Siddharth Malhotra’s action film with Remo D’Souza to go on floors by year-end

Siddharth  Malhotra  will soon make an appearance in yet another film by Karan Johar, an untitled action-adventure movie. For the film, the Dharma Productions chief has teamed up with UTV and has also roped in Remo D’Souza to develop the film. An industry insider recently revealed, “Although the details are being kept under wraps, the genre will be similar to that of the hit Hollywood film franchise, The Fast and the Furious. Siddharth’s role will be very different from how he was seen in SOTY.”

Siddharth Malhotra

From what we’ve learned, this film is somewhat inspired by The Fast and The Furious franchise. The film will include fast cars, lots of action and of course, scores of pretty women! “Remo, Karan and his team are constantly meeting and working on the script. It’s too early to reveal anything, but all we can say is that the action will revolve around cars,” says a source. Remo said, “The film will go on the floors by year-end.”

Previously, Siddharth Malhotra took the big-screen by storm with his debut appearance in the film Student of the Year, a Karan Johar directorial venture. The 28-year-old actor rose to stardom with the film, playing the lead alongside two more newcomers, Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt. Now, after a very successful Bollywood debut, Siddharth Malhotra has signed his next film, Hasee Toh Phasee, alongside Parineeti Chopra. The actor has chosen to stay under his mentor-director’s wing and will star in the aforementioned romantic comedy produced by Dharma Productions and directed by Vinil Mathew.

Shooting for Remo’s film will begin after Hasee Toh Phasee is wrapped up.

Alia Bhatt – Karan Johar’s Student of the Year

Alia Bhatt, the daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, rose to the stars with her debut in her first film, Student of the Year. The film was a campus romance that also starred newcomers Siddharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan. Student of the Year was crowned to be a blockbuster soon after its release and the young actors have now moved on to their next projects. 

Alia Bhatt, who is now just 20-years-old, seems to have had a dream debut with the Karan Johar film. Even though she belongs to the Bhatt camp that has its own production house, Vishesh Films, Alia decided to step away from home territory and make her debut her own. “My father did not have a problem at all. He was very close to Yash (Johar) Uncle. He is happy because he knew this is the kind of space I fit into. I am very young and fresh right now and Karan is the best to groom me. He knows I am in good hands,” said Alia in an interview a while ago.

The actress has no qualms of starring in a film by her home production however and also said, “I love their (Vishesh Films’) films. But that doesn’t mean I love all their films. There are films that I don’t like and I tell them about it too but there are films that I love as well.”
Up ahead, the actress will be seen starring in the lead in Karan Johar’s film adaptation of author Chetan Bhagat’s bestseller, 2 States. Apart from this, Alia has also signed a project with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali.

Siddharth Malhotra wows the audiences and Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week

As an established model, Student of the Year actor Siddharth Malhotra has walked the ramp for famous designers Manish Malhotra & Rohit Bal and appeared in the ad campaign of Roberto Cavelli, apart from being the face on the cover pages of Redbook and Gladrags. Having proven himself as a model, he took over new a role as an assistant director. He chose to learn the traits of the career he wanted to establish himself in.

A model-turned-actor, Siddharth malhotra  recently stepped back on the ramp for designer Manish Malhotra’s collection titled ‘Threads of Emotions’ at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) Autumn-Winter 2013. The actor walked alongside Esha Gupta and Jacqueline Fernandez and received a thundering applause from the audience, particularly female attendees who simply couldn’t stop cheering for the dashing 28-year-old actor.

Speaking about his showstoppers, Manish said, “Esha, Jacqueline and Sidharth are young, energetic and spirited and my collection is about these three things,” adding, Last two years, I promoted Kashmir thread and zari work and chikankari from Mijan, a small village in Uttar Pradesh. WIFW is just the beginning. The idea is to focus on craftsmanship and showcase it to various fashion weeks by roping in celebrities, thus making it more popular.”

Siddharth Malhotra seems to be capturing the B-town in its entirety with his charm and good looks. The actor will next be seen in two upcoming projects, Karan Johar’s Hasee Toh Phasee and Ekta Kapoor’s The Villain.

Karan Johar’s student, Varun Dhawan, isn’t dating anymore!

Being a star isn’t easy and at times, some sacrifices are made to stay longer on the big-screen. Newcomer Varun Dhawan, who made his debut in Karan Johar’s 2012 blockbuster, Student of the Year, has reportedly broken his relationship with a girl he has been dating. After having starred in the campus-romance alongside Siddharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt, Varun has been surrounded with filmmakers and fans, each looking to get the best from the actor. Obviously, the youngster has a jam-packed schedule, which in turn seems to have hampered his relationship.

