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Naveen:
No 2.0 release in China on May 2. Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar film postponed?
Director Shankar’s 2.0 starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar was supposed to release in China on May 2. Rumour has it that the film has been postponed to the end of May or June
Director Shankar’s magnum opus film 2.0 starring Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar and Amy Jackson hit the theatres on November 29, 2019, and became a blockbuster hit. The film, which was produced on an extravagant budget of Rs 543 crore, is said to be India’s costliest film.
It was earlier reported that 2.0 will release in China in a record number of screens on May 2. However, it looks like the film has been postponed for unknown reasons. Word has it that the makers are planning a grand release by the end of May or in the month of June this year.
Earlier, Lyca Productions, who bankrolled the film, announced that 2.0 will release in 56,000 screens, including 47,000 3D screens. The distribution rights were snapped up by HY Media.
An official announcement on 2.0’s release date in China is yet to be made. We will have to wait and see what the makers have in store for the Chinese audience.
2.0 is a sci-fi flick which addressed the perils of the harmful radiation emanating from cell phone towers and its effect on human beings and birds.
On the next day i.e. Thursday, the 22nd instalment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe bagged the amount of 23.70 crores and raised its first-week total collection to 268 crores nett (319.05 crores gross). As per the current trend, it is positively expected to join the 300-crore club within a couple of days.
BLANK is just 111 minutes long but it seems quite lengthy. The film starts off well at a crucial moment and then goes on a flashback mode. The first half doesn’t go on a high but is decent and sans complaints. Hanif’s fight sequence in the hospital is nicely done. His interrogation sequence gets a bit dragging but keeps viewers engaged. The intermission point however is the best part of the film. Three developments are happening simultaneously here – Husna is searching Hanif’s house, Rohit is in search of the godown whereas Dewan is about to execute Hanif. And all these episodes are well directed. Post-interval however, the film goes downhill. A track is needlessly added about Hanif’s father during the 2002 riots. Remove this bit and the film still would have made sense. The action scene in the tourist office is quite long and well executed. The climax is quite unexpected and unpredictable. That is a plus but at the same time, logic goes out of the window. The masses especially would find it difficult to understand the developments regarding the bomb attached on Hanif’s body.
Karan Kapadia makes a fine debut. He succeeds in pulling off this uni-dimensional character. Shockingly, the film is marketed extensively on his name but for most of the second half, he is not there on the screen. Sunny Deol is excellent and after a string of bad films and acts [YAMLA PAGLA DEEWANA PHIR SE, MOHALLA ASSI, BHAIAJI SUPERHIT], he finally proves his worth in this film. The audiences will get to see the Deol they love, in this film. Ishita Dutta gives her best shot. Karanvir Sharma looks dashing and makes his presence felt. Jameel Khan (Maqsood) is entertaining. But his act might remind one of his character in BABY [2015]. Kishori Shahane (Dewan’s wife) is wasted. The actors playing Farukh, Bashir, Aruna Gupta and Dewan’s son Raunaq are average.
Music has no scope. ‘Ali Ali’, featuring Akshay Kumar, appears in the end. ‘Himmat Karja’ is wasted and the way Sunny Deol and others start doing a particular hand movement in a serious moment looks out of place. ‘Warning Nahi Dunga’ is played during the opening credits and goes well with it. Rooshin Dalal and Kaizad Gherd’s background score however is quite powerful and escalates impact.
#AndhaDhun crosses $ 47 million in #China… Slowed down since #AvengersEndgame release, hence $ 50 million was ruled out… But the job is done… Third highest grossing *Indian film* in #China… Total till 2 May 2019: $ 47.29 million [₹ 327.67 cr].
Avengers Endgame Has Extraordinary Week One
Friday 03 May 2019 11.30 IST
Box Office India Trade Network
Avengers – Endgame had and extraordinary first week as it collected nearly 260 crore nett though the film did see its first big drop on Thursday. The film has smashed records of all Hindi film for the first week by leaps and bounds as Sultan holds the records at 208 crore nett.
The drop on thursday means that the 400 crore nett mark will probably not be reached as the film looks to be following a similar trend as the Iast Avengers film Infinity War. It is probably looking at a 350-375 crore nett finish but a lot will depend on the second Friday number. The last Avengers film had collected 155 crore nett apprx in week one and this film has done 67% more.
Avengers Endgame is the biggest blockbuster of 2019 in India and is also probably going to be the biggest blockbuster ever from Hollywood and maybe the first one to get footfalls of 2 crore plus. It may beat the marks set by Titanic, The Jungle Book and Avengers – Infinity War. The collections of Avengers – Endgame till date are as follows.
Wednesday was holiday 1st May in Maharashtra known as Maharashtra day and Labour day observed in states of Telangana, Assam, Bihar, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Manipur, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, West Bengal, Odisha, Rajasthan. Also Gujarat day in Gujarat
However, there is more medical procedure to be followed before Rishi Kapoor will be able to return home. “I will have to do a bone-marrow transplant which in all probability should take another two months minimum.”
The Tashkent Files has done steady business for three weeks despite Kalnak releasing in its second week and Avengers – Endgame releasing in its third. On top these low grossing films need the reviewers to support with the stars to to do some business but this film is doing without media support. The third week business of the film is better than the first week and it has done 11.50 crore nett business till now with more to come. The business of this film is till date is as follows.
First Week – 3,49,00,000
Second Week – 4,17,00,000
Friday – 3,75,00,000 apprx
Never seen a film with higher 3rd week collections than 1st week. Tight slap on the faces of the commie/leftist media brigade who gave 0’s and 1’s for this movie!
This must have been well made film with great actors.
A film’s success or failure will not be a tight slap for any one commie or otherwise. Do you think that they have no business but keep track of a film? Their business is over once they receive their cheque for their write up. For raja sen, even a cheque does not matter. Maybe they may change their stance after a few years.
Raja Sen, Saibal Chaterjee and ilk are the kind of degenerated individuals who’d go against popular perception just to “stand out among the rest” in order to receive more views and hits on their write ups. The guy gave a 2/5 to 3 Idiots and Inception. We know where he’s coming from.
TBH Vivek Agnihotri has the making of a paranoid schizophrenic who’s scared of independent women like Tanushree Dutta n Swara Bhaskar who he keeps targeting. In fact he’s picked up fights with every single artist out there.
Kal Ko kahega ki Gulzar bhi urban naxal hai as he propagates peace.
Who else? Mother Teresa for her Christianity mission?
And who’s desk k rakhwale? sambit Patra?
Tony -ypu did not reply to my comment – Kya hua ? # Bakwaas
Tony Said –
nothing to be happy about. curtailing of freedom, brainwashing people and manipulating them into believing fake historical accounts is reminiscent of Nazism.
Quite reminds me of the events unfolding in George Orwell’s 1984.
You can well term Orwell as a British naxal too for criticizing his government and spreading “intellectual terrorism”
And maybe the Nazis were German patriots too, Jews being antinationals and getting what they deserved.
Phew! No shortage of unintentional hilarity on social media these days.
Rocky Answered-
Tony ek baar please ..kuch aisa similar bol jo Daddu ney Jain Monk key liye bola , jissey Fatwa issue ho jaata hai, aur khatra mein honey ka darr aa jaata hai .
Phir gyaan baantna ,
P.S.- Munna- I don’t know how post the link of the comment, issliye poora comments hee repost kar diya, Maaf kar dena .
related – Tukdey tukdey gang ka sarpanch -Yechuri.
'Will you say this about books of other religions?': Kumar Vishwas slams Yechury for saying Ramayana, Mahabharata proof of ‘Hindu violence’https://t.co/VcpwsadxcZ
Most importantly, I have the right to my opinions and do not go about whining and insulting people on this forum as much as you do. You wanna have a discussion on your pseudo secular ideology and principles, I’m all for it but I don’t think folks like you would understand opposing views even if presented in civilized ways.
“Tony ek baar please ..kuch aisa similar bol jo Daddu ney Jain Monk key liye bola , jissey Fatwa issue ho jaata hai, aur khatra mein honey ka darr aa jaata hai .
Phir gyaan baantna ”
— You think I approve of that? ROFL! Another assumption by bhakts. Yes of course I will. Islamic terrorism and fundamentalism IS A BIG PROBLEM and has to be dealt with harshness. Which is why it pains me to see so called flag-bearers of Hindutva lately adopting the same ideology and bhakts backing them up!
“You wanna have a discussion on your pseudo secular ideology and principles, I’m all for it but I don’t think folks like you would understand opposing views even if presented in civilized ways.”
Shivaay, someone who thinks Vivek Agnihotri’s 9-crore grossing film tashkent files has been a slap in the face of “commies” and “urban naxals” is insulting and instigating enough!
……..and Tony leaves the ball alone, ( he has to, kyonkee yahan 10 laakh Zurmana nahee, seedha fatwa zaari hota ) and does whataboutarry . I rest my case.
Also, keeping Munna’s warning in mind, no further questions Meelord.
Jai Bharat.
No one has asked your good for nothing opinions on the so called independent opportunists (urban Naxalite commie brigade, the one you fantasize of day in & out) like Swara Bhaskar and Tanushree. Tanushree’s false allegations against a legend like Nana Patekar 10 years after an incident are bound to backfire on the self proclaimed feminist with a filmography with ZERO value. Just like your worthless comments on every forum with zero value are nothing short of complete bakwaas.
And fyi, there was no comparison made between Vivek and Raja Sen. Obviously for someone as delusional as you, that would not be evident. The comment was made on the credibility of reviewers like Raja Sen, not a comparison.
yes, people like Swara and Tanushree are the commie brigade, and so are people who criticize the government. because in some Atlantis-like parallel world, government = country. someone complains about it, and he’s a urban terrorist. Can’t blame you, you’ve been too brainwashed to see through common sense, and you’re led to believe all criticizers are opposition supporters.
because on one hand we have the likes of sadhvi pragya, Yogi adityanath, Vivek Agnihotri, Modi, Amit Shah and sambit patra who’re “great people” and want good of the nation but terrorists like Late Jawaharlal Nehru, Amartya Sen, Swara Bhaskar and Tanushree Dutta are proving to be such great obstacles.
Man, it’s a challenge replying to you! Because I seriously don’t know where to begin pointing out the idiocy to someone who considers a disaster of a film iconic enough to be used as a username.
Its common sense for a Loki masquerading as a Tony Montana with little to zero knowledge of any aspect of the political spectrum (yet trying to be a know it all like his Lal Salaam masters) to have challenges replying to comments when his worthless opinions have neither been asked for in the first place and for whom being a Modi admirer implies being an admirer of Saffron goons like Sadhvi Pragya by default. No wonder we can never have a central wing in a nation full of a billion plus dimwits and imbeciles. Because its assumed (even when the assumptions are unwelcome) that if you’re positive of 1 individual, you’re inclined to the entire right wing and the vice versa which I face whenever I defend Manmohan Singh for his legendary reforms in 1991.
Ok, peace out. I realise I may have used some out of line comments. Politics is one arena which can bring out the worst in us, irrespective of whatever and whoever we support.
Consider this my final comment on any political issue on this blog, at least in some time.
Make up your mind guys-
Kabhi kehtey ho BO is not a criteria , ab Tashkent Files key liye kehtey ho kee 10 crore hee toh kamaya hai, how can you challenge Raja Sen with only Ten Crores ?
