Alia Bhatt

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 1 : After watching Kiran Rao's directorial 'Laapataa Ladies,' which has been the talk of the town ever since it hit theatres and was released on OTT, actors Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra penned an appreciation post for the entire team.Taking to Instagram stories, Alia re-shared the film's poster from Aamir Khan Production's official Instagram handle and wrote, "Such a wonderful time at the movies. These ladies, Pratibha Ranta, Nitanshi Goel and gentlemen Sparsh Shrivastava, Ravi Kishan truly have my heart. Such a beautiful film and what fabulous performances by the entire cast. Congratulations to all of you."Priyanka posted on her Instagram stories, "Thank you for the entertainment and the education @raodyness!Congratulations on this make more movies!"Not only Alia and Priyanka but Ananya Panday also shared her views on 'Laapataa Ladies'.She wrote on her Instagram stories, "This one's a real delight, couldn't recommend it enough. Set in 2001 in rural India, 'Laapataa Ladies' is a story about two young brides who get separated during a train journey and what happens when Kishan, a police officer, takes it upon himself to probe the missing case.'Laapataa Ladies' is produced by a team that has collaborated for such hits as 'Delhi Belly,' 'Dangal,' and 'Peepli Live.' Presented by Jio Studios, the film has been produced by Aamir Khan and Jyoti Deshpande under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions and Kindling Productions. It has been scripted by Biplab Goswami.The movie was released in theatres on March 1.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 29 : Amid his ongoing 'War 2' shoot in Mumbai alongside Hrithik Roshan, actor NTR Jr has been making sure to bond with other members of Bollywood as well. On Sunday night, NTR Jr and his wife Lakshmi Pranathi met with couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt and filmmakers Karan Johar and Ayan Mukerji. Hrithik also joined them with his girlfriend Saba Azad. They all met over a casual and intimate dinner. In the visuals captured by the paps, Ranbir and NTR Jr could be seen stepping out of a black SUV. Before entering the restaurant's premises, they looked behind and waited for Ranbir's wife Alia to join them. Following her closely in the other car were filmmakers Karan Johar and Ayan Mukerji.Hrithik and Saba joined them later. They walked hand-in-hand as they entered the venue. The stars opted for casual wear and kept it simple. Ranbir and NTR Jr were seen twinning in black. Karan also opted for black. Alia wore an off-shoulder yellow dress, exuding summer vibes. This is the first time that Karan and NTR Jr were spotted since Karan announced he has got the north theatrical distribution rights for the latter's 'Devara'. Earlier this month, Karan took to Instagram and announced his partnership with the team of 'Devara'. He revealed that Dharma Productions and AA Films have acquired the rights for the North India theatrical distribution of 'Devara' that stars NTR Jr along with Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan in pivotal roles."A mass hurricane of grandeur entertainment is closer than ever before. Honoured and extremely grateful to be a part of - Man of Masses Jr NTR's Devara. We are extremely thrilled and proud to announce our partnership for the north theatrical distribution rights for the next big cinematic experience in Indian cinema," he wrote, adding a picture from his meeting with NTR Jr.Team 'Devara' also confirmed the same on their social media stating, "Happy to join forces with the dynamic distributors of our country, Karan Johar and AA Films for the North India theatrical distribution of #Devara! Looking forward to a thunderous release on 10th October 2024!"While NTR Jr's 'Devara' is scheduled to be out on October 10, the release date of 'War 2' has not been announced yet.'War 2' is being directed by Ayan Mukerji, who is best known for his films 'Wake Up Sid', 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' and 'Brahmastra'.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 24 : The premiere night of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's debut web series 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' was undoubtedly a star-studded affair. Who's who of Bollywood made a glamorous appearance at the screening on Wednesday night. From veteran actress Rekha to superstar Salman Khan, actress Alia Bhatt, Mrunal Thakur, Vicky Kaushal, several stars gathered together to root for Bhansali and his 'Heeramandi' team. Most celebrities stepped onto the red carpet wearing ethnic attire. Alia came to the premiere donning an ivory sharara set. She kept her hair loose and accessorised her outfit with heavy earrings and a bindi.She also posed with her mother Soni Razdan and mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor on the red carpet. Alia has worked with Bhansali in 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' for which she bagged her first National Award. She is once again reuniting with Bhansali for 'Love and War', which also features Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. Vicky Kaushal also marked his presence at the screening. Veteran actress Rekha was also there. She looked ethereal in a golden saree. Also spotted at the premiere of the Netflix show was Ananya Panday in a royal blue