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News18
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Aamir Khan Breaks Silence On Sarfarosh Sequel, Says ‘Abhi Kaam Chal Raha Hai'
Last Updated: Sarfarosh is directed by John Matthew Matthan and was both a commercial and critical success. Aamir Khan has delivered several hits in his career and among them is Sarfarosh. The film still holds a special place in the hearts. And recently, the actor has finally confirmed that a sequel to his acclaimed 1999 film is in development. He revealed that work on Sarfarosh 2 has begun. Sonali Bendre was seen in the lead role. Speaking at Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Summit, Aamir Khan confirmed Sarfarosh 2 is in making and also talk about sequels. 'Once you made a great film, you don't want to mess with them. Aap uska sequel tab karenge jab aapko aisa lage ki deserve to be. Vo feeling that you would like to do for any of the film. Like Andaaz Apna Apna, Sarfarosh. Sarfarosh 2 pe abhi kaam chal raha hai. Unless the script comes out really well, it is really unfair to go ahead," he was quoted saying Sarfarosh is directed by John Matthew Matthan and was both a commercial and critical success. He played ACP Ajay Singh Rathod, an honest and tough Mumbai cop battling cross-border terrorism. During a recent interaction at an event, Aamir Khan revealed he was not the first choice for Sitaare Zameen Par. Yes, you read that right! Aamir recently shared that he was so 'heartbroken' and 'emotionally battered' after the failure of Laal Singh Chaddha, he decided to take a break and walked out of 'Sitaare Zameen Par,' which he was going to film next. However, he agreed to only produce the film. The film was then set to star Farhan Akhtar in the Hindi version and Sivakarthikeyan in the Tamil version. However, during script readings, Aamir felt deeply connected to the story again and decided he wanted to act in it after all! 'I told Prasanna (director) that I was depressed and hence, I needed a break. Prasanna got a heart attack (laughs) on hearing that. He was very understanding. He said, 'I understand what you are going through and emotionally, you don't feel like doing the film. But I request you to produce the film'. I agreed." He said that at the time, they had decided to make two versions of Sitaare Zameen Par- one in Hindi with Farhan Akhtar in the lead role, while Sivakarthikeyan was going to do the Tamil version. 'They loved the script and the dates were even worked out," shared Aamir. Director R.S Prasanna, who had originally envisioned Aamir in the role, supported the switch, after which Aamir was cast again. Aamir then personally apologized to Farhan and Sivakarthikeyan, who were disappointed but understanding of his decision. Aamir said, 'He (Prasanna) told me, 'You are my original choice and as a director, I have been with you for 4 years. Now, when you are feeling like doing it, I can't let you down'. Badi himmat karke, I spoke to Farhan and Sivakarthikeyan and apologized to them. I honestly told them what had happened. They were disappointed but they understood my point. Farhan said, 'You have lived with the script for so long'." Sitaare Zameen Par is produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit, with B. Shrinivas Rao and Ravi Bhagchandka as producers. Directed by R. S. Prasanna, the film will be released in theatres on 20th June, 2025. First Published: June 06, 2025, 15:55 IST
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Zee Tamil's Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors 5 returns in style; Vijay TV's Startup Singam gears up for Season 2
After a captivating and talent-packed season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs, Zee Tamil is back with the fifth season of its flagship music reality show, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors. The grand finale of the popular singing show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs recently concluded on the entertainment channel, with actor Sivakarthikeyan announcing Divinesh as the winner. Television audiences are in for yet another memorable season as Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Season 5 recently began on a grand note. A wave of musical talent is sweeping across television screens, with the contest witnessing the participation of an overwhelming number of aspiring singers from nearly 35 towns and cities across Tamil Nadu. In the audition, 12 contestants were shortlisted in the first week. One of the most special moments of the episode was when actress Devayani's elder daughter, Iniya Rajakumaran, performed on stage. The judges unanimously selected her based on her performance. When their blindfolds were lifted, they were surprised to see Ms. Devayani sitting beside her daughter. 'I want my daughter to move forward in the contest based on her own efforts. This stage is not something that comes easily. It has created many winners, and I am proud that she begins her journey here,' said Ms. Devayani. The audition episode also featured veteran actor T. Rajendar as a special judge, bringing his signature energy to the show. In the upcoming episodes, participants will face various challenges that test their musical range and performance skills. They will be mentored by a panel of judges comprising playback singers Vijay Prakash, Srinivas, Shweta Mohan, and Karthik. The show airs every Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. Second season of 'Startup Singam' Another show that premiered to a strong viewer response, Startup Singam, will return with a new season this November on Vijay TV and Jio Hotstar, showcasing 75 curated startups across 26 episodes. The show that made waves in the startup ecosystem and households alike aired 13 episodes and facilitated investment commitments worth ₹55 crore. In its first season, it supported 39 startups across diverse sectors. From discovering grassroots founders to enabling investment conversations, Startup Singam Season 2 will merge entrepreneurial grit and regional storytelling. The platform aims not just to entertain but to catalyse fundraising and business acceleration for regional entrepreneurs. This season, the spotlight will be on high-potential sectors like SaaS, Deeptech, D2C, Agritech, Healthtech, and Impact Ventures. If you are a college innovator, an SME founder, or a scale-up entrepreneur from a Tier-2 city and have a compelling product and a growth story, apply now at to get featured on the show.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sudha Kongara denies Hindi imposition rumors surrounding Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi'
