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www.desitalk.com – that’s all you need to know 20 ENTERTAINMENT March 6, 2026 Arranged Love Explores Modern Romance Through The Lens Of Tradition A new romantic drama, Arranged Love, produced and directed by Sanjane Koneshamoorthy and distributed worldwide byWorld Cinema Partners, offers audiences a heartfelt and culturally nu- anced exploration of love in the modern age. At its core, Arranged Love examines the delicate bal- ance between tradition and personal choice. Set within the framework of an arranged marriage, the film thought- fully navigates themes of autonomy, family expectations, emotional vulnerability, and the evolving definition of partnership. Through restrained performances and authentic storytelling, the narrative presents a refreshing departure from conventional romantic dramas. The story follows Merunasri, a young woman caught between an arranged match supported by her family and an unexpected emotional connection that challenges her understanding of love. As she navigates these parallel paths, the film gently unfolds a universal message: love is not always instantaneous — sometimes, it is cultivated through patience, mutual respect, and understanding. With its culturally rooted yet globally relatable narra- tive, Arranged Love resonates beyond borders. The film speaks to audiences who understand the complexities of honoring tradition while seeking personal fulfillment — a theme increasingly relevant in today’s interconnected world. The official trailer is now available on youtube. About the Filmmaker Sanjane Koneshamoorthy is known for character-driv- en storytelling that highlights emotional authenticity and cultural depth. With Arranged Love, the filmmaker con- tinues to explore intimate human relationships through a globally resonant cinematic lens. By a StaffWriter New International Film City Inaugurates With ‘Mom 2’ Shooting: Producer Boney Kapoor Arijit Singh Drops First Independent Track After Playback Retirement, Fans Say “Legend Is Back” P roducer Boney Kapoor has expressed his excitement for the upcoming sequel of Sridevi starrer ‘Mom’, which has already gone on floors as the inaugural film to be shot in the new International Film City along the Yamuna Expressway near Greater Noida. While talking to ANI, Boney Kapoor shared the details of the project, saying that the film is directed by Girish Kohli and also stars Bengali actor Jishu and Karishma Tanna in the lead role. “The shooting of Mom 2 is going on here. The director is Girish Kohli, who was the writer of Mom I. The producer is me and my partner, Akshai Puri. The action director is Vijayan from the South. He is among the most accomplished action directors. We have technicians from differ- ent places. We have an actor from Bengal, Jishu. We have a television and a movie actor, Karishma Tanna, who is also playing a very important part in the film,” said Boney Kapoor. The upcoming filmMom 2 is the first movie to be shot at the new International Film City along the Yamuna Expressway on Sunday. “Our effort is to make sure it (Film City) is different and is elaborate in every given sense. Besides Film City, this would have a theme park. This would have lots of entertainment sections. Which probably will surprise many. All kinds of films, OTT, drama, television, serial. We will make podcast sets. Everything. There will also be a media centre here. So everything that is related to entertainment and media will have a base here,” said Boney Kapoor while talking to the media. At the press conference of the inau- guration of the International Film City, Boney Kapoor also announced that the shooting of OTT projects will be done free of cost on the sets, which are currently placed at Film City. When asked about the free-of-cost OTT projects at the film city, the producer said, “Yes, but only on this set. It is because this set is a good luck. It is an incentive for other producers to come and for us, the more people who can benefit from this, the more people will come, and the more discussions will be about this film city. Everyone will know that the film city has started here.” The producer also expressed his grati- tude to Uttar Pradesh CMYogi Adityanath and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allowing him to build the film city. “I am thankful to God, I am thankful to Yogi ji, I am thankful to Modi ji, that they gave me this opportunity that I should be able to give something. And I have to make this thing (International Film City) bigger,” said Boney Kapoor. According to the press note, the Inter- national Film City is a historic step toward making Uttar Pradesh a national and international film production hub. It will not only create jobs and attract investment but also promote the state’s cultural heritage. For film lovers and youth, this project will be more than just a job opportunity; it will be a platform to fulfil their dreams. This project is expected to create about 500,000 direct and indirect jobs. The film ‘Mom’ was released in 2017. Along with Sridevi, the movie also starred Pakistani actress Sajal Aly in the lead role. . -ANI F ans of singer Arijit Singh were left heartbroken when he announced his retirement from playback singing. However, there’s now good news that has already brought smiles back on millions of faces. It seems the singer is now focusing on independent music, and his latest release shows that his musical jour- ney is entering a new phase. Arijit Singh recently released a new song titled “Raina”, which has already caught the attention of listeners. The song was composed by Shekhar Ravjiani, with lyrics writ- ten by Priya Saraiya. Arijit and Shekhar took to their Instagram accounts to announce the release. The song is a romantic track that explores themes of love and emotion. Arijit has lent his voice to the song, while Shekhar handled the music composition. Soon after the song dropped, fans flooded the com- ment section with messages of love and excitement. “This legend never stops amazing us. Don’t know what iconic projects he will work on next. So excited,” wrote one fan. “Finally, happy tears hearing his voice again,” wrote an- other. A third fan added, “The LEGEND is back.” Earlier this year, Arijit Singh announced that he would stop taking new playback singing assignments. He shared the news through an Instagram post, thanking listen- ers for their years of support. Arijit called his journey as a playback singer “wonderful” and said he was ready to move on from that chapter. “I want to thank you for giving me so much love all these years as listeners. I am happy to announce that I will not be taking any new as- signments as a playback vocalist from now on,” the singer wrote. Fans can listen to the track and watch its official video on the Garuuda Music YouTube channel. -ANI PHOTO:ANI