Anil Kapoor made his acting debut with a small role in Humare Tumhare in 1979. But, it was Yash Chopra's 1984 film Mashaal which turned out to be a turning point in his career. Over the years, the actor dabbled with different genres. His career spanning over four decades is marked with hits and misses. In a recent media interaction, Anil Kapoor reflected on his career and revealed that he did some films for his friends even though he wasn't convinced with the script. The actor said, "When you watch something, don't judge someone. There must be a reason for someone to do something. There are times we do films for several reasons. There have been times I have done films to help friends even if I wasn't convinced. There are different reasons. But what is important is that you do all these things, but ultimately survive." He also spoke about the lows in his career and said, "There have been lows. But those times have not been too bad either as they were more … [Read more...] about Anil Kapoor Reveals He Did Films To Help Friends Even Though He Wasn’t Convinced
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Anil Kapoor Reveals He Rejected A Role In ‘World’s Biggest Franchise’; ‘Mere Ko Scene Samajh Mein Nahi Aaya’
In a career spanning over four decades, Anil Kapoor has enthralled the audience with impressive performances in Hindi films. At the same time, he has also proved his mettle in Hollywood films like Slumdog Millionaire and Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. In his recent conversion with Film Companion, Anil Kapoor revealed that he once declined an actiing offer from the world's biggest franchise even when his friends advised him to take up the role since it would make his resume look good. He said that the director himself called him, and said he wanted him to play the role. Anil told the entertainment portal, "The biggest franchise in the world, I can't name it, has been offered to me; but it had just two days of work. So, I read the scene. Ek toh mere ko scene samajh mein nahi aya kya tha. (I did not understand what was happening in the scene). Then the director of that franchise called me up, and said that 'I want you to do it'. The entire foreign set of … [Read more...] about Anil Kapoor Reveals He Rejected A Role In ‘World’s Biggest Franchise’; ‘Mere Ko Scene Samajh Mein Nahi Aaya’
Jugjugg Jeeyo Star Anil Kapoor: Nowadays Boys Are Desperate To Get Married
Anil Kapoor is one of the actors who have been constantly working in films for more than 40 years now. Right from Woh Saat Din to his latest outing Jugjugg Jeeyo , the actor has impressed everyone with his energy and amazing acting skills. Talking about his upcoming film, he will be seen sharing screen space with Neetu Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani. Directed by Raj Mehta, Jugjugg Jeeyo is all set to hit the screens tomorrow June 24, 2022. Let us tell you, Jugjugg Jeeyo is focusing on a taboo subject like divorce. In the film, he is playing the role of Varun Dhawan's father Bheem, who plans to seek divorce from his wife played by Neetu Kapoor, as he is having an affair with another lady played by Tisca Chopra. On the other hand, Varun Dhawan's character is having trouble in his marriage with Kiara Advani's character, as they both are on the verge to get separated. Situational comedy has already created a solid buzz amongst the masses. Recently, … [Read more...] about Jugjugg Jeeyo Star Anil Kapoor: Nowadays Boys Are Desperate To Get Married
Anil Kapoor Disagrees With Karan Johar’s ‘Superstardom Is Over’ Comment; ‘There Will Always Be Someone Better’
Actor Anil Kapoor is currently busy with the promotions of his upcoming film Jugjugg Jeeyo , a film which is helmed by Raj Mehta and also features Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani and Neetu Kapoor in the lead roles. In his recent tete-a-tete with a media portal, when Anil was asked if he agrees with his producer Karan Johar's statement that superstardom is over, he that he does not think like that. Those who are unaware, recently, while speaking to Film Companion, Karan had said that younger generation does not have that level of 'magnetism' which Shah Rukh Khan or Amitabh Bachchan had. Anil told Film Companion, "I don't believe in that. There always will be someone better, always. There will always be someone bigger than the biggest. The universe and life is such. It sounds good, like 'this is the one', but they said the same about Elvis, and then Michael Jackson came. Every profession..." The Ram Lakhan actor further added that he is pretty sure that there will … [Read more...] about Anil Kapoor Disagrees With Karan Johar’s ‘Superstardom Is Over’ Comment; ‘There Will Always Be Someone Better’
Jugjugg Jeeyo Movie Review: Neetu Kapoor Roars Like A Sherni With Her Sublime Act Amid Weddings & Heartbreaks
Rating: 3.0 /5 Star Cast: Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Manish Paul Director: Raj Mehta "Rishta tootne ki koi ek wajah nahin hoti hai, bahut si adhuri ladaiyon ki thakan hoti hain bas," Geeta (Neetu Kapoor) wearily confides in her daughter-in-law Naina (Kiara Advani) after getting the biggest shock of her life. In a similar vein, there is more than one reason why Raj Mehta's latest outing Jugjugg Jeeyo ends up an average entertainer despite having some credible names in its star cast. What's Yay: Performances What's Nay: Superficial writing, half-baked conflicts Story Jugjugg Jeeyo begins with 'Nain Ta Heere' song which captures the journey of Kuku (Varun Dhawan) and Naina (Kiara Advani) from being school sweethearts to finally walking down the aisle. Five years later, the couple now settled in Toronto, Canada, is already experiencing the seven-year itch. Kuku works as a bouncer in a nightclub … [Read more...] about Jugjugg Jeeyo Movie Review: Neetu Kapoor Roars Like A Sherni With Her Sublime Act Amid Weddings & Heartbreaks
Jugjugg Jeeyo Director Raj Mehta Reveals How He Convinced Neetu Kapoor To Do The Film
