Disha Patani Explained

Disha Patani
Birth Date:13 June 1992
Birth Place:Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
Years Active:2015–present
Occupation:Actress
Alma Mater:Amity University, Lucknow

Disha Patani (in Hindi pronounced as /ˈd̪ɪʃa paːʈəˈni/; born 13 June 1992) is an Indian actress primarily working in Hindi films. Patani made her acting debut with the Telugu film Loafer (2015), and had her first Hindi film release with the biopic (2016). After appearing in the Chinese action comedy Kung Fu Yoga (2017), Patani featured in the films Baaghi 2 (2018), Bharat (2019), Malang (2020), and Kalki 2898 AD (2024). She has appeared in Forbes India Celebrity 100 list of 2019.[1] [2]

Early life and family

Disha Patani was born on 13 June 1992 in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.[3] She is from a Hindu Rajput background.[4] Her father, Jagadish Singh Patani is a police officer and her mother is a health inspector. Her elder sister, Khushboo Patani is a lieutenant in the Indian Army.[5] She also has a younger brother, Suryansh Patani.[6] She left in 2nd year of engineering at Amity University, Lucknow.[7] She was the first runner up of Pond's Femina Miss India Indore 2013.[8]

Career

Early work (2015–2020)

Patani debuted with a Telugu film, Loafer alongside Varun Tej in 2015. She played the role of Mouni, a girl who runs from home to escape a forced marriage. Directed by Puri Jagannadh and produced by C. Kalyan under C.K. Entertainment, the film was made on a budget of 200 million and performed poorly at the box office with a lifetime collection of 106 million. In the following year, Disha appeared in a music video, Befikra along with Tiger Shroff which was produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar under T-Series and composed by Meet Bros. Written and directed by Meet Bros, the singer, Aditi Singh Sharma lent her voice.[9] Patani found her commercial break with Neeraj Pandey's , a biographical sports film based on the life story of MS Dhoni, the former captain of the Indian Cricket Team along with Sushant Singh Rajput and Kiara Advani.[10] She played the role of Priyanka Jha, the girlfriend of MS Dhoni's character who dies in a car accident. Directed by Neeraj Pandey and produced by Fox Star Studios, the film was released on 30 September 2016 and was a massive hit with an estimated collections of .[11] Taran Adarsh from Bollywood Hungama and Shubhra Gupta from The Indian Express both opined that Patani "sparkle" in her debut film.[12] [13] At the 18th IIFA Awards, she won the Star Debut of the Year Female. In addition, she also starred in Jackie Chan's Kung Fu Yoga, along with Sonu Sood.[14]

Patani then acted in Baaghi 2 along with Tiger Shroff, a sequel to the 2016 film Baaghi starring Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor and the second instalment of the Baaghi franchise. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by Ahmed Khan, Baaghi 2 was released on 30 March 2018 to mixed reviews from critics with praise for its action sequences. Saibal Chatterjee from NDTV wrote, "Patani is a pretty sight all right but is only required to sleepwalk through her role".[15] The film grossed approximately worldwideto become one of the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2018.[16] [17] [18]

In 2019, Patani briefly appeared in the action drama film Bharat starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. Bharat received positive reviews from critics on release and grossed 325.58 crore in its lifetime theatrical run,[19] becoming a commercial success.[20] She began the new decade with Mohit Suri's action thriller film Malang (2020) co-starring Aditya Roy Kapur, Anil Kapoor and Kunal Khemu. The film was praised from critics for its music, action sequences, direction and cast performances, Writing for Bollywood Hungama opined, "Patani probably gets the most screen time ever she looks gorgeous and delivers a "heartwarming performance". It was a moderate commercial success.[21] [22] In March 2020, she appeared in a song in the film Baaghi 3 starring Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor, the third instalment of the Baaghi franchise.[23]

Career downturn, large scale projects (2021–present)

