As per earlier reports, Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi will be essaying the role of Lord Ram and Devi Sita in the cinematic adaptation of the Indian Epic. Moreover, KFI's Rocking Star Yash will play Demon King Ravana's role and Sunny Deol will portray Lord Hanuman's character. Speculations are also rife that Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Harman Baweja, and Arun Govil will play Surpanakha, Kaikeyi, Vibhisana and King Dasarath's characters respectively. Meanwhile, recent reports suggest that TV actor Ravi Dubey will be seen as Lakshman in the magnum opus.
Now, the recent buzz is that the makers have locked another popular TV actress to essay the role of Mandodari.
If the recent reports are anything to go by, actress Sakshi Tanwar is set to join the cast of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana.
According to a report by Filmi Beat, Tanwar, known for her role in Aamir Khan-starrer Dangal, has bagged the role in the much-awaited project. The reports also suggest that Tanwar has been participating in script-reading sessions with the cast. However, there is no official confirmation backing the claims of the 51-year-old actress bagging the role.
Furthermore, it is also speculated that actress Indir Krishna has been locked to play Ranbir's onscreen mother in Ramayana. Recently, Krishna shared a sneak peek of her meeting with RK, which fueled the speculation that Krishna will be portraying Queen Kaushalya's character.
Recently, RK was spotted with an archery coach and is reportedly undergoing training for his role in Ramayana. The picture was shared on X (formerly Twitter) in which the Animal actor can be posing with the archery coach, while some arrows kept on a table are visible. Meanwhile, another picture of RK also surfaced on social media in which he is seen performing a headstand at the gym.
As per earlier reports, Ranbir is extensively preparing to essay Lord Ram's character. However, the movie has been in the pre-production stage for a long time and has witnessed delays given the scale of its production and the casting. Hopefully, the makers will soon make an official announcement regarding the movie and end all speculations.
However, the actor’s latest health condition has left his fans worried. A fan recently shared a series of pictures that show wrinkles on the actor’s face. Moreover, the handsome hunk looks very tired and wrinkles are visible on his face. Ranbir also has fine lines and swelling on his face, which look more concerning.
Sharing the pictures, the fan wrote, “Is Ranbir Kapoor not ageing well? What could the reason be?” As expected, netizens flooded the post with their reaction and opinion.
“He started aging fast since Sanju. I don’t know what he was using while shooting that movie but he started to look like real Sanjay Dutt in his 50s,” commented a fan.
Another fan wrote, “Alcohol. Kapoors are known for it. He looks really bad in the Kapil Sharma stills.”
“I don’t even like him but everyone has their bad days and now he is in his 40s so, obviously he is gonna show some ageing,” commented another fan.
“What a load of bollocks. His weight has been transitioning since Animal hence the bloated face at the time of this show. Look at him now, he’s lost weight again and looks good,” commented another fan.
If the latest reports are to be believed, speculations are rife that Shraddha and Rahul’s families have also given their nod to their relationship. Going by Shraddha Kapoor’s Instagram posts, it is clearly evident that the two are indeed in a relationship.
An avid social media user, Shraddha recently shared a picture of herself where she can be seen wearing a pendant with the letter ‘R’.
In the series of pictures, Shraddha can be seen lying lazily in her nightsuit on the couch. Sharing the pictures, Shraddha wrote, “Kuch nhi vro Shrunday hai toh kuch nhi kar rahi 🦦”
As expected the pictures went viral with 1.9M likes and over 104K comments from her fans and followers. While fans loved Shraddha’s lazy look, a few eagle-eyed fans spotted her ‘R’ pendant and were quick to guess it indicated Rahul Mody.
The pendant was clearly visible on her neck and sparked speculation that it might be the initial of her alleged boyfriend. A fan humorously asked if R meant Richard? Shraddha was quick to answer the fan’s question and said ‘No’, further adding to the speculations.
For the unversed, Shraddha met Rahul on the sets of Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Tu Jhooti Mein Makkar’. While Shraddha was the lead actress, Rahul was the writer. What started as friendship reportedly turned into love.
Speculations are rife that the two will get married very soon.
Amidst extensive pre-production efforts, including meticulous planning of visuals and characterization, the latest report suggests that the movie goes on floors in mid-April and there is much more to it.
According to an ETimes report, the team has been busy prepping for their respective parts in the movie. Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi who plays Sita, and others have begun the prep to get the era right.
Reports of Ranbir's intense training for the role have also gone viral after his fitness trainer took to Instagram to share a picture of the actor from his rigorous training session in the gym. In the photo, Ranbir is depicted in gym attire, executing a headstand with remarkable dedication and focus.
Not just that, the report also revealed that the Ramayan adaptation will go on floors in mid-April, and we can expect an announcement of the movie on Ramnavami (April 17), the day when Lord Ram was born.
As per the ETimes report, the cast of the movie will now disappear from the public eye slowly and will dedicate their entire time to the film. They will be shooting for the Nitesh Tiwari directorial on the various sets put up in the Film City.
Beyond the confirmed leads, rumours swirl regarding the star-studded ensemble. Amitabh Bachchan is rumoured to be playing King Dashrath, Lara Dutta is in contention to play Kaikeyi, Sunny Deol is said to be playing Hanuman, Rakul Preet Singh to play Surpanakha and South Star Yash will be playing Ravana. Bobby Deol is also cast as per the reports, but there are no details about his role.
Meanwhile, reports of television actor Ravi Dubey portraying Lakshman’s role are also doing the rounds.
To wish his little princess on her birthday, Atif Aslam shared two pictures and wrote, “Baba has kept princess shoe in his pocket, jab Haleema ko chahaye ho ga bta dena. Unconditional ♥️ Happy birthday 23/03/23”
In one of the pictures, Atif can be seen lifting her in the air while the second picture shows her playing in their house. Dressed in a beautiful white dress, the little girl looks adorable in the pictures. The adorable pictures have left fans wanting for more with many comparing her to Raha.
“Mashallah, two sisters from different mothers; I don't want to refresh my feed ever 😭😭😭,” commented a fan.
Another fan wrote, “Awwee mashAllah mashAllah ❤️ may Allah bless her with long healthy life Allah naseeb achay karien ❤️”
“My beautiful princess halimaaaaaaa😍 😍✨✨💕💕 mashalah mashalah @sarah_syal,” commented a third user.
Worth mentioning, Atif married his longtime girlfriend Sara Bharwana in 2013. They are parents to two sons Abdul Ahaad and Aryaan Aslam and one little daughter Halima.
Atif Aslam is famous for songs like ‘Aadat’, ‘Dil Diyan Gallan’, Tu Jaane Na, Tere Bin, Toota Jo Kabhi Tara and Who Lamhe Who Baatein.
While the actress is everyone’s crush, she is rumoured to be already in a relationship with Sam Merchant. Adding to the relationship rumours, the ‘Laila Majnu’ actress was recently spotted on a shopping spree with none other than her rumoured boyfriend Sam Merchant.
Frequent pictures and videos of Triptii spending more time with Sam prove that the two are indeed in a relationship. In the video, shared by popular celebrity photographer Manav Manglani, Triptii is seen in a grocery mall with Sam.
Dressed in a green colour tee paired with loose black pants, Triptii looked gorgeous as usual while Sam complimented her in a pink colour t-shirt and white pants. The two can be seen talking and sharing a big laugh as they shop together.
After being spotted by the paps, the actress happily posed for the camera before she resumed her shopping. Sharing the video on his Instagram handle, Manav wrote, “Tripti Dimri clicked with her rumoured boyfriend Sam Merchant in Mumbai today ❤️🔥❤️.”
While fans loved her for her simplicity and down-to-earth nature, others brutally trolled for her no make-up look.
“National crush without makeup looks like crushed can 😂😂 She is an average looking girl without makeup,” commented a fan.
Another fan wrote, “Kaha say lagri hai national crush 😂 Still my national crush shraddha Kapoor ❤️🔥😍”
“Everything in Bollywood is just overhyped kisi ko bhi upar uthana hai kisi ko bhi girana hai 🔥🔥 kya nonsense hai its all manipulation by d team who runs d industry,” commented a third fan.
On the work front, Triptii has a couple of movies in her kitty. She recently announced Bad Newwz with Vicky Kaushal and also has Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 with Kartik Aaryan.
With over 42.3M followers on Instagram, she is one of the few actresses with the most followers in the film industry. People just fall in love with her cuteness and lovely expressions that set her apart from other actresses.
Not to disappoint her fans, the bubbly actress also does work in movies and chooses scripts that are loved by her fans. To top it all, she also often keeps her fans hooked with her social media handles by treating them with adorable pictures and videos from her day-to-day life.
Recently, the stunning diva treated her fans with a workout video where she can be seen sweating it out in the gym. The actress inspired her fans and followers to work out and be in shape and out of health complications.
“It’s been awhile since I’ve shared a workout video no? It had been almost 4/5 months since I was able to be fully consistent with my workouts ya... 😭 but now I am back at it! 💪🏻 And now you’ll be seeing a lot more of these videos so that somewhere and somehow it motivates you also... 💃🏻 letzzzzz goooo! 💪🏻✨ ,” read her caption.
As expected, Rashmika’s workout video is going viral with over 460K likes and millions of views on the photo-sharing app. Fans also flooded the comment section with lovely comments for their favourite actress.
