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Huma Qureshi shares that she has faced body-shaming and has even got rejected for a film because of her weight.

In an interview with Ians, Huma shared how the story of ‘Double Xl’ came to life.

“This movie started as a fun conversation with my friends and family-we were all in my living room, and all the actors were complaining about the ‘post lockdown weight gain’ and Mudassar Aziz wrote a story around it,” said Huma.

The 36-year-old actress revealed that director Satram Ramani asked her to gain weight for ‘Double Xl’: “We were just eating and eating. It was just burger lao, pizza lao between action and cut.”

Asked how responsible is Bollywood for setting a bench mark for beauty standards, Huma blames the society for making people believe that a “certain weight is acceptable.”

Talking to Ians, the actress, who made her acting debut in 2012 with ‘Gangs...

There are stories about underdogs and then there are stories about women empowerment. In many of these stories, we have seen that the protagonist/subject of the narrative is usually affected by some outsider, what happens when you are fighting your own demons and the people who love you?!

Double Xl is an apt title for this story as the crux that you draw out is indeed in a double xl proportion. It is a story about two women Saira Khanna (Sonakshi Sinha), from the urban New Delhi and Rajshree Trivedi (Hum Qureshi), from the heartland Meerut, of Uttar Pradesh, who navigate through life, embracing body positivity and celebrating female friendship. The two along with two more (Srikanth and Zorawar) break the myth that beauty corresponds to size, a belief that our society has held for generations. These two plus size women discover themselves and realise their dreams.

Saira aspires to be a fashion designer,...

Huma Qureshi revealed that during the quarantine period in London with the entire cast of ‘Double Xl’, she was most scared of Sonakshi Sinha losing her phone.

While sharing the entire incident and talking about her fear, Huma said: “When we went to shoot the film, the pandemic was still going on. We had to quarantine for 14 days in London together as a protocol. We had quarantined together so for the first 1-2 days we respected and were cordial with each other. We three were already good friends and Manat(Raghavendra) was the new one but since we were doing everything together for the 14 days we became a good quad.”

Huma along with Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal, Mahat Raghavendra and director Satram Ramani are coming on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ to promote their film ‘Double Xl’ which is all about two oversized women, played by Huma and Sonakshi.

Huma recalled...

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha revealed that she often made everyone serious on the sets of ‘Double Xl’. She said that there was so much gossip and banter that she had to remind them about shooting for the sequences in the film.

She said: “We four have had a lot of fun shooting for the film. We never knew where to stop and start working but there was only one person who knew where to draw the line and that was none other than me. I would control them and bring back the seriousness so that we can all work on time.”

When size zero or having a toned body is the criteria of beauty, ‘Double Xl’ breaks all these norms set by society and brings out the story of two plus-size women portrayed by Sonakshi Sinha and Huma Quereshi.

The comedy-based reality series ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ will see ‘Double Xl’ cast including Sonakshi Sinha,...

Mahat Raghavendra who is known for his Tamil films like ‘Manikantha’, ‘Jilla’ among others, is set for his Bollywood debut with ‘Double Xl’ alongside Huma Qureshi, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal. Looking back, Mahat recalls how he landed the role within a few minutes of his first meeting with director Satramm Ramani.

“I was waiting in the room and I saw Satramm walk in. It was the first time we were seeing each other face to face. I got up to greet him and he immediately said ‘You’re Srikanth’ and I was like no, I’m Mahat Raghavendra. Satramm just laughed and said ‘No, no you’re perfect for playing Srikanth Srivardhan’. That’s how our first meeting went. I am grateful to the producers for giving me such a fantastic role as my Bollywood debut and Sonakshi, Huma and Zaheer were absolutely amazing to work along with! It...

Tamil actor Mahat Raghavendra, who has done several commendable roles in Tamil cinema including the Ajith Kumar-starrer ‘Mankatha’, said that it was the script of ‘Double Xl’ that bowled him over and he decided his launch vehicle in Bollywood.

The much-awaited film, which features Huma Qureshi, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal apart from Mahat Raghavaendra, is a poignant story about self-love and makes a case for body positivity.

The Tamil actor said that the subject itself was the greatest motivating factor for him.

Mahat said: “Cinema, I believe, is designed to achieve so much more than merely entertain the audience. A Hindi film was long coming for me but when I read this script, I knew this was the film for me.”

