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David Dhawan admits he made Chashme Baddoor in ANGER: “I was not getting stars. They didn’t reject the film but they were hesitating”

The David Dhawan Film Festival is going on in PVR and to celebrate the legendary director, the multiplex chain organized a fireside chat. It involved David Dhawan talking about his life and films with his son, Varun Dhawan. Incidentally, both are also gearing up for the release of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. The comic caper will arrive in cinemas on June 5. Towards the end of the event, David Dhawan opened up about the hardships he faced and how actors sometimes declined to work with him. David Dhawan said, “If a director’s film doesn’t work, toh actor usko dekh ke kahin aur muud jaayega. Actor ki jaat hi aisi hoti hai! Actor kisi ka saga nahin hai.” Varun was amused and also awkward, as he’s an actor. It also raised laughs. David continued, “But there’s one actor I worked with who never bothered ki iski film chali ya nahin. That actor is Govinda. I remember once when my film didn’t work, I was upset. He told me, ‘Tu script likh na’! Then I wrote Shola Aur Shabnam (1992).” Varun ask...
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Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai trailer launch's most EMOTIONAL moment: David Dhawan gets teary-eyed and says, "Everybody should have a son like Varun"

Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, Mrunal Thakur, David Dhawan, Ramesh Taurani, Anu Malik, Sameer, Maniesh Paul, Chunky Panday, Rajesh Kumar, Jimmy Sheirgill, Rajat Rawail, Ali Asgar, Girish Kumar, Kumar Taurani, writer Rumy Jafry and cinematographer Ayananka Bose attended the trailer launch of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai in Mumbai on May 23. David Dhawan was celebrated and every member of the cast spoke highly of him. Meanwhile, the most emotional moment of the launch was when David Dhawan got teary-eyed. Varun Dhawan said, “It’s amazing that this man (David Dhawan) is making a film at this age. We are living in times when every Friday, we are questioning cinema. We all love cinema, but we do ask, ‘Kya yeh film chalegi’. All I want to say is that this is a David Dhawan film. Yeh film inke conviction pe bani hai. It's an all-out entertainer to make you laugh. If my family has had one motto, it is to make people laugh. Mere father logon ko bas hasana chahte hai.”   View this post on Inst...
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Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai trailer launch: Ramesh Taurani BREAKS silence on legal feud with Vashu Bhagnani: "There's no problem...we are handling it"; Varun sings 'Jeena Laga Hoon' and asks, "Ramesh ji, iss gaane ke rights hai na?"

Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, Mrunal Thakur, David Dhawan, Ramesh Taurani, Anu Malik, Sameer, Maniesh Paul, Chunky Panday, Rajesh Kumar, Jimmy Sheirgill, Rajat Rawail, Ali Asgar, Girish Kumar, Kumar Taurani, writer Rumy Jafry and cinematographer Ayananka Bose attended the trailer launch of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai in Mumbai on May 23. The trailer launch was originally scheduled for May 21 but was cancelled at the last minute. Varun began the event by speaking about the rescheduling. Varun Dhawan said, “Thank you to the media and fans for coming again. I genuinely mean it, as you guys came twice, that too in this terrible Mumbai heat. Hence, each one of you will get Fast & Up and a free iPhone from Ramesh ji!” Maniesh Paul, in his trademark style, joked, “This has happened for the first time in the history of cinema that there was a rehearsal of a trailer launch! Aap log rehearsal pe aaye, bahut accha laga! And we are glad that you made it for the actual trailer launch as well (sm...
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Star Plus unveils Sairaab leads Madirakshi Mundle and Rohit Chandel

After days of speculation and growing curiosity surrounding the cast of Sairaab, Star Plus has officially revealed the lead actors of its upcoming romantic drama. Actors Madirakshi Mundle and Rohit Chandel have been announced as the central pair of the show, and the fresh on-screen combination has already started generating buzz among television audiences. The announcement comes shortly after the release of the show’s first teaser, which sparked widespread discussion online and quickly turned Sairaab into one of the most anticipated upcoming launches on Hindi television. While the makers have continued to maintain secrecy around several aspects of the storyline, the recently released promotional material has offered viewers a glimpse into the emotional and romantic world the series intends to explore. Madirakshi Mundle, who has previously been appreciated for her poised screen presence and emotionally layered performances, will be seen playing a pivotal role in the show. On the other ...
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Rajkummar Rao, Keerthy Suresh starrer Raftaar gets new release date; film to arrive in theatres in October

Actor Rajkummar Rao’s upcoming theatrical release Raftaar has officially locked a new release date. The film, which also stars Keerthy Suresh in a leading role, is now scheduled to hit cinemas on October 16, coinciding with the extended Dussehra weekend. An Amazon MGM Studios Original, Raftaar is directed by Aditya Nimbalkar and produced by Patralekhaa under the banner of Kampa Film. The project has been executive produced by Tarun Bali, while the story and screenplay have been written by Rohan Narula. PVR INOX Pictures will distribute the film theatrically. Apart from Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh, the film also features Anurag Thakur, Rohan Verma, Tanya Maniktala, and Rajat Kapoor in key roles. The film carries additional significance for Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa as it marks the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey as producers in the theatrical space. Announcing the new release date on social media, Rajkummar shared an emotional note about the film and its personal im...
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Kangana Ranaut breaks silence on marriage rumours after Mangalsutra look goes viral: "What is the big deal…”

Bollywood actress and politician Kangana Ranaut has finally broken her silence regarding intense social media speculation about her marital status. The rumors began circulating rapidly after a paparazzi video surfaced online, showing the actress in a traditional pink salwar suit, sporting a mangalsutra, a bindi, and green bangles. These traditional symbols of a married Hindu woman immediately sent fans and social media platforms into an absolute frenzy, with many assuming she had tied the knot in secret. Addressing the chaos directly, Kangana took to her Instagram stories on May 22 to clarify the situation. She shared a post that featured the speculative Hindi text asking if she was secretly married alongside her viral look. Putting an end to all the guesswork, the actress explained that the outfit was nothing more than her character makeup for an ongoing film project. Expressing amusement over the sudden influx of curiosity, Kangana shared a lighthearted note on her social media hand...
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EXCLUSIVE: Chand Mera Dil gets LONGER by 11 minutes just before release; CBFC clears extended cut with 8 new scenes

On Monday, Bollywood Hungama was the first one to inform readers about the censor details of this week’s release, Chand Mera Dil. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed the love story with a U/A 16+ certificate on May 8. The length of the film, as mentioned on the censor certificate, is 135.36 minutes. In other words, Chand Mera Dil is 2 hours, 15 minutes and 36 seconds long. It has now come to light that the makers have extended the film by 11 minutes. Yesterday, on May 20, the makers once again approached the CBFC to inform that they have voluntarily added some scenes to the film and wanted those portions cleared as well. Accordingly, the CBFC viewed the extended cut and passed the film. As per the list, 8 scenes have been added. While some are merely 9 seconds, 16 seconds and 35 seconds long, others have a duration ranging from 1 minute 1 second to 1 minute 34 seconds. One scene in the first half has a runtime of 3 minutes and 55 seconds. The total duration of these ...
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