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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Edinburgh filming for '90s classic movie remake takes over Portobello beach
Production for a Bollywood film has descended on the streets, and beaches, of Edinburgh. The movie, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, is a romantic comedy - and a remake of a classic '90s Bollywood film. It's set for release in April next year. Residents in the city have seen filming taking place in Victoria Street, outside the Royal Scottish Academy and down at Portobello beach. The films title comes from a Hindu saying, which roughly translates means that 'young people are bound to fall in love'. READ MORE: Neighbourhood Edinburgh pub to close for refurb as it prepares for 'new chapter' READ MORE: Edinburgh police 'in riot gear' swoop on quiet street in ongoing incident The project comes from director David Dhawan, and features his son Varun Dhawan, as well as Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur. Cast and crew were seen filming scenes on Portobello beach on Monday. A casting call was released in early May, with extras wanted for a hospital scene who could play nurses and doctors in the background. The 30-day shoot in Scotland is understood to cover two songs, with key chase sequences and 'comedic scenes' for the film. A source told Pinkvilla, a top Bollywood news site: "A lot of combination scenes, leading to chaos on screen will be shot in Scotland. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "The conclusion of Scotland schedule will lead to a film wrap, not-with-standing a couple of songs and some patchwork sequences." The original film, from 1999, starred actors such as Anil Kapoor and Salman Khan, and many refer to it as Chunnari Chunnari - its popular main track. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
Edinburgh Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Huge Edinburgh crowds gather as famous actor spotted filming in city centre
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp Huge Edinburgh crowds gathered on a popular street after a famous actor was spotted filming in the capital. Varun Dhawan, an Indian actor known for many Hindi films, was in the city recording upcoming scenes for the romantic-comedy movie, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. Production was taking place on Victoria Street and crowds erupted into an applause after the 38-year-old actor was spotted in the area. The short clip shared on social media was captioned: "Varun Dhawan seen in Edinburgh today... shooting scenes from 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai". The movie is set for release in April next year and is a remake of a classic '90s Bollywood film. Residents in the city have also seen filming taking place outside the Royal Scottish Academy and down at Portobello beach. The films title comes from a Hindu saying, which roughly translates means that 'young people are bound to fall in love'. The project comes from director David Dhawan, and features his son Varun Dhawan, as well as Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur. Cast and crew were seen filming scenes on Portobello beach on Monday. A casting call was released in early May, with extras wanted for a hospital scene who could play nurses and doctors in the background. The 30-day shoot in Scotland is understood to cover two songs, with key chase sequences and 'comedic scenes' for the film. A source told Pinkvilla, a top Bollywood news site: "A lot of combination scenes, leading to chaos on screen will be shot in Scotland. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "The conclusion of Scotland schedule will lead to a film wrap, not-with-standing a couple of songs and some patchwork sequences." The original film, from 1999, starred actors such as Anil Kapoor and Salman Khan, and many refer to it as Chunnari Chunnari - its popular main track.
Edinburgh Live
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh filming for '90s classic movie remake takes over Portobello beach
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp Production for a Bollywood film has descended on the streets, and beaches, of Edinburgh. The movie, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, is a romantic comedy - and a remake of a classic '90s Bollywood film. It's set for release in April next year. Residents in the city have seen filming taking place in Victoria Street, outside the Royal Scottish Academy and down at Portobello beach. The films title comes from a Hindu saying, which roughly translates means that 'young people are bound to fall in love'. The project comes from director David Dhawan, and features his son Varun Dhawan, as well as Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur. Cast and crew were seen filming scenes on Portobello beach on Monday. A casting call was released in early May, with extras wanted for a hospital scene who could play nurses and doctors in the background. (Image: David McInytre) The 30-day shoot in Scotland is understood to cover two songs, with key chase sequences and 'comedic scenes' for the film. A source told Pinkvilla, a top Bollywood news site: "A lot of combination scenes, leading to chaos on screen will be shot in Scotland. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "The conclusion of Scotland schedule will lead to a film wrap, not-with-standing a couple of songs and some patchwork sequences." The original film, from 1999, starred actors such as Anil Kapoor and Salman Khan, and many refer to it as Chunnari Chunnari - its popular main track.
