Nag Ashwin approaches another Bollywood star for his next?
4 months, 1 week ago

Nag Ashwin approaches another Bollywood star for his next?

Deccan Chronicle  

The director Nag Ashwin, on the waves of success, has just given the blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD which has made him established as a path-breaking filmmaker as well. While fans are busy building excitement for Kalki 2898 AD Part 2, it is learned that Ashwin is already looking at a different project which is larger in scope even while the excitement is building around Part 2. As per the latest news, Ashwin approached Alia Bhatt for a meeting with her about making a big scale movie that is female oriented. Although there are no official confirmations regarding her project with Ashwin yet, such news has already fanned people’s interest in seeing Alia in another tough role.

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From the India Today archives (2022) | The Allure of Alia Bhatt
2 days, 2 hours ago

From the India Today archives (2022) | The Allure of Alia Bhatt

India Today  

It’s a Sunday afternoon on Floor 1 of Mehboob Studios, and Alia Bhatt is biting into multiple bars of Perk. Johar spied the same potential in 17-year-old Alia after testing some 400 girls, convinced “there’s something about her” after seeing her audition on a laptop. “For us, they’d grow up and find out what they thirst for.” Alia grew up …

Alia Bhatt teases 'collaboration' between Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor, fans predict the 'biggest blockbuster'
1 week ago

Alia Bhatt teases 'collaboration' between Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor, fans predict the 'biggest blockbuster'

Hindustan Times  

However, it appears that the team-up is actually for an Alia reveals Aamir Khan-Ranbir Kapoor project On Tuesday, Alia took to Instagram to share her enthusiasm about the upcoming project. Alia Bhatt's post drives fans wild The post sent fans into a frenzy, with many taking to the comments section to express their excitement and anticipation for the collaboration. "Alia's …

Nag Ashwin Expresses Desire to Work with Chiranjeevi
1 month ago

Nag Ashwin Expresses Desire to Work with Chiranjeevi

Deccan Chronicle  

Acclaimed director Nag Ashwin, fresh off the success of Kalki 2898 AD, recently expressed his admiration for legendary actor Chiranjeevi and his eagerness to collaborate with him. Reflecting on his work with Brahmanandam in Jathi Ratnalu and Kalki 2898 AD, Ashwin praised the veteran comedian’s talent. I hope to collaborate with him someday.” In response, Chiranjeevi assured Ashwin that their …

Nag Ashwin overwhelmed by Japanese love
3 months ago

Nag Ashwin overwhelmed by Japanese love

Deccan Chronicle  

New age director Nag Ashwin is feeling elated after receiving positive response for his sci-fi thriller ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ which will be released in Japan on January 3, 2025. They learned and wrote in Telugu script, full love right back to you all, Arigato gozaimas …can’t wait for you all to enjoy #Kalki2898AD.” Superstar Prabhas’ epic drama rocked box office …

Amid Jigra failure, Alia Bhatt in talks with Kalki 2898 AD director Nag Ashwin for a pan-India film, netizen says “Karan Johar gave the script to Alia without…”
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4 months, 1 week ago

Amid Jigra failure, Alia Bhatt in talks with Kalki 2898 AD director Nag Ashwin for a pan-India film, netizen says “Karan Johar gave the script to Alia without…”

Firstpost  

A source said, “Ashwin has crafted a script focused on a powerful female lead - a character that demands emotional intensity and depth which is tailor-made for Alia.“ Jigra, directed by Vasan Bala and produced by Karan Johar, which starred Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, failed to leave a mark at the box-office and was also drowned in negativity and …

Alia Bhatt in Kalki director Nag Ashwin's next big female-led film: Report
4 months, 1 week ago

Alia Bhatt in Kalki director Nag Ashwin's next big female-led film: Report

India Today  

After the success of Kalki 2898 AD, director Nag Ashwin might just be working on a huge female-led project. A report in Mid-Day suggested that Alia fits the role perfectly and has geared up to hop on to another giant pan-India film after SS Rajamouli's RRR. While there's no official confirmation on the same, the report quoted a source close …

Not Harry Potter, Nag Ashwin was inspired by these Hollywood films for Kalki 2898 AD
8 months, 1 week ago

