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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Chennai Express' turns 12: Rohit Shetty gets nostalgic about Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer; celebrates with special photo
Bollywood director Rohit Shetty is reminiscing about his blockbuster film, 'Chennai Express,' as it celebrates its 12th anniversary today. The action-comedy, which stars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, remains a fan favorite for its unique blend of humor, romance, and vibrant storytelling. To mark the occasion, Shetty took to his social media to share a special throwback photo, celebrating the film's enduring success and expressing gratitude for the love it continues to receive from audiences over a decade after its release. Here's a closer look at Rohit Shetty's social media moment for 'Chennai Express.' Rohit Shetty celebrates 12 years of 'Chennai Express' Shetty posted a nostalgic poster of the film on his Instagram stories with the caption '12 Years of Chennai Express.' The poster for 'Chennai Express' features Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone on a motorcycle. Shah Rukh Khan is riding the bike, wearing a black tee shirt with a jacket and Deepika in a vibrant coloured sari. While Shah Rukh Khan has a determined expression on his face, Deepika has a frantic one. The background is a mix of cars crashing and random characters from the film. Throwback to Rohit Shetty talking about Deepika Padukone's character in 'Chennai Express' In a conversation with casting director Mukesh Chhabra on Mashable India, he revealed that when they started shooting, Deepika was coming off a few flop films and needed some time to get into the role. He said, 'It took a long time… In comedy especially, it takes a while to crack even established actors. We started shooting with Deepika, we shot for four days, and on the fourth day, she started getting a hang of the accent. Actors are usually conscious about how they are coming across, it's only when they shed these concerns that they start performing." 'It took four days, and on the fourth day we thought that we had it. Even Shah sir realised that we were on the right track, and we reshot the previous four days. Then she started enjoying it, and that's when it went to a different level,' he added. About 'Chennai Express' Directed by Rohit Shetty and starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, the 2013 blockbuster Chennai Express celebrates its 12th anniversary. The film, a huge box office success, tells the story of a man who falls in love with a don's daughter during a train journey from Mumbai to Rameshwaram. Notably, Shah Rukh Khan injured his shoulder while filming a fight scene and required surgery. The movie was Deepika Padukone's first project with director Rohit Shetty, though it marked a reunion for her with Shah Rukh Khan. The film is still beloved for its mix of comedy, action, and popular songs like "Lungi Dance" and "Titli." Rohit Shetty on the work front Rohit Shetty's last directorial release was 'Singham Again', featuring a star-studded cast including Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Arjun Kapoor, Ranveer Singh , Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, and Tiger Shroff. Shetty had a cameo appearance in Ajay Devgn's 'Son of Sardaar 2.'
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Rohit Shetty Celebrates 12 Years Of Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan's Chennai Express
Released in 2013, the film became a massive box-office hit, breaking multiple records. The film is still one of the loved dramas Rohit Shetty's directorial Chennai Express marked a special milestone as the film completed 12 years, which starred Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. Taking to social media, Shetty shared a nostalgic picture from the film. The film emerged as one of the biggest blockbusters of 2013. Taking to his Instagram stories, Rohit Shetty shared the poster featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone and '12 Years of Chennai Express'. Released in 2013, the film became a massive box-office hit, breaking multiple records at the time. The movie's catchy songs, including 'Lungi Dance" and 'Titli," continue to enjoy popularity even after more than a decade. Rohit Shetty Talks About Deepika Padukone: Talking to casting director Mukesh Chhabra on Mashable India, Rohit recalled that Deepika was coming off a string of flops at the time, and needed a few days to get into the groove. He said, 'It took a long time… In comedy especially, it takes a while to crack even established actors. We started shooting with Deepika, we shot for four days, and on the fourth day, she started getting a hang of the accent. Actors are usually conscious about how they are coming across, it's only when they shed these concerns that they start performing." He continued, 'It took four days, and on the fourth day we thought that we had it. Even Shah sir realised that we were on the right track, and we reshot the previous four days. Then she started enjoying it, and that's when it went to a different level." About the film: Chennai Express story revolves around Shah Rukh Khan who travels from Mumbai to Rameshwaram, and while on it, falls in love with Deepika Padukone who is daughter of a local Don. Shah Rukh also underwent a shoulder surgery due to an injury he had on the sets of 'Chennai Express' while shooting a fist-fight scene with Deepika Padukone. Chennai Express released in 2013. The actress reunited with Shah Rukh Khan for the film but was her first collaboration with Rohit Shetty. Apart from this, Rohit Shetty is currently enjoying the success of his recently released film Singham Again. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Arjun Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor and Tiger Shroff. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Yo Yo Honey Singh Lands In Mumbai, Urges Fans To Support His Watch Brand
