Sheel Kumar

Producer

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Sardar Udham

(16 Oct 2021)

Producer

Gulabo Sitabo

(12 Jun 2020)

Producer

October

(13 Apr 2018)

Producer

Vicky Donor

(20 Apr 2012)

Executive Producer

Banke Lal

(1972)

Actor

Awards

2017

Screen Weekly Awards
(Best Film)

News

Former Maharashtra CM Sushil Kumar Shinde arrives in Jamnagar for Anant-Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding celebrations

3 Mar 2024

Former Maharashtra CM and Congress leaderSushil Kumar Shinde on Sunday arrived in Jamnagar to be part of Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding celebrations.In the videos, Sushil Kumar Shinde with his wife can be seen making his way towards the venue. Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani's youngest son, Anant Ambani, is set to tie the knot with industrialist Viren Merchant's daughter, Radhika Merchant, later this year.Several videos and pictures from the Saturday gala night went viral on social media.Day 2 was filled with electrifying performances of celebrities and other cute moments from the event.Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani, Saif Ali Khan, Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Ananya Panday and Aditya Roy Kapur. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are also attending the mega bash.Day 1 of the festivities witnessed a special drone show followed by a splendid performance by pop sensation Rihanna.Founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani spoke about the pre-wedding function of her son, Anant Ambani, with Radhika Merchant.She shared the relevance of art and culture and how she is "passionate" about it, saying, "Throughout my life I have been inspired by arts and culture. It has deeply moved me and I am very passionate about it."While talking about her son's wedding she mentioned, "When it came to my youngest son Anant's wedding with Radhika, I had two important wishes - first, I wanted to celebrate our roots...Jamnagar holds a special place in our hearts and has a profound significance. Gujarat is where we come from, it's where Mukesh and his father built the refinery and I started my career by converting this arid and desert-like area into a lush green township and a vibrant community."

Shantanu Maheshwari, Khushalii Kumar to star in psychological thriller 'Crossfire'

15 Feb 2024

Shantanu Maheshwari and Khushalii Kumar are all set to share the screen space in an upcoming psychological thriller film 'Crossfire'.Helmed by director Harish Raut, the film promises a riveting fusion of suspense and heartfelt drama and guarantees an immersive cinematic journey that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats, brimming with a spectrum of emotions.'Crossfire' follows Ipsita Dhar (Khushalii) as her life crosses paths with Bhanu Pratap Singh (Shantanu), newly released from prison. Their meeting sparks a deep bond, with Ipsita becoming instrumental in Bhanu's journey of redemption, navigating love, betrayal, and the search for inner peace. Their relationship explores the complexities of human emotions and the consequences of one's decisions.Talking about the project, Raut said, "It's a psychological thriller but has a very strong human drama in the backdrop. With layered characters, I wanted young actors who could embody these roles authentically. I am happy to have found Shantanu and Khushali, and we are eager to commence workshops with the entire cast before we go on the floor in October." Khushalii, thrilled to be a part of 'Crossfire,' expressed her excitement, stating, "I am really thrilled to be in this film. The storyline is captivating, offering a blend of suspense and emotional depth that will undoubtedly resonate with audiences."Shantanu shared his thoughts on the script, saying, "From the moment I read the script, I was drawn to the film. My character has nuances that challenge traditional notions of morality. He navigates a spectrum of emotions and moral dilemmas, challenging traditional notions of right and wrong. As an actor, these layers offer an exciting opportunity for exploration. I am glad to be a part of 'Crossfire'." Shantanu is known for his performance in director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'.Khushalii, on the other hand, was recently seen in the film 'Starfish'.

'Starfish': Khushalii Kumar starrer song 'Bairaage' will melt your hearts

1 Dec 2023

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Khushalii Kumar (@khushalikumar)The soothing number has been sung by Sachet and Parampara Tandon. This powerful duo also composed the music for this song. The lyrics have been penned by Kumaar. 'Bairaage' is the kind of song that pulls heartstrings.Directed by Akhilesh Jaiswal, the thrilling drama is set in an underwater world. Starfish is based on Bina Nayak's best-selling book called Starfish Pickle. The story revolves around Tara, a skilled commercial diver who is a mystery to everyone around her. She is a strong girl who defies social conventions and comes to terms with her past. Tara's life takes an unpredictable turn when she visits a spiritual Guruji at one of his trance parties. What remains to see is how this fateful encounter changes her life.Tara's life takes an unpredictable turn when she visits Guruji at one of his trance parties. Starfish is an adventurous story revolving around past secrets and unconventional life choices. The film is produced by T-Series and Almighty Motion Picture, owned by Bhushan and Krishan Kumar. Starfish is running in cinemas from November 24.

