Karan Johar, renowned filmmaker and producer, has spoken out about the ongoing crisis in Bollywood, highlighting the disparity between actors’ salaries and box office performance. In a candid conversation with journalist Faye D’Souza, Johar emphasized that the industry’s syntax has not adapted to changing audience preferences, leading to a mismatch between film production and box office success.
Johar pointed out that top actors demand high fees, around Rs 35 crore, but their films often open to meager box office collections, around Rs 3.5 crore. He stressed that this math doesn’t add up, making it challenging for filmmakers to manage expenses, including actor salaries, production costs, and marketing. Despite this, filmmakers must continue producing content to sustain their organizations.
The director also noted that the industry is plagued by herd mentality, with filmmakers chasing trends rather than conviction. He believes that audiences crave rooted Indian cinema and pure entertainment, without alienating smaller towns and cities.
Johar pointed out that top actors demand high fees, around Rs 35 crore, but their films often open to meager box office collections, around Rs 3.5 crore. He stressed that this math doesn’t add up, making it challenging for filmmakers to manage expenses, including actor salaries, production costs, and marketing. Despite this, filmmakers must continue producing content to sustain their organizations.
The director also noted that the industry is plagued by herd mentality, with filmmakers chasing trends rather than conviction. He believes that audiences crave rooted Indian cinema and pure entertainment, without alienating smaller towns and cities.
- 7/6/2024
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Lionsgate is to produce an English-language remake of Indian action film Kill with 87Eleven Entertainment, one of the production companies behind Lionsgate’s John Wick franchise.
The original Hindi-language version of Kill opens in the US through Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions this Thursday (July 4), at the start of the US Independence Day holiday weekend. Openings follow on July 5 in the UK (also through Lionsgate) and India.
Chad Stahelski (director of all four John Wick features), Jason Spitz and Alex Young will produce the English-language version for 87Eleven.
Written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, Kill, which was the first runner...
The original Hindi-language version of Kill opens in the US through Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions this Thursday (July 4), at the start of the US Independence Day holiday weekend. Openings follow on July 5 in the UK (also through Lionsgate) and India.
Chad Stahelski (director of all four John Wick features), Jason Spitz and Alex Young will produce the English-language version for 87Eleven.
Written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, Kill, which was the first runner...
- 7/1/2024
- ScreenDaily
Lionsgate is to produce an English-language remake of Indian action film Kill with 87Eleven Entertainment, one of the production companies behind Lionsgate’s John Wick franchise.
The original Hindi-language version of Kill opens in the US through Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions this Thursday (July 4), at the start of the US Independence Day holiday weekend. Openings follow on July 5 in the UK (also through Lionsgate) and India.
Chad Stahelski (director of all four John Wick features), Jason Spitz and Alex Young will produce the English-language version for 87Eleven.
Written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, Kill, which was the first runner...
The original Hindi-language version of Kill opens in the US through Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions this Thursday (July 4), at the start of the US Independence Day holiday weekend. Openings follow on July 5 in the UK (also through Lionsgate) and India.
Chad Stahelski (director of all four John Wick features), Jason Spitz and Alex Young will produce the English-language version for 87Eleven.
Written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, Kill, which was the first runner...
- 7/1/2024
- ScreenDaily
10 Best movies to watch on Memorial Day 2024 ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Memorial Day is meant to honour the valiant deeds of the departed troops who gave us the freedom we enjoy today. Apart from engaging in suitable Memorial Day celebrations, viewing movies with military or combat themes might serve as a solemn reminder of the real significance of the occasion.
There are many movies that convey the story of the sacrifices made by members of the military and their families, even though there aren’t many specifically dedicated to Memorial Day. A handful of them touch on other topics, like romance, friendship, and, of course, American life, but the majority are dramas or biopics.
Check out our curated list of movies you can watch this Memorial Day American Sniper (2014)
Directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Bradley Cooper, this movie is about one of the most lethal shooters in American history, Chris Kyle,...
Memorial Day is meant to honour the valiant deeds of the departed troops who gave us the freedom we enjoy today. Apart from engaging in suitable Memorial Day celebrations, viewing movies with military or combat themes might serve as a solemn reminder of the real significance of the occasion.
