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Netflix has revealed its Indian content slate yet for 2025, spanning over 25 titles across films, series, and unscripted programming, featuring major Bollywood stars and marking several significant debuts.

In the romantic drama “Aap Jaisa Koi,” R. Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh star in what’s described as a heartwarming tale from Dharmatic Entertainment. Another romance, “Dhoom Dhaam,” follows a timid momma’s boy and a daring wild child on their wedding night, starring Yami Gautam Dhar and Pratik Gandhi, alongside Eijaz Khan and Prateik Babbar.

The slate brings Ibrahim Ali Khan (son of Saif Ali Khan) and Khushi Kapoor together in “Nadaaniyan,” a modern love story about a South Delhi diva hiring a middle-class boy as her fake boyfriend. The cast includes veterans Mahima Chaudhary, Suniel Shetty, and Dia Mirza.

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Sidharth Malhotra’s action thriller Yodha was released in theatres on March 15, 2024. Two months after its theatrical release, the action thriller is now available to stream online. Directed by Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha, the film also stars Raashii Khanna, Disha Patani, Ronit Roy, and Sunny Hinduja.

Yodha, starring Sidharth Malhotra, received mixed reviews from the critics and audience and didn’t perform exceptionally well at the box office. The film is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. A few days ago, the action thriller dropped on Prime Video, but people had to rent it. Well, you don’t have to do that anymore.

Yodha On Ott

Yodha is a story about a soldier named Arun Katyal (Sidharth Malhotra), who would do anything to save his elite task force. However, a place hijack makes everyone around him suspicious of his intentions. Will Arun save the passengers,...

Acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee has started shooting for the third season of ‘The Family Man’ under the direction of the duo Raj & Dk. Streaming giant Prime Video took to Instagram and shared a picture of the clapboard alongside an image of the cast.

It was captioned: “#TFM3W us – shoot begins, drop your excitement.”

In season three, currently in production, Manoj will reprise the character of Srikant Tiwari, a middle-class man and a spy.

The first season, which premiered in 2019, stars Priyamani, Sharad Kelkar, Neeraj Madhav, Sharib Hashmi, Dalip Tahil, Sunny Hinduja, and Shreya Dhanwanthary.

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu joined the cast in the second season.

Created and directed by Raj & Dk, the show is written by Suman Kumar and Raj & Dk.

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Web series like Sacred Games, Mirzapur, and The Family Man revolutionized the Ott game in India. There may not be another season for Saif Ali Khan starrer, and Ali Fazal led crime thriller is all set to release this year. But what’s the latest update regarding Manoj Bajpayee’s spy show? Scroll below as writer Suparn Verma shares exciting details!

The Family Man features Manoj Bajpayee as Srikant Tiwari, an intelligence officer from a middle-class family. Priyamani, Sharad Kelkar, Neeraj Madhav, Sharib Hashmi, Dalip Tahil, Sunny Hinduja, and Shreya Dhanwanthary are also a part of the cast, while Samantha Prabhu joined in the second season.

The Family Man Season 3 Update!

Season 2 was released in June 2021 and created a lot of noise. It landed in controversy over allegations of depicting Tamilians as terrorists. There was a demand for a boycott, and many politicians...

Mumbai, March 27 (Ians) On the occasion of World Theatre Day on Wednesday, actors Pavail Gulati, Sunny Hinduja and Akshay Oberoi have spoken about why theatre is important and what they have learnt from it.

For ‘Thappad’ actor Pavail Gulati, who has studied in the National School of Drama and Whistling Woods, it was “confidence” that he by doing theatre.

He told Ians: “Performing in front of a live audience and getting feedback at the same time is the biggest high for an actor. Going from being nervous with sweaty palms to confident on stage knowing you can fail anytime, is what theatre gave me.”

“It gives me the confidence to fail and succeed cause no show ever goes the same. It’s got its ups and downs and down just like in real life,” he added.

Actor Sunny Hinduja, who has worked in projects such as ‘Aspirants’, ‘The Family Man...

Actor Sunny Hinduja has been beaming with joy, seeing his fellow Film and Television Institute of India (Ftii) alumni such as Rajkummar Rao, Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma make their mark in the film industry.

Sunny said: “Training is the foundation of any actor’s career. It not only hones our skills but also instills discipline and dedication essential for an actors growth and personal growth. I am immensely proud to have been a part of Ftii, a revered institution that has produced some of the finest talents in Indian cinema.”

He went on to talk about the notable names that emerged from his batch, including acclaimed actors Rajkumar Rao, Jaideep Ahlawat, Vijay Verma, and many others.

He shared: “It’s truly gratifying to see my fellow Ftii alumni making waves in the industry. From mainstream cinema to independent projects, their contributions have been remarkable, enriching Indian cinema with diverse talent and compelling performances.

Yodha Box Office Collection Is Sticking To A Steady Pace ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Sidharth Malhotra’s Yodha has been sticking to the box office plan ever since it opened. While the film collected 4.25 crore on the opening day, it maintained a gradual growing pace at the box office, bringing a weekend of 17.51 crore to the table.

