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News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Vipin Sharma On Playing A Cross-Dressing Father In Dhadak 2: 'The Role Was A Familiar Territory'
Last Updated: Vipin Sharma calls his Dhadak 2 role 'very familiar territory' and opens up about connecting deeply with the film's themes of caste and marginalisation. Veteran actor Vipin Sharma has always been one of the silent powerhouses of Hindi cinema. From his unforgettable performance as the emotionally distant father in Taare Zameen Par to his intense roles in Paan Singh Tomar, Gangs of Wasseypur, and Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, Sharma has carved a niche for himself with performances that are honest, grounded, and profoundly human. In Dhadak 2, however, he treads new ground—while still remaining deeply rooted in emotional truth. Portraying Mr. Ahirwar, a cross-dressing father in a film that boldly addresses caste discrimination and social marginalisation, Sharma brings a delicate vulnerability to the screen. His portrayal is neither loud nor ornamental—it's the quiet heart of the film, offering perhaps its most emotionally resonant moment. 'The compliments I'm receiving for Dhadak 2 have truly surprised me," Sharma shares. 'The film is about discrimination—the struggles of the lower caste community being marginalised. My role in the film represents that struggle. I feel deeply connected to it because I've grown up in a similar environment." Recalling a personal anecdote that mirrors the hesitation his character might have felt, he adds, 'It once took me three hours to gather the courage to walk into the Doordarshan office in Delhi, just to enquire about a 10-minute youth programme on Yuva Vani. That fear, that hesitation—I know it intimately." When asked about his preparation for the role, Sharma reveals that it required no elaborate research or external references. 'This role was very familiar territory. I've lived this life, seen these struggles up close. What helped was being surrounded by filmmakers who are committed to telling important, authentic stories. It's been a privilege to be a part of some of the most significant films in Hindi cinema in recent times. I'm grateful to those who continue to trust me with such responsibilities." Directed by Shazia Iqbal, Dhadak 2 follows Neelesh (played by Siddhant Chaturvedi), a lower-caste law student, and Vidhi (Triptii Dimri), an upper-caste woman, as they fall in love and battle a deeply ingrained, casteist society. A remake of the acclaimed Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal, the film doesn't shy away from confronting uncomfortable truths. Also starring Zakir Hussain, Saurabh Sachdeva, and Deeksha Joshi, Dhadak 2 navigates themes of identity, systemic oppression, and the cost of love in a divided world. Though initially scheduled for a November 2024 release, the film faced multiple delays—allegedly due to issues with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Now that it's finally reached the audience, Vipin Sharma's performance is being hailed as one of the most memorable—and quietly revolutionary—elements of the film. First Published: August 07, 2025, 19:27 IST 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.
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Viveck Vaswani backs SRK's National Award win, Gowariker's integrity
On Friday, Shah Rukh Khan was announced as the recipient of Best Actor at the 71st National Awards for 'Jawan'. While his jubilant fans were excited to see him finally win the honour for the first time in his 33-year acting journey, many thought otherwise.A section of the audience felt that his performance in the Atlee-led film was not on par with others like Manoj Bajpayee in 'Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai' and Prithviraj Sukumaran in 'Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life'. If that wasn't enough, jury chairperson Ashutosh Gowariker was also subjected to trolling for the Today spoke to the actor-filmmaker Viveck Vaswani, one of Shah Rukh's oldest friends and collaborators, in discussions about his National Award win. Stating that cinema is always subjective, one cannot compare different performances in different characters. "The only way to gauge the best performance would be when 10 actors play Richard III or King Lear, and you decide which was the best Lear. There is no basis for comparison. There is no objectivity. The jury felt that this was a relevant performance, worth the award. With due respect to Manoj, I think it was a very, very relevant performance, and it was a very relevant