Patani reunited with Salman Khan as the leading lady in Prabhu Deva's Radhe (2021), which was delayed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[24] The film was released coinciding with Eid al-Fitr, as premium video on demand on Zee Plex through ZEE5. Although the film had strong viewership on OTT, it received highly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, who criticised the story, screenplay, direction and VFX and even she received backlash for her unimportant character.[25] In 2022, Patani played a retail salesgirl in Mohit Suri's psychological thriller Ek Villain Returns alongside John Abraham, Tara Sutaria and Arjun Kapoor.[26] The film opened to mixed reviews from critics but was a box office debacle.[27] Sukanya Vema of Rediff wrote "Ek Villain Returns falls back on the popularity of the Galliyan track to boost its appeal".[28]

After a year absence, Patani played a terrorist disguised as an air hostess in the Sidharth Malhotra starrer Yodha (2024), which was too a delayed release.[29] [30] Pratikshya Mishra of The Quint termed Patani a "potential action star", while praising her fight sequence, but added that her dialogues fail to make an impact.[31] Still, the film underperformed commercially.

Patani saw a success with the Telugu film Kalki 2898 AD where she was paired with Prabhas. Her character Roxie is a worker in the Complex who takes Bhairava inside for the first time. The film was a large box-office success, Patani's first since 2020.[32] She is expected to have two more releases in 2024. First is her Tamil debut film Kanguva alongside Suriya, which is expected to be a "big-budget period epic".[33] She will also appear in the ensemble comedy sequel Welcome to the Jungle.[34]

Other work and public image

Patani was placed fifth in the list of most searched celebrities on Google of 2016.[35] She is one of the most followed celebrities on social media with over 57.5 million Instagram followers.[36] In 2019, Patani appeared in Forbes India Celebrity 100 list, ranking 43rd with an estimated annual income of .[37]

Patani has frequently featured in Times' 50 Most Desirable Woman list. She ranked 19th in 2017 and 9th in 2018.[38] Patani was named the Times' Most Desirable Woman in 2019 and ranked 3rd in 2020.[39] [40] Patani is a prominent celebrity endorser for brands and products including Joy personal care, Bata footwears and Fossil watches.[41] [42] [43] Patani has performed at the opening ceremony of the 2017 Indian Premier League, in Indore.[44] [45] In March 2023, Patani performed in various cities in the United States for "The Entertainers" tour, alongside Akshay Kumar, Mouni Roy, Nora Fatehi, Sonam Bajwa, Aparshakti Khurana, Stebin Ben and Zahrah S Khan.[46] [47]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRole(s)Notes
2015LoaferMouni / ParijatamTelugu film Telugu Debut
2016Priyanka JhaHindi Debut
2017Kung Fu YogaAshmita
2018Welcome to New YorkHerselfCameo
Baaghi 2Neha Rawat[48]
2019BharatRadha Mathur[49]
2020MalangSara Nambiar[50]
Baaghi 3Bar dancerSpecial appearance in song "Do You Love Me"[51]
2021RadheDiya Abhyankar[52]
2022Ek Villain Returns Rasika Mapuskar[53] [54]
2024YodhaLaila Khalid[55]
Kalki 2898 AD RoxieTelugu film [56]
Kanguva Tamil film
Tamil Debut
post-production
[57]
2025Welcome To The Jungle Filming [58]