Now, the film has witnessed a not-so-surprising and expected drop on the first Monday, which is a positive sign for the aerial action film.

As per the early trends, Yodha managed to collect in a decent range of 2 – 2.5 crore on the first Monday, and this drop was expected after a decent weekend. The film might hit the 20 crore mark or miss it by an inch by Monday.

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Sidharth Malhotra is back in the uniform with Yodha. Co-starring Raashii Khanna, the film hit the theatres on Friday. It is facing competition from Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan led Shaitaan, which is shining bright at the ticket windows. But the action film has managed to score a decent opening. Scroll below for early trends updates at the box office.

Yodha opened up to favorable reviews upon release. The film witnessed a significant boost in advance booking collections for opening day, and that has massively contributed to the overall numbers. The word of mouth is yet to reach its peak, and that shall help the film gain momentum at the box office.

Yodha Box Office Day 1 Early Estimates

Although the genres are different, Shaitaan has held a major chunk of the screen count. The film is working pretty...

Yodha Review: Sidharth Malhotra’s ‘Yodha’ offers an engaging action-packed experience with its share of twists, heroic moments, and a gripping finale. However, it occasionally loses its grip in the second half, becoming predictable. Despite this, Sidharth Malhotra shines with a stellar performance.

Debutant directors Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha handle drama adeptly but often resort to predictable writing. While the soundtrack could be better, the background score effectively enhances the scenes.

#OneWordReview…#Yodha: Engaging.

Rating:

An actioner that has some interesting twists and turns and heroic moments… Loses grip intermittently [second half], also gets predictable, but brilliant action, gripping finale and #SidharthMalhotra’s super act are a big plus.… pic.twitter.com/vByclfaE5u

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 15, 2024

Sidharth Malhotra steals the show, but the film also highlights noteworthy performances from Raashii Khanna, Disha Patani, and Sunny Hinduja. Yodha is a thrilling ride, albeit with some bumps along the way.

Yodha Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Sidharth Malhotra, Raashii Khanna, Disha Patani, Ronit Roy, Sunny Hinduja

Director: Sagar Ambre & Pushkar Ojha

Yodha Movie Review Out. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

What’s Good: The action sequences and the twisted story

What’s Bad: The confusing first 30 minutes

Loo Break: You can take one during the first 30 minutes because you don’t want to miss everything that happens later.

Watch or Not?: If you want to be tripping over good action scenes, watch it!

Language: Hindi

Available On: Theatrical release

Runtime: 133 Minutes

User Rating:

Following in the footsteps of his late father, Surender Katyal (Ronit Roy), Arun Katyal (Sidharth Malhotra) joins the Yodha Task Force. Arun’s critical mission during the Amritsar plane hijack, where his efforts tragically led to the death of a passenger, resulted in the dissolution of the Yodha task force. A few years later, Arun finds himself on another hijacked plane.

Actor Sunny Hinduja will be taking on the role of an exorcist in his Malayalam debut film ‘Hello Mummy’, which he calls an exhilarating journey.

Talking about the role, Sunny said: “It’s been an exhilarating journey diving into the world of Malayalam cinema, and I’m truly grateful for the warm welcome from Malayalam movie lovers. While I can’t wait to unveil more about my character, I hope this sneak peek ignites the anticipation and curiosity of our audience.”

Adding to the speculation of his new look, Sunny recently shared a glimpse of his look from ‘Hello Mummy’ on his social media platforms.

The images showcase the actor adorned with rings and tattoos inscribed on his fingers.

The film also stars Aishwarya Lekshmi and Sharaf U Dheen.

‘Hello Mummy’ is scripted by Sanjo Joseph and directed by Vaishakh Elans.

The first female-led film in leading Indian studio Yash Raj Films‘ (Yrf) spy universe has found its director in Shiv Rawail, Variety has learned.

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari (“Bunty Aur Babli 2”) will play super agents in the as-yet-untitled film. Rawail, who had previous stints as assistant director on Yash Raj Films productions “Dhoom 3,” starring Aamir Khan, and “Fan,” starring Shah Rukh Khan, debuted as a director with the studio’s 2023 Netflix series “The Railway Men.” The four-part series deals with the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy and marks the first in a creative partnership between the streamer and Yrf.

“The Railway Men” debuted atop Netflix’s South Asian charts and at No. 8 on the streamer’s non-English TV Top 10. In its second week, the show stayed at No. 1 across South Asia and soared to third position in the global chart, where it remained for eight weeks. The cast is led...

The newly wed couple actor Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram hosted a grand wedding reception for their friends in the industry. Randeep and Lin had a traditional nuptial ceremony on November 29 in Imphal, Manipur. They got married in a traditional Meitei ceremony in the presence of family members and a few friends.

The couple took their wedding vows in the Shannapung resort.

