Stree 2 – News Analysis India https://newsanalysisindia.com The news you need to know, explained Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 When 8-Year-Old Shraddha Proposed to Varun Dhawan Backwards https://newsanalysisindia.com/entertainment/when-8-year-old-shraddha-proposed-to-varun-dhawan-backwards/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/when-8-year-old-shraddha-proposed-to-varun-dhawan-backwards/ Bollywood’s power couples on screen often have off-screen stories that are equally entertaining. Take Shraddha Kapoor and Varun Dhawan – their sizzling chemistry in dance flicks has fans hooked, but a viral childhood anecdote reveals Shraddha’s cheeky ‘proposal’ that sent Varun running.

Picture this: Mumbai film set, early 1990s. Eight-year-old Shraddha and Varun, sons and daughters of industry veterans, are frolicking and end up on a hillside. Shraddha hatches a fun game: speak backwards. She declares, ‘You love I’ – a reversed ‘I love you.’ Varun’s response? ‘Girls aren’t my thing!’ followed by a hasty escape.

The actress spilled the beans on a YouTube chat, delighting fans with this cute flashback. Fast forward, and they’ve collaborated in ABCD 2, Street Dancer 3D, and a fun cameo in Stree 2, proving time heals all childhood fears.

Shraddha’s career graph is a tale of persistence. Debuting in 2010’s Teen Patti and stumbling with 2011’s Luv Ka The End, she hit gold with Aashiqui 2 in 2013. As Aarohi, she portrayed a rising singer saved and shaped by Aditya Roy Kapur’s flawed Rahul, a story of addiction, love, and redemption that resonated deeply.

Award nods poured in, fueling a string of successes: Ek Villain’s intense romance, ABCD 2’s dance fever, Baaghi’s action-romance, Half Girlfriend’s heartfelt drama, Stree’s horror-comedy, Chhichhore’s college laughs, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’s modern love, and Stree 2’s excitement. Shraddha’s evolution from child proposer to leading lady is pure Bollywood inspiration.

]]> Filmfare Awards 2025: ‘Laapataa Ladies’ Shines, Surpassing ‘Stree 2’; Will It Dethrone Alia, Kareena? https://newsanalysisindia.com/entertainment/filmfare-awards-2025-laapataa-ladies-shines-surpassing-stree-2-will-it-dethrone-alia-kareena/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/filmfare-awards-2025-laapataa-ladies-shines-surpassing-stree-2-will-it-dethrone-alia-kareena/ The nominations for the 70th Filmfare Awards 2025 have been unveiled, setting the stage for another year of celebrating cinematic excellence. Following the National Film Awards held recently, the Filmfare Awards nominations showcase a diverse range of films and performances. Kiran Rao’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’ leads the pack with 24 nominations, demonstrating its significant impact. Jio Studios also made a strong showing, garnering a total of 54 nominations. ‘Stree 2′ also secured a notable presence with 14 nominations. The nominations span across various categories, including Best Film, lead and supporting acting categories, directing, critics’ awards, debut performances, music, and background scores.

Following ‘Laapataa Ladies’ and ‘Stree 2’, ‘Article 370’ is also in the running with 8 nominations. ‘Teri Baaton Mein Uljha Jiya’ and ‘Shaitaan’ have also received multiple nominations. Here’s a look at the nominations in key categories, including the contenders for Best Actor and Actress.