Music videos

YearTitleSinger(s)ComposerNotes
2016 "Befikra"Meet Bros[59]
2019 "Har Ghoont Mein Swag"Badshah[60]
2023"Kyun Karu Fikar"Nikhita GandhiVaibhav PaniAlso director[61]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2017BIG Star Entertainment AwardsMost Entertaining Actor in a Drama Film – Female[62]
Most Entertaining Actor Debut – Female
Stardust AwardsSuperstar of Tomorrow – Female[63]
Best Debut (Female)
International Indian Film Academy AwardsStar Debut of the Year – Female[64]
Best Supporting Actress[65]
Screen AwardsBest Female Debut[66]
2023Bollywood Hungama Style IconsStylish Mould Breaking Star Female[67]
Most Stylish Trendsetter
Stylish Glam Star
Pinkvilla Style Icons AwardsGlamorous Trendsetter of the Year[68]
2024Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons AwardsMost Stylish Game Changer [69]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: IIFA 2017: Disha Patani and Diljit Dosanjh win best debut actor awards . Daily News and Analysis . 16 July 2017 . 23 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170723073614/http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-iifa-2017-disha-patani-and-diljit-dosanjh-win-best-debut-actor-awards-2503918/amp . live .
  2. News: Disha Patani - Forbes Magazine . Forbes India . 22 December 2019 . 29 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181229063445/http://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2019-celebrity-100/1819/all . live .
  3. Mukherjee . Anindita . 13 June 2023 . Disha Patani's birthday photo dump includes her parents, Tiger Shroff's sister Krishna and BFF Mouni. See here . India Today . 6 September 2023.
  4. News: Mukherjee . Madhureeta . 28 January 2017 . Disha Patani: The only time I'm not shy is when I'm facing the camera . 6 August 2020 . The Times of India . en . 6 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170706095854/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Disha-Patani-The-only-time-Im-not-shy-is-when-Im-facing-the-camera/articleshow/53569765.cms . live .
  5. News: Who is Khushboo Patani? Meet Disha Patani's beautiful sister who is serving as Indian Army officer . 4 May 2022 . DNA . 13 February 2021 . en . 9 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220909202214/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/photo-gallery-who-is-khushboo-patani-meet-disha-patani-beautiful-sister-who-works-for-indian-army-2874905 . live .
  6. News: Disha Patani Introduces Her Army Officer Sister Khushboo in Instagram Post . 25 March 2020 . News18 . 19 April 2019 . 25 March 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200325132858/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/disha-patani-introduces-her-army-officer-sister-khushboo-in-instagram-post-2109265.html . live .
  7. Web site: 26 June 2018 . Disha Patani opens up about her journey from a Bareilly girl to a successful actress . 31 July 2020 . Mid-Day . 26 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180626134754/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/disha-patani-opens-up-about-her-journey-from-a-bareilly-girl-to-a-successful-actress/19555194 . live .
  8. News: Pond's Femina Miss India Indore 2013 Indore announces the winners – Beauty Pageants – Indiatimes . 28 July 2021 . The Times of India . 27 November 2012 . 28 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210728162614/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-india/Ponds-Femina-Miss-India-Indore-2013-Indore-announces-the-winners/articleshow/17386901.cms . live .
  9. News: Dedhia . Sonil . Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani's single 'Befikra' launched in Mumbai . 4 May 2022 . The Times of India . 25 July 2016 . en . 4 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220504104921/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/tiger-shroff-and-disha-patanis-single-befikra-launched-in-mumbai/articleshow/52972702.cms . live .
  10. News: Disha Patani to play MS Dhoni's ex-girlfriend . Sonil Dedhia . . 16 January 2017 . 9 May 2018 . 30 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180630112442/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Disha-Patani-to-play-MS-Dhonis-ex-girlfriend/articleshow/50438302.cms . live .
  11. News: Box Office: Worldwide Collections and Day wise breakup of M.S. Dhoni – The Untold Story . . 1 October 2016 . 9 May 2018 . 23 December 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171223230027/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/box-office-worldwide-collections-day-wise-breakup-m-s-dhoni-untold-story/ . live .
