In recent years, one of Hindi cinema's most distinct voices to reckon with, Anurag Kashyap, has made a few interesting choices behind the camera. His latest feature, starring Karan Mehta and Alaya F, is a romantic drama targeted at the Gen Z, thus continuing the director's pattern of not allowing himself to be boxed in. Kashyap has credited his daughter for the film's genesis in multiple interviews, of how she brought a valuable insight about the generation to the project. But is the film really as simple as it appears on the surface? Soon after watching, you realize how inevitable it is to separate a filmmaker's voice from his work, as a wise storyteller just needs to package the story around it differently.
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- 7/8/2023
- by Aryan Vyas
- AsianMoviePulse
Rumoured couple Ibrahim Ali Khan and Palak Tiwari were spotted arriving at a Karan Mehta’s birthday.
The two were pictured as they arrived separately for the party on Wednesday night.
Palak was spotted at the celebration sporting a beautiful little black dress. Before heading to the party, she posed for a few shots with the paparazzi. Ibrahim quickly followed.
She smiled at the shutterbugs stationed outside the party premises. On the other hand, Ibrahim Ali Khan was also captured arriving at the party. Dressed in a black shirt, Ibrahim waved at the paparazzi before heading inside.
The two were pictured as they arrived separately for the party on Wednesday night.
Palak was spotted at the celebration sporting a beautiful little black dress. Before heading to the party, she posed for a few shots with the paparazzi. Ibrahim quickly followed.
She smiled at the shutterbugs stationed outside the party premises. On the other hand, Ibrahim Ali Khan was also captured arriving at the party. Dressed in a black shirt, Ibrahim waved at the paparazzi before heading inside.
- 6/22/2023
- by Pooja Tiwari
- GlamSham
“Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat,” directed and written by Anurag Kashyap, has a relevant theme that it discusses but fails to capture the theme’s magic. I attribute it to the constant switches between the flashback and the present. It could have been a beautiful technique to help us understand the correlation between the two couples present in two different countries. Anurag Kashyap has, no doubt, the knack to tell the audience a different yet significant tale of love. This time he uses DJ Mohabbat (Vicky Kaushal) as a host who talks about love. And simultaneously, he presents a love story between Amrita Suri (Alaya F), a Hindu, and Yaqub Siddiqui (Karan Mehta), a Muslim.
India is so diverse that we are tolerant of different religions, making this country our home. Every person is free to practice the religion of their choice. Religions in India teach their faithful followers to...
India is so diverse that we are tolerant of different religions, making this country our home. Every person is free to practice the religion of their choice. Religions in India teach their faithful followers to...
- 4/2/2023
- by Carlos Luis
- Film Fugitives
Ananya Panday’s cousin Alanna Panday, a social media influencer, married her longtime boyfriend Ivor McCray recently. Their wedding bash was a star-studded affair, with some of the biggest names in Bollywood attending the ceremony.
There’s a video doing the rounds on social media where Alanna’s brother Ahaan Panday can be seen dancing on ‘I Am The Best’ from Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, and Shah Rukh Khan is smiling, looking at his performance on his song with his wife, Gauri Khan.
Aryan Khan also made a secret entrance at the venue, and his picture is going viral on social media. Scroll below to watch the video.
Ahaan performed the song with actor Karan Mehta, and it’s going viral on the internet for all the right reasons. For those of you who don’t know, the song happens to be Srk’s hit number which also starred Juhi Chawla in it.
There’s a video doing the rounds on social media where Alanna’s brother Ahaan Panday can be seen dancing on ‘I Am The Best’ from Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, and Shah Rukh Khan is smiling, looking at his performance on his song with his wife, Gauri Khan.
Aryan Khan also made a secret entrance at the venue, and his picture is going viral on social media. Scroll below to watch the video.
Ahaan performed the song with actor Karan Mehta, and it’s going viral on the internet for all the right reasons. For those of you who don’t know, the song happens to be Srk’s hit number which also starred Juhi Chawla in it.
- 3/18/2023
- by Shweta Ghadashi
- GlamSham
Mumbai, March 12 (Ians) Karan Mehta, who made his acting debut in Bollywood with ‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ (Apwdm), called it a learning experience and said that he can never forget his shooting days with the director Anurag Kashyap and his co-actor Alaya F.
He said: “I had the most fun learning experience working with Anurag Sir and Alaya on the sets of ‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’. I don’t think I would have wanted it any other way. I got to learn so much from Anurag Sir, he knows exactly what he’s doing, and his way of working is completely different so even if it doesn’t make sense at first, by the end when the result comes out, it all falls into the correct place, and only he can do that.”
