Vikramaditya Motwane wanted Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar for AK Vs AK; says he was nearly thrown out of Akshay's office
1 year, 7 months ago

Vikramaditya Motwane wanted Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar for AK Vs AK; says he was nearly thrown out of Akshay's office

Hindustan Times  

In the Netflix film AK Vs AK, an actor and filmmaker get locked in a fierce physical and psychological battle after a public spat on an industry panel. Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap played fictionalised versions of themselves in the Vikramaditya Motwane film. The script was originally written for Aamir Khan, and when Vikramaditya went to approach Akshay Kumar for the part, he almost made him leave his office. Vikramaditya Motwane revealed that he had thought to cast Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar in AK Vs AK. In the film, Anurag even kidnaps Anil's daughter Sonam Kapoor and sends the actor on a hunt to track her down.

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Which politician can become a good actor? Akshay Kumar's witty reply at HTLS
1 month, 1 week ago

Which politician can become a good actor? Akshay Kumar's witty reply at HTLS

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Actor Akshay Kumar on Saturday entertained the audience at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit with his witty replies. Actors Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. When asked who could become a good actor among politicians, Akshay Kumar without hesitation replied: "Arvind Kejriwal". Ajay Devgn announced that his next movie as a director will star Akshay …

'Anurag Kashyap Blames Me For...': Vikramaditya Motwane On Casting Decisions
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Anurag Kashyap Blames Me For...': Vikramaditya Motwane On Casting Decisions

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Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane says every new project, whether a movie or a show, is a way for him to reinvent because he loves the process more than the end result. The director, whose filmography also includes titles such as "Lootera", "Trapped", "Bhavesh Joshi Superhero", and "AK vs AK" to hit shows such as "Sacred Games" for Netflix and the much-loved …

Vikramaditya Motwane on why genre-hopping is liberating for him: I really like making movies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vikramaditya Motwane on why genre-hopping is liberating for him: I really like making movies

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane says every new project, whether a movie or a show, is a way for him to reinvent because he loves the process more than the end result. Vikramaditya Motwane on why genre-hopping is liberating for him: I really like making movies Right from his critically-acclaimed debut with 2010's "Udaan", a coming-of-age story of a young …

EXCLUSIVE | Anurag Kashyap: 'Got many opportunities early in my career as an actor, and failed in each of them'
1 year, 3 months ago

EXCLUSIVE | Anurag Kashyap: 'Got many opportunities early in my career as an actor, and failed in each of them'

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The filmmaker was joined by Zeeshan Ayyub and Akshay Ajay Sharma who have come together for Zee5’s film Haddi, which stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead role Anurag Kashyap, Zeeshan Ayyub, and Akshat Ajay Sharma have come together for Zee5’s film Haddi that’s currently streaming on the platform. Edited excerpts from the interview Akshat, you have been an assistant director …

Kapil Sharma explains what baingan bharta is to Anek actor Andrea Kevichüsa
2 years, 7 months ago

Kapil Sharma explains what baingan bharta is to Anek actor Andrea Kevichüsa

Hindustan Times  

This weekend on The Kapil Sharma Show, comedian Kapil Sharma will be seen having fun with the team of Anek, a film on the disturbances in the North East. A hilarious promo for the upcoming episode shows how Kapil described a brinjal to Anek actor Andrea Kevichüsa, who hails from Nagaland. The promo shows Kapil welcoming Anek actors Ayushmann Khurrana …

Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor defends his film choices, says people ‘just want to be nasty’ no matter what he does
3 years, 5 months ago

Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor defends his film choices, says people ‘just want to be nasty’ no matter what he does

Hindustan Times  

Actor Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor, who made his Bollywood debut with Mirzya in 2016, defended his film choices. Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor said that he is happy with the films he has been doing and called out his ‘very toxic’ detractors. Taking to Twitter, Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor wrote, “Bhavesh Joshi Ak vs Ak and Spotlight are very much the kinds of films …

