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Speaking about the same, Akshaye Widhani, CEO, Yash Raj Films, said, "The Railway Men has become a landmark global success story and it is an extremely proud moment for India and its content. The true barometer of success of any content is when people who don't speak the language, watch it, engage with it and endorse it. That is a rare phenomenon and The Railway Men has done exactly this."He added, "YRF and Netflix is immensely thrilled to be sharing and soaking in this moment together. It's a huge milestone for our creative collaboration. This feat motivates us to set stiffer goals for us to chase down and create some more history together. To witness the impact that The Railway Men has had on audiences, how emotionally charged reactions have been for this poignant story is the biggest reward for us."'The Railway Men' marked the directorial debut of Shiv Rawail, son of veteran director Rahul Rawail. It revolves around the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and how railway workers put themselves on line to save thousands of lives.Divyenndu, Babil Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Mandira Bedi also featured in the show.

Produced by Asia's largest dance music festival, Sunburn, G-Eazy's tour will feature support line-up comprising of South Asian hip hop acts such as 'Ishq Nachaawe' hitmaker Yashraj, Punjabi music experimentalist Talwiinder, 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' winner and rapper Dino James and doctor-turned-DJ The Spindoctor. The others on the line-up include artists such as Dhanji & Siyaahi, Siana Catherine, DJ Shiva Manvi, Mogambo, DJ EXBOW, Virat Munjal, Beatcrush, DJ RISHIVURR, DJ Omen, SHIA X Zero Chill and Mr. Mickey.Excited to be a part of the gig, Dino James said, "I am thrilled to bring an energetic performance with the Spindoctor for this tour. We're ready to bring our A-game, delivering a performance that will shake the ground and leave fans craving for more."Talwiinder also expressed excitement to perform,He said,"I am beyond excited to be part of the G-Eazy's historic lineup, and I can't wait to ignite the stage with my fiery rhymes and electrifying energy, delivering a performance that will leave the audience buzzing with excitement."Yashraj added, "I am exhilarated to be part of the first-ever G-Eazy's lineup and I'm ready to bring my unique style and energy to the stage. Get ready for an unforgettable performance that will leave you wanting more. Let's make this night one to remember!"G-Eazy will first enthral the audience of Bengaluru on February 10. After Bengaluru, he will perform in Delhi-NCR on February 11. His last stop will be in Mumbai on February 15.

DDLJ) will have a Pan-India release across India, Yash Raj Films confirms.Rohan Malhotra, Vice President, Distribution, YRF, said, "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge has become synonymous to romance for India and Indians for generations since it's historic release. We are constantly requested by the audience and fans, throughout the year, for a wider showcasing of the film so that they can, again and again, watch this milestone-setting film with their friends and family in theatres! This year, on the occasion of Valentine's Day, we are making their wish come true. DDLJ will be screened across India, starting Feb 10, for a period of one week only!"According to Yashraj Films, DDLJ will be released in 37 cities across India, including Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Lucknow, Noida, Dehradun, Delhi, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Guwahati, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Indore, Chennai, Vellore, Trivandrum.'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge', a 1995 romantic blockbuster, is the longest-running movie in the history of Indian cinema and continues to enjoy its screening at Mumbai's Maratha Mandir theatre. It is one of the biggest IP's emerging from the Indian film industry. 'DDLJ' has shaped pop culture for India and Indians over the generationsNow, audiences have the option to watch SRK as both Raj and Pathaan in theatres during this Valentine's Day week.Rohan said, "YRF and SRK are not only synonymous with delivering Indian cinema's biggest blockbusters but also for collaborating on films which have redefined the Indian film industry and have had a lasting cultural impact"He added, "It is an amazing coincidence that DDLJ was released by YRF during its 25th-year celebrations and 25 years later, 'Pathaan' has become the highest-grossing Hindi film worldwide."We are thrilled to give the audience an opportunity to watch 'DDLJ' and 'Pathaan', which are going to run simultaneously on the big screen, during this period. YRF has been fortunate to become home to India's biggest cinematic IP's including DDLJ and Pathaan from YRF's Spy Universe and we hope both these films make up for an amazing viewing experience for people during Valentine's week," Rohan concluded.