After a long gap, Neetu Kapoor is all set to make her comeback on the big screen with Raj Mehta's upcoming family drama Jugjugg Jeeyo which also stars Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani and Anil Kapoor in pivotal roles. Her last screen appearance was in the 2013 film Besharam alongside her late husband Rishi Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor. Jug Jugg Jeeyo Trailer | Jug Jugg Jeeyo Trailer Review | कैसा है Kiara-Varun की फिल्म का Trailer ? Director Raj Mehta in his latest interview with ETimes has opened up on how he convinced Neetu Kapoor to be a part of his film Jugjugg Jeeyo. The filmmaker said that the veteran actress was a bit nervous and unsure about doing the movie immediately after her actor-husband Rishi Kapoor's demise. However, she loved the story and agreed to do it. The tabloid quoted Raj as saying, "Thankfully, Karan (Johar) had done half my job before I met ma'am. Karan told her that you have to come back. She was a little nervous and unsure … [Read more...] about Jugjugg Jeeyo Director Raj Mehta Reveals How He Convinced Neetu Kapoor To Do The Film
Kiara Advani On Her Intense Scene With Neetu Kapoor In Jugjugg Jeeyo: Both Of Us Had Tears In Our Eyes
Kiara Advani is currently on cloud nine after delivering a blockbuster like Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 , which also stars Tabu and Kartik Aaryan in pivotal roles. The film has so far collected more than Rs 180 Crore at the box office. And now, after BB2, the beautiful actress is coming up with yet another family drama, Jugjugg Jeeyo on June 24, 2022. The film also stars Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Maniesh Paul and Prajakta Koli in key roles. Good Newwz . Apart from sharing screen space with Varun Dhawan, the actress is feeling blessed to share screen space with the veteran actress Neetu Kapoor. Recently, in a group interaction with the media, which was also attended by Filmibeat , Kiara Advani shared her experience working with Neetu. The Guilty actress adores Neetu Kapoor as she said, "She is grounded and down-to-earth and she also has this maternal instinct which makes it very comfortable for you as an actor when you are doing certain intense scenes, … [Read more...] about Kiara Advani On Her Intense Scene With Neetu Kapoor In Jugjugg Jeeyo: Both Of Us Had Tears In Our Eyes
Neetu Kapoor Reveals She Was Drunk While Taking Her Wedding Pheras; Says She & Rishi Kapoor Both Fainted
Neetu Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor met on the sets of their first film together, Zehreela Insaan and soon, fell in love with each other. After working together in many movies, the lovebirds finally got hitched in 1980. One hears that their wedding festivities lasted for 20 days. Neetu Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor enjoyed almost four decades of marital bliss until the latter passed away due to leukemia in April 2020. The legendary actor's demise has left a huge void in Neetu Kapoor's demise and the actress never fails to remember him in her interviews. Recently, in a video segment for Swiggy, Neetu walked down the memory lane and shared some interesting details from her wedding with late actor Rishi Kapoor. The actress revealed that there were so many gatecrashers at her wedding that she even received many gifts that were wrapped well but had stones and chappals inside them. Neetu recalled, "There were pickpockets at my wedding. They gave me gifts that had stones, … [Read more...] about Neetu Kapoor Reveals She Was Drunk While Taking Her Wedding Pheras; Says She & Rishi Kapoor Both Fainted
Outfest Rounds Out Lineup For Its 40th Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Outfest has announced the complete lineup for its 40th-anniversary Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival , which will take place from July 14-24 at multiple locations throughout Los Angeles. More than 200 films, representing 29 countries, will screen as part of this year’s lineup. 42 will make their world premieres, including the doc Stay on Board: The Leo Baker Story from Drew Barrymore’s Flower Films and Pulse Films; the UK feature Phea , starring Sherika Sherard; Mercedes Kane’s Art and Pep ; and Scout Durwood’s Youtopia. Outfest Los Angeles’ Episodics section will also feature a host of world premieres, including advanced looks at at Shudder’s forthcoming docuseries Queer for Fear ; the comedy special Queer Riot, headlined by Margaret Cho; and writer-producer Des Moran’s series halfsies , as well as a free sneak peek screening of the upcoming Prime Video series A League of Their Own , starring Abbi Jacobson. The fest’s Platinum section, … [Read more...] about Outfest Rounds Out Lineup For Its 40th Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Jugjugg Jeeyo Box Office Prediction: Will Varun Dhawan-Kiara Advani’s Film Do A Happy Dance?
After Good Newwz , directorial Raj Mehta is back with another family entertainer titled Jugjugg Jeeyo . The much anticipated movie headlined by Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor is one of the most anticipated movies of this year. Fans are excited to watch Varun and Kiara share screen space for the first time. Right from the time Jugjugg Jeeyo was announced by makers, it was a talking point for many reasons. One of them being the film touted as Neetu Kapoor's comeback on celluloid after a long sabbatical. The family drama also makes her first on screen appearance post her actor-husband Rishi Kapoor's demise. Jugjugg Jeeyo had to face a few delays owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, that hasn't dampened the spirits of fans. The trailer of the film received a positive response, and the songs too have been well received by the audience. The Varun Dhawan-Kiara Advani starrer has a runtime of 2 hours and 28 minutes. According to … [Read more...] about Jugjugg Jeeyo Box Office Prediction: Will Varun Dhawan-Kiara Advani’s Film Do A Happy Dance?