There are many movies that convey the story of the sacrifices made by members of the military and their families, even though there aren’t many specifically dedicated to Memorial Day. A handful of them touch on other topics, like romance, friendship, and, of course, American life, but the majority are dramas or biopics.
Check out our curated list of movies you can watch this Memorial Day American Sniper (2014)
Directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Bradley Cooper, this movie is about one of the most lethal shooters in American history, Chris Kyle,...
- 5/27/2024
- by Aastha Soni
- KoiMoi
Karan Johar Confirms His Next Untitled Feature Film. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
The dynamic Karan Johar is returning to his director’s chair sooner than you think. Johar, who turns 52 today, revealed the announcement date of his next film on his Instagram. Karan is all set to try something new and different with his next feature film. After the success of his 2023 film Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, Johar will be seen directing an action film if reports are to be believed. The movie grossed over Rs. 348.8 Crore and featured Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh in Lead roles. The movie was also recently re-released in theaters.
On Saturday, May 25, the 52-year-old filmmaker Karan Johar revealed his next directing endeavor. He shared the update on social media. Karan has not yet chosen the film’s title.
Karan posted a photo of himself holding a notebook with the words “Untitled Narration Draft” on Saturday.
The dynamic Karan Johar is returning to his director’s chair sooner than you think. Johar, who turns 52 today, revealed the announcement date of his next film on his Instagram. Karan is all set to try something new and different with his next feature film. After the success of his 2023 film Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, Johar will be seen directing an action film if reports are to be believed. The movie grossed over Rs. 348.8 Crore and featured Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh in Lead roles. The movie was also recently re-released in theaters.
On Saturday, May 25, the 52-year-old filmmaker Karan Johar revealed his next directing endeavor. He shared the update on social media. Karan has not yet chosen the film’s title.
Karan posted a photo of himself holding a notebook with the words “Untitled Narration Draft” on Saturday.
- 5/25/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Tiger Shroff & Karan Johar Reunite For A Big Dharma Productions Feature For 2025. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Karan Johar and Dharma Productions have genuinely been the pioneers in the new age of Hindi Cinema, with diverse genres and bringing in the best entertainment. In yet another move to bring forth the best of Indian Cinema, Karan Johar is eyeing a project with Tiger Shroff. The Gen-z heartthrob Tiger Shroff has completed 10 years in the industry, taking one challenge after another. He is also one of the youngest to have his franchise with Baaghi. Rumors and reports are abuzz that Shroff may be returning to his Dharma days. As per reports, Tiger Shroff is set to star in a big entertainer produced by Karan Johar under the banner of Dharma Productions. Here’s everything we know about the untitled project.
Shroff, who has been chasing the next action flick, with Baaghi 4 and Singham 4 in the works,...
Karan Johar and Dharma Productions have genuinely been the pioneers in the new age of Hindi Cinema, with diverse genres and bringing in the best entertainment. In yet another move to bring forth the best of Indian Cinema, Karan Johar is eyeing a project with Tiger Shroff. The Gen-z heartthrob Tiger Shroff has completed 10 years in the industry, taking one challenge after another. He is also one of the youngest to have his franchise with Baaghi. Rumors and reports are abuzz that Shroff may be returning to his Dharma days. As per reports, Tiger Shroff is set to star in a big entertainer produced by Karan Johar under the banner of Dharma Productions. Here’s everything we know about the untitled project.
Shroff, who has been chasing the next action flick, with Baaghi 4 and Singham 4 in the works,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Karan Johar Hosted the first season of Bigg Boss Ott. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
The internet is abuzz with rumors of Salman Khan backing out of Bigg Boss Ott 3 for various reasons. Fans are wondering who will take the lead as the host of the much-awaited season. One name is a popular choice amongst fans, and that is filmmaker Karan Johar. But amidst all the speculations and his busy schedule, will Karan Johar host the show?
After much speculation and even reports of the show’s cancellation, Bigg Boss Ott 3 is well on its way. The show is currently under production, and the makers are searching for a host.
