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                   Bollywood Gup-Shup
















          JAIDEEP AHLAWAT                                                   JUNAID KHAN


          Actor reflects on intense preparation for ‘Maharaj’               Actor glad for response for his debut film

                  eteran actor Jaideep Ahlawat                                                                         s  the  historical  dra-
                  opened up about the                                                                                  ma ‘Maharaj’ was
          Vintense preparation                                                                                 Areleased on Friday,
          he underwent for his role as                                                                          Aamir Khan’s son Junaid
          the antagonist in the recently                                                                         Khan, who debuted in the
          released film ‘Maharaj.’                                                                                film,  shared  his  feelings
              During  a candid conver-                                                                            about the overwhelming
          sation, Jaideep shared in-                                                                              positive feedback.
          sights into his challenging yet                                                                            In a conversation with
          rewarding journey of prepar-                                                                           ANI, Junaid said, “I’m very
          ing for his role as Jadunath                                                                         grateful for the by and large
          Maharaj  in the recently re-                                                                       positive response  that ‘Ma-
          leased film on Netflix. Ahlawat                                                                  haraj’ has received. So yeah, it’s
          revealed the  initial doubts he                                                             quite satisfying; I guess all’s well that
          had about taking on the charac-                                    ends well.” Speaking about the initial attraction to the script, the
          ter, admitting, “In the beginning, I thought that this is a very   ‘Maharaj’ actor shared, “When Sid and Adi Sir called me for this
          difficult character. It is not going to be easy to handle. I told my   story, I found it very appealing. I really liked Sid Sir’s part. The
          brother that I don’t think I can do this.”                         Yash Raj banner is significant, so taking on this project was an

              The turning point for Jaideep came after a meeting with the    obvious choice.”
          film’s director, where he was reassured by the strong vision and      When asked about  receiving advice from his father Aamir
          compelling narrative presented. “The way he narrated Maharaj,      Khan, Junaid added, “He normally lets us do what we want to do
          I was like, yes, I should do this.”                                unless we ask for something very specific; then he gives advice.
                                                                             But he liked the film. He saw the film a few months ago and he
          GIPPY GREWAL                                                       quite liked it.”


          Teaser of ‘Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di’ unveiled

                he makers of ‘Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di’ on Monday, released the teaser
                for the highly awaited third instalment of the heartwarming family drama.
          TThe film stars Gippy Grewal, Jasmin Bhasin, and Gurpreet Singh Ghuggi.

              The one-minute and 13-second teaser shows an ensemble cast coming together
          to offer Ardaas, a heartfelt prayer. It provides a glimpse into the characters’ lives and
          struggles, highlighting the burdens they carry. The film demonstrates how the act of Ar-
          daas can offer solutions and comfort in life’s challenges. Written and directed by Gippy
          Grewal, the film also stars Prince Kanwaljit Singh, Malkeet Rauni, and Raghveer Boli.
              Expressing his excitement, Gippy said, “This film has always been close to my
          heart, as it was my debut as a writer and director. Coming together with Panorama
          and Jio Studios has been such a blessing for all of us. It is often said that so many en-
          ergies get in sync for any film. This collaboration proved to be some sublime energy
          for us all; we felt it, and the audience will feel it too.”





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