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1 Year of Saiyaara, the FIRST Gen Z BLOCKBUSTER: Before pre-Dhurandhar and post-Dhurandhar, Bollywood also has a pre-Saiyaara and post-Saiyaara era; analyzing how the Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda starrer changed rules of promotions and STARDOM

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Today, July 18, marks the first anniversary of Saiyaara ’s (2025) release. In recent months, many have argued that Hindi cinema can be divided into the pre- Dhurandhar and post- Dhurandhar eras. However, even before that film created history, Saiyaara had emerged as a turning point in its own right. Its unprecedented success challenged several long-held beliefs about audiences, promotions, newcomers and the kind of films that could become blockbusters. The film witnessed phenomenal advance booking, making it clear that it was set for a double-digit opening. Yet, when it collected a massive Rs. 22 crores on its first day, it stunned the trade and industry. The extraordinary word of mouth came into play immediately, with collections rising to Rs. 26.25 crores on Saturday. On Sunday, the film recorded another huge jump and earned Rs. 36.25 crores. There were, of course, sceptics who questioned whether the collections were genuine. Some also expressed doubts over the videos showing f...
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EXCLUSIVE: Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding photographer Himanshu Patel on capturing internet sensation Sara Tendulkar: “She was playful, excited and fully present”; recalls Sachin Tendulkar’s heartfelt praise: “Those words mattered in a way I can’t articulate”

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The wedding celebrations of Anshula Kapoor and Rohan Thakkar became the talk of the town, thanks to the beautiful pictures that flooded the internet. The man responsible for capturing these memorable moments was Himanshu Patel, founder of Epic Stories. Earlier this year, they also documented the wedding of Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok. In the third and final part of his exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama , Himanshu spoke about this high-profile wedding and a lot more. Himanshu Patel said, “Shooting Arjun and Saaniya’s wedding was a wonderful experience. They were incredibly warm, grounded, and trusted us completely, which always allows us to do our best work. There was naturally a lot of public interest around the wedding, but our focus never changes. We concentrate on telling an honest, beautiful story that reflects the couple and their families.” He continued, “What stood out most was how intimate and genuine the celebrations felt. Despite all the attention, t...
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1 year of Saiyaara EXCLUSIVE: “That Friday changed everything for me, I took 2-3 months to digest the success,” says Shaan R Grover; also reveals how Ahaan Panday calmed his nerves before shoot: “He advised me to forget it’s a YRF film”

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Yash Raj Films and Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara , which released a year ago, earned critical and commercial success. In fact, the film went onto earn a mammoth Rs. 337 crores, which stunned the industry. The movie made Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda overnight sensations. But it also worked wonders for Shaan R Grover, who played the antagonist Mahesh Iyer. Recalling the effect of Saiyaara , Shaan told Bollywood Hungama exclusively, “That Friday completely changed everything for me. I instantly got hate/ love (laughs). All this was very new for me. Compared to all the work I had done in previous 5-6 years, this was more significant character-wise and in terms of the script.” In fact, the young actor said that the appreciation took time for him to sink in. “I took 2-3 months to just digest it,” he said. “I took time to come out of that Saiyaara phase. When I digested it and realized that the whole industry has seen the film, how big it is and now everybody knows my name at least, I started me...
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Akshay Kumar calls son Aarav his “biggest sustainable brand ambassador” in Pitch To Get Rich Season 2 promo

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After the success of its debut season, Pitch To Get Rich is gearing up to return with a second edition. Ahead of the launch, the makers unveiled a new promotional video featuring Akshay Kumar, who spoke about sustainable fashion and shared a personal anecdote involving his son, Aarav. In the promo, Akshay praised Aarav’s shopping habits and said his son has inspired him to look at fashion differently: “My son is the biggest sustainable brand ambassador because he spends all his shopping money on thrift shopping. I told him, ‘Son, your father can buy so many things, whatever you want.’ And he replied, ‘No, daddy, I want to buy things from there.'” The actor further revealed that Aarav eventually convinced him to visit a thrift store as well. He added, “Then he took me. I also bought a lot of things from there. And now I understood why he’s doing it. As you said about the Gen Z part, they are more aware of it.” Pitch To Get Rich r...
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Netflix India delivers a record breaking half-year as Indian stories win audiences worldwide

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Indian storytelling continues to reach audiences around the world at an unprecedented scale. The latest Netflix What We Watched Report (January–June 2026) highlights a record-breaking period for India, with Indian films, series, unscripted formats and creator-led entertainment finding audiences across the globe. Indian titles generated 688 million views during the first six months of 2026. Indian films continue their Global Rise. It is the #1 contributor to non-English film viewing across and ranks #3 globally for overall film viewing, behind only the United States and the United Kingdom. Four Indian films, Dhurandhar , Accused , Made in Korea , and Mardaani 3 featured in Netflix’s Global Top 100 Films. Leading the charge was Dhurandhar , which became the most-watched Indian film during the tenure of this report on Netflix, amassing 37 million views. Netflix Original films also continued their strong global momentum, with five Original Films featuring in the Global Top 500 Film...
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Ramayana creates HISTORY at San Diego Comic-Con: ‘International superstars’ Ranbir Kapoor and Yash to unveil trailer with live performances and exclusive surprises in MASSIVE 4,800-seater Ballroom 20

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A few days remain before the release of the Ramayana trailer, and excitement is tremendous. Yesterday, we reported that a 4-minute-15-second-long trailer of Ramayana was cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on July 15 with a ‘U’ certificate. Now, we bring to you some exciting details of the trailer launch event that would take place at San Diego Comic-Con. San Diego Comic-Con is the world’s largest annual pop culture and comic book convention. On July 23, the trailer of Ramayana will be screened at the prestigious event in the presence of the film’s team. The panel will be held from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm PDT (Pacific Daylight Time), which translates to 3:45 am to 4:45 am IST (Indian Standard Time) on Friday, July 24. According to the official website of San Diego Comic-Con, producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari will be joined by ‘international superstars Ranbir Kapoor (Rama) and Yash (Ravana)’. The website further states that ...
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Anil Kapoor, Manisha Koirala and Jackie Shroff celebrate 32 years of 1942: A Love Story as restored version heads to cinemas

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Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s acclaimed romantic drama 1942: A Love Story has completed 32 years since its release, and the film’s lead cast marked the milestone with heartfelt messages on social media. Anil Kapoor, Manisha Koirala and Jackie Shroff reflected on the film’s enduring legacy while celebrating its upcoming theatrical return in a newly restored 8K version with remastered Dolby 5.1 sound. Anil Kapoor shared an emotional note recalling the journey of the film and its impact over the years. He wrote, “32 years later, and this film still feels as close to my heart as it did on day one. We made this film with honesty, passion and so much love. I don’t think any of us knew that decades later, it would still be remembered with the same affection.” He further added, “To see it lovingly restored in 8K with remastered sound, frame by frame, is truly special. Knowing that so much care has gone into bringing it back for a new generation makes me incredibly happy...
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