<p>After a successful Bollywood run, Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh's Raid 2 is set to arrive on OTT platforms. Those who missed the movie in theatres now have a chance to watch it from the comforts of their home.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Released on May 1, the movie is a sequel to the 2018 sleeper hit Raid. It features Deshmukh as a corrupt politician.</p><h2>Raid 2 OTT release: Where to watch the movie<br>&nbsp;</h2><p>After much speculation, Netflix officially announced the release date of the mystery thriller. The film will premiere on June 26.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>On Thursday, the streaming giant confirmed the news on &nbsp;Instagram. “Aaj se ulti ginti shuru. Amay Patnaik is back with a new case and the same old fire. Watch Raid 2, out 26 June, on Netflix," read the caption.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, the movie brings back Devgn as Indian Revenue Service officer Amay Patnaik, who targets another major corrupt figure. The first film was inspired by a real income tax raid in Uttar Pradesh in the 1980s.</p><p>This time, the target is Dada Manohar Bhai, portrayed by Deshmukh. The plot revolves around how Patnaik exposes Manohar Bhai’s corruption and hidden illicit wealth.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Aaj se ulti ginti shuru 🔥Amay Patnaik is back with a new case and the same old fire 👊 <br>Watch Raid 2, out 26 June, on Netflix.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Raid2OnNetflix?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Raid2OnNetflix</a> <a href="https://t.co/f06uJB6feQ">pic.twitter.com/f06uJB6feQ</a></p>&mdash; Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/NetflixIndia/status/1937488376371839487?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Apart from Devgn and Deshmukh, the movie stars Vaani Kapoor, who replaces Ileana D’Cruz as Malini Patnaik, Amay’s wife, along with Rajat Kapoor, Saurabh Shukla, Amit Sial, Brijendra Kala, and Yashpal Sharma.</p><p><br>Earning Rs 243.06 crore ( 2.4 billion) at the box office, the sequel was a commercial success.</p><h2><br>Is Raid 2 based on a true story?</h2><p><br>Like its predecessor, Raid 2 is inspired by real-life events. While the first film was based on India’s longest income tax raid in history, the sequel is reportedly based on another major operation involving a politician-businessman accused of tax evasion. Specific details about the real incident remain undisclosed.</p><h2><br><strong>Raid 2 movie review</strong><br>&nbsp;</h2><p>Raid 2 is gripping, its engaging, it tells us a new story of fight against corrupt people in power. It has some great acting from the leading actors. Both Ajay and Riteish are in top form. Ajay does justice once again in the cop role. Riteish shines as vile politician who hoards the entire city’s money while playing saint. The story impresses with its shock value as fans keep guessing where he’s stashed all the black money – gold, immovable assets, cash, and more.</p><p>Saurabh Shukla strikes again in the film as Tau Ji from Raid. His story gets a follow-up in Raid 2 as he’s shown revelling in Amay’s actions. He’s brilliant as the scornful Tau Ji who desperately wants Amy to fail only to become his cheerleader towards the end. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/raid-2-movie-review-ajay-devgn-riteish-deshmukh-stand-tall-in-this-gripping-cat-and-mouse-drama-9021111">Read the review here.&nbsp;</a></p>

Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, the movie brings back Devgn as Indian Revenue Service officer Amay Patnaik, who targets another major corrupt figure. 

After a successful Bollywood run, Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh's Raid 2 is set to arrive on OTT platforms. Those who missed the movie in theatres now have a chance to watch it from the comforts of their home. Released on May 1, the movie is a sequel to the 2018 sleeper hit Raid. It features Deshmukh as a corrupt politician. Raid 2 OTT release: Where to watch the movie After much speculation, Netflix officially announced the release date of the mystery thriller. The film will premiere on June 26. On Thursday, the streaming giant confirmed the news on Instagram. “Aaj se ulti ginti shuru. Amay Patnaik is back with a new case and the same old fire. Watch Raid 2, out 26 June, on Netflix," read the caption. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, the movie brings back Devgn as Indian Revenue Service officer Amay Patnaik, who targets another major corrupt figure. The first film was inspired by a real income tax raid in Uttar Pradesh in the 1980s. This time, the target is Dada Manohar Bhai, portrayed by Deshmukh. The plot revolves around how Patnaik exposes Manohar Bhai’s corruption and hidden illicit wealth.

<p>Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, the movie brings back Devgn as Indian Revenue Service officer Amay Patnaik, who targets another major corrupt figure. The first film was inspired by a real income tax raid in Uttar Pradesh in the 1980s.</p>

Raid 2 OTT release: When and where to watch Ajay Devgn's movie online

<p>What a surprise! Ajay Devgn has finally announced the release of his much-awaited movie, Son of Sardaar 2. Officially titled The Return of the Sardaar, it is the second instalment of the 2012 movie of the same name. Son of Sardaar 2 will mark Ajay's second major release of the year, following the success of his movie Raid 2 at the box office.<br>&nbsp;</p><h2>Son of Sardaar 2 release date<br>&nbsp;</h2><p>On Thursday (June 19), Ajay announced the thrilling news of his return as fun and loving Jassi. The movie will release in theatres on July 25.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Taking to X, the actor shared the first look. The poster showed Devgn as Jassi, dressed in a black leather jacket, jeans with a yellow turban, standing on two military tanks.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Return of the Sardaar 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SOS2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SOS2</a> in cinemas near you on 25th July. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SardaarIsBack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SardaarIsBack</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SonOfSardaar2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SonOfSardaar2</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mrunal0801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mrunal0801</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jiostudios?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jiostudios</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ADFFilms?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ADFFilms</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TSeries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tseries</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JyotiDeshpande?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JyotiDeshpande</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KumarMangat?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KumarMangat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/nrpachisia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nrpachisia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PravinTalreja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PravinTalreja</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VijayKumarArora?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VijayKumarArora</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JagdeepSinghSidhu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JagdeepSinghSidhu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/danishdevgn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@danishdevgn</a> <a href="https://t.co/vzSelTPEpV">pic.twitter.com/vzSelTPEpV</a></p>&mdash; Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajaydevgn/status/1935571268033790143?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>He wrote in the caption, ''The Return of the Sardaar 🔥 #SOS2 in cinemas near you on 25th July. #SardaarIsBack #SonOfSardaar2.''<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from Devgn, the movie will bring back Sanjay Dutt, reportedly in the role of a don. Mrunal Thakur, Vindu Dara Singh, and late actor Mukul Dev are also a part of the movie. &nbsp;YouTuber Elvish Yadav will also be making his acting debut.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, the new instalment will be a blend of action and comedy. As of now, not much is known about the plot.</p><p>The movie is backed by Jio Studios, Devgn Films, and T-Series.<br>&nbsp;</p><h2>Internet reaction<br>&nbsp;</h2><p>Soon after the official announcement of the movie, netizens started reacting to the thrilling news.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>One X use wrote,''Blockbuster On The Way.''<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Another fan wrote, ''THATS BIG!!!!!!.''<br>&nbsp;</p><h2>More about Son of Sardaar<br>&nbsp;</h2><p>The second instalment arrives 12 years after the first film was released. Directed by Ashwni Dhir, the film featured Ajay and Sanjay against each other. Sonakshi Sinha and Juhi Chawla also played a pivotal part. Although competing with Shah Rukh Khan's Jab Tak Hai Jaan at the box office, the movie managed to earn decent numbers. The movie earned Rs 161.48 crores at the box office.</p>

Ajay Devgn's Son of Sardaar 2 announced! Check release date, cast and more

What a surprise! Ajay Devgn has finally announced the release of his much-awaited movie, Son of Sardaar 2. Officially titled The Return of the Sardaar, it is the second instalment of the 2012 movie of the same name. Son of Sardaar 2 will mark Ajay's second major release of the year, following the success of his movie Raid 2 at the box office. Son of Sardaar 2 release date On Thursday (June 19), Ajay announced the thrilling news of his return as fun and loving Jassi. The movie will release in theatres on July 25. Taking to X, the actor shared the first look. The poster showed Devgn as Jassi, dressed in a black leather jacket, jeans with a yellow turban, standing on two military tanks.

<p>Apart from Devgn, the movie will bring back Sanjay Dutt, reportedly in the role of a don. Mrunal Thakur, Sanjay Dutt, Vindu Dara Singh, and late actor Mukul Dev are also a part of the movie. &nbsp;YouTuber Elvish Yadav will also be making his acting debut.</p>

<p>Actor-filmmaker Ajay Devgn backed the 8-hour shifts for mothers amid reports of Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film<i> Spirit.</i> Vanga’s new project has been in the news over reports that claimed that Deepika decided to walk out of the film due to certain working demands, which included a request for an 8-hour workday.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><h2>Ajay Devgn weighs in on 8-hour shift on film sets</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Amid growing controversy around the film, actor Ajay Devgn batted in support of Deepika Padukone. Devgn was present at the trailer launch of <i>Maa, </i>which he has produced and features his wife, actress Kajol, in the lead.</p><p>When asked about his views on the demands for an 8-hour shift, Devgn, without taking names, said, "It's not that it's not going down well with people. Most of the honest filmmakers will not have problems with it. Apart from this, being a mother and working for eight hours, most people have started working eight- to nine-hour shifts."</p><p>"It's person to person, and I feel most of the industry understands this," he added.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ajay Devgn - &quot;honest filmmakers would not have a problem with a new mother&#39;s demand for an 8-hour shift in the industry&quot;<br><br>Ajay and Kajol supporting Deepika Padukone in this fiasco over Sandeep Reddy Vanga&#39;s Spirit. <a href="https://t.co/dpPKLSaIyB">pic.twitter.com/dpPKLSaIyB</a></p>&mdash; sohom (@AwaaraHoon) <a href="https://twitter.com/AwaaraHoon/status/1928049759845077323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Controversy around <i>Spirit </i>film</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier, Deepika reportedly signed on for Vanga’s <i>Spirit</i> opposite Prabhas. However, last week reports suggested that Deepika was ‘removed’ from the film owing to her demands, including working for 8 hours.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Following Deepika's reported exit, the makers confirmed that actress Triptii Dimri, who was also seen in Animal, has joined the cast of<i> Spirit.</i><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Just a couple of days back, Vanga took to his X and dropped a fiery post, which seemingly targeted Deepika and accused her team of leaking key plot points to a publication.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>He did not mention anyone directly in his post.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>In a post shared on his official X, Vanga voiced frustration over a broken "unsaid NDA" and alleged betrayal of trust, and wrote, "When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100 per cent faith. There is an unsaid NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, you've 'DISCLOSED' the person that you are..."&nbsp;</p>

Ajay Devgn backed the 8-hour shifts for mothers amid reports of Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film Spirit.

Actor-filmmaker Ajay Devgn backed the 8-hour shifts for mothers amid reports of Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film Spirit. Vanga’s new project has been in the news over reports that claimed that Deepika decided to walk out of the film due to certain working demands, which included a request for an 8-hour workday. Ajay Devgn weighs in on 8-hour shift on film sets Amid growing controversy around the film, actor Ajay Devgn batted in support of Deepika Padukone. Devgn was present at the trailer launch of Maa, which he has produced and features his wife, actress Kajol, in the lead. When asked about his views on the demands for an 8-hour shift, Devgn, without taking names, said, "It's not that it's not going down well with people. Most of the honest filmmakers will not have problems with it. Apart from this, being a mother and working for eight hours, most people have started working eight- to nine-hour shifts." "It's person to person, and I feel most of the industry understands this," he added.

<p>Ajay Devgn backed the 8-hour shifts for mothers amid reports of Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film<i> Spirit.</i></p>

Ajay Devgn backs 8-hour shift for mothers on film sets amid Deepika Padukone- Sandeep Vanga row: ‘Honest filmmakers will not have problems’

<p>Ajay Devgn is back in full form as the Income Tax officer Amay Patnaik in <em>Raid 2</em> as he fights off corruption and money-hungry politicians. <em>Raid 2</em> pits Ajay Devgn&rsquo;s officer against corrupt and power-hungry politician Dadabhai aka Riteish Deshmukh in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase. <em>Raid 2</em> is as good as the first film which became a huge sensation at the box office and continues a good run for the franchise.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, <em>Raid 2</em> delivers its promise of being nail-biting till the end although it does feel a bit lengthy towards the end. The film, however, manages to still keep you hooked and not drag like most films do when you can predict the ending of a good prevails over evil saga.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Riteish is brilliant in every frame. He is vicious, perverse, deceitful and you can&rsquo;t stop looking at him when he does what he does as Dadabhai &ndash; a man considered too good to be true and exalted as God by the people of Bhoj. He plays the unsuspecting politician who has made helping the poor his motto, and it's only Amay who is able to unmask the real Dadabhai.&nbsp;</p>
<p>How he makes the people around him believe in his false narrative is what the story tells us through twists and turns. The songs also fare well and complement the story.&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="https://img-cdn.publive.online/fit-in/580x0/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/post_attachments/57f1a5cc-4be.jpg" alt="Riteish" style="width: 580px;"></p>
<p>Ajay and Vaani Kapoor&rsquo;s chemistry also deserves a mention. The two look good with each other. While it is Amay and Dadabhai&rsquo;s film, Vaani does do more than just acting as a beautiful face. &nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>What works</strong></h2>
<p>Raid 2 is gripping, its engaging, it tells us a new story of fight against corrupt people in power. It has some great acting from the leading actors. Both Ajay and Riteish are in top form. Ajay does justice once again in the cop role. Riteish shines as vile politician who hoards the entire city&rsquo;s money while playing saint.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The story impresses with its shock value as fans keep guessing where he&rsquo;s stashed all the black money &ndash; gold, immovable assets, cash, and more.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Saurabh Shukla strikes again in the film as Tau Ji from Raid. His story gets a follow-up in Raid 2 as he&rsquo;s shown revelling in Amay&rsquo;s actions. He&rsquo;s brilliant as the scornful Tau Ji who desperately wants Amy to fail only to become his cheerleader towards the end.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Amit Sial as Income Tax officer in Ajay Devgn's team is convincing as corrupt officer who worships money. He is believable as a man who thinks its okay to not be honest in a system that compensates the corrupt. It's a delight to watch Amit Sial on the screen.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Watch trailer of Raid 2:&nbsp;</strong></p>
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<h2><strong>What doesn&rsquo;t&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>The only thing that could have made the film tighter is the length. A crisp 20 minutes editing would have made the film tighter because honestly towards the end, everyone knew Dadabhai&rsquo;s fate and were expecting it to end.&nbsp;</p>

Entertainment Bollywood Raid 2 movie review: Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh impress in this good vs evil drama about an officer standing tall against corruption.

Ajay Devgn is back in full form as the Income Tax officer Amay Patnaik in Raid 2 as he fights off corruption and money-hungry politicians. Raid 2 pits Ajay Devgn’s officer against corrupt and power-hungry politician Dadabhai aka Riteish Deshmukh in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase. Raid 2 is as good as the first film which became a huge sensation at the box office and continues a good run for the franchise. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, Raid 2 delivers its promise of being nail-biting till the end although it does feel a bit lengthy towards the end. The film, however, manages to still keep you hooked and not drag like most films do when you can predict the ending of a good prevails over evil saga. Riteish is brilliant in every frame. He is vicious, perverse, deceitful and you can’t stop looking at him when he does what he does as Dadabhai – a man considered too good to be true and exalted as God by the people of Bhoj. He plays the unsuspecting politician who has made helping the poor his motto, and it's only Amay who is able to unmask the real Dadabhai. How he makes the people around him believe in his false narrative is what the story tells us through twists and turns. The songs also fare well and complement the story. Ajay and Vaani Kapoor’s chemistry also deserves a mention. The two look good with each other. While it is Amay and Dadabhai’s film, Vaani does do more than just acting as a beautiful face. What works Raid 2 is gripping, its engaging, it tells us a new story of fight against corrupt people in power. It has some great acting from the leading actors. Both Ajay and Riteish are in top form. Ajay does justice once again in the cop role. Riteish shines as vile politician who hoards the entire city’s money while playing saint. The story impresses with its shock value as fans keep guessing where he’s stashed all the black money – gold, immovable assets, cash, and more. Saurabh Shukla strikes again in the film as Tau Ji from Raid. His story gets a follow-up in Raid 2 as he’s shown revelling in Amay’s actions. He’s brilliant as the scornful Tau Ji who desperately wants Amy to fail only to become his cheerleader towards the end. Pakistani artists Fawad Khan, Atif Aslam's accounts still visible in India Amit Sial as Income Tax officer in Ajay Devgn's team is convincing as corrupt officer who worships money. He is believable as a man who thinks its okay to not be honest in a system that compensates the corrupt. It's a delight to watch Amit Sial on the screen. Watch trailer of Raid 2: What doesn’t The only thing that could have made the film tighter is the length. A crisp 20 minutes editing would have made the film tighter because honestly towards the end, everyone knew Dadabhai’s fate and were expecting it to end.

Raid 2 movie review: Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh stand tall in this gripping cat-and-mouse drama

<p>Dads can do anything for their daughters, they say, and the latest selfie post featuring Ajay Devgn and daughter Nysa goes on to prove just that. Someone who hates the idea of selfies, let alone sharing them on social media, Ajay Devgn shared a sweet birthday wish for Nysa with a photo.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The<em> Singham</em> actor shared a mirror selfie with Nysa, wishing her on her birthday. He wrote, "Selfies only happen because Nysa wouldn't take no for an answer. Thank you for always capturing memories... Happy Birthday, my baby! Love you endlessly @nysadevgan.&rdquo;</p>
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<h2><strong>Ajay and Kajol wish daughter Nysa</strong></h2>
<p>Ajay Devgn married fellow actor Kajol in 1999. They are parents to Nysa, who was born in 2003, and son Yug who was born in 2010.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Kajol too wished Nysa and shared a sweet memory with her. She wrote about learning from the future generation. She wrote, &ldquo;Am I her blueprint or is she mine? Can&rsquo;t really tell now.. so much to learn from you always. May the sun always shine for you and may the wind always blow through your rock star hair in the right way. love love love u my darling girl!&rdquo;</p>
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<p>With the post, Kajol shared a stunning photo of Nysa who is seen wearing a lemon yellow dress with her flowing in the air.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Kajol and Ajay's lineup of films</strong></h2>
<p>On the work front, Kajol recently revealed that Nysa doesn&rsquo;t plan on making her Bollywood debut at the moment. Ajay Devgn was last seen in <em>Azaad,</em> a period drama set in pre-independence India. The film, directed by Abhishek Kapoor, showcases Ajay as a rebel and a skilled horse rider deeply connected to his loyal horse. <em>Azaad</em> was released in theatres on January 17, 2025.</p>
<p>Ajay Devgn will next be seen in <em>Raid 2</em> as he stars as fearless IRS officer Amay Patnaik. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on May 1.<br>Meanwhile, &nbsp;Kajol was last seen in the film <em>Do Patti</em>, where she starred alongside Kriti Sanon and Shaheer Sheikh. Produced by Kanika Dhillon, <em>Do Patti</em> is currently available for streaming on Netflix.</p>
<p>Kajol is set to appear next in the upcoming action-thriller <em>Maharagni &ndash; Queen of Queens</em>. Directed by Charan Tej Uppalapati, the film boasts a stellar cast including Naseeruddin Shah, Prabhu Deva, Jisshu Sengupta, Aditya Seal, and Pramod Pathak.</p>
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Entertainment Nysa Devgn turned a year older on April 20, and doting parents Ajay Devgn and Kajol shared sweet messages wishing their daughter on her birthday.

