Acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, who is busy with the post-production of his upcoming film SANJU, featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor, has confirmed that the film's teaser will be released on Tuesday morning.

Refuting news of its release during an IPL match on April 24, Hirani said: "It is not a correct news that it is going to be released during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match. As far as I understand, we are launching the teaser before that.

"It will be in the morning of April 24. In the evening, it will be shown during the IPL match."

Hirani said this while interacting with the media on Friday, along with Subhash Ghai at the 5th Veda Session organised by Whistling Woods International Film Institute.

There were reports earlier that Hirani would release the first look of the biopic on Sanjay Dutt before the April 24 IPL clash and a teaser would be shown in the presence of Ranbir and Sanjay on the Cricket Live show on Star Sports.

When asked whether SANJU would help to re-establish Ranbir again, the 3 IDIOTS and PK director said: "He was always a Superstar. He never went away.

"He is fantastic actor and I really enjoyed working with him and in future, I would love to work with him again on a film."

Talking about the need of more film institutes in India, on the lines of Whistling Woods Institute, Hirani said: "I think we need more number of film institute's as we have very less.

"There are channels, we are making so many films in a year. We are the largest producer of films in the world. There are television shows and now there is the digital platform as well, so, for all that, we need good technicians.

"I feel Subhash Ghai is doing a commendable work through his Whistling Woods Institute by imparting knowledge to film students. My son also studies here so it is inspiring to see the kind of work happening here."

SANJU is a biographical drama, written and directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The film is based on the life of actor Sanjay Dutt, with Ranbir Kapoor portraying the role.

SANJU is set to be released on June 29.

Acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, who is busy with the post-production of his upcoming film SANJU, featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor, has confirmed that the film's teaser will be released on Tuesday morning.

Refuting news of its release during an IPL match on April 24, Hirani said: "It is not a correct news that it is going to be released during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match. As far as I understand, we are launching the teaser before that.

"It will be in the morning of April 24. In the evening, it will be shown during the IPL match."

Hirani said this while interacting with the media on Friday, along with Subhash Ghai at the 5th Veda Session organised by Whistling Woods International Film Institute.

There were reports earlier that Hirani would release the first look of the biopic on Sanjay Dutt before the April 24 IPL clash and a teaser would be shown in the presence of Ranbir and Sanjay on the Cricket Live show on Star Sports.

When asked whether SANJU would help to re-establish Ranbir again, the 3 IDIOTS and PK director said: "He was always a Superstar. He never went away.

"He is fantastic actor and I really enjoyed working with him and in future, I would love to work with him again on a film."

Talking about the need of more film institutes in India, on the lines of Whistling Woods Institute, Hirani said: "I think we need more number of film institute's as we have very less.

"There are channels, we are making so many films in a year. We are the largest producer of films in the world. There are television shows and now there is the digital platform as well, so, for all that, we need good technicians.

"I feel Subhash Ghai is doing a commendable work through his Whistling Woods Institute by imparting knowledge to film students. My son also studies here so it is inspiring to see the kind of work happening here."

SANJU is a biographical drama, written and directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The film is based on the life of actor Sanjay Dutt, with Ranbir Kapoor portraying the role.

SANJU is set to be released on June 29.

ASCHARYA F#*K IT — as the name suggests, is a bold film. But its director Samit Kakkad has "immense faith" in Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which has often locked horns with filmmakers over cuts and beeps. He is sure that the censor board will see the film, which is inspired from the works of controversial writer Saadat Hasan Manto, for what it is and hopefully value artistic expression.

The film, backed by Yoodlee films, Saregama India's movie production venture, is a concoction of suspense, action and erotica.

"It is (a bold film). But then does that mean in the fear of censorship, filmmakers should restrict stories that they want to tell? The reality is that Manto was a controversial writer, so while making a film based on his characters or style, I have to remain true to it as a filmmaker," Kakkad told IANS in an email interview.

"MANTO wrote about characters on the fringes of society and captured their world and their voice. I have immense faith in the CBFC system and I am sure they will see the film for what it is and hopefully value artistic expression."

