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Speaking about their wedding documentary, "RiAlity," Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal described it as a humorous little attempt and a case of "life is stranger than fiction."
The two unveiled the documentary's first look in October of last year. The filmmaker is Rahul Singh Datta.
Richa and Ali discussed their wedding video in-depth with Naman Ramachandran, the international correspondent of the worldwide entertainment magazine Variety, during the Cinevesture International Film Festival 2024 (CIFF).
“This is being ‘thopoed’ on us because in our defence it's our cameramen and a very close friend, Rahul. He brought four to five friends of his, they started shooting, documenting our lives. That started documenting us one or two months before our wedding." Ali Zafar said.
Looking back, Ali recalled how Rahul told them: "I don’t want you guys to talk sitting on a couch as if you are doing interviews." Ali then went on to say: "We were not interviewed throughout that entire process. It is from the perspective of everybody who was shooting."
He added: “It was actually very funny, and wrong on so many levels. But it’s about two artists and they could be anywhere in the world, just struggling to make this wedding happen, and make our families happy. And at the same time doing things that we do, taking up jobs that we don’t want to take up but that’s what is going to pay the bills, and for this thing. So yeah, it’s a cheeky little attempt."
Richa added: “We got approached by some channels, who were like 'aapki wedding ke liye kuchh interactive programme banate hain'. So, I went to these couple of meetings and you know these kinds of shows apparently, they do very well, because India is a marriage-obsessed country.”
Continuing her story, Richa said: “So, initially it started as fun and games, like both of us documenting each other's lives. I remember I was shooting for ‘Heeramandi’ at that time, so I was joking that being in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s costumes is a great practice for being in a wedding trousseau, because they are so heavy. Ali was shooting for ‘Mirzapur’, so that is why he had that haircut during our wedding.”
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win the Oscar for best supporting actor, has away at the age of 87, AP reported. For his performance in "An Officer and a Gentleman," he won an Oscar.
Actor Randeep Hooda has been getting rave reviews for his portrayal of Veer Savarkar in his directorial debut 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar'. The film, also starring Ankita Lokhande, is currently running in theatres. The actor recently recounted the challenging experience of filming at the Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Savarkar was imprisoned at the jail, also called as Kaala Paani. Read here
Alia Bhatt hosted the Hope Gala held in London on Thursday evening, to gather funds for underprivileged adolescents in India through the Salaam Bombay foundation. During the event, she captivated attention with two distinct looks– a traditional Indian look, for which she wore a cream-coloured saree and a western one, for which she opted for a rich wine gown. Interestingly, it was her accessories that stole the show this time. Read here.
Former Bollywood actor Imran Khan, who recently confirmed his relationship with Lekha Washington, has rented a luxurious residence in Bandra, Mumbai with his partner. The couple will reportedly be paying a whopping Rs 9 lakh per month for the house that is owned by filmmaker Karan Johar. Read here
Najeeb Muhammad, the inspiration for 'Aadujeevitham', watched a screening of 'The Goat Life'. The latest film movie is based on his life. Prithviraj Sukumaran portrays Najeeb in the survival thriller, a Malayali immigrant worker compelled to work as a goatherd on a remote Saudi Arabian farm.
“In most scenes, I was crying and in some, I couldn’t bear to watch. A lot of people are sending messages saying that they have booked their tickets and will go to watch the movie… My son’s baby died last week. They asked me to be here, so I am, otherwise I would not have since there is a situation back home. I only want this movie to be a success, everyone should go and watch it,” he was quoted as saying.
Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj provided a glimpse into his forthcoming project starring Rajinikanth, tentatively titled 'Thalaivar 171', unveiling the actor’s first look from the film. In the poster, Rajinikanth exudes a stylish aura. Lokesh took to X to announce that the film's title will be disclosed on April 22. Accompanying the poster, he wrote, "Thalaivar 171 title reveal on April 22."
'Crew', a heist-comedy, starring Kareena Kapoor, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon dealing with the everyday challenges of middle-class life, feels like a breath of fresh air in Bollywood. Click here to read the full review
Ranbir Kapoor is reportedly planning to name the bungalow after his and Alia's one-year-old daughter, Raha Kapoor. This decision, reportedly, will elevate young Raha as the 'youngest and wealthiest star kid' in the Bollywood fraternity. Read here
Actor Suriya and filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj have joined forces for an upcoming film. The collaboration was announced by the National Award-winning actor on his official social media platforms. Sharing an announcement poster of the movie, Suriya expressed his excitement for the new project, referring to it as "New beginnings". This venture marks the 44th project in Suriya's illustrious career.
Allu Arjun was presented with a wax figure at Dubai's Madame Tussauds as an early birthday gift. The actor and his family unveiled his wax figure, which was depicting a scene from the film Pushpa.
Veteran Bollywood actress Zeenat Aman took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as she shared a throwback photo from her early modelling days on her Instagram account. In the caption accompanying the photo, she reminisced about her first assignments in the industry, particularly an ad campaign for Khatau Textiles when she was just 16 years old.
Reflecting on her journey as a teenager navigating the world of modelling, she revealed that she was still learning the nuances of posing and projecting confidence in front of the camera.
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