The reception which was held in Mumbai on Monday, was graced by celebrities like Tamannaah Bhatia, Vijay Varma, Imtiaz Ali, Naseeruddin Shah with wife Ratna Shah, Sunidhi Chauhan, Jackie Shroff, Vishal and Rekha Bhardwaj, Madhur Bhandarkar, Milan Luthria, Gulshan Grover, and many others.

Randeep was seen wearing a black suit, while Lin shines in a glittery-shaded red lehenga.

Sharing the pictures of the reception on social media, the ‘Sarbjit’ actor wrote: “In our eternal garden of Eden #togetherforever #deepinlove.”

The reception was also attended by Randeep and Lin’s parents and family.

The newly wed couple actor Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram hosted a grand wedding reception for their friends in the industry. Randeep and Lin had a traditional nuptial ceremony on November 29 in Imphal, Manipur. They got married in a traditional Meitei ceremony in the presence of family members and a few friends.

The couple took their wedding vows in the Shannapung resort.

The reception which was held in Mumbai on Monday, was graced by celebrities like Tamannaah Bhatia, Vijay Varma, Imtiaz Ali, Naseeruddin Shah with wife Ratna Shah, Sunidhi Chauhan, Jackie Shroff, Vishal and Rekha Bhardwaj, Madhur Bhandarkar, Milan Luthria, Gulshan Grover, and many others.

Randeep was seen wearing a black suit, while Lin shines in a glittery-shaded red lehenga.

Sharing the pictures of the reception on social media, the ‘Sarbjit’ actor wrote: “In our eternal garden of Eden #togetherforever #deepinlove.”

The reception was also attended by Randeep and Lin’s parents and family.

From Kay Kay Menon To Juhi Chawla, Here’s How Much The Cast Of ‘The Railway Men’ Earn ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Railway Men is a mini-series produced by Yash Raj Films. It stars R Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, Babil Khan, Divyenndu Sharma, Sunny Hinduja, Juhi Chawla, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and others. The show is inspired by the Bhopal Gas Leak of 1984, and it is making an impact with its real portrayal of the characters.

For the unversed, the 1984 tragedy was one of the biggest chemical disasters of the world, where a chemical factory’s negligence triggered the leak of a disastrous and life-threatening gas in the city, amounting to a hazard and loss of lives.

While the people of an entire city were struggling for air, it was the Railway that decided to turn saviors for their people and the city. The Railway Men is a true depiction of the...

Actor Sunny Hinduja, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming streaming series ‘The Railway Men’, has opened up on his role of a journalist in the show which is loosely inspired by a real-life person. The whole process was very emotionally draining for him as an actor.

The actor said that he had to comprehend the mindset of the journalist and the potential impact of his article on the Bhopal disaster, and for the same he immersed himself in the interviews of the survivors.

In the show, Sunny takes on the character of Jagmohan Kumawat, a principled journalist. He embarks on a quest for justice to safeguard his city facing a monumental calamity in the face of one of the worst industrial disasters in the world.

Reflecting on his role, Sunny shared, “The character of the journalist I’m portraying is loosely inspired by a real-life person.

Actor Sunny Hinduja, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming streaming series ‘The Railway Men’, has opened up on his role of a journalist in the show which is loosely inspired by a real-life person. The whole process was very emotionally draining for him as an actor.

The actor said that he had to comprehend the mindset of the journalist and the potential impact of his article on the Bhopal disaster, and for the same he immersed himself in the interviews of the survivors.

In the show, Sunny takes on the character of Jagmohan Kumawat, a principled journalist. He embarks on a quest for justice to safeguard his city facing a monumental calamity in the face of one of the worst industrial disasters in the world.

Reflecting on his role, Sunny shared, “The character of the journalist I’m portraying is loosely inspired by a real-life person.

“The Railway Men,” the first production from Yrf Entertainment, the streaming production arm of India’s Yash Raj Films, was a carefully considered choice from studio head Aditya Chopra, director Shiv Rawail has revealed.

The four-part series is a tribute to the unsung heroes of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy and marks the first venture in a multi-year creative partnership between Netflix and Yash Raj Films.

In 1984, a cloud of toxic gas escaped from an American pesticide plant in the central Indian city of Bhopal. It killed and injured thousands of people. The protagonists of “The Railway Men” are workers at the Bhopal railway station who saved thousands of lives.

The cast is led by R. Madhavan (“Rocketry”), Kay Kay Menon (“Bambai Meri Jaan”), Divyenndu Sharma (“Mirzapur”), emerging talent Babil Khan (“Friday Night Plan”) and Sunny Hinduja (“The Family Man”). The series marks the directorial debut of Rawail, who has had...

Actor Sunny Hinduja is now marking the one year anniversary of his film ‘Thai Massage’. Reflecting back on his work, he expressed great gratitude for the audience and said that working with producer Imtiaz Ali is on his wishlist.

