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Neena Gupta roped in to play Akshay Kumar’s mother in Sooryavanshi

Neena Gupta has been in the industry for more than three decades, but she got the recognition she deserved with last year’s release Badhaai Ho where she played the role of an elderly woman who gets pregnant. The veteran actress received many awards for her performance in the film and now, she has been roped in to star in Rohit Shetty’s Sooryavanshi.

Neena Gupta will be seen playing the role of Akshay Kumar’s mother in the film. While talking about her character, she told a tabloid, “This is an interesting role because it isn’t the stereotypical mother who asks his son about food, marriage, etc., but has several dimensions. There is a new temperament to the mother, and you will get to see a very different dynamic between Akshay, Katrina and me. This is a new, sweet and interesting space that I am looking to explore.”


“I am happy that more people will get to see my work. Rohit has made some amazing films which have been appreciated by the audience,” she added.

Sooryavanshi also stars Katrina Kaif in the lead role and now, with Neena Gupta joining the cast we are more excited about the film. The shooting of the movie starts today and it is slated to release on Eid next year.

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Highlights

  • Dhee says Vari Vari emerged from a deeply personal and reflective period in her life
  • The singer believes listeners worldwide are searching for “new sounds and new stories”
  • She says remaining rooted in her identity has always been central to her music
  • Dhee hopes to release more albums and perform more frequently in the years ahead

A song shaped by reflection rather than intention

For Dhee, Vari Vari was not born out of a deliberate attempt to move in a new direction. Instead, it arrived during a period of reflection that naturally began influencing the music she was making. Speaking exclusively, the singer described how many of her recent songs have mirrored experiences unfolding in her own life, making them feel more personal than planned.

That emotional undercurrent eventually found its way into Vari Vari. Conversations with lyricist Vivek (Vivek Anna) slowly shaped the track, which grew from discussions around love and human connection. Rather than following a formula, the song evolved organically and became a reflection of thoughts she had already been carrying.

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