Did you know this is where Avinash Tiwary and Tamannaah Bhatia first met?

Bollywood is abuzz with excitement as Avinash Tiwary and Tamannaah Bhatia come together for the first time in Neeraj Pandey’s Netflix original Sikandar Ka Muqaddar. The trailer has just dropped, sparking major anticipation with glimpses of the duo’s electrifying chemistry. While fans know this marks their first on-screen collaboration, few are aware that Avinash and Tamannaah’s connection goes way back to when she was just in 9th grade.Avinash recently shared this fun memory, offering a glimpse into their first encounter.

Avinash revealed, “I don’t know if many of you know this, but I met Tamannaah for the first time when she was in 9th grade. I had just finished my 12th, wanting to pursue acting, and attended an acting workshop. I was quite young compared to the others there, but little did I know that someone even younger than me was also attending—and that was Tamannaah. Even back then, she had a remarkable presence.”

He continued , “Years passed, and when I saw her in films, I wasn’t sure if she was the same person I met at the workshop. But now, meeting again on set, my first impression of her was that she was incredibly warm and it made working together so much easier.”

Sikandar Ka Muqaddar marks the second collaboration between Avinash Tiwary and Neeraj Pandey. The trailer has already impressed viewers, who are eagerly awaiting the film’s release. Also starring Jimmy Shergill and Rajeev Mehta in a pivotal role, the movie promises to be a full-fledged entertainer. It’s all set to release on November 29, 2024.