Bollywood Roundup: Hrithik Roshan, Ektaa Kapoor, Richa Chadha, and more…
Hrithik Roshan jokes with Ryan Gosling about meeting their ‘alien buddies’ during film chat
MUMBAI — Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan shared a lighthearted moment with Hollywood actor Ryan Gosling during a recent conversation, joking about the idea of the two meeting up with their respective on-screen alien companions.
Speaking while promoting Gosling’s upcoming film “Project Hail Mary,” Roshan referenced the alien characters from their films and suggested a fictional meetup.
“You have Rocky and I have Jadu. We’ll hang at Churchgate of Bandra. That sounds great. By the way I just met Rocky. I met him and I taught him some of our… On behalf of all your fans here in India, namaste and we are really looking forward to your film. Thank you so much. I hear you’ve read the book. Oh my god, I read the book and it’s incredible,” Roshan said.
He also praised the film, which is based on Andy Weir’s novel, calling it one of the best science fiction books he has read.
“I actually read the book and then I saw the trailer. Then I made an Instagram post about it and I said that it’s the best sci-fi book I’ve ever read in my life. The movie better live up to it. That was the second thing I said. No pressure. The third thing I said was that Ryan acts and embodies the part unbelievably well,” he added.
Roshan went on to discuss a scene from the film that stood out to him, involving Gosling’s character being forced into a space mission.
“There is this one scene where they’re forcing you to go to space and you just don’t want to go. On the page it’s said that he tears up and I caught myself thinking as an actor I was like how would an actor play that? Would I actually cry or would I hold it in? What’s going to be the sweet spot? I was wondering, did you have a thought while approaching that scene?” he said.
Responding, Gosling described the emotional and physical toll of filming the project.
“You know it was interesting that was one of the last you know we shot so it took five years to make the film and then I was like a hundred days alone on camera. It was one of the most difficult films I’ve ever made and probably will ever make. Took a bigger chunk out of me than any movie I’ve ever done,” Gosling said.
“So I was so broken down by the whole process of making this that I was just shattered anyway in that scene. And then I’m acting opposite Sandra Huler who is one of the greatest actors alive. She played it with such beautiful emotion you know there wasn’t a harshness to it. There was so much pure emotion in the way that she played it that it just wrecked me. I didn’t have to act,” he added.
Ektaa Kapoor announces sequel to ‘The Sabarmati Report’ with ‘The Terror Report’
MUMBAI — Producer Ektaa Kapoor has announced a sequel to her film “The Sabarmati Report,” with the new project titled “The Terror Report,” expanding the narrative to focus on India’s response to cross-border terrorism.
The upcoming film will explore themes of intelligence operations, investigative storytelling, and the human impact of national security challenges, drawing from recent events that have shaped India’s modern security landscape.
Directed by Vishnu Varadhan, known for “Shershaah,” the film is positioned as a fact-based thriller that continues the broader story introduced in the original film.
The project marks a collaboration between Balaji Telefilms and Ellipsis Entertainment and is produced by Ektaa Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, Tanuj Garg, Atul Kasbekar, and Sudhir Chaudhary.
“The Sabarmati Report” was based on the 2002 Sabarmati Express train burning near Godhra in Gujarat, in which a mob set fire to a coach on February 27, resulting in multiple deaths.
The original film starred Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna, and Ridhi Dogra, and was directed by Dheeraj Sarna. Massey played a Hindi journalist determined to uncover the truth behind the incident.
The film received backing from several political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, and was declared tax-free in multiple states, including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Gujarat, and Rajasthan, helping expand its reach among audiences.
Richa Chadha questions glass buildings in India, cites rising heat concerns
MUMBAI — Actress Richa Chadha has questioned the widespread use of glass buildings in India, saying such designs worsen heat in the country’s tropical climate.
Sharing a post on Instagram, the “Fukrey” actor pointed out that glass structures create a greenhouse effect, increasing indoor temperatures and making heavy air conditioning essential.