Dads can do anything for their daughters, they say, and the latest selfie post featuring Ajay Devgn and daughter Nysa goes on to prove just that. Someone who hates the idea of selfies, let alone sharing them on social media, Ajay Devgn shared a sweet birthday wish for Nysa with a photo. The Singham actor shared a mirror selfie with Nysa, wishing her on her birthday. He wrote, "Selfies only happen because Nysa wouldn't take no for an answer. Thank you for always capturing memories... Happy Birthday, my baby! Love you endlessly @nysadevgan.” Take a look here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) Ajay and Kajol wish daughter Nysa Ajay Devgn married fellow actor Kajol in 1999. They are parents to Nysa, who was born in 2003, and son Yug who was born in 2010. Kajol too wished Nysa and shared a sweet memory with her. She wrote about learning from the future generation. She wrote, “Am I her blueprint or is she mine? Can’t really tell now.. so much to learn from you always. May the sun always shine for you and may the wind always blow through your rock star hair in the right way. love love love u my darling girl!” Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shuts down rift rumours with sweet pic with Abhishek and Aaradhya on 18th wedding anniversary See the photo here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kajol Devgan (@kajol) With the post, Kajol shared a stunning photo of Nysa who is seen wearing a lemon yellow dress with her flowing in the air. Kajol and Ajay's lineup of films On the work front, Kajol recently revealed that Nysa doesn’t plan on making her Bollywood debut at the moment. Ajay Devgn was last seen in Azaad, a period drama set in pre-independence India. The film, directed by Abhishek Kapoor, showcases Ajay as a rebel and a skilled horse rider deeply connected to his loyal horse. Azaad was released in theatres on January 17, 2025. Ajay Devgn will next be seen in Raid 2 as he stars as fearless IRS officer Amay Patnaik. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on May 1. Meanwhile, Kajol was last seen in the film Do Patti, where she starred alongside Kriti Sanon and Shaheer Sheikh. Produced by Kanika Dhillon, Do Patti is currently available for streaming on Netflix. Kajol is set to appear next in the upcoming action-thriller Maharagni – Queen of Queens. Directed by Charan Tej Uppalapati, the film boasts a stellar cast including Naseeruddin Shah, Prabhu Deva, Jisshu Sengupta, Aditya Seal, and Pramod Pathak. Ne Zha 2: Blockbuster animated film debuts in Hindi, Tamil, & Telugu in India this week

Ajay Devgn, Kajol wish daughter Nysa on birthday with selfies; see pics

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">2025 has so far been a disappointing year for Bollywood in terms of box office performances. Barring <em>Chhaava</em> which has earned over Rs 2 billion worldwide, most films have been struggling to attract audiences to the theatres. On Tuesday, Ajay Devgn, one of the major stars of Bollywood, admitted that the film industry is struggling to understand the evolved taste of the audience in the post COVID era, assuring that filmmakers are trying to figure out things.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">The actor was speaking at the trailer launch of <em>Raid 2, </em>the sequel to his 2018 film <em>Raid. </em><o:p></o:p></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Devgn reprises the role of IRS officer Amay Patnaik in the sequel by Raj Kumar Gupta.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">"We're still struggling. We're not sure (about) what the audience would come in (theatres) for and what not. But we think we have an idea of how audiences have evolved and changed during the pandemic. Also, too much exposure of international (content). We are adapting to it and that's how we are also changing... (we are) trying to figure things out," the actor told reporters here.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">&lsquo;Situation is the same everywhere&rsquo; <o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Devgn, 56, said the problem is not restricted to Hindi cinema alone. &ldquo;It's not that Bollywood films are not working. Films from all over the world... Some are working and some are not working. It could be Bollywood, it could be the South film industry or Hollywood. The situation is the same everywhere," he added.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/why-was-riteish-deshmukh-not-present-at-the-raid-2-trailer-launch-heres-what-kept-him-busy-8939663">Why was Riteish Deshmukh not present at the Raid 2 trailer launch? Here's what kept him busy</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Asked whether ticket pricing was responsible for lower footfall, the actor said it wasn't so.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">"I don't think that (ticket pricing) is the reason because if the audience is coming they are coming at the same price. I think the audience is deciding what film to watch and not to watch...<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">"The audience doesn't get attracted to (promotion). They want content. If your trailer or teaser (is liked by the audience), or if they like the songs, then the audience definitely comes. Basically, it all boils down to what they want to see and if they are getting it in the trailer or not," he said.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/why-was-riteish-deshmukh-not-present-at-the-raid-2-trailer-launch-heres-what-kept-him-busy-8939663">Why was Riteish Deshmukh not present at the Raid 2 trailer launch? Here's what kept him busy</a></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">About Raid 2<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">According to makers, <em>Raid 2</em> will celebrate the "unsung heroes of the Income Tax Department" and narrate a true case from their books. It will also feature Vaani Kapoor and Rajat Kapoor in pivotal roles with Riteish Deshmukh in the role of the antagonist. The film is a sequel of the 2018 film <em>Raid</em> which also starred Devgn.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/raid-2-trailer-out-ajay-devgn-riteish-deshmukh-rad-2-release-date-raid-vaani-kapoor-8938581">Raid 2 trailer out! It&rsquo;s a battle between honest officer Ajay Devgn and corrupt leader Riteish Deshmukh</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">The film is backed by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak under their banners T-Series and Panorama Studios, respectively. It will arrive in theatres on May 1.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">(With agency inputs)</span></em></p>

Entertainment On Tuesday, Ajay Devgn, one of the major stars of Bollywood, admitted that the film industry is struggling to understand the evolved taste of the audience.

2025 has so far been a disappointing year for Bollywood in terms of box office performances. Barring Chhaava which has earned over Rs 2 billion worldwide, most films have been struggling to attract audiences to the theatres. On Tuesday, Ajay Devgn, one of the major stars of Bollywood, admitted that the film industry is struggling to understand the evolved taste of the audience in the post COVID era, assuring that filmmakers are trying to figure out things. The actor was speaking at the trailer launch of Raid 2, the sequel to his 2018 film Raid. Devgn reprises the role of IRS officer Amay Patnaik in the sequel by Raj Kumar Gupta. "We're still struggling. We're not sure (about) what the audience would come in (theatres) for and what not. But we think we have an idea of how audiences have evolved and changed during the pandemic. Also, too much exposure of international (content). We are adapting to it and that's how we are also changing... (we are) trying to figure things out," the actor told reporters here. ‘Situation is the same everywhere’ Devgn, 56, said the problem is not restricted to Hindi cinema alone. “It's not that Bollywood films are not working. Films from all over the world... Some are working and some are not working. It could be Bollywood, it could be the South film industry or Hollywood. The situation is the same everywhere," he added. Why was Riteish Deshmukh not present at the Raid 2 trailer launch? Here's what kept him busy Asked whether ticket pricing was responsible for lower footfall, the actor said it wasn't so. "I don't think that (ticket pricing) is the reason because if the audience is coming they are coming at the same price. I think the audience is deciding what film to watch and not to watch... "The audience doesn't get attracted to (promotion). They want content. If your trailer or teaser (is liked by the audience), or if they like the songs, then the audience definitely comes. Basically, it all boils down to what they want to see and if they are getting it in the trailer or not," he said. Why was Riteish Deshmukh not present at the Raid 2 trailer launch? Here's what kept him busy About Raid 2 According to makers, Raid 2 will celebrate the "unsung heroes of the Income Tax Department" and narrate a true case from their books. It will also feature Vaani Kapoor and Rajat Kapoor in pivotal roles with Riteish Deshmukh in the role of the antagonist. The film is a sequel of the 2018 film Raid which also starred Devgn. Raid 2 trailer out! It’s a battle between honest officer Ajay Devgn and corrupt leader Riteish Deshmukh The film is backed by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak under their banners T-Series and Panorama Studios, respectively. It will arrive in theatres on May 1. (With agency inputs)

Ajay Devgn on Bollywood’s dismal performance at the box office: Nobody sure yet,  trying to figure things out

<p>Ajay Devgn is back as Amay Patnaik! After a long wait, the trailer of <em>Raid 2</em> is out, and the audience already can't wait to see Officer Patnaik catch another corrupt public figure.</p>
<p>Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, <em>Raid </em>2 is the sequel to the crime thriller, released in 2018. The film features Riteish Deshmukh as a corrupt politician.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Raid 2 Trailer Out</strong></h2>
<p>Years after raiding the residence of Rameshwar Singh and uncovering his black money, Amay Patnaik is now knocking on the door of another public figure, Manohar Bhai (played by Riteish Deshmukh).</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ek taraf satta, dusri taraf sach - Yeh RAID ab aur badi ho chuki hai. 💵💥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Raid2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Raid2</a> Trailer out now.<br>🔗: <a href="https://t.co/9cZT1rh8IB">https://t.co/9cZT1rh8IB</a><br><br>Knocking in cinemas on 1st May, 2025. <a href="https://twitter.com/Riteishd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Riteishd</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Vaaniofficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Vaaniofficial</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RajatKapoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RajatKapoor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaurabhShukla?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaurabhShukla</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SupriyaPathak?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SupriyaPathak</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/amit_sial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@amit_sial</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TarunGahlot?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TarunGahlot</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rajkumar_rkg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rajkumar_rkg</a>&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/JKeCJh4Gom">pic.twitter.com/JKeCJh4Gom</a></p>
&mdash; Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajaydevgn/status/1909514455580361053?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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However, this time, the corrupt target is a powerful politician who seemingly runs the government from the shadows. &ldquo;The CM doesn&rsquo;t really run the government there; Dada Bhai does,&rdquo; a character says in the trailer. &nbsp;Despite all the challenges, the honest officer is determined to overcome every obstacle to catch the corrupt politician and punish him for his deeds.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Raid 2</em> is set to release theatrically on 1st May 2025.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/raid-2-trailer-out-ajay-devgn-riteish-deshmukh-rad-2-release-date-raid-vaani-kapoor-8938581">Raid 2 trailer out! It&rsquo;s a battle between honest officer Ajay Devgn and corrupt leader Riteish Deshmukh</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>Is Raid 2 based on a true story?</strong></h2>
<p>Like its predecessor, <em>Raid 2</em> is inspired by real-life events. While the first film was based on India's longest income tax raid in history, the sequel is reportedly based on another major operation involving a politician-businessman accused of tax evasion. &nbsp;Specific details about which real incident the movie is based on is still not known.&nbsp;</p>
<p>According to a report by Mid-Day, the sequel is also reportedly based on real-life events of a politician-businessman accused of tax evasion of over Rs. 100 crore.</p>
<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/ott-releases-new-movies-and-shows-to-watch-this-weekend-test-a-real-pain-and-more-8925790">Action, drama and suspense! Shows and movies to watch on OTT this weekend</a></strong></p>
<h2>Read the real story and facts</h2>
<p>The 2018 film <em>Raid</em> is loosely based on the real-life income tax raid conducted by officers on politician Sardar Inder Singh in the 1980s in Kanpur, a city in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. With the record of the longest raid in Indian history, the officers found around Rs 420 crores worth of black money and gold in Singh's mansion.</p>
<p><strong>Character and its story</strong></p>
<p>The names of the characters in the movie have been changed. However, going by the real event on which the film is based, Patnaik has apparently played the character of Income Tax Officer Sharda Prasad Pandey.&nbsp;</p>
<p>On July 16, 1981, Pandey carried out an income tax raid on then Congress MLA Sardar Inder Singh at his home in Kanpur. He arrived at the businessman's home with a team of more than 90 officers.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Actor Saurabh Shukla played the character of Congress MLA Sardar Inder Singh.&nbsp;</p>

Raid 2, inspired by real events, follows a major operation involving a politician-businessman accused of tax evasion, with details kept under wraps.

Ajay Devgn is back as Amay Patnaik! After a long wait, the trailer of Raid 2 is out, and the audience already can't wait to see Officer Patnaik catch another corrupt public figure. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, Raid 2 is the sequel to the crime thriller, released in 2018. The film features Riteish Deshmukh as a corrupt politician. Raid 2 Trailer Out Years after raiding the residence of Rameshwar Singh and uncovering his black money, Amay Patnaik is now knocking on the door of another public figure, Manohar Bhai (played by Riteish Deshmukh). Ek taraf satta, dusri taraf sach - Yeh RAID ab aur badi ho chuki hai. 💵💥#Raid2 Trailer out now. 🔗: https://t.co/9cZT1rh8IB Knocking in cinemas on 1st May, 2025. @Riteishd @Vaaniofficial #RajatKapoor #SaurabhShukla #SupriyaPathak @amit_sial #TarunGahlot @rajkumar_rkg… pic.twitter.com/JKeCJh4Gom — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) April 8, 2025 However, this time, the corrupt target is a powerful politician who seemingly runs the government from the shadows. “The CM doesn’t really run the government there; Dada Bhai does,” a character says in the trailer. Despite all the challenges, the honest officer is determined to overcome every obstacle to catch the corrupt politician and punish him for his deeds. Raid 2 is set to release theatrically on 1st May 2025. Also read: Raid 2 trailer out! It’s a battle between honest officer Ajay Devgn and corrupt leader Riteish Deshmukh Is Raid 2 based on a true story? Like its predecessor, Raid 2 is inspired by real-life events. While the first film was based on India's longest income tax raid in history, the sequel is reportedly based on another major operation involving a politician-businessman accused of tax evasion. Specific details about which real incident the movie is based on is still not known. According to a report by Mid-Day, the sequel is also reportedly based on real-life events of a politician-businessman accused of tax evasion of over Rs. 100 crore. Also read: Action, drama and suspense! Shows and movies to watch on OTT this weekend Read the real story and facts The 2018 film Raid is loosely based on the real-life income tax raid conducted by officers on politician Sardar Inder Singh in the 1980s in Kanpur, a city in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. With the record of the longest raid in Indian history, the officers found around Rs 420 crores worth of black money and gold in Singh's mansion. Character and its story The names of the characters in the movie have been changed. However, going by the real event on which the film is based, Patnaik has apparently played the character of Income Tax Officer Sharda Prasad Pandey. On July 16, 1981, Pandey carried out an income tax raid on then Congress MLA Sardar Inder Singh at his home in Kanpur. He arrived at the businessman's home with a team of more than 90 officers. Actor Saurabh Shukla played the character of Congress MLA Sardar Inder Singh.

Is Raid 2 based on the true income-tax raid? Here's what we know

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Ajay Devgn&rsquo;s performance as the no-nonsense Income Tax Officer Amay Patnaik in the edgy Raj Kumar Gupta movie <em>Raid</em> in 2018 was lauded by the audience. The actor-director duo is back with <em>Raid 2</em> which has Devgn reprising his role as Pathak, who takes on his most ruthless opponent, Dadabhai, starring Riteish Deshmukh. The trailer of <em>Raid 2</em> was unveiled at an event in Mumbai on Tuesday and it seems like the film is going to be a battle of wits between the two lead actors. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Raid 2 trailer unveiled<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">The trailer teases a gripping narrative between the two actors; brimming with thrills and suspense, it leaves the audience craving for more. It unveils Ajay Devgn&rsquo;s signature intensity, which is both commanding and compelling, along with Riteish Deshmukh&rsquo;s promising new avatar as an influential&nbsp;politician who often outsmarts Pathak and his team of officers. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Stepping into the shoes of a power-hungry antagonist, Deshmukh oozes charm and cruelty in equal measure, making him the perfect nemesis to Devgn&rsquo;s unshakable lawman.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ajay-devgns-raid-2-teaser-out-this-time-amy-patnaiks-target-is-riteish-deshmukhs-black-money-8899427">Ajay Devgn&rsquo;s Raid 2 teaser out: This time Amy Patnaik's target is Riteish Deshmukh's black money</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Helmed by Raj Kumar Gupta, <em>Raid 2</em> is anticipated to be the new engrossing entertainer of the year.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Watch the trailer of Raid 2 here:&nbsp;</span></h2>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">The film also brings back Saurabh Shukla, who reprises his roleas&nbsp; </span><span lang="EN-US">Rameshwar Singh from the first film. Vaani Kapoor replaces Illeana D&rsquo;Cruz in the second part as Pathak&rsquo;s wife.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/shah-rukh-khan-ajay-devgn-tiger-shroff-get-notice-for-deceptive-ad-8838849">Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff get notice for 'deceptive' ad</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><em>Raid 2</em> is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak and Krishan Kumar. The film is presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series and is a Panorama Studios production.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="gh-post-page__title"><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/raid-review-ajay-devgn-and-saurabh-shuklas-performances-make-for-an-engaging-watch-36029" rel="dofollow">'Raid' review: Ajay Devgn and Saurabh Shukla's performances make for an engaging watch</a></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta,<em> Raid 2 </em>is set to release theatrically on 1st May 2025.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

Bollywood | Entertainment Ajay Devgn’s performance as the no-nonsense Income Tax Officer Amay Patnaik in the edgy Raj Kumar Gupta movie Raid in 2018 was lauded by the audience. The actor-director duo is back with Raid 2.