On working with Alaya F, he added: “I’ve known Alaya for a long time,...
He said: “I had the most fun learning experience working with Anurag Sir and Alaya on the sets of ‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’. I don’t think I would have wanted it any other way. I got to learn so much from Anurag Sir, he knows exactly what he’s doing, and his way of working is completely different so even if it doesn’t make sense at first, by the end when the result comes out, it all falls into the correct place, and only he can do that.”
On working with Alaya F, he added: “I’ve known Alaya for a long time,...
- 3/12/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat
Written & Directed by Anurag Kashyap
That annoying cackle! In one of the two love stories that are fused together in Anurag Kashyap’s fascinating new work of heart, Yakub, the intellectually dim loverboy has a laugh like a hyena on heat which is hard to beat and anything but a treat.
Silly impetuous Yaqub(Karan Mehta) stalks silly adventurous underage Amrita(Alaya F). Somewhere in London another a struggling musician Hameet(Karan Mehta, again) is stalked by Ayesha(Alaya F), again underage, the rich spoilt pampered lonely daughter of a Pakistani millionaire who, according to Ayesha, bangs everything that moves.
In one of the film’s most beautifully conceived sequences Ayesha tells the introverted Harmeet why she cannot help being his little lamb, why she goes all mushy when she looks at him.
It’s a memorable monologue brilliantly performed by Alaya . She is most...
Written & Directed by Anurag Kashyap
That annoying cackle! In one of the two love stories that are fused together in Anurag Kashyap’s fascinating new work of heart, Yakub, the intellectually dim loverboy has a laugh like a hyena on heat which is hard to beat and anything but a treat.
Silly impetuous Yaqub(Karan Mehta) stalks silly adventurous underage Amrita(Alaya F). Somewhere in London another a struggling musician Hameet(Karan Mehta, again) is stalked by Ayesha(Alaya F), again underage, the rich spoilt pampered lonely daughter of a Pakistani millionaire who, according to Ayesha, bangs everything that moves.
In one of the film’s most beautifully conceived sequences Ayesha tells the introverted Harmeet why she cannot help being his little lamb, why she goes all mushy when she looks at him.
It’s a memorable monologue brilliantly performed by Alaya . She is most...
- 2/4/2023
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Cast: Alaya F., Karan Mehta, Vicky Kaushal and Sapna Pabbi.
Director: Anurag Kashyap. Music: Amit Trivedi
Ians Rating: ***
The young, on any given day, seem to be having a ball. Or so it seems. Partying, dancing and doing what they wish to be engaged with, they go about doing their daily chores without a care.
But do they really get a kick out of diverse and varied passions that they seem to be immersed in? Far from it, the young mind is also agitated. Having multiple choices for anything and everything, they can also be messed up. And this new-found independence that exists across cities, countries and small towns could also be a burden not just for their parents but also for the adolescent minds.
Anurag Kashyap, who has been straddling multifarious genres lately, has come up with ‘Almost Pyar with DJ Mohabbat’, yet another of his relationship-based films. Tackling multiple issues,...
Director: Anurag Kashyap. Music: Amit Trivedi
Ians Rating: ***
The young, on any given day, seem to be having a ball. Or so it seems. Partying, dancing and doing what they wish to be engaged with, they go about doing their daily chores without a care.
But do they really get a kick out of diverse and varied passions that they seem to be immersed in? Far from it, the young mind is also agitated. Having multiple choices for anything and everything, they can also be messed up. And this new-found independence that exists across cities, countries and small towns could also be a burden not just for their parents but also for the adolescent minds.
Anurag Kashyap, who has been straddling multifarious genres lately, has come up with ‘Almost Pyar with DJ Mohabbat’, yet another of his relationship-based films. Tackling multiple issues,...
- 2/3/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
After much speculation surrounding the role on whom the film’s title is based, Anurag Kashyap reveals Vicky Kaushal as DJ Mohabbat in his directorial ‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’. This also marks the fourth collaboration between Anurag Kashyap and the actor, who plays a special role and will feature in a never-seen-before avatar in the coming-of-age romantic film.
Talking about Vicky Kaushal’s special role in the film, Anurag Kashyap says, “The character of DJ Mohabbat is so integral to the story, that I wanted someone special to play it. DJ Mohabbat is the voice of love and is the conduit between two stories and I wanted someone who is that. Someone everyone loves because they trust and believe him. Vicky is that to me since I’ve known him. Always speaks his heart, never forgets, is grateful to his audience and people and the characters he plays. When I asked,...