Rani Mukerji and Vishal Jethwa starrer crime-thriller 'Mardaani 2' on Tuesday turned 3.To mark the occasion, production house Yash Raj Films took to their Instagram account and shared a poster on their stories.Helmed by Gopi Purthan, the film was released in 2019 and received a lot of appreciation for its amazing storyline and terrific performances.In 'Mardaani 2', Rani portrayed the role of a cop and it also marked actor Vishal Jethwa's Bollywood debut.The film was a sequel to the thriller 'Mardaani', which was released in 2014 and starred Rani Mukerji and Tahir Raj Bhasin in lead roles.Meanwhile, Vishal was recently seen in the family entertainer film 'Salaam Venky' alongside Kajol.Helmed by south actor and director Revathy, the film received decent responses from the audience.Rani, on the other hand, will be next seen in the family drama 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway', which is all set to hit the theatres on March 3, 2023.The film has been shot extensively in Estonia and some parts of India.Rani is also coming up with her memoir, which is scheduled to release on her birthday, March 21.The memoir will be a deeply personal, disarmingly honest account of Rani's inspiring journey.Sharing more details about it, Rani said, "In the 25 years that I have so lovingly spent in the Indian film industry, I have never spoken my heart out about my life and my journey in cinema. As women in cinema, we are constantly judged and the book delves into my personal trials and tribulations and the impact it had on me, as I navigated the industry and my career. I haven't had the time to pause, look back on my life, retrospectively and introspectively. This memoir was my way of reminiscing what I have been through right from my childhood. This one's for my fans and for every single person who has given me boundless love and kept me grounded. I look forward to their reactions when this book releases on my birthday next year, making the day even more special."The book will be published by Harper Collins India.

Yash Raj Films (YRF), announced today that Akshaye Widhani has been named the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Akshaye Widhani most recently served as the Senior VP- Finance and Business Affairs and the Head of Operations, YRF Studios.Akshaye joined YRF at the age of 22 and has been associated with YRF for 17 years. He has been responsible for setting up and running several business verticals for YRF. Akshaye started his career at YRF as a studio manager, in charge of setting up operations for YRF Studios in 2005. Thereafter, he has gradually taken up leadership roles in corporate finance, strategy, and operations.Akshaye is a graduate from the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University with a dual major in Finance and Entrepreneurship. He is a philanthropist at heart and has been spearheading the recent initiatives for The Yash Chopra Foundation.Akshaye says, I am incredibly honored and humbled to assume the role of CEO of Yash Raj Films, a company in which I have spent the last 17 years of my life learning. Im happy that I had a front-row seat as a member of the leadership team at YRF under Yashji and Aditya Chopra during the course of this time. I share their passion and commitment towards innovation, creative excellence, future expansion plans and also giving back to the industry that has supported and made us who we are today. I have been entrusted to collaborate and lead the hugely sharp think-tank at YRF which I believe to be the best that the industry has to offer. Im looking forward to assuming this responsibility and taking the company to greater heights with the YRF family in the years to come.

Yash Raj Films family entertainer Bunty Aur Babli 2 will unveil the freshest Jodi of Bollywood Gully Boy hunk Siddhant Chaturvedi and the stunning debutant Sharvari. The two are the lead pair in this comedy as they play the role of the new Bunty and Babli respectively. They are brilliantly talented con artists as well as fearless lovers who would do anything to protect each other. They live each day like theres no tomorrow. The makers want to tell audiences about their passionate romantic angle in the film through a nationwide contest that will see Siddhant and Sharvari talk to daring lovers who have moved mountains for their beloved.Siddhant reveals, "While Bunty Aur Babli 2 is a big-ticket con heist film, there is a very sweet, special love track between the new Babli and Bunty, played by Sharvari and me, respectively. They are young kids, conning people left, right and center with panache and are extremely proud of the name that they are making as the best con-couple. They were friends first and they graduate into lovers with a secret they can never share with the world."He adds, "This draws them incredibly close to each other. Thats their special love story. Im really excited that we will now get a chance to know some really endearing, fearless love stories of real people through a nationwide contest where people will get a chance to talk to us and share their most special memories of being in love."Sharvari says, "Every love story is special and every love story has a unique backstory. The new Bunty and Bablis love story is built on a huge secret that brings excitement, thrill, and a risk factor to their relationship. Because of their secret identities as the best con artists, they are passionate lovers who live in the moment because today is all they have. They can be anyone, they can con anyone, they live life on the fast lane which is why they are each other's strongest support and confidants."She adds, "Theyre a power couple of todays day and age who live and love like theres no tomorrow. Now, we will get a chance to meet some really incredible couples and know their amazing love stories that make them feel like they are on top of the world. Love has the power to make one feel invincible and we cant wait to hear and be inspired by the real-life love stories of couples who dared to love."Bunty Aur Babli 2 also features Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji as the original Bunty and Babli. This comedy will pit two sets of con artists, from different generations, against each other as they try to prove who is the better con couple.Yash Raj Films out and out family entertainer Bunty Aur Babli 2, which is set to release worldwide on November 19, 2021, has been directed by Varun V. Sharma, who has worked as an Assistant Director in YRFs biggest blockbusters Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai.

