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Rani Chatterjee and Satya Anand have little in common.

The leads of Karan Johar’s “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” and Vasan Bala’s “Jigra” are both played by Alia Bhatt, one of the top actors in her class, and the only connective tissue between the saree-clad romantic heroine and the resolute woman out to save her brother is that if you cross them, or someone they love, they would probably kill you. It’s a trait Bhatt wears on her sleeve — think “Gully Boy” and “Gangubai Kathiawadi” — and Bala unleashes the best iteration of that to date.

“Jigra” is the story of siblings Satya (Alia Bhatt) and Ankur (Vedang Raina), orphaned in their childhood and raised in the home of wealthy relatives. When Ankur ends up on death row for drug possession in the fictional country of Hanshi Dao, Satya resolves to get him free at all costs.

Bhojpuri actress Rani Chatterjee, on Saturday, shared a behind-the-scenes (BTS) glimpse from her recently released song ‘Bajawa DJ’.

Rani, who is known for her work in ‘Sasura Bada Paisawala’, ‘Devra Bada Satawela’, took to Instagram, and shared a reel video with her 1.8 million followers.

The visual shows her wearing a short dress and silver heels and sensually dancing on the dance floor. The video has a tagline “behind the scenes”.

The post is captioned: “My new song sorry late update kar rahi hu #bajawadj #bhojpurisong.”

The song is sung by Bunty Singh Babla and Mamta Raut.

Meanwhile, she is currently shooting for her upcoming film ‘Didi No 1’. Produced by Sandeep Singh and Arvind Agarwal, and directed by Praveen Kumar Guduri. The film is written by Satender Singh.

Rani next has projects like ‘Mera Pati Mera Devta Hai’, ‘Naache Dulha Gali Gali’, ‘Pariwar Ke Babu’ and ‘Bhabhi Maa’ in the pipeline.

Bhojpuri actresses Akshara Singh and Rani Chatterjee on Saturday treated their fans to some fun dancing videos on the tracks ‘Aankhon Mein Tum Ho’ and ‘Yimmy Yimmy’, respectively.

Taking to Instagram, Akshara who is known for her work in ‘Satyamev Jayate’, ‘Dhadkan’, among others, shared a Reel video grooving on the track ‘Aankhon Mein Tum Ho’, which is sung by Kumar Sanu, and Alka Yagnik.

Akshara is wearing a red plain Anarkali suit, and is dancing on the set of some project. She has opted for a subtle makeup, and her hair is half-tied. She accessorised the look with a black bindi, silver oxidised jhumkas, and blue sunglasses.

The post is captioned as: “Aankhein….. Ufffff inke siwa duniya me rakha kya hai”.

The video has garnered 135K views, with fans commenting on the post, saying, “I think you should come to Bollywood now”. Another user said: “sundar”.

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Actor Arjit Taneja, who is known for his stylish avatar in the show ‘Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye‘, has shared how his co-stars playfully refer to him as ‘Rocky Randhawa’, drawing parallels to Ranveer Singh’s character from ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.’

The romantic comedy drama ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ (Rrpk) is directed by Karan Johar and stars Ranveer (Rocky Randhawa) and Alia Bhatt (Rani Chatterjee) in the lead.

Ranveer, who is known for his fashion experimentation in real life, portrayed a flamboyant role as Rocky in the movie, showcasing some eclectic looks and outfits, which includes stylish street wears to fusion ethnic wear.

Similarly, Arjit is also donning stylish, vibrant shirts with buttons left undone showing off his chiselled physique and form-fitting blazers with chic accessories in the show.

Arjit has been entertaining the audience with his amazing performance as Virat and is getting a...

Bollywood producer-director Karan Johar, who received good response to his film ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ has said that his ‘student’ Alia Bhatt’s true launch was with the Imtiaz Ali directorial ‘Highway’.

On Tuesday, KJo took to his Instagram and shared a picture of himself with Alia and Ranveer Singh, who served as the lead pair on ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’.

He heaped praises on Alia and Ranveer for their amazing performances. But, one thing that many people on the Internet resonated with was KJo calling ‘Highway’ the true launch of Alia.

He penned a long note along with the picture, as he wrote: “Before the year wraps, I felt like sharing this with all of you… I hadn’t directed Alia since 2012 and the day she walked onto set In her @manishmalhotra05 plus @mickeycontractor plus #flavian look I knew we had the Rani I had...

