Varun Grover

Lyricist, filmmaker, and stand-up comic Varun Grover didn’t mince words in his recent stand-up special, Nothing Makes Sense. The video, which he uploaded on Wednesday, tackled everything from political intolerance to the perils of doing comedy in today’s India. Grover used satire and irony to offer commentary on a system where comedians have become frequent targets of outrage and even legal action.

Janhvi Kapoor received a lilac Lamborghini as a gift from Ananya Birla, valued between Rs 4-4.99 crore. The car was delivered on April 11, accompanied by a thoughtful gift box. Janhvi is currently involved in several film projects, including 'Homebound', selected for Cannes 2025.

Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound' is selected for Cannes 2025's Un Certain Regard. Produced by Dharma Productions, it stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, with Janhvi Kapoor. This marks Ishaan's Cannes debut and Ghaywan's return after 'Masaan'. The film will screen alongside notable international releases.

Mumbai's Habitat Studio announces its closure following vandalism by Shiv Sena workers. The incident was triggered by stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's comments about deputy CM Eknath Shinde. The studio emphasized its commitment to free expression but cited safety concerns for its decision.

Adarsh Gourav is set to debut in the Telugu film industry with a psychological horror movie, directed by Baba Shashank and produced by Jahnavi, daughter of D.V.V. Danayya. Known for his role in 'The White Tiger,' Adarsh is excited to explore the gripping narrative of this new project expected to release in 2025.

'Superboys of Malegaon' actress Manjiri Pupala has opened up about her deep admiration for Madhuri Dixit and how performing the iconic song 'Ek Do Teen' in her debut film was a dream come true.

Moh Moh Ke Dhaage, released on February 27, 2015, continues to captivate listeners with its deep emotional resonance. Sung by Papon and composed by Anu Malik, the song remains a favorite in romantic playlists and has been celebrated through numerous covers and performances. Its timeless appeal underscores the enduring power of heartfelt music.

Comedian Varun Grover humorously addressed the controversy surrounding Samay Raina's show India's Got Latent and Ranveer Allahbadia's remarks. In a clip shared on X, he joked about the comedy process, urging fans not to record his performances to avoid low-quality videos leading to jail time amid the ongoing backlash.

The makers released the trailer of 'Superboys of Malegaon', directed by Reema Kagti, on Wednesday (February 12). The film is inspired by the true story of Nasir Shaikh, who established a small-scale film production business in Malegaon, Maharashtra. At the trailer launch event, the film’s writer, Varun Grover, spoke about the evolving significance of writers in the film industry.

Marking his directorial debut, Varun Grover shared the first poster of All India Rank, setting the stage for what seems to be an intriguing cinematic experience. The film is slated for a theatrical release on February 23, 2024, and the trailer is set to drop on February 5, 2024

Bollywood lyricist and a self-professed Lucknowite, Varun Grover is in news these days not just for winning the National Award for the lyrics of ���Moh Moh Ke Dhage,��� but also for donating the entire prize money of `50,000 for the welfare of farmers in Maharashtra.

'Masaan director Neeraj Ghaywan and writer Varun Grover donate their National Award winnings to Maharashtra drought relief'

Varun Grover, who is set to make his directorial debut with 'All India Rank'. recently revealed how he worked out the cast for the project. The actor said that he considered casting star kids to generate some buzz.

Lyricist and writer Varun Grover, who has penned songs for films like ‘Udta Pujab’ and ‘Newton’, faced the ire on internet when he posted a few pictures where he is wearing nail polish. He received a lot of ‘ugly’ responses on Instagram and decided to answer them all with a series of posts on Instagram. Varun Grover shared, “Most people want to know why nail paint. Which tells me this is one of the frontiers of masculinity.”

Varun Grover, the brain behind some of the most popular songs—‘Hunter’ and ‘Womania’ performed a stand up comedy on the premises of IIM,Indore on Friday.

This Valentine's Day, cinema screens are notably lacking in fresh romantic films, with only a few action and superhero releases available. The decline in new romantic stories may be attributed to changing audience preferences and complex lifestyles, pushing romance to the side in Hindi cinema.

If anything, Aisi Taisi Democracy (ATD), the comedy-musical show engineered by the trio of Rahul Ram (bass player and vocalist for Indian Ocean), Varun Grover (stand -up comedian, writer and lyricist) and Sanjay Rajoura (social satirist), might leave you with more than a stray thought to mullover long after the show.

SpokenFest '24, organised by Kommune, will be held at Jio World Garden in Mumbai on February 3-4. The festival features performances by Rekha and Vishal Bhardwaj, Zakir Khan, Swanand Kirkire, Varun Grover, and more. It offers a diverse range of experiences, including workshops, storytelling sessions, poetry readings, and interactive activities such as Blind Book Date and Vinyl Listening Station. The festival also introduces a dedicated kid's zone and fosters meaningful connections through activities like Book exchanges and Kahani Ki Dukan.

Varun Grover, Mame Khan and Neil Bhoopalam to perform at Repertwahr theatre festival in Lucknow this December

Filmmaker Varun Grover criticized Bollywood for sidelining writers and erasing their contributions from promotional materials, affecting even veterans like Gulzar and Javed Akhtar. He shared how his friend, a comedian, was underpaid for a major filmmaker’s project. Varun also noted that writers' names are often omitted from credits, despite their crucial roles.

Reema Kagti's film 'Superboys of Malegaon', produced by Zoya Akhtar, had its international premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on 13th September. The event included a red carpet entrance and featured appearances by writer Varun Grover and Nasir Shaikh. Based on amateur filmmakers from Malegaon, the movie is set to hit Indian screens in January 2025.

The much-awaited trailer of Varun Grover's debut directorial 'All India Rank', was released on social media. The trailer was unveiled today by Vicky Kaushal.

Diverse voices echo at Dharamshala International Film Festival

Aditi Paul collaborates with Varun Grover for All India Rank. She lends her voice to the song Noodle Sa Dil, a tribute to Alisha Chinai. The song has a 90s indie-pop feel. Aditi has upcoming projects including a ghazal, web series, and film projects.

It is no secret that Marvel's upcoming superhero film 'Eternals' will have quite the Bollywood influence, but this latest observation by writer Varun Grover has become a new talking point.

Writer-lyricist Varun Grover has penned an open letter in response to an anonymous allegation of sexual harassment against him on Twitter, saying there is an "earnest need" from his side to prove his innocence as he wants closure.

With the start of the Me Too movement in Bollywood, the latest name to get involved in this is Lyricist and Writer Varun Grover. The survivor took to Twitter using an anonymous account and alleged that Grover sexually harassed her in 2001.