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NDTV
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
After Ahaan Panday's Saiyaara Teaser Goes Viral, Mohit Suri Calls It An Ode To Love Stories
New Delhi: Saiyaara, produced by Yash Raj Films (YRF) and directed by Mohit Suri, will be led by debutant Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The makers unveiled the film's teaser yesterday and the crackling chemistry of the onscreen pair against the backdrop of a true-blue love story left the internet impressed. Mohit Suri credited with timeless romantic movies like Aashiqui 2 and Hamari Adhuri Kahani was overwhelmed with the response. The filmmaker shared why the romance genre is close to his heart. What Mohit Suri's next titled Saiyaara has debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in the lead. The teaser of the film released yesterday garnered a lot of buzz and positive response from the audience. Mohit Suri reacted, "I feel you can tell so many beautiful stories and take people along so many journeys and celebrate so many emotions but the romantic genre is always special. Saiyaara is my homage to the love stories I love and the sweeping romances that I have come across throughout my life. I have been fortunate to have met so many people who have been kind enough to share their incredible love stories with me." He added, "I'm delighted to see this unanimous response to the teaser of Saiyaara. I'm thrilled for Ahaan and Aneet. They deserve all the love because they have really put in everything for people to connect so deeply with the teaser of Saiyaara. I share this moment with my incredible team and everyone at YRF. I hope people keep engaging and connecting with Saiyaara as we peel every layer of emotion, every season of love through our marketing campaign." Coming Together Of Mohit Suri And Yash Raj Films Saiyaara is set to release on July 18, 2025, in theatres worldwide and is produced by the company's CEO Akshaye Widhani. YRF is known for producing incredible romantic films over its rich legacy of 50 years and Akshaye is aware that people had huge expectations from the teaser of Saiyaara. He said, 'We were delighted to have found the opportunity to collaborate with someone like Mohit Suri in our pursuit to make a love story that could resonate with not just the youth of our country but also with everyone who wants to watch a love story that they can root for. So, the appreciation we are receiving for Saiyaara is hugely humbling.' In A Nutshell Saiyaara is one of the most anticipated films of this year. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's onscreen romance has generated a buzz. Mohit Suri known for his knack for storytelling when it comes to romance sagas, is overwhelmed with the response to the teaser.
Pink Villa
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
DYK Saiyaara star Ahaan Panday's first tattoo was for special person? His answer might surprise you
Ananya Panday's cousin Ahaan Panday is all set to make his much-awaited debut in Saiyaara with Aneet Padda. The teaser of Mohit Suri's directorial was dropped recently and is making waves for all the right reasons. Fans couldn't contain excitement seeing their chemistry, the song, and more. The lead actor Ahaan hails from a family of stars and shares a close bond with everyone especially his sister and YouTuber Alanna Panday. Let's take a look back at the time when he revealed that his first tattoo was her sister's birth year and is just so heartwarming. Ahaan Panday appeared on her sister Alanna Panday 's YouTube channel two years back and made a few interesting and rare revelations about his life. When he asked if he had any tattoos, pointing towards his finger, he shared, 'Actually I just got this tattoo, it's my first tattoo ever and it is my sister's birth year.' The Saiyaara star also shared being single, preferring coffee over tea, and had a crush on American actor and model AnnaSophia Robb. He also revealed that the weirdest thing he has ever eaten is a scorpion. Talking about his work front, Ahaan is all set to make debut with Mohit Suri's Saiyaara. Produced by Yash Raj Films (YRF), the teaser was released recently and his amazing chemistry with Aneet Padda, his rugged avatar of rockstar, the film's music, the storyline and more has impressed the netizens. Fans were also quick to share that the teaser gave strong vibes of Aashiqui 2 and Malang, both directed by Mohit Suri. In the teaser, Aneet is heard saying, 'Mujhe tassali dete jo, woh shabd udhara dhundh raha hai, 1 sitara dhundh raha hai, dil saiyaara dhundh raha hai. Saiyaara matlab taaro mei ek tanha taara, kuch jalke jo roshni karde jaag yeh sara. Woh awaara dhund raha hai, dil saiyaara dhundh raha hai.' (The heart is looking for those comforting words, borrowed from somewhere. It is looking for a star. The lonely heart is searching. Saiyaara means a lonely star among all the stars. That star burns and lights up the whole world. The heart is searching like a wanderer. The lonely heart is searching). Saiyaara is all set to hit the theaters on July 18, 2025.
