Ali recently posted on Instagram Story that simply read “It’s a wrap.” This short message has quickly created curiosity that the actor has recently secretly completed a new project and now it’s believed as per sources that Ali is doing an unlikely collaboration with filmmaker Shakun Batra.

According to sources, Ali is rumoured to be teaming Gehraiyaan director for a brand-new film centered around the world of social media. While no official announcement has been made, insiders suggest that the project may explore the complexities, pressures, and dualities of digital life an intriguing shift for both Ali and Shakun, who is known for his nuanced, character-driven storytelling.

A source close to the development said, “Ali has been quietly working on something very exciting. His recent ‘It’s a wrap’ post has only added fuel to the news. He and Shakun Batra have collaborated on a film that dives deep into the impact of social media on modern relationships and identity. This will be one of the most unique projects Ali has taken up, and fans are eagerly waiting for an official confirmation.”

By Keerti Kadam

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When Komal Nahta asked, “Zoya, which of the youngsters do you consider to be a “game changer” director, or who do you see potential in?”

Replying to this, Zoya Akhtar said, “I really like #ShakunBatra, and I really like #ChaitanyaTamhane. #KiranRaos “Laapataa Ladies” was her second film, which I loved. Hopefully, she’ll make more films.”

Komal yet again asked, “Name one film by another director that you thoroughly enjoyed in recent times.”

To which Zoya said, “Laapataa Ladies”

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By Keerti Kadam

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Actor #SiddhantChaturvedi got recognition after he debuted in #ZoyaAkhtar’s #GullyBoy which had #RanveerSingh headlining the film. He bagged Filmfare’s Best Supporting Actor award for the same. He did a good job in a web series, based on cricket, #InsideEdge, which had quite a few big names from the film industry including #VivekOberoi and #RichaChaddha. Siddhant entertained with newcomer Sharvari in #BuntyAurBabli2. Recently Siddhant was in the news for steamy scenes with his Gully Boy co-star’s wife #DeepikaPadukone in #Gehraiyaan, a film by #ShakunBatra which had a digital release. Recently Siddhant’s co-actor was #KatrinaKaif in #PhoneBhoot. Our senior editor Mr Keerti Kadam interacted with Siddhant Chaturvedi. Excerpts from it.

Right in the beginning of your career you had a chance to work with A-list heroines. How do you feel?
I feel blessed to have debuted in Gully Boy which had Alia Bhatt in the lead. Then in Gehraiyaan, Deepika was the lead star. She made me comfortable during the shoot. In fact sometimes we travelled by sea when we were shooting in Alibaug. Katrina Kaif too broke the ice on the first day itself. I come from a small place and she fits the idea of a ‘Heroine’. And when she enters the set, guys like me forget all their anxieties and stress. So yes. I feel nice about working with these actresses and more than me my friend circle is more in awe. I feel proud to be working with them and I feel that I am lucky. I definitely want to do films which has larger reach. Good director, big production house etc does matter because they take the film to the wider audiences. I am always excited around the release of my new film. During Covid times things had gone topsy turvy but the film industry is getting it’s feet back in rhythm. So my level of excitement is always high.

How does it feel to be in film Industry? How do you feel about the stardom?
Frankly speaking I am Not a star yet. Huge stars like Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Mr Bachchan sir are real stars. I feel that the contribution and recognition they have given to Bollywood, nobody can match. They deserve being called stars and their stardom inspires youngsters like me. I don’t think I have done something great like that, yet. I think I still need to work hard, try new things and imbibe different approach. I always believe that “If you can’t Win the Game than Change the Game”. And I want to change the game. (Smiles)

What would you prefer to be a star or an actor? How confident are you?
I prefer to be a Star who can Act. It’s bound to change over time, but right now, it’s all about aspiration and charting my path, I’ve made my own way through the jungle. There have been thorns, puddles, hard and soft surfaces, but I’ve made my way. Be it the scripts I choose or the brands I endorse, they are all a reflection of my aspiration. I Always dreamt of a great launch as an actor. But from the place I come from, we don’t get a ‘launch’. I think for being accepted I need to win credibility. From the very start I was clear and confident what I have to do, and how to tread the path.