Trailer Out! Khushalii Kumar, Milind Soman, Ehan Bhat take deep into world of 'Starfish'

16 Nov 2023

Starfish' starring Khushalii KumarMilind SomanEhan Bhat, and Tusharr Khanna unveiled the trailer of the film.Taking to Instagram, Khushalii shared a trailer video and captioned it, "Dive into the world of #Starfish, secrets here are far deeper than it appears. Trailer Out Now!#Starfish in cinemas 24th November, 2023."The trailer took us into the layered story that will soon be unveiled on the big screen with its pack of solid punch. Starfish brings a thrilling tale highlighting the calmness of the ocean at the surface, and also the storm that brews within it.In the trailer, Khushalii's character Tara says she is as deep as the ocean, and seeing her fight her demons from the past aptly personifies the calm surface, and storm within nature of the ocean. As soon as the trailer was released, fans and industry friends chimed in the comment section.One of the users wrote, "What a fantastic trailer now can't wait for the release"In the film, Khushalii plays the role of Tara who is a skilled commercial diver at heart but a rebel at her soul. Milind Soman plays Arlo who is the spiritual guru. Tushar Khanna who makes his debut with Starfish, plays Aman who is also Mr. Righteous, and Ehan Bhat plays Neil who is free-spirited.Directed by Akhilesh Jaiswal, the thrilling drama is set in an underwater world.'Starfish' is based on Bina Nayak's best-selling book called Starfish Pickle.The story revolves around Tara, a skilled commercial diver who is a mystery to everyone around her. She is a strong girl who defies social conventions and comes to terms with her past.Tara's life takes an unpredictable turn when she visits Guruji at one of his trance parties. Starfish is an adventurous story revolving around past secrets and unconventional life choices. The film is produced by T-Series and Almighty Motion Picture, owned by Bhushan and Krishan Kumar. Starfish will be released on November 24.

"I did not let challenges come in the way': Khushalii Kumar on her role in 'Starfish'

3 Nov 2023

Khushalii Kumar shared her experience of preparing for her challenging role in 'Starfish'.She shot for 'Starfish' in extremely cold temperatures. Not just this, she even dived into a very deep sea that was about 16 metres deep for her role talking about the same, the actress shares. "I wanted to give my best for the role, so I did not let these challenges come in the way. The toughest for me was when it came to diving into deep waters. I did those scenes myself under expert guidance. Other than deep sea diving, what was tough was to shoot in extremely cold weather especially when you are drenched. It was probably the passion for the role that kept me going, I enjoyed playing Tara, and it was therapeutic to be her."Recently, the makers unveiled the teaser.The teaser takes you into a magical world with euphoria and love.While Khushalii who plays Tara, a skilled commercial diver, looks stunning, she is also seen battling her demons of the past which only leaves us wanting to know more.Arlo, the spiritual guru, is played by Milind Soman.Tushar Khanna, who makes his Starfish debut, portrays Aman, who is also Mr Righteous, and Ehaan Bhatt plays Neil, who is free-spirited.Directed by Akhilesh Jaiswal, the thrilling drama is set in an underwater world. 'Starfish' is based on Bina Nayak's best-selling book called Starfish Pickle. The story revolves around Tara, a skilled commercial diver who is a mystery to everyone around her. She is a strong girl who defies social conventions and comes to terms with her past. Tara's life takes an unpredictable turn when she visits Guruji at one of his trance parties.'Starfish' is an adventurous story revolving around past secrets and unconventional life choices.The film is produced by T-Series and Almighty Motion Picture, owned by Bhushan and Krishan Kumar, are producing the film. Starfish will be released on November 24, 2023.

Makers of the upcoming film starring Khushalii Kumar, Milind Soman, Tusharr Khanna, and Ehan Bhat unveiled the teaser of the movie, 'Starfish.'

