Shanaya Kapoor lands dream debut opposite Vikrant Massey in Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan: Report

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Aspiring actress Shanaya Kapoor is finally set to see her Bollywood dreams come true. The 24-year-old daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor has been cast as the female lead in a new romantic drama titled Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan. The film will mark her Hindi film debut and pair her alongside Vikrant Massey. The film takes inspiration from a beloved short story by Ruskin Bond.

According to a report by Peeping Moon, the narrative will centre around a passionate theatre actress and a gifted blind musician, played by Kapoor and Massey respectively. Their paths intertwine in a heartwarming story of love and self-discovery, filled with unexpected turns and profound themes. The film delves into the complexities of human connection, exploring concepts like compassion, resilience, independence, desire, and self-belief. A beautiful musical backdrop will further enhance the emotional journey of the characters.

The project is helmed by director Santosh Singh, known for his acclaimed work on web series like Broken But Beautiful and Apharan. The screenplay is an adaptation by the experienced writer Niranjan Iyenger, renowned for his work on films like My Name Is Khan and Ra.One. Initially, Iyenger was slated to direct the film, but Singh’s extensive experience in handling similar narratives eventually led to the directorial shift.

Producers Mansi Bagla and Varun Bagla of Mini Films are excited to bring this story to life. This marks their second collaboration with Vikrant Massey, following the 2022 remake of Forensic.

The title itself is a homage to the song from the classic 1999 musical romance Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, starring Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. This upcoming film isn’t Kapoor’s first foray into acting. She will be seen next year in the epic Telugu-Malayalam action film Vrushabha, starring the legendary Mohanlal.

Filming for Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan is expected to begin later this month in the picturesque hill station of Mussoorie. The production will also move to Mumbai and Europe for various sequences. Audiences can anticipate a theatrical release sometime in mid-2205.

Meanwhile, Vikrant Massey is currently engrossed in shooting for filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani’s first web series for Disney+ Hotstar. Additionally, promotions for his upcoming film The Sabarmati Report are set to begin soon, leading to its theatrical release in November. Massey is also actively considering several projects for 2025, including a psychological thriller with director Rahul Dholakia and an action film with Excel Entertainment.
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SCOOP: Singham Again trailer to be the longest in the Hindi Film Industry at 4 minutes 45 seconds; Rohit Shetty Mass Masala on the way

10 months ago0

The biggest feature film of 2024 is Singham Again and the campaign of this cop universe saga unleashes tomorrow with a mega-trailer launch at NMACC in Mumbai. While the anticipation is off the roof and has gone even beyond the inclusion of Salman Khan as Chulbul Pandey in the film, we have some exciting news for all the fans.

Our highly placed sources have informed us that Singham Again trailer is the longest in the history of Hindi Cinema. “Rohit Shetty has packaged a masaledaar trailer packaged with action, heroism, and larger-than-life moments. With an extraordinary ensemble of Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff, and Arjun Kapoor, Shetty has gone ahead to package the trailer like Avengers, giving everyone a screentime but all for one man – Bajirao Singham,” a trade source shared with Bollywood Hungama.

The trade source further informed us that the Singham Again Trailer runtime is approximate 4 minutes 45 seconds, the longest in history. “With a star cast like this, a long trailer is needed and that’s exactly what Rohit Shetty is serving. This trailer will mark the beginning of a 21-day marketing campaign of Singham Again,” the source told us further.

Singham Again is all set to release on November 1, 2024 and insiders inform that the trailer will blow away the mind of the audience.

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Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor to shoot till November 10 in London for their romantic comedy; Malaika Arora and Ridhi Dogra to join soon: Report

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Fawad Khan’s much-awaited return to the Indian film industry is finally upon us. After a hiatus of nearly eight years, the Pakistani heartthrob is set to grace the silver screen with his charm and talent. Joining forces with the stunning Vaani Kapoor, Khan will embark on a romantic journey in a London-based comedy. The film, tentatively titled Abir Gulal, is a production by Vivek Agrawal, known for his involvement in critically acclaimed films like Queen, Udta Punjab, Super 30 and Netflix’s first series in India, Sacred Games which became a global blockbuster on the platform. The project is set to be shot entirely in the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone for the production house Eastwood Studios, founded by Agrawal and Devang Dholakia.

As per a Mid-Day report, the plot revolves around two emotionally wounded individuals who cross paths by chance and find solace in each other’s company. As their bond deepens, love blossoms unexpectedly. “The movie is about a London-based chef [Khan] and a simple, traditional girl from India [Kapoor], who has come to visit the city. The cast and crew will shoot across the city until November 10. Malaika Arora and Ridhi Dogra will join the unit in London. After that, Fawad will return to Pakistan, while the team will resume the shoot in Mumbai for a week. The principal shoot and songs are being shot in London,” said the source.XKhan’s last appearance in Bollywood was in the 2016 film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, when asked about his next project, Fawad Khan offered a playful smile but remained tight-lipped. He said, “Baatein ho rahi hoti hain. Again, kuch concrete hoga toh main zaroor aapko bataunga, aapke saath share karunga. Kis tarah main chhupa sakta hoon?”

Details surrounding the film remain under wraps. However, sources close to the project have confirmed that filming will kick off in September in the picturesque city of London. Bollywood Hungama reported that this international project, entirely shot in the UK, marks the debut collaboration for Eastwood Studios, a film company founded by industry veterans Vivek B. Agrawal (formerly of Reliance/Phantom) and Devang Dholakia.

This rom-com tells the story of how two broken people come together by a stroke of luck and end up helping each other unintentionally… falling in love is an eventual byproduct of their electric connection. “Vaani Kapoor has been a part of big films, and she was the perfect choice for this project, given how she has protected herself from being over-exposed. The makers wanted an incredibly fresh casting where Fawad falls in love with a gorgeous Indian girl and Vaani fit right in,” informed the source.

Fawad Khan was last seen in Pakistan’s highest-grossing blockbuster The Legend of Maula Jatt, Money Back Guarantee and the international series Ms. Marvel.

On the work front, Fawad Khan has several projects in the pipeline. Starting with ZEE5 and Zindagi’s Barzakh, which released on July 19 globally. This will be followed by Shandur, apparently set for the SonyLIV platform. He also has Pakistan’s first Netflix project Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo. The actor also is producing and starring in Neelofar with Mahira Khan.
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