In what was a blending of professional triumph and personal joy, the trailer launch for the highly anticipated movie, Article 370, became the platform where celebrated actress Yami Gautam Dhar and her acclaimed filmmaker husband Aditya Dhar announced they were on the path to parenthood. Echoing the sentiment of a momentous family event, Aditya beamed about the ongoing support of his brother and producer, Lokesh Dhar, and the serendipity of the film’s development alongside their baby news. “It’s a family affair,” announced Aditya, emphasizing the blissfully intertwining journey of their work and the expectancy of their first child.
Yami, slated to astound audiences in the role of a tough-as-nails intelligence officer with the NIA (National Investigative Agency) in this Aditya Suhas Jambhale-directed political thriller, shared candidly about the filming experience. “I could write a thesis on this journey,” she joked, acknowledging her husband’s steadfast presence and the circle of support that included Lokesh Dhar. Gratitude was also extended to the medical professionals who discreetly oversaw her pregnancy. With most of the action sequences completed, the couple found a manageable rhythm through the quieter talking scenes, even as Yami marveled at the surreal nature of the baby being a part of the film from the very start.
In the eclat of announcements, fans of Sanjay Leela Bhansali received a tantalizing tidbit. Before bringing forth his maiden web series, Heeramandi, and his opulent next feature Love & War, Bhansali is set to commence a new production venture. Ravi Udyawar, notable for his work in Mom, steps in as director for an untitled modern romance that reportedly stars Mrunal Thakur and Siddhant Chaturvedi, who will be seen as musicians. Slated to begin this April, the film promises Bhansali’s hallmark of soul-stirring music, promising to complement the fresh on-screen pairing of Thakur and Chaturvedi with emotive soundscapes.
Over two decades following his portrayal in Madhur Bhandarkar’s Satta, actor Sameer Dharmadhikari finds himself once more navigating the complex machinations of political life, this time in the Marathi film Lokshahi. Portraying Yashwant Chitre, an industrial magnate turned benevolent leader, Dharmadhikari’s character mirrors the real-world shifts from personal gain to altruistic governance.
Marking yet another spellbinding collaboration, multi-platinum artist Ananya Birla has secured a recording deal with BMG. Celebrating this sign with the debut of her global crossover single “Cuffed (Jo Tha Mila),” Birla’s latest musical offering not only showcases her evolving artistry but also features the American rap sensation Offset. This pioneering collaboration not only bridges cultures but marks Offset’s first artistic foray with an Indian artist post his track with Cardi B. Birla’s enthusiasm is palpable, emphasizing her gratitude to BMG for valuing her uniqueness as an artist and supporting the promotion of Indian talent on a global stage.
Tapping into the adrenaline of thrillers, Neeraj Pandey announces another untitled thriller, converging talent from his previous ventures. With a cast including Avinash Tiwary of Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, Special Ops’s Saiyami Kher, and Jimmy Sheirgill of Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, Pandey hints at another gripping narrative. The shoot, anticipated to commence in Mumbai before moving to Agra and then Abu Dhabi, forms part of several projects in the pipeline for Netflix, further cementing Pandey’s creative association with the streaming giant.
Lastly, the ever-vibrant Shilpa Shetty Kundra shared her pearls of wellness wisdom during the launch of Dr. Hansaji Yogendra’s book, The Sattvik Kitchen. Eloquent in her belief that a majority of her wellbeing stems from her dietary choices, supplemented by her fitness regimen, Shetty underscored the significance of honoring ancestral heritage and culture through nutrition. As someone who predicates her health on the principles of ayurveda and yoga, the actor conveyed her endorsement of the book, which she believes showcases the profound legacy of Indian culture and instills pride in one’s origins.