Ajay Devgn’s performance as the no-nonsense Income Tax Officer Amay Patnaik in the edgy Raj Kumar Gupta movie Raid in 2018 was lauded by the audience. The actor-director duo is back with Raid 2 which has Devgn reprising his role as Pathak, who takes on his most ruthless opponent, Dadabhai, starring Riteish Deshmukh. The trailer of Raid 2 was unveiled at an event in Mumbai on Tuesday and it seems like the film is going to be a battle of wits between the two lead actors. Raid 2 trailer unveiled The trailer teases a gripping narrative between the two actors; brimming with thrills and suspense, it leaves the audience craving for more. It unveils Ajay Devgn’s signature intensity, which is both commanding and compelling, along with Riteish Deshmukh’s promising new avatar as an influential politician who often outsmarts Pathak and his team of officers. Stepping into the shoes of a power-hungry antagonist, Deshmukh oozes charm and cruelty in equal measure, making him the perfect nemesis to Devgn’s unshakable lawman. Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 teaser out: This time Amy Patnaik's target is Riteish Deshmukh's black money Helmed by Raj Kumar Gupta, Raid 2 is anticipated to be the new engrossing entertainer of the year. Watch the trailer of Raid 2 here: The film also brings back Saurabh Shukla, who reprises his roleas Rameshwar Singh from the first film. Vaani Kapoor replaces Illeana D’Cruz in the second part as Pathak’s wife. Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff get notice for 'deceptive' ad Raid 2 is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak and Krishan Kumar. The film is presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series and is a Panorama Studios production. Also read: 'Raid' review: Ajay Devgn and Saurabh Shukla's performances make for an engaging watch Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, Raid 2 is set to release theatrically on 1st May 2025.

Raid 2 trailer out! It’s a battle between honest officer Ajay Devgn and corrupt leader Riteish Deshmukh

<p>Ajay Devgn is back in his element. The actor will resume his officer look for a sequel to his hit film <em>Raid.&nbsp;</em></p>
<p>Ajay will return as IRS officer Amay Patnaik in <em>Raid 2</em>. Actor teased the first-look poster of his character, setting the stage for more raids.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Ajay Devgn returns with Raid 2</strong></h2>
<p>In the poster, Ajay is seen standing tall amid a backdrop that a towering stack of files. Sharing the look on social media, he wrote, "Naya shehar. Nayi file. Aur Amay Patnaik ki ek nayi raid. #Raid2 knocking at your doors in cinemas near you on 1st May, 2025."&nbsp;</p>
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<p><em>Raid 2</em> is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, and Krishan Kumar. Raid 2 is presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series in association with Panorama Studios. The film is directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, who also helmed the 2018 crime thriller <em>Raid. &nbsp;</em></p>
<p>This time, Ajay will be joined by Riteish Deshmukh, Vaani Kapoor and Rajat Kapoor. It will release in theatres on May 1, 2025.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The original <em>Raid</em> was inspired by a real-life Income Tax raid from the 1980s and starred Saurabh Shukla and Ileana D'Cruz.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2><strong>Ajay Devgn was last seen in Singham Again</strong></h2>
<p>Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn was last seen in <em>Singham Again</em>, where he reprises his iconic role as Bajirao Singham.&nbsp;</p>

Raid 2 poster: Ajay Devgn will be back as the tough taskmaster in Raid. Joining him in the sequel are Riteish Deshmukh, Vaani Kapoor and Rajat Kapoor.

Ajay Devgn is back in his element. The actor will resume his officer look for a sequel to his hit film Raid. Ajay will return as IRS officer Amay Patnaik in Raid 2. Actor teased the first-look poster of his character, setting the stage for more raids. Ajay Devgn returns with Raid 2 In the poster, Ajay is seen standing tall amid a backdrop that a towering stack of files. Sharing the look on social media, he wrote, "Naya shehar. Nayi file. Aur Amay Patnaik ki ek nayi raid. #Raid2 knocking at your doors in cinemas near you on 1st May, 2025." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) Raid 2 is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, and Krishan Kumar. Raid 2 is presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series in association with Panorama Studios. The film is directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, who also helmed the 2018 crime thriller Raid. This time, Ajay will be joined by Riteish Deshmukh, Vaani Kapoor and Rajat Kapoor. It will release in theatres on May 1, 2025. The original Raid was inspired by a real-life Income Tax raid from the 1980s and starred Saurabh Shukla and Ileana D'Cruz. Highly anticipated Bollywood sequels releasing in 2025: Raid 2, Kesari 2 and more Salman Khan defends 31-year age gap with his Sikandar heroine Rashmika Mandanna Ajay Devgn was last seen in Singham Again Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn was last seen in Singham Again, where he reprises his iconic role as Bajirao Singham.

Raid 2 poster: Ajay Devgn means business as IRS officer Amay Patnaik in sequel to hit film

A consumer disputes redressal commission in Jaipur has issued notices to Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff regarding an allegedly misleading advertisement for a pan masala brand. Watch this report for more details!

Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff get notice for 'deceptive' ad

<p>Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff will have to write back with their responses on their endorsement of an Indian pan masala brand, which claimed it has saffron in it. Acting on the complaint of a Jaipur-based advocate, a consumer disputes redressal commission in the north Indian city has issued a notice to the Bollywood actors. The complaint states that the advertisement is misleading and holds no truth.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Jaipur also issued a similar notice to Vimal Kumar Agarwal, chairman of JB Industries that manufactures Vimal Pan Masala, and directed all parties to appear before it on March 19.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The notice issued by commission chairman Gyarsilal Meena states, "The hearing date has been fixed at 10 am. If you fail to appear in person or through your authorised representative, the complaint will be decided ex parte on the above-mentioned hearing date.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The commission also directed all the actors and the pan masala manufacturing company to file their responses within 30 days from the day of receipt of the notice.</p>
<h2><strong>Lawyer complains pan masala ad is "misleading"</strong></h2>
<p>The notice was issued on the basis of a complaint by Jaipur-based advocate Yogendra Singh Badiyal, who claimed the advertisement says "daane daane mein hai kesar ka dum (every grain of the said pan masala has the power of saffron)".&nbsp;</p>
<p>In his complaint, he says that the "applicant number one (JB Industries) is making crores of rupees and the common people are regularly consuming the pan masala which is harmful for health and inviting serious diseases like cancer.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The lawyer continued that the advert is luring the public to purchase the brand "in the name of saffron-containing gutkha".</p>
<p>"Common people are getting confused in the name of saffron while there is no mixture of any substance like saffron in the said product," he said.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;The price of saffron in the market is Rs 4 lakh (400,00) per kg and the pan masala costs only Rs 5&rdquo;, he said.</p>
<p>"The saffron cannot be mixed, leave alone its fragrance," he added.</p>
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<p>The lawyer is now demanding action against the manufacturing firm and the actors involved in the product's promotion "for spreading false information and cheating the general public".</p>
<p>"Due to this false publicity and propagation, general public is facing loss of life and health, for which the applicants are separately and indirectly responsible," he said.&nbsp;</p>
<p>He demanded a fine be imposed on the accused, and a ban on the advertisement as well as the pan masala.&nbsp;</p>
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Lifestyle Trending Entertainment A Jaipur-based advocate filed a complaint against the pan masala brand and the actors who endorse the product .

Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff will have to write back with their responses on their endorsement of an Indian pan masala brand, which claimed it has saffron in it. Acting on the complaint of a Jaipur-based advocate, a consumer disputes redressal commission in the north Indian city has issued a notice to the Bollywood actors. The complaint states that the advertisement is misleading and holds no truth. The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Jaipur also issued a similar notice to Vimal Kumar Agarwal, chairman of JB Industries that manufactures Vimal Pan Masala, and directed all parties to appear before it on March 19. The notice issued by commission chairman Gyarsilal Meena states, "The hearing date has been fixed at 10 am. If you fail to appear in person or through your authorised representative, the complaint will be decided ex parte on the above-mentioned hearing date.” The commission also directed all the actors and the pan masala manufacturing company to file their responses within 30 days from the day of receipt of the notice. Lawyer complains pan masala ad is "misleading" The notice was issued on the basis of a complaint by Jaipur-based advocate Yogendra Singh Badiyal, who claimed the advertisement says "daane daane mein hai kesar ka dum (every grain of the said pan masala has the power of saffron)". In his complaint, he says that the "applicant number one (JB Industries) is making crores of rupees and the common people are regularly consuming the pan masala which is harmful for health and inviting serious diseases like cancer.” The lawyer continued that the advert is luring the public to purchase the brand "in the name of saffron-containing gutkha". "Common people are getting confused in the name of saffron while there is no mixture of any substance like saffron in the said product," he said. “The price of saffron in the market is Rs 4 lakh (400,00) per kg and the pan masala costs only Rs 5”, he said. "The saffron cannot be mixed, leave alone its fragrance," he added. 8 low-budget movies that made millions at the box office - Raazi, Stree and Kantara The lawyer is now demanding action against the manufacturing firm and the actors involved in the product's promotion "for spreading false information and cheating the general public". "Due to this false publicity and propagation, general public is facing loss of life and health, for which the applicants are separately and indirectly responsible," he said. He demanded a fine be imposed on the accused, and a ban on the advertisement as well as the pan masala. ‘Is it AI generated?’ Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor hug at IIFA 2025, but netizens can’t believe it

What saffron? Shah Rukh Khan, Tiger Shroff, Ajay Devgn served notice for misleading pan masala ad

<p>Ace director Anubhav Sinha recently revealed that he hasn&rsquo;t spoken with Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn for a really long time. The director known for his penchant for films that can start meaningful conversations over society&rsquo;s perils, spoke about rumours circling around tensions with Ajay Devgn.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"We have never fought. He just doesn't speak to me and I have no idea why," Sinha said, addressing the rumours.</p>
<p>"Since the making of <em>Cash</em>, we haven't even met for me to tell you he ignored me or something. So, maybe, it's just me overthinking."</p>
<p>Sinha and Devgn last worked together in <em>Cash, </em>which was made 18 years ago.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Ajay Devgn hasn't responded to Anubhav's messages</strong></h2>
<p>Anubhav also added that he sent messages to the acor but he never responded.</p>
<p>Anubhav said, "I did text him a couple of times, and never received a response, so I told myself that maybe it slipped his mind or he must have missed my message. But, it's been about 18 years since we have spoken."</p>
<p>In 2007, Sinha directed Devgn for <em>Cash</em>, which also starred Suniel Shetty, Esha Deol, Riteish Deshmukh, Zayed Khan, Shamita Shetty, and Dia Mirza. The film didn't achieve box office success.</p>
<h2><strong>Were there creative differences?</strong></h2>
<p>When asked if he ever had creative differences with the actor, Anubhav Sinha said he never fought with the actor. "We never had any disagreement between us. It was the producer and financier who had a disagreement. I was neither."&nbsp;</p>
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<p>When asked if there was any disagreement over a song, in which Ajay Devgn wanted to feature, the filmmaker said, "There was no disagreement over any song, not that I know... This is not true."</p>
<p>Anubhav Sinha&rsquo;s last film was with OTT giant Netflix. He made <em>IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack</em> which was released in 2024.&nbsp;</p>
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Entertainment | Bollywood : Director Anubhav Sinha and actor Ajay Devgn have not spoken to each other in almost 18 years now. The two collaborated last on their film Cash. 

Ace director Anubhav Sinha recently revealed that he hasn’t spoken with Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn for a really long time. The director known for his penchant for films that can start meaningful conversations over society’s perils, spoke about rumours circling around tensions with Ajay Devgn. "We have never fought. He just doesn't speak to me and I have no idea why," Sinha said, addressing the rumours. "Since the making of Cash, we haven't even met for me to tell you he ignored me or something. So, maybe, it's just me overthinking." Sinha and Devgn last worked together in Cash, which was made 18 years ago. Ajay Devgn hasn't responded to Anubhav's messages Anubhav also added that he sent messages to the acor but he never responded. Anubhav said, "I did text him a couple of times, and never received a response, so I told myself that maybe it slipped his mind or he must have missed my message. But, it's been about 18 years since we have spoken." In 2007, Sinha directed Devgn for Cash, which also starred Suniel Shetty, Esha Deol, Riteish Deshmukh, Zayed Khan, Shamita Shetty, and Dia Mirza. The film didn't achieve box office success. Were there creative differences? When asked if he ever had creative differences with the actor, Anubhav Sinha said he never fought with the actor. "We never had any disagreement between us. It was the producer and financier who had a disagreement. I was neither." Manoj Bajpayee, Imtiaz Ali have THIS to say on Ranveer Allahbadia's controversial clip When asked if there was any disagreement over a song, in which Ajay Devgn wanted to feature, the filmmaker said, "There was no disagreement over any song, not that I know... This is not true." Anubhav Sinha’s last film was with OTT giant Netflix. He made IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack which was released in 2024. Ali Fazal's next Hollywood film Rule Breakers celebrates the power of women

'Ajay Devgn hasn't spoken to me for 18 years', says director Anubhav Sinha

<p>Here’s welcoming new actors to Hindi film industry with <em>Azaad.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>The film will mark the debut of Raveena Tandon’s daughter Rasha and Ajay Devgn’s nephew Aaman Devgn. The film will be led by Ajay Devgn who we will be seen&nbsp;after a busy Diwali with Singham Again. Azaad comes close on the heels of the successful launch of <em>Singham Again.&nbsp;</em></p>

<h2>Azaad teaser</h2>

<p>Pegged as a historical drama, the film’s teaser opens with a voiceover recounting the legendary story of Maharana Pratap and his loyal steed Chetak, who bravely fought the British Army. He escapes brutal English armies but in all this, his horse goes missing.</p>

<p>A younger boy played by Aaman, is tasked with finding him. The teaser also gives us a peek at what Rasha and Aaman’s characters will look like in the film. Rasha dressed in regal attire comes from a well-to-do household while Aaman plays a warrior.</p>

<p><em>Azaad</em> also features Diana Penty who will play Ajay Devgn’s love interest.</p>

<p>The film’s plot is around the themes of loyalty, family, and sacrifice.</p>

<p>Watch Azaad teaser here:</p>

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<h2>Here’s what the internet thinks about the film and its casting:</h2>

<p>Some are keen on seeing Ajay play this role and also congratulated him on his nephew’s debut. One wrote, “This is awesome#AamanDevgan All the best #AzaadTeaser #Azaad.” Another wrote, “Looks like another HIT after #SinghamAgain.”</p>

<p>“Only waiting for Amit Trivedi's music to drop💥,” was one comment on Reddit.“Excited for Amit Trivedi's music and Swanand Kirkire's lyrics,” read another.</p>

<p>Some didn’t like what they called the ‘Mexico/India filter’ to give the film a more historic feel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Other users pointed their disapproval of “nepo babies”. One wrote, “Movie looks good, Nepo bacche look expressionless.” Another wrote, “Story is unique. Haven’t seen most of the mainstream movies revolving around and Animal. (Here it is a horse) But these nepodas/nepodis will ruin it."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Directed by Abhishek Kapoor, <em>Azaad</em> is set for release on the big screen in January 2025.</p>


Here’s welcoming new actors to Hindi film industry with Azaad. The film will mark the debut of Raveena Tandon’s daughter Rasha and Ajay Devgn’s nephew Aaman Devgn.

Here’s welcoming new actors to Hindi film industry with Azaad. The film will mark the debut of Raveena Tandon’s daughter Rasha and Ajay Devgn’s nephew Aaman Devgn. The film will be led by Ajay Devgn who we will be seen after a busy Diwali with Singham Again. Azaad comes close on the heels of the successful launch of Singham Again. Azaad teaser Pegged as a historical drama, the film’s teaser opens with a voiceover recounting the legendary story of Maharana Pratap and his loyal steed Chetak, who bravely fought the British Army. He escapes brutal English armies but in all this, his horse goes missing. A younger boy played by Aaman, is tasked with finding him. The teaser also gives us a peek at what Rasha and Aaman’s characters will look like in the film. Rasha dressed in regal attire comes from a well-to-do household while Aaman plays a warrior. Azaad also features Diana Penty who will play Ajay Devgn’s love interest. The film’s plot is around the themes of loyalty, family, and sacrifice. Watch Azaad teaser here: Harr jung mein, harr bahadur yodha ke saath, ek wafadaar ghoda zaroor raha hai. 🐎 #Azaad Teaser Out Now. Witness the adventure on big screens this January 2025. pic.twitter.com/0Ig7PQl63w — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) November 5, 2024 × Also read: It's official! Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana will be released in two parts: Read more details inside Here’s what the internet thinks about the film and its casting: Some are keen on seeing Ajay play this role and also congratulated him on his nephew’s debut. One wrote, “This is awesome#AamanDevgan All the best #AzaadTeaser #Azaad.” Another wrote, “Looks like another HIT after #SinghamAgain.” “Only waiting for Amit Trivedi's music to drop💥,” was one comment on Reddit.“Excited for Amit Trivedi's music and Swanand Kirkire's lyrics,” read another. Some didn’t like what they called the ‘Mexico/India filter’ to give the film a more historic feel. Other users pointed their disapproval of “nepo babies”. One wrote, “Movie looks good, Nepo bacche look expressionless.” Another wrote, “Story is unique. Haven’t seen most of the mainstream movies revolving around and Animal. (Here it is a horse) But these nepodas/nepodis will ruin it." Directed by Abhishek Kapoor, Azaad is set for release on the big screen in January 2025.

Azaad teaser: Ajay Devgn shares screen with nephew Aaman & Raveena Tandon’s daughter Rasha

<p>Cricket and Bollywood fans came together last night for an unforgettable event, as WCL officially announced the launch of WCL Season 2 in July 2025. The announcement took place at an exclusive screening of the highly anticipated Bollywood blockbuster <em>Singham Again</em> at PVR Juhu, with an impressive lineup of stars and sports legends in attendance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bollywood superstar and co-owner Ajay Devgn graced the occasion, bringing his iconic presence to an event that celebrated the powerful synergy of cinema and cricket. Joining him were cricket legend Irfan Pathan, WCL’s visionary Harshit Tomar, as well as franchise owners Puneet Singh and Amandeep Singh. Together, they underscored the excitement and grandeur that WCL Season 2 is set to bring.</p>

<p>Irfan Pathan shared details of the season 2 launch of&nbsp;World Championship of Legends saying,&nbsp;"The World Championship of Legends is a fantastic platform that truly embodies the global spirit of cricket. I am excited to see how this league will continue to&nbsp;bring diverse cricketing cultures and legends together all in pursuit of excellence on the world stage."</p>

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<p>Following the tremendous success of Season 1, which achieved a remarkable 984 million+ digital reach, 350 million+ global viewership, and144 million+ social media interactions, WCL Season 2 promises an elevated experience with expanded rosters, new faces, and a broader reach across multiple cities.</p>

<p>“It’s thrilling to see how WCL has grown into a platform that resonates with cricket lovers everywhere,” said Harshit Tomar. “This season promises legendary moments, competitive matches, and unforgettable experiences for fans worldwide.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>The World Championship of Legends continues to stand out as a unique league, bringing back retired and non-contracted players who still hold a place in fans’ hearts. Season 2 promises to bring audiences closer to their heroes, delivering the magic of cricket with unmatched passion.</p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer:</strong>&nbsp;This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</em></p>


Cricket and Bollywood fans came together last night for an unforgettable event, as WCL officially announced the launch of WCL Season 2 in July 2025. The announcement took place at an exclusive screening of the highly anticipated Bollywood blockbuster Singham Again at PVR Juhu, with an impressive lineup of stars and sports legends in attendance.

