Monday, July 27
Bollywood star Anushka Sharma was born in Ayodhya. She spent her childhood in different cities due to her father's army career. Her father served in wars, including Kargil. Anushka recalls being young during the Kargil War and her mother's worry. She shares a close bond with her father. Anushka is proud to be an army officer's daughter.
Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom is generating buzz in North America. The film has already earned over $135,500 from 220 locations. Advance sales are promising, reaching $145,000. Telugu cinema's popularity in the USA is growing. Kingdom is crucial for Vijay Deverakonda after recent box office disappointments. Ranbir Kapoor, Jr.NTR, and Suriya have contributed voiceovers. Gowtam Tinnanuri, known for Jersey, directs the film.
Veteran actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya reflected on the film industry's unpredictability and praised Ahaan Panday's successful debut in 'Saiyaara.' He fondly recalled Ahaan's time as an assistant director on 'The Railway Men,' emphasizing that genuine emotional connection trumps marketing strategies for a film's success. Dibyendu believes sincerity in filmmaking is key, as predicting audience preferences remains impossible.
Mohit Suri's Saiyaara is a box office hit. The film stars Ahaan Pandya and Aneet Padda. Saiyaara has earned Rs 190.25 crore in just eight days. It surpassed Housefull 5 collections. Experts predict a Rs 250 crore lifetime run. The film's success continues due to postponed releases. Saiyaara's second Friday earned Rs 17.50 crore.
An old clip from Koffee With Karan reveals Abhishek Bachchan's playful fear of his mother, Jaya Bachchan, while his sister Shweta suggests otherwise. Beyond the humor, Abhishek acknowledges Aishwarya's crucial role in their family life, allowing him to focus on his acting career. He also addresses the upsetting nature of divorce rumors and speculations surrounding his marriage with Aishwarya.
Hrithik Roshan is now a profit-sharing partner for War 2. He joins Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan in this deal with Yash Raj Films. Jr NTR receives a record fee for his Bollywood debut in the film. Kiara Advani and Anil Kapoor are also part of the cast. War 2 is made on a massive budget.
Mohit Suri's 'Saiyaara,' starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has become a surprise hit, exceeding expectations and nearing the Rs 200 crore mark. The film, made on a budget of Rs 40-50 crore, resonated with young audiences and garnered praise from Bollywood celebrities.
Ekta Kapoor has refuted claims that her OTT platform, ALTT, was banned for obscene content. Kapoor clarified that she and her mother, Shobha Kapoor, stepped down from ALTT in June 2021 and have no current association. This statement follows reports that the Indian government blocked 25 OTT apps, including ALTT, for allegedly streaming pornographic material violating Indian laws.
Nimrat Kaur, who has shared screen space with Akshay Kumar in 'Sky Force' and 'Airlift', finds him the most challenging co-star due to his incredible sense of humor. She revealed that maintaining a straight face while filming with Akshay is difficult, as he is one of the funniest people she has ever met.
Rajiv Rai's Gupt shocked many, including Amitabh Bachchan. Bachchan questioned Kajol's role as the killer. Rai stood by his decision, which proved successful. Earlier, Bachchan declined a film written for him during a career slump. Rai, disappointed, then made Mohra with Suniel Shetty. Both Gupt and Mohra became major hits.