**Filmfare Awards 2025 (Nominations):**

1. **Best Film**
* Article 370
* Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
* Kill
* Laapataa Ladies
* Stree 2
2. **Best Director**
* Aditya Suhas Jambhale (Article 370)
* Amar Kaushik (Stree 2)
* Anees Bazmee (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)
* Kiran Rao (Laapataa Ladies)
* Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt (Kill)
3. **Critics’ Award (Best Film)**
* I Want To Talk (Sujit Sarkar)
* Laapataa Ladies (Kiran Rao)
* Maidaan (Amit Ravindernath Sharma)
* Merry Christmas (Sriram Raghavan)
* The Buckingham Murders (Hansal Mehta)
4. **Best Actor (Lead Role)**
* Abhishek Bachchan (I Want To Talk)
* Ajay Devgn (Maidaan)
* Akshay Kumar (Sarfarira)
* Hrithik Roshan (Fighter)
* Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion)
* Rajkummar Rao (Stree 2)
5. **Critics’ Award (Best Actor)**
* Abhishek Bachchan (I Want To Talk)
* Pratik Gandhi (Madgaon Express)
* Rajkummar Rao (Srikanth)
* Randeep Hooda (Swatantrya Veer Savarkar)
* Sparsh Shrivastava (Laapataa Ladies)
6. **Best Actress (Lead Role)**
* Alia Bhatt (Jigra)
* Kareena Kapoor Khan (Crew)
* Kriti Sanon (Teri Baaton Mein Uljha Jiya)
* Shraddha Kapoor (Stree 2)
* Tabu (Crew)
* Yami Gautam (Article 370)
7. **Critics’ Award (Best Actress)**
* Alia Bhatt (Jigra)
* Kareena Kapoor Khan (The Buckingham Murders)
* Nitanshi Goel (Laapataa Ladies)
* Pratibha Ranta (Laapataa Ladies)
* Vidya Balan (Do Aur Do Pyaar)
8. **Best Actor (Supporting Role)**
* Pankaj Tripathi (Stree 2)
* Paresh Rawal (Sarfarira)
* R. Madhavan (Shaitaan)
* Raghav Juyal (Kill)
* Ravi Kishan (Laapataa Ladies)
9. **Best Actress (Supporting Role)**
* Ahilya Bamroo (I Want To Talk)
* Chhaya Kadam (Laapataa Ladies)
* Janki Bodiwala (Shaitaan)
* Madhuri Dixit (Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)
* Priyamani (Article 370)
10. **Best Music Album**
* Bad News
* Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
* Laapataa Ladies
* Maidaan
* Stree 2
* Teri Baaton Mein Uljha Jiya
11. **Best Playback Singer (Male)**
* Arijit Singh (Sajni – Laapataa Ladies)
* Javed Ali (Mirza – Maidaan)
* Karan Aujla (Tauba Tauba – Bad New)
* Pawan Singh (Ayi Nahi – Stree 2)
* Sonu Nigam (Mere Dholna – Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3)
12. **Best Playback Singer (Female)**
* Anumita (Tenu Sang Rakhna – Jigra)
* Madhubanti Bagchi (Aaj Ki Raat – Stree 2)
* Rekha Bhardwaj (Nikat – Kill)
* Shilpa Rao (Ishq Jaisa Kuch – Fighter)
* Shreya Ghoshal (Dheere Dheere – Laapataa Ladies)
13. **Best Dialogue**
* Niren Bhatt (Stree 2)
* Ritesh Shah (Maidaan)
* Sneha Desai (Laapataa Ladies)
* Ritesh Shah (I Want To Talk)
* Kunal Khemu (Madgaon Express)
14. **Best Background Score**
* A.R. Rahman (Maidaan)
* Daniel B. George (Merry Christmas)
* Ketan Sodha (The Buckingham Murders)
* Ketan Sodha (Kill)
* Ram Sampath (Laapataa Ladies)

]]> Mahavatar Narsimha Nears 300 Crore Mark, Outshining Stree 2, Animal, and Gadar 2 https://newsanalysisindia.com/entertainment/mahavatar-narsimha-nears-300-crore-mark-outshining-stree-2-animal-and-gadar-2/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/mahavatar-narsimha-nears-300-crore-mark-outshining-stree-2-animal-and-gadar-2/ The animated mythological film, Mahavatar Narsimha, continues its successful run in theaters, captivating audiences even after a month of release. According to reports, the film is experiencing remarkable success. On its 31st day, the film earned a substantial 6.15 crore rupees. Its total collection for the month reached 231.75 crore rupees. In India alone, the film’s gross collection amounts to 268.50 crore rupees. The film has also benefited from positive word-of-mouth internationally. The overseas collection for the month is 24.25 crore rupees. Globally, Mahavatar Narsimha has earned 292.75 crore rupees. Adding the 31st-day earnings of 6.15 crore rupees in India brings the total to 299 crore rupees within 31 days. The film is just one crore away from reaching the 300 crore milestone. The film has surpassed the box office performance of several major films. On its 31st day, the film’s collection surpassed the collections of Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal, Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree 2, and Sunny Deol’s Gadar 2. Stree 2 collected 5.40 crore rupees on its 31st day. Gadar 2 earned 2.13 crore rupees on the same day, while Animal managed only 1.67 crore rupees.

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