Bigg Boss Ott’s eagerly awaited third season is about to premiere. Although the final contestant list still needs to be discovered, there is talk that Salman Khan, the original host, won’t be hosting the show this time around. The producers...
The internet is abuzz with rumors of Salman Khan backing out of Bigg Boss Ott 3 for various reasons. Fans are wondering who will take the lead as the host of the much-awaited season. One name is a popular choice amongst fans, and that is filmmaker Karan Johar. But amidst all the speculations and his busy schedule, will Karan Johar host the show?
After much speculation and even reports of the show’s cancellation, Bigg Boss Ott 3 is well on its way. The show is currently under production, and the makers are searching for a host.
Bigg Boss Ott’s eagerly awaited third season is about to premiere. Although the final contestant list still needs to be discovered, there is talk that Salman Khan, the original host, won’t be hosting the show this time around. The producers...
- 5/13/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Comedian Ketan Singh Reacted To Karan Johar Slamming Him. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Karan Johar is speaking out about comedians mimicking him, and it has caused an uproar. After Rocky Rani Ki Prem Kahani, the director took to his Instagram to slam the comedian, who ‘mimics him in poor taste.’ Karan also called them faceless trolls, and now the comedian in question, Ketan Singh, is reacting to Johar’s bashing. Ketan apologized to Johar while also expressing that he has been a fan, but his motive was not to offend. Here’s what really happened!
So, this is what went down. Karan Johar took to his Instagram account to post a story bashing people and comedians who make fun of him in poor taste and how much it affected him. In his story, he said, “I was sitting and watching television with my mom… and saw a reality comedy show promo on a supposedly respectable channel…...
Karan Johar is speaking out about comedians mimicking him, and it has caused an uproar. After Rocky Rani Ki Prem Kahani, the director took to his Instagram to slam the comedian, who ‘mimics him in poor taste.’ Karan also called them faceless trolls, and now the comedian in question, Ketan Singh, is reacting to Johar’s bashing. Ketan apologized to Johar while also expressing that he has been a fan, but his motive was not to offend. Here’s what really happened!
So, this is what went down. Karan Johar took to his Instagram account to post a story bashing people and comedians who make fun of him in poor taste and how much it affected him. In his story, he said, “I was sitting and watching television with my mom… and saw a reality comedy show promo on a supposedly respectable channel…...
- 5/6/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Taking over a family business can be overwhelming, but for Karan Johar, it’s been anything but.
It’s been more than 25 years since Johar took over Dharma Prods. founded by his father, Yash. Back then it was a medium-sized production company producing films to moderate reception. Today, Dharma Prods. is an empire. “Karan has truly carried forward his father’s legacy and created a phenomenon with Dharma Prods. He is a cinematic genius,” says actor Alia Bhatt.
Bhatt has worked with Johar for over a decade, first on the 2012 film “Student of the Year” and most recently on “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani.” “Karan and his entire team at Dharma have been a strong pillar in the evolution of Hindi cinema,” says Bhatt.
This summer, Johar’s film “Kill” will be released domestically by Lionsgate in cinemas on the July 4 weekend, and is set to be released July 5 in India.
It’s been more than 25 years since Johar took over Dharma Prods. founded by his father, Yash. Back then it was a medium-sized production company producing films to moderate reception. Today, Dharma Prods. is an empire. “Karan has truly carried forward his father’s legacy and created a phenomenon with Dharma Prods. He is a cinematic genius,” says actor Alia Bhatt.
Bhatt has worked with Johar for over a decade, first on the 2012 film “Student of the Year” and most recently on “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani.” “Karan and his entire team at Dharma have been a strong pillar in the evolution of Hindi cinema,” says Bhatt.
This summer, Johar’s film “Kill” will be released domestically by Lionsgate in cinemas on the July 4 weekend, and is set to be released July 5 in India.
- 5/2/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
In his over half-a-century-long Hindi film career, he sang more than a thousand songs, but just three serve to demonstrate his position in the industry’s scheme of things – the madcap “Ek Chatur Naar” where Kishore Kumar beats him; the enchanting qawwali “Na to karvaan ki talash hai” where Mohammed Rafi emerges triumphant eventually; and the classical contest “Ketaki gulab juhi”, where he beats Pandit Bhimsen Joshi.
