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Did Amitabh Bachchan take a dig at Varun Dhawan?

May 232018

It seems Big B took a swipe at Varun Dhawan in his latest tweet

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Amitabh Bachchan’s wry sense of humour is often on display on social media. Big B also chides the younger lot of actors on the platform. Yesterday, he seems to have taken a dig at Varun Dhawan.

Varun Dhawan

Big B wrote on Instastory, “Double glasses and ready for the gym. No, you will not follow me there… it is too embarrassing, follow Varun (sic).” Of late, the October actor has been flooding his social networking handles with workout videos and pictures. The actor has been chronicling his every move in the gym. Is this Big B’s way of telling him to calm down?

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On the work front, Amitabh Bachchan will next be seen in Vijay Krishna Acharya’s upcoming directorial Thugs Of Hindostan, in which he shares the screen with Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh. The film is based on Philip Meadows Taylor’s 1839 novel Confessions of a Thug and is set to be released during Diwali on 7 November 2018.

Varun Dhawan, who received plaudits from fans and critics for his performance in Shoojit Sircar’s October, is filming for Kalank. Directed by Abhishek Varman and produced by Karan Johar, Varun shares the screen with Madhuri Dixit, Sonakshi Sinha, Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sanjay Dutt and Kunal Kemmu in the film.

Varun’s other upcoming release is Sui Dhaaga, in which he is collaborating with Anushka Sharma for the first time.

Also read – Ram Kapoor: I wish my Hindi was of Amitabh Bachchan’s level

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Harshvardhan Kapoor took scuba diving lessons for Bhavesh Joshi Superhero

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May 132018

Harshvardhan Kapoor undertook week-long scuba diving lessons to prepare for a sequence in his next

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Bollywood actors often opt for method acting to portray challenging characters in films with finesse. To get into the skin of his character, Alauddin Khilji, for Padmaavat, Ranveer Singh reportedly locked himself at a Goregaon hotel room for 21 days. Rajkummar Rao apparently survived on black coffee and carrots for three weeks to look his part in Trapped (2016). The latest one to join the bandwagon is Harshvardhan Kapoor, who is awaiting the release of his next, Bhavesh Joshi Superhero.

The actor took swimming and scuba diving lessons for a sequence in the film. He found deep-sea diving difficult. “I had to learn the basics of scuba for an underwater sequence in the film. It was stressful, because I only had a week to prepare. I tried my best in the limited sessions that I attended,” says Kapoor.

Harshvardhan Kapoor shot the scenes at night, which was challenging. “Diving at night was nerve-racking. Also, because of my beard, the goggles often slipped off and water entered my nostrils. It was scary because I was underwater,” says Kapoor, who is keen to go diving in the future. “But only for leisure, because the world under the sea is beautiful.”

Also read: Bhavesh Joshi Superhero: Harshvardhan Kapoor’s Hum Hain Insaaf is justice anthem

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Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja wedding: Harshvardhan's warning for brother-in-law

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May 082018

Like any other brother, Harshvardhan Kapoor too is possessive of his sister Sonam Kapoor. He gives a piece of advice to brother-in-law Anand Ahuja

Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja with Harshvardhan Kapoor. Picture Courtesy: Instagram/harshvardhankapoor

Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja have taken their marriage vows, and social media is over-flooded with their wedding photos and videos. While everyone from the film industry and Sonam’s close friends are elated with joy as she enters a new phase in her life, there is one piece of advice brother Harshvardhan Kapoor has for his brother-in-law, Anand Ahuja.

Harshvardhan Kapoor took to his Instagram account to share a photo of his ‘senior’ sister Sonam Kapoor with Anand Ahuja along with himself. He wrote, “Mush alert – Senior @sonamkapoor… there is no one quite like you and no one with a bigger heart. You’re a lucky man @anandahuja but remember I was here first! Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and love #EverydayPhenomenal #SonamKiShaadi (sic).”

Isn’t Harshvardhan like any other brother, cute and possessive!?

Talking of bride, Sonam Kapoor, she was elegance personified as she chose to go the traditional way with heavily embroidered traditional red lehenga, chokers, and traditional jewellery. She looked stunning, whileAnand Ahuja looked majestic in a muted gold sherwani and a pagadi with ruby beads around his neck.

The reception and wedding party will take place at The Leela hotel in the evening on May 8, starting from 8 pm onwards.

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Sonam Kapoor wedding: Anil, Harshvardhan reached out to this designer

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May 042018

Sonam Kapoor-Anand Ahuja wedding: Word is that dad Anil Kapoor and brother Harshvardhan Kapoor have reached out to designer Raghavendra Rathore for their ensembles

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Bride-to-be Sonam Kapoor is said to be calling industry colleagues to invite them for her big day. After the e-invites were sent, she has taken it upon herself to personally reach out to those who matter and have played an important role in her career.

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While the Kapoors’ Juhu home is buzzing with Sonam’s wedding preparations, word is that dad Anil Kapoor and brother Harshvardhan Kapoor have reached out to designer Raghavendra Rathore for their ensembles.