Cricket and Bollywood fans came together last night for an unforgettable event, as WCL officially announced the launch of WCL Season 2 in July 2025. The announcement took place at an exclusive screening of the highly anticipated Bollywood blockbuster Singham Again at PVR Juhu, with an impressive lineup of stars and sports legends in attendance. Bollywood superstar and co-owner Ajay Devgn graced the occasion, bringing his iconic presence to an event that celebrated the powerful synergy of cinema and cricket. Joining him were cricket legend Irfan Pathan, WCL’s visionary Harshit Tomar, as well as franchise owners Puneet Singh and Amandeep Singh. Together, they underscored the excitement and grandeur that WCL Season 2 is set to bring. Irfan Pathan shared details of the season 2 launch of World Championship of Legends saying, "The World Championship of Legends is a fantastic platform that truly embodies the global spirit of cricket. I am excited to see how this league will continue to bring diverse cricketing cultures and legends together all in pursuit of excellence on the world stage." ALSO READ | Gautam Gambhir went against team management, defied Rahul Dravid's 'pitch theory' during NZ Tests: Report Following the tremendous success of Season 1, which achieved a remarkable 984 million+ digital reach, 350 million+ global viewership, and144 million+ social media interactions, WCL Season 2 promises an elevated experience with expanded rosters, new faces, and a broader reach across multiple cities. “It’s thrilling to see how WCL has grown into a platform that resonates with cricket lovers everywhere,” said Harshit Tomar. “This season promises legendary moments, competitive matches, and unforgettable experiences for fans worldwide.” The World Championship of Legends continues to stand out as a unique league, bringing back retired and non-contracted players who still hold a place in fans’ hearts. Season 2 promises to bring audiences closer to their heroes, delivering the magic of cricket with unmatched passion. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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<p>Can we let the epics be? Rohit Shetty's latest film <em>Singham Again </em>- a part of his elaborate cop universe essembles some of the biggest stars of Bollywood to narrate an unoriginal story and borrows the full plot from Hindu epic mythology <em>Ramayan</em>. But at a time when films like <em>Adipurush</em> and the anime <em>Ramayan </em>are already available in the digital space, how good an idea is it to again refurbish a known story and force-feed it through Shetty's larger-than-life, over-the-top cop universe? Questions such as this and a few more remain unanswered throughout the runtime of the film.</p>

<p>The plot thanks to the makers and a very elaborate trailer (longest for a Hindi film, they claim) is already known. And so when you walk into the theatres, aware of the story, you expect the film to entertain you with its dialogue <em>baazi</em>, its action sequences and more. Yet Shetty's film - the third in the Singham franchise - is formulaic and plays to gallery with predictable moves and lines.</p>

<h2><strong>The Plot of <em>Singham Again</em></strong></h2>

<p>In Rohit Shetty's modern-day <em>Ramayan,</em> Ajay Devgn aka Singham is Ram and Kareena Kapoor Khan is Sita who is abducted by Arjun, the Raavan. New entrants Deepika Padukone and Tiger Shroff join the cop universe along with old faces Ranveer Singh and Akshay Kumar and together Singham and his army of braveheart <em>deshbakhts,</em> they head to Sri Lanka to save and rescue Avni. Yes, exactly how it's shown in the trailer- just an elaborate version of the 5 minute trailer where each character is given an extended introduction scene- a fight sequence and a Ramayan parallel, just so that no one ever gets confused as to who plays what.</p>

<h2>What works and what does not</h2>

<p>The last Shetty film that I had genuinely enjoyed was <em>Simmba</em>. Singh in his over-the-top cop avatar entertained and how! In <em>Singham Again,</em> I desperately waited for the actor's appearance knowing that he would be getting the best lines. And writers Milap Zaveri, Shantanu Srivastava, Vidhi Ghodgaonkar and Shetty do reserve the best lines for Singh who alone uplifts the second half with his buffoonery. Sure it is over the top but it comes as a much-needed respite amid long drawn mythology lesson.</p>

<p>Singham's first half is awfully slow. The action sequences, the picturesque locations of Kashmir, Devgn's swagger and the SUVs do not do much to uplift the film's first half. Deepika and Tiger Shroff's introduction scenes seem straight out of other films that the actors have featured in. Deepika's looks like a character from Shetty's other blockbuster Chennai Express while Shroff seemed to have been recruited directly from the sets of Baaghi while learning Kalaripayattu. Arjun Kapoor grins too much and creates less mayhem for the evil character he is poised as. All black ensemble and an errie background score also don't make this Raavan appear too dangerous.</p>

<p>The film salvages itself in the scenes where Singh uses his perfect comic timing to uplift a generic plot. There are references to<em> Gangs Of Wasseypur, Gadar </em>- all delivered by Singh that make you&nbsp;crack up. The last one hour, when the film is near its climax and all the characters assemble for a huddle much like <em>Avengers, </em>makes the film still worth your time.</p>

<p>Much like Shetty's previous films, <em>Singham Again</em> is visually stunning with rich colours and lots of aerial shots to give the narrative a larger-than-life look. It also has Shetty's quintessential action sequences.</p>

<p>I am all for Bollywood masala potboilers but I do wish the makers took some time out to think of an original plot. How long will they belt out the same story over and over again?</p>

<p>In a film that has formidable actors like Ajay Devgn and Kareena Kapoor Khan playing the lead, one expects the film to be so much more. Yet the two actors seem constricted due to shoddy writing.</p>

<p>Singham Again isn't a bad film but it isn't a great one either. It gets stuck in limbo- treading the tested waters with a story too well known. So many actors join in, yet none leave a defining mark.</p>

<p><em>Singham Again</em> releases in theatres on November 1.</p>


Can we let the epics be? Rohit Shetty's latest film Singham Again - a part of his elaborate cop universe essembles some of the biggest stars of Bollywood to narrate an unoriginal story and borrows the full plot from Hindu epic mythology Ramayan.

Can we let the epics be? Rohit Shetty's latest film Singham Again - a part of his elaborate cop universe essembles some of the biggest stars of Bollywood to narrate an unoriginal story and borrows the full plot from Hindu epic mythology Ramayan. But at a time when films like Adipurush and the anime Ramayan are already available in the digital space, how good an idea is it to again refurbish a known story and force-feed it through Shetty's larger-than-life, over-the-top cop universe? Questions such as this and a few more remain unanswered throughout the runtime of the film. The plot thanks to the makers and a very elaborate trailer (longest for a Hindi film, they claim) is already known. And so when you walk into the theatres, aware of the story, you expect the film to entertain you with its dialogue baazi, its action sequences and more. Yet Shetty's film - the third in the Singham franchise - is formulaic and plays to gallery with predictable moves and lines. The Plot of Singham Again In Rohit Shetty's modern-day Ramayan, Ajay Devgn aka Singham is Ram and Kareena Kapoor Khan is Sita who is abducted by Arjun, the Raavan. New entrants Deepika Padukone and Tiger Shroff join the cop universe along with old faces Ranveer Singh and Akshay Kumar and together Singham and his army of braveheart deshbakhts, they head to Sri Lanka to save and rescue Avni. Yes, exactly how it's shown in the trailer- just an elaborate version of the 5 minute trailer where each character is given an extended introduction scene- a fight sequence and a Ramayan parallel, just so that no one ever gets confused as to who plays what. What works and what does not The last Shetty film that I had genuinely enjoyed was Simmba. Singh in his over-the-top cop avatar entertained and how! In Singham Again, I desperately waited for the actor's appearance knowing that he would be getting the best lines. And writers Milap Zaveri, Shantanu Srivastava, Vidhi Ghodgaonkar and Shetty do reserve the best lines for Singh who alone uplifts the second half with his buffoonery. Sure it is over the top but it comes as a much-needed respite amid long drawn mythology lesson. Singham's first half is awfully slow. The action sequences, the picturesque locations of Kashmir, Devgn's swagger and the SUVs do not do much to uplift the film's first half. Deepika and Tiger Shroff's introduction scenes seem straight out of other films that the actors have featured in. Deepika's looks like a character from Shetty's other blockbuster Chennai Express while Shroff seemed to have been recruited directly from the sets of Baaghi while learning Kalaripayattu. Arjun Kapoor grins too much and creates less mayhem for the evil character he is poised as. All black ensemble and an errie background score also don't make this Raavan appear too dangerous. The film salvages itself in the scenes where Singh uses his perfect comic timing to uplift a generic plot. There are references to Gangs Of Wasseypur, Gadar - all delivered by Singh that make you crack up. The last one hour, when the film is near its climax and all the characters assemble for a huddle much like Avengers, makes the film still worth your time. Much like Shetty's previous films, Singham Again is visually stunning with rich colours and lots of aerial shots to give the narrative a larger-than-life look. It also has Shetty's quintessential action sequences. I am all for Bollywood masala potboilers but I do wish the makers took some time out to think of an original plot. How long will they belt out the same story over and over again? In a film that has formidable actors like Ajay Devgn and Kareena Kapoor Khan playing the lead, one expects the film to be so much more. Yet the two actors seem constricted due to shoddy writing. Singham Again isn't a bad film but it isn't a great one either. It gets stuck in limbo- treading the tested waters with a story too well known. So many actors join in, yet none leave a defining mark. Singham Again releases in theatres on November 1.

Singham Again review: Rohit Shetty's refresher course on Ramayan takes you on a trip to Sri Lanka, Kashmir

<p>Bollywood's big Diwali releases- <em>Singham Again</em> and <em>Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 </em>will not get a theatrical release in Saudi Arabia. Along with these two Hindi films, Tamil film <em>Amaran</em> too will not be releasing in Saudi. However, these&nbsp;films will release in&nbsp;the UAE. Both the countries have a sizeable Indian population.</p>

<p>Saudi Arabia has strict regulations regarding Indian films, often prohibiting those with nationalistic themes, religious content, or sexual material from being screened. Several Indian films have faced bans or restricted releases in Saudi before.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Saudi Arabian authorities review films and may censor or ban those film which contain religiously sensitive material, explicit sexual content, or themes that go against local customs. The stringent rules not only affect release of Indian films but also movies from other regions.&nbsp;<br />
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Some films are edited to meet Saudi standards, while others are not shown at all.<br />
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<strong>What is <em>Singham Again</em> and <em>Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 </em>about</strong><br />
<br />
Rohit Shetty's multi-starrer <em>Singham Again</em> is themed around the Hindu mythological epic <em>Ramayan. </em>The film – the fifth&nbsp;in his cop universe after <em>Singham, Singham Returns, Simmba</em> and <em>Sooryavanshi </em>– features Arjun Kapoor as Raavan or the antagonist, while Ajay Devgn’s Singham represents a crossover between Lord Ram and Shivaji Maharaj. Kareena Kapoor Khan plays Sita in this cop universe story. Tiger Shroff portrays a character resembling Lakshman, and Ranveer Singh's character is inspired by Lord Hanuman. The film also includes Deepika Padukone and Akshay Kumar in characters inspired by the Ramayana.<br />
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Meanwhile, <em>Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 </em>is the third installment in the franchise. The film features Kartik Aaryan in the lead role, the film also sees the return of Vidya Balan as Manjulika. Madhuri Dixit and Tripti Dimrii are also part of the film which is set in Kolkata. The exact plot of the film, which has been helmed by Anees Bazmee, is not known yet but the film is a horror comedy which is reportedly based on folklore.&nbsp;<br />
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<em>Singham Again </em>and <em>Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3</em> will be released in theatres on November 1.&nbsp;</p>


Bollywood's big Diwali releases- Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 will not get a theatrical release in Saudi Arabia. Along with these two Hindi films, Tamil film Amaran too will not be releasing in Saudi.

Bollywood's big Diwali releases- Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 will not get a theatrical release in Saudi Arabia. Along with these two Hindi films, Tamil film Amaran too will not be releasing in Saudi. However, these films will release in the UAE. Both the countries have a sizeable Indian population. Saudi Arabia has strict regulations regarding Indian films, often prohibiting those with nationalistic themes, religious content, or sexual material from being screened. Several Indian films have faced bans or restricted releases in Saudi before. Saudi Arabian authorities review films and may censor or ban those film which contain religiously sensitive material, explicit sexual content, or themes that go against local customs. The stringent rules not only affect release of Indian films but also movies from other regions. Some films are edited to meet Saudi standards, while others are not shown at all. What is Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 about Rohit Shetty's multi-starrer Singham Again is themed around the Hindu mythological epic Ramayan. The film – the fifth in his cop universe after Singham, Singham Returns, Simmba and Sooryavanshi – features Arjun Kapoor as Raavan or the antagonist, while Ajay Devgn’s Singham represents a crossover between Lord Ram and Shivaji Maharaj. Kareena Kapoor Khan plays Sita in this cop universe story. Tiger Shroff portrays a character resembling Lakshman, and Ranveer Singh's character is inspired by Lord Hanuman. The film also includes Deepika Padukone and Akshay Kumar in characters inspired by the Ramayana. Meanwhile, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is the third installment in the franchise. The film features Kartik Aaryan in the lead role, the film also sees the return of Vidya Balan as Manjulika. Madhuri Dixit and Tripti Dimrii are also part of the film which is set in Kolkata. The exact plot of the film, which has been helmed by Anees Bazmee, is not known yet but the film is a horror comedy which is reportedly based on folklore. Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 will be released in theatres on November 1.

Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 to not release in Saudi Arabia: Reports

<p>Rohit Shetty's multi-starrer <em>Singham Again </em>is just days away from its big theatrical release. The film's trailer indicates that the plot takes heavy references from Hindu mythological epic&nbsp;<em>Ramayan</em>. Many have speculated whether the film's storyline was changed to make it appropriate for Diwali release. Now, the film's writer Milap Zaveri has opened up about the inclusion of the <em>Ramayan</em> storyline in the film and revealed if the move was intentional.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
While speaking to Siddharth Kannan, Zaveri said that the script of <em>Singham Again</em> was much bigger than any of the previous films in the franchise. “On the script level, 1000 per cent. I am yet to watch the final film but on the script level, 100 per cent it is better than the other Singhams. The emotion of <em>Ramayan </em>that Rohit has brought into the script is beautiful. It is going to create a place in every Indian’s heart.”&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Zaveri called Rohit the biggest star of the film which features top Bollywood actors including Ajay Devgn, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, and Akshay Kumar among others.<br />
<br />
Milap was asked about the parallels drawn with Ramayan’s story in the film and the writer said that even when the film was scheduled for Independence Day, they had the same storyline.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/did-you-known-ajay-devgn-lost-his-vision-after-suffering-eye-injury-on-singham-again-set-771361">Did you know Ajay Devgn lost his vision after suffering eye injury on Singham Again set?</a><br />
<br />
“The story is by Kshitij Patwardhan. When Kshitij met Rohit, he already had this thought that what if we marry Ramayan with the <em>Singham</em> cop universe and create this story and I think Rohit loved it. This film was originally going to be released on August 15, which has nothing to do with Diwali. The film was delayed at the shooting stage so it just so happened that we are now releasing on Diwali with a film that has Ramayan in it. This is a co-incidence. We haven’t added Ramayan to encash Diwali. Ramayan was in the script right from the start, even when we were not coming to theatres on Diwali,” he said.</p>

<p>Rohit pulled a casting coup of sorts with <em>Singham Again</em> which brings together the biggest of stars in one film and when Milap was asked if there was any friction on set between the stars, he said that he wasn’t on the set every day to observe their dynamics. But, he also added, that Rohit knows how to create a balance on set. “When the captain of the ship is someone like Rohit… the biggest star if you ask me is Rohit Shetty in that entire ensemble. He is such a star director who has got such a legacy that I don’t think any of these frivolous things will happen on his set. Because there is so much clarity, so much command that he has over his set, over his craft. Very few people can bring such a cast together,” he said and added, “I am sure he has handled all of them beautifully and given each of them their respect, position and importance while making the movie.”</p>

<p><em>Singham Again</em> releases on November 1,&nbsp;the same day as <em>Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.&nbsp;</em></p>


Rohit Shetty's multi-starrer Singham Again is just days away from its big theatrical release. The film's trailer indicates that the plot takes heavy references from Hindu mythological epic Ramayan.

Rohit Shetty's multi-starrer Singham Again is just days away from its big theatrical release. The film's trailer indicates that the plot takes heavy references from Hindu mythological epic Ramayan. Many have speculated whether the film's storyline was changed to make it appropriate for Diwali release. Now, the film's writer Milap Zaveri has opened up about the inclusion of the Ramayan storyline in the film and revealed if the move was intentional. While speaking to Siddharth Kannan, Zaveri said that the script of Singham Again was much bigger than any of the previous films in the franchise. “On the script level, 1000 per cent. I am yet to watch the final film but on the script level, 100 per cent it is better than the other Singhams. The emotion of Ramayan that Rohit has brought into the script is beautiful. It is going to create a place in every Indian’s heart.” Zaveri called Rohit the biggest star of the film which features top Bollywood actors including Ajay Devgn, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, and Akshay Kumar among others. Milap was asked about the parallels drawn with Ramayan’s story in the film and the writer said that even when the film was scheduled for Independence Day, they had the same storyline. Also read: Did you know Ajay Devgn lost his vision after suffering eye injury on Singham Again set? “The story is by Kshitij Patwardhan. When Kshitij met Rohit, he already had this thought that what if we marry Ramayan with the Singham cop universe and create this story and I think Rohit loved it. This film was originally going to be released on August 15, which has nothing to do with Diwali. The film was delayed at the shooting stage so it just so happened that we are now releasing on Diwali with a film that has Ramayan in it. This is a co-incidence. We haven’t added Ramayan to encash Diwali. Ramayan was in the script right from the start, even when we were not coming to theatres on Diwali,” he said. Rohit pulled a casting coup of sorts with Singham Again which brings together the biggest of stars in one film and when Milap was asked if there was any friction on set between the stars, he said that he wasn’t on the set every day to observe their dynamics. But, he also added, that Rohit knows how to create a balance on set. “When the captain of the ship is someone like Rohit… the biggest star if you ask me is Rohit Shetty in that entire ensemble. He is such a star director who has got such a legacy that I don’t think any of these frivolous things will happen on his set. Because there is so much clarity, so much command that he has over his set, over his craft. Very few people can bring such a cast together,” he said and added, “I am sure he has handled all of them beautifully and given each of them their respect, position and importance while making the movie.” Singham Again releases on November 1, the same day as Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.