India Today
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Blending style with substance: Evolving language of espionage in storytelling
Hindi cinema has recently seen a boom in the spy genre. From Salman Khan's 'Ek Tha Tiger' (2012) kickstarting the origins of Yash Raj Films' spy universe, to Neeraj Pandey's 'Baby' (2015) and 'Naam Shabana' (2017), the espionage saga in films and shows has evolved over the years. With Pandey's grounded storytelling or YRF's 'Mission Impossible'-inspired thrillers with a Bond-like flair in the spy genre, the genre has created a new cinematic wave in Hindi cinema. However, when it comes to films and shows, the audiences have grown to appreciate much more than gadgets, glitz and glamour over the years. Where is this genre heading, though? Is it all style and mass, but no meat? spoke to the industry experts to understand more about the genre and where it is thinking of espionage stories, a larger-than-life spectacle often comes into the picture. There has been a template in terms of storytelling in the genre by blending jingoism with the commercial elements of mainstream Bollywood. These stereotypes have now been broken with the OTT boom. Audiences are now rooting for more grounded and relatable characters and are not going to settle for mere style over recent teaser of Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, Kiara Advani's much-hyped 'War 2' has created a lot of buzz since it was launched. The action-thriller from Aditya Chopra's spy universe is a spin-off to 'Tiger 3' and 'Pathaan' while depicting similar chase sequences, hand-to-hand combat, aerial wire-work action, explosions, beach shots and musical sequences. In spite of movie buffs raving about the upcoming grand spectacle, it is worth noting that some previous big-budget films were mounted on the same yardstick. Despite the moderate or disappointing fate of these films, Bollywood filmmakers still stick to similar formulaic storytelling. At a time when not just OTT platforms but social media and podcast channels have also become an alternative to content consumption, it is crucial to retrospect the future of cinema and the much-needed evolution in film genres and the age of algorithms and market economics, where there is a reel for every teaser and trailer, the X-factor in storytelling needs to come from unique, layered characters and relatable stories, irrespective of the genres. With growing conversations around the future of theatrical releases, it is pivotal to also consider the changing preferences and content consumption habits of audiences. Movie lovers exposed to not just Hindi and English shows, but K-Dramas, Iranian and other languages' cinema are not going to have the same approach towards movie viewing as in earlier shows like 'The Family Man,' 'Special Ops,' 'Mukhbir - The Story of a Spy' and 'The Freelancer' paved the way for more nuanced, research-based stories, do mainstream Hindi filmmakers also need to evolve in their storytelling? On being asked whether the Indian audiences have become more discerning towards the spy genre post the OTT revolution, 'Mukhbir' writer Vaibhav Modi says, "In the pre-OTT era, we did not have too much exposure to that genre. A little bit of that kind of storytelling was there in the American shows, but not many people had access to it. But, if you look at that genre over the last few years, starting with 'Special Ops,' 'Bard of Blood' and 'The Family Man.' So, it has definitely given exposure to Indian audiences."advertisementFilmmaker Siddharth P Malhotra, however, feels that the Hindi film audiences haven't been discerning towards spy films as there have been many such stories being backed by studios like YRF. He says, "Spy content is still very popular on films and streaming platforms. There are an entire spy universe content-based films which are coming out.""Even Alia Bhatt and Sharvari are coming up with a spy film ('Alpha'). So, producers wouldn't be willing to back such movies if it were a discerning audience. If you get it right in terms of the flow, you will always enjoy it. The plot needs to be engaging enough for it not to be discerning. As a genre, it will never go out of fashion," he Gul Panag, who has acted in 'The Family Man', feels that there has been a shift in the audiences' ability to filter content since the OTT boom. She says, "Since the last 4–5 years, the audiences have been discerning towards not just spy content but all kinds of genres. They have been exposed to content from across the world. The viewers have been consuming films and shows available in many different languages. There has also been a shift in their ability to filter content dramatically."advertisementWatch War 2 teaser here: The virality of content and the bridging of language barriers in the current OTT era have also shaped how traditional audiences