Fashion designer Seema Sajdeh has been the talk of the town ever since the new season of Netflix's show 'Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives' hit the streaming giant. Seema and Sohail Khan eloped and married in 1998 when they were in their early 20s. They filed for divorce in 2022. They continue to co-parent their two sons, Yohan and Nirvan. Amid the ongoing threats directed at her ex-brother-in-law Salman Khan, Seema shares that she’s worried for her kids. Seema Sajdeh on death threats to Salman Khan Seema told India Today, “I was still married to Sohail when we started filming the very first season of the show (The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives). I have two beautiful kids with him (Sohail). There will always be this bond with him and the members of the Khan family which we share irrespective of us moving forward with our individual lives. When there was news about threats that were floating, I, of course, was worried for my kids and more so for everyone, to be honest. It sure does bother you because you’re, at the end of the day, concerned about everyone’s safety.” Security has been tightened at the residence of the Bollywood star after fresh death threats were received demanding an extortion payment of Rs 5 crore. The incident comes in the backdrop of the October 12 murder of Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique. Seema Sajdeh is in a relationship with her ex-fiance Vikram Ahuja In the latest season of 'Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives', Seema shared she has moved on and rekindled her relationship with her ex-fiance Vikram Ahuja. In one of the episodes of the third season, Seema is seen having a conversation with her son Nirvaan about her "moving on". She asked, "Everyone is talking about me moving out because I have moved on in my life. Do you hold a grudge on me for moving on in my life?" Nirvana assured her that he was happy for her. He replied, "No, absolutely not. Mumma, at some point, you will need a companion or a partner, and that's acceptable. If you are happy, we are happy for you. How long will you be in that stressful environment? It's stressful for me, you, and Yohan. Be happier."
28 October,2024 10:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGlobal icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is currently in London shooting for the second season of ‘Citadel’ shared a series of pictures and videos on Instagram, updating her fans of what she’s been up to lately. However, amid the carousal of random food snaps and outdoor moments, Priyanka sneaked in an adorable video of her daughter Malti Marie speaking in Hindi. Priyanka Chopra’s daughter Malti Marie speaks in Hindi Priyanka and Nick got married in a Christian and Hindu ceremony in Jodhpur's Umaid Bhawan Palace on December 1 and 2, 2018. In January 2022, the two announced that they welcomed daughter Malti Marie via surrogacy. Despite spending most of her time in the US, Priyanka has made sure Malti Marie is aware of her Indian roots. The little one speaking in Hindi is proof that the former Miss World is ensuring her daughter is culturally rich. Priyanka shared the video on Instagram and wrote in the caption, "Slide 19- sound on in Hindi…" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) Malti Marie has her own Instagram account While, Priyanka and her husband Nick Jonas have been fiercely protective of their two-year-old daughter, and initially refrained from showing even her face on social media, now feel it’s time for their baby girl to have her own Instagram account to share her shenanigans. That being said, it is a private account. About Priyanka Chopra’s work front Meanwhile, on the work front, Priyanka Chopra wrapped the shooting of her upcoming film 'The Bluff' which is directed by Frank E Flowers and also features actor Karl Urban. 'The Bluff' is set in the 19th-century Caribbean and follows the story of a former female pirate, played by Priyanka, who must protect her family when the sins of her past catch up to her. It was mostly filmed in Australia. Apart from 'The Bluff', Priyanka is also set to star in 'Heads of State' alongside John Cena and Idris Elba. Besides that, she also has the second season of ‘Citadel’. She will reprise her role as Nadia. On the Bollywood front, she will be seen in Farhan Akhtar's next directorial 'Jee Le Zaraa' alongside Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt. The film is yet to go on floors. Updates on the project’s progress are still awaited.
