Manisha Koirala reunites with Mani Ratnam at the screening of Ponniyin Selvan 2: ‘He always tries to do things differently’

Manisha Koirala and Mani Ratnam go way back. The actress starred in his project Bombay (1995), which was a breakthrough moment in her career following which she acted in Mani Ratnam’s Dil Se in 1998, which had Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role. Recently, she reunited with him at the special screening of his ambitious Ponniyin Selvan 2.

Sharing a photo with the director on her Instagram, Manisha Koirala wrote, “Such humble man Maniratnam sir is and such a great filmmaker! I remember working with him was intense but so fulfilling. We artists long to work with directors who push our limits and help us to excel. He always tries to do things differently! My first day of shooting for Bombay is so fresh in my mind.”

The actor added, “It felt home meeting him and Suhasinihasan ji (who is an accomplished actress herself. In fact she had helped me with Hamahama song), for the preview of his latest film PS 2! His movies have mesmerised people across the globe. Each of his films is a masterpiece!! From Anjali to PS 2, we just love his films !! Once again… Sir, you are a treasure! My love to the entire team… all the actors who performed brilliantly and all the technicians have excelled in this film. Huge congratulations.”

 

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Meanwhile, on the professional front, Manisha Koirala made her comeback in 2015 with Chehere: A Modern Day Classic. She was last seen in the February 2023 release, Shehzada, the Hindi remake of Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.

ALSO READ: After the release of PS 2, Sobhita Dhulipala pens emotional note; shares throwback BTS photos with Aishwarya Lekshmi

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BREAKING: Shah Rukh Khan to shoot for his HIGHLY AWAITED cameo in Salman Khan’s Tiger 3 from May 8

Although some significant films this year have underperformed, the overall track record for Bollywood in 2023 is still better thanks to the super-success of Pathaan. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, Siddharth Anand’s directorial has emerged as the highest Hindi grosser of all time. Several factors went in its favour and excited the audiences. One of them was the cameo appearance by Salman Khan, who reprised his role of Tiger. The manner in which he rescues Pathaan (Shah Rukh Khan) and the way both fight the baddies led to a frenzy in cinemas across the country.

Meanwhile, Tiger 3 will release this year and it is common knowledge that the Salman Khan starrer will see Pathaan in a guest role. As a result, the buzz for the Diwali release is skyhigh. And now Bollywood Hungama has learned that the shoot of this exhilarating sequence is going to take place very soon.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Shah Rukh and Salman will shoot for the said sequence from May 8. The filming will take place in YRF (Yash Raj Films) Studio and is expected to go on for around 5 to 7 days.”

Tiger 3 is directed by Maneesh Sharma and also co-stars Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi. The source continued, “Maneesh and producer Aditya Chopra have done extensive prep for this scene. They know that the sequence between Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan in Pathaan has been very well received by the audiences. With Tiger 3, the makers hope to take the camaraderie and madness one step ahead. There’s already palpable excitement among the crew members to shoot the scene. That Pathaan has got so much love worldwide has proved to be a booster shot for team Tiger 3!”

Pathaan and Tiger 3 belong to the YRF Spy Universe. The franchise began with Ek Tha Tiger (2012), starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, and was directed by Kabir Khan. It was followed by Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. Hrithik Roshan-Tiger Shroff starrer War (2019), directed by Siddharth Anand also belongs to the YRF Spy Universe. After Pathaan and Tiger 3, the forthcoming films of the franchise include War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, and Tiger vs Pathaan, featuring Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan in lead roles.

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Aryan Khan talks about directing father Shah Rukh Khan in debut ad film; says, “He makes everyone’s job easier”

Aryan Khan, son of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, is all set to make his directorial debut with an advertisement film featuring his father. For the unversed, Aryan directed an ad film to kick-start the campaign for the luxury streetwear brand D’Yavol X. While a section of fans showered love on the father-son duo, Aryan recently opened up on working with his father.