“It was Satram Ramani and Mudassar Aziz who offered the film to me and I am grateful that they thought of casting me. It is the most...

Huma Qureshi has made her presence felt with the strong characters she has played, and which have broken one stereotype after another. In ‘Double Xl’ too, she plays such a role alongside Sonakshi Sinha.

The movie, which is directed by Satramm Ramani, features the two of them playing plus-sized women, and for that they had to gain considerable weight. Talking about her role, Huma confessed that she had to put on roughly 20 kg for the role.

Though she has mentioned multiple times, in jest, that this was the best prep she ever had to do for a role since she got to eat everything she wanted, the actress definitely had her set of reservations.

She talks about how even as a kid she was teased for being a ‘big girl’. She had left those insults behind her but when it came to gaining weight for the role of Rajshri Trivedi...

Bollywood actresses Huma Qureshi and Sonakshi Sinha, who are awaiting the release of their upcoming film ‘Double Xl’, shared the backstory of a popular sequence from the trailer of the film.

The sequence in question shows both Sonakshi and Huma’s characters in the movie having had enough of people taunting them and telling them to eat a certain way to lose weight. They go to a diner and order a wide array of food one after the other which lends to a comical yet hard hitting scene.

After they shot this scene, not only Huma and Sonakshi but also the rest of the crew were tempted to eat those delectable treats that their dialogues mentioned. All of them ordered what they felt like and enjoyed a hearty meal.

Reacting to this memorable moment, Huma said in a statement, “There is actually a funny back story to that. After we were done with the scene,...

Doubling up the oomph factor, Double Xl team reached Pune to launch the latest fun party track ‘Taali Taali’ on Friday. Sonakshi Sinha, Huma Qureshi, Zaheer Iqbal and Mahat Raghavendra not only grooved to the peppy track, but also got Punekars to shake a leg along with them.

Literally turning the city into a dancing stage, the cast was on a spree as they not only visited college, but also surprised the club goers as they went club hopping!

Directed by Satnam Ramani, ‘Double Xl’ has been piquing curiosity of fans ever since its trailer launch. Starring Sonakshi Sinha, Huma Qureshi, Zaheer Iqbal and Mahat Raghavendra, this clutter-breaking film is slated to release on 4th November 2022.

The film is presented by Gulshan Kumar, T-Series, Wakaoo Films & Mudassar Aziz in association with T-Series Films. Double Xl is a Wakaoo Films, Elemen3 Entertainment & Reclining Seats Cinema Production. The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar.

From fries to fun… all good things come in size Double Xl. A clutter-breaking film that hopes to redefine the way ‘attractiveness’ and ‘self-worth’ is measured, the trailer of Double Xl was released today. The film, headlined by Huma Qureshi and Sonakshi Sinha, is all set to hit theatre screens on the 4th of November 2022. Directed by Satramm Ramani, the slice-of-life comedy drama challenges bodyweight stereotypes that have long plagued us as a society. Shot across Meerut, Delhi and London, Double Xl takes a trip into the hearts of two plus-size women, as they navigate through a society that frequently associates a woman’s attractiveness or beauty with her size.

Going by the trailer, Double Xl looks like a fun ride that shows massive potential to spark social conversation around the subject – while Huma Qureshi plays a sports presenter, Sonakshi Sinha steps into the shows of an emerging stylist, both...

Sonakshi Sinha and Huma Qureshi’s Double Xl is making news for all the right reasons. It’s a story of two plus-sized women seeking their dreams. Directed by Satramm Ramani, the slice-of-life comedy drama that challenges body weight stereotypes and sends out the strong message that if you can dream it, you can achieve it.

Joining Sonakshi and Huma in this mad adventure that spans across New Delhi, Meerut and Mumbai are the film’s two male protagonists, Zaheer Iqbal and Mahat Raghavendra.

And now it’s time to reveal another big surprise from the film. Celebrated Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan will also be seen in Double Xl, in a very special appearance.

Shikhar explains that his decision was a rather instinctive one. He says, “As an athlete playing for the nation, life is always very hectic. One of my favourite pastimes is to watch good entertaining films. When...

Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, will be soon seen performing for the camera in the upcoming movie ‘Double Xl’, which stars Bollywood actresses Sonakshi Sinha and Huma Qureshi’s as the leads. The film is a story of two plus-sized women seeking their dreams.

