Shilpa Shetty starrer Sukhee is all set to entertain audiences on 22nd September 2023. The actress has begun promotions of the movie. Amid the promo cycle, she recalled how it was Shah Rukh Khan, her first co-star, who helped her to learn acting and even Hindi during the shoot of Baazigar.

In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Shilpa Shetty said, “Bahut sukhee moments the because I was a newcomer unhone bahut patience ke sath mere sath kaam kiya. Kyunki na mujhe Hindi aati thi na acting. Toh maine jo bhi seekha us process mai Shah Rukh se bahut kuch seekhne ko mila mujhe kyunki he was a theatre actor. Camera ko face kaise karna, aur jis patience ke sath unhone mujhe scenes mai help kiya woh bahut hi sukhee moments rahe hai mere liye [So many happy moments because I was a newcomer and he worked with me with a lot of patience because I did not know how to speak Hindi or act. So whatever I learned in that process, I got to learn a lot from Shah Rukh because he was a theater actor. How to face the camera, and the patience with which he helped me in the scenes were very happy moments for me].”

Meanwhile, Sukhee marks the directorial debut of Sonal Joshi and is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Vikram Malhotra and Shikhaa Sharma. The film has been written by Radhika Anand, with the screenplay by Paulomi Dutta. ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan to get a sequel? Sanya Malhotra says, “I hope they make Jawan 2 and cast me in it”

The buzz about Junaid Khan's next has been making waves for some time now. As the actor is more of an introvert personality and does not like to be in the limelight, everyone is always eager to hear more from the actor about his forthcoming project and it is believed that the next project of Junaid is currently on the cards.

Revealing details exclusively to Bollywood Hungama, a well-placed industry source says, "The preparation of Junaid's untitled next has started. Sai Pallavi apparently will be the leading lady in the film. This will be Junaid's next project, after his YRF debut film. A Sunil Pandey directorial, the film is touted to be a love story."

Junaid Khan made his debut as a theatre actor in director Quasar Thakore Padamsee’s adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s ‘Mother Courage and Her Children’, a biting satire on the absurdity of war. Furthermore, the actor comes along with a vast theatre experience. He had taken two years of training in theatre at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in LA and has been polishing his acting skills through theatre, for more than three years. Junaid had also been an assistant director on PK.

Also Read: Aamir Khan opens up about son Junaid Khan’s Bollywood debut: ‘Aditya Chopra saw one of his screen tests and liked it and offered him a script’

With Jawan, Shah Rukh Khan has delivered his second blockbuster in 2023. The film has collected Rs. 319.08 crore at the box office and continues to reign in the cinemas. The film, helmed by Atlee Kumar, stars Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara along with a special appearance of Deepika Padukone. Amongst the cast members is Sanya Malhotra, who had a joyous time shooting the movie.

In a series of photos and videos, Sanya Malhotra shared behind-the-scenes from Jawan where she can be seen filming action sequences and even bruised in one of the photos. In another picture, she is posing with Atlee and Priya Mani, Girija Oak Godbole, Aaliyah Qureishi, Ashlesha Thakur, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, and Lehar Khan. She captioned the post, “Jawan main ta da tan tan.”

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Jawan is a Red Chillies Entertainment presentation directed by Atlee, produced by Gauri Khan, and co-produced by Gaurav Verma. The film was released on September 7, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.

Meanwhile, Sanya Malhotra will next star in Meghna Gulzar’s Sam Bahadur alongside Vicky Kaushal. ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan to get a sequel? Sanya Malhotra says, “I hope they make Jawan 2 and cast me in it”

After all the ups and downs, Akshay Kumar is finally committed to act in Hera Pheri 3 and Welcome 3, two of his cult comedy franchises produced by Firoz Nadiadwala. While Welcome 3 begins soon, Hera Pheri 3 is slated to go on floors in 2024. According to sources close to the development, Akshay Kumar has gone out of the way to bring both the cult comedies to life.

"Akshay Kumar was himself very sad when he heard that Kartik Aaryan was replacing him in Hera Pheri 3. He read all the reactions of fans and media people and then decided to sort out all the differences with Firoz Nadiadwala, and thereby return to the franchise. He has done it for all his fans, who wanted to see him as Raju and Rajeev," revealed a source close to the development to Bollywood Hungama.

One wonders what has Akshay done to bring the franchises to life. The source told us, "Akshay knew that Firoz Nadiadwala isn't in best of financial condition, however, was very well aware that the basic idea of Welcome 3 and Hera Pheri 3 have potential to emerge as a humongous blockbuster. To start with, he first decided to completely sacrifice his fees, and entered into a profit-sharing model with Firoz Nadiadwala on entire revenue. Firoz wanted to retain the IP, and hence he has complete control over the IP, however, he will be sharing revenue with Akshay in a pre-decided ratio," the source explained to Bollywood Hungama.

The source further explained, "On letting go of the fees, he sat down with Firoz to carve out an exit plan by getting a studio on board. He personally spoke to Jio Studios and got them on board to partner with Firoz Nadiadwala. Once Jio came on board, it was one arrow, 3 solutions - Firoz got out of his debts, the franchises were revived and Akshay will be getting his share of profit from Jio, without any risk of films getting shelved."

As a token of appreciation for going out of the way, Firoz Nadiadwala has given 2 cheques of Rs. 9 crore each as a token amount to Akshay, which qualifies as a goodwill gesture from his end. Now both, Akshay and Firoz along with their studio, Jio Studios, are all ready to entertain the audience and in turn mint money from Welcome 3 and Hera Pheri 3.

Also Read: Hera Pheri 3: Paresh Rawal sets the record straight on Kartik Aaryan’s involvement in the film; says, “Kartik’s role was different and had a different kind of energy than Raju”

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is currently obliterating the box office with Jawan which has collected Rs. 319.08 crore. The film, helmed by Atlee Kumar, stars Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara along with a special appearance of Deepika Padukone. As the film continues to be a success with fans thronging the theatres, there is a bit of chatter if the film will have a sequel.

In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, Sanya Malhotra was asked if there would be an extended cut for the movie. The actress shared, “That shows how much people love the film and are invested in all of us. I would, as an audience, like to see an extended version as well and I hope they come out of it.”

When asked if the movie will have a sequel, she said, “If not that, I hope they make Jawan 2 and cast me in it".

Most recently, a fan asked Shah Rukh Khan X (formerly Twitter), “Sir kaali ke saath ‘deal’ kyu nahi kar rahe (Why aren't you doing a deal with Kaali).. I am a big Vijay Sethupathi sir fan!” SRK replied, “I am a big fan of Vijay sir too… par Kaali ka kaala dhan toh le liya ab dekho doosron ke bhi Swiss banks se lekar aata hoon… Buss visa ka hi wait kar raha hoon (I have taken the black money from Kaali and watch how I bring back those from Swiss banks as well...just waiting for the visa). Ha ha!!!” This sort of felt like a tease for Jawan 2.

The movie also stars Sunil Grover, Ridhi Dogra, Mukesh Chhabra, Girija Oak Godbole, Aaliyah Qureishi, Ashlesha Thakur, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, and Lehar Khan.

Jawan is a Red Chillies Entertainment presentation directed by Atlee, produced by Gauri Khan, and co-produced by Gaurav Verma. The film was released on September 7, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages. ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan reacts as Akshay Kumar says ‘our films are back’ after Jawan success: “Aap ne Dua maangi na…”

 Veteran actor Satinder Singh Khosla, popularly known by his stage name Birbal, has passed away at age 85. The actor reportedly suffered cardiac arrest.

The official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) confirmed the news which read, “CINTAA expresses its condolences on the demise of Birbal (Member since 1981).”

CINTAA expresses its condolences on the demise of Birbal (Member since 1981) .#condolence #condolencias #restinpeace #rip #birbal #condolencemessage #heartfelt #cintaa pic.twitter.com/bTXH0LArRp — CINTAA_Official (@CintaaOfficial) September 12, 2023

Having worked in over 500 films in his career, apart from Hindi cinema, Birbal Khosla worked in Punjabi, Marathi and Bhojpuri films too.

Birbal Khosla worked in several Manoj Kumar films including Upkar, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan and Kranti. He played the role of a prisoner in the blockuster Sholay and a drug addict in Anurodh. He went on to star in Aradhana, Mera Naam Joker, Gambler, Amar Prem, Charas, Vishwanath, Akhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se, Karz, Naseeb, Yaarana, Sadma, Betaab, Dil, Bol Radha Bol, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Anjaam, and Mr & Mrs Khiladi.

Actor Imran Khan, who recently stirred a social media storm with his hints about a Bollywood comeback, shared a series of stills and behind-the-scenes pictures from the movie I Hate Luv Storys. Khan captivated fans with a heartfelt caption that shed light on his memories and experiences during the making of the film.

On Tuesday, Imran took to Instagram and shared a series of stills and BTS pictures from the film accompanied with the caption which read, “I Hate Luv Storys; First, let's address the spelling of the title, which always made me feel like I was wearing my shoes on the wrong feet. The orthographic butchery was done in service of numerology, which I personally never bought into, but here we are 13 years later still talking about the film's popularity, so... what do I know.”

The actor further added, “What can I tell you about making this film; I instantly hit it off with @punitdmalhotra and we quickly developed a great working relationship. The energy was amazing, and since we were telling a story about the movie business, there was an extra twinkle in everyone's eyes, and we always cracked up while filming scenes that we knew were based on reality... everybody knows the famous director who inspired the scene where @samirsoni123 punishes his ADs like a schoolteacher, or @aamirali 's movie star who needs massive cue cards for his lines! And the ethereal @sonamkapoor as my costar... as you can imagine, it wasn't much of a challenge to spend those months staring admiringly at her, playing the part of a guy falling in love.”