#Bakwas
Also please show some tolerance towards fellow commentators – Bakwas band karo, Idiocy, brainwashed ????
Agar, Yahee matlab hota hai liberal honay ka toh bhaiyaa, hum Bhakt achchey hain.
Being an ardent critic of most political parties yet having a little faith in Modi compared to the rest of the rogues is good enough for the opposing brigade to brand someone as a “Bhakt”. Lol
A fellow Brijawasi compares Modi and Yogi to Ram and Lakshaman in this folk song. You are free to have your views on such veneration but the popularity of the duo is undeniable. pic.twitter.com/tKOdRrbaNi
More recently, when the actor was asked about the situation he finds himself him, which restricts him from voting in the elections, he declined to comment. In a 2017 interview to Times Now, he said, “About the Canadian thing, I am an honorary citizen. I’ve been given an honorary thing. I think it’s a thing that people should be proud about. I have an honorary doctorate also but I am not a Doctor. So this is what people have to understand.”
He wrote, “I really don’t understand the unwarranted interest and negativity about my citizenship. I have never hidden or denied that I hold a Canadian passport. It is also equally true that I have not visited Canada in the last seven years. I work in India, and pay all my taxes in India. While all these years, I have never needed to prove my love for India to anyone, I find it disappointing that my citizenship issue is constantly dragged into needless controversy, a matter that is personal, legal, non-political, and of no consequence to others. Lastly, I would like to continue contributing in my small way to the causes that I believe in and make India stronger and stronger.”
What is this with different clothes for every time you are seen; Unfortunately this bug has caught regular/normal households and facebook/Instagram acts as catalyst.
If I’m not wrong, Tashkent Files started at 36 Lakh on day 1 from mere 300 screens to a 15 Cr+ (if not more) lifetime. That’s 30X the day 1 number, a trend we noticed only with Uri & Queen of late. This for a film written off as a 1/5 by most critics (although the likes of Raja Sen & Saibal Chaterjee gave even Uri a 2/5, their opinions notwithstanding).
All right, goodbyes shouldn’t be long and they shouldn’t be sentimental either.
First of all, I’ve really enjoyed my interactions with Satyam, Qalandar, Jay, An Jo, Sanjana, Rajen (great to see him back), LS, oldgold, tonymontana, munna and some other names I might be forgetting right now. Recency bias is a cruel thing, especially while saying farewell.
Second, this place is no longer the space it used to be. Whether it’s good or bad is a different debate altogether, but I don’t seem to belong here, anymore.
On that note, alvida, shabba khair and a not-so-emotional, goodbye. Wish you guys all the best!
Hi Saket: Please don’ t leave. I don’t comment much here , but I do visit read may discussion here. Your insights to many topics ranging from movie review, box office reports, sports and political views is truly incredible. You see in different preservative and read in many aspects all topics which many like me miss out. I don’t agree with you at all in your political views and I’m with the other side. Bhakth as you would call me. I cannot be changed nor can I persuade to agree with me. But still would like to read in your thoughts. There is no winners in debates here and no last word. We put forth our views- agree, or agree to disgree and move about. We don’t want loose all rounder in you. Please reconsider and I hope you come back..Requesting you to not to leave this forum again.
Thank you Saket for all your invaluable contributions: Even I am being inactive on this blog – but this is a great blog where all wingers are welcome to comment within the limits of decency: If you are leaving due to a personal commitment or reason, I can understand – but do not just due to incongruence with some members: I got fatigued too arguing and debating with Livewire when there was, actually, no debate at all and I turned out to be a fool because of the time I invested thinking it was an intelligent debate – We learn this foolishly; and we should be wiser after-the-fact.
So all the best: Please continue with your contributions if you can..
Didn’t realize Saket had left (or was planning to). I’m out of touch! I agree completely. Saket’s contributions are always great whether one agrees or not with them. I hope he’ll continue to contribute. The fatigue is certainly understandable from time to time. Sometimes a bit of a ‘vacation’ helps, or else one can contribute less frequently.
that is why I have been requesting that political discussions should have a separate thread – it happens everywhere, after heated exchanges – people revolt and leave the group……..guys, keep the politics out of here pl.
Avengers – Endgame has continued its dominant run at the box office on its second Friday with collections holding up pretty well from Thursday. It has been helped that the other new releases are nonstarters and fill not be able to do anything at the box office.
Blank like its name has fired blanks at the box office while Setters unlike its name is definitely not settled at the box office. Both films had nothing going for them and will struggle with Blank probably getting the better opening day collections although they will not be much.
There were two Punjabi films releases with Blackia and Dil Diyan Gallan with the former taking a better start though big cities like Chandigarh and Ludhiana were not that good for Blackia.
Komal Nahta broadcasted news of Mumtaz’s death which turned out to be false. Confirmed by her daughter that she is hale and hearty in London. Komal later retracted
Extremely sorry for posting news about Mumtaz ji’s demise. By God’s grace, she is hale and hearty. The incorrect news is gaining ground in the film trade. But to set the record straight, Mumtaz ji is absolutely fine.
#AvengersEndgame has shattered two myths: Screen count and release period… Most *Hindi* biggies release in 3500 screens, even 4000 or 4500+ at times, yet those movies don’t achieve the numbers that #AvengersEndgame has amassed in just *seven days* on *2845* screens.
Dharma Productions and Fox Star Studios get jittery on Student Of The Year 2, CUT DOWN on film’s marketing budget?
If the truth be told, Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and their partner Fox Star Studios are jittery over the release of their splashy college romantic-musical Student Of The Year 2. “Why should they not be jittery after the crippling blow that was dealt by the failure of Kalank?” argues a source close to Dharma.
But then comes the surprising revelation. “Kalank has made Dharma all the more determined to make a success out of Student Of The Year 2. Naak kaa sawaal hai (it’s a matter of prestige). They are going all-out to ensure the film gets a big box office boost,” says the source.
Apparently Alia Bhatt’s dance number with Tiger Shroff was an afterthought. Admitting this, one of the prominent players in the project says, “I agree Alia came in at the last minute. They wanted a big star to dance with Tiger. The Alia-Tiger song and dance is a big boost to the film. As far as cutting marketing budgets is concerned, they (Dharma Productions – Fox Star Studios) have taken a voluntary decision to go slow on publicity during the last phase so as to not create an over expectation in the audience. There’s no budget cut as such.”
Mark the date… Aamir Khan's new film #LaalSinghChaddha to release on #Christmas 2020… Stars Aamir in title role… Directed by Advait Chandan… Written by Atul Kulkarni… #Viacom18Movies
The show will no longer go on at the iconic 71-year-old RK Studios. It will now make way for a swank residential complex-cum-shopping plaza through its new owner, realty major Godrej Properties Ltd., an official said here on Friday.
The GPL has purchased the 2.20 acres (roughly, 100,000 sq. feet) RK Studios premises in Chembur, north-east Mumbai — founded in 1948 — which were gutted in a major fire that engulfed it on September 16, 2017.
GPL, which has inked the deal for an undisclosed amount with the Bollywood’s Kapoor clan — plan to now convert it into a modern residential apartments complex and a luxury retail centre spread over a saleable area of around 350,000 sq. feet.
Leading realty players though point out that the current commercial property rates in and around Chembur are in the range of Rs 24,000-Rs 28,000 per sq. feet depending on the locality.
Executive Chairman of GPL, Pirojsha Godrej, said the deal fits with the company’s strategy of deepening its presence in key locations across India’s leading cities.
“We will seek to ensure we celebrate the remarkable legacy of this site with the goal of delivering an outstanding lifestyle for its residents,” Godrej said.
Veteran Bollywood actor Randhir Kapoor, son of the founder of RK Studios, the legendary Raj Kapoor, said: “This property in Chembur, has been of tremendous significance to my family over the many decades that RK Studios has operated from there. We are excited to have chosen GPL to script a new chapter for this location and build upon its rich history.”
Blank recorded poor collections on its first day as it grossed around 40-45 lakhs nett. The film did por business all over but was far better than the other new release Setters which was around the 10-15 lakh nett mark. Both the films have no chance as the first day business is too low and reports do not suggest manifold growth.
Kalank saw another big drop in business with collections of 15-20 lakh nett and is looking to add another 1-1.50 crore nett for a finish of only 80 crore nett which will mean around 25% of its business came on day one. The business of Kalank till date is as follows.
The Tashkent Files is steady and is an AVERAGE fair. the collections of this film on the fourth Friday were pretty similar to the first day. It picked up around 30-35 lakhs nett on its fourth Friday. The film is looking to comfortably cross the 15 crore nett mark and may even get close to 20 crore nett depending on how the next few weeks unfold. The business of this film is till date is as follows.
Besides this, Aamir Khan will reportedly play Lord Krishna in his highly ambitious project Mahabharata. While it is unclear whether it will be a feature film or a seven-part series, it sure will be a project on a very big scale.
Taking a dig at this, Siddharth expressed his wish to interview US President Donald Trump, and ask him about his sleep pattern and work habits.
“Hey Donald Trump, since you are getting ready to be re-elected soon, might I suggest an interview with me during your elections? I have crucial questions about how you eat fruit, your sleep and work habits and also your cute personality,” he tweeted on Friday night.
The 40-year-old actor added: “I have an Indian passport. Direct message me please.”
Avengers Endgame Second Saturday Business
Sunday 05 May 2019 12.00 IST
Box Office India Trade Network
Avengers – Endgame is closing on the 300 crore nett mark and will probably hit by Sunday afternoon as the film collected around 18 crore nett on its second Saturday. The growth was around 50% from the second Friday. The film seems to be heading for 50 crore nett plus weekend though Hollywood films sometimes do not grow a lot on Sunday. The total so far is almost 290 crore nett.
The film could hit the 100 crore nett mark in Mumbai circuit as it has crossed the 80 crore nett mark in nine days. This has only been done bu Bahubali – The Conclusion, Dangal, PK, Tiger Zinda Hai and Sanju. Delhi / UP has topped the 50 crore nett mark with collections standing at 51 crore nett and the next best circuit is Mysore with 27 crore nett where today it will cross the numbers of Dangal which is highest grossing Hindi film in the circuit.
The collections of Avengers – Endgame till date are as follows.
Director Anurag Basu, who had been diagnosed with acute leukemia in 2004 was given a two-month ultimatum. He battled cancer here in our country and says that it is not that India is less any way when it comes to cancer treatment. The ace director states, “As a cancer survivor, I have attended many conferences and seminars abroad and have always heard foreign doctors speak very highly of the kind of work being done in India when it comes to cancer. I have always heard them talk very highly of Indian doctors.”
When it is about life and death, I respect individual decisions.
It is fact that most of research happens in West; I guess back of mind people think they may have something which Indian doctor don’t.
Having said that, in US healthcare is very bureaucratic apart from expensive. There are too many regulations. These regulations add to cost.
In Canada it is nationalized; You pay more taxes and Govt provides you medical care; You get into different kind of issues.
Most of the research and new drugs are in US. And it is done by private companies (or by universities) and they take good chunk of profits.
I’m happy with the UK model. It has issues but alongside a nationalization of healthcare there is a private sector too. It’s just over used and long. But it does its job.
The tabloid newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda quoted one passenger, Petr Egorov, who said: “We had just taken off and the aircraft was hit by lightning…. The landing was rough, I almost passed out from fear.”
“The plane sent out a distress signal after takeoff,” a source told Interfax news agency.
