Saturday, July 25
‘Son of Sardaar 2’ faced a major weekend drop, collecting Rs 1.76 crore on Day 2, totaling Rs 8.51 crore. Despite lower openings than Ajay Devgn’s earlier films, it outperformed ‘Maa’. The comedy sequel, postponed to avoid clashing with ‘Saiyaara,’ features a chaotic plot set in Scotland.
Alia Bhatt is celebrating 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani's' National Film Award win with a nostalgic behind-the-scenes video, showcasing her dance practice and Vaibhavi Merchant's encouragement. Ranveer Singh reflected on the film's emotional impact and Karan Johar expressed gratitude for the widespread love. Other notable winners include '12th Fail,' 'Jawan,' and 'The Kerala Story.'
Anurag Kashyap has praised Shazia Iqbal's 'Dhadak 2', comparing it to the works of legendary filmmakers like Raj Kapoor and Guru Dutt. Kashyap lauded the lead actors, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, for their performances. He stated that the film fearlessly addresses casteism and classism, mirroring the realities of India.
This Friday witnessed a cinematic clash with 'Son Of Sardaar 2', a desi comedy starring Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur, edging out the romantic drama 'Dhadak 2' featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri. 'Son Of Sardaar 2' is nearing double-digit earnings, while 'Dhadak 2', a remake exploring societal evils, saw a slower Saturday, collecting ₹1.
Randeep Hooda recently shared a heartfelt farewell to his horse Ranji, who passed away at 23. Ranji, once rejected by the army, became Hooda’s cherished equestrian companion. Remembered for his spirited personality, Ranji’s story highlights the strong bond the actor shared with his beloved horse and upcoming projects.
Shah Rukh Khan’s arm is in a cast in his National Award acceptance video due to an injury sustained while filming his upcoming movie King. This muscular injury occurred during an intense scene shoot in Mumbai, causing a delay in the film’s schedule. Despite it, SRK expressed gratitude and stayed positive, joking about his condition in the video.
Shah Rukh Khan once cheekily admitted he deserved the National Award for his role in ‘Swades’ instead of Saif Ali Khan, who won it for ‘Hum Tum’. Speaking at an event, SRK said, “I think I should have got it, but that's another story.” The clip has resurfaced following SRK’s long-awaited National Award win for ‘Jawan’.
Kal Penn defends Priyanka Chopra's food preferences after she chose hot dogs over vada pav, sparking online debate. Recalling a similar experience on MasterChef, Penn emphasizes that people should be allowed to enjoy diverse tastes without cultural expectations. He praises Chopra's authenticity and addresses the silliness of projecting personal preferences onto others.
Vaani Kapoor recently debuted in OTT with 'Mandala Murders', portraying CIB officer Rea Thomas, a role demanding emotional depth and physical rigor. An introvert, she struggled initially in Mumbai but persisted with strong self-belief. Since her 2013 debut in 'Shuddh Desi Romance', she has starred in major Bollywood films.
