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5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
When Photos From Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani Helped Aditya Roy Kapur Get Aashiqui 2
Last Updated: Aditya Roy Kapur shared how he bagged the lead role in Aashiqui 2, revealing that Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani may have played a significant part in the casting decision. Aditya Roy Kapur has been garnering widespread appreciation for his recent performance in Metro In Dino, where he shares the screen with Sara Ali Khan. Directed by the seasoned filmmaker Anurag Basu, the film has struck a chord with audiences due to its relatable themes and strong performances. While Aditya has been part of numerous Bollywood projects over the years, his breakthrough moment came with the romantic musical drama Aashiqui 2. Interestingly, in an earlier exclusive conversation with Zoom, the actor shared how he landed the lead role in Aashiqui 2 and it turns out that his part in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani played a crucial role in that casting decision. During a chat, Aditya revealed a lesser-known aspect of his career trajectory. He mentioned that he had committed to Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani before being approached for Aashiqui 2. Both movies hit theatres in 2013, but it was his involvement in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani that set the stage for the opportunity that followed. He recalled, 'I signed Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani first. Ayan Mukerji reached out to me for the film. After reading the script, I found it quite compelling and agreed to come on board. While I was filming for YJHD, Mohit Suri came to know that I was part of that project. He even saw some photos from the shoot. That's when he considered me for Aashiqui 2. So, in a way, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani led me to Aashiqui 2." Aashiqui 2 marked a significant turning point in Aditya Roy Kapur's acting career. Portraying the role of Rahul Jaykar, a talented singer battling his inner demons, especially alcoholism, Aditya delivered a performance that was both emotionally intense and critically acclaimed. His chemistry with co-star Shraddha Kapoor, who played Aarohi Keshav Shirke, an aspiring singer and Rahul's love interest, struck a chord with audiences across the country. Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Bhushan Kumar and Mukesh Bhatt under the banners of T-Series Films and Vishesh Films, Aashiqui 2 wasn't just a commercial success; it became a cultural phenomenon. The film's soundtrack played an instrumental role in its success. Songs like Tum Hi Ho, Sunn Raha Hai and Chahun Main Ya Naa became instant hits and continue to resonate with fans even today. Both Aditya and Shraddha gained immense popularity and critical acclaim, with Aashiqui 2 serving as a launchpad that catapulted them into Bollywood stardom. A Career Beyond Aashiqui 2 Following the success of Aashiqui 2, Aditya Roy Kapur went on to star in a diverse range of films. His filmography includes titles like Fitoor, Ok Jaanu, Kalank, Malang and Ludo. Through these projects, he explored various genres and characters, establishing himself as a versatile performer capable of handling intense romantic roles as well as action and ensemble dramas. Aditya's most recent release, Metro In Dino, has once again placed him in the limelight. Helmed by Anurag Basu, the ensemble cast also includes actors such as Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Konkona Sensharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Fatima Sana Shaikh. The film unfolds across five major Indian cities—Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata and Bengaluru and chronicles the emotional journeys of four modern-day couples. Each couple's story offers a unique perspective on contemporary relationships, diving deep into issues like emotional intimacy, interpersonal conflict, vulnerability and self-discovery. As the plot unfolds, the seemingly disconnected narratives begin to intertwine, revealing subtle emotional threads and shared themes among the characters. 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.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Once Arijit Singh spent hours in my office, didn't take a break or eat': Composer recalls ‘Aashiqui 2' singer's life pre-fame. A look at his jaw-dropping networth
Today, the name Arijit Singh needs no introduction. Known for his mellifluous voice, the singing sensation's craze has spread to each corner of the country. Known for several chartbuster songs such as 'Tum Hi Ho,' 'Kesariya Tera,' 'Laal Ishq,' etc., Singh is known to charge a whopping Rs 2 crore per a heartfelt conversation with Lallantop, music composer Monty Sharma reflected on how far singer Arijit Singh has come—from sitting silently in a studio for long hours to commanding astronomical fees for his live recalled the days when Arijit would quietly spend hours with him during recording sessions, entirely immersed in his work. Food and rest took a backseat as the aspiring artist honed his craft with relentless dedication. Fast forward to today, Arijit is one of the highest-paid singers in the country, with an individual stage performance costing as much as Rs 2 crore.'There was a time when Arijit (Singh) used to come sit next to me for hours without taking any break or eating food. In today's time, he charges Rs 2 crore per performance,' he Sharma shed light on how the music industry has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years. Earlier, the reach of music was primarily limited to radios and television channels, and while audio rights for albums were still sold for significant sums, the audience's access was comparatively narrow. With the