MARDAANI GIRL TEJASVI SINGH BAGS LEAD ROLE IN MADMIDAAS FILM'S CRIME SERIES

Madmidaas Films formerly known for their award winning short films ‘Aunty ji’ (Shabana Azmi), ‘Baatein’ (Supriya Pilgoankar, Shivani Raghuvanshi), Dafan (Neena Kulkarni, Ahsaas Channa), and Popular web series Yeh Crazy Dil (ZoaMorani, Lilette Dubey) recently announced its female lead face for its upcoming untitled crime series. The Dehradoon born and bred- Tejasvi Singh is the lucky girl who fought through over hundreds of candidates and bagged the coveted role after an 8 month of pan India search.

 

Producer and Director Adeeb Rais says, “We wanted a young, fresh and spunky personality and but above and beyond everything- a great actor and performer. Tejasvi is just that. There’s a beautiful rawness in her screen a presence that holds your attention and her command over essaying complex emotions really blew my mind. She is a talent to watch out for and I’m really excited and proud that Madmidaas Films is bringing forward her untapped talent out to the world. We as a production house want to give many young talented actors and filmmakers a platform as we grow and reach new horizons as a production house,”

 

Adeeb adds “ Tejasvi was formerly seen in Yash Raj Films Mardaani 2 in a pivotal role besides playing a cameo in our own short film ‘Aunty ji’. The irony is we searched all over the country for our lead face for months, and the search happened to end with someone right around us. (smiles) But, I’m happy and confident about our choice. She has essayed the character wonderfully. I couldn’t ask for anyone better to essay the role of Seeya. I’m also confident she’s going to grab a lot of eyeballs with her performance."

 

An elated Tejasvi describes her character “ Seeya’s character was an exciting territory to step into, because while the world might label her decisions as stupid but she's actually as real, flawed, and innocent as most regular young teenagers. She's a free spirit and a pure heart, she’s sensitive, expresses herself courageously, and has her heart on her sleeves. With all her immaturity and flaws, she’s still extremely loveable. I enjoyed every bit of being here and a part of me wishes I could be as free spirited as her.”

 

When asked further about details about the series Adeeb says, “We’ve just completed our first schedule. We will finish the second schedule by mid of year. The remaining cast has some popular personalities and other exciting fresh faces too but it’s too early to reveal all our cards out right now. It’s a realistic, relatable and young crime story. It's gritty, hooky, and dark but also has a strong emotional base. It’s a totally new genre for us and I’m excited to see what everyone thinks of it (smiles)”

Harshvardhan Rane receives this special surprise from his fan

Despite being just a film old in Bollywood, Harshvardhan Rane already has a huge fan following. The talented actor, who is eagerly anticipating the release of his forthcoming war drama, PALTAN, was quite surprised by the sweet gesture of one of his fans recently.

We have time and again seen fans doing something special for their matinee idols. On the other hand, many actors like Harshvardhan also share a direct, personal, emotional relationship with his fans. So one of his fans decided to show his love with a tattoo.

And he decided to impersonate the same tattoo sported by the handsome actor on his right hand.

Harshvardhan informs, “When I walked out of the gym recently, I saw a boy looking at me and smiling and he flashed his tattoo ‘Son of God’ just like mine. I hugged him and clicked a picture with him. He wished me good luck for PALTAN, releasing on 7th September this year. Such a sweet gesture.”

Lucky Month for ‘Dil Hi To Hai’ lead actress Yogita Bihani

Luck is a matter of ability coupled with opportunity at the right time. This has been proved correct for Yogita Bihani who has bagged another big assignment. Yogita, who will soon be seen on Sony Entertainment Television’s show ‘Dil Hi To Hai’ essaying the lead role has now completed shooting for a commercial advertisement with Tollywood star Nagarjuna. She was last spotted on television with Dumdaar Salman Khan wherein she shot for a Dus Ka Dum promo. Yogita has done multiple commercials but it’s not often that a budding actor gets an opportunity to feature with Salman Khan, then bagging a lead role in television Czarina Ekta Kapoor’s show and now getting a chance to feature in another commercial with Superstart Nagarjuna is a dream come true for the starlet. 