This was part of the misfortune of Prabodh Chandra ‘Manna’ Dey, born on this day (May 1) in 1919 in Calcutta. His classical training, innate talent, and “masculine” voice made him perfect for all shades of songs – romantic (including those for the vintage-aged), folk ballads, philosophical musings, and more, but he was never deemed a top-notch singer.
A nephew of gifted blind singer-composer Krishna Chandra Dey, who paved his way into music and films, Manna Dey’s forte was challenging, classical-based songs, especially those that his contemporaries considered difficult,...
This was part of the misfortune of Prabodh Chandra ‘Manna’ Dey, born on this day (May 1) in 1919 in Calcutta. His classical training, innate talent, and “masculine” voice made him perfect for all shades of songs – romantic (including those for the vintage-aged), folk ballads, philosophical musings, and more, but he was never deemed a top-notch singer.
A nephew of gifted blind singer-composer Krishna Chandra Dey, who paved his way into music and films, Manna Dey’s forte was challenging, classical-based songs, especially those that his contemporaries considered difficult,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Renowned filmmaker Karan Johar is set to receive a prestigious accolade at the upcoming third annual Gold House Gala, scheduled for May 11, 2024, at the Music Centre in downtown Los Angeles. This gala serves as a platform for celebrating the remarkable contributions of Asian-Pacific and multicultural leaders, highlighting their impact on culture and society.
The event will showcase the unveiling of the 2024 A100 list, recognizing the 100 most influential change-makers of the past year. Among these distinguished individuals, Karan Johar will be honored with the esteemed Gold Legend award, alongside luminaries like Lucy Liu and Bang Si Hyuk, the Founder and Chairman of Hybe.
Karan Johar To Be Honoured At Gold House Gala… #KaranJohar will be honored at the third annual #GoldHouse Gala on 11 May 2024 at the Music Centre in downtown #LosAngeles.
Top Asian-Pacific and multicultural leaders will convene to celebrate the 2024 A100 list – the 100… pic.twitter.com/GctNWYwSAy
— taran adarsh (@taran...
The event will showcase the unveiling of the 2024 A100 list, recognizing the 100 most influential change-makers of the past year. Among these distinguished individuals, Karan Johar will be honored with the esteemed Gold Legend award, alongside luminaries like Lucy Liu and Bang Si Hyuk, the Founder and Chairman of Hybe.
Karan Johar To Be Honoured At Gold House Gala… #KaranJohar will be honored at the third annual #GoldHouse Gala on 11 May 2024 at the Music Centre in downtown #LosAngeles.
Top Asian-Pacific and multicultural leaders will convene to celebrate the 2024 A100 list – the 100… pic.twitter.com/GctNWYwSAy
— taran adarsh (@taran...
- 4/26/2024
- by Anshu Harvansh
- ReferSMS
Indian director-producer Karan Johar wrapped up the conference section of the first Cinevesture International Film Festival with a lively conversation that ranged from working with the right people and Bollywood’s shifting gender politics, to letting slip a few new projects from his Dharma Productions slate.
Johar, who’s having a busy year as a producer with Love Storiyaan on Prime Video and Showtime on Disney+ Hotstar, started the session by talking about how he surrounds himself with people “who know all facets of cinema, not just the mainstream” – even if they’ve been outspoken critics of his work in the past.
He used the example of indie maverick Anurag Kashyap, and producer Somen Mishra, now head of content at Dharma and its Ott division Dharmatic Entertainment, who used to slate him on the popular ‘Passion of Cinema’ blog.
“I think I was their favorite target. But when Rensil D’Silva...
Johar, who’s having a busy year as a producer with Love Storiyaan on Prime Video and Showtime on Disney+ Hotstar, started the session by talking about how he surrounds himself with people “who know all facets of cinema, not just the mainstream” – even if they’ve been outspoken critics of his work in the past.
He used the example of indie maverick Anurag Kashyap, and producer Somen Mishra, now head of content at Dharma and its Ott division Dharmatic Entertainment, who used to slate him on the popular ‘Passion of Cinema’ blog.
