Omar Abdullah.
In the year 2013, a film was released which told Indians the real meaning of solo traveling. The lead actor of this film is fond of exploring new places and he makes it his profession. After watching this film, many people became solo travelers. Now if you are wondering which film is this, then the answer is very simple. Ranbir Kapoor starrer romantic drama ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ directed by Ayan Mukherjee entertained everyone and became a blockbuster film. Apart from Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Kalki and Aditya Roy Kapoor were in the lead roles in this film. Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah had also raised objections regarding this film. Now why did he do this, he himself answered this through social media.
Anushka was replaced
In ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’, Ranbir Kapoor played Kabir ‘Bunny Thapar’, Deepika Padukone played Naina Talwar, Kalki played Aditi ‘Adi’ Mehra and Aditya Roy Kapoor played Avinash ‘Avi’ Arora. The story of four friends was shown in this film. This was Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor’s first film after their breakup. Before Deepika Padukone did the film, Anushka Sharma was also considered for the role of Naina, but after Deepika agreed, she was not selected. It is reportedly said that there was a quarrel between these two heroines. Anushka told in an interview to Mumbai Mirror, ‘A friend of Deepika called and told that she is doing Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, not Anushka. My ‘friends’ don’t call, right? I am Kashyap and Hirani’s choice. She is Ayan’s and anyone else’s choice. Stop playing games. I should stop being dragged into such things because I don’t do this to anyone. We call ourselves cool but we’re not really cool.’
Omar Abdullah had expressed objection
When the film was released in 2013, the then Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had objected to it. In fact, he was shocked to see that the shooting done in the outskirts of Gulmarg was shown as Manali in the film. He wrote on his x account, ‘It is very disturbing when we roll out the red carpet and facilitate the shooting, but people think it is Manali.’ In another tweet on this subject, Omar Abdullah said, ‘If anyone has seen the film, can they tell me if they have at least mentioned the state in the credits (opening or closing).’ He further wrote, ‘Those of you who are planning to go to Manali because of the things shown in #YJHD should know that there is only Gulmarg in the film except the Temple and Span Resort.’ Reacting to Abdullah’s displeasure, Dharma Productions issued a statement that read, “The opening credit slate clearly mentions Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Tourism Minister GA Mir and Inspector General of Police SM Sahal. The names of the entire crew associated with Kashmir are mentioned in the film’s credits.”
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The film made bumper earnings
‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ turned out to be a blockbuster hit. Made on a production budget of Rs 40 crore, according to SaccNilk, the film earned a bumper collection. The film grossed Rs 190 crore in India and Rs 320 crore worldwide. It broke many box office records during that period and left behind the global box office figures of Aamir Khan’s ‘3 Idiots’ and ‘Ek Tha Tiger’.
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