Zara Hatke Zara Bachke features Sara Ali Khan and Vicky Kaushal as the lead pair. Now, the film’s director has spoken about not casting Katrina Kaif in film.

Laxman Utekar, who is all geared up for his next release Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, has reacted to a question on casting actor Katrina Kaif in his film. In a new interview, Laxman revealed why he couldn’t feature Katrina opposite her husband-actor Vicky Kaushal in Zara Hatke Zara Bachke.

Laxman said that he didn’t feel that Katrina can essay the role of a ‘middle-class joint family daughter-in-law’.

In Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, Sara Ali Khan will be seen opposite Vicky Kaushal. Jio Studios and Dinesh Vijan will present Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, slated to release in cinemas on June 2. Set in Indore, the film is a romantic comedy which follows the life of a middle-class married couple Kapil (Vicky) and Somya (Sara), who are seemingly headed for a divorce.

In an interview, Laxman Utekar said, “I can do only if Katrina understands my language. Do you think Katrina will look like a small town heroine? If we get a good script, I would love to work with Vicky and Katrina.”

He also added, “I wouldn’t get them onboard this time because Zara Hatke Zara Bachke is in a different space and the aura and personality Katrina has I personally didn’t feel she can look like a middle-class joint family daughter-in-law. If there is anything in the future that will suit them then why not.”

Earlier, news agency ANI had quoted Laxman as saying about the film, “This movie is close to my heart. It is a story that will resonate with audiences across the country. It is a film that is a perfect family watch that promises to entertain you throughout.”

Katrina was last seen in the horror comedy film Phone Bhoot alongside Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ishaan Khatter. She will be next seen in the upcoming action-thriller film Tiger 3 opposite actor Salman Khan.

The film is all set to hit the theatres on the occasion of Diwali 2023.

Apart from that, she also has director Sriram Raghavan’s film Merry Christmas opposite Vijay Sethupathi. Fans will also see her in Farhan Akhtar’s upcoming film Jee Le Zara along with Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra. 

Johnny Depp, who recently attended the Cannes Film Festival, hurt his ankle. He has apologised to his fans ahead of his Hollywood Vampires concert.

Actor Johnny Depp has said that he has fractured his ankle and has been advised by medical professionals to ‘avoid any and all activity for the moment’. Taking to his Instagram Stories on Monday, Johnny shared a note saying that the injury ‘began as a hairline break’. He added that ‘somewhere between Cannes and Royal Albert Hall, it got worse rather than better’. He also apologised to his fans as he and his band, Hollywood Vampires, won’t be able to perform in several cities in the US.

Johnny’s statement read, “Dear friends, I am sorry to say that I have fractured my ankle, which is a drag!!! It began as a hairline break but somewhere between Cannes and Royal Albert Hall, it got worse rather than better. Several medical professionals have strongly suggested I avoid any and all activity for the moment and so am sadly unable to travel at this time.”

He also added, “To that end, the guys and I are very sorry to miss you in New Hampshire, Boston and New York but fear not, I promise we will bring an amazing show to all of you in Europe and bring our absolute best to the East Coast later this Summer and make it up to those who have paid for those shows!!! Again, sincerest apologies. All my love and respect- J.D. x.”

Johnny also gave details of the rescheduled dates: July 28: Boston’s Wang Theatre Bock Center; July 29: Manchester’s SNHU Arena and July 30: Bethel’s Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. The shows were originally set for May 30, May 31 and June 1.

Taking to Twitter, Hollywood Vampires shared a note. It read, “We are sad to share that the Hollywood Vampires will be rescheduling our three US tour dates this coming week. Johnny has sustained a painful injury to his ankle following his recent appearances and has been advised by his doctor not to travel. He is devastated by this turn of events, but looks forward to resting up so all four vampires can bring their absolute best to the tour in Europe.”

The news comes after Johnny attended the 2023 Cannes Film Festival to promote his upcoming movie Jeanne du Barry, his first feature project since winning a high-profile defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard. Jeanne du Barry is a period drama co-starring Johnny as Louis XV.

It’s official now. The upcoming Indian Jones movie is the last time Harrison Ford appears in the famous role that he has played for decades, which will also be last of the series.

Kathleen Kennedy, who is the Lucasfilm president, told Dagobah Dispatch – an entertainment weekly that it was Harrison’s last entry. Harrison played the role in five Indiana Jones movies.

She said they were not going to produce another Indiana Jones movie by introducing a new actor to replace Ford. One can easily recall that several actors have played the role of James Bond, but it isn’t the case with Indiana Jones.

“I mean, truthfully, right now, if we were to do anything, it might be in series television down the road, but we’re not doing anything to replace Indiana Jones,” Kennedy said.

“This is it. It’s five movies that Harrison Ford did. And Harrison is so specific and so unique to creating this role. We just… Steven [Spielberg] agrees, we just wouldn’t do that.”

Earlier, James Mangold – the director – had said, “My legendary collaborators and I are very excited to share a brand new and final Indiana Jones adventure with you!”.

At Cannes Festival, Ford had told journalist, “I love to work and I love this character and I love what it brought into my life.” “Is it not evident?” the 80-year-old added, when asked why he was setting aside the role now.