Sunday, July 26
Mithun Chakraborty, the 'Disco Dancer' sensation, was a financial pillar for Bihar's single-screen cinemas before the Bhojpuri industry's rise. A theatre owner recalls Mithun's films consistently achieving 100% occupancy, highlighting his significant impact during Bollywood's shift towards a more elitist audience. His cost-effective films, shot in Ooty, were a reliable source of income for theatre owners.
Aamir Khan has apologised for misleading the public about 'Sitaare Zameen Par' not being released on YouTube. He admitted to lying to protect the film's theatrical run, emphasising his loyalty to cinemas. He also shared his views on films releasing on OTT after their theatrical run and revealed why he prefers the pay-per-view model.
Mohit Suri's 'Saiyaara,' starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has grossed an estimated Rs 266 crore in India within 12 days. Sustained weekday collections and positive word-of-mouth indicate continued audience interest. The film is poised to surpass Rs 300 crore, potentially becoming the second Hindi film of 2025 to achieve this milestone.
Tanishaa Mukerji supports the Saiyaara team. Recent claims suggest the film's makers paid young people to cry in theaters. Tanishaa dismisses these accusations as baseless Bollywood bashing. She defends the film's genuine emotional impact on young audiences. The film Saiyaara is directed by Mohit Suri. It explores themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery.
Monty Sharma, the background music composer for 'Devdas,' revealed that Shah Rukh Khan initially disliked his work, even calling it 'bakwas.' Sharma recounted how director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's mixing choices significantly altered the original score, leading to Khan's negative reaction. Read on to know what exactly happened behind the scenes.
Assamese actress Nandini Kashyap was arrested for a hit-and-run in Guwahati that killed 21-year-old student Samiul Haque. CCTV showed her vehicle striking Haque, who later died from severe injuries. Kashyap fled the scene, was confronted by the victim’s friends, and taken into police custody early Wednesday.
The first single, 'Pardesiya,' from Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor's film 'Param Sundari' has been released, featuring Sonu Nigam's soulful vocals. The song, composed by Sachin-Jigar with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya, showcases the actors amidst picturesque South Indian locations. Everyone is going to love the song, especially the '90s kids.
The long-standing blackbuck poaching case against Salman Khan is set for a crucial hearing as the court reviews his appeal against the five-year prison sentence. Justice Manoj Kumar Garg will preside over the hearing, also addressing the Rajasthan Government's plea to challenge the acquittal of co-accused actors.
A Mumbai court has issued a notice to Rhea Chakraborty, seeking her response to the CBI's closure report in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case, which had given her a clean chit. The notice allows Chakraborty, the original complainant, an opportunity to challenge the CBI's decision. She had accused Rajput's sisters of providing him with prescription medicines without proper medical supervision.
Fatima Sana Shaikh had two film releases in July 2025. Both films explored love and equality. Fatima emphasized mutual respect in relationships. She highlighted that men also suffer due to patriarchy. Men are often ridiculed for expressing vulnerability. Fatima believes women asserting themselves can make some men uncomfortable. She notes that understanding of women's roles is evolving. For Fatima, equality is the key, not gender superiority.