suit. Ananya's rumoured boyfriend Aditya Roy Kapur, actress Fardeen Khan, Esha Deol, Shruti Haasan, Karan Johar, Rakul Preet Singh, Kriti Kharbanda and Pulkit Samrat also attended the screening. Set against the backdrop of the Indian freedom struggle of the 1940s, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar promises to be an epic saga of love, power, revenge, and freedom. Through the stories of courtesans and their patrons, the series delves deep into the cultural reality of Heeramandi.Starring a talented ensemble cast including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Fardeen Khan Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Sharmin Segal, Taha Shah Badussha, Shekhar Suman, and Adhyayan Suman, 'Heeramandi' is set to be out on May 1.The entire team posed on the red carpet for the shutterbugs. 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' is based on the concept by Moin Beg. Bhansali also serves as a producer on the show.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 24 : Superstar Salman Khan grabbed the eyeballs as he attended the star-studded screening of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series, 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' in Mumbai.He looked dapper in white printed trousers and a black shirt and striking a suave pose for the paparazzi.The event was also attended by several other celebs including Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday, Rashmika Mandanna, Sonam Bajwa, Fardeen Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Fardeen Khan, Anand L Rai, Anupam Kher, Kapil Sharma, among others.Set against the backdrop of the Indian freedom struggle of the 1940s, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' promises to be an epic saga of love, power, revenge, and freedom.Through the stories of courtesans and their patrons, the series delves deep into the cultural reality of Heeramandi.Bhansali Productions shared the trailer on their official Instagram handle. The caption reads, "In the glittering, regal halls of Shahi Mahal, romance and revolution clash in silence...Sanjay Leela Bhansali's sweeping saga of love, loss and liberation - Heeramandi: The Diamond bazaar..Trailer out now!"The intriguing trailer showcases the lives of courtesans in Heeramandi, Lahore, British India. Mallikajaan (Manisha Koirala) governs over an aristocratic courtesan house. She plans, fearing no one, until the homecoming of her late nemesis' daughter, Fareedan (Sonakshi Sinha), which raises problems in the household.Outside, the city is rolling with revolutionaries seeking India's independence from British domination, with Mallikajaan's daughter, Bibbojaan (Aditi Rao Hydari), joining the struggle for freedom.Meanwhile, Mallikajaan's youngest son, Alamzeb (Sharmin Segal), fantasises about falling in love with the son of a nobleman, Tajdar (Taha Shah Badussha), and wishes to escape Heeramandi.At one point, it gives glimpses of India's freedom struggle and on the other hand, it also shows Mallikajaan and Fareedan face off in an epic battle for the title of Heeramandi's huzoor.'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' is scheduled to be out on May 1.The series, which marks Bhansali's debut in the web world, also stars Manisha Koirala, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Sharmin Segal in pivotal roles. Talking about Salman Khan, a few days ago, two men opened fire outside his house in Mumbai and it has raised concerns among fans and family members.Recently Salman Khan's brother-in-law Aayush Sharma has expressed his concerns over the firing incident and said that it is a "tough time" for the family.Speaking to ANI, he shared, "We are his family. It is a tough time for us. And we all as a family stand together.""I believe that at this point of time, it will not be appropriate for me to give any statement or comment because it is a grave situation. A competent Mumbai Police has done a great job in doing what they're doing, and the matter is still under investigation. So, at this stage, I would just say thank you, to everybody who has sent their love and prayers, that means a lot. And as you all know he's (Salman Khan) back to work so am I," added the 'Antim: The Final Truth' actor.Earlier, his brother Arbaaz Khan also took to Instagram and released a statement on their family's behalf.In the post, Arbaaz stated that the particular "disturbing" incident has affected the family."The recent incident of firing by two unidentified person in a motorcycle at Galaxy apartment the residence of the Salim Khan family is very disturbing and unnerving. Our family has been taken aback by this shocking incident that took place. Unfortunately, some people claiming to be close to our family and pretending to be the spokesperson have been making loose statements to the media saying it's all a publicity stunt and the family remains unaffected which is not true and these views should not be taken seriously," the statement read.He also shared that the family is fully cooperating with the Mumbai Police in investigating the matter."No member of the Salim Khan family has made any statement regarding this incident to the media. At this time the family is helping and cooperating with the police in the investigation of this untoward incident. We have faith in the Mumbai police and we have been assured they will do everything in their capacity to protect and secure our family. Thank you everyone for your love and support," Arbaaz wrote.In a recent development, Delhi crime branch officials on Wednesday reached Mumbai and interrogated the two accused arrested in the Salman Khan firing case.Both the accused Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal were interrogated for about three hours.