Prakash Raj compares Pathaan to PM Narendra Modi biopic; adds how they ‘wanted to ban Rs. 700 cr film but Modi film did not even earn Rs. 30 cr’

Prakash Raj, who is known to speak his heart out, recently compared three films while talking about propaganda films and bigotry. At a recent event, not only did Raj slam the Vivek Agnihotri directorial The Kashmir Files, saying how it would not even win a Bhaskar, the actor also went on to compare the way Pathaan succeeded but in turn, a film that was based on the life of our honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not even earn one-fourth of the Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone starrer’s total collections. At the Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters in Kerala, Prakash Raj said, "They wanted to ban Pathaan. It’s doing Rs. 700 crore. These idiots, bigots...who wanted to ban Pathaan, did not run Modi’s film (Narendra Modi biopic) for Rs. 30 crore. They are just barking. They won’t bite. It is just sound pollution.” He continued as he addressed The Kashmir Files as a propaganda film. Prakash added, "The Kashmir Files is one of the nonsense films, but we know who produced it! Shameless. International jury spits on them. The director is asking ‘why I am not getting Oscar?’. He will not even get a Bhaskar I’ll tell you! Because there is sensitive media out there. Here you can do a propaganda film. According to my sources, they have invested around Rs. 2000 crore to only make films like this. But you can’t fool people all the time.” "Forget Vivek Agnihotri Getting An Oscar, He Won't Even Get a Bhaskar..." pic.twitter.com/20AaFJliXU — @Reasonyourself (@Reasonyourself) February 6, 2023 For the unversed, The Kashmir Files addressed the issue of the genocide of Kashmiri Pandits that happened in the 1990s. On the other hand, Pathaan featured Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in the role of spies and is a commercial action entertainer. Coming to PM Narendra Modi, the film released in 2019 with Vivek Oberoi playing the titular role. Also Read: TMC leader Derek O’Brien quotes success of Pathaan in Rajya Sabha to take a dig at the government

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Rakhi Sawant faints after her husband Adil Durrani gets arrested on charges of assault and dowry

In a report filed by dancer-actress Rakhi Sawant, she has accused her husband Adil Durrani of serious criminal activities including asking for dowry, stealing money and jewellery from her residence as well as charges of physical assault against her husband. Rakhi, who was recovering from the recent demise of her mother, was spotted at the Oshiwara police station a couple of days ago where she filed an FIR against her husband. Post that, while addressing the media about her legal action against her partner, the actress-dancer fainted. Rakhi Sawant, who has always spoken to the media about her life, was seen fainting while talking about her recent case against Adil Durrani. In a statement given by Sawant, she has reportedly filed a complaint against her husband on charges of dowry, assault, and cheating along with robbery. When she was talking to the paparazzi, as she was revealing how Adil has been calling her the entire day to talk about her police complaint, the actress failed to complete her statement and fainted. She was soon taken to the nearest car and was being given water and refreshments by the paparazzi members, security members, as well as onlookers, who helped her regain consciousness.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) On the other hand, her brother and Rakhi’s friend also spoke to the media and asserted how Adil harassed his wife. In fact, her brother Rakesh Sawant and one of her friends, even showcased proof of the injuries the actress allegedly suffered on the hands of Durrani, including a photo evidence of how she was brutally hit on the night of her mother’s demise.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Readers would be aware that Rakhi Sawant lost her mother last month after her long battle with cancer. On the other hand, talking about her marriage with Adil, Sawant had earlier shared photos on social media, from the wedding ceremony, which allegedly happened seven months ago. Also Read: Rakhi Sawant files FIR against Adil Khan Durrani after accusing him of infidelity; police call him for questioning 

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BREAKING: Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan hits a CENTURY at PVR chain of cinemas; crosses 100 cr. mark

The Siddharth Anand directorial Pathaan, which released a while back, has proved to be unstoppable at the box office. After opening to a thunderous response from the audience, the Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham starrer has been seeing a steady increase in business with each passing day. In fact, Pathaan, which enjoyed a five day, extended opening weekend, has fast emerged as one of the highest grossing Bollywood releases of recent time. Now in its second week running, the makers of Pathaan have lowered ticket prices for the film across national multiplex chains. The decrease in ticket prices coupled with the lack of competition in cinemas and of course, the hype surrounding the film Pathaan has seen its business remain more of less stable. In fact, looking at the PVR chain of cinemas alone, Pathaan has managed to cross the Rs. 100 cr. NETT mark and has collected Rs. 100.35 cr. as of yesterday. Not surprisingly, following PVR are other national multiplex chains like INOX and Cinepolis that saw the film register Rs. 79.07 cr. and Rs. 43.91 cr. respectively. As of now, Pathaan continues to run in theatres with the audience patronizing the film in droves. In fact, with lowered ticket rates, trade predictions state that Pathaan is likely to see a steady rate of footfalls over the ensuing weekdays as well. Given this scenario, the overall business of the film is sure to see an increase.

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TMC leader Derek O’Brien quotes success of Pathaan in Rajya Sabha to take a dig at the government

TMC (Trinamool Congress) leader and Rajya Sabha MP (Member of Parliament) Derek O’Brien today spoke about the success of the recent Bollywood film Pathaan during his Motion of Thanks on the President Droupadi Murmu’s address in the Rajya Sabha. He took pot-shots at the ruling party BJP, its leaders and supporters who had called for a boycott of the Shah Rukh Khan starrer whereas the film actually became a blockbuster. O’Brien said, “Well done Siddharth Anand. Well done India’s biggest ambassadors. Well done those of you who made Pathaan. What we couldn’t do, Shah Rukh Khan, Dimple Kapadia and John Abraham have shown this country.” O’Brien quoted the speech of the President and linked it to Pathaan. “A Bharat whose diversity is even more vivid and whose unity becomes more shakeable’ — these phrases were turned into a film before they were written (for the speech),” he added. Taking a jibe at those who asked the film to be boycotted, O’Brien added, “You asked them to boycott Bollywood, they showed you one film with a beautiful message.” Pathaan has turned out to be one of the biggest blockbusters from India. The spy action film has so far earned a net total collection of a mammoth Rs 446.20 crores in India itself. Also Read: Pathaan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan starrer enjoying good footfalls even during weekend, stays in quest for Rs. 500 Crore Club entry

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Shabana Azmi injures her wrist; refuses to halt, instead heads off to shoot for Steven Spielberg’s Halo in Budapest

Shabana Azmi’s commitment to getting it right, no matter what it takes, is by now beyond legendary. She is known to go to extreme lengths for her characters, the quick-reference what-Shabana-can-do-for-a-role film being Shyam Benegal’s Mandi where she had put on 30 kgs to look like a ‘Madame’ and convey her message in a brothel. Now, Shabana flies to Budapest on the night of 8 February in spite of having broken her wrist. “What to do, I have to. I have to shoot another schedule of my second season of Halo (the series produced by Steven Spielberg). There is no way I can postpone it. I am very upset with myself. It was such an unnecessary accident. I was in Jindal. I took a jump and landed with a fractured wrist,” says Shabana angrily. This is not the first fracture that Shabana has suffered in recent times. Before the wrist that is broken now, she had broken the other wrist. And prior to that she had broken her shoulder. “I’m supposed to be shooting till February 28. And it’s all very tough physically rigorous scenes. I do not know how I am going to do it. I am really annoyed with myself for being careless.” Shabana sighed before signing off. Knowing her the way I do, I can only say, nothing is impossible for Shabana Azmi. Also Read: Shabana Azmi opens up about working with Steven Spielberg and Karan Johar

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Pathaan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan starrer enjoying good footfalls even during weekend, stays in quest for Rs. 500 Crore Club entry

Pathaan is continuing its rock solid journey towards the Rs. 500 Crore a club entry. It’s now just a little over Rs. 50 crores away from that mark and considering the fact that there is an open week ahead of the film, it should be a cakewalk to cover a good part of this shortfall by the time Shehzada arrives. What’s further aiding the film in maintaining this pace is that weekdays have been going quite strong. This was the case last week and now even in the current week while Monday stood at Rs. 8.55 crores, Tuesday has stayed well too at Rs. 7.55 crores*. This would ensure that even by tomorrow the collections would be much above the Rs. 5 crores mark and then from Friday onwards there would be good jumps shown all over again that will help the film reach the Rs. 500 crores milestone by the time Selfiee arrives. So far, the film has collected Rs. 446 crores* and today it will comfortably go past the Rs. 450 crores mark. A realistic target for the Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham starrer would be to hit the 480 crores mark by the time the third weekend is through and then it would get into the last leg before 500 crores celebrations begin. *Estimates. Final numbers awaited Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources

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Chori Chori Chupke Chupke producer Nazim Hassan Rizvi passes away

Film producer Nazim Hassan Rizvi passed away late on Monday in a hospital in Mumbai due to certain health issues. He was recently admitted in the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Andheri, Mumbai for undisclosed ailments, as reported by the news agency IANS (Indo Asian News Service). Rizvi’s mortal remains were flown to his native place in Uttar Pradesh, where his last rites will be performed. Rizi is known the most for producing the Salman Khan, Rani Mukerji and Preity Zinta starrer Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, which was directed by the Abbas-Mustan duo. Some of his other Bollywood films as a producer include Majboor Ladki, Apaatkaal, Angaar Vadee, Undertrial, for which he also wrote the screenplay, and Hello Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain. Rizi also tried his hand at direction in the Marathi movie Laden Aala Re Aala. Starring Vijay Patkar and Saksham Kulkarni, he also wrote the writer and producer of this movie. He was associated with the Bollywood movie Qasam Se Qasam Se only as one of the writers.

