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Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
OPINION: Bollywood is taking golden era rom-com route for revival and we're here for it
For years now, Bollywood has been dominated by high-octane action thrillers, superhero fantasies, and over-the-top spectacles. While these larger-than-life films have their place, they often leave a void for audiences who long for the simplicity, depth, and emotional richness of classic romantic tales. But 2025 seems to be rewriting the script. With a fresh slate of love stories on the horizon, Bollywood appears to be rediscovering its romantic roots, and audiences couldn't be more excited. The upcoming film Saiyaara, featuring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, is one of the most promising projects spearheading this shift. With a youthful cast and a reportedly heartfelt storyline, Saiyaara promises the kind of sincere, sweeping romance that once defined Bollywood in the era of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Ahaan, making his debut, brings a sense of freshness, while the chemistry with Padda is already generating buzz for its relatability and emotional depth. Dhanush and Kriti Sanon's Tere Ishk Mein, directed by Aanand L. Rai, also offers a potent reminder of the emotional intensity that love stories can carry. The film is said to be packed with raw passion, heartbreak, and vulnerability, all essential ingredients of the golden-era romances that Bollywood fans still hold dear. With Dhanush's intense screen presence and Kriti's charm, this film seems poised to tug at the heartstrings. Another highly anticipated film is Chand Mera Dil, starring Ananya Panday and Lakshya Lalwani. The title alone evokes nostalgia, hinting at a story rooted in old-school romantic ideal, moonlit confessions, longing glances, and the kind of innocence Bollywood used to revel in. Lakshya, too, is shaping up to be a promising romantic hero, bringing subtlety and softness back into the mix. Then there's Anurag Basu's Metro... In Dino, an ensemble film that promises to explore love in the modern era but through an emotional, grounded lens. As a spiritual successor to Life in a... Metro, this film seems poised to offer stories of complex relationships, heartbreak, and hope, proving that love in its many forms still deserves center stage. Param Sundari, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor, and Kartik Aaryan's reported film with Telugu star Sreeleela are further indications that filmmakers are once again investing in love stories that are both rooted and refreshing. These films appear less interested in bombastic action sequences and more focused on chemistry, emotion, and story, the very essence of romantic cinema. This resurgence marks a welcome shift from formulaic action-heavy narratives back to storytelling that values emotional resonance. Audiences are craving vulnerability, realism, and the timeless appeal of falling in love, not superheroes, but human beings navigating life and connection. In embracing the original charm of romance, the music, the heartbreak, the longing, Bollywood is not just reviving a genre, it's rekindling a cultural heartbeat. And in doing so, it reminds us that amid the chaos of modern cinema, the magic of love stories still holds the power to move us all. In conclusion, I feel that by shifting away from the spectacle and returning to authentic, relatable love stories, filmmakers are reconnecting with audiences on a deeper level. As these upcoming films hit the screens, they carry the potential to revive the magic of classic Bollywood romance, proving that sometimes, the simplest stories of love and connection are the most powerful of all.
News18
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ananya Panday Is ‘Obsessed' With Benito Skinner's Overcompensating
Last Updated: Benito Skinner wrote the series as well as served as executive producer. Benito Skinner's semi-autobiographical comedy series Overcompensating has created waves since its release on Prime Video. Benito Skinner wrote the series as well as served as executive producer. While the show has been receiving praise from the audience, Ananya Panday seems to be enthralled with the series. Ananya shared the poster of the show on her Instagram story and exclaimed that she is 'Obsessed" with it. Apart from Benito Skinner, the cast members of Overcompensating include Wally Baram, Mary Beth Barone, Adam DiMarco and Rish Shah. Connie Britton, Kyle MacLachlan, Kaia Gerber, Julia Shiplett, Tommy Do, Alexandra Beaton and others appear in key roles. Overcompensating is set in a college background and revolves around Benny, a former football player and homecoming king, who makes good friends with Carmen, a high school outsider on a mission to fit in at any cost. Benny and Carmen navigate bad hookups, fake IDs and other issues with the help of Benny's older sister and her boyfriend. The show delves into the extent to which people go in our quest to discover who they truly are. The show started streaming earlier this month. Ananya Panday was named in Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia list for 2025. Forbes 30 Under 30 is an annual list produced by Forbes magazine since 2011, which recognises notable young achievers under the age of 30 from various fields. On the work front, she is receiving praise for her performance in the courtroom drama Kesari Chapter 2, starring Akshay Kumar and R. Madhavan. The poignant drama centered on the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, showcased a more serious and layered side to her acting. The film garnered excellent reviews and did well in the box office. Ananya will soon be featured in the love drama Chand Mera Dil, alongside Lakshya. She gained popularity last year with her back-to-back singles Call Me Bae and CTRL.
