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Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Box Office: Worst Opening Of Ajay Devgn (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Ajay Devgn had a box office resurgence as he embarked upon a new journey when he opened the decade with a blockbuster like Tanhaji: The Unsung Hero. The actor’s ability to adapt to the changing dynamics of the industry played a crucial role in determining his success in Drishyam 2, and Shaitaan majorly.

In fact, Ajay’s presence in Rrr and Gangubai Kathiawadi worked like a charm at the box office as well. However, while it was being speculated that the actor would continue the winning streak, he hit the lowest with his most anticipated release, Maidaan.

Ajay Devgn’s Worst Box Office Performance

Maidaan probably would be Ajay Devgn‘s worst box office performance in the post-pandemic era, especially since the film was highly anticipated. Clashing with Akshay Kumar’s Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,...

Kangana Ranaut has been openly critical of award shows, dismissing them as Trp-driven events where stars perform in exchange for awards. Emraan Hashmi, who also avoids these ceremonies, discussed his views on a podcast interview with Subhankar Mishra, and seemed to indirectly comment on Kangana’s stance.

When asked about his thoughts on award shows and if he considered them as pointless as Kangana does, Emraan responded, “Kyuki mila band ho gaya phir uske baad? Mujhe ek award mila I forget… for which I went to the award ceremony and mujhe iske baad iss cheez ka ek value pata chali ki iske peeche game kya hein. Agar aap perform kar rahe hein woh ek baat he… it is essentially a barter deal.” He suggested that perhaps Kangana’s criticism emerged after she stopped receiving awards. He explained that after attending an award ceremony and receiving an award, he realized the transactional nature of these events,...

Bollywood has a fascination with gangster roles, and some actors have truly made these characters their own. Here are five Bollywood hunks who have delivered unforgettable performances as gangsters, making these films a must-watch.

Avinash Tiwary’s portrayal of Dara Qadri in “Bambai Meri Jaan” is a standout performance, bringing complexity and depth to the character.

John Abraham’s raw and rugged charm in “Shootout at Wadala” makes his character, Manya Surve, both compelling and fearsome.

Vivek Oberoi’s fierce and captivating performance as Maya Dolas in “Shootout at Lokhandwala” showcases the ruthless determination of a man who stops at nothing to rise to power.

Shah Rukh Khan’s portrayal of Raees Alam in “Raees” is a perfect blend of charm and menace, making Raees a character that is hard to forget and easy to root for despite his morals.

Emraan Hashmi shines as Shoaib Khan in “Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai,...

Imran Khan on mental health(Photo Credit –Instagram)

For the past few months, Imran Khan has been getting candid about his career. The actor, who impressed people with Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Delhi Belly, Meri Brother Ki Dulhan, I Have Luv Storys, etc, has been missing from the big screen for many years. Last year, the internet started sharing how they missed the rom-com era featuring Khan. Since then, the actor decided to speak his mind.

Imran Khan expressed his desire to return, but nothing is certain yet. In a new interview, the actor spoke up about his mental health and how the industry treats a person when things go wrong. The Once Upon a Time in Mumbai star revealed how he did everything to disappear.

Imran Khan In Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na

In an interview with Film Companion, Imran Khan revealed, “The week before Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na released,...

Filmometer & Box Office Worth Of Ajay Devgn (Photo Credit –Instagram)

Ajay Devgn is amongst the veteran superstars of Bollywood, belonging to a league of Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and Akshay Kumar. He’s been in the industry for over three decades now and has proved everything – be it his crowd-pulling ability through mass entertainers or winning accolades for his effortless yet convincing performances. Let’s see how Ajay has fared at the box office so far!

How do we calculate the success ratio?

Formula: (Super-Hits/Super-Duper Hit + Hit + Plus + Average)/Total Releases x 100 = Success ratio

Ajay Devgn’s box office success ratio: (11 + 16 + 6 + 14)/101 x 100 = 46.53%

Total Releases – 101 Super-Hit/Super-Duper Hit – 11

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Actor Sushil Pandey, renowned for his roles in ‘Maharani 3’, ‘Inside Edge 3’, ‘Phas Gaye Re Obama’, ‘Article 15’, and ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbai’, has revealed his plans for celebrating Holi with a traditional Bihari feast.

Expressing his fondness for the festival, Sushil shared, “Holi has always held a special place in my heart, ever since I was a child. It’s a time for joyous celebration with my family, where we gather together and create lasting memories. This year, I’m especially excited to share the festive spirit with a few close friends at our home.”

Detailing the culinary delights awaiting the celebration, he added, “We’ll be indulging in a delectable spread of traditional Bihari treats, including the melt-in-your-mouth puris and the undeniably delicious gujiya. The vibrant colours, lively music, and the sweet taste of these treats will undoubtedly make this Holi another unforgettable experience.”...

