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First things first. The season of froth and fun is over for Dharma Production. If last year’s Jigra was a wakeup call, Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story Of Jallianwala Bagh is a full-on war cry, a clarion call for Karan Johar’s illustrious production house to wake and smell the coffee, filtered of course.

Akshay Kumar plays the South Indian C Sankar Nair, a lawyer who took on the ire of Dyer without a thought of a ceasefire.

The teaser teases us with thirty seconds of no visuals, just chilling sounds of gunshots and the public crying in pain. This radio-city treatment of the violence that shook—and ultimately snuffed—the British empire is deeply efficacious, bringing to the narrative a two-pronged impact: of sparing the audience the enormity of the violence that was unleashed at Jallianwala Bagh and also reminding us how cinematic sound can be.

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Aamir Khan At The Box Office: Biggest Flop vs Most Successful Film!(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Aamir Khan has witnessed the highest of the highs and lowest of the lows at the box office. He created history with Dangal, which is, to date, the highest Indian grosser worldwide. No other film, including Baahubali 2, Pushpa 2, or Rrr, could surpass it. But do you know, his biggest flop suffered losses of over 100 crores? Scroll below for a detailed analysis!

Aamir Khan’s highest-grossing film

Most must have guessed it by now! Aamir has given us many memorable films that shined bright at the box office, including Pk, 3 Idiots, and Secret Superstar. But his most successful film is Dangal, which raked in lifetime collections of 387.39 crores in India.

Dangal was made on a budget of only 90 crores. It made returns of a whopping 297.39 crores. Nitesh Tiwari’s sports drama was declared a...

Badass Ravi Kumar Box Office Collection Day 3 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Himesh Reshammiya’s actioner Badass Ravi Kumar continues its impressive run on its third day. Within just 3 days of its release, the film has managed to cross 9.72 crores. The movie is being met with an overwhelming response with theatres echoing with whistles and applause. Let us take a look at the box office performance of the film on its 3rd day.

Badass Ravi Kumar Box Office Collection Day 3

Owing to a stellar buzz and a positive word of mouth, Badass Ravi Kumar had opened at 3.52 crores. The movie managed to keep a consistency on its second day and earned 3.34 crores. On its third day, the Himesh Reshammiya starrer garnered 2.86 crores.

The total India net collection of the film now stands at 9.72 crores. The movie is now inching towards 10 crores and by the looks of it, it might achieve this target soon.

Sky Force Box Office (16 Days): Becomes Akshay Kumar’s 10th Highest-Grosser By Crossing Airlift (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Akshay Kumar-led Sky Force has definitely slowed down at the Indian box office, and the day before yesterday, it fell below the 1 crore mark for the first time. Still, it is doing its best to achieve some significant feats. In the latest development, it has surpassed the domestic lifetime collection of Airlift to enter the list of Akshay’s top 10 highest-grossing films. It is ready to beat another biggie of Akshay today or tomorrow. Keep reading for a detailed report of 16 days!

Directed by Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapur, the Bollywood action drama opened to mixed reviews, but among moviegoers, it enjoyed mostly favorable reactions. This positivity kept the momentum intact for a few days, but eventually, the film slowed down. As a result, despite a strong opening week of almost 100 crores,...

Sky Force Box Office Collection Day 10 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Republic Day 2025 release Sky Force has concluded its second weekend at the Indian box office on a steady note. Starring Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya, Sara Ali Khan, and Nimrat Kaur, the action drama is enjoying good on-ground buzz. Scroll below for the box office collections on day 10.

Witnesses slight growth on the second Sunday!

Sky Force added 7.80 crores to its box office collections on day 8. It witnessed limited growth of 5% compared to 7.40 crores earned on the previous day. The second weekend total concludes at 19.80 crores.

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Take a look at the box office breakdown below:

Week 1: 99.70 crores Weekend 2: 19.80 crores

Total: 119.50 crores

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Akshay Kumar Box Office: Sky Force Ends Salman Khan’s Supreme Record! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force has earned 104.30 crore at the box office in eight days, and the war drama is Akshay Kumar’s third 100 crore grosser post-covid. Earlier, it was Sooryavanshi in 2021 and Omg 2 in 2023 that hit the 100 crore mark.

17th 100 Crore Film

Sky Force is Khiladi Kumar’s seventeenth century at the box office ever since he started scoring centuries at the box office. His latest entry to the club is the war drama that has helped him reclaim his lost box office charm as well.

Akshay Kumar’s First 100 Crore Club Entry!

Akshay Kumar entered the 100 crore club for the first time in 2012 with Housefull 2. Meanwhile, the first patriotic film of the actor to enter the 100 crore club was Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty, which was released in 2014.

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2025 is shaping up to be a banner year for Hindi film, with many intriguing stories getting ready to play the big screen. Subhash K Jha reveals his selections for the five movies that must be seen at the cinema!

