By Vandana Srivastawa | 19-Sep-2021

From Kanyadaan to Kanyamaan: Alia Bhatt questions age-old wedding traditions in new ad, asks ‘am I a thing to be donated?’

Alia Bhatt has shared a new advertisement in which she questions the age-old wedding tradition of ‘Kanyadaan’ and asks to change it to ‘Kanyamaan’. The advertisement is for a bridal.....

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By Tanmayi Savadi | 21-Jul-2021

Writer Hussain Dalal takes 'full responsibility' for Kalank's poor performance, feels he 'maybe ruined it a little bit with over-poetry'

Karan Johar's ambitious and magnum opus period film Kalank failed to impress the audience as well as critics. Despite rock-solid performances from Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Sanjay Dutt,.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 31-Jan-2020

Watch: Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli reveal the essence of a happy married life in this new ad directed by ‘Kalank’ fame Abhishek Varman

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli continue to shell out couple goals, whether it is through their adorable social media posts supporting each other or through their recent commercial advertisement. They.....

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By Tanmayi Savadi | 22-Dec-2019

Karan Johar regrets not listening to late Sridevi's 'brilliant' suggestions for Kalank

The untimely demise of the first female superstar of Bollywood, Sridevi came across as a major shock to the entire nation. While the actress isn't physically present with us anymore,.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 13-Oct-2019

He said hard work doesn’t have to pay-off immediately: Alia Bhatt on the advice that Ranbir Kapoor gave her after ‘Kalank’ failure

Alia Bhatt has spoken about how a piece of advice from actor-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor helped her overcome the heartbreak she suffered after her period drama Kalank tanked at the box.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 20-Sep-2019

‘Kalank’ was a global disaster: Karan Johar says it is no longer about big attractive sets and stars but it is the script that rules

Karan Johar is not one to shy away from taking responsibility for delivering a flop film. Karan’s ambitious project Kalank bit the dust when it received this year and garnered.....

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By Rashita Sahni | 30-Aug-2019

Watch: Alia Bhatt makes for a perfect bride as she experiences her 'dulhan wali feeling' in this new ad commercial

The makers of a wedding clothing brand recently released their ad commercial featuring Alia Bhatt. Directed by her Kalank director Abhishek Verman, Alia makes for a perfect bride in this.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 20-Aug-2019

How does the stress of one film affect the other film: Karan Johar clarifies Takht’s delay in making is not due to Kalank’s failure

Kalank was Karan Johar’s one of the most ambitious projects but it did not impress the masses one bit and was declared a big box office flop. The film had.....

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By Rashita Sahni | 30-Jul-2019

Kalank director Abhishek Varman's father, renowned art director, R Verman passes away at 72 due to cardiac arrest

At the age of 72, Abhishek Varman's father R Verman succumbed to cardiac arrest on Tuesday night. His son, Abhishek Varman, who has directed 2 States and Kalank in the.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 12-Jul-2019

I wanted the failure to affect me because if it doesn’t, then that means I don’t love my work: Varun Dhawan on Kalank’s debacle

Varun Dhawan has emerged as an actor par excellence. He is the next superstar of his generation and has given several hits. However, his last release Kalank failed to light.....

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By Gurpreet Kaur | 02-Jun-2019

If a film fails, it is my fault, it is our fault: Karan Johar talks about dealing with Kalank's failure

Karan Johar's Kalank, featuring an ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Sonakshi Sinha and Aditya Roy Kapur, was perhaps one of the most anticipated films of 2019. Directed by Abhishek Varman,.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 21-Apr-2019

Box Office: Alia Bhatt’s and Varun Dhawan’s period drama Kalank receives an underwhelming response over the opening weekend

Kalank starring Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, and Kunal Kemmu was one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. The.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 20-Apr-2019

Tamil Rockers strike again, leaks Alia Bhatt’s and Varun Dhawan’s period drama Kalank online

Karan Johar’s latest production venture Kalank is not performing according to expectations. The film was a highly anticipated one but failed to ignite the box office and has managed to.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 20-Apr-2019

Sanjay Leela Bhansali sir told me that he really liked the teaser: Alia Bhatt reveals what SLB said about Kalank

Karan Johar’s production Kalank has been compared with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s films ever since its trailer dropped. The grand opulence and the set designs reminded everyone of Bhansali’s films like.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 21-Apr-2019

Box Office: Varun Dhawan’s and Alia Bhatt’s Kalank crosses the Rs 50 core-mark

Karan Johar’s much-anticipated film Kalank might have turned out to be the biggest opener of 2019, but the film is struggling to get a decent number at the box office......

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By Bollywood Reporter | 18-Apr-2019

Box Office: Varun Dhawan’s and Alia Bhatt’s Kalank emerges biggest opener of 2019 so far

Karan Johar’s ambitious drama Kalank released on Wednesday and has emerged as the biggest opener of 2019 as the Abhishek Varman-directed film has earned Rs 21.60 crore on the opening.....

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By Mark Manuel | 17-Apr-2019

Kalank Review: Abhishek Varman’s film is a saga of undying love and sacrifices with powerful performances

Film: Kalank

Cast: Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditya Roy Kapur, Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt

Director: Abhishek Varman

Rating: 4 Moons

You’ve got to hand it to the late Yash Johar. The.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 12-Apr-2019

Teaser Video: Kriti Sanon’s song ‘Aira Gaira from Kalank ft. Varun Dhawan and Aditya Roy Kapur to be out tomorrow

Karan Johar’s and Sajid Nadiadwala’s ambitious project Kalank is about to release on April 17 and the makers are leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that the audience’s interest in the.....

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By Bollywood Reporter | 10-Apr-2019

Airport Diaries: Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt jet off to Jaipur to promote Kalank

Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt are busy discharging promotional duties for their upcoming film Kalank and were spotted at the Mumbai airport on April 11 as they headed to Jaipur......

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