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Subhash K Jha looks at 24 years of Hansal Mehta’s underrated crime thriller Chhal in this edition of This Day That Year.

“Whether it’s the underworld or the police force, they’re all the same,” spits out the disgusted police informer Karan Menon (Kk) who infiltrates a powerful underworld gang in Mumbai . Chhal is the story of the gangbusters rapidly mutating loyalties and allegiances as he realizes that the more you embrace an ethical propriety the more you question the very basis of modernday morality.

Though that isn’t the narrative pattern Chhal follows, first things first. Chhal isn’t an “easy” film to follow. Its dark brooding ambience conjoined with a numbing moral ambiguity and a defiant disregard for conventional storytelling make Chhal the most complex gangster epic from Mumbai.

Barring Ram Gopal Varma’s Company which constructed a spiral of doomed and damned morality in conflicting colours...

Tara Sutaria has always been more than just an actor on screen. Over the past year, she’s taken a deeply professional shift one that brought her back to her artistic core. With the release of her film Apurva, Tara found herself at a turning point, not only in her film career but in her creative identity.

Talking about the same Tara said, “Apurva felt like that film changed my life because a lot of realisations happened to me during the filming of that movie and its release. I think it’s the most successful film in my filmography. I realise after I finished that film – something just snapped inside me and I said okay, I need to know that I’ve done this because it was my dream to do a movie like that. I’d rather do few films and focus on a film like Apurva that gives...

A Glimpse Into Apurva Chauhan’s Glitterati Campus Tour

Rising music sensation and Miss International Diva India 2025 Apurva Chauhan has been officially signed as the star performer for the Glitterati Campus Tour, a first-of-its-kind pop and rock music showcase traveling to India’s most prestigious universities that aims to highlight important social causes. With her signature blend of powerful vocals, emotional storytelling, and cross-genre artistry, Apurva is set to lead this youth-driven music movement across campuses nationwide.

The tour launched with its first edition at Amity University, Lucknow, where Apurva took center stage and lit up the evening with a genre-spanning performance that left students cheering long after the final note. She told the audience, “I truly believe music is one of the most powerful ways to bring people together, and if we can do that while supporting something meaningful, that’s really special.”

Opening with a hauntingly cinematic melody,...

On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the Mumbai Police visited the home of YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia in response to a formal complaint regarding his controversial remarks made during the YouTube show “India’s Got Latent.” The complaint accused Allahbadia and others of using language that was considered offensive and not in line with societal standards of decency.

Earlier, on February 10, 2025, a similar complaint was filed against Allahbadia by the Assam Police. Notably, Ashish Chanchlani’s lawyer, Apurva, was seen at the Khar Police Station, where the complaint was lodged. The studio hosting “India’s Got Latent” is located within the Khar Police Station’s jurisdiction.

Allahbadia Issues Apology for His Comments

On February 10, 2025, Allahbadia publicly apologized for his controversial statement, which had ignited significant backlash and calls for his podcast to be banned. Politicians, including Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and various opposition leaders, criticized Allahbadia for misusing his freedom of speech.

With a substantial...

During her first public appearance after her high-profile marriage to restaurateur and ‘ginfluencer’ Apurva Padgaonkar, ‘BIgg Boss Ott’ winner Divya Agarwal opened up about her newly married life.

Divya and Apurva had a traditional Marathi wedding last month.

Expressing her joy at being married to her long-time boyfriend, Divya said, “I am just clocking my first month of being married, and it has been great. I am enjoying my married life. It either feels fresh or feels like we have been married for years now!”

Talking about how Apurva and she love each other’s company, Divya said, “We talk about everything and anything. Come to think of it, we talk too much, I mean at times, I want to take a break from friends, family and co-workers, but Apurva and I are two people who don’t need a break from one another.”

Explaining what binds them together, she added: “We both are different,...

Mumbai, March 7 (Ians) In an industry where films have traditionally been scripted around men, and woman-centric films have been the exceptions rather than the rule, a new generation of directors and screenwriters have overturned the gender imbalance, and delivered successful films centred around female protagonists.

On the eve of International Women’s Day, here’s a selection of seven Bollywood films that celebrate woman power.

‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, Alia Bhatt (2022): The Sanjay Leela Bhansali film, a biopic based on the life of ‘mafia queen’ Gangubai Kothewali, is centred around Alia Bhatt’s character, who was cheated and sold to a brothel in Kamathipura, Mumbai. From there, she allied with local politicians and the underworld to become a ‘don’ who was dreaded as much as she was respected for her good deeds.

The movie made news for being the first female-centric production to rake in a hefty Rs 210 crore in a...

Reality TV star Divya Agarwal has shared some candid pictures with her “mixologolist” husband Apurva Padgaonkar from their cocktail night, saying she is “sipping on happiness”. Divya had tied the knot with her boyfriend, restaurateur and ‘ginfluencer’ Apurva on February 20 in a traditional Marathi ceremony.

Taking to social media, the ‘Bigg Boss Ott 1’ winner shared clicks from their cocktail night, wherein the newly-wed couple could be seen posing in a fun way. One picture shows Apurva holding a glass of drink, while the other features Divya drinking from the glass.

For the party, Divya opted for a silver shimmery frilled pre-draped saree. She styled her hair in soft curls and sported a glossy makeup look. The outfit was rounded off with a watch and a locket.

Apurva wore a shiny black T-shirt, black blazer and matching pants.

The post was captioned as: “Found my happily ever after, and a great mixologist!

Reality TV stars Divya Agarwal and Apurva Padgaonkar have officially entered wedded bliss, exchanging vows in a grand wedding ceremony. Divya, the winner of Bigg Boss Ott Season 1, tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend, Apoorva Padgaonkar, on February 20th. Decked out in a resplendent purple lehenga, Divya looked every bit the radiant bride.

Excitement Builds

Just days before the wedding, Divya had shared a post announcing the date of her nuptials with Apurva, expressing her excitement for the big day. The festivities surrounding Divya’s wedding were nothing short of spectacular, with celebrations ranging from the vibrant haldi ceremony to the solemn wedding rituals. Pictures from these events have been making rounds on social media, showcasing Divya’s infectious joy and stunning attire.

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A Joyous Affair

During the haldi ceremony, Divya donned a striking blue ensemble,...

Reality TV star Divya Agarwal and businessman Apurva Padgaonkar have wed in a traditional Marathi ceremony in Mumbai. Agarwal shared the first photos on Instagram, where the couple can be seen in purple outfits.

For her special day, Divya opted for the trendy color purple, with a pink ombre effect on her lehenga. The intricate embroidery added charm to her attire, complemented by a matching dupatta. Apurva chose a printed purple kurta with a unique V-neck pattern and lace detailing to complement Divya’s ensemble.

Divya added her own flair to the beautiful lehenga by styling it with multi-tiered diamond and emerald jewelry. She accessorized her look with red Bangles and Kalire.

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Keeping up with current trends, Divya opted for a subtle nude makeup look for her wedding day. Gone are the days of heavy bridal...

After years of dating, Divya Agarwal and Apurva Padgaonkar are finally tying the knot forever. The couple is set to marry on February 20 in the presence of family and friends.

Pre-wedding functions for the couple have been ongoing for the past two days, with pictures and videos going viral on social media. On Sunday, the couple hosted a cocktail party, and on Monday, Divya Agarwal got her hands adorned with mehndi in the name of her beloved. Now, photos of the actress’s mehndi ceremony have surfaced, where she looks stunning.

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For this special occasion, the actress opted for a Punjabi look. Dressed in a heavy suit with green, yellow, and pink colors, Divya looked extremely beautiful. Meanwhile, the groom, Apurva, was seen in a pink kurta-pajama paired with a cream-colored Nehru jacket. The couple looked adorable together at this moment,...

Mumbai, Feb 20 (Ians) Reality TV star Divya Agarwal embraced tradition and elegance as she adorned herself in a stunning ethnic Punjabi ensemble for her mehendi ceremony, and flaunted minimal henna adorning her hands.

She is all set to tie the knot with her boyfriend, restaurateur and ‘ginfluencer’ Apurva Padgaonkar on February 20.