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Sidharth Malhotra – Kiara Advani Wedding: Shershaah couple to head to New Delhi today for griha pravesh ceremony; to host two receptions for Bollywood friends and family in Delhi and Mumbai

After years of dating and never actually admitting their relationship, Shershaah co-stars and longtime lovebirds Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani got hitched in a beautiful ceremony on February 7. The couple’s wedding took place at Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer. Their family members and close friends were in attendance for all the ceremonies. Amongst the Bollywood celebs, Karan Johar, Shahid Kapoor, Juhi Chawla and Mira Rajput were present for the wedding festivities. After the newlyweds shared their first photos from the wedding, it is being reported that the couple will be heading to New Delhi from Jaisalmer. As per a report by Indian Express, the newlyweds Sidharth and Kiara will head to the former’s Delhi house for griha pravesh ceremony and stay there for a few days. They also plan to host two wedding receptions – one in Delhi and one in Mumbai for their friends, family members and industry people. The Delhi reception will be held on February 9, whereas the Mumbai one will take place on February 12. A source told the publication, “Kiara and Sidharth will fly to Delhi from Jaisalmer today, they’ll take a private jet this evening. Sid’s family will formally welcome Kiara at their family home there and the couple will stay there for a couple of days.” The source further said, “Kiara and Sidharth will host a reception for their families and friends in Delhi on February 9. They’ll then travel to Mumbai on 10th for yet another reception for their friends in the film industry. This reception will be held on February 12.” On the work front, Kiara Advani was last seen in Govinda Naam Mera. She will next star in Satyaprem Ki Katha alongside Kartik Aaryan and RC15 with South superstar Ram Charan. Meanwhile, Sidharth Malhotra was most recently seen in Mission Majnu. He has the Rohit Shetty cop series Indian Police Force as well as Yodha with Raashii Khanna and Disha Patani slated for release. ALSO READ: Sidharth Malhotra – Kiara Advani Wedding: SOTY stars Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Ram Charan, Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal send heartfelt wishes to the newlyweds

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Pathaan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan starrer surpasses Salman Khan’s Bajrangi Bhaijaan, emerges as all-time highest grosser at the U.A.E/G.C.C box office

The Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan was released a while back and since then there has been no stopping the film. Directed by Siddharth Anand Pathaan which also stars Deepika Padukone, John Abraham witnessed a release across 2,500 screens in the overseas market. And much like the domestic response, Pathaan has seen a highly positive response from the audience overseas as well. In fact, in the overseas market of U.A.E/G.C.C the business of Pathaan has been on an upward trend since its release. Now, after its second weekend running, the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan, which collected AED 41,909,044 [Rs. 94.27 cr.], has managed to surpass the Salman Khan starrer Bajrangi Bhaijaan which had collected AED 34,681,000. With this, the Yash Raj Films production has now emerged as the all-time highest-grosser at the U.A.E/G.C.C box office. Besides this, Pathaan has managed to surpass other big-ticket releases like Dangal, which collected AED 32,200,000, Sultan, which collected AED 31,400,000, and Dilwale which collected AED 30,800,000 amongst others. As of now, Pathaan, which faces little to no competition from newer releases, looks set to dominate the box office window in its second week. In fact, trade predictions state that the business of the film is sure to see a further increase in collections as the days' progress.

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Rakhi Sawant files FIR against Adil Khan Durrani after accusing him of infidelity; police call him for questioning

The first month of 2023 was a roller coaster ride of emotions for actress-model, and Bollywood’s drama queen Rakhi Sawant; from walking out of Bigg Boss Marathi with Rs 9 lakh rupees to confirming her wedding with beau Adil Khan Durrani to losing her mom. While many are celebrating the month of love, Rakhi’s marriage with Adil has hit the rocks. Post the demise of her mother, Rakhi has made some serious allegations against Adil. Recently, he was questioned by the police in Mumbai after Rakhi accused him of cheating, and having an extra-marital affair.  As per several media reports, Adil Khan Durrani had been called by the Mumbai Police on Tuesday after the actress lodged an FIR against him. She accused him of infidelity. A case is filed under IPC Sec 406 and 420 against Adil Durrani. It is worth mentioning here that the arrest of Adil is not confirmed yet.  It all happened a day after Rakhi was spotted outside the Oshiwara police station. While addressing the issue, the former Bigg Boss contestant told paparazzi that she was stressed as Adil was having an extra-marital affair with a woman named Tanu. She also claimed that Adil has decided to part ways with her and is currently living with his alleged girlfriend Tanu. Not only this, Rakhi claimed that she had given Rs 10 lakh to Adil for her mother's treatment. However, he did not spend the money on the same.  Also Read: Rakhi Sawant pens down a heartfelt message after the death of her mother Jaya Sawant; celebs express condolences

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Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan sees increase in bookings on second Monday after drop in ticket prices

The Siddharth Anand directorial Pathaan released a while back and since then the film has been unstoppable at the box office. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham the film which released across 5,500 screens in the domestic market has been enjoying unpresidented collections. In fact, following a stellar extended opening weekend, the business of Pathaan continued to see immense growth over its first week and second weekend as well. Now in its second week running, the makers of Pathaan, Yash Raj Films have dropped the ticket rates at national cinema chains. Thanks to this drop in ticket prices, Pathaan has seen an increase in booking on its second Monday running. As per reports, with the reduced rates, Pathaan has seen admittance on Monday that is very similar to its Friday admittance rates. In fact, within the PVR chain, Pathaan has recorded a sale of 92,922 tickets for its second Monday as compared to 99,120 admissions on Friday. Similarly, the INOX and Cinepoli chains have also seen a rather steady admission rate, with INOX registering 81,850 sales on Monday as compared to 83,461 on Friday, while Cinepolis reported sales of 38,196 on Monday as compared to 44,009 admissions on Friday. With this consistent rate of admissions even on weekdays, trade predictions claim that Pathaan is likely to see its business remain more or less stable over its second week running. Currently, Pathaan which has emerged as one of the all-time highest Bollywood grossers is expected to see its overall collections grow further. In fact, as per estimates Pathaan that enjoys a relatively clear window at the box office is sure to cross the Rs. 500 cr mark in the coming days. Also Read: Prakash Raj on Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan boycott campaign: ‘Idiots, bigots are just barking, won’t bite’

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Pathaan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan starrer crosses KGF: Chapter 2 (Hindi) in just 13 days

In just 13 days, Pathaan has crossed the lifetime collections of the Hindi version of KGF: Chapter 2. Post pandemic, the Yash starrer was the biggest grosser when it came to Hindi releases and had netted Rs. 434.70 crores. Now Pathaan has gone ahead of that score by bringing in Rs. 438.65 crores*. That has been made possible with Rs. 8.75 crores* more that came on Monday, which is a good hold considering it’s in the whereabouts of 40% and that too on reduced ticket prices. Of course, while KGF: Chapter 2 (Hindi) has been crossed by Pathaan, it’s with support from around R.s 16 crores that have come from the dubbed versions as well. Otherwise if one counts the dubbed collections of the Yash starrer as well then the overall numbers would be really huge. Hence, in terms of just the Hindi versions to be mapped, then it will take three more days for Pathaan to reach there and hence by Thursday even just the original version of the Shah Rukh Khan led Pathaan will surpass the dubbed Hindi version of KGF: Chapter 2. All said and done, 2023 has started on a rollicking note with the first big release, and now the stage has been set for other biggies to consolidate on this platform. For Bollywood to recover, at least three to five films need to do at least half the business of Pathaan my middle of year and once that happens then one can Co confidently state that ‘achche din’ are indeed back. *Estimates. Final numbers awaited Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources

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Sonam Kapoor starrer Blind gets delayed further; film finds no taker on OTT due to high asking price of Rs. 40 cr.

The Sonam Kapoor was last seen on the big screen in the 2019 film The Zoya Factor. Since then the star who, ensured she made a fashion statement every time she stepped out has been missing from films. However, post her delivery Sonam has been eager to return to films, with the official remake of the 2011 Korean film Blind. While initially the film was salted to release in theatres in 2022, it was delayed due to pandemic restrictions. Following this, the makers of Blind opted for an OTT release; however it seems that the venture has been wading through troubled waters since then. Now, Bollywood Hungama has learnt that the Sonam starrer Blind has been delayed yet again. As per the grapevine, it is learnt that the makers of Blind are having a tough time finding takers among the OTT platforms for the film. Speaking exclusively to Bollywood Hungama a well-placed industry source says, “Initially Blind was to see a theatrical release, but due to the pandemic, it was decided to release the film directly on OTT. Now, while the theatrical release of the film still remains a formality, the makers of the film are having a tough time finding takers for its OTT release.” Detailing the issue the film faces further the source continues, “The makers of Blind are looking to sell the film for a staggering Rs. 40 cr. This high asking amount is keeping OTT players in the market away. Though the film will continue with its theatrical release pattern, it has now only become a formality before its sale to any streaming platform. However, with no OTT platform ready to shell out Rs. 40 cr. to acquire the venture, the release of Blind seems to be in limbo.” Explaining why OTT platforms are facing doubts with the venture the source adds, “The makers of Blind have quoted a staggering Rs. 40 cr. for streaming rights of the venture. Unfortunately, in today’s times, such an amount, shelling out such an amount is risky according to streaming platforms. Basically, neither the makers of Blind are ready to back down from the asking price and nor are steaming platforms ready to spend a sum like that on acquisition. Given this, Blind is certainly stuck in bind.” While it remains unclear what the makers of Blind will decide on its release, it remains to be seen whether the film will be acquired for a theatrical release. As for the film, Blind went on floors in December 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland and the shoot was completed in a start-to-finish schedule by February 2021. Initially expected to be a direct to OTT release, the makers later decided for a theatrical release. However, for reasons unknown they went back to their original plan of skipping a theatrical release. Blind, which is an official remake of the 2011 Korean film by the same name, tells the story of a blind police office in search of a serial killer. Directed by debutant director Shome Makhija, the film also stars Purab Kohli, Vinay Pathak, and Lillete Dubey. Also Read: Sonam Kapoor Ahuja takes the spotlight in Masaba Gupta’s black-and-white Anarkali; Husband Anand Ahuja drops a sweet comment

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Sidharth Malhotra – Kiara Advani Wedding: DJ Ganesh, Mishaal Advani, Hari-Sukhmani entertain guests at the grand mehendi ceremony

Another Bollywood pair is getting hitched today. Shershaah co-stars Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, who have been quietly dating for a couple of years, are all set to tie the knot on February 7. The bride-to-be Kiara reached Suryagarh Palace on February 4 afternoon ahead of the wedding festivities. She was joined by designer Manish Malhotra. Sidharth Malhotra and his family reached Jaisalmer on Saturday evening whereas several celebrities reached on Sunday. It seems like the wedding festivities began on February 5. On Monday, the mehendi ceremony was lit by DJ Ganesh, Mishaal Advani, and Hari-Sukhmani who entertained the guests. Reports suggest both Sidharth and Kiara set the dance floor on fire with their performances. Both families put up performances during the ceremony. More than 100 dishes from 10 countries will be served at the wedding. The menu reportedly includes Italian, Chinese, American, South Indian, Mexican, Rajasthani, Punjabi, and Gujarati cuisines. It is also being reported that Jaisalmer’s Ghotwan Ladoo are being served amongst the sweets. Sidharth Malhotra has ensured special care for the guests who arrived from Delhi and Punjab. Bollywood Hungama reported on Saturday that Kiara Advani’s brother Mishaal Advani is set to perform a special song for the couple. “As it is known that Kiara is very close to her brother Mishaal, the latter has made a song for the Shershaah pair. He will perform it during the sangeet ceremony.” Mishaal is a rapper, composer and music producer and he released his first track ‘Know My Name’ in November 2022. On the work front, Kiara Advani was last seen in Govinda Naam Mera. She will next star in Satyaprem Ki Katha alongside Kartik Aaryan and RC15 with South superstar Ram Charan. Meanwhile, Sidharth Malhotra was most recently seen in Mission Majnu. He has the Rohit Shetty cop series Indian Police Force as well as Yodha with Raashii Khanna and Disha Patani slated for release. ALSO READ: Sidharth Malhotra - Kiara Advani Wedding: Juhi Chawla takes off to Jaisalmer and posts about it on social media

