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‘Pagglait 2’ announced: Sanya Malhotra back in sequel, shoot slated for August 2026 - Reports

etimes.in / May 01, 2026, 11:27 (IST)

Get ready for 'Pagglait 2' as Sanya Malhotra returns in the much-anticipated sequel, continuing the original's blend of grief and quiet humour. Director Umesh Bist is back, promising the same emotional depth and character focus. Filming is slated for August-September 2026, marking another content-driven film getting a second chapter.

Guneet Monga to team up with director Umesh Bist again after 'Pagglait'

IANS / Feb 21, 2023, 16:44 (IST)

Following success of Pagglait, Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment to team up once again with director Umesh Bist

etimes.in / Feb 27, 2023, 14:36 (IST)

Guneet Monga and her production house Sikhya Entertainment, have signed Umesh Bist, director of Pagglait, for the second time. Having always supported young directors, Guneet and her production house are known for picking offbeat stories and Pagglait (2021) starring Sanya Malhotra was one such success story

Karan Johar and Guneet Monga announce new web series 'Gyaarah Gyaarah'

ANI / May 24, 2023, 11:12 (IST)

Karan Johar and Guneet Monga joins for a new web series titled 'Gyaarah Gyaarah'.

Raghav Juyal, Dhairya Karwa-starrer 'Gyaarah Gyaarah' books release date for August 9

IANS / Jul 20, 2024, 13:03 (IST)

'Gyaarah Gyaarah', starring Kritika Kamra, Dhairya Karwa, and Raghav Juyal, premieres on ZEE5 on August 9. Produced by Karan Johar and Guneet Monga Kapoor, and directed by Umesh Bist, the series connects police officers from 1990 and 2016 via a mysterious walkie-talkie, involving suspense, drama, a riveting cop story, philosophical elements, and a butterfly effect.

"Emotional scenes more physically draining...": Kajol on returning as Noyonika Sengupta in 'The Trial' Season 2

ANI / Sep 01, 2025, 19:53 (IST)

Bollywood actor Kajol, who is also set to appear on OTT screens in the second season of 'The Trial,' opened up about her experience of reprising the character of Noyonika Senguta.

Director Umesh Bist inks three-film deal with Balaji Telefilms, Sikhya Entertainment

PTI / Jun 23, 2021, 11:23 (IST)

Filmmaker Umesh Bist is taking his association with Balaji Telefilms and Sikhya Entertainment a step further as the director has signed a three-film deal with the two production houses. Bist had recently helmed the critically-acclaimed movie "Pagglait", starring Sanya Malhotra.

O Teri touches upon all the political issues with hunour: Atul Agnihotri

TNN / Mar 28, 2014, 00:00 (IST)

Director Umesh Bist’s O Teri, which releases today, revolves around two young, ambitious and budding journalists, played by Pulkit Samrat and Bilal Amrohi. The duo is on the lookout for a scam that will catapult their careers.

Sanya Malhotra reveals she wanted to reject 'Pagglait': 'I felt that I wasn’t ready to shoulder a film'

etimes.in / May 17, 2023, 12:20 (IST)

Sanya Malhotra reveals why she didn't want to be a part of 'Pagglait' at first and why she eventually did the film.

Khushi calls working with Dhairya Karwa in 'Gyaarah Gyaarah' a great experience

IANS / Aug 11, 2024, 03:17 (IST)

Actress Khushi Bhardwaj, 16, expressed excitement over her role in the upcoming thriller series 'Gyaarah Gyaarah'. Teaming with actor Dhairya Karwa, she portrayed a simple girl from Uttarakhand, a departure from her previous roles. Directed by Umesh Bist, the series was challenging due to cold weather and lack of makeup vans on the hill-based sets.

'Khosla Ka Ghosla 2' in the works with Huma Qureshi in the lead; filming to begin in November 2025

etimes.in / Jul 26, 2025, 13:56 (IST)

The sequel to the cult hit 'Khosla Ka Ghosla' is set for filming in November 2025, targeting a 2026 release. Huma Qureshi joins the cast, loving the locked script by Umesh Bist. The film promises to retain the original’s sharp, situational comedy with an expanded story world.

'Pagglait': Sanya Malhotra shares BTS pictures from the sets as she starts shooting for the film

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Nov 20, 2019, 14:09 (IST)

Sanya Malhotra is on a roll! After wrapping up Shakuntala Devi recently the actress has now kick-started the shooting of her next film 'Pagglait'. Yesterday the star took to her Instagram stories to share a few pictures of the first-day shoot.

The conversation between Karan and I was on for a decade: Guneet Monga Kapoor

TNN / Oct 03, 2024, 01:34 (IST)

Guneet Monga Kapoor talks about 'Gyaarah Gyaarah' and the next chapter in her collaboration with Karan Johar.

Shivlings dating 10th century AD found in Champawat

TNN / Sep 22, 2018, 22:07 (IST)

Is O Teri based on the CWG scam?

TNN / Mar 19, 2014, 00:00 (IST)

Atul Agnihotri’s upcoming production, O Teri, is said to be inspired by real-life events, especially the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games (CWG) scam

Dhairya Karwa calls working with 'Gyaarah Gyaarah' director a 'liberating experience'

IANS / Jul 30, 2024, 17:21 (IST)

Actor Dhairya Karwa, who is eagerly awaiting the release of his upcoming thriller streaming series 'Gyaarah Gyaarah', described working with the series' director, Umesh Bist, as a liberating experience.

KMC alumni: Looking at the college auditorium like this hit hard

TNN / Apr 10, 2023, 09:22 (IST)

Kirori Mal College’s recent alumni meet, Alumnite, saw its former students gathering with the hope to restore the college’s dilapidated auditorium to its former glory

Know why Sanya Malhotra wants to get back to Mumbai soon

TNN / Sep 23, 2020, 11:01 (IST)

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Sanya Malhotra looks stunning in her new social media post

TNN / Jan 15, 2020, 19:12 (IST)

The actress recently wrapped up the shoot of her forthcoming film Pagglait

Sanya Malhotra shares a BTS pic from the sets of 'Pagglait'

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Dec 11, 2019, 17:03 (IST)

Actress Sanya Malhotra who was last seen in 'Photograph' has created a niche for herself with her promising performances in just a bunch of movies is currently shooting for her upcoming film 'Pagglait'.