In a thrilling development for Bollywood fans, the on-screen duo Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, who made a remarkable debut with “Dhadak” in 2018, are set to reunite after six long years. The highly-anticipated project will see them collaborate once more, this time under the production of renowned filmmaker Karan Johar. Adding to the excitement, the emotional drama will be directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, known for his impactful storytelling.
Director Neeraj Ghaywan has been meticulously preparing for this project over the last couple of years. The film, an emotional human drama, promises to present both Janhvi and Ishaan in a completely new light, a fresh departure from their previous outing. The pre-production phase is already underway, with the team making plans to commence shooting in October. The shooting schedule is expected to be extensive, taking place mostly in and around the city of Bhopal.
The film will also feature Vishal Jethwa in a pivotal role. Jethwa, who made a significant impact with his chilling performance as the antagonist in “Mardaani 2” in 2019, was last seen in a brief role in “Tiger 3”. This new film marks Janhvi Kapoor’s fifth collaboration with Karan Johar but is only the second for Ishaan Khatter with the famed producer. The two actors have been eager to work together again, given their palpable on-screen chemistry, which had earned them much acclaim. Since “Dhadak”, they have only been seen together in a popular cola commercial.
Shifting our focus to the fashion world, Sonam K Ahuja—now an indisputable fashion icon in India—recently opened up about her sartorial journey. Despite her polished image, Sonam admitted she had no particular strategy to climb the fashion ranks. “I just wanted to wear what I liked from the designers I knew. It was just me being myself, influenced by the education I got from my mom and my passion for fashion,” Sonam revealed. Her approach to fashion has always been organic, even leading her to borrow clothes—a practice not commonly seen in India at the time. “It didn’t make sense to buy everything all the time. Borrowing was more practical, and it felt right,” she added. Sonam was last seen in the thriller “Blind” (2023).
The buzz around Allu Arjun’s upcoming film “Pushpa 2: The Rule” is palpable. Recent reports suggested a shooting break, sparking rumors of a rift between the actor and director Sukumar.
. However, Allu Arjun’s manager Sarath Chandra Naidu has dispelled such rumors, clarifying that Sukumar is currently focusing on editing the first half of the film. “It is common to take a break during the editing,” said Sarath. He assured fans that the project is on schedule, with the director also overseeing CGI and VFX work. The star-studded cast includes Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, and Vijay Sethupathi, with the film slated for release on December 6.
In other news, content creator-turned-actor Viraj Ghelani has landed a significant role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next production. The yet-untitled musical rom-com will be directed by Ravi Udyavar and stars Mrunal Thakur and Siddhant Chaturvedi. Ghelani made his Bollywood debut with “Govinda Naam Mera” (2022) and recently starred as the lead in the Gujarati horror-comedy “Jhamkudi”.
In a real estate update, actress Athiya Shetty and cricketer KL Rahul have purchased a lavish four-bedroom apartment near Carter Road in Bandra, Mumbai. The spacious 3,350 square feet property is situated on the second floor of the 18-floor Sandhu Palace building. The couple paid a staggering ₹20 crore for their new home, including a stamp duty of ₹1.20 crore. Professionally, KL Rahul is riding high following India’s recent victory at the T20 World Cup.
Celebratory news comes from Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, who announced the birth of their first child, a healthy baby girl born on July 16, 2024. The couple shared their joy with a heartfelt statement, expressing gratitude for the love and blessings from well-wishers. Both mother and baby are doing well, and the couple plans to reveal their daughter’s name in the coming days. Richa and Ali, who have been together for several years, tied the knot in 2022 and announced the pregnancy in February.
Lastly, rising star Sharvari is elated to join the illustrious YRF spy universe with “Alpha,” the first female-led thriller from Aditya Chopra’s production house. Thrilled to be part of this powerhouse ensemble, Sharvari will share screen space with Bollywood titans like Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, and Alia Bhatt. “I’m like a ball of energy right now,” said Sharvari, who is excited about working under the direction of Shiv Rawail. “Being part of a universe with my cinematic idols feels surreal,” she added.
The Bollywood landscape is teeming with exciting projects, remarkable achievements, and heartwarming milestones, keeping fans and audiences eagerly awaiting what comes next.