Expressing her excitement, Yogita says, “it truly is the luckiest month of my life. Though I have been trying my luck in acting for some time, scoring such big opportunities in a month has put me on cloud nine. Working with Salman has been the best experience of my life till date, which every actor wishes for at least once in their career. Then being chosen to play the female lead for Ekta Kapoor’s show and now I am in seventh heaven after working with Tollywood Superstar Nagarjuna. I was striving a lot to get a good break and now looking back at this month, all my efforts have paid off really well. After Dus ka Dum promo, I have been approached for other ad projects as well. I hope lady luck stays with me a little longer with our show coming soon on Sony Entertainment Television.”

The one thing these actors learnt from their mothers

Moms aren’t just birth givers. They are your biggest supporters, toughest critics, loudest cheerleaders and strictest teachers. They are also the epitome of love and strength. If it weren’t for mom’s constantly watching and leading the way, we’d all be a little lost, in life and otherwise. Here is what a few actors had to say about the one thing they’ve learnt from mom that they follow to this day. After all, Mommy knows best!!

Taapsee Pannu: My mom’s internal strength is what I became a huge fan of once I grew up. The way she handled 3 really different personalities at home (my Dad, my sister and myself) the way she became a shock absorber of our madness and still kept us together. The way she was the bridge between my Dad and me and still continues to be. The way she doesn’t give up on any one of us even though we r very mean to her at times because she is way more evolved and stronger person than us

Richa Chadha:  What I learnt from my Mom is compassion. When I was little, I would kill ants and insects. My mother told me - “Yeh cheenti shayad apni mummy ke paas ja rahi hai?”  That was such a strong rephrase at the time. It’s made me compassionate and ethical.

Ali Fazal: Somebody is always watching. Always. Just remember to fold your clothes and your own sheets. Keep your room neat. Your life is but a version of that room.

Arunoday Singh: The greatest thing my mother has taught me is that happiness and self-esteem are not synonymous with success.  She taught me to seek the joy, to stay in the light. No matter what I’m dealing with.

Sumeet Vyas: That there’s no harm in listening, rather than always waiting for your turn to speak. Also Dosing off in the most dreadful and tense situations in life.

Rasika Dugal: The one skill I have learned from my mother is- attention to detail and that has been an important skill to have as an actor. Her attention to the smallest of things in everything she does never ceases to amaze me. Whether it's in her attention to her work or in the way she chooses gifts for people and especially when she is cooking /baking. I can never be as good as her but I think I have got some of it!

Amyra Dastur: My mother has always been a very kind and generous woman. She never bought our pets over the years, instead, she would adopt them (especially strays). She has paid for the education of all our maids’ children and she’s been helping charities like Red Cross ever since I can remember. My mother has taught me to look at the good inside people and to never ever judge an individual at face value or by someone else’s statements. I admire my mother for not only teaching me how to stay kind and honest in a harsh world but also, how to laugh at myself every once in a while and to not take life so seriously. She is and always will be my hero.

After Nia Sharma, Television Actresses Leena Jumani and Priyal Gor share an on screen kiss in Vikram Bhatt’s Maaya 2

Television sensation Leena Jumani after her debut in Bollywood with multi starrer film Himmatwala where she played Ajay Devgan's sister and later she popularised her character by playing the main antagonist in popular soap Kumkum Bhagya, Leena is set to lit fire on the digital platform with her soon to release web series Maaya 2 produced by ace filmmaker Vikram Bhatt under the banner Lone Ranger and Jio Cinemas and is directed by Vikram's daughter Krishna Bhatt.

Leena after doing meatier roles on television was approached by Vikram Bhatt to play a crucial lead character in Maaya 2. This would beone of the rare time, perhaps the second time any female television actor would be seen playing the role of woman with a sexual orientation belonging to the LGBT community.