film also. I would have been equally happy for Manoj, since he is also a very close friend. But honestly, I was happier when Shah Rukh got it," Vaswani shared with a speaking about Gowariker, whom he has known even longer than SRK, Vaswani said, "He is one person in the film industry whose integrity I cannot, and will never, doubt. Also, I want to say that when they give the award to Shah Rukh, they give it because they thought it was the best performance within the context of the overall performance."The filmmaker also discussed the noise around how Shah Rukh should have got this award for films like 'Swades' or 'Chak De! India', which many feel had his best performance. Vaswani chuckled, saying it reminded him of how actor Amitabh Bachchan did not win the Filmfare Award for 'Deewar' and 'Zanjeer', but got it for 'Don'."Who's to argue about that? He got it for 'Don' because, in that particular year, it was a great performance. Similarly, with Shah Rukh, 'Jawan' was a great performance. Honestly, for me, all his performances are great, though. Even the one in our first film together, 'Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman'," he went on. The film was the very phrase used by SRK when he replied to Vaswani's congratulatory note. The 'Jawan' actor wrote, "Thank u for the wishes. All started with you. Raju finally ban gaya gentleman (sic)."advertisementWhile many do credit the filmmaker for kickstarting SRK's career, he feels it was his hard work and passion that did the trick. Many would know that the actor stayed at Vaswani's house when he moved to Mumbai to work on films. The producer, here too, thanked his parents for letting a friend stay around."For me, it was never about giving Shah Rukh a film, it was about giving him a career. We worked together to have him work on films that could sell; only that could have led to him having an acting career. He was smart enough to also understand numbers, and hence started distributing his films so early on. He is a sharp and intelligent man, who hardly sleeps because he just works," Vaswani did they get a call post the announcement? He said, "It's really hard to get on a call with him since he's so busy working. But I will always wish him the best. And like his fans, I too feel it came late, but as they say, 'It's better late than never'."Shah Rukh's 'Jawan' was directed by Atlee and also marked the Bollywood debuts of actors Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi.- EndsTrending Reel
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Zee Studios wins six awards at 71st National Film Awards
Zee Studios received six awards at the 71st National Film Awards , including recognition for Mrs. Chatterjee v/s Norway , Naal 2, Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, Aatmapamphlet, and Godday Godday Chaa. The studio also distributed 12th Fail, which won Best Feature Film and Best Actor for Vikrant Massey. Rani Mukherji was named Best Actress in a Lead Role for Mrs. Chatterjee v/s Norway. Naal 2, a Marathi film, won Best Children's Film and Best Child Artist for performances by Treesha Thosar, Shrinivas Pokale, and Bhargav Jagtap. Deepak Kingrani won Best Dialogue for Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, and Aatmapamphlet was awarded Best Debut Film. Godday Godday Chaa received the award for Best Punjabi Feature Film. Umesh Kumar Bansal, Chief Business Officer, Zee Studios & Zee Music, said, 'It is our honour to be associated with quality cinema that has been recognised at the prestigious 71st National Film Awards. The success is a firm testament of our commitment as a pan-India studio to bring alive compelling narratives and powerful stories across languages, that resonate with audiences. We are proud of the hard work of our talented filmmakers and teams that has enabled us to collectively achieve this success. We will continue to produce and distribute films that not only entertain but also inspire and celebrate the rich diversity of Indian cinema." The National Film Awards are organised annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and recognize achievements across Indian cinema in various languages and categories. They were first established in 1954. The announcement was made by Ashutosh Gowariker (Feature Film Jury Chairperson), P. Sheshadri (Non-Feature Film Jury Chairperson), and Dr. Ajay Nagabhushan MN, Joint Secretary (Films), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. Mattu J. P. Singh, Director General, PIB, was also present on the occasion. Zee Studios said it will continue to focus on producing and distributing films in multiple languages and genres.