The mehendi ceremony which was held at her residence, after the grand cocktail night, features the ‘MTV Ace of Space 1′ winner in a heavily embroidered Punjabi outfit — a yellow long kurta, red sharara, and a multicoloured transparent dupatta.

The look was rounded off with a minimal makeup, and her hair braided with a paranda.

The groom Apurva wore a pink kurta pyjama, and a matching jacket.

The duo happily and playfully posed for the lenses holding onto each other closely. One picture shows Apurva adorably planting a kiss on his ladylove’s forehead.

A snap shows Divya’s henna-adorned hands featuring minimal intricate design.

Reality TV star Divya Agarwal, who is all set to tie the knot with her boyfriend, restaurateur and ‘ginfluencer’ Apurva Padgaonkar, flagged off the pre-wedding festivities with a star-studded cocktails night. For the party, Divya opted for a silver shimmery frilled pre-draped saree. She styled her hair in soft curls and sported a glossy makeup look. The outfit was rounded off with a watch and a locket.

Her groom-to-be Apurva wore a shiny black tee shirt, black blazer and matching pants. The duo posed adorably for the lenses.

Interacting with the media, Divya said that one should always experience “a good love and a good marriage”.

Talking about her professional life post wedding, and if she will take a break for some time, Divya said: “After marriage my career will reach bigger heights. Apurva doesn’t want me to take breaks. He hates me sitting at home. He keeps sending me for work,...

Reality TV star Divya Agarwal, who is all set to tie the knot with her boyfriend, restaurateur and ‘ginfluencer’ Apurva Padgaonkar, gave a sneak peek into her home, saying “kal se shaadi chalu”. Taking to Instagram Stories, where she has 2.9 million followers, Divya shared a video of her home, accompanied by the tune of ‘What a mess’. The winner of ‘MTV Ace of Space 1’ will be tying the knot with Apurva on February 20. Apurva owns multiple restaurants in Mumbai.

On Valentine’s Day, Divya had shared some romantic pictures of her with Apurva and announced her wedding date. In the caption she had written: “Everyday is Valentine’s for us and the month of February will be the most special month for us. … 20th February 2024, will be husband and wife forever.”

Earlier, the nuptials website Wedding Sutra had shared pictures from their pre-wedding shoot, in which we can see Divya...

Pre-Wedding Photoshoot of Divya and Apurva: Divya Agarwal, a well-known television personality and winner of ‘Bigg Boss Ott Season 1’, is gearing up to tie the knot with her long-time boyfriend Apurva Padgaonkar. Just four days before the wedding, Divya organized a pre-wedding photoshoot, the pictures of which have surfaced on social media.

Uploaded on Monday, the images showcase Divya and Apurva striking romantic poses with each other. From getting lost in Apurva’s arms to having fun on the stairs, the couple left no stone unturned in making this shoot glamorous.

Divya Shines in Orange Lehenga-Choli

Talking about Divya’s pre-wedding look, she looked stunning in an orange-colored lehenga. The actress opted for a full-sleeved blouse with intricate detailing. She accessorized her look with earrings, Nose ring, Kalire, and rings. With soft curls and light makeup, Divya exuded sheer elegance. On the other hand, Apurva looked dashing in a red kurta-pajama ensemble.

The writer of movies like ‘Aligarh’, ‘Shahid’, among others, Apurva Asrani on Thursday clarified a rumour which addressed veteran actor Asrani as his father, and said if his dad had been a well known actor, his struggles would have been much less.

The filmmaker served as the editor of the 1998 crime film ‘Satya’ directed by Ram Gopal Varma. It stars Urmila Matondkar, Jd Chakravarthy and Manoj Bajpayee in the lead roles.

Apurva is also the editor of movies like ‘Om Jai Jagadish’, ‘Mukhbiir’ and ‘CityLights’.

Taking to Instagram, Apurva, who has a fanbase of 41.6K followers, shared a still of a video, which shows a collage featuring Asrani as father, and Apurva as son.

Along with the photo, he wrote: “No, that’s Not my father. That’s veteran actor Asrani. My dad was a flight purser with Air India and had nothing to do with the movie industry. I wonder though,...