The ‘Aspirants’ actor said: “I am delighted for all the love and support that I have received and continue to receive for my character ‘Mukesh Dubey.’ The experience of working on the sets with the entire team was one of my personal favorites. Working with Imtiaz Ali was on my wishlist; I hope I get to work within his directorial next.”

He added: “It is a privilege to be a part of a film that has touched so many hearts. I am just really very happy and overwhelmed.”

The film, which is directed by Mangesh Hadawale and produced by Imtiaz Ali and Bhushan Kumar, has received a lot of praise for...

Actor Sunny Hinduja is now marking the one year anniversary of his film ‘Thai Massage’. Reflecting back on his work, he expressed great gratitude for the audience and said that working with producer Imtiaz Ali is on his wishlist.

The ‘Aspirants’ actor said: “I am delighted for all the love and support that I have received and continue to receive for my character ‘Mukesh Dubey.’ The experience of working on the sets with the entire team was one of my personal favorites. Working with Imtiaz Ali was on my wishlist; I hope I get to work within his directorial next.”

He added: “It is a privilege to be a part of a film that has touched so many hearts. I am just really very happy and overwhelmed.”

The film, which is directed by Mangesh Hadawale and produced by Imtiaz Ali and Bhushan Kumar, has received a lot of praise for...

Mumbai, Oct 23 (Ians) Actor Sunny Hinduja, who is gearing up for the second season of his hit streaming show ‘Aspirants’, recollected an incident when a fan found strength from the actor’s character of Sandeep bhaiyya in the show.

The actor shared a heartwarming story as he revealed that a young man who had lost his father found strength in the character of Sandeep Bhaiya, which also helped the young man’s mother cope with the loss.

Sharing the incident, Sunny said: “While I was in Goa, I had a heartwarming encounter with a family. One of the gentlemen shared his story with me, saying, ‘We lost our father during Covid, and he was just like your character in ‘Aspirants’ — Sandeep Bhaiya.’ He continued, ‘Thanks to your show, I managed to convince my mother to come to Goa for a much-needed break, and it truly helped us cope with our...

Mumbai, Oct 23 (Ians) Actor Sunny Hinduja, who is gearing up for the second season of his hit streaming show ‘Aspirants’, recollected an incident when a fan found strength from the actor’s character of Sandeep bhaiyya in the show.

The actor shared a heartwarming story as he revealed that a young man who had lost his father found strength in the character of Sandeep Bhaiya, which also helped the young man’s mother cope with the loss.

Sharing the incident, Sunny said: “While I was in Goa, I had a heartwarming encounter with a family. One of the gentlemen shared his story with me, saying, ‘We lost our father during Covid, and he was just like your character in ‘Aspirants’ — Sandeep Bhaiya.’ He continued, ‘Thanks to your show, I managed to convince my mother to come to Goa for a much-needed break, and it truly helped us cope with our...

The popular TV drama series ‘Aspirants’ has unveiled the trailer of its second season. Following the events of Season 1, nothing is the same now as Abilash tries to balance his personal life and work after becoming an Ias officer, causing a crack in old friendships.

Every character has a problem of their own, though the primary focus here is Abhilash who after becoming an Ias officer from an aspirant has caused a wreck in his personal life.

The character who was once an aspirant much like his friends Guri, S.K, Sandeep Bhaiyya, and Dhariya is now keeping his old friends at an arm’s length.

The narrative presented in the trailer cuts back to scenes of both the past and the present, as the three Ias aspirants come closer to the end of their long and strenuous journey alongside senior aspirant Sandeep Bhaiyya, only to find new challenges facing them.

The popular TV drama series ‘Aspirants’ has unveiled the trailer of its second season. Following the events of Season 1, nothing is the same now as Abilash tries to balance his personal life and work after becoming an Ias officer, causing a crack in old friendships.

Every character has a problem of their own, though the primary focus here is Abhilash who after becoming an Ias officer from an aspirant has caused a wreck in his personal life.

The character who was once an aspirant much like his friends Guri, S.K, Sandeep Bhaiyya, and Dhariya is now keeping his old friends at an arm’s length.

The narrative presented in the trailer cuts back to scenes of both the past and the present, as the three Ias aspirants come closer to the end of their long and strenuous journey alongside senior aspirant Sandeep Bhaiyya, only to find new challenges facing them.

The audiences will be in for a visual treat this week, as the streaming platforms are all set to release a bunch of titles ranging from coming of age show to crime thriller which will definitely enthral the viewers.

From Dulquer Salmaan starrer ‘King of Kotha’, to Gulshan Devaiah and Drashti Dhami’s ‘Duranga’ season 2, here is a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

Duranga 2: ‘Duranga’ is an official adaptation of the Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’. New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in the new season.

The second season of the show will see the return of Gulshan, Drashti Dhami, Amit Sadh, Barkha Sen Gupta, Rajesh Khattar reprising their respective roles.

Spanning across eight episodes, ‘Duranga S...

The audiences will be in for a visual treat this week, as the streaming platforms are all set to release a bunch of titles ranging from coming of age show to crime thriller which will definitely enthral the viewers.