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Scottish cultural institution to mark 200th anniversary with events across the country
The institution, founded in 1826, will showcase its vital role as the 'lifeblood' of Scottish culture. The director of one of Scotland's oldest cultural institutions has revealed ambitious plans for its 200th anniversary celebrations, set to showcase its vital role as the 'lifeblood' of Scottish culture. The Royal Scottish Academy (RSA), founded in 1826 as an independent, artist-led organisation supporting artists and architects, will mark its bicentenary in 2026 with a series of events spanning the country and beyond, involving over 70 cultural partners. Colin Greenslade, RSA director, told the PA news agency the celebrations aim to highlight the academy's continuous influence and commitment to its founding vision. 'The academy has had that continuous practice over 200 years with the same aims and with the same set up of a democratic organisation which is led by its artist and architect members,' Greenslade said. He added, 'The impact of the artists over that period, they've taught in art schools, they've taught in secondary schools, they've shown nationally and internationally, they've inspired generations of artists and architects that came after them.' At the heart of the RSA's mission, Greenslade explained, is artists supporting other artists. 'It's unusual for an institution to be self-sufficient and for us that comes down to the trust and interest that people have given us over the years.' Among the wide-ranging events planned, Sabhal Mor Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture on Skye, will host exhibitions showcasing archive works by artists such as Peter Howson, Arthur Watson, Alexander Moffat, and Frances Walker. Shetland Museum and Archives will collaborate with the National Library of Scotland on an exhibition exploring the life and work of 20th century poet Hugh MacDiarmid, focusing on how his time in Shetland profoundly shaped his writing. Aberdeen University will exhibit paintings by RSA artists, including celebrated Scottish colourists, while the RSA's long history with architecture will be celebrated at V&A Dundee. In Glasgow, photographer Craig Easton, currently on an RSA residency, will display his work documenting a beekeeper on the Isle of Colonsay at the city's Street Level Photoworks venue. The RSA's own home on The Mound in Edinburgh will host a series of major exhibitions throughout the year. Meanwhile, the National Galleries of Scotland will unveil a new body of work by a prominent RSA member, whose identity will be revealed next year. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Beyond Scotland, the anniversary events extend into the rest of the UK, including a show on Joan Eardley's life and work at The Granary Gallery in Berwick-upon-Tweed. 'It's the biggest project of this kind that anyone has ever undertaken across Scotland,' Greenslade said. He emphasised the academy's wide reach, saying: 'The ethos of this is to reinforce to the public in Scotland and visitors to Scotland is that the academy is throughout Scotland, it's not just this Edinburgh building on The Mound.' Greenslade reassured that 'people don't have to come to Edinburgh in the summer to see academy exhibitions' as the celebrations will involve 'makers all over the country and in collections the length and breadth of the country.'
STV News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- STV News
Royal Scottish Academy 200th anniversary celebrations planned across Scotland
The director of one of Scotland's oldest cultural institutions has said celebrations planned for its 200th anniversary year will highlight its position as part of the 'lifeblood' of culture in Scotland. The Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) will hold events across the country and further afield throughout 2026 to mark its 200th year, involving more than 70 cultural partners. The academy was founded in 1826 as an independent artist-led organisation to support artists and architects and director Colin Greenslade said it remains true to that original vision. He told the PA news agency the planned celebrations will highlight how the RSA has 'been the lifeblood of culture over that period'. He added: 'The academy has had that continuous practice over 200 years with the same aims and with the same set up of a democratic organisation which is led by its artist and architect members. 'The impact of the artists over that period – they've taught in art schools, they've taught in secondary schools, they've shown nationally and internationally, they've inspired generations of artists and architects that came after them.' Mr Greenslade said artists providing opportunities for other artists is at the heart of what the RSA does, adding: 'It's unusual for an institution to be self-sufficient and for us that comes down to the trust and interest that people have given us over the years.' PA Media Alexander Moffat's work The Rock (The Radical Road), part of the RSA's Diploma Collection. Among the events planned are exhibitions throughout the year at Sabhal Mor Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture on Skye, featuring archive works including those from Peter Howson, Arthur Watson, Alexander Moffat and Frances Walker. Shetland Museum & Archives will present an exhibition in collaboration with the National Library of Scotland examining 20th century poet Hugh MacDiarmid and how his time in Shetland had a profound influence on his work. Aberdeen University will exhibit paintings by RSA artists, including Scottish Colourists, while the RSA's long-standing history with architecture will be spotlighted at the V&A Dundee. Among the events in Glasgow is an exhibition involving photographer Craig Easton, currently undertaking an RSA residency, at the city's Street Level Photoworks venue on his work documenting a beekeeper on the Isle of Colonsay. A series of major exhibitions will also take place at the RSA's home at The Mound in Edinburgh and the National Galleries of Scotland will show a new body of work by a prominent RSA member whose identity will be revealed next year. Events to mark the 200th year are taking place elsewhere in the UK including a show on the life and work of academy member Joan Eardley at The Granary Gallery in Berwick-upon-Tweed. 'It's the biggest project of this kind that anyone has ever undertaken across Scotland,' Mr Greenslade said. 'The ethos of this is to reinforce to the public in Scotland and visitors to Scotland is that the academy is throughout Scotland, it's not just this Edinburgh building on The Mound.' He said 'people don't have to come to Edinburgh in the summer to see academy exhibitions' and the events will involve 'makers all over the country and in collections the length and breadth of the country'. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
