Rani Mukerji has been awarded the Movified Best Actor Award in the Female Category. The actress was honoured for her work in the critically acclaimed film Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway. In the film, inspired by true events, Rani essayed the role of a mother, who fought the legal system of Norway over the custody of her child.
Rani expressed gratitude towards Movified and its owner Neekeeta Singh. She said, “Thank you Movified, for honouring me with the Best Actor Female Award for Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway. I am so grateful for this recognition and would like to thank my director Ashima Chibber, my producers Nikkhil Advani, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, everyone at Zee Studios, and Emmay Entertainment. My wonderful co-stars from Tallinn, Bengal and Mumbai, the Estonian crew, and all the technicians.”
The actress also shared that Mrs Chhaterjee Vs Norway held a very special place in her filmography.
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Rani Mukerji feted with Movified Best Actor Award
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New ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ song to feature Srivalli played yet again by Rashmika
After ‘Pushpa Pushpa’, the second song from the upcoming Allu Arjun-starrer film ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ is set to hit the airwaves. On Wednesday, the makers of the film unveiled the teaser poster of the new song.
The yet-to-be-titled song will feature the character of Srivalli as per the poster. The track is touted to be an upbeat catchy track on the lines of ‘Sami Sami’ from ‘Pushpa: The Rise’.
Taking to social media, the makers shared the poster with shades of purple, pink and yellow in the background with the hand of a female, presumably Srivalli, in gyan mudra.
They wrote in the caption, ‘After the takeover by Pushpa Raj with #PushpaPushpa, it is time for The Couple, Srivalli along with her Saami to mesmerise us all. #Pushpa2SecondSingle announcement tomorrow at 11.07 AM. #Pushpa2TheRule Grand release worldwide on 15th AUG 2024.’
‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ is the follow-up to the 2021 film ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ which starred Allu Arjun in the titular role of Pushpa Raj. The sequel also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Fasil in the lead roles.
The film is directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. It will land in cinemas on the occasion of Independence Day this year.
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Akshay says son Aarav left home at 15, wears 2nd-hand clothes
Akshay Kumar rarely speaks about his children — son Aarav and daughter Nitara — in public, preferring to keep their lives away from the limelight. However, he made an exception on cricketer Shikhar Dhawan’s brand new talk show, Dhawan Karenge on Jio Cinema. During the interaction, Akshay revealed that Aarav doesn’t want to be a part of films and wants to pursue a career in fashion.
Speaking on the show, Akshay shared how he didn’t want Aarav to leave home at the age of 15 to study abroad. He said, “My son Aarav is studying at the university in London. He left home at the age of 15. He was always fond of studying and wanted to stay alone. It was his decision to move even though I didn’t want him to go. However, I could not stop him because I left my home at the age of 14.”
Khiladi Kumar lauded his son for being grounded, doing all the household chores himself, and avoiding splurging on expensive clothes. He said, “He does his own laundry, he is a good cook, does the utensils and doesn’t even want to buy expensive clothes. In fact, he goes to a second-hand store, Thrifty, to buy clothes because he doesn’t believe in wastage.” -
Richa Chadha says shot for which she gave 99 retakes in Heeramandi was not used
Richa Chadha wants to clarify a misconception about her 99 retakes in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Taking to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, the actor shared that the shot for which she gave the highest number of retakes in the show was ultimately not used.
On her Instagram Stories, Richa shared a fan edit of her dance sequence in the song Masoom Dil Hai Mera, and added in the caption: “Let me try to explain this last time. The shot I needed 99 takes for has not been used in the show lol. It wasn’t a good take. I probably sucked that day (tear-face emoticon). Bass. Samajh jao yaaron (That’s it, now you all should know).”