  12. Web site: The Untold Story Movie Review: MS Dhoni - Bollywood Hungama. Bollywood Hungama. 30 September 2016 . 30 September 2016.
  13. Web site: MS Dhoni The Untold Story movie review: Sushant Singh Rajput's MSD is reduced to singing, romancing. TheIndianexpress. 30 September 2016 . 30 September 2016.
  14. https://movie.douban.com/subject/26182910/ 功夫瑜伽
  15. Web site: Baaghi 2 Movie Review: Tiger Shroff Roars, Disha Patani Is Pretty But This Is Just A 2.5-Hour Stunt Show. NDTV. 19 March 2019.
  16. Web site: Top Hits 2018 - - Box Office India.
  17. News: 'Baaghi 2' worldwide box-office collection: Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani's film on an impressive run . 26 April 2018 . The Times of India . 10 July 2018 . 26 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190626215354/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/baaghi-2-worldwide-box-office-collection-tiger-shroff-and-disha-patanis-film-on-an-impressive-run/articleshow/63926676.cms . live .
  18. Web site: 31 March 2018 . Box Office: Worldwide collections and day wise break up of Baaghi 2 . 5 March 2022 . . en . 9 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201009211130/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/box-office-worldwide-collections-day-wise-break-baaghi-2/ . live .
  19. Web site: Bharat Box Office Collection till Now. Bollywood Hungama. 5 June 2019 . 7 July 2019. 26 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190626183519/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/bharat/box-office/. live.
  20. News: Sarkar . Suparno . Bharat movie review and rating: Critics' verdict on Salman Khan's film . 31 May 2022 . International Business Times . 4 June 2019 . en . 25 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210525001726/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/bharat-movie-review-rating-critics-verdict-salman-khans-film-798959 . live .
  21. Web site: Malang Movie Review: The Disha Patani – Aditya Roy Kapur starrer MALANG is high on style with good performances and thrilling moments but has an average storyline.. Bollywood Hungama. 6 February 2020 . 6 February 2020.
  22. News: Anil Kapoor to explore his negative side in Mohit Suri's next . 17 February 2021 . India Today . 18 February 2019 . en . 7 March 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190307192927/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/anil-kapoor-to-explore-his-negative-side-in-mohit-suri-s-next-1459058-2019-02-18 . live .
  23. Web site: Baaghi 3 star Tiger Shroff shares sizzling photo of Disha Patani from upcoming song 'Do You' . Bollywood Hungama . 26 February 2020 . 26 February 2020.
  24. News: Salman Khan, family members test negative for COVID-19 . 24 November 2020 . The Hindu . 20 November 2020 . en-IN . 23 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201123224856/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/salman-khan-family-members-test-negative-for-covid-19/article33140277.ece . live .
  25. Web site: Hungama. Bollywood. 27 April 2021. SCOOP: Not just theatres, watch Salman Khan's Radhe on Zee Plex and TV for Rs. 249 in over 50 countries : Bollywood News – Bollywood Hungama. . 11 May 2021. en.
  26. Web site: 'Ek Villain Returns': Disha Patani shares a picture from her vanity van as she kick-starts shooting of Mohit Suri's next . 1 March 2021 . 1 March 2021 . The Times of India . 1 March 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210301045938/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ek-villain-returns-disha-patani-shares-a-picture-from-her-vanity-van-as-she-kick-starts-shooting-of-mohit-suris-next/articleshow/81267105.cms . live .
  27. News: John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor, Disha Patani, Tara Sutaria starrer Ek Villain Returns gets a new release date; to hit theatres on July 29. Bollywood Hungama. 10 May 2022. 10 May 2022. 10 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220510150222/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/john-abraham-arjun-kapoor-disha-patani-tara-sutaria-starrer-ek-villain-returns-gets-new-release-date-hit-theatres-july-29/. live.
  28. Web site: Ek Villain Returns Review . . 30 July 2022 . 30 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220730151817/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/ek-villain-returns-review/20220729.htm . live .