“It attempted an emergency landing but did not succeed the first time, and on the second time the landing gear hit (the ground), then the nose did, and it caught fire,” the source added.
Interfax, citing an anonymous source, said the plane had landed with its fuel tanks full because, having lost contact with air traffic controllers, it was too dangerous to dump its fuel tanks over Moscow.
The impact of the devastation was visible from the Lion’s Gate or as ‘Jay-Vijay Dwar’ — the main entrance of the temple. “The idol of Jay has been broken,” Mr. Mohapatra said, adding that the idol of Vijay was intact. The Kalpa Bata — a huge banyan tree revered as a wish fulfilment tree within the temple premises — has also broken.
The letter by IFTDA read, “We extend our heartiest congratulations to you for acquiring the iconic RK Studios. The devastating fire in September 2017 gutted the studio, which had been built 70 years ago by the legendary Raj Kapoor. The Showman’s name spells magic and reminds one of the cinematic masterpieces crafted by him… Raj Kapoor was an institution in himself, an inspiration to budding directors, a guide to media students, and a connoisseur of music. His legacy has to be protected for the future generations…”
They added, “It’s our humble appeal to you on behalf of the film industry and the IFTDA to spare some area from the 33,000 sq meters, for a Raj Kapoor museum, which will refresh the memories of the filmmaker and actor for the next generations. We request you to pay this tribute to the unsurpassable genius and give a solemn thought to our appeal.”
Shah Rukh Khan, after the Zero debacle, has taken to production. After making Badla, he is now helming a couple of projects for Netflix India. SRK’s Red Chillies Entertainment is currently handling two projects: Class of 83 and Bard Of Blood. Class Of 83 starring Bobby Deol went on the floors on Sunday.
Avengers Endgame Hits 50 Plus Second Weekend
Monday 06 May 2019 11.45 IST
Box Office India Trade Network
Avengers – Endgame had a huge second weekend with collections going over 50 crore nett. If we look at teh Hindi film industry and then there have been five films to go over 50 crore nett for the second weekend (Dangal, PK, Sanju, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Tiger Zinda Hai). Outside the Hindi film industry there are three films (Bahubali – The Beginning, Bahubali – The Conclusion and 2.0)
The drop for Avengers Endgame is 67% from the first weekend and you have to take as its under 70% for a film which is going to be front loaded. The total so far is 310 crore nett plus and the ticket rates will come down to normal weekday levels from Monday onward. The film is probably targeting the 375 crore nett mark as there is competition in the Hindi markets from Friday onward and contribution from the South is less now compared to the initial days..
The collections of Avengers – Endgame till date are as follows.
Saif Ali Khan’s film, previously titled Hunter, to release in September
Saif Ali Khan is back in news, thanks to Sacred Games 2 but here’s an update about his next release too. Saif is all set and raring to go to stun us with his performance as a Naga Sadhu in Aanand L Rai’s production which was previously titled Hunter.
Latest news is that the makers are ready to release the movie in September and they will soon announce a new title for the film. The movie was previously titled as Hunter. They are ready to release the film in September and it will showcase Saif as a failed sadhu.
Saif is also working on Jawaani Deewani which is a slice of life movie. Pooja Bedi’s daughter Alaia F will play his daughter in the movie.
Aanand L Rai’s movie starring Saif is directed by Navdeep Singh and has Manav Vij and Zoya Hussain in important roles.
Avengers Endgame Has Strong Hold On Second Monday
Tuesday 07 May 2019 11.30 IST
Box Office India Trade Network
Avengers – Endgame held well on its second Monday with collections of 7.75-8 crore nett which is a strong hold considering ticket rates are back to normal. The film has now collected 319 crore nett apprx and has started to beat the NETT numbers of the big Hindi films as it goes past Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
The second week is probably looking at business in the range of 75-80 crore nett depending on the drops over the next two days. the film is now the highest grossing film in all the circuits (barring South where regional films have higher figures) as it beat Uri – The Surgical Strike in Mumbai circuit on Monday. Uri – The Surgical Strike had done around 84 crore nett in Mumbai and Avengers Endgame has crossed 86 crore nett now and could be on its way towards 100 crore nett.
Super 30 VS Mental Hai Kya At The Box Office: Hrithik Roshan To Avoid Clashing With Kangana Ranaut?
Now, as per the latest reports, Hrithik and team might be stepping back and avoiding the clash.
More than $600,000 has been raised for the treatment of a 13-year-old Indian-American hate crime victim who remains in coma after being struck down intentionally in April by a motorist who thought she was a Muslim.
As of Monday evening, the GoFundMe page, created to help seventh grader Dhriti Narayan’s family cover the medical costs, had raised more than $600,000. The target was $500,000, reports the American Bazaar online news portal.
On April 23, Dhriti and other members of her family were crossing a road in Sunnyvale, California. Suddenly a motorist struck them down intentionally.
The family was targeted because the motorist, Isaiah Peoples, thought they were Muslim.
Seven others, including Dhriti’s father Rajesh Narayan and her nine-year-old brother Prakhar were injured in the incident.
Dhriti is currently in coma following severe trauma and head injuries.
Since the fundraising appeal went live on GoFundMe seven days ago, more than 12,360 people donated money.
The fundraiser on the site reads: “While our hearts and prayer go to Dhriti for her speedy recovery but a huge medical bill and potential rehab costs are expected for her recovery.
“We, friends of Dhriti’s family, who were touched by her and her family’s caring and helpful nature, are actively working with family members and other friends along with appropriate organisations and organising this fund-raising campaign to support the family at this difficult time.”
Karan Oberoi Rape Case: Victim Texted “Can We Have Sex Without Thinking About Future,” Reveals Pooja Bedi
A complaint was lodged with the Oshiwara Police late on Sunday and charges under the IPC 376 (rape) and 384 (extortion) were slapped against Karan Oberoi.
LSC release locked for 2020 Christmas. Don’t see Aamir taking two consecutive Christmas anymore. These days is occupied with SMJ, Paani Foundation, MB series. He would care less about 2021 Christmas
original avatar released one week before 3 idiots, still 3 idiots went on to do record business both domestically as well as overseas. power of great content
Avengers Endgame Second Tuesday Business
Wednesday 08 May 2019 11.45 IST
Box Office India Trade Network
Avengers – Endgame had a drop in business on its second Tuesday as it collected around 6 crore nett. The strong holiday was surprising on Monday but with elections on these push collections up in some areas but then drop in others where cinemas remain shut.
The collections on Tuesday were also affected by the IPL match. Avengers – Endgame has grossed 65 crore nett in its second week in five days and twelve day total stands at at 323 crore nett. The second week is heading for collections in the 75-76 crore nett region.
The IPL could affect collections again over the weekend which could make it tough for the film to reach 375 crore nett.. The collections of Avengers – Endgame till date are as follows.
It’s time to begin a #mentoo movement
By – Pooja BediUpdated: May 8, 2019, 12:46 ISTfacebooktwitterincom
Pooja Bedi on Karan Oberoi rape charges: It’s time to begin a #mentoo movement
My best friend Karan Oberoi has been arrested for “rape & extortion” and drugging and filming the complainant. The publicly known facts of the case are that they met end 2016 on a dating app. In October 2018, Oberoi filed an NC against the woman for harassment. In her interview to TOI in November 2018, she states they had been in “a relationship”, that she had showered him with gifts and done up his apartment, and that she felt bad to pressure him for marriage because he was in a bad financial position. However, this week in May 2019 she has filed a case of rape and extortion, claiming it happened sometime in January 2017. Statements in her interview in November 2018 are in direct contrast to her FIR in May 2019 which says the “alleged” crime took place in 2017. We cannot term it a fake case until proven, but what happens in the interim? She has lodged the FIR the day the Bombay high court went on holiday, so he can’t apply for bail for a month.
The media has jumped onto it, hashtags of #rapist, loss of his reputation, damage to his career, his family in turmoil, the physical distress given conditions of lock up… the list goes on. We showed the police overwhelming evidence in regard to her messages on his phone, but the saddest part is even if the police can see that the man is innocent of the charges, they have to take action based on the FIR, arrest him and follow due process of law. Even more bizarre was that he and she were both sent for medical tests even though the alleged incident happened 2.5 years ago, because it’s due process.
Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif are set to give us the wedding on-loop with ‘Aithey Aa’, tomorrow. The makers will release Bharat‘s third song tomorrow embedded in the wedding backdrop. The song will have the actor tie the knot in reel life.
Ajay does not take elevators till date and he has a permanent fear for the same. The reason being Ram Gopal Verma and his directorial Bhoot. Ajay recounted a horrific incident post about the shoot of the movie. He said, “It crashed from the fourth floor to the basement and I was stuck in it for an hour-and-a-half. After that, I only took the stairs to reach the location even though it was on the 28th floor.”
Finally managed to catch up with The Tashkent Files. An extremely intriguing and well researched plot and a solid screenplay has been somewhat messed up by the extreme hamming by a solid support cast and dialogues filled with propaganda and over the top histrionics. Somewhat of an opportunity missed, I wonder how brilliant this film could have been with the same plot line and the same actors but in the hands of a more mature film maker who understand the nuances of film making more than Agnihotri. Nevertheless, for its novelty, enlightening plot and the extremely sensitive aspect it touches upon, I’d give this flawed yet courageous film a 7/10 rating.
Saw Happy Phir Bhaag jaayegi – Stay away. First installment was decent and had some good laughs. This one has bad screenplay with very low production value.
IT'S OFFICIAL… Ayushmann Khurrana and producer Aanand L Rai reunite… After #ShubhMangalSaavdhan comes the second installment in the franchise: #ShubhMangalZyadaSaavdhan… Will be directed by Hitesh Kewalya… The new film will focus on homosexuality… Early 2020 release.
Avatar 2’s Release Date Postponed, Here’s The Fresh Schedule Of Series Till Avatar 5
James Cameron’s long-awaited and often delayed follow-up to Avatar has been pushed back by another year.
Avatar 2 will now release internationally on December 17, 2021 instead of December 18, 2020 as originally planned.
The delay means that Avatar 3 will open on December 22, 2023 as opposed to December 17, 2021 while Avatar 4 will release on December 19, 2025 instead of December 20, 2024 and Avatar 5 will open on December 17, 2027, reports variety.com.
The news comes as part of a larger shift in release dates unveiled by Walt Disney Studios. The company is moving around the debuts of various movies it inherited after buying the bulk of 21st Century Fox’s film and television assets in a $71.3 billion mega-merger deal.
As part of the release date shake-up, Disney announced there will be three yet-untitled Star Wars movies.
They will hit theatres after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker brings the Skywalker spin-off saga to a close in December this year.
The first of the new three films will hit the big screen on December 16, 2022. There will be two other follow-ups that will premiere on December 20, 2024 and December 18, 2026.
Following the success of Avengers: Endgame, Disney has also adjusted a few upcoming Marvel releases. Fox’s “The New Mutants” has been pushed back from August 2, 2019 to April 3, 2020.
Revealed: Tiger Shroff, Ananya Panday, Tara Sutaria starrer Student Of The Year 2 is inspired by Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander
The source reveals that “Student Of The Year 2 is formatted exactly like the other film. Tiger Shroff plays Aamir Khan’s underdog who must win the sports event from the privileged elitist students. Aditya Seal is like Deepak Tijori, the rich spoilt brat. Ananya Panday is the entitled campus hottie, a la Pooja Bedi. Tara Sutaria is cast as the working-class outsider who must slog to prove herself.”