Krishna Bhatt after her impressing debut with the web series The Untouchables launched on Vikram Bhatt's OTT platform VB on the web is all set with her second instalment with Maaya 2. The first instalment Maya made headlines in 2017 with its bold avatar starring Shama Sikander who plays the role of Sonia which highlighted the story of a woman who lives a parallel life as Maaya who is submissive in the world of BDSM.

The makers of the Maaya 2 have now launched the poster and song from the series. It is touted as one of the most important songs from the series that is composed and sung by Sonal Pradhan and penned by Shaweel Azmi.

Maaya 2 is slated to release on the OTT platform on 30th May 2018 and is produced under the banner Lone Ranger by Vikram Bhatt and Jio Cinemas

Varun Dhawan's bike trip

Shoojit Sircar is known for keeping his films authentic and real. Even with October, the director asked Varun Dhawan to keep his entire presence as natural as possible.  

The actor had spent time learning the tasks of a Hotel Management Student in a real hotel where he trained for washing, cleaning and cooking. 

The film has extensively been shot in Delhi and had the actor use a bike for transport in the film. He was required to ride a bike for 3 hours non stop on the Delhi Highway in the peak of winter. 

While the actor knows how to ride a bike, he was very nervous as he hasn’t ridden a bike on a highway let alone on the roads of Delhi. 

Shoojit Sircar briefed Varun Dhawan the requirements of the shot and the actor, setting aside all him qualms got on the bike and took off on the highway. 

Varun Dhawan shares, "I was first time riding a bike on the highway that too 4 at night. Shoojit dada wanted a long journey so I was riding for a good 3 hours in the winter with trucks around me. I was scared but didn’t want to disappoint him and also didn’t want a stunt man to ride it for me" 

Produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar, October stars Varun Dhawan and Banita Sandhu. A Rising Sun Films Production, directed by Shoojit Sircar the film is set to release on 13th April 2018.

Kartik says No to Artificial Ways of Fitness

A few days back Kartik Aaryan surprised his fans with his new avatar. The actor looked smoking hot in a picture where he’s seen just wrapped in a towel and flaunting his drool-worthy abs. The picture soon went viral on social media and everyone couldn’t stop talking about it. The picture was a still from Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety’s new song Chhote Chhote Peg which has already topped the chartbusters.

Kartik Aaryan who was quite lean earlier worked hard on his body for this new physique. Today he’s a fitness freak and can’t imagine a day without gymming. To achieve this desired body he sweats it out in the gym by doing weight training, cardio and circuit training. Kartik believes to obtain the desired body shape, one needs to be disciplined while exercising and should try to achieve it the natural way.

The actor was quite determined that come what way, he will build his body in a natural way and will stay away from artificial substances which show instant results. He managed to achieve the drool-worthy body with 6 packs abs without using any drugs and other artificial ways.

When asked Kartik, he said "Today everyone wants to get fit and have a great body. But what people forget is that staying fit is not just a style statement but it’s a healthy way to build your body and keep it happy. There are a lot of drugs out there which can help to get instant results in bodybuilding but these substances ruin our body in the long run. I was always sure that come what may, I will not opt for the artificial ways to look fit. I had a lean body and also a vegetarian so the process was going to be tougher for me but I accepted the challenge and well today I am proud of the results.” Well, we must say that we are proud of the results too.

