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India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Women feared me off-screen too, says actor Gulshan Grover
For decades, Gulshan Grover has ruled the big screen as Bollywood's ultimate villain - the iconic 'Bad Man' whose menacing presence left a lasting impression. But while his roles earned applause in cinemas, they had unexpected consequences in real a candid conversation at Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi's home, Grover opened up about how deeply his on-screen persona impacted public perception, especially among social media, no girl would come near me,' he admitted, reflecting on a time when audiences couldn't distinguish between the villain they saw on-screen and the man behind the role. 'They believed the same personality extended off-screen too.' Grover went on to recall a turning point - a party where he greeted Archana with a hug. A fellow actress, surprised by the gesture, questioned how the same man who was chasing her in a film could be warmly embracing someone off-screen. 'That's when people began to realise—he's just playing a role,' Grover shared with a to him, social media has played a pivotal role in transforming how actors are perceived. With fans now having direct access to celebrities' personalities off-screen, it's become easier to separate character from actor. 'Social media changed everything. People could finally see the real me,' Grover next, Grover will be seen in 'Heer Express', a film directed by Umesh Shukla. The movie, which marks the debut of Divita Juneja, also stars Ashutosh Rana and Sanjay Mishra in key roles. It is produced by Umesh Shukla, Ashish Wagh, Mohit Chhabra, and Sanjay Grover, and is set for a theatrical release on September 12.- Ends
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Divita Juneja's Heer Express Gets A New Release Date, Find Out
Last Updated: Umesh Shukla's family entertainer Heer Express, featuring newcomer Divita Juneja, has been postponed from August 8, 2025, to September 12, 2025. The release of Umesh Shukla's upcoming family entertainer Heer Express has been officially postponed. It marks the debut of newcomer Divita Juneja. Initially scheduled to hit theatres on August 8, 2025, the film will now release on September 12, 2025. The announcement was made by the makers through a social media post, which read, 'Some journeys are worth the wait. #HeerExpress — in theatres 12th September. Lijiye Chatpate Emotions Ka Swaad, Parivar Ke Saath! This #SaafSuthariParivarikFilm – #HeerExpress releasing in cinemas on 12th September." Take a look: Directed by Umesh Shukla, best known for films like Oh My God and 102 Not Out, Heer Express features an ensemble cast including Ashutosh Rana, Sanjay Mishra, Gulshan Grover, and Prit Kamani. The film follows the story of Heer, a spirited young woman chasing her dreams while navigating the burden of her family's legacy. It is shot extensively across picturesque locations in India and the United Kingdom. At the trailer launch, Divita spoke candidly about her preparation for the role, 'Heer is a bold character, while I am personally quite reserved, so I had to work hard on body language and voice modulation. I even learned horse riding and cooking. Perhaps that preparation is what's reflecting naturally on screen. I am very excited about this film and also a bit nervous, but the entire team has supported me tremendously." Divita Juneja rose to fame after her appearance in multiple music videos, including a popular track titled Akhiyan. Dropping the teaser on social media earlier, the official channel of Heer Express had written, 'All aboard! The Heer Express, packed with emotions, love, and drama, arrives in cinemas on 8th August 2025. Don't miss out on this." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heer Express (@heerexpress) The film is produced by Tulip Entertainment and Divisa Entertainment in collaboration with Merry Go Round Studios and Creative Strokes Group. 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.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
4 Hindi films releasing in theatres this week: Heer Express to Andaaz 2
A new week has begun, and as we approach Friday, the excitement and confusion among movie lovers are on the rise. This week, four Bollywood films are hitting the theaters, and if your weekend plan is to watch a film with your family, then keep scrolling to look at the list that will help you pick one out of them. 1. Heer Express Heer Express is set to release on August 8, 2025, across India. The director is Umesh Shukla, who has also created films like OMG and 102 Not Out. It is a family entertainer suitable for all age groups, debuting Divita Juneja as Heer Walia. The story revolves around her, who plays a young chef striving to fulfil her mother's dream by moving abroad. Pritt Kamani plays her love interest. The film also stars Ashutosh Rana, Gulshan Grover, Sanjay Mishra and Meghna Malik. 2. Andaaz 2 Andaaz 2 is a sequel to the 2003 hit film starring Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Kumar and Lara Dutta. This film features an entirely new cast, with debutant Aayush Kumar, Akaisha and Natasha Fernandez. The film centers around a struggling musician whose journey becomes complicated by a love triangle. 3. Udaipur Files Starring Vijay Raaz, the film was originally titled Gyanvapi Files: A Tailor's Murder Story. It was earlier supposed to be released on July 11, but after the Delhi High Court's stay order, the film was not released. This was due to the concerns over communal harmony and the ongoing trial associated with the case. The film dramatises the real-life June 2022 murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur. 4. Zora Zora is directed by Rajiv Rai, who is known for directing thriller films like Gupt, Mohra, Tridev and Vishwatma. It stars Ravinder Kuharas, Karanveer Khullar, Sofia Parveen and Nikhil Dewan. This film also marks the comeback of Rajiv Rai in Bollywood. ALSO READ: Disha Patani gives a bold twist to Jiya Jale with her sensuous moves – Netizens say 'You set me on fire'
