Sibal said the proposed movie Tu Hi Aashiqui or Tu Hi Aashiqui Hai is not a derivative work of either of the Aashiqui movies. He said his client will not project or promote the proposed movie Tu Hi Aashiqui or Tu Hi Aashiqui Hai as part of the Aashiqui film franchise.
being from.the subcontinent, I think ayushman and his sisters reaction.was shown realistically, given the kind of society he operates and lives in such bias and reaction would be expected unfortunately
The last two trans movies I saw from India are Peranbu, which was SUPER dark but also very good with how the Hijra character is handled. And cast an actual trans woman in the role. And then the other one was Super Deluxe in which a male actor played the role and the more I thought about it, the more I HATED it.
Kudos to the makers of Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui for an honest and hearty effort to bring the story of a transgender woman on the silver screen in a positive manner and not to forget with a happy ending.
People often take personal opinions of individuals from the oppressed group as the representation of the entire community, and hence the disclaimer. Extrapolating personal opinion and imposing it on the larger trans community is totally wrong, and creates biases. This is my experience as a Savarna transgender woman watching Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui. And I am someone who always sees the glass half full.]
The movie was released last Friday and believe me, I had no intention of watching this film since Bollywood is best known for churning out transphobic content. Transgender persons have mostly been used as comic relief in the past. So, I was not ready for yet another transphobic Bollywood creation. It is the movies that were meant to raise awareness about the LGBT+ community that have done the most harm.
When I first watched the trailer of Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui (CKA) it brought back horrible memories of another film released earlier this year, Pati Patni Aur Panga. It mirrored the same storyline: that of a cisgender man falling in love with a transgender woman. I refused to watch the film because the trailer itself was mighty triggering.
Last Sunday, while I was busy scrolling through Instagram, I saw a post by Gazal Dhaliwal, an out-n-proud transgender woman and Bollywood writer. Her balanced and positive review prompted me to book the tickets and dare to watch it.
I reached PVR Bandra in the evening with no hopes from the film, but packed with courage to guard my sanity against the transphobia I was expecting to witness in the film. But to my surprise, I cried a lot, many times, throughout the 2-hour long movie. Although it has its flaws, it made this transgender woman smile in the end.
The film has many relatable scenes, for instance, in one scene she walks past a group of people and sees their reaction through a mirror, and then she smiles happily for she could pass through them as a woman.
Society has always portrayed transgender women in a typical way and when they meet a transgender woman like Manvi, they just cannot accept them. They prefer and want us to be submissive, apologetic and say sorry to every being all the time. The world wants transgender persons to live at their mercy. Bollywood is no different, it has also portrayed transgender women in the same stereotypical roles. Manvi breaks all these stereotypes. Despite its flaws, I had a good experience and did enjoy the movie. I cried with Manvi and laughed with her too.
To all transgender persons like me, if you are going to watch this movie, be prepared for its flaws and portrayal of transphobia. Please do not expect this to be a trans-awareness documentary. It is not even a movie made to compete with world cinema, but just a light-hearted film with good intentions and sincere efforts.
Well, we do not teach quantum physics to a 6-year child, do we? To me, it is the kind of movie that my sister can show to my extended family to help them understand and learn about me. Indian society is gradually learning and a light-hearted humorous tone to narrate a stigmatised story is the best way to start a conversation, in my opinion.
In my opinion, this film has definitely kickstarted conversations in Hindi-speaking households, the one our society is hiding from, and that my dear friends is the biggest takeaway we can ask for from this movie!
With this film, the film-makers have taken a genuine step and made an honest effort, and I appreciate that. Maybe next we will see transgender actors in central roles on the silver screen, hopefully soon. Like Anjali Ameer, remember? But, till then this is a start and the start is good, if you ask me.
Though I have not said much about Ayushmaan Khurana, everyone in the movie has done a commendable job, including Khurana, who is brilliant as a supporting character. Sorry (not sorry), but for me the movie is more about Manvi than anyone else. As a transgender woman, for the first time I saw a Bollywood movie that I could relate to, and so how can you expect me to talk about anything other than Manvi?
