Hindu groups held demonstrations against “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” in many cities of Madhya Pradesh on Friday. However, theatres continued to show the movie which released on the occasion of ‘Dhanteras’.

Hindu groups are opposing the film as it features a Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in one important role.

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Hindu right-wing groups led by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) had given a call for banning Pakistani artistes working in Bollywood following a terrorist attack on an army camp in Uri sector of Jammu and Kahsmir in September.

Since the Karan Johar directorial features Fawad Khan, calls were made to ban “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” also. However, the movie was okayed for release by MNS after Karan Johar made an appeal to the people to not stall the release of the film and also agreed to donate Rs 5 crore to an army welfare fund.

The Shiv Sena workers held a demonstration outside a cineplex at Tatya Tope Nagar here. But their attempt to storm the theatre was foiled by police.

A Hindu group stopped the screening of the film in a multiplex for some time at Samdareeya Mall in Jabalpur.

Hindu groups held similar demonstrations in Gwalior also.

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“Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” stars Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma will light up Diwali for some of their fans as they are set to tour four cities in two days to celebrate the festival and promote their film.

As part of a marketing initiative that involves star-fan engagement, Ranbir and Anushka will travel to Chandigarh, Delhi, Ahmedabad and return to Mumbai, celebrating Diwali with fans in the cities on Friday and Saturday.

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The engagement activities will happen in select theatres across these cities during the release of “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”, which hits the screens on Friday.

Produced by Fox Star Studios and Dharma Productions, the movie is directed by Karan Johar. It also features Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Fawad Khan.

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Pakistani star Fawad Khan, condemned for being mum on the Uri terror attack which led to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, on Friday said he is praying for “a more peaceful world”.

After the killing of 19 Indian soldiers, most of the popular Pakistani artistes had maintained silence on the matter. After a long wait, Fawad has broken his silence.

In a Facebook post, Fawad, who recently welcomed a daughter with wife Sadaf Khan, wrote: “I’ve been in Lahore since July as my wife and I had been expecting our second child. I’ve received numerous requests from the media and from well-wishers worldwide asking me for my thoughts on the sad incidents that took place in the past few weeks.

“As a father of two little children, I pray and wish like many others that together we can build and live in a more peaceful world. I believe we owe it to our children who will shape our tomorrow.”

Fawad added: “Please disregard any other words attributed to me during this time because I have not said them. I thank all my fans and fellow artists from Pakistan, India and people in general all over the world who have shown continued support for their belief in love and understanding to unite a divisive world.”

The actor is a heartthrob in Pakistan and found popularity in India after his Pakistani shows “Humsafar” and “Zindagi Gulzar Hai” were aired in the country. He found his footing in Bollywood after featuring in films like “Khoobsurat” and “Kapoor & Sons”.

His next is Karan Johar’s “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”, which might face a roadblock in its release due to Fawad’s presence in it.

After the September 18 Uri attack, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena had issued an ultimatum to Pakistani artistes to leave India and said they would not let their movies release in India.

The Indian Motion Picture Producers Association passed a resolution banning Pakistanis from working in films being made in India as they were upset that Pakistani artistes did not condemn the incident.

In retaliation, some Pakistani theatre chain owners banned the screening of Indian films.

Recently, popular Pakistani musicians like Shafqat Amanat Ali and Salman Ahmad had condemned the Uri attack and had hoped for normalcy to return in both the countries.

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Filmmaker Karan Johar will be back on the small screen with the fifth edition of the popular chat show “Koffee With Karan” on November 6. It will be launched on Star World and Star World HD.

Speculation has been rife since the beginning of August on the launch date of the show, but the date was announced on Thursday via a statement from the channel.

In its past seasons, the show has been graced by a string of A-list actors including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Gurinder Chadha, Farah Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra, Alia Bhatt and more at their candid best.

Earlier, it was speculated that Pakistani actor Fawad Khan would be the first guest on the chat show. But Karan denied the reports.

He said: “No. I haven’t yet reached the combination. There has been a lot of conjecture about that. We are zeroing on episode one and will answer soon.”

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Running high on emotions, the trailer of filmmaker Karan Johar’s most awaited film “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” is finally out. The trailer of the film, which stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Fawad Khan and Anushka Sharma, gave a sneak peak about love, friendship and heartbreak.

The over two-minute-long trailer begins with a close-up of Ranbir Kapoor, declaring, “Love tedha hai.” A beautiful friendship with Anushka Sharma follows. The actor’s chemistry with Aishwarya is the highlight of the trailer.The background score of ‘Bulleya’ enchants throughout the trailer.

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Another track “Cutiepie” also features in the trailer. The trailer concludes with a strong, but beautiful dialogue mouthed by Ranbir:”Ajeeb kahani hai pyaar aur dosti ki…pyaar humara hero, dosti humari heroine”

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Heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor is not filming anything right now. He is waiting for Karan Johar-directed Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, which is releasing on October 31. But, how Ranbir is spending his free time?

The Barfi actor in a candid interview with Vogue made a confession that will leave you amazed.
“I think I could have an alcohol problem,” Ranbir said. “It is a visual medium and I have to look after myself. I have seen it in my family; I have seen it go the wrong way.”

“So I’m aware I have a drinking problem. When I shoot, when I work, I don’t drink. But when I’m not shooting…” Ranbir trailed off. In the interview, Ranbir praised Fawad Khan for his role in Kapoor and Sons, and pointed out how the Pakistan actor has opened doors for a homosexual character in the movies.

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Ranbir insisted that he is now receptive of playing a homosexual, but had it been before Fawad played it in Kapoor and Sons, he might have turned it down. “Sure, but now it’s already been done,” Ranbir said. “Now he’s (Khan has) opened the door, and it’s easy for us to walk through it. But earlier…I must honestly say I might have turned it down.”

Ranbir is currently preparing for Ayan Mukerji’s Dragon at his grandmother’s bungalow. He also has Jagga Jasoos, directed by Anurag Basu in the pipeline.