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News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Sunny Deol And Bobby Deol's Apne 2 Script Is Ready; Anil Sharma Recalls Dharamendra 'Cried'
Last Updated: Anil Sharma reveals Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol got convinced to do Apne in two hours. He adds that his association with Dharmendra dates back to The Burning Train. Apne that released in 2007 saw Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol come together onscreen for the first time. The film opened well at the box office and its sequel titled Apne 2 was officially announced in November 2020. It was also supposed to star Sunny's son Karan Deol. It was reported to go on floors in March 2021 with a theatrical release scheduled for 5 November, 2021. But following a long delay, it seems like there's finally an update on the film. Speaking exclusively to News18 Showsha, director Anil Sharma shares an interesting development. 'Apne 2 is definitely happening. The scripting is already done. I've too many scripts with me right now. Main laga huwa hoon ki sab kar sakoon," he tells us. It, however, may not be his immediate next directorial venture post Vanvaas as the filmmaker has his hands full with Gadar 3, an action film starring his son Utkarsh Sharma and a love story that he has been wanting to make for a while. Looking back at the time when Anil took the story of Apne to the Deol trio, he reveals that all three of them got convinced within a matter of two hours. 'It wasn't difficult to convince them to come together for Apne. All three of them wanted to do a film together and they wanted me to make it. The day the story of Apne came to me, they were overjoyed. When I narrated the story to Dharam ji, he cried. When Bobby heard the script, he hugged me," he shares. And with Dharmendra and Bobby already giving a positive nod to the film, Sunny also agreed readily. 'When Sunny heard that his father and his brother have agreed to do the film, he also got interested. He heard their feedbacks of the script, then heard it and immediately said yes. My relationship with the Deols is great, even off-screen. We've that bond wherein we can confide in each other. Humaare beech bahot pyaar aur mohabbat hai," says the Veer and Singh Saab The Great maker. As a filmmaker, Anil had first collaborated with Dharmendra in his 1987 directorial outing, Hukumat. But the first time that they ever met was on the sets of BR Chopra and Ravi Chopra's The Burning Train where Anil served as an assistant director. 'During The Burning Train, I had first connected with him and Hema (Malini) ji. But connections don't work in the film industry. Connections apni jagah hai. Every time you want to work with an actor, you've to narrate the script to them," he states. Emphasising on how it wasn't just his personal equation with Dharmendra that led them to work on Elaan-E-Jung, Farishtey and Tahalka over the years, Anil adds, 'Aap ke kaam se aadmi aap se judta hai. What connection helps you with is access. Whether they end up saying yes to your film or not depends on how good the material is. But god has been kind to me. That coupled with my desire to work in the movies gave me the opportunity to work with actors like Dharam ji." First Published: 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.
NDTV
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
On Hema Malini, Dharmendra's 45th Wedding Anniversary, A Sweet Wish From Daughter Esha Deol
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Dharmendra and Hema Malini celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary. Daughters Esha and Ahana Deol shared heartfelt wishes on Instagram. Esha posted a vintage photo of her parents smiling at each other. Dharmendra and Hema Malini are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary today, May 2. The couple are proud parents to daughters Esha and Ahana Deol. Esha, like a doting daughter, made their day extra special by dropping a sweet post on Instagram. The album opens to a vintage film still featuring Dharmendra and Hema Malini in their younger days. The duo gaze into each other's eyes and flash beaming smiles. The second slide is a beautiful family portrait. Dharmendra and Hema Malini pose together, sitting on a chair. The veteran actress looks ethereal in an off-white, pink-bordered silk saree. Dharmendra rocks a casual avatar wearing a white shirt and grey trousers. Joining the power couple are their daughters — Esha and Ahana Deol. The sisters twin in ethnic ensembles. Esha exudes elegance in a pink embroidered kurti, while Ahana embraces traditional charm in a green embroidered masterpiece. Esha Deol's side note read, 'Happy anniversary, mamma & papa. You are my world. Love you.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by ESHA DEOL (@imeshadeol) Last year, on the occasion of their 44th wedding anniversary, Hema Malini shared a lovely video featuring Dharmendra on Instagram. The montage comprised candid glimpses of the pair. Hema Malini's caption said, 'Our wedding anniversary today! 44 years of togetherness, 2 beautiful girls, lovely grandchildren surrounding us and drowning us with their love. Our fans and their limitless adulation! What more can I ask of life? Our eternal gratitude to the Almighty for this gift of happiness." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dream Girl Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhemamalini) Hema Malini and Dharmendra got married in 1980. Dharmendra was previously married to Prakash Kaur in 1954. The former couple share two sons together — Sunny and Bobby Deol. Dharmendra and Hema Malini have worked in several films together. Some of them are The Burning Train, Raja Jani, Baghavat, Dharm Aur Qanoon, Rajput, Kinara, Patthar Aur Payal and Seeta Aur Geeta. Workwise, Dharmendra was last seen in the Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah directorial Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. The film, headlined by Kriti Sanon and Shahid Kapoor, was released in 2024. Meanwhile, Esha Deol's last on-screen appearance was in Tumko Meri Kasam.