Kudos to the makers of Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui for an honest and hearty effort to bring the story of a transgender woman on the silver screen in a positive manner and, not to forget, with a happy ending. Life and struggles of every trans person is different and so is their opinion. Hoping Bollywood will make more such films with fewer mis-steps and cast transgender persons in transgender roles in the future.
After the release of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal, Triptii Dimri popularity grew multifold. She became IMDb's most popular Indian celebrity. Her followers on Instagram grew from 700K to 4.4 million (as of now). She has also gained the National Crush title. Fans are eager to know what she is doing next. Here are some of her upcoming projects that has raised the excitement level of fans.
If reports are to be believed, the Qala actress has been cast alongside Kartik Aaryan in Aashiqui 3. "Triptii has been the talk of the town following the historic success of Animal and the makers feel that she would set the screen on fire with Kartik Aaryan. The conversations have been on for quite some time and the makers have now locked her as the female lead," an insider told Pinkvilla.
Earlier, rumours were abuzz that Tara Sutaria would be cast alongside Aaryan after the actress was spotted with him on several occasions. Some fans wondered if they were lunching together to discuss an upcoming movie or if was there something brewing between them.
In this upcoming project, Triptii Dimri will star alongside Vicky Kaushal. Others who play pivotal roles in the movie are Ammy Virk, Neha Dhupia, and Angad Bedi among others. The movie is slated to be released on August 25, 2023. It is a Dharma Productions to be directed by Anand Tiwari, the actor-director who has helmed OTT movies like Love per Square Foot and Maja Ma.
The Bulbbul actress will also be seen in the sequel of Animal, the film that made her the national crush. While in the original movie, she had a small screen time, in the sequel it is expected she will have a major role.
Another upcoming movie of Triptii Dimri is titled Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video. To be directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, the TV and Bollywood writer known for directing Dream Girl and writing 350 scripts for Krishna Abhishek and Sudesh Lehri, the film will star Triptii Dimri and Rajkummar Rao in lead roles. The official synopsis of the film reads, "It revolves around the pandemonium in a small town when a VHS tape containing an intimate video of Vicky and Vidya."
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Are you ready for the much-anticipated Aashiqui 3? We've been on the edge of our seats, waiting for the inside scoop on this Bollywood buzz. While the makers are keeping a tight lid on details, we've managed to gather some tidbits that will make your Bollywood-loving heart flutter.
Karthik Aaryan is set as the main actor, but who will play the female lead is still unknown. There's talk that Tara Sutaria might join Karthik Aaryan in the film. We're eager to find out if this pairing will be the final Aashiqui 3 cast, as it would be great to see them together on screen.
This film will be directed by Anuraag Basu. The announcement came as a surprise to many, considering the genre shift from director Basu's signature contemporary love style. Bhushan Kumar, the head of T-Series overseeing Aashiqui 3, confirmed that the film's pre-production is underway.
The legacy of Aashiqui movies is no joke. The pressure is on for Aashiqui 3 to live up to the hype. But fear not, the filmmakers seem to know what they're doing. We've heard whispers about careful planning, paying homage to the classics, and creating something fresh for the new age of Bollywood.
In 1990, Mahesh Bhatt's Aashiqui hit the screens, raking in a whopping 5 crores in revenue, a staggering return on its modest 80 L production cost. The Aashiqui soundtrack album, boasting a record-breaking 20 million copies sold, remains the most popular in Bollywood history.
Fast forward to April 2013, Aashiqui 2, the successor, emerged as a commercial triumph, grossing 109 crores at the box office against its 18 crores production budget. Despite new faces Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor and lukewarm reviews, the film claimed its spot as one of 2013's highest-grossing hits. Crafted by Mohit Suri and backed by Vishesh Films, T-Series Films, and Mahesh Bhatt, Aashiqui 2 became a testament to the franchise's enduring success.
From mystery castings to the elusive release date and the promise of soulful music, the excitement is real. As Bollywood enthusiasts, we can't help but wonder: Will Aashiqui 3 be the next blockbuster that steals our hearts? We can't wait to find out!
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