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Pink Villa
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
4 Hindi films releasing in theatres this week: Heer Express to Andaaz 2
A new week has begun, and as we approach Friday, the excitement and confusion among movie lovers are on the rise. This week, four Bollywood films are hitting the theaters, and if your weekend plan is to watch a film with your family, then keep scrolling to look at the list that will help you pick one out of them. 1. Heer Express Heer Express is set to release on August 8, 2025, across India. The director is Umesh Shukla, who has also created films like OMG and 102 Not Out. It is a family entertainer suitable for all age groups, debuting Divita Juneja as Heer Walia. The story revolves around her, who plays a young chef striving to fulfil her mother's dream by moving abroad. Pritt Kamani plays her love interest. The film also stars Ashutosh Rana, Gulshan Grover, Sanjay Mishra and Meghna Malik. 2. Andaaz 2 Andaaz 2 is a sequel to the 2003 hit film starring Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Kumar and Lara Dutta. This film features an entirely new cast, with debutant Aayush Kumar, Akaisha and Natasha Fernandez. The film centers around a struggling musician whose journey becomes complicated by a love triangle. 3. Udaipur Files Starring Vijay Raaz, the film was originally titled Gyanvapi Files: A Tailor's Murder Story. It was earlier supposed to be released on July 11, but after the Delhi High Court's stay order, the film was not released. This was due to the concerns over communal harmony and the ongoing trial associated with the case. The film dramatises the real-life June 2022 murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur. 4. Zora Zora is directed by Rajiv Rai, who is known for directing thriller films like Gupt, Mohra, Tridev and Vishwatma. It stars Ravinder Kuharas, Karanveer Khullar, Sofia Parveen and Nikhil Dewan. This film also marks the comeback of Rajiv Rai in Bollywood. ALSO READ: Disha Patani gives a bold twist to Jiya Jale with her sensuous moves – Netizens say 'You set me on fire'
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ashutosh Rana believes in reading people more than books: Different stories, terrific character arcs
Actor Ashutosh Rana , who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Heer Express', feels that in addition to reading the young generation should also connect with people on a deeper level as it would enrich them as human beings. The actor recently spoke with IANS ahead of the film's release, and said that reading literature may give a certain level of understanding about the society and the world at large to people, connect with fellow human beings, make them richer as every person comes with their own story and situation. He told IANS, "I believe that they should read a lot but also connect a lot. Sometimes it happens that some people are not interested in reading. But they are interested in connecting with people. They are interested in connecting with the world. So along with connecting with the world, with connecting with people, you should also have a feeling of connection with yourself. You should also keep connecting with yourself. To be friends with you, first of all, I will have to be friends with myself". "I believe that if you look at the world, not only words, even silence teaches us and you. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What Is Your Writing Missing? Grammarly Install Now Undo So if we have the understanding of listening to words, if we have the understanding of reading words, then we will also have to develop the understanding of listening to silence. And we will also have to develop the understanding of understanding silence", he added. The actor also praised the director of 'Heer Express', Umesh Shukla for his understanding of the theatre. He said, "The best thing about Umesh is that he has worked in all three forms of expression. He has worked in theatre as well. So, he understands that he is a writer, an actor and a director as well. He has also done very good plays". The films that he has made, be it 'OMG - Oh My God' or '102 Not Out', if you watch his films, those films are also very good and he makes films on different subjects. So, when you are with a person who understands all the mediums and when he is present in all the mediums, you leave yourself with that person without any worries as an actor", he added. Ashutosh Rana shares his silver screen plans with his wife
India.com
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This man used to be a priest, performed pooja in many houses, later gave a Rs 100 crore hit, name is..., Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor were his...