It all started in a recent episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, where Richa was one of the guests, along with the other female cast of Heeramandi. In that episode, Richa said, “What is your highest number of retakes?” Sonakshi Sinha said, “I don’t think I went over 12.” Aditi Rao Hydari added, “In dance, it can go over 12-13.” Richa replied, “I think my score is the highest. 99!” -
Katrina Kaif pregnant with her first baby? Actor’s representative issues statement
The internet is obsessed with a new video of actors Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal walking together on the streets of London. After the video surfaced online, social media was flooded with comments about how Katrina – who was dressed in baggy clothes – is expecting her first child with her husband. A report by Zoom even claimed that the actor is pregnant. However, her representative agency has called the report ‘unconfirmed’.
“Request all media houses to immediately stop this unconfirmed reporting and speculation,” read a statement shared by Raindrop media.
Per a source quoted by Zoom, Katrina Kaif’s pregnancy rumours are not off the mark. The source said that ‘if all goes well, Katrina and Vicky will welcome their first child in the UK’. Earlier in February this year, actor Anushka Sharma gave birth to her second child, son Akaay, in London, as per multiple reports.
The source quoted by Zoom added that Katrina, who has grown up in the UK and owns a house in London’s Hampstead, will deliver her baby in London. “Katrina bacha London mein hi deliver karegi. Vicky bhi wahin hai (Yes, she is pregnant. They will welcome their first child in London itself. Vicky is already there with her).”
While vacationing in London, a video of Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal walking hand in hand went viral, capturing fans’ attention as they noticed Katrina’s alleged baby bump. Katrina-Vicky’s new video from London fuelled pregnancy rumours, with some on social media even saying that Katrina looks ‘more pregnant’ than actor Deepika Padukone, who is set to deliver her first baby in September 2024. Fans are convinced that Katrina is pregnant. An Instagram user commented on her latest video, “Katrina and her love to keep things private. She seems more pregnant than even Deepika, meaning she will deliver ahead. Maybe she went to London to hide from paparazzi. She does look pregnant and that walking gait shows it.” Another wrote, “She is walking as if she is pregnant.” A comment also read, “I think she is pregnant. It’s not the big jacket but the way she walks.”
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Will Smith to star in ‘Sugar Bandits’
Actor Will Smith is all set to join the cast of Sugar Bandits as the lead. The film is helmed by Stefano Sollima, best known for Without Remorse (2021) and Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018). The film is described to be an action-thriller. Will Smith is set to portray an ex-special forces soldier leading a covert team bent on eradicating the drug trade in Boston.
The makers are yet to announce the rest of the cast and their respective roles. Sugar Bandits will be produced by Will Smith and Jon Mone through Westbrook Studios, with Ryan Shimazaki overseeing the production. Stuart Ford will produce for AGC Studios, which is funding the project entirely. 3 Arts Entertainment will be produced by Richard Abate. Sollima’s partners Gina Gardini is the executive producer and Ludovico Purgatori will be co-producing. Sollima is known for ZeroZeroZero and the hit series Gomorrah. He recently co-wrote, produced and directed Il Mostro, the upcoming Italian Netflix four-part series based on the novel The Monster of Florence written by American writer Douglas Preston and Italian journalist Mario Spezi. -
Ranbir-starrer Ramayana’s working title revealed
The shooting for Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi-starrer Ramayana has been going on in Mumbai for some time now. As per a News18 report, the working title of the film is also out. Moreover, the filming for Ramayana may take place beyond the schedule the film’s team had finalised. Hence, Ranbir will reportedly start shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love And War by August or September this year. News18 quoted a source as saying, “Ranbir will continue shooting for Ramayana and begin the prep for Love And War in the second half of August or early September simultaneously. While Alia will get busy with filming YRF’s upcoming spy thriller with Sharvari Wagh, Ranbir will dive into script reading sessions and discussions with Bhansali before beginning its shoot. Bhansali, in fact, will begin Love And War with him as the latter may reach the conclusion of the shoot of the first part of the Ramayana trilogy by November. The shoot of Love And War will begin in Mumbai but a set for the same is yet to be constructed.” The working title of Ramayana is reportedly God Power.
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Release of Kangana’s ‘Emergency’ postponed in wake of LS polls
The release of the Kangana Ranaut-starrer “Emergency” has been postponed amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, the makers have announced.
