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Via Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/2YTxHZFShah Rukh Khan has always been known for his versatility as an actor. However, not many know that he initially turned down the iconic role of Devdas in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s eponymous film. Speaking at the 77th Locarno Film Festival, the superstar revealed his reservations about the character. “Devdas was a guy who’s an alcoholic, doesn’t commit to a girl, and goes away. I could not find any essence in it at my age,” Shah Rukh confessed.
Reflecting on the role, Khan said, “Devdas was the movie that my mother loved watching, and my dad also used to talk about it. It’s one of the greatest classic films with Dilip Kumar. But when Mr. Sanjay Leela Bhansali approached me, I initially said no. I thought Devdas was a loser, an alcoholic, and I was too cool to play him.” However, Bhansali’s persistence, coupled with the director’s exceptional talent, eventually led Shah Rukh to agree to the project.
During the discussion, Shah Rukh Khan made it clear that he never intended for audiences to admire Devdas. “I don’t like to play characters that demean women. I’ll be honest. I didn’t want him to be liked for the reason in the film that he, you know, doesn’t commit to a woman and essentially abandons her. I wanted him to come across as a spineless person, not someone you should look up to.”
He further added, “It’s enjoyable to watch, but it’s not a character you take back home. Yes, the film was beautifully made, and the performances were strong, but Devdas as a person was not admirable. He was tragic, but that doesn’t make him a hero.”
As part of the Locarno Film Festival tribute, Devdas was screened once again, reminding audiences of its unforgettable tragedy. The film’s tragic ending, where Devdas dies on the streets longing for one last glimpse of Paro, remains etched in the memories of those who have seen it.
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Via Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/wMQHvutThe Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao film, Stree 2, is breaking all records in its advance booking as the film has sold 1 lakh tickets for the opening day alone within 48 hours of tickets going up for sale. The Amar Kaushik directorial has surpassed all expectations, as the results are historic to say the least and that too in a 3 way box office clash.
The advance booking alone has already announced the Independence Day winner, as Stree 2 is headed to do unimaginable numbers in its opening weekend at the box office. Stree 2 will surpass the overall advance booking of Fighter by Monday Night, whereas the numbers of Dunki will be surpassed by Tuesday Night. On the final day of Advance i.e. on Wednesday, Stree 2 will surpass the advance booking of films like Brahmastra and Tiger 3, which sold over 3 lakh tickets.
The results are historic, more so for mid budget film with neither of the 3 Khan’s or Ranbir Kapoor, as this is the power of Stree franchise aided by immense youth following of Shraddha Kapoor. The first day business of Stree 2 will shock many from the industry in a good way, but the two competitors – Vedaa & Khel Khel Mein – might not be happy seeing this trend for Stree 2 at box office
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Via Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/wMQHvutShah Rukh Khan has finally confirmed his next project, the much-anticipated action film titled King. The superstar made the announcement during a recent interaction at the 77th Locarno Film Festival. The film, directed by Sujoy Ghosh, will also mark the big-screen debut of Shah Rukh’s daughter, Suhana Khan. For the unversed, Shah Rukh Khan was honoured with the Pardo alla Carriera award at the Locarno Film Festival.
In a video clip that has been widely circulated online, Khan revealed, “The next film that I am doing is King. I have to start working on it, lose some weight, stretch a little so my groins don’t get caught while I am doing action.” This announcement has created a buzz among fans eagerly awaiting the release of this film.
SRK also shared that he has been contemplating this project for several years. Reflecting on his film choices, Khan mentioned that after wrapping up Jawan and Dunki last year, he was keen on exploring a new genre. “There’s a certain kind of film I want to do, where, maybe it is more age-centric, and I want to try something. For 6-7 years I have been thinking about it. I mentioned it to Sujoy one day and he says, ‘Sir, I have a subject.’”
Scheduled to go on floors in November this year, King has already generated significant buzz. Apart from Shah Rukh and Suhana Khan, the film also stars Abhishek Bachchan as the antagonist and Abhay Verma in a pivotal role. With such a talented cast and crew, expectations are high for this action-packed extravaganza.
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Via Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/ftwc6yAFilmmaker Nikkhil Advani has shared candid insights into his relationship with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Known for their collaborations on films like Salaam-e-Ishq and Hero, the duo shares a strong bond. However, the director has revealed the underlying reason for their limited collaborations. During a chat with Lallantop, Nikkhil Advani candidly admitted that the immense pressure to deliver box office hits exceeding Rs 300 crores is a significant factor in his decision to steer clear of directing Salman Khan films.
Nikkhil asserted, “Salman Khan films have to make more than Rs 300 crores. If his films do less than that, he feels really bad, and I don’t want that burden. I want to sleep peacefully at night and not carry the burden of making that Rs 300-400 crores (grossing) film. I want to make films that I want to. I love Salman, he is my messiah.
He further added, “There is that option of, ‘In case of emergency, please call’, that’s Salman for me on my phone. I know he will leave everything and come. Even if he is doing the biggest action scene, if someone calls him, he will say, ‘I will go, this one’s in trouble.’ He is the messiah of the industry. But I don’t want to have that stress of Rs 300-400 crores. If it happens, great, but I don’t want that stress,” he added.
Speaking of the professional front, Nikkhil Advani is currently awaiting the release of his next film, Vedaa. Starring John Abraham and Sharvari, the actioner will have a box office clash with Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree 2 and Akshay Kumar’s Khel Khel Mein. It is scheduled to release on August 15. Meanwhile, Salman, who was recently seen in AP Dhillon’s music video ‘Old Money,’ has started shooting for his next with Sajid Nadiadwala and AR Murugadoss, Sikandar.
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