Tuesday, April 29
Tim Burton's 1989 film Batman saw Jack Nicholson, who played the Joker, become the highest-paid actor in the world with earnings of $60 million, eclipsing stars like Schwarzenegger and Stallone. His lucrative profit-sharing deal set a new benchmark in Hollywood, which wasn’t surpassed until Tom Cruise's earnings in 1996's Mission: Impossible.
Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ achieved significant box office success, accumulating over Rs.10 crore within its first three days. Despite initial controversies and mixed predictions, the film led the box office, outperforming major contenders such as 'Game Changer', 'Azaad', and 'Pushpa 2', reflecting robust audience interest.
Saif Ali Khan, who was attacked at his Bandra residence on January 16, is currently undergoing treatment at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital and is reportedly recovering well. The stabbing incident has left his family, friends, and fans deeply concerned. Zahan Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor's grandson, Saif's brother-in-law and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s cousin, expressed relief over Saif's recovery.
Farah Khan recently shared an amusing anecdote about her close friend and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. She revealed that Shah Rukh has a unique tradition of gifting her a car after every film they collaborate on. The revelation came during Farah’s visit to Archana Puran Singh’s home, where she was joined by Archana and her husband Parmeet Sethi.
The Mumbai police will likely recreate the crime scene at the Bandra home of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, who was repeatedly stabbed by an intruder, an official said on Sunday. The accused in the high-profile case, a 30-year-old Bangladeshi man, was arrested in the morning from adjoining Thane city.
Kartik Aaryan, who has become one of Bollywood’s most sought-after stars over the past decade, recently revealed that his journey wasn’t without challenges, including losing opportunities to industry insiders. Acknowledging the privilege insiders have, he added, “It’s not their fault. I have made my peace with it. If I had been born in that family, the same would have happened to me too.”
Veteran filmmaker Rajiv Rai has expressed shock over the recent stabbing incident involving Saif Ali Khan. In an exclusive interaction with ETimes, Rai refrained from pointing fingers and emphasized the need for patience and investigation. “Let’s not blame the government or the police. I do not enjoy that one bit. I think we’re a progressive country, and blaming people is not my cup of tea,” he said.
As Marathi cinema steps into 2025, the industry stands at a pivotal juncture, eager to reassess and redefine its strategies for box office success. The past year witnessed a notable 15 percent decline in collections. This decline has raised significant concerns among filmmakers, producers, and stakeholders, prompting the need for a thorough evaluation of the factors at play.
Coldplay's frontman Chris Martin left an indelible mark on Indian fans during the band's Music of the Spheres World Tour in Mumbai. At the first of three back-to-back concerts at DY Patil Stadium, Martin surprised the crowd by speaking fluent Hindi. The audience roared with approval as Martin read a fan's sign aloud, shouting “Jai Shri Ram,” sparking even more excitement.
The investigation into Saif Ali Khan's horrific stabbing incident is taking new turns every day. Recently, the Bandra Police has recovered the second piece of knife used to attack the actor.