In an interaction with Harper’s Bazaar India, the young director said, “Working with my father is never challenging, because, with his experience and dedication, he makes everyone’s job easier on set.” Aryan further added, “He also makes the entire crew feel at ease and has tremendous respect for everyone. When he’s on set, I always make sure to pay extra attention, so I don’t miss out on anything I can learn.”

As the conversation progressed further, Aryan was asked if Shah Rukh shared any input on the set, he said, “Of course, he did, and everyone involved in the project gave their input in some way. And it is important to at least listen to them because filmmaking is a collaborative effort.” He continued, “If my dad’s input is different from mine, and if both seem valid, you can always shoot it both ways; but don’t tell my producer.”

The star kid also shared his parents’ first reaction after seeing the ad. He shared, “They asked me to keep some pieces from the collection aside for them, in case it sells out. I am still considering their request.”

Also Read: Gauri Khan cheers for Aryan Khan as he gears up to launch his apparel brand D’Yavol X

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With Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Salman Khan now has 16 Rs. 100-crore movies against his name; the most by any Bollywood actor

Salman Khan’s fans were able to see a film of his release on Eid in the form of Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan after a hiatus on April 21. Directed by Farhad Samji, the movie also stars Pooja Hegde, Venkatesh Daggubati, Bhumika Chawla, Raghav Juyal, Jassie Gill, Siddharth Nigam, Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari, Vinali Bhatnagar, Vijender Singh, and Satish Kaushik. After being in theatres for more than a week, the movie entered the coveted Rs. 100 crore club yesterday.

Interestingly, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan is the 16^th Salman movie to cross Rs. 100 crores at the India box office. This proves his phenomenal record at the box office for more than a decade. The other 15 films of his to enter the Rs. 100 Crore Club include, Dabangg, Ready, Bodyguard, Ek Tha Tiger, Dabangg 2, Jai Ho, Kick, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Sultan, Tubelight, Tiger Zinda Hai, Race 3, Bharat and Dabangg 3.

Salman’s career got a new lease of life with Abhinav Kashyap’s Dabangg. The film became a runaway success, and he debuted in the Rs. 100 crore club. His character of the cop Chulbul Pandey was loved and it continues to be iconic. From here onwards, there was no looking behind for the star as he continued to give one successful film after another and that too across genres.

Salman will next be seen in Tiger 3 this year during Diwali. Needless to say, there are high hopes of the film becoming another success story for the superstar.

Also Read: Salman Khan admits to being “unlucky in love”; talks about his love life

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Alia Bhatt gears up for Met Gala debut with adorable companion by her side, and it’s not who you think!

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt is set to debut at the prestigious Met Gala in 2023. The annual fashion event, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is considered one of the most exclusive events in the fashion calendar, and attracts a host of A-list celebrities from around the world. As the event is around the corner, Alia shared a glimpse of preparation while posing with her companion for the fashion’s biggest night out.

On Saturday, the actress-turned-producer took to her verified Instagram handle and dropped two photos on the story section. Besides her, the images featured her beloved cat, Edward. The first photo captures the actress with her back turned to the camera while holding her cat. She can be seen sporting a black strapless gown. She captioned the image with “Prepping for the Met…”

In the following photo, the Darlings actress is seen showering love and kisses on her cat Edward, and captioned the picture with “with my own Coup-Ed.” Having said that, it is worth mentioning here that Alia’s debut at the Met Gala will come before her first foray into Hollywood with the film Heart of Stone, directed by Tom Harper. The movie is set to be the first in a series similar to Mission Impossible, starring Tom Cruise.

Speaking of Met Gala 2023, it will take place on May 1 in New York City, (which is May 2 in India). The grand event will celebrate the opening of the Costume Institute exhibition, Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.

Coming back to Alia, the 30-year-old actress was last seen in Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva, which was released in September last year. Along with her Hollywood debut, she has a bunch of Bollywood films in her kitty, including the Karan Johar directorial Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani and Farhan Akhtar’s Jee Le Zaraa.