Ranaut, the lead actor, writer, director, and producer on “Emergency”, has been fielded by BJP for the Mandi constituency in Himachal Pradesh in the polls. The state will vote in the last phase on June 1.
Manikarnika Films Production, the studio behind the upcoming political drama, shared the update on its official X page on Wednesday evening.
“Our hearts are filled with love pouring in for our queen Kangana Ranaut. As she prioritises her duty to the nation and her commitment to serve the country, the release date of our much awaited film ‘Emergency’ has been postponed,” the banner said in the post.
A new release date of “Emergency” will be announced soon, it added.
The film has been delayed multiple times; it was previously scheduled to be released on November 24, 2023.
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Aishwarya, daughter Aaradhya get a grand welcome at French Riviera
Cannes 2024 is getting bigger and many Bollywood celebrities are expected to make an appearance at the international film festival. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan along with her daughter, Aaradhya were papped at the Mumbai airport while heading to the festival. Recently, a series of pictures and reels of her arrival at the French Riviera have gone viral.
A video of Aishwarya accompanied by Aaradhya getting a grand welcome at Cannes 2024 has surfaced online. In the viral reel Aishwarya had her arm in a sling, with a white cast that was visible around the wrist. She wore a knee-length blue coat teamed with a black outfit and shoes. While Aaradhya paired her light-blue hoodie with black pants and pink shoes. The host is seen presenting the mother-daughter duo with a beautiful bouquet in the viral clip. After being introduced to the former Miss World’s daughter, he gives her a warm hug. The actor thanks him for his hospitality as he bows down to her in respect. Aishwarya also waved at her fans on her arrival.
For the unversed, Aishwarya is making her 21st appearance at Cannes International Film Festival. Her presence at the 77th Cannes Film Festival is the most awaited moment as the actor has dazzled red carpet every time with her unique fashion statements. She made her debut in a Neeta Lulla saree, with heavy gold jewellery, at Cannes Film Festival 2002. The same year she featured in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic Devdas, co-starring Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit.
Apart from Aishwarya and Aaradhya, Kiara Advani and Sobhita Dhulipala have already left for Cannes. While Urvashi Rautela has already arrived at the international film festival, Shark Tank India judge Namita Thapar has also made her Cannes 2024 debut. Rajpl Yadav has made his first appearance for his upcoming film Kaam Chalu Hai. The actor is attending Cannes for the first time as his movie based on a real story will be screened at the festival. -
Milestone moment: Manoj Bajpayee on his 100th film
Manoj Bajpayee, who is gearing up for the release of his 100th film Bhaiyya ji, shared that after a long gap, people of North India will see representation of their culture, the relationship they are very familiar with, and the culture that belongs to them, on screen. The Padma Shri awardee, who hails from Bihar said, “These are the characters that people have seen many times. Characters belonging to the North India region. This culture has been showcased for many years, but there has been a two-decade gap so we concentrated a lot on urban stories.” “And that is why we are all very excited that after a long gap, the people of North India will get their representation on the screen. When you make a film with all your heart, it shows on the screen too,” he added. On Bhaiyya ji being his 100th film, Manoj shared, “It was director Apoorv Singh Karki who came to me while we were shooting in Lucknow, and he told me that it will be my 100th film. I was surprised. When you look back, you see that it was never an easy journey. But God has been very kind. He has shown me some failures, but has also given me a lot of positivity and strength to carry on. I didn’t decide that Bhaiyya ji was going to be my 100th film.”
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‘Jolly LLB 3’ will be full of suspense, you will have to identify the real and fake lawyer
The shooting of the film Jolly LLB 3 has started and this time both actors Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi will again be seen in the role of lawyers in this film. The story of this film will be full of suspense because in this film, while both the lawyers will fight the case, they will also clash with each other over who is the real Jolly.
Actually, Arshad Warsi was in Jolly LLB and Akshay Kumar was seen in Jolly LLB 2. Now both these actors will be seen together in the film Jolly LLB 3. The suspense regarding the story of this film is that who among the two Jolly is the real one and who is the duplicate. According to information, Akshay Kumar has shared a video giving the update of this film and in this video, Arshad Warsi is first seen claiming to be the real ‘Jolly’. Arshad Warsi says ‘Jagdish Tyagi alias Jolly, BA LLB. Beware of duplicates.