Singham Again: Ramayan reference not added to script for Diwali release, says writer Milap Zaveri

<p>In action-packed movies, a lot of hard work and drill goes into bringing the cinematic vision to life on the big screen, something we often overlook. Recently, there has been shocking news about actor Ajay Devgn, who suffered an eye injury that resulted in him losing his vision for months. This incident occurred on the set of his upcoming movie <em>Singham Again.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>Devgn made the shocking revelation during his appearance on the reality show <em>Bigg Boss 18</em> hosted by actor Salman Khan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Promoting his film, the actor revealed that he suffered an eye injury during the shoot after Khan mentioned the shot when he was hit with a stick due to the mistiming on the set.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/diljit-dosanjh-takes-over-delhi-with-his-music-and-charm-ask-fans-to-dream-big-771354">Diljit Dosanjh takes over Delhi with his music and charm, ask fans to 'dream big'</a></p>

<p>Starting the conversation, Khan said in Hindi, "Ajay mujhe ek shot dikhaya tha, koi lathi leke inko marne aaya, aur uska timing chala gaya tha, toh seedha ankh mein padha. (Ajay had shown me a shot, someone had to hit him with a stick and his timing went wrong, and he hit him in the eye)."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Devgn then revealed that he had to undergo surgery and his vision was gone for a few months. “Vision chala gaya tha 2-3 mahine (My vision was gone for 2-3 months),” he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actor has recovered from the injury that he suffered in December 2023 on the set of<em> Singham Again.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><em>Singham Again</em> which comes under Rohit Shetty's cop universe is high of action. The movie marks the return of Devgn as Bajirao Singham.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The movie also brings back the old stars of the franchise:&nbsp;Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, and Kareena Kapoor with the new entries Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, and Arjun Kapoor. The plot is inspired by the Hindu epic Ramayana, focusing on the good vs evil message.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Singham Again in the third instalment in the Singham franchise. The first film,<em> Singham</em> was released in 2011, followed by<em> Singham Returns</em> in 2014. Both films were huge box office hits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The movie will release on November 1 and will face a clash at the box office with <em>Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3</em> starring Kartik Aaryan.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;</p>


In action-packed movies, a lot of hard work and drill goes into bringing the cinematic vision to life on the big screen, something we often overlook. Recently, there has been shocking news about actor Ajay Devgn, who suffered an eye injury that resulted in him losing his vision for months.

In action-packed movies, a lot of hard work and drill goes into bringing the cinematic vision to life on the big screen, something we often overlook. Recently, there has been shocking news about actor Ajay Devgn, who suffered an eye injury that resulted in him losing his vision for months. This incident occurred on the set of his upcoming movie Singham Again. Devgn made the shocking revelation during his appearance on the reality show Bigg Boss 18 hosted by actor Salman Khan. Promoting his film, the actor revealed that he suffered an eye injury during the shoot after Khan mentioned the shot when he was hit with a stick due to the mistiming on the set. Also read: Diljit Dosanjh takes over Delhi with his music and charm, ask fans to 'dream big' Starting the conversation, Khan said in Hindi, "Ajay mujhe ek shot dikhaya tha, koi lathi leke inko marne aaya, aur uska timing chala gaya tha, toh seedha ankh mein padha. (Ajay had shown me a shot, someone had to hit him with a stick and his timing went wrong, and he hit him in the eye)." Devgn then revealed that he had to undergo surgery and his vision was gone for a few months. “Vision chala gaya tha 2-3 mahine (My vision was gone for 2-3 months),” he said. The actor has recovered from the injury that he suffered in December 2023 on the set of Singham Again. Singham Again which comes under Rohit Shetty's cop universe is high of action. The movie marks the return of Devgn as Bajirao Singham. The movie also brings back the old stars of the franchise: Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, and Kareena Kapoor with the new entries Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, and Arjun Kapoor. The plot is inspired by the Hindu epic Ramayana, focusing on the good vs evil message. Singham Again in the third instalment in the Singham franchise. The first film, Singham was released in 2011, followed by Singham Returns in 2014. Both films were huge box office hits. The movie will release on November 1 and will face a clash at the box office with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 starring Kartik Aaryan.

Did you know Ajay Devgn lost his vision after suffering eye injury on Singham Again set?

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0950e6c1-f179-4e13-9bff-4a6ef22295c3}{65}" paraid="1334356675" >Bollywood star Ajay Devgn’s much-delayed film, <em>Naam</em> is set to release in theatres on November 22, the makers announced on Saturday (Oct 26). The action-drama entertainer was shot in 2014, but got delayed due to the demise of one of the producers of the movie, according to a press release issued by the makers.</p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{42942d3e-d01c-42bd-9790-fda529d64826}{63}" paraid="1797461984" >Awaited since 2014&nbsp;</h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9b5230f8-7a30-4fa3-87b1-93b1ec4472f6}{89}" paraid="1168996816" ><em>Naam</em> is directed by Anees Bazmee, and produced by Anil Roongta under Roongta Entertainment and Snigdhaa Movies Pvt. Ltd. The feature film marks the fourth collaboration between Devgn and Bazmee.&nbsp;The duo previously worked together on films like <em>Hulchul</em>, a 1995 action thriller; the romantic comedy <em>Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha</em> (1998), and the 2002 psychological thriller <em>Deewange</em>.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b66401fa-16f4-47cc-9a8e-b3e89ce6a21e}{184}" paraid="566276128" >The cast&nbsp;</h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1ac8cc24-1580-45b3-a1f6-d2e6783276b3}{190}" paraid="2044401500" >The makers also unveiled the poster along with the official title. <em>Naam</em>, which also stars&nbsp;Bhumika Chawla and Sameera Reddy, will be released by Pen Marudhar across the nation in cinemas.</p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0f63bdf1-723b-47d1-ae95-1894a9a2a256}{141}" paraid="1553804745" >Upcoming films&nbsp;</h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4921d4fa-52cd-4817-8e24-b92e35db759b}{11}" paraid="665343296" >Meanwhile, Devgn's <em>Singham Again&nbsp;</em>and Bazmee's<em> Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3&nbsp;</em>are set to clash at the box office on November 1. The screen allocation battle between <em>Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3</em> and <em>Singham Again</em> has intensified, with just six days left before their Diwali release. Both highly anticipated films are now caught in an unexpected dilemma, delaying bookings until the screen allocation dispute is settled.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{bb9425c8-76db-49dd-9b93-a97ab39580e2}{14}" paraid="804139676" ><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/director-vikramaditya-motwane-recalls-looteras-shoot-ranveer-singh-wanted-to-feel-the-pain-771068">Director Vikramaditya Motwane recalls Lootera’s shoot; Ranveer Singh wanted to feel the pain</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9a9a8de9-e018-4f34-b19f-9dd75bfd3479}{168}" paraid="1201298494" >Anees Bazmee said, “Both films are eagerly awaited. Ideally, there should be no friction; we can easily co-exist. There is room for two films, especially during Diwali. I don’t understand this competitive argument, nor do I support it. Why can’t two films succeed on the same Friday? It’s happened before. I hope both <em>Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3</em> and <em>Singham Again</em> perform well. Ajay Devgn and I go way back—he starred in my non-comedy films <em>Deewangee</em> and <em>Pyar Toh Hona Hi Tha</em>. I’ve also worked on several hits with Akshay, and Singham director Rohit Shetty is a friend. We’re all part of the same industry, and I wish him all the best with his film, as I’m sure he does for mine.”&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{10aed6c4-28f2-495e-8090-059b811d8fa3}{33}" paraid="260218147" ><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Bollywood star Ajay Devgn’s much-delayed film, Naam is set to release in theatres on November 22, the makers announced on Saturday (Oct 26). The action-drama entertainer was shot in 2014, but got delayed due to the demise of one of the producers of the movie, according to a press release issued by the makers.

Bollywood star Ajay Devgn’s much-delayed film, Naam is set to release in theatres on November 22, the makers announced on Saturday (Oct 26). The action-drama entertainer was shot in 2014, but got delayed due to the demise of one of the producers of the movie, according to a press release issued by the makers. Awaited since 2014 Naam is directed by Anees Bazmee, and produced by Anil Roongta under Roongta Entertainment and Snigdhaa Movies Pvt. Ltd. The feature film marks the fourth collaboration between Devgn and Bazmee. The duo previously worked together on films like Hulchul, a 1995 action thriller; the romantic comedy Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha (1998), and the 2002 psychological thriller Deewange. The cast The makers also unveiled the poster along with the official title. Naam, which also stars Bhumika Chawla and Sameera Reddy, will be released by Pen Marudhar across the nation in cinemas. Upcoming films Meanwhile, Devgn's Singham Again and Bazmee's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 are set to clash at the box office on November 1. The screen allocation battle between Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again has intensified, with just six days left before their Diwali release. Both highly anticipated films are now caught in an unexpected dilemma, delaying bookings until the screen allocation dispute is settled. Also read: Director Vikramaditya Motwane recalls Lootera’s shoot; Ranveer Singh wanted to feel the pain Anees Bazmee said, “Both films are eagerly awaited. Ideally, there should be no friction; we can easily co-exist. There is room for two films, especially during Diwali. I don’t understand this competitive argument, nor do I support it. Why can’t two films succeed on the same Friday? It’s happened before. I hope both Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again perform well. Ajay Devgn and I go way back—he starred in my non-comedy films Deewangee and Pyar Toh Hona Hi Tha. I’ve also worked on several hits with Akshay, and Singham director Rohit Shetty is a friend. We’re all part of the same industry, and I wish him all the best with his film, as I’m sure he does for mine.” (With inputs from agencies)

Ajay Devgn’s Naam waited 10 years: Film set to release on November 22

<p>Indian filmmaker Amit Sharma, who has helmed projects like National Award-winning film <em>Badhaai Ho</em>&nbsp;and <em>Tevar&nbsp;</em>among others, is on cloud nine with the achievements of his recent offering,<em> Maidaan</em>. The movie revolving around the life and times of Syed Abdul Rahim, a pioneering football coach in India between 1952 and 1962, won the prestigious Best Asian Film Award at the Septimius Awards 2024 in Amsterdam.</p>

<p>"It's a proud moment, and it's for all of us. It is not <em>Maidaan</em>, it's the best Indian film in the whole of Asia. That's a bigger term and when an Indian film gets an award, competing with the whole of Asia, I just wanted to flaunt our Indian flag at that moment..." said the filmmaker in an exclusive interview with WION.</p>

<p>"I actually saw all the nominations over there on the screen - just before announcing the award. Then the announcement happened," said Sharma. "Nobody knew who I was. But then after I had the award in my hand, everybody wanted to know me," he said, adding, "They were coming from all over the world. So,&nbsp;in my heart, I wanted it. I wasn't expecting it and I was expecting it at the same time."</p>

<p>The<em> Lust Stories 2</em>&nbsp;director also revealed a little about his conversation with Cuba Gooding Junior at the award ceremony. "He came to me and he said, you know, 'I've heard of Bollywood. I have seen some things, but, you know, all the films are music, dance and all that, and I've heard of this film. But I saw the saw trailer, it's on football.' So he said, 'even I got the award - let's click a picture together. Let's do cheers!" Sharma added that while people at the award ceremony weren't expecting an Indian film to take home the trophy, many of them reached out to him after watching <em>Maidaan</em>&nbsp;and appreciated his work.</p>

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<p>While <em>Maidaan,</em> starring Ajay Devgn, Priyamani and Gajraj Rao, received rave reviews, the film didn't score as well at the box office, and Sharma makes no bones about sharing that he wasn't happy with the movie's performance at the ticket windows.</p>

<p>"I was not very happy with the kind of numbers the film did. I was expecting more - because the kind of film it was, the feel it was giving on the big screen when you have Ajay Devgn, Gajraj Rao and Priyamani on your side," he said. Notably, the sports drama's subsequent release on OTT gave the film a bigger viewing window and many reached out to the filmmaker expressing how much they liked the film.</p>

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<p>"It took about five and a half years to make that film. But the kind of reviews I got for the film, like everybody wrote amazing about this. I got so many calls... So, appreciation is the biggest award and it compensated for that," he shared.</p>

<p><em>Maidaan</em>&nbsp;was also amongst the films submitted in the race to become India's official entry for Oscars 2025. With <em>Laapataa Ladies</em>&nbsp;being announced as the Film Federation of India's pick, Sharma said, "I don't have to say anything about it - the selectors have selected the film. They must have thought about it. Everybody was expecting their film going for Oscars and even I was expecting that. But the selectors must have thought about it and only then taken the decision."</p>

<p>When asked if <em>Maidaan</em>&nbsp;will be submitted as an individual entry, Sharma said he would have a conversation with his producers and added, "I think this is the kind of story which will resonate with the world. Firstly, it's on a sport which is played by the whole world. Then it's an underdog story and nobody knows that India was so good in football at that time. Let's see what everybody collectively decides and takes this call." The director, however, has only good things to say about the movie revolving around two lost brides. "It is a wonderful film. I really liked it. So a big congratulations to Kiran Rao. It's a fantastic film, superb film."</p>

<p>Sharma, who was also elected to the Cannes Lions Craft Jury in 2016, explained how the perception towards Indian films is now changing. "The discrimination of how Indian films are treated or perceived outside India - it's important to break that. Because that is something which you need to tell them - the kind of emotions we carry, the western culture is not like that. Their emotion is dry. We are big on family, culture and expressing our feelings - things that might be considered loud otherwise. So, when an Indian film makes the cut, everyone takes notice," he explained.</p>

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<p>The director-producer also shed light on India's performance at the Oscars over the years. "In the past, films like 'Lagaan' have made it to Academy Awards, and it should have won, but the competition is so huge. We have to make, produce and direct the kind of films that can actually go and compete to win an Oscar because we haven't received an Oscar for a film yet... We got for Naatu Naatu, but not for the film. The western mindset is also changing for Indian films - example is in front of us - so now it's our responsibility also that we make those kinds of films and we enter those films. It can be in any language, not just Hindi. It can be Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada or any other language. We have such a vast culture - we should promote and send those films for competition. The main thing is Indian film winning -&nbsp;<em>teri nahi, meri nahi, India ki film jeetni chaiye</em> - that's the most important thing. I am really hoping<em> Laapataa Ladies</em>&nbsp;wins at the Academy Awards," he opined.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At a time when re-releasing old films is helping the Indian box office make its way out of a slump, the filmmaker-producer is positive that good films which may not have worked during their initial release will get their due now. "Some of the good films that did not do too well at the time, like some of them are performing even better than their first release. 'Tumbbad', for example, I don't follow collections as such, but somebody told me the film broke its lifetime collection record in the first week only. It's good appreciation for the makers," he said, adding, that it's also a positive sign that people are returning to cinema halls for the big-screen experience.<br />
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Up next, Sharma is juggling between two subjects - one of which is a war film that he's certain he'd make one day. "I have always wanted to make a war film - I've loved watching war films since I was a kid - it was always on my wishlist. I'll definitely make a war film - whether it's made now or in 2-3 years. I don't want to see what the trend is, I want to do things that excite me... Also, you need to get the actors - so for whichever film I find the cast, I will make that first," he signed off.</p>


Indian filmmaker Amit Sharma, who has helmed projects like National Award-winning film Badhaai Ho and Tevar among others, is on cloud nine with the achievements of his recent offering, Maidaan.

Indian filmmaker Amit Sharma, who has helmed projects like National Award-winning film Badhaai Ho and Tevar among others, is on cloud nine with the achievements of his recent offering, Maidaan. The movie revolving around the life and times of Syed Abdul Rahim, a pioneering football coach in India between 1952 and 1962, won the prestigious Best Asian Film Award at the Septimius Awards 2024 in Amsterdam. "It's a proud moment, and it's for all of us. It is not Maidaan, it's the best Indian film in the whole of Asia. That's a bigger term and when an Indian film gets an award, competing with the whole of Asia, I just wanted to flaunt our Indian flag at that moment..." said the filmmaker in an exclusive interview with WION. "I actually saw all the nominations over there on the screen - just before announcing the award. Then the announcement happened," said Sharma. "Nobody knew who I was. But then after I had the award in my hand, everybody wanted to know me," he said, adding, "They were coming from all over the world. So, in my heart, I wanted it. I wasn't expecting it and I was expecting it at the same time." The Lust Stories 2 director also revealed a little about his conversation with Cuba Gooding Junior at the award ceremony. "He came to me and he said, you know, 'I've heard of Bollywood. I have seen some things, but, you know, all the films are music, dance and all that, and I've heard of this film. But I saw the saw trailer, it's on football.' So he said, 'even I got the award - let's click a picture together. Let's do cheers!" Sharma added that while people at the award ceremony weren't expecting an Indian film to take home the trophy, many of them reached out to him after watching Maidaan and appreciated his work. While Maidaan, starring Ajay Devgn, Priyamani and Gajraj Rao, received rave reviews, the film didn't score as well at the box office, and Sharma makes no bones about sharing that he wasn't happy with the movie's performance at the ticket windows. "I was not very happy with the kind of numbers the film did. I was expecting more - because the kind of film it was, the feel it was giving on the big screen when you have Ajay Devgn, Gajraj Rao and Priyamani on your side," he said. Notably, the sports drama's subsequent release on OTT gave the film a bigger viewing window and many reached out to the filmmaker expressing how much they liked the film. "It took about five and a half years to make that film. But the kind of reviews I got for the film, like everybody wrote amazing about this. I got so many calls... So, appreciation is the biggest award and it compensated for that," he shared. Maidaan was also amongst the films submitted in the race to become India's official entry for Oscars 2025. With Laapataa Ladies being announced as the Film Federation of India's pick, Sharma said, "I don't have to say anything about it - the selectors have selected the film. They must have thought about it. Everybody was expecting their film going for Oscars and even I was expecting that. But the selectors must have thought about it and only then taken the decision." When asked if Maidaan will be submitted as an individual entry, Sharma said he would have a conversation with his producers and added, "I think this is the kind of story which will resonate with the world. Firstly, it's on a sport which is played by the whole world. Then it's an underdog story and nobody knows that India was so good in football at that time. Let's see what everybody collectively decides and takes this call." The director, however, has only good things to say about the movie revolving around two lost brides. "It is a wonderful film. I really liked it. So a big congratulations to Kiran Rao. It's a fantastic film, superb film." Sharma, who was also elected to the Cannes Lions Craft Jury in 2016, explained how the perception towards Indian films is now changing. "The discrimination of how Indian films are treated or perceived outside India - it's important to break that. Because that is something which you need to tell them - the kind of emotions we carry, the western culture is not like that. Their emotion is dry. We are big on family, culture and expressing our feelings - things that might be considered loud otherwise. So, when an Indian film makes the cut, everyone takes notice," he explained. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amit Sharma (@iamitrsharma) × The director-producer also shed light on India's performance at the Oscars over the years. "In the past, films like 'Lagaan' have made it to Academy Awards, and it should have won, but the competition is so huge. We have to make, produce and direct the kind of films that can actually go and compete to win an Oscar because we haven't received an Oscar for a film yet... We got for Naatu Naatu, but not for the film. The western mindset is also changing for Indian films - example is in front of us - so now it's our responsibility also that we make those kinds of films and we enter those films. It can be in any language, not just Hindi. It can be Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada or any other language. We have such a vast culture - we should promote and send those films for competition. The main thing is Indian film winning - teri nahi, meri nahi, India ki film jeetni chaiye - that's the most important thing. I am really hoping Laapataa Ladies wins at the Academy Awards," he opined. At a time when re-releasing old films is helping the Indian box office make its way out of a slump, the filmmaker-producer is positive that good films which may not have worked during their initial release will get their due now. "Some of the good films that did not do too well at the time, like some of them are performing even better than their first release. 'Tumbbad', for example, I don't follow collections as such, but somebody told me the film broke its lifetime collection record in the first week only. It's good appreciation for the makers," he said, adding, that it's also a positive sign that people are returning to cinema halls for the big-screen experience. Up next, Sharma is juggling between two subjects - one of which is a war film that he's certain he'd make one day. "I have always wanted to make a war film - I've loved watching war films since I was a kid - it was always on my wishlist. I'll definitely make a war film - whether it's made now or in 2-3 years. I don't want to see what the trend is, I want to do things that excite me... Also, you need to get the actors - so for whichever film I find the cast, I will make that first," he signed off.

Maidaan director Amit Sharma on Laapataa Ladies' selection for Oscars 2025: 'Hope it wins' | EXCLUSIVE

<p>It's a casting coup that only Rohit Shetty could have pulled off. The&nbsp;<em>Singham Again </em>trailer was launched amid great fanfare on Monday in Mumbai. The film's nearly 5-minute long trailer features the film's impressive star cast - which includes Ajay Devgn reprising his role as Bajirao Singham, Kareena Kapoor playing his wife, Ranveer Singh as Simmba, Akshay Kumar as Sooryavanshi and introduces Deepika Padukone as Lady Singham and Tiger Shroff as ACP Satya Pattnaik. The film has Arjun Kapoor as the main antagonist.&nbsp;<br />
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The 5-minute-long trailer- the longest trailer of any Hindi film to date- is action-packed and gives a sneak peek into the high-octane drama that is all set to unfurl on screen. The film draws parallels to Ramayan with Ajay Devgn getting his army in place to rescue his wife Kareena Kapoor from the clutches of modern-day Ravana - played by Arjun Kapoor.&nbsp;<br />
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The film's impressive line-up of actors comes close only to Marvel's Avengers perhaps as it manages to feature Bollywood's top stars together in a film. The trailer launch was attended by Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Tiger Shroff and Ravi Kishan.&nbsp;</p>

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See you in the theatres on 1st Nov!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SinghamAgain?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SinghamAgain</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ajaydevgn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ajaydevgn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/akshaykumar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@akshaykumar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/deepikapadukone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@deepikapadukone</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RanveerOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ranveerofficial</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KareenaKapoorKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KareenaKapoorKhan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/iTIGERSHROFF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iTIGERSHROFF</a><br />
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<p>Typical of Rohit Shetty's style of cinema, <em>Singham Again</em> trailer is full of dialogue <em>baazi,</em> action, stunts and comedy. The film also features Jackie Shroff and Ravi Kishan in key roles. Several media reports also suggest that Salman Khan will be making a cameo in the film as Chulbul Pandey, the character he played in <em>Dabangg</em> series. However, there is no official confirmation of this.&nbsp;<br />
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The film is all set to release on Diwali, the same day as Kartik Aaryan-Triptii Dimri-Vidya Balan starrer <em>Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 </em>hits the big screen. Both films will be released on November 1 in theatres across India.&nbsp;</p>


It's a casting coup that only Rohit Shetty could have pulled off. The Singham Again trailer was launched amid great fanfare on Monday in Mumbai. The film's nearly 5-minute long trailer features the film's impressive star cast - which includes Ajay Devgn reprising his role as Bajirao Singham, Kareena Kapoor playing his wife, Ranveer Singh as Simmba, Akshay Kumar as Sooryavanshi and introduces Deepika Padukone as Lady Singham and Tiger Shroff as ACP Satya Pattnaik.

It's a casting coup that only Rohit Shetty could have pulled off. The Singham Again trailer was launched amid great fanfare on Monday in Mumbai. The film's nearly 5-minute long trailer features the film's impressive star cast - which includes Ajay Devgn reprising his role as Bajirao Singham, Kareena Kapoor playing his wife, Ranveer Singh as Simmba, Akshay Kumar as Sooryavanshi and introduces Deepika Padukone as Lady Singham and Tiger Shroff as ACP Satya Pattnaik. The film has Arjun Kapoor as the main antagonist. The 5-minute-long trailer- the longest trailer of any Hindi film to date- is action-packed and gives a sneak peek into the high-octane drama that is all set to unfurl on screen. The film draws parallels to Ramayan with Ajay Devgn getting his army in place to rescue his wife Kareena Kapoor from the clutches of modern-day Ravana - played by Arjun Kapoor. The film's impressive line-up of actors comes close only to Marvel's Avengers perhaps as it manages to feature Bollywood's top stars together in a film. The trailer launch was attended by Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Tiger Shroff and Ravi Kishan. Watch the trailer of Singham Again here: Aa Rahi Hai Police Aapke Saath Diwali Manane 💥#SinghamAgainTrailer Out Now. Link: https://t.co/oGlELrZGzd See you in the theatres on 1st Nov!#SinghamAgain @ajaydevgn @akshaykumar @deepikapadukone @Ranveerofficial #KareenaKapoorKhan @iTIGERSHROFF @arjunk26 @apnabhidu… pic.twitter.com/Q8y7tVdqPE — Jio Studios (@jiostudios) October 7, 2024 × Typical of Rohit Shetty's style of cinema, Singham Again trailer is full of dialogue baazi, action, stunts and comedy. The film also features Jackie Shroff and Ravi Kishan in key roles. Several media reports also suggest that Salman Khan will be making a cameo in the film as Chulbul Pandey, the character he played in Dabangg series. However, there is no official confirmation of this. The film is all set to release on Diwali, the same day as Kartik Aaryan-Triptii Dimri-Vidya Balan starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 hits the big screen. Both films will be released on November 1 in theatres across India.

Singham Again trailer: Bollywood Avengers out to fight evil in Rohit Shetty's Diwali offering

<p>In just a few hours, Rohit Shetty will unveil the trailer of his multi-starrer film <em>Singham Again.</em> The trailer launch event is likely to be attended by the entire star cast which includes Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, and new parents Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone.&nbsp;<br />
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This will be Deepika's first public outing since the birth of her daughter. Deepika and Ranveer welcomed their daughter last month. Deepika plays 'Lady Singham' in <em>Singham Again&nbsp;</em>and is likely to have her stand-alone film after this -which will be a part of Shetty's cop universe.&nbsp;<br />
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According to reports, this trailer launch is not going to be an ordinary one. The makers have promised that the trailer of <em>Singham Again </em>will be the biggest event of 2024. Apart from the stars of the film, the event will also have around 2000 fans and members of the media in attendance.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ananya-panday-reveals-struggling-with-imposter-syndrome-i-constantly-need-validation-765127">Ananya Panday reveals struggling with imposter syndrome: 'I constantly need validation'</a><br />
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All eyes are likely to be on Deepika at the event as she makes her first appearance as a new mom. Her appearance is a highly anticipated moment for her fans.&nbsp;The trailer launch event on October 7 is expected to be a visual spectacle, with the presence of the leading cast members.<br />
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The film<em> Singham Again, </em>directed by Rohit Shetty, is the latest instalment in the popular <em>Singham </em>franchise, which has built a massive fan following over the years. The film will have Akshay Kumar playing Suryavanshi and Ranveer Singh as Simmba. Arjun Kapoor plays the antagonist in the film. <em>Singham Again</em> will introduce Deepika and Tiger Shroff's characters.&nbsp;</p>


In just a few hours, Rohit Shetty will unveil the trailer of his multi-starrer film Singham Again. The trailer launch event is likely to be attended by the entire star cast which includes Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, and new parents Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone.

In just a few hours, Rohit Shetty will unveil the trailer of his multi-starrer film Singham Again. The trailer launch event is likely to be attended by the entire star cast which includes Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, and new parents Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. This will be Deepika's first public outing since the birth of her daughter. Deepika and Ranveer welcomed their daughter last month. Deepika plays 'Lady Singham' in Singham Again and is likely to have her stand-alone film after this -which will be a part of Shetty's cop universe. According to reports, this trailer launch is not going to be an ordinary one. The makers have promised that the trailer of Singham Again will be the biggest event of 2024. Apart from the stars of the film, the event will also have around 2000 fans and members of the media in attendance. Also read: Ananya Panday reveals struggling with imposter syndrome: 'I constantly need validation' All eyes are likely to be on Deepika at the event as she makes her first appearance as a new mom. Her appearance is a highly anticipated moment for her fans. The trailer launch event on October 7 is expected to be a visual spectacle, with the presence of the leading cast members. The film Singham Again, directed by Rohit Shetty, is the latest instalment in the popular Singham franchise, which has built a massive fan following over the years. The film will have Akshay Kumar playing Suryavanshi and Ranveer Singh as Simmba. Arjun Kapoor plays the antagonist in the film. Singham Again will introduce Deepika and Tiger Shroff's characters.

Singham Again Trailer launch event: Deepika Padukone to make her FIRST appearance post birth of daughter

<p>After a sudden delay, Ajay Devgn and Tabu's upcoming romantic drama <em>Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha</em> has a new release date. Originally&nbsp;scheduled for a July 5 release, the movie will now hit the theatres on August 2.</p>

<p>Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the movie was postponed to avoid a clash with Karan Johar's actioner <em>Kill.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>On Saturday (Jul 6), Ajay made the new announcement on his social media. He wrote,"The wait ends on 2nd August! (heart emoji).”&nbsp;</p>

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— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajaydevgn/status/1809492272779600090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hina-khan-shares-pics-of-her-scars-amid-cancer-treatment-gives-health-update-738505">Hina Khan shares pics of her scars amid cancer treatment; gives health update</a></p>

<p>Earlier this week, the production house Friday Filmworks released a statement on its social media handle that read, "Dear Friends, on request of the exhibitors and the distribution fraternity, we have collectively decided to shift the release date of our film, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha. New release date to be announced soon."</p>

<p>The movie marks the first collaboration between Devgn and director Neeraj Pandey.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha </em>will tell the story of ill-fated two lovers Krishna (Devgn) and Basu (Tabu), whose lives are&nbsp;turned upside down after Krishna is accused of murder and ends up&nbsp;serving 22 years in jail. However, this doesn't mark the end of their love story.</p>

<p>While Krishna is in jail, Golu gets married but she&nbsp;cannot forget her first love and needs proper closure from Krishna.&nbsp;Spanning 23 years, the movie&nbsp;features Shantanu Maheshwari and Saiee Manjrekar as Ajay and Tabu's younger versions respectively.</p>

<p>Jimmy Shergill plays Tabu's husband in this unusual love story.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/modern-masters-netflix-documentary-on-ss-rajamouli-to-release-on-this-date-738466">Modern Masters: Netflix documentary on SS Rajamouli to release on THIS date</a></p>

<p>Ajay and Tabu's chemistry in the trailer looks promising. Apart from this film, the two actors have worked in multiple movies, such as <em>Drishyam, Golmaal Again, and De De Pyaar De</em> among others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The soundtrack for the film has been composed by director M. M Kreem</p>


After a sudden delay, Ajay Devgn and Tabu's upcoming romantic drama Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha has a new release date. Originally scheduled for a July 5 release, the movie will now hit the theatres on August 2.

After a sudden delay, Ajay Devgn and Tabu's upcoming romantic drama Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha has a new release date. Originally scheduled for a July 5 release, the movie will now hit the theatres on August 2. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the movie was postponed to avoid a clash with Karan Johar's actioner Kill. On Saturday (Jul 6), Ajay made the new announcement on his social media. He wrote,"The wait ends on 2nd August! (heart emoji).” The wait ends on 2nd August! ❤️#AuronMeinKahanDumTha#AMKDTonAug2@neerajpofficial @ajaydevgn #Tabu @mmkeeravaani @manojmuntashir @jimmysheirgill @saieemmanjrekar @shantanum07 @sayajishinde #JayUpadhyay @ShitalBhatiaFFW @sangeetaahir @NarendraHirawat @KumarMangat @ParagDesai… pic.twitter.com/L3nVOvmFKV — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 6, 2024 × Hina Khan shares pics of her scars amid cancer treatment; gives health update Earlier this week, the production house Friday Filmworks released a statement on its social media handle that read, "Dear Friends, on request of the exhibitors and the distribution fraternity, we have collectively decided to shift the release date of our film, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha. New release date to be announced soon." The movie marks the first collaboration between Devgn and director Neeraj Pandey. The wait is a little longer… #AuronMeinKahanDumTha @neerajpofficial @ajaydevgn #tabu @jimmysheirgill @saieemmanjrekar @shantanum07 @mmkeeravaani @manojmuntashir @ShitalBhatiaFFW @Sukhwindermusic @javedali4u @JubinNautiyal @SunidhiChauhan5 @maithilithakur @amalachebolu pic.twitter.com/UUQ1ewOfLX — Friday Filmworks (@FFW_Official) July 2, 2024 × Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha will tell the story of ill-fated two lovers Krishna (Devgn) and Basu (Tabu), whose lives are turned upside down after Krishna is accused of murder and ends up serving 22 years in jail. However, this doesn't mark the end of their love story. While Krishna is in jail, Golu gets married but she cannot forget her first love and needs proper closure from Krishna. Spanning 23 years, the movie features Shantanu Maheshwari and Saiee Manjrekar as Ajay and Tabu's younger versions respectively. Jimmy Shergill plays Tabu's husband in this unusual love story. Modern Masters: Netflix documentary on SS Rajamouli to release on THIS date Ajay and Tabu's chemistry in the trailer looks promising. Apart from this film, the two actors have worked in multiple movies, such as Drishyam, Golmaal Again, and De De Pyaar De among others. The soundtrack for the film has been composed by director M. M Kreem

Ajay Devgn's film Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha gets a new release date

<p><em>Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha</em>&nbsp;has made a conscious decision of postponing its release date. This means that <em>Kill</em> will be the only film that will run in theatres this weekend. The Tabu and Ajay Devgn starrer decided to postpone the film “on the request of the exhibitors and the distribution fraternity”.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha</em> will not release this Friday on July 5.</p>

<h2><strong>Why The Delay?</strong></h2>

<p>Making the announcement, NH STUDIOZ shared a post on Instagram and wrote, "Dear friends, on request of the exhibitors and the distribution fraternity, we have collectively decided to shift the release date of our film,<em> Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha</em>. New Release date to be announced soon. The wait is a little longer… #AuronMeinKahanDumTha."</p>

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<p><em>Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha</em> recently dropped its trailer which features a voiceover by Ajay Devgn who is convinced that no one can come between him and his love (played by Tabu). But destiny had some other plans as Ajay is seen behind bars in the next shot. We also get a glimpse of their romance as a young Ajay (played by Shantanu Maheshwari) and a young Tabu (played by Saiee Manjrekar) romance each other.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Cast and Other Details of the Film<em>&nbsp;</em>Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha</strong></h2>

<p>Directed by Neeraj Pandey, <em>Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha</em> is pegged as a musical love story with an epic romantic drama spanning 20 years, set between 2002 and 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha</em> also stars Jimmy Sheirgill and Sayaji Shinde.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/luv-sinha-finally-reveals-why-he-didnt-attend-sonakshi-and-zaheer-iqbals-wedding-would-not-associate-737100">Luv Sinha FINALLY reveals why he didn’t attend Sonakshi and Zaheer Iqbal’s wedding: ‘Would not associate...’</a></p>

<p>The music of the film is by MM Kreem. The lyrics are by Manoj Muntashir. A Friday Filmworks Production, <em>Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha</em> is produced by Narendra Hirawat, Kumar Mangat Pathak (Panorama Studios), Sangeeta Ahir and Shital Bhatia.</p>


Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha has made a conscious decision of postponing its release date. This means that Kill will be the only film that will run in theatres this weekend.

Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha has made a conscious decision of postponing its release date. This means that Kill will be the only film that will run in theatres this weekend. The Tabu and Ajay Devgn starrer decided to postpone the film “on the request of the exhibitors and the distribution fraternity”. Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha will not release this Friday on July 5. Why The Delay? Making the announcement, NH STUDIOZ shared a post on Instagram and wrote, "Dear friends, on request of the exhibitors and the distribution fraternity, we have collectively decided to shift the release date of our film, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha. New Release date to be announced soon. The wait is a little longer… #AuronMeinKahanDumTha." View this post on Instagram A post shared by NH STUDIOZ (@nh_studioz) × Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha recently dropped its trailer which features a voiceover by Ajay Devgn who is convinced that no one can come between him and his love (played by Tabu). But destiny had some other plans as Ajay is seen behind bars in the next shot. We also get a glimpse of their romance as a young Ajay (played by Shantanu Maheshwari) and a young Tabu (played by Saiee Manjrekar) romance each other. Cast and Other Details of the Film Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Directed by Neeraj Pandey, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha is pegged as a musical love story with an epic romantic drama spanning 20 years, set between 2002 and 2023. Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha also stars Jimmy Sheirgill and Sayaji Shinde. Also read: Luv Sinha FINALLY reveals why he didn’t attend Sonakshi and Zaheer Iqbal’s wedding: ‘Would not associate...’ The music of the film is by MM Kreem. The lyrics are by Manoj Muntashir. A Friday Filmworks Production, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha is produced by Narendra Hirawat, Kumar Mangat Pathak (Panorama Studios), Sangeeta Ahir and Shital Bhatia.