Mumbai, Oct 24 (Ians) As the country celebrates the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, Bollywood actresses Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Anushka Sharma, Katrina Kaif, Rashmika Mandanna, Pooja Hegde, Parineeti Chopra, and Saira Banu shared their heartfelt greetings to their fans for Dussehra.

Taking to Instagram Stories, Alia shared greeting with a picture of Lord Rama, and said: “Wishing you all a very happy Dussehra.”

Kareena shared a graphic of Lord Rama and wrote: “Happy Dusshera”, while her elder sister and actress Karisma Kapoor said: “Happy Dusshera”, along with a picture of a diya and bow and arrow.

Anushka posted a picture which shows the image of a temple, and a bow and arrow. She wrote: “Happy Dussehra.”

Katrina shared beautiful pictures of herself in a red embroidered saree, with a matching blouse. She opted for a nude makeup, green bindi and minimal jewellery. She captioned the pictures as: “Dussehra Mubarak.”

Rashmika wrote a note,...

As the country celebrates the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, Bollywood actresses Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Anushka Sharma, Katrina Kaif, Rashmika Mandanna, Pooja Hegde, Parineeti Chopra, and Saira Banu shared their heartfelt greetings to their fans for Dussehra.

Taking to Instagram Stories, Alia shared greeting with a picture of Lord Rama, and said: “Wishing you all a very happy Dussehra.”

Kareena shared a graphic of Lord Rama and wrote: “Happy Dusshera”, while her elder sister and actress Karisma Kapoor said: “Happy Dusshera”, along with a picture of a diya and bow and arrow.

Anushka posted a picture which shows the image of a temple, and a bow and arrow. She wrote: “Happy Dussehra.”

Katrina shared beautiful pictures of herself in a red embroidered saree, with a matching blouse. She opted for a nude makeup, green bindi and minimal jewellery. She captioned the pictures as: “Dussehra Mubarak.”

Rashmika wrote a note,...

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who has received the ‘Best Actress’ award at the 69th National Film Awards for her performance in ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, wore her wedding saree to the ceremony on Tuesday. The 69th National Film Awards held in the national capital was attended by the President Droupadi Murmu.

Information and Broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur was also present on the occasion.

As Alia went on the stage to receive the prestigious award, she bowed down and touched the floor of the stage.

The actress looked beautiful in her wedding saree which was in ivory colour.

She accessorised the look with a choker neck piece, matching earrings and tied her hair in a bun, with white roses. She completed the look with a red bindi, and minimal makeup.

Alia flashed her smile for the cameras and joined hands.

The actress was accompanied to the award ceremony by her husband and actor Ranbir Kapoor.

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who has received the ‘Best Actress’ award at the 69th National Film Awards for her performance in ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, wore her wedding saree to the ceremony on Tuesday. The 69th National Film Awards held in the national capital was attended by the President Droupadi Murmu.

Information and Broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur was also present on the occasion.

As Alia went on the stage to receive the prestigious award, she bowed down and touched the floor of the stage.

The actress looked beautiful in her wedding saree which was in ivory colour.

She accessorised the look with a choker neck piece, matching earrings and tied her hair in a bun, with white roses. She completed the look with a red bindi, and minimal makeup.

Alia flashed her smile for the cameras and joined hands.

The actress was accompanied to the award ceremony by her husband and actor Ranbir Kapoor.

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan heaped praises on Bollywood’s power couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, calling them “talented artistes”. In episode 34 of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, host Amitabh Bachchan welcomed Naresh Ratare from Bhopal to the hot seat.

For Rs 10,000 question, he was asked: The lead couple in which of these movies got married in 2022?

The options given were: ‘Jagga Jasoos’, ‘Saawariya’, ‘Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva’, and ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’.

The contestant gave the correct answer which was ‘Brahmastra’.

Big B then said: “Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor got married in 2022. They are talented artistes. And both are very nice human beings too.”

The contestant said: “Sir, you were there too.” To which he replied: “I don’t know if I was in it, but they were prominent in the film.”

‘Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva’ is a 2022 fantasy action-adventure film, written and directed by...