1. Loveyapa:

The chemistry between Sridevi’s daughter Khushi and Aamir Khan’s son Junaid in this cute-as-a-button love story is the highlight among many highlights of the Madhu Mantena production. After this Valentine’s Day release, directed by Advait Chandan, there will be a queue of producers signing this screen pair together and apart. Loveyapa is the Bobby of our times. And that’s saying a lot.

2. Lahore 1947:

Raj Kumar Santoshi is back in form in this heartrending drama of a family during the Partition trying to retain their ancestral home in Lahore. Lahore 1947 also stars Aamir Khan, Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, and Shabana Azmi. While Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta,...

Sky Force Box Office Day 5 Update! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Republic Day release Sky Force is finally facing the mid-week blues. Starring Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya, Nimrat Kaur, and Sara Ali Khan, the action drama had held itself well until Monday. But the challenging times have begun now. Scroll below for the latest box office update on day 5.

Faces another drop on Tuesday

Sky Force made box office collections of 6.30 crores on day 5. It witnessed a drop of around 22% compared to 8.10 crores earned on the previous day. The mid-week blues have hit hard, but hopefully, the action drama will maintain the momentum until the second weekend comes to the rescue.

The 5-day total at the Indian box office now stands at 87.60 crores. Akshay Kumar starrer is expected to hit the 100 crore mark before Saturday. But it must earn over 5 crores to achieve that milestone within the deadline.

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Sky Force Vs Top 10 Republic Day Openers At Box Office: Pathaan Dominates The List! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After a disastrous run last year, Akshay Kumar is looking for a fresh start in 2025, and the lineup starts with Sky Force. Also starring Veer Pahariya in a key role, the film is releasing this Friday. Backed by the patriotic flavor, the biggie seems to be a perfect treat ahead of Republic Day. However, as far as the advance booking trends at the Indian box office are concerned, the situation is not that good.

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, the actor was having a great run, but the post-pandemic era has been really disastrous for him. It seems that this poor run has affected the buzz of his upcoming biggie. Despite a Republic Day weekend release, the film isn’t enjoying much hype around it. Though the start won’t be that low, the...

Here’s what we know about Akshay Kumar’s favorite patriotic movie (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Akshay Kumar is a man of many genres, known for his extensive filmography. Besides being the undisputed king of the comedy genre, Akshay Kumar is also known for his patriotic movies which include Holiday, Kesari, Airlift, Mission Mangal, Baby, Sainik, Gold, Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyon, and more. Furthermore, Akshay is also set to star in Sky Force next, a film based on the Indo-Pakistani air war of 1965.

In a recent interview, the actor revealed the movie he thinks is the best patriotic project by Bollywood. The movie he picked is not one of his own but a classic cult film released during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.

Raaj Kumar’s Hindustan ki Kasam (1973) is the favorite patriotic film of Akshay Kumar

During an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Akshay was asked about his favorite patriotic film and...

Irrfan Khan liked Airlift so much and had to opt himself out of the movie for this reason. Read on to learn more about this incident. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Irrfan Khan was one of the finest actors the Indian film industry has ever witnessed. From Hindi films like The Lunchbox and Hindi Medium to Hollywood projects like Life of Pi and The Amazing Spider-Man, Khan proved himself in every corner of the world.

With such great skills, he was offered many roles throughout his career, some of which he had to turn down due to some reason or another. One such film is the blockbuster Airlift.

The 2016 film Airlift, directed by Raja Krishna Menon, is celebrated as one of Akshay Kumar’s career milestones. However, the late actor Irrfan Khan was initially considered for the lead role. On Irrfan’s birth anniversary, producer Nikkhil Advani shared an intriguing anecdote about...

3 Indian actors on Google’s Year in Search 2024 list (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Google has released the 2024 Year in Search list, revealing the most searched queries in fields like entertainment, sports, gaming, and lifestyle. Among celebrities, three Indians have made it to the global list of the most searched actors.

Contrary to expected names like Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Alia Bhatt, the actors who have been named in the top 10 list include South superstar Pawan Kalyan, television actress Hina Khan, and Bollywood actress Nimrat Kaur.

Pawan Kalyan, Hina Khan, and Nimrat Kaur are the Most Searched Indian Actors Globally

Pawan Kalyan has achieved the number 2 spot on Google’s Year in Search 2024 list. The actor is known for his immense contribution to Telugu cinema and is counted among the highest-paid actors in India. He is also a politician, and became the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in...

Raja Krishna Menon’s Bandra West Pictures is producing “Harbir,” the debut feature from Angad Bawa. It is being presented at Film Bazaar in Goa.

The film follows Harbir, a 15-year-old Sikh boy who is scouted for an admission trial at Mumbai’s prestigious Bombay International School of Swimming. During the trial, concerns are raised about his long hair, requiring parental consent for a possible haircut. As the boy grapples with this decision, he faces opposition from his family and the larger Sikh community, who view his potential choice as a betrayal of faith and identity.

The project draws from Bawa’s personal experiences as a competitive swimmer navigating his Sikh identity. “Through Harbir, I want to offer an alternative narrative that doesn’t push an ideology, but instead explores the internal struggle of a character navigating societal expectations and their right to make a free, personal choice,” Bawa told Variety.