Also Read: Filmfare Awards 2023: Alia Bhatt pens a sweet note post her Filmfare win; expresses gratitude towards Ranbir Kapoor, Raha and family

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Salman Khan opens up about receiving death threats and increased security: “I do have a problem with this”

In March this year, Salman Khan made headlines after his office received a threatening letter, which Goldy Brar, an associate of Lawrence Bishnoi, a notorious gangster, allegedly sent. The threatening email was directed at Salman’s personal assistant, Jordy Patel, and came shortly after Lawrence Bishnoi publicly stated his desire to “kill Salman Khan.” Post that, the Mumbai police increased the security outside Khan’s home. In the latest episode of Rajat Sharma’s popular talk show, Aap Ki Adalat, Salman spoke about the matter.

When the host asked about his beefed-up security, the Bollywood star asserted, “Yes, there is security. I can no longer walk on the street alone, go cycling… But I do have a problem with this (amped-up security). When we are in traffic, there is so much security, and vehicles, which causes inconvenience to other people, who give me a look, saying, ‘Achcha, you have now become a star.’ There are some threats, which is why the security is there. I am doing whatever I have been asked to do. I have got to be very careful… I go everywhere with full security.”

Adding further, the 57-year-old actor said, “Jo hone waala hai woh ho ke rahega, aap kuch bhi koshish kar lo. I believe that he (God) is there, so that’s it. Of course, it doesn’t mean that just because God is there, I will start behaving carelessly. I have many Sheras now (referring to his loyal bodyguard, Shera). There are so many guns (gunmen) that walk with me that khud darr lagta hai aaj kal.”

The Bharat actor continued, “They walk with guns pointed at all directors. I do get looks from people though. Like when you see a minister in his laal batti with a siren, I get the same look. So I have told them that I don’t want any sound of siren, that they should drive at a very slow pace.”

During the interview, Rajat Sharma suggested that the threats may have stemmed from the Blackbuck case. To this, Salman Khan chuckled and replied, “I genuinely have no idea about that, sir. I really don’t. Our legal system is competent, and they will make the necessary judgement. Whatever their verdict, we will accept it.”

Coming to the professional front, Salman recently gave a treat on Eid to his fans with his film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. Directed by Farhad Samji, it also features Pooja Hegde as the leading lady. Salman has a bunch of projects in his kitty, including Tiger 3, Tiger Vs Pathaan and an unannounced film with Karan Johar.

Also Read: Salman Khan opens up about his ‘move on’ comment to Shehnaaz Gill; says, “I am sure Sidharth Shukla will also want Shehnaaz to move on”

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Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan Box Office: Salman Khan’s film enters Rs. 100 Crore Club, aims to cross Jai Ho next

After playing in theatres for 10 days, the Salman Khan starrer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan has entered the Rs. 100 Crore Club. It has taken a while for the film to reach here since pre-pandemic it was an entirely different scenario where Salman Khan starrers were scoring as much in their opening weekend itself. However, these are different times and hence the kind of momentum that was evidenced for films in 2019 or before is just not coming in. Yes, there are exceptions like Pathaan or Brahmastra but then those have a different kind of pitch and aren’t regular affairs.

This can be seen in the way how collections are coming for the Farhad Samji directed film in the second weekend, what with Sunday collections staying low at Rs. 3.50 crores. For a big holiday release, one would have been expecting a double digit score at the bare minimum on second Sunday but then that has hardly happened for any film during last 18 odd months ever since Akshay Kumar’s Sooryavanshi opened theatres again in Diwali 2021. Hence, nothing really surprises about movies anymore when it comes to the way they collect at the box office.

As for the overall numbers for the film, it has collected Rs. 101.46 crores* so far and it would be interesting to see how the weekdays turn out to be. At the bare minimum, all associated with the film would be hoping that the collections stay over the Rs. 1 crore mark at least during all the weekdays because that would set up for an open weekend ahead. The lowest score for a Salman Khan century is Jai Ho [Rs. 115 crores] and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan would be aiming to up that score at least in its lifetime run.

*Estimates. Final numbers awaited

Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources

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