An underdog who dances like michael jackson’s second cousin, has a ripped body, women falling all over him and dancing in perfect synchronization everytime he shakes a leg.
Kya expectations de rahe hai aaj kal ki yuva peedhi ko yeh. KJo is the reason depression will become extremely common among youngsters.
October girl Banita Sandhu bags American TV sci-fi show Pandora
As per synopsis of Banita Sandhu’s character, she will essay the role of Delaney Pilar, Priscilla Quintana’s character Jax’s roommate. Deadline exclusively stated, “She is a brilliant, nannite-enhanced woman with cybernetic implants who is able to process information more quickly as she is perpetually connected to the Datastream. Because of her enhanced abilities, Pilar initially comes off as aloof and egotistical around others (“You act so superior.” “Because I am superior.”). Although her implants allow her to access the Datastream and the group mind of those in the Datacore, Pilar begins to question the decision to give up her individuality to the hive mind as a young child.”
Akshay Kumar’s Claim Of ‘Not Visiting Canada In The Last 7 Years’ Is Not True; Twitter User Shares Proof
Akshay issued a statement and said that he has never hidden the fact that he holds Canadian citizenship.
Why Akshay Kumar fans are super cool about the controversy with the actor?
Brouhaha was created by Aamir Khan Fans when he was trolled for his statement made on TV. Aamir fans took it as an insult and fought for months among themselves and with faceless trolls.
Similar self trolling was done in the past by SRK fans as well when Americans searched him at the airport, must to the amazement of others. The tinge also has a communal touch which damaged the Khan brand.
But Akshay Kumar fans are super cool. The star is at the peak of his career and he has managed the reply in the most sensible manner.
Other stars let unleashed trolls even on Satyamshot. They ignorantly ranted about Aamir being a nationalist. Akshay kumar has not done anything similar. It comes from being in control and not having self-doubt.
Other stars and their fans have to learn. Brouhaha sounds as stupid as it is.
BHARAT is an excellent opportunity for Salman to reclaim his No 1 rank.
With Aamir Khan back to doing what he likes – growing beards….Salman is set to give a huge blockbuster and reclaim No 1 from Akshay Kumar. Since Tubelight flopped, Salman lost the halo and consistent hits from Akshay and Ranveer Singh propelled them. However Salman and Aamir are solid superstars who with their knack of delivering huge blockbusters can always return to No 1.
Salman faces similar opportunity this Eid. Bharat is looking good. All the best Salman. Another blockbuster and you will solidify No 1 in your favour.
Every brouhaha has a root. Even with aamir and srk. And also with akshay. They say there cant be smoke without fire. The stars are not gods. They have biases and they have weaknesses. All part of life. If they receive bouquets, let them also receive brickbats. Some 10 years back, stars were not polarised this much with the exception of during the period of emergency.
But brouhaha is needless. Hundreds of senseless comments. Copying the tweets which we saw Aamir Khan fans doing is quite a sign of insecurity among the fans. Not sure how many were unleashed by the actor himself.
Well, the brouhaha is inevitable if you are a celebrity. If you are Rajpal Yadav, no one cares. Aamir is still facing it on SM. The bigger the celebrity, the bigger is the backlash.
As for aamir unleashing some of the comments, you should ask him as you are close to him and advise him too!
In previous films, Malaika Arora has made a cameo with peppy dance numbers including ‘Munni Badnaam Hui’ and ‘Fevicol Se’. But this time around, it will feature Salman Khan who will reportedly feature in an item number and the song will be recreated as ‘Munna Badnaam Hua’. Malaika Arora’s dance number was a rage after Dabangg and this time Salman Khan will showcase his dancing prowess with the new song. The lyrics will undergo changes and Salman is reportedly set for ‘Munna Badnaam Hua’.
SATYAMSHOT 
May 2, 2019 at 12:54 PM
https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/ra-one-to-kalank-16-holiday-releases-big-bollywood-disappointments/
Ra. One To Kalank; 16 Holiday Releases Which Turned Out To Be Big Bollywood Disappointments
We bring you a list of 17 big Bollywood films which proved to be disappointments at the Box Office despite releasing on a holiday.
By Gautam Batra
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May 2, 2019 at 1:06 PM
https://www.addatoday.com/2013/02/release-dates-of-bollywood-movies-in.html
Tomorrow Blank is releasing.
review by toi is out with 2.5 stars.
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May 2, 2019 at 2:08 PM
https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2019/05/01/box-office-avengers-endgame-ultron-infinity-war-star-wars-force-awakens-dark-knight-avatar/#3e88ad4348af
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May 2, 2019 at 3:25 PM
Vidya Balan puts new films on hold to focus only on the Indira Gandhi biopic
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vidya-balan-puts-new-films-on-hold-to-focus-on-the-indira-gandhi-biopic/articleshow/69149580.cms
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May 2, 2019 at 9:03 PM
Naveen:
No 2.0 release in China on May 2. Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar film postponed?
Director Shankar’s 2.0 starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar was supposed to release in China on May 2. Rumour has it that the film has been postponed to the end of May or June
Director Shankar’s magnum opus film 2.0 starring Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar and Amy Jackson hit the theatres on November 29, 2019, and became a blockbuster hit. The film, which was produced on an extravagant budget of Rs 543 crore, is said to be India’s costliest film.
It was earlier reported that 2.0 will release in China in a record number of screens on May 2. However, it looks like the film has been postponed for unknown reasons. Word has it that the makers are planning a grand release by the end of May or in the month of June this year.
Earlier, Lyca Productions, who bankrolled the film, announced that 2.0 will release in 56,000 screens, including 47,000 3D screens. The distribution rights were snapped up by HY Media.
An official announcement on 2.0’s release date in China is yet to be made. We will have to wait and see what the makers have in store for the Chinese audience.
2.0 is a sci-fi flick which addressed the perils of the harmful radiation emanating from cell phone towers and its effect on human beings and birds.
https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/no-2-0-release-in-china-on-may-2-rajinikanth-and-akshay-kumar-film-postponed-1515457-2019-05-02
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May 3, 2019 at 12:04 AM
On the next day i.e. Thursday, the 22nd instalment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe bagged the amount of 23.70 crores and raised its first-week total collection to 268 crores nett (319.05 crores gross). As per the current trend, it is positively expected to join the 300-crore club within a couple of days.
https://boxofficecollection.in/box-office-report/avengers-endgame-7th-day-box-office-collection-completes-a-week-on-a-massive-note-42450
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May 3, 2019 at 12:55 AM
If this holds up over the second weekend, it will get to last year’s highest grosser sanju’s 340 cr nett.
A good weekend in china will take it closer to $600M. Domestically also its projected to ccross $600M in this weekend.
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May 3, 2019 at 1:10 AM
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May 3, 2019 at 1:20 AM
Spoilers
BLANK is just 111 minutes long but it seems quite lengthy. The film starts off well at a crucial moment and then goes on a flashback mode. The first half doesn’t go on a high but is decent and sans complaints. Hanif’s fight sequence in the hospital is nicely done. His interrogation sequence gets a bit dragging but keeps viewers engaged. The intermission point however is the best part of the film. Three developments are happening simultaneously here – Husna is searching Hanif’s house, Rohit is in search of the godown whereas Dewan is about to execute Hanif. And all these episodes are well directed. Post-interval however, the film goes downhill. A track is needlessly added about Hanif’s father during the 2002 riots. Remove this bit and the film still would have made sense. The action scene in the tourist office is quite long and well executed. The climax is quite unexpected and unpredictable. That is a plus but at the same time, logic goes out of the window. The masses especially would find it difficult to understand the developments regarding the bomb attached on Hanif’s body.
Karan Kapadia makes a fine debut. He succeeds in pulling off this uni-dimensional character. Shockingly, the film is marketed extensively on his name but for most of the second half, he is not there on the screen. Sunny Deol is excellent and after a string of bad films and acts [YAMLA PAGLA DEEWANA PHIR SE, MOHALLA ASSI, BHAIAJI SUPERHIT], he finally proves his worth in this film. The audiences will get to see the Deol they love, in this film. Ishita Dutta gives her best shot. Karanvir Sharma looks dashing and makes his presence felt. Jameel Khan (Maqsood) is entertaining. But his act might remind one of his character in BABY [2015]. Kishori Shahane (Dewan’s wife) is wasted. The actors playing Farukh, Bashir, Aruna Gupta and Dewan’s son Raunaq are average.
Music has no scope. ‘Ali Ali’, featuring Akshay Kumar, appears in the end. ‘Himmat Karja’ is wasted and the way Sunny Deol and others start doing a particular hand movement in a serious moment looks out of place. ‘Warning Nahi Dunga’ is played during the opening credits and goes well with it. Rooshin Dalal and Kaizad Gherd’s background score however is quite powerful and escalates impact.
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/blank/critic-review/
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May 3, 2019 at 1:21 AM
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May 3, 2019 at 1:57 AM
Avengers Endgame Has Extraordinary Week One
Friday 03 May 2019 11.30 IST
Box Office India Trade Network
Avengers – Endgame had and extraordinary first week as it collected nearly 260 crore nett though the film did see its first big drop on Thursday. The film has smashed records of all Hindi film for the first week by leaps and bounds as Sultan holds the records at 208 crore nett.
The drop on thursday means that the 400 crore nett mark will probably not be reached as the film looks to be following a similar trend as the Iast Avengers film Infinity War. It is probably looking at a 350-375 crore nett finish but a lot will depend on the second Friday number. The last Avengers film had collected 155 crore nett apprx in week one and this film has done 67% more.
Avengers Endgame is the biggest blockbuster of 2019 in India and is also probably going to be the biggest blockbuster ever from Hollywood and maybe the first one to get footfalls of 2 crore plus. It may beat the marks set by Titanic, The Jungle Book and Avengers – Infinity War. The collections of Avengers – Endgame till date are as follows.
Friday – 53,50,00,000 apprx
Saturday – 52,25,00,000 apprx
Sunday – 53,75,00,000 apprx
Monday – 30,50,00,000 apprx
Tuesday – 26,00,00,000 apprx
Wednesday – 28,00,00,000 apprx
Thursday – 15,50,00,000 apprx
TOTAL – 2,59,50,00,000 apprx
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May 3, 2019 at 2:06 AM
Wednesday was holiday 1st May in Maharashtra known as Maharashtra day and Labour day observed in states of Telangana, Assam, Bihar, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Manipur, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, West Bengal, Odisha, Rajasthan. Also Gujarat day in Gujarat
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May 3, 2019 at 3:43 AM
Naveen- even BOI is calling it a Blockbuster so it must be true 😛
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May 3, 2019 at 5:11 AM
No chance of 400Cr either with that big Thursday drop. Probably do well to go past Sanju now.
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May 3, 2019 at 5:23 AM
Thursday droo is due to holiday the previous day where it gained.
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May 3, 2019 at 5:41 AM
Yes aware of that but Monday to Thursday trend pretty much rules out 400Cr.
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May 3, 2019 at 6:11 AM
It Endgame trends like Infinity War In India after week one, then it will do around 375 cr nett in total.
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May 3, 2019 at 5:42 AM
However, there is more medical procedure to be followed before Rishi Kapoor will be able to return home. “I will have to do a bone-marrow transplant which in all probability should take another two months minimum.”