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ashutosh Rana believes in reading people more than books: Different stories, terrific character arcs
Actor Ashutosh Rana , who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Heer Express', feels that in addition to reading the young generation should also connect with people on a deeper level as it would enrich them as human beings. The actor recently spoke with IANS ahead of the film's release, and said that reading literature may give a certain level of understanding about the society and the world at large to people, connect with fellow human beings, make them richer as every person comes with their own story and situation. He told IANS, "I believe that they should read a lot but also connect a lot. Sometimes it happens that some people are not interested in reading. But they are interested in connecting with people. They are interested in connecting with the world. So along with connecting with the world, with connecting with people, you should also have a feeling of connection with yourself. You should also keep connecting with yourself. To be friends with you, first of all, I will have to be friends with myself". "I believe that if you look at the world, not only words, even silence teaches us and you. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What Is Your Writing Missing? Grammarly Install Now Undo So if we have the understanding of listening to words, if we have the understanding of reading words, then we will also have to develop the understanding of listening to silence. And we will also have to develop the understanding of understanding silence", he added. The actor also praised the director of 'Heer Express', Umesh Shukla for his understanding of the theatre. He said, "The best thing about Umesh is that he has worked in all three forms of expression. He has worked in theatre as well. So, he understands that he is a writer, an actor and a director as well. He has also done very good plays". The films that he has made, be it 'OMG - Oh My God' or '102 Not Out', if you watch his films, those films are also very good and he makes films on different subjects. So, when you are with a person who understands all the mediums and when he is present in all the mediums, you leave yourself with that person without any worries as an actor", he added. Ashutosh Rana shares his silver screen plans with his wife
India.com
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This man used to be a priest, performed pooja in many houses, later gave a Rs 100 crore hit, name is..., Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor were his...
This man used to be a priest, performed pooja in many houses, later gave a Rs 100 crore hit, name is..., Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor were his... Filmmaker Umesh Shukla, known for helming comedy dramas such as OMG-Oh My god and 102 Not Out, shares that he understands the fine difference between faith and blind belief. The director, who collaborated with superstars like Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor, recently revealed that he used to be a priest and performed pooja at different houses. Director Umesh Shukla reveals he was a priest While talking to IANS, Shukla said, 'I come from such a Brahmin family, that till the time I graduated, I used to go to people's houses, and perform Satyanarayan pooja, Lakshmi pooja, Nishadiya and other poojas. I used to get it done, myself, as a Brahmin. I used to go, in a dhoti and kurta, and get it done. So, our ritual was there. And with regards to that, I used to ask a lot of questions to my father, and my grandfather, and in that, I used to see loopholes. So, that came in handy, while I was working on the script of OMG – Oh My God.' He further added, 'He further shared, 'The humour and satire in the film came out very well. And definitely, working with Paresh bhai, Akshay ji, Om Puri, Mithun ji, such towering personalities. Everyone was such a strong artist, with great chemistry. Telling them that such things used to happen with me, in my childhood, and now, you have to bring it up, on screen. So, those interactions were very amazing. It was a lot of fun.' Umesh Shukla's upcoming project Umesh Shukla is now gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Heer Express . Slated to release on August 8, the family drama stars Divita Juneja, Prit Kamani, Ashutosh Rana, and Gulshan Grover in prominent roles. Umesh Shukla's previous release Aankh Micholi , starring Sharman Joshi, Paresh Rawal, Mrunal Thakur and Abhimanyu Dassani, was a box office flop, earning just Rs 1.50 crore against the hefty budget of Rs 80 crore.
