After making his Bollywood debut in the heartwarming Tu Hai Mera Sunday in 2017, Avinash Tiwary’s next release was Laila Majnu in 2018. The film did not perform well at the box office, but when more and more people saw it after its release in streaming on ZEE5, the film started becoming popular and gradually became cult. Starring Triptii Dimri in the lead role, the romantic drama was re-released in theaters in August 2024 and became a huge hit. It even earned more than its initial broadcast and saw packed theaters across the country.

In an exclusive conversation with DNA, Avinash Tiwary shared what was his first reaction when Laila Majnu became a hit upon its re-release. “You feel vindicated, you feel that everything you stand for is true. You can have faith in many things and certainly when the direction you are taking is absolutely rejected by the people around you start to question yourself and that It’s obvious for you to have a lot of doubts in your head,” the actor said.

Sharing how the re-release has made him stronger and more assured, Avinash added, “Luckily, six years from now, I really need to acknowledge the fact that my industry has really been there with me. In the sense that none of my films have broken a ceiling around, but the best producers and the biggest directors in the country are willing to work with me They were able to see in me something that only I can be grateful for. like Laila Majnu is re-released, it almost feels like divine intervention makes you feel like, “Oh no, Avinash, everything you stand for, everything you think about is right.” It only makes you feel stronger and more. sure of yourself.”

Avinash Tiwary’s latest release is Sikandar Ka Muqaddar. The heist thriller also stars Jimmy Shergill and Tamannaah Bhatia in lead roles. Directed by Neeraj Pandey of Baby and Special 26-fame, the film is now streaming on Netflix.

THE DNA app is now available for download on the Google Play Store. Please download the app and share your feedback with us.