From Dulquer Salmaan starrer ‘King of Kotha’, to Gulshan Devaiah and Drashti Dhami’s ‘Duranga’ season 2, here is a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

Duranga 2: ‘Duranga’ is an official adaptation of the Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’. New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in the new season.

The second season of the show will see the return of Gulshan, Drashti Dhami, Amit Sadh, Barkha Sen Gupta, Rajesh Khattar reprising their respective roles.

Spanning across eight episodes, ‘Duranga S...

Mumbai, Oct 13 (Ians) The superhit streaming show ‘Aspirants’, which stars Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal, Sunny Hinduja and Namita Dubey, is returning with its second season.

It will follow the journey of its characters — Abhilash, Guri and Sandeep as they navigate life through love, career, ambition and dreams, only difference: the stakes will be much higher this time around.

The second season of the show will bow on Ott on October 25.

It showcases the journey of characters who meet during their preparations for Upsc but choose different paths of life as it throws oddballs at them.

Shreyansh Pandey, head of Tvf Originals, said: “We are truly proud of the eclectic slate of content we’ve created over the years, with ‘Aspirants’ topping charts across India. ‘Aspirants’ is a riveting story of human aspirations, friendships, and the transformative power of ambition and thinking big. Prime Video and Tvf have...

Mumbai, Oct 13 (Ians) The superhit streaming show ‘Aspirants’, which stars Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal, Sunny Hinduja and Namita Dubey, is returning with its second season.

It will follow the journey of its characters — Abhilash, Guri and Sandeep as they navigate life through love, career, ambition and dreams, only difference: the stakes will be much higher this time around.

The second season of the show will bow on Ott on October 25.

It showcases the journey of characters who meet during their preparations for Upsc but choose different paths of life as it throws oddballs at them.

Shreyansh Pandey, head of Tvf Originals, said: “We are truly proud of the eclectic slate of content we’ve created over the years, with ‘Aspirants’ topping charts across India. ‘Aspirants’ is a riveting story of human aspirations, friendships, and the transformative power of ambition and thinking big. Prime Video and Tvf have...

Prime Video, today announced the worldwide premiere date for the latest season of, Aspirants. Exclusively premiering on October 25, the latest season will follow the journey of its characters – Abhilash, Guri and Sandeep as they navigate life through love, career, ambition and dreams, with stakes much higher and double the fun in the second attempt.

Created by The Viral Fever (Tvf), the engaging drama is directed by Apoorv Singh Karki. Buoyed by the success of the previous season, the series brings back the highly loved ensemble cast, including Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal, Sunny Hinduja and Namita Dubey.

“Aspirants is an engaging, yet a relatable coming of age drama that beautifully brings to the fore a nuanced perspective on friendships, love and ambition through its characters and how they discerningly navigate the conflicts of their professional lives amidst the evolving dynamics of their relationships. The pursuit of career in...

Prime Video, today announced the worldwide premiere date for the latest season of, Aspirants. Exclusively premiering on October 25, the latest season will follow the journey of its characters – Abhilash, Guri and Sandeep as they navigate life through love, career, ambition and dreams, with stakes much higher and double the fun in the second attempt.

Created by The Viral Fever (Tvf), the engaging drama is directed by Apoorv Singh Karki. Buoyed by the success of the previous season, the series brings back the highly loved ensemble cast, including Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal, Sunny Hinduja and Namita Dubey.

“Aspirants is an engaging, yet a relatable coming of age drama that beautifully brings to the fore a nuanced perspective on friendships, love and ambition through its characters and how they discerningly navigate the conflicts of their professional lives amidst the evolving dynamics of their relationships. The pursuit of career in...

As the spy thriller series ‘The Family Man’ completed four years of its release, actor Sunny Hinduja, who played the character of Milind, took a trip down the memory lane, and reminisced about his experience of working with the lead of the show Manoj Bajpayee.

‘The Family Man’ is created by Raj & Dk, and features Manoj as Srikant Tiwari, a middle-class man secretly working as an Intelligence officer for the Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell (Tasc), a fictitious branch of the National Investigation Agency. It also stars Priyamani, Sharad Kelkar, Neeraj Madhav, Sharib Hashmi, Dalip Tahil, Sunny and Shreya Dhanwanthary.

Sunny was seen as Milind, who is a junior agent in the Tasc, working directly under the formidable Srikant.

Milind often finds himself in the thick of action sequences, including the tense showdown at Orion Chemicals in Season 1. These experiences leave him grappling with survivors’ guilt, causing him to temporarily withdraw from Tasc.

As the spy thriller series ‘The Family Man’ completed four years of its release, actor Sunny Hinduja, who played the character of Milind, took a trip down the memory lane, and reminisced about his experience of working with the lead of the show Manoj Bajpayee.

‘The Family Man’ is created by Raj & Dk, and features Manoj as Srikant Tiwari, a middle-class man secretly working as an Intelligence officer for the Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell (Tasc), a fictitious branch of the National Investigation Agency. It also stars Priyamani, Sharad Kelkar, Neeraj Madhav, Sharib Hashmi, Dalip Tahil, Sunny and Shreya Dhanwanthary.

