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Yash Raj Films turns 50: Actors who began their film career with the production house, from Anushka Sharma to Ranveer Singh

Yash Raj Films, founded by late filmmaker Yash Chopra, is currently in its 50th year. The production house, popularly known for its romantic dramas and colourful palette, has experimented with its offerings over the years, particularly when Aditya Chopra took over. From stylised action dramas to films set in small-town India, YRF has brought many a flavour to the big screen. Through a series of throwbacks, we will celebrate the legacy of the production house across the year. Before the coronavirus outbreak shook the world, YRF was scheduled to launch three new faces in their 50th year in 2020. These includes Sharvari, who was seen in Kabir Khan's Amazon Prime Video India Original show The Forgotten Army opposite Sunny Kaushal. She will make her Hindi film debut with Bunty Aur Babli 2, opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi.

Sharvari, Shalini Pandey, and Manushi Chhillar Similarly, Shalini Pandey, who was noticed in Sandeep Vanga Reddy's 2017 romantic drama Arjun Reddy opposite Vijay Devarakonda, will make her Hindi film debut opposite yet another YRF find, Ranveer Singh, in the comedy Jayeshbhai Jordaar. And Manushi Chhillar, Miss World 2017, will make her long-awaited screen debut opposite Akshay Kumar in Chandraprakash Dwiwedi's historical drama Prithviraj. Now, a major chunk of the credit must go to the recurring casting director of the production house, Shanoo Sharma. She joined YRF in 2011, that coincided with an infusion of fresh blood into the studio. While introducing new directors was a norm since 2000s, the 2010s saw a surge in new faces, some of whom subsequently became A-list stars. The A-list wagon Anushka Sharma YRF had introduced new faces since 1970 but those were few and far between. None of them, despite making promising debuts, went on to register themselves as A-list stars. Yash Chopra can be credited with his share of finds like Poonam Dhillon and Saif Ali Khan but their debut films Trishul and Parampara were produced by Gulshan Rai and Firoz A Nadiadwala respectively, not YRF. The first major star to debut in a YRF film turned out to be the game-changer Anushka Sharma, who was cast opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Aditya Chopra's 2008 directorial Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. She played the role of Taani, a submissive homemaker who finds herself in a marriage without will and finds an unlikely partner in a dance class.

Anushka maintains the film changed her life as she went on to become an A-list star and a producer herself, under the banner of Clean Slate Filmz. "Adi (Aditya Chopra) used to say that we have taken you because you can stand on your own against anyone. Yash ji had also said the same. For a young person like me to hear that was a huge confidence booster. The only reason I was so confident when I did the film is because I was so prepared. Confidence comes because you work so hard," she said to Press Trust of India. Anushka's three-film deal with YRF (a banner ritual since then) included Parmeet Sethi's 2010 directorial debut Badmaash Company and Maneesh Sharma's cult romantic comedy Band Baaja Baaraat. She was later seen in YRF films like Sharma's 2011 heist drama Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl, Yash Chopra's 2012 romantic drama Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Ali Abbas Zafar's 2016 sports drama Sultan, and Sharat Kataria's 2018 film Sui Dhaaga: Made in India. Ranveer Singh Ranveer made his debut in the lead role opposite Anushka in Band Baaja Baaraat. The film catapulted Ranveer into the A-league, inviting comparison with the flavour of the season, Ranbir Kapoor, who was interestingly the first choice for the role. Ranveer played Bittoo, a brash Dilli ka launda, who collaborates with Anushka's character to start a wedding planning business, but ends up falling for her. He made the body language and accent of Bittoo so memorable that it took a while to let it sink in that Ranveer was actually a born and raised in Mumbai.

It is common knowledge that Karan Johar was doubtful about Anushka's prospects before the release of her debut film, but Aditya Chopra kept a check on Ranveer's expectation as well. He told the actor, "You’re not the most good looking guy. You have to do some good acting if you want people to like you." Of course, Ranveer then went on to feature in YRF films like Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl, Ali Abbas Zafar's 2004 buddy crime drama Gunday, Shaad Ali's 2014 action comedy Kill Dil, and Aditya Chopra's 2016 romantic comedy Befikre. Parineeti Chopra Interestingly, Parineeti was a public relations consultant in YRF before she was spotted by Shanoo for one of the four love interests of Ranveer's character in Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl. She stood out for her spoilt Delhi girl portrayal, and went on to do Habib Faisal's 2014 action romance Ishaqzaade as the female lead.