This man used to be a priest, performed pooja in many houses, later gave a Rs 100 crore hit, name is..., Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor were his... Filmmaker Umesh Shukla, known for helming comedy dramas such as OMG-Oh My god and 102 Not Out, shares that he understands the fine difference between faith and blind belief. The director, who collaborated with superstars like Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor, recently revealed that he used to be a priest and performed pooja at different houses. Director Umesh Shukla reveals he was a priest While talking to IANS, Shukla said, 'I come from such a Brahmin family, that till the time I graduated, I used to go to people's houses, and perform Satyanarayan pooja, Lakshmi pooja, Nishadiya and other poojas. I used to get it done, myself, as a Brahmin. I used to go, in a dhoti and kurta, and get it done. So, our ritual was there. And with regards to that, I used to ask a lot of questions to my father, and my grandfather, and in that, I used to see loopholes. So, that came in handy, while I was working on the script of OMG – Oh My God.' He further added, 'He further shared, 'The humour and satire in the film came out very well. And definitely, working with Paresh bhai, Akshay ji, Om Puri, Mithun ji, such towering personalities. Everyone was such a strong artist, with great chemistry. Telling them that such things used to happen with me, in my childhood, and now, you have to bring it up, on screen. So, those interactions were very amazing. It was a lot of fun.' Umesh Shukla's upcoming project Umesh Shukla is now gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Heer Express . Slated to release on August 8, the family drama stars Divita Juneja, Prit Kamani, Ashutosh Rana, and Gulshan Grover in prominent roles. Umesh Shukla's previous release Aankh Micholi , starring Sharman Joshi, Paresh Rawal, Mrunal Thakur and Abhimanyu Dassani, was a box office flop, earning just Rs 1.50 crore against the hefty budget of Rs 80 crore.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gulshan Grover sheds ‘Bad Man' image in Heer Express: 'There's nothing villainous about this role'
is all set to boot in a fresh look in upcoming film, 'Heer Express'. Helmed by and scheduled to release on August 8, 2025, the film will have Grover in the role of a happy-go-lucky and emotionally stable dhaba owner -- a character that is poles apart from the dark roles that he has been known for. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Gulshan Grover says the role was a personal and creative challenge As reported by Moneycontrol, Grover shared that the opportunity came through his son Sanjay Grover, who serves as both producer and story writer of 'Heer Express,' and director Umesh Shukla, a close friend whose work he deeply admires. He explained that the role was pitched to him as a positive character that evokes laughter and tears, with no trace of villainy. Grover said he accepted the challenge for emotional reasons and found the experience both delightful and creatively fulfilling. According to Filmibeat, Grover described the role as a refreshing shift and said he was 'very happy and delighted' to play a character that brings joy to the world of 'Heer Express.' He added that working with his son and trusted collaborators made the experience even more meaningful. Heer Express promises a clean, feel-good cinematic experience As noted by Free Press Journal, the film follows Heer's journey to fulfill her mother's dream while navigating legacy and personal aspirations. Set in beautiful British sites, the tale combines family values, emotion, and comedy. It stars Divita Juneja and Pritt Kamani alongside experienced actors Ashutosh Rana, Sanjay Mishra, Meghna Malik, and Grover himself. With Grover, Rana, and Mishra trading funny comments and observations on growing on-screen characters, the trailer launch event underlined the saafsuthri, parivarik tone of the movie. Grover said that long-term success in the business depends on learning to adjust to shifting conditions. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Production team and creative vision 'Heer Express' is presented by Tulip Entertainment in association with Merry Go Round Studios and Creative Strokes Group. It is produced by Umesh Shukla, Ashish Wagh, Mohit Chhabra, and Sanjay Grover, and co-produced by Sampada Wagh. The film is helmed by Umesh Shukla, known for '102 Not Out' and 'Oh My God,' and is positioned as one of the year's most anticipated family releases.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Rishi Kapoor refused to do workshops during '102 Not Out', Amitabh Bachchan agreed to do hence he did,' recalls director Umesh Shukla talking about the bond between the two actors
Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor were seen together in iconic movies like 'Amar Akbar Anthony', 'Kabhi Kabhie', 'Naseeb'. They had done '102 Not Out' together where they played father and son. In a recent interview, director Umesh Shukla has recalled some fun anecdotes which depict the bonding between the two actors. Umesh is known for directing movies like 'OMG: Oh My God', '102 Not Out' among others. During a podcast appearance, Shukla shared some behind-the-scenes stories and highlighted the duo's unwavering dedication to their craft. Calling the film an 'experimental' project, Umesh spoke about the unique dynamic of directing two veterans with contrasting approaches to acting. 'It was an experimental film we made with two yesteryear superstars who have different acting patterns – Rishiji believed in spontaneity, while Big B is a method actor,' he explained in an interview with 'Friday Talkies'. 'He is so perfect that you can never tell that he has done his homework; there is a lot to learn from them, especially if they came together. They had different levels of discipline, too.' One particular moment that stood out to the filmmaker was when Rishi Kapoor initially declined to participate in a preparatory workshop for the film. However, his stance changed as soon as he learned that Amitabh Bachchan was on board. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Las Cuadras: Ecuatorianos: generen un segundo ingreso con Amazon CFD. Empezar ahora Registrarse Undo 'I remember, I had said that we would do a workshop for 102 Not Out, while Big B said yes, Rishiji refused. He said, 'We usually get the script and we act on it,' but when I told him that Mr Bachchan had agreed to do the workshop, he also agreed,' Umesh recalled. 'Chintuji had immense respect for Bachchan sahab. They have done so many films together, and the relationship I have seen between them was brilliant.' Umesh also shared an anecdote that reflected the actors' deep sense of discipline. Since both were portraying Gujarati characters, Shukla insisted that they not wear slippers on set to reflect cultural authenticity. 'I had said that when we act on the set, actors will not wear slippers because Gujaratis don't wear slippers at home,' he said. 'I used to keep the set very clean so that they wouldn't have any inconvenience. I used to tell both of them that they could wear slippers in close-up shots, but they were so disciplined that they wouldn't.'
