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EXCLUSIVE: Ayushmann Khurrana on Dream Girl 2: “Joh Gadar 2 ki audience hain, woh hi iski audience hai. Aap logic nahi laga sakte ismein”

Dream Girl 2 is a family entertainer starring Ayushmann in the characters of Karam and Pooja. With the opening first day collection of Rs. 10.69 crores, the film has given Ayushmann the biggest opening of his career. The film has collected Rs. 67 crores in the domestic market. The actor is quite elated about it. However, the actor also addresses that it is not for those who watch movies with a magnifying glass. In an interview with Bollywood Hungama , Ayushmann Khurrana said, “Ek baat mere mann mein clear thi ki yeh film unn logon ke liye hain hi nahi joh magnifying glass leke baithe hain. Yeh clear tha. Agar woh aap dimag se nikaal de….This is for the outright massy comedy commercial single-screen small-town audience. Joh Gadar 2 ki audience hain, woh hi iski audience hai. Aap logic nahi laga sakte ismein, (This film is not for them who will be watching it with a magnifying glass. If you take that out of the mind… this film is an outright massy entertainer and has the same audienc

Jawan Trailer: Alia Bhatt reacts to her mention in Shah Rukh Khan starrer: “Aur purii duniya ko chaiye sirf SRK”

From the very first glimpse of the action-packed prevue of Jawan , audiences have been on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting this very moment. Jawan trailer starring Shah Rukh Khan, Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara, Deepika Padukone among others is bursting with action, adventure, and heart-pounding thrills. Following the trailer unveiling on social media, it was launched in Dubai on the tallest building in the world – Burj Khalifa.   In the trailer, Shah Rukh Khan is in his vigilante bald avatar when he hijacks the metro train. He receives a call from the police when they ask what is it that he wants. Replying to this, he quips, “I want Alia Bhatt”. Now, Alia has reacted to her mention in the film’s trailer. Alia took to her Instagram handle and commented on his post, “Aur purii duniya ko chaiye sirf SRK. @iamsrk what a fabulous fabulous trailer. 7th September is toooooo far away.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Shah Rukh

Jawan in Dubai: Shah Rukh Khan spreads his arms, grooves to ‘Zinda Banda’ as he launches the trailer on Burj Khalifa, watch videos

The fever surrounding Shah Rukh Khan’s action-packed entertainer, Jawan , has reached its peak as the film’s release date draws near. On Thursday, the highly anticipated trailer was unleashed, captivating the entire nation and taking it by storm. SRK further elevated the excitement to new heights with a spectacular unveiling of Jawan’s trailer on Burj Khalifa at 10:30 IST and 9:00 pm GST, witnessed by an enormous crowd of 20,000 + fans who also got to witness the Arabic version of ‘ Chaleya ‘ song at the #JawanCelebrationAtBurjKhalifa event. SRK unveiled the trailer of Jawan on Burj Khalifa today and left everyone stunned. While SRK danced to the songs of Jawan , what actually came to surprise of everyone was when SRK launched the Arabic version of the loving melody ‘ Chaleya ‘ song featuring Nayanthara, where SRK himself grooved and ended the song with his iconic pose. #Jawan #JawanCelebrationAtBurjKhalifa https://t.co/F5az7pjps5 — Red Chillies Entertainment (@RedChilliesEnt)

Jawan Audio Launch: “Shah Rukh Khan told me to cut the portions of him and spare the scenes of others,” says editor Ruben

Megastar Shah Rukh Khan dazzled the audience in Chennai along with the director Atlee, actors Vijay Sethupathi, Sanya Malhotra, Priya Mani and music composer Anirudh Ravichander at the grand audio launch of the film at Sai Ram Engineering College. The superstar received a grand welcome at the event. While addressing the crowd, editor Ruben talked about how SRK was so generous about getting his own scenes chopped to safeguard the scenes of his co-stars. While talking to the audience, Ruben revealed, “I thank Shah Rukh Khan for trusting us. Not just one, but a whole bus of Tamilians landed in the North. It needs some guts to do that. Also, as a human, he is great… For example, at the editing table, he told me to cut the portions of him and spare the scenes of others.” Talking about Vijay Sethupathi’s character in Jawan , Ruben said that the performance gave him sleepless nights. He said, “I love Vijay Sethupathi… Most importantly the films where he is the villain. In Jawan , he has pl

