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News18
2 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.
News18
4 days ago
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- News18
Anil Sharma Exclusive: On Gadar 3, Nepotism, Vanvaas Failure, Urvashi Rautela, Apne 2
Anil Sharma Exclusive: On Gadar 3, Nepotism, Vanvaas Failure, Urvashi Rautela, Apne 2 | N18V Anil Sharma is currently in his 45th year of filmmaking, a journey that began with Shradhanjali starring Rakhee. In an exclusive conversation with CNN-News18 Showsha's Titas Chowdhury, he gets candid on his bond with Ameesha Patel, a film with Dilip Kumar that never got made, Gadar 3, Apne 2 and the dismal performance of Vanvaas. He also addresses launching son Utkarsh, why he has never worked with any other director apart from his father and the nepotism discourse. Anil spills the beans on his relationship with Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, and recalls his first meeting with Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Urvashi Rautela, who he launched.
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kaalidhar Laapata movie review: Abhishek Bachchan gives a fine performance in uneven film on loneliness, sacrifice, joy
Kaalidhar Laapata movie review Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Nimrat Kaur, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and Daivik Baghela Director: Madhumita Sundararaman Where to watch: Zee5 Rating: ★★★ Kaalidhar Laapata reminded me of Nana Patekar's 2024 film Vanvaas. Both revolve around an ageing man, prone to memory loss, left at a distant, crowded place by his own family, who are unable to look after him anymore. They take over his property, only to encounter a problem for which they need him back. Along the way, the man meets a younger companion who changes his outlook towards life. What makes things murkier is that Kaalidhar's director, Madhumita, had also directed the original Tamil film K.D. in 2019, and this Hindi version is an adaptation. Kaalidhar Laapata movie review: Abhishek Bachchan is the star of this uneven film. Kaalidhar Laapata stars Abhishek Bachchan as the protagonist, a man who has sacrificed his own life for his younger brothers and sister. They couldn't care less about him and hatch an unsuccessful plan to kill him. Overhearing their contempt and sinister plans, he vanishes. Along the way, he meets Ballu (Daivik Baghela), a spirited young boy who lives happily all by himself. The boy teaches him how to be happy too, while his family begins their search for him with heavy hearts as their plans run into a roadblock. What happens next forms the rest of the story. The story is simple, clean, and straight to the point, and given the rarity of such family-friendly content on OTT, it will likely appeal to viewers at home. Abhishek is the anchor of this ship, and he does a good job conveying the initial confusion and helplessness of KD, a man who loses the only home he has ever known. Themes of finding joy, being content with what one has, and sacrificing all find space in the story, which definitely has its moments. While the pace is decent, the film stumbles in the equation between KD and Ballu. It's endearing, no doubt, but at times it's a bit hard to digest that a boy who's roughly 10 has such profound advice to offer. Hindi films have often portrayed child characters as overly street-smart and wise beyond their years, and that doesn't always translate well on screen. Kaalidhar Laapata suffers from the same. The viewer buys into the idea that an older man and a young boy become each other's compass in life, but the boy's wisdom doesn't quite click and feels stretched beyond a point. Daivik, as Ballu otherwise, plays his role very well. Nimrat Kaur does well in a special appearance as KD's love interest. Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub plays Subodh, a man deputed by the local missing-found department to find KD. His role isn't as impactful in the writing, though he does his best to make it work. The music by Amit Trivedi is peppy and complements the story. To sum it up, though uneven in parts, Kaalidhar Laapata ultimately celebrates life's simple pleasures and the power of unexpected friendships. It's a bittersweet but hopeful journey, watchable for the performances.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Nana Patekar revealed why he settled in his village
Veteran actor , who was last seen in the theatrical film 'Vanvaas', once shared the reason behind him going back to his village, and why he chose to stay away from the entertainment capital of the country. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During an episode of the quiz based reality television show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', Nana Patekar took the hot seat, and spoke with the show host, veteran megastar , and shared why chose to go back to his native. Amitabh Bachchan asked him during the show, "Why did you leave everything and go to the village after achieving so much in life?" Nana said, "I am not from the industry. I come here, work here and then go back. I have never been to the party or gone to the village. I don't like it there. I am from the village and I will stay there. And I like it there". "I have got many times more than I wanted from my mother. It is very easy to be limited in needs. There is no AC. I enjoy it a lot. Just like there are walls in the city, there are mountains in my house. Mountains come from this side and I live nestled between the mountains. It is very nice", he added. During the same episode, the actor also heaped praise on as he shared his experience of working with her. During the episode, an audience member asked Nana Patekar about his experience working with Madhuri Dixit in 'Wajood'. Responding to the same, Nana Patekar said, "It was a great experience. She is an exceptional actress-beautiful, an incredible dancer, and as an actress, she had everything one could ask for. Besides that, she is a wonderful person, and I admire her a lot". Further, the audience asked about the poem, 'Kaise batau mai tumhe', which Nana had recited for Madhuri in the movie. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The actor said, "That poem was written by Sahab and even after 30-35 years of that film, it is etched in my memory because of Madhuri. I recited it for her, and that's why it's unforgettable. Even today, it feels like it's running in my blood. Whenever someone asks about it, it brings back so many memories". Nana Patekar had attended the show along with Utkarsh Sharma, , and writer-director . Nana Patekar makes rare public appearance; gets clicked in Juhu
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
THIS Bollywood actor wore the army uniform for real and fought the Kargil War, and the name is Nana Patekar
Bollywood has given the world of entertainment many war stories, a lot of which took inspiration from real border stories. However, did you know there is a Bollywood actor, a three-time national-award winner, who actually served in the army for real in the time of dire need! This actor wore the army uniform for real during the 1999 Kargil War, and he was none other than Bollywood's veteran actor Nana Patekar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Bollywood star who served in the Kargil War The 'Tirangaa' star Nana Patekar served in the Indian Army during the Kargil War. During his interaction with Amitabh Bachchan, Nana Patekar on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 16', Nana shared about his once-in-a-lifetime experience and opportunity to serve the country on the border. When he first reached out to the senior officers from the division, Nana Patekar's request to join the men in uniform was denied, and the actor was told that only the defence minister could approve it. "I knew our Defence Minister George Fernandes ji, so I called him," Nana recalled. The actor continued, "Even he said it is impossible. I told him that even though the training for commission is six months, I trained for three years. He was surprised and asked me about it. After learning of my experience with the Maratha Light Infantry, he asked me, 'When do you want to go?' He mentioned that he lived and trained with the Maratha Light Infantry of the Army for three years in the early 90s. Back then, he was writing his film 'Prahaar.' Nana dedicated more than two weeks at the front near the LoC in August 1999, assisting the soldiers and even volunteering at the base hospital for a few days. The actor remembered his involvement with the Quick Response Team (QRT) while he was in Kargil. Nana Patekar recalled that he lost a lot of weight during that time; however, his heart was filled with contentment and satisfaction. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "I was 76 kg when I reached Srinagar. By the time I came back, I was 56 kg," he shared. Nana Patekar's cinematic front After serving in the army in the Kargil War, Nana resumed his work as an actor. He was last seen in Anil Sharma's 'Vanvaas,' which made it to the theatres in December 2024.