“I think I was their favorite target. But when Rensil D’Silva...
- 4/1/2024
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
Chandigarh, April 1 (Ians) Stressing that from an early stage, he has believed in closely reading his criticism from diverse quarters without assuming that it is a conspiracy theory, producer-director Karan Johar says, “To evolve, it is paramount that I am around people who are closer to the ground, and draw from those who have talent.”
In conversation with film critic Namrata Joshi during the session titled, ‘Between Larger-than-Life Romance and Grassroots Love Storiyaan — the Dharma of Entertainment’ at the Cinevesture International Film Festival (Ciff) in Chandigarh, the star director revealed that ‘Kill’ will be released in July, there is a digital version of ‘Student of the Year’ that Reema Sengupta is directing, and new work for an Ott platform.
“I would like to direct five films this decade. I sleep barely four to five hours a day, and have complete faith in my team, making it a point not to interfere in their creative space.
In conversation with film critic Namrata Joshi during the session titled, ‘Between Larger-than-Life Romance and Grassroots Love Storiyaan — the Dharma of Entertainment’ at the Cinevesture International Film Festival (Ciff) in Chandigarh, the star director revealed that ‘Kill’ will be released in July, there is a digital version of ‘Student of the Year’ that Reema Sengupta is directing, and new work for an Ott platform.
“I would like to direct five films this decade. I sleep barely four to five hours a day, and have complete faith in my team, making it a point not to interfere in their creative space.
- 4/1/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Indian streamer Disney+ Hotstar is planning a major push into animation content for adults.
The push follows the success of Graphic India’s 3D animation “The Legend of Hanuman,” the third season of which debuted earlier this month to a critical and audience reception that the streamer is happy with. The series is derived from ancient Indian mythological epic “The Ramayana.”
“There are so many stories around around ‘The Ramayana’ that are remaining to be told. We feel that this is a franchise, which has lots of storytelling left, and we want to really scale up and build this world in an exciting manner,” Gaurav Banerjee, head, content, Disney+ Hotstar and HSM (Hindi-language speaking markets) Entertainment Network at broadcaster Disney Star, told Variety.
Disney+ Hotstar is teaming with Graphic India again for another adult animation series, which will be unveiled within the next six months, but it is coy about specific details at the moment.
The push follows the success of Graphic India’s 3D animation “The Legend of Hanuman,” the third season of which debuted earlier this month to a critical and audience reception that the streamer is happy with. The series is derived from ancient Indian mythological epic “The Ramayana.”
“There are so many stories around around ‘The Ramayana’ that are remaining to be told. We feel that this is a franchise, which has lots of storytelling left, and we want to really scale up and build this world in an exciting manner,” Gaurav Banerjee, head, content, Disney+ Hotstar and HSM (Hindi-language speaking markets) Entertainment Network at broadcaster Disney Star, told Variety.
Disney+ Hotstar is teaming with Graphic India again for another adult animation series, which will be unveiled within the next six months, but it is coy about specific details at the moment.
- 1/31/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Filmmaker Karan Johar, who was in the 6ix to attend the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival, got chatty with Et Canada’s Sangita Patel about the success of actress Priyanka Chopra.
“Priyanka’s always wonderful on every platform she has ever been on and everything she ever stands for.”
Chopra, married to actor singer Nick Jonas, transitioned from Bollywood to the West with the leading role in the television series “Quantico” and followed it with successful roles in “Baywatch”, “Love Again” and “Matrix Resurrections”, among others.
Read More: Priyanka Chopra Says She Can’t Work With People She ‘Doesn’t Like Anymore’ After Claiming She Was ‘Pushed Into A Corner’ In Bollywood
“It’s great to see her grow from strength to strength, to achieve the kind of success she has on her own terms. And she’s always wonderful on every platform she has ever been on and everything...
“Priyanka’s always wonderful on every platform she has ever been on and everything she ever stands for.”
Chopra, married to actor singer Nick Jonas, transitioned from Bollywood to the West with the leading role in the television series “Quantico” and followed it with successful roles in “Baywatch”, “Love Again” and “Matrix Resurrections”, among others.
