says. His resume may boast of many notable collaborations, but a Ridley Scott-production, Gourav agrees, carries a certain heft. “I’m over the moon to be part of the universe. Growing up, Scott’s films had a huge influence on me. Being part of this iconic franchise is surreal. It has been an incredible experience, not only owing to the sheer scale of the production, but also due to the talented [cast] I got to work with. Noah Hawley has crafted a brilliant narrative that honours the legacy of the original films while expanding it in exciting new ways. Filming in Thailand gave the project an authenticity that fans will love.”
12 October,2024 08:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuVicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala VideoU/A: ComedyDir: Raaj ShaandilyaaCast: Rajkummar Rao, Triptii DimriRating: 1.5/5 The film has hit intermission, and you have barely chuckled. At this point, your mind presents two possible outcomes. The film will remain unfunny till the end, or it might just surprise you with a few laughs. But Raaj Shaandilyaa’s Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video stumps you. It gets progressively distasteful, to a point where you shudder (no exaggeration) as the film’s end teases a sequel. What is more to be said about a comedy where you leave the theatre with a frown? But perhaps a few things need to be said. This is set in 1997, Rishikesh. The newly married lives of Vicky (Rajkummar Rao) and Vidya (Triptii Dimri) turn upside down as a CD of their intimate moments gets stolen. What follows is a marathon of gags and a couple of stale sentimental moments before Shaandilyaa decides to turn the comedy into a public service advertisement about privacy and faux women empowerment. The bigger joke in Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video is not in the film, but in the irony that Shaandilyaa and his writers Rajan Agarwal, Ishrat R Khan, and Yusuf Ali Khan objectify women and casually shame them before passing a dated sermon about their ‘izzat’. Shaandilyaa’s direction is no better. To prefer loudness as a comedy aesthetic is understandable, but to top it with sleaze and gaudiness that even the often overtly criticised ’90s comedies refrained from is unfortunate. There’s no excuse for tacky dialogues just because the story is set in 1997. On occasions when the film doesn’t make you recoil, it tries hard to evoke laughter with jokes that would sound funnier on a comedy stage. Every character gets ample ‘funny’ jokes, but they hardly land as the timing and the delivery feel inauthentic. It is as though the writers wrote to show off their comedic expertise instead of serving the story or the characters. Even the ensemble cast of Mallika Sherawat, Tiku Talsania, Vijay Raaz, and Ashwini Kalsekar end up frustrating than entertaining. The only saving grace, if one can say so, is Rao, who continues his form after the blockbuster, Stree 2. It’s funny that even though the previous outing also carried a feminist message, its telling remained sensitive to the theme, unlike this one. Rao is dependable as a love-sick, happy-go-lucky guy who brings charm and an understatedness to the otherwise garish setup. It’s truly marvellous that the actor never dials up the pitch and tone of his performance, yet feels the most natural in Shaandilyaa’s world. Dimri, on the other hand, struggles in most of her scenes. One can see her trying to play to the gallery and match to the film’s over-the-top nature. But sadly, it doesn’t have the appeal; it rather makes her look awkward. Shaandilyaa also added a callback to Stree 2. We can’t tell if it was homage or an insult. Oh, Stree, iss universe mat aana. *YUCK **WHATEVER ***GOOD ****SUPER *****AWESOME
12 October,2024 08:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaFilm: JigraU/A: Action, thrillerDir: Vasan BalaCast: Alia Bhatt, Vedang RainaRating: 2/5 I’m hardly revealing serious insights to suggest there are few scripts (in the world), blessed with stamina to equally pull through the second half. Most start with a promise, progressively losing steam—once the novelty of the world, or picture, starts to wear off. This could also be, because fewer scripts still work their way backwards, first determining the end—something that director-writer Zoya Akhtar says she does with all of hers. The end of Jigra is its genre, ie prison-break. Only the entire second half of the movie plays out like a never-ending climax, with music—curated like a playlist of different moods—to salvage the screen. How much can you possibly set up, to explain a payoff, that lasts forever? It feels, hence, as if they filmed an unfinished script. Stopping at a point, and upon being asked, what happens next, simply concurred, “Second half, bas goli-barood (just guns, bombs)!” Why such disappointment with Jigra then, given the phenomenon is so common, after all? It has everything to do how, as an audience, I was rooting for this film, not just before its release (although that too), but more so, up to a good hour of the movie itself—soaking in the sights and sounds, unlocking mysteries of this universe that we’re transported to. Observing some clever transition shots—from cigar to crackers, glasses to skyscrapers. Witnessing that gentle scene of fingers of the inmate and visitor, touching through the gap of the window in prison. Totally nodding at the movie references/nods. Acknowledging Robert Rodrigues on the phone line; Wong Kar-wai, Kim Ki-duk, etc, for prisoners. Noticing actor Manoj Pahwa wear Urf Professor T-shirt—naming his own, lesser known (early-digital) cult film. Likewise, tipping hat to Zanjeer, Agneepath, Hare Rama Hare Krishna… Easter eggs warm up movie fans to a world, while the plot is being hatched. Call it the Sriram Raghavan space, if you may. Keeps you alert, as a viewer, all the time. But to what end? This film is directed by Vasan Balan, who’s made the popular cred, with his two releases so far (Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, Monica O My Darling). Jigra is a smart title too. It stars Alia Bhatt, who exudes main-character energy, regardless of where you place her. Where is this picture placed, exactly? It’s gottabe Singapore. Sure-shot death penalty for drug possession is a dead giveaway. Political