The team shot in a brothel and had a sex worker on set to help the cast with the language, diction and mannerism for the movie that revolves around the lives of a prostitute, her pimp who loves her, a Bollywood superstar and his driver.

"Many of my characters' elements are inspired from bits and bobs of real life. The idea for me to choose the characters I did, was to show the intertwining nexus that exists and the stark differences of the lives. The glamour contrasted with the life of a sex worker contrasted with the life of a chauffeur," said Kakkad.

It has a Bollywood superstar as a character but the cast does not have an actual Bollywood superstar. It stars actors Priyanka Bose, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Ankit Raaj, Anangsha Biswas and Santosh Juvekar.

Otherwise also, there are hardly any Bollywood erotic films that have big names. Aren't they bold enough to do erotic films?

"I think it is unfair to say that major actors shy away from such roles. There have been actors who have taken up the challenge and delivered. In my case, I never took the film to a major actor for the male part because I wanted a sense of realism with my characters and with a star, sometimes the persona ends up being bigger than the character," said the "Half Ticket" director.

Quite a few films are inspired by books or literary work. Is Bollywood running out of original stories?

"Hardly. I think the role of cinema is to dish out content that initiates some sort of an emotion, whatever it may be. Sometimes literary works provide just that and it's a challenge and equally exciting to try and do justice to the written word," he said.

As a filmmaker, he wants to continue to "push myself and continue making films that are exciting for me at first and then everyone else around me".

ASCHARYA F#*K IT — as the name suggests, is a bold film. But its director Samit Kakkad has "immense faith" in Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which has often locked horns with filmmakers over cuts and beeps. He is sure that the censor board will see the film, which is inspired from the works of controversial writer Saadat Hasan Manto, for what it is and hopefully value artistic expression.

The film, backed by Yoodlee films, Saregama India's movie production venture, is a concoction of suspense, action and erotica.

"It is (a bold film). But then does that mean in the fear of censorship, filmmakers should restrict stories that they want to tell? The reality is that Manto was a controversial writer, so while making a film based on his characters or style, I have to remain true to it as a filmmaker," Kakkad told IANS in an email interview.

"MANTO wrote about characters on the fringes of society and captured their world and their voice. I have immense faith in the CBFC system and I am sure they will see the film for what it is and hopefully value artistic expression."

The team shot in a brothel and had a sex worker on set to help the cast with the language, diction and mannerism for the movie that revolves around the lives of a prostitute, her pimp who loves her, a Bollywood superstar and his driver.

"Many of my characters' elements are inspired from bits and bobs of real life. The idea for me to choose the characters I did, was to show the intertwining nexus that exists and the stark differences of the lives. The glamour contrasted with the life of a sex worker contrasted with the life of a chauffeur," said Kakkad.

It has a Bollywood superstar as a character but the cast does not have an actual Bollywood superstar. It stars actors Priyanka Bose, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Ankit Raaj, Anangsha Biswas and Santosh Juvekar.

Otherwise also, there are hardly any Bollywood erotic films that have big names. Aren't they bold enough to do erotic films?

"I think it is unfair to say that major actors shy away from such roles. There have been actors who have taken up the challenge and delivered. In my case, I never took the film to a major actor for the male part because I wanted a sense of realism with my characters and with a star, sometimes the persona ends up being bigger than the character," said the "Half Ticket" director.

Quite a few films are inspired by books or literary work. Is Bollywood running out of original stories?

"Hardly. I think the role of cinema is to dish out content that initiates some sort of an emotion, whatever it may be. Sometimes literary works provide just that and it's a challenge and equally exciting to try and do justice to the written word," he said.

As a filmmaker, he wants to continue to "push myself and continue making films that are exciting for me at first and then everyone else around me".

National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) has released the first look of its upcoming release ANGREZI MEIN KEHTE HAIN.

The movie is directed by Harish Vyas.

The lead actors of the movie include Sanjay Mishra, Ekavali Khanna and Pankaj Tripathi.

The movie is set to release on May 18.