Read More: Priyanka Chopra Says She Can’t Work With People She ‘Doesn’t Like Anymore’ After Claiming She Was ‘Pushed Into A Corner’ In Bollywood
“It’s great to see her grow from strength to strength, to achieve the kind of success she has on her own terms. And she’s always wonderful on every platform she has ever been on and everything...
- 9/11/2023
- by Divya Goyal
- ET Canada
Indian film maverick Karan Johar brought action thriller “Kill” to the Toronto International Film Festival this year.
Speaking to Et Canada’s Sangita Patel, the 51-year-old filmmaker, who recently completed 25 years in Indian movies, said “Kill” is unlike any other Bollywood action movie.
“Let him (Keanu Reeves) do ‘John Wick’. Let us just create our own ‘John Wick’.”
“People put blood, sweat and tears in their films. We just put in blood. It’s literally like blood-athon on steroids. And when I read it and saw the vision that the director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat had, I was like, ‘Okay, I’ll just go ahead and do this genre film and give it optimum support,” he said.
Read More: Priyanka Chopra Says She Can’t Work With People She ‘Doesn’t Like Anymore’ After Claiming She Was ‘Pushed Into A Corner’ In Bollywood
Johar, the man behind globally appreciated films like...
Speaking to Et Canada’s Sangita Patel, the 51-year-old filmmaker, who recently completed 25 years in Indian movies, said “Kill” is unlike any other Bollywood action movie.
“Let him (Keanu Reeves) do ‘John Wick’. Let us just create our own ‘John Wick’.”
“People put blood, sweat and tears in their films. We just put in blood. It’s literally like blood-athon on steroids. And when I read it and saw the vision that the director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat had, I was like, ‘Okay, I’ll just go ahead and do this genre film and give it optimum support,” he said.
Read More: Priyanka Chopra Says She Can’t Work With People She ‘Doesn’t Like Anymore’ After Claiming She Was ‘Pushed Into A Corner’ In Bollywood
Johar, the man behind globally appreciated films like...
- 9/11/2023
- by Divya Goyal
- ET Canada
Toronto Film Festival Midnight Madness world premiere “Kill” is a confluence of three stellar Indian talents.
Producer Guneet Monga Kapoor is an Oscar winner for “The Elephant Whisperers”; fellow producer and filmmaker Karan Johar is a Bollywood A-lister who has just delivered massive hit “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani”; and director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat is known for Netflix film “Long Live Brij Mohan” and Prime Video series “Rasbhari.”
“Kill” belongs to the extreme action genre, a rarity in Indian cinema. Set entirely on an express train to New Delhi, the film follows Indian army commandos Amrit and Viresh, who are on a mission to rescue Amrit’s girlfriend Tulika. She is betrothed to someone else against her wishes. Matters go awry when more than 40 bandits (known as dacoits in India) belonging to an extended family board the train with a view to looting and kidnapping. Amrit and Viresh try...
Producer Guneet Monga Kapoor is an Oscar winner for “The Elephant Whisperers”; fellow producer and filmmaker Karan Johar is a Bollywood A-lister who has just delivered massive hit “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani”; and director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat is known for Netflix film “Long Live Brij Mohan” and Prime Video series “Rasbhari.”
“Kill” belongs to the extreme action genre, a rarity in Indian cinema. Set entirely on an express train to New Delhi, the film follows Indian army commandos Amrit and Viresh, who are on a mission to rescue Amrit’s girlfriend Tulika. She is betrothed to someone else against her wishes. Matters go awry when more than 40 bandits (known as dacoits in India) belonging to an extended family board the train with a view to looting and kidnapping. Amrit and Viresh try...
- 9/8/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’s accolades and success continues! Rocky and Rani and their love story will soon be screened at a very prestigious film festival.
Directed by Karan Johar and featuring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh, Rrkpk has been selected for this year’s Busan International Film Festival.
The film will screen as part of the official selection in the Open Cinema Section of the prestigious film festival. The Open Cinema section presents a collection of “new and internationally acclaimed films that offer an ideal mix of the popular with the artistic” cinema. The 28th Busan International Film Festival will take place in Busan, South Korea, from 4th-13th October 2023.