“I have so many pictures from the shoot of this film, it was hard to choose just a few... but it's still plain to see how much fun we all had,” Imran concluded.

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For the unversed, Imran Khan is Aamir Khan's nephew. He made his debut in the 2008 movie Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na which also starred Genelia D'Souza. He also went on to star in Break Ke Baad opposite Deepika Padukone, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan opposite Katrina Kaif, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu opposite Kareena Kapoor Khan, Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola opposite Anushka Sharma, Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara! opposite Sonakshi Sinha, Katti Batti opposite Kangana Ranaut and Delhi Belly.

Also Read: Prateik Babbar shares candid details on Imran Khan’s comeback in Bollywood; says, “I had given up on him”

Rohit Shetty and Ajay Devgn were pleasantly surprised when they heard the release date announcement by Sukumar and Allu Arjun to bring Pushpa 2 on Independence Day. And why not, the Pushpa 2 announced an Independence Day release for their masala entertainer, a date that was blocked by Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty for Singham Again.

Since then, multiple discussions have taken place at Shetty's office and the meetings led to the conclusion about them delaying the release of Singham Again from the already announced Independence Day release date. "Neither Rohit Shetty nor Ajay Devgn are egoistic to stick to a date that hampers the business prospect for their own film. Of course, they were upset with the decision of Allu Arjun to arrive uninformed at a date already announced by a potential blockbuster like Singham, but then, they don't wish to go the same route as Pushpa team by going in a clash scenario," a source close to the production house informed Bollywood Hungama. 

The source further shared, "At times, larger good of industry is to be seen. Both Pushpa and Singham are potential blockbuster films in Hindi and them arriving on the same date makes no sense. Ajay and Rohit have collectively decided to shift ahead and let Pushpa team take the date. The actor director duo believe that Pushpa 2 needs the packaging of a holiday to arrive whereas Singham Again is such a humongous brand that it can arrive on any day without any holiday and score records. They don't want to harm the business of Pushpa and at the same time, don't want to harmed." 

According to the source, a simple phone call from Allu Arjun to Ajay Devgn would not have created any issues, as industry needs to stand by each other and bring out a solution. But that hasn't happened, but Ajay and Rohit continue to be the dignified human beings that they are in real life and don't want to indulge in the dirty games. "Singham Again as it is yet to go on floors. They would announce a date that would be announced as a national holiday by cine-goers, such is the power of their combo and the brand of Singham," the source shared and concluded saying, "Rohit Shetty firmly believes in making films that force the audience to make a holiday for themselves, and Singham will be his biggest outing." 

Singham Again stars the ironman of cop universe, Ajay Devgn with Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh.

Also Read: Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 to clash with Ajay Devgn’s Singham Again on Independence Day 2024

Cricketer KL Rahul made a stellar comeback on Monday during the India vs Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 clash. The batsman smashed a century and it was a celebratory moment for him and his fans. KL Rahul’s wife and actress Athiya Shetty also took to her Instagram to pen a heartfelt note.

Taking to her Instagram handle on September 11, Athiya Shetty shared a picture of KL Rahul, and also a video when he crossed the 100 mark. She captioned the post, “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise… You are everything, I love you. #1." KL replied in the comments, “Love you!”

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India scored 356 for 2, as Virat Kohli scored 122 not out off 94 balls and KL Rahul scored 111 not out off 106 balls, which marked the latter’s sixth ODI century. The chase for Pakistan ended at 128 for 8.

Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul dated for a couple of years before tying the knot earlier this year in January. The couple got hitched at Suniel Shetty’s farmhouse in Khandala. After a private wedding, the couple hosted a grand reception in Mumbai. ALSO READ: Athiya Shetty’s spin on denim on denim trend is a blend of comfort and style

A day after announcing Jatt & Juliet 3, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has announced another Punjabi movie which is set for October 2024 release. Reuniting with Honsla Rakh's leading ladies Sonam Bajwa and Shehnaaz Gill, his next is titled Ranna Ch Dhanna.

Along with the announcement, the actor dropped a first-look poster and release date. “#RannaChDhanna Movie Releasing in Cinemas worldwide 2nd Oct, 2024!!!”

Ishq Ne Ghalib Nikamma kar diya Varna Aadmi Hum Bhi theey kam ke ???????????????? #RannaChDhanna Movie Releasing in Cinemas worldwide 2nd Oct, 2024!!! ???????????????????????? pic.twitter.com/jcmnNEwSYy — DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) September 12, 2023

Ranna Ch Dhanna reunites the blockbuster team along with director Amarjit Singh Saron and producers Daljit Thind, Diljit Dosanjh and Pawan Gill. The film is produced by Thind Motion Pictures and Story Time Productions and released worldwide on 2nd Oct 2024!!

A day ago, Diljit announced his reunion with Neeru Bajwa in Jatt & Juliet 3, the third installment in the comedy franchise which was announced three months after the second installment completed 10 years.

Meanwhile, Diljit Dosanjh’s last Punjabi movies were Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne and Jodi. His next is Punjab ’95 is a biopic based on the life of eminent human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. He will also star in The Crew alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu and Kriti Sanon.

On the music front, Diljit Dosanjh is working on two albums simultaneously – one is a collaboration project with several international artists and the other is a Punjabi one. He recently released a Punjabi-Spanish single ‘Palpita’. ALSO READ: Diljit Dosanjh to reunite with Neeru Bajwa for Punjabi movie Jatt & Juliet 3, 10 years after the second installment

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is currently obliterating the box office with Jawan which has collected Rs. 321.16 crores in just five days of its release in theatres. The film, helmed by Atlee Kumar, stars Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara along with a special appearance from Deepika Padukone. As SRK is enjoying his blissful time at the box office, he continues to interact on X, formerly known as Twitter. Akshay Kumar took to the platform to congratulate Shah Rukh on Jawan's success.

Akshay Kumar on Monday night tweeted, "What massive success!! Congratulations my Jawan Pathaan @iamsrk. Our films are back and how." Responding to OMG 2 actor, Shah Rukh Khan wrote, "Aap ne Dua maangi na hum sab ke liye toh kaise khaali jayegi. All the best and stay healthy Khiladi! Love u."

Aap ne Dua maangi na hum sab ke liye toh kaise khaali jayegi. All the best and stay healthy Khiladi! Love u https://t.co/vP4s1Qvlhk — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 11, 2023

Anupam Kher, who has worked with SRK in many films, also shared a photo with the superstar and wrote in Hindi referencing Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, “My dear Shahrukh! I have just finished watching your film ‘Jawaan’ with the audience in Amritsar. Enjoyed it. The action, the scale of the picture, your style and performance are very good. At one or two places, I even killed the city etc.! Loved everyone. in the movie! Congratulations to the entire team and especially to the writer/director @Atlee_dir! When I come back to Mumbai, I will definitely hug you and say - O Pochi, O Koki, O Poppy, O Lola!! @iamsrk."

मेरे प्यारे शाहरुख़! अभी अभी अमृतसर में ऑडियंस के साथ आपकी फ़िल्म “जवान” देख कर निकला हूँ।लुत्फ़ आ गया।एक्शन, पिक्चर का स्केल, आपकी अदा और परफॉरमेंस बहुत ही उम्दा है।एक दो जगह तो मैंने सिटी वग़ैरा भी मार दी!???? Loved everyone in the film! Congratulations to the entire team and… pic.twitter.com/FpuruDPlvE — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) September 11, 2023

The movie also stars Sunil Grover, Ridhi Dogra, Sanya Malhotra, Mukesh Chhabra, Girija Oak Godbole, Aaliyah Qureishi, Ashlesha Thakur, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, and Lehar Khan.

Jawan is a Red Chillies Entertainment presentation directed by Atlee, produced by Gauri Khan, and co-produced by Gaurav Verma. The film released on September 7, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages. ALSO READ: Atlee speaks about his “First Hindi film” Jawan; expresses his desire to work with Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Hrithik Roshan 

Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has an array of work in the line-up. While he is all set to release his album in September 2023, the actor has many projects lined up in Hindi and Punjabi. The actor announced his next Punjabi movie on September 11, and it marks his reunion with actress Neeru Bajwa. Titled Jatt & Juliet 3, the third installment has been announced three months after the second installment completed 10 years.

It was Jatt & Juliet that made Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa a beloved rom-com pair in the Punjabi film industry. Along with the first look poster, Diljit also announced the release date of the movie. “OYE SHOTU.. HATT PICHE..PUNJAB POLICE DI KOI REES NI AA OYE.. JATT & JULIET ਭਾਗ – 3  Releasing Worldwide - 28 JUNE 2024.”

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Meanwhile, Diljit Dosanjh’s last Punjabi movie was Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne. His next is Punjab ’95, a biopic based on the life of eminent human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. He will also star in The Crew alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu and Kriti Sanon.

On the music front, Diljit Dosanjh is working on two albums simultaneously – one is a collaboration project with several international artists and the other is a Punjabi one. He recently released a Punjabi-Spanish single ‘Palpita’. ALSO READ: Diljit Dosanjh and Latin sensation Camilo collaborate on Palpita; Punjabi singer says, “Music has this extraordinary ability to bridge cultures”

Bollywood Hungama recently broke the news that Ananth Narayan Mahadevan is all set to create history as his 4 directorial ventures – The Storyteller, The Confession, Aata Vel Zaali and Phule – will release in 6 months. The Confession, starring Nana Patekar, is expected to arrive in cinemas in 2023-end.

Ananth Narayan Mahadevan exclusively told Bollywood Hungama why he cast Nana Patekar for The Confession, “I have had a long relationship with him. We acted together in Hum Dono (1995). I directed the promo for his play called Purush where I didn’t even show his face. Instead, I showed his feet. I was worried he might react badly. But he said, ‘This is excellent’! One day he called me and said, ‘Let’s do something together’. This is when I narrated the story of The Confession. It’s about the first priest in India who was sentenced to death. This wasn’t the cinema he was used to. There were no monologues or no raving or ranting. He instantly said that he would love to do the film. The shoot went on smoothly.”

