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News18
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Chandan K. Anand On Homebound And Kankhajura: 'You Must Embody The Soul Of...'
Last Updated: Chandan K. Anand discusses his roles in Kankhajura and Homebound, collaborating with Neeraj Ghaywan and Janhvi Kapoor, and why complex characters demand soul, not technique. Actor Chandan K. Anand, known for his compelling performances in Class, Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, Fighter, and Ali Baba: Dastaan-E-Kabul, is making waves once again with two standout projects—SonyLiv's psychological drama Kankhajura and Dharma Productions' Homebound, which recently premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. In Kankhajura, Anand portrays Roshan Mathew's jail-mate, a role laced with psychological complexity and restrained menace. For Anand, stepping into such roles isn't just about rehearsing lines or hitting marks—it's a deeper, more immersive process. 'It's never easy to portray complex characters — because it's not just about acting. As actors, we hone our craft for years, but to live a complex character, you must go beyond technique. You must embody the soul of that character so completely that no trace of 'acting' remains," he shares. He calls the script his 'sacred text," saying he read it more than a hundred times before shooting began. 'I kept visualizing it, diving into the hidden meanings, symbols, subtext. Then I built a personal backstory, something imaginative yet deeply rooted. Eventually, your breath changes, your eyes shift, your energy transforms — and you stop performing. You start being. That's when the magic begins." While details about his role in Homebound remain under wraps, Anand speaks of the experience with visible emotion and gratitude. 'At this point, I can't reveal too much about my character — but what I can say is that working on Homebound has been nothing short of a dream. To collaborate with Neeraj Ghaywan sir, whose cinema I deeply respect, and under Dharma Productions, has been a milestone for me." He also praised his co-stars, Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa, for bringing their own unique energies to the set. 'Sharing screen space with Janhvi, Ishaan, and Vishal — actors with such distinct energies — elevated the experience. When you're surrounded by passionate storytellers, it sharpens your own craft. I'm not chasing stardom, but I know I'm walking the path with sincerity and fire. And when people like Neeraj sir trust your performance, it feels like you're not just acting — you're arriving." Although he wasn't able to attend Cannes physically, Anand felt the weight and wonder of being part of a film that earned such an international spotlight. 'I wasn't present at Cannes physically, but being part of a film that screened there — and was loved — is surreal in itself. It's a blessing. Knowing that international audiences are watching and feeling something we created — that's what we live for as actors." First Published:
India Today
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Let bygones be bygones: Karan Johar on fallout and patch-up with Kartik Aaryan
Filmmaker Karan Johar recently opened up on his 2021 fallout with actor Kartik Aaryan. Karan reflected on his patch-up with Kartik and how both of them moved on by sorting out their differences. He also praised the actor's talent and their upcoming collaboration 'Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri'.Karan commended Kartik's work-ethic and called him "a very connective big star." The filmmaker mentioned that the actor also had "great instinct on screenplay" in an interview with Bollywood Hungama and said, "I think we internally discussed it, worked it out and let bygones be bygones. Kartik is an immensely hardworking actor and a very connective big star today who has a wide audience space."advertisement"He has a great instinct on screenplay. He and I met, collaborated and decided to come together — it was all lovely," he added. Karan emphasised that the film industry is like a family where people may have differences. He further said, "I have had, he's had issues with each other, but it's a tiny industry, which I call a family. I believe that in a family, kabhi kabhi gile shikwe ho jaate hain (sometimes complaints and misunderstandings happen), but I think good people want to make good films, create good content and, as I said, we don't sweat the small stuff — we have a larger vision to look at."Previously, Dharma Productions had announced 'Dostana 2' in 2019 with Kartik and Janhvi Kapoor. The filming of the project came to a standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. The production house later announced that the cast would be reconsidered, confirming Kartik's of a fallout between Karan and Kartik also surfaced later. However, the duo buried the hatchet and now the latter will feature in Dharma Productions' 'Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri' opposite Ananya romantic comedy is directed by Sameer Vidwans, who also helmed 'Satyaprem Ki Katha', starring Kartik and Kiara Advani.'Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri' will be released in theatres on February 13, has also been signed for Dharma Productions' fantasy-adventure 'Naagzilla'. The film is scheduled to release on August 14, Reel
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Was DOP Pratik Shah kicked out of Sourav Ganguly biopic amid sexual misconduct allegations? Here's what we know