After this Akshay Kumar enters and he says ‘Jagdishwar Mishra, BA LLB. The original is from ‘Jolly, Lucknow’. After this, ‘Saurabh Shukla’ is seen who is playing the character of ‘Judge Sunderlal Tripathi’ in this film and he is holding a placard in which it is written that Jolly LLB 3 Shoot Begins. According to this update, this time the fight between two real and fake jollies will be seen in this film with Kes.
Arshad Warsi was in the role of Jagdish Tyagi in the 2013 film ‘Jolly LLB’ . After this, Akshay Kumar was seen in the role of Jagdivar Mishra alias Jolly in ‘Jolly LLB 2’. Both these actors acted well and people liked this film very much. -
Salman asked to pick between Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif; his reply goes viral
Bollywood producer and director Karan Johar put Salman Khan in the spot by taking Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Katrina Kaif’s names in a video going viral. Salman has had romantic history with Aishwarya and Katrina. While Salman was in a public relationship with Aishwarya, the actor was rumoured to be dating Katrina at certain point in the past. However, he married neither of them. Regardless of the fate of the relationships, Salman has time and again shown respect to his past relationships and alleged girlfriends.
A video of the same has surfaced on Reddit. The clip was taken from one of Salman’s appearances on Koffee With Karan. In the video, Karan asked Salman to pick the more stunning actress: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan or Katrina Kaif. He picked Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and then added Katrina Kaif. He also poked fun at her then-single status. “We’ll see what surname adds up,” he teased.
Aishwarya Rai dated Salman after the starred in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and broke up a few years after. She then met Abhishek Bachchan and dated for a brief period of time before getting married in April 2007. They welcomed their daughter Aaradhya Bachchan in November 2011. Abhishek and Aishwarya have starred together in multiple movies such as Dhoom 2 (2006), Guru (2007) and Raavan (2010), among others.
On the other hand, Katrina was rumoured to be dating Salman on and off. However, in December 2021, she tied the knot with Vicky Kaushal in an intimate but lavish ceremony at Six Senses Fort Barwara, Rajasthan on December 9, 2021. It was the much-talked about Koffee ‘manifestation couch’ where Katrina named Vicky as the one actor she was looking forward to working with the most and the rest, as we know, is history. -
Here’s why Madhuri Dixit took a break from acting
Actress Madhuri Dixit Nene has spoken about her decision of taking a break professionally to start a family with her husband Shriram Nene. On the show Kiska Brand Bajega, Madhuri spoke about her decision, “For me, it was one of the dreams I had for myself.”
Madhuri got married in 1999 with Shriram, a cardiovascular surgeon from Los Angeles. They welcomed their first born, named Arin, in 2003. It was two years later that they had their second son Ryan.
Madhuri shared that having a family and children was always something she looked forward to. About whether she was worried about her time off, the actress shared, “I am going to have kids, and this is going to be fun was the only thought.” Madhuri, who made her comeback to acting in 2022 with The Fame Game, emphasised the fact that choosing to have a family was a no-brainer for her. -
Alaya F would do ‘Khoon Bhari Maang’ remake if not made in a ‘gimmicky way’
Actress Alaya F has shown interest in starring in a period drama and spoken about what would it take for her to feature in a remake of Kabir Bedi and Rekha-starrer Khoon Bhari Maang. About the 1988 film, Alaya said, “If people think it’s right then sure, and if they don’t do it in a gimmicky way. I feel like when these gimmicky things happen, then I am not for it. If I am genuinely correct for the part and they feel like I am able to add value to the project, then, yeah, sure.”
Ever since her debut in 2020 with Jawaani Jaaneman, Alaya has featured in several genres of films, including psychological thriller, supernatural thriller and an action thriller. However, she is keen to do a period drama.