What Did Nimrat Kaur Say About Her Link-Up Rumors With Abhishek Bachchan? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Nimrat Kaur is an accomplished actress known for her impressive performances in critically acclaimed films like The Lunchbox. In the movie, she held her own against the great actor, the late Irrfan Khan. She has since done exceedingly well carving her own space as an actor who can delve into the skin of any character and give stellar performances.

Not just in Bollywood, the actress has also been a part of the American series Homeland, where she played an Isi agent. Despite her acting prowess, Nimrat has been in the news recently for her alleged link-up with actor Abhishek Bachchan. The pair co-starred in the Netflix film Dasvi.

Nimrat Kaur Reacts To Rumors Of Alleged Link-Up With Abhishek Bachchan

Despite fans trolling her on social media and hurling many negative comments towards her, Nimrat has...

Indian production powerhouse Abundantia Entertainment, known for hits including “Airlift,” “Shakuntala Devi” and the popular “Breathe” series, is gearing up for an expansive slate of projects aimed at capturing younger audiences both domestically and globally.

The company’s CEO Vikram Malhotra outlined its upcoming plans in an exclusive interview with Variety.

Leading the charge is “Daldal,” a Prime Video original series starring Bhumi Pednekar as Mumbai’s newly-appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police Rita Ferreira. Directed by Amrit Raj Gupta (“Gullak”), the thriller-drama pits Ferreira against a cold-blooded killer while navigating personal struggles.

The company is also readying “Chhorii 2,” a sequel to its 2021 horror hit. Nushrratt Bharuccha returns alongside new addition Soha Ali Khan in the Prime Video original film directed by Vishal Furia. The story follows Sakshi as she battles an evil cult to save her daughter.

Another project in the pipeline is “Laal,” a true crime feature film set in middle India.

The Virgo Brigade of Bollywood. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Virgos, born between August 23 and September 22, are known for their meticulous nature, attention to detail, and unwavering dedication to their craft. These traits make them stand out in an industry that demands excellence and hard work. Let’s delve into the lives and careers of some of Bollywood’s brightest Virgo stars, exploring how their zodiac sign influences their journey in the film industry.

1. Kareena Kapoor Khan: The Quintessential Diva

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Born on September 21, Kareena Kapoor Khan embodies the quintessential Virgo traits of perfectionism and dedication. Known for her impeccable acting skills and stunning beauty, Kareena has carved a niche for herself in Bollywood with her versatile roles. From the bubbly Geet in Jab We Met to the strong-headed Poo in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kareena’s performances are...

It is with deep sorrow that we report the passing of Tishaa Kumar, the 21-year-old daughter of former Bollywood actor Krishan Kumar. Tishaa succumbed to cancer after a long and courageous battle, despite receiving treatment in Germany and extensive care. She passed away in the hospital on July 18, 2024.

Tishaa’s death is a profound loss for the Kumar family. In a statement, a spokesperson from T-Series expressed their grief and requested privacy for the family during this difficult time.

Krishan Kumar, who gained fame for his role in the 1995 film “Bewafa Sanam,” is also known for his work with T-Series, India’s largest music production company. He is the younger brother of the late Gulshan Kumar, a pivotal figure in the Indian music industry, and son of Chandrabhan, a fruit seller who migrated to Delhi following the partition of India. Krishan Kumar is married to Tanya Singh, the daughter of music composer Ajit Singh.

Sarfira

Starring: Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Radhikka Madan

Directed by Sudha Kongara

Sudha Kongara’s Sarfira takes you by surprise. It is a solid entertainer about a man with the uni-focus of Arjun with that arrow and the fisheye. Sudha Kongara’s remake shouldn’t be dismissed just because it is what it is: a remake. True, the basic story about the man who dreamt of making air travel affordable for the poor, remains unchanged. As it should. Director Sudha Kongara and her co-writer Shalini Ushadevi have transcreated the Tamil original into a Maharastrian milieu without ruffling too many feathers.

I found the first fifteen minutes when Veer Mhatre (Akshay Kumar) deals with an aviation crisis (the pointer to a flashback) and his early marriage proposal to and courtship of his future wife Rani, to be annoyingly obstreperous, as though director Kongara was struggling to find a voice amidst the adaptative chaos.

Kalki 2898 Ad (Hindi) Crosses Worldwide Collection Of Adipurush, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar & Others. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

After the success of Salaar, Prabhas has returned with his another biggie in the Hindi market. In the Hindi belt, the actor enjoys immense popularity, and with Kalki 2898 Ad, he has crossed his previous highest earners, barring Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. At the worldwide box office, the Hindi version has already crossed the 200 crore mark, and in the latest development, it has surpassed several biggies. Keep reading to know more!

The Nag Ashwin directorial was low on buzz before its release, but positive reviews and favorable word-of-mouth have helped the biggie attract footfalls. Of course, the stardom of Prabhas is playing a big role in fetching strong numbers among the Hindi audience. Interestingly, the Hindi version has now started taking the lead over the original Telugu version, and soon, it will dominate the domestic collection chart.