“In hot countries like India, is it really wise to construct with glass? It creates the greenhouse effect, so increases the heat… it needs so much power for cooling… and needs so much cleaning,” the post read.
Chadha also highlighted the maintenance challenges, sharing a video of a worker cleaning a glass building while suspended by ropes.
Aside from her social commentary, the actress recently marked her anniversary with husband Ali Fazal, who shared photos and wrote, “Happy Anniversary Partner… this day will remain a great memory.”
The couple met on the sets of “Fukrey,” married legally in 2020, and held celebrations in 2022.
Ananya Panday visits Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, offers prayers to Lord Shiva
MUMBAI — Actress Ananya Panday visited the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga temple in Dwarka, where she offered prayers and shared glimpses of her spiritual trip on social media.
Posting photos on Instagram, the “CTRL” actor was seen in a simple ethnic outfit with a no-makeup look and a chandan tilak on her forehead as she sought blessings of Lord Shiva. She was accompanied by her mother, Bhavana Pandey.
“Nageshwar ❤️ Dwarkadish ❤️ Om Namah Shivay,” Ananya wrote in the caption.
Bhavana Pandey reacted to the post with heart and folded hands emojis.
The Nageshwar temple, located in Dwarka, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas mentioned in the Shiva Purana.
Ananya has often shared moments reflecting her spiritual side. Earlier this year, she posted pictures from a temple visit where she performed rituals and “Gau Seva,” feeding cows at a shelter.
In that post, she wrote, “Om Namaha Parvate Pataye Har Har Mahadev,” alongside images capturing her prayers and scenes from the temple.
Alia Bhatt celebrates birthday with padel party alongside close friends
MUMBAI — Alia Bhatt continued her birthday celebrations with a lively padel session alongside her close friends, sharing moments from the outing on social media.
The actor posted photos from the court, where she and her friends played together before marking the occasion with a small cake-cutting ceremony.
“Birthday celebrations continue with the best best mamas/ladies playing a lot of padel… The last few weeks have been a bit challenging getting into my days with focus (hello ADHD) but this morning was just everything,” she wrote.
Alia also spoke about the importance of her friendships, adding, “Also there’s just something about women showing up for you (and playing 2 hours of padel because you reaalllyyy wanted to!!) feeling very grateful.”
Earlier, the actor shared glimpses of her 33rd birthday celebration, including a photo of husband Ranbir Kapoor kissing her and moments from a family outing at Disneyland with their daughter Raha.
She also posted a heartfelt birthday note from her parents, Mahesh Bhatt and Soni Razdan, along with a handmade card from her daughter that read, “Happy Birthday Mamma.”
On the work front, Alia is set to star alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film “Love & War.” She will also headline the next installment of YRF’s spy universe, “Alpha,” co-starring Sharvari and Anil Kapoor.
Madhuri Dixit shares adorable throwback video with pet dog on National Puppy Day
MUMBAI — Actress Madhuri Dixit delighted fans with a heartwarming throwback video featuring playful moments with her pet dog Coco, shared on the occasion of National Puppy Day.
The video montage, posted by Madhuri and her husband Dr. Shriram Nene, captures candid moments of the couple spending time with their tiny pup, from playful interactions to relaxed scenes at home.
“Found this gem in the archives! Throwing it back to when Coco was just a tiny fluff ball… and when I could still fit inside her puppy pen! Happy National Puppy Day to all the dog lovers out there,” the caption read.
In the clips, Dr. Nene is seen lounging inside Coco’s puppy pen, while Madhuri plays with the dog on the floor. Another moment shows Coco relaxing on a couch while enjoying belly rubs.
Known for their love of pets, the couple often shares glimpses of their life with their animals and are also pet parents to an Indie dog.
Madhuri met Dr. Nene, a cardiovascular surgeon, in the late 1990s through her brother, and the two married in 1999. She later moved to the United States before returning to India after more than a decade. They have two sons, Arin and Ryan.
In recent years, the couple has also connected with fans through their YouTube channel, where they share aspects of their daily lives, including health, dance, and family moments. (Source: IANS)
