Dhurandhar: A Box Office Triumph Amid Controversy

Hold onto your popcorn, folks! “Dhurandhar,” the latest cinematic escapade featuring the ever-charismatic Ranveer Singh, is styling its way to box office glory-not just on desi shores but also across international screens. In a mere four days, this action-packed thriller has raked in a staggering ₹44.08 crores overseas. However, let’s add a pinch of drama to that number; the earnings could have soared even higher if the film enjoyed a release in the GCC belt.

But here’s where the plot thickens: “Dhurandhar” has been banned in all Gulf countries due to its contentious themes. A source spills the tea to Bollywood Hungama, revealing, “Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE opted out of releasing the film. There were concerns regarding its ‘anti-Pakistan’ narrative, and given the history of similar films, it was almost a given.” The filmmakers tried to negotiate a release, but, alas, the Gulf nations were not on board with the storyline.

The film, directed by Aditya Datt, is a high-octane tale of an Indian officer who ventures deep into Pakistan, stirring chaos within its underbelly and political structures. Also starring heavyweights like Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, “Dhurandhar” promises an edge-of-your-seat experience for its audiences in territories that dare to embrace its themes.

A P cheeky History with Releases

Diving into the archives of Bollywood controversy, “Dhurandhar” shares the stage with others that have faced the ruthless censors of the Gulf. Remember “Fighter,” featuring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone? Initially hitting a wall in all Gulf countries-save for the UAE-over its portrayal of the Pulwama attack, its tale evolves into a drama of its own. The UAE, too, yanked its release after initial enthusiasm following public uproar.

Notably, titles like Akshay Kumar’s “Sky Force” and John Abraham’s “The Diplomat” took a hit over Pakistan-centric narratives, raising red flags across the Middle East. And don’t even get me started on “Article 370,” which tackled the controversial revocation of a significant article in Kashmir and was swiftly denied certification. It’s a veritable minefield of sensitive themes and cinematic fallout!

The domino effect continues with “Tiger 3” facing bans in Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar, while “The Kashmir Files” took a rollercoaster ride through ban and release, finally finding its way back with an adults-only rating.

The Glittering Oversight

Despite its hurdles, “Dhurandhar” shines brightly in the Indian box office, captivating audiences with its zesty narrative and action sequences. Akshay Kumar, known for his discernment, didn’t hold back in his praise, calling it a “gripping tale” that dazzles on multiple levels. The film’s adrenaline-soaked storytelling might just be the jab of excitement fans are craving, even if it remains a no-show in critical Middle Eastern markets.

So, as the dust settles on another week, the question lingers-will “Dhurandhar” cruise smoothly ahead despite its international hiccups? While some may balk at the film’s themes, the audience’s enthusiasm is an undeniable testament to the glittering allure of cinematic escapism.

In this tumultuous intersection of art, politics, and cinematic bravado, one thing is for certain: “Dhurandhar” has ignited fiery debates and has solidified its place in the annals of Bollywood drama. One can only hope its box office journey continues to be as gripping as its storyline. Keep your eyes glued to the screen; the saga is just beginning!

Renowned filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala is set to introduce Harnaaz Sandhu to the glamorous world of Bollywood. Sandhu, who clinched the prestigious Miss Universe title on December 12, 2021, marks a memorable transition into the film industry as her Bollywood debut aligns with the same date. Under the Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment banner, she will star in “Baaghi 4,” set for a September 5, 2025, release. The much-anticipated sequel features Harnaaz Sandhu alongside Bollywood icon Tiger Shroff, adding to the film’s buzz with seasoned actors Sonam Bajwa and Sanjay Dutt rounding off the remarkable cast.

Known worldwide for her charisma and grace, Sandhu’s transition from the global pageant stage to Indian cinema is already generating a wave of excitement among fans and industry insiders alike. The film, directed by A Harsha, promises to showcase Sandhu’s versatility and heralds a fresh chapter in her career. It’s not just a stepping stone for her in Bollywood but also a testament to her multifaceted talents.

The film has been unveiled in a lively social media announcement highlighting the tagline, “From #MissUniverse to the #BaaghiUniverse!” echoing the significance of Sandhu’s grand entry into the film industry. This debut has sparked curiosity and anticipation, with viewers eager to see how her elegance and confident persona translate on the silver screen.

Sajid Nadiadwala’s successful track record of launching bright stars like Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon augments expectations from Harnaaz’s entry.