Parineeti, who was already shooting for Ishaqzaade when her debut film released, was called by Yash Chopra, who thanked her for being part of his film. Parineeti was later seen in several YRF films like Maneesh's 2013 romantic drama Shuddh Desi Romance, Habib's 2014 food film Daawat-e-Ishq, Kill Dill, Akshoy Roy's 2017 directorial debut Meri Pyaari Bindu, and the upcoming Dibakar Banerjee film Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar. Arjun Kapoor

Arjun was supposed to make his debut in a film produced under Y Films, a subsidiary of YRF. But Aditya Chopra then cast him instead as Parma, the male lead in Ishaqzaade, an adaptation of William Shakespeare's iconic play Romeo & Juliet. Arjun was subsequently seen in YRF films like the 2013 crime drama Aurangzeb, Gunday, and will appear in Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar. Vaani Kapoor

Vaani's performance in her debut film, a supporting character in Shudh Desi Romance, remains her best till date. Later, she was seen as the female lead in films like 2014 Tamil flick Aaha Kalyanam, Befikre, and most recently Siddharth Anand's 2019 espionage thriller War. She will next be seen opposite Ranbir in Karan Malhotra's dacoit drama Shamshera. Bhumi Pednekar Bhumi, a former assistant to Shanoo, auditioned for Sharat's 2015 romantic drama Dum Laga Ke Haisha. She was asked to gain weight tremendously to play Sandhya, a plus-sized wife to Ayushmann Khurrana's character.

The film not only solidified Bhumi-Ayushmann as a dependable onscreen pair but also established Bhumi as an A-league actress. She has not been seen in a YRF film since her debut but has chosen to mix it up with a wide range of banners, directors, and roles. However, she continues to be represented by YRF. Other noticeable debuts Farah, actress Tabu's sister, got her big break in Hindi cinema through Yash Chopra's 1985 directorial Faasle. She later appeared in several films till 2005 but could never break the glass ceiling like her younger sister did. Mandira Bedi and Parmeet Sethi were introduced as supporting actors in Aditya Chopra's iconic 1995 romantic drama Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. They played siblings and the quintessential third vertex in the love triangles involving the protagonists Simran (Kajol) and Raj (Shah Rukh Khan). While they continue to act in films, they have not really made it big in the industry. Parmeet was last seen in Ruchi Narain's Disney+ Hotstar show Hundred, and Mandira appeared in Sujeeth's 2019 multilingual action entertainer Saaho. The Mohabbatien brigade in 2000 saw Aditya Chopra introduce as many as four newcomers, including his younger brother Uday Chopra, Shamita Shetty, Kim Sharma, and Preeti Jhangiani. All of them formed a stellar ensemble, along with Jugal Hansraj, Jimmy Sheirgill, SRK, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Archana Puran Singh, Anupam Kher, and Helen. None of the newcomers are active actors today. Uday works in the backend of YRF, and was last noticeably seen in the Dhoom franchise. Shamita last appeared as a finalist in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 10. In 2002, Tulip Joshi made her debut with Sanjay Gadhvi's romantic comedy Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai. However, she went into oblivion after Anant Mahadevan's 2004 film Dil Maange More, opposite Shahid Kapoor. The same year, Sandhya Mridul graduated from television to films with a supporting role in Shaad Ali's Saathiya. She has appeared sporadically on screen since then, and last appeared in Ajay Bahl's 2019 courtroom drama Section 375 in films and ALTBalaji and ZEE5 show Mentalhood. Sagarika Ghatge was lauded for her portrayal of Preeti Sabarwal, an ambitious Indian hockey player in Shimit Amin's 2006 sports drama Chak De! India, alongside SRK, who played the coach. She has appeared in a few films since then, and is now married to Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan. Gauhar Khan and Shazahn Padamsee made their debut together in Amin's 2009 film Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, alongside Ranbir. Gauhar was last seen, in yet another corporate comedy, in the Hindi adaptation of The Office last year on Hotstar. Shazahn, however, was last seen way back in Sajid Khan's 2012 ensemble comedy Housefull 2. Meiyang Chang, who rose to fame with reality shows like Indian Idol and Jhalak Dikhla Jaa, appeared in a few YRF films but was the most noticed in Badmaash Company. Saqib Saleem was introduced in Nupur Asthana's 2010 film Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge, produced under Y Films. He has since then appeared in several noteworthy films like Karan Johar's short film in Bombay Talkies, Rohit Dhawan's 2016 film Dishoom, Remo D'Souza's 2018 action drama Race 3, and will be seen in Kabir Khan's sports drama 83 later this year. Shashank Arora and Shivani Raghuvanshi got a break in Kanu Behl's 2014 directorial debut Titli. They later reunited for Amazon Prime Video India Original show Made in Heaven last year. He last appeared in Geethu Mohandas' critically acclaimed gangster drama Moothon in 2019, and she was noticed in short film Devi earlier this year. The bad guys from the Mardaani franchise, Tahir Raj Bhasin and Vishal Jethwa, made remarkable debuts when they locked horns with Rani Mukerji's lead character. Both won awards for their breakthroughs, and Tahir later appeared in Nandita Das' 2018 critically acclaimed period drama Manto and Nitesh Tiwari's 2019 blockbuster Chhichhore. Unlikely acting turns Filmmaker Karan Johar and costume designer-cum-stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania made unexpected acting debuts as Raj and Simran's friends in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. This was three years before Johar made his directorial debut with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. He, of course, later appeared in a few acting roles, most notably as the antagonist in Anurag Kashyap's Bombay Velvet. Anaita continues to be an ace stylist, and made only one fleeting appearance as Saif Ali Khan's love interest Geeta in Nikkhil Advani's 2003 film Kal Ho Naa Ho. Stand-up comedian Abish Mathew played Ayushmann Khurrana's friend in Meri Pyaari Bindu. His role mostly seemed like an extension of his persona off-screen. He has not appeared in any film yet, and continues to be busy with his gigs and show Son of Abish. Read the full article