Raghavendra Rathore

He is said to be designing for groom-to-be Anand Ahuja as well. Rathore is a favourite of the Kapoors. Last year, Anil was the showstopper at one of his shows.

On Tuesday, both Kapoors and Ahujas released a joint statement announcing the wedding date. It read, “The Kapoor & Ahuja families, take great joy and pride, in announcing the marriage of Sonam & Anand. The wedding will take place on the 8th of May in Mumbai. Since it is an intimate affair, we request you to respect the family’s need for privacy. Thank you for all your blessings and love, as we celebrate this special moment in our lives.”

With the year’s big fat Punjabi wedding of Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja, there is much excitement within the industry folks. The who’s who from the glamour world will be gracing the special occasion on May 8.

Also read: Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja wedding: Arjun Kapoor’s funny video from preparations

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Harshvardhan Kapoor battles sickness for shoot

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Apr 192018

Caught in the grip of fever and a throat infection, Harshvardhan Kapoor reached on the sets of his film, Bhavesh Joshi

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Lauded for his performance in his debut, Mirzya, Harshvardhan Kapoor has been in news for the tremendous amount of prep work he put in for his upcoming projects, one of them being Vikramaditya Motwane’s, Bhavesh Joshi Superhero.

Recently caught in the grip of fever and a throat infection, Harshvardhan Kapoor learned that he was required to shoot a few portions for the highly anticipated vigilante drama. However, adamant to not cancel on the shoot, the dedicated actor did not want his ill health to interfere with the forthcoming film.

A source informed about it and said, “Harshvardhan means to give his all to this film. Even with the sudden nature of his illness, he wanted no special adjustments to be made for him. He was on a dose of heavy antibiotics but has reached on the sets of his next.”

The teaser of the film was released a few days ago and has been received well. Titled ‘Bhavesh Joshi Superhero’, the film will feature Harshvardhan donning a mask and playing a superhero to people. Whether he will possess some superpowers or not is yet to be determined.

Helmed by Vikramaditya Motwane, the film will have some intense action sequences and hand-combat scenes. The film revolves around a young man’s quest for revenge and the discovery that he is destined for much bigger things.

The film releases on May 25, 2018.

Also Read: Makers Announce Bhavesh Joshi Superhero Starring Harshvardhan Kapoor With Quirky Posters

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Katrina Kaif wants this young heartthrob's jacket, asks his sister for it

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Apr 032018

Katrina Kaif loves jackets and it is actor Harshvardhan Kapoor’s jacket that has got Katrina wanting to own it

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Katrina Kaif, who is quite the fashion icon, recently took to a social media platform to inquire about a jacket worn by Harshvardhan Kapoor. The Mirziya actor has been extremely popular with the fashion aficionados ever since he made his Bollywood debut. When producer Rhea Kapoor, who also happens to be the most sought-after stylist in the industry posted a picture of her brother Harshvardhan Kapoor in a leather and suede jacket, Katrina who loves Rhea’s taste in aesthetics was among the first to comment.

That’s not all, both Harshvardhan Kapoor and Katrina’s timelines were flooded with inquiries of the jacket. Not surprising, since they’re both major fashion influencers!

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On the professional front, Katrina Kaifis busy shooting for Aanand L Rai’s Zero, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma. Simultaneously, she is also working with Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan on the adventure-flick Thugs of Hindostan. Speaking of Harshvardhan Kapoor, he will next be seen in Vikramaditya Motwane’s Bhavesh Joshi and the Abhinav Bindra biopic.

Also Read: Katrina Kaif Miffed With BFF Alia Bhatt; Ex-Flame Ranbir Kapoor The Reason?

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Harshvardhan Kapoor begins prep for Abhinav Bindra biopic in London

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Apr 022018

Harshvardhan Kapoor kicks off prep on Olympic medalist’s biopic in London, adopts lean frame to showcase shooter’s teenage days

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Having chosen a biopic for his third film, Harshvardhan Kapoor is aware that recreating Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra’s journey will be a tall order. The biopic, we hear, will trace Bindra’s transition from adolescence to adulthood as he trains to be a professional shooter. Stationed in London, Kapoor has already begun prepping for the role — he is working on achieving a lean physique to portray Bindra during his teenage years.

Abhinav Bindra

Reveals a source, “While a portion of the film will see Harsh as 17-year-old Bindra competing at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, it will then progress to chart his growth as he bags the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Since the film traces his 18-year journey, Harsh will be required to lose weight first to look like a 17-year-old and then put on a few kilos to ape Bindra’s look in his late 20s and early 30s.” The insider adds that prosthetics and VFX will be employed to make his physical transformation seamless.

Harshvardhan Kapoor is currently shedding the kilos to attain a physique with zero per cent body fat. “We have designed a 90-minute workout that is a combination of free weights, sprints on a treadmill and functional training. This is in addition to cardio, weight training and Vrikshasana [a form of yoga that Bindra recommends],” says one of the actor’s trainers.

