Vicky Kaushal's historical drama Chhaava is set for a strong opening, with advance bookings reaching Rs 7.21 crore. Maharashtra's significant contribution amounts to Rs 4.41 crore. The film aims for a Rs 10 crore opening day, potentially surpassing Kaushal's previous hit, Uri, which opened at Rs 8.20 crore in 2019.
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Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar is gearing up for the release of her much-anticipated production, Superboys of Malegaon. Backed by her banner Tiger Baby, in collaboration with Excel Entertainment, the film is directed by Reema Kagti and is set for a theatrical release on February 28. Ahead of its debut, the makers hosted a star-studded screening on Monday night, attended by several industry celebrities.
A 70-hour manhunt by Mumbai Police culminated in the arrest of Shariful Islam, accused of stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan. The investigation faced challenges due to multiple detentions of innocent individuals. Islam, suspected to be a Bangladeshi national, was tracked down using CCTV footage. Authorities are now focused on further details about the attack.
Girish Kumar, who debuted in Bollywood with 'Ramaiya Vastavaiya,' transitioned to the business world after his films didn't succeed at the box office. Now, he is the Executive Director of Tips Industries, overseeing a business worth ₹10,000 crore, with a personal net worth of ₹2,164 crore.
Kapil Sharma has frequently been at the centre of controversy regarding allegations of arrogance, particularly following his highly publicised fallout with fellow comedian Sunil Grover. Over the years, several actors who have worked with him have spoken about their experiences. However, comedian Rajiv Thakur has now come forward to defend him, shedding light on the immense pressure he faces in the entertainment industry.
Amitabh Bachchan's Harivansh Rai Bachchan trust has purchased 54,454 square feet of land in Ayodhya, 10 km from Ram Mandir. This follows a previous land acquisition in Haveli Avadh. Both deals were managed by Rajesh Rishikesh Yadav. The land may serve residential or charitable purposes, aligning with the trust's objective of raising funds for charity.
The box office is witnessing a re-release trend, with Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Bareilly Ki Barfi, and Sanam Teri Kasam returning to theaters. Sanam Teri Kasam has doubled its lifetime earnings in three days. Discussions are ongoing about the potential re-release of other popular films like Jannat and Awarapan.
Janhvi Kapoor walked the ramp for designer Rahul Mishra, but model Tamanna Katoch stole the show with her impressive walk, leading to comparisons and praise from netizens. A viral video highlighted the difference in their skills, with many advocating for professional models over Bollywood celebrities as showstoppers, citing better performance and opportunities for models.
Mumbai Police arrested a woman in West Bengal's Nadia district linked to the Saif Ali Khan attack. The SIM card of the main suspect, Shariful Fakir, a Bangladeshi national, was registered under her name. Khan was stabbed six times at his Bandra home and later underwent surgery at Lilavati Hospital before being discharged on January 21.
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