Ajay Devgn and Tabu's Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha postpones release

Amit Sharma's Maidaan and Imtiaz Ali's Amar Singh Chamkila release this week. While Maidaan is a theatrical release, Amar Singh Chamkila is streaming on Netflix. Both are biopics- Maidaan featuring Ajay Devgn is a film based on Syed Abdul Rahim, the architect of modern Indian Football and Amar Singh Chamkila has Diljit Dosanjh playing popular singer who was gunned down the 1980s in Punjab at the peak of his career. So which biopic should you be watching this weekend? Watch Critically Speaking to find out.

Maidaan or Amar Singh Chamkila? Which biopic should you watch this weekend?

<p><strong>Maidaan Movie Review:</strong> In a cricket-obsessed country like India, a film like<em> Maidaan </em>is important as it retells the glorious era of Indian football. At a time when cricket has almost become an unofficial national sport of&nbsp;the country, the story of Syed Abdul Rehman, often known as the architect of modern Indian football, is truly inspiring and one that everyone should know. Directed by Amit Ravindranath Sharma, <em>Maidaan </em>has been in the making for a long time. The arduous labour of work shows as Sharma presents a splendid story of a man who never bowed down and created history for India.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Maidaan Movie Review</strong></h2>

<p>The film opens in 1952, when the Indian football team was brutally defeated by France at the Olympics. Rahim (Ajay Devgn) has been accused of the team's dismal performance and the football federation of India is keen to replace him. While most selectors are in favour of Rahim's resignation, the president of the federation still trusts his vision and agrees to his demand of rebuilding and recruiting newer players.&nbsp;<br />
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Rahim recruits talent from across the country - much to the dismay of influential sports writer Roy Choudhary (Gajraj Rao) and federation member Shubrata (Rudranil) who want to lobby for a Bengali coach and Bengali players. Rahim's team itself is not devoid of Bengali footballers. It had players like Chuni Goswami (Amartya Ray), PK Banerjee (Chaitanya Sharma), and Arun&nbsp;Ghosh - men who became stalwarts in the subsequent years in Indian football. But Rahim also recruits from other states - which the Bengali lobby isn't too happy about.&nbsp;<br />
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The newly formed team has a herculean task ahead - and coming fourth in the 1956 Olympics doesn't help their case. How Rahim and his boys chart history at the 1962 Asian Games by winning Gold forms the rest of the story.&nbsp;</p>

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First things first, <em>Maidaan</em> isn't perfect but it still makes for an engaging watch. At nearly their hours run time, the film's first half is mostly spent in the corridors of the Federation and not on the field. It is Rahim's battle against bureaucracy and bias that is very well defined and I had hoped there would be more action on the field instead. Shama along with writers Saiwyn Quadras, Aman Rai and Atul Shahi shift the focus to the field only in the second half when the pace of the story truly picks up redeeming the dragging first half. The last hour of the film is truly exhilarating when the men in jerseys fight back with all their might on the field and create history.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Ajay Devgn New Movie Review</strong></h2>

<p>Shot by Tushar Kanti Ray and Fyodor Lyass, the film's camera work enhances the climax well - making it gripping and nail-biting even though you know the outcome.&nbsp;<br />
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There is also some predictability and some of the shots often remind you of <em>Chak De! India&nbsp;</em>- a film that remains a textbook example of how to make sports biopics. <em>Maidaan </em>has a similar trope - an underdog who rises above all the odds and delivers along with a team that never gives up on him.&nbsp;<br />
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<em>Maidaan</em> has Devgn delivering a restrained&nbsp;performance after a long time. He plays Rahim, a man who is sure of his craft but also humble and vulnerable at times. The film rests on his shoulders and he delivers well to his part.&nbsp;<br />
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The rest of the actors - Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, Rudranil Ghosh, Amartya Ray, and Chaitanya Sharma have limited screen time but complement the narrative well. Rahman's background score is far superior than the soundtrack that he has composed for the film.&nbsp;<br />
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<em>Maidaan</em> works well for its story and a credible screenplay. Sure it resorts to usual sports drama tropes yet, it is effective in alleviating a known story with theatrics and good writing The makers use old archival footage in certain cases, give the context of the political climate at that time and deliver a wholesome story that highlights the contribution of those who may be unknown to the current generation. And for that reason, <em>Maidaan</em> is an important film that everyone should watch.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-bade-miyan-chote-miyan-and-maidaan-releases-postponed-by-a-day-heres-why-709241">Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Maidaan releases postponed by a day. Here's why</a></h2>


Maidaan Movie Review: In a cricket-obsessed country like India, a film like Maidaan is important as it retells the glorious era of Indian football. At a time when cricket has almost become an unofficial national sport of the country, the story of Syed Abdul Rehman, often known as the architect of modern Indian football, is truly inspiring and one that everyone should know.

Maidaan Movie Review: In a cricket-obsessed country like India, a film like Maidaan is important as it retells the glorious era of Indian football. At a time when cricket has almost become an unofficial national sport of the country, the story of Syed Abdul Rehman, often known as the architect of modern Indian football, is truly inspiring and one that everyone should know. Directed by Amit Ravindranath Sharma, Maidaan has been in the making for a long time. The arduous labour of work shows as Sharma presents a splendid story of a man who never bowed down and created history for India. Maidaan Movie Review The film opens in 1952, when the Indian football team was brutally defeated by France at the Olympics. Rahim (Ajay Devgn) has been accused of the team's dismal performance and the football federation of India is keen to replace him. While most selectors are in favour of Rahim's resignation, the president of the federation still trusts his vision and agrees to his demand of rebuilding and recruiting newer players. Rahim recruits talent from across the country - much to the dismay of influential sports writer Roy Choudhary (Gajraj Rao) and federation member Shubrata (Rudranil) who want to lobby for a Bengali coach and Bengali players. Rahim's team itself is not devoid of Bengali footballers. It had players like Chuni Goswami (Amartya Ray), PK Banerjee (Chaitanya Sharma), and Arun Ghosh - men who became stalwarts in the subsequent years in Indian football. But Rahim also recruits from other states - which the Bengali lobby isn't too happy about. The newly formed team has a herculean task ahead - and coming fourth in the 1956 Olympics doesn't help their case. How Rahim and his boys chart history at the 1962 Asian Games by winning Gold forms the rest of the story. First things first, Maidaan isn't perfect but it still makes for an engaging watch. At nearly their hours run time, the film's first half is mostly spent in the corridors of the Federation and not on the field. It is Rahim's battle against bureaucracy and bias that is very well defined and I had hoped there would be more action on the field instead. Shama along with writers Saiwyn Quadras, Aman Rai and Atul Shahi shift the focus to the field only in the second half when the pace of the story truly picks up redeeming the dragging first half. The last hour of the film is truly exhilarating when the men in jerseys fight back with all their might on the field and create history. Ajay Devgn New Movie Review Shot by Tushar Kanti Ray and Fyodor Lyass, the film's camera work enhances the climax well - making it gripping and nail-biting even though you know the outcome. There is also some predictability and some of the shots often remind you of Chak De! India - a film that remains a textbook example of how to make sports biopics. Maidaan has a similar trope - an underdog who rises above all the odds and delivers along with a team that never gives up on him. Maidaan has Devgn delivering a restrained performance after a long time. He plays Rahim, a man who is sure of his craft but also humble and vulnerable at times. The film rests on his shoulders and he delivers well to his part. The rest of the actors - Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, Rudranil Ghosh, Amartya Ray, and Chaitanya Sharma have limited screen time but complement the narrative well. Rahman's background score is far superior than the soundtrack that he has composed for the film. Maidaan works well for its story and a credible screenplay. Sure it resorts to usual sports drama tropes yet, it is effective in alleviating a known story with theatrics and good writing The makers use old archival footage in certain cases, give the context of the political climate at that time and deliver a wholesome story that highlights the contribution of those who may be unknown to the current generation. And for that reason, Maidaan is an important film that everyone should watch. Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Maidaan releases postponed by a day. Here's why

Maidaan Movie Review: Ajay Devgn's film is an essential watch for all sports lovers

<p>Bollywood is gearing up to release two big-budget films- <em>Bade Miyan Chote Miyan</em> and <em>Maidaan</em>- this Eid. The films- headlined by A-list Bollywood stars- were set to clash at the box office on April 10. However, the makers of both films have pushed the release date by a day.&nbsp;<br />
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Now, both <em>Bade Miyan and Chote Miyan</em> and <em>Maidaan</em> will be released on April 11 and Maidaan will have paid previews available on April 10 from 6 pm onwards.&nbsp;<br />
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<em>Maidaan</em> features Ajay Devgn and is a period drama by Amit Sharma, while Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for the first time for Ali Abbas Zafar's action-comedy<em> Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.&nbsp;</em><br />
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On Monday, the lead actors of the two films took to Instagram to announce the change in release date.&nbsp;<br />
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First Devgn shared a new poster of Maidaan on Instagram and wrote, "Mark your calendars! #Maidaan release across cinemas in India on 10th April, with special previews starting 6 pm onwards. Full-scale release to follow on the Eid holiday on 11th April. Reserve your seats now! (Link in bio)."&nbsp;<br />
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At the time of Devgn's post, many speculated that the move was to avoid a box office clash of the two films.&nbsp;<br />
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Hours later, Akshay Kumar took to his Instagram page and shared a video of him and Tiger Shroff announcing the change in the release date of their film. "<em>Bade aur Chote aur poori Bade Miyan Chote Miyan ki team ki taraf se aap sab ko advance mein Eid Mubarak. Dekhiye #BadeMiyanChoteMiyan </em>on Eid with your entire family, now releasing on 11th April only in cinemas.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The date change was announced as Eid will be celebrated in India on April 11 - which is typically an off day for most people across the country.&nbsp;<br />
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Not just a theatrical release, but Bollywood also has Imtiaz Ali's next <em>Chamkila </em>releasing this weekend on OTT. The film which stars Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra in the lead is set to release on Netflix on April 12.&nbsp;</p>


Bollywood is gearing up to release two big-budget films- Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Maidaan- this Eid. The films- headlined by A-list Bollywood stars- were set to clash at the box office on April 10.

Bollywood is gearing up to release two big-budget films- Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Maidaan- this Eid. The films- headlined by A-list Bollywood stars- were set to clash at the box office on April 10. However, the makers of both films have pushed the release date by a day. Now, both Bade Miyan and Chote Miyan and Maidaan will be released on April 11 and Maidaan will have paid previews available on April 10 from 6 pm onwards. Maidaan features Ajay Devgn and is a period drama by Amit Sharma, while Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for the first time for Ali Abbas Zafar's action-comedy Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. On Monday, the lead actors of the two films took to Instagram to announce the change in release date. First Devgn shared a new poster of Maidaan on Instagram and wrote, "Mark your calendars! #Maidaan release across cinemas in India on 10th April, with special previews starting 6 pm onwards. Full-scale release to follow on the Eid holiday on 11th April. Reserve your seats now! (Link in bio)." At the time of Devgn's post, many speculated that the move was to avoid a box office clash of the two films. Hours later, Akshay Kumar took to his Instagram page and shared a video of him and Tiger Shroff announcing the change in the release date of their film. "Bade aur Chote aur poori Bade Miyan Chote Miyan ki team ki taraf se aap sab ko advance mein Eid Mubarak. Dekhiye #BadeMiyanChoteMiyan on Eid with your entire family, now releasing on 11th April only in cinemas.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) × The date change was announced as Eid will be celebrated in India on April 11 - which is typically an off day for most people across the country. Not just a theatrical release, but Bollywood also has Imtiaz Ali's next Chamkila releasing this weekend on OTT. The film which stars Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra in the lead is set to release on Netflix on April 12.

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Maidaan releases postponed by a day. Here's why

<p>The CBFC has cleared Ajay Devgn's Maidaan without any cuts. According to reports, the film which is based on a real-life incident and has Devgn playing a football coach, is over three hours long.&nbsp;<br />
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The film has not been asked for any cuts and the makers have been reportedly asked to make a few additions as well to Maidaan.<br />
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<strong>What has CBFC asked Maidaan team to do</strong><br />
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The CBFC gave a green signal to the film which has been directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma. No scene or dialogue has been removed from the film. The CBFC, however, asked the team to add a disclaimer stating that "the film is a work of fiction inspired by true events available in the public domain, views of the legendary football players, and research of writers with fictional elements".<br />
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The disclaimer will also add that the use of certain dialogues has been done to only dramatise the incidents. It will also has to state that the film is not made to incite any lawlessness.&nbsp;<br />
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The team of Maidaan has been asked to insert an anti-smoking ticker in scenes where the characters are seen smoking.&nbsp;<br />
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They have been told to mention the end credits in Hindi, too, apart from English. The length of the film is 3 hours, 1 minute and 30 seconds long (181.30 minutes), as per a report in Bollywood Hungama.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>About Maidaan</strong><br />
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Based on a true story, Maidaan has Devgn playing Syed Abdul Rahim, a former football coach and manager of the Indian football team. Rahim is regarded as the architect of modern Indian football.<br />
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It also features Priyamani, Gajraj Rao and Rudranil Ghosh in pivotal roles.&nbsp;<br />
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Earlier, the trailer of the movie showed Ajay's character working hard to bring glory in football to India. In the trailer, he can be seen building a team, including recruiting young men from slums and training them to make it to the team which is sent to the Olympics.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-on-ajay-devgns-birthday-watch-the-final-trailer-of-maidaan-706849">On Ajay Devgn's birthday, watch the final trailer of Maidaan</a><br />
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Ever since its inception, the film has faced multiple delays. In 2020, producer Boney Kapoor had to dismantle the film set due to the lockdown imposed during the&nbsp;coronavirus pandemic. In May 2021, the set of Maidaan was destroyed by Cyclone Tauktae. Maidaan is all set to be released in theatres on April 10, the same day as Bade Miyaan Chhote Miyan hits theatres.&nbsp;</p>


The CBFC has cleared Ajay Devgn's Maidaan without any cuts. According to reports, the film which is based on a real-life incident and has Devgn playing a football coach, is over three hours long.

The CBFC has cleared Ajay Devgn's Maidaan without any cuts. According to reports, the film which is based on a real-life incident and has Devgn playing a football coach, is over three hours long. The film has not been asked for any cuts and the makers have been reportedly asked to make a few additions as well to Maidaan. What has CBFC asked Maidaan team to do The CBFC gave a green signal to the film which has been directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma. No scene or dialogue has been removed from the film. The CBFC, however, asked the team to add a disclaimer stating that "the film is a work of fiction inspired by true events available in the public domain, views of the legendary football players, and research of writers with fictional elements". The disclaimer will also add that the use of certain dialogues has been done to only dramatise the incidents. It will also has to state that the film is not made to incite any lawlessness. The team of Maidaan has been asked to insert an anti-smoking ticker in scenes where the characters are seen smoking. They have been told to mention the end credits in Hindi, too, apart from English. The length of the film is 3 hours, 1 minute and 30 seconds long (181.30 minutes), as per a report in Bollywood Hungama. About Maidaan Based on a true story, Maidaan has Devgn playing Syed Abdul Rahim, a former football coach and manager of the Indian football team. Rahim is regarded as the architect of modern Indian football. It also features Priyamani, Gajraj Rao and Rudranil Ghosh in pivotal roles. Earlier, the trailer of the movie showed Ajay's character working hard to bring glory in football to India. In the trailer, he can be seen building a team, including recruiting young men from slums and training them to make it to the team which is sent to the Olympics. On Ajay Devgn's birthday, watch the final trailer of Maidaan Ever since its inception, the film has faced multiple delays. In 2020, producer Boney Kapoor had to dismantle the film set due to the lockdown imposed during the coronavirus pandemic. In May 2021, the set of Maidaan was destroyed by Cyclone Tauktae. Maidaan is all set to be released in theatres on April 10, the same day as Bade Miyaan Chhote Miyan hits theatres.