24 Oct 2023

Khushalii KumarMilind Soman, Tusharr Khanna, and Ehan Bhat unveiled the teaser of the movie, 'Starfish.'Taking to Instagram, Khushalii shared the teaser video and captioned it, "Explore deep desires and hidden secrets. Watch the teaser now! #Starfish Teaser Out Now."The teaser takes you into a magical world with euphoria and love.While Khushalii who plays Tara, a skilled commercial diver, looks stunning, she is also seen battling her demons of the past which only leaves us wanting to know more.Arlo, the spiritual guru, is played by Milind Soman.Tushar Khanna, who makes his Starfish debut, portrays Aman, who is also Mr Righteous, and Ehaan Bhatt plays Neil, who is free-spirited.Recently, the makers dropped the poster of the movie.The official page of T-series took to Instagram and wrote, "In the depths of her mind, lies a sea of secrets. #Starfish in cinemas 24th November."The poster highlights the various details and doodles of the characters, bringing out the marine feel.Talking about the film, Khushalii shared, "When Starfish was first offered to me, I was very mesmerized at the world it brought on the big screen. Playing a skilled commercial diver, Tara, has been therapeutic for me, she is strong and also has a vulnerable side. That is something that left me very charmed, I have personally put in lots of effort for this part and hope people love it."Milind Soman said, "Akhilesh has brought out the Starfish world quite beautifully. I play a Guru in the movie and the entire vibe this character had has been very fascinating for me. Other than this, the story is quite an interesting one, as an actor it was a delight to be around such talented actors, Khushalii has left me quite smitten with her portrayal of Tara, even Ehan and Tusharr are charming in their own way. All in all the film is quite a delight to witness on the 70mm."Directed by Akhilesh Jaiswal, the thrilling drama is set in an underwater world. 'Starfish' is based on Bina Nayak's best-selling book called Starfish Pickle. The story revolves around Tara, a skilled commercial diver who is a mystery to everyone around her. She is a strong girl who defies social conventions and comes to terms with her past. Tara's life takes an unpredictable turn when she visits Guruji at one of his trance parties.Starfish is an adventurous story revolving around past secrets and unconventional life choices.The film is produced by T-Series and Almighty Motion Picture, owned by Bhushan and Krishan Kumar, are producing the film. Starfish will be released on November 24, 2023.

Khushalii Kumar, Milind Soman starrer 'Starfish' poster out

21 Oct 2023

View this post on InstagramA post shared by tseriesfilms (@tseriesfilms)The poster highlights the various details and doodles of the characters, bringing out the marine feel.Earlier, the makers of 'Starfish' released the first glimpses of Khushalii Kumar, Milind Soman, Tusharr Khanna, & Ehan Bhat in a poster of 'Starfish'.Director Akhilesh Jaiswal took to Instagram to share glimpses of the character. He wrote, "Beneath the waves, secrets emerge. #Starfish coming soon."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Varinder Chawla (@varindertchawla)In the video, Khushalii plays Tara, who is a scuba diver at heart but a rebel at heart. Arlo, the spiritual guru, is played by Milind Soman.Tushar Khanna, who makes his Starfish debut, portrays Aman, who is also Mr Righteous, and Ehaan Bhatt plays Neil, who is free-spirited.The gripping thriller, directed by Akhilesh Jaiswal, is set in an underwater environment. The film Starfish is based on Bina Nayak's best-selling novel Starfish Pickle. Tara, a proficient commercial diver who is a mystery to everyone around her, is central to the plot. She is a powerful young woman who is breaking social norms and coming to terms with her background.Starfish is an exciting novel about previous secrets and unorthodox life choices.T-Series and Almighty Motion Picture, owned by Bhushan and Krishan Kumar, are producing the film. Starfish will be released on November 24, 2023.