Not Harry Potter, Nag Ashwin was inspired by these Hollywood films for Kalki 2898 AD

India Today  

Filmmaker Nag Ashwin, whose sci-fi drama, Kalki 2898 AD, continues to dominate the box office, recently shared that he was inspired by two Hollywood films during the making of his film. I love Star Wars, so that is subconsciously a part of my aesthetic.” Denying taking inspiration for Kamal Haasan's character from Harry Potter's chief antagonist, Lord Voldemort, Ashwin added, …

As Kalki 2898 AD breaches ₹ 500 crore club, director Nag Ashwin opens up on initial days of struggle
8 months, 2 weeks ago

As Kalki 2898 AD breaches ₹ 500 crore club, director Nag Ashwin opens up on initial days of struggle

Hindustan Times  

Nag Ashwin is currently basking in the acclaim and box office success of his latest directorial venture Kalki 2898 AD. Vyjayanti was at a low and this film was a risky one.I remember a day of shoot with 20 extras and it rained.we couldn't finish and meant we had to come back and setup again.that extra cost was unaccounted for …

Kalki 2898 AD: Stunning visuals to a tedious first half, diving into what works and what doesn’t
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kalki 2898 AD: Stunning visuals to a tedious first half, diving into what works and what doesn’t

Hindustan Times  

Telugu director Nag Ashwin has undertaken one of the most ambitious movie projects in India with Kalki 2898 AD, his Hollywood-style dystopian sci-fi flick with an inherent Indian mythological theme. While Nag Ashwin has to be commended for his attempt to create a sci-fi tentpole film in Indian cinema, Kalki 2898 AD is definitely not without its flaws. movie review: …

Dulquer Salmaan in Prabhas-Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD
1 year, 7 months ago

Dulquer Salmaan in Prabhas-Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD

Deccan Chronicle  

The anticipation surrounding Prabhas and Nag Ashwin's upcoming venture, Kalki 2898 AD, continues to soar as the star-studded ensemble cast gains another illustrious addition. Addressing the swirling rumours regarding his participation in the film, Dulquer Salmaan subtly hinted at his significant role within the film's ensemble cast during an interview. Furthermore, Dulquer mentioned his visit to the sets of Kalki …

Not Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt to star in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana with Ranbir Kapoor & Yash. Fans React
1 year, 9 months ago

Not Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt to star in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana with Ranbir Kapoor & Yash. Fans React

India TV News  

There have been many speculations about Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious Ramayana project. The Hindi film industry is all set to have its own adaptation of Ramayana again with Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Yash. The buzz around the film started on June 7 when Alia was spotted outside Nitesh Tiwari’s office. What's next for Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor? Apart from …

Alia Bhatt turns 29: A glimpse of actor's Instagram gallery
3 years ago

Alia Bhatt turns 29: A glimpse of actor's Instagram gallery

Firstpost  

Alia Bhatt celebrates her 29th birthday today, 15 March, just weeks after her film’s Gangubai Kathiawadi’s enormous success. For her role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s recent directorial venture, Bhatt has received much critical and commercial acclaim. Thanking her fans for helping her film Gangubai Kathiawadi cross the Rs 100 crore mark or “Happy century” at the box office, she posted …

Nag Ashwin asked for help, Anand Mahindra obliged
3 years ago

Nag Ashwin asked for help, Anand Mahindra obliged

Deccan Chronicle  

Nag Ashwin directing a Sci-Fi film, titled Project K, starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan is old news. But since the vehicles that are to be built are beyond today’s technology and the scale of the project is very high, the filmmaker decided to seek help from none other than industrialist Anand Mahindra. Nag Ashwin couldn’t have asked for …

Alia Bhatt to announce her first Hollywood project in 2022?
3 years, 4 months ago

Alia Bhatt to announce her first Hollywood project in 2022?