India.com
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
'Parveen Babi was married', Mahesh Bhatt reveals shocking truth says, husband moved to...
If we talk about the superhit and glamorous actress of the 70s and 80s, then there is no doubt that the name will be Parveen Babi. She left a special mark with her work. But her personal life was always spent in sorrow and pain. The end was such that we have not been able to forget it to date. But now a big revelation has been made about Parveen Babi. Till now, her fans knew that she had never gotten married. Although she had affairs with Mahesh Bhatt, Kabir Bedi, and Danny Denzogpa, she never took the seven vows with anyone. But now filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who was in a relationship with her, has made a shocking revelation. He said that Parveen Babi was married and her husband had gone to Pakistan. There was a time when Parveen Babi was suffering from mental illness. Before that, she was also in a relationship with producer and director Mahesh Bhatt. But the director married Kiran Bhatt. Now, in a recent interview, Mahesh Bhatt revealed big things about Parveen Babi and also spoke openly about his affair. In an interview with the BBC, Mahesh Bhatt said, 'I came to know about his marriage later. When we were already in a relationship. His mother often came to Junagadh. Then she used to talk about it. Once he discussed that he was once married. But that man went to Pakistan.' Mahesh Bhatt further said, 'I went to Pakistan for Kara Film Festival after many years. Then a man wanted to meet me. Later I came to know that he was claiming himself to be Parveen Babi's husband. But I did not meet him. I thought why should he see me. I am not such a man who would close his doors for anyone…' Mahesh Bhatt and Parveen Babi Relationship Parveen Babi met Mahesh Bhatt in 1977 when she was at the peak of her career. By then, Mahesh was married to Kiran Bhatt. Parveen had also broken up with Kabir Bedi. It is said that their relationship lasted for three years. Parveen Babi died in a Mumbai apartment in 2005 at the age of 55. Death of Parveen Babi Praveen Babi, who was a part of many hit films including Deewar (1975), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), The Burning Train (1980), Shaan (1980), had an incurable disease called paranoid schizophrenia. Due to the disease, she distanced herself from films and the industry. She started living alone. Then in 2005, when her 3-day-old rotting, dead body was found, there was a stir.
India Today
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Bullet Train Explosion review: Spiritual sequel that combines heart and heat
Strangers board a train—different faces, different backgrounds, different priorities. For a brief moment in time, they are united by a shared goal: to reach their destination. But what happens when that journey is hijacked—literally—and every second becomes a fight for survival? Who rises? Who leads? Who becomes a hero?At first glance, this might sound like the premise of a typical hostage thriller. You may even recall 1975's The Bullet Train, the Japanese classic that inspired India's The Burning Train featuring Dharmendra, Jitendra and Vinod Khanna among others. But Bullet Train Explosion, now streaming on Netflix, is no mere remake. Directed by Shinji Higuchi (Shin Godzilla), this is a spiritual successor that reimagines the genre with restraint, humanity, and tension as sharp as a the trailer of Bullet Train Explosion here: Rather than focusing solely on the perpetrator's motive—as the original did, steeped in socio-economic despair—this iteration shifts the lens to those on board. It's a powerful, pulse-pounding tribute to Japan's everyday heroes: the railway technicians, engineers, and staff who bear the enormous responsibility of passenger safety without ever seeking the premise remains simple yet suffocating: the Hayabusa No. 60 Shinkansen has been rigged with a bomb that will detonate if its speed drops below 100 km/h. There are no martial arts showdowns la Kill, and very little action in the conventional sense. Yet the film grips you tightly, driven by the claustrophobic intensity inside the train and the relentless ticking of camera mimics the rhythm of the train itself—restless, urgent, and always moving. Long takes within tight carriages and sweeping shots of serene countryside create a haunting juxtaposition: the chaos within versus the calmness production design, executed in collaboration with the East Japan Railway Company, deserves special mention. It grounds the film in reality without ever veering into documentary territory, achieving that elusive blend of authenticity and cinematic the film's emotional core is Tsuyoshi Kusanagi as Kazuya Takaichi, a veteran Shinkansen official whose quiet dedication anchors the entire narrative. There's no bravado in his portrayal—just steadfast professionalism, silent resolve, and a deeply felt sense of duty. When disaster looms, he doesn't panic. He calculates. He leads. He cares. Kusanagi's performance is wonderfully restrained and profoundly human—every glance and exhale calibrated to communicate urgency without Toyoshima stands out as the troubled teenager Yuzuki Onodera, whose character serves as a thematic bridge to the original Bullet Train. Her arc adds emotional depth without derailing the narrative's screenplay, while occasionally meandering, quickly regains its rhythm and never loses the sense of impending doom. There's no need for bombastic monologues or overdone sentimentality—the film's emotional power comes from its subtlety. The stakes are crystal clear, and the audience feels them what creates the bumps in the smooth ride is the VFX, that needed to be better for a seamless look. It looks like animation on budget, and to be fair, it looked Train Explosion isn't just a high-speed thriller—it's a film about integrity, duty, and the resilience of ordinary people under extraordinary pressure. The tension is meticulous, the emotions are genuine, and the story honours the unsung guardians of public this one not just for the thrill, but for the quiet courage it celebrates.3.5 out of 5 stars.
Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Bullet Train Explosion movie review: Netflix's Japanese thriller is on the right track, but Dharmendra and Vinod Khanna have been there, done that
It's a crying shame that Bullet Train Explosion — the new Japanese action movie on Netflix — doesn't end with a Simi Garewal stand-in leading a choir of children into song. It's the only minor addition that would've made an already enjoyable movie even better. Bullet Train Explosion is so closely linked to The Burning Train that if Vinod Khanna were to show up in his fireproof suit, you wouldn't bat an eyelid. But it's actually a legacy-quel to the 1975 Sonny Chiba vehicle Bullet Train, which was ripped off by not only BR Chopra, but also Jan de Bont, who directed the smash hit Keanu Reeves-starrer Speed. Glossy, fast-paced, and directed with a no-nonsense attitude that is reflected in its characters, Bullet Train Explosion pays tribute to the disaster movies of the 1970s and 1990s. The film is piloted by the experienced visual effects whiz Shinji Higuchi, whose past work includes two Attack on Titan hits and Shin Godzilla. Unlike most major Hollywood movies these days, and virtually every Hindi film that punches above its weight — we're looking at you, Sky Force — you can't really tell the difference between practical and visual effects in Bullet Train Explosion. They likely used miniatures as well, but it's all rather seamlessly done. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The drama unfolds across several geographical locations, and features an ensemble so vast that your ability to keep track of who's who is challenged on a minute-by-minute basis. We have the virtuous conductor Takaichi, who leads by example aboard the Shinkansen when a mysterious bomber calls in, and reveals that they have rigged the locomotive to explode if it slows down to below 100 mph. The bomber demands 100 billion yen, crowd-funded by the people of Japan to save their own. The passengers are a mix of everyday working class, along with a mid-level politician, an influencer, and a bunch of teenage schoolkids. Higuchi cuts back and forth between the action on the train, and the tense drama unfolding in the control room, where a large group of men clash (and eventually collaborate) over how to handle the situation. There's something about race-against-time thrillers set on trains. But it's a dying breed of cinema. Last year's Kill didn't do much to move the needle; in an effort to make a violent movie, they forgot to make a good one. Barring the Korean crossover hit Train to Busan, the genre seemed to have died with the late, great Tony Scott, who went out with the back-to-back meathead masterpieces The Taking of Pelham 123 and Unstoppable. Only one of those movies had an actual villain, while in the other, Unstoppable, the train itself was the antagonist. Bullet Train Explosion is a combination of the two. There is a villain, but we don't actually meet them until the third act. Until then, the movie focuses on the rescue operation. In that regard, Bullet Train Explosion is a lot like United 93 — a movie about regular people getting the job done. Higuchi supplements the larger narrative with sequences that have their own mini-arcs. The earliest set-piece revolves around the train's automatic braking system, which is designed to turn on when the locomotive nears a station. The driver is instructed to turn the automatic braking system off, but because a manoeuvre like this has never been attempted before, nobody in the control room knows if the plan will actually work. Will the manual override fail? Will the train blow up? Of course it wont; a full two hours of run-time remains — Tokyo, the final destination, is over 600 kms away. But that doesn't stop you from leaning in along with the rest of the control room. It's an early indicator of how capably Bullet Train Explosion has been crafted. An even more thrilling set-piece around the half-way mark involves a second train being linked up with the main one, a gangway being erected between them, allowing passengers to be ferried from one to the other. By the time the villain is introduced in the flesh, you'd have likely forgotten about them amid all the derring-do being displayed by the Japanese working class. The villain's motivations might seem incredible, but they reframe what was a rather universal action movie into a singularly Japanese story. Ideas of honour and shame are brought up, as is generational trauma and loneliness. The final act turns into a morality play that might remind you of The Dark Knight — it is revealed that the villain never expected their demands to be met, such is their lack of faith in Japanese society. Wafer-thin as the character is, the villain represents the utter hopelessness that we hear has become an epidemic in Japan. All of this adds an unexpected heft to a movie that dares to switch tracks even though it didn't really need to.