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/kids-ranbir-ridhima-really-shouldered-problems-rishi-kapoor-opens-battle-cancer-first-time/
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May 3, 2019 at 8:20 AM
poor guy.. hope he stays healthy..
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May 3, 2019 at 6:24 AM
The Tashkent Files has done steady business for three weeks despite Kalnak releasing in its second week and Avengers – Endgame releasing in its third. On top these low grossing films need the reviewers to support with the stars to to do some business but this film is doing without media support. The third week business of the film is better than the first week and it has done 11.50 crore nett business till now with more to come. The business of this film is till date is as follows.
First Week – 3,49,00,000
Second Week – 4,17,00,000
Friday – 3,75,00,000 apprx
Never seen a film with higher 3rd week collections than 1st week. Tight slap on the faces of the commie/leftist media brigade who gave 0’s and 1’s for this movie!
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May 3, 2019 at 8:05 AM
This must have been well made film with great actors.
A film’s success or failure will not be a tight slap for any one commie or otherwise. Do you think that they have no business but keep track of a film? Their business is over once they receive their cheque for their write up. For raja sen, even a cheque does not matter. Maybe they may change their stance after a few years.
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May 3, 2019 at 8:30 AM
Raja Sen, Saibal Chaterjee and ilk are the kind of degenerated individuals who’d go against popular perception just to “stand out among the rest” in order to receive more views and hits on their write ups. The guy gave a 2/5 to 3 Idiots and Inception. We know where he’s coming from.
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May 3, 2019 at 9:46 AM
Bakwas band karo
U comparing a filmmaker with Raja Sen?
TBH Vivek Agnihotri has the making of a paranoid schizophrenic who’s scared of independent women like Tanushree Dutta n Swara Bhaskar who he keeps targeting. In fact he’s picked up fights with every single artist out there.
Kal Ko kahega ki Gulzar bhi urban naxal hai as he propagates peace.
Who else? Mother Teresa for her Christianity mission?
And who’s desk k rakhwale? sambit Patra?
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May 3, 2019 at 9:53 AM
Is your reply to me or to Shivaay?
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May 3, 2019 at 10:05 AM
To shivaay
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May 3, 2019 at 10:30 AM
Tony -ypu did not reply to my comment – Kya hua ? # Bakwaas
Tony Said –
nothing to be happy about. curtailing of freedom, brainwashing people and manipulating them into believing fake historical accounts is reminiscent of Nazism.
Quite reminds me of the events unfolding in George Orwell’s 1984.
You can well term Orwell as a British naxal too for criticizing his government and spreading “intellectual terrorism”
And maybe the Nazis were German patriots too, Jews being antinationals and getting what they deserved.
Phew! No shortage of unintentional hilarity on social media these days.
Rocky Answered-
Tony ek baar please ..kuch aisa similar bol jo Daddu ney Jain Monk key liye bola , jissey Fatwa issue ho jaata hai, aur khatra mein honey ka darr aa jaata hai .
Phir gyaan baantna ,
P.S.- Munna- I don’t know how post the link of the comment, issliye poora comments hee repost kar diya, Maaf kar dena .
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May 3, 2019 at 10:31 AM
related – Tukdey tukdey gang ka sarpanch -Yechuri.
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May 3, 2019 at 11:29 AM
Most importantly, I have the right to my opinions and do not go about whining and insulting people on this forum as much as you do. You wanna have a discussion on your pseudo secular ideology and principles, I’m all for it but I don’t think folks like you would understand opposing views even if presented in civilized ways.
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May 3, 2019 at 2:06 PM
“Tony ek baar please ..kuch aisa similar bol jo Daddu ney Jain Monk key liye bola , jissey Fatwa issue ho jaata hai, aur khatra mein honey ka darr aa jaata hai .
Phir gyaan baantna ”
— You think I approve of that? ROFL! Another assumption by bhakts. Yes of course I will. Islamic terrorism and fundamentalism IS A BIG PROBLEM and has to be dealt with harshness. Which is why it pains me to see so called flag-bearers of Hindutva lately adopting the same ideology and bhakts backing them up!
Let real issues be buried, and play tit for tat!
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May 3, 2019 at 2:09 PM
“You wanna have a discussion on your pseudo secular ideology and principles, I’m all for it but I don’t think folks like you would understand opposing views even if presented in civilized ways.”
Shivaay, someone who thinks Vivek Agnihotri’s 9-crore grossing film tashkent files has been a slap in the face of “commies” and “urban naxals” is insulting and instigating enough!
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May 3, 2019 at 2:17 PM
……..and Tony leaves the ball alone, ( he has to, kyonkee yahan 10 laakh Zurmana nahee, seedha fatwa zaari hota ) and does whataboutarry . I rest my case.
Also, keeping Munna’s warning in mind, no further questions Meelord.
Jai Bharat.
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May 3, 2019 at 11:15 AM
No one has asked your good for nothing opinions on the so called independent opportunists (urban Naxalite commie brigade, the one you fantasize of day in & out) like Swara Bhaskar and Tanushree. Tanushree’s false allegations against a legend like Nana Patekar 10 years after an incident are bound to backfire on the self proclaimed feminist with a filmography with ZERO value. Just like your worthless comments on every forum with zero value are nothing short of complete bakwaas.
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May 3, 2019 at 11:19 AM
And fyi, there was no comparison made between Vivek and Raja Sen. Obviously for someone as delusional as you, that would not be evident. The comment was made on the credibility of reviewers like Raja Sen, not a comparison.
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May 3, 2019 at 11:58 AM
All – Please write on topic instead of each other…I see there are cases where comments are personal…
I haven’t read all comments but there is a politics thread which can be used for arguments.
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May 3, 2019 at 1:47 PM
yes, people like Swara and Tanushree are the commie brigade, and so are people who criticize the government. because in some Atlantis-like parallel world, government = country. someone complains about it, and he’s a urban terrorist. Can’t blame you, you’ve been too brainwashed to see through common sense, and you’re led to believe all criticizers are opposition supporters.
because on one hand we have the likes of sadhvi pragya, Yogi adityanath, Vivek Agnihotri, Modi, Amit Shah and sambit patra who’re “great people” and want good of the nation but terrorists like Late Jawaharlal Nehru, Amartya Sen, Swara Bhaskar and Tanushree Dutta are proving to be such great obstacles.
Man, it’s a challenge replying to you! Because I seriously don’t know where to begin pointing out the idiocy to someone who considers a disaster of a film iconic enough to be used as a username.
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May 3, 2019 at 2:54 PM
Its common sense for a Loki masquerading as a Tony Montana with little to zero knowledge of any aspect of the political spectrum (yet trying to be a know it all like his Lal Salaam masters) to have challenges replying to comments when his worthless opinions have neither been asked for in the first place and for whom being a Modi admirer implies being an admirer of Saffron goons like Sadhvi Pragya by default. No wonder we can never have a central wing in a nation full of a billion plus dimwits and imbeciles. Because its assumed (even when the assumptions are unwelcome) that if you’re positive of 1 individual, you’re inclined to the entire right wing and the vice versa which I face whenever I defend Manmohan Singh for his legendary reforms in 1991.
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May 3, 2019 at 3:07 PM
No one asked you for a reply in the first place. How’s it a challenge?
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May 3, 2019 at 3:15 PM
Ok, peace out. I realise I may have used some out of line comments. Politics is one arena which can bring out the worst in us, irrespective of whatever and whoever we support.
Consider this my final comment on any political issue on this blog, at least in some time.
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May 3, 2019 at 3:46 PM
It is really nice of you Tony.
Peace.
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May 3, 2019 at 10:36 AM
It is increasing its shows based on public demand .
Aside- I am so happy EC banned the Modi Movie, it would have been a distraction and a flop, IMO .
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May 3, 2019 at 2:26 PM
Make up your mind guys-
Kabhi kehtey ho BO is not a criteria , ab Tashkent Files key liye kehtey ho kee 10 crore hee toh kamaya hai, how can you challenge Raja Sen with only Ten Crores ?
#Bakwas
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May 3, 2019 at 2:31 PM
Also please show some tolerance towards fellow commentators – Bakwas band karo, Idiocy, brainwashed ????
Agar, Yahee matlab hota hai liberal honay ka toh bhaiyaa, hum Bhakt achchey hain.
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May 3, 2019 at 3:00 PM
Being an ardent critic of most political parties yet having a little faith in Modi compared to the rest of the rogues is good enough for the opposing brigade to brand someone as a “Bhakt”. Lol
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May 3, 2019 at 3:52 PM
Yeh suniye becoming folklore 🙂
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May 3, 2019 at 8:58 AM
https://twitter.com/akashbanerjee/status/1124184908556001280
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May 3, 2019 at 10:09 AM
https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/akshay-kumar-says-his-canadian-citizenship-of-no-consequence-to-others-adds-he-s-disappointed-he-needs-to-prove-love-for-india/story-fHsfyxbG5DzyyawAkfXiCO.html
More recently, when the actor was asked about the situation he finds himself him, which restricts him from voting in the elections, he declined to comment. In a 2017 interview to Times Now, he said, “About the Canadian thing, I am an honorary citizen. I’ve been given an honorary thing. I think it’s a thing that people should be proud about. I have an honorary doctorate also but I am not a Doctor. So this is what people have to understand.”
He wrote, “I really don’t understand the unwarranted interest and negativity about my citizenship. I have never hidden or denied that I hold a Canadian passport. It is also equally true that I have not visited Canada in the last seven years. I work in India, and pay all my taxes in India. While all these years, I have never needed to prove my love for India to anyone, I find it disappointing that my citizenship issue is constantly dragged into needless controversy, a matter that is personal, legal, non-political, and of no consequence to others. Lastly, I would like to continue contributing in my small way to the causes that I believe in and make India stronger and stronger.”
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May 3, 2019 at 10:11 AM
Over to Kangana or her sister who are criticisng Alia and her mother for British citizenship.
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May 3, 2019 at 12:02 PM
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/cyclone-fani-video-of-250-foot-crane-crashing-onto-building-in-odisha-viral-2032642?pfrom=home-topscroll
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May 3, 2019 at 4:31 PM
What is this with different clothes for every time you are seen; Unfortunately this bug has caught regular/normal households and facebook/Instagram acts as catalyst.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/fashion-and-trends/pretty-normal-to-repeat-clothes-sanya-malhotra/story-9Al6CQJZGbcqC6hQNKgf7M.html
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May 3, 2019 at 5:14 PM
If I’m not wrong, Tashkent Files started at 36 Lakh on day 1 from mere 300 screens to a 15 Cr+ (if not more) lifetime. That’s 30X the day 1 number, a trend we noticed only with Uri & Queen of late. This for a film written off as a 1/5 by most critics (although the likes of Raja Sen & Saibal Chaterjee gave even Uri a 2/5, their opinions notwithstanding).
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May 3, 2019 at 7:26 PM
All right, goodbyes shouldn’t be long and they shouldn’t be sentimental either.
First of all, I’ve really enjoyed my interactions with Satyam, Qalandar, Jay, An Jo, Sanjana, Rajen (great to see him back), LS, oldgold, tonymontana, munna and some other names I might be forgetting right now. Recency bias is a cruel thing, especially while saying farewell.
Second, this place is no longer the space it used to be. Whether it’s good or bad is a different debate altogether, but I don’t seem to belong here, anymore.
On that note, alvida, shabba khair and a not-so-emotional, goodbye. Wish you guys all the best!