Sarfira Box Office: Akshay Kumar To Join Shah Rukh Khan & Salman Khan In This Elite Club In Star Ranking? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Akshay Kumar isn’t having the best of the time in the post-pandemic era. While the last year was a nightmare for him, 2024, too, hasn’t brought relief for him. His Bade Miyan Chote Miyan tanked at the Indian box office miserably, and now, all eyes are set on how his upcoming film, Sarfira, performs at ticket windows. If it does well, Akshay will see a surge in Koimoi’s Star Ranking. Keep reading to know more!

What is Koimoi Star Ranking?

For the unversed, in Koimoi’s Star Power Index, aka Star Ranking, actors are allotted points based on their films (Bollywood/Hindi) in the coveted box office clubs like 100 crore club, 200 crore club, and many more. For example, 100 points are given for a film in the 100 crore club,...

Akshay Kumar’s upcoming film ‘Sarfira’ has taken the internet by storm, with its trailer becoming the most viewed Hindi movie trailer of 2024. The overwhelming response is likely due to the impactful content of the film, resonating strongly with the audience. Fans have dubbed this as “content Kumar’s” triumphant return to the big screen. With the film’s songs ‘Maar Udi’ and ‘Khudaaya’ creating a buzz on social media and the trailer breaking YouTube records, ‘Sarfira’ is set to win hearts across the nation!

Sarfira Dialogues: Akshay Kumar as Sarfira common man who inspires to fly every Indian at low cost

In ‘Sarfira,’ Kumar portrays a determined individual fighting for his dream, a role that has struck a chord with viewers who appreciate his knack for choosing content-driven films. The trailer has left audiences eagerly awaiting more, with its focus on the entrepreneurial spirit of the youth. This modern...

Akshay Kumar & Paresh Rawal Have Starred in 20 Movies Together (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Akshay Kumar & Paresh Rawal have been crowned as the mavericks of comedy in Indian Cinema, with both the stars starring in culture-shaping comedy films in India. The two are set to reunite on the big screen after 12 years with Sarfira. But did you know that this will be their 21st collaboration, and most of the twenty films they have done together have been huge successes? Decoding their box office collection ratio here!

Sarfira’s energetic trailer has been buzzing on all social media platforms this week. Following a poster release from Akshay Kumar’s much-anticipated film, Sarfira released its trailer, which took the internet by storm. The trailer, trending #1 on YouTube for several days, reflected the entrepreneurial energy of the film and the “can-do” attitude that Akshay Kumar’s character possessed. The fans are ecstatic about Kumar’s...

Exclusive: Lionsgate India is teaming with Vikram Malhotra’s Abundantia Entertainment and Kavita Sharma Gandhi’s Efar Films for a pair of movies.

Lionsgate, Airlift producer Abundantia and content developer and distributor Efar Films are lining up the films, which are billed as “a genre-bending adventure” and a “rom-com like no other.”

Details on the pics are scant, but the first will blend comedy with action in a story “that promises thrills and drama loaded with fun.” The romantic comedy will include “loveable and memorable characters.” Scripting is underway on both, with “exciting, top-of-the-line create talent” leading them.

“We are delighted to collaborate with Abundantia Entertainment and Efar Films on two exciting upcoming projects,” said Rohit Jain, President of Lionsgate Play Asia. “The projects underscore our commitment to delivering innovative and culturally resonant films to audience world over, and we are thrilled to bring this to life for our audiences in India.

Akshay Kumar’s Paycheck For His Next Film Sky Force Might Surprise You! (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Akshay Kumar is one of the busiest stars in the country right now, with as many as 8 projects in the pipeline. After Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, he will now gear up for his next release, Sky Force, and some details of the film have been doing rounds on the internet.

Produced by Jio Studios and Maddock Films and directed by Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Kapur, the film marks the debut of Veer Pahariya and stars Sara Ali Khan and Nimrat Kaur.

Reports by Box Office Worldwide and Dainik Bhaskar suggest that Akshay Kumar will play a coach to Veer Pahariya in the film that is based on real-life incidents, celebrating one of the biggest victories of the Indian Air Force. Both actors play Air Force officers in the film.

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Fake Casting Agent Gets Arrested For Defrauding Akshay Kumar’s Production House. (Photo Credit – Instagram/Wikipedia)

Superstar Akshay Kumar is familiar with being in the news, some of which is not always good. A man has been arrested by the Mumbai Police, for trying to defraud a social media influencer by pretending to be an employee of Kumar’s Production house, Cape Of Good Films. This fake casting agent was trying to sign on the influencer, by luring her in for an alleged untitled movie on the Nirbhaya case. But as per reports, thanks to the quick thinking of the influencer, his schemes have led to his arrest.

Cape of Good Films is a well-known production house helmed by Kumar. Earlier known as Hari Om Entertainment, it has produced hits like Singh Is King, Mission Mangal, Airlift, Good Newz, and more.

The accused suspect, Prince Kumar Sinha, 29, allegedly made fraudulent advances to Pooja,...