Talking about confidence, I was always super confident. It’s not that films did not come to me before Gully Boy. Plenty were offered to me but I wanted something extra in my role to get noticed. Doing run of the mill roles were not in my scheme of things. So I waited till the right role, right film came my way. And I am glad that I waited.

You were studying to be a Chartered Accountant. When did you discover you were meant to be an actor?
I was always a performer. I had no inhibitions. I used to dance at birthday parties and people used to love to watch me dance. Then college happened and I did theatre for a few months. I used to love films and my dad took me for a movie every Friday, so that had a huge impact on me. That apart, I used to write poetry and paint, so I was very artistically inclined. Then when I started auditioning in front of the camera I faced a lot rejections, but it taught me a lot about what I should not do. It’s hard to describe but acting just comes to me naturally. I think it can’t be taught in a school. It’s all about observation.

You did a film with YRF, how was your experience working with them?
I have a very long relation with YRF studios. During my college days, a lot of my friends used to come to the studio for auditions or internships so if I ever accompanied them, I always waited outside at a ‘chai tapri’. No matter how much my friends asked me to come in, I never went in because I had this dream to be invited inside by Aditya Chopra sir and even though it seemed like a far-fetched dream that time, I had decided that it was the only way I was going to go in there if I ever did. And when Bunty Aur Babli 2 happened, it became one of the most special films for me because it made my dream come true.
Cinema obviously is the steam engine.

Who do you think is your competition in the industry?
I feel lucky, I don’t have any competition at this stage. Most of them are married or most of them are yet to be launched so I consider myself as lucky actor with no competition. I have opportunity to choose script wisely. But on the other hand, the new generation of actors do not have enmity towards each other. There is competition but a healthy one. Most of us are proactive and celebrate each other’s success.

Talking about stardom, I know it won’t be adulation, like in earlier times. But it will come in a different shape, size, format and medium. Today’s youth is looking for a contemporary Hero who they’ll connect with, who’ll inspire them. An actor who’ll entertain from all platforms, includiing Instagram, Facebook, You Tube, will emerge as a star. But yes, Cinema obviously is the steam engine.

What keeps you busy when you’re not acting?
I keep on writing things and thought. I love to spend time with my family and friends. Recently I’ve been to Ladakh with them. My brother has turned 18 and he is interested in music. I jam with him. My parents are happy and proud that I am working with stalwarts because they have seen me doing nothing, just lying in my room, for three years. I feel lucky and respect for the opportunity I received. I want to maintain it. I am calculative enough to not throw it away by erratic moves. I know how I have toiled to reach wherever I am today. Of course there’s very long way to go. I like to chill with my set of friends. They’ll praise and criticise me without any bias. I particularly did not like going to ‘filmy’ parties, I get a complex. I am brought up in a different environment and I keep searching for Paneer and Achaar around Tofu and Thai Curry. But film industry is very welcoming and has a community bond where they look out for each other.

What all are your upcoming movies?
I am quite new in this industry. And I understand that very films will come to me. But I am lucky that production house like Excel believe in my talent. I am doing two films with them. One is written by Zoya Akhtar and other one is an action film.

Currently I’m shooting for a film titled “Yudhra”, after wrapping up in April. I’m going to be shooting for my next film” Kho Gaye Hum Kahaan”, again reuniting with Ananya Panday. The film is based on today’s time of digital age and revolves around three friends in Mumbai.

I would love to do a biopic on cricketer Yuvraj Singh. In fact he has said it on record that I should play him in his biopic. And his mother has said after watching Gully Boy, “Yeh bhi Sher hai aur mera Puttar bhi Sher hai”. So yes, this is my dream project.

