During an appearance on Mazaq Raat, hosted by Imran Ashraf, Bashir shared a touching moment with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the famous Bollywood director.
Bashir said, “I believe that the way they [India] understand and appreciate music is truly remarkable. I was sitting with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on set, and I presented a raag to him, and believe me Albela Bhai, he was moved to tears. He told me, ‘The soil of Pakistan is so melodious that I have never encountered such tuneful soil.’”
Javed Bashir is one of Pakistan’s most proficient singers, with many hits to his credit.
After the success of Brahmastra, starring Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor in lead roles, fans are eagerly awaiting to know who will star in the next edition of this mega-blockbuster. Director Ayan Mukherji has started prepping for its part two with Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh as Jalastra and Dev.
For the unversed, the first film of the planned fantasy trilogy, Brahmastra – Part One: Shiva, was released on September 9.
Breaking the silence over the much-speculated star cast of the second film of the planned trilogy, journalist Anupama Chopra, on Film Companion, said “I hope that the learnings of this film (Brahmastra Part One) enable them (the makers) to make a kickass part two with of course Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone.”
Recently, after the release of the film Brahmastra, the director of the film, Ayan Mukerji told The Times of India that they will “plan the shooting of the second and third parts”. He added by saying that “the trilogy will tell the same story, but that each film would introduce new characters and add various perspectives to the overall narrative.”
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt recently discussed in an interview how she has occasionally encountered casual misogyny and has heard sexist remarks in Bollywood.
The Raazi star claimed that she did not recognise the sexism in such remarks early in her, however now such sexist remarks irritates her.
When asked if she had faced casual sexism in Bollywood like fellow women producers and actors, the Student Of The Year actor replied, “I think from time to time I have faced that– casual sexism. Many times I would not notice it. When I think back now because I am so much more aware of it, it just makes so much sense as ‘oh my god that was such a sexist comment, or that I was basically a subject of extreme misogyny in that moment. That’s why now I am so much more sensitive. Sometimes my friends go like ‘what’s wrong with you, why have you become so aggressive?’”
The actress said, ‘But it is not about her, people say don’t be so sensitive, you are being so sensitive, have you had periods.’ I say, ‘I am not getting sensitive and even if I am on my period, then what? You were also born because of this because women have periods.’
She added, “I get very angry when people say these random things. Things like ‘Your bra shouldn’t be on the bed, hide your bra. Hey, why hide it? It’s clothes, you’re shining your underwear, so I’m not saying anything. It’s not that all this happened to me but I understand how you as a woman should hide a lot of things.”
She further mentioned, “But it’s not about that, just random things like ‘don’t be so sensitive, you’re being so sensitive, are you PMSing. To hell with you, I am not being sensitive, and even if I am PMSing so the hell what? You were born because women were PMSing. It gets me so annoying when people say these random things. It’s just casual.”
Earlier this year Alia took to her Instagram stories to share a screenshot of a post by Pinkvilla that claimed the Gangubai Kathiawadi star would return to Mumbai, India in mid-July and that her husband Ranbir Kapoor would especially fly to the UK to bring his wife back home as she is pregnant and needs care.
The post also read that Bhatt will be taking a rest after she returns from her shoot, suggesting that the diva had planned her pregnancy in a way that doesn’t affect her shoot schedule. The post concluded that Bhatt would be wrapping up her films Heart of Stone and Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani before the end of July.
Alia captioned her post while re-sharing that in some “peoples heads we still live in some patriarchal world” and confirmed that nothing has been delayed. “No one needs to PICK anyone up. I am a woman, not a parcel!!!! I do not need to REST at all but good to know you’ll have a doctor’s certification as well.”
She emphasized that this is 2022 and requested that people could get out of the “archaic” way of thinking. “Now if you would excuse me.. my shot is ready,” she concluded suggesting that she won’t be “resting” at home.
Multiple Pakistani actresses have extended their support to Bhatt with heartwarming posts.
Pakistani actors Zara Noor Abbas and Durefishan Saleem lent support to the Bollywood star and took to their Instagram stories to write that women don’t have to prove anything.
Zara wrote that she thought this happens only in Pakistan, recounting how brands wanted to drop her after finding out that she was expecting.
“Becoming pregnant and being an actress makes the society feel you are not good for work anymore. Well guess what, WOMEN are good enough for everything and anything and it’s time the dictators realise so. We don’t have to prove our motherhood and craft to any patriarchy,” penned the Zebaish star.
Kesi Teri Khudgarzi diva Dur-e-Fishan Saleem also shared Alia’s Instagram story to her own and wrote, “We can get married/make babies and still be kick a** fab. Marriage is a part of life not a [halt].” She also said people need to stop telling women that their career goals don’t align well with that.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Alia is all set for the release of her maiden production film, Darlings, which is scheduled to release on August 5, 2022, on Netflix.
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s D-Day tied the knot yesterday as they read their wedding vows and tied the knot at Bandra residence Vastu.
Fans have been going gaga over the couple as they desperately waited to see them in their bride and groom avatars. Alia shared the very first photos of her wedding with Ranbir, and they scream love and joy.
The couple’s dance videos are now circulating on the web. The Brahmastra pair can be seen grooving to Chaiyaan Chaiyaan. Alia also performed with her mentor Karan Johar.
