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Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Filmmaker Aanand L Rai revealed that he was drawn to Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav starrer “Tu Yaa Main” due to the sheer unpredictability of the project.”Tu Yaa Main” deals with a genre rarely attempted by Bollywood – a full-blown creature survival thriller built around a ferocious crocodile.Talking about what got him excited about “Tu Yaa Main”, the filmmaker shared, “What excited me about Tu Yaa Main was the sheer unpredictability of it. We don’t often see creat…

Mumbai Feb 17 (IANS) Actor Gourav Adarsh has admitted that his latest film Tu Yaa Main has had a slow start at the box office, but alongside has also expressed gratitude for the love coming their way. Gourav also lauded his co-star Shanaya Kapoor, calling her “real and vulnerable” further revealing that she surprised the team on set with her performance. Sharing powerful stills from Tu Ya Main, Gourav opened up about his journey playing Maruti and reflected on the film’s reception. He wrot…

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actress Shanaya Kapoor revealed that her latest release “Tu yaa main” came at a time when she was not really feeling confident about herself. She added that her character Avani ended up teaching her a lot.”Tu yaa main came into my life at a time when I really didn’t have the most confidence in myself.. and it gave me that.. and everything more. Tu Yaa Main is now in theatres and Avani is out there surviving crocodiles. She taught me so much.. especially taught me how to b…

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Actors: Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav Genre: Romantic-thriller Platform: Theatres Release Date: February 13 Ratings: 4.5 Star Bejoy Nambiar’s Tu Yaa Main opens on a tense note with two injured youngsters, played by Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav, trapped inside a pool, fighting exhaustion and fear. The narrative then slips into a flashback, introducing two content creators from very different worlds. Miss Vanity is a popular digital influencer, while Maruti aka Aala …

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) BAFTA-nominated actor Adarsh Gourav has taken an immersive approach for his upcoming film Tu Yaa Main, in which he essays the role of Maruti, a local rapper from Nalasopara. Adarsh spent time across Govandi, Nalasopara, Kurla, Dharavi, and Andheri, observing and jamming with artists who have built the city’s independent rap movement from the ground up.Speaking about the process, Adarsh said: “Very early on, I realised that Maruti couldn’t be built in isolation. His voi…

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Actress Parul Gulati, who will soon be seen in “Tu Yaa Main”, has opened up about her experience of collaborating with acclaimed filmmaker Bijoy Nambiar. She called it one of the most enriching phases of her career. Speaking about the film, Parul said, “Working with Bijoy sir has honestly been one of the best experiences of my career. I have always been a huge admirer of his films, his storytelling, the intensity he brings to characters, and the way he creates atmosphe…

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Actress Shanaya Kapoor reveals she spent her Saturday night in a mellow, musical mood, soaking in the emotions of the song ‘Jee Liya’, which she had on loop as she unwound over the weekend. Shanaya took to Instagram, where she shared a video of herself vibing to the “Tu Yaa Main” song “Jee Liya” sung by Adarsh Gourav and Lothika Jha.“Saturday night lights… with jee liya on loop,” Shanaya wrote as the caption.Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, Tu Yaa Main is produce…

Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) BAFTA nominated actor Adarsh Gourav, known for consciously aligning himself with high-concept, idea-driven storytelling across Indian and international platforms, says that films like ‘Tu Yaa Main’ aren’t just performances, they’re experiences. His upcoming projects further reinforce this creative direction. Adarsh will soon be seen in a survival creature film titled Tu Yaa Main produced by Anand L Rai, directed by Bejoy Nambiar and co-starring Shanaya Kapoor.Reflec…

Mumbai Jan 22 (IANS) Actress Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav have left no crumbs with the Tu Yaa Main teaser. The edge-of-the-seat trailer pulled audiences into the world of two content creators, until their lives took a terrifying turn when they came face-to-face with a menacing crocodile.Talking about the trailer, kicking off with a playful Khoon Bhari Maang nod, the trailer introduces Shanaya Kapoor as Miss Vanity and Adarsh Gourav as ‘A’, a confident creator from Nalasopara. What seems …

Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Actress Kriti Sanon is back to her fitness grind after her sister Nupur’s wedding, jokingly referring to the extra “mithai weight” she gained during the celebrations. The actress, known for her svelte figure, revealed that she is now focused on sculpting her abs. She took to Instagram to re-share a post from her trainer, where she was seen pushing through an intense core workout with full dedication.In the caption, the “Bareilly Ki Barfi” star hinted that her abs …