Indian actor Rakshak Sahni to make big-budget Hollywood debut with Eastern Crimes

With movies like Lion and Slumdog Millionnaire clicking big at the Hollywood box-office, more and more makers are coming forward with subjects involving Indian actors. One such movie to go on floors soon is Eastern Crimes, with an estimated budget of 30 million dollars. Bollywood actor Rakshak Sahni who began his career in the Indian film industry, playing the lead in Kavyanjali on Star Plus, will play a parallel lead with a yet-to-be-finalized American star in this Hollywood feature film about two cop buddies. What's more! The makers are in talks with none other than six-time Oscar-nominated director Peter Weir to direct the film. Weir is known for great Hollywood blockbusters such as The Truman Show, Dead Poets Society and Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. Produced by Los Angeles-based NeuAsia Studios, Eastern Crimes is written by Mansur Ahmed; who has also co-developed the screenplay for The Treasure of Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves, being directed by the Casino Royale director Martin Campbell. "It's rare that a role is written for an Indian actor to play a parallel action hero opposite a leading American actor in a major Hollywood production. So when Mansur Ahmed sent me the script of Eastern Crimes, it immediately got me excited," says Rakshak who is confident that the movie will be a milestone in his career. It's expected to begin shooting in mid-2018.

YASH WADALI'S GRANDIOSE ENTRY IN BOLLYWOOD WITH HIS "KISKO PATA"

Yash Wadali's creative magic &  tremendous talent makes his new single "Kisko Pata" the newest entry on chartbuster. His supreme confidence, newness in his demeanor & knack for singing has solidified Yash Wadali's status as India's brand new singing sensation. 

Waluscha De Sousa was last seen in Fan, which is her solitary appearance as an actress. She is not seen in an all-new-avatar in "Kisko Pata" with Yash Wadali. She had to learn how to juggle with fire for the album, in which she features in a video alongside Yash Wadali " “I had a great time working on this album. And yes, I played with fire quite literally,” 

Yash Wadali is known for his phenomenal work in music. Time n again, he has delivered some masterpieces which glorified his name not just in India but worldwide" ‘I’m glad that music videos are becoming a thing again. It is only singing that gives me emotional & mental satisfaction. Kisko Pata is a high octane some which can enhance the mood of any party also top the playlist of a long drive. I am glad that people are loving the song" says Yash Wadali who gears up for his next single High Crush. 

Yash Wadali's  song "Kisko Pata" featuring Waluscha De Sousa, Released by T- Series & Co- produced by Gurpreet Kaur Chadha & Priya Gupta has taken youtube by storm with above 3 million views. The song has turned out to be an instant sensation amongst the youth. 

The song "Kisko Pata" opens with a fun verse and then launches into a club vibe with groovy beats. When the song speeds up, it sounds very party - like which enhances the danceable mood of the song. From the catchy lyrics to peppy tune & dance moves, the song has it all.  

Song: Kisko Pata , Singer: Yash Wadali , Lyrics: Raman Kumar Jangwal, Music: Yash Wadali, Video By: The Bucket List Films , Directed By: Faisal Miya Photuwale , Producer: Priya Gupta & Gurpreet Kaur Chadha , Mix & Mastered By Donal Whelan, Mastering world - U.K. , Music Label: T-Series

Athiya Shetty to launch her own clothing line

Gradually turning into a fashion force to reckon with, Athiya Shetty has been approached by a popular fashion label to launch her own clothing line for youngsters. Ever since her debut, the gorgeous actress has been in news for her chic sartorial choices. Evidently a believer of ‘less is more’, Athiya has donned interesting sequins, cold shoulder tops, a mix of stripes and clothes with striking Indo-western elements, while making some of the most stunning red carpet appearances. With a huge following among the college-going youth, it is hardly a surprise that a clothing line has reached out to her.A source informs, “According to the label, Athiya is known for her fashion sensibilities. She is a hit when it comes to red carpet appearances and nails the high street fashion. So, after meetings with the brand, the young actor also shared her creative inputs and the kind of audience who follow her. Now, the team will revert to the actor with the final plan. The actor is quite excited about starting a new venture and is glad to be a part of the initiative.”

NEW 'KID' ON BOLLYWOOD BLOCK....SURAJ KHANDELWAL

SURAJ KHANDELWAL

Suraj Khandelwal. Does the name ring a bell!?Hardworking, committed, energetic & focused on his work with a zeal to achieve and deliver to best of my abilities,Suraj is all set to be launched as a lead actor in one of the Bollywood movies to be produced by his cousin-brother  Lalit Paikray. "I fulfill my responsibilities with the best of practices and ask for inputs for constant betterment," says Suraj trying to prove that "a dream can become a reality if you take the risk to dream it and achieve it." 