Gully Boy hunk Siddhant Chaturvedi and the stunningly gorgeous debutant Sharvari is a refreshingly new Bollywood on-screen jodi that audiences will see in Yash Raj Films Bunty Aur Babli 2. Interestingly, this film will present them as a commercial hero and heroine for the first time in her movie career as they turn into the new Bunty and Babli respectively. The lead pair of this comedy are set to host a Diwali get-together for the media fraternity, the first one that the industry will have after two years due to the pandemic.Siddhant says, Bollywood films are synonymous with Indian celebrations. The film industry hasnt been able to celebrate these big moments with people for the past two years, given the pandemic. Im thrilled that films are making a comeback in theatres and Im confident that audiences will come back to watch entertaining cinema.He adds, Given the fact that we are promoting our film in a festive period, we have decided that we will celebrate this special moment in all our lives by hosting a Diwali get-together for our media fraternity. We havent had the chance to meet and connect with them in person for a while. So, we want to celebrate with them and tell each other that movies are back, celebrations are back.Sharvari says, I have been looking forward to promoting my big-screen debut with media people because I have heard how warm and fun such events are. Im glad that my first media outing is a cool Diwali get-together that we intend to host for them.She adds, These are big moments for our film fraternity as we have not been able to do such gatherings due to the pandemic. We cant wait to celebrate again and for our industry to bring in the smiles and the cheers that movies are known to deliver in abundance for people.Bunty Aur Babli 2 also features Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji as the original Bunty and Babli. This comedy will pit two sets of con artists, from different generations, against each other as they try to prove who is the better con-couple.Yash Raj Films out and out family entertainer Bunty Aur Babli 2, which is set to release worldwide on November 19, 2021, has been directed by Varun V. Sharma, who has worked as an Assistant Director in YRFs biggest blockbusters Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai.

Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi shot into the limelight with his brilliant acting as rapper MC Sher in Gully Boy which also earned him a lot of acclamation. Given his prowess in front of the camera, Siddhant landed his first role as the quintessential masala Hindi film hero in Yash Raj Films rib-tickling family entertainer Bunty Aur Babli 2. He plays the New Bunty in this laugh out loud con film and will be seen donning multiple disguises to pull off intricate and elaborate heists! Siddhant says, Im getting to be so many people in Bunty Aur Babli 2 because of the number of disguises we have managed to pull off in the film! For an actor like me, that was an exciting proposition because I could show people what all I can do in my first film as the quintessential masala Hindi film hero.He adds, Each disguise came with a lot of prep, each character required me to pull off different accents and body language. It was a very tough one to do because each character needs to stand out for the film to work. I had an amazing time because this is what I feel I was born to do - entertain people in various avatars and hopefully do a good job at that every single time.Bunty Aur Babli 2 also features Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji as the original Bunty and Babli. Gorgeous debutant Sharvari plays the new Babli who is hot, intelligent and tech-savvy. This comedy will pit two sets of con artists, from different generations, against each other as they try to prove who is the better con-couple! Yash Raj Films Bunty Aur Babli 2, which is set to release worldwide on November 19, 2021, has been directed by Varun V. Sharma, who has worked as an Assistant Director in YRFs biggest blockbusters Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai.

