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Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na was offered to me first, recalls Neil Nitin Mukesh: ‘I got Johnny Gaddaar and this, was told to choose one'
Neil Nitin Mukesh comes from a film family but unlike many of his peers, he did not get a starry launch in the movies. Instead, Neil made his debut in Sriram Raghavan's Johnny Gaddaar where Neil did not play a traditional hero. In a recent interview, Neil shared that at the time, he was also offered Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, which was a quintessential college romance film, and he was given the option of choosing either one of these movies as his debut vehicle. In a chat with Just Too Filmy, Neil shared that he 'was offered two films on the same day' by producer Jhamu Sughand. 'One was Johnny Gaddaar and the other was Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, which was Imran Khan's debut,' he said. Neil recalled that Jhamu gave him scripts for both these films and asked him to read them both. 'I loved Jaane Tu… It was a love story, and that was the trend,' he said and recalled that at this time, he was often told that he looked like a 'chocolate boy' and Neil did not enjoy this tag. 'This annoyed me and I also thought to myself, 'Is that how I look?' he wondered. Neil Nitin Mukesh said that when he met Jhamu Sughand at a party, he got an invitation to his office. Upon landing there, Jhamu told him that he would be able to take up only one of the two films being offered, and he will have to audition for both. At this time, Neil decided to take a step back as he wondered that actors like Ranbir Kapoor and Harman Baweja were going to get launched with films like Saawariya and Love Story 2050, and he had to wonder if his launch film would hold against these big budget films. Nevertheless, Neil auditioned for both but his 'gut instinct' told him to choose Johnny Gaddaar. ALSO READ | Javed Akhtar bought 4,000 sq ft bungalow on Bandra Bandstand for Rs 5 lakh in 1970s, reveals Sahir Ludhianvi was paid in prime real estate by BR Chopra 'Jaane Tu… was destined for Imran. It was an honour that I even got to read the film,' he said and added, 'I will never say that I rejected Jaane Tu… I didn't have the honour of working on that film. If I had the privilege of working on both, I'd eat both of them and give my 100 percent but unfortunately for me, I couldn't work on Jaane Tu.' In the same chat, Neil shared that even though he is the son of illustrious singer Nitin Mukesh, and the grandson of singer Mukesh, he was told at a very young age that he won't get a starry launch. 'At 13, my father told me that I have a daughter and I have to get her married. I also have a younger son who is ten years younger, I have to get him educated. Don't ever think that I can even put Rs 5 in making a film for you. I was 13 and I panicked. I didn't sleep that night,' he said. Neil Nitin Mukesh has been in the movies since 2007. He was last seen in the Zee5 film Hisaab Barabar, and will next be seen in the web series Hai Junoon.
India Today
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Lost In Starlight: South Korea's bet to turn global spotlight on their animation
'Love Story 2050', but make it Korean animation with an intriguing perhaps the simplest way to describe Netflix's upcoming animated feature 'Lost in Starlight'. While the Priyanka Chopra and Harman Baweja-starrer gave us star-crossed lovers across generations (and lifetimes), this Korean tale sets its romance across planets. Yes, planets. But comparisons aside—because let's be honest, some of you are already thinking, 'Why even compare them, ya?'—there's a lot riding on 'Lost in Starlight'.advertisementOn this week's K-fix, let's dive into why this film might be a game-changer for the South Korean entertainment industry,and why it's generating so much hype. A First for Netflix KoreaWhile South Korea has quietly built a solid repertoire of animated films over the years, they've often been overshadowed by Japan's anime industry. While Japan's anime has been taking over the globe, South Korea is also taking steps. The fact that they are partnering with Netflix would mean that the film will see a bigger Korean animated films haven't had a wide international release. But with a direct debut on Netflix, this one will drop across multiple countries simultaneously. The result? Greater visibility, accessibility, and possibly, the dawn of a new wave in Korean animation.A Stellar Team—On and Off ScreenadvertisementThe animated film will be directed by Han Ji-won, not to be confused with actor Ha Ji-won, who has had experience as a director and animator of several K-animations. He had earlier helmed animated films like The Sea on the Day When the Magic Returns (a short film where he was also the animator), The Summer, and Amanza, and was the animator for Opera, which was nominated for Oscars 2021 in the Best Animated Short Film there's the voice cast. Kim Tae-ri, celebrated for her roles in 'Mr Sunshine' and 'Twenty-Five Twenty-One', lends her voice to the lead character Nan-young. Opposite her is Hong Kyung, best known for 'Weak Hero Class 1'. Their chemistry, last seen in 'Revenant', is already being talked that's not all! The film will be produced by Climax Studio—renowned for acclaimed series like 'Hellbound' and 'D.P.'The Teaser That Took Us to the StarsIt wasn't just the cast or concept that won hearts—the teaser itself has been a major hype generator. A chance meeting where they run into each other, literally, a growing friendship, shared laughter, and beautiful stolen gazes that turn to something more- the scenes actually make your hearts flutter. And just when it all feels too perfect to be real—they're pulled apart. By 225 million kilometres, to be the teaser of 'Lost In Starlight' here: Visually, it's a treat. Landmarks like Sewoon Plaza and the submersible bridge are reimagined for the year 2050, blending familiarity with futuristic what truly caught fans off guard? The background track. A soulful melody that many believe has been sung by BTS' V—though there's been no official confirmation, of course. But, his 'awaaz hi pehchan hai'.And if that wasn't enough, the teaser also has a glowing endorsement from none other than Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho, who calls the film a 'visual masterpiece' that 'takes you around the universe.'The film is set to stream on Netflix on May 30. It's a love story written in the stars, but is your heart ready for it?