Explaining how the development happened, the opening batsman of India, said: “As an athlete playing for the nation, life is always very hectic. One of my favourite pastimes is to watch good entertaining films. When this opportunity came to me and I heard the story, it made a deep impact on me.”

He stated that the film aims to deliver a healthy message to the society and has the potential to start a conversation, “This is a lovely message for the whole society and I hope a lot of young girls and boys will keep pursuing their dreams no matter what.”

Directed by Satramm Ramani, the slice-of-life...

Sonakshi Sinha and Huma Qureshi’s starrer ‘Double Xl’ is making waves since the launch of its teaser. Much on the heels of the film’s upcoming trailer, which will be unveiled soon, comes the news about another sensational young star who will be making his Hindi debut in the movie. Mahat Raghavendra, who is a much popular actor in both Tamil and Telugu films, will be seen in ‘Double Xl’ as one of the film’s male protagonists (along with Zaheer Iqbal).

Mahat is a prominent name in the South with notable films like Mankatha, Backbench Student, Jilla and several others to his credit.

The film’s director, Satramm Ramani, says, “One of the important lead characters in the film hails from Chennai. We thought of taking a young actor from Chennai for the part. We saw some of Mahat’s work and felt he was best suited for the role.

South actor Mahat Raghavendra, who is known for his work in Tamil and Telugu cinema will now be seen along with Bollywood actresses Sonakshi Sinha and Huma Qureshi in the film ‘Double Xl’

Mahat, known for his movies such as ‘Mankatha’, ‘Backbench Student’, ‘Jilla’, talks about being part of the film and said: “I came down to Mumbai to meet the team. When I heard the film’s story, I knew I just had to be a part of it.”

On working with the entire cast of the film, Mahat added: “It was such a great experience working with everyone. This is something I shall always treasure. During the process, I’ve made some friends for life. I am really proud to be a part of a film like ‘Double Xl’. Such stories are rare to find.”

The movie is all about two plus size women played by Sonakshi and...

Actress Huma Qureshi revealed that the story of her upcoming film ‘Double Xl’ with Sonakshi Sinha started out as a fun conversation in her life as all actors were lamenting about “post lockdown weight”.

Huma took to Instagram, where she shared a note on how the idea came.

She wrote: “What started out as a fun conversation with my closest friends & family — Sonakshi, Zaheer, Saqib and Mudassar, literally in my living room, has now resulted in this film. All the actors were lamenting about the ‘post lockdown weight’ that we had gained and Mudassar spun a story around it, impromptu.”

“This story found more and more friends in the following months as well as partners as we chugged along on this journey. This is a film written and made with a lot of love.”

She then thanked everyone who joined the ‘Double Xl’ dream and made this a reality.

“We...

The ‘weight wait’ is finally over as T-Series, Wakaoo Films & Mudassar Aziz’s ‘Double Xl’ is finally out with its teaser. The slice of life, comedy-drama directed by Satramm Ramani, questions bodyweight stereotypes that have long been plaguing our society, in the most humorous manner.

Adding to the anticipation was a special surprise by the makers who announced the release date of the film. Audiences won’t have to wait much longer as the entertainer is all set to hit theatre screens on the 14th October 2022.

Shot extensively in India and the UK, Double Xl explores a journey into the hearts of two plus-size women, one from heartland Uttar Pradesh and the other from the urban New Delhi, as they navigate through a society that’s often-attributed beauty or attraction to a woman’s size.

The teaser of the Sonakshi Sinha and Huma Qureshi-starrer ‘Double Xl’ was unveiled on Thursday.

A heartfelt birthday wish penned by actor Mahat Raghavendra to his wife Prachi Mishra on her birthday is fast winning hearts on the Internet. Actor Mahat, who chose to post his wish to wife Prachi on Instagram, said, “To the love of my life, thank you for coming into my life and making it a […]...

Calling Simbu the one person he could always look up to for guidance, actor Mahat Raghavendra on Thursday wished Silambarasan aka Simbu a very happy birthday. Taking to Instagram, Mahat wrote, “To the person who I love a lot, and to the person who has always showered his love on me. To the friend who […]...

Actor Silambarasan, who was down with a viral infection, is safe and sound, his close friend and actor Mahat Raghavendra has confirmed. Mahat, who is now working in a Bollywood film, on Saturday evening tweeted that Silambarasan, who is better known as Simbu, had recovered and had returned home. The actor said, “To all the […]...