28 October,2024 08:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFilmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra has unveiled a captivating digital motion poster for his highly anticipated film 'Zero Se Restart'. The poster offers a sneak peek into Chopra’s distinctive cinematic universe. Its visuals vividly illustrate the intriguing tagline, Kahaani Ke Pehle Ki Story not a prequel, but a fresh concept that challenges the conventions of traditional storytelling. Speaking about the film, Vidhu Vinod said in a statement, “For me, this feels like going back to the drawing board and starting from zero, and I want to share this story with all the people out there who have ever come across roadblocks in their lives. I want to tell them to never give up, and to keep striving. As we say Lage Raho!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films (@vidhuvinodchoprafilms) 'Zero Se Restart' promises to be an inspiring tale, reflecting the journey of starting over and embracing new beginnings. Vidhu Vinod Chopra announced the title of his next film, 'Zero Se Restart', at IIFA 2024. The director previously stated that the film is a prequel to Vikrant Massey's '12th Fail'. 'Zero Se Restart' is slated to hit theatres on December 13. Meanwhile, Vidhu Vinod Chopra has several popular films to his credit, including 'Khamosh', 'Parinda', and 'Mission Kashmir'. He has received numerous awards, including four National Film Awards. Chopra is known for directing notable films such as the crime drama 'Parinda', the patriotic romantic drama '1942: A Love Story', and 'Mission Kashmir'. Additionally, he is acclaimed for producing the 'Munna Bhai' film series, as well as '3 Idiots', 'PK', and 'Sanju'. His last directorial effort, '12th Fail', was a commercial success at the box office and received several accolades. This biographical drama tells the story of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who rose from poverty to become an IPS officer. The film stars Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankar in leading roles.
28 October,2024 07:16 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSPunjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh wowed fans in Delhi with his high-energy gig over the weekend. However, for some attendees, the excitement was dampened by logistical issues at the venue. A fan who attended the singer's first concert on Saturday night, revealed that a girl nearly passed out and was subsequently taken to the hospital due to the chaotic conditions at the venue. The fan voiced his disappointment online, describing the event as “absolute chaos”. In a viral thread on X, he detailed his frustrations, highlighting disorganization, overcrowding, and long waits that overshadowed what could have been an incredible experience. The fan, who paid Rs. 15,000 for Gold Pit tickets, wrote, “Diljit was amazing, but his concert was not. Even after paying so much, we were left waiting endlessly. The gates didn't open until 5:30 PM, and then the concert didn’t start until 8 PM. From 5 to 7 PM, it was just random Zomato and Kingfisher ads with no opening act.” He then highlighted the appalling condition of the women's washrooms, mentioning that they lacked proper lighting, had a foul odor, and were unsanitary—hardly what one would anticipate after spending thousands on tickets. “A girl nearby passed out, and no one from the staff came to help her. Eventually, she was taken to the FIRST AID and then to hospital, but this happened before the concert even started. Felt like a serious lack of organization and concern for safety,” his post read. In series of subsequent threads, The fan also pointed out that one of the most frustrating aspects of the entire experience was the disorder at the food and beverage counters. He noted that only two counters were available to serve the thousands of Diljit fans, leading to "absolute chaos." The user concluded the post saying, “Overall, Diljit’s performance was great. He's truly a vibe. But the concert experience was poorly organized and definitely not worth the price tag. The management could have been much, much better.” Several users took to social media to criticize the organizers for their mishandling of the concert. On a related note, the Delhi performance kicked off Diljit Dosanjh's 10-city tour, which will include stops in Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Pune, Kolkata, and others. Dosanjh kickstarted the Indian leg of his Dil-luminati tour in the national capital on October 26. The singer performed at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The Dil-luminati tour will culminate in Guwahati on December 29.