“It was a mutual decision. It is never too easy for a girl to date an actor. Even though they both had talked about how things would change once his film released, they didn’t realize that it would be so difficult to hold on to each other, ” says a source close to the actor and his former girlfriend. While Varun had on previous account kept his dating life away from prying eye, the sudden popularity seems to have taken a toll on this actor’s love life!

“It’s possible. When life settles for both of them and they are more comfortable with it. Neither Varun nor Natasha are looking to date someone else. They have decided to remain friends and see how it goes,” adds a source. However, a close friend of Varun denied these rumors of Varun Dhawan dating, saying, “Varun doesn’t have a girlfriend. Natasha is his friend and people mistook her for his girlfriend. He’s been single for a long time now. Varun has a lot of prep work for his forthcoming films so he’s only focusing on his career now. He has no time for love or romance in his life.”

Varun Dhawan plans to focus on a single film at a time

Varun Dhawan has indeed made a fabulous debut with his appearance in Karan Johar’s fifth directorial venture, Student of the Year. The son of veteran filmmaker David Dhawan, Varun starred in the film’s lead alongside actors Siddharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt. Now while his co-stars have already signed multiple films, Varun seems to be taking it slow. The actor has decided to do one film at a time. One of the most sought-after newcomers of today, Varun has recently signed his second film. A project titled Mein Tera Hero, this film will be produced by Ekta Kapoor and directed by Varun’s dad, David Dhawan.

Quoting Varun, “I have been reading a lot of scripts since the release of SOTY.” The actor has been offered several films off-late and has also spent a considerable amount of time reading scripts. However, he isn’t too keen on packing his schedule with too many projects and has decided to focus his diligence on one project at a time. “I don’t want to name the films I’ve said no to because I’m sure the people making them will give their 100 per cent.” He adds, “I’m a newcomer so I just feel it’s better for me to do one film at a time and invest my all in that instead of going on a signing spree to make a quick buck.”

Besides this, the actor has also been making headlines after rumors of him dating his co-star Alia Bhatt hit airwaves. The actress has however disregarded these speculations saying, “I don’t really care about people discussing my personal life. I’m fond of Varun and Sid but no I’m not going out with either. And no, I have no boyfriend in Bandra. A boyfriend doesn’t really fit into my scheme of things right now. My boyfriend is Student of the Year.”

“I was not fashion conscious before I met Karan Johar,” says SOTY star, Alia Bhatt

Actress Alia Bhatt has always had an affinity for the silver-screen. The youngster was roped in for Karan Johar’s fifth directorial venture, Student of the Year, and starred in the lead alongside newcomers Siddharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan. Besides being a perfect debut, working under Karan Johar’s wing also gave Alia a better understanding of contemporary fashion.

“I was not fashion conscious before I met Karan Johar. After meeting him, I became fashion conscious,” the 19-year-old said. Speaking about just how she bagged the role for the film, Alia Bhatt recently stated in an interview, “I got a call from Dharma Productions asking for my pictures. Then I met Karan (Johar) and he asked me to audition for the role. By then Varun Dhawan and Siddharth Malhotra were already on board. Karan told me I had to lose weight. He put me on a diet program with Zarine Watson. Five months later we did a test shoot. I still remember the day when Karan gifted me this giant cup cake. I was busy gorging on it, when he told my mom that he would be directing the film and wanted me for the lead role.”

Being famous and at the center of attraction constantly, Alia has recently been subjected to several rumors that claim her to be dating her SOTY co-star, Siddharth Malhotra. Putting these claims down, Alia said, “I don’t really care about people discussing my personal life. I’m fond of Varun and Sid but no I’m not going out with either. And no, I have no boyfriend in Bandra. A boyfriend doesn’t really fit into my scheme of things right now. My boyfriend is Student of the Year.”

Varun Dhawan wows his fans with his chiseled physique!

Varun Dhawan has indeed grabbed the spotlight with his debut in Karan Johar’s Student of the Year, for several reasons. Besides being the son of the veteran filmmaker David Dhawan, Varun has charmed audiences with his spectacular performance in the film. The youngster made his debut alongside two more newcomers, Alia Bhatt and Siddharth Malhotra and plays the role of a rich son of a business tycoon.

His performance on-screen apart, Varun has also been noticed for his spectacular physique. The young actor obviously spends a load of time in the gym and his efforts for a chiseled look have given fantastic results! The actor has a growing fan-page, particularly made up of teenage girls who simply can’t stop gushing about the youngster’s looks. Recently, Varun posed for the Filmfare magazine, flaunting his cuts with luxurious yacht in the backdrop.

