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Janhvi Kapoor joins Rajkummar Rao on the cast of Rooh-Afza

After making her acting debut with Dhadak (2018), Janhvi Kapoor signed two new films – period drama Takht and a biopic on IAF pilot Gunjan Saxena titled Kargil Girl. All aforementioned films are backed by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions.

However, now it seems that the actress is ready to work with other production houses as well. According to reports, Janhvi has just signed producer Dinesh Vijan’s next film Rooh-Afza, which was announced in February.


The film stars super talented Rajkummar Rao as the male lead. Janhvi will play his love interest in the horror comedy. Besides them, Varun Sharma will also be seen in an important role in the flick.

Confirming the news, producer Dinesh Vijan said, “For Rooh-Afza we needed actors who could jump into their roles with unabashed conviction. Rajkummar and Varun (Sharma) are phenomenal actors, comedy is a space they excel in and own. For the female lead, we needed someone who could portray two contrasting personalities with ease and Janhvi stood out, she really connected with the script. Her talent is still raw, but she is excited about being moulded. The script is young, refreshing and totally crazy, and she is exactly that!”

Set to mount the shooting floor in May, Rooh-Afza is scheduled to enter theatres on 20th March, 2020.

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Priyanka Chopra reacts as Kapil claims her pay cheque drove ‘Varanasi’ past £126 million

Is SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' really a £126 million film? Priyanka Chopra’s reaction sparks new questions

Highlights:

  • Priyanka Chopra faced questions about SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi budget on The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4
  • Kapil Sharma asked if the film costs around £126 million (₹1,300 crore)
  • Priyanka nodded at the figure, but avoided giving a formal confirmation
  • Rajamouli’s film stars Mahesh Babu, with plans for a global theatrical release in 2027
  • Varanasi is reported as the most expensive Tollywood film to date

Priyanka Chopra spoke about SS Rajamouli’s new film Varanasi on the opening episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4. Kapil Sharma pressed her on rumours that the production budget has touched £126 million (₹1,300 crore). Priyanka did not confirm it outright. She nodded at Kapil’s line of thought, which was enough for the live audience. SS Rajamouli is working with Mahesh Babu on a large-scale action project. Priyanka plays the female lead.

Kapil pushed the cost question further, saying Priyanka’s involvement has raised the scale of Varanasi. He joked that her fee might be swallowing half the numbers. Priyanka replied: “Are you trying to imply that half of the budget has gone into my bank account?” Navjot Singh Sidhu joined in by asking what kind of story needs a spend this large. Priyanka avoided all story points. She reminded Kapil that Rajamouli never reveals plot details.

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