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NDTV
9 hours ago
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- NDTV
Karan Johar Trashes Troll For Calling Him "Nepo Baby Ka Daijaan" After His Shout Out To Saiyaara: " Chup Kar"
New Delhi: Filmmaker Karan Johar has joined the growing list of industry names praising Saiyaara, the debut romantic drama directed by Mohit Suri and starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. What's Happening Karan Johar took to Instagram to express how deeply the film moved him. "I don't remember the last time I felt like this after watching a film. Tears flowing and yet the feeling of immense joy... Joy for the fact that a love story has conquered the silver screen and made the nation fall in love," he wrote. He also shared his pride in seeing a love story succeed at the box office again, especially under the Yash Raj Films banner, where he began his career. "Proudest that my Alma mater @yrf has bought love back!!! Back to the movies .... Back to our Industry.... Adi I love you and feel so proud to say that I am a YRF student for life! @awidhani what a debut as producer!!! That ball is now officially out of the park," he added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) Background Produced by Akshaye Widhani, Saiyaara is backed by Aditya Chopra's Yash Raj Films. Johar began his career as an assistant director to Chopra on Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), another landmark romantic film. "Congratulations! @mohitsuri makes the best film of his career and am blown away by his storytelling , his craft and his magnificent use of music... the music is not just a pillar but a character in this film...," Johar continued in his post. He also had kind words for both lead actors, praising their performances and screen presence. He wrote, "What a debut @ahaanpandayy!!!!! You broke my heart and yet energised me as a filmmaker. Your eyes spoke volumes, and I can't wait to see your journey ahead.... You are spectacular!!!!! Welcome to the movies!!! @aneetpadda_, you gorgeous girl. How lovely and amazing are you!!! Your silences spoke volumes, and your vulnerability and strength moved me to tears.... Both Ahaan and you were beyond magical!" Following his post, a troll called Johar "nepo babies ka daijaan" (nanny of nepo babies). Johar clapped back with a sharp comment: " Chup kar!!! Ghar baithe baithee negativity mat paal! Do bachon ka kaam dekh !! Aur khud kuch kaam kar!!!" Ahaan Panday is the cousin of actress Ananya Panday, who was launched by Johar's Dharma Productions in Student of the Year 2 (2019). Since then, she has appeared in multiple projects under the banner, including Gehraiyaan (2022), Liger (2022), Kesari Chapter 2, and upcoming titles like Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri and Chaand Mera Dil. She also starred in Johar's OTT production Call Me Bae, which has been renewed for another season on Prime Video India. Saiyaara has had a strong start at the box office. It earned Rs 83 crore in its opening weekend, making it the highest opening film led by newcomers in Hindi cinema history.
India.com
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Shah Rukh Khan's most expensive film became India's biggest flop, earned Rs 9 crore, budget was Rs..., his co-star went to jail for..., name is...
Shah Rukh Khan's most expensive film became India's biggest flop, earned Rs 9 crore, budget was Rs..., name is... Shah Rukh Khan continues to be one of the biggest and influential Indian stars over the last three decades. He has consistently proved his mettle as an actor with numerous box office hits and captivating performances. But like every other superstar, there are some box office bombs amid his superhits. In 1995, Shah Rukh Khan had seven film releases, and among there were massive hits like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Karan Arjun , along with semi hits like Guddu and Ram Jaane . However, it was his final release of the year that proved to be the biggest flop of his career. The film was Mukul Anand's Trimurti , that saw Jacky Shroff and Anil Kapoor too in pivotal roles. Bankrolled by Subhash Ghai, the film was mounted on a budget of Rs 11 crore, the biggest for an Indian film at the time. Moreover, it even surpassed the record of Shanti and Ajooba for being the most expensive Indian film. Released on December 22, 1995, the film had earned Rs 1 crore on day 1 at Indian box office, a record-breaking opening for any Indian film. However, bad reviews and negative word of mouth led to the film's downfall and impacted overall collections. In the end, Trimurti's final earnings were just Rs 9 crore, less than its budget. Despite the massive star power, the film couldn't be saved and was disappeared from theatres in just two weeks. Trimurti was the last release of filmmaker Mukul S Anand, who passed away due to heart attack while filming for Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt-starrer Dus in 1997. Anand is known for his previous hit directorial projects such as Agneepath, Hum, Khuda Gawah, Sultanat, and Insaaf.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Saiyaara director Mohit Suri: ‘No matter what you do online, you still wish to hold someone's hand'