Divya Agarwal is getting married! She made headlines last December due to her engagement to Apurva Padgaonkar. Continuing on her journey, she posted an animated video of her wedding invite. Divya will be tying the knot in February 2024. On Wednesday, she took to Instagram to share the couple’s invite.

The invite showed Divya and Apurva Padgaonkar’s character sketch from their wedding day. The accompanying caption read, “Love, laughter, and a touch of celebrity magic! Join us in celebrating Divya and Apurva’s wedding, where dreams become reality. With the incredible couple on board, this star-studded union promises a night of joy and unforgettable memories. Save the date for a celebration like no other!”

In December 2022, Divya Agarwal spoke about her wedding and mentioned that it will happen in 2023.

Divya agarwal and apurva padgaonkar reveal their wedding invite...

Divya Agarwal is getting married! She made headlines last December due to her engagement to Apurva Padgaonkar. Continuing on her journey, she posted an animated video of her wedding invite. Divya will be tying the knot in February 2024. On Wednesday, she took to Instagram to share the couple’s invite.

The invite showed Divya and Apurva Padgaonkar’s character sketch from their wedding day. The accompanying caption read, “Love, laughter, and a touch of celebrity magic! Join us in celebrating Divya and Apurva’s wedding, where dreams become reality. With the incredible couple on board, this star-studded union promises a night of joy and unforgettable memories. Save the date for a celebration like no other!”

In December 2022, Divya Agarwal spoke about her wedding and mentioned that it will happen in 2023.

Divya agarwal and apurva padgaonkar reveal their wedding invite...

Actress Divya Agarwal, who is known for participating in ‘MTV Splitsvilla 10’, ‘Bigg Boss Ott 1’, ‘MTV Ace of Space 1’ has shared her opinions on the ongoing reality show ‘Temptation Island India’, and said how the show has become her go-to for guilty pleasure.

Divya’s relationship with fiancé Apurva has ignited numerous conversations among netizens, and their story has emerged as a fan favorite, underscoring the significance of timing and patience in a relationship.

Talking about ‘Temptation Island India’, Divya shared: “Apurva and I were approached for the show, and we were like, ‘No way, the concept is too overwhelming, we cannot!’ It’s a funny show and has become my go-to for guilty pleasure. It reminds me of my days on ‘Splitsvilla’, but these guys, they are too good.”

The ‘Cartel’ actress said that the concept of the show is not something that is relevant to the concept of the shows in India.

Actress Divya Agarwal, who is known for participating in ‘MTV Splitsvilla 10’, ‘Bigg Boss Ott 1’, ‘MTV Ace of Space 1’ has shared her opinions on the ongoing reality show ‘Temptation Island India’, and said how the show has become her go-to for guilty pleasure.

Divya’s relationship with fiancé Apurva has ignited numerous conversations among netizens, and their story has emerged as a fan favorite, underscoring the significance of timing and patience in a relationship.

Talking about ‘Temptation Island India’, Divya shared: “Apurva and I were approached for the show, and we were like, ‘No way, the concept is too overwhelming, we cannot!’ It’s a funny show and has become my go-to for guilty pleasure. It reminds me of my days on ‘Splitsvilla’, but these guys, they are too good.”

The ‘Cartel’ actress said that the concept of the show is not something that is relevant to the concept of the shows in India.

Long Live Brij Mohan alum Nikhil Nagesh Bhat is back again with another nerve-wracking thriller, Apurva. From what I have gathered from his films, Nikhil Nagesh likes to do things in a peculiar way. People often cite his way of picking up a very basic plot and turning it into a harrowing story that one won’t be able to put down. It would be a crime to call his movies basic, even though they play with the same run-of-the-mill, tried-and-tested themes of deceit, love, betrayal, crime, and violence. But the way he changes it into an exciting film is a secret sauce that he isn’t keen on sharing. In layman’s terms, Nagesh’s latest work, Apurva, is a crime-thriller gone right.

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Who Are Bali And Jugnu?

The film introduced the audience to Sukha (Abhishek Banerjee), Bali, Jugnu (Rajpal Naurang Yadav), and Chote. They were local...

Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s crime thriller ‘Apurva’, takes you by surprise. Set in Chambal, Apurva is about an ordinary woman who faces extraordinary circumstances and does whatever it takes to survive. Apurva (Tara Sutaria) is on her way to surprise her fiancé Siddharth aka Sid (Dhairya Karwa) for his birthday. En route she gets abducted by a gang comprising of Jugnu Bhaiya (Rajpal Yadav), Sukha (Abhishek Banerjee), Sumit Gulati & Aaditya Gupta.

Apurva is dumped in a car to a deserted location and thrown in a standalone locomotive carriage, the gang’s makeshift address. Though the abduction was without any major motive, it becomes one for the gang soon after she tries to escape. From here on what follows is a cat & mouse chase. The only difference being who’s the cat and who is the mouse becomes subjective and situational. The hunter becomes the hunted and vice-versa.

The story is presented,...

Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s crime thriller ‘Apurva’, takes you by surprise. Set in Chambal, Apurva is about an ordinary woman who faces extraordinary circumstances and does whatever it takes to survive. Apurva (Tara Sutaria) is on her way to surprise her fiancé Siddharth aka Sid (Dhairya Karwa) for his birthday. En route she gets abducted by a gang comprising of Jugnu Bhaiya (Rajpal Yadav), Sukha (Abhishek Banerjee), Sumit Gulati & Aaditya Gupta.

Apurva is dumped in a car to a deserted location and thrown in a standalone locomotive carriage, the gang’s makeshift address. Though the abduction was without any major motive, it becomes one for the gang soon after she tries to escape. From here on what follows is a cat & mouse chase. The only difference being who’s the cat and who is the mouse becomes subjective and situational. The hunter becomes the hunted and vice-versa.

The story is presented,...

Abhishek Banerjee, who will soon be seen in a negative role in the film ‘Apurva’, has revealed how his first film ‘Stree’ was a huge risk in his career. Abhishek Banerjee wowed everyone with his performance in ‘Stree’, and now he will be seen in a dark shade in the upcoming film ‘Apurva’.

Talking about that one film where he was ready to take a risk in his career, he said: “Stree, my first film was a huge risk. It was difficult to play that character and not make it over the top caricaturish. It could have easily happened with that character, to keep it real and believable but to add elements of horror and comedy was risky.”

Before doing this film, I had done an Indie film ‘Ajji’ and on the first day of the shoot, our director Amar Kaushik told me in front of everyone that I need to come out of Ajji.

Abhishek Banerjee, who will soon be seen in a negative role in the film ‘Apurva’, has revealed how his first film ‘Stree’ was a huge risk in his career. Abhishek Banerjee wowed everyone with his performance in ‘Stree’, and now he will be seen in a dark shade in the upcoming film ‘Apurva’.

Talking about that one film where he was ready to take a risk in his career, he said: “Stree, my first film was a huge risk. It was difficult to play that character and not make it over the top caricaturish. It could have easily happened with that character, to keep it real and believable but to add elements of horror and comedy was risky.”

Before doing this film, I had done an Indie film ‘Ajji’ and on the first day of the shoot, our director Amar Kaushik told me in front of everyone that I need to come out of Ajji.

Actress Tara Sutaria, who is gearing up for her upcoming film ‘Apurva’, shot for a running scene in the film with a twisted leg after an on-set injury. The incident of the injury and its nature was revealed by the director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat.

The film depicts a dramatically raw and fierce transformation of Tara, who also recently took to social media to share images of bruises and injuries she got while filming.

Commenting on the same director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat shared, “I can define Tara and Apurva in one word that is ‘fighter.’ She is a simple girl but she possesses tremendous strength, as I witnessed during the film’s shooting. She faced numerous injuries on set, even once twisting her leg”.

‘Apurva’ is the story of an ordinary girl who faces extraordinary circumstances and will do anything to survive and live. The film is set in one of...

Actress Tara Sutaria, who is gearing up for her upcoming film ‘Apurva’, shot for a running scene in the film with a twisted leg after an on-set injury. The incident of the injury and its nature was revealed by the director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat.

The film depicts a dramatically raw and fierce transformation of Tara, who also recently took to social media to share images of bruises and injuries she got while filming.

Commenting on the same director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat shared, “I can define Tara and Apurva in one word that is ‘fighter.’ She is a simple girl but she possesses tremendous strength, as I witnessed during the film’s shooting. She faced numerous injuries on set, even once twisting her leg”.