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May 3, 2019 at 9:24 PM
Make it a short break.
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May 3, 2019 at 10:01 PM
Hi Saket: Please don’ t leave. I don’t comment much here , but I do visit read may discussion here. Your insights to many topics ranging from movie review, box office reports, sports and political views is truly incredible. You see in different preservative and read in many aspects all topics which many like me miss out. I don’t agree with you at all in your political views and I’m with the other side. Bhakth as you would call me. I cannot be changed nor can I persuade to agree with me. But still would like to read in your thoughts. There is no winners in debates here and no last word. We put forth our views- agree, or agree to disgree and move about. We don’t want loose all rounder in you. Please reconsider and I hope you come back..Requesting you to not to leave this forum again.
Cheers!
Rajesh
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May 4, 2019 at 2:15 AM
What shitty news to wake up too! You definitely belong here like others who are in this political discussion. Get some rest and comeback.
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May 4, 2019 at 12:39 PM
Thank you Saket for all your invaluable contributions: Even I am being inactive on this blog – but this is a great blog where all wingers are welcome to comment within the limits of decency: If you are leaving due to a personal commitment or reason, I can understand – but do not just due to incongruence with some members: I got fatigued too arguing and debating with Livewire when there was, actually, no debate at all and I turned out to be a fool because of the time I invested thinking it was an intelligent debate – We learn this foolishly; and we should be wiser after-the-fact.
So all the best: Please continue with your contributions if you can..
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May 6, 2019 at 1:31 PM
Didn’t realize Saket had left (or was planning to). I’m out of touch! I agree completely. Saket’s contributions are always great whether one agrees or not with them. I hope he’ll continue to contribute. The fatigue is certainly understandable from time to time. Sometimes a bit of a ‘vacation’ helps, or else one can contribute less frequently.
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May 3, 2019 at 10:37 PM
that is why I have been requesting that political discussions should have a separate thread – it happens everywhere, after heated exchanges – people revolt and leave the group……..guys, keep the politics out of here pl.
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May 3, 2019 at 10:49 PM
boi
Avengers – Endgame has continued its dominant run at the box office on its second Friday with collections holding up pretty well from Thursday. It has been helped that the other new releases are nonstarters and fill not be able to do anything at the box office.
Blank like its name has fired blanks at the box office while Setters unlike its name is definitely not settled at the box office. Both films had nothing going for them and will struggle with Blank probably getting the better opening day collections although they will not be much.
There were two Punjabi films releases with Blackia and Dil Diyan Gallan with the former taking a better start though big cities like Chandigarh and Ludhiana were not that good for Blackia.
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May 3, 2019 at 11:30 PM
Komal Nahta broadcasted news of Mumtaz’s death which turned out to be false. Confirmed by her daughter that she is hale and hearty in London. Komal later retracted
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May 3, 2019 at 11:47 PM
An excellent comment by Saket on BR blog.
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May 4, 2019 at 12:09 AM
Some of my Nri friends say in the context of Akshay’s citizenship row.
India has poor infrastructure, less opportunities and sons of the soil rhetoric. And also crimes, crimes against girls.
Political uncertainty and the fear of nuclear war between India and Pakistan.
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May 4, 2019 at 3:12 AM
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May 4, 2019 at 3:14 AM
https://www.filmyfenil.com/akshay-kumar-confirms-he-is-canadian-but-also-ends-up-lying-bjp-akki-fans-embarrassed-even-more/
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May 4, 2019 at 3:17 AM
https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/akshay-kumar-faces-backlash-once-again-this-time-over-a-will-settle-in-toronto-viral-video/
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May 6, 2019 at 1:28 PM
he deserves the flak he’s getting.
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May 4, 2019 at 1:06 AM
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May 4, 2019 at 1:07 AM
Aamir Khan’s sister, Imran Khan’s mother to make Bollywood debut in full fledged role.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/aamir-khan-s-sister-nikhat-khan-will-make-bollywood-debut-in-saand-ki-aankh-with-taapsee-and-bhumi-to-play-a-queen/story-1igfts4k8UDaI6RQCmAV0I.html
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May 4, 2019 at 1:13 AM
Dharma Productions and Fox Star Studios get jittery on Student Of The Year 2, CUT DOWN on film’s marketing budget?
If the truth be told, Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and their partner Fox Star Studios are jittery over the release of their splashy college romantic-musical Student Of The Year 2. “Why should they not be jittery after the crippling blow that was dealt by the failure of Kalank?” argues a source close to Dharma.
But then comes the surprising revelation. “Kalank has made Dharma all the more determined to make a success out of Student Of The Year 2. Naak kaa sawaal hai (it’s a matter of prestige). They are going all-out to ensure the film gets a big box office boost,” says the source.
Apparently Alia Bhatt’s dance number with Tiger Shroff was an afterthought. Admitting this, one of the prominent players in the project says, “I agree Alia came in at the last minute. They wanted a big star to dance with Tiger. The Alia-Tiger song and dance is a big boost to the film. As far as cutting marketing budgets is concerned, they (Dharma Productions – Fox Star Studios) have taken a voluntary decision to go slow on publicity during the last phase so as to not create an over expectation in the audience. There’s no budget cut as such.”
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/dharma-productions-fox-star-studios-get-jittery-student-year-2-cut-films-marketing-budget/
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May 4, 2019 at 2:26 AM
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May 4, 2019 at 3:27 AM
aamir is out of his mind – 1.5 years more! – i think his time is over now….too much self-obsession is doing him……
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May 4, 2019 at 3:36 AM
He is giving a long long rest to his trolls.
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May 4, 2019 at 3:25 AM
The show will no longer go on at the iconic 71-year-old RK Studios. It will now make way for a swank residential complex-cum-shopping plaza through its new owner, realty major Godrej Properties Ltd., an official said here on Friday.
The GPL has purchased the 2.20 acres (roughly, 100,000 sq. feet) RK Studios premises in Chembur, north-east Mumbai — founded in 1948 — which were gutted in a major fire that engulfed it on September 16, 2017.
GPL, which has inked the deal for an undisclosed amount with the Bollywood’s Kapoor clan — plan to now convert it into a modern residential apartments complex and a luxury retail centre spread over a saleable area of around 350,000 sq. feet.
Leading realty players though point out that the current commercial property rates in and around Chembur are in the range of Rs 24,000-Rs 28,000 per sq. feet depending on the locality.
Executive Chairman of GPL, Pirojsha Godrej, said the deal fits with the company’s strategy of deepening its presence in key locations across India’s leading cities.
“We will seek to ensure we celebrate the remarkable legacy of this site with the goal of delivering an outstanding lifestyle for its residents,” Godrej said.
Veteran Bollywood actor Randhir Kapoor, son of the founder of RK Studios, the legendary Raj Kapoor, said: “This property in Chembur, has been of tremendous significance to my family over the many decades that RK Studios has operated from there. We are excited to have chosen GPL to script a new chapter for this location and build upon its rich history.”
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May 4, 2019 at 3:28 AM
Blank recorded poor collections on its first day as it grossed around 40-45 lakhs nett. The film did por business all over but was far better than the other new release Setters which was around the 10-15 lakh nett mark. Both the films have no chance as the first day business is too low and reports do not suggest manifold growth.
Kalank saw another big drop in business with collections of 15-20 lakh nett and is looking to add another 1-1.50 crore nett for a finish of only 80 crore nett which will mean around 25% of its business came on day one. The business of Kalank till date is as follows.
The Tashkent Files is steady and is an AVERAGE fair. the collections of this film on the fourth Friday were pretty similar to the first day. It picked up around 30-35 lakhs nett on its fourth Friday. The film is looking to comfortably cross the 15 crore nett mark and may even get close to 20 crore nett depending on how the next few weeks unfold. The business of this film is till date is as follows.
https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=4978
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May 4, 2019 at 3:39 AM
Besides this, Aamir Khan will reportedly play Lord Krishna in his highly ambitious project Mahabharata. While it is unclear whether it will be a feature film or a seven-part series, it sure will be a project on a very big scale.
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-aamir-khan-starrer-laal-singh-chaddha-release-christmas-2020/
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May 4, 2019 at 4:59 AM
Taking a dig at this, Siddharth expressed his wish to interview US President Donald Trump, and ask him about his sleep pattern and work habits.
“Hey Donald Trump, since you are getting ready to be re-elected soon, might I suggest an interview with me during your elections? I have crucial questions about how you eat fruit, your sleep and work habits and also your cute personality,” he tweeted on Friday night.
The 40-year-old actor added: “I have an Indian passport. Direct message me please.”
https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/siddharths-akshay-kumar-indian-passport/
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May 4, 2019 at 5:40 AM
he has been in a more patriotic movie in rdb than all akshay movies put together
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May 6, 2019 at 1:08 AM
Even if this were true, it doesn’t make Sid righteous when most in india is proud of the Khiladi.
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May 4, 2019 at 7:39 AM
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May 4, 2019 at 8:29 AM
https://twitter.com/Russo_Brothers/status/1123968719607218179
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May 5, 2019 at 12:46 AM
https://twitter.com/aamir_khan/status/1123519267100475392
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May 5, 2019 at 12:56 AM
80 cr domestic lifetime nett for Kalank. Disaster of the year till now
https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=4978
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May 5, 2019 at 4:17 AM
Avengers Endgame Second Saturday Business
Sunday 05 May 2019 12.00 IST
Box Office India Trade Network
Avengers – Endgame is closing on the 300 crore nett mark and will probably hit by Sunday afternoon as the film collected around 18 crore nett on its second Saturday. The growth was around 50% from the second Friday. The film seems to be heading for 50 crore nett plus weekend though Hollywood films sometimes do not grow a lot on Sunday. The total so far is almost 290 crore nett.
The film could hit the 100 crore nett mark in Mumbai circuit as it has crossed the 80 crore nett mark in nine days. This has only been done bu Bahubali – The Conclusion, Dangal, PK, Tiger Zinda Hai and Sanju. Delhi / UP has topped the 50 crore nett mark with collections standing at 51 crore nett and the next best circuit is Mysore with 27 crore nett where today it will cross the numbers of Dangal which is highest grossing Hindi film in the circuit.
The collections of Avengers – Endgame till date are as follows.
Friday – 53,50,00,000 apprx
Saturday – 52,25,00,000 apprx
Sunday – 53,75,00,000 apprx
Monday – 30,50,00,000 apprx
Tuesday – 26,00,00,000 apprx
Wednesday – 28,00,00,000 apprx
Thursday – 15,50,00,000 apprx
Week One – 2,59,50,00,000
Friday – 12,00,00,000 apprx
Saturday – 18,25,00,000 apprx
TOTAL – 2,89,75,00,000 apprx
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May 5, 2019 at 7:06 AM
Director Anurag Basu, who had been diagnosed with acute leukemia in 2004 was given a two-month ultimatum. He battled cancer here in our country and says that it is not that India is less any way when it comes to cancer treatment. The ace director states, “As a cancer survivor, I have attended many conferences and seminars abroad and have always heard foreign doctors speak very highly of the kind of work being done in India when it comes to cancer. I have always heard them talk very highly of Indian doctors.”
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/cancer-treatment-india-vs-abroad/articleshow/12581132.cms
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May 5, 2019 at 3:24 PM
When it is about life and death, I respect individual decisions.
It is fact that most of research happens in West; I guess back of mind people think they may have something which Indian doctor don’t.
