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India Today
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Emotional Janhvi Kapoor misses mother Sridevi at 'her favourite holiday spot' Cannes
Janhvi Kapoor went through a roller coaster of emotions while attending the premiere of her new film 'Homebound' at the 78th Cannes International Film Festival. The actor, who received an overwhelming standing ovation during 'Homebound' screening, also missed her late mother and cinema legend Sridevi. Janhvi recalled coming to her late mother's 'favourite holiday spot' without an interview with Vogue India, she said, "You know this place was my mom's favourite place to come to for a holiday. We spent 3-4 consecutive summers here. It was like a big thing with us as a family. Every time mom would do something, every time she was getting an award, or her movie (was getting screened somewhere)... I remember 'English Vinglish' premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, or when dad was shooting somewhere... All of these big life moments. We would be together as a family and experience them together and celebrate."advertisementShe further said, "We are back in Cannes. My dad (Boney Kapoor) and Khushi are with me... It is weird coming back here without her and especially because she always took me to her big moments. I miss her a lot." After the screening of their film, Janhvi, along with her co-stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, director Neeraj Ghaywan and producer Karan Johar felt moved by the audience's response. The team was seen hugging each other as they received a 9-minute-long standing ovation. The film was featured in the Un Certain Regard section on May 21, a special category at Cannes that highlights unique and powerful Productions posted about the same and wrote, "9 minutes of pure love & applause! Team 'Homebound' receiving all the appreciation at @Festival_Cannes!" Homebound team was overwhelmed after it received a 9-minute-long standing ovation at Cannes. advertisement'Homebound' is jointly produced by Johar's Dharma Productions, along with Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra. While Marijke de Souza and Melita Toscan du Plantier are co-producers, Martin Scorsese and Pravin Khairnar are the executive producers. The film is essentially about two childhood friends from a small village in North India who pursue a police job in search of dignity, but as they taste power, they begin to experience strained bonding. Its India release has not been announced film tells the story of two childhood friends from a small village in North India who pursue their dream of becoming police officers to gain respect and dignity. However, later their friendship goes through the test of time due to pressure and Reel IN THIS STORY#Janhvi Kapoor
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'My first love died in a car crash': Preity Zinta reveals how personal loss made Kal Ho Naa Ho shoot emotionally taxing
Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan-starrer 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' was released over 22 years ago, and it is still etched in the hearts and minds of fans. The presence of romance, humour, and heartwarming messages, coupled with stellar performances made Kal Ho Naa Ho stand out. To date, there are many scenes from the film that linger in the audience's mind. Among them, the heart-wrenching climax, where Shah Rukh's character Aman dies due to a rare illness, continues to evoke strong emotions. On Tuesday, Preity walked down memory lane and talked about the emotional weight she carried while filming the movie's climax scene. During a QnA session on X, a fan wrote to Preity, "@realpreityzinta ma'am every time I watch Kal Ho Naa Ho, I cry like a kid. You absolutely nailed Naina Catherine Kapur. Learnt a lesson as well that is love sometimes means letting go. When you watch Kal Ho Naa Ho after 20 years of shoot, do you cry like us? #pzchat." In response, Preity opened up about losing her "first love in car crash". "Yes, I cry when I see it, and I cried when we were filming it too! My first love died in a car crash so this film always hit different. Fun Fact - Most scenes all actors cried naturally... and Aman's death scene had everyone crying in front of the camera and behind it too!," she shared. Here, Preity referred to the loss of her father, Durganand Zinta, who passed away in a car accident. She was only 13 years old when she lost her father. Her father was an officer in the Indian Army. Meanwhile, on the work front, Preity is all set to make her comeback in the industry with Rajkumar Santoshi's directorial Lahore 1947. This project marks an important milestone for Preity as she returns to the silver screen after a hiatus. Lahore 1947, produced under Aamir Khan's banner, marks a significant collaboration between Sunny Deol and Aamir Khan's Productions.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Karan Johar breaks silence on selling 50 per cent of Dharma Productions to Adar Poonawalla for Rs 1000 crore: 'I needed funds to grow'