Sunny was seen as Milind, who is a junior agent in the Tasc, working directly under the formidable Srikant.

Milind often finds himself in the thick of action sequences, including the tense showdown at Orion Chemicals in Season 1. These experiences leave him grappling with survivors’ guilt, causing him to temporarily withdraw from Tasc.

Actor Vicky Kaushal, who is currently on a promotional spree for his upcoming movie ‘The Great Indian Family’, on Sunday treated his fans with a heartwarming picture with his mother. Vicky’s Instagram account is filled with the posts of his projects, his photoshoots, lovey-dovey clicks with wife and actress Katrina Kaif, candid dance videos, and pictures of his family.

On Sunday, the 35-year-old actor shared a lovable picture with mommy Veena Kaushal.

Vicky is the son of action director Sham Kaushal. In the photo, we can see Vicky donning green tee shirt.

His mother can be seen placing her head on Vicky’s chest, and the actor is holding her tightly. Both are flashing their beautiful smiles.

Vicky captioned the post as: “CutiepAai”, with a red heart emoji.

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Kriti Sanon commented: “So Cute”, while Sunny Hinduja wrote:...

Actor Vicky Kaushal, who is currently on a promotional spree for his upcoming movie ‘The Great Indian Family’, on Sunday treated his fans with a heartwarming picture with his mother. Vicky’s Instagram account is filled with the posts of his projects, his photoshoots, lovey-dovey clicks with wife and actress Katrina Kaif, candid dance videos, and pictures of his family.

On Sunday, the 35-year-old actor shared a lovable picture with mommy Veena Kaushal.

Vicky is the son of action director Sham Kaushal. In the photo, we can see Vicky donning green tee shirt.

His mother can be seen placing her head on Vicky’s chest, and the actor is holding her tightly. Both are flashing their beautiful smiles.

Vicky captioned the post as: “CutiepAai”, with a red heart emoji.

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Kriti Sanon commented: “So Cute”, while Sunny Hinduja wrote:...

Netflix and leading Indian studio Yash Raj Films (Yrf) have set a multi-year creative partnership.

The two entities will “collaborate to create films and series to bring defining stories to audiences in India and across the world,” they said in a statement.

The partnership will kick off with four-part thriller series “The Railway Men,” a previously-announced tribute to the unsung heroes of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy. A cloud of toxic gas escaped from an American pesticide plant, in 1984, in the central Indian city of Bhopal. It killed and injured thousands of people. The protagonists of “The Railway Men” are workers at the Bhopal railway station who saved thousands of lives. It is the first production from Yrf Entertainment, the studio’s streaming production arm.

The cast is led by R. Madhavan (“Rocketry”), Kay Kay Menon (“Bambai Meri Jaan”), Divyenndu Sharma (“Mirzapur”), emerging talent Babil Khan (“Friday Night Plan”) and Sunny Hinduja...

Mumbai, July 15 (Ians) Actor Sunny Hinduja, who has been receiving a lot of positive response to his work in the streaming show, has shared insights into his preparation for the role in the series. The actor said that to get a better understanding of the character’s world, he met real officials.

In the series, Sunny portrays the character of Sandeep Ohlan, also known as Sandeep Bhaiya, who garnered popularity from the much-loved show ‘Aspirants’. After receiving appreciation from the audience and the viral meme “Arthik Sthiti theek na hai humaare”, the character got its own spin-off series and continues to garner equal love from the audience.

Talking about the prep and the meeting with civil servants in Haldwani, the actor said: “To bring authenticity to my character, I dived into the world of aspiring civil servants. I started reading books to understand what Upsc is all about. I even...

Actor Sunny Hinduja, who is best known for his portrayal of an Ias aspirant Sandeep Bhaiya in the web series ‘Aspirants’, is now playing the protagonist in his new show ‘Sandeep Bhaiya’.

Receiving great acclaim for his performance in the show, Sunny expressed gratitude and said that the show helped him realise that there is no substitute for hard work and perseverance.

Elaborating on this point, the actor said: “Sandeep Bhaiya will always be close to my heart, this show has reached the masses and as an actor, you always want to get close to audiences. Playing Sandeep has also helped me understand that you have to keep going and nothing is impossible, all you need is hard work and dedication.”

‘Sandeep Bhaiya’ is a spin-off to the actor’s popular show ‘Aspirants’ and is based on his character of the same name. A prequel to the beloved ‘Aspirants’ character,...

Mumbai, June 29 (Ians) Actor Sunny Hinduja, who is known for his roles in web series such as ‘Aspirants’ and ‘Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare’, spoke of the details behind the “Aarthik Stithi Theek Na Hai Humari” from the streaming series ‘Aspirants’. Hinduja revealed that the whole thing was improvised and not part of the script.Hinduja essayed the role of Sandeep Bhaiya in the coming-of-age show, and starred alongside Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal, and Namita Dubey.

