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Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan hits a century, to release in 100+ countries, the highest for any Indian film ever!

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The most awaited film in Indian cinema after a long, long time, Pathaan , is part of Aditya Chopra’s ambitious spy universe and has the biggest superstars of the country Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham in it. YRF’s adrenaline-pumping entertainer, Pathaan , is set to release worldwide tomorrow in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu and it has already created a new record in overseas territories! Pathaan will release in more than 100 countries, the highest for any Indian film ever! Nelson D'Souza, Vice President, International Distribution, reveals, “ Pathaan is the widest release for any YRF film ever in the overseas territories. In fact, it is the widest release for an Indian film globally! Shah Rukh Khan is hands down the biggest superstar internationally and there is unparalleled demand for Pathaan to be released across the world given the hype that the film is carrying.” He adds, “This is a very heartening sign, especially post-pandemic, keeping the theatrical busin...

No leading lady for Akshay Kumar in C Sankaran Nair bio-pic

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It seems as if Bollywood is finally growing up. From romancing 21-year olds to mentoring them, Bollywood A-listers finally seem to be imbuing their age with dignity. And Akshay Kumar seems to lead the bright pack. After the underproduction,  Bade Miyan Chote Miyan  in which Akshay does not have a romantic lead, one has now come to know that he has no leading lady in the C Sankaran Nair bio-pic either. According to reliable source, “Ananya Pandey is a part of the bio-pic. But she is not paired with Akshay. Rather, she plays his intern and protégée. There is no romantic involvement between the two.” Another forthcoming film where the hero has no leading lady is Bholaa  where Ajay Devgn goes solo. Also Read: Akshay Kumar finally breaks silence on reports of him charging Rs. 50 – 100 crores per film from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/JwyZ8Qz

SCOOP: Akshay Kumar's next after Selfiee are Oh My God! 2 & Capsule Gill; date announcement soon

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Akshay Kumar is all set to return to the big screen with his Raj Mehta directed comic drama, Selfiee , which pits him alongside Emraan Hashmi for the first time. The Karan Johar production is all set to release on February 24, 2023 and is carrying positive reports in the industry circles. However, in an odd scenario for the first time, the fans are not aware about the date of other Akshay Kumar films for 2023. The Khiladi has films like Oh My God! 2 , Capsule Gill and Udaan already in the postproduction stage. A source informed Bollywood Hungama , "Akshay Kumar's next two theatrical releases after Selfiee will be Oh My God! 2 and Capsule Gill . The two films will be released in the window of April to July. These two will be followed by Udaan ." While the industry has been buzzing with the news of some of Akshay's films taking the OTT route, we can confirm that all 3 will be theatrical releases. "The order of release may change, but all 3 are theatrical fi...

Kareena Kapoor Khan speaks up on the Boycott Bollywood trend, says, “How will you enjoy your life without movies”

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Not too long ago we had reported that how Gujarat multiplex association requested for police intervention owing to multiple threats they received during the Pathaan release. While the film is expected to hit the big screens on January 25, ever since the release of the song ‘Besharam Rang’ last month, it has been facing backlash from some Hindu community groups for various reasons which also includes the film being a part of the Boycott Bollywood trend on social media. Amidst the controversy, Kareena Kapoor Khan, whose last film Laal Singh Chaddha faced a similar situation in certain areas of India, opened up about this trend and requested people to not continue it because it will lead to the end of the entertainment industry. Kareena Kapoor Khan recently attended the Indian Chamber of Commerce-Young Leaders Forum event where she opened up about this trend, "If that happens, how will we entertain? How will you have the joy and happiness in your life, which, I think everybody n...

Confirmed! Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan teaser to be attached with SRK’s Pathaan

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A few days back, there were reports about the teaser of Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan likely to be attached to the print of Shah Rukh Khan’s keenly-awaited upcoming action thriller Pathaan . Now it is official that the audience will get a glimpse of Bhai in the upcoming film, which also stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. The news is shared by the veteran trade analyst Taran Adarsh on his official Twitter page. He shared an image of the announcement and wrote, “SALMAN KHAN: 'KISI KA BHAI KISI KI JAAN' TEASER WITH ‘PATHAAN’... Teaser of #SalmanKhan's #KisiKaBhaiKisiKiJaan with #Pathaan... #Eid 2023 release.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) Sharing the announcement Salman Khan as well took to social media posting an image saying, “#KisiKaBhaiKisiKiJaan Teaser ab dekho bade parde par on 25th Jan...” Directed by Farhad Samji, the film was earlier titled Kabhi Eid Kabhi ...

Richa Chadha to headline a film based on the true stories of crisis during second Covid wave

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Richa Chadha, who is known as an actress par excellence, will next be seen performing the role of a frontline worker during the second wave of the Covid crisis. The upcoming untitled film will be produced under the banner of Zee Studios. Talking about the same, the 36-year-old actress says, “This is based on those real incidents that we all witnessed during the second wave of Covid. While there was loss and despair, there was also hope. In fact, I was so moved by this kindness of strangers that I started The Kindly, a small social media initiative that only amplified stories of goodness, and the selflessness through the second wave.” The Fukrey actress further added, “The film takes a hard look at all our lives during the pandemic, where we were afraid to be human, there was enforced and mandatory distance. It talks about the doctors and nurses who were doing their job selflessly. I am honoured to play the role of one such resilient nurse.”  The film is directed by Abhishek A...

Selfiee star Akshay Kumar lauds PM Narendra Modi asking party workers to not comment on films to grab headlines; says, "He is India’s biggest influencer"

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Akshay Kumar, who launched the trailer of Selfiee on Sunday, lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark who cautioned BJP leaders to not make unnecessary comments on movies, and personalities. This came in after protests against Pathaan in multiple states. During the BJP National Executive meeting in New Delhi, PM Modi said last week, “No one should make unnecessary comments that would overshadow the hard work we do." At the trailer launch of Selfiee on Sunday, Akshay Kumar was asked about PM Modi's remarks. He said, “Positivity is always welcome. And if our Prime Minister is saying something like this. He is India’s biggest influencer. If he is saying something and if things change it’ll be great for the industry. And why not, things should change, because we go through so much." “We make films, go to the censor board, get them passed and then someone says something and phir gadbad ho jati hai (it becomes messy). But now that he’s said it, I think it’ll be bet...