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Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Anees Bazmee breaks silence on Diljit Dosanjh's exit from No Entry 2, denies creative difference: ‘There was an issue…'
Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh were supposed to come together for the shoot of Anees Bazmee's highly anticipated film No Entry 2 in March this year. However, a sudden change in the film's shooting schedule has left it in limbo. Soon after, rumours began swirling about Diljit quitting the film due to creative differences with the makers. Now, in a recent interaction, Anees has cleared the air, insisting that Diljit's exit was due to a scheduling conflict and not creative differences. The filmmaker spoke to India Today and shared that he had only met Diljit for a brief meeting twice. The director revealed that during one of the 10-minute-long meetings, he narrated the film's script to him and the singer-actor readily agreed to do the film. 'He was actually quite eager to be a part of it,' Anees told the publication. However, when quizzed about Diljit Dosanjh's exit from No Entry 2, Anees Bazmee clarified that it was due to date issues. He said, 'He did want to do the film, but when I met him recently, we realised there was an issue with the dates. No Entry 2 is going to be a very big film with a huge cast and crew. There are so many actors, and it's important for us that everyone can come together.' Anees, however, remains hopeful that the makers will sort out the date issues and that Diljit might still star in the film. He shared, 'I think they are figuring out the dates, and I am hopeful it will work out. But whatever happens, it will be for the good. I have that faith for sure.' Like the original film No Entry, No Entry 2 is also bankrolled by Boney Kapoor. During the conversation, Anees Bazmee assured that the film's shooting will begin soon. Lauding Boney Kapoor and speaking about their long-standing partnership, he said, 'I have been with Boney ji (producer Boney Kapoor) for 7-8 years now, working on this film. We have seen many ups and downs, but we are on it. I am the kind of person who sticks to his commitment. And when there's love, you don't think of loss and profit. You just want to be together and make a good film. And trust me, it is going to be a beautiful film and a lot of fun. It's still on paper, so many will not know, but I can assure you it's an amazing story.' No Entry 2 is the sequel to the 2005 hit film No Entry, which starred Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan, and Fardeen Khan in lead roles. While speculations were rife that the makers might repeat the same cast in the sequel, those rumours were quashed with the announcement of a new cast. Boney Kapoor had also admitted that his brother and actor Anil Kapoor was upset with him for not casting him in the sequel.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Thug Life pulled from Karnataka release as Kamal Haasan doesn't apologise, Himesh Reshammiya praises Paresh Rawal amid legal dispute with Hera Pheri 3: Top 5 news
Showbiz is buzzing with drama! DOP Pratik Shah faces misconduct allegations, leading to his removal from the Sourav Ganguly biopic. Sara Ali Khan admits to feeling envious of Alia Bhatt's National Award win. Amidst legal troubles surrounding 'Hera Pheri 3,' Himesh Reshammiya commends Paresh Rawal's talent. Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' faces hurdles in Karnataka. Popcorn ready? Because today's entertainment headlines are juicier than a plot twist in a daily soap! From Thug Life pulled from Karnataka release as Kamal Haasan doesn't apologise, Sara Ali Khan confessing being jealous of Alia Bhatt when she won a National Award to Himesh Reshammiya praising Paresh Rawal amid his legal dispute with Hera Pheri 3; here are the top 5 stories that lit up the world of showbiz today! Thug Life pulled from Karnataka release as Kamal Haasan doesn't apologise The release of Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life in Karnataka has been postponed by a week following controversy over his remark that Kannada originated from Tamil. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce demanded an apology, threatening to block the film's release. Haasan has refused to apologize, prompting the delay. Sara Ali Khan confesses being jealous of Alia Bhatt when she won a National Award In a candid reflection, actress Sara Ali Khan admitted to feeling envious of Alia Bhatt's National Award win for Gangubai Kathiawadi. She acknowledged that she had "dehumanised" Alia by overlooking the hard work and challenges behind her success. Sara emphasized that envy often stems from seeing only the achievements without understanding the effort involved. Javed Akhtar says it's easier to work for others than for his own children Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar recently shared that working with his children, filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar, is more challenging than collaborating with others. He described Zoya as a "tough taskmaster" and noted that both siblings have distinct filmmaking styles, making the professional dynamic demanding. Anees Bazmee on Diljit Dosanjh's exit from No Entry 2 Director Anees Bazmee has addressed reports of Diljit Dosanjh's departure from No Entry 2, clarifying that the decision was due to scheduling conflicts rather than creative differences. Bazmee emphasized his focus on the film's progress and praised Dosanjh's talent and honesty, expressing no hard feelings over the casting change. Himesh Reshammiya praises Paresh Rawal amid his legal dispute with Hera Pheri 3 During his recent concert in Mumbai, singer-composer Himesh Reshammiya paused mid-performance to commend veteran actor Paresh Rawal's contributions to the Hera Pheri franchise. Without directly referencing Rawal's recent exit from Hera Pheri 3, Reshammiya remarked on Rawal's exceptional performances in the first two films. He then transitioned into the song "Jumme Raat" from Phir Hera Pheri, which features Rawal alongside Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty. This gesture was perceived by many as a subtle show of support for Rawal amid the ongoing legal dispute concerning the third installment of the series. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Exclusive: Anees Bazmee reacts to Diljit Dosanjh's exit from No Entry 2
The announcement of 'No Entry 2' left fans feeling both nostalgic and excited. The sequel to the 2005 comedy classic was set to feature Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh, along with a host of female actors. The film was scheduled to go on floors in March, but a shift in the timeline has left the project in limbo, with reports suggesting that Diljit has backed out. It was said that the global star had creative differences with the team, prompting his in an exclusive conversation with India Today, director Anees Bazmee confirmed that the issue lies more with scheduling than with creative disagreements. He also expressed optimism that the situation could still be the speculation around Diljit's departure, Bazmee said that when there are "big films, it also makes big noise". He further spoke about his interactions with the Punjabi superstar, "Diljit is a fantastic actor. He is a very nice human being. Although I haven't had many meetings with him, we just got together twice. The first time I met him, it was for 10 minutes. I narrated the story to him, and in just two minutes, he was sold. He mentioned how he liked the story, found it fun, and was excited to do it. Diljit also shared that 'No Entry' is one of his favourite films, and he has seen it multiple times. He was actually quite eager to be a part of it."advertisement Praising the actor-singer's quick decision-making skills, the filmmaker added, "He is a very nice human being, so simple, and I think he will grow on to be a fabulous actor. He is also sharp and smart, as he can make a decision so quickly. I have always admired artists who have such intuition and can grasp the essence of a film in a single sitting. They should know who they want to work with, what roles suit them and can make those decisions swiftly. He did want to do the film, but when I met him recently, we realised there was an issue with the dates. No Entry 2 is going to be a very big film with a huge cast and crew. There are so many actors, and it's important for us that everyone can come together. I think they are figuring out the dates, and I am hopeful it will work out. But whatever happens, it will be for the good. I have that faith for sure."When asked about when he plans to get the film on the floors, Anees Bazmee said, "Bohot jald (Very soon). As soon as we get clearance from everyone, we will start. I have been with Boney ji (producer Boney Kapoor) for 7-8 years now, working on this film. We have seen many ups and downs, but we are on it. I am the kind of person who sticks to his commitment. And when there's love, you don't think of loss and profit. You just want to be together and make a food film. And trust me, it is going to be a beautiful film and a lot of fun. It's still on paper, so many will not know, but I can assure you it's an amazing story." You May Also Like
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Anees Bazmee On Diljit Dosanjh's Rumoured Exit From No Entry 2: " Jo Hoga, Achcha Hi Hoga"
New Delhi: After winning hearts with his performance in Amar Singh Chamkila, Diljit Dosanjh is gearing up for his next projects – Detective Sherdil and Border 2. He was also announced to be a part of No Entry 2, directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Boney Kapoor. Last month, rumours started doing the rounds that Diljit had walked out of the film due to creative differences. Earlier, Boney Kapoor made sure to clear the air. The producer stated that it was actually a date issue, which the teams are trying to work out. Now, Anees Bazmee has also spoken about it. In a chat with News18 Showsha, the director said he is not 'upset' about Diljit stepping away from the project. What's Happening The makers of No Entry 2 had announced that Diljit Dosanjh will be co-starring with Arjun Kapoor and Varun Dhawan in the film. However, last month, rumours of the singer-songwriter walking out of the project started making the rounds. Reacting to the buzz, Anees Bazmee told News18 Showsha, 'I'm just happy that the film is getting made. There's no bigger joy than that. At this point, woh hi ho raha hai jo upar waala chahta hai …It's not like the films that I have done, I've only worked with actors who've been my first choices for those projects." 'I've had to work with actors who were my second and even third choices. But once these films got released, audiences felt that those actors fit the characters perfectly and nobody else could've pulled off those parts the way they did," he added. He continued, ' I don't let such things bother me. Main kabhi safaiyaan nahi deta. Jo hona hai, woh hi hoga aur jo hoga, achcha hi hoga. (I never give clarifications. Whatever is meant to happen, will happen and whatever happens, will be for the best)" Anees Bazmee's Last Meeting With Diljit Dosanjh Talking about his last meeting with Diljit Dosanjh and the whole date issue, Anees Bazmee said, 'Our last meeting, which was the second time that we met, lasted for 10 minutes. We were discussing his dates because there was a bit of back and forth. He told me that he's trying to work out his dates.' Applauding Diljit's honesty, the director said, 'Diljit is a very honest human being and he's a very talented actor. In all my life, I've met him for just 20 minutes. The first time I met him was when I went to narrate the script to him. He didn't even listen to the full script. He told me, ' Kahaani samajh aa gayi hai. Aap picture bana rahe hai. Teen heroes hai. Comedy hai. No Entry dekh ke hum kitne hasse hai.' And he instantly agreed to do the film. He's such a simple guy.' About No Entry 2 As of now, Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor are the two confirmed cast members of No Entry 2. The film is a sequel to the 2005 hit No Entry, which featured Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu, Esha Deol, Lara Dutta and Celina Jaitly in key roles. In A Nutshell No Entry 2 directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Boney Kapoor was going to have Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh in the lead. Last month there were several speculations about Dosanjh walking out of the project. Anees Bazmee shared his views on the same in a recent conversation and mentioned that whatever has to happen, will eventually happen.
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First Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Diljit Dosanjh's exit from 'No Entry 2' confirmed by director Anees Bazmee: 'He told me that...'
Anil Kapoor was the star of the show called No Entry back in 2005 when it released. Directed by Anees Bazmee, the film also starred Salman Khan and Fardeen Khan read more Diljit Dosanjh had quit No Entry 2. Boney Kapoor told Filmfare last month, 'Yes, there are date issues, but certainly no creative differences. That is absolutely false. We are trying our best to work the dates out.' And now, director Anees Bazmee has also spoken about why he decided to opt out of the project. The director was quoted saying, 'We were discussing his dates because there was a bit of back and forth. He told me that he was trying to work out his dates. Boney ji was also there.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Anil Kapoor was the star of the show called No Entry back in 2005 when it released. Directed by Anees Bazmee, the film also starred Salman Khan and Fardeen Khan. It has been almost two decades and the sequel was long in the making and now, producer Boney Kapoor has said Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor would star in part two. The original stars won't feature in the new movie, said Boney Kapoor, adding the team is now in the process of casting 10 female actors for the project. 'That chapter is over (of the old star cast). Now, we have Diljit, Varun and Arjun in the film. Varun and Arjun are best of friends, and Diljit is fantastic at comedy. So, I think this makes for a good and interesting combination,' the producer told PTI last year when Diljit was still on board for the sequel. ' No Entry ' revolved around two married men (Anil Kapoor and Fardeen Khan), who find themselves in trouble because of their womanizing friend, Prem (Salman), after he sets them up with a hooker, leading to lies and confusions.
