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Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Bollywood actor Aditya Roy Kapur has credited singer Arijit Singh for elevating the emotional and musical depth of his upcoming film, “Metro… In Dino.”

Reflecting on their collaboration in the much-anticipated anthology film directed by Anurag Basu, the actor praised Arijit’s ability to bring feeling and nuance to every track, adding a distinct layer of meaning to the narrative.

Expressing the same, the ‘Ok Jaanu’ actor shared, “With Arijit, there have been quite a few songs. He is such an amazing singer, adding so much depth and feeling and emotion to the song, adding new meaning to each song. He is just a wonderful talent, and it’s great to have some songs that have been memorable for people and that it’s been years. So yes, it’s been a combination that has been a good one, and we are really happy about that, and hopefully it continues with ‘Metro In Dino’ as well.”

Interestingly, Aditya Roy Kapur and Arijit Singh have previously joined forces to deliver some of Bollywood’s most memorable songs, including “Tum Hi Ho,” “Inna Sona” from “Ok Jaanu,” and “Aabaad Barbaad” from “Ludo.” Arijit has now lent his voice to the soundtrack of “Metro… In Dino.” The first song, “Zamaana Lage,” from the upcoming romantic drama was sung by Arijit Singh and Shashwat Singh. This heartfelt ode to lost love was released on May 28.

On a related note, “Metro… In Dino” brings together a stellar ensemble cast, including Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Anupam Kher, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Neena Gupta. The romantic drama delves into the intricate layers of love and commitment, portraying the emotional turbulence that accompanies modern relationships. The trailer offered a glimpse into the heartfelt journey of Aditya Roy Kapur and Sara Ali Khan as their characters navigate the complexities of love and the essence of true connection.

Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Anurag Basu, and Taani Basu, the film is slated for a theatrical release on July 4.

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Mumbai, Dec 8 (IANS) Actress Kritika Kamra, who will be seen in Anusha Rizvi’s “The Great Shamshuddin Family”, says being at the centre of a story written by a woman, is a privilege she deeply values.

Kritika shared her excitement about the film and the journey of portraying a character crafted by a female filmmaker with a distinct voice.

Kritika told IANS: “Being at the centre of a story written by a woman, especially someone as sharp, thoughtful and fearless as Anusha is a privilege I deeply value.”

“When I read the script of The Great Shamshuddin Family, I was instantly drawn to how authentic, layered and unapologetic her characters are. Women on screen are often boxed into stereotypes, but this story gives women the space to be flawed, funny, messy, vulnerable, assertive..everything at once.”

Set over one day in Delhi, the narrative follows Bani as mothers, aunts, cousins and former romantic interests descend on her apartment, each bringing their own emergencies. As the protagonist navigates interfaith complexities, generational conflicts and family expectations, she faces a choice between pursuing international career opportunities or remaining with her family, reports variety.com.

The film features Farida Jalal, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Juhi Babbar Soni and Sheeba Chadda.

She said that this film is also very special to me because it gave her the opportunity to work alongside an incredible team of women both behind and in front of the camera.

“Sharing screen space with legends like Farida ji and Dolly ji and performing with phenomenal actors like Sheeba ma’am, Juhi and Shreya has been a learning experience I will always cherish.

“I truly believe our film has warmth, joy and at the same time something deeply meaningful to say. I’m proud to be part of a narrative that celebrates complexity, womanhood and identity in such an honest way.”

The Great Shamshuddin Family is set to arrive on JioHotstar on 12th December.

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Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi recently took to social media to share a highlight from his “inspiring day” at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, where he had the opportunity to meet and engage with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and other prominent leaders.

Oberoi, who has been actively involved in advocating for India’s economic growth, expressed his admiration for the collaborative spirit and shared vision of progress that emerged during discussions centered around the national mission of a “Viksit Bharat.”

Taking to his Instagram handle, the ‘Masti’ actor shared a video and wrote in the caption, “What an inspiring day at the @worldeconomicforum Davos, meeting and hearing the CM of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Minister of Industries, Shri Uday Samant, Secretary of DPIIT, Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Tamil Nadu Minister of Industries, Shri TRB Rajaa and other leaders. The philosophy of #OneNationOneVoice uniting all states in working towards the collective mission of ‘Viksit Bharat’ came alive on a global stage.It was a pleasure meeting Mr. Ravi Kumar S, CEO of @cognizant and discussing some new-age strategies together. Looking forward to the next few days of grind and collaboration at #WEF25.”

The actor also had the opportunity to engage with Ravi Kumar S, CEO of Cognizant, during the event. The two discussed cutting-edge strategies in the fields of technology and artificial intelligence that could drive India’s industrial and digital transformation.

On the work front, Vivek was last seen in Rohit Shetty’s debut web series, “Indian Police Force,” where he shared the screen with Shilpa Shetty, Sidharth Malhotra, Sharad Kelkar, and Shweta Tiwari.

He is set to appear in the much-awaited film ‘Masti 4’, where he will reunite with co-stars Riteish Deshmukh and Aftab Shivdasani. The upcoming film, directed by Milap Zaveri, will also star veteran actor Jeetendra.

The ‘Masti’ franchise, which kicked off in 2004, has since seen two sequels: “Grand Masti” and “Great Grand Masti.”

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