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In one video, she can be seen swimming with the title track of Gehraiyaan playing in the background. In the another, she is seen goofing around with Deepika and Dhairya Karwa. On the picture, Ananya asked fans to guess what DP is doing.

On the work front, Ananya is currently gearing up for ‘Gehraiyaan’. She also has ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ and ‘Liger’ in the pipeline.

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During an engaging banter with the cast, host of the show Kapil Sharma asks Deepika to reveal her reason behind her love for Goa. In a fun banter, Kapil asks Deepika if she actually wanted to take the cast to Goa to bond or in reality she wanted to go on a holiday to which, Deepika jokingly says, “Nahi bus aise hi holiday pe jana chahati.”

Kapil then adds that Deepika has a special place in her heart for Goa and she really enjoys being there, she even shot for the film, ‘Finding Fanny’ in the pristine state. Deepika adds, “Ha bachpan mai mein bahaut mein goa jaati thi toh mhujhe laga ki hum sab saath mein challenge.”

The Kapil Sharma Show airs every weekend on Sony Entertainment Television at 9.30 PM.

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Sharing the magazine cover, Siddhant wrote, “@gqindia ”

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On the cover, Siddhant is seen sporting an uber cool look of an off White sweatshirt, while giving his hair a natural suave look.

In another look, he is seen sporting a multi colour sweater, paired with minimal accessories, doing the talking with his intense eyes.

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The Gehraiyaan actor is treating us to some suave looks after looks creating a breathtaking storm that we never knew we needed. Fans are waiting with a bated breath to watch him embody the character of ‘Zain’ and witness his sizzling chemistry with Deepika Padukone.

The actor also has ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ and ‘Phone Booth’ in the pipeline.

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Alisha Khanna, 30, ambitious, now finds herself at a crossroads in life. Her six year long relationship has grown monotonous, her career seems to be hitting a lot of roadblocks and just when she had begun to accept this reality as unchangeable, her life is usurped by the arrival of her cousin, Tia and her fiancé, Zain, with whom she bonds over a troubled past and a common wish to break from its confines. The story charts the journey of Alisha and Zain, as they confront the ghost of their past on the path they take to avoid it.

Speaking about the film, Deepika Padukone said: “Alisha, my character in Gehraiyaan is extremely close to my heart and certainly one of the most challenging characters I have portrayed on screen. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to play a role that was fun and challenging at the same time.Each of the characters’ struggles and arcs are real, raw and relatable. Our endeavour is to take viewers on a journey they will relate to. When it comes to dealing with relationships and human emotion, Shakun is truly a master of his craft. With Gehriyaan, again, he has woven a story that will appeal to all and I am thrilled that along with Amazon Prime Video we are able to take this story to audiences worldwide.”

“In a manner, this seems like coming back home to me,” Siddhant Chaturvedi said, “I started my journey as an actor with Amazon Prime Video and now Gehraiyaan, a film I am so incredibly proud of will premiere worldwide on Amazon Prime Video! I feel there is a little bit of Zain in all of us. His ambition, aspiration, passion for his dreams and his struggles when faced with tough choices are all extremely relatable. For each of us, Gehraiyaan is a movie that is all soul and heart, and I am thrilled that the movie will premiere to a global audience across 240 countries and territories.”

Ananya Panday said: “Shooting with the wonderful cast and crew of Gehraiyaan has been an absolute high point for me and I never wanted the shoot to end! There’s a certain realness to the story of Gehraiyaan; while the film dives into the complexity of relationships it also talks about the thrill of being in love, of discovering oneself and charting ones’ path. Tia has been one of my favourite characters to play and the way Shakun has dealt with the modalities of each character and has brought out the best in every one of us in his unique way is amazing. I am so glad that the audience can enjoy the film on Amazon Prime Video in India and across the world. I look forward to the reactions and conversations!.”

