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Indian Express
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ajay Devgn reveals Son of Sardaar 2 co-star Ravi Kishan changed after Lapataa Ladies: ‘He was doing comedy also very seriously'
The cast of Son of Sardaar 2— Ajay Devgn, Ravi Kishan, Mrunal Thakur, Kubbra Sait, Sanjay Mishra, Vindu Dara Singh, and Deepak Dobriyal—recently appeared on The Great Indian Kapil Show. During the conversation, Ravi Kishan reflected on how it felt to replace Sanjay Dutt in the second installment of the Son of Sardaar franchise. Ajay Devgn, meanwhile, joked that ever since Laapataa Ladies, Ravi has been in a very serious zone. As Ravi spoke about Lapataa Ladies being India's entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards, he said his hard work had finally paid off. Adding to that, Ajay said, 'Ravi got so engrossed in his Laptaa Ladies character. After Son Of Sardaar 2, we are also doing Dhamaal 4, and both are comedy films. Lapataa Ladies is a serious film. So when he came on the sets of Son of Sardaar 2, he was doing comedy also very seriously, then I asked him to open up a little. It took him half a day to open up. Then he said, 'After Lapataa Ladies, I have started taking myself very seriously.'' Ravi Kishan lauded Ajay Devgn for his generosity as an actor, sharing that during the climax of Son of Sardaar 2, Ajay ensured the spotlight was on him. He said, 'This has never happened to me in these 34 years. One day he (Ajay Devgn) called me and said that Sanjay Dutt was supposed to come for Son Of Sardaar 2, but due to some reason his visa got rejected. He asked me if I would do the film, and I was so happy because Sanjay Dutt is a cult, but there was also pressure to replace him. It was unbelievable that he offered me such a big role.' Also Read: Kapil Sharma says Ravi Kishan touches wife's feet before going to bed, Ajay Devgn takes a dig at Navjot Singh Sidhu: 'Inka ek rumaal politics mei hai, ek cricket mei…' Ravi added, 'In the climax, it is usually the hero who shines. I was standing there, and he told director Vijay Arora to give me all the lines, keep the camera on me, and focus on my character. He just silently stood there. This is not something that has ever happened to me.' While Navoj Singh Sidhu lauded Ajay Devgn for being so secure in his position, Ajay said, 'People often forget that you are not important, the film is; if the film works, everyone will benefit. So do it for the film.' Son Of Sardaar 2 is directed by Vijay Kumar Arora and produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande. The film is slated to release in theaters on August 1.
Indian Express
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Jacqueline Fernandez represents India at Cannes 2025; Lapataa Ladies' Nitanshi Goel pays tribute to cinema icons
Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez, after ditching the opening ceremony's red carpet walk, arrived at the French Riviera on day 3 to represent Indian cinema and shared pictures showing her excitement to be honoured and recognised as one of the honourees at the 'Women in Cinema' initiative. The 2025 Cannes Film Festival will likely see a star-studded lineup from the Indian film industry this year, including event regulars like Aishwarya Rai and debutants Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter and more. A few others like Urvashi Rautela and Payal Kapadia, already graced the red carpet on Day 1 of the 78th annual film festival. Lapataa Ladies fame Nitanshi Goel also made her debut walk in traditional clothes, paying homage to legendary Indian actors. Also read: The Bharat Pavilion gets inaugurated at Cannes 2025, Anupam Kher and Shekhar Gupta attend ceremony The Kick star arrived at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival decked up in silver tones with a white shirt, matching bottom and bedazzled metallic silver chains that extended till the waist, properly adhering to this year's dress code with 'no nudity and no volume,' looking elegant in a sleek hairstyle pushed back in a bun. Matching earrings sealed the look with black pumps and minimal makeup, giving a touch of elegance. She was among the top 6 honourees from around the world recognised under the Red Sea Film Festival's new initiative alongside Sarah Taibah, Elham Ali, Amina Khalil, Engfa