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4 days ago
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- News18
Sonakshi Sinha Beams With Joy In RARE Pic From Salman Khan's Dabangg Sets
Last Updated: Directors Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao took a trip down memory lane and dropped a heartwarming throwback picture of Sonakshi Sinha from the sets of Dabangg. It's Sonakshi Sinh a's 38th birthday today! Wishes are pouring in from all corners as the Bollywood actress marks this special day. To make the occasion even more memorable, several B-town celebrities have also taken to their social media and shared heartfelt posts. Celebrated filmmaker duo Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao, known for crafting some of Bollywood's most memorable music videos, also joined the chorus of wishes. Taking to Instagram, directors Rao & Sapru took a trip down memory lane and dropped a throwback picture of the actress from the sets of Dabangg. The post was shared along with a heartwarming birthday note that traces their journey together. Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao captioned the post, 'Happy Birthday to one of the most hard-working, talented, and radiant souls we've had the joy to work with. Wishing you endless love, success, and happiness in everything you do. You'll forever & always be our and the whole nation's 'Mast Mast Do Nain' girl… fearless, fiery, and full of heart! Keep shining, Sonakshi Sinha." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Directors Rao & Sapru (@sapruandrao) In a statement, the director duo said, 'From the very first song we directed for you, 'Mast Mast Do Nain', in the unstoppable 'Dabangg' franchise, with you as the most beautiful Rajjo, we had no idea we were beginning what would go on to become the iconic 'Naina' song series together. It has always been a director's delight to direct you, whether in Dagabaaz Re, Farebi Ke Nain, Chori Kiya Re Jiya, or Sanson Ne Bandhi Dor Piya. In all the songs we did together, your timing, your dance, and your expressions are simply unmatched. We've directed many songs, but your emotional depth, rhythmic precision, and on-screen magic truly stand out as the finest." 'Happy Birthday, Sona! Wishing you endless love and happiness. Here's to many more unforgettable musical memories together. Keep shining always!" they further added. Not long ago, Sonakshi Sinha gave fans a sneak peek into her birthday celebrations with husband Zaheer Iqbal and a close circle of friends by her side. The video, shared on Instagram, showed Sonakshi surrounded by friends as Zaheer adorably sits on her lap. The group sweetly sings 'Happy Birthday," and the celebration ends with Zaheer planting a gentle kiss on her cheek. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonakshi Sinha (@aslisona) Professionally, Sonakshi Sinha is gearing up to expand her horizon and step into South Indian cinema with her Telugu debut film, Jatadhara. Venkat Kalyan's directorial is backed by Zee Studios and stars her alongside Sudheer Babu, Shilpa Shirodkar and Divya Vij. She also has the psychological thriller Nikita Roy, directed by her brother Kussh Sinha. The film, earlier scheduled for a May 30 premiere, will now release on June 27. Produced by Vicky Bhagnani, Nicky Bhagnani and Ankur Takrani under the banners of Nicky Vicky Bhagnani Films, Nikita Pai Films and Kratos Entertainment, the cast of the much-awaited film also includes Paresh Rawal, Arjun Rampal and Suhail Nayyar. First Published:
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ranbir Kapoor's Animal and Shraddha Kapoor's Stree 2 DELAYED Harshvardhan Rane's Sanam 2: Makers
Romantic film enthusiasts rejoice! Harshvardhan Rane's 'Sanam Teri Kasam' is getting a sequel. Directors Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru initially planned a follow-up, but shifted focus due to trends like 'Animal' and 'Stree 2.' Now, fueled by fan demand, 'Sanam Teri Kasam 2' is back in development. Sapru confirms the sequel was always envisioned, exploring Inder's journey after profound love. Harshvardhan Rane 's Sanam Teri Kasam remains a cult favourite among romantic film lovers. After years of anticipation, a sequel is finally in the works. In a recent chat with Hindi Rush, directors Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru revealed they had always planned a follow-up, but shifting audience preferences put those plans on hold. At the time, intense thrillers like Ranbir Kapoor 's Animal and horror-comedies like Shraddha Kapoor 's Stree 2 were dominating the box office. Now, with fan demand on the rise, the much-awaited sequel is officially back