Last Updated: Honey Singh looked uber cool in a printed beige shirt and white wide-legged pants. He completed his look with a 'Yo Yo' watch, brown slippers, and a traditional kada. Musician and rapper Honey Singh made a stylish return to Mumbai after launching his luxury watch brand, Yo Yo Watches, in Dubai. After landing in the city, the rapper was greeted by fans and paparazzi outside Kalina Airport. He took a moment to interact with the crowd, promoting his latest venture with his signature charm. In the clip doing the rounds on Instagram, Honey Singh is seen stepping out of his car, greeting shutterbugs, and having a brief interaction with them. 'You guys were waiting? Aap intezaar kar rahe the meri yaha?" he asked, flashing a smile before showing off his new watch. 'Yo Yo watches baby. Sab kharidna please, sabko batana, ye online hogayi hai shuru," he added, urging fans to support his brand. He then pointed towards his partner standing beside him and quipped, 'Mujhe millionaire se billionaire banoge. He is a billionaire; I want to be like him. I want to be a billionaire. (Will you help me become a billionaire from a millionaire)?" For the day, Honey Singh looked uber cool in a printed beige shirt and white wide-legged pants. The Desi Kalakaar singer completed his look with a 'Yo Yo" watch, brown slippers, and a traditional kada, effortlessly blending luxury with comfort. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanjay Tiwari (@bollywoodhelpline) As expected, the video quickly garnered the attention of fans and followers online. Social media users bombarded the comments section of the post with heart and fire emoticons. Just days before, Honey Singh stunned fans by getting inked for the first time, and not just once, but three times in a single night. Sharing the tattoos on Instagram, he revealed that the first tattoo is a tribute to his mother, Bhupinder Kaur. Flaunting the tattoo that featured her signature connected with the image of a baby in a womb, he wrote, 'Got my first TATTOO DONE!! My mum's signature: THE RICHEST LADY on earth!! I love you, Mummy. Shoutout to my blood," he wrote. While he chose to keep the second tattoo private, his third tattoo was a heartfelt tribute to Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman. Sharing the video of being tattooed with Rahman's signature, Singh wrote, 'My third tattoo in one night for my lovely living legend @arrahman sir!! I love you, sir. Thank you for everything. I'm not gonna post my second tattoo coz it's very personal. #tattoo #yoyohoneysingh #arrahman #music #godofmusic." Known for chart-topping hits like Blue Eyes, Lungi Dance, and Desi Kalakaar, Honey Singh has been ruling the music industry. Recently, he opened up about his life journey through the Netflix documentary Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous. The film highlights his battle with alcoholism, mental health issues, the highs of fame, and his inspiring comeback. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Gulf Today
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Kareena Kapoor's vacation in Greece comes with a Shah Rukh Khan twist
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan had fun doing the 'Lungi Dance' in Greece. She even recommended it to her social media followers. Taking to her Instagram account on Thursday, Kareena shared glimpses of her tempting vacation in Greece. She added text to a group of pictures and wrote a caption 'Did a lungi dance in Greece, had fun. must try.' She added a heart and Indian flag emoji to it. In a series of photos shared by Kareena, she is seen wearing a bikini top paired with a lungi-print skirt and a stylish cap. It is worth noting that 'Lungi Dance' is a popular song from the film Chennai Express, featuring Shahrukh Khan. The traditional Indian attire, the lungi, gained even more recognition following the song's release. In the first picture, Kareena can be seen standing on a sandy beach, posing in style. In the second picture, Kareena is standing in front of the beautiful sea. In the remaining three pictures, she poses in different styles Prior to this Kareena had shared multiple pictures from her London vacation in a bikini. She flaunted her toned body as she wore a nude coloured bikini with geometric patterns. The last picture in the carousel was a selfie taken by Kareena on the beach. She wrote in the caption, 'Learn to get candid on the beach from me baby'. Meanwhile, on the professional front, the actress recently clocked 25 years in Hindi cinema. She is set to join forces with Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran for the first time in 'Daayra.' The film is directed by Meghna Gulzar, and explores the dark subjects of crime and justice, delving into topical and unsettling societal truths. It is currently in pre-production and co-written by Meghna, Yash Keswani, and Sima Agarwal. Meanwhile, Kareena Kapoor took to social media to send her best wishes to Rajkummar Rao ahead of the release of his upcoming film 'Maalik.' Taking to her Instagram stories, she shared the trailer of the film and wrote, 'Good luck the entire team. Kill it guys.. sending huge love watch it in cinemas tomorrow!' Bebo also tagged Rao and others in her post. It is worth noting that Kareena and Rajkummar have never shared screen space before. Her gesture of support ahead of the release of 'Maalik' highlights the mutual respect within the industry, even among actors who haven't yet collaborated. Interestingly, the 'Stree' actor underwent a striking physical transformation for his role. The actor grew his beard for more than 80 days to achieve a wild, rugged appearance that exudes raw intensity on screen. Pulkit had shared that the look was carefully planned, as the team wanted Rajkummar to reflect a strong and unfiltered sense of power through his appearance in the film. He said, 'We wanted Raj to embody a sense of raw power, something that feels lived-in, gritty, and unapologetically real. He committed to the process fully, both physically and emotionally. Rajkummar grew his beard for nearly three months to embody a character bursting with wild energy.' Indo-Asian News Service
India Today
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kareena Kapoor gives her Greece vacation a lungi dance twist. Pics
Kareena Kapoor Khan is living her best life under the sun in Greece. The actor is setting major holiday goals yet again with new photos from her vacation. Her latest Instagram post, featuring fun beach moments and a desi twist, is grabbing all the right a series of photos shared on Thursday, Kareena captioned her post, 'Did a lungi dance in Greecehad fun. Must try,' referencing Shah Rukh Khan's hit song with a dose of a bright yellow bikini top and a stylish checked skirt, Kareena looked stunning against the beautiful scenery. She completed her look with big sunglasses and a sun hat, once again showing off her perfect holiday style. Kareena is currently on a holiday in Greece with her husband Saif Ali Khan and their sons, Taimur and Jeh, spending quality time together. Earlier, she had shared photos wearing a beige and black monokini along with large sunglasses. On the work front, Kareena is all set for her next project 'Daayra', where she stars alongside Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film reportedly features Prithviraj as a police officer and Kareena in a powerful lead role that tackles themes of crime, justice, and morality. Her last film, 'The Buckingham Murders', released in September last year.'Lungi Dance' is a famous Bollywood song from the 2013 movie 'Chennai Express', starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. Sung and composed by Honey Singh, the song became a big hit for its fun beats, catchy lyrics, and tribute to South Indian superstar Rajinikanth. The song's signature dance step, where people pretend to swing a lungi, became very popular.- EndsTrending Reel