RAPID-FIRE ROUND FOR SURAJ: 

1.Where do you belong to?

Ans.- Ranchi in Jharkhand,now known as the land of Indian cricket's superstar Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

2.Was acting your childhood dream?

Ans.- Yes.

3.Who inspired you to become an actor?

Ans.- My father.

4.How was your family support for your career move?

Ans.- Though the family was against joining me Bollywood,my Dad stood firmly by me.

5.With so many newcomers around,how do you strategise your plan to be successful in your career?

Ans.- Hard work and right opportunity.

6.Your idol?

Ans.- Aamir Khan

7.Your educational background?

Ans.- B.Com,final year.

8.Your hobby?

Ans.- To perform infront of the camera till my last breath..

Actor-Model Khushi Mukherjee's birthday celebration at Club Anarchy

Actor-Model Khushi Mukherjee, of Splitsvilla fame, brought in her birthday with close friends and family at Club Anarchy, Andheri West. Gehna Vasisth, Pramod Bokadia, Kalpesh Mehta, Hanan Khan, Meenakshi, Shalini Gupta, Navee Sharma among others were seen dancing and partying till wee hours of the morning. Check out the adjacent pictures!

'Porus' will break all norms: Laksh Lalwani

Siddharth Kumar Tewary’s Porus created waves when the first promo hit the tube, and the audience can’t wait for the show to start. The historical drama show, which aims to depict the story of Greek conqueror Alexander and Indian defender Porus, will make the TV fraternity sit up and take notice of the new benchmarks it will set. Lead actor Laksh Lalwani says that the show is truly one-of-a-kind. Set in 350 BC, ‘Porus’ is being shot at a lavish set in Umbergaon, Gujarat and will be aired from November 27th. 

"The first emotion that came to my mind while taking up this show, was gratitude. I wasn't able to believe that I would be part of this show and wondered if I would be able to pull it off," says Laksh. 

For his role as Porus, the 21-year-old tall, fair and handsome actor has beefed up. He has also acquired special skills to carry out the action sequences. 

"My training started in April. I learnt sword fighting, horse riding, martial arts, rowing, scuba diving, and everything adventurous. I was living the life I wanted to, and getting paid for it,” he says, adding, "I gained weight and muscle too, and transformed my originally lean body," 

He is convinced that the show --said to be the most expensive that Indian television has seen – will be a trendsetter. 

"This will be a show which will break norms. Honestly, people look down upon television. When this show will come, it will change all that and will become a benchmark. The action, costumes, acting and direction are superb," he says.

The role requires him to dedicate 12 hours a day to shoot, and two hours of workout --leaving little time for his personal life. But Laksh is not complaining. 

"My present is Porus and my only aim is to make it larger-than-life. That's what I am focussing on," says the actor, who sports heavy costumes and accessories in the show.

Before getting a chance to feature in ‘Porus’, Laksh had an interesting story about how he landed in showbiz. He auditioned for ‘Roadies’ on his friend and mother's insistence and got chosen. "My mother said, 'You must go, I have a dream to see you on television'. That's how it all began. I auditioned and got selected. Then one fine morning, I got a call saying that what if instead of 'Roadies', we offer you a fiction show and pay you as well?

I said why not! That's how I packed my bags and came to Mumbai,” he says

Ssharad Malhotraa gets fan love from overseas

Fans mean everything for actor Ssharad Malhotraa. While his fan following in India seems to know no limits, the actor has an ever widening fan base over seas as well. The actor has been recently getting calls from his Pakistani fans, urging him to visit Pakistan. 