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Sridevi’s ‘English Vinglish’, Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Panga’ to Taapsee Pannu’s ‘Thappad’: 10 inspiring movies to watch on International Women’s Day | The Times of India

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01/11Sridevi’s ‘English Vinglish’, Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Panga’ to Taapsee Pannu’s ‘Thappad’: 10 inspiring movies to watch on International Women’s Day

Every once in a while filmmakers in Bollywood come out with movies like, ‘English Vinglish’, ‘Panga’, or ‘Thappad’ that breaks the mould. However, women-led films are still a rare phenomenon. Of late, Bollywood has been producing a string of female-centric films that deal with female sexuality, patriarchy, ambitions, passion, and abuse.

From Sridevi’s ‘English Vinglish’, Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Panga’ to Taapsee Pannu’s latest release, ‘Thappad’, here we give you a rundown of ten inspiring films that you can binge-watch on International Women’s Day!

02/11‘Thappad’

Anubhav Sinha’s recently released film, ‘Thappad’ starring Taapsee Pannu is about a woman who re-evaluates her marriage after her husband slaps her in the face in front of a group of people at a party.

With some gripping dialogues and power-packed performances, Taapsee managed to hook the audiences to the movie. ‘Thappad’ received positive reviews from the audience and critics alike. This film is a must-watch on International Women’s Day.

03/11‘Panga’

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari teamed up with actress Kangana Ranaut for ‘Panga’. The film is inspired by the life of a national level Kabbadi player from India. It follows her triumphs, struggles and overcoming of stereotypes and reflecting upon the importance of love and family support to become successful.

Kangana Ranaut’s power-packed performance and an inspiring and relatable storyline make the film a must-watch on Women’s Day. It is a salute to all women who are brave enough to follow their dreams and become successful.

04/11‘Mardaani’

Rani Mukerji impressed one and all with her power-packed performance in her cop-thriller ‘Mardaani’. In the film, Shivani, a brilliant, no-nonsense policewoman searches for a missing teenage girl which leads her to the depraved world of child trafficking. What follows is a cat-and-mouse game between the officer and a mafia kingpin.

Rani’s stellar performance and the film’s gripping storyline will keep you hooked to the movie right till the end. The movie is a perfect tribute to all the brave ladies out there on this Women’s Day.

05/11‘Tumhari Sulu’

A simple story of a housewife who goes on to become one of the most loved radio jockeys won the heart of millions of people. Vidya Balan’s natural-yet-brilliant performance in the movie as, ‘Sulu’ is sure to make you smile.