KollywoodActor Simbu has been roped in to play an extended cameo role in ‘Maha’. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubePutting an end to the long wait, the makers of actor Hansika’s 50th film Maha released the teaser of the movie on July 2. The movie features actor Hansika in the lead and Silambarasan Tr in an extended cameo role. The teaser was unveiled by actor Sivakarthikeyan. The actor has shared the screen with Hansika in the Tamil film Maan Karate. Sharing the teaser, actor Sivakarthikeyan wrote, “Happy to release the trailer of #Maha Congratulations @ihansikaji for ur 50th film.” The video opens with scenes between Hansika and a child (who is likely to be her daughter). It also features romantic visuals between Hansika and Simbu, who appears as an airline officer/ pilot. As the teaser progresses, we witness the child’s kidnapping. On one hand, we find a cop (played by Srikanth) trying...

Entertainment‘Bigg Boss’ Tamil fame actor Mahat took to social media to share the happy news about the birth of the baby on June 7. Tnm StaffInstagram/ MahatActor Mahat Raghavendra and model Prachi Mishra welcomed their first child on Monday morning. Mahat took to Instagram to share the happy news with followers. Sharing an image featuring the two of them holding the newborn baby, he wrote, “God has blessed us with a cute little baby boy today morning!" Noting that the couple is overwhelmed with joy, he further added, “Prachi & me are over joyed with this bundle of happiness.” Mahat also extended his gratitude to everyone for their wishes and love. “Thank you everyone for all your love and good wishes So excited to be a dad (sic)," he said. Many celebrities including photographer Varun Aditya, actor Raai Laxmi, actor Yashika Aanand, television host Kiki Vijay and actor Shubra Aiyappa among...

KollywoodVasuki Bhaskar took to her twitter account to reveal some trivia on the movie. Digital NativeThe Ajith starrer Mankatha, released in the year 2011 to a massive opening. The film’s release catapulted Ajith into a box office opening star in Kollywood. The Venkat Prabhu directed movie will be completing 9 years this year and now its costume designer Vasuki Bhaskar has revealed an interesting detail about the film. Every Ajith fan would remember the iconic climax scene in the film, where he throw’s away his pendent in the fire. Vasuki has revealed that the Mankatha team had decided on the hand-cuff themed pendant only on the day of the actual shoot. She took to twitter to reveal the same, “Director wanted a chain with a dollar for #hero as it played a major part in the climax scene were he removes & throws it to e fire. We felt e hand...

Producer Boney Kapoor, whose maiden Tamil production venture "Nerkonda Paarvai" debuted in Singapore on Tuesday, says he has managed to fulfil his late wife and veteran actress Sridevi's dream.

According to reports, while shooting for the 2012 film "English Vinglish", Tamil star Ajith had promised Sridevi that he will do a film with her husband Boney.

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The filmmaker on Tuesday morning, tweeted: "I am truly blessed 9 am Ist today Premiere Show of 'Nerkonda Paarvai' will start in Singapore. I have managed to fulfil my wife Sridevi Kapoor's dream.

"It couldn't have been possible without the support of Ajith Kumar... entire cast and technicians. I shall always cherish this."

"Nerkonda Paarvai" is the Tamil remake of the courtroom drama "Pink". The film also stars Vidya Balan, Mahat Raghavendra, Shraddha Srinath, Andrea Tariang and Abhirami Venkatachalam among others.

Actor Ajith Kumar and producer Boney Kapoor have once again teamed up for the upcoming film titled "AK60".

Boney took to Twitter on Monday evening to make the announcement.

"A big thank you to the entire unit of 'Nerkonda Paarvai' for working towards the August 8 release. Happy to announce that our next 'AK60' with Ajith Kumar, H. Vinoth and Zee Studios will start with Pooja end August 2019," he tweeted.

"AK60" is directed by H. Vinoth. Other details related to the film are still under wraps.

This is the second time Ajith has teamed up with Boney Kapoor, husband of late veteran actor Sridevi.

The two have previously collaborated for "Nerkonda Paarvai", the Tamil remake of the courtroom drama "Pink". The film also stars Vidya Balan, Mahat Raghavendra, Shraddha Srinath, Andrea Tariang and Abhirami Venkatachalam among others.

