Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Actor Rohit Saraf, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming movie ‘Ishq Vishk Rebound’, revealed that he and actress Pashmina Roshan fought like siblings on the sets of the film.

Rohit was at the launch of the film’s title track on Tuesday along with his co-actors at a multiplex in Mumbai’s Juhu area. The actors interacted with the media and shared their experience of working on the film.

Talking about his equation with Pashmina, Rohit told the media: “I and Pashmina fought like siblings during the making of the film. That’s the last thing you would want as co-actors in a film about love and romance.”

He then jokingly said that the producers were tensed looking at the off-camera equation between him and Pashmina.

‘Ishq Vishk Rebound’, directed by Nipun Avinash Dharmadhikari, is produced by Ramesh Taurani & Jaya Taurani.

The film is set to arrive in cinemas on June 21.

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Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Director Abhinay Deo known for films like ‘Delhi Belly’ and ‘Force 2’, has shared that it was easy for him to convince Anil Kapoor to play the role in ‘Savi: A Bloody Housewife’, which also features Divya Khosla Kumar, and Harshvardhan Rane.

The director revealed it was very easy for them to convince Anil Kapoor to play the role in the film.

Abhinay Deo said: “It is a very interesting and flamboyant role and there are very few actors in our industry who could do justice to it. When we all were discussing, we felt Anil would be the best choice for this role. I had a history with him as I did two seasons of 24 with him so it was easy to approach him.”

“For him also, it was a no-brainer to say Yes. First, the role was like that, second, he had a history with Mukesh Ji, T series and Me. The audience will see him in a very different role. So it was not difficult to convince him for this role.”

He added, “I don’t believe in planning so much. If I like something and I want to tell that story to the audience, I go ahead with it and put my 200 per cent into it, whether it is a commercial, action or comedy film.”

It will hit the cinemas on May 31, 2024.

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Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Director Santosh Singh, who is enjoying the positive response to his recently released streaming series ‘Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond’, feels that there’s a lack of authenticity when it comes to the portrayal of armed forces in Hindi films and webseries.

In fact, the director recollected feedback from the Indian Air Force. The feedback stated that the Air Force doesn’t believe in hero worship.

‘Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond’ exemplified his fresh approach to storytelling.

He said, “When we portray our armed forces or the defence establishment, we have to be extra careful with how we present them onscreen. They are all about discipline — the way they behave, their body language, and their uniforms. They wear it with a lot of pride. You have to respect that.”

He further mentioned that in one of the movies, he saw the hero walking around the whole film with his collar up.

He shared, “It’s a major put-off and wrong on so many levels. In the Air Force, you would be thrown out for this.”

He said that his approach to patriotic narratives is informed by a critical piece of feedback he received from the Air Force

Recollecting the same, he said, “I was told by the Air Force that they don’t believe in hero worship.”

“You mainly find movies built around just one heroic character. In the real world, there are many, many people behind these historic events. As soon as you put the disclaimer that your film or series is inspired by true events, then you are looking at a credible and authentic portrayal of the events, and your responsibility as a filmmaker increases many folds,” he said.

For him, as the director, it’s his job to make people understand, and if the audience does not understand, then it means the director has failed them.

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Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Music composer Rochak Kohli, who has recreated the song ‘Ishq Vishk’ from the upcoming rom-com ‘Ishq Vishk Rebound’, has shared that he made 17-18 versions of the recreated title track.

The composer was presented at the song launch event at a multiplex in the Juhu area of Mumbai on Tuesday along with the film’s star cast Naila Grrewal, Rohit Saraf, Pashmina Roshan and Jibraan Khan.

Talking to the media, the composer shared that the song being an iconic track demanded a certain flavour.

Rochak told the media: “I made some 17-18 versions of the title track. It’s such an iconic track that every millennial grooved to, and it still rules the hearts. When I was asked by the makers of the film to recreate the track, I pushed myself to do justice to the original track. The new version has been sung by Sonu Nigam with the same energy, and it has been made keeping the Gen Z in mind.”

‘Ishq Vishk’, which was released 20 years ago, revolves around two childhood friends Rajiv (played by Shahid) and Payal (played by Amrita Rao). As the two friends grow older, Payal eventually falls in love with Rajiv, though Rajiv is unaware of her feelings.

Produced by Ramesh Taurani & Jaya Taurani, ‘Ishq Vishk Rebound’ is directed by Nipun Avinash Dharmadhikari. The film will debut in theatres on June 21, 2024.

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Thiruvananthapuram, May 21 (IANS) One of Kerala’s most popular personalities, superstar Mohanlal is celebrating his 64th birthday on Tuesday.

Mohanlal was not born with a silver spoon, instead, went up the ladder of success through sheer hard work, dedication and commitment to his profession.

In a career that began in 1978 (his first film ‘Thiranottem’ was released a quarter century later) he had to wait another two years before he began his full-fledged film career, after which there was no looking back.

It was in 1980 that the biggest grosser then –‘Manjil Virinja Pookal’ was released; but surprisingly, he was cast as a villain in it but that did not affect his career as in a short period, he rose to the status of a superstar.

Now, at 64, Lal is presently doing his 360th Malayalam film which is yet to be titled and the highlight of this film is that he is pairing with Shobana for the 56th time.

On Tuesday, the first wish came from his senior colleague Mammootty, who shared a picture of the two with the latter giving Lal a kiss.

Birthday wishes have started to pour in from several quarters.

His 64th birthday comes at a time when the superstar’s first directorial venture ‘Barroz’ is getting ready for release.

Lal, over the years, has been decorated with five national awards which includes two best actor, a special jury mention and a special jury award for acting and as producer for the best feature film.

Apart from national honors he has won nine state film awards as well.

Additionally, he became the first actor to be awarded the honorary rank of Lt Col in the Territorial Army.

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