"Recently, I have been getting a lot calls from Pakistan. Those calls are usually around 2 at night. A lot of People from Islamabad, Karachi are calling me every day because my show is doing really well there. So they call me up and ask me to visit their place and promise me that they will give me a grand welcome. They have also started a new brand of chips called Kasam chips. So it is very nice and flattering. So I am hoping that someday if I am lucky enough, I might cross the borders and go," he says. 

Meanwhile, the actor, who is playing the role of Rishi in the show Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki, says that he wants to try something else now. "I am bored. It is time to move on and play some different character, something exciting. I have been playing Rishi since two years now. I want to play a challenging character next," he says. 

Ask him if Rishi is like Ssharad, and he says, "About 70 percent, we both happen to be Punjabis, we both come from joint families, we both are of today's modern era, we both like flirting. We both believe in the word love. We both believe in living life to the fullest." 

The actor wants to try his hand at theatre as well. "I want to do theatre but because of the time constraint, I am not getting the space for that. I am looking forward to actually taking up something on that platform. I am looking forward to being part of a web series. I want to touch all the platforms," he says.

Irrfan Khan roped in as the ambassador for this global brand?

The Hindi medium actor who has been applauded not only in the Indian Cinema but also in the west has year on year been giving us more reasons to celebrate him as an actor. The versatile actor has given us many successful films over the past years including Lunchbox, Hindi Medium, Piku, Talvar and now Qarib Qarib Singlle, has been always appreciated by the audience for the roles he essays. Irrfan is not only a reputed face in the Indian Film Industry but also in the world of endorsements and brands are fond of him for his great resonance with the story of true success. 

Just recently, Irrfan Khan, was signed by  Edelweiss Group, the financial services conglomerate, as the voice of the customer for its latest SME Business Loans.  Now adding to his ever-growing list of endorsements looks like he is all set to be the face of a leading international financial company. The actor recently got an endorsement offer from an American multinational financial service brand to be the brand ambassador for the same. Irrfan has been a brand ambassador for major brands in India but this will be the first time he will be seen as the face of a global brand which has a reputation for signing sports players as ambassadors. If sources are to be believed, “Irrfan recently got an opportunity for being the brand ambassador for a financial services brand and he has already signed the dotted line for it.”

Here’s why Laksh was scared of signing Porus

Being part of Siddharth Kumar Tewary’s magnum Opus, ‘Porus’, seems to be the dream project for many in the television fraternity. While the cast has been carefully chosen and trained, very few know that lead actor Laksh Lalwani was initially hesitant to take on the show. “I was very scared before signing the show. We had many meetings about the script and character. It was a huge responsibility to portray the character of a prince. I had to learn horse riding, sword fighting and many things to get into my character. But, then I took it up as a challenge and prepared myself for the show,” says Laksh. In fact, Laksh’s costumes weigh around 16 to 18 kg, and are laced with several ancient jewellery pieces. The actor, who is currently shooting in Umbergaon, Gujarat, for the show, was last seen portraying the character of Veer Mehra in ‘Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil’.  Writer, director and producer Siddharth Kumar Tewary has presented Laksh in such a grand way that he will surely be the flavour of the season.

I am happy to wear regular clothes again : Ankit Arora

Taking a break from costume dramas, actor Ankit Arora is more than happy to be sporting regular jeans and jackets on screen again. The actor, who is back on television with Hum Tum Telefilms and Sunny Side Up Films's Badho Bahu, is playing the character of Balwinder who is a coaches Rana Singh Ahlawat, played by Arhaan Khan. 

Talking about the project, he says, “Getting the role of Balwinder was quick. I got a call from the casting team at midnight and the next day morning I was asked to report on the set. Playing this character is indeed a nice change for me as I am happy to wear the regular clothes again. Sporting jeans and jackets and riding a bike feels really nice. My introduction scene has been appreciated a lot." 

Since he signed the show so fast, Ankit is busy beefing up for his character, as he shoots the show. “There was hardly any time to prepare for my role. I am going to gym whenever I am getting an opportunity. I have to do it as am playing a boxer in the show,” he says. 