Ananth Narayan Mahadevan further said that he and Nana Patekar “were like two peas in a pod” and had a great tuning. He continued, “Just a week ago, he told me, ‘Mujhe picture dikhao’! It was a Sunday and yet, I opened up Red Bulb (preview theatre) and got the DCP from the studio. He came along with his Man Friday Prasad. The producer Subhash Kale and I also saw the film. When the end credits started rolling, I saw Nana standing and clapping. Prasad was crying. They hugged me.”

He narrated an interesting trivia, “When we were shooting for The Confession in Goa, (my other film) The Storyteller was to be screened in IFFI. I asked Nana if he could come for the screening. He came and told me, ‘Picture accha nahin laga toh main 2 minute mein nikal jaunga. Bura mat manna’! I sat in the front row, to make sure nobody was walking out! After the film, he got up, embraced (lead actor) Paresh Rawal and told me, ‘Nasha aa gaya’! He went on about the film and even talked about it at night. I told him, ‘Stop it. Tomorrow, we have an early morning shoot’! When you have someone like him who genuinely likes the cinema that I subscribe to, there’s still hope.”

Nana Patekar was embroiled in the #MeToo controversy in 2018. He was dropped from Housefull 4 (2019) and for a long time, nobody wanted to cast him. Didn’t this episode bother Ananth Narayan Mahadevan?

He retorted, “Why should it bother me? I can name 6 others who have been forgiven and forgotten. Let’s not pin him down. And it’s not even proven.”

He added, “Moreover, he’s very intelligent and innovative. Before a scene, he used to pick up a paper and draw the straightest lines in the world! And then he would start writing his dialogues. I told him, ‘Sir, you are like a school kid’. He would do it as he was absorbing it and working on it. Why would anybody do this? Our actors would like the script and be like, ‘Okay, chalo’. He’s not like that.”

Besides The Confession, Nana Patekar will also be seen in The Vaccine War. Directed by Vivek Agnihotri. It releases in cinemas on September 28.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Ananth Narayan Mahadevan’s The Storyteller expected to release in cinemas in September; BLASTS new-age filmmakers who are hailed for making sensible cinema: “Their films are inspired by Tarantino and Scorsese. The violence pours out like an avalanche so that it is graphic enough for the world to accept”

It’s a wrap for Janhvi Kapoor starrer Ulajh, produced by Junglee Pictures, which commenced shooting in London in June 2023. The film also stars Gulshan Devaiah and Roshan Mathew. Directed by National Award winner Sudhanshu Saria, this international thriller delves into the intriguing world of the Indian Foreign Services (IFS), offering a fresh take on the genre.

Janhvi Kapoor on Sunday night shared a series of photos with the director and the crew of the film. Along with the pictures, she wrote, “It’s a wrap. still having dreams of the world we tried to create. Each film has been a lesson, and it’s story deeply and coincidently intertwined with things happening in my life. And through Suhanas journey, and the journey of making this film- my biggest learning has been to allow yourself to love what you do, to identify if you’re doing it for the right reasons, to let go of baggage and external pressures and opinions. To get off a hamster wheel that leads to nowhere and let yourself walk to your own pace, as long as you believe in where you’re going.”

She added, “@iamsuds you have made me believe in myself in a way that I didn’t even know I needed. You made me feel heard, and seen and made me want to fight battles that I never knew I had a right to even be a part of. To see you smile in the face of each obstacle and embrace each challenge with enthusiasm is beyond inspiring. @shredevdube I am so grateful that I was baring my soul to a lense that was being held by you, I felt protected, inspired and sooo much love. You made each moment feel intimate and bigger than any of us at the same time. Everything about this journey has been so healing, and that’s only because of our amazing team!!! I hope you guys feel as passionately as we did, about what we’ve tried so hard to create @jungleepictures @uzmakhaniman @ishwerthakur7 @rivieralynn @hrishidoeshair @roshan.matthew @gulshandevaiah78.”

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Ulajh follows the journey of a young IFS officer hailing from a prominent family of patriots. While stationed in a career-defining role far from home, she becomes entangled in a perilous personal conspiracy. Penned by Parveez Shaikh and Sudhanshu Saria, with dialogues by Atika Chohan, this new-age thriller aims to captivate audiences with its unique storyline and distinctive approach. ALSO READ: Janhvi Kapoor, Vikramaditya Motwane, Amit Sharma among others to participate in second edition of The Himalayan Film Festival

Yash Raj Films will release the trailer of the anticipated Vicky Kaushal starrer The Great Indian Family (TGIF) tomorrow! It also stars Manushi Chhillar who has been paired opposite Vicky Kaushal. The film is set to release on September 22, 2023.

Director Vijay Krishna Acharya reveals, “ The Great Indian Family is a family entertainer that is aimed at evoking a community-watching experience like no other. We are set the release the trailer of the film tomorrow! TGIF is a film about the special, unbreakable bond that family members have for each other in India. I’m excited to see the reaction of the people to our trailer. I hope they love it and engage with the film and have a conversation about the message of our movie.”

The Great Indian Family has a power-packed ensemble featuring highly acclaimed actors like Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, Sadiya Siddiqui, Alka Amin, Srishti Dixit, Bhuvan Arora, Ashutosh Ujjwal, Bharti Perwani. ALSO READ: Vicky Kaushal celebrates Dahi Handi with fans ahead of The Great Indian Family release, see pics

World leaders including Joe Biden, Rishi Sunak and Emmanuel Macron among others arrived in New Delhi this past weekend to attend the G20 Summit. India hosted the biggest of political leaders at the Bharat Mandapam, situated in the national capital’s Pragati Maidan to discuss important world issues. had everyone deliberating on important matters. On this leadership, Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for headlining India’s Presidency at the summit.

On Sunday, Shah Rukh Khan took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle and reposted PM Modi’s video. He wrote, “Congratulations to Hon. PM @narendramodi ji for the success of India’s G20 Presidency and for fostering unity between nations for a better future for the people of the world. It has brought in a sense of honour and pride into the hearts of every Indian. Sir, under your leadership, we will prosper not in isolation but in Oneness. One Earth, One Family, One Future.”

Congratulations to Hon. PM @narendramodi ji for the success of India’s G20 Presidency and for fostering unity between nations for a better future for the people of the world. It has brought in a sense of honour and pride into the hearts of every Indian. Sir, under your… https://t.co/x6q4IkNHBN — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 10, 2023

Akshay Kumar also took to his social media account to write, “One Earth, One Family, One future. What a splendid way to mark a historic #G20Summit. Bharat’s leadership has proved that Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is the reality of the new world order. As proud Indians, we hold our heads high today. Thank you Modi ji…thanks everyone who made us feel on top of the world. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat.”

One Earth, One Family, One future. What a splendid way to mark a historic #G20Summit. Bharat’s leadership has proved that Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is the reality of the new world order. As proud Indians, we hold our heads high today. Thank you Modi ji…thanks everyone who made us… https://t.co/76tc2D93OJ — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 10, 2023

Amitabh Bachchan also wrote, “T 4763 - G20 .. भारत का गर्व  ???????? a Quantum leap into the forefront of the World !! भारत माता की जय.”

T 4763 - G20 .. भारत का गर्व ???????? a Quantum leap into the forefront of the World !! भारत माता की जय ???????? — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) September 10, 2023

President Draupadi Murmu hosted a dinner for the leaders on 9th September 2023. At the Closing Ceremony, on the same day, G20 Leaders shared their collective vision for a sustainable and equitable ‘One Future’, together like ‘One Family’, for a healthier ‘One Earth’. ALSO READ: Mahesh Bhatt reviews Jawan; calls Shah Rukh Khan a superstar “who uses their light to illuminate the world”

Kriti Sanon is basking in the glory of her recent National Award win for Best Actress, an accolade that has sent waves of pride and joy through her family and friends. Following the momentous announcement, the Sanon family's Delhi residence has become a hub of celebration, with every known member of the family making their way to congratulate the family on the joyous occasion.

A source close to the actress shares, "Relatives and family friends have been pouring in, to extend their heartfelt congratulations to Kriti's parents and celebrate her outstanding achievement. The atmosphere at the Sanon households is filled with jubilation and a deep sense of pride for the actress. Her Delhi house has been bustling with relatives every now and then. It's a very jovial vibe at her residences."

Meanwhile, on the work front, Kriti Sanon will next be seen in Ganapath, The Crew and many other exciting projects. She also has an untitled next, with Shahid Kapoor in the pipeline. ALSO READ: Teacher’s Day 2023: Kriti Sanon receives a sweet message from Delhi School teacher for her National Award win

Excel Entertainment's Fukrey 3 has piqued the audience's interest as the makers earlier launched the release date of the film bringing back the most loved characters of the film such as Hunny, Bholi Punjaban, Choocha, Laali, and Pandit Ji. The film is gaining immense buzz among the cine-goers and with the recently released trailer, the anticipation around the movie is at its peak. Following the massive success of the trailer, the makers are all set to kickstart the musical journey of the film with the launch of the first song 'Ve Fukrey'.

The teaser of the song has been released and it is said to be a quirky foot-tapping song. The songs have always played a significant role in the Fukrey franchise and the soundtrack of the previous two parts is hugely popular among everyone. 'Ve Fukrey' song is composed by Tanishk Bagchi. The song is sung by, Dev Negi & Asees Kaur and the lyrics are given by Shabbir Ahmed. Bosco Martis choreographs the song.