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 24 : Alia Bhatt's mother and actress Soni Razdan recently shared an adorable picture from her enjoyable get-together with her girl squad, spreading summer vibes and love to fans.Taking to Instagram, Soni posted a picture from her fun-filled evening with friends including Neena Gupta, entrepreneur Anu Ranjan, Sagari Nayak, and more.In the photos, the women were elegantly dressed in white, posing together on a sofa.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Soni Razdan (@sonirazdan)The Raazi actor wrote a caption that read, "AND JUST LIKE THAT... They all turned up in white! #summertime #summervibes #summerbreeze #iswearthiswasnotplanned." Razdan also posted the same picture on her Instagram stories, expressing her deep affection for her best friends. She added a sweet note, saying, "There ain't no one like the best ones."Noting the coincidence of everyone wearing white, Anu Ranjan also shared the photo on her Instagram. She captioned it, "What are the odds? We all rolled up to dinner wearing white, completely unplanned! Talk about a stylish coincidence!"View this post on InstagramA post shared by Anu Ranjan (@anuranjan1010)Meanwhile, on the work front, Soni Razdan was last seen in the 2023 film Pippa. The movie was headlined by Ishaan Khatter. Soni has starred in many movies such as Saaransh, Gumrah and Mandi among others. She also shared screen space with her daughter Alia in 'Raazi' in 2018.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 23 : Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Kiara Advani, and others extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Armaan Jain and Anissa Malhotra's son, Rana, as he turned one on Tuesday.The couple celebrated their son's birthday with a joyful celebration, sharing glimpses of the festivities on social media.The two took to their Instagram to share adorable pictures from the birthday celebration, featuring their little one in matching floral outfits as he turned one-year-old.The couple captioned their post, "Happy ONE to our eternal sunshine Rana There's nothing we're more proud of than being your Mama and Papa"View this post on InstagramA post shared by Anissa Malhotra Jain (@stylebyanissa)Taking to her Instagram Story Kareena Kapoor Khan wrote, "Happy birthday darling Rana (red hearts and rainbow)Apart from Kareena, Alia Bhatt liked their post and Kiara Advani commented, "Loveeeeee (red heart)"Riddhima Kapoor also took to her Instagram Story to extend her wish wrote, "Sweetheart (red hearts)Reema Kapoor, who is Armaan's mother, is the youngest sister of the late actor Rishi Kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor, and Randhir Kapoor.Armaan and Anissa got engaged in 2019 and married in February 2020. Their post-wedding reception was attended by several Bollywood stars. Their baby shower was a private event with close friends and family members. Armaan made his Bollywood debut in 2014 with the film Lekar Hum Deewana Dil, directed by filmmaker Imtiaz Ali's brother Arif Ali. He also worked as an assistant director on the sets of My Name Is Khan (2010), Student Of The Year (2012), and Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012).

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 22 : Actor Alia Bhatt celebrated Earth Day by dropping an adorable video on her social media platform, where she expressed her affection for Mother Nature. The actress on Monday took to her Instagram stories to share a beautiful video with a little note that read, "There is only one Earth, that gives us plenty of reasons to be full of mirth with its beauty; we feel blessed in its care, and forever we find rest #HappyEarthDay."Alia appeared stunning in a flowing, multicoloured dress. Her wavy hair danced in the breeze, enhancing her overall appearance. Sporting one of her brightest smiles, she enjoyed a leisurely walk by the bay.Rashmika Mandanna also posted her video under a waterfall with the caption 'Happy Earth Day (sic)."On the work front, Alia Bhatt will be seen in Vasan Bala's 'Jigra', which is co-produced by Karan Johar and Alia herself. The film is all set to hit theatres on September 27, this year.She is also set to play the lead in a Spy Universe film, with filming scheduled to kick off later this year. Rashmika Mandanna, on the other hand, will star in 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' alongside Allu Arjun, one of the most anticipated films of the year. Scheduled for release on August 15, 2024, the film features Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil in lead roles. The shooting for 'Pushpa 2' is ongoing and expected to conclude in the coming months.