Anurag Kashyap beams with pride as daughter Aaliyah takes him to lunch. See post
3 years, 5 months ago

Anurag Kashyap beams with pride as daughter Aaliyah takes him to lunch. See post

India Today  

There are certain firsts of kids that are always special for their parents. Anurag Kashyap recently experienced this joy when his daughter Aaliyah Kashyap took him out for lunch and paid for the food using her own money. ANURAG KASHYAP IS PROUD OF DAUGHTER AALIYAH All dads feel proud when their children start earning, right? Aaliyah took to Instagram to …

Anurag Kashyap Undergoes Angioplasty After Complaining of Chest Pain
3 years, 6 months ago

Anurag Kashyap Undergoes Angioplasty After Complaining of Chest Pain

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Popular movie director and producer Anurag Kashyap underwent angioplasty recently. The news of the surgery has been confirmed by Kashyap’s spokesperson who has also mentioned that the director is recuperating. The movie written by Nihit Bhave stars Taapsee Pannu, Pavail Gulati, Rahul Bhatt, and Saswata Chatterjee. The thriller movie also marks the third collaboration between Taapsee and Kashyap.

AK vs AK writer Avinash Sampath decodes film's hybrid genre, and how the screenplay evolved over six years
3 years, 10 months ago

AK vs AK writer Avinash Sampath decodes film's hybrid genre, and how the screenplay evolved over six years

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The world might be reeling from being homebound for a majority of last year, but Avinash Sampath does not sound particularly perturbed. Starting out as AK vs SK in 2014, when Shahid Kapoor was in Anil Kapoor’s place, Sampath’s dream finally came to fruition when Vikramaditya Motwane’s Andolan Films and Netflix India joined hands. A star director or a star?’ …

Sonam Kapoor Upcoming Movies 2021, Release Date, Trailer and Budget
3 years, 11 months ago

Sonam Kapoor Upcoming Movies 2021, Release Date, Trailer and Budget

India Today  

Bollywood fashion icon Sonam Kapoor needs no introduction. Sonam Kapoor's last three films AK vs AK : Sonam Kapoor was last seen in Netflix's black comedy thriller titled AK vs AK. Sonam Kapoor's upcoming films Blind: Sonam is all set to return to the big screen with an action-thriller film titled Blind. The film is being directed by Shome Makhija …

AK vs AK, The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, Sushant Singh Rajput: Curious case of fact-fiction and the unreliable narrator
3 years, 11 months ago

AK vs AK, The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, Sushant Singh Rajput: Curious case of fact-fiction and the unreliable narrator

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Vikramaditya Motwane’s mockumentary on Netflix India, AK vs AK, put an exclamation point to a year charactertised by its hybrid genre, where the line between fiction and fact was constantly blurred. Netflix India projects like Masaba Masaba and The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives felt like extensions of social media accounts of their creators. There were glimpses — Chunky Panday …

Udaan to AK vs AK, Vikramaditya Motwane’s decade-long genre-hopping filmography is commendable
3 years, 11 months ago

Udaan to AK vs AK, Vikramaditya Motwane’s decade-long genre-hopping filmography is commendable

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Director Vikramaditya Motwane’s earliest memory of being on a set is from the 80s when his mother Dipa De Motwane worked as a production manager. Among the films that he was to direct were: Ahana Deol’s debut film; AK vs SK starring Shahid Kapur; the vigilante drama Bhavesh Joshi ; and a superhero film co-created by the late Stan Lee …

How AK vs AK effortlessly holds the Hindi film industry accountable while also being hilarious
3 years, 11 months ago

How AK vs AK effortlessly holds the Hindi film industry accountable while also being hilarious

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Picture this: Anil Kapoor, four-time Filmfare Award-winning actor whose lineage extends to Prithiviraj Kapoor and who by effect, makes up the first family of Hindi cinema, breaks down on a pavement outside Grant Road station reminiscing his prime. “In 1986, I delivered 13 back-to-back superhits,” Kapoor, bloodied and battered, having just been run over by a car, tells the camera …

