Sanjeev Kapoor Revisits The Rejection That Led To 'Khana Khazana'.

Mumbai, Nov 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who is known for ‘Aligarh’, ‘Shahid’, ‘Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story’ and others, is mourning the loss of his feline friend. On Tuesday, the filmmaker took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and shared a picture of his cat, Filmy. He shared how he was earlier scared of cats but Filmy turned that sentiment around for him.

Mumbai, Oct 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Hansal Mehta decided to shed light on how the relentless working hours of the film industry end up taking a massive toll on the physical and mental health of all those involved. Expressing his concern, the 'Scoop' maker penned on social media, "In our line of work, a 12-hour day is politely called a “shift.” The truth is, between the chaos of shoots, the endless commute, hurried meals and barely a few hours of broken sleep, there’s little left of us.

Mumbai, Oct 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who is known for ‘Aligarh’, ‘Shahid’, ‘Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story’ and others, is feeling nostalgic as his film ‘Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar’ has completed 25 years since its release. On Monday, the filmmaker took to his Instagram, and shared the poster of the film. He also penned a long note in the caption, as he spoke about how the film strayed away from its original intent as the makers chose to make compromises in the script.

Mumbai, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Hansal Mehta believes that Mohit Suri's "Saiyaara" is a reminder of why Bollywood once worked so beautifully. Taking to his IG, Mehta revealed that although he is not a cinema snob, he recently watched Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda starrer and was convinced that if one manages to get the emotions, music, timing, and the lead pair right, the film surely creates magic on screen.

The air at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) was absolutely buzzing, and for all the right reasons! Director Hansal Mehta's new series,

Mumbai, Sep 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Hansal Mehta is once again in Toronto as his series, "Gandhi", premiered at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival 2025. His latest trip to TIFF brought back some fond memories from his previous experiences when he attended the prestigious festival. Mehta revealed that his primary visit to TIFF was back in 2012, with his movie, "Shahid", starring Rajkummar Rao.

Mumbai, Aug 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rajkummar Rao gave a memorable performance as lawyer and human rights activist Shahid Azmi in the 2012 release "Shahid". Director Hansal Mehta has now revealed how he convinced his producers to cast Rajkummar in the film with a poster. Wishing him on his 41st birthday, Hansal shared the poster on his official Instagram handle. The director added that several people believed that the title of the drama was not commercially feasible, and many members from the initial team even dropped out of the project.

Mumbai, Aug 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Hansal Mehta shared his recipe for a yummy Chicken and Shiitake Ramen, perfect for a rainy day. To make the Ramen, one would need: 6 cups chicken/veg broth, 2 chicken breasts or thighs, 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1-inch ginger (sliced), 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin (optional), ½ tsp sesame oil, 4 eggs, 15–20g dried shiitake mushrooms, 4 scallions (white + green parts separated), and 2 portions ramen noodles.

Mumbai, Aug 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Hansal Mehta is feeling nostalgic. On Wednesday, the filmmaker took to his Instagram and shared an array of BTS pictures from his upcoming streaming series 'Gandhi'. The pictures show the filmmaker along with his crew taking a stroll around the location during breaktime. He can be seen wearing a protective gear to protect himself from rain and mist as he walks around the hill.

Mumbai, Aug 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran Achyut Potdar, one of the most respected and popular faces of Hindi and Marathi cinema and television, passed away at the age of 91 at his home in Thane, Mumbai. According to reports, the veteran actor was admitted to Jupiter Hospital in Thane after facing several health issues, but sadly passed away on Monday, on the 18th of August due to health complications.

Hansal Mehta's 'Gandhi' Becomes First Indian Series Selected for TIFF.

Mumbai, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Hansal Mehta was recently in Colombo for a long shoot. During his visit there, the 'Aligarh' maker pointed out that despite the economic crisis and political turmoil, the Sri Lankan city is cleaner, more organised, and more dignified than Mumbai, the so-called financial capital of a rising superpower. Taking to his official X handle, Mehta expressed his discontent in a heartfelt post.

Mumbai, July 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ace filmmaker Hansal Mehta has strongly reacted to the cancellation of the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2025, calling it "a cruel irony". He called it a cruel irony that the self-appointed gatekeepers of cinema failed to keep alive a film festival of its own. Expressing his disappointment, the 'Aligarh' maker wrote on the micro-blogging site: "It’s a cruel irony that Mumbai draped in the glitz of being India’s financial and cinematic capital cannot keep alive a film festival of its own.