Ajay Devgn’s Top 10 Movies Ranked. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Ajay Devgn is yet again hitting the right chords with his latest release, Shaitaan, at the box office. The supernatural thriller also stars R Madhavan and Jyothika in the lead and presents Ajay as a helpless father struggling for his daughter’s safety and well-being.

The film has reached a great number and has been on the list of top 5 openings by the Tanhaji actor. Not only the numbers but even the performances are being hailed by the audiences.

This made us think about offering you a beautifully curated list of the best films of Ajay Devgn ranked by the audiences on IMDb. Surprisingly, while these films do not include his box office blockbusters like Singham in the top 10 categories, they definitely offer some of his finest work.

Trending HanuMan On Ott: While Fans Are Searching For Teja Sajja’s...

Director Milan Luthria, who is celebrating 25 years of his directorial debut ‘Kachche Dhaage’, is looking back at his journey in cinema. The film was released on February 19, 1999, and captured the hearts of audiences with its captivating narrative, compelling performances, and memorable soundtrack. The film starred Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan.

Reflecting on the journey of ‘Kachche Dhaage’ and his tenure in the film industry, Milan said: “As I look back on 25 years in this incredible industry, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the love and support that ‘Kachche Dhaage’ and all my films have received from audiences worldwide.”

He further mentioned: “It has been an extraordinary journey filled with unforgettable experiences, and I am deeply humbled by the continued appreciation for our work.”

‘Kachche Dhaage’ remains one of the most celebrated mainstream films owing to its compelling storyline, powerful performances, and timeless appeal.

The director has also directed films...

Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda on Thursday sought the support of the Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, and concerned officials in rescuing and treating a tigress, which was spotted with a snare in her belly in the Surai forest range.

Hooda is known for his social activism, and has earlier raised public awareness regarding chronic hunger, and also participated in an anti-suicide initiative.

The ‘Sarbjit’ fame actor took to X and shared a picture of a tigress running in a forest, with a snare stuck to her stomach.

He captioned the post: “A tigress is moving with a snare in her belly in the Surai forest range, Uttarakhand. Request authorities to take immediate action to rescue and treat her @ukfd_official @pushkardhami @ntca.”

The ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’ actor has also tagged the state’s Chief Minister in his post.

On the personal front, Randeep tied the knot...

Actor Emraan Hashmi has completed two decades in cinema, and has given some exceptional performances in a span of 20 years. The actor, who was once tagged by the media as a “serial kisser”, shattered the stereotype as he doled out terrific performances in ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’, ‘Awarapan’, ‘Gangster’, ‘The Dirty Picture’, ‘Shanghai’ and many others.

As he receives more love from the audience for his latest release ‘Tiger 3’, which also stars Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, the actor spoke with Ians, about the importance of tentpoles for the economy of the industry, the paradigm shifts that have happened in cinema and entertainment, his preparation for his part of Aatish Rehman, an ex-Isi agent, and the tendency of the makers to play safe in huge film markets.

The actor told ians that the success of tentpoles is very important for the industry and called it “a domino effect.

Actor Emraan Hashmi has completed two decades in cinema, and has given some exceptional performances in a span of 20 years. The actor, who was once tagged by the media as a “serial kisser”, shattered the stereotype as he doled out terrific performances in ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’, ‘Awarapan’, ‘Gangster’, ‘The Dirty Picture’, ‘Shanghai’ and many others.

As he receives more love from the audience for his latest release ‘Tiger 3’, which also stars Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, the actor spoke with Ians, about the importance of tentpoles for the economy of the industry, the paradigm shifts that have happened in cinema and entertainment, his preparation for his part of Aatish Rehman, an ex-Isi agent, and the tendency of the makers to play safe in huge film markets.

The actor told ians that the success of tentpoles is very important for the industry and called it “a domino effect.

Filmmaker Milan Luthria, who has recently made his Ott debut with the period crime thriller series ‘Sultan of Delhi’, said that he believes one should feel free to express themselves on any platform, as long as one keeps in mind the aesthetic preferences of the viewers, and the moral compass that we have as Indians. Based on the book, ‘Sultan of Delhi: Ascension’ by Arnab Ray, the series is produced by Reliance Entertainment and directed by Milan Luthria and co-directed and co-written by Suparn Verma.

The series stars Tahir Raj Bhasin, Anjumm Shharma, Vinay Pathak, Nishant Dahiya, and the ladies Anupriya Goenka, Mouni Roy, Harleen Sethi and Mehreen Pirzada, making for a perfect ensemble cast.