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Fukrey 3 is set to release on 28th September 2023. ALSO READ: Fukrey 3 Trailer EXCLUSIVE: First glimpse of Pulkit Samrat starrer to be released on September 5, 2023

Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh has responded to a troll who questioned his "aukat" to release his upcoming film Jaane Jaan in theatres. The film, which stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, will instead premiere on Netflix on September 21.

The troll commented on Ghosh's tweet about the film's trailer, saying that he did not have the "calibre" to release it in theatres and that everything is a hit on OTT. Ghosh replied to the troll, thanking him for relieving him of all his tensions and saying that he would be "forever grateful".

thanx bro. you just relieved me of all my tensions. forever grateful. big hug.???? https://t.co/SrzkwFGMSS — sujoy ghosh (@sujoy_g) September 10, 2023

Jaane Jaan is based on the Japanese novel The Devotion of Suspect X. It is a murder mystery and has Jaideep Ahlawat in the role of Kareena's neighbour and Vijay Varma as a cop investigating the murder case with Kareena as one of the suspects.

Kareena said that one of the reasons she boarded the Netflix film was that she didn't want to be left behind in exploring the streaming space. "I am more nervous than I was 20 years ago for the first time. Watching the promo so closely on TV screens, people would be watching me so closely on their phones. We have all worked very hard. Every actor says that but Sujoy has made a fantastic film. We have been trying to work together for over a decade," she said at the trailer launch.

The film is slated to release on September 21.

Also Read: Kareena Kapoor Khan confident of Jaane Jaan’s success, says Netflix subscribers will triple

Veteran actor Sunny Deol has opened up about his fallout with Shah Rukh Khan after the release of the 1993 film Darr. Deol, who is currently celebrating the success of his latest film Gadar 2, said that he and Khan have since moved on from the past and share a good bond now.

"Woh zamana (those days) when it happened, that was a different time," Deol said in an interview with Aap Ki Adalat. "I say, people forget what happened in those days. One understands such things should not have happened. It was bachpana (childishness), definitely."

Deol said that he and Khan have met several times since then and spoken about a number of things. "After that, Shah Rukh and I met several times and spoke to each other about many things. We also talked about some movies," he said.

Deol also revealed that Khan called him up after watching Gadar 2 with his family. "This time, he was watching my film with his entire family. And he called me up. Toh sab cheezen bahut badhiya hai. Sab kuch bahut badhiya (everything is fine now)," he said.

Deol's comments come after the two actors were seen hugging at the success party of Gadar 2 last week. For the unversed, the fallout between Deol and Khan is said to have stemmed from the climax of Darr. Deol had reportedly disagreed with the way the film glorified the villain, played by Khan.

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Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan and Sunny Deol walking and hugging each other at Gadar 2 success bash is proof enough that all is well between the Darr actors

We have often seen filmmakers have 2 releases in a span of a few months or even on the same day. But very rarely it happens that a director will have as many as 4 releases, all in cinemas, within 6 months. That filmmaker, who is all set to create a record, is none other than Ananth Narayan Mahadevan. At a beautiful café in the suburbs, he spoke exclusively to Bollywood Hungama about his latest release, The Storyteller, starring Paresh Rawal and Adil Hussain, which is all set to hit theatres this Friday after travelling to various film festivals across the world. He also talks about his upcoming films and a lot more.

You are all set to create history. Your 4 directorial ventures will release in just 6 months… The Storyteller releases on September 15. In December, my Marathi film Aata Vel Zaali will be out. I made it 1 ½ years ago. It did the festival rounds and now it’s ready for release. I had co-produced it and Dinesh Bansal is the main producer. It’s the first feature film I have produced. In February 2024, Phule will arrive in theatres. Somewhere in between, The Confession will make it to cinemas. Since it’s about a priest, I was hoping we could release it just before Christmas. This could be an apt time.

You had got the rights to The Storyteller in 2017. Tell us about the journey of making this film… The journey of The Storyteller is a story in itself! My friend Tapobrati Das brought a chapter from a Bengali book and informed me that it was written by Satyajit Ray. I felt as if she read my mind. I always wanted to pay tribute to Satyajit Ray. He was one of the stalwarts who drew me towards cinema of substance.

I recently met Majid Majidi. I remarked that they (Iranian filmmakers) make such great films, that too with non-actors. Then what’s stopping us, the biggest film industry in the world, from doing cinema of substance and not being scoffed at, at international film festivals? He replied that he became a filmmaker after getting inspired by Satyajit Ray (smiles)! He added, ‘Yours is the country of Satyajit Ray. Nothing should deter you from making the kind of films you want to make’. It was a big shot in the arm as I realized I shouldn’t be losing my morale and confidence.

People used to tell me that The Storyteller was a nice, fascinating story but didn’t want to come on board. Some suggested that I should directly release it on a digital platform. I was not ready for it. I wanted to make a film which would appear as if Ray had made the film or close to what he would have thought. It was a healthy and not a misplaced ambition.

One senior official in a corporate entity asked me ‘Who is Ray? Why are you harping on him?’. Finally, my Bittersweet (2020) producers Suchhanda Chatterjee and Shubha Shetty came on board. They wanted to make the film at any cost. It gave me a big boost. Then, Jio Studios backed the film. Shobha Sant, Jyoti Deshpande and all others in their team were very convinced that this was a film that they wanted to make. I was like, ‘Sanity still prevails and there’s still hope for world cinema in this country’.

I enjoyed the process of making the film, particularly with my actors. Alphonse Roy, my cinematographer, is very close to Revathi. He spilled the beans about The Storyteller. She called me and asked me, ‘Why am I not in your film?’. I explained that it’s the story of two men and that the women have very small roles. Yet, she said she was game. Paresh Rawal was the pillar. He stood by me for three years though he knew I was fighting to get a producer. Any other actor would have quit. But he used to regularly ask me for updates.

The Storyteller travelled to the film festivals in Busan, London, Houston, Chicago, and Melbourne. At the IFFI, it was in the international competition. It was also screened at the International Film Festival of Kerala.

The challenge was you can’t resort to gimmicks in a film like this in every way. The dialogues can’t be cheesy. The performances can’t be over the top. The camera can’t have fancy angles and the edit process needs to have a flow. That’s how Ray would have envisioned it. Had the world said, ‘Why the hell did he have to touch Ray’s work’, I would have failed. Thankfully, the world over, the feedback I have got is that it is one of the best adaptations of Ray.

It’s a very clever story. It’s about a Bengali storyteller and a Gujarati businessman. Both don’t know each other’s language. The only way of communication is in Hindi. As a result, this film could never be made in Bengali. Otherwise, I don’t think this story would have been spared by anyone. I guess I was destined to make it.

You made some thought-provoking films like Gour Hari Dastaan (2015). But often, these films didn’t work in cinemas. You had said in the past that such films should have lower ticket rates… At that point, PVR had promised us 180 to 200 cinemas for Gour Hari Dastaan. Then Brothers (2015) was released on the same day. And we were reduced to 50-60 cinemas all over India. I was fine. Across the world, many arthouse films get limited releases. But at least, they should have priced the ticket at Rs. 100. Why would anybody pay Rs. 300 for a film that is not mainstream? Viewers would pay Rs. 300 to watch Shah Rukh Khan but won’t do it for a lesser cast. PVR, however, declined, citing that it’s not their policy. I guaranteed them that I could get them sold out shows in 100 screens if tickets cost Rs. 100 but I can’t do that if the price per ticket is Rs. 300. However, they did not see a reason. That's one of the reasons why the film did not get the mileage that it could have got. Since its release in 2015 and ever since it went up on digital platforms, the response has been amazing. It hasn’t got one negative review or comment.

I guess that's what happened to Guru Dutt as well. I am not comparing myself to a great man like him. But is this country going to honour people posthumously? Or will it acknowledge them while they are alive so that they can make more films and better films? The only reason I want my friends to be acknowledged or even awarded or rewarded at festivals on the national level is that it will pump up the energy in me to try the impossible again and to make better cinema. There was a time when I thought there was no acknowledgement anywhere whether I made Staying Alive (2012) or Red Alert (2010). But when Mee Sindhutai Sapkal (2010) got 4 National Awards totally on merit, it put the faith back in me. And I didn’t know a fly in that jury room.

What kind of release will The Storyteller get? Also, it’s releasing just a week after Jawan… It’ll release in select cinemas. And then they’ll build it up. Jio Studios wants to give The Storyteller a chance on the big screen. Also, the kind of awareness and publicity that they have created on social media has been very good. People know about the film.

What do you have to say about films being made in the current times? We are taking 2 steps forward and 20 steps back. See the kind of films that are running. I have nothing against these films. When I was a kid, I enjoyed Amar Akbar Anthony and Deewaar as much as I enjoyed Aandhi or Koshish. At that time, Nasir Hussain, Manmohan Desai, Prakash Mehra etc co-existed with Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Basu Chatterjee, Gulzar etc. All these directors and also Adoor Gopalakrishnan, Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen and Ritwik Ghatak were flourishing. Where did that era go? Today, why don’t we have filmmakers who make a difference and are given an opportunity and screens to exhibit their work along with popular films? I have nothing against popular films. It gets in the revenue and the audience. But then it’s not the only cinema. People cannot ignore what cinema really is. All over the world, it is accepted. But the Marvel universe and Hollywood have corrupted India. The biggest corrupting factor has been James Bond! Thanks to it, every film now has a hero and a villain and the hero has to defeat the villain. That they do it with panache and flair is a different thing. Today, we are just sticking to this formula. Producers say, ‘Aisi hi film banao’. Audiences are drugged. It happened with saas-bahu serials on television too.

I often feel Govind Nihalani was the last of his kind. Even Ketan Mehta did some good movies, though he was inconsistent. He made Bhavni Bhavai (1980) and Sardar (1994) and then he also made Hero Hiralal (1988) and Oh Darling Yeh Hai India (1995)! You can’t understand where his mind was going. He wasn’t consistent.

