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NDTV
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Neeraj Ghaywan Reacts To Receiving Feedback From Martin Scorsese On Homebound: "Sometimes It Was Such..."
New Delhi: 10 years back, Neeraj Ghaywan attended the Cannes Film Festival with his film Masaan, which also marked Vicky Kaushal's debut. After all these years, the director was back again at the 78th Cannes Film Festival with his film Homebound, led by Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa. Back when the film was announced to be the official entry at the Cannes Film Festival this year, the Indian Film Fraternity was elated. The celebrations doubled when legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese was onboarded as the Executive Producer for the film. Now in conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Neeraj Ghaywan opened up about the surreal experience of receiving detailed feedback on Homebound's screenplay from Martin Scorsese. The director said, "Well, the notes came in over e-mail, and... and in detail. Because he started out on the script, and he advised me to shave off a lot of the exposition. And, you know, this is the first time I'm writing a full screenplay. So that was a little daunting because every filmmaker wants to say a hundred things in the same film. So those things, and try to put a restraint on some of the arcs that he said may impede your main narrative. Those points were bang on because it helped me, like, pave the screenplay." Elaborating on how involved Scorsese was in the process, Neeraj Ghaywan added, "We actually went with a very big screenplay, and also during editing, like, he had such wonderful things to talk about. Like say how to make it shorter, make it to the point, and every bit of it. Sometimes it was such disbelief, you know, like to even comprehend that, 'Hello, he is talking about my film.' Of course, we liked Masaan and it was supposed to be released in America. That didn't happen, but I'm glad it happened here. Just like with Karan, even for me, it hasn't sunk in yet. " Karan Johar too, expressed his delight and admiration for Martin Scorsese. He mentioned how he had met him for the first time at the Berlin Film Festival, in Shah Rukh Khan''s suite. Leonardo Di Caprio was also present and it was a surreal moment.
NDTV
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Operation Sindoor: Akshay Kumar To Deepika Padukone, Indian Film Fraternity Stands By Indian Army
India launched airstrikes on Pakistan following a terror attack. Operation Sindoor aimed to retaliate for the April 22 Pahalgam attack. The attack claimed 26 lives and injured many tourists in Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi: The world woke up to India attacking Pakistan and POK-based terror bases after midnight on May 7, 2025. Expertly planned airstrikes under Operation Sindoor were carried out to avenge the Pahalgam attack, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This was in response to the gruesome Pahalgam attack that took place on April 22, 2025, where terrorists attacked tourists, and claimed 26 lives in the Baisaran Valley of the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir region. Amid the prayers and support coming in for the Indian Army, the Indian Film Fraternity, too, has united to show their respect for the Armed forces amid the rising India-Pak conflict. Biggest A-listers, namely Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Rajinikanth, Alia Bhatt, Allu Arjun, Vicky Kaushal, Kangana Ranaut, Katrina Kaif, Shraddha Kapoor, Mohanlal, R Madhavan, Samantha Prabhu, and Ranveer Singh, among others, have taken to social media to express their gratitude. This expression of unity has expanded across multiple platforms - from social media to mainstream press - and continues to gain momentum. As for the latest updates, Pakistan-led "unprovoked" attacks were witnessed across LOC last night. The Indian Army informed, "Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along the entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous ceasefire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir." Furthermore, it added, "Indian Army remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Nation. All nefarious designs will be responded with force." Meanwhile, India's Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a major infiltration attempt across the border in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.
NDTV
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
From Akshay Kumar To Deepika Padukone, Indian Film Fraternity Stands United With Armed Forces During Operation Sindoor
Quick Reads Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. India launched airstrikes on Pakistan following a terror attack. Operation Sindoor aimed to retaliate for the April 22 Pahalgam attack. The attack claimed 26 lives and injured many tourists in Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi: The world woke up to India attacking Pakistan and POK-based terror bases after midnight on May 7, 2025. Expertly planned airstrikes under Operation Sindoor were carried out to avenge the Pahalgam attack, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This was in response to the gruesome Pahalgam attack that took place on April 22, 2025, where terrorists attacked tourists, and claimed 26 lives in the Baisaran Valley of the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir region. Amid the prayers and support coming in for the Indian Army, the Indian Film Fraternity, too, has united to show their respect for the Armed forces amid the rising India-Pak conflict. Biggest A-listers, namely Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Rajinikanth, Alia Bhatt, Allu Arjun, Vicky Kaushal, Kangana Ranaut, Katrina Kaif, Shraddha Kapoor, Mohanlal, R Madhavan, Samantha Prabhu, and Ranveer Singh, among others, have taken to social media to express their gratitude. This expression of unity has expanded across multiple platforms - from social media to mainstream press - and continues to gain momentum. As for the latest updates, Pakistan-led "unprovoked" attacks were witnessed across LOC last night. The Indian Army informed, "Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along the entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous ceasefire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir." Furthermore, it added, "Indian Army remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Nation. All nefarious designs will be responded with force." Meanwhile, India's Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a major infiltration attempt across the border in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.
