The wedding of the year concluded with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt throwing a bash. Over the past few days, we saw several pictures of the families and friends who were present for the celebrations. Interestingly, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan, who were present for all the rituals, were not spotted at the Saturday party.
Strangely, we didn’t notice Alia’s uncles Mukesh Bhatt and Robin Bhatt at the shaadi on April 14, or at the party over the weekend. Incidentally, Robin had revealed certain details about the wedding and Mukesh was quoted as saying that his sister-in-law Soni Razdan had forbidden him from talking about the shaadi.
Mukesh Bhatt and Robin Bhatt
Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who directed Ranbir’s debut vehicle Saawariya and Alia’s recent hit Gangubai Kathiawadi, was conspicuous by his absence. Ditto Sanjay Dutt, at whose gym Ranbir used to work out and whom he played in the biopic, Sanju. Coincidentally, the film’s director Rajkumar Hirani was not spotted either. Agreed, there are no pictures of Shah Rukh Khan, but everyone knows that he attended the reception. That is because he has a certain look in his film with Hirani, which can’t be revealed. Wonder what secret looks the others were wary of revealing.
Bridging the north-south divide
Post the huge success of SS Rajamouli’s RRR, Ram Charan has resumed work on his next film. He is currently in Amritsar, shooting for director S Shankar’s movie, the working title of which is RC15. The actor had completed a schedule of the film, which also stars Kiara Advani, in Hyderabad. Ram is said to have double role in the film. Since it is a Shankar creation, the movie will also boast of some never-seen-before VFX. Sources say that when Ram gets some time off, he will visit some prominent places and also indulge in rich Punjabi cuisine.
A hatke soap saga
Given that movie marketing has undergone a change in aftermath of the pandemic, the makers of Ranveer Singh’s Jayeshbhai Jordaar have come up with a novel idea. For the trailer launch, they have sent out invites with ‘a scentless soap to convey the fragrance of the film’.
Producer Maneesh Sharma says, “Jayeshbhai does the most unheroic things yet turns out to be the hero of our film. The soap might be scentless, but the trailer will surely leave a scent of its own. It is the scent of a polite anarchist.”
Teaming with the best
Salman Khan is leaving no stone unturned to make sure Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali has all the ingredients of a blockbuster. For starters, he is putting together an ace technical team after he took over the production from Sajid Nadiadwala. The actor has roped in superhit composer from the south, Devi Sri Prasad, to create a chartbusting soundtrack for the Farhad Samji-directed family entertainer. Previously, Prasad had created Seeti maar for Salman’s Radhe, the only hit in the entire album. Moreover, the actor has signed on his Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015) cinematographer V Manikandan shoot the movie that features Pooja Hegde and Venkatesh.
Singer’s dream fulfilled
Rupali Jagga is thrilled to have sung Tere bina kya jeena in the Neeraj Pandey’s Operation Romeo. Reason being it has fulfilled her dream of collaborating with ace composer MM Kreem. The singer was elated to get a call from his team for a trial recording of the song. “MM Kreem sir explains the song well and even sings it for you. I tried to sing just as he explained and he loved my voice. I was called to dub for the song the next day,” beams the singer who is also thankful to lyricist Manoj Muntashir for his support. Rupali, who doesn’t usually do trials, adds, “MM Kreem sir is devoted towards his music. I got to learn a lot from him and we will be working together again in the future.”
‘Want my own iconic dance numbers’
Sharvari, who made her Bollywood debut with Bunty Aur Babli 2, loves dancing and has been trying to learn different forms. Moreover, she prefers dancing as a form of workout to hitting the gym. “I have converted a small room in my house into a dance studio,” she reveals, adding, “Currently, I am learning kathak and freestyle hip hop. I can’t wait to have my own iconic Bollywood dance numbers one day. That’s my end goal.” The actor, who constantly invests her time to learn new skills, has learnt baking and playing the keyboard too.
Aditi’s special wish for Siddharth
Rang De Basanti (2006) and Chashme Baddoor (2013) actor Siddharth turned a year older yesterday. His Maha Samudram co-star Aditi Rao Hydari wished him on his 42nd, with a picture of them together. She wrote, “Happy birthday my pixie boy. To always chasing dreams and unicorns! Always be magic, mad and full of laughter. Always be you. Thank you for the unending laughter and adventures! You better know how loved you are. Mmmmmmmmmmmwah.” So much love! Wonder what’s brewing between these two?