The movie is a joy ride that one must try. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry but more than anything else it will teach you to believe in yourself and follow your heart. It is definitely on the list of your Women’s Day binge watch.

06/11‘Manikarnika’

This patriotic and entertaining war drama starring Kangana Ranaut is the perfect Women’s Day tribute to the Queen of Jhansi who fought against the British East India Company, during the Indian rebellion of 1857.

Kangana once again treats us with her brilliant performances in the film. The film celebrates the glorious life of Rani Laxmibai and it is a must-watch on Women’s Day.

07/11‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’

Director Alankrita Srivastava’s bold attempt to redraw the boundaries of women in our Indian society not only gained appreciation from the audience but critics alike.

Actors like Ratna Pathak, Aahana Kumra, Konkona Sen Sharma, Vikrant Massey, and others impressed everyone with their stellar performances. The movie is a perfect tribute to the changing times and changing attitude towards women in the society.

08/11‘Mary Kom’

‘Mary Kom’ is Priyanka Chopra’s attempt at bringing to light the glorious life of female Indian boxer, Mary Kom. The film is all about her sharing her boxing aspirations with her coach and convincing him to teach her. Despite her father’s disapproval, she follows her passion.

The movie is inspirational in every way and it is sure to leave you motivated to achieve your goals.

09/11‘Pink’

Taapsee Pannu and Amitabh Bachchan teamed up to give us an edge-of-seat movie with ‘Pink’. The movie shows Amitabh Bachchan as a lawyer who helps the female lead characters in the movie to fight a high profile case of molestation.

The movie made the message, ‘No means No’ reach far and wide. The movie not only gained appreciations from the audience but critics as well.

10/11‘English Vinglish’

This is yet again a simple story with a big inspiring message. Late actress Sridevi played the role of a housewife and caterer who is usually mocked by her family for not knowing English. Her attempt to learn the language helps her rediscover herself and reassert her value as a mother and a wife.

The movie will not only motivate you to follow your passion but also help you to dream big and achieve it. Sridevi’s impeccable performance in the film is simply unmissable.

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Top 10 Bollywood Movies Of The Decade

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Top 10 Bollywood Movies Of The Decade

Top 10 Bollywood Movies Of The Decade Shivani Aswal Sharma Hyderabd040-395603080 December 26, 2019

December is a month when the sweaters are out and the heaters are turned on. It’s the month of merry with Christmas around the corner. What makes this month even more special is the flashback of all things good and bad that have gone by before the New Year begins. And this time, the flashback is a little longer, a little more emotional, and a little more heart-warming because it’s the end of a decade.

Bollywood movies form a huge part of our lives as Indians, we revolve our lives around them at times. We take cues from movies when it comes to how to propose to the love of our life, how to handle the toughest situations of life and never give up, etc. So, come, allow us to take you through a flashback of some of the top Bollywood movies of this decade according to us.

10. Barfi! (2012)

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This movie was directed by Anurag Basu and starred Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Ranbir Kapoor in lead roles. This was a movie that Bollywood fans had never witnessed before. The movie depicted sheer innocence between Jhilmil (Priyanka) a rich, autistic woman who falls in love with Barfi (Ranbir) a poor, deaf and mute man. When Jhilmil gets abducted and her fortune gets threatened, Barfi does everything in his hands to get her back. This movie’s storyline and the actors’ performances were of international attention. This movie was definitely on a sweet note without walking on the saccharine road.

9. Gangs Of Wasseypur (2012)

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This movie was a crime drama that revolved around the stories of mafia families in the northern part of India. With the direction of Anurag Kashyap, this film has an intergenerational and intricate storytelling. The movie which was of a duration of 5.32 hours was released in 2013 in two different parts. The movie is majorly about bloodshed, backstabbing, and all things crime.

8. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)

We’ve seen many films based on the aftermath of India and Pakistan’s separation. But this one revolved around the birth of an athlete, a runner who went onto become India’s fastest running man. Farhan Akhtar who plays the role of Milkha Singh has the audience rooting for him throughout the movie because of his epic performance. The movie based on the true story of the rise of Milkha Singh was a huge hit among the audience. It is also said that Milkha charged just Rs. 1 for giving the rights of his personal story for the making of this movie which was directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.

7. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)

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This movie directed by Ayan Mukerji is based on the dissatisfaction of the millennials and how they try to go in search of what makes their soul happy. The movie has a typical storyline of a medical student, Naina (Deepika) living a boring life who decides to embark on an adventure trek where she reunites with her former classmates. She falls in love with Bunny (Ranbir) during the trip but gets heartbroken when she realizes that Ranbir is fickle-minded and loves living a life of travel and no strings attached. Well, the storyline of this movie is a little meh but what got the audience buying tickets for this movie is the coming together of Deepika and Ranbir onscreen after their high on drama breakup in real life.

6. Queen (2013)

Queen, directed by Vikas Bahl is a perfect example of how the worst situations of your life have the power to take your life on a blissful trail. Rani (Kangana Ranaut) gets blindsided when Vijay (Rajkumar) ditches her just a day before their wedding because she is too old-school. Rani decides to go on the honeymoon trip to Paris-Amsterdam alone to recover from the trauma of her broken wedding.

While galavanting on this solo honeymoon trip, she gets introduced to people from different walks of life and in the process, she realizes how special and unique she herself is as a person. Queen is a beautiful piece of feminist art that sends the message of women’s self-sufficiency and independence.

5. The Lunchbox (2014)

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This movie directed by Ritesh Batra shows how unpredictable human connections can be. Lonely and bored in her marriage, a wife (Nimrat Kaur) puts effort and packs a special lunch for her husband in the hope to rekindle the lacking spark in her marriage. This lunch box gets delivered to a wrong person, a widower (Irrfan Khan) and they both cultivate a naïve friendship over an exchange of notes through the lunch box. The understated elegance and drama that one can see in this movie warm the spectators’ hearts.

4. Piku (2015)

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If you’ve loved movies that have storylines related to on-road journeys, then you’ll love Piku for sure. This movie is all about how even the most off-beat personalities are capable of building strong connections. This movie directed by Shoojit Sircar revolves around the story of a father (Amitabh Bachchan) who is a hypochondriac and his daughter (Deepika) who is a strong-headed woman. The movie is about the road trip they take to Kolkata, their hometown with the driver being Irrfan Khan. The road journey and the driver helps the daughter-father duo understand where they are going wrong in their bond and begin to value things they never valued before in life. After watching this movie, you are bound to give your daughter or your father a tight hug.

3. Dangal (2016)

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This movie narrates the rreal-life story of a former national wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat (played by Aamir Khan) and his wrestler daughters Geeta and Babita and is directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The movie is about how the father doesn’t give up on making his children international wrestling champs. He always wanted a son to fulfill this dream. However, when he gets blessed only with daughters, he decides to make his daughters wrestling champs. He doesn’t bow down to the societal expectations with respect to women. He teaches his daughters to be brave and conquer all their dreams.

2. Lust Stories (2018)

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Lust Stories is an anthology movie by four of India’s finest directors (Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap, Karan Johar, and Dibakar Banerjee). This movie manages to capture the different faces of attraction, love, and lust. Each of the directors has contributed a short story that focuses on the stigma of lust and the four parts are then very cleverly woven into a single picture because it shares a common theme– lust.

1. Gully Boy (2019)

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Released in February early this year, the Zoya Akhtar-directed movie makes an impactful entry to the list of movies that need to be remembered in this decade. The story is about a slum-dweller young man Murad (Ranveer Singh) and his journey from being a poor street kid to becoming one of the most celebrated rappers of the country. Murad’s raps are inspired by the social disparities that he observes around him. The film has also been chosen for India’s official Oscar entry because of its enthralling performances and a storyline that is universally appealing.

We hope that this list is good enough for you to binge watch movies during your winter holidays. This list of movies is surely going to take you down the memory lane this decade which is about to end. Which is your favorite movie from this decade? Let us know in the comments below.

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Rani Mukerji: I realised a lot of people wanted to see me