Anil Kapoor reveals Kapil Sharma rejected Mubarakan and 24. Comedian reacts
3 years, 11 months ago

Anil Kapoor reveals Kapil Sharma rejected Mubarakan and 24. Comedian reacts

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Anil Kapoor, who was last seen in Netflix film AK vs AK, will be seen as a guest on The Kapil Sharma Show. In a new promo of the episode that’s been doing the rounds on the Internet, Anil Kapoor can be seen talking about how he offered many projects to Kapil Sharma, but the latter never said yes to …

Anil Kapoor reveals Kapil Sharma rejected his Mubarakan and 24, says ‘if there is a role of your father or brother, tell me’. Watch
3 years, 11 months ago

Anil Kapoor reveals Kapil Sharma rejected his Mubarakan and 24, says ‘if there is a role of your father or brother, tell me’. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Anil Kapoor will soon be seen as a guest on The Kapil Sharma Show, days after the release of his new film AK Vs AK. Why?” Explaining his side of the story, Kapil replies, “I was approached for 24 series, I was so happy, but we were starting our new show at that time.” Anil reacted in sarcasm, “Then you …

For Anil Kapoor, 2020 was a year of growth, new dreams and hard times
3 years, 11 months ago

For Anil Kapoor, 2020 was a year of growth, new dreams and hard times

India Today  

As 2020 comes to an end, Anil Kapoor, like most of us, is reflecting on the year gone by. Sharing striking black-and-white pictures of himself, Anil Kapoor wrote how 2020 fared for him and what he is grateful about. Looking ahead to everything that lies in store of us, all I'm gonna say is - Bring it On #2021!” ANIL …

Danny Boyle Raves About AK Vs AK, Says 'I was Astonished by it'
3 years, 11 months ago

Danny Boyle Raves About AK Vs AK, Says 'I was Astonished by it'

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British director Danny Boyle is raving about Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap- starrer Netflix film AK vs AK. The 64-year-old British director told the AK vs AK cast and director that for him, the movie joins the pantheons of great films about filmmaking, which are quite limited according to him. I was astonished by it… For me it joins the …

‘What a wonderful film you’ve made’: Danny Boyle fanboys over AK vs AK, hosts QnA with Anil, Anurag and Vikramaditya
3 years, 11 months ago

‘What a wonderful film you’ve made’: Danny Boyle fanboys over AK vs AK, hosts QnA with Anil, Anurag and Vikramaditya

Hindustan Times  

Oscar-winning filmmaker Danny Boyle is one of the biggest fans of Vikramaditya Motwane’s latest release, AK vs AK. Danny hosted a special QnA session for the British Film Institute with Motwane and the lead stars of his film, Anurag Kashyap and Anil Kapoor. After Anil’s daughter Sonam gets kidnapped, Anurag challenges him to find her while he films the process …

Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor clarifies diss against Vikramaditya Motwane, Bhavesh Joshi in AK vs AK: ‘I’m not actually like that’
3 years, 11 months ago

Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor clarifies diss against Vikramaditya Motwane, Bhavesh Joshi in AK vs AK: ‘I’m not actually like that’

Hindustan Times  

Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor thanked viewers for the positive feedback he has received for his role in the recently-released AK vs AK, starring his father Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap in the lead roles. Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor plays an exaggerated version of himself in AK vs AK. In an Instagram post, Harsh Varrdhan clarified that the character he plays in AK …

AK Vs AK Movie Review: Anil Kapoor, Anurag Kashyap Shine In Vikramaditya Motwane's Terrific Film
4 years ago

AK Vs AK Movie Review: Anil Kapoor, Anurag Kashyap Shine In Vikramaditya Motwane's Terrific Film