  29. Web site: 18 December 2021. Disha Patani, Raashii Khanna to star opposite Sidharth Malhotra in action film Yodha. 18 December 2021. India Today.
  30. Web site: Disha Patani, Raashii Khanna 'ready to take off' with Sidharth Malhotra in action film Yodha. 18 December 2021. The Indian Express. 18 December 2021.
  31. Web site: Yodha Review: Sidharth Malhotra-Disha Patani are both fighting for 'Best Action'. 15 March 2024. The Quint. 15 March 2024.
  32. News: ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ crosses Rs 800 crore mark at global box-office . The Hindu . 0971-751X . PTI . 6 July 2024 . 7 July 2024 . 7 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240707011705/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kalki-2898-ad-crosses-rs-800-crore-mark-at-global-box-office/article68374479.ece . live .
  33. Web site: "Disha Patani reveals Suriya 42 has 'larger-than-life elements', says she is excited to be part of the pan-India movie" . 9 September 2022 . 9 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220909193331/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/disha-patani-reveals-suriya-42-has-larger-than-life-elements-says-she-is-excited-to-be-part-of-the-pan-india-movie-1998501-2022-09-09 . live .
  34. News: Welcome 3: From Sanjay Dutt's exit to payment issues, three times the Akshay Kumar starrer made headlines . . 22 May 2024 . 9 July 2024.
  35. Web site: Sushant Singh Rajput, Disha Patani were the most searched celebrities and Sultan was the most searched film on Google in 2016. Bollywood Hungama. 12 January 2017. 15 January 2017. 15 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170115084635/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/sushant-singh-rajput-disha-patani-searched-celebrities-sultan-searched-film-google-2016/. live.
  36. Web site: Disha Patani shares breathtaking pics as she reaches 50 million followers on Instagram. Firstpost. 13 April 2022. 15 April 2022. 14 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220414165924/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/disha-patani-shares-breathtaking-pics-as-she-reaches-50-million-followers-on-instagram-10550441.html/amp. live.
  37. News: 2019 Celebrity 100 . Forbes India . 20 December 2018 . 19 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191219063445/http://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2019-celebrity-100/1819/all . live .
  38. News: Meet India's most desirable divas . The Times of India . timesofindia . 24 May 2019 . 14 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200814190648/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/meet-indias-most-desirable-divas/articleshow/69468095.cms . live .
  39. Web site: Disha Patani tops 50 Most Desirable Women 2019 list . 29 August 2020 . ANI . 29 August 2020 . 28 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220928055123/https://news.yahoo.com/disha-patani-tops-times-50-050342584.html . live .
  40. Web site: Rhea Chakraborty Ranks 1st On 50 Most Desirable Women 2020; Check Out TOP 10! . 8 June 2021 . instantbollywood . 8 June 2023 . 23 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220923034805/https://www.instantbollywood.com/2021/06/08/top-50-most-desirable-women-in-india-2020/amp/ . live .
  41. Web site: Joy personal care appoints Disha Patani as its brand ambassador . Live Mint . 16 March 2023 . 16 April 2023 . 17 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230417062639/https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/joy-personal-care-appoints-disha-patani-as-brand-ambassador/amp-11678961435642.html . live .
  42. Web site: Bata names Disha Patani as its new brand ambassador! . Financial Express . 5 February 2022 . 29 December 2022 . 17 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230417064142/https://www.financialexpress.com/business/brandwagon-bata-names-disha-patani-as-its-brand-ambassador-2426476/lite/ . live .
  43. Web site: Fossil India ropes in Disha Patani as brand ambassador . Economics Times . 28 November 2021 . 23 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210923090208/https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/marketing/fossil-india-ropes-in-disha-patani-as-brand-ambassador/76888720 . live .
  44. Web site: IPL 2017 set for a short but sizzling opening ceremony. Hindustan Times. 4 April 2017. 7 April 2017. 7 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170407050246/http://www.hindustantimes.com/ipl-2017/ipl-2017-set-for-a-short-but-sizzling-opening-ceremony/story-QF4Lnqp87WwEg1Cdh1tnfI.html. live.