Akshay Kumar, who will be seen in an action avatar in the upcoming film ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’, revealed he loves to jump from one genre to another as he himself gets bored by doing the same thing.

During the trailer launch of ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ in Mumbai on Tuesday, Akshay said: “I don’t like to stick to one genre. I like jumping from one genre to another, whether success or not, I have always done that from the beginning of my career and nothing has stopped me. I will keep doing that, something which is social, something which is comedy, something which is action, I will keep doing different genres.”

Akshay, who was last seen in ‘Mission Raniganj’, shared: “Today if people say comedy and action films are in trend, that doesn’t mean I should only be doing that. I myself get bored doing one thing.

Fighter Box Office Collection Day 1 Vs Last 10 Republic Day Releases (Picture Credit: IMDb)

Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s Fighter opened at the box office, and it did not perform as expected. The two main reasons might be the cold wave throughout the north and the day of release being a working day. The film was collected in the range of 21 – 22 crore on the opening day.

However, Dp and Hrithik’s opening at the box office has earned fairly well if compared to the last 10 Republic Day releases in the last seven years. From 2015 to 2023, 11 films were released in this period of 8 years.

Except for Pathaan, which starred Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone and released on Republic Day weekend, 2023, most of the other films have faired decently or poorly. Only a few have managed to earn in the same range as Fighter’s opening-day collection.

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Actress Nimrat Kaur, who has hosted a special screening of her film ‘Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video’ for Mumbai Police, shared how all the Police officers thought that she was not acting, because of the authenticity and reality which came across as uncanny for them.

Nimrat played a cop (Bela Barot) for the first time in the movie. Bela investigates the case of a missing teacher essayed by Radhika Madan.

Post the screening, Nimrat was overwhelmed with the response she received from the officers.

She said: “So the one common thing I got from all the police officers was that they didn’t think I was acting at all, the authenticity and the reality with which I portrayed the part was really uncanny for them. They know people like that or they themselves are like that on duty.”

“There were some female Police officers I met and they said that...

Actress Nimrat Kaur, who has hosted a special screening of her film ‘Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video’ for Mumbai Police, shared how all the Police officers thought that she was not acting, because of the authenticity and reality which came across as uncanny for them.

Nimrat played a cop (Bela Barot) for the first time in the movie. Bela investigates the case of a missing teacher essayed by Radhika Madan.

Post the screening, Nimrat was overwhelmed with the response she received from the officers.

She said: “So the one common thing I got from all the police officers was that they didn’t think I was acting at all, the authenticity and the reality with which I portrayed the part was really uncanny for them. They know people like that or they themselves are like that on duty.”

“There were some female Police officers I met and they said that...

Director Bhav Dhulia, who is known for his works like — ‘Khakee: The Bihar Chapter’, and ‘The Freelancer’ has teamed up with Abundantia Entertainment for two feature film projects.

The projects are an engaging, large-scale, action-thriller tinged with a deep patriotic flavour, and an equally thrilling underdog story, inspired by true events set to introduce Indian fans to a whole new style of investigative storytelling.

Abundantia Entertainment is the producer of films like ‘Jalsa’, ‘Sherni’, ‘Ram Setu’, ‘Shakuntala Devi’, ‘Chhorii’, ‘Toilet – Ek Prem Katha’ ‘Sukhee’, ‘Airlift’, ‘Breathe’ and ‘Breathe: Into The Shadows’ among others.

On making his directorial feature-film debut, Bhav said: “I’ve been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work on some high-quality streaming content and have thoroughly enjoyed creating for the longer format.”

“I felt that now is the right time to make the transition to feature films. As I get ready to embark on this new journey,...

Director Bhav Dhulia, who is known for his works like — ‘Khakee: The Bihar Chapter’, and ‘The Freelancer’ has teamed up with Abundantia Entertainment for two feature film projects.

The projects are an engaging, large-scale, action-thriller tinged with a deep patriotic flavour, and an equally thrilling underdog story, inspired by true events set to introduce Indian fans to a whole new style of investigative storytelling.

Abundantia Entertainment is the producer of films like ‘Jalsa’, ‘Sherni’, ‘Ram Setu’, ‘Shakuntala Devi’, ‘Chhorii’, ‘Toilet – Ek Prem Katha’ ‘Sukhee’, ‘Airlift’, ‘Breathe’ and ‘Breathe: Into The Shadows’ among others.

On making his directorial feature-film debut, Bhav said: “I’ve been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work on some high-quality streaming content and have thoroughly enjoyed creating for the longer format.”

“I felt that now is the right time to make the transition to feature films. As I get ready to embark on this new journey,...

Actress Nimrat Kaur, who is known for her roles in ‘The Lunchbox’, ‘Airlift’, ‘Dasvi’ etc, on Sunday gave her fans a sneak peek into her “golden weekend”. She was born into a Sikh family in Pilani, Rajasthan. Her father was an Indian Army officer. Her family lived in Patiala, Punjab, and she studied at Yadavindra Public School, Patiala.