‘Apurva’ is the story of an ordinary girl who faces extraordinary circumstances and will do anything to survive and live. The film is set in one of...

Dishing out a great love song prior to the coming of Diwali, actress Tara Sutaria’s upcoming movie ‘Apurva’ has unleashed its new single ‘Diwali’. An extremely melodic and romantic song, ‘Diwali’ is the go-to romance love anthem with its beautiful lights and soulful melodies.

Singer-composer Vishal Mishra has dished out a solid performance, as his vocals shine brilliantly with his composition.

A typical Bollywood romance masala flair ‘Diwali’ exudes a passionate, heartfelt, and very real love, though it is also extremely misleading as it is just showcasing the rainbow sparkle before the bleak darkness of the film actually comes.

Musically, it is produced extremely well, the instrumentation is very well done, and the composition fuses in both pop and folk thus making it a very mainstream song.

Packed with powerful and enchanting visuals, ‘Diwali’ celebrates both the festival of lights with sincerity, as well as perfectly misleads the viewers...

Dishing out a great love song prior to the coming of Diwali, actress Tara Sutaria’s upcoming movie ‘Apurva’ has unleashed its new single ‘Diwali’. An extremely melodic and romantic song, ‘Diwali’ is the go-to romance love anthem with its beautiful lights and soulful melodies.

Singer-composer Vishal Mishra has dished out a solid performance, as his vocals shine brilliantly with his composition.

A typical Bollywood romance masala flair ‘Diwali’ exudes a passionate, heartfelt, and very real love, though it is also extremely misleading as it is just showcasing the rainbow sparkle before the bleak darkness of the film actually comes.

Musically, it is produced extremely well, the instrumentation is very well done, and the composition fuses in both pop and folk thus making it a very mainstream song.

Packed with powerful and enchanting visuals, ‘Diwali’ celebrates both the festival of lights with sincerity, as well as perfectly misleads the viewers...

After unveiling an intriguing and viral first look, the crime drama thriller film ‘Apurva’ has released its official trailer. A dark and gritty feature, the trailer mixes in elements of neo-noir and dacoit drama with a Bollywood touch, as actress Tara Sutaria essays the role of a hardened survivor.

The trailer for ‘Apurva’ starts off with an element that is very reminiscent of the gritty and bleak nature of something like the American crime series ‘Breaking Bad’ orthe Bollywood film ‘NH10’.

Starting off in the middle of a desert as ruthless robbers begin shooting people, it cuts to the more typical Bollywood style romance as Tara Sutaria’s character is gearing up for her wedding.

Wanting to surprise her beau on his birthday, Apurva heads off to Agra only to be targeted by a dacoit gang who hijack her bus and take her captive leading to a potential assault.

Coming...

After unveiling an intriguing and viral first look, the crime drama thriller film ‘Apurva’ has released its official trailer. A dark and gritty feature, the trailer mixes in elements of neo-noir and dacoit drama with a Bollywood touch, as actress Tara Sutaria essays the role of a hardened survivor.

The trailer for ‘Apurva’ starts off with an element that is very reminiscent of the gritty and bleak nature of something like the American crime series ‘Breaking Bad’ orthe Bollywood film ‘NH10’.

Starting off in the middle of a desert as ruthless robbers begin shooting people, it cuts to the more typical Bollywood style romance as Tara Sutaria’s character is gearing up for her wedding.

Wanting to surprise her beau on his birthday, Apurva heads off to Agra only to be targeted by a dacoit gang who hijack her bus and take her captive leading to a potential assault.

Coming...

Celebrated Indian filmmaker Rima Das is at the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Project Market with “Malati, My Love.”

Like all of Das’ previous films, “Malati, My Love” is set in Assam, eastern India. It will follow Apurva and Malati who are happily married and madly in love, unabashed by what people in their small town think. When an unfortunate incident turns their lives upside down, in hardship, just as in love, they refuse to conform to societal norms.