You said Govind Nihalani was one of the last filmmakers who made sensible cinema. But what about the filmmakers who are also making such films today and are often celebrated? In the last 10-15 films, all their films are inspired by Tarantino and Scorsese. A lot of their films have style over substance. The films are dark. A filmmaker once said, ‘When I made a particular film, I was told by Scorsese that this is not graphic enough’. So now, the violence and gore pour out like an avalanche hoping that it is graphic enough for the world to accept. That’s why, I am not naming these 5-6 filmmakers of today who are trying to be different but I know where their origins are. If they were really versatile, they’d make different films. But they are making only one kind of film. These people have created a formula for themselves. These people created a clique where only those 10 people are acknowledged. They have also created their own social circles and media partners. They are holding these directors up and claiming ‘This is the new face of Indian cinema’. Well, God bless them!

You made 4 films and you also act regularly. How do you get time? There is lots of time. It’s pure time management. In fact, I am underworked! Today, I went to the studio and sat on the edit. I uploaded my film on Vimeo to be sent to a film festival. I came to talk to you. I did nothing today! I phase out my acting and directorial projects. After my mother’s death, I was shattered. During that time, The Storyteller was to go on floors. I didn’t know I would last the schedule. Some strength pulled me through it. While I was working on the post-production, The Confession fell into my lap. I finished it and went abroad to shoot for Mission Raniganj. I also shot a short film there with Kumud Mishra and Shishir Sharma on an iPhone. During the day, there was no shooting. I am sending this short film to festivals. I came back and did Phule. So, this year took the life out of time. I am taking a break now till December. I am writing a script at the moment and I’ll shoot it in January or February 2024. So you just need to find the time. There’s a lot of time. There’s time to burn and there’s time to waste!

Acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has revealed that the first cut of his 2012 gangster drama Gangs Of Wasseypur was over seven hours long. The film was eventually released in two parts, but Kashyap says that he had originally planned for it to be a trilogy.

"I just kept writing," Kashyap said in an interview with Cyrus Broacha. "I thought it would be three films. But somehow Vikram(Aditya) Motwane came in, saved it, and it ended up as two films. It could have been three films because my first cut was seven and a half hours long."

Kashyap also revealed that the second part of Gangs of Wasseypur was "mostly improvised". He said that he believes that filmmakers are too scared of improvisation these days, and that they just want to stick to a formula that has brought them success in the past.

"The second part of Gangs of Wasseypur was mostly improvised," Kashyap said. "I don't think that happens much today. I think filmmakers are scared of improvisation. They just want to stick to a formula that has worked for them in the past."

Gangs of Wasseypur is known for its quirky dialogues, and one of the most widely quoted lines from the film is "Tumse na ho payega". Kashyap revealed that this line was improvised by Tigmanshu Dhulia, who played the role of Ramadhir Singh in the film.

"It was not even me," Kashyap said. "Tigmanshu Dhulia improvised it. He was just so good and natural that we were like rolling with laughter. It was done there and then."

Kashyap believes that his actors manage to bring the best out of themselves because he gives them a free pass to experiment. He said that he does not give his scripts to actors in advance, because he believes that this allows them to be more natural and spontaneous on set.

"I just say what not to do, I don't tell them what to do," Kashyap said. "I let them go. The good scenes have come out of that only. Scripts should be just a map. That's why I don't share my scripts with actors."

Anurag Kashyap is currently seen playing a negative role in the ZEE5 film Haddi, which is led by actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

Also Read: Anurag Kashyap on his films releasing on illegal websites: “I used to identify with porn in the sense that I was like porn; people watched my films secretly”

Shah Rukh Khan continued to engage directly with his fans through X (formerly known as Twitter) post the release of his film Jawan. As the film enjoys a successful run in theatres, Shah Rukh recently took to X once again to express his gratitude to the devoted fan clubs that have been sharing videos from various cities.

Fans' enthusiasm for Jawan was palpable, with some even donning the look of the film's characters. During this interaction, one fan had an interesting request, asking if they could call him "Robinhood Rathod."

Shah Rukh Khan responded in his characteristic style, saying, "Don't know about Robin Hood, but Vikram Rathore is a philanthropist and a true Indian too."

Robinhood ka pata nahi , par Vikram Rathore daani bhi hai aur sacha Hindustani bhi!! https://t.co/F5Omlnu9ye — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 9, 2023

Another fan inquired about his association with Vijay Sethupathi's character, Kali, to which Shah Rukh replied, "I myself am a big fan of Vijay sir. But I have taken Kali's black money, now look, I am bringing it from Swiss banks of Leo and others too. Just waiting for the visa. Ha ha."

I am a big fan of Vijay sir too… par Kaali ka kaala dhan toh le liya ab dekho doosron ke bhi Swiss banks se lekar aata hoon… Buss visa ka hi wait kar raha hoon. Ha ha!!! https://t.co/bgrzn77VVD — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 9, 2023

Responding to a query about the abundance of female co-stars in the film, Shah Rukh Khan humorously told fans to focus on his versatile performances rather than counting his on-screen companions.

Yeh sab kyun ginn raha hai… mere looks ginn na!! Keep love and respect in your heart and maa aur beti ka samman karo….aur aage badho! https://t.co/Gb8dC0fYr1 — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 9, 2023

Directed by Atlee, Jawan features Shah Rukh Khan and Vijay Sethupathi, along with Nayanthara, Deepika Padukone, Priya Mani, Sanya Malhotra, and Ridhi Dogra, among others. The film was released on Thursday, on the occasion of Janmashtami, and is dominating the box office.

Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan forgives fan for giving away Jawan spoiler “for the good of the country”: “Everyone should exercise their right to…”

Shah Rukh Khan, the reigning King of Bollywood, has set the silver screen ablaze once again with his latest blockbuster, Jawan. Audiences worldwide have been singing praises for the film, which is currently dominating the box office. Recently, a fan took to his social media handle and praised SRK while being mindful of giving any spoilers. However, Shah Rukh had a witty response to the same.

The fan had tweeted that they had really liked the actor's speech at the end of the film, but didn't want to give out any spoilers. Khan replied, saying, “Arree, there are no spoilers in it... For the good of the country, all spoilers are forgiven. Everyone should exercise their right to vote intelligently and responsibly.”

He further added, “But yes... Leaving this aside, I'm not giving away spoilers for the rest of the film! And please don't reveal them either.”

Arree Usmein spoiler nahi hai…. Desh ki bhalaai ke liye sab spoilers maaf. Everyone should exercise their right to vote intelligently and responsibly. Par Haan… Isko chhodh ke Baaki film Ki spoilers main Nahi bata raha hoon! Aur aap bhi matt bataana please! https://t.co/dnz0RRs9F3 — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 9, 2023

The film, directed by Atlee, addresses pressing political and societal issues, with corruption taking centre stage. Besides SRK, it boasts a stellar cast, including Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, Priya Mani, Sanya Malhotra, and Ridhi Dogra, among others. Released on September 7, Jawan has collected Rs. 175 crores in three days of its release.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: “With Salaar getting postponed, Jawan has a clear field,” says Taran Adarsh

It’s been a year since Brahmastra released in theatres. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan in the lead roles, the film was directed by Ayan Mukerji. The fantasy mythology-inspired drama gave a peak into the world of astras (celestial weapons). Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone had cameos in the movie. Today, a year later, Karan Johar and Ayan Mukerji are reminiscing about the world of astras.

Sharing a video, Ayan wrote on Instagram, “Happy 1st Birthday, Brahmāstra! Thank you for all the Creativity, all the HardWork, and for all the Lessons in Film-making, and in Life! P.S.: Will share some early artwork from the next stage of the Brahmāstra journey in a bit…!”

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Karan Johar also shared the same video and wrote, “Today we mark and celebrate one year of this labor of love. Truly, one experience….one journey….one story that is told with the heart and soul. An army of people giving in their best to showcase nothing short of magic on the big screen. The power of love & light will continue to shine bright!!”

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Brahmastra is a story about Shiva and Isha, a young couple played by Ranbir and Alia, who learn about the secrets of the astras. Together, they try their best to stop the forces of evil from destroying the universe. The film also starred Nagarjuna, Dimple Kapadia and Mouni Roy. ALSO READ: Karan Johar and Guneet Monga’s KILL is already a winner ahead of its premiere at TIFF 2023

Shah Rukh Khan’s most anticipated Jawan finally arrived on the big screens on September 7 and has obliterated the box office. The film opened at Rs. 65.50 crore on Thursday and is truly shining with rave reviews coming from all across the world. Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta took to Twitter on Saturday to talk about SRK, Jawan and how he did not give in to the bullying of the underworld in the 90s.

In his tweet, Sanjay mentioned that Shah Rukh Khan did not bow down to the underworld and called himself a Pathan. Sanjay said, “I saw Jawan. I feel compelled to share this. Back in the 90s, when the underworld bullying of film stars was at its peak, @iamsrk was the only star who never gave in. "Goli marni hai mar do, par tumhaare liye kaam nahin karoonga. Main Pathan hoon.’ He said. He’s the same today.”

I saw JAWAN. I feel compelled to share this. Back in the 90’s when the underworld bullying of the film stars was at its peak @iamsrk was THE ONLY star who never gave in. “Goli marni hai mar do, par tumhaare liye kaam nahin karoonga. Main Pathan hoon.” He said. He’s the same… — Sanjay Gupta (@_SanjayGupta) September 9, 2023

Jawan is being lauded by superstars from down south also. Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli took to Twitter on Friday to rave about the movie and Shah Rukh Khan.

