Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Saurabh Shukla has weighed in on the debate around the lack of films for children in today’s cinema, asserting that it has not disappeared but rather evolved with changing times and societal shifts. Addressing concerns about the reduced number of films catering to children, Saurabh explained that what audiences perceive as “innocence” is closely tied to the psychology of a particular era.Talking about Bollywood earlier catering to children with films …
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Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Veteran actor Saurabh Shukla believes that true artistry comes without the burden of past success, stressing that actors should focus on the joy of creation rather than the pressure of living up to iconic roles. Speaking about whether memorable performances bring added responsibility, Saurabh dismissed the idea of carrying expectations into new work.Drawing a parallel with cricket, he said every great player from Sunil Gavaskar to Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohl…
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) National Award-winning actor-filmmaker Saurabh Shukla believes that the idea of a “perfect” relationship or marriage is a myth, stressing that imperfection is what truly defines human connections. Sharing his perspective to IANS, the veteran actor said that perfection, in any form, is unrealistic and even uninteresting. According to him, people are inherently imperfect, and that very imperfection should be embraced rather than corrected.According to him, what would ma…
Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) National Award-winning actress Manasi Parekh has opened up about the guiding philosophy that has shaped both her personal journey and professional path, saying she has always believed in carving her own space rather than following a conventional route. Manasi Parekh took to Instagram, where she shared a transition reel of herself. In the clip, the actress is initially seen dancing in front of the camera at home, before the video swiftly transitions to her holding an award…
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) National Award-winning actor and filmmaker Saurabh Shukla believes that honesty forms the backbone of any meaningful relationship, especially when it comes to love. Speaking about the idea of being a “Khuli Kitab” or “an open book” in a relationship, Saurabh shared that withholding the truth often causes more serious damage than the truth itself.“You should not hide things, at least I believe that. Hiding has a problem because once it is broken or exposed, it cr…
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) National Award-winning actress Manasi Parekh has shared a glimpse into her creative world, revealing that she finds her greatest joy while exploring new scripts and characters. Manasi, who is also a producer, took to Instagram, where she shared a string of images of herself lying on the floor surrounded by numerous printed script pages and notebooks spread all around her.The 39-year-old actress posted about being surrounded by stories and ideas, calling it the happiest sp…
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) National Award-winning actor and filmmaker Saurabh Shukla believes that love does not fade with age, saying that the feeling only evolves over time. Saurabh’s latest release is “Jab Khuli Kitaab”, which follows the story of an old couple Gopal and Anusuya’s decades-long marriage, which faces upheaval when a revelation surfaces. As secrets emerge, the family navigates emotions both touching and comedic, exploring love, companionship, forgiveness, and rediscovering one…
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Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) The makers of ‘Jab Khuli Kitaab’ on Monday unveiled its trailer, offering a heartfelt, humorous, and refreshingly honest glimpse into one of the most poignant portrayals of mature love on screen. Actress Dimple Kapdia, who plays a key character, said that the film felt like a project where all her boxes were ticked. Dimple on playing Anusuya said: “Jab Khuli Kitaab truly felt like a project where all my boxes were ticked — a beautiful story, the opportunity to work…
Mumbai 23 Feb (IANS) Writer and Director, Saurabh Shukla has spoken about his new film, “Jab Khuli Kitaab”, and highlighted that story explores all relationships, emotions and unresolved conflicts in a humourous way. He said, “At the heart of ‘Jab Khuli Kitaab’ lies raw, unfiltered honesty — the kind that can turn lives upside down yet ultimately bring clarity and liberation. Relationships, especially long-standing ones, are layered with unspoken emotions, unresolved conflicts, and unexp…