AR Rahman, born Dileep Kumar Rajagopala, embraced Sufism after studying various religions. He found a spiritual path in Sufism, describing it as a process of self-reflection and shedding ego. Rahman emphasizes the commonality of faith and the importance of spiritual richness, believing it leads to material prosperity.
Gujarati film Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate has achieved an unprecedented box office feat, outperforming Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava with a staggering Rs 24.40 crore in its sixth week. This modest-budget regional success, driven by exceptional word-of-mouth and cultural resonance, demonstrates remarkable staying power, drawing family audiences and repeat viewers, marking a historic moment for Gujarati…
Bollywood faces a potentially underwhelming Friday as advance bookings for both ‘120 Bahadur’ and ‘Mastiii 4’ remain slow, with total ticket sales unlikely to exceed 10,000. Both films, targeting different audiences, will heavily depend on word-of-mouth, with ‘Mastiii 4’ possibly having a slight edge in spot bookings. A subdued opening of Rs. 2-3 crores is…
The sequel to ‘De De Pyaar De’ has garnered over ₹51 crore in its first week, showing decent box office performance despite a natural Monday dip. While unlikely to match the original’s ₹131 crore global run, its overseas collection is within reach if the second weekend proves strong.
Dulquer Salmaan’s period drama ‘Kaantha’ has achieved a significant milestone, crossing ₹20 crore net in its first week. The film demonstrated consistent box office performance, with an estimated ₹1.40 crore collected on its seventh day. ‘Kaantha’ enjoyed solid Tamil occupancy and steady performance in Telugu regions, marking a strong opening for the ensemble thriller.
Ahaan Panday has emerged as one of the most talked-about newcomers of the year, following the release of Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara. Son of businessman Chikki Panday and former model Deanne Panday, and nephew of actor Chunky Panday, Ahaan has often been labelled a ‘star kid’—despite neither of his parents being Bollywood actors. His family’s close…
Marathi actress Girija Oak, who has recently been hailed by the internet as the new ‘National Crush’ for her simplicity, grace and natural charm, opened up about one of the most frequently asked questions she receives—how she manages to romance on screen. She revealed that women, in particular, are often curious about how actors create…
In an impressive display of dedication, Director Aditya Dhar shared insights about the rigorous audition journey for ‘Dhurandhar’. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra orchestrated an astonishing 1300 auditions for the pivotal role played by Sara Arjun. Dhar lauded Chhabra’s efforts, which culminated in a sensational cast featuring luminaries like Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal.
After a four-year wait, ‘The Family Man’ returns November 21 with Season 3. Manoj Bajpayee reprises his role as Srikant Tiwari, facing a personal crisis that uncovers a war-threatening conspiracy. The 7-episode season promises darker themes, new antagonists like Jaideep Ahlawat, and heightened geopolitical stakes, making it a major year-end release.