The film marked Johar’s return to the director’s seat after seven years during his 25th anniversary year of working in the global entertainment industry.
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is a huge hit globally...
Directed by Karan Johar and featuring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh, Rrkpk has been selected for this year’s Busan International Film Festival.
The film will screen as part of the official selection in the Open Cinema Section of the prestigious film festival. The Open Cinema section presents a collection of “new and internationally acclaimed films that offer an ideal mix of the popular with the artistic” cinema. The 28th Busan International Film Festival will take place in Busan, South Korea, from 4th-13th October 2023.
The film marked Johar’s return to the director’s seat after seven years during his 25th anniversary year of working in the global entertainment industry.
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is a huge hit globally...
- 9/6/2023
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
The festival will open with ‘Because I Hate Korea’ and close with ‘The Movie Emperor’.
The Busan International Film Festival has revealed the full line-up for its 2023 edition and announced that Hong Kong star Chow Yun-fat will receive the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award.
The festival in South Korea will open with the world premiere of Jang Kun-jae’s Because I Hate Korea and close with Ning Hao’s Chinese film industry satire The Movie Emperor, starring Andy Lau, following its debut at Toronto.
At an online press conference today, organisers also revealed that Hong Kong star Chow Yun-fat...
The Busan International Film Festival has revealed the full line-up for its 2023 edition and announced that Hong Kong star Chow Yun-fat will receive the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award.
The festival in South Korea will open with the world premiere of Jang Kun-jae’s Because I Hate Korea and close with Ning Hao’s Chinese film industry satire The Movie Emperor, starring Andy Lau, following its debut at Toronto.
At an online press conference today, organisers also revealed that Hong Kong star Chow Yun-fat...
- 9/5/2023
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Mumbai, July 28 (Ians) Family, love, differences between the couple and lots of drama have always been at the core of umpteen love stories. So what’s new about Karan Johar’s ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’?
There isn’t any, and yet there is some!
It’s so much that it’s ‘old wine in a new bottle’, and yet, there is a huge difference too. Besides the presence and the unique combination of veterans such as Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi and Jaya Bachchan, there’s the chemistry between Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt that is easily the highlight of this nearly three-hour-long family entertainer.
And yes, there’s Pritam’s foot-tapping music too, though what the audience seems to be enjoying the most are some of the most popular Hindi film hits from the ’60s through the ’80s — these have them singing along loudly.
That’s not all that makes this film special.
There isn’t any, and yet there is some!
It’s so much that it’s ‘old wine in a new bottle’, and yet, there is a huge difference too. Besides the presence and the unique combination of veterans such as Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi and Jaya Bachchan, there’s the chemistry between Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt that is easily the highlight of this nearly three-hour-long family entertainer.
And yes, there’s Pritam’s foot-tapping music too, though what the audience seems to be enjoying the most are some of the most popular Hindi film hits from the ’60s through the ’80s — these have them singing along loudly.
That’s not all that makes this film special.
- 7/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Filmmaker Karan Johar returns to his signature style after 7 years with ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’. The teaser, featuring Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt was unveiled by the king of romance – Shahrukh Khan himself.
The 1 minute 16-second teaser, set to the melodious tune of ‘Tum Kya Mile,’ captures the essence of Rocky and Rani’s love story. While Karan Johar’s directorial prowess shines through, Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt’s chemistry is electrifying providing an immersive cinematic experience.
One might get confused with Karan Johar’s ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ feel in the goings on. Not to miss the sets and dance settings we had been presented in Dharma’s previous Ranbir-Alia starrer Brahmastra including the Durga Maa setup. A few shots also tend to take one to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s style of frames.
There also seems to be some ‘Akhada’ link in the narrative,...
The 1 minute 16-second teaser, set to the melodious tune of ‘Tum Kya Mile,’ captures the essence of Rocky and Rani’s love story. While Karan Johar’s directorial prowess shines through, Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt’s chemistry is electrifying providing an immersive cinematic experience.