28 October,2024 06:52 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSMonday morning has started off on an exciting note for Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan's fans and for the lovers of 90s' Bollywood cinema at large. The iconic Karan Arjun, the quintessential masala entertainer from 1995, is coming back to theatres after 30 years. Rakhi was right - 'Karan Arjun aayenge'! The film is directed and produced by Rakesh Roshan, starring Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Raakhee Gulzar, Mamta Kulkarni and Kajol in lead roles. Amrish Puri portrays the main antagonist, while Johnny Lever, Arjun, Jack Gaud, Ranjeet and Aasif Sheikh appear in supporting roles. The film revolves around the story of the two titular brothers who seek revenge from their greedy uncle for murdering their father but are killed by him and are reincarnated to complete the revenge. Shah Rukh and Salman play the brothers, while Rakhi plays their mother, in one of the most iconic roles of her career. Karan Arjun re-releasing after 30 years Director-producer Rakesh Roshan shared the announcement with a new teaser of the film. The 1-minute teaser takes viewers on a trip down the memory lane of this reincarnation-revenge saga. Rakesh Roshan wrote on his Instagram, “Karan Arjun aa rahe hai! Witness the reincarnation across the globe in cinema halls from November 22nd 2024”. Announcing the re-release, Salman Khan posted a video clip of the film and said, "Raakhi ji ne sahi kaha tha film mein ki mere Karan Arjun aayenge … November 22 ko duniya bhar ke cinema gharon mein!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) First film to star Salman-SRK together Shah Rukh Khan and Salman have starred in many popular films, but this one remains special for bringing the two superstars of Bollywood together, which is a rare occurrence. In fact, it was the first film to cast them together. Of the few films that they have starred together in (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam) - Karan Arjun remains the most popular. From dialogues to songs, Karan Arjun was a raging hit when it released in 1995. Who can forget Kajol and SRK rolling on a pile of hay on a farm in 'Jaati Hoon Main', or Mamta Kulkarni's killer moves in 'Gup Chup Gup Chup'. Also the super energetic 'Bhangra Paa Le' and 'Jai Maa Kaali'. 'Yeh Bandhan Toh', picturised on Rakhi and her two on-screen sons remains the most symbolic song about the bond between a mother and two brothers. The music and background score were composed by Rajesh Roshan and lyrics for all the songs were penned by Indeevar. The film emerged as a blockbuster and one of the top-grossing films of the year witnessing a golden 50-week run in 76 centres at the time of its release. Over the years, Karan Arjun has remained etched in pop culture due to its high-on-recall dialogues like 'Mere Karan Arjun Aayenge', 'Bhaag Arjun Bhaag!', soul-stirring music by Rajesh Roshan in songs like 'Yeh Bandhan Toh...', 'Bhangda Paale', 'Rana ji Maaf Karna' and 'Jaati Hoon Main' along with the endearing theme of brotherhood.
28 October,2024 06:35 PM IST | MumbaiIt's no secret that Salman Khan and Baba Siddique were very close friends, and the NCP leader's death has deeply affected Bhaijaan. In a recent interview, Baba Siddique's son, Zeeshan Siddique, spoke about how Salman keeps checking on him and how his father's murder has impacted Khan. Since Baba Siddique's murder, with Lawrence Bishnoi taking responsibility for it, Salman's security has become a concern. Zeeshan Siddique on bond with Salman Khan In an interview with BBC Hindi, Zeeshan spoke about his bond with Salman and shared, "Main humesha se pitaji ke jo dost rahe hain unko celebrities to nahi maanta hoon. Kyuki agar aapke ghar pe koi agar humesha aata hai, aapke pitaji ke parivarik dost hote hain to woh ghar ke sadasya hi jaise hote hain. To jitta ghar ke sadasya ki ahmiyat hoti hai waise Bhai ki ahmiyat hai aur baaki jo pitaji ke dost hain. (I have never considered my father's friends to be celebrities. Because if someone always visits your home, they are your father's close friends and are considered family members. So, Salman Khan and other celebrities are as important as any other family member).” Salman Khan is unable to sleep properly He further said, “Salman Bhai bhi bohot upset hue is cheez ko le kar. Pitaji aur Salman Bhai to humesha sage bhai jitne hi close the. Pitaji ke jaane ke baad bhi Bhai ne bohot support diya hai, humesha check karte hain mere pe. Unko raat ko neend nahi aati hai, ye sab baat karte hain. (Salman was very upset by all these things. Father and Salman were as close as real brothers. He has supported me a lot ever since my father's death; he always makes sure to check on me. He can't sleep properly at night; he talks to me about all these things).” Salman Khan plans Dubai trip amid death threats Salman Khan's fans have been concerned for his safety following the death of politician Baba Siddique and threats from Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang. Despite the tense situation, Salman is continuing with his work commitments. According to reports, he will soon be heading to Dubai for the Dabangg Reloaded event. As per ETimes, Salman Khan is set to participate in the popular international show, Dabangg Reloaded, scheduled for December 7. Despite threats from the jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his group, the Tiger 3 star plans to honour his work commitments. Along with Salman, celebrities like Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonakshi Sinha, Sunil Grover, Maniesh Paul, and Aastha Gill are also expected to attend. The event is being organized by Jordy Patel.