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Pathaan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan starrer collects AED 6.17 mil. in its second weekend at the U.A.E/G.C.C box office

The Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan released a while back and since then there has been no stopping the film at the box office. Directed by Siddharth Anand, Pathaan which also stars Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham saw a massive release across 8000 screens globally. This wide release pattern coupled with the hype for the film and the positive audience feedback saw its business sky rocket. After registering stunning opening day, opening weekend and opening week collections the business of Pathaan has continued to hold strong. Now on its second weekend in the U.A.E/G.C.C market Pathaan which was well received has managed to draw in a further AED 6,170,656 [Rs. 13.91 cr.]. with this the total collections of the Yash Raj Films production within the U.A.E./G.C.C market are pegged at a massive AED 41,909,044 [Rs. 94.47 cr.]. Not surprisingly, Pathaan which has been doing record-breaking business across all territories in both the domestic and international markets is fast closing the gap to the Rs. 100 cr. mark in this territory. In fact, despite releasing a while back Pathaan has continued its box office journey establishing new benchmarks. As of now, trade predictions state that Pathaan which is all set to cross the Rs. 100 cr. mark in the U.A.E/G.C.C markets is certain to see its business grow even further.

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Kangana Ranaut warns 'stalkers' and 'film mafia'; says, “Pagal hu, ghar mein ghus ke maarungi”

Actress Kangana Ranaut doesn’t give a second thought when it comes to voicing her opinion on various ongoing matters in the film industry as well as politics. Thus, besides her upcoming projects, Kangana often makes the headlines. Now, a day after hinting at being spied on by a famous actor, Ranaut has informed her followers that there are 'no suspicious activities' around her right now. For the unversed, on Sunday afternoon, the Queen actress had shared two notes on the story section of her verified Instagram handle. In the note, she alleged that a Casanova and his wife from Bollywood are spying on her while claiming that her WhatsApp chats have been leaked. In her lengthy note about an 'obsessed mafia nepo kid', Ranaut also mentioned that she thinks he is “trying to isolate her and put her through mental stress. Coming back to the latest development on the matter, the Tanu Weds Manu actress shared another post on Monday afternoon. In her warning note to 'stalkers' and 'film mafia', Kangana wrote, “All those who worry about me please know that since last night there are no suspicious activities around me, no one is following me, with or without cameras ... dekho jo bhoot laton se mante hain woh toh sirf laton se he mante hain.” The Simran actress further added, “Message to gang changu mangu: bachchon tumhara kisi dehati se pala nahi pada sudhar jao nahi toh ... ghar mein ghoos ke marungi .…..... aur jinko lagta hai ki main pagal hoon tumko yeh toh pata hai ki main pagal hoon lekin yeh pata nahi hai ki kitne bade wali hoon.” Coming to the professional front, the 35-year-old actress was last seen in Dhaakad. She will be next seen in Emergency and is currently shooting for her second Tamil-language project, Chandramukhi 2. Also Read: Kangana Ranaut alleges a “Casanova” and his wife are spying on her; says, “My WhatsApp data is being leaked”

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Pathaan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan starrer scores a BIG Sunday, all set to conquer KGF: Chapter 2 [Hindi] today

It was a BIG Sunday for Pathaan as a huge Rs. 28.50 crores came in. In 2022, films were struggling to get this much on their first Sunday and here the film is earning as much on the second Sunday. Only The Kashmir Files earned Rs. 26.20 crores on its second Sunday when it went on a rampage, though it had started at Rs. 3.55 crores. As a matter of fact even pre-pandemic, there were just a few films which scored anywhere close to this on the second Sunday and invariably they were supported by a holiday period which aided in bigger numbers to come in. Here, over Rs. 400 crores had already come by Saturday and still there was an audience base which was waiting to catch the film on the second Sunday, which shows how big this Siddharth Anand directed phenomenon has truly become. The film is still the lone horse in the race with zero competition around it and as a result, there is so much capacity available that even with 30%-40% occupancy in general, big bucks eventually come in by the time the day is through. As a result, the Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham starrer stands at Rs. 429.90 crores and now it's time to aim for the next big frontier - KGF - Chapter 2. The Hindi version of the Yash starrer had collected Rs. 434.70 crores less than a year away and that record is set to be history today, albeit with all languages. All time mega blockbuster. Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources

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Grammys 2023: Bengaluru-based music composer Ricky Kej wins his third award: ‘I dedicate this award to India’

Bengaluru-based music producer Ricky Kej once again had a winning moment at the Grammys. At the 65th Grammys 2023, the musician won his third award for Divine Tides with Stewart Copeland. He dedicated the award to India. He was nominated in the Best Immersive Audio Album category. The award show was held at the Crypto.com arena in Los Angeles, USA. On Twitter, Ricky Kej shared a slew of photos and wrote, “Just won my 3rd Grammy Award. Extremely grateful, am speechless! I dedicate this Award to India.” Just won my 3rd Grammy Award. Extremely grateful, am speechless! I dedicate this Award to India.@copelandmusic Herbert Waltl Eric Schilling Vanil Veigas Lonnie Park pic.twitter.com/GG7sZ4yfQa — Ricky Kej (@rickykej) February 6, 2023 The 41-year-old musician said, “I am extremely grateful to have had another opportunity to make my country proud by achieving this on the biggest platform in the world for music. I’d like to thank the Recording Academy (the organisation behind Grammy Awards) for this honour, my collaborators Stewart Copeland, Herbert Waltl, Eric Schilling and everyone who made this album possible,” he told Hindustan Times. The Recording Academy tweeted, “Congrats Best Immersive Audio Album winner - ‘Divine Tides’ Eric Schilling, immersive mix engineer; @copelandmusic, @rickykej & Herbert Waltl, immersive producers (Stewart Copeland & Ricky Kej) #GRAMMYs.” Ricky Kej won his first Grammy Award for Winds Of Samsara in the Best New Age Album category in 2015. For the second time, he won along with rock legend Stewart Copeland won the award for the Best New Age Album for Divine Tides. ALSO READ: Viola Davis achieves EGOT status after her Grammy win for Best Audiobook - “I just EGOT!”

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Sidharth Malhotra – Kiara Advani Wedding: Shershaah couple reportedly to tie the knot on February 7

Another Bollywood pair is getting hitched. Shershaah co-stars Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani are all set to tie the knot on February 7 instead of February 6. Turns out, the bride-to-be Kiara reached Suryagarh Palace on February 4 afternoon ahead of her wedding festivities. She was joined by designer Manish Malhotra. Sidharth Malhotra and his family reached Jaisalmer on Saturday evening whereas celebrities reached on Sunday. It seems like the wedding festivities began on February 5 with mehendi followed by the haldi ceremony in the morning and the sangeet ceremony on February 6 evening and wedding rituals will take place on February 7. As per a report in India Today, “A special performance has been organised by family members for the couple. Apart from the couple dancing to their hit numbers, the playlist for the evening includes Kala Chashma, Bijli, Rangisaari, Disco Deewane, and Nachne De Saare, among others.” On Sunday, Karan Johar, Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput, and Isha Ambai reached Jaisalmer. Bollywood Hungama reported on Saturday that Kiara Advani’s brother Mishaal Advani is set to perform a special song for the couple. “As it is known that Kiara is very close to her brother Mishaal, the latter has made a song for the Shershaah pair. He will perform it during the sangeet ceremony.” Mishaal is a rapper, composer and music producer and he released his first track ‘Know My Name’ in November 2022. On the work front, Kiara Advani was last seen in Govinda Naam Mera. She will next star in Satyaprem Ki Katha alongside Kartik Aaryan and RC15 with South superstar Ram Charan. Meanwhile, Sidharth Malhotra was most recently seen in Mission Majnu. He has the Rohit Shetty cop series Indian Police Force as well as Yodha with Raashii Khanna and Disha Patani slated for release. ALSO READ: Sidharth Malhotra – Kiara Advani Wedding: Karan Johar, Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput leave for Jaisalmer to join marriage festivities

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Pathaan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan starrer edges out Tiger Zinda Hai; crosses Rs. 100 cr. in Mumbai circuit

The Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan has been doing brisk business since its release on January 25. Directed by Siddharth Anand the film which also stars Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham received positive reviews from both critics and audiences alike. This positive response coupled with the hype & anticipation for the film and the 5,500 screen wide release pattern has ensured that the business of Pathaan take off on a flying note. In fact, after taking a fabulous start, the business of Pathaan continued to see exponential growth over its opening weekend and first week. Now, on its second weekend running, Pathaan has continued to dominate the box office. In this box office report, we look at the territory wise breakup of Pathaan. Not surprisingly, Pathaan which saw over 20,000 shows a day in the Mumbai circuit alone has managed to draw in a staggering Rs. 111.56 cr. With this, Pathaan has managed to cross the Rs. 100 cr. mark in the Mumbai circuit alone. Following the Mumbai circuit, the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan has managed to fare well in other domestic territories like Delhi-UP, East Punjab, Central Punjab (CP), and Central India (CI) as well, collecting Rs. 67.26 cr, Rs. 34.37 cr, Rs. 16.44 cr and Rs. 13.15 cr. respectively. If that was not enough, Pathaan has also managed to fare well in mass dominated circuits like Rajasthan, Nizam-AP, Mysore, and West Bengal, managing to draw in Rs. 21.33 cr, Rs. 20.69 cr, Rs. 21.58 cr. and Rs. 18.68 cr. respectively. Besides these territories, other locations like Bihar & Jharkhand that saw the film rake in Rs. 8.73 cr, Assam which collected Rs. 3.30 cr, Orissa which collected Rs. 4.10 cr, and Tamil Nadu & Kerala which collected Rs. 9.81 cr. Currently, Pathaan continues to dominate the box office, in fact, trade estimates state that the business of the film will certainly see a spike in collections on its second weekend running. As on now, based on trend Pathaan is looks set to emerge as one of the highest grossers in the industry till date.