dissent isn’t allowed in public. People go “lah” at the end of sentences, signifying what else, but Singlish, in Singapore—although the setting is supposed to be a fictional city-state (Hanshi Dao, or some such), bordering it, instead, with some chaos of the streets of Jakarta/Bangkok, perhaps. Either way, it’s ‘abroad’, where an Indian guy gets jailed for capital punishment, for allegedly carrying a tiny quantity of cocaine. Think of it then as an episode from the stellar documentary series, Banged Up Abroad (2007). Rather than Mahesh Bhatt’s Naam (1986), where the hero gets dragged into the underworld. The male lead, Vedang Raina (The Archies) has his sister pumped up to save his life. That’s Alia—on the back of Heart of Stone, Gangubai Kathiawadi—kicking some ass. Now, you wouldn’t ordinarily imagine the petite star in a full-blown, mortal combat actioner. But then it’s about the attitude, not the physique, right? How else have we grown up believing Bachchan beat the crap outta Bob Cristo! She’s frickin’ ferocious, as the saviour/protector of her brother, upturning the idea behind ‘rakhee’, as it were. What’s the dynamic between the siblings? Way too spelt out, rather than ever felt—with the film itself opening with their father jumping off a balcony, to die by suicide; a recurring scene. The drama that follows is mostly around the East Asian prison. Usually, desi characters get introduced into Indian movies, set outside India, chiefly so they can talk in Hindi, in this case. Vivek Gomber plays the (jailer) villain in the prison. That’s an Indian actor, brought in to converse in English, throughout—only to subvert expectations. He keeps showing up, refusing to die, or for the film to end—while the picture itself has travelled from Bombay, Singapore to Michael Bay. And I momentarily switch screen to my phone to learn new things from the movie. Such as, google, “Hope experiment with rats”, given the instruction for a dialogue in the film. That’s the survival instinct with some rats, coming purely from hope, or never giving up, when they’re thrown to get drowned. Which is roughly with the female lead character here, too. Yeah, you wanna ally with Alia, but how to keep pace, with everything needlessly blowing up, anyway? Well, if you’ve got the jigra (courage), go figure.
12 October,2024 08:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank ShekharFilm producer Firoz Nadiadwala, renowned for his remarkable movie ‘Hera Pheri,’ has successfully regained the rights to his portfolio of films following a settlement with Eros. Sources reveal, “Firoz Nadiadwala has settled his financial obligations with Eros, successfully regaining the rights to his portfolio of films, including the much-awaited ‘Hera Pheri.’” Firoz is known for producing several hit movies, including ‘Awara Paagal Deewana,’ ‘Phir Hera Pheri,’ ‘Welcome,’ and ‘Aan.’ Many of his films have earned cult popularity, leading audiences to demand sequels. Recently, Firoz acknowledged to this demand by reuniting with Akshay Kumar for the ‘Welcome’ franchise, with the upcoming title being ‘Welcome to The Jungle.’ The movie has already begun production earlier this year. According to a source, "Firoz has cleared his dues and obtained a No Due Certificate from the court, allowing him to reclaim the rights to ‘Hera Pheri’ and other films. He is now free to proceed with these projects at his discretion and is eager to return to entertain the audience." The source further added, “Hera Pheri 3 is a passion project not only for Firoz but also for the original trio—Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty. They’re all thrilled that the focus can now shift to the creative aspects and logistics required to bring the film to life.” Additionally, it is said that Firoz will meet the team of ‘Hera Pheri’ in the upcoming weeks to discuss the third installment. “Hera Pheri” is a popular Indian comedy film that was released in 2000 and directed by Priyadarshan. The movie engages viewers in an amusing plot revolving around the lives of three characters, Raju, Shyam, and Baburao as they try to make fast money and end up with one problem after another. Owing to the fine scripting and professionalism of the actors, the movie has gained a cult status compelling people to wait for its sequels. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
12 October,2024 08:02 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSDirector Rohit Shetty, who is gearing up for his upcoming action spectacle ‘Singham Again’ once heaped praise on actor Ranveer Singh, who essays the role of Simmba in the former’s fabled cop universe. Rohit even went to the length of calling Ranveer his brother, and lauded the actor for his ability to effortlessly swing between different characters. Rohit told YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, “He (Ranveer) wants to spread happiness among people. I have done three films with him. And not just films, our relationship is like brothers. He talks about everything with me, everything. He trusts me that much. And most important thing is that he can do ‘Gully Boy’, ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ and ‘Simmba’, all three which is rare”. He further mentioned, “It's not everyone’s cup of tea to do ‘Simmba’. He is very hardworking. I mean, he will have the same energy at 9:00 am, and he will have the same energy at 2:00 am. He doesn't think about anything else when he is at work and that's what I like about him. He is the next superstar. He has almost become a superstar. But now, who's next? That is Ranveer Singh”. Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty are a director-actor duo who have worked together in blockbusters like ‘Simmba’, ‘Sooryavanshi’ (cameo appearance), and ‘Cirkus’. Meanwhile, ‘Singham Again’, which went on floors in September 2023, features the biggest stars of Hindi cinema including Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff. ‘Singham Again’ marks the fifth instalment of Shetty's Cop Universe, and is a sequel to ‘Singham Returns’. The film is set to have a box-office clash with the Kartik Aaryan-starrer ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ on Diwali. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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