Jawan Audio Launch: Shah Rukh Khan praises Nayanthara, Anirudh and team of Jawan: “Thank you for making this happen”

Megastar Shah Rukh Khan dazzled the audience by releasing the party number ‘ Not Ramaiya Vastavaiya’ from his highly anticipated film Jawan on Tuesday. Now, his presence in Chennai has been met with solid enthusiasm. The superstar is currently in Chennai along with the director Atlee, actors Vijay Sethupathi, Sanya Malhotra, Priya Mani and music composer Anirudh Ravichander have taken over Chennai for the grand audio launch of the film at Sai Ram Engineering College. Addressing the huge crowd and the team of Jawan , Shah Rukh Khan gave a speech thanking the Tamil industry for being so warm for the past three years. Talking about Anirudh Ravichander making music for Jawan, SRK said, “I remember Atlee sir telling me that, there is this young kid, I have seen him like a baby ‘ Why this Kolaveri Di’ , and from that time, I have been wanting to meet him. Atlee sir told me there is this young kid can we do one song with him in the Tamil version and the Hindi version I said no we have to

Allu Arjun gives a glimpse of his packed work day; shares sneak peek of Pushpa 2: The Rule, watch video

With his win at the 69th National Film Awards where he was awarded the Best Actor for his role as Pushparaj in Pushpa -The Rise, Allu Arjun has been at the epicentre of cinema conversation since. The elusive actor who is known for his superhit performances is also known to be a private person otherwise. In a rare gesture, the Icon Star lets audiences across the globe get a glimpse into his work and life in the reel. He lets his audience into his home, office and even in his car while he makes it to the sets of Pushpa 2 – The Rule. While on set, the actor transforms himself from the suave star that he is, into the rugged Pushparaj. Maestro director Sukumar is seen directing Allu Arjun in a scene of the under-production sequel, and it is an absolute treat to watch the actor perform. “Fans in India are different from the rest of the world. You have to see it. I can’t explain,” he says in the video. “They play a huge part of my motivation,” says Allu Arjun. “It’s their love that makes

Brands excited for Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan; to buy 1,00,000 tickets for their consumers

Earlier in July, Bollywood Hungama was the first to inform our esteemed readers that the brands are excited about the release of Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani as multiple brands are ready to buy over 50,000 tickets of the film for their consumers and employees. The news created a stir within the film fraternity as well as the social media circles. And now, we have another industry scoop on the release of the Shah Rukh Khan-led Jawan . Sources close to the development have confirmed that brands are ultra excited about the return of Shah Rukh Khan to the big screen with Jawan . “The cities are flooded with co-branded hoardings – be it outdoor or buses and trains. The brands have done a huge tie-up with Shah Rukh Khan on Jawan, as they have taken the onus to promote the film as also partner to distribute tickets to their consumers,” revealed a trade source to Bollywood Hungama . The source further informed us that around 1,00,000 tickets are blocked by brands for the ho

Sunny Deol says ‘time heals everything’ as he addresses old feud with Shah Rukh Khan, says SRK called to congratulate him for Gadar 2 success

It seems like the long feud between Sunny Deol and Shah Rukh Khan has come to an end which reportedly had started during Darr release. However, following the blockbuster success of Gadar 2 , SRK made a call to Sunny to congratulate him on his win at the box office. SRK recently revealed that he had watched the movie and loved it. Sunny told Times Now, “Shah Rukh Khan had seen the film. Before that, he had called me and wished me well. He was so happy, and he told me, ‘I’m so happy, you genuinely deserve it’ and I said thank you. Then I spoke to his wife (Gauri Khan) and his son (Aryan Khan). And he said tonight we are going to be watching this film. And after that, he had seen it, and I think that is when he tweeted.” “It was so beautiful. Many times I’ve also called him up and we shared our thoughts on certain things,” he sai. He added, “About the past issues – whatever they were, I would say time heals everything and we move ahead. That’s the way life should be.” Previously, Deo