Dhariya Karwa said: “It is every actor’s dream to have their work reach out to the widest possible audience and I am excited for the global release of Gehraiyaan on Amazon Prime Video, through which the movie will reach viewers across the world. The experience of working with such a talented cast and creators is one that I will cherish forever. I look forward to how the viewers react to the movie.”

Watch the trailer of Gehraiyaan here: https://youtu.be/Yy8SKJygKD4

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While Shakun has always been on Ananya’s bucket-list, she was elated when the filmmaker approached her for the highly anticipated film and was confident she could pull off the role with both impact and earnesty.

Shares Ananya Pandey, ““Honestly, Shakun was a dream director. He was on my bucket list and when I got to go home and put a little tick mark next to his name, it really made me super emotional. But honestly, my first meeting with Shakun was really funny because of the kind of films he makes. I was such a big fan of ‘Kapoor & Sons’ that when I thought I will meet him, I will have to watch like these foreign cinema, so I watched a few Swedish and Polish films and I went to meet him. And when we met, he came across like a super chilled-out guy. So I thought that this is my kind of guy and we became really good friends.”

“When I say that he is completely an actor’s director, I mean it because the amount of space he gives to the actors and the importance of preparations… is commendable. He talks you through things and he makes you believe that you actually thought of that when he was actually kind of seeding it into your head. It was a very interesting process for me. It has just changed me as a person and not just as an actor. When Shakun and Aisha narrated the film to me, I was in shock that the project came to me. I was just so happy to be a part of a film like this. Shakun was literally on my bucket list and I was just in shock that he wanted to work with me so it’s been my biggest blessing to be a part of this film. Every moment of working on this film has been magical; I’ve not just changed as an actor but as a person. We took so long to come up with the title of the film because it was really hard to just put one term to the film because it’s an experience and you can’t just put it in one word,” Ananya adds.

Talking about Ananya, Deepika Padukone shared, ” Ananya for me is and the world knows this that she is like my baby sister. She is younger than my sister but so so wise and so talented”

Interestingly, Ananya isn’t just working with some of the most acclaimed filmmakers but also some of the most celebrated stars including Deepika Padukone in Gehraiyaan and opposite south star Vijay Deverekonda in Liger.

Talking about her journey in the industry, producer Karan Johar mentioned, “I’ve seen Ananya since she was a day old and I’m proud to see her grow from strength to strength from a girl, to a lovely lady, to now such a potential promising actor and that’s what everyone will discover when they see Gehraiyaan. She always brings a certain warmth and a certain sincerity when she comes to shoot and everyone who’s worked with her will say that.”

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A source shares, “A couple of weeks ago, Deepika had announced the wrap of her film with Shakun Batra, and everytime this film has been spoken about, what’s missing has been the title. But now the name of the film is finally going to be announced within this week.”

He adds, “Deepika had learnt yoga for the film to ace her role to perfection and these days she has been dubbing for the film.”

Since not much has been revealed about the film till now, its going to be an exciting update for the fans once the title is announced. It’s going to be the next release from the world renowned actress which is why it is one of the most anticipated projects of Bollywood.

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A source close to the film unit shares, “Deepika had a special playlist made for Shakun’s film. And she would listen to a lot of music on set, in her vanity van, car and before shooting her scenes as it helped her get into the zone of her character.”

The source adds, “While there’s not much known about her character as yet, we know that music helped her develop a certain mood for the shoot. The playlist included both Hindi and English songs from different genres, depending on the scene that they are shooting.”

The actress was juggling between an array of projects that she has lined up. She has now wrapped the shoot of Shakun Batra’s film, before which she was shooting for high octane action scenes for Pathan in Mumbai.

While the actress continuously hopped between sets of these two films ever since the lockdown eased, she also met with the team of Fighter a couple of weeks ago for lunch to discuss the way forward.

Deepika, who has been the Queen of Indian cinema since more than 8 years now has a super strong lineup which includes projects like The Intern remake, Mahabharata, Nag Ashwin’s Pan-Indian next with Prabhas, Pathan, Shakun Batra’s next and Fighter.

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