Nimrat, who is on a visit to Punjab, on Sunday shared a glimpse of her travel. Taking to Instagram, the actress gave a colourful glimpse of the northern state, leaving her fans in awe of her photos.

She shared photos from the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Nimrat wore a pink floral salwar suit, with minimal makeup.

In some photos, she is sitting crosslegged in front of the temple, and is posing for the lens. She captioned it as: ‘Satnaam Waheguru’. Nimrat dropped a glimpse of ‘Guru da Langar’.

She is seen relishing...

Actress Nimrat Kaur, who is known for her roles in ‘The Lunchbox’, ‘Airlift’, ‘Dasvi’ etc, on Sunday gave her fans a sneak peek into her “golden weekend”. She was born into a Sikh family in Pilani, Rajasthan. Her father was an Indian Army officer. Her family lived in Patiala, Punjab, and she studied at Yadavindra Public School, Patiala.

Nimrat, who is on a visit to Punjab, on Sunday shared a glimpse of her travel. Taking to Instagram, the actress gave a colourful glimpse of the northern state, leaving her fans in awe of her photos.

She shared photos from the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Nimrat wore a pink floral salwar suit, with minimal makeup.

In some photos, she is sitting crosslegged in front of the temple, and is posing for the lens. She captioned it as: ‘Satnaam Waheguru’. Nimrat dropped a glimpse of ‘Guru da Langar’.

She is seen relishing...

Many pets displaced by the historic wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui can rest easier as help arrives. Greater Good Charities, Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and Southwest Airlines joined forces to help rescue vulnerable pets via airlift.

Southwest Airlines sent a plane full of humanitarian supplies intended for both pets and people to the Hawaiian island. However, when the plane made its return trip, it was not entirely empty.

Greater Good Charities had a veterinarian on the ground doing double checks of all the animals, and then the pets were distributed for adoption.

Dozens of volunteers helped to prepare over 130 adoptable shelter pets from the Maui Humane Society who were then flown to shelters in the Pacific Northwest to find their forever homes. This was in an effort to make more room for those pets displaced or injured by the destructive wildfires. The airlifted pets were able to be adopted before the wildfires began.

India is a country that loves cinema and celebrates its stars like no other. The film industry in India is one of the largest and most diverse in the world, producing films in various languages, genres and styles. Among the many actors who have made their mark on the silver screen, some have achieved a level of popularity and influence that transcends boundaries and cultures. These are the stars of India, who have not only entertained millions of fans in their home country, but also gained recognition and admiration across the world.

In this article, we will rank the top 10 most popular actors in India, based on their box office success, awards, fan following and global appeal.

10. Hrithik Roshan War Official Scene

Hrithik Roshan is one of the most handsome and talented actors in Bollywood, who has starred in some of the highest-grossing films of Indian cinema, such as Krrish...

‘Bhed Chaal’ is a Hindi proverb very much used in relation to the Hindi film industry. It means that one huge success is followed by numerous other attempts. Original ideas are at a premium in the Hindi film industry. The makers either depend on a foreign film, or a novel, or a South Indian film for a subject.

Filmmakers always want to play safe because the risk factor is always high. The distributor, while being wined and dined, gets a sales pitch, like “Zanjeer se kam nahi hamari picture…” and such. Many smaller-budget imitations of ‘Sholay’, ‘Zanjeer’, ‘Deewaar’ and other such films flooded the market. That is to say, if one action film worked, many more were certain to follow.

With the introduction of the video format followed by CDs, the trend changed to copying Hollywood films. A star was sent two videos or discs to watch, and they were...

Actor Inaamulhaq, who will be seen in the upcoming Vicky Kaushal- Sara Ali Khan-starrer film ‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’, has shared an interesting anecdote about working with his ‘Filmistaan’ co-actor, Sharib Hashmi.

Inaamulhaq and Sharib share a close bond having worked together in the National Award-winning film ‘Filmistaan’. Both of them started off as writers who then turned into actors. 10 years down the line, their friendship is stronger than ever.

Walking down the memory lane, Inaamulhaq shared: “This is my fifth film with Sharib Hashmi. We first met on the sets of ‘Filmistaan’ and relate to each other as we share common backgrounds as professionals having started off as writers. We don’t have any scenes together in ‘Zara Hat Ke Zara Bach Ke’.”

He further mentioned: “So, just to spend a day with him, I told him that I would accompany him on the sets as his...

Mumbai, Feb 26 (Ians) Bollywood star Akshay Kumar walked down memory lane and recalled his first journey on a flight from Mumbai to Delhi during his childhood days.

The 55-year-old action star of Bollywood, often referred to as Khiladi Kumar, recalling his first flight, said: “I was probably 10 or 11 years old when I took my first flight. For some important work, I was asked to travel to Bombay from Delhi and so, my dad sent me with an air hostess saying that she will take me on the flight.”

Akshay remembered how he thought that the bus taking passengers toward the flight would fly.

“I was told I am going on an airbus and hence when I got onto the bus that takes passengers towards the flight at the airport, I remember holding onto my small bag tightly as I thought the bus would actually fly, but of course, I didn...