In the glamour-filled world of Bollywood, some bonds are more cherished than others, and the camaraderie between actors Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan is legendary, often described as brotherly. Their friendship has withstood the test of time, filled with many memorable moments that have captivated fans and media alike.

One such unforgettable incident was revealed by Salman Khan during an appearance on Rajat Sharma’s talk show, Aap Ki Aadalat. Salman recounted an episode involving a gift he gave to Sanjay Dutt. It all began in 2002 when Salman’s brother, Sohail Khan, was directing the film “Maine Dil Tujhko Diya.” Sanjay was asked to make a special appearance in the movie. Without needing to read the script, Dutt readily agreed, showcasing the strength of their friendship.

Post the film’s wrap-up, Sanjay attended a celebration at Salman’s residence, coinciding with the delivery of Salman’s sleek new BMW M5. As a token of appreciation and friendship, Salman generously handed Sanjay the car’s key, expressing his desire for Sanjay to keep it. However, in a surprising twist, Sanjay—after initially accepting the gesture—tossed the key into the sea. This act was intended as a gentle reprimand to Salman, stemming from the familial bond they shared.

The situation took a comedic turn as Salman divulged how the high tide made retrieving the lone key a four-day endeavor, a classic Bollywood story that continues to amuse fans. Such anecdotes offer a glimpse into the personal lives of stars and frequently make entertainment headlines.

In the present day, despite facing risks from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Salman remains committed to his work. He is currently involved in filming his movie “Sikandar” and hosting the popular TV reality show Bigg Boss 18, all the while dealing with the recent tragic loss of his friend and politician, Baba Siddique.

Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the highly anticipated comedy flick Housefull 5 is set to hit cinemas next year, starring fan-favorite Akshay Kumar in the lead role. Jacqueline Fernandez will join him as the female lead, having previously starred in Housefull 2 and Housefull 3. This installment promises a stellar ensemble cast, including Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Chunky Panday, Jackie Shroff, and Dino Morea.

Recently, Chunky Panday, who reprises his iconic role as Aakhri Pasta, gave fans a sneak peek into the filming process through his Instagram. On September 17, he shared several snapshots from London, where the team has commenced shooting. One photo features Chunky with comedian Johnny Lever, enjoying a drink at a train station. Another captures a delightful moment with veteran actor Ranjeet during a meal, both actors flashing joyous smiles. Chunky’s enthusiastic caption read, “Houseful 5 starts today. Get ready for the ride of your life.”

The update sparked excitement among fans, as evidenced by the flurry of comments. Messages ranged from “Jald se jald complete karo bossssss……full excited (Complete the film as soon as possible, I am excited for the upcoming film),” to “Omg Housefull 5 Can’t Wait…All The Best.” Some fans lauded the legendary pairing of Johnny Lever and Chunky Panday, calling them the “best comedians of the world in one frame.”

Furthermore, Pinkvilla exclusively confirmed the female star cast for Housefull 5. Alongside Jacqueline, the film will feature Nargis Fakhri, Sonam Bajwa, Chitrangada Singh, and Soundarya Sharma. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 is slated for a grand release on June 6, 2025. Fans are eagerly waiting for what promises to be another laughter-filled installment of the popular franchise.

২০০২ চনত গোপাল বাৰ্মা কোম্পানীৰ বেনাৰত নিৰ্মিত গেংগষ্টাৰ ছবিৰ দ্বাৰা নিজ কেৰিয়াৰ আৰম্ভ কৰা বিবেক অব্ৰয়ে পিছত ৰোমান্টিক, ড্ৰামা, কমেডী, একচন আদি বিভিন্ন প্ৰকাৰৰ ছবিৰ সৈতে জড়িত হৈ পৰিছিল। সঁচা অৰ্থত ক’বলৈ গ’লে এটা সময়ৰ বি-টাউনৰ এগৰাকী জনপ্ৰিয় অভিনেতা আছিল বিবেক অব্ৰয়। আনহাতে, সঞ্জয় গুপ্তাৰ নিৰ্দেশনাত নিৰ্মিত ছবি “শ্বুটআউট এট লোখণ্ডৱালা” মুক্তি লাভ কৰিছিল ২০০৭ চনৰ ২৫ মে’ ত।

সঞ্জয় দত্তৰ জীয়ৰী ত্ৰিশিলাই নিজৰ পিতৃ সঞ্জয় দত্তক সদায় গৌৰৱ অনুভৱ কৰে । অভিনেতা গৰাকীয়ে নিজ অসুবিধা সমূহৰ কথা খুলি ব্যক্ত কৰে। পিতৃৰ ড্ৰাগছ সেৱনৰ কথাক লৈ জীয়ৰী ত্ৰিশিলা প্ৰতিদিনাই স্পষ্টবাদী হৈ থকা দেখিবলৈ পোৱা যায়।

আৰু, মই মোৰ পিতৃৰ ওপৰত গৌৰৱ অনু্ভৱ কৰো যে তেওঁ নিজ অসুবিধাৰ কথা খুলি কয় আৰু ইয়াৰ পৰা পৰিত্ৰাণ পোৱাৰ কথা চিন্তা কৰিছে।” উল্লেখ্য যে, সঞ্জয় দত্তক প্ৰায়ে নিজ আসক্তি অথবা ড্ৰাগছৰ বিষয়ে জনসাধাৰণৰ ওচৰত ব্যক্ত কৰা দেখিবলৈ পোৱা যায়। আনকি, তেওঁৰ “বায়’পিক” খনতো অভিনেতাগৰাকীৰ ড্ৰাগছ আসক্তিৰ বিষয়বোৰ আৰু ইয়াৰ দ্বাৰা হোৱা অসুবিধা বোৰ জনসাধাৰণৰ মাজত দাঙি ধৰা হৈছিল।

এবাৰ তেওঁ মাতৃৰ মৃত্যুৰ সময়ছোৱাৰ এটা ঘটনা ব্যক্ত কৰি কৈছিল যে, “ৰাতিপুৱাৰ সময় আছিল আৰু মোৰ ভোক লাগিছিল। মই উঠি পেলাই কাম কৰা মানুহজনক খোৱা বস্তু আনিবলৈ কৈছিলো; তেতিয়া তেওঁ মোক কৈছিল যে মই যোৱা দুদিন ধৰি একো নোখোৱাকৈ কেৱল শুই আছিলো। মই তেতিয়াই বাথৰুমলৈ গৈ নিজক চাওঁতে হতহম্ভ হৈ পৰিছিলো; মোৰ নাক আৰু মুখৰ পৰা তেজ ওলাই আছিলে। এইবোৰ দেখি ভয় খাইছিলো আৰু পিতৃৰ ওচৰলৈ গৈ মোক বচাবলৈ কৈছিলো আৰু তেতিয়াই তেওঁ মোক আমেৰিকা পূৰ্ণৱাস কেন্দ্ৰলৈ পঠিয়াই দিছিল।” ইয়াৰ উপৰিও তেওঁ তাত থকা দুই বছৰৰ প্ৰথমটো বছৰত আকৌ এবাৰ ড্ৰাগছ লোৱাৰ কথা ভাৱিছিল যদিও তেওঁ নলওঁ বুলি মনতে ঠিৰাং কৰি পেলাইছিল বুলিও প্ৰকাশ কৰিছিল।

The trailer has received more than 10 million dislikes as of now, and is the top most disliked videos in India. It is just a behind Justin Bieber’s song ‘Baby’ which has received 11.6 million dislikes.

The movie Sadak 2 stars Sanjay Dutt, Alia Bhatt and Aditya Roy Kapur in the lead roles. Seeing the star cast, the movie automatically drew flak amidst the nepotism debate, with Alia Bhatt being criticized ‘the most’.

Just a few hours after the trailer release, the video had already made it to the most disliked videos in the world with some 5.3 million dislikes and had surpassed PewDiePie’s most disliked video with 5 million dislikes in less than 24 hours.  At that time, the video held the seventh position among the most disliked videos and now has risen the ladder to third position.

Inspite of the fact that the original movie Sadak, that starred Sanjay Dutt and Pooja Bhatt was superhit, the trailer of its sequel has received widespread criticism as ‘being a product of nepotism’. The data was analysed and published by India Today’s Data Intelligence Unit (DIU).

The trailer of Sadak 2 is finally out, and with the increasing anger and dissatisfaction of the audiences due to the current situation in Bollywood has brought a heavy toll on the trailer of this film. Within 12 hours of its release, the trailer of Sadak 2 has garnered over 3.4 million dislikes. This seems to have shaken the team and the social media analyzers as well. It’s on its way to become the most disliked Bollywood trailer ever.

Well, the situation is all around the sudden demise of actor Sushant Singh Rajput as fans of the late actor are more than convinced that director Mahesh Bhatt and the lead actress Alia Bhatt had hands to play in Sushant’s untimely demise, though things are not proved yet.

The film will premiere directly on DisneyPlusHotstar on 28^th August, 2020.