With Saiyaara, a new romantic movie, you are back on familiar turf. Did it pose any fresh challenges for you? While working on the movie (a Yash Raj Films production), I was reminded of the time when I was a Class VIII student and watched Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) for the first time in the theatre. I was impressed with its young director Aditya Chopra and wanted to become a director someday. So, my expectations with myself was to live up to this company's bar which has made so many iconic love stories, like Veer Zaara. How did Aditya Chopra come on board as Saiyaara's producer? I don't think we make our films, our films make themselves. I had directed the sequel of an action franchise — Ek Villain Returns (2022) — and it had not done well. There were a bunch of big-budget larger-than-life movies being made around then. I was halfway through writing an action movie when I realised that so many films are blowing up helicopters and buildings. I decided to make a romantic musical with newcomers instead. I asked my assistant Sankalp Sadanah to write this movie and got Rohan Shankar to write the dialogues. One day, I bumped into Sumanna Ghosh of YRF and she asked if I've the script of a love story. Within a week, they called me and Adi Sir told me that they were looking for a movie like this. From the trailer, it seems to be another 'good girl-meets-bad boy' kind of love story. This is a classic trope. Aashiqui 2's Rahul Jaykar (Aditya Roy Kapur) was a good guy, but Krish of Saiyaara is meaner. In Titanic (1997), Jack is a gambler and brash, while Rose is prim and proper. Even in DDLJ, Raj is a party-going guy while Simran has to return home by a particular time. Do you like to show the messiness of love in your movies? In my films, I push the bar a bit. Maybe that's the kind of Krish (Ahaan Panday) I have been; the kind of boy with whom mothers don't want their daughters to be friends with. My life experiences reflect in my stories. I believe the morality of the characters will have shades of the director's. In a deeply emotional scene, when the protagonist of Saiyaara gets violent with his father, I was scared I might be pushing it too far. When I called up Bhatt Sa'ab (Mahesh Bhatt), he referred to my Whatsapp DP image of my son's hand in my hand and said: 'This shows that you have immense faith in the father-son relationship. So, you can't shoot a bad scene.' Those who have watched that scene, love it. You started working when you were 16. How has that experience shaped you? While I have been associated with filmmaking, I have not mingled with the industry people much. I party with my unit, but I have not been a part of any social circle. At Vishesh Films (founded by Mukesh Bhatt), we start working on a new film even before the previous one is wrapped up. That's how I worked on 14 films in 20 years. Once I got married (to Udita Goswami), I did not feel the need to be part of any camp or social gatherings. Vishesh Films had perfected the model of making non-starry cast and moderate-budget movies which turned out to be massy entertainers. Controlled budget, high-concept movies with great music — that's what Vishesh Films did. Dinesh Vijan is following a similar model successfully. How did you develop a sense of music? When we realised that we did not have stars or a budget for promotions, we made sure that the promos that play the film's song make a mark. It became a desperate attempt to make an impression. Saiyaara has got the attention of viewers because of the music. Some of the songs were decided even before the actors were cast. I knew the music had to be the bigger star since the actors are newcomers. Ditto in the case of Aashiqui 2. Why do contemporary Hindi films not have great music? Today, a lot of independent music is really good. There is a disconnect between a music composer and a film's director. The composers make music and the music company puts it in a movie. At times, they don't even know in which movie their music is going to be used. The relationship between a music composer and a film director, when they jam together to make music, is quite pure. I love that process. What's fascinating about working with debutants? I am more comfortable working with newcomers. I worked with Emraan Hashmi when he was a newcomer. I worked with Kangana Ranaut, Shraddha Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra and Aditya in the early years of their careers. When I was making a film about young lovers, I always wanted to cast actors of that age-group instead of casting a 40-year-old bankable star. Of the actors you have worked with, whose journey has surprised you? Kangana Ranaut. Coming from a small town in Mandi to achieving what she has is amazing. I am proud of Shraddha's film journey too. But Kangana reached where she has, without having any film contacts, and she has done it her own way. How has the idea of romance evolved over the years? We have just given more names to it such as situationship, benching. Complications in relationships always existed. The ways of communication have changed. In the end, when the heart breaks, it still hurts. No matter what you do online, you still wish to hold someone's hand.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
THIS film was Shah Rukh Khan's Rs 11-crore disaster: Film bombed, one co-star went to jail, another received threats
