Faridoon Shahryar
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Samay Raina has completely outclassed Alia Bhatt in the inaugural episode of India's Got Latent Season 2. The debate has started. Approaching creators for film promotions is no longer a choice for many stars and filmmakers—it has become a necessity. The attention economy has changed, and the balance of power is shifting. Take India's Got Latent Season 2. The show has created such unprecedented buzz that it has found a home on both Netflix and YouTube simultaneously. That's a historic achievement and a reflection of how powerful creator-led content has become. On the other hand, despite the scale and ambition behind Alpha, the response to the communication so far has been mixed. I've personally experienced trolling while discussing the film. Some may argue that a section of it is paid trolling, but it would be unfair to ignore the genuine criticism that also exists. Even when we look at stars like Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor, both Dhurandar and Animal have come when directors extracted something exceptional from them. Great filmmaking still matter! Great storytelling still matters. The larger question is: what do stars need to do to get their sheen back? Should they become more accessible? Should they engage audiences beyond film releases? Should they embrace creators rather than merely use them for promotions? What are your thoughts? Has the creator economy permanently changed the hierarchy of entertainment?
Faridoon Shahryar27,318 просмотров • 2 дней назад
Shekhar Suman ne Kapil Sharma ki chutti kar di hai! 😄 Shekhar Suman ke liye yeh bahut bada compliment hai ki aaj kal log sirf yeh jaanne ke liye show nahi dekhte ki guest kaun hai, balki is liye bhi dekhte hain ki Shekhar Suman apne monologue mein kya kahenge. Unki language par command, timing aur wit genuinely outstanding hai. Ek waqt tha jab Kapil Sharma ke show mein bhi current affairs par sharp observations aur topical humour hota tha—fuel prices ho ya pyaaz ke daam, har mudde par ek take hota tha. Aaj kal format kaafi sanitized lagta hai. Shekhar Suman, on the other hand, is taking chances, enjoying himself and going the whole distance. Itna lamba safar tay karne ke baad bhi ek host ke taur par audience ki curiosity ko sustain karna aasaan nahi hota. Shekhar Suman is simply sensational. Kya aap agree karte hain ki Shekhar Suman ne Kapil Sharma ko hosting aur monologue ke maamle mein pichhe chhod diya hai? Apni rai zaroor batayein.
Faridoon Shahryar114,871 просмотров • 15 дней назад
Ranveer Singh's ban is very serious and it should not be taken lightly. The perception as of now is in the favour of Excel Entertainment as they have been able to put across their point of view clearly. The fact that various food chains within the film industry have been asked not to work with Ranveer is bad news for him as it is being perceived that his decision to back out of Don 3 at the last minute impacted the livelihood of many people involved with the film. In the past the ban on Sajid Khan in the Me Too movement was followed by the entire industry simce the perception was not in favour of Sajid. Ranveer ought to sit across the table with Farhan and Riteish and try and sort it out amicably. What are your views?
Faridoon Shahryar110,206 просмотров • 29 дней назад
Stop harassing Tanya Mittal Stop targeting Tanya Mittal. She’s a simple girl. The way things are being written about her, the way she is constantly being targeted, and the manner in which she is perpetually under the scanner is simply not right. For the record, I have not interacted with Tanya Mittal since the podcast we did together in Mumbai. I am aware that a lot of things have been said about me and the podcast as well. I have chosen not to react because, quite frankly, I find much of it unnecessary and not worthy of a response. My personal experience with Tanya was extremely positive. I found her to be genuine, sincere, and straightforward. Perhaps she may not know all the intricacies of the industry, but that does not make her deserving of the constant criticism and scrutiny that comes her way. Sometimes, a little compassion goes a long way. Before rushing to judge someone, it may be worthwhile to remember that there is a human being on the other side of the screen. What is your opinion on this? Let me know in the comments.