prefer watching films. Apart from engaging storytelling, is it also time for more research-oriented, nuanced filmmaking when it comes to spy genres? In spite of the charismatic on-screen personas of mainstream stars, does the Hindi film audience also expect character-led espionage films? Are producers willing to back such stories?While reflecting on the same, Modi says, "I would think so because one of the trends has been picking stories from real-life incidents. The other thing is making content from published material. There are a bunch of books out there that are based on declassified information from RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) and IB (Information Bureau). This medium allows time to develop research-based content."The writer also feels the long-form format of storytelling in the spy genres gives them more creative freedom in comparison to films. He further says, "This format of telling a story over eight or ten odd episodes gives you the ability to develop more characters and world-building compared to films where you are only going after one plot. Obviously, producers and writers have gone deeper in terms of geopolitical aspects of a story. In 'Mukhbir', we actually had to create the era where India's relationship with Pakistan was a certain way. We did a lot of deep research related to it."advertisementMalhotra, on the other hand, stresses the need to back writers apart from making projects based on big stars. He says, "If it is a real-life espionage story, then it is better. So, you need a big star and a big setup. Instead of backing stories, producers don't back writers in our film industry; they back stars. I am talking about barring Aditya Chopra, there is no other producer who is going to back the writers."Panag, while weighing on the same, feels that the backing has to come from the platforms. She says, "The producers are certainly open. The backing, however, has to come from platforms. At the end of the day, the numbers are on the platform, and they decide which shows to greenlight."The espionage genre in Indian cinema is not just about nationalism and high-octane action, but also concerns cross-border terrorism and geopolitics. With streaming platforms adapting to more realism and current events, it is imperative for mainstream cinema to also consider the changing trends. The cinematic experience doesn't just have to be about stunts and grand-VFX, but also set a narrative that compliments ongoing politics, national security threats, global terrorism and secret service agencies. Will the success of shows like 'The Family Man' or 'The Freelancer' impact the kind of spy films Bollywood greenlights in the next few years?advertisementPanag points out the diversity in the spy genre on OTT platforms and how the success of these shows depends on the audiences' response. She says, "Espionage is not only 007-style spy stories. That is what big blockbusters have been feeding us. But there have been lots of examples on streaming platforms like 'Jack Ryan,' 'Fauda' and others that have handled the narrative differently. There was this show with Sasha Baren Cohen ('The Spy'), based on a true story as well. The success of these stories, however, also depends on how well they have been received by the viewers."Watch Special Ops 2 teaser here: The future of spy stories largely depends on the ever-changing content-consumption pattern of audiences. Will movie-goers be more inclined towards masala entertainers, musical espionage thrillers, blending 'James Bond' with 'Dhoom'-inspired glamour and gadgets? Or has there been a revolutionary change in the cinematic preferences of film lovers?What is the future of spy stories in Hindi cinema? Panag feels there will always be a theatrical market. However, the actor credits OTT platforms for democratising content. She says, "OTT platforms in today's times have democratised content consumption. I will still go and watch Mission Impossible on the 1st day. So, there will always be a theatrical market apart from OTT platforms. And I don't think the two will cannibalise each other. The consumer is now king and the content creators have to work harder to get a piece of their attention. Earlier, the content was skewed in favour of the supply-side films that were released theatrically and, of course, the content we viewed on traditional television. But today there is a much larger choice and so scope for everyone."Theatrical releases are here to stay irrespective of the rise of streaming shows. The espionage genre - YRF's universe or the Bond franchise - will always appeal to the masses. However, the success and longevity of such stories will only be cinematically relevant if they resonate with the evolving mindset of audiences. Both mainstream films and OTT releases will have to bring a certain novelty and uniqueness to storytelling with a combination of realistic narrative apart from visual appeal in order to ensure audience fate of 'War 2,' 'Alpha,' 'Special Ops 2' and 'The Family Man 3' will define the future course of such films and Watch