The fact that the two shared a very good bond was once again evident when an old clip from one of their promotions resurfaced on the web. The clip shows Ranbir Kapoor saying, “Deepika ke andar na ek badi si cheap girl basi hui hai. You know you can really talk naughty with her, you can really get very cheeky with her, and she responds very well. You know she responds in a more cheeky way. Agar aap usko ungli karoge na toh woh chodegi nahi. Woh aur ungli karegi. You know that type of girl ke aap usko chidaoge aur woh sulk karegi aur kuch. Nahi, woh vapas degi.”
Ranbir added, “And even Imtiaz also said this. He realised this during Love Aaj Kal. First he used to talk to her and she used to be very shy and demure. Woh direction deta tha aur badi badi sahemi sahemi karti thi. But usko idea aya ki agar mein usko kuch cheaply bolunga na toh her eyes lit up. So she responds to cheapness very well. So next time you see her, road pe ya kahi gujar rahi hai toh cheap tarike se ‘Eh Padukone’ bulana.”
Ranbir : Deepika is a cheap girl
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Deepika Padukone who first was astonished and later on started smiling as the Animal continued to reveal how cheap she was said, “How would you be cheap with me?” Ranbir said, “Can’t be in front of the camera. But I can say that she is a very cheap girl. Cheapness bhara hua hai, cheapness ki dukan hai yeh.”
Especially, her intimate scenes with Ranbir caught the attention of many with fans lovingly calling her ‘Bhabhi 2’. Despite being a ‘newcomer’ as compared to other actors in the film, Triptii managed to steal the thunder from the film’s lead actress and everyone’s favourite Rashmika Mandanna.
Although, Triptii had worked in a couple of other movies like Bulbbul, Qala and Laila Majnu among others, it was ‘Animal’ that gave her the much needed recognition. She was super elated to share the screen space with Ranbir, who she considers her idol and favourite actor.
Time and again, she has confessed that Ranbir Kapoor is her favourite actor and how she always wanted to work with him. Despite being such a die-hard fan of Ranbir, Triptii thinks that she has better chemistry with another actor.
Yes, you read that right! Recently, Triptii was doing an interview when the anchor asked her about her best chemistry.
“Who do you think, you have better chemistry with, Ranbir Kapoor or Avinash Tiwary?” the anchor asked.
Without a second thought, Triptii said, “Dekho pehle ko aap kabhi nahin tukra sakte. My first film was with Avinash Tiwary and it will always be special and close to my heart. So, I will go with Avinash Tiwary.”
For the unversed, Triptii made her big debut in director Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Laila Majnu’ alongside Avinash Tiwary. Despite being a critical acclaim, the film failed to do well at the box office.
Narrating the incident the Animal actor said, “Main second class mein tha. Toh meri teacher thi Mrs. John. Toh woh ek aisi teacher thi ki wohi ek teacher school mein skirt pahen ke aati thi. Toh ek baar jab woh class le rahi thi toh main unke table ke niche jaake unke paav ko dekhta tha.” When the interviewer Anjana Kashyap asked, “Kitni duri Se” Ranbir Kapoor showed that he used to be just a few steps away from the teacher.
The Bollywood superstar added, “Toh main aise aake baithta tha aur dekhta tha. Toh yeh kafi deewangi thi toh iss karan Mrs. John ne principal ke paas shikayat lagayi. Mere mata pita school mein aye. Muzhe bahut daant mili lekin tabse main sudhra nahi hoon. Toh main abhi bhi wohi kar raha hoon. Agar aap skirt pahenke aate toh main wahan let jata.”
Although Ranbir can be seen taking interest while narrating this incident from his childhood, fans have slammed him for having this sort of mentality after crossing 40. While Deepika Padukone who is sitting beside him did not say a word during this narration she can be seen half-smiling and not approving of what the Sanju actor was saying.
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Before this interview, Deepika had made her views on Ranbir Kapoor’s character quite clear when she said that the actor should endorse the condom brand while answering a rapid-fire question on the Koffee With Karan episode.
Kannada actor Yash became a household name after the monstrous box office success of KGF Chapters 1 and 2. Fondly dubbed as Rocking Star, KGF's Rocky Bhai is among the highest-paid actors in the Kannada Film Industry (KFI). While Yash has always played the protagonist in his movies, KGF portrayed him as the 'Biggest Criminal,' though he played the lead role.
If the circulating reports are to be believed, Yash will be portraying the character of Demon King Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Fans have pinned high hopes on Tiwari's Ramayana and its ensemble cast after Prabhas' Adipurush turned out to be a disaster. Even, Saif Ali Khan, seen as Lankesh in the movie, got immensely trolled for Adipurush.
Undoubtedly, Demon King Ravana is regarded as the biggest-ever villain. And with Ramayana, Yash has become the most expensive villain of Indian cinema by reportedly charging a whooping amount of Rs 150 crore as his fee.
If the latest reports are anything to go by, Yash has dethroned Sanjay Dutt, Kamal Hassan, Vijay Sethupathi, Emraan Hashmi and Saif Ali Khan. Reportedly, Kamal Hassan is being paid Rs 25 crore for playing the antagonist in Prabhas-starrer Kalki 2898 AD. Vijay Sethupathi also reportedly charged Rs 21 crore for Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan. On the other hand, Saif was paid Rs 10 crore for Adipurush, Emraan Hashmi for Rs 10 crore for Tiger 3 and Sanjay Dutt charged Rs 8-9 crore for KGF: Chapter 2. As per the reports, Yash is being paid Rs 150 crore for Ramayana. However, there is no official confirmation backing the claims.
Gone are those days when lead protagonists were paid the highest remuneration. With the changing trends, antagonists play an equally important role and at times even steal the limelight from the heroes. The villains have started charging equally high fees as the protagonists. Even actors playing protagonists are keen to play negative roles.
Earlier, reports surfaced that Nitesh Tiwari and his Team will go on floors this month (March). Shooting for the first instalment of the planned trilogy will commence soon with Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash. However, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman will be seen in a cameo role. Even Yash will have a limited screen presence. But, Yash and Sunny Deol will have major roles in the second and third part of Ramayana.
While every actor, director, and producer is looking forward to sign Rashmika, the dream girl is waiting for a chance to work with this superstar. Well, he is none other than her rumoured boyfriend Vijay Deverakonda.
Yes, you read that right! Speaking to Pinkvilla, Rashmika who is currently in Tokyo, Japan to attend the prestigious Crunchyroll Anime Award shared that she is looking for scripts to work with Vijay Deverakonda. The rumoured lovebirds are looking for an opportunity to work together.
“We’re definitely looking for a script together. It’s been really long, and I can see that fans are really waiting for our collaboration. And if something really interesting comes up, definitely,” Rashmika was quoted by PinkVilla.
The two stars have worked together in Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade, which turned out to be blockbusters and were well accepted by the audience. Earlier, there were reports that the iconic duo would romance each other in Geetha Govindam director’s next movie. However, there has been no official confirmation in this regard.
On the personal front, both Rashmika and Vijay who are ‘secretly dating’ are planning to get hitched soon. Earlier, Rashmika had revealed how she wanted a partner like VD (Vijay Deverakonda) who is very caring and protects her.
On the work front, Rashmika Mandanna will be next seen in Pushpa 2: The Rule alongside stylish star Allu Arjun. Vijay Deverakonda, on the other hand, is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film ‘The Family Man’ opposite the stunning Mrunal Thakur.
While speculations are rife that Vijay Sethupathi and Amitabh Bachchan might be seen in pivotal roles, the makers are yet to raise the curtains. As per earlier reports, the first part of the planned trilogy of the cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic will go on the floors in March. The makers have planned to kickstart shooting this month and will wrap up between July, before moving to the post-production phase with a target for releasing it in Diwali 2025.
However, fans are eagerly waiting for an official announcement from the makers. But, it seems, the makers will soon end all speculations and make the official announcement regarding the cast and all other things.
According to a recent report in Pinkvilla, the makers will officially announce the making of the epic tale. If the reports are anything to go by, Nitesh Tiwari and the team will make the official announcement of Ramayana on Ram Navami this year in April. A close source was quoted as saying, "Ramayana will be announced on April 17, 2024, on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami."
Further, the source added that the makers are going ahead with a planned move to bring out their official communication on the birth anniversary of Lord Ram.
"There is no better date than Ram Navami to make an official announcement on Ramayana's cast, crew, and release plans. It's the most ambitious film of Indian cinema and the team is making all efforts to bring it to the spectacle in the most authentic manner," he added.
The close source concluded saying, "The team has spent over 5 years in pre-production work to get the script and visuals in place. And now, it's time to execute all that was planned."
Earlier reports claimed that the lead actors underwent multiple look tests, pre-visualisation, and tech rehearsals in Mumbai and LA. If everything goes as per plans, Ramayana will be released during the Diwali 2025 weekend. However, the movie being VFX-heavy, the makers are being double sure before committing anything. As claimed, the movie will be the most technically advanced feature film of Indian cinema. A dedicated team of 500 VFX artists will exclusively work on Ramayana for 500 days, starting in July.
During a recent interview with Midday, Kat opened up about a lesser-known aspect of her career. She revealed that she was initially slated to star in Bachna Ae Haseeno and was supposed to portray the character of Ranbir's fourth girlfriend. However, her character didn't make it to the final cut.
Kat was quoted as saying, “Bachna Ae Haseeno, I was the fourth girl. That character got cut.”