In 1995, Shah Rukh Khan, Jackie Shroff, and Anil Kapoor starred in Trimurti, a highly anticipated action film. Despite a record-breaking opening, the movie quickly flopped due to poor reviews, becoming one of Bollywood's most expensive failures. Casting issues and behind-the-scenes drama further plagued the film, which was also the last completed project of director Mukul Anand. At the peak of his stardom in 1995, Shah Rukh Khan teamed up with Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor for Trimurti—a film backed by big names and an even bigger budget. Touted as a sure-shot blockbuster, it opened to record-breaking numbers but quickly crashed due to poor reviews and word of mouth. What was meant to be a cinematic triumph turned into one of Bollywood's most expensive flops. SRK at the Height of His Powers In 1995, Shah Rukh Khan was riding high on a wave of back-to-back successes. With Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Karan Arjun turning into massive blockbusters and Guddu earning the label of a semi-hit, SRK had firmly cemented his position as the top draw at the box office. By December, even Ram Jaane had emerged as a hit, further solidifying his dominance. A Big-Budget Dream with a Star-Studded Cast So when he teamed up with Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor for Mukul Anand's Trimurti, expectations skyrocketed. The star-studded action film was touted as a casting coup and came with enormous hype. Backed by Subhash Ghai's production house, Trimurti was mounted on a staggering budget of Rs 11 crore—making it the most expensive Indian film at the time, surpassing previous record-holders Shanti Kranti and Ajooba. A Record-Breaking Opening… and a Quick Crash Trimurti hit theatres on December 22 with sky-high expectations—and it delivered a record-breaking start. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The film opened to a historic Rs 1 crore on day one in India, the biggest opening for any Indian film at the time. Its global opening weekend haul crossed Rs 5 crore, and all signs pointed to a blockbuster in the making. However, the dream run was short-lived. Despite the grand opening, Trimurti quickly collapsed at the box office. Poor reviews and negative word of mouth led to a sharp decline in footfalls, and within weeks, the film had vanished from theatres. In the end, Trimurti managed to collect less than Rs 9 crore in India—falling short of its Rs 11 crore budget. According to India Today, the film had been sold at an eye-popping Rs 2 crore per territory, leading to losses of over Rs 6 crore. What started as a surefire hit ended up being one of the most costly misfires in Bollywood history. Casting Chaos Behind the Scenes Trimurti was originally set to feature Shah Rukh Khan, Jackie Shroff, and Sanjay Dutt in the lead. In fact, Dutt had already shot a few scenes before he was sentenced to prison in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts case. With Dutt out, director Mukul Anand turned to Aditya Pancholi to fill the role. However, producer Subhash Ghai had a different vision—he pushed for Anil Kapoor, who eventually landed the part. The casting change didn't sit well with Pancholi, who reportedly began making threatening phone calls to Anil Kapoor over losing the role. The situation escalated to the point where the police had to intervene. Pancholi ultimately apologised, bringing an end to the off-screen drama that nearly overshadowed the film itself. A Bittersweet Legacy for Mukul Anand Trimurti holds a bittersweet place in Bollywood history as the last completed film of acclaimed director Mukul Anand, who tragically passed away in 1997 while filming Dus. That project was ultimately shelved, leaving Trimurti as his final release. The film also featured notable performances by Priya Tendulkar, Mohan Agashe, and Anjali Jathar in pivotal roles. While Trimurti failed to make a mark at the box office, its music struck a chord with audiences. Composed by the legendary duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal, the soundtrack featured six songs, with 'Very Good Very Bad' and 'Bol Bol Bol' emerging as chartbusters that continue to be remembered fondly.
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6 days ago
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Shah Rukh Khan's 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' actress Farida Jalal on why she's not working in Karan Johar's films anymore: 'These people shift loyalties very fast and...'
The veteran actress continued, 'I first met Karan on the sets of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, because he was Aditya Chopra's right hand man on that film. We became very close.' read more Veteran actress Farida Jalal, who recently made a solid comeback with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, accused Karan Johar of shifting loyalties very fast. 'Back in the day, Karan Johar… I don't know what he's like nowadays, loyalties shift very fast. He doesn't have any role for me in his films these days, even though they wouldn't make a film without me at one point. His father, Yash Johar, was one of my favourite producers. What a man, what a gem of a person! He'd call me up and say, 'Dekhiye Farida, hero ka role toh baad mein likha jaata hai, aapka role pehle likha jaata hai (We write your character even before we've decided where to go with the protagonist)',' said Jalal while talking to Bollywood Bubble. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD She continued, 'I first met Karan on the sets of _Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge_, because he was Aditya Chopra's right hand man on that film. We became very close. He would tell me that he's going to make a film, and Kajol, Shah Rukh and I were all with him. He came to tell me the story of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai… It is still his best film, and I'm not just saying this because I was in was a very sensitive film. He would write each and every word, every scene himself. I cried when he narrated the film to me.'