Elaborating on the details, Sunny said: “Firstly, this scene wasn’t part of the script. When we started shooting, I shared with Apoorv Singh Karki (the director) the background of my character ‘Sandeep Bhaiya’, and he felt that there should be a scene that showed his struggles. But we didn’t know how that would happen. We were all busy and kept shooting, and the days just passed.”

He further mentioned that the...

Mumbai, June 23 (Ians) Actor Sunny Hinduja, who garnered a lot of appreciation for his role of Sandeep Bhaiya in ‘Tvf Aspirants’, has got a spin-off series of his own. The actor will be seen in a new web series titled ‘Sandeep Bhaiya’, which will have eight episodes.

Inspired by his character in ‘Tvf Aspirants’ which became a talking point for both audiences and critics, makers decided to bring out an all-new series based on the same. ‘Sandeep Bhaiya’ is expected to be about the background of Sandeep’s character, highlighting his journey over the years.

Speaking about the series, the actor said: “It’s an honour to receive this kind of love for Sandeep Bhaiya’s character. As an actor, it’s extremely fulfilling when your work gets appreciated by pan-India audiences.”

He further mentioned: “I’m grateful to the makers for coming to me with this extraordinary story. I...

Mumbai, May 23 (Ians) Actor Sunny Hinduja, who immortalised the character of Sandeep from the streaming show ‘Tvf Aspirants’, has completed the shooting for the second season of the show which was going on in Delhi all this while.

In the show, Hinduja’s character portrays the struggles of an average Indian student who’s trying hard to get through civil services.

Opening up about his experience of shooting the second season, Sunny said, “It’s been such a fun and memorable journey shooting for ‘Aspirants’ Season 2. The amount of love fans showered on me and the show in the first season was endearing”.

He further mentioned, “We have tried to make the second season more special which probably the viewers will enjoy watching. As a team, we can’t wait to bring the show out for the audiences”.

Apart from this, Hinduja will also be seen in Yrf’s ‘The Railway Men...

Actor Sunny Hinduja, who was seen playing the role of Sandeep Singh Ohlan in the web show ‘Aspirants’, has started shooting for the second season of the show and said that he is excited to reprise his role in the web series.

‘Aspirants’ deals with the past and present of three friends, Abhilash, Guri and Sk, who are Upsc aspirants. The past is all about their struggle as students to clear the examination and the present focusses on their life as adults. It features Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal, Namita Dubey and Sunny Hinduja.

Sunny in season 1 played the character of Sandeep bhaiya, who is a student studying day and night to clear the civil service examination.

While talking about reprising the role in the second season, he recalled working in season 1 and said: “I am grateful for all the love and appreciation that I have received for my work in the first season.

Mumbai, April 7 (Ians) Actor Sunny Hinduja, who was seen playing the role of Sandeep Singh Ohlan in the web show ‘Aspirants’, recalled being part of the web series on its second anniversary. He added that very soon, makers might come up with its second season.

Tvf ‘Aspirants’ deals with the past and present of three friends, Abhilash, Guri and Sk, who are Upsc aspirants. The past is all about their struggle as students to clear the examination and the present focusses on their life as adults. It features Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal, Namita Dubey and Sunny Hinduja.

Sunny walks down the memory lane and shares: “I am delighted for all the love and support that I have received and continue to receive for my character Sandeep Bhaiya. The experience of working on the sets of the show was one of my personal favourites. It still feels fresh whenever...

On World Theatre Day, it is worth celebrating the countless actors who honed their craft on stage before making their mark in the world of cinema. From the likes of Manoj Bajpayee, and Pankaj Tripathi to Sunny Hinduja. There are several exceptional actors who began their careers in theatre before transitioning to the big screen. These actors are a testament to the fact that theatre provides a solid foundation for any actor looking to develop their skills and build a successful career in the performing arts. Their performances continue to inspire audiences and serve as a reminder of the power and magic of live theatre.

Let’s take a look at a few actors who started their journey with theatre and continue to shine at the films

Manoj Bajpayee

Manoj Bajpayee is a critically acclaimed actor who started his career in theatre. During his time at the National School of Drama,...

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan, whose latest film ‘Shehzada’ released on February 17, has looked back at his film ‘Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety’ on its fifth anniversary. The actor shared a sweet throwback on the occasion.

Taking to his social media, Kartik on Thursday shared the climax scene of ‘Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety’, and further added a glimpse of the extremely popular friendship song, ‘Tera Yaar Hoon Main’ from the film, marking its five years.

As he re-lived the memories of the film, he wrote in the caption: “5 years ago, this day turned into Friendship’s Day. And Sonu became an inseparable part of our lives. Thank you Sonu ko apne dil se lagaane ke liye #5YearsOfSonuKeTituKiSweety.”

Meanwhile, ‘Shehzada’, which also stars Kriti Sanon, is the official remake of Allu Arjun’s Telugu blockbuster ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’.