Hindustan Times
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
National Films Awards add extra responsibility: Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai dialogue writer Deepak Kingrani
Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai story-dialogue and scriptwriter Deepak Kingrani is on cloud nine as he has won the National Film Awards for penning the dialogues for the film. 'The recognition adds extra responsibility to the hard work', he says. Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai dialogue writer Deepak Kingrani and a still from the film Currently in the US for summer classes with his daughter Bhuvi (13), he says, 'I was in a different time zone (New York) but was aware that the National Film Awards will be announced and well-wishers were pinning hope on the film. I was in a subway and as I got network on my phone, there was a windfall of messages and I got a feeling ki mil hi gaya hoga. I shared it with Bhuvi and we were super excited.' The writer for Mission Raniganj (2023) and all seasons of Special Ops, adds, 'Initially, the winning was not sinking and after a few minutes I couldn't stop smiling. I called my wife, shared in my family group and then connected with the team.' On getting the award, he says, 'There is now an added responsibility but I won't take that extra pressure and work hard as I used to. Till the final shot is taken we try to improvise in the best possible manner and that I will continue to do. Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai is very special as some projects come very close to your heart and mix with your experiences.' He dedicated the win to his team. 'We were expecting more awards for Manoj (Bajpayee, actor) sir, Apoorva (Singh Karki, director) and the film. So, this is for the amazing team as it's for everyone's exceptional work coming together, as writers alone can't do everything. This (award) is about striking the right note and chord as it's all about the jury's decision.' Deepak says he is not sure if this is his best work as he 'always works with full honesty and good intention without differentiating the size of the work – be it Special Ops, Mission Raniganj or Bhaiyaaji.' His last release was OTT series Special Ops 2 and next projects will be a series and a film for big production houses but he is not allowed to speak about them.
Pink Villa
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Bhanushali Studios Limited, Warner Bros. Pictures, and JOAT Films join hands for five Hollywood films to be remade in India
In a groundbreaking move set to redefine cross-cultural cinematic collaborations, Bhanushali Studios Limited (BSL), Warner Bros. Pictures, and JOAT Films have collaborated for a strategic partnership to develop Indian adaptations of five legendary Warner Bros titles. This multi-film deal aims to bring globally celebrated narratives into the heart of Indian cinema, infused with the country's unique cultural flavour while preserving the universal emotional essence that made these stories beloved across generations. This initiative underscores Warner Bros. Pictures' commitment to deepening its footprint in key international territories through locally resonant storytelling and forms part of its broader strategy to engage with the ever-booming Indian film market. 'India represents one of the world's most vibrant and sophisticated film markets, with audiences who deeply appreciate authentic, locally rooted narratives,' said Denzil Dias, Vice President and Managing Director – India, Warner Bros. Pictures. 'This partnership allows us to combine our storytelling heritage with exceptional local talent to create films that will resonate profoundly with Indian audiences while maintaining the universal appeal that defines great cinema.' 'We're incredibly excited to partner with Warner Bros. Pictures, a studio that has shaped cinematic history across generations,' said Vinod Bhanushali, Founder & Chairman, Bhanushali Studios Limited. 'This collaboration represents a unique opportunity to reimagine the stories by Warner Bros. Pictures through an Indian creative lens, blending emotion, scale, and culture for audiences both at home and internationally.' The creative bridge between East and West will be further strengthened through the involvement of Jack Nguyen, founder of JOAT Films. With over three decades of experience in the global film industry, including a long association with Warner Bros Pictures and expertise in Asian market productions, Nguyen brings strategic insight and creative vision to the venture. JOAT Films will co-produce under Nguyen's first-look deal with Warner Bros. Pictures. "I'm excited to partner with BSL to adapt Warner Bros. Pictures titles that will resonate with Indian audiences,' said Jack Nguyen. Under Vinod Bhanushali's leadership, BSL has witnessed the critically acclaimed film ' Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai ' and more. Meanwhile, development on the first project under this collaboration is already underway. Official announcements regarding the title, creative teams, and production timelines are expected soon. This alliance positions Indian cinema to offer a fresh, culturally nuanced take on some of Hollywood's most iconic narratives.