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Bobby Deol Wishes Wife Tania Happy Wedding Anniversary With An Unseen Pic, See Here
Last Updated: Bobby Deol and Tania got married on May 30, 1996. The couple are proud parents to sons Aryaman and Dharam Deol. Bobby Deol made a strong comeback with Ranbir Kapoor's starrer Animal. The film was loved by the audience. However, Bobby's performance grabbed attention, and fans loved him. Well, today, Bobby and his wife Tania are celebrating their wedding anniversary. On this special day, Bobby dropped an unseen photo which has instantly gone viral on social media. Taking to Instagram stories, Bobby posted an unseen photograph capturing a candid moment between the two. Bobby is seen holding Tania close as they pose for the camera. Dharmendra also shared a rare photo of Bobby and Tania's wedding. Fans are also congratulating the couple in the comment section. Bobby Deol and Tania got married on May 30, 1996. The couple are proud parents to sons Aryaman and Dharam Deol. Last year in December Bobby Deol had an interaction with SCREEN where he talked fondly about his wife. The actor revealed that falling in love with Tania was 'the best thing" that happened to him. 'I met her, I chased her… she was from South Bombay, she didn't give me any attention, but I still chased her," he shared. Eventually, Tania had a change of heart. After dating for a few months, they decided to get married. Animal marked extra special for Bobby for the film marked his big comeback vehicle. Although his role was limited and mute in the film, Bobby's presence made a massive impact on audience. So much so that people began calling him as 'Lord Bobby'. Workwise, Bobby Deol made his Telugu debut with the film Daaku Maharaaj. Directed by Bobby Kolli, the action-adventure hit the big screens on January 12. Bobby essayed the role of an antagonist in the movie led by South star Nandamuri Balakrishna. Up next, Bobby Deol is gearing up for director Shiv Rawail's Alpha. The female-centric film which is a part of YRF's spy universe stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh in lead roles. Alpha is expected to premiere on December 25. First Published: May 30, 2025, 11:21 IST
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alia Bhatt shines bright in black strapless gown as bridesmaid at friend's wedding in Spain
Alia Bhatt dazzled at Cannes 2025 with multiple stunning looks, including a gown and a custom saree. After Cannes, she celebrated her friend Tanya Saha Gupta's wedding in Spain, wearing a sleek black strapless gown as a bridesmaid. She's set to star in YRF's 'Alpha' and Bhansali's 'Love & War'. Alia Bhatt had a blast celebrating her close friend Tanya Saha Gupta's wedding in Spain. Right after making a stunning appearance at Cannes 2025, Alia headed to Spain to join the wedding festivities and take on her role as a bridesmaid. Recently, new pictures from the event have surfaced, showcasing Alia's breathtaking look. She wore a sleek black strapless gown, radiating culture and grace at Tanya's elegant white wedding. The bridesmaids all donned coordinated black ensembles, and numerous photos and videos of Alia have been shared widely by her fans. Elegant Bridesmaid Moments A photo recently shared on Instagram features Alia standing with the other bridesmaids behind the bride, who is adorned in a pristine white gown. The actress gracefully holds a delicate white umbrella in one hand and a small bouquet of white flowers in the other. She looks elegant in her black dress, complemented by subtle black earrings that perfectly match her outfit. Her hair is styled in a sleek, tidy bun. In a touching video, Alia and the bridesmaids are seen smiling warmly as they admire the glowing bride. Cannes 2025 Fashion Highlights Meanwhile, Alia recently impressed everyone with her debut at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. For her initial red carpet walk, she chose a graceful nude gown from their Spring 2025 couture line, expertly styled by Rhea Kapoor . Her outfit for the closing ceremony was even more remarkable—a tailor-made Gucci saree, which was the brand's first-ever custom-designed saree. Upcoming Film Projects Professionally, Alia Bhatt is preparing to star in Yash Raj Films' inaugural female-centric spy thriller, 'Alpha', co-starring Sharvari, with a planned release during the Christmas season. Following that, she will join forces with acclaimed director Sanjay Leela Bhansali for his next project, 'Love & War', where she will appear alongside her husband Ranbir Kapoor and actor Vicky Kaushal. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