Talking to Ians, the director of ‘Kachche Dhaage’ opened up on the creative freedom that the filmmakers get because of Ott, compared to the silver screen.

Milan said: “I think movies also give us creative freedom.

Filmmaker Milan Luthria, who has recently made his Ott debut with the period crime thriller series ‘Sultan of Delhi’, said that he believes one should feel free to express themselves on any platform, as long as one keeps in mind the aesthetic preferences of the viewers, and the moral compass that we have as Indians. Based on the book, ‘Sultan of Delhi: Ascension’ by Arnab Ray, the series is produced by Reliance Entertainment and directed by Milan Luthria and co-directed and co-written by Suparn Verma.

The series stars Tahir Raj Bhasin, Anjumm Shharma, Vinay Pathak, Nishant Dahiya, and the ladies Anupriya Goenka, Mouni Roy, Harleen Sethi and Mehreen Pirzada, making for a perfect ensemble cast.

Talking to Ians, the director of ‘Kachche Dhaage’ opened up on the creative freedom that the filmmakers get because of Ott, compared to the silver screen.

Milan said: “I think movies also give us creative freedom.

Sultan Of Delhi (Disney+Hotstar; 9 Episodes)

Starring Tahir Raj Bhasin, Mouni Roy, Anjum Sharma, Vinay Pathak, Anupriya Goenka, Nishant Dahiya, Mehreen Pirzada , Harleen Sethi

Directed by Milan Luthria, Suparn Verma

Once upon a time, Milan Luthria directed a film about gangsters called Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai. Not that it was any great shakes. But compared to Luthria’s new homage to gangsterism, it was a masterpiece.

The new monsterpiece stretching into nine episodes should have never been made. It is hideously bad in plotting and woefully inadequate in execution. The sets are tacky: a refugee camp in the opening episode looks like a college canteen.

Dull and cheesy, it establishes an immediate yawn sumbandh with the audience, provided there is an audience for these tales glorifying gangsters and sociopaths who should ideally be placed in the trashcan of anonymity.

Just weeks ago we had the sultans of sleaziness...

Period dramas are the current rage in the Ott space. Many streaming giants suddenly have a budget to recreate a decade, place a believable story in the setting, and sell it by using the nostalgia factor. There is nothing better than the reminiscence of a decade that viewers consider special to them. Milan Luthria is known to have delivered many period movies in the past. The Dirty Picture, Once Upon a Time in Mumbai, and Ouatim Dobaara! are some of his noted works that garnered some attention. He is back with another period show, Sultan of Delhi, that talks about the capital city and the workings of the rich businessmen around the clout of powerful politicians. The show is a Disney+ Hotstar special released on October 13, 2023, and is based on the novel Sultan of Delhi: Ascension by Arnab Ray.

Sultan of Delhi is a fictitious title given to a person...

Actor Anjumm Shharma, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming streaming series ‘Sultan of Delhi’, has said that life has come full circle for him with the show. The reason behind it is the director of the web series, Milan Luthria, with whom Anjumm earlier worked in ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’.

Talking about it, the actor said, “It feels like life has come full circle in ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’. I was one of the goons with the leading actor. And then life took a completely different path and after so many years I was called for a narration and offered one of the leading parts by the same director in his Ott mega series. It feels surreal and a story which is like a dramatic plot of a story.”

He also shared his experience of working with actress Mouni Roy in the series.

Actor Anjumm Shharma, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming streaming series ‘Sultan of Delhi’, has said that life has come full circle for him with the show. The reason behind it is the director of the web series, Milan Luthria, with whom Anjumm earlier worked in ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’.

Talking about it, the actor said, “It feels like life has come full circle in ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’. I was one of the goons with the leading actor. And then life took a completely different path and after so many years I was called for a narration and offered one of the leading parts by the same director in his Ott mega series. It feels surreal and a story which is like a dramatic plot of a story.”

He also shared his experience of working with actress Mouni Roy in the series.

Actor Tahir Raj Bhasin, who is gearing up for his upcoming streaming show ‘Sultan Of Delhi’, has shared the names of the actors who served as an influence to his character of Arjun Bhatia in the series. The webseries, set in the India of 1960s, is based on the book, ‘Sultan of Delhi: Ascension’ by Arnab Ray, and marks the web debut of director Milan Luthria, who is known for films like ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’, ‘The Dirty Picture’ and ‘Taxi No 9211’.

Taking inspiration from legendary performers or actors who aced the fashion statement and style in the past and adding ones originality to it makes a perfect character of any era. Tahir Raj Bhsin has blended this well to make Arjun Bhatia

Talking about the same, Tahir Raj Bhasin said: “For inspiration to play Arjun Bhatia in the series, James Dean and Robert Redford were major...