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s dream house turns into a nightmare; the actor moves into a hotel until his lawyers sort out the mess

Brick by brick, Nawazuddin Siddiqui constructed his own Taj Mahal in Mumbai. Gleaming white and custom-built, Nawaz is rightfully house proud. Nawaab, Nawaz’s home named after his father, has six bedrooms, two large halls, and two spacious lawns. On the first floor, Nawaz has a large space to grow trees. Nawaz loves greenery. He wants his home in Mumbai to remind me of my home in my village. His voice beaming with pride and joy, Nawaz said, “I had an exact map of every inch of my dream house in my head, and I would not compromise on even an inch of that vision. If something was built wrongly during my absence, I broke it. There were many demolished walls before the house happened. I wanted every inch of the house to be the way I had designed it in my mind. I must thank my brother who helped me a lot. During my absence, he supervised the construction.” When I mentioned that people were comparing his home Nawaab with Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat, Nawaz demurred, “There is no need to compare the two. That is his dream home. This is mine. Sabke sapne alag alag hote hain (to each his own dream). I’d like you to come to see my home. It is on Yari Road in Andheri.” And now, the same home has turned into a veritable horror castle, where his wife is fighting an ugly property battle with Nawaz’s mother. The wife Aaliya, who has apparently been locked out of the bedrooms and other private areas in the sprawling palace allegedly by Nawaz’s mother, has made the living room sofas the temporary (?) home for herself and her children. Nawaz’s home Nawaab is swarming with cops and lawyers while he is nowhere to be traced, and rightly so. Whatever Nawaz says at the moment will be held against him. Whichever side he chooses, he will be seen as a traitor and a man who won’t own up to his responsibilities. So where is Nawaz? According to his friends, he has moved into a hotel for now. There he will remain until his lawyers sort out the mess at his home. Also Read: Court issues notice to Nawazuddin Siddiqui after Aaliya Siddiqui registers complaint against the actor

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Kangana Ranaut alleges a “Casanova” and his wife are spying on her; says, “My WhatsApp data is being leaked”

Actress Kangana Ranaut has often made headlines for her unfiltered opinion, whether it is being unhesitatingly vocal about issues in the Bollywood industry or pinpointing a finger at what she thinks is right or wrong. Once again, Kangana is trending on the internet. This time for claiming that she is being spied upon by someone from the film industry. Though she did not name either of them, she went on share multiple details about their lives. For the unversed, the Queen actress, on Sunday, took to her verified Instagram handle and shared two notes on its story section. In the first note, she stated that the paparazzi followed her to a dance studio on Sunday despite her not informing them of her whereabouts. Further, she went on to mention that a ‘Casanova’ from the film industry may be behind it. She also mentioned that his wife who, according to her, got her home decorated in the same style as hers. “I am certain my WhatsApp data is being leaked professional deals or even personal life details, this obsessed nepo mafia clown who once landed at my door step uninvited and forced himself on me is a known womaniser and Casanova but now vice president of nepo mafia brigade as well, forces his wife to become producer, do more female-centric films, dress like me even make home interiors like me they even hired my stylist and even home stylists of many years who then refused to work with me,” read an excerpt of her story. Speaking of the couple, the Simran actress wrote, “Wife is encouraging this obsessive behaviour she even wore the same sari for her wedding that I had worn earlier for my brother's wedding reception, it's beyond creepy.” She signed off by adding, “how is he getting all this data and what all is he indulging in because if he gets in trouble she and her baby will be in trouble as well ... she must take charge of her life and make sure he is not indulging in anything illegal... Much love to you dear girl and your new born.” Coming to the professional front, the 35-year-old actress was last seen in Dhaakad. She recently wrapped shooting for Emergency and is currently busy with her second Tamil-language project, Chandramukhi 2. Also Read: Alia Bhatt reacts to Kangana Ranaut’s ‘200cr will be burnt to ashes at the box office’ comment with a quote from the Bhagavad Gita

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Pathaan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan starrer edges out Tiger Zinda Hai; crosses Rs. 100 cr. in Mumbai circuit

The Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan has been doing brisk business since its release on January 25. Directed by Siddharth Anand the film which also stars Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham received positive reviews from both critics and audiences alike. This positive response coupled with the hype & anticipation for the film and the 5,500 screen wide release pattern has ensured that the business of Pathaan take off on a flying note. In fact, after taking a fabulous start, the business of Pathaan continued to see exponential growth over its opening weekend and first week. Now, on its second weekend running, Pathaan has continued to dominate the box office. In this box office report, we look at the territory wise breakup of Pathaan. Not surprisingly, Pathaan which saw over 20,000 shows a day in the Mumbai circuit alone has managed to draw in a staggering Rs. 111.56 cr. With this, Pathaan has managed to cross the Rs. 100 cr. mark in the Mumbai circuit alone. Following the Mumbai circuit, the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan has managed to fare well in other domestic territories like Delhi-UP, East Punjab, Central Punjab (CP), and Central India (CI) as well, collecting Rs. 67.26 cr, Rs. 34.37 cr, Rs. 16.44 cr and Rs. 13.15 cr. respectively. If that was not enough, Pathaan has also managed to fare well in mass dominated circuits like Rajasthan, Nizam-AP, Mysore, and West Bengal, managing to draw in Rs. 21.33 cr, Rs. 20.69 cr, Rs. 21.58 cr. and Rs. 18.68 cr. respectively. Besides these territories, other locations like Bihar & Jharkhand that saw the film rake in Rs. 8.73 cr, Assam which collected Rs. 3.30 cr, Orissa which collected Rs. 4.10 cr, and Tamil Nadu & Kerala which collected Rs. 9.81 cr. Currently, Pathaan continues to dominate the box office, in fact, trade estimates state that the business of the film will certainly see a spike in collections on its second weekend running. As on now, based on trend Pathaan is looks set to emerge as one of the highest grossers in the industry till date.

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EXCLUSIVE: Siddharth Anand on what he felt during boycott calls against Pathaan: “To see such negativity around this film, it just is heartbreaking and unnerving”

With War and now Pathaan, Siddharth Anand has had two blockbusters back-to-back. Following the Rs. 729 crore worldwide collections and the nett collection in India at Rs. 378.15 crores, Siddharth has begun the promo cycle with a bang. In an exclusive conversation, he spoke at length about the film, actors Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. He also addressed the boycott calls that were being made prior to the release after a certain section was offended over Deepika wearing a saffron bikini in the ‘Besharam Rang’ song. When asked what was happening around him and how he felt, Siddharth Anand told Bollywood Hungama, “It’s unnerving and unnecessary because we hadn't made a film that should draw any attention to any negativity. We made an entertaining commercial film. In a way, it's patriotic. You feel patriotic. Someone sent me a video where in the scene where SRK’s character does a salute to Dimple Kapadia, you saw a man standing up in theatre when for unfurling the flag of the country. So it brings out that fervour. To see such negativity around this film, it just is heartbreaking and unnerving. Unnecessary. So yeah, so I hear about these things. We read about these things. But no, I'm not on any social media.” Helmed by Siddharth Anand, Pathaan is currently running in theatres in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan has two more releases this year – Atlee Kumar’s Jawan releasing in June followed by Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki in December. On the other hand, Siddharth Anand reunites with Hrithik Roshan for the third time after Bang Bang and War. He will direct Fighter which marks his reunion with Deepika Padukone, too. The film will release in theatres on Republic Day 2024. ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Siddharth Anand reveals Hrithik Roshan was also a choice for Ranbir Kapoor starrer Bachna Ae Haseeno; says Aditya Chopra upped the budget after Saawariya failed at box office

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Box Office - Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan is Bollywood's biggest now, surpasses Aamir Khan's Dangal lifetime and enters Rs 400 Crore Club

Shah Rukh Khan has done it. He is now officially on the top of the game, what with his Pathaan emerging as Bollywood's highest grosser ever. What's all the more remarkable is that it has done it without much fuss with the record being scored on a day it got over Rs 20 crores in its kitty. Typically, when it comes to the game of records, there is some kind of a waiting period involved as the collections begin to taper and then it all boils down to Rs 1-2 crore been collected on a daily basis which result in a make or break for the film in question. Well, not in case of Pathaan which had its 11th day bigger than the 1st day of all Bollywood releases of 2022, barring Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva [Rs 37 crores]. This shows how strongly is the Sidharth Anand directed film running in theatres and there is so much more that would be earned in days and weeks to come. With Rs 23 crores* been collected on Saturday, the film is on a super strong run which will only get accentuated by a huge Sunday awaiting it. Will it hit the Rs 30 crores mark again? Well, looks quite possible though that would be unprecedented. As for the record breaking journey then well, with Rs 401.15 crores* in its kitty so far, the film is far ahead of Rs 387.38 crores which Dangal had collected in its lifetime back in 2016. It has taken many years for Bollywood to finally go one up in terms of records and one just hopes that whatever score that this Yash Raj Films production gains by the end of its lifetime, that record is also surpassed by another Bollywood biggie in a matter of months itself and not years. All time mega blockbuster. *Estimates. Final numbers awaited Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources

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EXCLUSIVE: Sidharth Malhotra – Kiara Advani Wedding: To-be-bride’s brother Mishaal Advani to croon a special song for Shershaah couple

After a lot of speculation around their relationship, Shershaah co-stars Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani are all set to get married. Kiara reached Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on Saturday afternoon ahead of her wedding festivities. She was joined by designer Manish Malhotra. As the prep is on in full swing, several A-listers are expected to be in attendance. Amid the updates, Bollywood Hungama has learnt that Kiara Advani’s mother Mishaal Advani is set to perform a special song for the couple. “As it is known that Kiara is very close to her brother Mishaal, the latter has made a song for the Shershaah pair. He will perform on it during the sangeet ceremony.” Mishaal is a rapper, composer and music producer and he released his first track ‘Know My Name’ in November 2022. On Saturday morning, Kiara was all smiles for the paparazzi as she waved at the photogs at Mumbai’s Kalina airport. She was accompanied by her family. In Rajasthan, she was seen with Manish Malhotra. Earlier this week, reports revealed that the massive property of Suryagarh Palace has suites and havelis which cost up to a whopping Rs. 1,10,500 per night. The rates of the least expensive room start at Rs. 20,000 per night. The wedding functions will commence today. On the work front, Kiara Advani was last seen in Govinda Naam Mera. She will next star in Satyaprem Ki Katha alongside Kartik Aaryan and RC15 with South superstar Ram Charan. Meanwhile, Sidharth Malhotra was most recently seen in Mission Majnu. He has the Rohit Shetty cop series Indian Police Force as well as Yodha with Raashii Khanna and Disha Patani slated for release. ALSO READ: Sidharth Malhotra – Kiara Advani Wedding: To-be-bride leaves for Suryagarh Palace from Mumbai private airport, see photos and videos