28 October,2024 06:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal recently got married in a dreamy yet intimate wedding ceremony. Sonakshi turned into a beautiful bride in a simple ivory saree, while her husband complemented her in a traditional kurta. Ever since the couple embarked on this new journey of life, they have been posting cute and lovey-dovey pictures of each other. The duo recently attended a grand Diwali party and shared dreamy pictures of their stunning outfits. Some netizens noticed a possible baby bump, with eagle-eyed fans speculating that Sonakshi might be pregnant, sparking rumours about whether the couple is expecting their first child. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonakshi Sinha (@aslisona) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonakshi Sinha (@aslisona) Sonakshi Sinha's recent post Sonakshi posted a series of pictures in which she looked stunning in a shiny red suit featuring beautiful mirror work, while Zaheer complemented her in a dark blue kurta paired with white pyjama. Sharing the pictures, the actress captioned them, "Guess the pookie." In the photos, the couple is seen holding their little fur baby. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonakshi Sinha (@aslisona) As soon as Sonakshi shared the pictures, fans began reacting to them. One user commented, “Congratulations on the pregnancy!,” while another wrote: “Congrats on the little one coming soon .” Another ecstatic well-wisher commented: “Congratulations on the upcoming baby,” and someone else pointed out: “Sona looks pregnant.” About Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s Wedding Sinha and Iqbal had a civil marriage ceremony followed by a star-studded reception on June 23. "...I feel that when two people are in love, nothing else matters. And I hope people have the strength to follow their hearts, which is what I did, and I’m happy," the actor told PTI, adding that she hopes everyone can live in harmony and "appreciate and respect each other wherever they come from." When asked about the most special moments from her wedding, Sonakshi shared that there were several instances of joy that she vividly remembers, including the moment when they signed the marriage documents. "...Just before we left for the reception and the house started to get empty as everyone was proceeding toward the venue, it was just the two of us, and we took a moment. We went up to the house that we were going to make a home with each other and paused to take it all in. We looked out at the city and just held each other," she said.
28 October,2024 05:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Nayanthara, who recently wowed audiences with her film 'Jawan', made her debut with the 2003 Malayalam film 'Manassinakkare'. Now, if you look at Nayanthara in 'Manassinakkare' and in 'Jawan', there is a big difference in her appearance. The actress is aware that her face has changed, but this doesn’t mean she has undergone any cosmetic surgery. In a recent conversation, she revealed that she has gone through “different brow phases” and diet changes, which have made her face look different. 'I’ve had different brow phases' In a conversation with 'Hauterrfly', Nayanthara talked about not having any plastic surgery or facial treatments done and said, “I take the time to perfect it because it’s the real game changer. I’ve had different brow phases over the years. Maybe that’s why people think my face is changing and I keep looking different. Maybe that’s why a lot of people think I’ve done something to my face.” Nayanthara reacts to cosmetic surgery rumours While addressing the claims about her going under the knife, she added, “But that’s not true. On record…not true. Not that it’s wrong. But for me, it has just been diet, so there’s been a lot of weight fluctuation, and my cheeks go in and out. You can pinch me, burn me, you’ll know there’s no plastic in here.” Nayanthara on the work front Nayanthara, along with co-actor Yash, will dive into the next leg of 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups' right after the Diwali festivities. The buzz is that director Geetu Mohandas will lead an extensive Mumbai schedule from November 6. While Film City will serve as the primary venue for the shoot, an additional set is being built at Madh Island. With the pan-India action extravaganza spanning the 1950s to 1970s, it is reported that the production team is constructing a sprawling set at Film City depicting the ’70s. While Nayanthara plays Yash’s on-screen sister in this actioner revolving around the drug mafia, Kiara Advani portrays his love interest. In this leg, the 'KGF' superstar and Nayanthara will wrap up most of their combination scenes. Nayanthara was last seen in Malayalam cinema in the 2022 film 'Gold', where she starred alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran. She made her Bollywood debut in 'Jawan' alongside Shah Rukh Khan last year and has also appeared in Tamil films such as 'Iraivan' and 'Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food.'