Ajay Devgn's Maidaan given green signal by CBFC without any cuts

<p>Janki Bodiwala may have come across as a new face to many as she made her Bollywood debut last month in Ajay Devgn-R Madahavn-Jyothika starrer <em>Shaitaan&nbsp;</em>but the actress is a well-known face in Gujarati cinema.&nbsp;<br />
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A dentistry student, Janki made an impressive debut in Gujrati coming-of-age film <em>Chhello Divas</em> in 2015 and subsequently delivered hits like <em>Tamburo</em> and <em>Bau Na Vichar. </em>Her Bollywood debut <em>Shaitaan</em> helmed by Vikas Bahl is a remake of a Gujarati film called<em> Vash.</em> Directed by Krsihnadev Yagnik the original film too featured Janki and she said she was initially surprised when she was asked to reprise her role in the Hindi remake.&nbsp;<br />
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"I was surprised when they told me they wanted to cast me for the same role. I was also nervous because now I would have to share screen space with Ajay Sir, Madhavan Sir and Jyothika Ma'am- all great actors and prove myself in front of them," said Janki.<br />
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The young actress spoke about the film and dissected some of the scenes in a chat with WION recently. Considering she was reprising her role in the Hindi remake, Janki said she was far more mentally prepared as an actor than when she shot for <em>Vash</em> (released in 2023).&nbsp;<br />
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"When I first shot for the Gujarati film, I had to exert a lot more because the scenes were challenging. While making Hindi I was more mentally prepared."&nbsp;<br />
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For those who haven't watched <em>Shaitaan</em> yet, Janki plays Janvi who is ensnared by black magic by a sinister Vanraj (R Madhavan) who controls her every move as her parents and younger brother watch in horror.&nbsp;<br />
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The psychological thriller opened to mixed reviews from critics with most praising Janki for her able performance. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-shaitaan-review-r-madhavans-sinister-act-isnt-enough-to-save-this-weak-story-697943">Read WION's review of the film here</a><br />
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<strong>On working with stalwarts like Ajay Devgn and Joythika</strong><br />
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The young actress she was slightly intimidated by the presence of actors like Jyothika, Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan and learnt a lot by observing them.&nbsp;<br />
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"I observed Ajay Devgn a lot on sets. He is punctual and prepared and ready with his scenes always. If you are an actor- no matter how big a name you are you must be prepared for a scene before you come to the sets. &nbsp;He and Jyothika Ma'am were very sporting also. I had to push them, and hurt them due to the demand of the script and I was quite nervous about it- but Ajay sir made me very comfortable, and asked me to be more aggressive so that it looks&nbsp;authentic. And the same with Jyothika. She looks so delicate but she did action scene herself - did not use body double. I loved their dedication to the craft. "<br />
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<strong>On the difference in<em> Vash</em> and <em>Shaitaan</em> script</strong><br />
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"The baseline is the same for both Gujarati and Hindi films. Both films talk of the ills of black magic. But of course, the graph and the vision of the two directors are different. Vikas sir's vision for my character was crooked. The way she smiles, the way she locks her parents in the storeroom - that was added in the Hindi film- not part of the original.&nbsp;The scene where I am sitting on top of the gas cylinder was an addition to the Hindi film. That chunk is not there in the Gujarati film," pointed out the actress.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Eating biscuits and getting a sugar rush for a scene</strong><br />
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A scene in <em>Shaitaan</em> involved Madhavan's character commanding Janaki to eat up an entire packet of raw tea leaves. Janaki revealed that the packet had Oreo biscuit crumbs in it.&nbsp;<br />
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"In <em>Vash</em>, the tea packet was filled with Oreo in the top layer but had tea leaves in the bottom. Because of multiple takes, I did eat a lot of the tea leaves. In Shaitaan, however, the box was filled with biscuit crumbs and by the end of it- I had a major sugar rush.</p>

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<strong>The writing was foolproof for both films</strong><br />
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Janaki called Krishnadev Yagnik's story gripping even on paper. "We didn't have to do anything extra at all. Kudos to the screenplay writer Aameel Kiyan Khan for writing something so gripping that even when I read the script I was feeling the same rush that the viewers had while watching the film," the actress said.&nbsp;<br />
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She did find the physical action in the film difficult. "One has to be cautious that no one gets hurt while you are performing. But I was lucky- both while filming Gujarati and Hindi film- that my co-actors were supportive, they told me that that it is part of your job, even if we get hurt - don't worry, just do your job. If you have to show aggression on screen, do it- so that it looks authentic," she added.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Janki's favourite scene from <em>Shaitaan</em></strong><br />
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"The scene where my character urinates in front of her father was beautifully written. It demanded a lot from me as an actor and that scene was special. As an actor I had to show emotions to my father and through my eyes tell him to not come near me or else I would be compelled to hit him. Also, the subsequent sequence where Jyothika ma'am comes and changes my shorts was very aesthetically shot. It was such a delicate scene but so well written. As a performer I enjoyed doing that scene," recalled Janki.</p>

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The actress has been earning praise from all across for her performance but she feels her father's compliment after watching both the films is the most special for her. So far Janki has not signed any Hindi film but will be seen in a Gujrati film which is up for release in June.&nbsp;</p>

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Janki Bodiwala may have come across as a new face to many as she made her Bollywood debut last month in Ajay Devgn-R Madahavn-Jyothika starrer Shaitaan but the actress is a well-known face in Gujarati cinema.

Janki Bodiwala may have come across as a new face to many as she made her Bollywood debut last month in Ajay Devgn-R Madahavn-Jyothika starrer Shaitaan but the actress is a well-known face in Gujarati cinema. A dentistry student, Janki made an impressive debut in Gujrati coming-of-age film Chhello Divas in 2015 and subsequently delivered hits like Tamburo and Bau Na Vichar. Her Bollywood debut Shaitaan helmed by Vikas Bahl is a remake of a Gujarati film called Vash. Directed by Krsihnadev Yagnik the original film too featured Janki and she said she was initially surprised when she was asked to reprise her role in the Hindi remake. "I was surprised when they told me they wanted to cast me for the same role. I was also nervous because now I would have to share screen space with Ajay Sir, Madhavan Sir and Jyothika Ma'am- all great actors and prove myself in front of them," said Janki. The young actress spoke about the film and dissected some of the scenes in a chat with WION recently. Considering she was reprising her role in the Hindi remake, Janki said she was far more mentally prepared as an actor than when she shot for Vash (released in 2023). "When I first shot for the Gujarati film, I had to exert a lot more because the scenes were challenging. While making Hindi I was more mentally prepared." For those who haven't watched Shaitaan yet, Janki plays Janvi who is ensnared by black magic by a sinister Vanraj (R Madhavan) who controls her every move as her parents and younger brother watch in horror. The psychological thriller opened to mixed reviews from critics with most praising Janki for her able performance. Read WION's review of the film here On working with stalwarts like Ajay Devgn and Joythika The young actress she was slightly intimidated by the presence of actors like Jyothika, Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan and learnt a lot by observing them. "I observed Ajay Devgn a lot on sets. He is punctual and prepared and ready with his scenes always. If you are an actor- no matter how big a name you are you must be prepared for a scene before you come to the sets. He and Jyothika Ma'am were very sporting also. I had to push them, and hurt them due to the demand of the script and I was quite nervous about it- but Ajay sir made me very comfortable, and asked me to be more aggressive so that it looks authentic. And the same with Jyothika. She looks so delicate but she did action scene herself - did not use body double. I loved their dedication to the craft. " On the difference in Vash and Shaitaan script "The baseline is the same for both Gujarati and Hindi films. Both films talk of the ills of black magic. But of course, the graph and the vision of the two directors are different. Vikas sir's vision for my character was crooked. The way she smiles, the way she locks her parents in the storeroom - that was added in the Hindi film- not part of the original. The scene where I am sitting on top of the gas cylinder was an addition to the Hindi film. That chunk is not there in the Gujarati film," pointed out the actress. Eating biscuits and getting a sugar rush for a scene A scene in Shaitaan involved Madhavan's character commanding Janaki to eat up an entire packet of raw tea leaves. Janaki revealed that the packet had Oreo biscuit crumbs in it. "In Vash, the tea packet was filled with Oreo in the top layer but had tea leaves in the bottom. Because of multiple takes, I did eat a lot of the tea leaves. In Shaitaan, however, the box was filled with biscuit crumbs and by the end of it- I had a major sugar rush. The writing was foolproof for both films Janaki called Krishnadev Yagnik's story gripping even on paper. "We didn't have to do anything extra at all. Kudos to the screenplay writer Aameel Kiyan Khan for writing something so gripping that even when I read the script I was feeling the same rush that the viewers had while watching the film," the actress said. She did find the physical action in the film difficult. "One has to be cautious that no one gets hurt while you are performing. But I was lucky- both while filming Gujarati and Hindi film- that my co-actors were supportive, they told me that that it is part of your job, even if we get hurt - don't worry, just do your job. If you have to show aggression on screen, do it- so that it looks authentic," she added. Janki's favourite scene from Shaitaan "The scene where my character urinates in front of her father was beautifully written. It demanded a lot from me as an actor and that scene was special. As an actor I had to show emotions to my father and through my eyes tell him to not come near me or else I would be compelled to hit him. Also, the subsequent sequence where Jyothika ma'am comes and changes my shorts was very aesthetically shot. It was such a delicate scene but so well written. As a performer I enjoyed doing that scene," recalled Janki. The actress has been earning praise from all across for her performance but she feels her father's compliment after watching both the films is the most special for her. So far Janki has not signed any Hindi film but will be seen in a Gujrati film which is up for release in June.

Interview | Dissecting Shaitaan with actress Janki Bodiwala: My character was crooked in Hindi version

<p>Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan's supernatural drama<em> Shaitaan</em> has opened with great numbers at the box office. Released on March 8, the movie has garnered mixed reviews from critics, who have praised the casts' performance while not appreciating the script.&nbsp;<br />
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However, the audience seemed to have a different opinion and loved the gripping drama. They have called it a promising movie with horror chills that left them on the edge of their seats.</p>

<p>On its first day of release, the movie minted Rs 14.2 crore (Rs&nbsp;142 million) at the domestic box office, as per Sacnilk.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the second day, the movie earned around Rs 18.75 crore&nbsp;(Rs&nbsp;187.2 million) India net in all languages, taking the total collection of the movie to Rs 33.5 crore.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh shared a post on Shaitaan's performance. As per his analysis, the movie is all set to record its big opening today. &nbsp;</p>

<p>He wrote on X, ''HALF-CENTURY *TODAY*… #Shaitaan goes WILD on Day 2… After a partial holiday [#MahaShivratri] on Day 1 - which added a good chunk of revenue to its overall total - the SOLID GROWTH on Day 2 places the film on the WINNING TRACK… Fri 15.21 cr, Sat 19.18 cr. Total: ₹ 34.39 cr.…''</p>

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<p>The movie will earn around Rs 56 crore on the third day. ''#Shaitaan is all set to record its best day today [Day 3; Sun]… Eyes ₹ 56 cr [or thereabouts] *weekend total*, which is EXCELLENT for a film that doesn’t carry the burden of heavy costing,'' he wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-goat-life-trailer-prithviraj-sukumaran-blessy-brings-a-heart-wrenching-story-698337">The Goat Life trailer: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Blessy bring a heart-wrenching story</a></p>

<p><strong>About Shaitaan</strong></p>

<p>Directed by Vikas Bahl, the movie is the remake of the Gujarati movie,<em> Vash</em>. The movie revolves around Kabir (Ajay Devgn) and his family, who go on a vacation where they meet Vanraj (R Madhavan), who soon enters their sprawling mansion and hypnotises his daughter Janvi, who is now following his every instruction.</p>

<p>Apart from Ajay, and R Madhavan, the movie stars Jyothika, Janki Bodiwala, and Anngad Raaj.</p>

<p><strong>Shaitaan&nbsp;review</strong></p>

<p>WION's film critic Shomini Sen wrote, ''Shaitaan's screenplay by Aamil Keeyan Khan helps to create the perfect premise for the psychological horror film. In the first half, when Vanraj intrudes and stays at the farmhouse, Kabir and Jyoti's realisation of how Janvi is under Vanraj's control and a crucial scene where the cops come calling- are tense and keep you on the edge of your seat. The writing is gripping and it is well executed on screen. But the writing dips horribly in the second half. Post interval, some of the scenes are individually great but when they are stitched together, they don't make the narrative edgy. The last half an hour of the 132-minute-long film seems so outlandish and stretched that it completely spoils the otherwise gripping first half of the film,'' <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-shaitaan-review-r-madhavans-sinister-act-isnt-enough-to-save-this-weak-story-697943">read more here.&nbsp;</a></p>


Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan's supernatural drama Shaitaan has opened with great numbers at the box office. Released on March 8, the movie has garnered mixed reviews from critics, who have praised the casts' performance while not appreciating the script.

Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan's supernatural drama Shaitaan has opened with great numbers at the box office. Released on March 8, the movie has garnered mixed reviews from critics, who have praised the casts' performance while not appreciating the script. However, the audience seemed to have a different opinion and loved the gripping drama. They have called it a promising movie with horror chills that left them on the edge of their seats. On its first day of release, the movie minted Rs 14.2 crore (Rs 142 million) at the domestic box office, as per Sacnilk. Kubera first look out! Dhanush sports long, shaggy beard in never-before-seen avatar On the second day, the movie earned around Rs 18.75 crore (Rs 187.2 million) India net in all languages, taking the total collection of the movie to Rs 33.5 crore. Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh shared a post on Shaitaan's performance. As per his analysis, the movie is all set to record its big opening today. He wrote on X, ''HALF-CENTURY *TODAY*… #Shaitaan goes WILD on Day 2… After a partial holiday [#MahaShivratri] on Day 1 - which added a good chunk of revenue to its overall total - the SOLID GROWTH on Day 2 places the film on the WINNING TRACK… Fri 15.21 cr, Sat 19.18 cr. Total: ₹ 34.39 cr.…'' HALF-CENTURY *TODAY*… #Shaitaan goes WILD on Day 2… After a partial holiday [#MahaShivratri] on Day 1 - which added a good chunk of revenue to its overall total - the SOLID GROWTH on Day 2 places the film on the WINNING TRACK… Fri 15.21 cr, Sat 19.18 cr. Total: ₹ 34.39 cr.… pic.twitter.com/3rQHhSuH19 — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 10, 2024 × The movie will earn around Rs 56 crore on the third day. ''#Shaitaan is all set to record its best day today [Day 3; Sun]… Eyes ₹ 56 cr [or thereabouts] *weekend total*, which is EXCELLENT for a film that doesn’t carry the burden of heavy costing,'' he wrote. The Goat Life trailer: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Blessy bring a heart-wrenching story About Shaitaan Directed by Vikas Bahl, the movie is the remake of the Gujarati movie, Vash. The movie revolves around Kabir (Ajay Devgn) and his family, who go on a vacation where they meet Vanraj (R Madhavan), who soon enters their sprawling mansion and hypnotises his daughter Janvi, who is now following his every instruction. Apart from Ajay, and R Madhavan, the movie stars Jyothika, Janki Bodiwala, and Anngad Raaj. Shaitaan review WION's film critic Shomini Sen wrote, ''Shaitaan's screenplay by Aamil Keeyan Khan helps to create the perfect premise for the psychological horror film. In the first half, when Vanraj intrudes and stays at the farmhouse, Kabir and Jyoti's realisation of how Janvi is under Vanraj's control and a crucial scene where the cops come calling- are tense and keep you on the edge of your seat. The writing is gripping and it is well executed on screen. But the writing dips horribly in the second half. Post interval, some of the scenes are individually great but when they are stitched together, they don't make the narrative edgy. The last half an hour of the 132-minute-long film seems so outlandish and stretched that it completely spoils the otherwise gripping first half of the film,'' read more here.

Shaitaan Box Office: Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan's film eyes Rs 50 crore collection

<p>All set for an Eid release this year, Ajay Devgn starrer <em>Maidaan </em>dropped its first trailer which tells the story of an unsung hero, Syed Abdul Rahim, who brought pride to Indian football.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film tells the story of a forgotten hero who changed the way we perceive football in India as it got so much fame that it is still unmatched, even after 60 years. Ajay will be seen playing Indian coach Rahim who created history and records for India. Rahim trained and coached the players of that time for the impending Asian Games.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Maidaan is based on a true story</strong></h2>

<p>Based on a true story, <em>Maidaan</em> is directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma. Ajay essays the role of legendary Indian coach Syed Abdul Rahim, a man who breathes football and has the title of being called the architect of modern Indian football. In the trailer, his wife, played by Priyamani, calls football his first love.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Set in the timeline of the 1950s-60s, Syed Abdul Rahim dreams of forming a world-class football team which will put India on the world map. Based on their talents and without considering their socio-economic conditions, Syed Abdul Rahim chooses underdogs for the national team. The struggle begins when the government doesn't show the same faith in the team. The film's trailer pegs Maidaan very much like Chake De, where against odds, Ajay drives the team to victory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film tackles those issues, how it is much more about politics than the actual sport -- which decides&nbsp;a game's fate in a country dealing with poverty and unemployment issues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As for the record, under Syed Abdul Rahim, India&nbsp;won gold medals in the Asian Games of (1951-Delhi and 1962-Jakarta) and played semi-finals of the Summer Olympics (1956-Melbourne) making India the first ever Asian country to achieve this place.</p>

<p>In addition to Ajay Devgn, the film also features Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and the well-known Bengali actor Rudranil Ghosh.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Take a look at the trailer here:</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kDzAKXNnAVA" title="Maidaan Trailer | Ajay Devgn | Amit Sharma | Boney K | A.R. Rahman | Fresh Lime Films | EID 2024" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>Produced by Zee Studios, Boney Kapoor, Arunava Joy Sengupta and Akash Chawla, the screenplay and dialogues are written by Saiwyn Quadras and Ritesh Shah, respectively. <em>Maidaan</em>’s music is by AR Rahman and lyrics are penned by Manoj Muntashir Shukla.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film is all set to release worldwide in theatres on Eid, 2024 and also in IMAX.</p>

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All set for an Eid release this year, Ajay Devgn starrer Maidaan dropped its first trailer which tells the story of an unsung hero, Syed Abdul Rahim, who brought pride to Indian football.

All set for an Eid release this year, Ajay Devgn starrer Maidaan dropped its first trailer which tells the story of an unsung hero, Syed Abdul Rahim, who brought pride to Indian football. The film tells the story of a forgotten hero who changed the way we perceive football in India as it got so much fame that it is still unmatched, even after 60 years. Ajay will be seen playing Indian coach Rahim who created history and records for India. Rahim trained and coached the players of that time for the impending Asian Games. Maidaan is based on a true story Based on a true story, Maidaan is directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma. Ajay essays the role of legendary Indian coach Syed Abdul Rahim, a man who breathes football and has the title of being called the architect of modern Indian football. In the trailer, his wife, played by Priyamani, calls football his first love. Set in the timeline of the 1950s-60s, Syed Abdul Rahim dreams of forming a world-class football team which will put India on the world map. Based on their talents and without considering their socio-economic conditions, Syed Abdul Rahim chooses underdogs for the national team. The struggle begins when the government doesn't show the same faith in the team. The film's trailer pegs Maidaan very much like Chake De, where against odds, Ajay drives the team to victory. The film tackles those issues, how it is much more about politics than the actual sport -- which decides a game's fate in a country dealing with poverty and unemployment issues. As for the record, under Syed Abdul Rahim, India won gold medals in the Asian Games of (1951-Delhi and 1962-Jakarta) and played semi-finals of the Summer Olympics (1956-Melbourne) making India the first ever Asian country to achieve this place. In addition to Ajay Devgn, the film also features Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and the well-known Bengali actor Rudranil Ghosh. Take a look at the trailer here: Produced by Zee Studios, Boney Kapoor, Arunava Joy Sengupta and Akash Chawla, the screenplay and dialogues are written by Saiwyn Quadras and Ritesh Shah, respectively. Maidaan’s music is by AR Rahman and lyrics are penned by Manoj Muntashir Shukla. The film is all set to release worldwide in theatres on Eid, 2024 and also in IMAX. Also read: Sisterhood and more: Pooja Bhatt leads the way in school-drama Big Girls Don't Cry trailer

Maidaan trailer: Ajay Devgn starrer has Chak De vibe but in football

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