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Pink Villa
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Box Office: Sitaare Zameen Par collects Rs 10.50 crore on opening day; Aamir Khan starrer picks up from evening shows
Sitaare Zameen Par directed by RS Prasanna and starring Aamir Khan, Genelia Deshmukh and many more has taken an estimated opening in the vicinity of Rs 10.50 crore on its first Friday. The opening of the movie in India compares well with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, which opened in the similar range and played well with the same set of audience in the post pandemic world. Now it is to be seen how the Aamir Khan starrer does in the days to follow. Sitaare Zameen Par, After A Rs 10.50 Crore Day 1, Looks To Grow Well On Saturday The advance bookings of Sitaare Zameen Par for day 2 suggest a jump of 60-80 percent, meaning that a number of Rs 17-19 crore can be expected. That can further be consolidated with a Rs 21 crore Sunday, giving the film a weekend of Rs 45-50 crore net. The word of mouth of the movie seems on the positive side for audiences preferring class appealing content. It will eventually be this set of audience that will determine the movie's eventual theatrical fate. A Rs 10.50 crore start for an Aamir Khan film in 2025 is not good by any means. However, the blow of an underwhelming start is softened by generally favourable reception by the target audience. With a mixed or poor reception, this opening would have been a bummer. But now, the film has a chance to do some reasonable business. What really needs to be seen is how the movie holds on Monday and then how much it grows on Tuesday when ticket prices are subsidised. If the weekday hold is strong, the second weekend should be solid despite a new Bollywood film Maa, headlined by Kajol, releasing. An initiative by Aamir Khan that's worth highlighting is that he has held back the digital rights of the movie, meaning it won't release on any OTT platform even after 2 months. Will this help the movie with a leggier run is now to be seen. There are reports that it is likely to release on a Pay Per View basis, on YouTube, after 2 months but that can't be said for certain at this point in time. The Day Wise Net India Collections Of Sitaare Zameen Par In India Are As Under Sitaare Zameen Par Eyes A Good 2nd Day Jump Sitaare Zameen Par's Good Theatrical Performance Is Very Essential For Profitability Sitaare Zameen Par is a rare film in recent times with a lot of pressure on solid theatrical performance. Most films recover their budget or a substantial part of it from non-theatrical sources. Here, just the music and satellite rights are said to be sold, which usually form just a third of the film's non-theatrical recoveries. The box office trajectory of Sitaare Zameen Par will be interesting to follow in the days to follow.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Internet Divided Over Her Chilling Revelation
During promotions for her horror film Maa, Kajol revealed she found Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City 'one of the most haunted places in the world.' Her comment sparked a social media storm. While some netizens backed her eerie experience, others slammed her for disrespecting a Telugu cinema landmark. Is it a publicity stunt, or did she really feel something? The debate rages on! Read More
Indian Express
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Shah Rukh Khan was ‘rude, mean' to Kajol during their first meeting on Baazigar sets, Maa actor recalls calling him ‘khadoos': ‘Can you shut up?'
Actors Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan didn't hit it off instantly during their first film together, Baazigar. In fact, their initial interaction on the set of the 1992 film was anything but pleasant. While Shah Rukh found Kajol to be overly talkative, the Maa actor wished the superstar would open up and interact more. In a recent interview, Kajol recalled her first impression of SRK on the Baazigar set and also spoke about filming a 'sensual' scene with him. During a conversation with Radio Nasha Official, Kajol shared that everyone was hungover after partying on New Year's, while she was energetic after a good night's sleep. 'First of all, I was not even 18 at that time, around seventeen and a half years old. I was into my books 24/7, so 31st December was like 31st hai, it's okay. We were shooting on January 1, Shah Rukh likes to shoot on that day. Saal ke pehle din shooting karo toh poore saal karte ho,' she said. The actor continued, 'The whole unit was hungover on January 1 morning. Everybody had a long night, no one slept, everyone came after partying, but Shah Rukh wanted to shoot so everybody was there. I took my 10-hour sleep, I was wide awake and chirpy at 11:30 in the morning. I was sitting and chatting, mujhe chup rehne ki aadat nahi hai. I don't understand the concept of silence too much, especially when there are people around you.' ALSO READ | Amid polarised response to Shah Rukh Khan's MET Gala 2025 look, Kajol copies his look; asks fans to 'spot the difference'. See photos Shah Rukh Khan was seated at a distance from Kajol, preparing for the shoot. 'I was talking to the cameraman, my makeup man and hairdresser. I am jabbering away. Meri awaaz bagair mic ke kahan kahan pahuch jaati hai. After a point, I said, 'Ravi dada, yeh kya khadooss actor hai aapka'. Bechara Shah Rukh chashma pehnke apni lines padh raha tha. He was sitting across the table and learning his lines,' she recalled. Kajol was amused by the silence and went ahead to initiate a conversation with SRK. However, he was in no mood to socialise. 