28 October,2024 04:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actress Sonam Kapoor recently took to social media to wish her brother-in-law, Anant Ahuja, on his birthday. The sweet birthday message was accompanied by a heartwarming revelation that Sonam’s son, Vayu, considers his “chachu,” Anant, one of his favourite people. On Friday, the ‘Neerja’ star shared a series of candid photos of Anant with Vayu. Alongside the images, she wrote, “Happy happy birthday to the best brother-in-law! A do-gooder who makes music... how perfect is he, ladies?! He also happens to be my sounding board. Much love always to one of Vayu's favorite people, Anki chachu.” In the first video, little Vayu is seen playing with his chachu. Other images showcase Anant’s strong bond with Vayu. Some of the stills features Anant posing with Sonam and her brother, Anand Ahuja. In one of the photos, Arjun Kapoor is seen taking a selfie with Anand, Anant, and Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor. Sonam also posted pictures of herself alongside Anant. Notably, Kapoor wishes her brother-in-law a happy birthday every year through sweet posts on social media. Last year, the ‘Veere Di Wedding’ actress shared an adorable picture of Anant reading a book to little Vayu. The post was captioned, “Happy happy birthday to the best brother-in-law! Love you @ase_msb. I hope Vayu learns from your curiosity, kindness, and empathy. Love you.” Meanwhile, Sonam recently made headlines after she and her husband Anand Ahuja purchased Rhythm House for a whopping Rs. 47.80 crore from fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi. On the work front, the actress will next be seen in the upcoming film “Battle for Bittora”, which is based on Anuja Chauhan's 2010 novel of the same name. Her sister, Rhea Kapoor, has reportedly acquired the film rights to the book, and the project will be produced under the Anil Kapoor Films Company banner. The forthcoming film narrates the story of an animation expert who unexpectedly finds herself competing against a former royal in the elections for Bittora.
28 October,2024 04:41 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSWamiqa’s next biggie It is known that 14 years after their last collaboration, Khatta Meetha (2010), Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are reuniting for a horror comedy. Titled Bhooth Bangla, the Ektaa R Kapoor production also features Paresh Rawal, Asrani and Rajpal Yadav in pivotal parts. News is that the makers have finalised Wamiqa Gabbi as one of the three leading ladies of the movie. Sources say the makers were impressed with her acting chops and approached her as she fit the role to the T. After a round of meetings, Wamiqa signed up for the film. Akshay’s character will have a distinct dynamic with the three female leads. Priyan and Ektaa plan to complete the casting soon as they are slated to take the horror comedy on floors in January. By then, Akshay will almost complete Sajid Nadiadwala’s Housefull 5 and a considerable portion of Firoz A Nadiadwallah’s Welcome to the Jungle. Realty deals Suniel Shetty and son Ahan have recently purchased a property in Bandra for R8.01 crore. According to registration documents reviewed by real estate portal Square Yards, they acquired the property through a bank auction via a sale certificate. The Shettys paid a stamp duty of R40.08 lakh on the property spread across 1,200 sq feet. On the work front, Suniel is working on Welcome to the Jungle, while Ahan will soon begin filming Border 2 with Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh. Welcome to the cop universe Insiders claim that Salman Khan’s special appearance in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again is sure to have cinegoers dancing in the aisles. The superstar’s two-minute cameo in the action drama is designed to introduce his badass cop Chulbul Pandey into the filmmaker’s cop universe. Having recently shot his part for the film, Salman is the latest addition to the cast, led by Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff and Arjun Kapoor. The keenly awaited meeting between Ajay’s Bajirao Singham and Salman’s Chulbul Pandey is finally happening on the big screen and is said to set the stage for future developments in Rohit’s cop universe. Akshay, who was shooting Housefull 5 in Europe when the Singham Again trailer was launched, recently met up with Ajay, Rohit, Arjun