He adds that the youngster is also honing his mental skills. “We are working towards helping him get a higher attention span. The average attention span of an adult is 15 minutes. Harsh needs to have a 60-minute attention span. This will help him in perfecting the nuances.”

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Abhinav Bindra to appear in his own biopic?

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Sep 182017

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Director Kannan Iyer, who is helming Abhinav Bindra biopic, hints that the Olympic gold medallist might appear in the upcoming film on his life.

The yet-to-be-titled movie is being adapted from Bindra’s autobiography — ‘A Shot at History: My Obsessive Journey to Olympic Gold and Beyond’.

When asked if Bindra would make an appearance in the film, Kannan told PTI, “Yes, possibly towards the end, it is a kind of tradition in sports biopics but we are yet to decide.”

The plot of the film, which features Harshvardhan Kapoor in the lead role, will pretty much pan out on the lines of the book, he says.

“He has written a book, so we are going by that. He has loved the script and is always available for consultation.”

The “Ek Thi Daayan” director reveals Harshvardhan has begun his training under a trained shooter. Recently, the “Mirzya” actor posted a brief video holding a gun and listening to the instructions of an expert.

“He will be training for some time under the world class shooter Suma Shirur, followed by sessions with Abhinav.” The real life father-son duo of Anil Kapoor and Harshvardhan will be sharing screen space for the first time for Bindra’s biopic.

“Both are such good actors that they can do anything on screen. ‘Dil Dhadakane Do’ showed a beautiful relationship between Anil and Ranveer Singh as father and son… And they will do a terrific job,” says Kannan. He adds, “There will be a romantic interest in the film… what is more likely is there will be a new person. But it is too early to talk about it.”

The film will be shot mostly in Chandigarh; some portions will be shot abroad and the Olympic part will be shot on the sets in Mumbai.

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Harshvardhan Kapoor Is All Set To Play The Lead In A Biopic On Abhinav Bindra

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Sep 062017

One movie old Harshvardhan Kapoor is currently busy with his second movie, but that has not stopped him from being noticed or signing more stuff. He underwent rigorous training for his first movie ‘Mirzya’, and while the movie was not a commercial hit, it was praised quite a lot by the critics.

Witness the magic of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Gulzar Saab as Mirzya premieres on TV tonight at 9 pm on Star Gold Select HD. @stargoldofficial #MirzyaOnStarGoldSelectHD #StarringGreatStories

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The Kapoor boy has now signed his third movie which is a biopic on Abhinav Bindra. He took to his Instagram profile to share the happy news with everyone.

Beginnings are very special. Especially when you get to play a character that has made the nation proud on world stage. I am stoked to have been chosen to play #AbhinavBindra and hopefully will do justice to the man, the legend! Like the man himself said “Hard Work is a talent.” #LetsDoThis

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“The biopic is a big responsibility because of the subject matter. It is the most mammoth responsibility I’ve ever shouldered. I roped in Abhay, who wrote the final draft of Bhavesh Joshi, to work on a new draft of the Bindra biopic. We are taking the script into a really exciting place. It’s about externalising internal conflicts, and making it emotionally and visually spectacular”, he mentioned in an interview. Abhinav Bindra is an Olympic gold medallist in shooting and is also a recipient of the Padma Bhushan. He won gold at the Beijing Olympics 2008 in the 10m air rifle tournament.

Interestingly, his sister, Sonam Kapoor’s success story also includes a biopic on Neerja Bhanot, which even earned her a National Award. Harshvardhan is currently shooting for Aditya Motwane’s ‘Bhavesh Joshi’. He is already preparing for this biopic and has been spotted at a shooting range with Abhinav’s coach.

Am I allowed to have two quotes in the same picture? Anyway, whatever the board says… #ItsTheWeekend #LongWekendIsHere #IWillFunctionProperlyOnMonday

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Bollywood is currently obsessed with biopics and there’s a plethora of them that are in the pipeline and some of them are already a huge success. ‘Dangal’ has already set a super high benchmark with its mad success not just in India, but also in Hong Kong and China. ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’, ‘Paan Singh Tomar’, ‘Mary Kom’, and a biopic on Dhoni are some of the major movies made in sports genre that have enjoyed a great run at the box office.

Arjun Kapoor's sister Anshula looks unrecognisable in this childhood photo

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Aug 242017

Arjun Kapoor, who is very active on social media, always treats his fans with throwback photos of him with his family and cousins, including actress Sonam Kapoor.

And, all the pictures gives an idea that how close these two are.

Today, the ‘Mubarakan’ star shared an endearing throwback photo f the duo on Instagram.

In the picture, all the cousins are posing for the camera. Sonam is all smiles while Arjun looks on innocently.

The photo also includes Rhea Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor, Harshvardhan Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor.

On the work front, Sonam will be seen next in ‘Veere Di Wedding’. Helmed by Shashanka Ghosh, the chick flick also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania.

On the other hand, Arjun was last seen in ‘Mubarakan’ alongside Anil Kapoor, Ileana D’Cruz and Athiya Shetty. The movie performed well at the box office.

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