India Today  

Alia Bhatt has signed up with William Morris Endeavour, an American talent agency, to pursue her career in the West. ALIA BHATT’S HOLLYWOOD DREAMS Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi will hit the theaters on January 6, 2022. So, will Alia Bhatt make 2022 her year of stepping into Hollywood? ALSO READ | Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt jet off to Jodhpur …

Happy Birthday Alia Bhatt: 5 Best Movies Of The ‘RRR’ Actress Which Proves Her Versatility
4 years ago

Happy Birthday Alia Bhatt: 5 Best Movies Of The ‘RRR’ Actress Which Proves Her Versatility

ABP News  

New Delhi: Undoubtedly one of the best actresses of this generation, Alia Bhatt celebrates her birthday today. Here’s bringing to you the top 5 movies of Alia Bhatt, one of the talented and versatile artists of this generation: Highway Director Imtiaz Ali’s 2014 film ‘Highway’ proved to be a turning point in Alia Bhatt’s career. Udta Punjab One of her …

Can Taapsee Pannu and Alia Bhatt break the jinx?
5 years, 1 month ago

Can Taapsee Pannu and Alia Bhatt break the jinx?

Deccan Chronicle  

With two major films about female heroes — Meghna Gulzar’s Chhapaak and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwary’s Panga — under-performing at the box office, all eyes are on Anubhav Sinha’s Thappad which opens February end. It’s just got to be a good film.” But then Meghna Gulzar and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari are exceptional filmmakers, and Deepika Padukone and Kangana Ranaut are huge …

Akshay Kumar teams up with Sara Ali Khan, Dhanush for Atrangi Re; film to release on Valentine's Day 2021
5 years, 1 month ago

Akshay Kumar teams up with Sara Ali Khan, Dhanush for Atrangi Re; film to release on Valentine's Day 2021

Firstpost  

Akshay Kumar has confirmed that he has been roped in for a special role in Aanand L Rai’s next. The project has been titled Atrangi Re, and will feature Tamil superstar Dhanush and Sara Ali Khan in the lead. And I know that Aanand, in his special and simple way of storytelling, will only add magic to it.” Atrangi Re …

Alia Bhatt confirmed for Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's next: This is going to be my breakaway film, says actress
6 years, 9 months ago

Alia Bhatt confirmed for Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's next: This is going to be my breakaway film, says actress

Firstpost  

Alia Bhatt has established herself as one of the most formidable actresses among today’s crop of actors. While there were reports earlier that Bhatt is likely to be seen in Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s next, it has now been confirmed that the Raazi actress will be collaborating with the Bareilly Ki Barfi director. Mumbai Mirror, in their report, suggests that Bhatt …

Raazi success is proof that Alia Bhatt is one of the bankable B-Town heroines
6 years, 9 months ago

Raazi success is proof that Alia Bhatt is one of the bankable B-Town heroines

India Today  

In 2012, Alia Bhatt made her debut with Student of The Year, along with Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan. Over the years, Alia quickly gained stardom with performances in films like Highway, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Dear Zindagi, Two States, and Udta Punjab. And now in 2018, Alia has tasted tremendous success with Raazi, a content-driven film, …

Kangana Ranaut reportedly in talks to star in Bareilly Ki Barfi director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's next film
6 years, 10 months ago

Kangana Ranaut reportedly in talks to star in Bareilly Ki Barfi director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's next film

Firstpost  

Kangana Ranaut has reportedly been in negotiation to be the leading lady of Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s upcoming project. Although the actress is still working on her period drama Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, she might take up the Bareilly Ki Barfi director’s film next, according to a report by DNA. The duo had earlier collaborated on Bareilly Ki Barfi, on …

From Student of The Year to Raazi: How Alia Bhatt became one of Bollywood's most versatile actors
6 years, 10 months ago

From Student of The Year to Raazi: How Alia Bhatt became one of Bollywood's most versatile actors

Firstpost  

There is a sequence in Meghna Gulzar’s Raazi where Alia Bhatt is being trained by Jaideep Ahlawat to prepare her for all the eventualities that could befall her during her espionage activities in Pakistan. There are many such moments in Raazi, which reinforce the a commonly held belief that Alia Bhatt is one of the most courageous actresses — one …

A Subtle and Powerful Performance: Raazi is a Masterful Exploration of Espionage
6 years, 10 months ago

A Subtle and Powerful Performance: Raazi is a Masterful Exploration of Espionage

Hindustan Times  

Raazi is a meticulously crafted film that follows the life of an Indian spy in Pakistan. Alia Bhatt delivers a stellar performance as Sehmat Khan, a woman navigating a dangerous world of espionage. The film delves into the complexities of human relationships and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of national security.