Actor Tahir Raj Bhasin, who is gearing up for his upcoming streaming show ‘Sultan Of Delhi’, has shared the names of the actors who served as an influence to his character of Arjun Bhatia in the series. The webseries, set in the India of 1960s, is based on the book, ‘Sultan of Delhi: Ascension’ by Arnab Ray, and marks the web debut of director Milan Luthria, who is known for films like ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’, ‘The Dirty Picture’ and ‘Taxi No 9211’.

Taking inspiration from legendary performers or actors who aced the fashion statement and style in the past and adding ones originality to it makes a perfect character of any era. Tahir Raj Bhsin has blended this well to make Arjun Bhatia

Talking about the same, Tahir Raj Bhasin said: “For inspiration to play Arjun Bhatia in the series, James Dean and Robert Redford were major...

Indian streamer Disney+ Hotstar has unveiled a trailer for 1960s-set series “Sultan of Delhi,” directed by Milan Luthria (“Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai”).

The nine-episode series, co-written and co-directed by Suparn Varma (“The Family Man”), is based on the book “Sultan of Delhi: Ascension” by Arnab Ray and produced by Reliance Entertainment. It stars Tahir Raj Bhasin, Anjumm Shharma, Vinay Pathak and Nishant Dahiya in pivotal roles, alongside Anupriya Goenka, Mouni Roy, Harleen Sethi and Mehreen Pirzada.

“Sultan Of Delhi” follows the story of Arjun Bhatia (Bhasin), who works with Delhi’s biggest illegal arms dealer, Jagan Seth (Pathak). In a high stakes battle for power, Arjun is tested time and again by those around him. Fueled by ambition, and his calling to become the Sultan Of Delhi, Arjun must navigate a treacherous landscape to emerge victorious.

Luthria, who is making his streaming debut with the series, said: “The...

Bambai Meri Jaan

Starring Kay Kay Menon, Avinash Tiwary, Kritika Kamra, Nivedita Bhattacharya, Amyra Dastur

Directed by Shujaat Saudagar

One thing about the enduring interest in lives of smugglers and gangsters: they provided a lot of employment to Mumbai’s population back in the 1960s, 70s and 80s when they were active; they continue to provide employment to actors and technicians who are part of these never-ending sanguinary sagas of nebulous loyalties and sticky alliances.

Bambai Meri Jaan based on S. Hussain Zaidi’s Dongri to Dubai: Six Decades of the Mumbai Mafia is a slowburn crime thriller with criminal characters trapped in a sordid system that fosters treachery. At a running time of almost ten hours, it gives us a lot of time to think for an answer to that ultimate crime conundrum: does crime pay? How much did Excel Entertainment make out of this deal. By the way?...

Known for his works like ‘Kachche Dhaage’ and ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’ among others, filmmaker Milan Luthria is all set to mark his Ott directorial debut with power-packed series ‘Sultan of Delhi’. The road to power, a heart-warming friendship and the charm of the 60s, Disney+ Hostar’s upcoming power-packed series, Sultan Of Delhi has it all, based on the book, Sultan of Delhi: Ascension by Arnab Ray.

Reimagining the charm of old India and creating a visual spectacle on-screen, Milan Luthria marks his Ott directorial debut with this larger than life mass entertainer, ‘Sultan Of Delhi” which is all set to release on 13th October 2023.

The series stars Tahir Raj Bhasin, Anjum Sharma, veteran actor Vinay Pathak alongside Nishant Dahiya and the ladies Anupriya Goenka, Mouni Roy, Harleen Sethi and Mehreen Pirzada, making for a perfect ensemble cast.

Gaurav Banerjee, Head – Content, Disney+ Hotstar & HSM Entertainment Network,...

Known for his works like ‘Kachche Dhaage’ and ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’ among others, filmmaker Milan Luthria is all set to mark his Ott directorial debut with power-packed series ‘Sultan of Delhi’. The road to power, a heart-warming friendship and the charm of the 60s, Disney+ Hostar’s upcoming power-packed series, Sultan Of Delhi has it all, based on the book, Sultan of Delhi: Ascension by Arnab Ray.

Reimagining the charm of old India and creating a visual spectacle on-screen, Milan Luthria marks his Ott directorial debut with this larger than life mass entertainer, ‘Sultan Of Delhi” which is all set to release on 13th October 2023.

The series stars Tahir Raj Bhasin, Anjum Sharma, veteran actor Vinay Pathak alongside Nishant Dahiya and the ladies Anupriya Goenka, Mouni Roy, Harleen Sethi and Mehreen Pirzada, making for a perfect ensemble cast.

Gaurav Banerjee, Head – Content, Disney+ Hotstar & HSM Entertainment Network,...

