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News18
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan's Tiger Vs Pathaan Shelved? Here's What We Know
Last Updated: Aditya Chopra has yet to address the rumours surrounding the film. Salman Khan's Tiger and Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan are among the most loved characters in their filmographies. As such, fans were excited to learn that Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan's spy universes will collide once again in YRF's Tiger vs Pathaan. However, there have been no updates about the film ever since Salman Khan previously told us that it has been put on hold. This has led to speculation about the film being shelved. Earlier this year, during a conversation with News18 Showsha, Salman Khan spilt the beans on the Yash Raj Films spy universe movie. Salman mentioned that his film with Shah Rukh Khan is 'not happening for now". There were also rumours that the film has been put on hold as Aditya Chopra wants to revamp the spy-verse. However, it is important to note that no official statement has been released on the matter. Meanwhile, Aditya Chopra and YRF are currently focusing on Ranbir Kapoor's Dhoom 4. According to a Pinkvilla report, Aditya Chopra and writer Shridhar Raghavan will finalise the script for Dhoom 4 soon. 'Aditya Chopra has been closely involved in developing the story and screenplay of Dhoom 4 with Shridhar Raghavan. They are currently working on the story draft that's worthy of the hype around the reboot with Dhoom 4," a source told the publication. The source also mentioned that Ranbir Kapoor is equally excited to be a part of the franchise. 'Ranbir is the apt choice for Dhoom 4, and the character is also designed keeping his aura and personality in mind. The new Dhoom film is being designed keeping the global action standards in mind, and the visual palette, as also storytelling, will be very different from the already established YRF Spy Universe," the source mentioned. As per the report, the makers want to take the film on floors in April 2026. Currently, Ayan Mukerji is in talks about directing the film. Interestingly, Ayan is also helming Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's War 2. The film will also star Kiara Advani and will be released in theatres soon. YRF is also focusing on Alia Bhatt's Alpha. The film will also star Sharvari and Bobby Deol. First Published:
News18
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
How Jr NTR's War 2 Look Defines ‘Power And Simplicity'? Stylist Explains
Last Updated: Produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 pits NTR against Hrithik Roshan. With NTR's look in the upcoming film 'War 2", stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania said she wanted to keep it real but still retain the undeniable strength and masculinity the superstar carries effortlessly. Talking about how she wanted to showcase NTR's macho-ness in War 2 and Anaita said: 'Working with NTR for the first time on War 2 was a discovery and an absolute joy. He walks into a room and there's this instant shift, like a current of energy that runs through everyone. It's not loud or performative— it's magnetic." She added: 'He has that rare ability to charge the atmosphere just by being present. And then you see the smile, the warmth, and this deep, quiet confidence in the character he's playing. He knew exactly who he was from the start." The wife of filmmaker Homi Adjania said: 'With his look, I wanted to ground him—keep it real—but still retain that undeniable strength and masculinity he carries so effortlessly. There's a rawness to his presence, like a human machine operating with purpose. 'That translated into a wardrobe built on power and simplicity: leather, rugged jackets, strong silhouettes. There's no fuss, no excess," she said. 'Just a man who means business. His styling reflects that: direct, impactful, and unapologetically no-nonsense," added the stylist. Produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 pits NTR against Hrithik Roshan. Kiara Advani plays the female lead. War 2 is set to release on August 14 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The film is a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster 'War," an action thriller directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films. It served as the third instalment in the YRF Spy Universe. It had Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff in the lead roles, with Vaani Kapoor and Ashutosh Rana in pivotal roles. It was based on the story of an Indian RAW agent on an assignment to eliminate his former mentor who has gone rogue. First Published: June 10, 2025, 10:12 IST
