The makers of upcoming film '2 States' have released the latest track from the film. The song features Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. In the song titled ' Locha-E-Ulfat', Arjun is shown going head-over-heels for Alia. Shot in the backdrop of a college campus, Arjun is seen showing off his dance moves in the song. He looks absolutely mesmerized with her. 
Sung by Aditi Singh Sharma and Amitabh Bhattacharya, 'Locha-E-Ulfat' is composed by musical trio Shankar,Ehsaan and Loy. Based on Chetan Bhagat's novel of the same name, the film is a story of two IIM Ahmedabad students Ananya and Krish who fall in love with each other but their cultural differences create problems as the girl is a south Indian while the boy is a north Indian punjabi. The film directed by Abhishek Varman will hit the screens on April 18.
'Highway', the much anticipated film by Imtiaz Ali had turned out to be a dampener at the box office by collecting merely Rs.3.42 crore on the opening day in India. However, the film picked up on Saturday and minted Rs.4.5 crore. The film's two-day collections at the Indian box office now stand at approximately Rs.8.25 crore.
The film's two-day collections at the Indian box office now stand at approximately Rs.8.25 crore.
"Highway Fri Rs.3.42 cr nett [on approx 800 screens]. India biz only", tweeted trade analyst, Taran Adarsh.
Although critics and fans have given mixed reviews for the film, but 'Highway' is still marching ahead of the other release this weekend, 'Darr at the Mall'.
The film has fared well particularly in multiplexes; Mumbai, Delhi, Gurgoan and Bangalore having contributed the highest collections in India.
On the second day of its release, 'Highway' has witnessed a slight growth, having minted Rs.4.5 crore, according to a leading portal.
The performance of the Alia-Randeep starrer so far has been decent, considering the fact that it released only in around 700 screens in India.
Written and directed by Imtiaz Ali, 'Highway' has Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda in lead roles. The film's music has been composed by Oscar-winner AR Rahman.
Actress Anushka Sharma, who is being talked about for her fuller lips, denies going under the knife for the new look. She attributes her changed looks to a temporary lip enhancing tool for her role in the upcoming movie "Bombay Velvet".
The speculation started after Anushka, who made her Bollywood debut with "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi", appeared on "Koffee With Karan".
A super- excited Alia Bhatt along with Randeep Hooda are exploring the streets of Kolkata. The duo has been in the Capital city of Bengal to promote their upcoming film Highway since Sunday, and is making the most of whatever free time they get amid their hectic schedule.
With Oscar winner A. R. Rahman at the helm, Imtiaz Ali's upcoming film Highway is sure to offer audience a soulful ride. The music of the film was released recently at a Mumbai hotel by Rahman, Ali and the film's young leading lady Alia Bhatt, who also makes her singing debut with the kidnap drama. The film's other protagonist, Randeep Hooda, didn't attend the event. Rahman revealed it was Imtiaz's suggestion to make Alia sing. " When Alia learned the song and sang to me, I was pretty impressed with her natural ability. We guided her to perfect her skills," Rahman said. He also talked about how he wanted to sing the song in question, a ballad called Sooha Saha , solely because it is in Punjabi. 
" I wanted to sing this song because I have never done a Punjabi song. I am a fan of the language, but when I learnt the context of the sequence where it was to be played, I realised that the song needed a female voice," Rahman said. He added, however, that he got his wish anyway, by singing yet another Punjabi number from the film's soundtrack. " I sang in Punjabi and to my surprise I picked up the language fast as I love it. My association with Subhash Ghai and Yash Chopra ji made it easy for me to learn Punjabi. It was easier than Hindi," he said. Alia revealed that she went through a series of emotions, from nervousness to excitement, before her big playback debut. " I was in Rahman sir's studio and was messing up. I hadn't rehearsed much, so we had to record it twice. He was very patient with me, for which I am really grateful to him. It really stopped me from going home and screaming in my pillow," she said. Singing, she added, is more difficult than acting. " Acting is always easier than singing. I always knew that I would act, but never knew that I would be able to sing," the 20- year- old said. Imtiaz is shooting a special video for Highway with Rahman and Alia Bhatt, which will be included in the film. Talking about the video, Rahman said he found the experience " very exciting" as Imtiaz made " me do some crazy things".
Q) Salman I have known you for many years, I don't remember the last time you came out with a clarification on any issue but this time I saw a long post on your facebook page which justified what you did at Saifai in UP. Why did you think this was a time to give a clarification? A) I will tell you why! The media needs to make entertainment capsules with stars in it. And if you have names like Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt you'll can make good one hour shows in which you'll will have four breaks. (I interrupt with a question) Q) Come on Salman! You really think this is about business? A) (Angry) What is it? Don't you want a show on your channel with stars in it? Come on man this was blown out of proportion! We were invited for a show like we are invited in other places. We just went for that one event, we have got to do nothing with any political party. It's unfair to show shots of Madhuri Dixit dancing along with some poor kids suffering. If I perform in Andheri sports complex then why don't you show the poverty outside and around Mumbai? Why only Utter Pradesh? 
Q) Okay since you are asking me a question let me answer.. A) No! You'll have been unfair this time! I was heading this group and let me tell you every actor who performed donated for charity at Saifai. So if I make money and give it for charity you'll should be happy! Q) No one is saying only you are wrong, we are also blaming the government that invited you! A) No but that's showing us actors in a bad light. And come on Akhilesh is the Chief Minister of a state, elected by thousands of people, I have to go and show some respect. Q) Akhilesh came out yesterday and blamed the media for this fiasco... A) I don't know what he said I can speak for the actors and no actor was there to hurt anyone. We were only there because someone invited us. We did our job and came back that's it! Q) Mahesh Bhatt came out and was apologetic about Alia Bhatt performing at Saifai.. A) I can't believe it. Why would Bhatt saab do that?" He has been so brave all his life so now why did he say this? I want to tell Bhatt saab that he should be proud Alia. She is such a hard working girl. It was her first show, she worked so hard during her rehearsals and was so looking forward to performing in front of lakhs of people. Why should Bhatt saab apologies? He shouldn't have! Q) Salman you are thinking in the way you are because you are a part of this performance group, see this whole thing as an outsider and see how it looks and you will know what we mean... A) (Irritated) You asked me a few questions about Saifai and I have answered them. That's all I have to say now move on! Q) So that was the reason you thought it's important to post a clarification on facebook justify what you did? A) Yes I had to because news media was going crazy. You are changing an innocent viewers mind by showing him shots of actors dancing and people suffering in the same frame. I went where I was invited and came back! Q) In Mumbai your loyalties are with Priya Dutt? A)Yes because I have known Priya since she was kid. She is a really nice girl and I know her intentions are right. She has been working for the people and I have seen it. I will support Priya any day!