Mumbai-based gangster dramas have always been intriguing. There have been plenty of films made on this subject by various directors in the last two decades. Mumbai gangsters are a big part of the city’s history and pop culture. Company, D, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Once Upon a Time in Mumbai, Black Friday, D-Day, and Daddy are some of the films that extensively covered their stories.

Created by Shujaat Saudagar and Rensil D’Silva, the Amazon Prime Series is a period drama that chronicles the rivalry between two threatening gangsters who are adamant about controlling the city and the smuggling business on their respective terms.

Story And Plot

The trailer gives away just enough to keep the audience intrigued about the subject matter. The biggest takeaway from the trailer is the general plot of the show. It is based on the true stories of the kind of gangsters who once ruled the...

The trailer of the upcoming streaming series ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’ was unveiled on Monday in Mumbai’s Bandra area. The crime thriller series stars Kay Kay Menon, Avinash Tiwary, Kritika Kamra, and Nivedita Bhattacharya along with Amyra Dastur in pivotal roles.

The trailer begins with a birdeye view of the Mumbai of the 1970 as the plot unfolds taking the viewers through the life of Dara Kadri (essayed by Avinash), a petty criminal who is born to an honest officer in the Mumbai police force (portrayed by Kay Kay Menon). The trailer shows Dara rising up the ranks as he encounters the likes of Haji as he digs his claws deep into crime.

The trailer boasts of many retro elements like the styling, the lighting, the Bgm, the Di, photography, the angles and the production design which was actually once hit by a cyclone during the making of the series

The...

Actor Randeep Hooda, who is known for films like ‘Sarbjit’, ‘Jannat 2’, ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’, has been on ground in the flood-hit areas of Haryana helping the people with ration. The actor was seen in a picture distributing ration to the people.

The picture was shared by Khalsa Aid in the Stories section of their Instagram account.

In the picture, Randeep can be seen wearing a saffron coloured headgear as he hands out a bottle of cooking oil to a survivor as he is surrounded by the volunteer team.

Meanwhile, on the work front, the actor recently wrapped up the shooting of his upcoming film ‘Swatantra Veer Savarkar’.

The film, which is based on the controversial political figure and Hindutva ideologue Veer Savarkar, also marks Randeep’s directorial debut.

The actor had notified about the completion of the film through his social media and also shared the...

Leading Indian producer Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Motion Pictures has signed a multi-film production deal with Armaan Zorace’s U.S. genre label Dark Hell and prolific Hollywood producer Steven Schneider.

Under the terms of the deal, a slate of high-concept films in the thriller-horror genre will be produced in Hindi and other Indian languages jointly by the three entities. Details of the projects under this association have not yet been revealed, but they are expected to “cater to the audiences of the South-East Asian markets in India and overseas,” the signatories said in a statement.

Schneider’s credits include “Paranormal Activity,” “Blair Witch,” and M. Night Shyamalan’s “Split.” Zorace is an American filmmaker whose credits include the acclaimed short film, “God Is Dead.”

Films produced by Balaji include “Dream Girl,” “The Dirty Picture,” “Lipstick Under My Burkha,” “Once Upon a Time in Mumbai,” “Udta Punjab” and “Pagglait.”

Kapoor said,...

FIlmThe Academy added 395 new members from 50 countries to its existing list.Tnm StaffActor Vidya Balan, film producer Ekta Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor’s mother Shobha have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the year 2021. The three are among 395 new members invited this year by the Academy. “It's time to announce our new members! Meet the Class of 2021,” the Academy announced in a tweet on its official handles. The Academy has said that this includes artistes and executives from 50 countries who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Vidya Balan, who was recently seen in Amazon Prime Video movie ‘Sherni’ joins the class of 2021, which also features Hollywood big names such as Janet Jackson, Robert Pattinson, Henry Golding and others. Meanwhile, mother-daughter duo Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor, who have produced Hindi movies The Dirty Picture, Udta Punjab and Once Upon a Time in Mumbai,...

Emraan Hashmi is back with 2 major projects - Mumbai Saga and Chehre - ready for release. There are unconfirmed reports that suggest Emraan could play Salman Khan's villain in Tiger 3. He also has a supernatural thriller titled Ezra coming up.

As per modest trade estimates, the actor has Rs 200-250 crore riding on him. Emraan is more interested in the audience reaction to his upcoming mix of films.

"This year is interesting. I am very proud of these releases. There is Mumbai Saga, Chehre and the horror film, Ezra. It's a mixed bag and I am waiting for them to release and have people enjoy them. After 20 days of Mumbai Saga releasing, we have Chehre coming. I am looking forward to my films," he says.

His forthcoming roster is spread over the next several months and could define the shape of things to come for the actor, who...