and Tiger for lunch. Sharing a picture from their outing on social media, he wrote, “Hum sab ne mil ke ki bohot si Chulbul baatein.” In the latest teaser of his reality television show, Salman greets Rohit and Ajay, saying, “Aapka swagat hai Bigg Boss mein.” The filmmaker responded saying, “Aur aapka swagat hai humare cop universe mein.” To new beginnings Shanaya Kapoor finally began filming her first film as the sole leading lady yesterday. She joined Vikrant Massey on the set of the director Santoshi Singh’s Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan. The love story is written by Niranjan Iyengar and Mansi Bagla, who is also producing it with Varun Bagla. “Playing a lover boy is an exciting challenge, and the scale of Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan feels truly grand,” said Vikrant, who is riding high on the success of 12th Fail (2023). He added, “I am also looking forward to working with Shanaya in her debut film.” Thrilled to team up with theSector 36 actor, Shanaya, in a heartfelt note, said, “My character is very close to my heart; she’s strong, emotional and vibrant.” She also expressed her gratitude for this opportunity. All set for the hat-ke romance It was recently reported that R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh are teaming up for their first romcom together. To be helmed by Vivek Soni, the yet-untitled film is backed by Karan Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment. Maddy and Fatima are set to begin filming this quirky love story between an older man and a younger woman, soon after Diwali. From the cans to cinemas Three weeks after Ajay Devgn’s Singham Again and Anees Bazmee’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 clash at the box-office, their years-old collaboration, Naam will finally arrive in cinemas. Incidentally, the date, November 22, also marks 33 years since Ajay made his debut with Phool Aur Kaante (1991). After the romcom Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha (1998) and thriller Deewangee (2003), Ajay and Anees reunited for the action thriller, which was initially titled Benaam. Produced by Dinesh Patel, who also backed Phool Aur Kaante, Naam was completed in 2005, but for reasons best known to the makers, didn’t see the light of day. The film also stars Sameera Reddy and Bhumika Chawla.
28 October,2024 03:05 PM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamEven before she read the script of My Melbourne, actor Arushi Sharma was thrilled by the prospect of shooting with an international cast and crew for the upcoming anthology. The four-part film, helmed by Onir, Rima Das, Arif Ali, and Kabir Khan, is set in Melbourne, Australia, and explores the themes of sexuality, race, gender, and disability. Sharma, who stars in Ali’s Jules, says, “This was an opportunity to get out of my comfort zone. When I began shooting there, I was taken aback on the first day. No one pampers the actors. You have to take care of yourself,” she says of her experience of shooting for the film that had its Asian première at the recently concluded MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. Imtiaz Ali Revolving around an Indian girl who migrates to Australia with her husband, and finds comfort in the company of a homeless woman named Jules, the film also benefited from inputs by Ali’s brother, Imtiaz Ali, who served as its creative director. “The story is relevant. Many people from different ethnicities came up to me during the shoot [to share their experiences]. An African woman was moved to tears and told me, ‘This is my story. I have felt like this: working behind the scenes while nobody pays attention to what I do.’” However, Jules was particularly special for Sharma because it brought her back under Imtiaz’s fold, a director who helmed her first two Bollywood films, Tamasha (2015), and Love Aaj Kal (2020). “The vibe we share is special. I haven’t met a filmmaker who explains the scene, character, and mood as accurately as he does.” When Love Aaj Kal didn’t fare well, it was its director Imtiaz who helped her come to terms with its failure. “I thought I would get one offer after another because I thought the film would be a blockbuster. But, I had no work for seven months. Imtiaz sir told me, ‘People say, you are the best thing in the film. Take that feedback and move forward.’”
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