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan heaped praises on Bollywood’s power couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, calling them “talented artistes”. In episode 34 of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, host Amitabh Bachchan welcomed Naresh Ratare from Bhopal to the hot seat.

For Rs 10,000 question, he was asked: The lead couple in which of these movies got married in 2022?

The options given were: ‘Jagga Jasoos’, ‘Saawariya’, ‘Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva’, and ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’.

The contestant gave the correct answer which was ‘Brahmastra’.

Big B then said: “Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor got married in 2022. They are talented artistes. And both are very nice human beings too.”

The contestant said: “Sir, you were there too.” To which he replied: “I don’t know if I was in it, but they were prominent in the film.”

‘Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva’ is a 2022 fantasy action-adventure film, written and directed by...

Actress Alia Bhatt on Thursday showered birthday love on husband and actor Ranbir Kapoor, as the latter has turned 41, saying he makes everything magical. Alia took to Instagram, and shared a string of unseen pictures with Ranbir.

In the first photo, which is a little blurred, Alia can be seen giving a kiss on Ranbir’s cheek. The couple seems to be sitting in a balcony on a high rise building. The selfie is being clicked by Ranbir.

The second picture shows the lovebirds enjoying a game at a stadium. Both are facing backwards towards the camera, with Alia holding onto Ranbir tightly. Wearing a matching cap with Ranbir, Alia sports a braided ponytail, and is donning a white tee shirt. While Ranbir is wearing a blue checkered shirt.

The next photo shows Alia flaunting her beautiful smile in a selfie, while she poses with a big figure of numeric 8 in the background.

Actress Alia Bhatt on Thursday showered birthday love on husband and actor Ranbir Kapoor, as the latter has turned 41, saying he makes everything magical. Alia took to Instagram, and shared a string of unseen pictures with Ranbir.

In the first photo, which is a little blurred, Alia can be seen giving a kiss on Ranbir’s cheek. The couple seems to be sitting in a balcony on a high rise building. The selfie is being clicked by Ranbir.

The second picture shows the lovebirds enjoying a game at a stadium. Both are facing backwards towards the camera, with Alia holding onto Ranbir tightly. Wearing a matching cap with Ranbir, Alia sports a braided ponytail, and is donning a white tee shirt. While Ranbir is wearing a blue checkered shirt.

The next photo shows Alia flaunting her beautiful smile in a selfie, while she poses with a big figure of numeric 8 in the background.

Twenty-five years ago, I — and millions of Hindi film fans around the world — saw our first Karan Johar movie. “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” — which currently holds the top spot in IndieWire’s list of the best rom-coms on Netflix — was a superhit and instant classic, a story of love and friendship that stood the test of time and charms audiences to this day.

Johar’s latest, “Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani,” (“Rocky and Rani’s Love Story”) written by Shashank Khaitan, is the kind of Bollywood bliss audiences have been craving. It’s entertaining but not dependent on action and violence. It’s star-studded but with genuinely talented actors, not just airbrushed beauty and family names. It’s modern but not Western. It’s family-oriented but not pedantic.

And it’s just a damn good time.

As much as it tracks the blooming romance of Rocky Randhawa (Ranveer Singh...

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.

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

Staring Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi

Directed by Karan Johar

Wait! Do we see an upsurge in the number of men joining Kathak classes after Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani? Among the many things that writers Sumit Roy, Shashank Khaitan and Ishita Moitra tells us in this kaleidoscopic view of life on Malamaal Hill, is that it’s okay for men to adopt traditionally female roles.

And listen, if you like Kathak dancing it doesn’t mean you are effeminate or gay. Tota Roy Chowdhury converts the boorish Punjabi loutish epitome of toxic masculinity Rocky, played with lipsmacking relish by Ranveer Singh. Before we know it the two men are dancing together to Sanjay Bhansali’s ‘Dola re dola re’ without the being the least conscious of the feminine expressions. Move over Aishwarya, Madhuri…

Rocky Aur Rani Kii...

New Delhi, July 27 (Ians) Actress Alia Bhatt, who is all geared up for the release of her upcoming romantic family drama ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kaahani’, has revealed her favourite ‘Bigg Boss Ott 2’ contestants.

‘Bigg Boss Ott’ has been the talk of the nation since its commencement. The netizens have been loving the ‘Ott avatars’ of the housemates. The fever of the season has now reached Bollywood.