Bollywood actor Asif Basra, best known for his role in the 2006 comedy feature Outsourced, was found dead Thursday at a private guest house in Dharamsala, northern India. His death is being investigated as an apparent suicide, according to Indian news outlets. He was 53.

Born in Amravati, western India, Basra has appeared in several international English-language productions, but is known best as one of the leads in the 2006 American romantic comedy film Outsourced (see photo above), directed by John Jeffcoat and written by Jeffcoat and George Wing. He made his feature film debut in 2002 in Sam Firstenberg’s U.S./India co-pro Quicksand, then went on to appear in acclaimed Indian independent films such as Black Friday and Parzania.

In 2006, he also appeared alongside Omar Sharif and Peter O’Toole in Michael O. Sajbel’s One Night with the King.

Basra also starred in several popular Hindi movies, including Once Upon a Time in Mumbai,...

Indian actor Asif Basra, known for his starring role in 2006 film “Outsourced,” was found dead in Dharamsala, northern India, on Thursday. He was 53. The police are treating the death as a case of suicide.

Basra was born in Amravati, western India, in 1967. One of the few Indian actors to have several international credits, he debuted in Sam Firstenberg’s U.S./India co-production “Quicksand” (2002), starring Michael Dudikoff. He was also noticed for his roles in acclaimed Indian indies such as Anurag Kashyap’s “Black Friday” (2004) and Rahul Dholakia’s “Parzania” (2005).

Basra rose to international prominence as one of the leads in John Jeffcoat’s “Outsourced” (2006). The same year, he was in Michael O. Sajbel’s “One Night with the King,” where the cast also included Omar Sharif and Peter O’Toole.

In Bollywood, Basra had significant roles in “Jab We Met” (2007), “Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai” (2010) and “Kai Po Che...

New Delhi, Nov 12 (Ians) Actor Abhishek Banerjee expressed shock on hearing about the death of Asif Basra on Thursday. Abhishek had worked with the late actor in the web series Paatal Lok.

Abhishek, who had also worked as a casting director for a while, roped in Basra in several projects including "Once Upon A Time In Mumbai" and "Knock Out".

"These were my early years in this industry,I had met him (Asif Basra) through my senior Gautam Kishanchandani. He had cast Asif ji in the film 'Black Friday'. And then we cast him in many advertisements, TVCs and recently in 'Paatal Lok'," Abhishek recalled while speaking to Ians.

"It is really sad. I have known Asif ji for many years and was fortunate enough to cast him in various projects. He was a great actor and a kind human (being). It's a sad loss for the industry.

“Life isn’t measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the number of moments that take your breath away”. Bollywood’s music has been around 89 years going into 2020 and it’s been taking our breath away for however long we’ve been listening to it. Everyone has a favourite singer, music director and genre which defines for them the perfect song. This of course makes a list of the best songs of the decade a difficult task as they are so subjective to each person. There’s so many perfect songs in Bollywood! Thus, below is a list of some of the great songs of the decade!

2010

‘Pee Loon’ – Once Upon a Time in Mumbai

Music: Pritam – Singer: Mohit Chauhan

Overalapping sounds, lightly classical and a love story blossoming… so simple a formula but this song shows why it continues to work. Mohit is sublime backed by Pritam’s instrumentation.

Adaptation of Bilal Siddiqi’s spy thriller is produced by Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment.

Indian actor Emraan Hashmi will head the cast of Netflix original series Bard Of Blood, which the streaming giant is producing with Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment.

Based on a spy thriller of the same name, written by young Indian author Bilal Siddiqi, the series revolves around an expelled spy, Kabir Anand, who is recalled from his new life as a Shakespeare professor to save his country and long-lost love.

The eight-part adaptation will be shot on location in India with characters speaking in Hindi,...

Back in 2010 when Ajay Devgn and Emraan Hashmi had come together with director Milan Luthria for Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, the film was a good Box Office success. It opened well, sustained well and then collected well through its lifetime to emerge as a neat hit. Now that the trio is backRead More

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Milan’s films always have sequences involving horses, like the iconic horse race in Once upon a time in Mumbaai. The director is a passionate horse lover, rider and racing enthusiast.

For his upcoming film Baadshaho, Milan came up with a unique sequence, which he executed himself. Shooting in the land of polo, Rajasthan, Milan and writer Rajat Aroraa designed a sequence that sees Ajay Devgn, throw caution to the winds when he accepts a dare and walk across a polo field with a polo game in full flow during the song Mere Rashke Qamar which features Ileana D’Cruz and him.

Polo is the second fastest game in the world, after ice hockey. And more difficult to shoot in because animals come into play and hence two professional polo teams were hired and the sequence was shot at Jodhpur polo ground. Milan himself mounted one of the horses while...