Akshay Kumar spotted filming Sky Force in Sitapur; watch

Basking in the resounding success of his recent cinematic endeavour Oh My God 2 , Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is wasting no time as he dives headfirst into his next project. The renowned actor has commenced shooting for the upcoming film Sky Force under the banner of Maddock Films, and his on-set presence has stirred a frenzy of excitement among fans. Arriving in Lucknow on August 24, Akshay wasted no time and was spotted in Sitapur just a few days later, engaging in a motorcycle scene on an expansive open ground. On Tuesday, Akshay Kumar took to the open ground for his shot, an enthusiastic multitude of fans gathered, eager to catch a glimpse of their favourite superstar in action. Behind a secure fence, they cheered and waved as he rode the motorcycle, and Akshay responded with heartfelt waves and greetings. The actor’s attire for the day was a white and blue striped shirt paired with denim jeans and shoes. Completing the look were sleek black sunglasses that added to his charism

Ektaa R Kapoor becomes the first Indian filmmaker to be recognized with the International Emmy Award; says, “Representing my country on the global stage through this esteemed platform is an incredible honour”

Ektaa R. Kapoor, co-founder of television production powerhouse Balaji Telefilms, will receive the 2023 International Emmy Directorate Award, it was announced by Bruce L. Paisner, President & CEO of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The International Academy’s Special Emmy will be presented to Kapoor at the 51st International Emmy Awards Gala, on Monday, November 20, 2023, in New York City. “Ektaa R. Kapoor has built Balaji into one of India’s foremost entertainment players with market leadership in the television content industry reaching mass audiences across India and South Asia with their long running series and OTT platform,” said Paisner. “We look forward to honouring her remarkable career and influence on the television industry, with our Directorate Award.” Kapoor has been a major figure in Indian television since starting Balaji in 1994, with her parents; Indian movie star and producer Jeetendra Kapoor and media executive Shobha Kapoor. She is

Angad Bedi shares candid behind-the-scenes moments from Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyami Kher starrer Ghoomer; see pics

In the wake of his resounding success in the latest film Ghoomer, Bollywood actor Angad Bedi took to social media to offer fans a glimpse into the magic that went on behind the camera. The film, which has garnered immense praise from both audiences and critics alike for Angad’s performance, has been a highlight of the cinematic landscape. Angad recently shared some candid snapshots featuring himself and the acclaimed director R. Balki and Saiyami Kher. Angad Bedi took fans behind the camera and shared pictures. In the shared images, he can be seen alongside the accomplished director R. Balki. Alongside these photos, Angad humorously captioned, “Bugger learn how to romance.. #rbalki.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ANGAD BEDI (@angadbedi) Within the film’s intricate framework, Abhishek portrays a coach whose life takes an unexpected and transformative turn when he encounters a paraplegic athlete, played brilliantly by Saiya

Sunny Deol expresses interest in collaborating with Alia Bhatt; says, “I’m talking it could be anything like a daughter-father”

Bollywood actor Sunny Deol is on cloud nine as his latest cinematic offering, Gadar 2 , continues to shatter records at the Indian box office. The much-anticipated sequel has already achieved the remarkable feat of crossing the Rs 460 crore milestone, leaving industry insiders and fans awestruck. With its eyes set on a lifetime collection exceeding Rs 500 crore, Gadar 2 proves to be an unstoppable force in the world of Indian cinema. The film’s triumphant success can be attributed to the electrifying charisma of Sunny Deol himself, who not only reprised his iconic role but also injected new life into it. Recently, Sunny Deol expressed his will to share screen space with Alia Bhatt. During a recent discussion with Zoom, Sunny Deol was questioned about a female co-star he would like to work with. Sunny mentioned Alia Bhatt and emphasized that their collaboration wouldn’t be limited to romantic pairing. He expressed his admiration for Alia Bhatt and the potential to work together on a

Sunny Singh and Kriti Kharbanda to headline Abir Sengupta’s neo-noir comic tragedy Risky Romeo

Filmmaker Abir Sengupta is set to bring an explosive saga of a modern-day existential crisis with his next feature titled Risky Romeo. The film, billed as an edgy and stylish neo-noir comic tragedy, stars Sunny Singh and Kriti Kharbanda in never-seen-before avatars. A passion project for the director, Abir is also producing Risky Romeo with Anushree Mehta under their banner Jaadugar Films in association with Priyanka Mehrotra and Rameshchandra Yadav of PR Motion Pictures. The makers announced their film with a stunning and striking motion poster. “Thrilled to announce the film, writer-director Abir Sengupta— who had previously directed Kiara Advani starrer Indoo Ki Jawani and produced Radhika Apte starrer Mrs. Undercover ,” said Risky Romeo is a neo-noir comic tragedy that depicts human behaviour in a “very unusual manner.” “The script is filled with dark humour, outlandish characters and a surreal treatment. When I narrated the script to Sunny, he instantly picked up the essence

