Laila Majnu star Avinash Tiwary shares how a reel with female fans led to the film’s re-release; calls it ‘divine intervention’

As a lifestyle expert with a keen eye for Hollywood-esque drama, I must say that Avinash Tiwary’s journey to stardom is nothing short of a modern-day fairytale. The tale of Laila Majnu and its re-release is a testament to the power of social media and fan enthusiasm.

Currently, Avinash Tiwary, recognized widely these days, is making waves in his latest production, “Sikandar Ka Muqaddar.” Notably, he gained significant popularity with Sajid Ali’s film, “Laila Majnu,” which was re-screened in theaters this August. The fans have been captivated by it and can’t get enough! Avinash Tiwary, the lead actor of Laila Majnu, recently revealed that a viral video featuring female fans was instrumental in the film’s re-release. He described this occurrence as a ‘divine intervention.’

Recently speaking to NDTV, Avinash Tiwary discussed his perspective on the renewed success of the movie, Laila Majnu, following its recent re-release.

Unexpectedly, it appeared as if by some supernatural influence. My director, Sajid Ali, and I often remark that it seems like a divine intervention. During those days, I had traveled to Kashmir, and since my director was there as well, I decided to arrange a meeting with him.

“On a whim, we strolled into a restaurant, only to have 3-4 girls follow soon after. They filmed a video there and it became popular overnight. Fast forward to now, I find myself in Srinagar and am being tagged in those videos asking for ‘Qais Bhat’, the actor mentioned.

Avinash Tiwary went on to mention that he recently hosted a gathering for fans in Srinagar, which drew a large number of attendees, many of whom were women. The actor was surprised by the intensity of the women’s emotions during the event. Afterward, he requested PVRs and Inox to re-screen his 2018 film in Srinagar again, and it turned out to be successful.

Initially, the actor from Sikandar Ka Muqaddar recalled there was only one scheduled performance. Yet, astonishingly, this expanded to three shows in just a single day, leaving the theaters jam-packed throughout the entire weekend.

After the film’s re-release, Avinash Tiwary expressed gratitude towards his fans for giving the 2018 romantic drama a second chance, since it didn’t perform well at the box office initially. He fondly remembered the joy he felt when expressing thanks to the theater audience who watched the movie. Furthermore, he noted that this feeling was something new and unique for the entire team.

Over time, the tale of Laila Majnu has achieved legendary status within Hindi cinema. When it returned to cinemas on August 9, 2024, it proved a hit at the box office. Alongside Triptii Dimri, this 2018 production was an adaptation of the Layla and Majnun folklore presented in modern fashion.

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2024-12-01 15:52