“I really want to do a period film, where I can wear all that royal attire and feel all of that. That’s something I want to do,” said Alaya, who is the daughter of actress Pooja Bedi.
She added, “I also think that it will be something new for me to sort of put my feet into and actually in my acting class I have trained for that.”
Since her debut in 2020, Alaya F has portrayed diverse characters in several big-budget films.
The actress, who describes herself as a “work in progress,” spoke about how there are some films that she chases while others come her way by luck.
With a filmography boasting of myriad genres, is it a conscious choice to not be pigeonholed, Alaya told IANS: “Yeah, it’s different, and I do try to do different things, but I think I just get offered all types of films. Then there are some films that I chase, and some films are completely by luck. It’s a mixture of everything.” -
In Heeramandi, Richa Chadha shines brightest as the doomed Lajjo
Richa Chadha’s performance as the anguished Lajjo burns the brightest in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Her arc is inarguably the shortest, yet leaves the impact of a sudden storm that wreaks havoc within the harmonious framework of the narrative. Lajjo is alcoholic, hopelessly romantic, and wildly unpredictable. Her tragedy lashes down on the syntax of the show quite early, and even though the story picks up soon after, her spirit leaves a gaping wound that refuses to heal.
Bhansali also provides Lajjo with two beautiful musical creations- Sakal Ban and Masum Dil Hai Mera. Perhaps Lajjo is akin to the brief incandesce of a song, one whose presence lifts the mundane towards a frantic high. Sakal Ban is where Lajjo is first introduced- we see her arrive with a twinkle in her step, instantly at ease with the other dancers. It is when Mallikajaan (Manisha Koirala) has announced the ‘nath utrai’ ceremony of her daughter, and the entire Shahi Mahal is awash in yellow, the spirit of spring. The viewer will see Lajjo with all the other women of the community for the first time. The second time that happens- the same space takes on a devastating contrast.
Lajjo is in love with Zorawar (Adhyayan Suman), the resident Nawab of Lahore. Laughing at the thought that Mallikajaan’s daughter Alamzeb (Sharmin Segal) wants to be a poetess, she says how these dreams are the reason for the downfall of women. Yet, who will tell Lajjo that her dream of marrying Zorawar- will be her biggest mistake? She refuses to acknowledge the truth and hopes on, daydreaming of freedom from her life as a courtesan. With an unsteady gait, she stumbles on her way to meet her lover. When she falls just outside her room, she brushes it off with a smile. The smile is so used to enveloping the pain that it has now become a static reaction.
When Zorawar informs her that he is getting married to another woman, Lajjo is again left with nothing but her shattered dreams. She hangs on to the thought that she will be married too and will go on a honeymoon out of the country. Her mention of Paris is quite telling; she’s a woman who knows the world that exists outside the walls of the Shahi Mahal. Yet, the more she tries to step into that dream, the more she is shown the door. When she is finally granted independence to step outside, it is of the ultimate form.
Richa has always been a compelling presence on screen, carving out fierce and unapologetic female characters in the course of her decade-long career. In Heeramandi, the actor is cast against type, and it is a thrill to witness her infuse Lajjo with such intensity and grace. It is her finest hour on screen. Bhansali gives Lajjo the doomed arc of a Nargis in Pakeezah and the imprint of Meena Kumari’s spirited elegance. That influence fuses into the stunning kathak performance for Lajjo in what is the standout sequence of the series. Source: HT -
Allu Arjun returns with his characteristic swag in ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ poster
Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, who is gearing up for the release of his event film ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, shared a new poster from the film on May 1. The actor took to his Instagram and shared the poster, notifying his 25.6 million followers about the new song from the film.
The poster shows a flamboyant Pushparaj (Allu’s titular character) donning a maroon shirt paired with black pants as he stands against his red SUV.
Wearing heavy pieces of jewellery for a male protagonist, Allu’s Pushparaj sets his foot forward in style as the wooden logs and the cloud of dust occupy the foreground.
The wooden logs are wired to the character’s story and his business of smuggling the sandalwood.