The Ajay Devgn-Emraan Hashmi starrer Baadshaho has generated a lot of excitement thanks to its teaser and action element. Also, it marks the coming together of Ajay, Emraan and director Milan Luthria after the immensely successful 2010 crime drama Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai. Baadshaho is all set to have a grand release onRead More

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Ajay Devgn has released the first look poster of his upcoming film ‘Baadshaho’, directed by Milan Luthria. The film has been in news for reuniting the ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai’ team of Milan, Ajay and Emraan Hashmi.

“1975 Emergency…96 hours…600km…1 Armored Truck…Millions in Gold & 6 Badasses. Baadshaho Sandstorm Is Coming!” Ajay tweeted.Read More

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After a series of action films and out-and-out comedies, Ajay Devgn’s next will be a contemporary Rom-Com, written and Produced by Luv Ranjan. A quirky take on urban relationships, the film will have Ajay in an edgy space that resonates with today’s youth.

About showing Ajay in an all new avatar, Luv says, “The way I see it, it’s the side of Ajay that comes most naturally to him. His uber-cool personality in real life has seldom been explored. There is a subtlety in his humour that blends perfectly with my writing.”

To be produced by Luv with his partner Ankur Garg, the film will see noted editor Akiv Ali make his debut as a director. The critically acclaimed and award winning editor has more than 30 films to his credit, including ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’, ‘Barfi!’, ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama’, ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’, ‘Agneepath’ and...

After a series of action films and out-and-out comedies, Ajay Devgn’s next will be a contemporary Rom-Com to be written and produced by Luv Ranjan, who has earlier directed films like ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama and Akaash Vani. With a quirky take on urban relationships, the film will have Ajay in an edgy space that resonates with today’s youth. About showing Ajay in an all new avatar, Luv says, “The way I see it, it’s the side of Ajay that comes most naturally to him. His uber-cool personality in real-life has seldom been explored. There is a subtlety in his humour that blends perfectly with my writing.” To be produced by Luv with his partner Ankur Garg, the film will mark the directorial debut of noted editor, Akiv Ali. The critically acclaimed and award winning editor has more than 30 films to his credit, including ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’, ‘Barfi!

Readers may know that, after having made films like Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, The Dirty Picture and others, the ace film maker Milan Luthria is now all busy with his upcoming film titled Baadshaho which stars the inimitable Ajay Devgn alongwith Emraan Hashmi, Ileana D’Cruz, Esha Gupta and Vidyut Jammwal in the leadRead More

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(L-r) Bhushan Kumar & Milan Luthria

Bhushan Kumar and Milan Luthria’s joint production Baadshaho kicked off with a song recording today. The film is rumoured to be inspired by a true incident involving a raid on a Royal family of Rajasthan, which had an enmity with the political leadership during the Emergency of 1975.

Milan has given outstanding music in all his films from Kachche Dhaage to Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai and The Dirty Picture. Music baron Bhushan Kumar whose label T Series presents Baadshaho with Milan Luthria Films, was thrilled to start with a song recording.

Baadshaho is reportedly a multi starrer, but Milan and Bhushan refuse to comment on anything except that the film will release on Republic Day 2017.

Milan Luthria says, “This is an Explosive idea, based loosely on true events that transpired during the Emergency. The action and music are rustic and set in Rajasthan.

Ajay Devgn will be seen in Milan Luthria’s Baadshaho presented by Super Cassettes Industries Pvt Ltd & Milan Luthria Films Pvt Ltd. The movie which is touted to be an action thriller has sealed one of the most important dates of the year it is all set to hit the screens on 26th January, 2017!!

Baadshaho stars Ajay Devgn -Devgn and Luthria have previously worked together on Kacche Dhaage, Chori Chori and Once Upon A Time In Mumbai.

The film will see music baron Bhushan Kumar & Milan Luthria in their first joint production. However, the duo have come together earlier for brilliant music collaboration in the past with film like Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai and The Dirty Picture. Well it looks like Baadshaho will surely please not only moviegoers but music fans as well!!

Presented by Super Cassettes Industries Pvt Ltd & Milan Luthria Films Pvt Ltd, Produced by Bhushan Kumar,...

Working along with superstars is every actress' desire. And if Shruti Haasan wishes to share screen space with the stars, then she is no exception. It seems of late the pretty actress is giving preference to starry ventures. It looks like she is done with working with new faces or young actors.

