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Pink Villa
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Top 5 Aamir Khan Films at Indian Box Office: Dangal leads while PK follows, where can Sitaare Zameen Par land?
Aamir Khan is among those few superstars who are known to break norms with their risk-taking abilities and turn the tide by going against the trends. The actor has already inclined towards intellectual cinema over mass-masala mainstream cinema. As Sitaare Zameen Par is hitting the screens this weekend, let's take a look at the top 5 Aamir Khan movies at the Indian box office. 5. Ghajini (2008) Indian Box Office Collection: Rs 114 crore Genre: Action Thriller Director: AR Murugadoss Plot: It follows amnesiac Sanjay Singhania, who is on a revenge mission for the murder of his fiancée. What made it a hit: The tight screenplay, music, and performances kept the audiences thrilled and invested. Ghajini is a perfect example of mass done right. Although the movie was a remake of Suriya's Tamil movie of the same name, the Aamir Khan- starrer turned out to be the first Hindi movie to gross over Rs 100 crore net in India. 4. 3 Idiots (2009) Indian Box Office Collection: Rs 201.50 crore Genre: Coming-Of-Age Comedy Drama Director: Rajkumar Hirani Plot: The movie follows two friends searching for their long-lost companion. What made it a hit: The top-notch writing mixed with humor and emotions, besides a satirical approach to the education system. 3 Idiots is still regarded as one of the finest Indian films ever made. The movie has immense repeat value and a high entertainment quotient. It was the first Indian film to score Rs 200 crore net at the domestic box office. 3. Dhoom 3 (2013) Indian Box Office Collection: Rs 260.75 crore Genre: Action Thriller Director: Vijay Krishna Acharya Plot: A circus entertainer went on to rob a corrupt bank to take revenge for his father. What made it a hit: The franchise value, chase sequences, and Aamir Khan's superstardom sailed it through a banger theatrical run despite receiving mixed word-of-mouth. Serving as the third installment of the popular franchise, the YRF production is known for its style and grandeur. Dhoom franchise is now getting its 4th part with Ranbir Kapoor in the lead. 2. PK (2014) Indian Box Office Collection: Rs 337.75 crore Genre: Sci-Fi Comedy Drama Director: Rajkumar Hirani Plot: An alien's child-like curiosity challenges societal norms and traditions. What made it a hit: The humorous writing, terrific performances, and a relatable subject emerged as its USP, attracting the audience. PK was a big blockbuster at the box office. It became the first Indian film to surpass Rs 300 crore in net revenue in the domestic market. Aamir Khan played an alien in the movie. 1. Dangal (2016) Indian Box Office Collection: Rs 374.50 crore Genre: Sports Drama Director: Nitesh Tiwari Plot: A father trains his daughters for wrestling to achieve his long-cherished dream of a Gold medal at the Olympics. What made it a hit: Aamir Khan's brilliant performance and the terrific subject dealing with the themes of women's empowerment, equality, and more. Dangal remained the highest-grossing movie of Hindi cinema for 7 years until Pathaan arrived in 2023 and surpassed its final domestic cume. Interestingly, the Aamir Khan movie still holds the record for the biggest hit in Indian cinema at the worldwide box office, with earnings of around Rs 1907 crore gross. All eyes are now on Sitaare Zameen Par 's box office performance. It will be interesting to see whether the sports comedy can make it to the top 5 Aamir Khan movies at the box office. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Did Vidhu Vinod Chopra bribe Umesh Shukla with ₹8 crore to not make Akshay Kumar-Paresh Rawal's OMG? Filmmaker reveals
Rajkumar Hirani and Aamir Khan's film PK was a massive hit at the box office. However, the film's concept had a striking resemblance to filmmaker, actor, and writer Umesh Shukla's OMG-Oh My God!, starring Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal, which had released just a year before. In a recent interview with Friday Talkies, the filmmaker talked about the comparisons between the two films. (Also Read: 102 director Umesh Shukla on skipping Rishi Kapoor's funeral: 'Sight of seeing the van going away was shocking') Umesh opened up about the similar concepts of the two films and said, 'I think they might've had a similar idea in mind. If PK had released before my film, people might have said that mine resembled PK. Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and writer Abhijat Joshi had all seen my play. So, when someone works on a similar subject, there's bound to be some reflection. If you're making a love story, and someone says 'I love you' in that film, well, of course they will, it's a love story.' Umesh recalled rumours about Vidhu Vinod Chopra offering him money to not make OMG and said, 'At that time, there were even rumours that Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who was part of PK, gave me ₹8 crore to not make the film. But that was just gossip, nothing like that actually happened. Wo apne aap mein itne talented log hain. Rajkumar Hirani sahab, Abhijat, Vidhu Vinod Chopra sahab, Aamir Khan sahab, sab log itne talented hain ki wo itni unchi harkat karte hi nahi the paisa dene ke liye. Yeh sab uḍ chali thi uss samay par, aisa kuch nahi tha (They are all incredibly talented individuals—Rajkumar Hirani sir, Abhijat, Vidhu Vinod Chopra sir, Aamir Khan sir. They are way above doing something so petty as offering money to stop a film. These were just talks that floated around back then, but there was no truth to it).' In OMG – Oh My God!, Paresh Rawal plays an atheist who sues God after his shop is destroyed in an earthquake, leading to a courtroom drama that questions the practices of religious institutions. In PK, Aamir Khan plays an alien who loses his communication device and is forced to confront how religion shapes people's beliefs, often being misused by so-called "godmen." Both films use satire and humour to deliver strong social commentary. While OMG – Oh My God! made ₹149 crore worldwide, PK earned ₹792 crore globally. Meanwhile, Umesh's next film, Heer Express, stars Ashutosh Rana, Sanjay Mishra, Gulshan Grover, and Prit Kamani, with Divita Juneja playing the lead role. The exact release date has yet to be announced, but it is scheduled for this year.
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘They said Vidhu Vinod Chopra bribed my with Rs 8 crore to not make OMG': Director Umesh Shukla opens up on PK comparisons
Back when Rajkumar Hirani's PK hit the theatres, there was considerable buzz around its striking resemblance to OMG: Oh My God!, the sleeper hit comedy directed by Umesh Shukla that released about a year earlier. While OMG was adapted from a theatre play written and directed by Shukla himself, PK was an original screenplay penned by Hirani and his long-time collaborator Abhijat Joshi. Now, years later, Umesh Shukla has finally addressed the comparisons and longstanding plagiarism rumours in a candid interview with Friday Talkies. Speaking about the conceptual similarity between the two films, Shukla said: 'I think they might've had a similar idea in mind. If PK had released before my film, people might have said that mine resembled PK.' He also pointed out that his play had been running on stage long before the movie adaptation, and that many from the PK team were familiar with it. 'Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and writer Abhijat Joshi had all seen my play. So, when someone works on a similar subject, there's bound to be some reflection. If you're making a love story, and someone says 'I love you' in that film, well, of course they will, it's a love story.' Over the years, speculation has swirled that Shukla was paid off by the PK team, especially Aamir Khan and Vidhu Vinod Chopra, to shelve OMG, considering the thematic similarities. Shukla finally addressed those claims head-on: 'At that time, there were even rumours that Vidhu Vinod Chopra gave me Rs 8 crore to not make the film. But that was just gossip, Nothing of the sort ever happened. All of them, be it Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijat Joshi, Chopra, or even Aamir Khan, are too talented and dignified to do something so petty, like offering money.' Also Read | Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani reunite after 3 Idiots and PK, announce biopic on the 'father of Indian cinema' Dadasaheb Phalke PK was widely compared to OMG soon after its release, fueling conspiracy theories that Hirani had paid Shukla to stall his project. In his defence, Hirani had firmly denied such claims in a statement to a leading daily: 'Please, please call Umesh Shukla and ask him, or call Paresh. This is absurd, How can someone say something like this?' Even Aamir Khan weighed in, calling the reports baseless: 'It's all lies… fabricated. You should be very careful about what you believe.' In earlier interviews, both Rajkumar Hirani and Abhijat Joshi had clarified that the original screenplay of PK, conceived in the late 2000s, was markedly different. However, they later revamped it after realising it bore similarities to Christopher Nolan's Inception, which had just released. Ironically, by the time they completed filming and began editing, OMG: Oh My God! had hit the screens, and they again noticed a few thematic overlaps. Nonetheless, they stayed the course and released their film. Despite the controversy, PK went on to become a massive box office hit and is now considered one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of all time.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘I don't bother much before saying no': Kajol on turning down Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots
From redefining mainstream heroines in the 1990s to experimenting with her roles, Kajol has always been known for her boldness. However, in a recent promotional interview, the celebrated actress made a surprising confession: she once turned down 3 Idiots, a film that later became one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema history. Speaking to Pinkvilla, Kajol was asked whether turning down major projects ever comes with regret. True to her no-nonsense style, she shared that saying no is never a struggle for her, not even for high-stakes films. Among those rejections? 3 Idiots, Rajkumar Hirani's cultural phenomenon that starred Aamir Khan , Kareena Kapoor, R Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi. The actress was offered the role of Pia, which later went to Kareena Kapoor Khan. Despite the film's staggering success, Kajol insisted she doesn't believe in looking back. She added that every film finds the actor it's meant for. 'I think that I've done very well for myself without them,' she added. Who else rejected Rajkumar Hirani's movie? Interestingly, Kajol wasn't the only A-lister who turned down the film. Shah Rukh Khan had also been approached to star in 3 Idiots but passed on it — a decision he later joked about on Koffee With Karan, calling himself the 'fourth idiot' for letting it go. Anushka Sharma , too, had auditioned for the project but didn't land the part. About 3 Idiots Ultimately, the 2009 blockbuster made history, becoming the first Indian film to cross Rs 300 crore at the domestic box office and earning a permanent place in pop culture with its satire on the education system and memorable catchphrases. Directed by Rajkumar Hirani and co-written by Abhijat Joshi, the movie is based loosely on Chetan Bhagat's Five Point Someone. It starred Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Omi Vaidya, with Kareena Kapoor and Boman Irani in key roles. Fun fact: Aamir's character was inspired by innovator Sonam Wangchuk, and the film even features real-life Indian inventions. About Kajol's upcoming work Kajol, meanwhile, is ready to explore darker themes in Maa, a Vishal Furia directorial produced by Ajay Devgn and Kumar Mangat Pathak. Slated to release on June 27, the film is reportedly linked to the Shaitaan universe and marks a bold departure for the actress, who will be seen in a never-before-seen avatar. Kajol has worked with Aamir Khan in films like Fanaa and Ishq.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kajol says she rejected Aamir Khan-Rajkumar Hirani's 3 Idiots without blinking: ‘I've done very well for myself without them'
, one of Indian cinema's most celebrated actresses, is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film Maa, a mythological horror drama produced by and Kumar Mangat Pathak. While promoting the Vishal Furia directorial, Kajol made a candid confession about turning down several films — including one that went on to become a landmark hit in Bollywood history. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, the Kuch Kuch Hota Hai star was asked if she finds it difficult to say no to film offers and whether she has ever passed on projects that later turned into blockbusters. Kajol responded with her trademark honesty. 'It doesn't even take a blink for me,' she said. 'I don't bother much before saying no to anything I don't like.' 3 Idiots was among the movies Kajol passed on When asked for a specific example, Kajol revealed that one of the most successful Indian films of all time — 3 Idiots — was among the movies she passed on. 'Lots of times. Prime example is 3 Idiots (laughs),' she shared. However, she insists there's no regret in missing out on such opportunities. In fact, she believes each film finds its rightful performer. 'I feel that those films were theirs, you know, jaise bolte hain na jiska likha hua hai usko hi milta hai... toh I think that I have done very well for myself without them,' Kajol added. Maa: Kajol's Sunshine Saree Moment Steals The Spotlight For the unversed, 3 Idiots featured , R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, and Khan — who eventually played the role Kajol had been offered. The Rajkumar Hirani film was the first Indian movie to cross the Rs 300 crore mark at the domestic box office and remains a fan favorite to this day. Kajol's next film Maa is slated to hit theatres on June 27. Marketed as part of the Shaitaan universe, the film is expected to share thematic or narrative links with the earlier Ajay Devgn-R Madhavan film. Directed by Chhorii fame Vishal Furia, the movie promises to showcase Kajol in a never-seen-before avatar.