News18
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
DND, Ananya Panday Is Busy Fulfilling Her ‘Maasi Duties'
Last Updated: Ananya tries to feed her nephew juice from a baby's sippy cup, but the little one ends up chewing on it. Ananya Panday's cousin Alanna Panday and her husband Ivor McCray welcomed their first child, River, last year. Since then, Ananya has fully embraced her role as a 'maasi", often spending quality time with the little one. She frequently shares adorable glimpses of her nephew on social media, showcasing their sweet bond. Recently, she posted a clip of herself feeding River, making for one of the cutest moments you'll see online today. In the short clip, Ananya tries to feed her nephew juice from a baby's sippy cup, but the little one ends up chewing on the sipper instead, making her burst out laughing. Despite his playful antics, Ananya stays dedicated to her 'maasi duties" and keeps trying to feed him. She also shared a picture of River happily sipping his juice, captioning it, 'Can I bite him?" followed by several crying-laughing emojis. Earlier this year, Ananya shared a heartfelt series of photos with baby River on Instagram, beautifully showcasing their special bond. In one picture, she cradled her nephew in one arm while mimicking his adorable facial expression. Another slide captured the toddler peacefully napping on her lap. The highlight was a touching video of baby River falling asleep as Ananya held him close. One more photo showed Ananya gently carrying her little nephew, who looked straight into the camera. She captioned the post, 'Missing my little koala baby nephew River." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ananya 🌙 (@ananyapanday) Ananya Panday earned a spot on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia list for 2025, alongside Ishaan Khatter. On the professional front, she is earning praise for her role in the courtroom drama Kesari Chapter 2, which stars Akshay Kumar and R. Madhavan. The film received positive reviews and performed well at the box office. Ananya will soon be seen in the romantic drama Chand Mera Dil, co-starring Lakshya. Last year, she created a buzz with her back-to-back releases Call Me Bae and CTRL. First Published:
India Today
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Ananya Panday fulfills maasi duties, shares cute moment with nephew River. Watch
Actor Ananya Panday is melting hearts online once again with her adorable moments with nephew River. On Tuesday, she shared a sweet video on her Instagram story, where she's seen lovingly trying to feed him the clip, baby River amusingly chews on the teat of the sippy cup instead of drinking, leaving Ananya in splits. Despite his playful mischief, she continues her 'maasi' duties with a big shared the video with the caption, 'Maasi and River'. She also posted a photo of River finally sipping the juice, writing, 'Can I bite him?' with crying emojis. Ananya Panday with nephew River (Photo Credit: Instagram/Ananya Panday) Earlier this year, Ananya shared a set of photos with her baby nephew, River on Instagram, capturing their sweet bond. In one picture, she's seen holding him in one arm while playfully mimicking his cute expression. Another shows the little one peacefully sleeping on her lap. The most touching moment was a video of River dozing off in her arms. In yet another photo, Ananya gently carries him as he looks straight into the camera. She captioned the post, 'Missing my little koala baby nephew River." Ananya Panday shared adorable pictures with nephew River. (Photo Credit: Instagram/Ananya Panday) advertisementRiver is the son of Ananya's cousin Alanna Panday and her husband, Ivor McCray. The couple welcomed their child on July 8, the work front, Ananya is having a great year. She was recently named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 list alongside Ishaan Khatter. Her film 'Kesari Chapter 2', where she stars with Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan, is getting good reviews and doing well in theatres. She will next be seen in the romantic film 'Chand Mera Dil' with Lakshya. Directed by Vivek Soni and produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, 'Chand Mera Dil' is slated for release this year, she also made headlines with her shows 'Call Me Bae' and 'CTRL'.Must Watch
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Maasi Ananya Panday struggles to feed her nephew River with a sippy cup, cute moment wins over fans. Watch
Actor Ananya Panday is totally crushing her 'maasi' goals, and her latest video, where she is feeding her nephew River is proof of that. And the adorable clip is winning hearts on social media. Also read: Maasi Ananya Panday is missing nephew River, shares cuddly moments with Alanna Panday's son. See pics Ananya brought some adorable sweetness to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, courtesy of her nephew River. She posted a video of a sweet moment that they shared. In the adorable clip, Ananya is seen trying to feed her nephew River juice from a baby sippy cup, but the munchkin ends up chewing on the sipper's teat instead, turning the moment into an even more lovable and playful struggle of being a 'maasi'. Ananya couldn't resist laughing at her nephew's shenanigans, but she persisted with her 'maasi' duties and tried to feed him. Sharing the clip, she wrote, 'Maasi and River'. The actor also posted a picture of River happily sipping his juice, captioning it, 'Can I bite him?', followed by a flurry of crying emojis. River is the son of Ananya's cousin, Alanna Panday, and her husband, Ivor McCray. The sweet moment won over fans' hearts, with comments filled with red-heart and heart-eye emojis. One fan shared, 'Ya sweet maasi' with another stating, "Can't decide who's cuter baby river or Ananya?'. A post shared by ❥𝘴ᴏꫝꪖꪀꪖ❥ (@ananya_my_queen123) Recently, Ananya, along with Ishaan Khatter, made it to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list for 2025. On the work front, Ananya is enjoying praise for her role in Kesari Chapter 2. The courtroom drama also starred Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan. The film opened to positive reviews and registered good business at the box office. She will next be seen in the romantic drama Chand Mera Dil, also starring Lakshya