'I sat next to him and said, 'Hi, why aren't you talking? Are you this khadoos every time? You can't be like this!' He said, 'Can you please shut up for a minute? Somebody shut her up, for God's sake. I felt that was so rude and mean. Here I am trying to be nice and friendly. Of course, that led to a great friendship. I don't think he even remembers half of it. He would just say that she was a blur.' When asked about Shah Rukh pinching her while shooting a 'sensual' scene in Baazigar, she replied, 'Shah Rukh has done a lot of ridiculous things in front of me and likewise, I have too. Saroj ji said that you have to suddenly feel 'aah'. It has to be an expression of sensuality. I was 18 years old, I told her I don't understand. She showed it to me and I couldn't do it. I wasn't getting it. How do I get embarrassed? Sharam aati hai toh kya lagna chahiye?' The actor added, 'Finally, she told Shah Rukh to pinch her (Kajol) in the shot because the cameras were only in close-up, so that she gives the expression we want. So, that's how we learnt how to give that particular expression.' On the work front, Kajol is gearing up for her upcoming horror film Maa. The film is set to hit theatres on June 27.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kajol: Ajay and I have tried our best to protect our children (Exclusive)
Actress Kajol isn't nervous about the release of her next, as much as she was while shooting for it. 'It was nerve wracking to actually shoot it, because it's a genre that is not one of my favorites. I'm braver off screen than I am while watching a movie,' she tells Mumbai Mirror. The actress plays a mother in her next a horror flick– Maa . Ask her if she drew inspiration from her real life experience while playing a mother on screen, and she replies, 'It happens inadvertently. I've been playing a mother for the last 22 years, day in and day out. It's not something that you can turn off. All mothers have this superpower within them that when they become mothers, there is this amazing thing that comes over you – whether you call it obsession, or whatever you may call it, otherworldly power within you. Mothers are super protective of their children and always have been. They're called mama bears because you've seen a mama and she's one real dangerous thing in action. We've pretty much taken that basic instinct and worked through it and made a film over it.' For Kajol the Mama Bear side of hers has come out often. 'It comes out. Of course we have tried, both Ajay and I, have tried our best to protect our children as much as we can. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo But I also think that you can't protect them too much because life is life, the world is the world, and they have to learn how to deal with everything. And we may or may not always be there, to back them up, hold their hands or stand behind them,' she adds. Kajol teams up with Vishal Furia , for the movie. Ask her how she manages the power dynamics on the set, and she replies, 'Tomorrow, if I really want to do something, nobody's going to stop me if I really believe and I'm convinced that this is the right thing for me to do. Nobody is really going to turn around and tell me that, listen, no, we can't. As an actor, I do believe that the director is the captain of the ship.'
News18
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Kajol's Natural Glow Makes Fans Say ‘No Botox Or Fillers Just Beauty'
Last Updated: Kajol attended an award show in Mumbai last night, showcasing her glam look. Kajol is preparing for the release of her upcoming mythical horror film Maa. She has been out in the city promoting the movie for some time now. While her schedule is quite hectic, the actress has made sure to be on top of her fashion game. In the latest, she attended an award show in Mumbai last night. She chose to wear a bottle green saree, presenting yet another example of her ageless glam look. Her bottle green saree was quite simple, draped in the traditional way with neatly done pleats. The saree also featured small threadwork in white. She paired it with a matching full-sleeved blouse with a daring V neckline. Kajol gracefully entered the venue and posed for the photographers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Fans praised the actress in the comment box. While a person called her look 'pretty', another said, 'She looks beautiful as her face is raw without any botox or fillers." Kajol will soon be seen in the film Maa, which is expected to release next week. Her husband, actor Ajay Devgn, has produced the film. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Kajol spoke candidly about her marriage and how both of them handle various perspectives while working in the same profession and in the same movie. She said, '90% of the time if he is going over the top, I just call him out on it and he calls me out on it. We are not civilised and we will not take it to the corner. But it does not happen very often, we don't work that often together, we work once every five years." The trailer features Kajol in an aggressive avatar as a mother attempting to protect her daughter from a mysterious monster. The story begins with a regular road trip that rapidly turns into a terrifying journey when an unknown object strikes their car window, leaving them stuck in the dismal village of Chandanpur. As scary events unfold, Kajol's character discovers a cursed tree tied to a succession of disappearances. Despite warnings, she refuses to let her daughter be sacrificed to break the curse. Vishal Furia directed Maa, which stars Indraneil Sengupta, Kherin Sharma, and Ronit Roy. Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande co-produce the film, which is distributed by Jio Studios and Devgn Films. The film also stars Jitin Gulati, Gopal Singh, Surjyasikha Das, Yaaneea Bharadwaj and Roopkatha Chakraborty in key parts. First Published:
