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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Aamir Khan on age gap with Genelia Deshmukh, nephew Imran Khan's first co-star : ‘Ab Imran bhi kafi meri age ka…'
When a picture of Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh from the sets of their upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par went viral last year, fans were obviously excited. It was a fresh, unexpected yet promising pairing. But seeing them together also reminded several netizens of another cute pairing that we witnessed 17 years ago — Aamir's nephew Imran Khan in his debut film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na (2008) opposite Genelia! 17 years ago, Genelia played Imran's (42) onscreen BFF turned girlfriend. And now, Genelia (37) is all set to portray the character of Aamir's (60) onscreen wife. A post shared by Aamir Khan Productions (@aamirkhanproductions) Well, in a recent chat with Indian Express, Aamir Khan opened up about his 23 year age gap with Genelia Deshmukh and if it was a concern. Aamir shared, 'Ya, I know. But that was a long time ago. And ab Imran bhi kafi meri age ka ho gaya hai (laughs). That thought did come to me, but in the film, we're both playing characters in the age group of early 40s. She's around that age. I'm 60, but in today's day and age, we have the advantage of VFX. Earlier, if I played an 18-year-old, I had to rely on prosthetic.' A post shared by Zee Music Company (@zeemusiccompany) Aamir went on to give Anil Kapoor's example, who played the role of a man 40 years older than the actor's age at that time in Eeshwar (1989). Bollywood's Mr Perfectionist concluded, 'So, age is not a barrier for actors anymore.' Well, Imran and Genelia were adorable as Rats and Meow in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na. Let's wait and watch if Aamir and Genelia's fresh onscreen chemistry as husband and wife in Sitaare Zameen Par manages to make a lasting impact. We have high expectations! Sitaare Zameen Par, the much awaited sequel of Aamir's 2007 masterpiece Taare Zameen Par, is all set to arrive in theatres on June 20.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Aamir Khan (60) opens up on romancing Genelia D'Souza (37) in Sitaare Zameen Par: ‘That thought did come to me'
Bollywood star Aamir Khan, 60, is all set to share screen space with Genelia D'Souza, 37, in their upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par. Interestingly, it was Aamir who introduced Genelia to Bollywood opposite his nephew Imran Khan in Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na. Now, the actor has opened up about romancing her on screen despite their 23-year age gap, in an interview with The Indian Express. (Also Read: Genelia D'Souza recalls being discouraged from making comeback to films after 10 years: 'I was told it won't work') When asked if he was ever concerned about the age difference between himself and Genelia, Aamir said, "Ya, I know. But that was a long time ago. And ab Imran bhi kaafi meri age ka ho gaya hai (laughs). That thought did come to me, but in the film, we're both playing characters in the age group of early 40s. She's around that age." He added, "I'm 60, but in today's day and age, we have the advantage of VFX. Earlier, if I played an 18-year-old, I had to rely on prosthetics. Like Anil Kapoor did in Eeshwar (1989). He was very young, but he played an 80-year-old for Christ's sake. He was jumping his age, which is very exciting for an actor. Today, he can be made to look 80 and vice versa via VFX. So, age is not a barrier for actors anymore." The sports comedy-drama is a spiritual sequel to Aamir's 2007 hit Taare Zameen Par. Directed by RS Prasanna, best known for Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, the film stars Genelia as Aamir's wife, alongside 10 debutant actors: Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. A remake of the Spanish film Campeones, the film features Aamir as a basketball coach forced to train a team of differently-abled children for a tournament. It is slated to release in cinemas on 20 June.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Why did 60-year-old Aamir Khan cast 37-year Genelia Deshmukh in Sitaare Zameen Par? Actor Breaks silence on age gap
Aamir Khan is all geared up for the release of his upcoming movie Sitaare Zameen Par. Almost 17 years back, Genelia Deshmukh, who acted with Khan's nephew Imran Khan in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, is making her comeback with Taare Zameen Par's spiritual sequel. She has been cast as the 60-year-old actor's wife in the film, and naturally, the discussion about their age gap has taken over everyone's minds. Now, Mr. Perfectionist opened up about it and said that 'age is no longer a barrier for actors'. Talking to the Indian Express, Aamir Khan was questioned about the unusual pairing with Genelia Deshmukh in Sitaare Zameen Par. The actor quite confidently shut even a single bar of doubt in everyone's minds by admitting that this thought had come to his mind as well. Having said this, he also confessed that it was a long time ago when he cast the actress opposite his nephew, Imran Khan. He jokingly said, 'Ab Imran bhi kaafi meri age ka ho gaya hai.' (Now even Imran has become quite his age). Aamir further added that they have the advantage of VFx now. Explaining this further, the PK star said that earlier, if he had to play an 18-year-old, he would have to rely on prosthetics. He even cited an example of Anil Kapoor in 1989's film Eeshwar. 'Today, you can look 80 or 40 or 20 on screen with seamless visual effects. So age is no longer a barrier for actors,' concluded the actor. Recently, the Sarfarosh star revealed that his 90-year-old mother will be making her acting debut in Sitaare Zameen Par. He was shocked when his mother agreed to it. Aamir Khan revealed how his mother decided to visit the sets one day during a fun wedding shoot. It was then that the director R.S. Prasanna approached him with a heartfelt request. He urged him to ask if his mother could be a guest in the scene, since it was the last song and a celebration moment. He was initially hesitant, unsure if his mother would agree, given her strong-willed nature. However, when he gently approached her, to his surprise, she agreed. She ended up being part of a few shots in the wedding sequence, making it a truly special memory for Aamir. He added, 'It's the only film of mine that she has ever been a part of.' Sitaare Zameen Par will hit the theatres on 20th June, 202,5, and it stars 10 neurodivergent actors.