Soha Ali Khan shares heartwarming picture with mother Sharmila Tagore; see post

This Sunday, Soha Ali Khan graced her Instagram feed with a captivating photograph featuring herself alongside her illustrious mother, veteran actress Sharmila Tagore. The snapshot radiated warmth as the mother-daughter duo showcased their infectious smiles. The picture captured the essence of their bond, as Soha tenderly wrapped her arms around her mother. Dressed in an elegant blue and white ensemble, Soha stood in contrast to Sharmila Tagore’s radiant appearance in a printed red and purple saree, perfectly paired with a matching blouse. The caption accompanying the post cleverly played with words, as Soha wrote, “Had to capture the mom-ent #keepcalmandcallmom.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Soha (@sakpataudi) As soon as she shared the picture, fans and industry friends showered their love in the comments section. Sharmila’s daughter Saba Ali Khan, reacting to the snapshot, left a simple yet heartfelt comment, “Lovely.”

Zeenat Aman shares Instagram wisdom; says, “Life is messy”

Veteran Bollywood actress Zeenat Aman has been very creative with her Instagram account since her debut on the social media platform in February. From cherished memories from film sets to captivating anecdotes from her travel diaries, and even delightful descriptions of her favourite cuisines, she takes her followers on a vibrant journey through her posts. In her recent Instagram update, Zeenat Aman took to her social media and posted an image of herself along with a note indicating that she doesn’t have answers to all the questions. Just yesterday, Zeenat participated in an occasion where she discussed her professional journey. Zeenat Aman shared a picture of herself and in reference to the event she attended recently. Zeenat wrote in caption, “During yesterday’s discussion, I put out a disclaimer: I don’t have all the answers. In fact no one does. And If someone claims otherwise – be wary!” She further added, “See, life is messy. One day you can receive a compliment about your poi

Gadar 2 Box Office: Sunny Deol starrer gets into double digit score yet again, has a fantastic third Saturday

After two days of getting into a single digit score with Thursday and Friday collections turning out to be Rs. 8.40 crores and Rs. 7.10 crores respectively, Gadar 2 was back in the double digit zone, what with Rs. 13.75 crores coming in. This is a superb jump from the day before and while it was always on the cards that a double digit score will come in, the fact that it has gone ahead of that as well is truly fantastic. There is competition from Dream Girl 2 now, especially at the multiplexes, and the good news is that the Ayushmann Khurrana starrer is doing very good business as well, and is in fact collecting more than Gadar 2 . One had expected that the Sunny Deol starrer will get ahead of it on Saturday but then that hasn’t happened. It’s not because Gadar 2 hasn’t grown well; in fact, it has gone up superbly. However, since Dream Girl 2 is also seeing appreciation coming its way, there are houseful signs all over. All of this also means that the Anil Sharma directed film h

EXCLUSIVE: “There’s nobody other than Vicky Kaushal whom you could think of playing Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj; Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan can act like a drunk person better than a real drunkard” – Rishi Virmani

R Balki’s films have always had strong and unique scripts. The credit for it goes not just to this expert filmmaker but also to his writing partner, screenwriter Rishi Virmani. The talented writer has written  Ki & Ka  (2016),  Chup  (2022),  Lust Stories 2  (2023) and the recently released sports film  Ghoomer  (2023), for R Balki. He has also written films for others as well like  Shimla Mirchi  (2020) and  Nazar Andaaz  (2022). Rishi is now dabbling in period films like  Chhava , starring Vicky Kaushal and based on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj,  Main Atal Hoon , the biopic on Atal Bihari Vajpayee starring Pankaj Tripathi and a biopic on Saharashri Subrata Roy. Bollywood Hungama  exclusively spoke to Rishi Virmani about  Ghoomer , working with Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan and a lot more. How has been the feedback for  Ghoomer ? The feedback has been quite good. For the first time, I have been flooded with a lot of phone calls and messages. My friends have been shari