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EntertainmentThe actor shared the news along with a photograph on his social media handle on Wednesday.Tnm StaffBigg Boss Tamil contestant Mahat Raghavendra got engaged to his long-time girlfriend Prachi Mishra on Wednesday. Mahat shared the news along with a photograph on his social media handle. Wishes poured in from the film industry following the news. Bigg Boss Tamil 2 fame Mahat Raghavendra gets engaged to Prachi Mishra https://t.co/g76V2cXK8I pic.twitter.com/ZRYr5duGp4 — Nitin rao (@nitinrao382) April 18, 2019 Mahat Raghavendra engaged to girlfriend Prachi Mishra@MahatOfficial pic.twitter.com/MiBLUAq2Z9 — Telugu Cinema (@TeluguCinema) April 17, 2019 #Mahat and #Prachi Engaged..! Congrats @MahatOfficial and @prachimishra pic.twitter.com/SRID8q5xtt — Thamizh Padam (@ThamizhPadam) April 17, 2019 Mahat was on Season 2 of Tamil Bigg Boss which was hosted by Kamal Haasan. On the show, he'd expressed his love for Yashika, another contestant. Mahat has acted in Tamil and Telugu films in supporting roles,...

The Tamil remake of Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu starrer Pink, which will be bankrolled by Boney Kapoor, has been officially titled Nerkonda Paarvai. The makers announced this on Monday on the auspicious occasion of Shivratri, and unveiled first look poster along with the title. Being directed by H. Vinoth, the project also stars Vidya Balan, Mahat Raghavendra, Shraddha Srinath, Andrea Tariang and Abhirami Venkatachalam among others. The project will mark Kapoor's foray into Tamil filmdom.

"Tamil industry has always been special for me. In fact, it's been a long journey involving Ajith to collaborate for a film, which he took up as a sheer commitment from the time he shared screen space with my wife in English Vinglish. Accordingly, what we both earnestly searched for suitable content that will add a special mileage to our respective works. We are now delighted to have joined hands for Pink," Kapoor had said in a statement.

KollywoodThe film, touted to be a horror thriller, will have Yashika Anand playing the lead opposite Mahat.Digital NativeDigital NativeIn the second edition of reality TV show Bigg Boss Tamil, actors Mahat Raghavendra and Aishwarya Dutta were among the top favourite contestants with a huge fanbase. Following their popularity on the show, the duo is joining hands for a Tamil rom-com. The yet-untitled project will be directed by debut filmmaker Prabu Ram C, who happens to be a former associate of Hollywood director Randy Kent, most popular for directing the horror flick The Perfect House. And now comes the news that Mahat has inked a deal to star in another project that will have Yashika Anand starring opposite him. Incidentally, Yashika was also his housemate in Bigg Boss Tamil season 2. The muhurat of the Yashika – Mahat project happened last week in Chennai. The film will be helmed by filmmaker duo...

KollywoodThe film is a romcom and will be directed by Prabhu Ram C. Digital NativeEver since his exit from the reality shows Bigg Boss, Mahat Raghavendra has been on a film signing spree. Having already signed three projects as the lead, he has now signed a new project in which he will be paired with Aishwarya Dutta model and actor, one of the most controversial candidates from Bigg Boss Tamil Season 2. Touted to be a romcom, the film will be directed by Prabhu Ram C. According to sources, in the film, Mahat will be seen as a young man from North Madras who falls in love with a rich woman played by Aishwarya Dutta. Bankrolled by Varunalaya Cine Creations, the project will go on floors next month. In an interview to Indian Express, the director said, "It’s a fun film on the lines of Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara and Vaalu.

KollywoodThe project, which is being directed by Sundar C, stars Ramya Krishnan, Megha Akash and Catherine Tresa.Digital NativeEver since his exit from the reality show Bigg Boss, Mahat Raghavendra has been on a film signing spree. Having already signed three projects as the lead, he has now landed a role in the Tamil remake of Telugu blockbuster Attarintiki Daredi, which features Simbu in the lead. Mahat has already commenced shooting for the project, which is being directed by Sundar C. Apparently, Mahat didn’t mind doing a brief role alongside his friend Simbu. Ramya Krishnan will be reprising the role done by Nadiya in the Tamil remake of Attarintiki Daredi. Released in 2013, Attarintiki Daredi is the last known blockbuster in Pawan Kalyan’s career. The story follows a grandson, played by Kalyan, who promises to his grandfather to help him reconcile his relationship with his estranged daughter. Soon after the release of the film,...