When asked about his aims for the future in a recent interview, Varun said, “I would tell you something that Karan (Johar) said to me. He said that you concentrate on being an actor and audience would do the rest to make you a star. My goal is to be an actor for my own and also audience satisfaction. Hopefully both of us would be entertained.”

The actor has had a dream debut indeed and is currently on his way to stardom. Having signed a film directed by his father, Varun will be seen next in David Dhawan’s Mein Tera Hero, a film produced by Ekta Kapoor.

Rishi Kapoor speaks about his gay role in Karan Johar’s blockbuster, SOTY

Karan Johar’s fifth directorial venture, Student of the Year, was marked as a trend-breaker. A campus-romance starring Siddharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt, Student of the Year was one of the biggest blockbusters of 2012! This was the trio’s first big-screen appearance and gave the box office a hay day.

Besides Siddharth, Varun and Alia, the film also stars veteran actor Rishi Kapoor and television stars Ram Kapoor and Ronit Roy. Known as one of Bollywood’s finest romantic actors of the days gone by, Rishi Kapoor plays a bold and eccentric character. The actor donned the role of a gay college dean named Yogendra Vasisht. A role unlike any other Rishi Kapoor has played before, his performance in the film was praised.

In Student of the Year, Yogendra Vasisht is projected to have a soft corner for Ronit Roy’s character. “Yes, my character is soft on Ronit in Student of the Year. Why not? I play the dean of the college. And yes, my character is gay.  It’s one of the most important roles of my career at the moment. This is the time of my career when I get to experiment. I don’t want to play the conventional father. Besides, I can’t say no to Karan Johar,” said Rishi Kapoor, before the film’s release.

In Student of the Year, Siddharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt play the roles of Abhimanyu Singh aka Abhi, Rohan Nanda and Shanaya Singhania. After being enrolled at an esteemed school in Dehradun, the three meet, become friends, fall in love and eventually compete with each other to win the prestigious Student of the Year Trophy.

Karan Johar’s tale of friendship and love, Student of the Year!

Karan Johar seems to have gone all out with the glamour quotient for his fifth film, Student of the Year. This campus romance is fun and is an extravaganza. Starring newcomers Siddharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt in the lead, with Boman Irani’s lad Kayoze Irani in a supporting role, the film has the Karan Johar touch!

Set in the campus of the St. Teresa’s High School in Dehradun, Student of the Year was the Dharma Productions chief’s latest blockbuster. One of India’s most prestigious educational academies, the school plays home to students from rich and influential families as well as those from the middle class, nicknamed the “Bata” gang. In the film, Varun Dhawan plays Rohan Nanda, the Nanda Industries scion and the most popular hunk on the campus. Rohan is seen dating the campus sweetheart, Shanaya Singhania, played by Alia Bhatt. Things come to a grinding halt for Rohan however, when Abhimanyu Singh aka Abhi (Siddharth Malhotra) enrolls at the school on a sports scholarship. Hailing from a middle class background, his style and attitude manages to grab the spotlight from Rohan who in turn reciprocates with jealousy. The two however befriend each other due to circumstances and become best friends.

The plot takes a twist when Abhi falls in love with Shanaya, despite knowing the fact that she is dating Rohan. The school’s gay and overly-enthusiastic dean Yogendra Vasisht (Rishi Kapoor) then announces the Student of the Year competition, causing the trio to lock horns and compete for the trophy. Catch Varun, Alia and Siddharth spectacular debut performance in Karan Johar’s fifth directorial venture, Student of the Year.

Karan Johar’s blockbuster of the year, SOTY!

When Karan Johar first gave the world a look at his upcoming film, “Student of the Year”, on Twitter, the poster set tinsel-town abuzz. Posted by Karan himself, the image features three students wearing identical t-shirts with their names on their backs. The director Tweeted the image to be “The Student of the Year (SOTY) teaser poster”.

As expected, this Karan Johar directorial venture was termed a hit. Released on the 19^th of October, 2012, the film starred Siddharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt. Abhimanyu Singh (Siddharth) enrolls at a well-heeled school with students hailing from some of the richest families around, unlike his own middle-class background. A sportsman by heart, his background does not keep Abhi from quickly turning into the center of attention, stealing the spotlight from Rohan Nanda (Varun), the son of a business tycoon.

As expected, a rivalry ensues. Situations bring the two foes together however as Abhi and Rohan become best friends. Meanwhile, Abhi is introduced to Shanaya Singhania (Alia), the prettiest girl at school. Despite the fact that his best friend Rohan is Shanaya’s boyfriend, Abhi finds himself falling head over heels for her. Unknowingly, Shanaya too begins reciprocating his feelings. When her boyfriend Rohan stumbles across the truth, his friendship with Abhi comes to an abrupt end.

The film was co-directed by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment.