EXCLUSIVE: Anand Pandit on how technology is reshaping cinema, but emotion still remains its soul; cites example of Raanjhanaa's AI-modified re-release What happens when cinema begins to dream beyond the limits of reality itself? In truth, films were never meant to remain confined to realism alone. Across generations, audiences have always been drawn to grand cinematic spectacles, fantasy and wonder. What has changed today is the scale and precision with which filmmakers can bring those dreams alive. From silent films to talkies, black and white to colour, 35mm to 70mm, CinemaScope, Dolby Sound and IMAX, cinema has continuously moved alongside technology to create richer viewing experiences. But today, technology is doing far more than improving presentation. Artificial Intelligence, virtual production and advanced visual effects are shaping the way stories are imagined, mounted and experienced, and Indian cinema is stepping into this phase with confidence and curiosity. Even before digital technology became central to filmmaking, Indian cinema was creating grand visual worlds through imagination, craftsmanship and sheer human effort. When Mughal-e-Azam became a landmark success, it showed how studio spaces could be transformed into majestic royal settings that still hold their charm today. Similarly, Sholay turned the rugged terrain of Ramanagaram into a world inseparable from the film’s impact. What made these films memorable was not technology alone, but the way eve... #Raanjhanaa #technology #EXCLUSIVE #Anand #Anand_Pandit #Pandit #Raanjhanaa_AI-modified #AI-modified_re-release #reshaping_cinema #cinema_begins
EXCLUSIVE: Fact Check - Hrithik Roshan, Siddharth Anand's Fighter sequel is NOT in the making Recently, an Instagram handle put up a news that a sequel to Fighter (2024) is being made and that the film would go on floors this year. On this post, Fighter's director and one of the producers, Siddharth Anand, commented with an evil eye emoticon. It was seen by many as a confirmation that the piece of news about Fighter 2 is indeed true. However, Bollywood Hungama has learned that there's absolutely no truth to Fighter 2 speculations. A source close to Hrithik Roshan said, "There is no discussion between Hrithik and Siddharth regarding Fighter 2. These rumours are baseless. "Hrithik Roshan recently announced two projects as a producer, under the banner name of HRX Films. The actor has taken up an active role of creatively developing the web series Storm and the comedy film Mess, both backed by Amazon Prime Video. Alongside his duties as a Producer, Hrithik has been busy with the pre-production of his much awaited Krrish 4. Hrithik will be directing the superhero saga, a first for him. He's also collaborating with KGF and Kantara's production house, Hombale Films for an ambitious project. Meanwhile, Siddharth Anand is busy shooting for King, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Suhana Khan, Anil Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Raghav Juyal, Akshay Oberoi, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Jackie Shroff, Abhay Verma, Saurabh Shukla and others. It's exciting fir... #Hrithik_Roshan #Hrithik #Siddharth_Anand #Anand #Fighter #Fact_Check #Instagram_handle #Anand_Fighter #Fighter_sequel #handle_put
After King, Abhishek Bachchan and Siddharth Anand join hands for horror thriller: Report Even as the shooting for King is underway, filmmaker Siddharth Anand and actor Abhishek Bachchan are expanding their professional partnership. According to a report by Variety India, the two are set to collaborate on a new horror film. The project will be produced by Siddharth Anand under his banner Marflix Pictures, while one of his close associates is expected to direct the yet-untitled film. The report describes the project as a folklore-based horror thriller centred on an emotional father-daughter relationship. Envisioned as a large-scale production with extensive visual effects, the film aims to offer a theatrical experience that stands apart from most horror titles made in India. For Abhishek Bachchan, the project will mark his first venture into the horror genre. The actor is expected to take on a character-driven role that demands a raw and emotionally intense performance. The report further suggests that Siddharth Anand intends to position the film in a mainstream commercial space, bringing renewed focus to theatrical horror storytelling. In recent years, the genre in Hindi cinema has largely leaned towards horror-comedy. The film is reportedly scheduled to go on floors in September 2026. Siddharth Anand and Abhishek Bachchan share a long-standing association. Bachchan had appeared in a cameo in Anand’s directorial debut Salaam Namaste, and their rapport is believed to have... #join_hands #Abhishek_Bachchan #Variety_India #King #Siddharth_Anand #professional_partnership #Anand #filmmaker_Siddharth #Siddharth #Anand_join