Recently, during the promotions of ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kaahani’, Alia shared her feelings about the show, which also stars her half sister Pooja Bhatt.

Known for her candidness, Alia described Elvish Yadav as a “rocky personality”, while also highlighting that she loves his sense of humor.

When it came to Manisha Rani, Alia affectionately dubbed her the “Rani of the show” for her captivating presence that made her stand out among the contestants.

Alia is playing a Bengali girl named...

New Delhi, July 18 (Ians) Actress Alia Bhatt channeled her inner perfect Karan Johar ‘heroine’, as she looked gorgeous in an ombre-hued chiffon saree during the launch of the song ‘Ve Kamleya’ from the upcoming film ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ here on Tuesday.

During her visit to the national capital, Alia was seen wearing a chiffon ombre saree with a blend of pastel shades of pink, lavender, orange and yellow.

She paired it with a purple coloured sleeveless blouse, silver jhumkas with a hint of pink and blue in it, and a silver ring on her finger. She opted for a minimal make-up look — nude glossy lips, highlighted cheeks and open hair.

Alia looked every inch a quintessential Bollywood heroine that filmmaker Karan Johan typically portrays in his romantic sagas, which till date have turned into blockbusters.

On the other hand, Ranveer looked dapper in black suit paired with...

Actress Alia Bhatt, who will be seen playing Rani Chatterjee, an intellectual Bengali journalist in the upcoming film ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, said that her father Mahesh Bhatt is a “very good actor, director and the best father.”

During the song launch of ‘Ve Kamleya’ from their upcoming romantic drama ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ on Tuesday in New Delhi, Alia was asked that in her view is Mahesh Bhatt a good actor or a director? Alia said: “My father is a very good actor and a singer, a good director but he is the best father. And in films, Karan is genuinely a very entertaining actor. He would do everyone’s part on sets.”

“Karan Johar used to show the entire scene himself first while acting in everyone’s style and we used to see him and enjoy it a lot. That viewing and showcasing on...

Mumbai, July 18 (Ians) As they came for the launch of the song ‘Ve Kamleya’ from their upcoming romantic drama ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, the lead pair Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt opened up about their bond with director Karan Johar.

During the launch the two were asked about their bond they share with Karan, who has returned to the director’s chair after the 2016 film ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’.

Alia, who essays the character of Rani Chatterjee, an intellectual Bengali journalist, gave an honest answer, saying: “The appreciation that Ranveer and Karan has I haven’t seen anywhere else. Karan and I want to go with the flow. We just had fun.”

Ranveer rather had something funny to share about the 51-year-old filmmaker. He quipped: “Karan or mere andar aise mard hai jiske andar dilli ki aunty hai.”

Ranveer, who plays the character of a flamboyant Punjabi boy Rocky Randhawa,...

Bhojpuri actress named Rani Chatterjee has accused filmmaker and ‘Bigg Boss 16’ contestant Sajid Khan of sexual harassment.

She revealed that it happened when the actress was called to Sajid’s residence in Juhu under the pretext of giving her a dance number in a film.

In a media interview, according to bollywoodhungama.com, Rani recounted the time when Sajid asked her several unsavoury questions.

While shooting for his film ‘Himmatwala’ in 2013 starring Ajay Devgn, Sajid reportedly offered Rani a dance number titled ‘Dhoka Dhoka’.

When she contacted him regarding the meeting, the filmmaker invited her to his house to speak regarding work but also asked to not get her manager or PR since it was expected to a formal meeting, said the report.

While discussing work, he shared her that she will be wearing a short lehenga and asked her to show her legs.

Rani told that even though she felt the request to be strange,...

Actress Amruta Khanvilkar, who is one of the 10 participants of the action reality show "Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10" (Kkk 10) hopes to get more opportunities to act in action films after the show goes on air.

"I just hope that once all my episodes go on air, I get more roles where I get a chance to do action and stunts. There is a certain fearless factor that I have and, I must say, after participating in 'KKK10' I am more confident to take risks. I think, for us, it is comparatively easy to do action sequences than what we did in the reality show. In the show, there is an element of unpredictability whereas in films, everything is choreographed and there are retakes and small takes. The way women-oriented films are becoming common in our mainstream entertainment space, action films for women should become the same for us...