February 22, 2026

Raghavan

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Sriram Raghavan admits he wasn’t happy with Ikkis disclaimer calling Pakistan ‘not at all trustworthy’; cites Badlapur changes as example | Hindi Movie News

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Months after Ikkis hit theatres and earned critical acclaim, director Sriram Raghavan has addressed the controversy surrounding the film’s disclaimer that called Pakistan “not at all trustworthy.” In a recent interview, the filmmaker admitted that he was not personally happy with the inclusion of the statement.Speaking to The Wire, Raghavan said, “A lot of people…

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Not Agastya Nanda but Varun Dhawan was the first choice for ‘Ikkis’; Sriram Raghavan explains why the change | Hindi Movie News

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Agastya Nanda takes center stage in Sriram Raghavan’s ‘Ikkis’, embodying the valiant Arun Khetarpal, a young recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. Originally intended for Varun Dhawan, the role was tailored for Nanda, aligning better with the character’s youthful journey. This film also marks a poignant farewell for Dharmendra, enjoying both critical acclaim and promising…

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Akshay Kumar’s niece Simar Bhatia shares emotional gratitude note for Agastya Nanda, Sriram Raghavan and Ikkis team ahead of her debut, ‘Mann Neevan, Matt Ucchi’ |

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Simar Bhatia, Akshay Kumar’s niece and daughter of Alka Bhatia, marked the end of 2025 with an emotional post as she prepares for her acting debut in Ikkis. Sharing behind-the-scenes moments from the film’s sets on December 31, Simar began her note by writing, “2025. I don’t even know where to begin. I want to…

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Ikkis’: Dharmendra’s ‘pain of leaving his home in Punjab’ and ‘poems’ became part of Agastya Nanda starrer, reveals Sriram Raghavan | Hindi Movie News

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In the upcoming biographical war drama ‘Ikkis,’ legendary actor Dharmendra graces the screen with an emotionally charged performance as Brigadier ML Khetarpal, the father of heroic soldier Arun Khetarpal. Under the skillful direction of Sriram Raghavan, the film showcases how Dharmendra’s rich life experiences and deeply poetic soul enrich his portrayal. The news of Dharmendra’s…

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‘Ikkis’ director Sriram Raghavan says he would never make a movie like ‘Dhurandhar’; filmmaker adds, ‘It is not our kind of film’ |

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Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan expressed his admiration for the box office hit ‘Dhurandhar’ by Aditya Dhar, but firmly stated that he would never venture into a similar filmmaking territory. He appreciates the film’s success and compelling performances; however, he feels that its style does not resonate with his artistic vision or the evolving landscape of thriller…

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‘Ikkis’ director Sriram Raghavan shares he ‘REGRETS’ Dharmendra couldn’t watch the completed version of the film | Hindi Movie News

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As we ring in the New Year, veteran actor Dharmendra’s swan song, ‘Ikkis’, directed by the acclaimed Sriram Raghavan, is set to grace the big screen. The filmmaker shared a poignant insight: Dharmendra only viewed the first half of this war drama, leaving Raghavan with a bittersweet feeling. Read on. Hindi cinema icon Dharmendra‘s last…

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Late legend Dharmendra struggled with ‘Ikkis’ dubbing, rewrote lines in Urdu; reveals Sriram Raghavan |

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Sriram Raghavan shares Dharmendra’s final film ‘Ikkis’ memories: tough October dubbing amid health woes, Urdu line rewrites, Jaideep chemistry, and eager prep. The icon’s passion swayed the project; he passed November 24, weeks before release, leaving deep regret. Dharmendra‘s legendary career concludes with Sriram Raghavan‘s war epic ‘Ikkis’. The veteran actor left us on November…

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Satish Shah’s funeral: Sarabhai vs Sarabhai cast Rupali Ganguly, Sumeet Raghavan and others sing the title track as they bid an emotional goodbye

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Veteran actor Satish Shah, who passed away at the age of 74 due to kidney failure on October 25 in Mumbai, was given an emotional farewell by the cast of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. All the actors from Sarabhai vs Sarabhai like Rupali Ganguly, Sumeet Raghavan, Rajesh Kumar, Jd Majethia, Deven Bhojani and others stood in…

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