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Skyrocketing gold prices hit sales in Bengaluru ahead of Akshaya Tritiya
Sudha Eeshwar, a school teacher, won't be buying gold for Akshaya Tritiya, which falls on April 30, this year. 'I will probably buy it later when the prices drop.' As the price of gold hits new highs, many like Ms. Eeshwar are choosing to skip buying the yellow metal at this time of the year, when it is considered auspicious to buy gold. Jewellers, on the other hand, are leaving no stone unturned to attract customers despite the skyrocketing gold prices. Gold retailers have extended numerous offers and discounts to mitigate the increased gold rates. 'Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious day. People buy gold to welcome Goddess Lakshmi into their house and for prosperity. So retail stores have done a lot of preparation in anticipation of the high gold rates,' said Chetan Kumar Mehta, president of the IBJA and president of the Jewellers' Association of Bengaluru (JAB). Discounts and gifts Abaran, a jewellery house, has offered a ₹500 discount on every gram of gold purchased. 'It's a small contribution from our side on the occasion for the customers. ₹500 is a big amount- if you add it up for 200 gms of gold, it will make a big difference,' said Sudhindra, manager of the M.G. Road branch. 'Because of the USA-China trade wars, gold prices have gone up even more. Nowadays, gold is the best investment to make. More than the automobile industry or the stock market, gold is more profitable. Hence, everyone wants to invest,' explained T. A. Sharavana, president of the Karnataka Jewellers Association and MD of Shree Sai Gold Palace. 'For Akshaya Tritiya, we are trying to give offers to customers because of the high gold rates. If a purchase of ₹50,000 of gold is made, customers will get a silver idol free. The idol has been blessed at the Ram temple in Ayodhya,' he added. Despite these incentives, customers are still apprehensive. 'Have you seen the rates? They are so high! It costs 1 lakh for 10 gms. I am not buying this year,' revealed Kamakshi Bansal, a homemaker. Preference for lightweight jewellery Retailers also expressed awareness of the shift in purchasing patterns. 'Sales value or sales turnover has increased, but sales volume has stayed the same. This is because customers' budgets have remained the same. Their budgets have not increased according to the gold rates,' remarked Pratap Kamath, managing director of Abaran. Antony Chirayath, general manager of JOSCO Jewellers, observed similarly, noting that despite the consistency in several customers, the amount of gold being sold has reduced. 'This is because people prefer to buy lightweight jewellery.' Several vendors across the city have increased production and marketing of lightweight jewellery since its demand has gone up post the price hike. Mr. Chirayath said, 'We have observed the preference for buying lightweight jewellery for the last two years. 18 karat gold jewellery sales have also increased.' Impact on small businesses Mr. Sharavana highlighted that while major gold dealers have a steady customer base, the price hike has heavily impacted smaller businesses in the gold industry. 'Unless there is an emergency, buyers are still looking for big names when it comes to purchasing gold, putting further pressure on small dealers that dot the neighbourhoods,' he said. Vijay Davanam, CEO of Davanam Jewellers, Kamaraj Road, said that they have been unable to apply any marketing strategies to attract customers. 'Our customers totally dropped,' he said, while mentioning that they plan to put out limited offers on lightweight jewellery in the days leading up to the festival.
Hans India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Suryapeta Junction' review: A youthful ride with a political punch
Rajesh Nadendla's Suryapeta Junction hits the screens as a refreshing political comedy drama that intertwines youth energy with a strong social commentary. Backed by Yogalakshmi Art Creations and produced by Anil Kumar Katragadda and N. Srinivas Rao, the film captures attention with its vibrant treatment and an intriguing plot centered around the darker side of political freebies. Let's see how it fares at box-office. Story: The story revolves around Arjun (Eeshwar), a free-spirited college student who enjoys his carefree days with four close friends. Life takes an emotional turn when he falls for Jyothi (Naina Sarwar), while in parallel, the city is gripped by Narasimha (Abhimanyu Singh), a shrewd politician trying to woo voters with a strategic freebies campaign. The sudden murder of Seenu, one of Arjun's friends, sets off a chain of shocking revelations. As Arjun delves deeper, he uncovers sinister motives behind seemingly generous political offerings, keeping the audience hooked with suspense, satire, and social relevance. Performances: Eeshwar impresses in the lead role with his solid screen presence, seamlessly blending charm, emotion, and energy. His performance marks him as a promising young talent. Naina Sarwar adds grace and chemistry, perfectly complementing Eeshwar. Abhimanyu Singh brings depth and menace to the role of Narasimha, while Sanjay delivers an impactful performance as Karna. The supporting cast, including Rajesh, Surya, Seenu, Tony, Chammak Chandra, and Chalapathi Chanti, inject the right dose of humor and camaraderie. Technicalities: Rajesh Nadendla's direction ensures a smooth narrative flow, merging comedy, action, and a strong message. Arun Prasad's cinematography offers a visual treat, with every frame vibrant and compelling. The soundtrack by Roshan Saluri and Gaurahari is peppy and memorable, especially the catchy 'Matching Matching' number. With sharp editing and top-tier production quality, the film's technical aspects elevate its impact. Analysis: Suryapeta Junction smartly packages youth appeal with a socially conscious plot. It questions the ethics of political freebies while staying rooted in entertainment. The gripping climax, relatable characters, and engaging screenplay ensure the film resonates with both young audiences and the socially aware. A bold mix of fun and awareness, Suryapeta Junction strikes the right balance—engaging, thought-provoking, and thoroughly entertaining. Rating: 3/5