Jawan is a Red Chillies Entertainment presentation directed by Atlee, produced by Gauri Khan, and co-produced by Gaurav Verma. The film released on September 7, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages. ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: “With Jawan, Shah Rukh Khan is saying, ‘I am not going back’,” asserts Taran Adarsh

Pre-eminent public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam may soon see himself on screen with Aamir Khan playing him. The project, which was being talked about for some time, has now been confirmed to this writer by cinematographer-director Avinash Arun, who had earlier directed the award-winning Marathi film Killa.

Confirming his project with Aamir Khan, Avinash Arun said, “Yes, we are in talks.” Further probing revealed that Aamir Khan is not convinced that he is the right fit for the role and would rather produce the Ujjwal Nikam biopic. However, writer-director Avinash Arun insists that he will direct the project only if Aamir agrees to produce and play the lead.

Aamir Khan was last seen on the big screen last year in Laal Singh Chaddha. Directed by Advait Chandan and produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, the movie was the official Hindi remake of the Hollywood classic Forrest Gump. It also starred Kareena Kapoor Khan, Mona Singh, Naga Chaitanya and Manav Vij in pivotal roles.

As a producer, Aamir’s next is the quirky comedy Laapataa Ladies. Produced by his banner and Jio Studios, the movie is directed by Kiran Rao and it stars Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Chhaya Kadam and Ravi Kishan. It is slated to release in theatres on January 5, 2024.

Also Read: Aamir Khan inks a multi-film deal with Jio Studios; includes Rajkumar Santoshi’s next & Ujjwal Nikam biopic

Shah Rukh Khan’s latest release Jawan has shattered the box office by creating a new opening day record of Rs. 65.50 crore. In this way, the actor has broken his own opening day record of Rs. 57 crores, which he achieved earlier this year with Pathaan. In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama, veteran trade analyst Taran Adarsh spoke about what this means to the industry.

He said, “What an opening! It’s Rs. 65.50 crores, which is 19% higher than Pathaan, which was the highest ever at Rs. 57 crores. Just imagine if it was a holiday. So the potential of the film is Rs. 70-75 crores on any single day. Of course, it was a part holiday but its Shah Rukh Khan… Everyone said that it’s his comeback with Pathaan. And with Jawan he is saying, ‘I am not going to go back.’”

Some time back, Taran Adarsh had predicted such an opening for Jawan. Recalling that, he said, “I was very confident not because of my prediction or whatever; I don’t want to give myself any credit for that. I would say only one person (made it possible) – Shah Rukh Khan himself. I feel whatever collection you are witnessing, it’s because of this force called Shah Rukh Khan. As I have always said, he is number one to number five. We can’t even give rankings to him. He has reached that stage.”

He added, “I would like to tell you that he has brought so much happiness to the industry in terms of box office numbers. Pathaan and Jawan have had such fantabulous starts at the box office. It’s a whole circle in the film industry, which benefits from a good opening.”

Generally, in a masala film, one is advised to keep logic at home. However, Adarsh feels that one shouldn’t do this with Jawan because it’s much more than just a massy entertainer. “Here we need to advise people to take their brains with them because the film has a lot of messages from start to end,” he added.

Directed by Atlee Kumar and produced by SRK’s Red Chillies Entertainment, Jawan also stars Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Sanya Malhotra, Priya Mani, among others.

Also Read: Jawan Overseas Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan starrer is unstoppable in key international markets

Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan is doing record business. A lot of people contributed big time to the film, apart from its leading actors, directors etc. One of them is Shah Rukh Khan’s body double Prashant Walde. He spoke exclusively to Bollywood Hungama about his experience of working on the film and a lot more.

Prashant Walde began by talking about having a bald look. He said, “For the first time, I did such prosthetic make-up in my life. We shot for almost a month in this look. I used to get boils as chemicals are used in prosthetic make-up. My skin used to get burnt. If the prosthetics were applied on alternate days, then it would not be a problem.”

He said his family members were amused by his bald look, “Unko dekh ke maza aata tha. It’s a work that requires the utmost attention. Agar theek se nahin kiya, toh fatt jaata tha. It takes 2-3 hours. There were times when Shah Rukh bhai used to look at my prosthetics and remark, ‘Tera toh bada accha laga hua hai’! Toh bada taam jaam rehta tha set pe!”

Prashant continued, “There was a lot of detailing. They made sure that the shade of the bandage didn't change. Even for the old look, a lot of care was taken. Atlee sir used to keep an eye on these details.”

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He went on praising the blockbuster director, “Atlee sir worked with a lot of dedication and we can see today how it has worked big time. And of course, Shah Rukh bhai also gave his life and soul to the film. He had to face several problems during the course of the shoot. In our hearts, we knew that yeh film dhamaal karne waali hai! And that’s what happened. Until now, Bollywood had never seen a film like this. Everyone is unanimously saying that this is Shah Rukh Khan’s best film!”

Prashant Walde added, “Even when we shot for the first teaser, I got a feeling from inside that Jawan will create history. I told this even to Shah Rukh bhai’s team. They used to tell me, ‘Prashant, chup reh. Nazar mat laga’ (laughs)!”

Explaining why he felt so, he explained, “I have done many films and ads in 17 years. But the experience and vibe of Jawan were something else. Atlee sir’s shift used to be for 12 hours but we would end up working for 14 hours. I don't remember the shoot getting over in 12 hours ever! We used to be tired and yet, we couldn’t wait to report to the set the next day. Atlee sir would tell me, 'Tum monitor pe baithe raho. Kabhi bhi zarurat pad sakti hai'. I had no qualms as I had never seen such direction before. His whole team was also quite dedicated. In Bollywood, jo humein diya gaya hai, log wohi kaam karte hai in terms of the breakdown of scenes. But Atlee sir and his team used to always wonder how they could make the scene better. Everyone on the set was always running as if they’ll miss the train if they slow down!”

He further stated, “Atlee sir ko jo chahiye, agar unhe us cheez ko Shah Rukh bhai nahin dete the, toh Atlee sir khud karke dikhate the. And Shah Rukh bhai would surrender. He ensured he delivered as per Atlee sir's requirement. Both would never compromise. The dedication of Atlee sir and hard work of Shah Rukh bhai...you had to see it to believe it.”

Prashant Walde also revealed that Atlee was a stickler for punctuality, “Once, there was a major traffic jam around Kalina University due to Maharashtra’s former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's visit. I got stuck. Our call time was at 6:00 pm. Suddenly, I saw Atlee sir speedily walking towards the shoot venue. I called him and asked him to join me in the car. But he politely declined, saying that he was late. He walked a great distance since he realised he'd reach faster on foot.”

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At Kalina University, the scene of the hospital in the first half was shot. Prashant Walde revealed, “The blast that took place in the scene in the government hospital was quite risky. In 18 seconds, 28 blasts were carried out. We all were told to stay as far away as possible due to the risk. But I said, 'Mujhe toh dekhna hai'! And it was quite a sight. Aise khatarnaak blasts hue the! There were so many camera setups and other preparations that they had to do it in one take. And they managed to do so.”

Prashant Walde then mentioned about the climax scene, comprising Azad and Vikram Rathore, both of which were played by Shah Rukh Khan. He said, “Sometimes, Shah Rukh bhai used to shoot for the young character, that is, Azad’s portions. At times, he used to play Vikram Rathore. If he’s playing Vikram, I would be performing the role of Azad and vice versa.”

Prashant then praised Vijay Sethupathi, “Vijay Sethupathi ji would deliver dialogues in Tamil. He would then memorize dialogues in Hindi and deliver the lines. However, at times, the energy or feel would be less than what it was when he said the lines in Tamil. He used to ask Shah Rukh bhai constantly, ‘Is this okay? Better?’. Shah Rukh bhai would reply, ‘Yes, better than the previous shot’. This would lead to a lot of retakes.”

He continued, “The scene where he’s about to shoot Vikram Rathore just before the latter gets his memory, everyone on the set, comprising 1000-1500 people, clapped after Vijay Sethupathi ji delivered the lines in Hindi. His secretary was well-versed in the language. She used to categorically tell him if the Hindi dialogues weren’t delivered properly by him. Though he had got claps, he still went for a retake (after she gave her feedback). In the previous take, he had given 40% energy. In the next take, he gave more than 100% energy. Shah Rukh then felt that even he should perform energetically. Atlee sir, however, told him that it’s not needed as per the scene and his Azad character. Atlee sir also told me to stand in one shot opposite Vijay Sethupathi ji. It was a lot of fun.”

Finally, Prashant Walde is content that Jawan has worked big time, “We are a very small part of the film. But I am happy to see that Jawan is so well received. Itni mehnat karne ke baad upar waale ne fal de diya! Also with Gadar 2 and many other films also doing well, the industry will benefit immensely. So many people will get work.”

As for what next, he replied, “After Pathaan and Jawan, I am sure Shah Rukh bhai’s next Dunki will also be a blockbuster!”

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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has returned to acting with the newly released Haddi. The film sees him in an antagonist role. While promoting his film, Kashyap spoke about how he faced difficulties in his initial years in getting his films to cinema halls and how some of them were released on illegal websites.

On the podcast Cyrus Says hosted by Cyrus Broacha, the host spoke about Kashyap’s films which were not released in theatres and were released on piracy websites. Anurag agreed and said, “That’s the story of my life.” He also said that he only earned one-eighth of what he could have earned because his films were released illegally. He said, “People used to walk up to me and say, ‘Aapki film dekhi (Saw your film)’ and I used to be like ‘Lekin kahan dekhi (But where did you watch it)?’ I used to identify with porn in the sense that I was like porn; people watched my films secretly.”

He further said that people would watch his films and then question his “morality and character”. He said, “At that time, the critics used to be like, ‘What kind of a guy is this?’”