Khushalii Kumar wraps up shooting for 'Starfish'

16 Oct 2023

She captioned the post, "That's a film wrap! Starfish- another movie comes to a wrap.. what a beautiful dive into an amazing & thrilling story. Great cast sailing your way, starring @milindrunning, @ehanbhat @itusharrkhanna @nikhat3628 Finally it's all done, I am a bit sad to part from such gifted people but excited for the release #November24 #SeeYouInTheatres."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Khushalii Kumar (@khushalikumar)Directed by Akhilesh Jaiswal, the film stars Khushalii Kumar in the lead, alongside Milind Soman, Ehan Bhatt and Tusharr Khanna.The film is all set to hit the theatres on November 24.Talking abou the film and her character and said, "It's an underwater world and as a genre, a thrilling drama. All I can say is, it was so challenging for me in comparison to my other film characters because this one in particular challenged me both physically and emotionally. I had to be on the best of my athletic abilities as a swimmer and still be in character even under water."Starfish promises to be a refreshing departure from the ordinary, bringing a dash of thrill, drama, and adventure to the silver screen. Meanwhile, Khushalii will also be seen in the film 'Ghudchadi' alongside Parth Samthan, Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon.

Janhvi Kapoor visits Tirupati Balaji Temple with rumoured boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya

3 Apr 2023

She was accompanied by her rumoured boyfriend Shikhar and sister Khushi Kapoor.Janhvi and her sister were dressed in a traditional half-saree.Neither Janhvi nor Shikhar have commented on their relationship, however, the two have been spotted together several times. Shikhar is the grandson of former Maharashtra chief minister Sushil Kumar Shinde. He is an entrepreneur, polo player, and philanthropist.Shikhar was said to be in a relationship with Janhvi several years ago before they separated.Talking about Janhvi dating Shikhar, Karan Johar on Koffee With Karan 7, almost confirmed their dating rumours. During Janvhi's appearance on the show with Sara Ali Khan, Karan said, "I mean it was the past. You both dated two brothers. And the commonality between the three of us is that they both used to live in my building."Reportedly, Sara previously dated Shikhar's brother Veer Pahariya. Meanwhile, on the work front, Janhvi has an interesting line-up of movies in her kitty. She will be seen in director Nitesh Tiwari's film 'Bawaal' alongside Varun Dhawan. She will also feature in a sports drama film 'Mr and Mrs Maahi' opposite Rajkummar Rao.Recently, she began shooting for their upcoming film 'NTR 30' with a pooja ceremony.

Khushalii Kumar spills beans about her character in debut film 'Dhokha Round D Corner'

24 Aug 2022

Khushalii Kumar is all set to mark her Bollywood debut opposite actor R Madhwan in director Kookie Gulati's next thriller film 'Dhokha Round D Corner'. The actor spilled the beans about essaying the complex character in the movie.Helmed by Kookie Gulati, 'Dhokha' is touted as a multi-perspective pacy film based on an urban couple and promises to take the audience through the whirlwind journey during a day in the life of the couple.Apart from Khushalii and Madhwan, 'Dhokha Round D Corner' also stars Darshan Kumar and Aparshakti Khurana in the lead roles. The film is slated to release on September 23, 2022.During the teaser launch, Khushalii was asked how she prepared for such a complex role and about her choice of such a character for her debut film. She shared, "It was not easy. She is a very complex character. I had to dig into my own darkness to come out and fill colours into my character and understand the role on how she behaves. It was not simple it was very challenging for me. If you are able to find and identify yourself then you can play it at ease. The initial journey was difficult."Earlier, Khushalii shared her excitement through a post. She wrote, "Thrilling journey of learning has finally come to its desitination. Please allow me to present to you the teaser of my debut film. Here's the first glimpse of #RMadhavan #AparshaktiKhurana #DarshanKumaar and me from our upcoming film #DhokhaRoundDCorner a film by #KookieGulati This surely looks like the suspense drama of the year!!All set to hit the big screens on 23rd September."'Dhoka' is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Dharmendra Sharma and Vikrant Sharma.Khushalii is the daughter of the music legend and the founder of the T-series Gulshan Kumar, she made her debut as a singer in the year 2015, with the video song 'Mainu Ishq Da' and has appeared in many popular songs like 'Highway Star', 'Raat Kamaal Hai' and 'Ik Purani Yaad'.Apart from this, the 'Mere Papa' singer will be also seen in 'Dedh Bigha Zameen', co-starring 'Scam 1992' actor Pratik Gandhi, directed by veteran filmmaker Hansal Mehta, and she will be reuniting with her co-star Parth Samthaan from the music video fame, Khushalii will share the screen with legendary actors like Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon for 'Ghudhchadhi', directed by Binoy Gandhi.