Alia Bhatt confirms she's in talks to play lead role in Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's next film: Hopefully it'll work out
6 years, 10 months ago

Alia Bhatt confirms she's in talks to play lead role in Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's next film: Hopefully it'll work out

Firstpost  

Alia Bhatt has confirmed that she is in talks with Bareilly Ki Barfi director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari for a project and hopes everything falls into place Alia Bhatt has confirmed that she is in talks with Bareilly Ki Barfi director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari for a project and hopes everything falls into place. When asked about it, Alia said in an …

Why Nepotism debate doesn't hold true for Alia Bhat who is winning her acting game with every release
6 years, 11 months ago

Why Nepotism debate doesn't hold true for Alia Bhat who is winning her acting game with every release

India TV News  

Alia Bhatt came as a breath of fresh air in Bollywood. With a perfect Karan Johar launch in Student of the Year, Alia Bhatt was just another Bollywood star kid who got things easily, no one can deny that opportunities come to her and other star kids far easier than those who are 'outsiders'. And Alia Bhat faced just that, …

PIC: What’s keeping Alia Bhatt busy these days? Here’s the answer
7 years, 4 months ago

PIC: What’s keeping Alia Bhatt busy these days? Here’s the answer

India TV News  

Alia Bhatt who recently wrapped up the shooting schedule of Meghna Gulzar’s Raazi, now has two big projects in her kitty. She will next appear in Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy which will star Ranveer Singh opposite her and also Brahmastra, which has Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role. It stars Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan and Alia Bhatt in pivotal roles. …

Alia Bhatt backs out of Aanand L Rai's next starring Shah Rukh Khan?
7 years, 9 months ago

Alia Bhatt backs out of Aanand L Rai's next starring Shah Rukh Khan?

Firstpost  

After Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt too, has opted out of Aanand L Rai’s next project starring Shah Rukh Khan, because of date issues, according to Bollywoodlife.com. It was reported that Alia would be playing a dwarf opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the film. Deepika and Katrina were both approached for the role opposite Shah Rukh Khan, reports Pinkvilla. Katrina has …

Akshay Kumar and Alia Bhatt to work in movie together? | India TV News
9 years, 1 month ago

Akshay Kumar and Alia Bhatt to work in movie together? | India TV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: This year we will see many fresh pairs romancing each other; Ranbir Kapoor- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan- Mahira Khan, Salman Khan- Anushka Sharma, to name a few. While the fashion of casting younger heroines opposite older actors is one of Bollywood's most reliable strategy, we hear actress Alia Bhatt is about to be cast with another …

Ranbir-Alia to star in Imtiaz Ali's next?
9 years, 3 months ago

Ranbir-Alia to star in Imtiaz Ali's next?

India TV News  

New Delhi: Year 2015 couldn't do much of a damage control for Ranbir Kapoor. While ‘Roy' and ‘Bombay Velvet' failed miserably at the box office, the actor's latest outing ‘Tamasha' could only do an average business in spite of starring Deepika Padukone, with whom his chemistry is much loved. But, what did bring a sigh of relief for the ‘Barfi' …

Alia Bhatt moves on to next generation of co-stars
10 years, 3 months ago

Alia Bhatt moves on to next generation of co-stars

India TV News  

Mumbai: Having worked with most of the A-listers from her own generation of actors, including Sidharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor, Alia Bhatt has now moved to the next elder generation. In her next two releases, to be directed by Vikas Bahl and Ayan Mukerjee, Alia is paired with Shahid Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor, respectively. Though she is tight-lipped …

Why is Alia Bhatt keeping mum about her film with Ranbir Kapoor?
10 years, 7 months ago

Why is Alia Bhatt keeping mum about her film with Ranbir Kapoor?

India TV News  

New Delhi: Alia Bhatt who is riding high on the success of her back-to-back hits like 2 States and Humpty Sharma ki Dulhaniya, has kitty full of good projects. It isn't a lesser known fact that Alia Bhatt always wanted to work with Ranbir Kapoor and has also spoken about it at many events. However, after grabbing Ayan Mukerji's forthcoming …

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