News18
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
YRF Pauses Salman Khan-SRK Tiger VS Pathaan As Spy Franchise Undergoes Revamp: Report
Last Updated: YRF paused Tiger vs Pathaan to explore new ideas. Aditya Chopra is re-evaluating the spy universe, says reports. It looks like Tiger vs Pathaan may not take off anytime soon. A new buzz suggests that YRF has temporarily paused the much-awaited face-off between Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. While some whispers hint at the film being shelved, reports clarify that producer Aditya Chopra is actually exploring fresh creative directions. He's said to be in talks with multiple directors to reimagine the film's approach, hoping to give the spy universe an exciting new twist. A Peepingmoon report said, 'Aditya believes the spy universe films are veering towards repetition and needs a revitalised approach to storytelling and presentation. So he is re-evaluating the roadmap and making significant changes to future plans." Adding to the speculation, the report also mentioned that the goal behind this pause is to avoid 'formula fatigue." YRF is aiming for a fresh take—one that breaks the usual pattern and brings in new storytelling styles and perspectives. The team reportedly wants Tiger vs Pathaan to stand out. Meanwhile, earlier this year, during a conversation with News18 Showsha, Salman Khan had spilt the beans on the Yash Raj Films spy universe movie. Salman mentioned that his film with Shah Rukh Khan is 'not happening for now". There were also rumours that the film has been put on hold as Aditya Chopra wants to revamp the spy-verse. However, it is important to note that no official statement has been released on the matter. On the other hand, Aditya Chopra and YRF are currently focusing on Ranbir Kapoor's Dhoom 4. According to a Pinkvilla report, Aditya Chopra and writer Shridhar Raghavan will finalise the script for Dhoom 4 soon. 'Aditya Chopra has been closely involved in developing the story and screenplay of Dhoom 4 with Shridhar Raghavan. They are currently working on the story draft that's worthy of the hype around the reboot with Dhoom 4," a source told the publication. The source also mentioned that Ranbir Kapoor is equally excited to be a part of the franchise. 'Ranbir is the apt choice for Dhoom 4, and the character is also designed keeping his aura and personality in mind. The new Dhoom film is being designed keeping the global action standards in mind, and the visual palette, as also storytelling, will be very different from the already established YRF Spy Universe," the source mentioned. The team is eyeing April 2026 to begin filming Tiger vs Pathaan. While things are still being finalised, Ayan Mukerji is currently in talks to direct the much-awaited face-off between Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. Interestingly, Ayan is also busy with War 2, which stars Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, alongside Kiara Advani. Meanwhile, YRF is juggling multiple big projects, including Alpha, led by Alia Bhatt, with Sharvari and Bobby Deol also playing key roles. First Published:
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Review: Culture collide in rom com musical Come Fall in Love
East definitely meets West in this new production, the latest show to premiere in Manchester, inspired by one of the most successful Bollywood movies of all time. If you have never seen or even heard of Dilwale Dulhania Le Joyenge (DDLJ to its legion of fans) it doesn't matter. Come Fall in Love follows a well trodden rom-com plotline with a few twists thrown in. Essentially uptight, ultra-organised Simran is off to Europe for a final break before she goes back to India for her arranged marriage having taken an instant dislike to wild party boy Rog at university. Ashley Day & Jena Pandya in Come In Love - The DDLJ Musical (Picture: Johan PerssonHe ends up on the trip, circumstances throw them together, they fall in love. But will true love shine through in spite of the cultural and social barriers in their way? What do you think? It's a trope that's been well used from Jane Austen onwards but some times the old 'uns remain the best. Read also: 'This show's so modern and so relevant - it's good medicine' says Ashley Day The show's got an impressive pedigree. It's directed by Aditya Chopra, the man behind the original film; the book and lyrics are by Nell Benjamin, a stage musical legend responsible for Mean Girls and Legally Blonde and the composers, Vishal and Sheykhar, are genuine icons of the Indian music scene. It's also been given the big build up and that can sometimes be a hindrance. I have to say I was expecting