Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya marked the debut of Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor. Both the actors have achieved a lot in these 12 years. The film also starred Rani Mukerji and Salman Khan in pivotal roles.
On 9th November 2019, Saawariya completed 12 years of its release. Rani spoke to a news agency about her experience of shooting the film. She stated, "I remember having a blast with Sanjay, especially the song Chhabeela which was choreographed by none other than Saroj Khan. It's always a pleasure working with Sarojji and that song was really fun because before that I had worked with Sanjay in Black.”
"This time, I was working with Sanjay in a different set-up, I got to see his musical side and how he is during a song shoot and also Sonam and Ranbir were new so, it was spending time with them on sets and just see Ranbir grow as an actor in that film," the actress added.
Talking about her character Gulabji, Rani said, "That character was quite charming, so all the scenes that I did in Saawariya have been really memorable - the whole get up, the whole look was amazing and Sanjay had a clear vision of how he wants me in his film. I think for the first time I played a character like that and I thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Well, Rani will next be seen on the big screen in Mardaani 2 which is slated to release on 13th December 2019. Reportedly, she has also started shooting for Bunty Aur Babli 2. But the makers are yet to make an official announcement about it. It is said that R Madhavan has replaced Abhishek Bachchan in the sequel.
Rohit and Kohli, with a combined total of 567 ODIs, have both been included in the three-match series against Australia, though their future beyond the tour remains uncertain. (Photo: Getty Images)
INDIA head coach Gautam Gambhir declined to discuss the 2027 World Cup prospects of senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, saying it was too early to look that far ahead despite acknowledging their quality.
Both players now feature internationally only in the 50-over format, but India appear to be managing a gradual transition rather than making sudden changes.
Rohit, who led India to the Champions Trophy title earlier this year, has been replaced by Shubman Gill as captain of the one-day side for the upcoming Australia tour.
Rohit and Kohli, with a combined total of 567 ODIs, have both been included in the three-match series against Australia, though their future beyond the tour remains uncertain.
"Look, the 50-over World Cup is still two-and-a-half years away, and I think it is very important to stay in the present," Gambhir told reporters after India completed a Test series sweep against West Indies on Tuesday.
"Obviously, they are quality players, they are coming back, their experience is going to be a handful in Australia as well.
"Hopefully, those two guys will have a successful tour, and more importantly, as a team, we will have a successful series."
Rohit, who captained India to the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup, will turn 40 by the time the next edition takes place, which will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Kohli, a member of India’s 2011 World Cup-winning squad, is a year younger.
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja’s future in the format is also uncertain. The 37-year-old, part of the recent Champions Trophy-winning team, has been left out of the ODI squad for Australia.
Jadeja said the selectors had explained the reasons behind his omission and that he would stay prepared for future opportunities.
"It is a good thing that they communicated the reason behind my omission," Jadeja said during the second Test against West Indies.
"But whenever I get a chance next, I will try and do what I have done all these years.
"Winning a World Cup is everyone's dream. We had narrowly missed out the last time, the next time we will try and make up for it."
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