Cinematographer Pratik Shah faces allegations of inappropriate behaviour, leading to his removal from the Sourav Ganguly biopic. He was involved in the film's recce before the accusations surfaced on social media. Dharma Productions clarified that no formal complaints were made against Shah during the production of 'Homebound', which premiered at Cannes. Cinematographer Pratik Shah has found himself at the center of controversy following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women. Amid the growing backlash, reports now claim he has been removed from the much-anticipated Sourav Ganguly biopic. Here's what we know about the situation and its impact on the project. According to a report in Hollywood Reporter, Pratik was actively involved in the film's recce and had recently returned from London when the allegations against him surfaced. Following this, the makers decided to drop him from the project and are now in search of a new cinematographer before production begins. The Sourav Ganguly biopic will reportedly be directed by Vikramaditya Motwane , who had earlier collaborated with Pratik Shah on CTRL and the web series Jubilee. The film will feature Rajkummar Rao in the lead role, portraying the former Indian cricket captain. The allegations against Pratik Shah first surfaced on social media after filmmaker Abhinav Singh, known for his work in short films, accused him of being 'highly manipulative' and 'emotionally abusive' in an Instagram post. While Singh initially refrained from naming Shah, he warned his female followers to be cautious around a certain cinematographer, which later led to Shah being identified. In a follow-up post, Abhinav Singh revealed that he had received numerous messages from women sharing their own troubling experiences. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Вот что поза во сне говорит о вашем характере! Удивительные Новости Undo It was after reading these accounts that he decided to publicly name Pratik Shah. Pratik Shah also served as the cinematographer for Dharma Productions' upcoming film Homebound. Following the emergence of allegations against him, Dharma issued an official statement clarifying that no formal complaints were made against Shah during the film's production. Homebound, which made history as the only Indian film featured in this year's Cannes Film Festival under the prestigious Un Certain Regard section, has garnered widespread international acclaim. Produced by Karan Johar , Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, the film received a standing ovation at its Cannes premiere. The ensemble cast includes Ishaan Khatter , Janhvi Kapoor , and Vishal Jethwa. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India Today
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Dhadak 2 release date: Siddhant-Triptii's fiery love story to hit cinemas in August
New posters of Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri-starrer 'Dhadak 2' were unveiled today along with its release date. Directed Shazia Iqbal and produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, the film will hit cinemas on August 1, Johar shared the posters on Instagram. "Marne aur ladne mein se ek ko chunna ho tho ladna. #Dhadak2 aa rahi hai sabhi cinemagharon mein -1st Aug (If you have to choose between dying and fighting, choose to fight #Dhadak2 is coming to theatres on August 1)," read the caption. advertisementIn the posters, Siddhant and Triptii can be seen giving each other a tigh hug and ready to face the world. 'Dhadak 2' continues Dharma Productions' exploration of forbidden love, following the 2018 film 'Dhadak', which was a remake of the Marathi blockbuster 'Sairat' that told the tragic tale of a romance between a lower-caste boy and an upper-caste facing delays, the Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri-starrer was recently cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a U/A certificate. But the film had to go through 16 major changes before getting film, which explores themes of caste and social discrimination, was originally slated for release in November 2024 but was pushed to March 2025 due to certification-related delays. It is now finally set to release in
Gulf Today
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Why Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor begged Rhea Kapoor not to ‘kill' her
It's not every day that Janhvi Kapoor's candid side surfaces online, but her latest exchange with producer Rhea Kapoor did just that. In her latest post on Instagram, the 'Dhadak' actress jokingly pleaded with Rhea Kapoor, saying, 'Don't kill me.' On Friday, Janhvi shared a couple of her stylish photos in a black outfit and captioned it, Ready for the Mumbai rains ( @rheakapoor don't kill me for the caption).' In the images, she made a stylish statement in a chic black outfit that she paired with a hat and heels. Janhvi Kapoor completed her look with a subtle makeup look and stud earrings. In her next follow-up post, the 'Mr. & Mrs. Mahi' actress dropped a series of her photos from Cannes 2025. In the images, Janhvi is seen posing with Ishaan Khatter, Karan Johar, filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan, and others. In some of the candid solo shots, the actress is seen striking different poses for the camera. Some photos feature Janhvi posing with her rumored boyfriend, Shikhar Pahariya. Sharing the images, Boney Kapoor's daughter wrote in the caption, 'A recap So grateful to have been a part of this journey, this story and this moment. With the best, most wholesome people #Cannes2025.' Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter's film 'Homebound' earned a spot in the esteemed Un Certain Regard section at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Ahead of the film's screening, Janhvi's sister Khushi Kapoor, close friend Orry, and her rumored beau Shikhar Pahariya touched down at the French Riviera to show their support. Cheerful photos of the group have surfaced online, capturing their joyous moments ahead of the big event. Helmed by Neeraj Ghaywan, 'Homebound' stood out as the sole Indian feature to be screened at this year's Cannes Film Festival, making its world premiere under the prestigious Un Certain Regard category. As per the latest update from Dharma Productions' official X handle, the film was met with overwhelming appreciation, receiving a 9-minute standing ovation from a packed auditorium. Ghaywan is that very rare beast in Bollywood — a Dalit director from the lowest rung in the rigid Hindu caste system. He believes he is the 'first acknowledged Dalit behind a camera in the history of Hindi cinema. That's a stunning disparity,' he said. And one that means the stories of the quarter of India's 1.4 billion people who are tribals or come from castes once disparagingly known as 'untouchables', are not being seen. 'India and the world really needs to see their stories,' said Ghaywan, adding that with such a vast population 'it is understandable that they are often talked of as just statistics.' 'I myself come from a marginalised background. I am a Dalit. So there's a lot of me in the movie,' said Ghaywan, who lives near Mumbai but grew up in the south. It is also loosely inspired by a heartbreaking real-life tale of poor workers who set out on foot on an epic journey back to their village from the city during the Covid lockdowns. Agencies