Meanwhile, Anurag Kashyap is currently seen in Haddi, which is now streaming on ZEE5. The film is led by Nawazuddin Siddiqui. ALSO READ: Anurag Kashyap shares thoughts on Kartik Aaryan getting his due in Bollywood; says, “Jisko bahut jaldi milta…”

After having kept the nation in great anticipation for the release, Shah Rukh Khan’s most anticipated Jawan finally arrived on the big screens on September 7 and has obliterated the box office. The film opened at Rs. 65.50 crore on Thursday, surpassing SRK's own record with Pathaan.

As the celebration galore is at its peak as Shah Rukh Khan is seen in a double massy avatar on the big screen, the superstar took to Twitter to thank everyone. After thanking several fan clubs, he wrote, "Thank you for all the love and appreciation for #Jawan!! Stay safe and happy… Please keep sending in the pics and videos of all of you enjoying at the movies…. And I will be back soon to see all of them! Until then… Party with Jawan in the theatres!! Lots of love and gratitude!"

Thank you for all the love and appreciation for #Jawan!! Stay safe and happy… Please keep sending in the pics and videos of all of you enjoying at the movies…. And I will be back soon to see all of them! Until then… Party with Jawan in the theatres!! Lots of love and… — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 8, 2023

Jawan is a Red Chillies Entertainment presentation directed by Atlee, produced by Gauri Khan, and co-produced by Gaurav Verma. The film released on September 7, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages. ALSO READ: Jawan midnight shows to start from today in various cities of India

Earlier in the week, Bollywood Hungama was the first one to report that Shah Rukh Khan’s latest release Jawan won’t have midnight shows on its first day. The reason was that the film has quite a few surprises and the makers didn’t want them to get spread before the morning of September 7, the film’s release date. We had also said that the makers would start the midnight screenings of the film from the second day onwards.

This is exactly what has happened as in various cities a lot of theatres will be having midnight shows for Jawan from today at 11:55 or 11:59 pm. After doing some research, we have found out that from the major cities, Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Pune, Kolkata and Kochi are having midnight shows. Mostly these shows are timed at 11:55 pm whereas a few at 11:59 pm. Cities like Hyderabad and Chennai have last shows at 11:30 pm.

As found out by us, the tickets for these late night shows are getting booked rapidly.

Directed by Atlee Kumar and produced under SRK’s banner Red Chillies Entertainment, Jawan had a tremendous opening yesterday as the film went onto collect a mammoth amount of Rs. 65.50 crores in India. This is the highest opening for any Hindi movie till date. As reported by Bollywood Hungama, the film is expected to collect Rs. 50 crores today, which is excellent considering that it’s a working day.

Jawan also stars Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Sanya Malhotra, Priya Mani, Ridhi Dogra, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Girija Oak, among others.

Also Read: Jawan Box Office Estimate Day 2: Shah Rukh Khan starrer is excellent on Friday; collects Rs. 50 crores across India

Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan are back together in a new TVC for a brand of spices. The TVC begins with Shah Rukh prancing around his vanity van, waiting to eat biryani. But as soon as he steps out, he is mobbed by paparazzi. To escape them, he reveals that Big B is in the next vanity van.

"Udhar jaiye, Amit ji hain vahan (Go there, Amit ji is there)," he tells them. But the senior actor, who is also dreaming about biryani, dissuades the paparazzi from interviewing him. "Arre udhar jaiye, Shah Rukh Khan, superstar, superstar (Go there, Shah Rukh Khan)," he tells them.

Shah Rukh Khan calls Amitabh Bachchan, "super se bhi uppar star (a star even above a star)." The senior actor addresses his Mohabbatein co-star as "dillon ki dhadkan (everyone's heartbeat)."

But when both fail to escape the media, they scream "Alia" and point in different directions. This makes the photographers run to take Alia Bhatt's photos, and SRK and Big B get a chance to run away to their respective cars.

The TVC is a fun and light-hearted take on the two superstars' popularity. It also makes a reference to Alia Bhatt, who is one of the most popular actresses in Bollywood today. 

Also Read: Ask SRK: Shah Rukh Khan CONFIRMS reuniting with Amitabh Bachchan after 17 years; says, “He beat me in…”

Film producer Ravindhar Chandrasekaran, aged 39 and associated with Libra Productions Pvt. Ltd., has found himself in legal trouble. The Central Crime Branch's Entrustment Document Fraud (EDF) Wing-I took action, arresting Ravindhar Chandrasekaran on charges of investment fraud.

As per a report by The Hindu, the case stems from a complaint lodged by Balaji Kapa of Madav Media Pvt. Ltd. Balaji Kapa reported to the Greater Chennai Police Commissioner that in October 2020, Ravindhar Chandrasekaran approached him with a business proposal. 

The proposal involved the conversion of municipal solid waste into energy, for which Ravindhar sought financial assistance. Consequently, an investment agreement was inked on September 17, 2020, with Mr Kapa providing an investment of Rs 15.83 crore.

However, what followed was a breach of trust. Ravindhar failed to initiate the energy business as promised and did not return the invested funds. In response to the complaint, the EDF initiated an investigation. Subsequently, it was discovered that Ravindhar Chandrasekaran had utilised forged documents to secure the investment from Mr. Kapa.

As a result of these findings, Ravindhar Chandrasekaran has been placed in judicial custody. 

Akshay Kumar is on a high these days, thanks to the super-success of OMG 2. The film faced several challenges before release and moreover, it got an ‘A’ rating. Yet, thanks to the hype and word of mouth, it managed to collect more than Rs. 140 crores. On September 6, he announced that the teaser of his upcoming film, Mission Raniganj, will be out on September 7. And that won’t be the only announcement coming from the superstar this week.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Akshay Kumar’s birthday falls on Saturday, September 9. The announcement of Welcome To The Jungle will be done on this day. The makers felt that this was the right day to make the much-awaited announcement. It’s like a gift from the producers to Akshay Kumar’s envious fan following on his special day!”

The source continued, “Welcome To The Jungle’s announcement is expected to be grand and never-before-seen as it has a very huge star cast and also has two surprise names. The makers are confident that it’ll become a talking point and immediately enhance the hype for the film by many notches.”

Welcome To The Jungle is produced by Firoz Nadiadwala and directed by Ahmed Khan.

In December 2022, Bollywood Hungama was the first one to break that Welcome 3 has been titled Welcome To The Jungle. The blockbuster producer spoke exclusively to us and said, “It’ll retain the humour, wit and entertainment that is associated with this franchise and moreover, it’ll be based against a military action backdrop. The action will be huge in this film. We’ll make use of the 'huey' helicopters and for the first time in an Indian film, aircraft carriers will be used in action scenes. It’ll be made on a scale which has never been seen before in Indian cinema in terms of production value, grandeur.”

He also added, “Towards the end, it’ll have a very strong and emotional patriotic touch. 65-70% of the film will be set in the jungle. We’ll have real ex-military people on board who’ll guide us on how to handle big guns, RPG, SAM (surface-to-air missile) and other such solid military hardware.”

Also Read: Welcome 3 aka Welcome To the Jungle to reunite Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon on the big screen; report

After much anticipation and buzz, the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan finally released today, that is September 7. Ever since its inception, the Atlee directorial was in the headlines for various reasons, including speculations around Thalapathy Vijay’s cameo. Well, the film has surely treated Vijay’s fans in Tamil Nadu.

Jawan’s first-day-first-show in theatres of Tamil Nadu begins with the teaser of Leo, an upcoming Thalapathy Vijay starrer. Interestingly, the mutual edit left fans hooting for the duo in theatres. Speaking of Leo, it is an upcoming Tamil-language film. The forthcoming flick is a part of Lokesh's Cinematic Universe (LCU).

Coming back to Jawan, besides Shah Rukh, the mass entertainer also features Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, Sunil Grover, Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra and many others. Hours before the screening of Jawan started across the country, Red Chillies Entertainment shared an emotional note for fans.

“We faced a lot of challenges while shooting and we tried our level best to show you our film on 2nd June, 2023 as scheduled. Yes, there was a postponement which disappointed many but our priority was to give you a project with a good mix of quality and quantity and your support gave us more energy during the film shooting and post-production,” read an excerpt from the note.

Also Read: Jawan makers share emotional note ahead of Shah Rukh Khan starrer release: “A journey of various emotions worth remembering”

Get ready for an electrifying cinematic experience as the dynamic trio of Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, and Jyotika come together to captivate audiences in an upcoming supernatural thriller. Directed by the acclaimed Vikas Bahl, this spine-tingling, edge-of-the-seat thriller is poised to hit theatres on March 8, 2024, marking a significant moment in the world of Indian cinema.

Intriguingly, this film not only showcases the extraordinary acting prowess of Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, and Jyotika but also introduces the promising talent of Janki Bodiwala, making her Hindi film debut. The ensemble cast promises to deliver performances that will linger in your thoughts long after the credits roll.

Presented by Jio Studios, Ajay Devgn Ffilms, and Panorama Studios International, this supernatural thriller boasts a stellar production team. It's produced by industry stalwarts Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Abhishek Pathak. Under the skilful direction of Vikas Bahl, this film is set to push the boundaries of the supernatural thriller genre.

Also Read: BREAKING: Jyotika returns to Hindi films after 25 years; joins Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan in supernatural thriller

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has said that he believes actor Kartik Aaryan deserves his due in the industry, but he also pointed that it took him “some time” to get there. It all happened when Anurag Kashyap, in a candid conversation with Pinkvilla alongside director Akshat Ajay Sharma for their upcoming project Haddi, discussed the topic of actors getting recognition later in their careers.

While mentioning Kartik’s name, Anurag asserted, “But I believe everyone should get their due time. If someone achieves it too quickly, they may lose it just as swiftly. Look at other stars too, like Kartik Aaryan. How long did it take for him to reach where he is now? It’s the same for anyone else; if they attain it too rapidly, they might also lose it just as swiftly,” in Hindi.