on track. The Sequel Was Always Part of the Plan Filmmaker Vinay Sapru confirmed that Sanam Teri Kasam 2 was "always part of the plan." Speaking about the highly anticipated sequel, Sapru revealed that the idea to continue the story was already in place when they were writing the first film. Planning the Emotional Continuation Vinay explained that they had always intended Sanam Teri Kasam to have a sequel from the very beginning. He mentioned that when crafting such an intense, emotionally charged love story, it's only natural to wonder about the fate of a character like Inder. How does he move on after such a profound love? Sapru revealed that the continuation of Inder's journey was already written during the first film's creation. Focusing on New Trends: Animal and Stree 2 He added that during that time, no one really inquired about a sequel. Instead, they were encouraged to focus on films like Animal and Stree. Fan Demand Brings the Sequel Back to Life With fans now eagerly requesting a continuation of Inder and Saru's emotional journey, the filmmakers have decided to revive the project. Vinay Sapru confirmed, "Since there's demand now, we've pulled it out and started working on it again." The renewed interest is evident, as Sanam Teri Kasam was recently re-released and went on to surpass its initial box office records.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Sanam Teri Kasam' director duo Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru support BAN on Pakistani actors in Indian film industry
' Sanam Teri Kasam ' directors Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru have spoken out strongly against Pakistani actors, criticizing them for either staying silent or making questionable comments about cross-border terrorism. They also expressed support for banning Pakistani actors from working in India, especially as tensions between the two countries escalate. In their latest interview, Rao and Sapru expressed disappointment with the reactions coming in from Pakistani actors. Operation Sindoor 'Our job is to hit target, not to count body bags': Air Marshal Bharti on Op Sindoor Precautionary blackout imposed across parts of Rajasthan, Punjab 'Indian Navy was in position to strike Karachi': Vice Admiral on Operation Sindoor Calling to mind the lives lost in cross-border tension, they said to Hindustan Times, "What's even more disheartening is the silence—or worse, the statements-of Pakistani actors who have worked in India, receiving love, respect, and opportunity." Radhika and Vinay Support the Indian Government by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo The director duo, also expressed their full support for the Indian government's decision to bar Pakistani actors to work in India. "Not a single rupee should be paid. Not a single minute of our time as a nation should be offered. Not a single Indian platform should engage with them," they said and added, "What matters most is our nation and the welfare of our people." Harshvardhan Rane Refuses to Work in Sequel On Saturday, actor Harshvardhan Rane said he wouldn't want to be part of a 'Sanam Teri Kasam' sequel if Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane is involved. His statement came after Mawra posted a tweet criticizing the Indian armed forces' Operation Sindoor. On Saturday, actor Harshvardhan took to Instagram to write, "While I am grateful for the experience, however, as things stand, and after reading the direct comments made about my country, I have made a decision to respectfully decline to be a part of Sanam Teri Kasam Part 2 if there is any possibility of the previous cast being repeated." On the other hand, Mawra had posted on X (formerly Twitter), "Strongly condemn India's cowardly attack on Pakistan… Innocent civilians have lost their lives… May Allah protect us all… May sense prevail… Ya Allah ho Ya Hafizo." More about the film The romantic drama, directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru and produced by Deepak Mukut, marked the Hindi film debuts of Rane and Hocane. The cast also included Anurag Sinha, Manish Chaudhari, Murli Sharma, and Sudesh Berry. Although it didn't do well when first released, the film gained popularity over time and was re-released in February. To everyone's surprise, it outperformed several new films and surpassed its original box office collection within just two days. The re-release became the highest-grossing one, earning Rs 53 crore worldwide, with Rs 45 crore coming from the re-release alone. Harshvardhan Rane Reveals One Of The Biggest Mistakes Of His Life After 'Sanam Teri Kasam' | WATCH Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
