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Ek Ladki ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

Ek Ladki ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga” Starring Anil Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Juhi Chawla, Abhishek Duhan, Madhumalti Kapoor; directed by Shelly Chopra Dhar; music by Rochak Kohli.

Starring together for the first time, Anil Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor play father and daughter, Balbir and Sweety, in this coming-of-age story. The trailer reveals that as a young girl, Sweety had always imagined getting married one day. Her Punjabi family is enthusiastic in their efforts to see her married. There seem to be several suitors. But her story isn’t simple. Rajkummar Rao plays Sahil Mirza, a young writer who is completely smitten by her. But Sweety harbors a secret close to her heart. Can her true love find acceptance in her family and society? The makers say resolving these issues prove hilarious, touching and life changing and call it the most unexpected romance of the year. Sonam has said this unique script was the best one to share screen space with her father for the first time. Ek Ladki ko Dekha Toh Aisa LagaIt shouldn’t be a surprise the title comes from the delightful hit song in “1942, A Love Story.” You’ll hear it reworked here along with a new version “Gud naal ishq mitha,” which is also just as lovely as the original.


ully BoyGully Boy” Starring Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Kalki Koechlin, Vijay Raaz, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Amruta Subhash, Vijay Verma; directed by Zoya Akhtar; music by Divine, Naezy, Rishi Rich, Dub Sharma, Ankur Twari, Karsh Kale, Ace and others.

From the director of “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” and “Dil Dhadakne Do,” this musical drama tells the fictitious story of an up-and-coming rapper chasing a dream. Set in the hip-hop culture of Mumbai, Ranveer Singh stars as Aftab Sheikh, the son of a driver from the slums, who observes a rap battle and is hooked. In this underdog story, he pursues his dream against many obstacles to find his voice. He practices in secret at home. Vijay Raaz plays his disapproving father. The talented Alia Bhatt plays his fierce girlfriend, Sakina Ali, a student dealing with her own issues on the home front. ully BoyKalki Koechlin is featured in a pivotal role. Expect strong performances from these three charismatic actors. The film has 18 tracks, including several by Ranveer. Director Zoya Akhtar has said, “Gully Boy” drew inspiration from real-life rappers Vivian Fernandes and Naved Shaikh, known as Divine and Naezy, and it is set to premiere at the Berlin Film Festival this month.

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