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Box Office - Avatar: The Way of Water celebrates 50-day run in theatres, sets the benchmark for Hollywood biggies in India

It’s 50 days for Avatar: The Way of Water. The film released on 16th December last year and arrived at a time when the year needed something spectacular before close. Yes, Drishyam 2 had done well after Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva and both were Rs 200 Crore Club successes. However, a really big one which not just took a blockbuster start but also sustained well was missing from the scene. This is the reason why when on a regular day the film opened to Rs 40 crores and then went on to have a weekend of Rs 127 crores, the very start gave industry a sigh of relief. Of course, it was a Hollywood film and for the native film industry, it was still a matter of an 'outsider' coming and ruling. However, that's always a myopic thought because at the end of the day, in the supply chain there are distributors, exhibitors and theatre owners amongst many other businesses and they all need to have something going for them in order to survive and thrive. Moreover, if a film of any language does well then it shows the world that there is a ready audience out there willing to spend. It only leads to benchmark being set for competition. This is the reason why when Avatar: The Way of Water collected Rs 2.20 crores in its seventh week, it took the collections to Rs 378.22 crores and now on the 50th day has reached 378.50 crores*, its indeed wonderful. Not just has it gone past the lifetime numbers of Avengers: End Game [Rs 373.22 crores], it also set the benchmark for other Hollywood biggies that would be arriving in India soon. Between these two Hollywood biggies, there was a gap of over three and a half years before the new record was set. Hopefully, it won't take this long for the next big record. *Estimates. Final numbers awaited Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources

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Dalljiet Kaur to marry UK-based Nikhil Patel in March; says, “Love happened with time”

Ever since the 16th season of Bigg Boss premiered on TV, Dalljiet Kaur has often been trending on social media. For the unversed, Dalljiet’s former husband and actor Shalin Bhanot has participated in the Salman Khan-hosted show. The duo had parted ways on an ugly note. However, this time, the actress is making headlines for a good reason as after eight years of her divorce from Shalin Bhanot, she has finally decided to give love a second chance. Yes! You read it right. The Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon actress is all set to tie the knot with UK-based Nikhil Patel, who works with a finance company, in March this year. Post her wedding with Nikhil, she will move with her nine-year-old son, Jaydon, to London. While speaking about the same, Dalljiet told the Times Of India, “The wedding is in March, and I am still figuring out a lot of things. I will move to Nairobi (Africa) for a couple of years, as Nikhil is placed there for work right now. We will eventually move back to London, where he was born and raised.” The 40-year-old TV actress further added, “I met Nick at a friend’s party in Dubai last year. I only spoke about my son, and he was talking about his two daughters, 13-year-old Aariyana and eight-year-old Aanika. He wore blue nail polish on his toes, and when I asked him about it, he replied, ‘I am a proud dad of two girls.’ The romance wasn’t in the air back then; it was just two single parents chatting. Love happened with time. It was our love for our children that connected us. While Anika lives with her mother in the US, Aariyana will live with us.”   As the conversation progressed further, Dalljiet also spoke about her plans to facilitate Shalin and Jaydon’s meeting. She said, “Jaydon needs to have the most normal life and he can only have that if he has his people, including Shalin, around him. Shalin is more than welcome to meet Jaydon and I will bring him to India to meet him. He should know that his father loves him. Hamein iss bachhe ka sochna chahiye jiska koi lena dena nahi hai jo bhi jhagde hue ya nahi hue. Both of us need to step up as his parents and this is our chance. If Shalin gets married, I will be the one to introduce that girl to Jaydon.” Talking about giving love a second chance, Dallijiet explained, “My biggest fear was that I shouldn’t make a wrong decision. However, as I was picking up the broken pieces of my life, along with realising how much Jaydon missed having a dad, it was also about me missing a companion, which I didn’t feel earlier. I am in love with Nikhil and can feel butterflies in my stomach every time he calls me. I never thought this would happen. I always thought that I would marry first and then fall in love.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by DALLJIET KAUR ੴ (@kaurdalljiet) As she will be relocating to the UK, the actress also shed some light on continuing her acting career. She asserted, “I have signed a couple of projects and am ready to come back to Mumbai. Nick says that he will take care of the kids when I am travelling as I will do the same when he is travelling for work. Bahut fears hain, but because Nick is holding my hand through this, I think everything will be great.” Also Read: Bigg Boss 16: After Shalin Bhanot breaks down, ex-wife Dalljiet Kaur expresses her support for him on social media

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Bhumi Pednekar to endorse Dettol's women's soap

Bhumi Pednekar is now the face of 10 brands including the likes of global cosmetic and women’s hygiene companies! She has now been signed on by the legacy brand Dettol to be the face of their women’s soap to promote the importance of hygiene! A trade source reveals, “Bhumi has become one of the most trusted faces in India today, given her powerful performance in credible movies as well as her selfless work towards educating people about climate change. She is the most woke celebrity of our times and this is why brands, that are wanting to speak to today’s generation with campaigns that resonate with the youth of today, have all flocked to Bhumi.” As a brand ambassador, Bhumi aligns with brands that have a reduced carbon footprint, that has been the tool of people’s voice in India or with brands that have effectively contributed to society. Dettol has now signed her for two years! On the work front, Bhumi will be seen in films like Anubhav Sinha’s Bheed, Ajay Bahl’s The Ladykiller, Sudhir Mishra’s Afwaah, Gauri Khan produced Bhakshak, Mudassar Aziz’s Mere Husband Ki Biwi and a couple of more unannounced projects that will push the bar for cinema. ALSO READ: Bhumi Pednekar’s sense of style is only growing hotter and her recent pictures in an emerald cut-out gown is the proof

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Box Office - Pathaan stays good on second Friday, goes past Rs 375 crores mark

The box office collections held on well on Friday for Pathaan as Rs 12.50 crores* came in. Of course, it was a given that the film will have a double digit score on its 10th day as well. However, numbers closer to the Rs 15 crores mark would have given the kind of head-start that Pathaan needed to have a second weekend of over Rs 75 crores. While that seems tough now, right now it would all boil down to whether it gets a huge jump today so that at least Rs 20 crores come in. Overall though, the collections have really consolidated well to go past the Rs 375 crores mark and that too in a matter of just 10 days. The film currently stands at Rs 376.65 crores* and there are Saturday and Sunday yet to come in. Ideally, from here, the second weekend should take the film past the Rs 425 crores mark, and that would be a mind-blowing total for Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham starrer which is keeping an eye on the 500 Crore Club. It's a huge advantage for the film that Shehzada has moved ahead by a week because it would be two more weeks of uninterrupted run from here. There are films that end up getting Rs 1-2 crore on a daily basis when there are no new releases and here the Sidharth Anand film would be in Rs 2-3 crores range at least when Shehzada arrives, which means a huge number would have been accumulated by then. This one is a well-deserved all time mega blockbuster for Yash Raj Films and a couple of more movies like this before end of 2023 would be fantastic. *Estimates. Final numbers awaited Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources

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Ranveer Singh turns brand ambassador of Nutella India

Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh has been roped in as the brand endorser of Nutella for the India market and will promote the brand across digital and offline marketing channels as well as be an active part of their various campaigns. The brand Nutella, which is known as cocoa spread brand of Ferrero, made the announcement in collaboration with the star’s social media pages through an entertaining video, where the actor is seen engaging in a rapid-fire round on ‘what comes to my mind when….’ as he proclaims his love for the brand. In addition, to celebrate the association and the announcement, Nutella in India is also doing an online limited-edition ‘Nutella Jar’ featuring Ranveer Singh on the label as a giveaway to fans of the brand and the star. Interestingly, the jar is packaged in a box which when scanned under a curated Instagram AR lens, triggers the actor in an augmented reality avatar on top of the box and is seen delivering a special message on this collaboration. Speaking on the collaboration, Zoher Kapuswala, Marketing Head, Nutella brands, Ferrero India Pvt Ltd. said, “We are delighted to have Ranveer Singh onboard as our brand endorser for India market. His personality exemplifies energy which is in absolute sync with the brand’s ethos. This, combined with his famous love for Nutella makes this announcement even more exciting for us. Leveraging the actors strong connect with our consumers, we have a lot of exciting engagements lined up with Nutella.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Nutella (@nutellaindia) Ranveer Singh commented, “I am excited to announce my association with Nutella. Nutella has always held a special place in my heart. I’ve been a fan ever since I was a child and my love for it has only grown over the years. I am stoked to be part of the Nutella journey in India and help bring alive their vision of making tasty breakfast and desserts.” Ranveer Singh will be seen in an exciting campaign for ‘World Nutella Day’ celebrated on February 5 for the India market. The campaign will be launched on the brand’s social pages of Instagram and Facebook as well as YouTube channel.  Fans can participate, post videos, and celebrate the day with Ranveer Singh and Nutella and also, get a chance to win some exclusive gifts. Also Read: Ranveer Singh looks regal in heavily embellished jacket and sherwani by Rohit Gandhi Rahul Khanna

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Bigg Boss 16: Karan Johar lashes out at Archana Gautam over showcasing violence in a task

Bigg Boss 16, which is turning heavily competitive with each passing day, is inching towards its finale. The earlier episode of the ‘prize money’ task seems to have irked the new host of Weekend Ka Vaar, Karan Johar who lashed out on Archana Gautam for being violent and letting her personal emotions impact the task. For the unversed, in a bid to earn the prize money, Archana Gautam and Shalin Bhanot, who were given the task to throw haldi and detergent water on Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Shalin Bhanot, and MC Stan, had turned violent leaving, Nimrit injured. For the unversed, in the last episode, the ‘mandali’ and the other team were asked to be a part of a competitive task for prize money worth Rs. 50 lakhs. In order to win the same, Archana Gautam and Shalin Bhanot were asked to throw haldi and detergent water on the ‘mandali’ Shiv Thakare, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, and MC Stan who were given headgears and protective suits for the same. However, despite several warnings from the Bigg Boss housemaster, the task turned violent when Archana and Shalin continued to throw it even though Nimrit continued to insist that her eyes had been injured in the process. Because of it, the housemaster not only lashed at Gautam for her inappropriate behaviour but also refused to continue the task, declaring both teams as winners.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) Now lashing out at Archana’s behavior was also the new host Karan Johar who expressed his disappointment over the incident. In the latest promo shared by Colors channel, Karan Johar is seen questioning Archana on the task. While Archana kept interrupting, KJo also slammed her stating, “Mujhe baat complete karne do”. He continued asking, “Aap apna personal feelings wahan nikaal rahe ho woh kis hadh tak sahi hai… (You are lashing out because of your personal feelings, do you think it is right?).” While Archana insisted that she wasn't doing it, KJo added, “Aap ke chehre pe khunnas dikh raha tha… (I could see the vengeance on your face).”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) Although Archana claimed that she had apologized for her actions, Karan Johar continued to slam her adding, “Maafi maangne se koi cheez sahi nahi ho jaati… jo kal hua, it was disgusting (Asking for forgiveness doesn’t make things right… Whatever happened yesterday was disgusting).” Also Read: Bigg Boss 16: Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia becomes the first finalist of the reality show