Talking about Vicky Kaushal’s special role in the film, Anurag Kashyap says, “The character of DJ Mohabbat is so integral to the story, that I wanted someone special to play it. DJ Mohabbat is the voice of love and is the conduit between two stories and I wanted someone who is that. Someone everyone loves because they trust and believe him. Vicky is that to me since I’ve known him. Always speaks his heart, never forgets, is grateful to his audience and people and the characters he plays. When I asked,...
- 1/29/2023
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Vicky Kaushal Revealed as Titular DJ in Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ (Exclusive)
Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal (“Uri: The Surgical Strike”) has been revealed as the titular DJ in influential Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s “Almost Love” (“Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat”).
The film had its world premiere at the 2022 Marrakech Film Festival and Asian premiere at the Hainan Island International Film Festival. It is an India-u.K. co-production set across both countries and follows two love stories in parallel universes that face challenges of social status, caste, religion and inequality. It also marks the “Gangs of Wasseypur” filmmaker’s return to the romantic musical genre with composer Amit Trivedi, with whom he memorably teamed on “Dev.D” (2009).
Despite its festival outings, Kaushal’s star presence in the film has been a closely guarded secret so far. The two storylines in the film are interconnected by a podcast called Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat. The DJ talks about the need for love in times of hate.
The film had its world premiere at the 2022 Marrakech Film Festival and Asian premiere at the Hainan Island International Film Festival. It is an India-u.K. co-production set across both countries and follows two love stories in parallel universes that face challenges of social status, caste, religion and inequality. It also marks the “Gangs of Wasseypur” filmmaker’s return to the romantic musical genre with composer Amit Trivedi, with whom he memorably teamed on “Dev.D” (2009).
Despite its festival outings, Kaushal’s star presence in the film has been a closely guarded secret so far. The two storylines in the film are interconnected by a podcast called Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat. The DJ talks about the need for love in times of hate.
- 1/29/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Actors Alaya F and Karan Mehta have shared their experience of shooting for Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ in extremely cold conditions in Gulmarg. Talking about shooting in sub-zero conditions, Alaya said: “The weather was extremely erratic. It was snowing one day, then the next day was bright and sunny, then there was heavy rainfall the following day.”
But the harsh weather did not stop the film’s crew from being creative.
Alaya recalled: “It was a wonderful learning experience seeing Anurag sir adapt to every weather condition and not let it hinder the making of the film.”
She added: “It was a one-of-a-kind experience because one day we were freezing, and the next day we were drenched. There were also times when we could barely see where we were going due to dense fog. It was always a distinct experience and an amazing adventure which made for the most incredible memories.
But the harsh weather did not stop the film’s crew from being creative.
Alaya recalled: “It was a wonderful learning experience seeing Anurag sir adapt to every weather condition and not let it hinder the making of the film.”
She added: “It was a one-of-a-kind experience because one day we were freezing, and the next day we were drenched. There were also times when we could barely see where we were going due to dense fog. It was always a distinct experience and an amazing adventure which made for the most incredible memories.
- 1/26/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap opened up about working with the lead actors Alaya F and Karan Mehta in the film, ‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ and what kind of chemistry can be seen between the two.
The film took about five years to complete and the director said that both the actors are energetic and hard-working. He also added that there is a lot to learn from them.
“Both, Alaya and Karan are phenomenal young actors with great energy. They are the generation which is our future. Getting to know their points of view and opinions on various topics has been a fascinating experience.”
“Speaking to them gave me an insight into them and how they live and think. Their way of living life is so far removed from us. They are open, and their acceptance level is extremely high,” said the director known for his films like ‘Black Friday’, ‘Ugly...
The film took about five years to complete and the director said that both the actors are energetic and hard-working. He also added that there is a lot to learn from them.
“Both, Alaya and Karan are phenomenal young actors with great energy. They are the generation which is our future. Getting to know their points of view and opinions on various topics has been a fascinating experience.”
“Speaking to them gave me an insight into them and how they live and think. Their way of living life is so far removed from us. They are open, and their acceptance level is extremely high,” said the director known for his films like ‘Black Friday’, ‘Ugly...
- 1/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The year’s most awaited romantic film ‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ starring Alaya F, debutante Karan Mehta. The film has already been making headlines, and the interesting trailer has spiked the interest of the audiences further. It has been shot for a long span of four to five years and the director and actor duo bonded into a close-knit circle on the sets of the film.
