Ishaan Khatter made his acting debut with Majid Majidi’s Beyond The Clouds. He then starred in Karan Johar’s production venture Dhadak and currently, the actor is busy garnering praises for his performance in Mira Nair’s series A Suitable Boy which is airing on BBC One.
Well now, Ishaan has signed one more interesting project titled Pippa. The film is based on Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta of the 45th Cavalry Tank Squadron. Mehta along with his siblings fought on the eastern front during the Indo-Pak War of 1971.
Ishaan took to Instagram to inform everyone about the film. He posted, “It’s an incredible honour to step into the shoes of #BrigadierBalramSinghMehta. As we are about to celebrate the spirit of independence, the team is coming together for a visual celebration of love, humanity and India in #Pippa! @rajamenon #RonnieScrewvala #SiddharthRoyKapur @rsvpmovies @roykapurfilms @ravi_randhawa00 @tanmay_mohan @malvika25 @bkandhari @adi_krishna1 Jai Hind.”
Pippa will be produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur. It will be directed by Raja Krishna Menon who has earlier helmed films like Barah Aana, Airlift, and Chef. The makers are planning to release the film in theatres later next year.
Meanwhile, Ishaan will be seen in Khaali Peeli which also stars Ananya Panday in the lead role. The movie was slated to release in June this year but due to the pandemic, it was postponed. A few days of the shoot is still left and the makers are planning to complete it by the end of this month. Reportedly, Khaali Peeli will get a direct-to-digital release.
R Madhavan shares his experience portraying a father’s role for the first time alongside Ajay Devgn.
Actor addresses rumours about de-ageing technology, confirming he relied on diet and fitness instead.
Madhavan reflects on sequels and preparation for previous physically demanding roles like Saala Khadoos.
Nervous about a father’s role
At the trailer launch of De De Pyaar De 2, R Madhavan admitted he was initially nervous about playing Ajay Devgn’s on-screen father-in-law.
“I have never done a father’s role before, and competing with Ajay, I was very nervous,” Madhavan said. “I have seen other actors who are so busy when they come to the set, but Ajay sir is always present and dedicated. We have always felt connected.”
The actor also commented on the appeal of sequels. Devgn, who stars alongside Madhavan, stated, “I don’t mind sequels as long as there is a good script. I hope the film is liked by audiences. We all believe we have made a good film.”
Madhavan addressed recent rumours about de-ageing technology in his films, stating, “They’ve all been accusing me of de-ageing, but I don’t think I have the budget for that. It hasn’t happened.”
Instead, the actor relies on traditional methods of preparation, including fitness and diet adjustments, to meet the physical demands of roles.
Reflections on past roles
Madhavan reflected on the preparation for his earlier role in Saala Khadoos, a physically demanding sports drama. “When I went to train for Saala Khadoos, I consulted numerous dieticians and several people who advised me on how to lose weight and get fit, what diet to follow, what time to eat, and so on, but I couldn’t find anyone I truly resonated with,” he said.
The actor’s candid reflections reveal a focus on dedication and personal preparation rather than technological shortcuts, highlighting his commitment to authentic performances.
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