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Pathaan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan – Deepika Padukone starrer set to cross Rs. 700 cr at the worldwide box office

Yash Raj Films’ Pathaan, directed by Siddharth Anand, is on a historic run at the domestic and overseas box office. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham the film which released across 8000 screens worldwide has been doing brisk business. After opening to a thunderous start, the collections of Pathaan witnessed exponential growth each passing day. Now, a little over a week after its release the business of the film has managed to cross the Rs. 700 cr mark at the worldwide box office. On its ninth day, Pathaan has registered an incredible Rs. 15.65 crore nett in India (Hindi – Rs. 15 crore, All Dubbed versions – Rs. 0.65 crore). With this the total domestic collections of the Shah Rukh Khan starrer in India stand at Rs. 364.15 crore (Hindi – Rs. 351 crore, Dubbed – Rs. 13.15 crore). Seeing a similar business trend in the overseas markets, in 9 days, Pathaan has recorded $31.85 million (Rs. 259.6 crore) in the overseas territories. Collecting a staggering Rs. 695.6 cr at the worldwide box office in just 9 days, Pathaan is all set to break the Rs. 700 cr mark to become one of the all-time highest Bollywood grossers. Interestingly, while the film has done exceedingly well, trade predictions state that the business of Pathaan will see a spike in collections over its second weekend running.  Pathaan Worldwide Box Office at a glance: India Nett: Rs. 364.15 cr India Gross: Rs. 436 cr Overseas Gross: Rs. 259.6 cr Worldwide Gross: Rs. 695.6 cr

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Court issues notice to Nawazuddin Siddiqui after Aaliya Siddiqui registers complaint against the actor

Just a day ago we had reported that the wife of Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Aaliya Siddiqui has taken the legal route of registering a complaint against her husband after the latter’s family filed a complaint of trespassing against her. Post the complaint, Times Now has now reported that action has been taken by Mumbai court over Aaliya’s complaint, wherein, Andheri court has issued a notice to Siddiqui. While details of the notice are yet to be revealed, it is being said that the action was taken because Aaliya had filed a complaint against  Nawazuddin Siddiqui and his family under section 509 and 498A i.e. insult to the modesty of any woman and punishment including imprisonment to husband or relation of the husband of a woman, for subjecting a woman to cruelty. In a statement registered by Aaliya and her lawyer Rizwan Siddiqui, it is also being claimed that she was tortured by Nawaz’s family and was not even allowed to use basic amenities like the bathroom or was given food when she was in the house.  Aaliya has also taken to social media to share videos of how she has been stranded in the hall after her kids returned from Dubai and another video where she is talking to the security guard who stopped her and her kid from entering the bathroom for a shower.    View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Aaliya Siddiqui (@aaliyanawazuddin)   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Aaliya Siddiqui (@aaliyanawazuddin) ETimes quoted Aaliya’s lawyer addressing the complaint filed by Mehrunnisa Siddiqui, mother of Nawaz, about trespassing as ‘completely baseless’ adding, “ I'm going by the admission on paper by Nawaz that Aaliya is his lawfully wedded wife because that is what he says everywhere. And if this case is true, then there is no case of trespass, which can be made against Aaliya by her mother-in-law because she has got no right or liberty to fight any kind of trespassing case against a wife who is entering her own husband's house.”  He also stated in this report about how Nawaz has been ‘cornered’ from both sides and alleged that ‘cases’ that can be filed against him will include charges of ‘rape’ or ‘domestic violence’, further accusing the actor of mental, physical, emotional, and financial abuse. Also Read: Aaliya Siddiqui accuses husband Nawazuddin Siddiqui of removing her from the house; “her modesty was insulted before the police officers,” claims her lawyer

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Boney Kapoor clarifies Janhvi Kapoor hasn't signed a Tamil film yet amid rumours of working with Arya

For years, Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor has appreciated the South industries and has hoped to work in one of the languages. The actress is a big fan of many actors and directors and has often shown her love for some of the movies that have been released over the years. In recent times, rumours were rife that she signed a Tamil movie starring alongside Karthi. However, Boney Kapoor has clarified that she hasn’t signed any Tamil films yet. "Dear Media Friends, This is to bring to your notice that Janhvi Kapoor has not committed to any Tamil Films at the moment, requesting not to spread false rumors.", wrote Boney Kapoor. Reports stated that the actress had been approached to play the female lead in Paiyaa 2. Dear Media Friends, This is to bring to your notice that Janhvi Kapoor has not committed to any Tamil Films at the moment, requesting not to spread false rumors. — Boney Kapoor (@BoneyKapoor) February 3, 2023 Paiyaa originally stars Karthi and Tamanaah Bhatia. It was recently reported that actors Arya and Janhvi Kapoor were approached for the lead roles in the sequel and helmed by director Lingusamy. Meanwhile, Janhvi Kapoor was last seen in Mili, a Hindi remake of the Malayalam movie Helen. The actress will next star in Mr. and Mrs. Mahi with Rajkummar Rao and Bawaal with Varun Dhawan. ALSO READ: SCOOP: Janhvi Kapoor and Ranveer Singh to share screen space together in Tezaab remake

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Pathaan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan starrer has an EXTRAORDINARY extended Week One, to cross Aamir Khan’s Dangal tomorrow

After playing in theatres for 9 days, Pathaan has seen extraordinary collections coming in. The trend continued on Thursday as well when Rs. 15.50 crores* were accumulated. Now on the face of it this may seem less when compared to first day collections of Rs. 57 crores. However one has to take into consideration that a huge number of audiences has already watched the film and then there are a couple of open weeks ahead as well, which means a lot is yet to be accumulated with every passing day. The film has now reached Rs. 364 crores and the next big milestone is lifetime number of Dangal. The Aamir Khan led film stands at Rs. 387.38 crores and this landmark would be crossed by Pathaan tomorrow. That would be a huge achievement indeed since Dangal has been Bollywood’s highest grosser for a really long time and though last year dubbed version of KGF: Chapter 2 had surpassed it, one longed for Hindi film industry’s own film to accomplish this as well. This will now happen as finally a movie bigger than Dangal would be ruling at the box office and set a new record by entering into the Rs. 400 Crore Club with ease. Pathaan has scored a series of records in the nine days that it has been playing in theatres and rest assured, this weekend a lot more would be broken as the Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham starrer is set to go on an overdrive yet again, especially on Saturday and Sunday. All time mega blockbuster. *Estimates. Final numbers awaited Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources

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Siddharth Anand reacts to Pathaan being called 'pale imitation of Hollywood': 'Our directors have the ability to mount films'

With Rs. 667 crores collections globally, Pathaan is soaring high beating box office records for a Hindi film. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, the film is only its 9th running day in theatres and has smashed the collections. As Siddharth Anand is rejoicing in the success of his second blockbuster, the director is also answering questions on varied topics. The film is also called a 'pale imitation of Hollywood'. Speaking to Gulf News, Siddharth Anand reasoned, "That’s inevitable when you make a film that’s beyond the conventions of Bollywood films. You’re instantly compared to Hollywood, which obviously has better infrastructure, better technology, and huger budgets. It will always seem like we’re trying to imitate that, but our limitations are much more. We also have ambitions, our directors have the ability to mount films, but we’re limited by reach because our films are made in one language, which is Hindi. Our revenues are directly proportional to the budgets we can afford.” "I have to admit, I haven’t watched more than two MCU films. I’m not a fan of that genre. I’ve seen a couple of them. My son is a huge fan, and he’s an encyclopedia. He briefs me and keeps me up to date. I have to run my scripts and my sequences past him, and he’ll say, ‘No, dad, this is in that film. No, you can’t do this, this has already been done.’ I’m like, ‘What the hell do I do?’ So, I take ideas from him on how to manoeuvre things around. I think I should get on the bandwagon and start watching those films, so that there’s no overlap," the director admitted on not watching even Marvel movies. Meanwhile, on the work front, Siddharth Anand will next helm Fighter starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone. It will mark in his second project with the stars after War and Pathaan, respectively. The film is set for Republic Day 2024 release. ALSO READ: Pathaan: Siddharth Anand says Shah Rukh Khan has been ‘soft target’ in recent years; breaks silence on boycott calls: ‘Audiences came out in large numbers and supported it’

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EXCLUSIVE: Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na director Abbas Tyrewala returns with Disney+ Hotstar thriller & 2 more OTT shows

Writer-director Abbas Tyrewala is currently basking in the success of the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan as a dialogue writer. He has directed two films in the form of the cult Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008) and Jhootha Hi Sahi (2010). However, following the 2010 John Abraham starrer, he has concentrated only on being a writer for films including Bang Bang, 2.0, War, along with Pathaan. News about Tyrewala becoming a showrunner for a web series produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur was out last year. The filmmaker has now revealed more about the show in an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama. He said, “Right now I am working on a show, which is an espionage thriller I am doing for Disney+ Hotstar and Roy Kapur Films. I am the writer and the showrunner for that. That is really that has been keeping me busy since the last year.” This isn’t the only project he has in pipeline. “There are a couple of other projects which are also OTT based but it’s very premature to talk about them (right now),” he said. Tyrewala added that he relishes the freedom one gets on the web medium. “Except for the writing part, when it actually comes to making, I am more focussed on shows because the kind of storytelling that you can do there and the opportunities are there for more progressive and dangerous storytelling; I rather enjoy that. That is something that you are probably not able to do in Hindi films because a Hindi film is just the whole idea of a family entertainer,” he said. When it was pointed out that one can also portray bold content on OTT, Tyrewala was quick to add, “It’s not about bold. I think by now everyone has realized that bold for the sake of bold and skin for the sake of skin, people are not responding to that. That was one of the biggest myths of the early days of OTT where everyone thought that just because you can use bad language people will watch more or just because you show sex people are going to like it more. That has been debunked completely.” Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Having Hrithik Roshan in Pathaan would have been too premature, reveals writer Abbas Tyrewala

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Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani lock their wedding date and venue; report

