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Aamir Khan on Loveyapa’s failure: ‘It was dragged into the nepotism’

Sneha Sengupta — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 16:17:50 +0000

Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan debuted in the Netflix film Maharaj, and harnessed massive stardom and applause from critics and viewers. However his recent theatrical debut film, Loveyapa, faced poor performed poorly at the box office. In a recent conversation with Raj Shamani, Aamir said that the nepotism debate has resulted in Loveyapa’s failure.

Aamir said, “I always felt that I was deeply attached to my work, almost obsessively, and what happened to my projects really mattered to me. But when Junaid entered the industry, I realised that a father’s emotions take over. These days, I’m more concerned about Junaid’s work. I want him to succeed, to be happy, and to get the recognition he deserves for the work he’s doing. As a father, that’s a very strong emotion.”

Aamir Khan on Loveyapa’s low reach at the theaters

He added, “When Loveyapa released, I really liked the film and thought Junaid had done a good job. The role he played was quite different from his real personality. Junaid has this quality — he transforms into the character. I think uss film ko bhut negative backlash aaya. It was heavily trolled, nepotism mein bhut chali gayi ki yeh nepo kids hai (I think the film received a lot of negative backlash. It was heavily trolled and got dragged into the nepotism debate, labelled as a ‘nepo kid’ film). But Junaid and I are not like that. Until now, I’ve not interfered in his career, nor do I want to. In fact, I discouraged him from formally learning acting.”

About Loveyapa

Helmed by Advait Chandan, Loveyapa is a Hindi remake of the 2022 Tamil film Love Today. The romantic saga starred Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor in lead roles. The story is about a young couple who exchange their phones before marriage. The film minted ₹8.85 crore globally at the box office however traced some silver lining on OTT.

Aamir Khan’s new film

Aamir is bracing for Sitaare Zameen Par, a touted sequel to his 2007 cult hit Taare Zameen Par. The film features Genelia D’Souza in a pivotal role. It will be released on 20 June.

Netizens backs Apoorva Mukhija after watching her debut work in Bollywood amidst controversy

Sneha Sengupta — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 17:42:15 +0000

Nadaaniyan, starring Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim Ali Khan, debuted on Netflix on Friday to a mixed reception. Influencer Apoorva Mukhija also played a significant supporting role in the romantic drama movie. Social media viewers expressed their sympathy for the actor and demanded an apology.

Many people expressed sympathy for Apoorva by leaving comments on an Instagram post that said she had completely vanished from the movie’s advertising and had not posted anything before to its release.

A comment read, “Congratulations to the people who did this…… Kuch logo k liye sayad vo bs 1-2 comment tha….bt u guys have successfully destroyed her self-confidence!!!!!”

A second viewer said, “She acted better than Khushi Kapoor.” A fan added, “I felt very bad for her 😭😭😭 Apoorva we need your Comeback ❤️❤️ waiting for your response.” Another comment stated, “I really feel so bad for her I mean she is getting dragged in this situation for no good reason.” “She deserves an apology for all that she has been made to go through,” adding “She’ll come back stronger”.

The Rebel Kid, appeared on the India’s Got Latent episode along with Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva Mukhija. She has been involved in controversy for her offensive remarks on the show. On Thursday, she and Ranveer went to the NCW office to deliver written apologies.

ANI’s official X account posted a video last month capturing Mukhija leaving the police station while being questioned by reporters about the case. The influencer wore a mask over her face and headed straight for her car, refusing to comment on the situation.

Nadaaniyan on X: Is the rom-com a hit or a miss?

Sneha Sengupta — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:03:24 +0000

The romantic comedy Nadaaniyan, starring Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor in the lead roles, was released on Netflix today. Netizens who have already seen the Shauna Gautam-directed film posted their thoughts on X (Twitter). Before you decide to see the latest film, explore these reviews on X.

Netizens praised Nadaaniyan for being straightforward and innocent, and some viewers also praised the performances of Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim Ali Khan as well as the supporting cast.

A user tweeted, “#IbrahimAliKhan ‘s acting is awesome & good to see #KhushiKapoor ‘s acting is improving as well #Nadaaniyan.”

A netizen praised debutant Ibrahim Ali Khan, saying, “Just finished Nadaaniyan and there is something about Ibrahim’s screen presence hits different! #IbrahimAliKhan #Nadaaniyan.”

Another added, “Mahima and Riya sen coming back to the movies was really good to watch. Wish they could have given more screentime to Dia Mirza and Jugal Hansraj. They are terrific actors. Suniel Shetty is as awesome as he is. Khushi looks pretty throughout. #Nadaaniyan.”

Someone stated, “I loved Nadaaniyan. I’m sure people aren’t going to give reviews because of the cast but I loved the innocence of the film. It doesn’t have to be complicated all the time. Much needed romcom. Yes, I started for ibrahim.”

A tweet read, “Watching #Nadaaniyan The vibe of the movie is very Gen Z.”

Another review stated, “Didn’t expect much from #Nadaaniyan, but it was a cute time-pass watch.”

The synopsis read, “When a misunderstanding turns her friends against her, lovable rich girl Pia hires Arjun, a career-focused new student, to pretend to be her boyfriend.”

It stars Suniel Shetty, Mahima Chaudhry, Dia Mirza, and Jugal Hansraj in important roles, produced by Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra, and Karan Johar.

Loveyapa Box Office: Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan starrer records a slight growth with ₹2.31 cr

Sneha Sengupta — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 17:29:08 +0000

This Friday marked the theatrical premiere of Advait Chandan’s Hindi adaptation of Pradeep Ranganathan’s popular 2022 film Love Today. The movie, which starred Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan, has made about ₹2.31 crore net in India so far, according to Sacnilk.

According to the website, the movie made ₹1.15 crore at the box office and ₹1.35 crore at the box office in India. It made about ₹1.16 crore net in India on its second day, bringing its total to about ₹2.31 crore net. The morning programs had an occupancy rate of 6.09%, while the afternoon shows had a 14.09% rate. Unexpectedly, Himesh Reshammiya’s Badas Ravikumar is posing a serious threat to it. On its first day, it earned ₹2.75 crore net, and on its second day, it generated ₹1.99 crore, bringing its total to about ₹4.74 crore.

Aamir Khan who have been at the forefront of the film’s promotions stated in conversation with ANI, “I have watched the rough cut. I liked this film. It is very entertaining. The way our lives have turned out these days due to cellphones, and the interesting things that happen in our life due to this have been shown here. All the actors have done a good job. When I watched the film and saw Khushi (Kapoor), I felt that I was watching Sridevi. Her energy was there, I could see. I am a huge fan of Sridevi.”

Junaid’s sister, Ira Khan shared her review on social media, “Junnu on the big screen!! (Partying face and smiling face with hearts emojis) If you knew Junaid personally, you’d realize just how good of an actor he is playing this role! The whole cast has done a great job.”

Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor’s Loveyapa to record a weak start at the domestic theaters

Sneha Sengupta — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:48:35 +0000

Loveyapa, starring Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor, is scheduled to be released tomorrow. At the box office, the romantic comedy is anticipated to begin slowly.

Supported by Phantom Films, Loveyapa has a generated great intensity of social media attention, but not enough for a film with such a large budget. Despite Loveyapa being the theatrical debut of two celebrity kids, Junaid and Khushi, there isn’t much excitement.

Other marketing initiatives, such as outdoor gatherings, interviews, and trips to reality TV programs like Bigg Boss, haven’t done much to help, either. The outcome of the film might have been different if the producers had adopted a more effective and imaginative marketing plan.

For its first day, Loveyapa has sold 3,500 tickets in the top three national chains, PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis, as of 7 PM on February 6. Considering the nationwide subsidized pricing, this pre-sale statistic is disheartening. It is anticipated that approximately 6,000 admissions will be made in advance for Loveyapa at these prestigious chains.

It is anticipated to debut with collections between Rs 1 crore and Rs 1.50 crore, based on current patterns. Even if this is hardly a promising beginning, it should be remembered that the first projection was for lakhs of people. Its success at the box office will ultimately depend on word-of-mouth. It might have an immediate increase in sales over the weekend if it is able to amuse the crowd.

Himesh Reshammiya’s Badas Ravi Kumar, which has had incredible pre-sales, is a fierce rival to the film. How Loveyapa does at the box office will be interesting to witness.

Boney Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Shabana Azmi pays tribute; Sridevi Chowk inaugurated in Mumbai

Sneha Sengupta — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 15:35:50 +0000

The late actor Sridevi received a grand tribute as recently a chowk in Lokhandawala, Mumbai, was unveiled in her honor. On Saturday night, during Dussehra, her husband Boney Kapoor and daughter Khushi Kapoor were observed shedding tears when they officially opened the chowk. Veteran actor Shabana Azmi attended the inauguration as well.

Sridevi Chowk: In remembrance

Boney and Khushi honored the late Sridevi by launching the road intersection in her honor. Boney is seen unfurling the cloth that is covering a photo of Sridevi in a video posted on Instagram. Boney also touches the photo of his wife while Khushi stands next to him, visibly moved with the ambience. The inscription on the stone read the name of the legend, Sridevi Kapoor Chowk.

The inauguration was held at 6:00 p.m. on October 12. The chowk is situated at a crossroads close to Green Acres Tower, Sridevi’s longtime home where she spent many years until passing away in 2018. The location has sentimental significance, and at one point, Boney and Khushi appeared to be overwhelmed by the number of people that came by offering solidarity. Janhvi Kapoor was not present for the launch.

More about the incident

Sridevi began acting at an early age and became well-known in the Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam film industries. Janhvi and Khushi, her two kids, were born in 1997 and 2000, respectively, after she married producer Boney in 1996.

Sridevi was discovered dead in a bathtub at a hotel in Dubai on February 24, 2018. She unintentionally drowned while she was at a family wedding. Since then, Janhvi has talked at length about her mother in a number of interviews, and her sisters have continued her acting tradition. While Khushi made her feature debut in the over-the-top movie The Archies, Janhvi most recently starred in her debut Telugu film, Devara: Part 1.

Janhvi Kapoor gets discharged from hospital, after recuperating from food poisoning

Sneha Sengupta — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 16:17:34 +0000

Actor Janhvi Kapoor was admitted to the hospital in Mumbai earlier this week after developing severe food poisoning. It is now being reported that she is doing much better after being released from the hospital.

Current health status

Zoom claims that she is at home after being released from the hospital. Boney Kapoor, her father, confirmed the information by saying, “She was discharged this morning. She is much better now.”

Janhvi has been taken care by her father, sister Khushi Kapoor, and rumoured boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya, according to a Times Now report.

Janhvi was admitted to a hospital in South Mumbai on Thursday due to a “severe case of food poisoning,” according to a source close to the actor who confirmed the news to Hindustan Times earlier this week.

News about her hospitalisation

She is currently on the road to recovery, “though she is struggling with weakness,” according to reports at the time. On Tuesday, Janhvi arrived back in Mumbai from Chennai. She made the decision to stay home on Wednesday since she wasn’t feeling well.

She was most recently spotted celebrating Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s marriage. Following that, she went on to promote Ulajh, the movie in which she plays Suhana Bhatia.