Meanwhile, the first song titled ‘Pushpa Pushpa’ from the film is set to hit the airwaves at 5:00 pm. The anticipation is naturally high considering that the Puhspa is returning to the silver screen after more than two years. ‘Pushpa Pushpa’ has been composed by Devi Sri Prasad who was feted with the National Award for his work in the first part of the film. -
Richa Chadha reminisces about her schoolgirl gang Saste Qatil
Soon-to-be mother Richa Chadha reminisced about her school days on Sunday, sharing a throwback picture of her ‘best girl gang’ named Saste Qatil. Richa took to Instagram stories and reshared a picture posted by a fan page named “Richa Chadha _merizindagi”. The blurred picture shows the Madam Chief Minister actress wearing a white shirt and a black bandana on her head. She gives an intense look, posing alongside her two girl besties. Richa did her schooling from Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, New Delhi.
The post is captioned, “LOL! This photo is from school days, when we made up a gang (to kinda combat one stupid boy gang that was kinda toxic). We ironically named this girl gang Saste Qatil. Don’t miss the bandana and the attitude. Pic was taken in Barista at Janpath, next to People Tree… Delhi peeps would know! Best years of my life. Best girl gang ever!” Source: IANS -
Vidya Balan shares ‘mantra’ for successful marriage
Vidya Balan, who is gearing up for her upcoming film Do Aur Do Pyaar with Pratik Gandhi, recently revealed the mantra to her successful marriage. The Parineeta actress spoke about the importance of open communication in relationships. “I believe every couple has their own unique mantra, but in my opinion, if we openly communicate with each other about everything, it can be very helpful,” the actress said.
Discussing her relationship with her husband Siddharth Roy Kapur, Vidya Balan shared, “Siddharth and I discuss everything, if someone feels bad or gets angry, or if there’s love, we express it honestly to each other, which is very important. Sharing everything is crucial for a couple. And spending a lot of time together, especially enjoying biryani together, is very important.”
Vidya Balan and Siddharth Roy Kapur got married in Mumbai on December 14, 2012, following a few years of courtship.
Do Aur Do Pyaar directed by award-winning ad filmmaker Shirsha Guha Thakurta, marks her feature debut and is scheduled to hit the theatres on April 19.
Vidya Balan’s bad romance
Vidya said that the ‘boy’ cheated on her and how she came to know about it. “I have been cheated on. The first boy I dated cheated on me and I have to tell you he was just an a**. I remember we had just broken up and I bumped into him in college on Valentine’s Day and he turned around and said that ‘I am just going to meet my ex-girlfriend for a date.’ And I was like what? He literally crushed me that day but I have done better than that in life for myself,” she said.
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Parineeti Chopra expresses gratitude for ‘Chamkila’
Parineeti Chopra, who plays Amarjot (Amar Singh Chamkila’s wife) alongside Diljit Dosanjh, is receiving rave reviews for her performance in Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Chamkila’. The actor expressed her gratitude in a crisp note on her Instagram story. Parineeti also mentioned that she had waited for a film like this for years.
Parineeti Chopra expressed her gratitude for playing Amarjot, Diljit Dosanjh’s on-screen wife in ‘Chamkila’. She wrote a note on Instagram, which can be read, “I am glad that I was able to make an impact with my work in Chamkila This is something I’ve waited for years (sic).”
She continued, “Thank you @imtiazaliofficial for believing in my talent and giving me this opportunity (sic).”
A few days back, Parineeti Chopra shared a glimpse of how they tried to recreate real-life instances from Chamkila and Amarjot’s life on-screen. Posting a video, she wrote, “Diljit and I had the privilege of playing the role of two legends who changed the music landscape in India. Recreating their famous images in the film and seeing them again today gives me goosebumps. Cannot wait to share the world of Chamkila with everyone Wouldn’t have been the same without my jodidaar @diljitdosanjh! (sic).”
For the unaware, both Diljit and Parineeti have lent their voices to some of the original ‘Chamkila’ songs in Punjabi. The film also showcased live music recordings done on location, capturing the rawness and exuberance of each moment as Diljit and Parineeti sang live in multiple instances.