Almost a month ago we had reported that Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra will be tying the knot this month in Rajasthan. It seems that the couple will be taking off to Jaisalmer to tie the knot at the lavish Suryagarh hotel. In our earlier report we had also mentioned that the couple will be hosting a low-key wedding but a grand reception is being expected from the B-town celebs where they will be inviting their industry colleagues.  For the past few months, the Shershaah couple, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani are in news about their impending wedding. As per a recent update reported by Indian Express.com, it is being said that the couple is expected to get married in a series of functions that will take place on February 4 and 5. In an earlier report of Bollywood Hungama, a source had given us a sneak peek into the nuptials saying, “Unlike the proverbial big fat Bollywood wedding that everyone is expecting, Sidharth and Kiara have opted for a quiet family affair with both sides of their families in attendance. Currently the two are making a guest list of just 100 people who will be there, which will also include their teams.”  In the same report, we had also reported that the Bollywood attendance in the ceremony will be restricted to minimal with only a handful guests like Karan Johar and Ashvini Yardi being invited for the Rajasthan wedding. However, it did confirm a grand reception is on the cards but the date for the same is yet to be finalized.  On the work front, Kiara Advani was last seen in Govinda Naam Mera. The actress has films like RC15 with South superstar Ram Charan and Satyaprem Ki Katha with Kartik Aaryan in the pipeline. Coming to Sidharth Malhotra, the actor recently played the lead in the Netflix film Mission Majnu. He has the Rohit Shetty cop series Indian Police Force as well as Yodha with Raashii Khanna and Disha Patani slated for release.  Also Read: Kiara Advani reviews Mission Majnu: Heaps praise on majnu Sidharth Malhotra; Karan Johar calls it “a proud performance”

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After Krushna Abhishek, Siddharth Sagar quits The Kapil Sharma Show over monetary issues

Popular TV comedy show, The Kapil Sharma Show needs no introduction. Over the years, the show has been loved by the masses. One of the USPs of the show is its cast members, which includes some experienced comedians. However, in the past few months, a bunch of comedians have quit TKSS, and the list includes names such as Krushna Abhishek, Bharti Singh, Chandan Prabhakar, Sunil Grover, and Ali Asgar. The latest one to join the list is ace comedian Siddharth Sagar. Siddharth Sagar, who is currently playing a variety of characters, will no longer be a part of the show. As per a report by ETimes, Siddharth's reason for leaving the show is his rift with the makers regarding his fees. It is said that Siddharth Sagar is not being given the desired fee, due to which he has decided to leave the show. The report further added that Siddharth had shifted to Mumbai because of Kapil's show, but now he has shifted back to Delhi. After which it is difficult for him to return to the show. However, neither the comedian nor the makers have confirmed the news of his exit, as of now. Siddharth entertained people sometimes by acting as Selfie Mausi, Ustaad Gharchordas, Funveer Singh (Ranveer Singh's mimic) and Sagar Pagletu. It is worth mentioning here that Krishna Abhishek also refused to do the show due to monetary reasons. Meanwhile, Chandan Prabhakar quit the show mid-way after he signed a new film. Speaking of the show, it was launched in 2016 on the SonyTV channel. Currently, Kapil Sharma, Sumona Chakravarti, Kiku Sharda, Rajiv Thakur and others are seen in the show. Also Read: Gangs of Wasseypur cast celebrates a decade of the milestone film with the team of Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat

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Molkki Season 2 is all set to mark the TV debut of Vidhi Yadav; actor Ashish Kapoor plays the male lead

Colors popular social drama Molkki is all set to return with a new season titled ‘Molkki – Rishton Ki Agnipariksha’. Yet again the second season too will be based on the hardships of a woman defying patriarchal norms and societal barriers. Produced by Balaji Telefilms, ‘Molkki – Rishton Ki Agnipariksha’ is expected to feature another inspiring tale of a woman and marks the television debut of popular social media influencer Vidhi Yadav as Bhoomi. The show also stars Ashish Kapoor in the role of a Thakur named Suraj Singh. As for the upcoming show, it will depict the journey of Bhoomi, who wants to lead an artist’s life but is compelled to marry a Thakur under the archaic practice of ‘molkki’ (buying brides). Excited about her television debut, Vidhi Yadav said, "I am thrilled to be a part of this journey which brings to light the relevant and pressing issue of buying a bride.” She continued, “The first season of Molkki was path-breaking and I am honored to take forward Bhoomi's journey in the second season. She is a simple and ambitious girl from Warikabad who wears her heart on her sleeves. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with Balaji Telefilms and COLORS and can't wait to bring this powerful story to audiences." Excited about essaying the role of Suraj Singh, Ashish Kapoor added, "It is a wonderful opportunity to be part of the second installment of Molkki -  a show that enjoyed a successful run in its first season. I am thrilled to essay the role of Suraj Singh, a nobleman who lives by his principles and cares about the welfare of the underprivileged. What makes this show special for me is its depiction of the tradition of buying a bride, while highlighting the strength of those who fight against it. I am eager to bring Suraj's story to life on the screen and hope audience will shower us with their love and support." Besides Vidhi Yadav and Ashish Kapoor, the show will also feature Vivan Mudgal, Shahab Khan, Ankit Vyas, Piyali Munshi, and Bhavya Sachdeva in pivotal roles. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: “By seeing our show Molkki, one of the districts in Rajasthan has removed the Molkki tradition about a month ago,” says Amar Upadhyay

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Tiger 3 writer Shridhar Raghavan opens up on the Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif film; says, “We have brought in a lot of new elements”

Salman Khan fans cannot wait for Tiger 3, especially after catching a glimpse of their favourite Bhaijaan in Pathaan. Readers would be aware that YRF head honcho, Aditya Chopra is creating an ambitious spy universe and superstars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Hrithik Roshan are a part of this world. Talking about the upcoming Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Emraan Hashmi film, writer Shridhar Raghavan also opened up about maintaining continuity in the franchise. In an exclusive interview with Pinkvilla, Shridhar Raghavan maintained how Aditya Chopra has big plans for the spy universe. On the other hand, while taking us through the world of Tiger, he also assured that fans can expect much more from the character in the third installment. He said, “It was already written a couple of years back. You can expect more and better of what people have liked in Ek Tha Tiger and Tiger Zinda Hai. I think fans will like what we have made. It’s a good.. rock solid film.” He went on to add, “It’s something done by Maneesh and Adi Sir.  It was the same person in Ek Tha Tiger and Tiger Zinda Hai – you didn’t feel disconnected with the character in those two films and this is a continuation of that. We have maintained uniformity but also brought in a lot of new elements, which I think would work well. Adi sir will kill me if I talk more about it.” In the same interview, although he did not reveal any details, Shridhar also mentioned that the YRF Spy Universe is expected to have a lot more characters. While a crossover is obvious of characters Tiger, Pathaan, and Kabir, the writer also indicated the possibility of more actors, including the younger generation, joining the universe. Moreover, he also opened up about how Aditya Chopra aims at eliminating language barriers in the Spy Universe. Is that another hint on the YRF universe featuring non-Bollywood actors or possibly South superstars? Our guess is as good as yours! Speaking of Tiger 3, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif will be reprising the role of spies Tiger and Zoya whereas Emraan Hashmi is the antagonist. Directed by Maneesh Sharma, the film will also feature Shah Rukh Khan in a cameo as Pathaan, taking the spy universe crossover further. Also Read: Pathaan: Shah Rukh Khan – Salman Khan’s appearance together is met with loud cheers, whistles, screams in theatres in early morning shows, watch videos

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Pathaan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan starrer nears Rs. 350 crores in just 8 days

Yet another day, yet another huge progress for Pathaan. The film is keeping its victory run going into the eighth day as well and the collections stay on to be huge. Yes, given the high standards that the film has been following ever since its release and then especially on Monday and Tuesday as well, Wednesday collections seem like a bit of an extra dip. Still, when looked at in isolation, these are extraordinary numbers indeed. This can be seen from Rs. 18.25 crores* that been collected on Wednesday, which is a very good hold after Tuesday had brought in Rs. 23 crores. The fact that the film is collecting so much moolah even during the weekdays is the testimony to the fact that there is no stopping the film and while today would be quite good as well, the second weekend would unleash mayhem all over again with over Rs. 85 crores being most definitely on the cards. So far though, the film has collected Rs. 348.50 crores* and that’s yet another major milestone for all involved with the spy action thriller. While the lifetime total of other all-time blockbusters like Sanju (Rs. 342.53 crores), PK (Rs. 340.80 crores) and Tiger Zinda Hai (Rs. 339.25 crores) have been crossed in no time, there is hardly any distance left to be covered when it comes to Bollywood’s highest grosser ever, Dangal (Rs. 387.38 crores). Expect this and many more records to be smashed by the Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham starrer in next few weeks. All time mega blockbuster. *Estimates. Final numbers awaited Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources

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Pathaan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan starrer crosses the Rs. 600 cr mark at worldwide box office; collects Rs. 634 cr in 7 days

The much talked about and keenly anticipated Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan hit screens last week. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film which released across 8000 screens has been doing impressively well at the box office in both the domestic and international markets. After opening on a thunderous note, the business of the film has been seeing a constant increase with each passing day. Now on its seventh day running Pathaan has managed to cross the Rs. 600 cr mark at the worldwide box office. Collecting Rs. 23 crores nett in India (Hindi – Rs. 22 crores, All Dubbed versions – Rs. 1 crore), the total gross collections of Pathaan at the domestic box office on its 7th day are pegged at Rs. 28 crores. Seeing a similar trend, the overseas box office registered Rs. 15 crore gross on day 7. With this the total collections of Pathaan at the overseas box office in 7 days is pegged at USD 29.27 million (Rs. 238.5 crores), while the film’s domestic collections stand at Rs. 330.25 cr nett (Hindi – Rs. 318.50 crores, Dubbed – Rs. 11.75 crores). As of now, the total worldwide collections of Pathaan are pegged at a staggering Rs. 634 cr gross within just 7 days of its release. Going forward, Pathaan is expected to see its business growth further over its first week, with trade predictions indicating a spike in collections over its second weekend running. Thanks to this, Pathaan has now become a must watch which is being celebrated across the nation. Pathaan Worldwide Box Office at a glance: India Nett: Rs. 330.25 cr India Gross: Rs. 395.5 cr Overseas Gross: Rs. 238.5 crores Worldwide Gross: Rs. 634 cr

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Pathaan Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan starrer is amongst Top-5 Bollywood grossers ever in just 7 days