Earlier this year she was seen in Akshay Kumar's Gabbar Is Back and the film was received well. Now, Shruti is also a part of multi-starrer Welcome Back (that is set to release on September 4), wherein she is paired opposite Bollywood hunk John Abraham. Besides Welcome Back, Shruti will be yet again seen with John in Rocky Handsome. Further, she is even working with the highly acclaimed actor of the film industry, Irrfan Khan in Yaara.

And if all that was not enough, then the lissome beauty will be part of Milan Luthria's upcoming film Baadshaho...

Earlier we had reported that Milan Luthria and Ajay Devgn have decided to join hands after Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, in their upcoming venture Baadshaho. While the details of the film were kept under wraps, now we hear that it will be extensively shot in various locations in Punjab. The film will be shot in places like Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Bhatinda and Jalandhar and the reason behind this is that the director is keen on adding the local flavour of each city in its own unique way Moreover, in order to keep the feel intact, right from the folk music which plays an integral part of the film to the local top musicians of the state, there will be a blend of this new Punjabi culture. In fact, the director has already kick started the recee for the film. His films have always had the flavor of a particular...

Bollywood introductions and endings play a major part in making any movie a memorable one. While some movie endings are almost perfect, we bring you 10 Bollywood movies that we wish had a different ending. However, we do warn you that being Bollywood writers, the endings given are solely based for a happy ending in Bolly town. Take a look...

Gabbar Is Back

The good Gabbar dying wasn't something that a corrupt country deserved. We absolutely wished Gabbar would live and create history!

Ek Paheli Leela

We all were of the assumption that Jay Bhanushali would end up with Sunny Leone, and were kind of surprised and slightly disappointed with the same not happening!

Pk

A cute alien as Aamir Khan should have just stayed back on earth, for Anushka Sharma if not anything else.

Aashiqui 2

Yes, Aditya Roy Kapur could have been a better person, and no he did...

While Rock On marked the debut of TV's famous character Bani aka Prachi Desai in Bollywood, the actress is all set to be a part of the second installment too. The prequel had Prachi Desai playing the role of Farhan Akhtar's wife, who inspires Farhan to reconnect with his dream for music and his friends. Excited about her role in Rock On 2, Prachi Desai mentioned that this film will be special to her since it was her first film with Farhan, who also debuted as an actor with it. However, she did not divulge many details about the character she will be portraying in Rock On 2. The film also has Shraddha Kapoor playing the role of a female lead. On the other hand, Prachi Desai will be paired opposite Emraan Hashmi once again after their last hit Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai. She will play the role of Naureen,...

A Tragedy Queen. Wild Child. Karma Chameleon. Woman of Substance. Kangana Ranaut has had a meteoric rise and emerged as the dark horse of the industry, creating a unique irreplaceable identity for herself.

The actress who hailed from a small town, traveled a long way with big dreams of being a superstar, and has successfully managed to do so on her own terms.

Unconventional and eccentric, Kangana never shieds away from experimenting and shedding her skin to transform into her memorable characters. While she showed tremendous promise in films like Life in a Metro and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Kangana defied stereotypes with films like Fashion and Tanu Weds Manu.The actress also stole the show in Krrish 3, as she metamorphosed into the edgy Kaya, and then went on to cement her position as possibly the best actress of her generation with Queen, for which she won a National Award.

Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, who has done sole as well as multi-starrer movies and seen success in both, at an interview said that he does get slightly insecure with the situation in multi-starrers.

When asked Emraan what is his approach when he does a multi-starrer film with big stars, he said, "I think for every actor, even for me, it comes with its baggage. Someone who is senior to you, who has been around for longer and who has seen probably more successful films, you do get slightly insecure with the situation. But that doesn't deter you from not doing the film. What I realized about Ajay (Devgn) is that he doesn't really carry his stardom around like this, that was a very heartening thing for me because sometimes he feels the scene is yours, he will give the scene off to you. So I never had a perception in that scene,...

He may be known for his action scenes, but Ajay Devgn is also the man who can impress with his impeccable dialogue delivery! As he turns a year older, we bring you 9 such Ajay Devgn's unforgettable dialogues which are sure to leave an impact on you. Take a look...

Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai

Dua mein yaad rakhna

Diljale

Aag joh dil mein lagi hai, usse duniya mein laga doonga main ... joh teri doli uthi, zamaane ko jalaa doonga main

Dilwale

Hum mein toh apno ne loota, gairon mein kahan dum tha ... meri kishti thi doobi wahan, jahan pani kam tha

Action Jackson

Pasand aaya toh dil mein ... nahi toh dimaag mein bhi nahi

Singham

Jisme hai dum ... to fakht Bajirao Singham

Singham 2

Aata Majhi Satakli

Bol Bachchan

When elder get cosy, younger don't put nosy

Aakrosh

Confidence bahut kutti cheez hai ... agar nishane pe lag jaye to...