The film also stars Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala, Ronit Roy, Rajpal Yadav, Ankur Rathee and Sunny Hinduja.

Kartik Aaryan starrer ‘Shehzada’ is an action-packed family entertainer, a remake of the Allu Arjun starrer 2020 Telugu film ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’. Shehzada has elements of everything from romance to drama, comedy to emotion and lots of Kartik’s swag. Kartik Aaryan is rapidly taking strides stepping into larger shoes and tasting super success with films like Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (Akshay Kumar), Allu Arjun’s character in Shehzada and also Salman Khan in the ‘Character Dheela’ song in Shehzada. No wonder he is a darling of the teens. With this film Kartik could earn the moniker as Bollywood’s ‘Shehzada’ (Prince) after having a ‘Badshah’ (Shah Rukh Khan) and a Shahenshah (Amitabh Bachchan).

Plot

A nurse informs birth of two baby boys – one of Randeep (Ronit Roy), a millionaire business tycoon and another of Valmiki (Paresh Rawal), Randeep’s friend and now an employee. The babies are exchanged and only two people are witness to this.

Actor Sunny Hinduja, who is known for his work in ‘Tvf Aspirants’, is playing the antagonist in the Kartik Aaryan-starrer ‘Shehzada’. Hinduja said that he shares a very special bond with Kartik as both of them are rank outsiders in the entertainment industry.

Talking about Kartik, Sunny said, “Kartik and I share a very special bond. We both did not have any connections in the industry and that has been a common link between us to begin with. During the shoot of this incredible film, we had so much to share and learn from each other.”

“His dedication and humble nature is the reason people love him so much. His journey is no less than an inspiration. He is a perfect example of the phrase ‘its all about how bad you want it’,” Sunny added.

The film, which is set to release on February 17, stars Kriti Sanon as the female lead.

Actor Sunny Hinduja, who will be soon seen playing the antagonist in the upcoming film ‘Shehzada’, was cast in the film by director Rohit Dhawan after the latter saw his performance in the streaming series ‘Aspirants’ and ‘The Family Man season 2’.

Not just this, the director also extended his part in the film as he wanted to make the most out of his antagonist. The film stars Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan in the lead role opposite Kriti Sanon.

Walking down the memory lane, Sunny said, “Director Rohit Dhawan spotted me in the show ‘Aspirants’ on Tvf, he called me immediately after watching the show and appreciated my performance. I was touched by this gesture, he was one of the first from the industry to reach out. We met and he offered me ‘Shehzada’, he gave me the script and also extended my role in the film.”

He further mentioned, “Rohit...

Actor Sunny Hinduja will be seen playing an antagonist in Rohit Dhawan’s ‘Shehzada’ starring Kartik Aaryan.

Talking about his role, Sunny said: “It has always been on my wishlist to work with the talented director Rohit Dhawan, my role has been specially created by Rohit along with the help of writers. Sarang is a very interesting role, an out-and-out Hindi masala commercial antagonist.”

“My character has different layers, Rohit helped me create nuanced detailing of the character and I have never done anything like this before. It has been a great experience collaborating with the cast, crew, and entire team. I can’t wait for the audience’s feedback.”

‘Shehzada’ is an action-drama, an official Hindi remake of the Telugu blockbuster ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’.

Sunny’s recently released ‘Thai Massage’ on Netflix has been making noise on the Ott platform. His upcoming projects include ‘The Railway Men’ and a few more unannounced exciting projects.

Sometimes a few actors stun viewers by playing that one role outstandingly. While actor Anil Charanjeett has always wrapped us in utter amusement with all of his roles, his work in the recently released film ‘Thai Massage’ is just beyond words. The netizens are going gaga over his character in the film!

Anil Charanjeett played a very intriguing character called Jhandu Singh, who is a wannabe rapper and has that eye-catching avatar with dreadlocks, chains, rings, bracelets, and a cool dressing sense. He is a taxi driver in Bangkok who knows every street and stop in the city and will create a memorable imprint on everybody who sits in this taxi.

The entertainment buffs were astonished to see his look, and why not? He not only donned the character but lived it! Anil stepped comprehensively into the shoes of Jhandu Singh and carried the role through the film with sheer dedication.

Fresh off the success of his Ott release ‘Freddy’, Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan now has another film to offer; a masala action entertainer which will bow in theatres titled ‘Shehzada’.

The trailer of the film was unveiled on Thursday and shows Kartik in the avatar of a quintessential masala film hero, who beats up baddies, does slapstick comedy and does over the top action sequences.

The trailer, which is roughly 3 minutes in length, starts off with money shots of Kartik in action, kicking, running around and beating goons to a pulp. It then introduces Kriti Sanon as it builds the chemistry between the two leads.

It then talks about Kartik being the actual heir of a wealthy family, who are unaware of his existence. All this while, Kartik, who is a lawyer in the film, has been raised by Paresh Rawal’s character.

Soon Kartik’s character realises that Paresh...