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has shared a childhood picture where she sported short hair and said that her uncles from the army background called her Indira Gandhi.

Kangana took to Instagram, where she shared her throwback picture. She pointed out the uncanny resemblance with former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

The actress, who is currently shooting for the biopic titled ‘Emergency’, wrote in her story, “It’s uncanny growing up… Many of my relatives called me Indira Gandhi probably because of my hair style #emergency”.

She shared another picture and wrote: “I didn’t follow anyone’s hairstyle as a kid I went to the village barber on my own and guided him to do hair cut that I liked it short… this inspired many jokes in the family especially all uncles from army background called me Indira Gandhi… #emergency”

‘Emergency’, as the title suggests, is all about the state of...

Actress Kangana Ranaut shared a string of photographs from the sets of her upcoming movie ‘Emergency’ and said that the most gratifying job in the world is to make movies.

Kangana posted the images on her Instagram story. The first picture has Kangana explaining a scene to a person. It also features an ambassador car.

“Most gratifying job in the world is to make cinema this morning on #emergency shoot,” she wrote.

She then shared a picture of her standing and looking at a scene.

“And ofcourse my favourite directing pose,” she wrote.

Kangana added: “Filmmaking my first love”

‘Emergency’, as the title suggests, is all about the state of national emergency declared by Indira Gandhi on June 25, 1975. It lasted till March 21, 1977, when Janata Party was voted to power in a historic election.

The film also stars Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Mahima Chaudhry and Milind Soman.

Manikarnika films presents ‘Emergency...

Actor and supermodel Milind Soman has stepped into the shoes of Sam Manekshaw, the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war hero, for the upcoming film ‘Emergency’, directed by Kangana Ranaut.

While Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade and Mahima Chaudhry have already joined the film’s cast, Milind now has been roped in to essay the role of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, who was the Chief of Army Staff during the War of 1971.

Milind said: “I am happy to be working with Kangana. I have loved a lot of her work, especially Queen and Tanu Weds Manu. I am looking forward to working under her direction. Playing Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw is a big honour and the greatest responsibility.”

Kangana, who will be seen essaying the role of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film, said that Sam Manekshaw was the hero of the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.

She added that Milind Soman’s overpowering...

Known for making films with a feel of patriotism such as ‘Baby’, ‘Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty’, ‘Airlift’ and ‘Kesari’, to name a few, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar on India’s Independence Day asked everyone to “always cherish this freedom”.

Akshay took to social media, where he shared a picture of himself posing with the flag.

“Let’s always cherish this freedom. Happy #IndependenceDay. #Indiaat75,” he wrote in the caption.

On the acting front, Akshay, whose latest release is ‘Raksha Bandhan’, has a slew of movies lined up for release. He has ‘Ram Setu’, ‘Omg-2’ and ‘Mission Cindrella’.

Akshay also has ‘Gorkha’, a film based on the life of Major General Ian Cardozo, who lost his leg in a landmine blast but overcame his disability to become the first war-disabled officer of the Indian Army to command a battalion and a brigade.

The film will be directed by...

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On the occasion of India’s 75th Independence Day on Aug. 15, the first teaser of Bollywood war epic “Pippa” has been revealed and Dec. 2 has been set as the release date. The film is produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP and Siddharth Roy Kapur’s Roy Kapur Films, and directed by Raja Krishna Menon (“Airlift”). It stars Ishaan (“A Suitable Boy”), Mrunal Thakur (“Sita Ramam”) and Priyanshu Painyuli (“Mirzapur”). Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman (“Slumdog Millionaire”) scores the music.

“Pippa” is based on the book “The Burning Chaffees,” written by Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta and the screenplay is by Ravinder Randhawa, Tanmay Mohan and Menon. Ishaan plays Captain Mehta of the 45th Cavalry tank squadron who fought on India’s eastern front during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, which led to the creation of Bangladesh. The film’s title is a reference to the Russian amphibious tank called the Pt-76, popularly known as “Pippa,...

Vidya Balan drama thriller Jalsa is all set to begin streaming on Amazon Prime Video on March 18th. Directed by Suresh Triveni, Jalsa as features Shefali Shah, Manav Kaul, Rohini Hattangadi, Iqbal Khan, Vidhatri Bandi, Shrikant Mohan Yadav, Shafeen Patel, and Surya Kasibhatla. Suresh Triveni has earlier collaborated with Vidya Balan for the critically acclaimed Tumhari Sulu, and the duo is now coming together for the second feature.

Jalsa is a highly engaging and captivating tale of conflict, as shown through the life of a top-line journalist and her cook. Replete with spellbinding performances and a nerve-wracking storyline, Jalsa promises to keep you on the edge of your seat, and leave you intrigued for more.

Jalsa is jointly produced by Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar (T-Series), Vikram Malhotra & Shikhaa Sharma (Abundantia Entertainment) and Suresh Triveni.

“At Prime Video, when selecting stories, we look for authenticity and freshness. Stories that are nuanced...