Director Sudha Kongara is currently helming the film 'Parasakthi,' featuring a talented cast including Sivakarthikeyan , Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, and Sree Leela . Recently, during a public event, Sudha Kongara addressed questions about the film's progress and cleared up some common misconceptions surrounding it, giving fans and media a clearer picture of what to expect. Director dispels rumors about film's theme According to Sudha Kongara, the shooting of 'Parasakthi' still requires around 40 more days to complete. The team is eagerly waiting for Sivakarthikeyan, who is currently busy with the shoot of his film 'Madharasi' in Sri Lanka. Once Sivakarthikeyan finishes that schedule, he will join the Parasakthi shoot, and the remaining portions of the film will be wrapped up. The director expressed optimism about the film's completion and praised the entire cast and crew for their dedication and hard work. Clarifies no official release date yet There have been rumors circulating in the media claiming that 'Parasakthi' deals with Hindi oppression. However, Sudha Kongara clarified that these are baseless speculations. She emphasized that the film's story revolves around the bond between siblings and that she has never described it as a film about language oppression or political themes. She further urged the media and audiences to refrain from jumping to conclusions until the film's official release. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thousands Are Saving Money Using This Wall Plug elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Click Here Undo Addresses media speculation about box office clash with Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' When asked about the possibility of 'Parasakthi' clashing at the box office with Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan,' Sudha Kongara stated that such discussions are mostly media-generated hype. She mentioned that there has been no official confirmation regarding the release date yet, and the decision ultimately rests with the producer. Sudha Kongara made it clear that she is not involved in making release-related decisions and that the producers will announce the final schedule at the appropriate time, urging fans to stay tuned for official updates. 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 .
Pink Villa
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Will Sivakarthikeyan starrer Parasakthi's release clash with Vijay's Jana Nayagan? Director REACTS to buzz
Sivakarthikeyan's upcoming film Parasakthi, directed by Sudha Kongara, has been in the spotlight amid buzz of a possible clash with Thalapathy Vijay's final film Jana Nayagan. While Parasakthi has yet to announce its release date, the speculation has nonetheless kept fans intrigued. Now, Sudha Kongara has finally broken her silence on the potential box office clash between the two big-ticket films. In a byte with Sun News, the filmmaker revealed that about 40 days of shoot are still pending for her film, and production will resume once Sivakarthikeyan wraps up his other project, Madharasi. Addressing the release date buzz, Sudha Kongara clarified that the final decision rests with the producers. She added that talk of a clash with Jana Nayagan is purely speculative. In her words, 'Only 40 days of shooting is pending in Parasakthi. I'm waiting for Sivakarthikeyen to return from Madharasi shooting. Release date will be decided by producers. Media was the one who speculated that it's clashing with Jana Nayagan.' For the unversed, Parasakthi marks Sivakarthikeyan's first collaboration with director Sudha Kongara. Based on a real-life incident, the film also stars Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, Sreeleela, and others. As per reports, SK will portray a student from Annamalai University who rises to prominence during the Anti-Hindi agitation of 1937. The film's teaser also reveals Ravi Mohan in a menacing avatar as the antagonist. In other news, Thalapathy Vijay is gearing up for his final film Jana Nayagan before bidding farewell to cinema to pursue a full-time political career. Directed by H. Vinoth, the film is slated for a Pongal 2026 release. As Vijay's last on-screen appearance, the project has generated immense buzz and anticipation among fans. Besides Vijay, Jana Nayagan also features an ensemble cast including Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, Revathi, Mamitha Baiju, and more.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sivakarthikeyan, Arya & Santhanam add star power to a musical evening at Nehru Stadium in Chennai
Popular actors Sivakarthikeyan, Arya, and Santhanam were the special guests at the event. A recent celebration of music in the city saw six young voices come together to deliver some remarkable performances. Amidst beautiful melodies and heartfelt moments, 11-year-old Divinesh captivated all with his performance at the finale of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs Season 4. Popular actors Sivakarthikeyan , Arya , and Santhanam were the special guests at the event. While Sivakarthikeyan had the crowd going wild when he joined Divinesh to sing the iconic MGR number Naan Aanaiyittal , Arya and Santhanam regaled the audience with their banter on stage. 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 .