NFDC India tweeted: "The cast of #AngreziMeinKehteHain unveiling the second poster of the movie.#JustSayIt on 18th May!3 love stories unfold in a city as pure as love!@imsanjaimishra #pankajtripathi @brijkala @EkavaliKhanna @theanshumanjha #ShivnaniRaghuvanshi @PanoramaStudios #DrumrollPictures."

Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who is a part of Dharma Productions' epic drama KALANK, says she is super excited to work with an ensemble cast and is looking forward to team up with Aditya Roy Kapur for the first time.

Sonakshi spoke about this at a fashion event organised by veteran actress and activist Shabana Azmi's Mijwan Welfare Society.

Karan Johar announced his banner Dharma Productions' next KALANK earlier this week. To be directed by Abhishek Varman, the film has an impressive cast comprising Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Dutt, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Aditya and Sonakshi.

On being a part of the epic drama, Sonakshi told the media: "Finally, 'Kalank' has been announced and I am very excited. It has got a stellar star cast. I am so excited to be working with all these wonderful people. In fact, with Sanju sir (Sanjay Dutt), I have worked in SON OF SARDAAR but with rest of them, I am going to share screen space with them for the first time and I am so looking forward to it.

"Madhuriji has been one of my favourite actress forever and we have all looked up to her. So, to be in the same frame with her, to be in same film with her and to have my name next to her in the announcement was such an honor. I am super excited.

"Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit have been one of most iconic couples of Indian cinema and it will be great to watch them. Varun and Alia have been such a loved couple. I am pairing up with Aditya for the first time, so that will be great as well. So, I am really looking forward to it."

Sonakshi made a successful debut in Bollywood with DABANGG, and she also featured in DABANGG 2.

Now, producer Arbaaz Khan is busy working on the pre-production of DABANGG 3.

Sonakshi said the film will go on floors very soon.

"Prabhudheva is directing it and I am reprising my role of Rajjo in it. It will be a continuation of my role, but the story of DABANGG 3 is very exciting. I can tell you that it's going to be full masaledar (spicy) and dhamakedar (explosive). So, I am very excited again as I will be back to my roots and back to where it all began."

Apart from KALANK and DABANGG 3, Sonakshi will also be seen in Mudassar Aziz's HAPPY PHIRR BHAG JAYEGI.

Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who is a part of Dharma Productions' epic drama KALANK, says she is super excited to work with an ensemble cast and is looking forward to team up with Aditya Roy Kapur for the first time.

Sonakshi spoke about this at a fashion event organised by veteran actress and activist Shabana Azmi's Mijwan Welfare Society.

Karan Johar announced his banner Dharma Productions' next KALANK earlier this week. To be directed by Abhishek Varman, the film has an impressive cast comprising Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Dutt, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Aditya and Sonakshi.

On being a part of the epic drama, Sonakshi told the media: "Finally, 'Kalank' has been announced and I am very excited. It has got a stellar star cast. I am so excited to be working with all these wonderful people. In fact, with Sanju sir (Sanjay Dutt), I have worked in SON OF SARDAAR but with rest of them, I am going to share screen space with them for the first time and I am so looking forward to it.

"Madhuriji has been one of my favourite actress forever and we have all looked up to her. So, to be in the same frame with her, to be in same film with her and to have my name next to her in the announcement was such an honor. I am super excited.

"Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit have been one of most iconic couples of Indian cinema and it will be great to watch them. Varun and Alia have been such a loved couple. I am pairing up with Aditya for the first time, so that will be great as well. So, I am really looking forward to it."

Sonakshi made a successful debut in Bollywood with DABANGG, and she also featured in DABANGG 2.

Now, producer Arbaaz Khan is busy working on the pre-production of DABANGG 3.

Sonakshi said the film will go on floors very soon.

"Prabhudheva is directing it and I am reprising my role of Rajjo in it. It will be a continuation of my role, but the story of DABANGG 3 is very exciting. I can tell you that it's going to be full masaledar (spicy) and dhamakedar (explosive). So, I am very excited again as I will be back to my roots and back to where it all began."