In 2024, made headlines when he sold a 50 percent stake of his production company, Dharma Productions , to CEO for a staggering Rs 1,000 crore. In a recent conversation with Raj Shamani, the filmmaker opened up about the motivation behind the move, citing the need for growth and long-term expansion. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Inherited his father 's reputation, not financial security Speaking about the evolution of Productions, admitted that while his father Yash Johar founded the company, its success only began post-1998 with his directorial debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. 'Before Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, we had five flops in a row. What I inherited from my father was goodwill, not money,' Karan shared, highlighting how the emotional and reputational legacy of his father fueled his journey, not a financial head start. Karan also reflected on the earlier collaborative model of filmmaking at Dharma, revealing that most profits had to be shared with partners. 'We couldn't finance films on our own ability, so our biggest hits had partners. But I wanted profitability to stay within Dharma. That's when I stopped doing collaborative projects,' he said. Post-1998, hits like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kal Ho Naa Ho, and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna turned the tide for Dharma Productions. But it wasn't an easy journey. After the death of his father in 2004, Karan leaned on his childhood friend and current CEO of Dharma, . 'He left his life in London overnight to help me. Till date, I have zero business acumen, but a strong instinct. Apoorva handles the business, I handle the creative,' Karan added. Strategic partnership with Adar Poonawalla Explaining why he brought Adar Poonawalla on board as an equity partner, Karan said, 'In 2023, we realised we had to scale. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Organic growth would have taken us 5–7 more years. We needed capital. Today, I'm very happy with Adar. He's a wonderful human being with sharp instincts. Now I feel accountable—this is someone else's money. I have to deliver success.' Karan Johar Snapped in White Tee and Joggers During Shoot Karan also addressed criticisms that Dharma didn't have a particularly profitable 2024. 'Kill was critically appreciated, Mr & Mrs Mahi made money, Bad Newz was profitable, Jigra broke even. We're now producing our first Punjabi film Akaal, and Dhadak 2 is coming soon. We're bullish,' he asserted. Reflecting on the highs and lows of showbiz, Karan concluded with characteristic candour: 'I don't take success seriously or failure to heart. I don't mind a flop. I just don't like average films. If I'm wrong, tell me—I'll learn and move forward.'
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billie Piper and Christopher Eccleston to reunite for Doctor Who audio dramas
Doctor Who stars Billie Piper and Christopher Eccleston are reprising their roles for a new audio series. Eccleston, 60, appeared as the ninth incarnation of the time-travelling alien 20 years ago when showrunner Russell T Davies revived the sci-fi show. I Hate Suzie actress Piper starred as his companion Rose Tyler and they filmed one series together before Scottish actor David Tennant took over Eccleston's role. A description of the new adventures says the Doctor's past 'returns to haunt him', adding that 'enemies old and new are waiting'. Eccleston said: 'I am so happy to be back recording more adventures for the Ninth Doctor with Billie. 'I don't think my Doctor exists without Rose. He's a 'one man, one companion' kind of alien. 'We've explored him on his own at Big Finish (Productions), as a loner. 'But there's a resilience and a bravery and a deep empathy to Billie as Rose, that's why I do this. They complete each other.' Piper, 42, added: 'I can't think of a better time for Rose to reunite with her first Doctor than now. 'Twenty years after she first ran into the Tardis and towards adventure, here we are again, me and Chris, ready to have fun facing the universe, and the monsters, together.' Producer Matt Fitton said: 'Twenty years after the ninth Doctor and Rose burst on to our screens, Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper are back with that brilliant dynamic – the Doctor showing Rose the universe and Rose showing him the best of humanity. 'Across 12 episodes, slotting neatly into that 2005 series, we have more Jackie Tyler, more Powell Estate, plus friends and enemies old and new through time and space. 'Our writers have done an amazing job recapturing the spirit of that very special season, and Chris and Billie have embraced these scripts with delight and gusto. 'They're having a blast, back on that trip of a lifetime and they sound fantastic.' Doctor Who audios have been produced by Big Finish since 1999 and have featured actors including Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Tennant, Jodie Whittaker and Sir John Hurt. Listeners can pre-order The Ninth Doctor And Rose, starting at £11.99 (per story on collector's edition CD plus download) or £9.99 (download only) from