Coming to the professional front, as mentioned above, Anurag Kashyap is currently seen in Haddi, which also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead role. Simultaneously, fans of the director are eagerly awaiting the release of his directorial venture, Kennedy, which has been screened at various international film festivals.

On the other hand, Kartik recently started shooting for his next, titled Chandu Champion. A month ago, the makers dropped his look poster. He was seen sporting buzz-cut hair with an intense expression on his face.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Anurag Kashyap DEFENDS Made In Heaven 2 makers amid plagiarism row; questions motives of Yashica Dutt and says, “It looks like an opportunist”

Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty is gearing up for the release of her next film, Sukhee. At the trailer launch event on Wednesday, she revealed that she had initially turned down the role, but was convinced by her husband Raj Kundra to take it up.

It all started when Shilpa revealed that initially, she had reservations about doing the film due to personal reasons. Shetty said that she was not in the right headspace to do the film at the time, but Kundra read the script and told her that she had to do it.

"He told me, 'Are you crazy? You have to do this film!’ He convinced me to take up the film. He forced me to do it and told me there’s a ‘Sukhee’ in all of us. If a man can think that way for a woman-oriented film…," Shetty said.

Shilpa also revealed that she suggested alternative actors for the role. The film's producer, Vikram Malhotra, was understanding and patient, assuring Shilpa that they would proceed with the project whenever she felt ready. This led to an eight-month delay in the film's production.

Directed by Sonal Joshi, Sukhee also stars Chaitanya Chaudhary, Kiran Kumar and Kusha Kapila. It is set to release on September 22.

Also Read: Shilpa Shetty Kundra takes center stage in Aslam Khan’s mesmerizing lehenga, closing the show with unparalleled grace

The makers of Jawan, the action thriller starring Shah Rukh Khan, penned an emotional note ahead of the film's release. The note, shared on social media, reads:

"A journey of various emotions worth remembering. It all started from the year 2019. Discussions, meetings and what not. With a slow and steady process, we got our star cast consisting of Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, Sunil Grover, Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra and many others. With technicians like G.K.Vishnu, Ruben and music composition by one and only Anirudh, we were all set.”

The note further continued, “We faced a lot of challenges while shooting and we tried our level best to show you our film on 2nd June, 2023 as scheduled. Yes, there was a postponement which disappointed many but our priority was to give you a project with a good mix of quality and quantity and your support gave us more energy during the film shooting and post-production.”

The note goes on to thank the fans for their support and anticipation for the film. It also promises a lot of surprises for the audience.

Jawan is directed by Atlee and the film released in theatres today on September 7, 2023.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: “Shah Rukh Khan is going to compete himself,” says Taran Adarsh; speaks about Jawan ahead of its release

As the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan is on its way to create history, Bollywood Hungama spoke to trade experts and exhibitors to get a better idea of the excitement on-ground. Trade veteran Taran Adarsh euphorically said, “It will create tehelka, aag laga degi. Toofan aa raha hai September 7 ko!” He added, “Look at the advance booking trend. It is unbelievable. The tickets are getting sold so fast. It’s like there’s a sale and shoppers are rushing to the mall before others grab the best deal. Moreover, the tickets don’t cost Rs. 50 or 100. These are priced at blockbuster rates.”

Raj Bansal, the owner of Entertainment Paradise in Jaipur, stated, “The advance is mind-blowing and above my expectations. I was indeed expecting big numbers but this is huge. After Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Gadar 2, OMG 2, Dream Girl 2 and now Jawan, Hindi cinema has come back and how!”

Vishek Chauhan, owner of Roopbani Cinema in Purnia, Bihar, who in a rare instance will play the 6:00 am show of Jawan, said, “We played 6:00 am shows for KGF - Chapter 2 (2022) and Pathaan (2023) and have now kept for Jawan due to insane demand.” He added, “The response is very good, as expected. Aisi film banayenge toh response toh aayega hi na!”

Taran Adarsh said in agreement, “Exhibitors told me that 6:00 am or 7:00 am shows are fast-filling. That shows that people are ready to step out so early in the morning. This happened for Pathaan and KGF - Chapter 2 as well.”

Girish Johar, producer and film business analyst, observed that the trailer also did the trick, “I loved the trailer. It caters to all sections of the audience. It looks like a complete masala action entertainer, which is what was expected from the film.”

Trade analyst Atul Mohan added to this point, “The trailer came out in the last moment. And the advance opened the next day. It capitalized on the anticipation among the audience. Also, the way Shah Rukh Khan promoted the film in Chennai and Dubai was quite smart.”

He even said, “The demand for this film is so huge that the makers could have released the trailer only in cinemas instead of YouTube. They could have charged Rs. 50 per ticket. Issi se Jawan Rs. 100-150 crores kama leti!”

Jawan vs The Nun II Jawan, however, will have to share the showcasing with the Hollywood horror film, The Nun II. Taran Adarsh feels the film also has a chance to score, “A lot of moviegoers reach a theatre and don’t get the ticket of their desired film. So that spill over of that film, which in this case is Jawan, benefits the next film. People think ‘Itni duur aaye hai toh dusri film dekh lete hai’. Jawan, obviously, will be the first priority.”

Girish Johar also said along the same lines, “It’s a given that not just 2, even if 3 films arrive on the same day, all can do well. They might get the overflow of Jawan. If it’s a good film, it’ll benefit.”

Vishek Chauhan said, “The previous film did a business of Rs. 46 crores. This shows that it has an audience and hence, The Nun II can also work.”

He also thundered, “A film creates its own demand. Some so-called experts were predicting that Jawan will be affected by the Gadar 2 wave. But look at the advance of Jawan. Gadar 2 had a huge run and OMG 2 also made its mark. If there’s merit in your film and a demand, the audiences will flock to the cinemas. Even Oppenheimer and Barbie co-existed and earned well globally. Gadar, OMG 2, and Dream Girl 2 ran successfully together. If your film comes solo, it’ll still suffer if it’s not worth it.”

Atul Mohan made a pun-intended statement about The Nun II’s clash with Jawan, “None will sustain opposite Jawan!” He also said, “Jawan will get maximum screens. Look at the craze. It’ll get more shows. Warner Bros will have to struggle for screens.”

Raj Bansal agreed, “I doubt the film can work. There’s no way it can get shows in single screens. In the multiplexes, it’ll get but only in metros. In multiplexes of smaller cities, it might not get a single show.” He also remarked, “Chandigarh, Indore, Jaipur ke theatres mein majboori mein ya studio ke pressure se show de denge. But when exhibitors see that Jawan has sold so many tickets in limited shows, they’ll give the balance shows to the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer as well. They want to make money, after all.”

Ruban Mathivanan of GK Cinemas, Chennai revealed, “Only the multiplexes in Tamil Nadu will play The Nun II. The single-screens will only screen Jawan. Also, a prominent distributor, Red Giant, is distributing Jawan here.”

To conclude Jawan once proves the supremacy of Shah Rukh Khan, “Call him King, Baadshah, whatever. The fact is that he’s number 1 to number 5. Even overseas, he’s the undisputed emperor.” He also said, “Jawan will set new records. Shah Rukh Khan is not going to compete with anyone. He’s going to compete with himself. It’s Shah Rukh vs Shah Rukh aka Jawan vs Pathaan.”

He smiled as he remembered the golden days of cinema, “Ek positivity ki lehar aa rahi hai. The Kerala Story, Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, Satyaprem Ki Katha, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Gadar 2, OMG 2 and Dream Girl 2 all did very well. The time is taking me back to the 70s. Then, there used to be a release of a multi-starrer every second week. And most of these films used to be big hits at the box office. I used to wonder ki woh din kab aayenge aur lo, acche din wapis aa gaye!”

Vishek Chauhan compared the current time with the 90s, “90s waala time wapis aa raha hai. Then, Sunny Deol’s action film would prove to be a big hit followed by Shah Rukh Khan’s big-ticket film. All these films used to have terrific openings.”

He also made a plea to the Bollywood producers before signing off, “There was a song in Bombay Boys (1998), ‘Khaane Ka Peena Ka’, which had a line, ‘Abey asmaani kabootar. Balcony se utar kar stall mein aa’. This is what the audience is telling Bollywood, ‘Balcony se utar ke stall mein aa jaao kyunki Ganga yahin pe hai’! If you make a film for the stalls, even the balcony audience will enjoy.”

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Katrina Kaif has once again demonstrated her prowess as a business icon and a prominent figure in the beauty industry, making significant waves. This time, she's making headlines by introducing her latest creation: lip oil, a valuable addition to her well-established beauty brand, Kay Beauty. Kay Beauty Lip Oil exemplifies Katrina's dedication to harmonizing glamour and skincare, effortlessly uniting beauty and self-care.

Featuring a lightweight formula, they provide lip hydration and impart a luxurious gloss. Infused with enriching oils, this lip oil revolutionizes lip care, staying true to the brand's ethos of #MakeupThatKares. Expressing her excitement, Katrina Kaif said, “I'm thrilled to introduce this product, especially as a Lip Oil enthusiast myself. Our Kay Kommunity is always at the heart of everything we do so we've heard your requests loud and clear and meticulously crafted the Kay Beauty Hydrating Lip Oil. Infused with a blend of oils, the formula not only adds the perfect glazed sheen but also works to nourish and protect my lips all day. I'm confident that our Lip Oil will become a favourite!”

Katrina Kaif's foray into the beauty industry reflects her commitment to enhancing self-confidence. Kay Beauty Lip Oil blends elegance and practicality, serving both beauty enthusiasts and those seeking effective lip care. In today's self-care era, this oil emphasizes holistic beauty, and Katrina's star status adds allure. ALSO READ: Vicky Kaushal admits feeling “odd” when initially getting attention from Katrina Kaif; says, “I had trouble coming to terms with that reality”