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India Today
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Bareilly Ki Barfi completes 8 years, Ayushmann Khurrana shares a special teaser
'Bareilly Ki Barfi' completed eight years, and actor Ayushmann Khurrana marked the milestone by sharing a special teaser from the film on his social media. Starring Kriti Sanon, Rajkummar Rao, and Ayushmann Khurrana in lead roles and directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, the film was a box-office success, praised by critics and honoured with multiple award the video here: advertisementEarlier this year, 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' returned to theatres, letting fans enjoy its magic once again on the big screen. Even after eight years, people still love the film for its comedy, emotions and unforgettable characters. 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' is still one of Bollywood's most loved romantic films, known for its funny and relatable story. With its talented cast, the movie made the characters of Bitti, Chirag and Pritam Vidrohi truly film is still loved by fans, so many hoped for a sequel. But director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari has clearly said she doesn't plan to make with Times Now, she explained, 'I'm not a very big fan of sequels, contrary to the fact I know that it is nice to have sequels because you always lap onto the past and move forward. But, a sequel has to be so good that it has to be better than your previous one. It has to surpass the expectations of the previous one and has to also be in the time and age of when you're telling that story. 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' happened eight years back." She further pointed out how much things have changed since then. 'At that time, Lucknow and Bareilly were called midtowns. Now they're cities. A lot of things have changed in eight years. The roads are better, the way they dress has changed and standard of living has improved. There's a lot of work and a lot of thinking. I am always very careful. Are you making sequels for the heck of making a sequel or you are doing it because you really want to make it and it does make sense," she on Nicolas Barreau's novel 'The Ingredients of Love', the film also featured stellar performances by Pankaj Tripathi and Seema Pahwa.- EndsMust Watch
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ayushmann Khurrana Celebrates 8 Years Of Bareilly Ki Barfi With A Sepcial Teaser
Last Updated: Bareilly Ki Barfi completed eight years and Ayushmann Khurrana celebrated the milestone by sharing a special teaser from the film on his social media. Bareilly Ki Barfi remains a fan favourite for its funny yet realistic story that audiences could relate to. The film featured Kriti Sanon, Rajkummar Rao and Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead roles, who brought the characters of Bitti, Chirag, and Pritam Vidrohi to life. Recently, the movie completed eight years and Ayushmann celebrated the milestone by sharing a special teaser from the film on his social media. Directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, the movie was not only a commercial success at the box office but also received praise from critics and several award nominations. Earlier this year, the movie was re-released in theatres, giving fans a chance to enjoy the film on the big screen once again. Audiences were thrilled to revisit the story and characters after so many years. Even eight years after its original release, the movie continues to remain one of Bollywood's most loved romantic dramas, remembered for its humour, charm and relatable characters. Whenever a film does well, people often ask about a sequel, but Bareilly Ki Barfi director, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, is not interested in making one. She explained that the story of the main characters, Bitti, Chirag and Pritam Vidrohi, reached its natural conclusion. Speaking with Times Now, the filmmaker explained, 'I'm not a very big fan of sequels, contrary to the fact I know that it is nice to have sequels because you always lap onto the past and move forward. But, a sequel has to be so good that it has to be better than your previous one. It has to surpass the expectations of the previous one and has to also be in the time and age of when you're telling that story. Bareilly Ki Barfi happened eight years back." 'At that time, Lucknow and Bareilly were called midtowns. Now they're cities. A lot of things have changed in eight years. The roads are better, the way they dress has changed and standard of living has improved. There's a lot of work and a lot of thinking. I am always very careful. Are you making sequels for the heck of making a sequel or you are doing it because you really want to make it and it does make sense," Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari added. Based on Nicolas Barreau's novel, The Ingredients of Love, other than Kriti Sanon, Rajkummar Rao and Ayushmann Khurrana, Bareilly Ki Barfi also features Pankaj Tripathi and Seema Pahwa. First Published: August 18, 2025, 17:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari on National Film Awards criticism: There will always be another point of view
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari became a part of the jury for Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) recently, along with filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, to judge the short films coming into the festival. The filmmaker believes that it is her responsibility to give voice to young storytellers. Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari 'It is very important that we encourage young filmmakers to have a voice and tell different stories, and this is a great platform because it's an intersection of two countries. Once there is a film which has gone on an international platform, it also gives a tick mark to their portfolio,' she says, adding, 'It's my responsibility as a filmmaker that like how I got opportunities, I give opportunities to young filmmakers and also guide them. That's how you will find the next storytellers.' Being a part of a jury comes with its share of challenges as there will be people who won't like you decisions, as it happened with the recently announced National Film Awards. Mention it to her and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari says, 'Any place where you are in a point of decision, especially when you're in a jury on that level, there will always be another point of view, and you can't help that. There will always be people who will like what you decide and those who won't. Also, it is a cumulative decision, so what happens inside the room and how decisions are made, it's completely a jury's perspective.' Ashwiny adds that she also learns a lot from the younger generation's fresh perspective. 'I think we undermine Gen Z. They're smarter, thoughtful and they ask questions which are important,' she says. Ask her if not recognising the youth's perspective is the reason behind the Hindi films' box office lull and she responds, 'No one knows what works and what doesn't work. If we start telling stories from a perspective to say that 'okay, this is working, now everyone should be making only that kind of film', storytelling doesn't work that way. You just work from your gut. It's subjective, it's not mathematics.' However, she does acknowledge their role. 'The younger audience are the decision makers. They are the ones who are more aware because they also see international cinema. They also drive the decision-making of what to watch in the household. It is important we cater to that audience, but we do also cater to what we feel as storytellers and what stories do we want to make. That is more important because a trend will be here today, but it won't be tomorrow,' she says, elaborating, 'There was a trend of horror, but now that is diminishing. Now it is a trend of love story because one film (Saiyaara) has worked. Tomorrow, it will be something else.' Ashwiny has made films like Bareilly Ki Barfi and Panga. Does she feel art suffers when filmmakers focus more on the commerce of it? 'When we make commercial cinema, there is a number attached to it. We, as responsible filmmakers, need to make sure that when we're making commercial cinema, we are making it from a point of view that we do need to have a return of investment for the producers. But at the same time, we also need to have a balance of creativity and commerce. You cannot have commerce without creativity, and creativity cannot go without commerce,' she replies.
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Shoojit Sircar join jury for IFFM 2025 short film competition
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) has announced filmmakers Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Shoojit Sircar as jury members for its Short Film Competition in 2025. The annual festival, renowned for spotlighting Indian cinema on a global stage, continues its tradition of honouring both established storytellers and emerging voices. Tiwari, acclaimed for her emotionally resonant films Nil Battey Sannata and Bareilly Ki Barfi , brings her deep understanding of character-driven narratives to the panel. 'Short films are a powerful form of expression, often brimming with fresh ideas and daring perspectives,' she said, adding she's eager to discover stories rooted in truth and innovation. Joining her on the jury is Shoojit Sircar, the filmmaker behind critically acclaimed works such as Piku , October , and Sardar Udham . Sircar highlighted the impact of the short film format, saying, 'With their brevity and intensity, short films often leave a lasting impression. I'm looking forward to exploring some groundbreaking talent through this platform.' Festival Director Mitu Bhowmik Lange expressed her excitement about the jury line-up, calling both filmmakers 'respected creative minds whose presence will enrich the competition.' Scheduled for August 2025, IFFM continues to draw entries from across India and the global Indian diaspora. Its Short Film Competition remains a key festival highlight, known for encouraging bold, original storytelling from the next generation of filmmakers.