On Wednesday in a video, when Neetu was quizzed about how she feels about Alia. To this, the senior actress stated, “She is the best. Bahut cute hai”. Riddhima also agreed with Neetu and called Alia a doll.
She emphasised that Alia is too sweet and that she is the best.
The Brahmastra duo will be having a traditional wedding in presence of their close friends and families. The wedding will be followed by a grand reception on April 17 which is expected to be a starry affair. Celebs like Ranveer Singh, Shah Rukh Khan, Ayan Mukerji, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, etc. According to media reports, Ranbir and Alia will be heading to South Africa for their honeymoon.
Earlier Neetu praised her performance as the mafia queen Gangubai in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi.
She shared the poster of her latest released film, and wrote, “Watch how Alia Bhatt hits the ball out of the park.”
Ranbir’s sister, Riddhima Kapoor Sahani, had dropped in her comment section and lauded her with a series of clapping emojis.
She wrote, “When two living legends come together and create magic #sanjayleelabhansali #aliabhatt what a fantastic movie! Brilliant performance! Alia Bhatt you nailed it.”
The trailer of Alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi has been released The much-anticipated trailer depicts the real-life story of a sex worker in Mumbai’s Kamathipura who was forced into prostitution at a young age.
Directed and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the movie will release in cinemas on 25th Feb 2022.
Gangubai Kathiawadi also features Ajay Devgn, Jim Sarbh, Seema Pahwa and Vijay Raazi.
Have a look at the trailer:
Many celebrities have praised Alia and the trailer:
Actor Ushna Shah has lashed out at Bollywood director Sanjay Leela Bhansali for making a film on Lahore’s Heera Mandi.
The Balaa actor said: “Culture collaboration is one thing but this is appropriation. Mimicking ours will make the project lose authenticity! India has a plethora of rich culture and history to film, this isn’t theirs to make.”
According to reports in the Indian media, the period drama titled Heera Mandi will revolve around the lives of sex workers, working in Lahore’s red-light district.
Vibhu Puri who is Bhansali’s former assistant will direct the project, which will feature Alia Bhatt in the lead. However, other names like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Deepika Padukone, Parineeti Chopra, Manisha Koirala, and Vidya Balan are also under consideration.
Earlier, actor Yasir Hussain slammed the Ram Leela director for his Netflix debut.
Actor Ayeza Khan appeared on Ahsan Khan’s chat show BOL Nights, the Chupke Chupke diva stated on the show that she has been approached by the Jab We Met fame director Imtiaz Ali for a film.
She mentioned that although she liked the script and the offer, she wanted to first do a Pakistani movie before foraying into Bollywood. The Meray Paas Tum Ho star revealed that Imtiaz asked her to seek permission from her husband Danish Taimoor.
Ahsan confessed that when he met the Bajirao Mastani‘s director Sanjay Leela Bhansali in India he inquired about Ayeza from him. He quickly added that later he got to know that she turned down the offer because of Danish and her kids.
On the work front, Ayeza is currently featuring in Laapata opposite Ali Rehman Khan.
The Meray Paas Tum Ho star, Ayeza Khan has recreated Deepika Padukone’s performance and look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ram Leela. Mere Meherban diva performed on the song, Laal Ishq.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan celebrated 19 years of Devdas and thanked everyone for their appreciation to his 2002’s blockbuster movie.
Khan took to social media to post a few memorable pictures from the sets of the film with the caption, “All the late nights….the early mornings…. hard pace & problems. Worked out fine because of the gorgeous @madhuridixitnene . The stunning @aishwaryaraibachchan_arb , ever cheerful @apnabhidu dada, full of life @kirronkhermp and the whole team slogging it under the masterful and patient #sanjayleelabhansali”.
He concluded the post on a humorous note by adding, “Only issue….the dhoti kept falling off”.
Madhuri Dixit also shared the poster of the magnum-opus and shared a picture from the sets of the film with co-star Shah Rukh and filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali to recall ‘some great and happy memories’.
She wrote, “Reminiscing some great and happy memories from the sets of Devdas. Even 19 years later it all feels so fresh! Thank you Sanjay for sharing these. Will Cherish these forever!”
The film was released in 2002 and received commercial success along with critical acclaim. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali it also featured Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jackie Shroff and Kiran Kher in pivotal roles.
Imran Abbas revealed in an interview that he regrets refusing Aditya Roy Kapoor’s role in Ashiqui 2 and Ranveer Singh’s role in Ram Leela, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The Thora Sa Haq actor refused these big-budget films as he was contract bound by another production house.
In a candid chat on Speak Your Heart with Samina Peerzada the Khuda Aur Mohabbat star made these candid confessions, “Rejecting Aashiqui 2 and Ram Leela were one of the few decisions I regret at that time. Now, I don’t have any remorse. I did a Bollywood film which didn’t really work at the box office. When I was offered projects that went on to become some of the highest-grossing films of their times, I later realized that it was imperative to make the decision (rejecting them) that I took in order to get my perspective right,” shared Imran.
He eventually made his Bollywood debut with Bipasha Basu in Vikram Bhatt’s Creature 3D. The Ae Dil Hai Muhskil actor will be seen next in Tumhare Husn Ke Naam co-starring Saba Qamar and Sidra Niazi.