Faridoon Shahryar69,832 просмотров • 23 дней назад
.Farrhana Bhatt you are an entertainer and you have an excellent future ahead of you. I have had the good fortune to have conducted two podcasts with you and giu have been very candid about your life journey. You've spoken about your fears, your deep bond with your mother, and the impact that your parents' relationship has had on your outlook towards marriage. It takes courage to open up about personal struggles, and I genuinely hope that with time, healing and happiness become a bigger part of your journey. You are ambitious, talented, articulate, and have a strong screen presence. I believe you should continue to focus on your entertainment career because you have tremendous potential and a very bright future ahead of you. You also express your views on social and political issues from time to time, which is your right. However, my personal feeling is that your greatest strength lies in your work as an entertainer. History has shown that when artists try to balance entertainment and politics simultaneously, public perceptions can sometimes become mixed. Your talent deserves complete attention and focus. Wishing you success, happiness, and many milestones ahead. Keep growing, keep entertaining, and keep believing in yourself.
Faridoon Shahryar31,170 просмотров • 12 дней назад
It has rarely happened that someone overshadows Sunil Grover but Samay Raina has done the unthinkable In the latest episode of The Kapil Sharma Show, Samay was in great form. Even though Sunil was very good but Samay was in a different zone altogether Your thoughts ????
Faridoon Shahryar82,508 просмотров • 1 месяц назад
When I asked Shehnaaz Gill about her manager Kaushal Joshi (who is also the producer of Ikk Kudi), Shehnaaz welled up and ended up crying. I later came to know that apparently the two have parted ways. I don't interfere in anyone's personal or professional life. I had no idea what the dynamics are and I wish all the best to both. I was surprised to see some media reports (highly respected ones), who equated her crying with Siddharth Shukla. It is highly irresponsible to do such baseless reporting when it is clearly mentioned as to what really happened. I hope this settles this matter once and for all.
Faridoon Shahryar314,469 просмотров • 7 месяцев назад
Ek Din as expected is a huge disaster. Aamir Khan ko hua kya hai? How is he green lighting films like these? Someone who has always been very quality conscious seems to have lost the plot. From the first promo itself, Ek Din was very cold. Aamir was known for his genius marketing strategies. Crying and being apologetic all the time....when did these become marketing strategies of a highly self respecting man? Beats me.... Your thoughts???
Faridoon Shahryar64,403 просмотров • 1 месяц назад
.Amaal Mallik has been removed from over 60 projects. His viral post on the same is a subject of discussion. Amaal has always been a fearless Artiste who speaks his mind. I have personally learned from his no nonsense attitude and why it is important to stand for one's own self. At the same I would want Amaal to reduce his social media interactions. Everything does not warrant a reaction or response. An artiste of his caliber ought to carry a certain mystery and should not be easily available. Your thoughts?
Faridoon Shahryar36,990 просмотров • 1 месяц назад
Bollywood's biggest question mark! Varun Dhawan's journey is one of Bollywood's most interesting puzzles. After a strong start with films like Student of the year, Main Tera Hero, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, ABCD2, Badrinath Ki Dulhania and Judwaa 2, he established himself as a reliable commercial star. But since 2017, he hasn't delivered a clean solo hit. The issue isn't talent. In fact, his most acclaimed performances came in Badlapur and October, where he stepped out of his comfort zone and showed remarkable depth as an actor. What seems to be missing is risk-taking. While actors like Ranveer Singh have continued experimenting despite setbacks, Varun has often leaned towards familiar commercial formulas. Today's audience wants novelty, not repetition. The good news is that Varun still enjoys strong popularity and has proven acting ability. His comeback formula may already exist in his own filmography: choose more films like Badlapur and October, trust his instincts, and create trends instead of following them. That's why Varun Dhawan remains such a big question mark—not because he lacks talent, but because he's capable of much more. Your thoughts ?