Alaya F and Karan Mehta are one of the most awaited fresh pairs in the entertainment industry. We are all excited to see what kind of on-screen chemistry the two are going to share.
Says Anurag Kashyap, “Both, Alaya and Karan are phenomenal young actors with great energy. They are the generation which is our future. getting to know their points of view and opinions on various topics has been a fascinating experience. Speaking to them gave me a insight into them and how they live and think.
Alaya F and Karan Mehta are one of the most awaited fresh pairs in the entertainment industry. We are all excited to see what kind of on-screen chemistry the two are going to share.
Says Anurag Kashyap, “Both, Alaya and Karan are phenomenal young actors with great energy. They are the generation which is our future. getting to know their points of view and opinions on various topics has been a fascinating experience. Speaking to them gave me a insight into them and how they live and think.
- 1/22/2023
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
After ‘Ugly’, ‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ is filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s next film that has been solely written by him. The director got candid about his project and shared that how after discussing with his daughter, the idea for writing a story based on the concept of modern relationships came to his mind.
He said: “I’ve had the story idea brewing in my mind for a long time. I have always liked to explore relationships in the context of big cities, big towns, small towns, and middle class relationships. I was in conversation with my daughter and by the end of our discussion it hit me that it was important to explore struggles, challenges that the GenZ generation undergoes.”
The director, who is known for his films like ‘Black Friday’, ‘Ugly’, ‘Bombay Velvet’, ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Dobaaraa’, among others, shared further about working on the story of the...
He said: “I’ve had the story idea brewing in my mind for a long time. I have always liked to explore relationships in the context of big cities, big towns, small towns, and middle class relationships. I was in conversation with my daughter and by the end of our discussion it hit me that it was important to explore struggles, challenges that the GenZ generation undergoes.”
The director, who is known for his films like ‘Black Friday’, ‘Ugly’, ‘Bombay Velvet’, ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Dobaaraa’, among others, shared further about working on the story of the...
- 1/17/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Musician Amit Trivedi says he took almost four years to work on Anurag Kashyap’s directorial ‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ music album.
Amit Trivedi and lyricist Shellee worked on the music album for four long years, finally produced tracks for every mood and presents a quirky take on modern romances and young love.
The team did not want to compromise on any aspect of the music-making process and utilised the lockdown to experiment with different ideas and versions until they finally cracked a fresh, new sound. In fact lyricist Shellee, had to let go of the poet in him and he invested time with his son and Kashyap’s daughter to understand the lingo used by today’s generation.
Anurag Kashyap said: “I and Amit go a long way, it has been a friendship of 15 years and every time we have collaborated, he has given me some of the...
Amit Trivedi and lyricist Shellee worked on the music album for four long years, finally produced tracks for every mood and presents a quirky take on modern romances and young love.
The team did not want to compromise on any aspect of the music-making process and utilised the lockdown to experiment with different ideas and versions until they finally cracked a fresh, new sound. In fact lyricist Shellee, had to let go of the poet in him and he invested time with his son and Kashyap’s daughter to understand the lingo used by today’s generation.
Anurag Kashyap said: “I and Amit go a long way, it has been a friendship of 15 years and every time we have collaborated, he has given me some of the...
- 1/12/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Anurag Kashyap has turned into a great admirer of Amit Trivedi’s music, which he composed for his upcoming film ‘Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat!’. He appreciated the hard work put by Amita and Amit Trivedi and lyricist Shellee who worked on the music album for four long years and finally produced the tracks.
Anurag, best known for movies such as ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, said: “I and Amit go a long way, it has been a friendship of 15 years and everytime we have collaborated he has given me some of the unforgettable melodies and this one is no exception. Amit has put his heart and soul for the album of this movie and his extreme patience with me in every situation is what I adore the most.”
He added: “Amit and Shellee spent four years working on the music because it’s a very different world to belong to lyrically.
Anurag, best known for movies such as ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, said: “I and Amit go a long way, it has been a friendship of 15 years and everytime we have collaborated he has given me some of the unforgettable melodies and this one is no exception. Amit has put his heart and soul for the album of this movie and his extreme patience with me in every situation is what I adore the most.”
He added: “Amit and Shellee spent four years working on the music because it’s a very different world to belong to lyrically.
- 1/11/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Singer Arjun Kanungo is set to make a cameo in Alaya F and debutant Karan Mehta’s upcoming film ‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’, a romantic musical Anurag Kashyap and Amit Trivedi.