One might get confused with Karan Johar’s ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ feel in the goings on. Not to miss the sets and dance settings we had been presented in Dharma’s previous Ranbir-Alia starrer Brahmastra including the Durga Maa setup. A few shots also tend to take one to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s style of frames.
There also seems to be some ‘Akhada’ link in the narrative,...
- 6/20/2023
- by Nitin Jain
- GlamSham
Filmmaker Karan Johar will be honoured at the British Parliament in the presence of Lords and Members of Parliament for his contribution to the global entertainment industry next week, Tuesday 20th June 2023. The event will take place at the Palace of Westminster, which serves as the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Johar has a special relationship with the United Kingdom having filmed many of his productions such as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil across the country. In 2012, he was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for Visit Britain for a special campaign to attract and invite people to visit and explore the country.
His blockbuster movies Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and My Name Is Khan became the highest grossing Indian films at the UK Box Office...
Johar has a special relationship with the United Kingdom having filmed many of his productions such as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil across the country. In 2012, he was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for Visit Britain for a special campaign to attract and invite people to visit and explore the country.
His blockbuster movies Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and My Name Is Khan became the highest grossing Indian films at the UK Box Office...
- 6/17/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Indian media personality Karan Johar will be honored at the British parliament for his contribution to the global entertainment industry.
Johar has many avatars, as a film director, as a producer and distributor via his Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment, a flamboyant talk show host, talent show judge and actor. He has a special relationship with the U.K., having filmed many of his productions such as “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,” “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” and “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” across the country.
His blockbusters “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” and “My Name Is Khan” became the highest grossing Indian films at the U.K. box office upon their respective theatrical releases, setting new records at the time. In 2012, he was appointed as a goodwill ambassador for Visit Britain for a special campaign to attract and invite people to visit and explore the country.
Films backed by Dharma in various capacities include “Sooryavanshi,...
Johar has many avatars, as a film director, as a producer and distributor via his Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment, a flamboyant talk show host, talent show judge and actor. He has a special relationship with the U.K., having filmed many of his productions such as “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,” “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” and “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” across the country.
His blockbusters “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” and “My Name Is Khan” became the highest grossing Indian films at the U.K. box office upon their respective theatrical releases, setting new records at the time. In 2012, he was appointed as a goodwill ambassador for Visit Britain for a special campaign to attract and invite people to visit and explore the country.
Films backed by Dharma in various capacities include “Sooryavanshi,...
- 6/17/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
EntertainmentActors Siddhanth Chaturvedi and Tripti Dimri have been reportedly cast as the main characters. Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar is reportedly remaking anti-caste filmmaker Mari Selvaraj’s critically acclaimed Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal. According to reports, actors Siddhanth Chaturvedi and Tripti Dimri have been cast as the main characters. While it was reported that the film has been titled Dhadak 2, Karan Johar had earlier denied making any film with that title. Pariyerum Perumal, released in 2018, dealt with the issue of caste oppression. A young first generation student from a Dalit community, who aspires to become a lawyer, is subjected to severe humiliation and violence because of his caste identity. His caste identity haunts him in every sphere. The story is set in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, one of the regions notorious for caste atrocities against the Scheduled Caste communities. This debut film by Mari Selvaraj received critical acclaim for its powerful storytelling and realistic portrayal.
- 4/25/2023
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
With a last Cut by director Karan Johar, it’s a wrap for Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt! This highly, highly anticipated movie is set to release July 28th! Also featuring Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi, it is, we hear, a story brimming with love, family, and good vibes. Ranveer earlier said that Rarkpk is a quintessential Karan Johar movie that includes humour, romance, drama, songs, glamour, and family roots in a very quirky, zany, amazing film.
As he embarked in this film, the director revealed, “It’s time to go back to my favourite place, it’s time to create some eternal love stories from behind the lens. A very special story, truly immersed in the roots of love and family. It’s a love story, but no – it’s not your regular love story. Rocky and Rani are going to...
As he embarked in this film, the director revealed, “It’s time to go back to my favourite place, it’s time to create some eternal love stories from behind the lens. A very special story, truly immersed in the roots of love and family. It’s a love story, but no – it’s not your regular love story. Rocky and Rani are going to...
- 3/17/2023
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
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