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Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anees Bazmee marks 26 years of 'Sirf Tum', Calls it a 'Story that never ages'
Picture Credit: X As his directorial 'Sirf Tum' turned 26, filmmaker Anees Bazmee called the Sanjay Kapoor-starrer a story that never ages. Anees took to Instagram, where he shared the poster featuring Sanjay and Priya Gill. He captioned the post: "26 years of Sirf Tum Some stories never age. They only grow deeper in the hearts of those who lived them and those who watched them. " "To be part of something so timeless, so full of pure love and raw beauty - it's more than just a memory, it's a blessing I carry every day. Grateful for the love." 'Sirf Tum' also stars Jackie Shroff , Mohnish Bahl and Sushmita Sen . With soulful music by Nadeem-Shravan, the film is a remake of the 1996 Tamil film Kadhal Kottai. It told the story of Deepak and Aarti falling in love with each other but they have never met. They exchange letters but do not know about each other's whereabouts. Talking about Bazmee, he made his directorial debut with Hulchul in 1995, however his first commercial success came in 1998 with the film Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of the year. He went on to direct the top-grossing comedies including No Entry, Welcome, Singh Is Kinng, Ready, Welcome Back, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free Chess. No Ads. Just Fun Play Classic Chess Install Now Undo Sanjay made his debut in Hindi cinema in 1995 with the movie Prem, opposite Tabu. His next movie was Raja opposite Madhuri Dixit. He went on to star in several films as a lead actor such as Auzaar, Mohabbat and Sirf Tum. In 2002, he appeared as a villain playing the psychotic husband of Esha Deol in Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe. The actor started playing supporting roles in films like Qayamat: City Under Threat, Julie, Luck By Chance and Shaandaar. He turned to producing with his first production Tevar starring his nephew Arjun Kapoor releasing in 2015. He played a cameo appearing alongside his brother Anil for the first time in Mubarakan. In early 2018, Sanjay was cast in the anthology film Lust Stories as a lead character opposite actress Manisha Koirala. He was cast in the movie The Zoya Factor as his real life niece Sonam Kapoor's on screen father.
News18
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Anees Bazmee, Amruta Subhash EXCLUSIVE: Jarann, No Entry 2, Diljit Dosanjh, Deepika-Vanga Row
Anees Bazmee's debut Marathi production venture Jarann starring Amruta Subhash released in cinemas today. In an exclusive chat with CNN-News18 Showsha's Titas Chowdhury, the duo talks about coming together to tell a tale of black magic. Anees spills the beans on why he toned down the horror quotient in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and finally reacts to Diljit Dosanjh's rumoured exit from No Entry 2. Amruta, on the other hand, speaks about how Naseeruddin Shah reacted after watching her play Ranveer Singh's mother in Gully Boy and how Zoya Akhtar told her that she wouldn't mind if she turns the offer down. The duo further shares their stance on Deepika Padukone reportedly demanding an 8-hour shift that led to her exit from Spirit. Watch the full interview here. bollywood news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: Showsha on Instagram: Showsha on Facebook: Showsha on X: Showsha on Snapchat: entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:
News18
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Salman Khan's Ready Completes 14 Years, Fans React As BTS Photos From Sets Go Viral
Last Updated: Released on June 3, 2011, Ready was a remake of a Telugu hit and went on to become one of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters Salman Khan's action-comedy Ready has completed 14 years today. Directed by Anees Bazmee, the 2011 entertainer still holds a special place in the hearts of fans for its catchy songs, comic timing. To celebrate the film's milestone, director Anees Bazmee took to social media to share some rare behind-the-scenes (BTS) photos from the sets. Taking to his Instagram handle, Anees Bazmee shared photos and wrote, 'When I look back at Ready, I don't just see a film- I see the faces of those who connected with it. Strangers who became family through a shared story. For 14 years, Ready has lived because you chose to carry him with you. From the depths of my being- thank you for giving Ready his forever." One of the fans wrote, 'Amazing film sir. Watched it so many times." Another wrote, 'Fantastic, we should make part 2." Take a look here: Released on June 3, 2011, Ready was a remake of a Telugu hit and went on to become one of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters of that year. Apart from its storyline, the film became a cultural phenomenon thanks to its chartbuster tracks like 'Dhinka Chika," 'Character Dheela," and the hilarious family antics that kept audiences thoroughly entertained. Recently, Salman Khan was spotted by the paparazzi after a long time, making a rare public appearance in Mumbai. The superstar, who is under Y+ security due to ongoing death threats from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was surrounded by a tight security detail as he stepped out from Galaxy apartments. On the work front, while Salman hasn't officially announced any new films, reports suggest he has signed Apoorva Lakhia's next project, which will reportedly be based on the Galwan Valley conflict. Filming is expected to begin in July. Meanwhile, buzz is building around Salman's potential return to television. The actor is reportedly set to reprise his role as host for Bigg Boss 19, with promos likely to be shot by the end of June. A tentative launch window for the season is expected in late July. Adding to the speculation, fresh rumours suggest that Salman might also take over hosting duties for Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17. Reports claim that Amitabh Bachchan may step away from the quiz show due to personal reasons. 'Get ready to tune into Sony as Salman Khan might host the biggest and most popular quiz show of India," a source quoted in reports said. First Published: June 03, 2025, 20:14 IST
India Today