Rani Mukerji is known for her stellar performances that have been etched into the hearts of audiences. She turns Babli aka Vimmy again in the completely rebooted Bunty Aur Babli 2, produced by Yash Raj Films. The actress, who has given Indian audiences some really memorable characters that people have fallen in love with, turns Fashion Queen of Fursatgunj in this film.Rani as Babli has retired from being a con-woman and has settled into family life with Bunty aka Rakesh, played by Saif Ali Khan an exciting casting coup that has brought back the much-loved on-screen jodi (Hum Tum, Ta Ra Rum Pum) together. Given that she has a lot of time at hand in an idyllic small town, Rani has tried to turn into a fashion designer in Fursatgunj given her fondness for style and panache. Point to note: Bablis sartorial choices are OTT and eccentric but thats how she expresses herself and stays the center of attention. Bunty is supportive of his wifes efforts but not necessarily in agreement with her loud fashion choices.Rani says, Vimmy is bored being just a housewife in a small town. She knows she is talented, she is the OG Babli, a smart woman who pulled off incredible cons. Though she is happy in her marriage, she craves more, she craves the thrill and being the center of attention. She was always into fashion and so, she decides to pursue that. Her fashion choices are loud, colourful, and happy because thats what her personality is and I must say she relishes the fact that people in Fursatgunj look up to her. People in this village are not exposed to fashion at all and Babli becomes the Fashion Queen of Fursatgunj".Bunty Aur Babli 2 is an out-and-out family entertainer starring Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and the highly talented debutant Sharvari. It is set to release worldwide on November 19, 2021. Bunty Aur Babli 2, directed by Varun V. Sharma (who worked as an Assistant Director in YRFs biggest blockbusters Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai), will also introduce an incredibly fresh pair of Siddhant Chaturvedi (Gully Boy) and the gorgeous debutant Sharvari as the new talented con-couple Bunty Aur Babli. The trailer of Bunty aur Babli 2 will be out on Monday 25th October.

As part of Yash Raj Films ongoing celebrations for completing 50 splendid years in the Indian film industry and making an indelible mark for themselves, YRF has now partnered with Facebook for Bollywoods first-ever Instagram Reels campaign - #ReelWithYRF. As part of the campaign, more than 250 creators across India will create Reels around various challenges, celebrating some of the most iconic moments of Indian cinema from the movie production houses diverse slate. The campaign went live on 6th September 2021 (Monday) and will run for 6 weeks.Commenting on the collaboration, Anand Gurnani, Vice President Digital & New Media, Yash Raj Films, said, YRF has been a trendsetter all along and our collaboration with Facebook just goes to prove that. There can be no better way to celebrate the momentous occasion of #YRF50 than by thanking our viewers for all their love bestowed on our films over the last 50 years. We will be giving 250 stupendous creators the very best of moments from our superhits on Instagram Reels and watch their creativity flow.Manish Chopra, Head of Partnerships, Facebook India,said, We are thrilled to partner with YRF to launch the #ReelWithYRF campaign to celebrate this iconic moment in their journey. With over a billion people on Instagram expressing themselves across varied interests and surfaces, it has truly become a platform where culture unfolds. YRF movies hold a special place for every movie lover in the country and we look forward to seeing some amazing Reels by talented creators come out of the campaign. Creators epitomize Instagram for their creativity in content and amazing social video moments. This is true for Reels as well, where we are seeing newer creators being discovered everyday, and trends breakout regularly.#ReelWithYRF will feature multiple challenges hosted by YRF on its Instagram handle (@yrf) under various categories - Dance, Enact, Singing, Fitness, Fashion/Beauty - inviting creators to create their own Reels on these diverse themes. The Dance category will have challenges titled Match The Steps and Dance Mix, while Enact will have creators showcasing their acting prowess with Lip Sync Star, Dialoguebaazi, Get In The Character and Walk With Swag. The Crooners and bathroom singers will be seen shattering the glass ceiling (literally) with Sing Along and Fitness lovers will have goosebumps-inducing Get Inspired challenge. Recreate The Look under the Fashion/Beauty category, will inspire creators to recreate the look from a particular scene. The partnership is part of Facebooks #CreateTogether initiative.Yash Raj Films has Aditya Chopra at its helm and has come a long way since 1970. It boasts of a stellar slate of over 80 titles, including megahits such as War, Tiger Zinda Hai, Sultan, Dhoom:3, Ek Tha Tiger, Veer-Zaara, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and many more.