“As a filmmaker, I aspire to explore diverse narratives and storytelling techniques. Recently, I’ve been contemplating delving into the realm of love stories. “Malati, My Love” represents a tale of profound love and yearning. In contrast to my prior films, characterized by rawness, this project aims for a more intentional and designed approach. I aim to craft atmospheres that intricately unravel emotions,” Das told Variety. “Currently in the development stage,...

Film editor and writer Apurva Asrani, who is known for stitching together some of the milestone films of Hindi cinema like ‘Satya’, ‘Shahid’ and has written the poignant biopic ‘Aligarh’, is reflecting back on his journey of almost 3 decades in the cinema.

Apurva, who has now permanently shifted his base to Goa and works from there, shared several throwback pictures in which he can be seen on the sets as a young guy filled with dreams in his eyes and dedication towards his work.

Talking about how the film industry has seen monumental change ever since he started his journey, Apurva penned a long note in the caption. He wrote, “It all began in 1995. So many good people in these pictures have moved on, the industry has changed, film has moved to digital, TV has moved to Ott, newer stories, newer talents have replaced the old. I am filled with gratitude that almost 30 years in,...

Mumbai, April 6 (Ians) It’s one of those days when producer-entrepreneur Karan Johar receives flak on the Internet. Writer-editor Apurva Asrani, who is known for his work in ‘Aligarh’, and ‘The Kashmir Files’ director Vivek Agnihotri have slammed KJo over something that he said in past.

An old video of KJo telling Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma that he wanted to “murder her career” has surfaced online and the Netizens including Apurva and Vivek are not pleased, to put it mildly.

In 2016, Karan said at an event that he asked Aditya Chopra to not cast Anushka in ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’.

Sharing the same video on his Twitter, Apurva Asrani tweeted on Thursday: “‘I totally wanted to murder Anushka Sharma’s career’ – Karan Johar confesses to Rajeev Masand and Anupama Chopra in 2016. Said in jest, I’m sure, but still a worthy point in the raging insider-outsider debate.”

Vivek, who took notice of the tweet,...

Actress Apurva Singh, who was last seen in web series like ‘Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein’ and ‘Dr Arora’, has been roped in to play the role of Sakshi Rai in the web series ‘Garmi’, which is all about power, politics and crime. The actress spoke about playing a complex character in the web series and also shared her shooting experience with filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia.

Apurva said: “With a blend of strength, vulnerability, and unwavering ambition, Sakshi Rai is a force to reckone with. As a poetess with a penchant for seeking power, she is a character that will leave viewers both enamoured and on the edge. As the story unfolds, she becomes entangled in the murky world of college politics and crime, showcasing her multifaceted personality from her unwavering determination to her moments of vulnerability.”

Sharing her experience working with Tigmanshu Dhulia she said: “As an actor, the opportunity to...

Mumbai, March 29 (Ians) After Priyanka Chopra Jonas opened up about being “pushed to a corner” in Bollywood in a podcast, National Award-winning film editor and writer Apurva Asrani said that is a massive win that the Indian actress didn’t end up like late actors Sushant Singh Rajput or Parveen Babi.

Apurva took to Twitter, where he shared an article about Priyanka talking about why she moved to Hollywood.

He tweeted: “Finally Priyanka Chopra reveals what everyone knew, but said not a word. Not the liberals, not the feminists.”

“They hail those that ostracized her, celebrate the kings that tried to destroy her. It is a massive win that she didn’t end up like Parveen Babi or Sushant Singh Rajput.”

In the podcast, Priyanka said: “I was being pushed into a corner in the industry (Bollywood). I had people not casting me, I had beef with people, I am...

Actress Shilpa Agnihotri, who was last seen in the show ‘Vish Ya Amrit: Sitara’, makes her return to TV with the show, ‘Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal’. She plays the role of Sudha, who is the wife of Sameer (Nikhil Arya) and she talks about the show and her character.

“The title of Tere Ishq..’ makes me think of wounded love, something very deep. I think the VFX of the show is its Usp. Characters have been well-etched and have the right tune in with each other. Also, the way it’s being shot beautifully. There is a method to this madness which makes the entire concept and presentation amazing, stylish.”

Shilpa says that initially she does not know much about her character. “I think in time, I will know much more. We have just started and there is a way to go,” she shares.

She recalls her first day on...