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Exclusive: Anees Bazmee reacts to Diljit Dosanjh's exit from No Entry 2
The announcement of 'No Entry 2' left fans feeling both nostalgic and excited. The sequel to the 2005 comedy classic was set to feature Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh, along with a host of female actors. The film was scheduled to go on floors in March, but a shift in the timeline has left the project in limbo, with reports suggesting that Diljit has backed out. It was said that the global star had creative differences with the team, prompting his in an exclusive conversation with India Today, director Anees Bazmee confirmed that the issue lies more with scheduling than with creative disagreements. He also expressed optimism that the situation could still be the speculation around Diljit's departure, Bazmee said that when there are "big films, it also makes big noise". He further spoke about his interactions with the Punjabi superstar, "Diljit is a fantastic actor. He is a very nice human being. Although I haven't had many meetings with him, we just got together twice. The first time I met him, it was for 10 minutes. I narrated the story to him, and in just two minutes, he was sold. He mentioned how he liked the story, found it fun, and was excited to do it. Diljit also shared that 'No Entry' is one of his favourite films, and he has seen it multiple times. He was actually quite eager to be a part of it."advertisement Praising the actor-singer's quick decision-making skills, the filmmaker added, "He is a very nice human being, so simple, and I think he will grow on to be a fabulous actor. He is also sharp and smart, as he can make a decision so quickly. I have always admired artists who have such intuition and can grasp the essence of a film in a single sitting. They should know who they want to work with, what roles suit them and can make those decisions swiftly. He did want to do the film, but when I met him recently, we realised there was an issue with the dates. No Entry 2 is going to be a very big film with a huge cast and crew. There are so many actors, and it's important for us that everyone can come together. I think they are figuring out the dates, and I am hopeful it will work out. But whatever happens, it will be for the good. I have that faith for sure."When asked about when he plans to get the film on the floors, Anees Bazmee said, "Bohot jald (Very soon). As soon as we get clearance from everyone, we will start. I have been with Boney ji (producer Boney Kapoor) for 7-8 years now, working on this film. We have seen many ups and downs, but we are on it. I am the kind of person who sticks to his commitment. And when there's love, you don't think of loss and profit. You just want to be together and make a food film. And trust me, it is going to be a beautiful film and a lot of fun. It's still on paper, so many will not know, but I can assure you it's an amazing story." You May Also Like
NDTV
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Anees Bazmee On Diljit Dosanjh's Rumoured Exit From No Entry 2: " Jo Hoga, Achcha Hi Hoga"
New Delhi: After winning hearts with his performance in Amar Singh Chamkila, Diljit Dosanjh is gearing up for his next projects – Detective Sherdil and Border 2. He was also announced to be a part of No Entry 2, directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Boney Kapoor. Last month, rumours started doing the rounds that Diljit had walked out of the film due to creative differences. Earlier, Boney Kapoor made sure to clear the air. The producer stated that it was actually a date issue, which the teams are trying to work out. Now, Anees Bazmee has also spoken about it. In a chat with News18 Showsha, the director said he is not 'upset' about Diljit stepping away from the project. What's Happening The makers of No Entry 2 had announced that Diljit Dosanjh will be co-starring with Arjun Kapoor and Varun Dhawan in the film. However, last month, rumours of the singer-songwriter walking out of the project started making the rounds. Reacting to the buzz, Anees Bazmee told News18 Showsha, 'I'm just happy that the film is getting made. There's no bigger joy than that. At this point, woh hi ho raha hai jo upar waala chahta hai …It's not like the films that I have done, I've only worked with actors who've been my first choices for those projects." 'I've had to work with actors who were my second and even third choices. But once these films got released, audiences felt that those actors fit the characters perfectly and nobody else could've pulled off those parts the way they did," he added. He continued, ' I don't let such things bother me. Main kabhi safaiyaan nahi deta. Jo hona hai, woh hi hoga aur jo hoga, achcha hi hoga. (I never give clarifications. Whatever is meant to happen, will happen and whatever happens, will be for the best)" Anees Bazmee's Last Meeting With Diljit Dosanjh Talking about his last meeting with Diljit Dosanjh and the whole date issue, Anees Bazmee said, 'Our last meeting, which was the second time that we met, lasted for 10 minutes. We were discussing his dates because there was a bit of back and forth. He told me that he's trying to work out his dates.' Applauding Diljit's honesty, the director said, 'Diljit is a very honest human being and he's a very talented actor. In all my life, I've met him for just 20 minutes. The first time I met him was when I went to narrate the script to him. He didn't even listen to the full script. He told me, ' Kahaani samajh aa gayi hai. Aap picture bana rahe hai. Teen heroes hai. Comedy hai. No Entry dekh ke hum kitne hasse hai.' And he instantly agreed to do the film. He's such a simple guy.' About No Entry 2 As of now, Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor are the two confirmed cast members of No Entry 2. The film is a sequel to the 2005 hit No Entry, which featured Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu, Esha Deol, Lara Dutta and Celina Jaitly in key roles. In A Nutshell No Entry 2 directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Boney Kapoor was going to have Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh in the lead. Last month there were several speculations about Dosanjh walking out of the project. Anees Bazmee shared his views on the same in a recent conversation and mentioned that whatever has to happen, will eventually happen.
