Ayushmann Khurrana: Success of Hindi films across genres is healthy sign, industry in thriving space
Mumbai– Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana, who is known for films like ‘Vicky Donor’, ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’ and ‘Shubh Mangal Saavdhan’, feels that the success of Hindi films across genres is a healthy sign of the industry being in a thriving space.
The year 2023 has been good for theatrical films as the year saw cash registering ringing with films like ‘Pathaan’, ‘Gadar 2’, ‘Jawan’, ‘Animal’, ‘Fukrey 3’, ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’, ‘OMG 2’ and ‘Dream Girl 2’.
The actor said: “I’m really happy that we have tasted success across many genres this year. It is a healthy sign that our industry is thriving and is so aspirational. It feels amazing to have the support of the audience for our work because we truly pour our hearts and souls into the cinema that we create.”
Thrilled with the response to ‘Dream Girl 2’, he said: “It has been an incredible year for Hindi cinema. From a narrative that Hindi cinema is boycotted, to it having no takers, our industry has cracked the content game in 2023 to possibly register its biggest theatrical year. We have seen incredible support and response from the audience for our cinema which is why we have already had 3 all time blockbusters in 2023.”
He further mentioned: “I feel extremely happy that Hindi cinema has dented the negative narrative and due credit to all the writers, directors and producers for putting their head down and working very hard to prove that Hindi cinema will always find love provided we make the best cinema for audiences to enjoy, experience and engage with. I’m delighted to have contributed in my own way towards the theatrical business with ‘Dream Girl 2’.”
He added: “As an actor, who loves watching films in cinemas for the experience that it provides, I couldn’t be happier to have delivered a theatrical experience for the audience with a hit franchise. I still remember how people were happy that a film from the comedy genre had hit over Rs 100 crores in India when action films were ruling the roost.”
Arbaaz Khan set to tie the knot with make-up artiste Shura Khan
Mumbai– Bollywood actor-producer Arbaaz Khan, who was most recently seen in the streaming series ‘Tanaav’, is set to tie the knot once again.
Arbaaz, who has been reportedly dating make-up artiste Shura Khan, is set to take the plunge and take their story forward.
As per a media report, Arbaaz and Shura will take the wedding vows in an intimate ceremony on December 24.
The couple reportedly met on the sets of Arbaaz’s upcoming film ‘Patna Shukla’. However, both Arbaaz and Shura have remained tight-lipped about their relationship and have not shared any official statement about their wedding.
The actor was earlier married to Malaika Arora before the two officially parted ways in May 2017. Malaika went on to date Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor and continues to go strong.
Despite their separation, Malaika and Arbaaz remain co-parents to their son, Arhaan.
Arbaaz also dated actress Giorgia Andriani for several years after his divorce. The two parted ways as was confirmed by Giorgia Andriani a few days ago.
Akshay Kumar celebrates 16 years of ‘Welcome’, shares video from sets of ongoing film
Mumbai– Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who was most recently seen in the theatrical film ‘Mission Raniganj’, is celebrating the 16th anniversary of his superhit film ‘Welcome’ on Thursday.
The film, directed by Anees Bazmee, followed the story of two gangsters who want to marry off their sister to a good guy. Akshay’s character, who is on a lookout for a ‘good family’ with a clean slate (no history of crimes) somehow gets involved in this storm that goes on to trouble his family.
On Thursday, the Bollywood superstar took to his Instagram and shared a video from his upcoming movie celebrating 16 years of the release of ‘Welcome’. The video had the theme of ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ playing in the background as Akshay rode a horse with actor Arshad Warsi behind him on a bike. He also welcomed Sanjay Dutt on the sets of the film that he is currently shooting.
The ‘Hera Pheri’ actor wrote in the caption: “What a lovely coincidence that we celebrate 16 years of #Welcome today while I am shooting for the franchise’s third part #WelcomeToTheJungle. And it’s wonderful to welcome Sanju Baba in this one. What do you think?”
His new film ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ went on floors earlier this month. Announcing the commencement of the film’s shoot, Akshay Kumar had shared a glimpse of the “madness” by posting a video from the sets of the film.
Ajay on being hyper about daughter Nysa: I am but I’m not allowed to show it
Mumbai– Actor Ajay Devgn has spoken about his daughter Nysa and said that he is not allowed to show his hyper about her.
Karan Johar on his chat show asked him about how hyper he is about Nysa.
Karan asked: “Are you still up at night before she comes back?”
Responding to Karan, Ajay said: “Yeah, I am hyper but I am not allowed to show it because I get fired at, what’s wrong with you, why do you get stressed?”
“Also when we were fired by our parents, they used to explain to us, for 20 – 25 mins, ye kya, yeh kyun kiya. Now we open our mouth and they will say, yeah yeah, we know, you are right, they don’t want to go on the next line, they’ve understood.”
Ajay married actress Kajol in 1999. The couple has two children. Their daughter, Nysa, was born in 2003 and their son, Yug, was born in 2010.
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