In the history of Bollywood, ever since the creation of Rs. 100 Crore Club, there were only 8 films that managed to do the business of over Rs. 300 crores. When Pathaan releases a week back then not just did it become the ninth such triple century maker but also the fastest ever. Well, on its seventh day, it has set another huge record. The Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham starrer is now also the fifth biggest Bollywood grosser ever and that too in a matter of just one week - an unimaginable feat indeed. This is how the lifetime score of the biggest Bollywood grossers ever looks like: Dangal – Rs. 387.38 crores Sanju – Rs. 342.53 crores PK – Rs. 340.80 crores Tiger Zinda Hai – Rs. 339.25 crores Pathaan – Rs. 328 crores* (7 days) Bajrangi Bhaijaan – Rs. 321 crores War – Rs. 318 crores Padmaavat – Rs. 302.15 crores Sultan – Rs. 301.50 crores As can be seen, Pathaan has now also gone past the lifetime numbers of War and Bajrangi Bhaijaan, hence finding itself firmly placed at the fifth position amongst the top biggies till date. This was made possible after a tremendous Tuesday which saw over Rs. 20 crores come in all over again, what with Rs. 20.75 crores* been accumulated at the box office. This is yet another terrific hold for the film after Monday had brought in Rs. 26.50 crores. Today, the film will have further records to its name as the lifetime numbers of Sanju, PK and Tiger Zinda Hai would be history as well. That would leave it with Dangal to contend with and it won’t take much time before the crown of highest grossing Bollywood film will firmly find a place atop the head of none other than King Khan Shah Rukh Khan himself. *Estimates. Final numbers awaited Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources

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Aryan Khan to decide streaming platform for his directorial debut after completing shoot

By now everyone who is curious about Shah Rukh Khan’s son knows Aryan Khan is not interested in facing the camera. Aryan has chosen filmmaking as his chosen profession. He is now busy with his debut web series which, sources close to the Khan parivar say, is about the youth, their aspirations, dreams and nightmares. “It is not a frivolous series, trust me on that. Aryan is not a frivolous person,” a close family friend of the Khans tells me. As if to corroborate his gravitas, Aryan has decided to not sell his serial to any streaming platform until the project is complete. “Aryan wants no pressures of delivering on deadline, etc. More importantly he wants to make his series the way he wants to without any streaming platform breathing down his neck. He has almost every major streaming platform chasing him to close the deal. But Aryan knows why they are keen to buy his incomplete series although he is a debutant. He doesn’t want to be treated special for being his father’s son,” the family friend explains. We say, good for you, Aryan. Show them you are more than just a chip off the old block. Also Read: Gauri Khan and son Aryan Khan make a flamboyant appearance at Anant Ambani & Radhika Merchant’s engagement party

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Sonu Sood pledges Rs. 1 crore in scholarships for Cyber Security enthusiasts, aims to build a stronger and more secure India

Sonu Sood's Sood Charity Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting education and skill development, has announced the launch of the "Mera Bharat, Surakshit Bharat Initiative" in association with EC-Council, the world’s largest cybersecurity certification body. India is currently facing a high number of cyber-attacks, with 18 million attacks daily in the first quarter of 2022. The program provides an opportunity for individuals to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to defend against cyber threats and secure a fulfilling career in the cybersecurity industry. The scholarship offers full funding for EC-Council's Certified Cybersecurity Technician program, a globally recognized certification that can help individuals build skills in ethical hacking, network defense, digital forensics, and security operations that are required for in-demand job roles in cybersecurity. The program is created by the team behind the renowned Certified Ethical Hacker Program and is sure to impress recruiters and open doors to a successful cybersecurity career for many. "Our country is facing a significant resource crisis in cybersecurity, and I am proud to be a part of the solution through the 'Mera Bharat, Surakshit Bharat Initiative' scholarship program with EC-Council. By helping students and entry-level professionals gain the necessary skills and knowledge to defend against cyber threats, Sood Charity Foundation aims to build a stronger and more secure India. I urge all those passionate about cybersecurity to apply for the scholarship and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in this industry." - Sonu Sood, Actor and Philanthropist. The scholarship program is open to applicants who are committed to pursuing a career in cybersecurity and have the desire to contribute to keeping their country safe. Deserving applicants will be selected based on their career goals and potential for success in the field. "We are excited to partner with Sood Charity Foundation to support the education and skill development of future cybersecurity professionals. Cybersecurity is a critical need for organizations around the world, and we believe that investing in the education and training of cybersecurity professionals is essential to keeping India safe. This scholarship initiative will provide an opportunity for deserving candidates to gain the skills and knowledge they need to make a real impact in the cybersecurity community," said Jay Bavisi, CEO of EC-Council. The application period for the scholarship is now open and interested applicants can apply. ALSO READ: Sonu Sood fans set a world record by making 87,000 sq.ft portrait of the actor on the eve of Republic Day

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Pathaan Box Office: A record set by Aamir Khan’s Dangal to be broken by Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan at the North America box office

The much talked about and keenly anticipated Yash Raj Films production Pathaan directed by Siddharth Anand was released last week. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham the film that hit 8000 screens worldwide has been doing well at the box office. In fact, Pathaan has set the box office register in both the domestic and international markets jingling with its stellar performance. Looking closer at the US box office, Pathaan, which has collected 92,25,007 till date current ranks as the fourth highest Bollywood grosser. However, with the response the film has been receiving trade predicts that Pathaan is all set to break Aamir Khan’s record with Dangal, which had raked in 1,23,57,576, as the highest Bollywood grosser in this market. In fact, besides Dangal, the Shah Rukh Khan starrer is expected to surpass other releases as well like, Padmaavat, which collected 1,21,56,170, and PK, which had collected 1,05,51,836. As of now, Pathaan continues to roar with box office collections maintaining a steady flow. In fact, trade expectations are that the business of Pathaan will continue its march over its first week, while seeing another spike in collections over its second weekend. Top 5 Highest Bollywood Grossers at the North America box office Dangal - 12,357,576 USD Padmaavat - 12,156,170 USD PK - 10,551,836 USD Pathaan - 9,225,007 USD Bajrangi Bhaijaan - 8,114,714 USD

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Pathaan: Siddharth Anand says Shah Rukh Khan has been ‘soft target’ in recent years; breaks silence on boycott calls: ‘Audiences came out in large numbers and supported it’

Riding high on the success of Pathaan, filmmaker Siddharth Anand has now given two back-to-back blockbusters. After War and Pathaan, he has become the undisputed number-one director of his genre in India. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone & John Abraham, the film has already collected Rs. 591 crores gross worldwide! But, the film did face its fair share of controversies especially when boycott calls were made after ‘Besharam Rang’ was released. Several outfits had raised objections to Deepika Padukone wearing a saffron bikini. Speaking to Deadline, when asked if he was worried about the negativity around Pathaan ahead of its release, he said, “All I know is they tried to boycott Pathaan and audiences came out in large numbers and supported it. I think if you’re going to boycott something or raise your voice against it, there has to be some merit in that. It has to be substantiated with some facts and some reality. What they were trying to do with Pathaan was just ridiculous and the audience has given its verdict. There’s also been a huge amount of support for Shah Rukh who has been a soft target in recent years. That’s why the film has done such big numbers. There’s been such an outpouring of love – they came in wanting to like the film and not to judge it.” Talking about the recent surge of South movies doing really well in the North market and how Pathaan has broken several records, he added, “We’ve captured all four quadrants, families are going in large numbers, men, women, youth audience, across both multiplexes and single screens. It’s also firing in all territories. Earlier it was a little slow in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh because people were afraid of protests. That was on the first day. But by evening, the numbers started increasing. The South is also coming in with big numbers, not just the Tamil and Telugu dubbed versions, but they’re also coming for the original Hindi version because they want to hear Shah Rukh speaking in his original voice.” On the work front, Siddharth Anand is next directing Fighter headlined by Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone. The film is set for Republic Day 2024 release. ALSO READ: Siddharth Anand proved to be 'pandemic proof'; delivers all-time blockbuster Pathaan

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu joins Varun Dhawan starrer Citadel India, says she is 'thrilled to be a part of this brilliant universe'

Prime Video on Wednesday confirmed that Samantha Ruth Prabhu will be starring alongside Varun Dhawan in the Indian installment of the Citadel universe, the global-event series from Prime Video and the Russo Brothers’ AGBO. The untitled Citadel series based out of India is being helmed by renowned creator duo Raj & DK (Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK), who are the showrunners and directors. The local installment is written by Sita R. Menon, along with Raj & DK. The streaming service also confirmed that the production is currently underway in Mumbai. After this, the unit will head to North India and then onwards to international locales like Serbia and South Africa. As previously announced, Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas will star in the first-to-launch series within the Citadel universe, which comes from the Russo Brothers’ AGBO along with David Weil and is set to premiere in 2023. Alongside Madden and Chopra Jonas, the first-to-launch Citadel series will also feature Stanley Tucci. Additional local-language Citadel productions are also in the works, including an Italian Original series starring Matilda De Angelis. “We are absolutely thrilled to be working with Samantha once again. She made her streaming debut with The Family Man Season Two, on Prime Video, and is one of the most talented artistes in the industry today. We can’t wait for audiences to see her on-screen in a brand new avatar, along with Varun and the incredibly talented ensemble cast we have on board for this series,” said Aparna Purohit, head of India Originals, Prime Video. “The canvas for the Indian installment of Citadel is larger than life but the treatment and texture is retro, rooted, and quirky. The series is being shot extensively across India and international locales. With Raj & DK steering this ship and a terrifically talented cast, we are confident that the series is going to be nothing short of a spectacle.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) “We are elated to work with Samantha once again after The Family Man. Once we had the script down on paper, she was an obvious choice for this character. We couldn’t be happier to have her on board,” said creator duo Raj & DK. “We are thrilled to have started production on Citadel India. The first leg is being shot in India, before we move onwards to Serbia and South Africa. We have an amazing crew and a tremendously talented cast, which makes the creative process all the more exciting.” “When Prime Video and Raj & DK approached me with this project, I decided to take it up in a heartbeat! After working with this team on The Family Man, it is a homecoming for me,” said Samantha Ruth Prabhu. “The Citadel universe, the interconnected storylines between the productions across the globe, and most importantly, the script of the Indian installment really excited me. I am thrilled to be a part of this brilliant universe conceptualised by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO. I am also looking forward to be working with Varun for the first time, on this project. He is someone who is full of life and cheer when you’re around him.” Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK will also serve as executive producers, under their banner D2R Films. The series is produced by D2R Films and Amazon Studios, with AGBO’s Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Mike Larocca, Angela Russo-Otstot, Scott Nemes, and David Weil (Hunters) overseeing production on the Indian Original and all series within the global Citadel universe. Josh Applebaum, André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Scott Rosenberg serve as executive producers for Midnight Radio, on the untitled Indian Original and all series within the global Citadel universe. ALSO READ: Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal postponed due to VFX and technical requirements

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