Rani Mukerji: I realised a lot of people wanted to see me - After a four-year break from films, Rani Mukerji returned to the big screen with Hichki in March this year. She portrayed a woman whose passion is teaching but suffers from Tourette Syndrome. The project was also her comeback to showbiz post the birth of her daughter, Adira. The tale of the teacher’s bond with a bunch of lesser-privileged students struck a chord with the audience, not just in India but also in China. Rani will soon be seen on the big screen again as Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 2. We met the actress recently to talk about the year that was and her choice of roles. Excerpts from the chat... The projects you have picked — Mardaani and Hichki — are message-oriented. Is that the way ahead for you? Both the films spoke about powerful women in different walks of life. Mardaani is a female police officer tackling flesh trade and child trafficking, which are extremely important and grave issues in our country as well as the world. I remember many parents telling me that they didn’t want to watch the film as they’d feel uncomfortable, or that they didn’t want their children to watch it. I told them that, on the contrary, the movie was for them and their children. It helps society become aware that this is not happening in a faraway land, but right in our neighbourhood. We can’t view the world with rose-tinted glasses. I wanted to be a part of such a story, that too, told from the point of view of a female police officer. Hichki was about a teacher with Tourette, who is asked to tutor a bunch of underprivileged children. In a strange way, both of them are in the same boat. Together, they learn that you can turn your weakness into strength. What was it about these characters that impressed you? They are based on subjects that are relevant —child trafficking and issues with the education system. They also pointed to the fact that people judge you for your outer appearance instead of your merit. When you see a woman in a cop’s uniform, you may wonder whether she will be able to protect you. But that shouldn’t be the case because an officer is that, irrespective of the gender. Similarly, a teacher’s Tourette Syndrome doesn’t mean she won’t be good at her job. There were so many layers to these characters. I think, when people look back at these films, they will realise how important they were. When a movie releases in the midst of what you are living in, you may not realise its importance at that point in time but you will, five years down the line. It will impact change in the society and the thought process. It takes time for an actual change to come about in a society, but these films will help kick-start that process. What has been your biggest takeaway from the success of your film this year? I have always believed that content is king. Whenever a story tugs at your heartstrings and has an emotional connect, it will find an audience. Now, how big a viewership it will get is when you need to look at the box office. Even if it’s a moderate hit, you know that it has been liked. For me, the learning has been to always listen to your gut and instinct because when I signed both these movies, I didn’t expect them to become the hits that they did. But I believed in the stories. I knew that I wanted these stories to be told because these subjects were relevant. It was about believing in myself and the stories. I also realised that if there is a producer willing to make a film like this, then as an actor, I have to back it too. Whether or not it does well, the intention is right. And when the film succeeds, that’s a bonus because what you had set out to achieve, you have managed to meet it. Go on... With Hichki, there were many more question marks because I was married, a mother. So, would the audience want to see me? That myth was broken and I realised a lot of people wanted to see me (smiles), so that was great. I can be part of the cinema and the stories I want to tell. At the same time, I love entertaining films, so whenever I do a film with a message, it is necessary to make them entertaining as well. Nobody wants to hear a lecture that’s boring. I want to be part of films that can strike a balance between both these aspects. When I know that there’s an audience who wants to see me, I can dabble in various genres. It gives me happiness to know that the viewer doesn’t shut you out because you are married or have kids. They do that when you don’t make good films, it’s as simple as that. How do you analyse the success of Hichki in China? I think there are some similarities between our cultures, backgrounds and family values. Perhaps, Hichki worked so well over there because they related to the teacher-student relationship. It’s the victory of the script and content. The Chinese government really loved the movie and agreed to release it there. I remember being in a room full of Chinese audience watching a Hindi movie, clapping and crying. That was a surreal feeling. Then to meet professors from the university and for them to say they wanted to be like Naina... it was something else. Even when we had a screening in Mumbai for 300 teachers across Maharashtra, they and the principals got emotional. Many of them said Naina has become an inspiration to them. And I got to hear the same thing in China. That was amazing. Do you think there are more author-backed roles for actresses now? I can’t really say that because I never faced that problem. In fact, I’ve always got meaty roles, right from Raja Ki Aayegi Baarat to Yuva or Black and Bunty Aur Babli. They were equal to the men or even more, but never less. As an actor, it’s our responsibility to choose the right characters. It doesn’t matter if it’s like the one I did in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (Tina’s part) but it has to be impactful. Length of a role is never the issue, the substance is what matters. Actors shouldn’t confuse a bigger role with an important one. You could have a small part in the film, but it should leave an impact rather than being in the entire film and not making one. I have always wanted to do films that talk about the modern Indian woman. My roles have always depicted her. So, there’s always a direct connect. What’s your resolution, work-wise and personally, for 2019? I don’t really make any resolutions. Every new project that I sign becomes my resolution. I know that for this project, I need to achieve a set of goals. For Hichki, I needed to look like I did pre-motherhood. I wanted to get back in shape so that I would look the part. Now, I need to look like a cop for Mardaani 2, so my entire process will be dictated by that. Also, for me, it’s very important that each day I spend with my daughter is special. So, to maintain a balance between my work and personal life is my resolution every year (laughs). Rani Mukerji: I realised a lot of people wanted to see me Read the full article