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 17 : As the period drama 'Kalank' starring Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan completed 5 years today, since its release, producer Karan Johar took a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the film's journey.Karan reposted Dharma Movies' video on his Instagram stories.Sharing the video, Karan wrote, "5 years to a film that will always be special to me in so many ways! Proud of the blood, sweat, and tears that went into the telling of the story by Abhishek. Some films are beyond results, they live on with visuals, soul, and music! Kalank will always be that film to us at Dharma!"'Kalank' is a period drama set in pre-independent India. The film stars Alia BhattVarun Dhawan, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditya Roy Kapur, Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt in the lead roles. The movie also features Kunal Khemu in a pivotal role.The film is Alia and Varun's fourth collaboration after 'Student of the Year', 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania', and 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania'.Directed by Abhishek Varman, the film was released on April 17, 2019. Meanwhile, on work front, Karan is all set to come up with upcoming sports drama film 'Mr and Mrs Mahi' starring Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao in the lead roles.The film is slated to premiere on May 31.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 15 : Alia Bhatt can't wait to watch 'Mr and Mrs Mahi' starring Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao. The actor gave a shout-out to the team. Sharing the poster on her Instagram stories, Alia wrote, "Can't wait Sharry and also tagged Janhvi and RajKummar."On Monday, makers shared the new poster introducing the characters.Taking to Instagram, producer Karan Johar treated fans with new poster and captioned the post, "It's time to follow YOUR dreams, the field is yours to own!#MrAndMrsMahi in cinemas on May 31st, 2024!"The poster captures Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor facing the stadium as they cheer for the Indian cricket team while wearing blue jerseys with the number 7 written on it.The poster also introduces Janhvi as Mahima and RajKummar as Mahendra.The poster also reads, "You don't have to always live your parents' dream. Live yours..." Originally slated for an April release, the sports drama is now set to hit cinemas on May 31, 2024, as confirmed by Karan Johar recently.Recently, taking to his Instagram handle, Johar shared the exciting news with fans, expressing his enthusiasm for the project. In his announcement post, he emphasized the film's significance, describing it as more than just a story but an exploration of dreams and the obstacles posed by loved ones. He expressed his closeness to the project and eagerly awaited the opportunity to share more details with fans.Directed by Sharan Sharma, known for his directorial debut 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl,' 'Mr and Mrs Mahi' marks the second collaboration between Janhvi Kapoor and RajKummar Rao after their successful stint in 'Roohi.'The film promises to be a captivating sports drama, offering audiences a compelling narrative coupled with stellar performances from the lead actors.Meanwhile, on the work front, Alia will be seen in Vasan Bala'S 'Jigra', which is co-produced by Karan Johar and Alia herself. The film is all set to hit theatres on September 27, this year.She is also set to play the lead in a Spy Universe film, with filming scheduled to kick off later this year.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 15 : Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor celebrated their second wedding anniversary on Sunday, sharing a beautiful black-and-white picture of herself with her husband and tagging it with an adorable caution.Taking to her Instagram handle, Alia shared two images, the first of which was a monochrome photo of herself with Ranbir. The second featured the popular characters Carl and Ellie from the animated film 'Up'. She compared her life to that of Carl and Ellie from 'Up', saying that they grew old together.She captioned the images as, "Happy 2.. here's to us my love..today & many many years from today."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Alia Bhatt (@aliaabhatt)Ranbir tied the knot with Alia Bhatt on April 14, 2022, and the couple announced their pregnancy in June 2022.Neetu Kapoor also shared her best wishes for Alia and Ranbir on their second wedding anniversary.Alia mother-in-law, a prominent Bollywood beauty from the yesteryears, posted an adorable photo of the couple on her official social media handle.Sharing a picture of Alia Bhatt and Ranbir, Neetu took to her Instagram stories to post, 'Blessings' with a red heart.In the image, the couple is seen folding their hands in a manner of greeting and flashing radiant smiles. Alia looked stunning in an orange salwar, with light makeup and tied-up hair and exquisite earrings to finish.Ranbir, too, stood out in the image in a white kurta.Meanwhile, on the workfront, Ranbir was last seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Animal', receiving wholesome praise for his performance as Ranvijay Singh. He will play Aziz in the sequel to Animal, called 'Animal Park', which is yet to go on floors.Ranbir is also prepping for Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious project, 'Ramayana', a cinematic adaptation of the epic.Alia, on the other hand, will be seen in Vasan Bala'S 'Jigra', which is co-produced by Karan Johar and Alia herself. The film is all set to hit theatres on September 27, this year.She is also set to play the lead in a Spy Universe film, with filming scheduled to kick off later this year.