Ask him about his favourite sports films, and he says, “I have loved Chak De! India, Dangal, Rocky. Whenever I watched these movies, I get goose bumps and they inspire me a lot. One can learn so many aspects of life from watching these movies."

The candid Shashank Vyas

How would someone get your special attention?

By Kindness and humbleness

Which celebrities you believe are the most influential?

Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. 

On what do you spend the most: clothes, accessories, perfumes, underwear, or anything else?

Healthy diet and perfumes.

Whom do you love more, your parents, friends, spouse, kids, siblings, your yourself? Why?

My Father.

What do you do when not working?

Reading and exercise.

Do you believe in love at first sight?

NO.

What is your dream project?

Project which becomes a dream for others.

Tell me something about your last job, other than money, that would have inspired you to keep working there.

Worked in CCD where I use to get compliments from female customers.

Describe yourself in one word.

 Rigid

Vicky Kaushal in Karan Johar’s comedy flick

Actor Vicky Kaushal seems to be in Blue Heaven these days as the actor has four releases next year making him one of the busiest actors of 2017-18. Vicky will be seen in a pivotal role in one of the most awaited Raju Hirani’s film the Dutt biopic and then in lead for the films like Meghna Gulzar’s Raazi, Ronnie Screwvala’s Love Per Square Feet and a film on URI surgical attack. 

Now it’s been learned the actor has been roped in for the sequel of 2013’s critically acclaimed film Bombay Talkies. Karan Johar will be directing one of the quartets of the series for which Vicky will be playing the lead. This would be the first time both Karan and Vicky are trying their hands in the comedy genre. Vicky comes from a background of indie cinema whereas Karan has been associated completely into mainstream commercial cinema; seeing them both collaborating for the first time on a subject they never attended would be a litmus test for both of them. 

As per the sources, "The series will be an out and out comedy where Karan will unleash his creativity to the brim. Karan approached Vicky after seeing the rushes of Raazi and after giving screen test Vicky was selected to play the main lead. The final paperwork is yet to take place next week." Karan’s movie will be produced by Ashi Dua and presented by Screwvala. For Vicky, it would be an opportunity to prove his mettle and breaking the stereotype at an early stage of his career.

Vicky Kaushal to train for a grueling 3 months before shooting for his upcoming movie.

Actor Vicky Kaushal recently wrapped his final schedule for Meghna Gulzar's directorial Raazi in Mumbai. He immediately flew down back to Mumbai where he has begun prepping for his next and perhaps the most challenging role yet. Recently he was in news for having signed the film Uri being produced by Ronnie Screwvala's film which is based on recent surgical strike conducted by the Indian Army. Vicky plays the lead commander-in-chief who led this operation of the surgical strike and led the group of paratroopers for the Uri attack. 

Now in order to commit to his role and before starting shoot earky next year in January, Vicky needs to embody himself into the role compelled. For the training of this film, he has to undergo various things and had been asked to gain some kilos of muscles before he commences shoot for the film. The actor has recently begun rigorously working out for this film and also has a special diet and workout to follow. Soon after, he will be meeting and spending time with some real-life army men and spend some good amount of time with them to understand each and every nuance possible of leading the life of an army man. Also, he will be training under them so that he gets the right character and the portrayal is done in a very right way. This will be followed by training for martial arts for his action sequences and also ammunition training to perfect the role. 

Looking at the efforts put for one character looks like this film is going to serve a lot than what we are expecting. A source close to the actor says, "Vicky is preparing rigorously for his role, he is been maintaining his diet and regularly going to the gym." When asked Vicky he said, "I have three months for prep. I have to beef up and gain lean muscle as the aim is to not only build up the size but also strength. This includes functional, core and weight training. My diet is a combo of high carbs and high proteins for now. This will be followed by a month-long martial arts training and after that paramilitary training. The action includes hand combat and martial arts is a must for it. It also requires training for arms and ammunition.”