Overview

• On June 17, Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt marked the ninth anniversary of Udta Punjab with social media posts reflecting on their roles as Tommy Singh and Mary Jane.
• Directed by Abhishek Chaubey, the 2016 film spotlighted substance abuse among Punjab’s youth and featured an ensemble cast including Diljit Dosanjh and Kareena Kapoor Khan.
• The anniversary prompted renewed discussion over the film’s depiction of Punjab’s drug crisis and its contested portrayal of user demographics.
• Shahid Kapoor commenced filming a high-octane action thriller under Vishal Bhardwaj in Mumbai, co-starring Triptii Dimri, with release planned later this year.
• Alia Bhatt is currently shooting the spy film Alpha for Yash Raj Films under director Shiv Rawail, which is scheduled to premiere on December 25.