  45. News: Showstopping performances adorn opening ceremony. The Times of India. 9 April 2017 . 19 April 2017.
  46. Web site: Disha Patani sets the stage on FIRE with her electrifying performance at The Entertainers Tour in Dallas . Times Now . 10 March 2023 . 12 March 2023 . 11 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230311005806/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/disha-patani-sets-the-stage-on-fire-with-her-electrifying-performance-at-the-entertainers-tour-in-dallas-watch-bollywood-news-article-98536259/amp . live .
  47. Web site: Inside Akshay Kumar-led The Entertainers tour with Mouni Roy, Disha Patani and Sonam Bajwa . Indian Express . 5 March 2023 . 10 March 2023 . 9 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230309201223/https://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/inside-akshay-kumar-led-the-entertainers-tour-with-mouni-roy-disha-patani-and-sonam-bajwa-8480502/ . live .
  48. Web site: Baaghi 2: Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani look uber-hot while wrapping up the film's first schedule . The Indian Express . 26 September 2017 . 26 September 2017 . 26 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170926171829/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/baaghi-2-tiger-shroff-and-disha-patani-look-uber-hot-wrapping-up-schedule-4862514/lite/ . live .
  49. Web site: Disha Patani on Accepting a Small Role in Bharat: I'll Never Get to Work With Salman Khan . India.com . 28 May 2019 . 28 May 2019 . 6 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220906230152/https://www.india.com/entertainment/bollywood-news-disha-patani-on-accepting-a-small-role-in-bharat-ill-never-get-to-work-with-salman-khan-3672700/amp/ . live .
  50. Web site: Aditya Roy Kapur and Disha Patani starrer Malang goes on floor . The Indian Express . 16 March 2019 . 16 March 2019 . 7 April 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190407130802/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aditya-roy-kapur-disha-patani-malang-shoot-begins-5629560/lite/ . live .
  51. Web site: Baaghi 3 star Tiger Shroff shares sizzling photo of Disha Patani from upcoming song 'Do You' . . 26 February 2020 . 26 February 2020 . 26 February 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200226050006/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/baaghi-3-star-tiger-shroff-shares-sizzling-photo-disha-patani-upcoming-song/ . live .
  52. News: Disha Patani wraps up the shoot of Radhe; shares picture with her girl gang . Bollywood Hungama . 12 October 2020 . 19 January 2021 . 18 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201118010404/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/disha-patani-wraps-shoot-radhe-shares-picture-girl-gang/ . live .
  53. News: Disha Patani starts shooting for Ek Villain Returns, Krishna Shroff says all the best . India Today . 1 March 2021 . 1 March 2021 . 2 March 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210302031150/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/celebrities/story/disha-patani-starts-shooting-for-ek-villain-returns-krishna-shroff-says-all-the-best-1774156-2021-03-01 . live .
  54. News: Disha Patani wraps up Ek Villain Returns, see photos . 4 May 2022 . The Indian Express . 20 February 2022 . 5 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220305083218/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/disha-patani-wraps-up-ek-villain-returns-see-photos-7782598/lite/ . live .
  55. Web site: Disha Patani finishes filming for 'Yodha . The Hindu . 27 December 2021 . 19 January 2022 . 29 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211229213441/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/disha-patani-finishes-filming-for-yodha/article38047245.ece . live .
  56. News: Disha Patani joins Prabhas and Deepika Padukone on Project K! . 8 May 2022 . Bollywood Hungama . 8 May 2022 . 8 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220508075703/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/disha-patani-joins-prabhas-deepika-padukone-project-k/ . live .
  57. Cyril . Grace . 16 April 2023 . Suriya, Disha Patani's Suriya 42 is titled Kanguva, film to release in 2024 . India Today . 16 April 2023 . 16 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230416043323/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/suriya-disha-patanis-suriya-42-is-titled-kanguva-film-to-release-in-2024-watch-intense-teaser-2360661-2023-04-16 . live .
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