rapid emergence of digital platforms and the rise of social media, the ecosystem of music consumption has expanded far beyond conventional emphasized that this digital boom has drastically increased revenue opportunities, particularly for audio companies. A song today can fetch prices that were once considered unrealistic. However, this enormous valuation doesn't necessarily translate into massive earnings for composers. A music director might earn a substantial sum—perhaps Rs 20 lakh per song—but in exchange, they often relinquish the majority of the rights to audio companies. The lion's share of ongoing profits ends up with these firms, primarily due to platforms like YouTube and Spotify, which generate massive streaming their essential creative input, music composers continue to receive a smaller slice of the financial pie. According to Sharma, it's the singers—who are the recognizable voices behind the songs—who enjoy the most lucrative payouts. New-generation vocalists today can demand anywhere between ₹1 crore to ₹2 crore per assignment, reflecting their massive popularity and brand dimension contributing to this new era of earnings is the rise of reality television. Monty Sharma pointed out that platforms like talent shows have unlocked new streams of consistent income for artists. Recalling his own stint as a judge on Voice of India, he mentioned that he was once paid ₹7.5 lakh per day. Today, with no fixed ceiling on these fees, established singers and mentors in such shows can command even higher rates. These shows not only provide steady financial rewards but also serve as platforms to further increase an artist's visibility and fan for Arijit Singh, his success story is not just confined to music charts. Singer Rahul Vaidya recently claimed in an interview with News 18 that Arijit now charges Rs 14 crore for a single two-hour concert. According to a report published by Mint, Arijit's total wealth is currently estimated at around Rs 414 crore. His assets include a posh Rs 8 crore residence in Navi Mumbai, along with a collection of luxury cars worth over Rs 3.4 crore, featuring elite brands such as Range Rover and journey from a humble, dedicated singer in a recording studio to a multimillionaire and national icon underscores not just personal perseverance but also the seismic shifts in how the Indian music industry operates today.
India Today
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Why ‘Saiyaara' is all the rage
It took two twenty-something newcomers to cause ripples at the box-office. The Ajay Devgn-led Son of Sardaar 2 pushed its release date. And those awaiting releases in August know they have a force to reckon with in what's about the intense musical romance that audiences cannot get enough of and are reacting to in a rather dramatic fashion? IV drip? Copious tears? All this despite a happy ending. Here are five reasons why director Mohit Suri and writer Sankalp Sadanah have crafter a DON'T STOP THE MUSICSaiyaara's soundtrack has one earworm after another, with the title track particularly hitting all the right loving notes. Rendered by Kashmir's indie artist Faheem Abdullah, this is Gen Z and Alpha's 'Tum Hi Ho' moment, a track which is likely to dominate the airwaves and streaming apps for a few years, like 'Kesariya' did. It has even made it to the Top 10 of Spotify's Top 50 Global Chart, a tremendous achievement for a Hindi film song. That Abdullah's song stands out among those sung by Arijit Singh and Vishal Mishra tells you a lot about the overall strength of the album. 'Barbaad', 'Tum Ho Toh' and 'Humsafar' are also connecting with those familiar with his playbook, this is Mohit Suri doing Mohit Suri things, backing his narrative with emotional songs whose lyrics heal many a broken heart and enable others to express LOVEYes, Saiyaara has that feeling of old wine being repackaged in new bottle. The tropes, the twists, the emotional beats are all too familiar. The Notebook, Aashiqui, Sadma are some of the films that have been referred to. But its stellar box-office showing is proof that audiences are craving for romance of the old-school kind. It's also why the re-release of Sanam Teri Kasam–of all the films–was a surprise hit this sitting in a cinema before the film begins and watching the trailers offers proof of how Saiyaara is so refreshing to behold. It's a simple, straightforward love story about two broken souls with plenty of baggage, unlike the action-heavy, loud dramas that have come to dominate the Hindi cinema landscape of late. There's no scale here to behold, just chemistry between two leads—their fraught journey to be happy together and a narrative that emphasises on unconditional, forever love. No wonder audiences are weeping over lines such as 'Duniya mera naam yaad rakh le lekin woh toh bhool rahi hai na' (The world may remember my name but she's forgetting it) and 'Dimaak bhool jaata hai lekin dil nahin bhoolta' (The head may forget but the heart never does).advertisementINNOVATIVE MARKETINGYash Raj Films (YRF) took a bold move with their marketing strategy wherein they guarded their two new finds from the preying eyes of social media, media and public alike, and continue to do so. That there's so little out there on who Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are in real life has only piqued the curiosity of the audiences to go to the cinemas to see the two young leads. It reflects in the impressive box-office collections, with Saiyaara expected to surpass the Rs 300 crore mark in the the age of social media, where overexposure is a genuine concern, robbing actors of their sense of mystique, Panday and Padda are anomalies in how their pre-release footprint on the apps is limited. How this impacts the promotional strategies of films from here on remains to be seen, but for a film with newcomers, it clearly has paid rich