Indian acting powerhouses Vidya Balan (“Kahaani”) and Shefali Shah (“Delhi Crime”) headline film “Jalsa,” which will bow on Amazon Prime Video.

The film is a tale of conflict narrated through the life of a celebrated journalist and her cook. The cast also includes Manav Kaul (“The Fame Game”), Rohini Hattangadi (“Gandhi”), Iqbal Khan (“Crackdown”), Vidhatri Bandi (“Shiddat”), Srikant Mohan Yadav (“Inside Edge”), Shafeen Patel and Surya Kasibhatla.

“Jalsa” is directed by Suresh Triveni who previously worked with Balan on the critically acclaimed “Tumhari Sulu” (2017). It is produced by Abundantia Entertainment and music label and studio T-Series. Abundantia previously produced Amazon series “Breathe” and films “Sherni” and “Shakuntala Devi,” both of which starred Balan and premiered directly on Amazon during the pandemic.

Manish Menghani, head, content licensing, Amazon Prime Video said: “At Prime Video, a key tenet when selecting stories, is to look for authenticity and freshness. Stories that are nuanced...

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Amazon Prime Video is all set to announce it’s upcoming series Hush Hush (working title), led by an all-women cast and crew.

Amazon Original Hush Hush (working title) not only tells a story with strong female protagonists, but it is also helmed by some of the finest female talent behind the camera. Tanuja Chandra will serve as the Creative Director & Executive Producer and Shikhaa Sharma will double-hat as Executive Producer and original story writer. Kopal Nathani, one of the most promising names in the advertising films industry directs episodes in the show. National Award-winning writer Juhi Chaturvedi (Gulabo Sitabo and Piku), has been roped in to pen the dialogues for the series written by Ashish Mehta. The series will be produced by Vikram Malhotra's Abundantia Entertainment.

Hush Hush (working title) marks the digital debut of award-winning Indian movie star Juhi Chawla...

India’s A.R. Rahman, the Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe and Grammy winning composer of “Slumdog Millionaire” will score the music for upcoming war film “Pippa.” In doing so he teams up with two of India’s leading producers.

The film is produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP and Siddharth Roy Kapur’s Roy Kapur Films, and directed by Raja Krishna Menon (“Airlift”). It stars Ishaan Khattar (“A Suitable Boy”), Mrunal Thakur (“Love Sonia”) and Priyanshu Painyuli (“Mirzapur”).

“Pippa” is based on the book “The Burning Chaffees,” written by Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta. Khattar will play Brigadier Mehta of the 45th Cavalry tank squadron who fought on India’s eastern front during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, which led to the creation of Bangladesh.

The film’s title is a reference to the Russian amphibious tank called the Pt-76, popularly known as “Pippa,” which features prominently in the film.

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Mumbai, Dec 2 (Ians) Actress Mrunal Thakur says she likes to pick her roles based on stories and emotions, and not on the star quotient associated with the projects.

"Every co-star offers you a unique perspective. From some it's experience, from some it's the craft and from some it's their raw energy," Mrunal said.

"I worked with Abhimanyu (Dassani) in 'Aankh Micholi' and he was such a hoot in 'Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota'. There's so much raw energy in him that he is capable of holding the scene all by himself. In 'Pippa', I will work with Ishaan Khatter and Priyanshu Painyuli, both of whom are just exemplary at what they do. In the end, I choose a film based on how brilliant the story is and how it will help me further my acting and better my craft. We live in times when content is king," she added.

Starring the incredible Bhumi Pednekar, we have the gripping trailer of the upcoming Amazon Original conspiracy thriller Durgamati. The chilling thriller also sees a stellar ensemble cast including Arshad Warsi along with Mahie Gill, Jisshu Sengupta and Karan Kapadia in prominent roles.

Durgamati is set to premiere this December 11th on Amazon Prime and is written and directed by Ashok, produced by Vikram Malhotra and presented by Akshay Kumar under the Cape of Good Films banner, along with Bhushan Kumar under the T-Series Banner.

In the film, Bhumi Pednekar will be seen in a unique role of a Government Officer who becomes the target of a sinister conspiracy.

“I’m super excited about my upcoming film Durgamati and it’s an honour to play the lead in this conspiracy thriller. Being an ardent fan of spine-chilling thrillers myself, I was delighted to be a part of such a gripping story,...

Mumbai, Nov 2 (Ians) Actress-model Aditi Budhathoki says singer Amaal Mallik is very passionate about music, as well as the way he wants to offer his creation to his listeners.

Aditi will be seen in the music video of Amaal's pop debut "Tu mera nahi". In the music video, shot in Dubai, Amaal and Aditi will be seen headlining the romantic ballad that touches upon love and heartbreaks.

"I'm super stoked for Amaal's debut. I've been a fan of his music and his credentials as a singer-composer are enough to get listeners excited about ‘Tu mera nahi'. I was fortunate to have been offered a generous creative canvas by our director Arif," Aditi said.

"Shooting with Amaal was great fun and this song has been memorable for me way ahead of its release! ‘Tu mera nahi' is about the emotional journey one undergoes after falling out of love. The theme of...