For the unversed, Bachna Ae Haseeno marked the second film for both Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. The storyline of the flick revolves around RK's character. After breaking the hearts of three women, he finally finds his true love and settles with her. While Minissha Lamba and Bipasha Basu were seen as the girls whose hearts were broken by Ranbir, Deepika portrayed the role of the girl Ranbir ultimately falls in love.
Further, during the interview, Kat also revealed that she wanted to play Anushka Sharma's character in Shah Rukh Khan's Zero.
Well, the addition of Katrina could have added more excitement to the movie and marked the first onscreen pairing of Ranbir-Katrina as well. Ranbir and Katrina worked together in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009), Rajneeti (2010), and Jagga Jasoos (2017). Fans loved their onscreen as well as offscreen pairing. Fans would certainly love to see Ranbir and Katrina together again.
To add to the excitement of fans, reports suggest that the makers of the film are allegedly considering Vicky Kaushal for a negative role in the film. After the death of Abrar (played by Bobby Deol), Sandeep Reddy Vanga is reportedly planning to show Vicky Kaushal in a never-before-seen avatar.
While there is no official confirmation in this regard, it will be interesting to see Vicky Kaushal in a negative role opposite Ranbir Kapoor who is going to play a double role in the dark thriller. On the other hand, Vicky Kaushal’s Sam Bahadur clashed with Ranbir’s ‘Animal’ at the box office.
Popular entertainment portal ‘instant Bollywood’ shared the news and wrote, “As per a report, Vicky Kaushal is being considered for a negative role in ‘Animal Park’, a dark thriller starring Ranbir Kapoor, the sequel to blockbuster ‘Animal’. The film which is being directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, will feature Ranbir Kapoor in a double role.”
Worth mentioning, actor Bobby Deol played the main antagonist in ‘Animal’ that resurrected his dying career. He received immense love for his role as ‘Abrar’ and his entry song became a huge hit online. The fight sequence between Ranbir and Bobby was also widely loved by all.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga has joined hands with Bhushan Kumar to bring the highly anticipated sequel.
Recently, at the Filmfare Awards show, held in Gujarat, Ranbir channeled his inner 'Animal' off the screen after he got annoyed with ace filmmaker Karan Johar. A video of the same is now going viral when Ranbir left everyone shocked with his behaviour.
At the recent award show, Karan Johar and Ayushmann Khurrana hosted the show. In the video, KJo appears to be asking Ranbir for help. KJo says, "Ranbir hi kar sakta hai, Ranbir hi karega, Ranbir ko hi karna chahiye, Ranbir must help us.”
KJo repeatedly took RK's name which irritated the Brahmastra actor. RK went on to mouth his viral dialogue from Animal. Cutting off Karan, RK says, "Sunayi de raha hai, behra nahi hoon main (I can listen, I am not deaf).”
Such a gesture left both Karan and Ayushmann as well as several others shocked. Undoubtedly, Ranbir yelling at Karan was a part of the show.
Ranbir won the Best Actor (male) award at the Filmfare Awards held last month for his stellar performance in Animal. While accepting the award, the Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani actor remembered his father, the late Rishi Kapoor. He dedicated the award to his father and in his acceptance speech, RK said, "I'd like to dedicate this award to Mr Rishi Kapoor-Papa meri jaan. Every day I think of you, I remember you. And, everything I feel for you ...the love, the affection I try to channelise it through this part. And, I hope you are up there in peace and resting."
Helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the movie also starred Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, and Triptii Dimri among others. The story is all about a son's love for his father. As a son, he crosses all boundaries to seek his father's validation and even risks his life to save his father's life.
After the humongous success of Animal, now, Ranbir Kapoor is all set for his upcoming flicks Ramayana and Love & War. While in Ramayana, helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, RK will essay the role of Lord Ram, in the second, he has teamed up with eminent filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
While fans are eyeing updates of the magnum opus, a recent report reveals about the looks of RK as Lord Ram.
As per a recent exclusive report by India Today, Ranbir underwent a look test for Lord Ram.
The report quoted a close source to the development as saying, that a photoshoot was held with Ranbir Kapoor to finalise his look as Lord Ram. While the makers are significantly preparing for other characters in Ramayana, including Sai Pallavi, Yash and Sunny Deol, the primary focus is on Ranbir.
Further, the source revealed that Ranbir will not be putting up any extra weight or gaining extra muscles to play his role as director Nitesh Tiwari wants him to be in his natural lean look. Briefing about the photoshoot, the source added that Ranbir's bare-bodied look with golden and gem-studded ornaments has impressed everyone, who has seen the photos.
As per the source, the makers are very keen to keep the looks of Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi simple without heavy jewellery and costumes.
Undoubtedly, Nitesh Tiwari won't leave any stone unturned for his ambitious project. Following the response of the audience for Prabhas-starrer Adipurush, Tiwari must be extra cautious as Ramayana is connected to the sentiments of every Hindu.
Earlier, reports were abuzz that makers are in talks with Vijay Sethupathi for Vibhishana, Lara Dutta for Queen Kayikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh for Suparnakha and Amitabh Bachchan for King Dasharath. However, there is no official confirmation backing the claims. Fans need to wait for an official announcement about the same from the makers.
It seems fans have noticed that Ranbir Kapoor and Triptii have developed a closeness that is making Alia Bhatt insecure. The recent gossip trends are saying that the new sensation is trying to be in the good books of this superstar with whom she has worked recently, and in the last few months the superstar has also grown fond of her. The gossip also claims that their communication has now transcended beyond professional boundaries and they are now in regular touch even though both of them are not working together on any project as of now.
According to the post, the wife of this superstar is not very happy with this closeness between the new sensation and her superstar husband and has already distanced herself from her and ignored/given the cold shoulder to her during recent events making it clear to the new sensation that she is not even interested in having a cordial relationship with her.
On the other hand, the gossip says, the new sensation knows that her association with this big superstar will help her sail in Bollywood and that is the reason why she is trying to stay in his good books. Since the two will start working again next year on the sequel of their last year’s hit the wife has started getting insecure.
This gossip byte has caught the attention of the netizens and they are all sure that the piece is mentioning a situation between Ranbir Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, and Alia Bhatt. Not surprisingly, many are convinced that Triptti is smitten by Ranbir and now the latter also seems to be drawn towards her which can be the reason Alia is getting insecure.
Superstars sharing close bonds with their actresses is nothing new, even having affairs is part of their lifestyle in many cases, but the Raazi actress does not seem to be the type of wife who will take things lightly.
As per the earlier reports, Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Sunny Deol have come on board and the makers are in talks with Vijay Sethupathi for essaying the role of Vibhishana. Reports are also abuzz that Lara Dutta will be seen as Queen Kaikeyi, third wife of King Dasaratha. Now, speculations are rife that Rakul Preet Singh is in talks with the makers and is likely to join the magnum opus. If the reports are anything to go by, Rakul is being considered to play the role of Demon King Ravana’s sister Shurpanakha.
On Saturday, Pinkvilla reported that Tiwari is discussing the project with Rakul. The report quoted a close source as saying, “Rakul and Nitesh Tiwari have been in talks for a while now and the casting is now in place for Shurpanakha. It’s one of the most important characters of Ramayana, as Shurpanakha is the one who is responsible for the rivalry of Lord Ram and Ravana.”
Further, the source added, “Rakul is excited to step into the world of this epic and the paperwork will happen soon. The actress is considering this associate with the evergreen tale of Ramayana as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
While an official confirmation is awaited regarding the casting, a recent report in Bollywood Hungama confirmed the principal cast of Ramayana is locked. As per the report, Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi are set to essay the role of Lord Ram and Devi Sita in the Indian epic’s cinematic version. On the other hand, Sunny Deol will be seen as Lord Hanuman and Yash will portray the character of Demon King Ravana.
While the preparations have already begun for the movie, the team is all set to go on floors in March 2024 to kick-start shooting for the first instalment of the planned trilogy.
Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar announced Ranveer Singh in the titular role for the third project under the franchise, and it received mixed reactions. Later, the makers dropped the actor's first look as Don. However, it didn't go well with many. Even to date, the debate over Ranveer Singh in the titular role continues and several movie lovers are yet to accept it.
However, did you know, the Cirkus actor was not the first choice of the makers after SRK's rejection?
Yes, it was none other than Animal actor Ranbir Kapoor, whom the makers approached for Don 3 before finalizing the Bajirao Mastani actor.
As per a report in Mid-Day, Farhan Akhtar approached Ranbir for Don 3 after SRK's script rejection. However, RK also said no to the offer which eventually came to Ranveer Singh.
The previous parts of the Don franchise starring Shah Rukh Khan in the lead were released in 2006 and 2011. The first part of the franchise is also a remake of 1978's Don starring Amitabh Bachchan.
The reaction to Ranveer playing Don in the third instalment is obvious for many as earlier the titular role has been played by two iconic actors, Amitabh Bachchan, and Shah Rukh Khan. It seems the audience is not ready to accept Ranveer Singh in the iconic role. However, the actor urged the audience to give him a chance to prove himself and meet their expectations. Well, after Don 3 hits the theaters, it will be clarified if Ranveer meets everyone's expectations or if Ranbir would have been suitable for the role.
Prithviraj Kapoor who started as a theater artist later on played some memorable roles in Hindi cinema. To date, he is remembered for his unforgettable portrayal of Emperor Akbar in Mughal-E-Azam. Prithviraj Kapoor also played important roles in mythological movies. He played the role of Ram in a Bengali movie titled Seeta released in 1933. It was directed by Debaki Bose and was offered an honorary diploma at the second Venice International Festival, in 1934.