Arjun said: “What a fun project to be part of! Anurag sir called me out of the blue and asked me if I want to come to London to shoot something with him.”
“I didn’t even ask what and jumped onto it! Next thing I know I’m in Amit Trivedi’s studio dubbing songs and packing for London! ‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ is a very different concept and it was an honour to work with Amit, who has been a long time inspiration for me. A big thank you to Anurag Sir for giving me this opportunity.”
‘Almost Love with DJ Mohabbat,’ starring Alaya F and Karan Mehta who marks his debut, was recently presented...
Arjun said: “What a fun project to be part of! Anurag sir called me out of the blue and asked me if I want to come to London to shoot something with him.”
“I didn’t even ask what and jumped onto it! Next thing I know I’m in Amit Trivedi’s studio dubbing songs and packing for London! ‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ is a very different concept and it was an honour to work with Amit, who has been a long time inspiration for me. A big thank you to Anurag Sir for giving me this opportunity.”
‘Almost Love with DJ Mohabbat,’ starring Alaya F and Karan Mehta who marks his debut, was recently presented...
- 1/3/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The album of filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s upcoming film ‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’, composed by Amit Trivedi, was released on Sunday. The filmmaker-music composer duo is known for belting out chartbuster albums together from ‘Dev D’ to ‘Manmarziyaan’.
The album comprises eight singles with vocals by some of the well-known singers in the music industry. The album boasts of a song for every mood, and presents a quirky take on modern romances and young dynamics. The music videos of the songs will be out in January 2023.
An eccentric mix of versatile songs penned by Shellee, with every artist bringing their individual and signature flavours, the ‘Almost Pyaar’ album includes tracks like ‘Duniya’ sung by Abhay Jodhpurkar, ‘Banjaare’ with Nikhita Gandhi, ‘Woman Desi’ that marks the collaboration between Arjun Kanungo, Bhoomi Trivedi, and Aasa Singh, ‘Ghanghor Connection’ with vocals by Abhijeet Shrivastava, ‘Netflix & Chill’ by Arjun Kanungo and Sharvi Yadav,...
The album comprises eight singles with vocals by some of the well-known singers in the music industry. The album boasts of a song for every mood, and presents a quirky take on modern romances and young dynamics. The music videos of the songs will be out in January 2023.
An eccentric mix of versatile songs penned by Shellee, with every artist bringing their individual and signature flavours, the ‘Almost Pyaar’ album includes tracks like ‘Duniya’ sung by Abhay Jodhpurkar, ‘Banjaare’ with Nikhita Gandhi, ‘Woman Desi’ that marks the collaboration between Arjun Kanungo, Bhoomi Trivedi, and Aasa Singh, ‘Ghanghor Connection’ with vocals by Abhijeet Shrivastava, ‘Netflix & Chill’ by Arjun Kanungo and Sharvi Yadav,...
- 12/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Release
Influential Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap‘s “Almost Love” (“Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat”) is getting a Feb. 3, 2023 theatrical release from Zee Studios. The Good Bad Films production had its world premiere at the Marrakech Film Festival in November. It is an India-u.K. co-production set across both countries and follows two love stories in parallel universes that face challenges of social status, caste, religion and inequality. It stars Alaya F (“Jawaani Jaaneman”) and debutant Karan Mehta.
The film marks Kashyap’s return to the romantic musical genre with composer Amit Trivedi, with whom he memorably teamed on “Dev.D” (2009).
Kashyap said: “ ‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ is very close to my heart as it’s something which has taken shape over the years from my conversations with my daughter. It’s my going back to my constant exploration of relationships vis-a-vis the generation which actually defines us and is our future.
Influential Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap‘s “Almost Love” (“Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat”) is getting a Feb. 3, 2023 theatrical release from Zee Studios. The Good Bad Films production had its world premiere at the Marrakech Film Festival in November. It is an India-u.K. co-production set across both countries and follows two love stories in parallel universes that face challenges of social status, caste, religion and inequality. It stars Alaya F (“Jawaani Jaaneman”) and debutant Karan Mehta.
The film marks Kashyap’s return to the romantic musical genre with composer Amit Trivedi, with whom he memorably teamed on “Dev.D” (2009).
Kashyap said: “ ‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ is very close to my heart as it’s something which has taken shape over the years from my conversations with my daughter. It’s my going back to my constant exploration of relationships vis-a-vis the generation which actually defines us and is our future.
- 12/22/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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