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Shah Rukh Khan quits smoking, reveals health issues
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who once revealed that he smoked up to 100 cigarettes daily, surprised fans with a life-changing announcement on his birthday. During a special meet-and-greet event on Saturday to celebrate his big day, Khan revealed that he has finally quit smoking.
Taapsee Pannu reveals low pay for ‘Dunki’, casting bias in big films
Known for her powerful roles in films like “Pink”, “Thappad”, “Rashmi Rocket”, and “Shabaash Mithu”, Taapsee has become a prominent advocate for women's voices in Bollywood.
Shah Rukh Khan sheds light on 'King'
Shah Rukh Khan very recently revealed that Sujoy Ghosh's upcoming directorial film "King" starring himself in the titular role is set to be a high-octane action-drama aimed at a broad audience. Interestingly, the movie will also mark a significant role for his daughter, Suhana Khan.
Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured with Career Achievement Award at Locarno Film Festival
Shah Rukh Khan is set to receive the prestigious Pardo alla Carriera, the career achievement award, at the Locarno Film Festival. The festival's official site announced on Tuesday that the award will honour the Bollywood superstar's outstanding contributions to Indian cinema.
John Cena thanks Shah Rukh Khan after the star reacts to his viral video
A viral video captured WWE wrestler and actor Jon Cena singing “Bholi Si Surat” from Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic film “Dil Toh Pagal Hai”. The video caught attention, prompting a response from Shah Rukh Khan himself. The Bollywood star appreciated Cena’s rendition and humorously suggested a duet.
Dunki makes OTT debut
Shah Rukh Khan’s “Dunki”, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, came out in theatres on December 21, 2023. The film performed well at the box office, grossing Rs 454 crore worldwide, as per a report by Sacnilk.com. According to recent reports, “Dunki” was supposed to make its digital debut on JioCinema; however, the film is now streaming on another OTT platform.
Shah Rukh Khan admires South Koreans, says 'Love You BTS'
Shah Rukh Khan is undeniably one of the greatest stars in Bollywood. With three consecutive releases that performed well at the box office, his recent film, “Dunki” has now hit the OTT.
'Fighter' release in Bangladesh halted as distributor refuses conditions
Anticipation for the simultaneous worldwide release of the much-awaited Bollywood film “Fighter”, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, turned into disappointment as the movie faces hurdles in its release in Bangladesh. Action Cut Entertainment, the film's distributor, has refused to comply with certain conditions, leading to the indefinite postponement of the movie's release in the country.
Shah Rukh Khan to kick off 2024 with another hat-trick?
It has been a busy year for Shah Rukh Khan, who created ripples at the box office with his outings through films such as “Pathaan”, “Jawan” and “Dunki”. Now, we have heard that the actor took a break in London.
‘Dunki’s’ box office collection remains modest in fourth week
The film suffered at the box office after a sudden plunge in profit due to heightened competition from films like “Salaar” and “Animal”. However, this Rajkummar Hirani directorial film has continued a consistent performance with limited collection at the box office, reported several Indian media outlets.
In a world that glorifies Kabir Singh, choose Hardy Singh
Back when women’s rights were not as widely recognised in society, actors such as Amitabh Bachchan built entire careers out of toxic masculinity (read: The Angry Young Man persona). Bollywood’s scriptwriters wrote hero-centric movies that rarely gave heroines much by way of character development. Women either existed as obedient wives, submissive lovers, or chaste mothers.
Rajkumar Hirani observes similarities between SRK's and Aamir's work styles
Famed director Rajkumar Hirani's “Dunki”, featuring Shah Rukh Khan, premiered in theaters on December 21, generating considerable excitement amongst fans. While the film has performed reasonably well at the box office and is on the verge of surpassing the Rs 200 crore milestone in India, both the industry and fans had anticipated greater success from the first collaboration between Raju Hirani and SRK. Hirani had previously teamed up with Aamir Khan for successful films like “3 Idiots” and “PK”.
Javed Akhtar becomes highest-paid lyricist with ‘Dunki’ song
In a groundbreaking move within the Indian film industry, veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar has secured his place as the highest-paid lyricist with the haunting track "Nikle The Kabhi Hum Ghar Se" from Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani's latest film, “Dunki”.
Two Bangladeshi powerhouse actresses made their Bollywood debut this year
The year 2023 marked a remarkable feat for two renowned Bangladeshi actresses, Jaya Ahsan and Azmeri Haque Badhan, as they embarked on their respective Bollywood ventures.
Shah Rukh Khan sends love to Bangladeshi fans for celebrating 'Dunki'
According to reports, the film is doing better in divisions and districts than in the capital. More than 250 people join each show of the film in Rajshahi and Chittagong – with some fans watching the film several times to cheer for their favourite superstar, Shah Rukh Khan.
‘Dunki’ takes a heartfelt but bumpy road with illegal migrants
“Dunki” is about the shocking ways in which people try to illegally migrate to the UK or any other developed Western country. Called the ‘donkey route’, it involves unscrupulous agents, tough border controls, corrupt officials, and lots of money.
‘Salaar’: Prabhas starrer beating out SRK’s ‘Dunki’?
Prabhas, a renowned South superstar, has returned with another thrilling action film titled "Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire," which hit theaters worldwide on Friday. Directed by Prashanth Neel of KGF fame, “Salaar” had been highly anticipated throughout 2023. Despite concerns that the film might face a lukewarm response due to its release one day after Shah Rukh Khan's “Dunki”, thousands of people flocked to theaters on Friday to witness the cinematic spectacle.
Shah Rukh Khan shares details about his next film, says he will play a ‘true to his age’ role
Shah Rukh Khan has revealed insights into his upcoming film, emphasising the importance of portraying characters authentically at their respective ages.
Bangladeshi Mahadi's poster grabs spotlight in SRK’s promotional campaign
Amongst the multitude of posts, one particular poster has received significant attention. On December 20, Shah Rukh Khan shared a poster of the movie “Dunki”' from his official X account (formerly known as Twitter). It's noteworthy that this poster, created by the Bangladeshi teenager Mahadi Rahman, is not an official promotional material for the movie.