Incidentally, Seeta was the first Indian talkie that was screened at any international film festival. In the same movie, Prithviraj Kapoor’s younger brother Trilok Kapoor played the role of his son Luv while the famous actress of those times, Durga Khote portrayed Seeta.
Very few people know that Trilok Kapoor, who was the paternal uncle of Raj Kapoor played many roles in mythological movies and was one of the leading actors chosen for such roles. Together with Nirupa Roy, he acted in 18 such movies mostly with Trilok Kapoor playing Shiva whereas Nirupaji played Parvati.
Seeta was his second movie. After that, he played Lord Ram in many movies like Shri Ram Bhakta Hanuman, and Ram Janma.
Prithviraj Kapoor played the titular role in the movie Valmiki released in 1946. At that time his son Raj Kapoor was just 21 years old and had ventured into Bollywood. The famous producer, director, and actor played the role of Rishi Narada advising the robber Ratnakar (Valmiki) to give up being a robber and murderer.
There is one particular scene where Valmiki bows down and touches the feet of Narada. Raj Kapoor found it extremely difficult to carry out this scene as it was his father Prithviraj Kapoor who had to touch his feet as Raj was playing Rishi Narada. However after his father soothed him, the showman of Indian cinema decided to go ahead with the shot.
With millions of followers on Instagram, she makes sure that she keeps her fans entertained. Recently, taking to her Instagram, Triptii bared it all for a photoshoot. The stunning diva went topless and has set the internet ablaze.
Just wearing a long blazer, Triptii revealed ample of her cleavage, leaving fans awestruck with her beauty. Her sexy poses add to the hotness of her pictures and fans cannot keep their calm.
“Who Priyanka Chopra, Triptii Dimri is equal to hotness,” a fan commented.
Another fan wrote, “Gal Gadot doppelganger found.”
However, a section of her fans who loved for her simple looks in her previous films weren’t too happy with her and trolled her for following Disha Patani and Mouni Roy.
“I am proud on myself that I know Tripti from Laila Majnu 🤣🙌🏻❤️,” commented a fan.
Another wrote, “From today, she is not Triptii Dimri, but Triptii Patani.”
“Tripti samajh gayi ki dhire dhire post pe likes kam ho rahe h isiliye ab bhabi 2 wale zone mein ana parega phirse😂,” shared another fan.
“Phele bhi mei tumse nahi mila hun 😂😂,” commented another fan.
On the work front, Triptii has been lined up with several movies after the success of ‘Animal’. She has a movie with Vicky Kaushal and Rajkummar Rao lined up. She is rumoured to be part of Rebel star Prabhas’ ‘Spirit’.
Moreover, if reports are to be believed, she will romance Kartik Aaryan in the much-awaited ‘Aashiqui 3’.
The recent buzz in the industry is that Ranbir will undergo voice and diction training. A report in India Today claims that the filmmaker is ensuring that everyone is doing their homework before they go on the floors. Further, the report states that the Chhichhore director has formed a dedicated team for the diction and dialogue aspects of Ramayana.
Apart from that, the filmmaker is giving high attention to the costumes and the appearance of the pivotal characters in the movie.
The report states that a close source to the development disclosed that the filmmaker has assigned Ranbir to work with a diction expert to ensure that the dialogue delivery of his character aligns with the flick's vision.
Indeed, it is a lifetime opportunity for Ranbir to be a part of the Indian epic and essay Lord Ram's role. To embody the character of Lord Ram, RK has dedicated hours to reading dialogues and sending the videos to the helmer for feedback.
The source also revealed that the production scale of the movie is colossal, with special effects and VFX meeting international standards.
Further, the report claims that Ranbir's voice carries a distinct baritone and a characteristic delivery style. All such efforts are being made so that the audience can easily identify RK's dialogue from his voice even when their eyes are closed.
Ranbir has proven himself as a versatile actor portraying different challenging roles in various movies of different genres. Nitesh Tiwari intends to ensure that his character portrayal in Ramayana stands apart from his previous roles and Ranbir, reportedly, is enjoying the new challenge which will help him to explore new dimensions in his acting journey.
According to earlier reports, while Ranbir will be seen as Lord Ram in the magnum opus, Sai Pallavi is set to play the character of Devi Sita. On the other hand, reports claim that Sunny Deol will essay the character of Lord Hanuman, and Vijay Sethupathi will be seen as Vibhishan in the first part of the planned trilogy. However, recently a report in Firstpost claimed that Janhvi Kapoor will replace Sai Pallavi in the Indian mythological saga. While it is claimed that the makers picked her as she is well-suited for the role, there is no official statement backing the claims.
The purpose of this training is to create proper articulation, vocal tone, pitch, pace, and resonance, which includes the practical application of breathing, relaxation, and tongue and lip placement. The method of this training focuses on how these elements pertain to voice and diction. The final goal of this course is to instill in the awareness of the patterns and styles of speech that are acceptable.
The latest buzz says that Ranbir Kapoor ’s character in Love and War will have some grey shades. Rather reports indicate that it was the performance of the Sanju actor in his last release Animal that made SLB think of coming up with a story for his movie.
When the Black director saw Ranbir’s negative role he was pretty much impressed and decided to cast his prodigy in a romantic love story that will have him essaying a grey character with psychic undertones.
Undoubtedly Love and War is going to be a big movie not only because it is being directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali but also because Ranbir, Alia, and Vicky Kaushal are going to share the screen. Apart from this SLB flick, the Brahmastra actor has some major movie lineups being produced under big banners.
He has Animal Park, the sequel to his recent blockbuster Animal directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Ranbir is going to play a menacing villain in this sequel and the fans are already excited about the film. Interestingly, while portraying all these negative characters, the Bollywood superstar will also be playing the epic character of Lord Ram who is known for his virtues and piousness. It would be interesting to watch him essaying such a positive and revered character almost simultaneously while playing a villain or a psychopath in his other movies.
Also, Brahmastra 2 is in the pipeline although not much is known about its release date.
Known for sharing pictures with hilarious captions and engaging comments with fans, Shraddha recently shared an adorable picture of herself in an ethnic look and asked fans if she should get married.
The actress looks drop-dead gorgeous in a pink kurti. In the picture, she can be seen sitting on a sofa as she smiles for the camera. Going by the pictures, Shraddha without any doubt will make a beautiful bride.
In the caption, Shraddha asked her fans, “Acchi lag rahi hun, Shaadi kar lun ??? 😝” As expected, her post went viral with 273K likes within hours and thousands of hilarious comments from her fans and followers.
A fan hilariously wrote, “Pehle kyun nahi bataya meri hogayi 2 month pehle 🫤 ab tum dono ko problem nahi hoga to dekho.”
“Hema Malini was not wrong when she said “Shraddha is the dream girl of the present generation.”🤌🏻💗,” another fan commented.
A third fan wrote, “Let's get married to spread the awareness of perfect marriage. 🥹♥️”
“Propose karne ka tareeka thoda kezual hai, lekin humari taraf se haan hai 💞,” commented another fan.
Shraddha Kapoor is rumoured to be dating celebrity-photographer Rohan Shrestha. However, there has been no official confirmation in this regard.
On the professional front, Shraddha was last seen with Ranbir Kapoor in ‘TJMM’. She is now gearing up for the release of ‘Stree 2’, the sequel to her blockbuster movie ‘Stree’.
However, the actors as well as the director have defended their work. Vanga also never refrains from giving a befitting reply to the celebrities who criticised Animal and its content.
The proud filmmaker is going public to share the responses of some other prominent celebrities in the town.
Recently, Vanga revealed that SRK has seen Animal’s teaser and he liked it.
During an interview with Dainik Bhaskar, Vanga said that he has met the Jawan actor twice. “We didn’t speak about it (Animal). He saw the teaser, he liked the teaser. I showed him the teaser in the office, he had come during Ganapati,” Vanga was quoted as saying.
Further, he also stated that Ranveer Singh’s feedback for the movie comes to his mind and is stuck with him.
Vanga said, “Since it is 40 days, bohut zyaada overwhelming, and main khud soch main pad gaya wala response mila tha Ranveer Singh se. He spoke to me for almost 40 minutes on phone. And jitna lengthy message diya hein, woh main 3-4 baar pada hoon abhi tak. Bata nahi sakta kaisa hai ki, par bahoot maza aya message padke! (It has been 40 days since the release of the film and the most overwhelming response, the one that even made me think, came from Ranveer Singh. He gave such a lengthy message, and I have read it 3-4 times already. I don't want to say much but it made me really excited!
Further, he added, “He (Ranveer) wrote a lot of things about Animal which I thought, 'Arre yaar yeh bhi hain nah film mein'. Waisa.” (I was like, ‘Oh, this is also there in the film?’)
In the same interview, he also expressed his desire to work with the Pathaan and Cirkus actors.
He said, though he met SRK twice, he had no conversation with him regarding a potential collaboration.
“I want to work with Shah Rukh Khan sir. Every hero ke liye kuch na kuch idea rahega. In Hindi, I definitely want to work with Shah Rukh sir, Ranveer Singh,” he concluded.
Moreover, there is a strong buzz that the makers are in advanced talks with Vijay Sethupathi and Lara Dutta for playing prominent roles in the cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic.
Earlier, reports claimed that Ranbir will kick off shooting from March and an additional schedule has been planned for April and May this year. Further, the reports claimed that Yash might join the team in July.