Mumbai, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Hansal Mehta is contemplating over the meaning of freedom and loneliness. On Sunday, the filmmaker took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and re-shared a couplet by Charles Bukowski. The note reads, “And when nobody wakes you up in the morning. And when nobody waits for you at night. And when you can do whatever you want, what do you call it?

Mumbai, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Being a director means staying away from home for long periods of time, making it extremely difficult to lead a healthy lifestyle. Renowned filmmaker Hansal Mehta recalled his not-to-healthy plan during the shoot of Kangana Ranaut's "Simran" which ultimately led to a stunt in his heart a year later. His latest IG post read, "Long outdoor shoots don’t have to be stressful.

Mumbai, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Hansal Mehta took to social media to share his thoughts on the current state of film and series promotions. Reflecting on the repetitive nature of celebrity interviews and media appearances, he questioned whether these generic marketing strategies truly connect with audiences or simply maintain an illusion of success. Without naming any particular film or artist, Mehta reflected on the formulaic nature of modern-day marketing campaigns, questioning whether these efforts genuinely engage viewers or simply maintain an illusion of success.

Mumbai, June 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has opened up about his fashion choices and his style of dressing. The director has shared that for him, it’s always about comfort. On Thursday, the director took to his Instagram, and shared a picture of himself wearing a comfortable suit inside a naturally lit room with sharp shadows. He also penned a long note in the caption, as he wrote, “It’s never been about expensive brands, prominent logos or loud trends.

Hansal Mehta Wants Trump To Get Nobel Prize – So He Will Shut Up.

Mumbai, June 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Hansal Mehta wants the President of the USA, Donald Trump to be conferred with the Nobel Prize but not for the latter’s work but to make him shut up for once. Hansal recently took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and shared the statement of POTUS in which he demanded a Nobel Prize. President Trump had said in his statement, “I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for this, I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the war between India and Pakistan, I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the war between Serbia and Kosovo”.

Mumbai, May 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) As 'Homebound' cinematographer Pratik Shah faces serious accusations of sexual misconduct, filmmaker Hansal Mehta has called for an inquiry into the matter. The 'Aligarh' maker took to his X timeline and penned a note stressing that silence against such predators must be broken. Hansal wrote, "Abuse thrives in silence. It festers in fear. Predatory behaviour by men in positions of power must be investigated thoroughly, and if found true, must be called out — unequivocally, and without delay.

Mumbai, May 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a heartfelt reflection, filmmaker Hansal Mehta opened up about his last interaction with actor Mukul Dev, who passed away on May 24. Mehta recalled sensing an overwhelming wave of sadness, loneliness, and disappointment in Mukul's voice during their final conversation — a moment that has stayed with him ever since. Taking to Instagram, Hansal shared a couple of Mukul Dev’s photos alongside a heartfelt note where he reflected on their close friendship, shared struggles, and the untold stories that marked the actor’s life.

Mumbai, May 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Hansal Mehta recently shared a heartfelt message for his 16-year-old daughter, Riyu, offering her a gentle reminder about life’s realities. In a touching post, he acknowledged that while the world isn’t easy, he sees strength and quiet determination in her, encouraging her to face challenges with resilience and grace. On Wednesday, Hansal took to his Instagram handle to share a series of heartfelt images and videos of his daughter, accompanied by a touching note.

Mumbai, April 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who is known for ‘Aligarh’, ‘Shahid’, ‘Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story’, is mulling over the recent deadly Pahalgam terror attack. On Monday, the filmmaker took to his Instagram, and said that his films ‘Shahid’, ‘Omerta’, and ‘Faraaz’ go beyond the realm of cinematic storytelling, and are the mirrors to society, and state how terrorists are bred by a system.

Mumbai, March 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who is known for ‘Aligarh’, ‘Shahid’, ‘Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story’, has said that budget should not be looked at as a constraint for making good cinema. The filmmaker recently attended the FICCI BAF Awards event in Mumbai where the FICCI -EY Media and Entertainment report was launched. During the event, he emphasised on the critical role of writing and preparation to make good cinema.