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After 2020 which was quite a dud year Right from his debut film, Vicky Donor,
for the film industry, this year everyone Ayushmann Khurrana has proved that
seems to be ready to walk that extra he is here to create his own niche and
mile for the lost year, including Tara he has been successful in doing so.
Sutaria. The actor is already busy with Talking about his unconventional
three of her films and she says she projects, the actor recently said that
can’t wait to push harder this year. he has always gravitated towards
“2020 was a year that shook all of us being risky with his film choices.
up. It changed our lives forever in a Talking to a news portal, Ayushmann
certain way. For sure all of us in every reportedly said that first-time or young
profession all across the world are filmmakers create high-risk content,
going to go all out in 2021 and in the which appeals to him. According to
Sonakshi years to come and make up for the lost him, he has always gravitated towards
being risky with his film choices. He
time, personally and professionally. I
realize that every day counts and like I added that without risks, nothing new
said, go all out and work doubly hard or exciting can be created.
Elaborating further, Ayushmann also
added that they need to be bold in
Sonakshi Sinha, who is all set to make their approach because audiences,
her digital debut with an Amazon who are exposed to brilliant content
Prime Video series directed by Reema from across the world, only want to
Kagti and Ruchika Oberoi, has shared watch new stories. The actor also
her first look from the show. She plays stated that the industry needs more
a tough police officer in the as-yet- disruption, and these filmmakers are
untitled series, which also stars Vijay expressing their views bravely and
Varma, Gulshan Devaiah and Sohum freely through their cinema.
Shah. Spilling some beans on his upcoming
In a social media post, Sonakshi wrote, film, Doctor G, where he will be seen
“There’s no limit to what women can playing a gynecologist. With the social
accomplish. Our collective belief in Tara comedy slated to go on floors in April,
this has only been reinforced time and Khurrana says he is eager to see how
again. And on the eve of Womens director Anubhuti Kashyap brings forth
Day, we’re taking things up a notch! a new story. According to the actor,
Can’t wait to show everyone yet again Anubhuti is a restless storyteller who
how girls get it done! Coming soon to and just enjoy every minute much has an extraordinary vision with this
serve and protect.” much more,” shares Sutaria. film. The actor added that he hopes
Sonakshi was last seen on the big With two releases this year—Tadap they will be able to present something
screen in Dabangg 3 opposite and Heropanti 2, the actor has a busy unique and immensely entertaining for
Salman Khan. The film, which marked 2021 ahead. She is also shooting for the audience.
the debut of Saiee Manjrekar, failed Ek Villain2.
to live up to box office expectations. “I am very blessed to have three films
Sonakshi will be seen next in Abhishek to be working on. From the beginning
Dudhaiya’s war-drama, Bhuj: The of my career I have been very lucky to
Pride of India. Set during the India- have had a lot of films to look forward
Pakistan war of 1971, the film also to, to be able to work on multiple
stars Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, Nora films at a time is a blessing,” says the
Fatehi, Sharad Kelkar and Ammy Virk. 25-year-old, who made her Bollywood
It is scheduled for a direct-to-digital debut with Student of the Year.
release on Disney+ Hotstar.
Ayushmann

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