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4 Bollywood Marriages That Prove You Can Give Love A Second Chance

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4 Bollywood Marriages That Prove You Can Give Love A Second Chance

Shivani K April 26, 2019

Have you heard the song, “Just Give Me A Reason” by the pop artist Pink? Its lyrics go along these lines-

“Just give me a reason, just a little bit’s enough Just a second we’re not broken just bent and we can learn to love again It’s in the stars, it’s been written in the scars on our hearts That we’re not broken just bent and we can learn to love again”

This song was running in my mind while I did my research to write this article on Bollywood marriages. Why is this relevant? We will get to that in just a little bit.

In every corner of the world, and more specifically in India, traditions and conservative society have created their own laws for the conjugal world, and according to these unwritten laws, marriages are meant to last forever! Indians are very emotional and sentimental when it comes to their relationships and we handle it with utmost concern, love, and care. It is quite literally “till death do us apart” for us desi people.

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And then there’s Bollywood, the tinsel town of the country which influences the common people in more ways than one.Love and marriage are one of the most talked about subjects in Bollywood. Yes, every member of the tinsel town has had their own share of linkups and rumors but, we’ve seen them brave all the odds and stand with their partners. And while some of the marriages have ended, they too have taught us a lesson. They have shown us that you do get a second chance at love. Now, does the song sound relevant?

Let’s take a look at Bollywood marriages that give second a chance a chance:

Kareena Kapoor Khan And Saif Ali Khan

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This couple has bombarded us with #LoveGoals, since the inception of their relationship. This royal couple sure seems to have it all, and with the arrival of their son Taimur, the entire nation seems to have become obsessed with this family.

But, when you look at Saif’s and Kareena’s life, you’ll see that it was never a smooth road for them in matters of the heart. While Kareena had her own share of failed relationships, Saif too got a divorce after his 13-year-old marriage with Amrita Singh fell apart. But love was meant to have a place in Saif’s life and today we can definitely see how happy he is with Kareena.

Rani Mukerji And Aditya Chopra

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Aditya was earlier married to Payal Khanna, but they ended their marriage in 2009. Rani too was rumored to be dating Abhishek Bachchan in the early 2000s, but it never materialized into something solid. It comes across that Rani and Aditya struck the love note due to the actor’s frequent collaborations with Yash Raj films (Aditya’s family business). Their friendship took its time to develop and finally blossomed into love. It finally came to fruition when Rani and Aditya secretly tied the knot in Italy on April 21, 2014. Today, they have a beautiful daughter, Adira, together. Both of them gave love a second chance and are happily married to each other now.

Kiran Rao And Aamir Khan

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Our very own Mr. Perfectionist of Bollywood had a not-so-perfect married life! He’s romanced several heroines on the silver screen, but it was two real women, Reena Dutta, and Kiran Rao, who won his heart. At a very tender age, he lost his heart to Reena and they were married for 16 years before they called it quits. Aamir recalls the divorce as a traumatic phase of life, however, both of them continue to stay cordial to each other. He also says that he was fortunate enough to find love again in life with Kiran. They got married in 2005, and since then the couple has been giving #CoupleGoals to all of us. They continue to support each other in their careers where Aamir is mostly onscreen while Kiran is the one behind the scenes.

Sridevi And Boney Kapoor

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Theirs is a very controversial love story that resembles the plot of some Bollywood movie. For Boney, it was love at first sight when he saw Sridevi in a Tamil movie way back in the 1970s. But he was married back then, to his first wife Mona Shourie Kapoor. But as they say, some love stories are just meant to be. After a stream of loving glances, deep concern, and affection that he showered on Sridevi, he finally won her heart and they got married in 1996 after Boney divorced his first wife. It was never easy for Sridevi who always chose not to discuss her personal life. She was also reviled publicly for being a “home-breaker”. But both of them continued to stick to their guns, and in the end, their love stilled the wagging tongues. Ever since, their love story is spoken about with great regard.

Such love stories touch your heart, don’t they? Remember that it’s okay if love didn’t work out the first time. But if you find love knocking at your doorstep again, then don’t hesitate to welcome it in your life.

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