more in terms of spectacle and the show overall wasn't as 'big' as I'd hoped it might be. Some of the set pieces hint at what might have been. The ensemble give it everything and the dance routines had the audience whooping with delight. There are also some terrific performances. Irvine Iqbal and Harveen Mann-Neary as Simran's parents have real chemistry. He's the loving father struggling to come to terms with his 'little girl' growing up; she's his perfect foil with love and charm oozing out of every pore. Kara Lane & Kinshuk Sen in Come Fall In Love - The DDLJ Musical (Picture: Johan Persson)Karla Lane as Rog's ultra-posh, sexy mum Minky and Kinshuk Sen as Simran's 'intended' Kuljit make for the most unlikely double act but heir duet Hot and Independent and Hot is one of the highlights of the show. The first half of the show could do with tightening up. It basically sets the scene for the second half when the action moves to India and which is noticeably slicker and more engaging and is a full-on assault on the senses. Ashley Day as Rog also seems to come alive in the second act. He does sound like presenter and comedian Joel Dommett but when he sings, you can see why he's been in demand for musicals in the West End and New York. He's also some dancer, coping with the myriad of styles in the show with grace and ease. The spark of romance with Jena Panya as Simran could perhaps burn brighter and she has a difficult role. She's headstrong yet vulnerable, caught between two cultures - and she certainly resonated with a large number of the audience. And it's with the audience that the show is a real success. On press night it was a very different crowd than you would normally see. It was so good - and so important - to see a truly diverse audience at a mainstream show. The Company of Come Fall In Love - The DDLJ Musical (Picture: Johan Persson) There are some lovely messages within Come Fall in Love about family, selfless love and our need as humans to realise we're all connected. And seeing such a diverse cast on stage is also a major plus. Perhaps Come Fall in Love is just trying to tick too many boxes to be truly outstanding but it does make an important statement. Come Fall in Love runs until Saturday, June 21. Details from
The Guardian
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Come Fall in Love: The DDLJ Musical review – loud, kitsch and joyous
On its release in 1995, Bollywood blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ to its fans) spawned a new genre of Hindi film. A star-crossed romance about London-dwelling young adults Raj and Simran, the three-hour epic explored the lives of a new generation of diaspora Indians born abroad and navigating changing family values. Thirty years on and DDLJ has become one of the highest grossing Bollywood movies of all time, still screening at the Maratha Mandir cinema in Mumbai. For the many fans used to singing along to its songs on wedding dancefloors, director Aditya Chopra's stage adaptation will come as a surprise. With new music from Bollywood production duo Vishal-Shekhar and an updated story by Mean Girls co-writer Nell Benjamin, Come Fall in Love supplants Punjabi boy Raj with all-English 'Rog' (Roger) to produce a multiracial take on the diaspora tale. The racial dynamics and narrative beats are broad-brushstroke. Billionaire progeny Roger (Ashley Day) is the son of divorced parents and doesn't believe in lasting love, while straight-A student Simran (Jena Pandya) is a second-generation immigrant striving for an immaculate romance while promised to a family friend in Punjab. The pair are an unlikely couple, until they find themselves Interrailing around Europe and sparks fly. So far, so predictable. Yet, Day and Pandya have an undeniable chemistry, flitting around one another with nimble coyness and furtive passion, leaving the audience rooting for their inevitable love. Rob Ashford and Shruti Merchant's choreography is equally engrossing, making full use of the ensemble cast to dart around and leap over Derek McLane's intricate set, while standout solo performances come from Kinshuk Sen as clowning fiancee Kuljit and Kara Lane as Rog's mother, Minky, in the raucous number Hot and Independent and Hot. Vishal-Shekhar's bhangra, reggae and disco music may not reach the melodramatic peaks of the original film's yearning melodies but closing number Holi Hai is infectiously celebratory, leaving the audience on their feet. It is testament to the fact that while Come Fall in Love isn't the most nuanced or complex investigation of diaspora identity, it is joyously loud and kitsch, expertly embodying the tenets of the Bollywood art form. At Manchester Opera House until 21 June
