While it is commonly believed that the romance between Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt originated during the filming of Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra, there are indications that Ranbir was involved in the promotional activities for Highway. This film marked Alia's third appearance in Bollywood, following her roles in Student of the Year and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. Interestingly, the marketing strategy for Highway focused more on Ranbir, rather than its actual lead, Randeep Hooda. Randeep has recently suggested that the relationship between Ranbir and Alia may have begun during the Highway project, contradicting the narrative that it started on the sets of Brahmastra. He voiced his feelings about being overshadowed in the promotions of a film where he played the lead, in favor of another prominent star. Here is a summary of his remarks...

Randeep Hooda on being left out of Highway promotions for Ranbir Kapoor

Although Randeep Hooda stars as the main male lead in the film Highway, while Ranbir Kapoor participated in the promotional activities for the movie, despite not appearing even in a cameo role in Imtiaz Ali's direction. In an interview with journalist Shubhankar Mishra, Randeep remarked, "I also watched it, and I couldn't understand what Ranbir Kapoor's connection to this film was." Currently, Hooda is portraying the primary antagonist in Sunny Deol's movie, Jaat.

Hooda understandably felt disappointed about being excluded from promotions until just two days prior to the release. Nevertheless, he recognized that the filmmakers aimed to highlight the exploitation experienced by Alia Bhatt's character in the film. However, Randeep remains uncertain about Ranbir's involvement in the project.

Randeep Hooda hints that Highway, not Brahmastra might have been the starting point for Ralia's relationship

It is well-known that Alia Bhatt once expressed her desire to marry Ranbir Kapoor, coinciding with his appearance during the promotional events for her third film, following his collaboration with Imtiaz Ali in Rockstar. Randeep Hooda has suggested that this may not be a mere coincidence, indicating that the film Highway could have marked the beginning of Alia and Ranbir's relationship. It is also important to mention that at that time, fans of Varun and Alia, known as Varia, were supporting their pairing, especially due to their on-screen chemistry in Student of the Year and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. Randeep remarked, "Perhaps that’s where their love story started. I extend my best wishes to them. If this film played a role in bringing them together, I am genuinely pleased for them."

Randeep Hooda spoke up on Veer Savarkar controversy recently too

Randeep  Hooda recently spoke about the controversy surrounding his directorial film, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. The actor asserted that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose drew inspiration from Savarkar; however, a relative of Bose offered a differing perspective on the issue. This subject was discussed prior to the theatrical release of Jaat.

How is Jaat performing at the Box Office?

Jaat The film has a considerable journey ahead if it aims to surpass the Box Office record set by Gadar 2. During its opening weekend, it has not yet reached the halfway mark of the Rs. 100 crore milestone. Nevertheless, it is premature to declare the film's fate, as this extended weekend may lead to a significant increase in earnings today, on the first Monday. We will have to wait and see how it unfolds.

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