Apart from KALANK and DABANGG 3, Sonakshi will also be seen in Mudassar Aziz's HAPPY PHIRR BHAG JAYEGI.

Actor Ranbir Kapoor has said the notion of masculinity has to be changed to empower women.

Ranbir said this on Thursday while interacting with the media along with Deepika Padukone, Shabana Azmi, and Manish Malhotra.

Ranbir and Deepika walked the ramp for designer Manish Malhotra, in an event organised by Shabana Azmi's Mijwan Welfare Society.

On asking his idea of empowering the women of the country and securing equal rights for them, Ranbir said: "I think firstly, we have to change the notion of masculinity."

"I think the idea which we have in our mind about masculinity… if we could change the feeling of entitlement then that's the big thing," he said.

"Once we do that, we should provide a platform to encourage citizen of our country, especially to girls and the women. It will then be a great start and I think Mijwan Welfare Society is just about that," Ranbir added.

Speaking on his experience of walking the ramp with his co-actor and ex-girlfriend Deepika Padukone after so long, Ranbir said: "I think the biggest thing is we have come together to walk for Mijwan Welfare Society. That is the bigger picture here so it's always wonderful to walk for Manish with Deepika and for Shabana aunty and everybody concerned with Mijwan Welfare Society."

When Deepika was asked regarding her experience of walking the ramp with Ranbir, she said: "It's very exciting. This is for the first time I am walking the ramp for the Mijwan fashion show. I started off my career as a model. I walked the ramp many times but this was special. It felt genuine, real and connected."

"I feel everyone behind the scenes has worked really hard in doing what they do. Not just putting the show together but you can see the work, effort, and craftsmanship," said Deepika.

The PADMAAVAT actress also said it gives her real joy to see the Mijwan group doing so much to empower women and children.

"I think most importantly, the fact that they have empowered so many women and children give me so much joy and it's inspiring to see the work they do," added Deepika.

Ranbir will be seen next in the biopic of actor Sanjay Dutt titled SANJU, directed by Raj Kumar Hirani, and in BRAHMASTRA which is directed by Ayan Mukherji.

Actor Ranbir Kapoor has said the notion of masculinity has to be changed to empower women.

Ranbir said this on Thursday while interacting with the media along with Deepika Padukone, Shabana Azmi, and Manish Malhotra.

Ranbir and Deepika walked the ramp for designer Manish Malhotra, in an event organised by Shabana Azmi's Mijwan Welfare Society.

On asking his idea of empowering the women of the country and securing equal rights for them, Ranbir said: "I think firstly, we have to change the notion of masculinity."

"I think the idea which we have in our mind about masculinity… if we could change the feeling of entitlement then that's the big thing," he said.

"Once we do that, we should provide a platform to encourage citizen of our country, especially to girls and the women. It will then be a great start and I think Mijwan Welfare Society is just about that," Ranbir added.

Speaking on his experience of walking the ramp with his co-actor and ex-girlfriend Deepika Padukone after so long, Ranbir said: "I think the biggest thing is we have come together to walk for Mijwan Welfare Society. That is the bigger picture here so it's always wonderful to walk for Manish with Deepika and for Shabana aunty and everybody concerned with Mijwan Welfare Society."

When Deepika was asked regarding her experience of walking the ramp with Ranbir, she said: "It's very exciting. This is for the first time I am walking the ramp for the Mijwan fashion show. I started off my career as a model. I walked the ramp many times but this was special. It felt genuine, real and connected."

"I feel everyone behind the scenes has worked really hard in doing what they do. Not just putting the show together but you can see the work, effort, and craftsmanship," said Deepika.

The PADMAAVAT actress also said it gives her real joy to see the Mijwan group doing so much to empower women and children.

"I think most importantly, the fact that they have empowered so many women and children give me so much joy and it's inspiring to see the work they do," added Deepika.

Ranbir will be seen next in the biopic of actor Sanjay Dutt titled SANJU, directed by Raj Kumar Hirani, and in BRAHMASTRA which is directed by Ayan Mukherji.