Now, it seems, the makers are all set to go on the floors.
According to the latest report by Times of India, Ranbir will be going on the floors soon and the shooting of the movie will extensively take place in Mumbai. A source stated that the Brahmastra actor will be shooting for 60 days in Mumbai followed by a schedule in London. Further, the Lanka portion of the movie will be shot in London for approximately 60 days. KGF fame Yash will join the team in London on this schedule.
While a report in Pinkvilla claimed that Sunny Deol has been roped in to play the role of Lord Hanuman, he will join the team in May this year. However, in the first part of the planned trilogy, Sunny will have a guest appearance.
A close source to the development was quoted as saying, “While Ramayana: Part One features Sunny Deol in a guest appearance, the second and third part of the epic trilogy will have his complete presence. The makers are confident that after Dara Singh, it is Sunny Deol who would be synonymous with Lord Hanuman in modern times.”
Undeniably, Nitesh Tiwari’s dream project Ramayana is one of the highly anticipated movies. Movie lovers have pinned high hopes on the makers after getting disheartened with Prabhas-starrer Adipurush. It is speculated that the mythological drama with an ensemble star cast and a talented director would be a cinematic spectacle.
Triptii received immense love from the audience for her portrayal of ‘Zoya’ in the Sandeep Reddy Vanga film. Interestingly, she gained more popularity than the film’s leading actress Rashmika Mandanna. Despite appearing in a brief role, Triptii managed to take away the ‘national crush’ tag from Rashmika and was lovingly called as ‘Bhabhi 2’.
Now, Animal marketing head Varun Gupta spilled the beans on the same and said that Triptii’s rise in popularity and becoming the new national crush was very unexpected. Speaking to Zoom, Gupta said that it was never a part of any preconceived plan.
The character of Zoya found its way through the hearts of the audience due to her simplicity and honesty. Despite severe criticism over a particular shoe-licking scene in the movie, Ranbir Kapoor and Triptii’s chemistry received a lot of love from the audience.
Triptii became so popular that she was all over social media; every reel, Instagram, and X post talked about her. She was trending on every platform for weeks together. Her Instagram followers increased from 644K to 4M within three to four days of the release of the movie.
Gupta attributed her growing popularity to her acting skills, natural beauty, and portrayal of Zoya. He firmly denied that the marketing team had any role in her growing popularity. It was all because of the love of the audience, he stated.
Despite Shah Rukh Khan getting nominated for two movies and extraordinary acting by Rani Mukerji and Taapsee Pannu, these actors failed to get Filmfare which has left the Bollywood fans disappointed. Another actor who many believed should have won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor male was Vicky Kaushal for Sam Bahadur. He did win the supporting actor award for Dunki, but Sam Bahadur was one of the best performances of last year.
What’s more, now Vicky Kaushal has been signed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali for his upcoming movie Love and War. It also stars Ranbir and Alia in the lead. Now most of the fans of the Massan actor are worried that there is a strong possibility that the other two lead actors will take away the limelight from Vicky.
And there certainly is a reason to think in this way. Earlier during Padmaavat when SLB brought the star cast of Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, and Deepika Padukone together, it became evident that the director gave more footage and importance to the role of Ranveer who played Khilji. Deeps had a meatier role as she was the only lead actress. However, the role of Shahid Kapoor who portrayed Maharana Rawal was not well written. The actor also looked uncomfortable both in his scenes with Deepika Padukone who played his wife as well as during his confrontations with Ranveer Singh in the movie.
Many believed that Sanjay Leela Bhansali did not give equal importance to Shahid Kapoor’s role. Now the same thing might happen with Vicky Kaushal. Although the Uri actor had played a side role alongside Ranbir Kapoor in Sanju, in the last few years Vicky Kaushal has shown incredible growth as an actor, and his last solo movie Zara Hatke Zara Bachke was a decent hit.
Vicky Kaushal fans are expecting SLB to give him an author-backed role at par with what Alia and Ranbir will be getting. Will the Devdas director live up to the expectations?
Meanwhile, reports suggest that Ranbir has joined hands with proclaimed director Sanjay Leela Bhansali for a romantic drama titled ‘Love & War’. Apart from Ranbir, the film will also cast his wife Alia Bhatt and the versatile Vicky Kaushal in pivotal roles.
A few days back, Alia Bhatt shared a post that read, “We bring you Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic saga Love & War. See you at the movies Christmas 2025." Now, Ranbir Kapoor who featured a long beard for his role as Ranvijay in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal’ has ditched his beard look and gone clean-shaven.
Transformation for Ramayan started 🔥❤️ #RanbirKapoor pic.twitter.com/zkaIGeGszO
— Pushkar (@PankhaOfKapoor) January 31, 2024
The actor was recently spotted in his clean shave look and fans cannot stop gushing over his handsomeness. Especially female fans are super excited to get their romantic Ranbir back. The dashing actor was recently spotted at Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s office in his new avatar.
Apart from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, he also has Nitesh Tiwari’s mythological drama ‘Ramayan’ opposite Sai Pallavi. KGF star Yash will be seen as Ravan in the film while Gadar star Sunny Deol will play the role of Lord Hanuman.
Ranbir Kapoor spotted at Mumbai airport today ❤️#RanbirKapoor #Bollywood pic.twitter.com/PNvoX1YbaM
— Ranbir Kapoor Online (@ranbirkapooron) February 1, 2024
As per the latest reports, the makers will start working on the movie's script in February and it is expected to go on the floors in 2025. Recently, Ranbir disclosed that the movie will be darker, more complex, and deeper than Animal. Animal’s story ended with a small introduction of Aziz who exactly looks like Vijay (Ranbir). Aziz is a professional butcher and has taken a vow to take revenge for his brother Abrar's (Bobby Deol) death. Aziz has a plastic surgery done so that he looks exactly like Vijay. The sequel will probably focus on Aziz’s avenge story and how Vijay takes him down.
However, recently Shahid Kapoor opened up about the possibility of his character Kabir Singh collaborating with Ranbir Kapoor’s Ranvijay in the sequel.
During a conversation with Bollywood Bubble, the Kabir Singh actor expressed his enthusiasm about the prospect of a crossover in Animal Park and also shared his doubts about it. However, he acknowledged the excitement the crossover would bring to the audience but also emphasised the difficulty in the collaboration stating that the universe of both the characters are quite different.
Further, he mentioned that while it would be fantastic if it materialised, there are practical considerations to address such as who would write it, and when it could happen.
Well, the audience has showered immense love for Shahid as Kabir Singh and Ranbir won the ‘Best Actor’ award at the Filmfare Awards 2024 for his stellar performance as Ranvijay. Crossover of these two characters could shatter the box office records.
On the work front, Shahid Kapoor is currently busy with promotions of his upcoming ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’ along with Kriti Sanon. Written and directed by Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah, the movie is scheduled for theatrical release on February 9. The movie also features Dharmendra.
Amid the buzz, the announcement of the sequel, titled ‘Animal Park,’ has sent waves of anticipation throughout the audience. While enthusiasts eagerly await the next chapter, a recent update suggests that the sequel's journey is about to embark on its initial phase.
As per the latest reports in Mid-Day, sources close to director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, ‘Animal Park’ is set to enter the writing stage in February. Currently, Vanga is immersed in preparations for his upcoming cop thriller, ‘Spirit,’ featuring Prabhas, scheduled for filming over the next few months. In tandem, his dedicated writing team is gearing up to craft the sequel's script, drawing inspiration from the plotline provided by the visionary director.
The sequel promises a deeper exploration of Ranvijay's character (played by Ranbir Kapoor), delving into his complex relationship with his son and the domestic conflicts with his wife, Geetanjali (Rashmika Mandanna). While Vanga orchestrates the filming of ‘Spirit’ in the coming months, the writing team led by Pranay Vanga, will actively craft the sequel's script.
“The idea is that while Sandeep shoots Spirit, he will take monthly updates on the script primarily being written by Pranay Vanga. He will actively work with the writers only in the second half of 2024,” states the insider, emphasizing the meticulous planning behind the sequel's creation.
In a recent conversation with Anubhav Singh Bassi for Netflix India, Ranbir Kapoor shed light on the clandestine nature of ‘Animal's’ production, with even Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor being kept in the dark about certain aspects of the story.
Regarding ‘Animal Park,’ Ranbir expressed enthusiasm, stating, "He (Vanga) has one or two scenes ready, which he narrated to me, and they are very exciting. Now, because of the success of part one, he has the confidence and courage to go even darker, deeper, and more complex. He can do anything."
Reportedly, Ranbir will begin shooting for Animal Park in 2023 following the completion of Ranbir Kapoor's commitments to two significant projects which are Nitesh Tiwari's ‘Ramayana’ and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ‘Love & War’ alongside Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.
Known for her sharp wit and humorous captions, Shraddha recently shared an adorable picture of herself that has once again taken social media by storm. In just a few hours of sharing, the picture has garnered over 31L likes with over 35K comments from her fans and followers.
However, it was her caption that has left her fans in splits with hilarious reactions from them. In the caption, Shraddha asked her fans, ‘Phirse barbaad kar diya long weekend???” She shared a smiling picture of herself so as to cheer up her fans who really had the ‘barbaad weekend’.
such a cutie🥹🤏#ShraddhaKapoor pic.twitter.com/CQIghI7MDx
— s🌙 (@girlstanbest) January 25, 2024
As expected, hilarious reactions flooded Shraddha Kapoor’s comments section with fans going crazy over her beauty and simplicity.
A fan wrote, “Long weekend ka toh pata nahin but Monday can be made very fruitful by having chai pe charcha.” Shraddha also replied to him and wrote, “Special chai ready hai. Kitne baje aa rahe ho?”
In reply, a fan wrote, “Bas ata hoon Ma’am bas sugar kam rakhna, aap ho hi itne sweet sugar ki kya jarurat hai.” Another fan wrote, “Is aurat ki khoobsurati kisidin mere maut ki karan banegi.”
“Mujhe lagta tha chand sirf ek hai, par afsos mai galat tha,” commented another fan. “Ma’am chai pe toh main ajaunga, lekin agar Shakti Kapoor ko pata chala toh kya hoga?” another fan wrote.
The quirky responses continued as fans couldn’t help but heap the actress with praises.
On the work front, Shraddha was last seen with Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar’. She is currently gearing up for the release of her upcoming movie ‘Stree 2’, the sequel to the 2018 super hit horror comedy Stree with Rajkummar Rao.
While the 69th Filmfare Awards turned memorable for RK, his wife Alia Bhatt, his family, and fans, the Brahmastra actor recently shared some interesting details about the sequel of the blockbuster movie.
Fans are well aware that following the roaring success of Animal at the box office, a sequel to it was announced. Even the movie concluded with a hint of the sequel. Though Animal received mixed responses from a section of the audience and critics, all eyes are on the updates of Animal Park.
Recently, Ranbir shared some interesting details about Animal Park during an interview and also talked about how Animal has triggered a healthy conversation in society.
During a conversation with actor Anubhav Sinha for Netflix India, RK revealed that Animal’s story was unknown to many during its production.
Further, he also stated that neither Bobby nor Anil had any idea about the story. Anil was aware of the father-son story only. But, there were many aspects where Sandeep Reddy Vanga was very secretive about his script.
Talking about Animal Park, the sequel, Ranbir said, “He (Sandeep) has one or two scenes ready, which he narrated to me, and they are very exciting. Now, because of the success of part one, he has the confidence and courage to go even darker and deeper, and more complex. He can do anything.”
Well, Animal’s story ended with a small introduction of Aziz who exactly looks like Vijay (Ranbir). Aziz is a professional butcher and has taken a vow to take revenge for his brother Abrar's (Bobby Deol) death. Aziz has a plastic surgery done so that he looks exactly like Vijay.
The sequel will probably focus on Aziz’s avenge story and how Vijay takes him down. Certainly, Animal Park would be about Ranbir vs Ranbir. However, the movie will be darker, more complex, and deeper than Animal. As Sandeep remained secretive with Animal’s plot, he will continue the same with Animal Park which can’t be predicted.
While Animal faced lots of criticism for showing toxic masculinity, Ranbir has a different perspective. As per RK, it was beneficial as the movie has triggered a ‘healthy’ conversation in society.
RK said, “There is a very healthy conversation that has started about toxic masculinity also, which is a great thing because cinema, at least, it starts a conversation. If something is wrong, if you don’t show that it is wrong, and unless conversation starts in the society, we will never realize it.”
It was the intimate scene in Animal between Triptii Dimri and Ranbir Kapoor that made the former very popular on social media. Her popularity soared so much that it increased her Instagram following by 300%. What’s more, she attracted more attention than Rashmika Mandanna who was the leading lady of Animal.
While currently, a small clip of the performance has been shared by the Bulbbul actress, it will be a big moment for her fans when they get to see the entire performance on February 18 when the Filmfare Awards 2024 will be telecast on television.
My performance with #RanbirKapoor at the #69thFilmfareAwards2024 with #GujaratTourism.
— Triptii Dimri (@tripti_dimri) January 29, 2024
Watch #FilmfareOnZeeTV, Sun, 18th Feb, 9 PM onwards@GujaratTourism @HyundaiIndia @VimalElaichi #TriptiiDimri pic.twitter.com/UZ0yrssGmr
Animal has emerged as one of the most popular movies at the Filmfare Awards 2024. Even though some big hits like Gadar 2, Jawan, Dunki, and Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani were released in 2023, it was Animal that stole most of the attention. Undoubtedly, Jawan and Pathaan by Shah Rukh Khan earned much more than Animal worldwide but the Sandeep Reddy Vanga movie has created such a big hype that even so-called PR tactics and corporate bookings of the Dunki actor could not stop its massive run at the box office and the awards function.
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Animal has not only given Sandeep Reddy Vanga another big hit in Bollywood, but it has also brought back Bobby Deol once again into mainstream cinema. And of course, helped Triptii Dirmi gain the kind of attention that she could not get despite working in some good movies in the last few years.
Ranbir Kapoor was one of the star performers at the Filmfare Awards 2024. While on the stage, he asked Alia Bhatt to join him and the couple recreated the magic “Jamal Kadu” moment from the movie Animal. The clip that has now gone viral shows the Sanju actor dancing in the typical Lord Bobby aka Abrar style on the song with a glass on his head as his wife gracefully tries to match steps with him.
ranbir kapoor & alia bhatt are goals!!! — them doing jamal kudu pic.twitter.com/LIahwVDG1y
— 🎞️ (@softiealiaa) January 28, 2024
Talking about her feelings for Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt during her red carpet moment at the Awards function said, “Well, he still makes my heart smile and eyes shine. So we have come far but we are still the same which is what makes it all the more special.”
At the end of the Awards function, both Ranbir Kapoor and the Gangubai Kathiawadi actress posed for the media with their awards, a moment much loved by fans.
Alia Bhatt about her love for Ranbir Kapoor ❤️#RanbirKapoor𓃵 #AliaBhatt pic.twitter.com/LhFHeLBJQL
— Shivaa..M🚩#AnimalEra (@Shivaa__M) January 28, 2024
For both Alia and Ranbir, the year 2023 was very special as they delivered one of the biggest hits of their careers. The way he held her hand as they walked on the stage together or the way Ranbir Kapoor kissed Alia Bhatt after her name was announced for the Best Actor Female award at Filmfare 2024 has made fans of the couple very mushy and happy.
Ranbir Kapoor & Alia Bhatt pose with their trophies#FilmfareAwards2024 pic.twitter.com/c0Mutg4kqt
— 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧 (@jordan10RK) January 28, 2024
Incidentally, the two are now sharing the screen space once again for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War which will also feature Vicky Kaushal in the lead. The movie is a homage to Raj Kapoor , Vyjayanthimala, and Rajendra Kumar’s Sangam.
However, now it seems the curtains have been raised. As per the latest reports by PinkVilla, Sunny Deol is confirmed to play Lord Hanuman's character on the big screen in the planned trilogy based on Indian epic Ramayan.
PinkVilla quoted a close source to the development as saying, "Sunny Deol is all charged up to have gotten once in a lifetime opportunity to play Lord Hanuman. It's a casting made in heaven, as Lord Hanuman stands for strength, who better than Sunny Deol in the present time to play the part with utmost conviction."
Further, briefing about the Gadar actor's shooting schedule, the source revealed that Sunny will start shooting for his part in Ramayan: Part One in May 2024.
"While Ramayan: Part One will feature Sunny Deol in a guest appearance, the second and third parts of the epic trilogy will have his complete presence. The makers are confident that after Tara Singh, it's Sunny Deol who would be synonymous with Lord Hanuman in modern time," he added.
Well, if the reports are anything to go by, inclusion of Sunny Deol after Rocking Star Yash in the magnum opus would certainly elevate the excitement among all.
As per earlier reports, the makers were in talks with Bobby Deol for Kumbhkaran and Lara Dutta for Queen Kaikeyi; however, Bobby turned down the offer. Now, the makers are in discussions with Vijay Sethupathi for Vibhisan However, there are no official reports backing the claims. Undeniably, the movie will be one of the greatest Indian movie comprising an ensemble star cast from all industries.
Reportedly, Ranbir and Sai Pallavi will start shooting for the magnum opus on 2nd March this year. Ranbir and Sai will shoot scenes with heavy dialogue while other sequences and war scenes have been scheduled for April and May. The director aims to wrap these major sequences before the onset of monsoon season. Later, Yash will join the star cast in June-July 2024 and will shoot for 15 days to complete his part in first part of the movie.
The shooting of first part of the movie is expected to get wrapped up by July 2024. The makers have allocated 500 days to complete the post-production work out of which most of the work will be on VFX.
While people have already loved the chemistry between Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in Brahmastra: Part 1 and Alia and Vicky Kaushal in Raazi, it will be interesting to see how the dynamics evolve between Ranbir and Vicky. Of course, the two actors shared the screen earlier for Sanju and several other movies but at that time, the Sam Bahadur actor had a side role whereas in Love and War, Ranbir and Vicky are expected to get equal footage.
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The fans are naturally very excited to see these three stars sharing the screen space. The excitement took a hilarious turn when a Reddit user shared an old video of Vicky Kaushal and Ranbir Kapoor from an award night with Alia Bhatt sitting next to her husband. Incidentally, at one point, the Shamshera actor tries to kiss Vicky on the lips forcibly as laughter erupts from the audience.
The social media user has called it “Plot of Love and War ” which is quite hilarious. Vicky looks embarrassed as the audience keeps on laughing. Certainly, the movie is not going to be a love story of gay people because it is going to be a homage to Raj Kapoor’s Sangam.
Also, gay love stories in mainstream Indian cinema may not get accepted as the Indian audience is not yet open enough to accept such topics.
Movie lovers are quite anxious regarding the future of the movie after witnessing the debacle of Adipurush. However, fans are hopeful that the Dangal helmer will leave no stone unturned to turn Ramayan into a visual spectacle. It is not just the director; even Ranbir has made sacrifices to essay the role of Lord Ram.
As per a throwback report, Ranbir made profound sacrifices to bring in Lord Ram's purity for the movie. Back on October 10, 2023, reports surfaced that Ranbir was gearing up to portray the iconic character of Lord Ram for Nitesh's Ramayan for which he embraced a lifetime transformation.
According to close sources to the Brahmastra actor, Ranbir willingly sacrificed alcohol, and non-veg food. Moreover, he also refrained from indulging in late-night parties.
As per the report in Koimoi, Ranbir didn't make these sacrifices for mere public image. Rather, it was his dedication to feel as pure as Lord Ram. While shooting for Ramayan, the Sanju actor committed himself to a disciplined routine, abstaining strictly from alcohol and meat consumption.
Undeniably, this transformation showcased his commitment to delving deep into the character while aligning his habits with the spiritual essence of Shri Ram.
The source further emphasised that RK's commitment wasn't confined to avoiding these indulgences for the camera. Rather, it was a sincere effort to immerse himself into the character by embodying the traits and virtues of Lord Ram.
The Bollywood heartthrob has proven himself as a dedicated actor in different roles. Be it Barfi, Sanju, or Ranvijay in Animal, he has cemented his place in the hearts of movie lovers with his stellar performance. Now, portraying Lord Ram's character onscreen is indeed a big challenge for RK. However, fans are hopeful that RK won't let them down.
While reports are abuzz that Sunny Deol might be seen as Lord Hanuman, the latest rumours suggest that the makers are in talks with Bobby Deol for Kumbhkaran and Lara Dutta for Queen Kaikeyi. However, there is no official statement backing the claims.
While speculations are rife about Sunny, Bobby, and Lara, it has been learned that Yash has been confirmed to play Ravana in the highly anticipated movie.
Rumour mills are abuzz that Ranbir confirmed Yash playing the character of Demon King. While it is expected that Ranbir and Sai Pallavi will go on floors in March, Yash will join the team in July.
This will be the first part of the planned trilogy.
Well, such reports have elevated the excitement among all. However, official confirmation is awaited for the same.
On January 24, the Bajirao Mastani director made an official announcement about his next multi-starrer with the powerhouse of talents-trio.
Vicky and Alia made the announcement on social media with a poster that had the signatures of all three actors. Along with the actors, other team members took to social media and dropped the announcement poster. The poster reads: We bring you Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Epic Saga Love & War. (sic)
Further, the poster reads: See you at the movies! Christmas 2025. (sic)
Later, Alia expressed her excitement and wrote in her Instagram story, “Back with the best…My favourite kind of reunion. Can’t wait…,” (sic)
The movie will go on the floors in a few months and is targeted for theatrical release on Christmas 2025. However, more about the movie is not known.
Meanwhile, the announcement has filled excitement among all. Fans have already witnessed Bhansali’s projects with Ranbir and Alia. While fans are excited to see the onscreen chemistry of Ranbir and Alia after Brahmastra, Vicky, and Ranbir have already worked together in multiple movies. Witnessing the trio in Bhansali’s Epic Saga would certainly be a visual spectacle.
Reacting to the announcement, a fan wrote, “RANBIR, ALIA, VICKY??? OMG IM SO EXCITED” (sic)
Meanwhile, another fan wrote, “Sanjay leela bhansali and alia bhatt are coming back y’all the best duo ever.” (sic)
“The most talented actor of this generation coming together with the magician SLB!!!! CANT WAIT,” wrote a third user. (sic)
It is pertinent to mention here that Ranbir made his acting debut in Bhansali’s Saawariya, however, the movie turned out to be a commercial disaster. Now, after many years the duo has teamed up and Ranbir has come a long way with his performance. On the other hand, Alia teamed up with the director for Gangubai Kathiawadi which emerged as one of the most successful movies of the year. Alia clinched the Best Actress award at the National Awards and the rest is history. Though Vicky hasn’t yet worked with Bhansali, he has proved time and again as a talented actor and the response to his recent Sam Bahadur says it all.
Recently, Ranbir-Alia and Vicky-Katrina attended the grand ceremony of Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha. The couple duo clicked multiple pictures and even enjoyed a buggy ride in the city.
In a very short period, Rashmika has established herself as one of the leading actresses in the film industry. She is super busy with several movies lined up. After the stupendous success of ‘Animal’, the actress has signed a new movie with Tamil star Dhanush.
Speaking about the project, Rashmika in a recent interview said, “It is very exciting to collab with Dhanush sir. I have always wanted to work with him because I feel he is a performer to the core. When you work with such amazing performers, you have to improve and you will improve. So, I’m super excited, because I know that I’m gonna learn a lot from him,” Rashmika stated.
#RashmikaMandanna about #Dhanush 💥👍pic.twitter.com/iP0oS05XKb
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She continued, “I’m gonna pick up a lot and get better at my craft.”
“When Shekhar sir told me about the story, I told him yeah I really have to be a part of this. I really want to take this story to the audience. So, yeah it’s exciting and we will start the shoot in the next month. So, I’m looking forward to it,” Rashmika asserted.
Rashmika also opened up about an intense scene in Animal and said, “Whilst doing that particular sequence, I remember telling Sandeep, because the whole sequence was one take. There was a lot of moving, it wasn’t predictable. I didn’t know what I was going to do. It wasn’t like this minute you smile, this minute you cry, it wasn’t that. He was telling me just to feel it; when someone goes through something like this, how would you react.”
#RashmikaMandanna about Intense Scene With #RanbirKapoor in #Animal ✅
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“And between an action and cut, I don’t remember anything that happened in the sequence. I just can’t process because there was so much and I think my brain was just blank. I genuinely could not remember anything between cut and action,” she added.
She further continued, “All I can remember is I was crying all over after the sequence. I have slapped Ranbir, I’m screaming, all the chaos if happening. Then, I go to Ranbir and ask him if it was okay. It was all freaking chaos. But, we finished the shoot in half a day and I loved it. At that moment, I came to know the high of being an actor.”
As it seems, movie lovers will once again get to see the duo in ace filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next.
Bhansali is known as one of the most promising directors of the Indian film industry. After Gangubai Kathiawadi, his most-talked musical revenge drama ‘Baiju Bawra’ is in the pipeline. Bhansali roped in Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt to play the leads. However, the journey of the project has been full of ups and downs.
He was in talks with Deepika Padukone to play the dacoit but it didn’t work out. Later, reports were abuzz that the filmmaker was in talks with Kiara Advani and Nayanthara for playing the character. However, before locking his cast, he got the shock of his life as the subject of the movie didn’t get approval from the studios for its high budget.
Now, the latest report suggests that Bhansali has put the project on hold for now and is planning for a multi-starrer project.
As per a recent report in ETimes, Bhansali has put Baiju Bawra on hold and is planning for a multi-starrer which will likely see the return of younger but big stars.
A source was quoted in the report as saying that actors like Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are in the running. Even more actors are expected to join the cast of the movie.
It is expected that after completing his magnum opus web series ‘Heeramandi’ he is currently working on, Bhansali will start working on this project.
While Ranbir Kapoor stepped into the industry with Bhansali’s Saawariya, Alia Bhatt got heaped with praises from different quarters for her impeccable performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi. Even the actress bagged a National Award as the Best Actress. All thanks to the iconic director Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Certainly, expectations of movie lovers will skyrocket after Bhansali officially announces roping in Ranbir and Alia for his next.
Apart from the new project and Baiju Bawra, Bhansali also plans to revive Inshallah. As per reports, instead of Salman Khan, Bhansali will go with Shah Rukh Khan marking his entry into the realm of contemporary cinema. Hopes must be high as the director will venture into the light-hearted genre of romantic comedy. While Bhansali has been engaged with SRK over the past few months and delved into a storyline and character that would seamlessly align with King Khan’s persona, an official announcement on his involvement is yet to be made.
Apart from the emotional quotient, the movie also featured a few violent and bold scenes. In one scene, Ranvijay (played by Ranbir) is slapped by his wife Geetanjali (played by Rashmika Mandanna) after he reveals of sleeping with Zoya (Triptii Dimri).
In a recent interview, Rashmika recalled how she slapped Ranbir for real and stated that the scene was taken in one shot. The ‘Pushpa’ actress further revealed that she went blank while shooting the scene and doesn’t really remember anything.
“Sandeep told me just to fellow how a person in this situation would react. I remember only this. I don’t remember anything between the action and the cut. I just can’t process it. My brain was just going blank,” Rashmika was quoted as saying by Pinkvilla.
The gorgeous beauty further added that she was crying for real after the slap scene. She later went up to Ranbir and asked him if he was okay.
“People don’t write sequences like this every time. I am so glad that I did this movie and this sequence. I was surprised with myself,” she added.
In several interviews, Triptii has shared insights into the filming of the scene and how director Vanga had transparently discussed the scene with her during the signing of the project. Even Ranbir ensured Dimri’s comfort and constantly checked in on her every five minutes. Both Ranbir and Vanga demonstrated a genuine concern for her comfort and emphasised the team’s commitment to creating a safe and respectful working environment.
After Triptii, now Ranbir himself opened up about the challenges he faced while shooting the intimate scenes and if his wife and actress Alia Bhatt was okay with it. In his recent interview, Ranbir revealed that he was apprehensive about shooting the scene.
However, it was his wife Alia Bhatt and her support that he decided to go ahead with it. While opening up about confiding in Alia about shooting various scenes in ‘Animal’, Ranbir said, “I used to discuss it with her. You know, she has helped me with so many scenes.”
He went on to add that it was Alia who helped him chalk out his scenes. She helped him reassure during moments of self-doubt and provided her with valuable perspective on the filming processes.
“I think she has really played that barometer and has been a very strong support as long as this film is concerned,” Ranbir shared.
Meanwhile, after rocking movie theatres, Animal has been winning big at the Filmfare Awards. The film has grabbed at least 19-20 nominations including Best Actor for Ranbir and several other categories. Apart from Ranbir and Triptii, the film had an ensemble cast of Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Suresh Oberoi and Shakti Kapoor among others.
While Ranbir also dated Deepika Padukone for around a year and a half and broke her heart by falling in love with Kats, he has always shared a very good relationship with Deeps even after the breakup.
However, the equation between Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif continues to be strained even though their respective spouses Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal are great friends with each other.
Since their breakup the last few years, both Katrina and Ranbir have never signed a movie together although they did appear in an ad a couple of years ago.
Recently when Ranbir Kapoor got a nomination in the Best Actor (Male) category for Filmfare 2024, an old video of the Animal actor surfaced on the web in which he can be seen talking about his ex-girlfriend.
At one point during the interview, the Bollywood actor says, “There’s been an ex-girlfriend of mine who every time I stop a fight she used to break an award. And I would be like arre woh Filmfare ko haath mat lagana.”
Guess this Bollywood actress
— Hail Hydra (@Hail_Hydra08) January 17, 2024
Hint :- she worked with Director Siddharth Anand pic.twitter.com/5VZTWXuLiO
Ranbir Kapoor has already received 6 Filmfare Awards and with his talent and intelligence is expected to earn many more in the years to come. Thus, he has a filmography and a list of awards to his credit that anyone would be jealous of.
Fans started doing their guesswork the moment this video re-surfaced on social media with many saying that the ex-girlfriend about whom he is talking is none other than Katrina Kaif.
The user Hail Hydra on X has given a hint that the actress has worked with Siddharth Anand which made it easier for the users to name Katrina.
While Deepika Padukone worked with Siddharth Anand in last year’s release Pathaan and her upcoming flick Fighter, years ago Katrina Kaif was paired with Hrithik Roshan in Siddharth Anand-helmed Bang Bang which was a big hit.
Triptii Dimri, Ranbir's co-star from the movie 'Animal,' took to Instagram to share the ad, applauding Neetu's performance. Dimri described Neetu's act as a "perfect comeback" and playfully hinted at a scorecard now tied at 1-1, leaving fans curious about what might come next.
In a recent appearance on Karan Johar's show, 'Koffee with Karan Season,' Neetu Kapoor shared insights about her perspective on relationships, emphasizing the importance of each generation forging their own path to happiness. Regarding Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, she expressed the belief that they should navigate their journey based on their unique dynamics.
On the work front, Neetu Kapoor was last seen in 'Jugjugg Jeeyo' alongside Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Kiara Advani. She will next be seen in 'Letters To Mr Khanna.'
Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor, basking in the success of the 2023 hit film 'Animal,' is gearing up for Nitish Tiwari's mythological magnum opus 'Ramayan.'
As per the latest buzz, the team of Ramayana is in talks with Bobby Deol to essay the role of Kumbhkaran. Furthermore, reports are abuzz that the team is in advanced talks with actress Lara Dutta to play the part of Kaikeyi.
Pinkvilla quoted a close source to the development as saying, "Nitesh Tiwari wants to cast actors who are apt to play the characters belonging to the most timeless tale of Indian history."
Further, the source added, "He (Nitesh) feels Lara Dutta is perfect to play the part of princess Kaikeyi, the third consort of King Dasaratha."
Talking about roping in Bobby, the entertainment portal quoted a source saying, "Bobby is yet to get back to Nitesh Tiwari on Ramayana. He might or might not do the film and will take a call in the next 2 months.
However, the source said that the team is in advanced stages of discussions with Sunny Deol.
"Not just Nitesh Tiwari, even Ranbir Kapoor is keen to get Sunny Deol on board to play Lord Hanuman," said the source.
The source added that it's a legacy character that will be embodied in Indian history, as Sunny might become as iconic and synonymous with Lord Hanuman as Tara Singh was back in the day.
Well, there are no official statements backing the reports. However, it would be extremely exciting to see the Deol brothers, Sunny and Bobby, on screen after years.
Recently, Bobby made a thumping comeback with Animal and swayed movie lovers with his powerful performance. He won the hearts of many even though he had a limited screen presence in the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer. Moreover, his character portrayal in Ashram was highly lauded.
Earlier reports suggest Ramayana will be a three-part movie. While Ranbir will essay the role of Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi will be seen as Mata Sita and Yash will don the character of Demon King Ravana.
As per the latest reports, RK is gearing up for his next venture, collaborating with director Nitesh Tiwari for the epic Ramayana. If the reports are anything to go by, the Brahmastra actor will begin shooting for the magnum opus in March this year.
The shooting commencement for the mythological drama is slated for 2nd March 2024 in Mumbai. Moreover, an additional schedule has been planned for April and May this year.
While the anticipation surrounding the cinematic spectacle remains high, the latest development suggests that filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari has outlined an extensive shooting schedule at Film City. In the first phase, Ranbir and Sai will shoot scenes with heavy dialogue while other sequences and war scenes have been scheduled for April and May. The director aims to wrap these sequences before the onset of the monsoon season.
Mid-Day quoted a source in an earlier report revealing that the cast and crew were recently informed that March 2 is the big day. “Nitesh sir has charted out a long schedule in Film City. In the first part of the leg, Ranbir and Sai will shoot the dialogue-heavy scenes. The major crowd sequences, including some war portions, will be shot in April and May.”
Reportedly, the makers have plans to release the movie in the second half of 2025.
Nitesh and VFX powerhouse DNEG have collaborated extensively and have invested months in crafting the mythological universe for their upcoming epic. The pre-production phase involved intricate look tests and 3D mapping sessions with the cast. Furthermore, Ranbir will fly to Los Angeles in February for major technical rehearsals at the DNEG office.
Further, the source added, “In the first few weeks of the shoot, the makers will also be flying down expert technicians from Los Angeles to help them get familiar with the process.”
Well, such developments related to the movie would certainly ignite excitement among movie lovers eagerly waiting for the movie.
Ramayana will be a three-part movie. While Ranbir will essay the role of Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi will be seen as Mata Sita and Yash will don the character of Demon King Ravana. Moreover, the latest buzz suggests, Sunny Deol could be seen as Lord Hanuman. However, there is no official statement backing the claims.
In her response, acclaimed actress and Ranbir’s co-star from ‘Wake up Sid’ Konkona Sen Sharma has stepped forward to defend the depiction of violence in the movie.
In an interview with ANI, Konkona Sen Sharma emphasized the importance of purposeful representation of violence on screen. She stated, "I don’t have a problem with depicting violence on screen as long as there is a very good reason for it. Even sex. I don’t have a problem with viewing sex, but I don’t want to be there just for the sake of it."
The actress filmmaker highlighted the significance of understanding the intent behind including such elements in a film. She emphasized that violence or sex in cinema should be justified by connecting to the characters or the plot. Questioning the director's intent, she stated, "There has to be a reason why it’s there in the film because it connects to the characters or it connects to the plot, or whatever it has to justify itself."
Though Konkona Sen Sharma has not watched the ‘Animal’ movie, she stated that it's not her kind of film. However, she acknowledged its success and the director's previous work. She expressed concern about violence being made acceptable in relationships in certain works, a theme she does not endorse.
Reflecting on her cinematic preferences, the actress-filmmaker expressed a preference for films like Mira Nair's creations, citing ‘Monsoon Wedding’ and ‘The Namesake.’ She explained that she feels at home in films with depth and substance, aligning more with the style of her mother, Aparna Sen, a renowned film director, screenwriter, and actor.
Medha Shankr, essaying the role of Shraddha in the film, has particularly gained immense popularity, earning the title of the national crush. The film's success has translated into a surge in the social media following of its cast, with Medha Shankr being a standout recipient of adoration.
In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, Medha Shankr revealed her aspirations of working with Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor. The actress, who has garnered attention for her stellar performance, expressed her admiration for the ‘Animal’ actor and manifested a desire to share the screen with him.
However, Medha's journey to stardom wasn't without challenges. Hailing from a middle-class family with a strong emphasis on academics, her decision to pursue acting was met with initial disbelief from her father. Overcoming societal norms, she convinced her father, who initially thought acting was for those struggling academically.
Despite financial challenges and the difficulties brought on by the pandemic in 2021, Medha's determination prevailed. She acknowledged her dependency on her father's support during those tough times, reflecting on the pivotal role he played in her survival and journey to success.
For unversed, ‘12th Fail,’ a film rooted in a true story, delves into the hardships encountered by millions of students navigating the UPSC entrance exam. However, the narrative transcends the confines of a single examination, serving as an inspirational beacon urging individuals not to succumb to despair in the aftermath of failure but encourages people to restart.