dividends for TALENT ON THE BLOCKThe factors above matter, but foremost is the undeniable screen presence of the twenty-something youngsters and their ability to hold and command a scene. It's been a while since Bollywood has had newcomers who, in their very first film, have made a solid case that they have the thespian chops to shine on. Panday's Krish Kapoor has the acceptable boy-from-the-wrong-side-of-the-tracks vibe while Padda's Vaani has the angelic, vulnerable get ample moments to shine, with Panday particularly showing his range in the second half as he grapples with the devastating condition of his partner. It's a given that they will be spoiled for choice, but after making the first big impression, the challenge lies in living up to the lofty expectations in the TO THE ROOTSFor YRF, the success of Saiyaara means the banner coming back to the genre that first gave it flight. Long before Anurag Basu, Imtiaz Ali and Mohit Suri, there was Yash Chopra, the filmmaker who presented love in different layers and hues, some even challenging conventions and pushing the envelope on public notions of love (see Silsila and Lamhe).Aditya Chopra, his son, carried forward the legacy, delivering a blockbuster in his very first film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge. All his remaining films have been in the genre—Mohabbatein, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and Befikre. So to see the studio, which of late has made the Spy Universe its mainstay, garner success with a love story will hopefully give impetus to others to embrace romance to India Today Magazine- EndsTrending Reel
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mithoon Talks Trends in Music and Latest Hit 'Dhun' from 'Saiyaara'
Renowned music composer said that he doesn't create music to challenge trends but follows the director's vision. Mithoon's latest composition, 'Dhun' from 'Saiyaara' is winning hearts. However, does he think songs like 'Dhun' challenge the fast-paced, high-stimulation nature of today's music consumption? The music composer told IANS: "A song is a song whether fast or slow or whatever one wants to categorize it as. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now I do not subscribe to that and never consciously attempt to create something thinking it is different from what is happening. All my inspiration is derived from the director's vision." What was going through Mithoon's mind while composing 'Dhun' and was there a personal emotion that shaped the soul of the track? He said: "The tune, as always, gets conceived from the story idea/script/situation and the characters. Of course, Mohit and I go back 2 decades so we don't necessarily have to dip into a personal moment or emotion to carve out a piece of work but I'm glad that it's resonating with the listeners." Mithun had composed the Hindi song 'Tum Hi Ho' from the 2013 Bollywood romantic film Aashiqui 2. He wrote and composed one of the most streamed Hindi songs on YouTube, 'Sanam Re'. Talking about Saiyaara, a romantic drama, the film is directed by . The film stars debutant Ahaan Pandey as Krish Kapoor, a struggling musician, alongside Aneet Padda as Vaani Batra, a young writer diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The story talks about love, loss, and memory through the evolving relationship. The soundtrack of Saiyaara features contributions from composers such as Mithoon, Tanishk Bagchi, Sachet-Parampara, Vishal Mishra, Faheem Abdullah, and Arslan Nizami. Artists such as Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal have lent their vocal prowess.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ashish Chanchlani and Elli AvrRam fooled us all, their ‘finally' love story was just a PR plot twist for song Chandaniyan
Just when you thought Ashish Chanchlani had found his rom-com moment IRL, BOOM, plot twist! The comedian had everyone's jaw on the floor last week when he posted a cosy picture with actress Elli AvrRam, carrying her bridal-style with flowers in her hands. The caption? Just one cryptic word: 'Finally.' That was all it took to send shippers into full meltdown mode. The internet screams 'couple goals' for Ashish Chanchalani and Elli AvrRam, but wait… Fans were already down bad when the two followed it up with a cheeky reel where Ashish calls himself Elli's 'spot-boy' while they flirt and banter in breathtaking scenic backdrops. Many were this close to making couple fan edits. But surprise, besties, it was all part of a gloriously orchestrated marketing move. The duo dropped a snippet from their new romantic track Chandaniyan, revealing that all the love-dovey chaos was simply promo gold. Ashish Chanchalani and Elli AvrRam's smart PR stunt Sung by the soulful Vishal Mishra, Chandaniyan is part of composer Mithoon's new six-song album Master of Melody. The album, inspired by Mithoon's own life, came together thanks to T-Series head Bhushan Kumar, who dubbed him the 'master of melody' himself. Mithoon is also behind the viral soundtrack of Saiyaara, which is currently dominating every music chart possible. With credits like Tum Hi Ho and Tere Bin under his belt, the guy is basically the heartbreak whisperer of Bollywood. And Chandaniyan, a tale of lost-and-found love featuring Ashish and Elli, is already striking emotional chords across the internet. Ashish Chanchalani's music video Ashish is clearly levelling up! This music video might just be his soft launch into mainstream acting. He was recently seen rubbing shoulders with Jurassic World: Rebirth stars like Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey, and fans are buzzing about a full-blown Bollywood debut soon. And after the chaos of the India's Got Latent drama, this new chapter feels like a solid W. So no, Ashish and Elli are not dating. But they are doing a damn good job of making us wish they were.