Waraha, Gaya Jiji, and Rungano Nyoni. Jacqueline took to her Instagram to share the pictures with fans and captioned her day as, 'Cannes Day 1 with @redseafilm. Delighted to be an honouree at the Women in Cinema initiative that champions female storytellers. #redseaiff #womenincinema #redseafilmfoundation'. A post shared by Jacqueline Fernandez (@jacquelienefernandez) Among the newcomers at the Cannes Film Festival was award-winning film Lapataa Ladies' Nitanshi Goel, who opted for two looks. For the red carpet walk, she chose a black strapless structured gown with gold-toned intricate patterns, a slightly voluminous tulle, and a small lacy train. For the second look, she went for a traditional lehenga saree with pearls embellished on the top. Her hair, tied back in plaits, paid tribute to legendary stars Rekha, Madhubala, Meena Kumari, and Nargis, with framed portraits. Also read: 'Naked' dresses and long trains? No Cannes do, except if you're a star Nitanshi Goel at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 🖤✨#Nitanshi #NitanshiGoel — WV – Media (@wvmediaa) May 15, 2025 #Cannes2025 | @nitanshi_goel of #LapataLadies fame at the #CannesFilmFestival, representing India & giving tribute to the golden era of Hindi cinema@jaya_delhi @ficci_india @nfdcindia @FICCIFRAMES #BharatAtCannes #CannesFilmFestival2025 #Cannes — DD News (@DDNewslive) May 15, 2025 Whether it's Indian films or stars, all have been making rounds straight from NYC to France, and fans are waiting for the grand entrance of Aishwarya Rai, who is one of the most recognised faces of Cannes, having graced the event for years. This year, Alia Bhatt was scheduled to walk as well, however, her absence from the opening ceremony has left fans disappointed and even concerned about whether it's happening anymore. Other stars like veteran Sharmila Tagore will also grace the event. On the other hand, stars like Anupam Kher and Shekhar Kapur were present as the Bharat Pavilion was launched at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on Thursday.
Hans India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Writer Sneha Desai on ‘Laapataa Ladies' winning at Asian Art Film Awards: Storytelling transcends borders
Writer Sneha Desai is celebrating a proud moment as her film 'Laapataa Ladies' clinched an honour at the Asian Art Film Awards. Reflecting on the film's global recognition, Desai emphasized the universal power of storytelling, noting that it transcends borders and languages to connect hearts across cultures. Sneha Desai has won the Golden Petrel Award for the Best Screenplay for her film in the main competitive section of the Asian Art Film Awards (AAFA). Speaking about her win, Sneha shared, 'I was pleasantly surprised that Lapataa Ladies was chosen to compete in the Main Competitive section, considering how few films make the cut. And for it to go on to win the Best Screenplay award was a delight. The event at Macau was spectacular and offered a rare chance to rub shoulders with some of Asia's most brilliant creative minds.' 'What moved me most, though, was how the story of Lapataa Ladies resonated with audiences from different countries and cultures. It reaffirmed my belief that no matter where we come from, human emotions, humour, longing and hope are universal. That's the true magic of storytelling is that it brings hearts together, even when languages and borders divide us. I truly urge the makers and creators in our industry to continue bringing such rooted, heartfelt stories to viewers because they have the power to connect us all,' she added. The ceremony was held at the Wynn Palace in Macau, China, on April 24. For those who may not know, Sneha Desai is a renowned writer, playwright, and lyricist, celebrated for her versatility in theatre, television, and film. With a career spanning over two decades, she has written dialogues for numerous hit TV shows, award-winning plays, and critically acclaimed films. Sneha Desai's impressive body of work spans far beyond cinema. She has penned dialogues for popular television shows like 'Pushpa Impossible,' 'Wagle Ki Duniya,' and 'Yeh Teri Galliyan,' earning multiple nominations at the ITA and SWA Awards. In theatre, she has written and performed in several acclaimed plays, including 'Code Mantra,' 'Safarchand,' and 'Lagori,' which have been adapted into various languages.