Having said that, in US healthcare is very bureaucratic apart from expensive. There are too many regulations. These regulations add to cost.
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May 5, 2019 at 8:02 PM
Canada health care is less costly. Emran Hashmi took his son for cure and the latter recovered fullly too.
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May 5, 2019 at 10:25 PM
In Canada it is nationalized; You pay more taxes and Govt provides you medical care; You get into different kind of issues.
Most of the research and new drugs are in US. And it is done by private companies (or by universities) and they take good chunk of profits.
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May 6, 2019 at 4:08 AM
I’m happy with the UK model. It has issues but alongside a nationalization of healthcare there is a private sector too. It’s just over used and long. But it does its job.
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May 6, 2019 at 1:32 AM
Can somebody detail out the differences in health care between US and Canada, UK, Australia. Why US is not able to implement one of those models?
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May 5, 2019 at 8:12 PM
The tabloid newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda quoted one passenger, Petr Egorov, who said: “We had just taken off and the aircraft was hit by lightning…. The landing was rough, I almost passed out from fear.”
“The plane sent out a distress signal after takeoff,” a source told Interfax news agency.
“It attempted an emergency landing but did not succeed the first time, and on the second time the landing gear hit (the ground), then the nose did, and it caught fire,” the source added.
Interfax, citing an anonymous source, said the plane had landed with its fuel tanks full because, having lost contact with air traffic controllers, it was too dangerous to dump its fuel tanks over Moscow.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/moscow-plane-on-fire-russia-several-injured-after-sukhoi-superjet-100-on-fire-makes-emergency-landin-2033327?pfrom=home-livetv
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May 5, 2019 at 9:36 PM
The impact of the devastation was visible from the Lion’s Gate or as ‘Jay-Vijay Dwar’ — the main entrance of the temple. “The idol of Jay has been broken,” Mr. Mohapatra said, adding that the idol of Vijay was intact. The Kalpa Bata — a huge banyan tree revered as a wish fulfilment tree within the temple premises — has also broken.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/cyclone-fani-jagannath-temple-in-puri-damaged/article27041706.ece?homepage=true
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May 6, 2019 at 1:02 AM
The letter by IFTDA read, “We extend our heartiest congratulations to you for acquiring the iconic RK Studios. The devastating fire in September 2017 gutted the studio, which had been built 70 years ago by the legendary Raj Kapoor. The Showman’s name spells magic and reminds one of the cinematic masterpieces crafted by him… Raj Kapoor was an institution in himself, an inspiration to budding directors, a guide to media students, and a connoisseur of music. His legacy has to be protected for the future generations…”
They added, “It’s our humble appeal to you on behalf of the film industry and the IFTDA to spare some area from the 33,000 sq meters, for a Raj Kapoor museum, which will refresh the memories of the filmmaker and actor for the next generations. We request you to pay this tribute to the unsurpassable genius and give a solemn thought to our appeal.”
Godrej is yet to respond to this request.
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/raj-kapoors-museum-made-rk-studios-property-acquired-godrej/
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May 6, 2019 at 1:04 AM
Shah Rukh Khan, after the Zero debacle, has taken to production. After making Badla, he is now helming a couple of projects for Netflix India. SRK’s Red Chillies Entertainment is currently handling two projects: Class of 83 and Bard Of Blood. Class Of 83 starring Bobby Deol went on the floors on Sunday.
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shah-rukh-khans-class-83-starring-bobby-deol-goes-floors-details-inside/
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May 6, 2019 at 2:33 AM
Avengers Endgame Hits 50 Plus Second Weekend
Monday 06 May 2019 11.45 IST
Box Office India Trade Network
Avengers – Endgame had a huge second weekend with collections going over 50 crore nett. If we look at teh Hindi film industry and then there have been five films to go over 50 crore nett for the second weekend (Dangal, PK, Sanju, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Tiger Zinda Hai). Outside the Hindi film industry there are three films (Bahubali – The Beginning, Bahubali – The Conclusion and 2.0)
The drop for Avengers Endgame is 67% from the first weekend and you have to take as its under 70% for a film which is going to be front loaded. The total so far is 310 crore nett plus and the ticket rates will come down to normal weekday levels from Monday onward. The film is probably targeting the 375 crore nett mark as there is competition in the Hindi markets from Friday onward and contribution from the South is less now compared to the initial days..
The collections of Avengers – Endgame till date are as follows.
Friday – 53,50,00,000 apprx
Saturday – 52,25,00,000 apprx
Sunday – 53,75,00,000 apprx
Monday – 30,50,00,000 apprx
Tuesday – 26,00,00,000 apprx
Wednesday – 28,00,00,000 apprx
Thursday – 15,50,00,000 apprx
Week One – 2,59,50,00,000
Friday – 12,00,00,000 apprx
Saturday – 18,25,00,000 apprx
Sunday – 21,25,00,000 apprx
TOTAL – 3,11,00,00,000 apprx
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May 6, 2019 at 5:55 AM
Saif Ali Khan’s film, previously titled Hunter, to release in September
Saif Ali Khan is back in news, thanks to Sacred Games 2 but here’s an update about his next release too. Saif is all set and raring to go to stun us with his performance as a Naga Sadhu in Aanand L Rai’s production which was previously titled Hunter.
Latest news is that the makers are ready to release the movie in September and they will soon announce a new title for the film. The movie was previously titled as Hunter. They are ready to release the film in September and it will showcase Saif as a failed sadhu.
Saif is also working on Jawaani Deewani which is a slice of life movie. Pooja Bedi’s daughter Alaia F will play his daughter in the movie.
Aanand L Rai’s movie starring Saif is directed by Navdeep Singh and has Manav Vij and Zoya Hussain in important roles.
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/saif-ali-khans-film-previously-titled-hunter-release-september/
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May 6, 2019 at 7:08 AM
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May 6, 2019 at 3:21 PM
Wishing everyone at SS a Mubarak Ramzaan ..
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May 7, 2019 at 2:19 AM
Avengers Endgame Has Strong Hold On Second Monday
Tuesday 07 May 2019 11.30 IST
Box Office India Trade Network
Avengers – Endgame held well on its second Monday with collections of 7.75-8 crore nett which is a strong hold considering ticket rates are back to normal. The film has now collected 319 crore nett apprx and has started to beat the NETT numbers of the big Hindi films as it goes past Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
The second week is probably looking at business in the range of 75-80 crore nett depending on the drops over the next two days. the film is now the highest grossing film in all the circuits (barring South where regional films have higher figures) as it beat Uri – The Surgical Strike in Mumbai circuit on Monday. Uri – The Surgical Strike had done around 84 crore nett in Mumbai and Avengers Endgame has crossed 86 crore nett now and could be on its way towards 100 crore nett.
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May 7, 2019 at 3:06 AM
Super 30 VS Mental Hai Kya At The Box Office: Hrithik Roshan To Avoid Clashing With Kangana Ranaut?
Now, as per the latest reports, Hrithik and team might be stepping back and avoiding the clash.
https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/super-30-vs-mental-hai-kya-at-the-box-office-hrithik-roshan-to-avoid-clashing-with-kangana-ranaut/
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May 7, 2019 at 3:50 AM
https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/met-gala-2019-priyanka-chopra-vs-deepika-padukone-who-blew-the-radiance-on-red-carpet/
Looks like DP does not want to take risks with her looks like Priyanka is doing! DP wants to look pretty while PC is not afraid to look like weird!
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May 7, 2019 at 3:53 AM
Bachchan made a big mistake by signing toh. In that time, he could have easily acted in 4 to 5 films.
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May 7, 2019 at 3:55 AM
https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/box-office-blank-setters-flop/20190507.htm
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May 7, 2019 at 4:31 AM
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May 7, 2019 at 11:56 PM
Movie is going to be SUPERHIT
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May 7, 2019 at 7:09 AM
https://www.ndtv.com/indians-abroad/600-000-raised-for-indian-american-girl-struck-by-car-in-hate-crime-2034138?pfrom=home-topstories
More than $600,000 has been raised for the treatment of a 13-year-old Indian-American hate crime victim who remains in coma after being struck down intentionally in April by a motorist who thought she was a Muslim.
As of Monday evening, the GoFundMe page, created to help seventh grader Dhriti Narayan’s family cover the medical costs, had raised more than $600,000. The target was $500,000, reports the American Bazaar online news portal.
On April 23, Dhriti and other members of her family were crossing a road in Sunnyvale, California. Suddenly a motorist struck them down intentionally.
The family was targeted because the motorist, Isaiah Peoples, thought they were Muslim.
Seven others, including Dhriti’s father Rajesh Narayan and her nine-year-old brother Prakhar were injured in the incident.
Dhriti is currently in coma following severe trauma and head injuries.
Since the fundraising appeal went live on GoFundMe seven days ago, more than 12,360 people donated money.
The fundraiser on the site reads: “While our hearts and prayer go to Dhriti for her speedy recovery but a huge medical bill and potential rehab costs are expected for her recovery.
“We, friends of Dhriti’s family, who were touched by her and her family’s caring and helpful nature, are actively working with family members and other friends along with appropriate organisations and organising this fund-raising campaign to support the family at this difficult time.”
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May 7, 2019 at 8:28 AM
https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/best-of-priyanka-chopra-met-gala-2019-memes-fans-reading-hanuman-chalisa-more/
BEST OF Priyanka Chopra Met Gala 2019 Memes: Fans Reading Hanuman Chalisa & More
Priyanka first walked the red carpet of Met Gala in 2017 along with Nick Jonas and was trolled then also.
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May 7, 2019 at 9:04 AM
amit trivedi
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May 8, 2019 at 12:37 AM
Nice. Looking forward to this one
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May 8, 2019 at 1:19 AM
Karan Oberoi Rape Case: Victim Texted “Can We Have Sex Without Thinking About Future,” Reveals Pooja Bedi
A complaint was lodged with the Oshiwara Police late on Sunday and charges under the IPC 376 (rape) and 384 (extortion) were slapped against Karan Oberoi.
https://www.koimoi.com/television/karan-oberoi-rape-case-victim-texted-can-we-have-sex-without-thinking-about-future-reveals-pooja-bedi/
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May 8, 2019 at 1:33 AM
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May 8, 2019 at 1:33 AM
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May 8, 2019 at 1:59 AM
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May 8, 2019 at 3:21 AM
Aamir Khan or Salman Khan will be shocked by this. Their life depends on Christmas/Eid.
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May 8, 2019 at 12:22 PM
LSC release locked for 2020 Christmas. Don’t see Aamir taking two consecutive Christmas anymore. These days is occupied with SMJ, Paani Foundation, MB series. He would care less about 2021 Christmas
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May 8, 2019 at 10:04 PM
Xmas has always scope for 2 biggies…..so even if Avataar is releasing, a Hindi one can release too
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May 9, 2019 at 10:04 AM
original avatar released one week before 3 idiots, still 3 idiots went on to do record business both domestically as well as overseas. power of great content
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May 8, 2019 at 2:39 AM
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May 8, 2019 at 2:41 AM
https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/mumbais-the-kings-wins-nbc-world-of-dance-heres-all-their-stunning-performances-5716536/?pfrom=HP
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May 8, 2019 at 3:44 AM
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May 8, 2019 at 3:46 AM
Avengers Endgame Second Tuesday Business
Wednesday 08 May 2019 11.45 IST
Box Office India Trade Network
Avengers – Endgame had a drop in business on its second Tuesday as it collected around 6 crore nett. The strong holiday was surprising on Monday but with elections on these push collections up in some areas but then drop in others where cinemas remain shut.
The collections on Tuesday were also affected by the IPL match. Avengers – Endgame has grossed 65 crore nett in its second week in five days and twelve day total stands at at 323 crore nett. The second week is heading for collections in the 75-76 crore nett region.
The IPL could affect collections again over the weekend which could make it tough for the film to reach 375 crore nett.. The collections of Avengers – Endgame till date are as follows.
Week One – 2,58,37,00,000
Friday – 12,00,00,000 apprx
Saturday – 18,25,00,000 apprx
Sunday – 21,25,00,000 apprx
Monday – 7,75,00,000 apprx
Tuesday – 6,00,00,000 apprx
TOTAL – 3,23,62,00,000 apprx
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May 8, 2019 at 5:51 AM
It’s time to begin a #mentoo movement
By – Pooja BediUpdated: May 8, 2019, 12:46 ISTfacebooktwitterincom
Pooja Bedi on Karan Oberoi rape charges: It’s time to begin a #mentoo movement
My best friend Karan Oberoi has been arrested for “rape & extortion” and drugging and filming the complainant. The publicly known facts of the case are that they met end 2016 on a dating app. In October 2018, Oberoi filed an NC against the woman for harassment. In her interview to TOI in November 2018, she states they had been in “a relationship”, that she had showered him with gifts and done up his apartment, and that she felt bad to pressure him for marriage because he was in a bad financial position. However, this week in May 2019 she has filed a case of rape and extortion, claiming it happened sometime in January 2017. Statements in her interview in November 2018 are in direct contrast to her FIR in May 2019 which says the “alleged” crime took place in 2017. We cannot term it a fake case until proven, but what happens in the interim? She has lodged the FIR the day the Bombay high court went on holiday, so he can’t apply for bail for a month.
The media has jumped onto it, hashtags of #rapist, loss of his reputation, damage to his career, his family in turmoil, the physical distress given conditions of lock up… the list goes on. We showed the police overwhelming evidence in regard to her messages on his phone, but the saddest part is even if the police can see that the man is innocent of the charges, they have to take action based on the FIR, arrest him and follow due process of law. Even more bizarre was that he and she were both sent for medical tests even though the alleged incident happened 2.5 years ago, because it’s due process.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/its-time-to-begin-a-mentoo-movement/articleshow/69226675.cms
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May 8, 2019 at 6:33 AM
Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif are set to give us the wedding on-loop with ‘Aithey Aa’, tomorrow. The makers will release Bharat‘s third song tomorrow embedded in the wedding backdrop. The song will have the actor tie the knot in reel life.
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May 8, 2019 at 6:39 AM
https://www.ndtv.com/cities/watch-woman-thrashes-fake-acb-officer-in-jamshedpur-case-filed-2034678?pfrom=home-topscroll
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May 8, 2019 at 8:03 AM
Ajay does not take elevators till date and he has a permanent fear for the same. The reason being Ram Gopal Verma and his directorial Bhoot. Ajay recounted a horrific incident post about the shoot of the movie. He said, “It crashed from the fourth floor to the basement and I was stuck in it for an hour-and-a-half. After that, I only took the stairs to reach the location even though it was on the 28th floor.”
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May 8, 2019 at 4:31 PM
Finally managed to catch up with The Tashkent Files. An extremely intriguing and well researched plot and a solid screenplay has been somewhat messed up by the extreme hamming by a solid support cast and dialogues filled with propaganda and over the top histrionics. Somewhat of an opportunity missed, I wonder how brilliant this film could have been with the same plot line and the same actors but in the hands of a more mature film maker who understand the nuances of film making more than Agnihotri. Nevertheless, for its novelty, enlightening plot and the extremely sensitive aspect it touches upon, I’d give this flawed yet courageous film a 7/10 rating.
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May 8, 2019 at 4:41 PM
Saw Happy Phir Bhaag jaayegi – Stay away. First installment was decent and had some good laughs. This one has bad screenplay with very low production value.
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May 8, 2019 at 11:37 PM
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May 8, 2019 at 11:42 PM
https://www.koimoi.com/outside-bollywood/hollywood/james-camerons-avatar-sequels-pushed-back/
Avatar 2’s Release Date Postponed, Here’s The Fresh Schedule Of Series Till Avatar 5
James Cameron’s long-awaited and often delayed follow-up to Avatar has been pushed back by another year.
Avatar 2 will now release internationally on December 17, 2021 instead of December 18, 2020 as originally planned.
The delay means that Avatar 3 will open on December 22, 2023 as opposed to December 17, 2021 while Avatar 4 will release on December 19, 2025 instead of December 20, 2024 and Avatar 5 will open on December 17, 2027, reports variety.com.
The news comes as part of a larger shift in release dates unveiled by Walt Disney Studios. The company is moving around the debuts of various movies it inherited after buying the bulk of 21st Century Fox’s film and television assets in a $71.3 billion mega-merger deal.
As part of the release date shake-up, Disney announced there will be three yet-untitled Star Wars movies.
They will hit theatres after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker brings the Skywalker spin-off saga to a close in December this year.
The first of the new three films will hit the big screen on December 16, 2022. There will be two other follow-ups that will premiere on December 20, 2024 and December 18, 2026.
Following the success of Avengers: Endgame, Disney has also adjusted a few upcoming Marvel releases. Fox’s “The New Mutants” has been pushed back from August 2, 2019 to April 3, 2020.
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May 9, 2019 at 1:28 AM
Revealed: Tiger Shroff, Ananya Panday, Tara Sutaria starrer Student Of The Year 2 is inspired by Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander
The source reveals that “Student Of The Year 2 is formatted exactly like the other film. Tiger Shroff plays Aamir Khan’s underdog who must win the sports event from the privileged elitist students. Aditya Seal is like Deepak Tijori, the rich spoilt brat. Ananya Panday is the entitled campus hottie, a la Pooja Bedi. Tara Sutaria is cast as the working-class outsider who must slog to prove herself.”
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/revealed-tiger-shroff-ananya-panday-tara-sutaria-starrer-student-year-2-inspired-jo-jeeta-wohi-sikander/
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May 9, 2019 at 9:38 AM
An underdog who dances like michael jackson’s second cousin, has a ripped body, women falling all over him and dancing in perfect synchronization everytime he shakes a leg.
Kya expectations de rahe hai aaj kal ki yuva peedhi ko yeh. KJo is the reason depression will become extremely common among youngsters.
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May 9, 2019 at 1:40 AM
October girl Banita Sandhu bags American TV sci-fi show Pandora
As per synopsis of Banita Sandhu’s character, she will essay the role of Delaney Pilar, Priscilla Quintana’s character Jax’s roommate. Deadline exclusively stated, “She is a brilliant, nannite-enhanced woman with cybernetic implants who is able to process information more quickly as she is perpetually connected to the Datastream. Because of her enhanced abilities, Pilar initially comes off as aloof and egotistical around others (“You act so superior.” “Because I am superior.”). Although her implants allow her to access the Datastream and the group mind of those in the Datacore, Pilar begins to question the decision to give up her individuality to the hive mind as a young child.”
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/october-girl-banita-sandhu-bags-american-tv-sci-fi-show-pandora/
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May 9, 2019 at 4:31 AM
Akshay Kumar’s Claim Of ‘Not Visiting Canada In The Last 7 Years’ Is Not True; Twitter User Shares Proof
Akshay issued a statement and said that he has never hidden the fact that he holds Canadian citizenship.
https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/akshay-kumars-claim-of-not-visiting-canada-in-the-last-7-years-is-not-true-twitter-user-shares-proof/
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May 9, 2019 at 4:44 AM
Twinkle should do this number now.
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May 9, 2019 at 9:42 PM
These are only increasing Akshay’s equity. 😀
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May 9, 2019 at 5:14 AM
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/exclusive-is-salman-khan-opting-for-surrogacy/articleshow/69248561.cms
EXCLUSIVE! Is Salman Khan opting for surrogacy?
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May 9, 2019 at 8:06 AM
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May 9, 2019 at 9:27 AM
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May 9, 2019 at 9:48 PM
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May 9, 2019 at 9:55 PM
Why Akshay Kumar fans are super cool about the controversy with the actor?
Brouhaha was created by Aamir Khan Fans when he was trolled for his statement made on TV. Aamir fans took it as an insult and fought for months among themselves and with faceless trolls.
Similar self trolling was done in the past by SRK fans as well when Americans searched him at the airport, must to the amazement of others. The tinge also has a communal touch which damaged the Khan brand.
But Akshay Kumar fans are super cool. The star is at the peak of his career and he has managed the reply in the most sensible manner.
Other stars let unleashed trolls even on Satyamshot. They ignorantly ranted about Aamir being a nationalist. Akshay kumar has not done anything similar. It comes from being in control and not having self-doubt.
Other stars and their fans have to learn. Brouhaha sounds as stupid as it is.
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May 9, 2019 at 10:04 PM
BHARAT is an excellent opportunity for Salman to reclaim his No 1 rank.
With Aamir Khan back to doing what he likes – growing beards….Salman is set to give a huge blockbuster and reclaim No 1 from Akshay Kumar. Since Tubelight flopped, Salman lost the halo and consistent hits from Akshay and Ranveer Singh propelled them. However Salman and Aamir are solid superstars who with their knack of delivering huge blockbusters can always return to No 1.
Salman faces similar opportunity this Eid. Bharat is looking good. All the best Salman. Another blockbuster and you will solidify No 1 in your favour.
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May 9, 2019 at 10:07 PM
Current Star Ranking (Top 5):
No 1 : Akshay Kumar
No 2: Ranveer Singh
No 3: Salman Khan
No 4: Aamir Khan
No 5: Ranbir Kapoor
Full list would be shared a week after Eid.
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May 9, 2019 at 10:24 PM
Every brouhaha has a root. Even with aamir and srk. And also with akshay. They say there cant be smoke without fire. The stars are not gods. They have biases and they have weaknesses. All part of life. If they receive bouquets, let them also receive brickbats. Some 10 years back, stars were not polarised this much with the exception of during the period of emergency.
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May 9, 2019 at 10:41 PM
Every controversy has a root. I agree.
But brouhaha is needless. Hundreds of senseless comments. Copying the tweets which we saw Aamir Khan fans doing is quite a sign of insecurity among the fans. Not sure how many were unleashed by the actor himself.
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May 9, 2019 at 10:52 PM
Well, the brouhaha is inevitable if you are a celebrity. If you are Rajpal Yadav, no one cares. Aamir is still facing it on SM. The bigger the celebrity, the bigger is the backlash.
As for aamir unleashing some of the comments, you should ask him as you are close to him and advise him too!
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May 10, 2019 at 12:47 AM
In previous films, Malaika Arora has made a cameo with peppy dance numbers including ‘Munni Badnaam Hui’ and ‘Fevicol Se’. But this time around, it will feature Salman Khan who will reportedly feature in an item number and the song will be recreated as ‘Munna Badnaam Hua’. Malaika Arora’s dance number was a rage after Dabangg and this time Salman Khan will showcase his dancing prowess with the new song. The lyrics will undergo changes and Salman is reportedly set for ‘Munna Badnaam Hua’.
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/dabangg-3-malaika-arora-munni-salman-khan-feature-new-song-munna-badnaam-hua/
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