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AK Vs AK Cast: Anil Kapoor, Anurag Kashyap, Yogita Bihani Director: Vikramaditya Motwane Easily one of the finest Hindi films of the year, and definitely the most unique with a mainstream star in it, AK Vs AK has Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap playing themselves amid heightened emotions, surreal moments and twisted plots. It all starts when an ageing superstar …

AK vs AK movie review: Anil Kapoor unleashes inner Chembur against Anurag Kashyap in inventive but inconsistent Netflix film
4 years ago

AK vs AK movie review: Anil Kapoor unleashes inner Chembur against Anurag Kashyap in inventive but inconsistent Netflix film

Hindustan Times  

AK vs AK Director - Vikramaditya Motwane Cast - Anil Kapoor, Anurag Kashyap AK vs AK movie review: Anurag Kashyap and Anil Kapoor lock horns in Vikramaditya Motwane’s Netflix film. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and starring Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap as exaggerated versions of themselves, AK vs AK is a gonzo romp that isn’t afraid of biting the hand …

Anil Kapoor celebrates 64th birthday with Jug Jugg Jeeyo co-stars and wife Sunita
4 years ago

Anil Kapoor celebrates 64th birthday with Jug Jugg Jeeyo co-stars and wife Sunita

India Today  

Anil Kapoor is celebrating his 64th birthday today. The team of Jug Jugg Jeeyo threw a small party on Anil Kapoor's birthday eve where he cut a cake. Anil Kapoor cut his birthday cake while his wife Sunita Kapoor can also be seen clapping and singing happy birthday song along with others. Rhea Kapoor shared stunning pictures of dad Anil …

Before AK vs AK, Anil Kapoor reinvented himself with 24. On Throwback Thursday
4 years ago

Before AK vs AK, Anil Kapoor reinvented himself with 24. On Throwback Thursday

India Today  

Anil Kapoor made his debut in Hindi films with the 1983 film Woh Saat Din. However, after the release of Slumdog Millionaire in 2008, none of Anil Kapoor's films worked at the box office for four years. As Anil Kapoor turns 64 today, which also happens to be the day his film AK vs AK releases on Netflix - a …

Anil Kapoor, Netflix India say actors in AK vs AK are playing themselves, do not represent IAF
4 years ago

Anil Kapoor, Netflix India say actors in AK vs AK are playing themselves, do not represent IAF

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“My character is in uniform because he’s an actor playing the role of an officer. Anil Kapoor and Netflix India have responded Indian Air Force’s objection to a promo from upcoming Netflix film AK vs AK, featuring the actor. It was only in the interest of remaining true to the story that my character is still wearing the uniform on …

AK vs AK Trailer: Anil Kapoor is on the Edge to Save Kidnaped Sonam Kapoor from Anurag Kashyap
4 years ago

AK vs AK Trailer: Anil Kapoor is on the Edge to Save Kidnaped Sonam Kapoor from Anurag Kashyap

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The trailer of Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap starrer AK vs AK was launched Monday. In the trailer, Anurag kidnaps Sonam Kapoor and informs Anil Kapoor that he has 10 hours to save his daughter. Anurag Kashyap, Indian cinema’s enfant terrible, kidnaps Sonam Kapoor and films her father, the evergreen, Anil Kapoor’s search for his daughter in real-time, as his …

Netflix makes Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap get into ugly Twitter fight. For AK vs AK
4 years ago

Netflix makes Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap get into ugly Twitter fight. For AK vs AK

India Today  

Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap got into an ugly Twitter fight. https://t.co/P2ZuiPOUWP — Anurag Kashyap December 6, 2020 ANURAG KASHYAP CALLS ANIL KAPOOR KING OF HAND-ME-DOWN FILMS When Anil Kapoor said that the closed Anurag has come to an Oscar was when he watched Slumdog Millionaire win Oscars on TV, he replied, "Says the k-k-k-ing of hand-me-down films. #TheRealAK https://t.co/jsKErOnbUi …

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