Faridoon Shahryar21,648 просмотров • 19 дней назад
Cocktail 2 trailer is confusing and disappointing There is a famous dialogue from 3 Idiots: Kahna kilya chahte ho bhai? And that is exactly the sentiment after watching this trailer. Aur honestly, yahi mera sentiment tha trailer dekhne ke baad. Cocktail 2 trailer dekh kar ek purana dialogue yaad aa gaya: "Kya kehna chahte ho bhai?" Sabse badi disappointment mere liye yeh hai ki film ke writer Luv Ranjan hain. Main hamesha Luv Films ke writing standards ki tareef karta aaya hoon aur unke kaam ko consistently appreciate kiya hai. Lekin is trailer ko dekh kar samajh hi nahi aa raha ki exactly film kis baare mein hai aur humein emotionally invest kis cheez mein hona chahiye. Ek big-ticket film ke trailer ka kaam hota hai curiosity create karna aur connection establish karna. Yahan confusion zyada nazar aa raha hai, connection kam. As of now, trailer us tarah resonate nahi kar raha jis tarah ek event film ka trailer karna chahiye. Pehli Cocktail ek huge hit thi. Sirf box office par nahi, logon ke emotions ke saath bhi connect hui thi. Aaj bhi us film ke characters aur music yaad kiye jaate hain. Cocktail 2 ke liye abhi tak woh spark nazar nahi aa raha. Haan, trailer final verdict nahi hota. Marketing aur communication aage jaakar narrative badal sakte hain. Aapka kya kehna hai? Kya Cocktail 2 trailer ne aapko excite kiya ya confuse? Apni rai zaroor share kijiye.
Faridoon Shahryar18,590 просмотров • 16 дней назад
Before 'The Accidental Prime Minister' in a freewheeling conversation with me, Akshaye Khanna spoke about how people get offended when films are made on certain subjects. Akshaye played Sanjay Baru in the film, the chief media manager of Mr Manmohan Singh sahab during his first term as PM.
Faridoon Shahryar156,522 просмотров • 6 месяцев назад
What really went wrong with Sara Ali Khan 's career? Extremely sharp, witty and educated. Made a very promising start but then the frills of stardom started affecting her around covid. Somehow she became more.focused on what a star is meant to be and a star is meant yo do. Ananya Panday was compared with Sara. She faced a lot of trolling but hung on, kept on working on herself and emerged victorious in a slow and steady manner. Today Ananya is making bold.choices with characters, roles and her projection. An analogy can be drawn with Parineeti Chopra and Alia Bhatt. Parineeti was the haazir javaab and smart one initially while Alia faced a barrage of trolling for her general knowledge. The Alia jokes ruled whats app and social media. Alia hung on, worked on herself tirelessly and also got a lot of support from within the industry. Today she is a superstar and a consistent one at that. Sara needs to go back to where she started off. Look inwards, relax and enjoy her craft. Intellect comes naturally to her. In changjng times she needs to capitalize on her strengths and believe in herself immensely and bounce back. What do you say?
Faridoon Shahryar40,993 просмотров • 1 месяц назад
.Alia Bhatt ka dhamaka! 🔥 Alpha teaser is simply sensational. For me, Alpha looks like a sure-shot success at the box office. One of the standout moments in the teaser is when Alia Bhatt chuckles the way only she can—completely owning the moment and clearly enjoying herself. She has worked tremendously hard on the action, and the best part is that she makes it look effortless. Bobby Deol continues his dream run. This phase of his career is truly remarkable. The ambition, determination and hunger to excel are visible in every frame. The production values are top-notch. At a time when several films have suffered because of weak and unconvincing visual execution, Alpha looks grand, polished and mounted on a massive scale. The background score is highly energizing and adds tremendously to the impact of the teaser. Alpha seems to have all the ingredients of a big-screen entertainer. What are your thoughts on the Alpha teaser? Do share...
Faridoon Shahryar14,326 просмотров • 14 дней назад
This interview with Akshaye Khanna has been going viral where he gave reasons why he doesnt want to get married. This was 14 years back and once again I had no clue that a conversation can be so hugely in demand many years later. Akshaye is the flavor of the season right now and I am THRILLED for his success.
Faridoon Shahryar127,399 просмотров • 6 месяцев назад