Fighter Box Office Collection Day 1 Vs Last 10 Republic Day Releases (Picture Credit: IMDb)
Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s Fighter opened at the box office, and it did not perform as expected. The two main reasons might be the cold wave throughout the north and the day of release being a working day. The film was collected in the range of 21 – 22 crore on the opening day.
However, Dp and Hrithik’s opening at the box office has earned fairly well if compared to the last 10 Republic Day releases in the last seven years. From 2015 to 2023, 11 films were released in this period of 8 years.
Except for Pathaan, which starred Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone and released on Republic Day weekend, 2023, most of the other films have faired decently or poorly. Only a few have managed to earn in the same range as Fighter’s opening-day collection.
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Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s Fighter opened at the box office, and it did not perform as expected. The two main reasons might be the cold wave throughout the north and the day of release being a working day. The film was collected in the range of 21 – 22 crore on the opening day.
However, Dp and Hrithik’s opening at the box office has earned fairly well if compared to the last 10 Republic Day releases in the last seven years. From 2015 to 2023, 11 films were released in this period of 8 years.
Except for Pathaan, which starred Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone and released on Republic Day weekend, 2023, most of the other films have faired decently or poorly. Only a few have managed to earn in the same range as Fighter’s opening-day collection.
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- 1/26/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
British actor who went on to work for the film director Stanley Kubrick as an assistant, casting adviser and ‘sort of gatekeeper’
Leon Vitali, who has died aged 74, occupied a unique position in the life and cinema of Stanley Kubrick. He was assistant, facilitator, casting adviser, archivist, intermediary and dogsbody. “A sort of gatekeeper” was how Vitali put it in 2018. It could be difficult to tell where one man ended and the other began: Kubrick sometimes signed letters with Vitali’s name, while Vitali had permission to tell intransigent colleagues: “What you say to me, you say to Stanley.” The men even shared the same birthday, two decades apart.
They met when Vitali was cast at the age of 24 in the director’s magisterial Thackeray adaptation Barry Lyndon (1975). Vitali gave an indignant, explosive performance as Lord Bullingdon, who rages against his stepfather, an opportunistic cad played by Ryan O’Neal, finally...
Leon Vitali, who has died aged 74, occupied a unique position in the life and cinema of Stanley Kubrick. He was assistant, facilitator, casting adviser, archivist, intermediary and dogsbody. “A sort of gatekeeper” was how Vitali put it in 2018. It could be difficult to tell where one man ended and the other began: Kubrick sometimes signed letters with Vitali’s name, while Vitali had permission to tell intransigent colleagues: “What you say to me, you say to Stanley.” The men even shared the same birthday, two decades apart.
They met when Vitali was cast at the age of 24 in the director’s magisterial Thackeray adaptation Barry Lyndon (1975). Vitali gave an indignant, explosive performance as Lord Bullingdon, who rages against his stepfather, an opportunistic cad played by Ryan O’Neal, finally...
- 8/28/2022
- by Ryan Gilbey
- The Guardian - Film News
By Natalia Ningthoujam
New Delhi, Jan 19 (Ians) Critically acclaimed actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui says he loves playing dry characters that do not go overboard with emotions, even though the audience rarely roots for such roles.
The actor has been in business for over two decades, and he has his favourites when it comes to his characters. Surprisingly, they are not the ones that brought him fame.
"The characters that are my favourite, are not liked by people much. My favourite character was the one that I played in 'Photograph' (street photographer Rafi). I had done a film called 'Patang'. I like that character (wedding band-singer Chakku) too because there wasn't much acting involved. While doing these roles, the intention was to show an ordinary man with no special qualities, and less drama," he told Ians.
"But these kind of characters are generally not liked by the audience. I am not saying that the audience is wrong.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (Ians) Critically acclaimed actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui says he loves playing dry characters that do not go overboard with emotions, even though the audience rarely roots for such roles.
The actor has been in business for over two decades, and he has his favourites when it comes to his characters. Surprisingly, they are not the ones that brought him fame.
"The characters that are my favourite, are not liked by people much. My favourite character was the one that I played in 'Photograph' (street photographer Rafi). I had done a film called 'Patang'. I like that character (wedding band-singer Chakku) too because there wasn't much acting involved. While doing these roles, the intention was to show an ordinary man with no special qualities, and less drama," he told Ians.
"But these kind of characters are generally not liked by the audience. I am not saying that the audience is wrong.
- 1/19/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
By Arundhuti Banerjee
Mumbai, Nov 17 (Ians) Actress Amrita Rao considers Nawazuddin Siddiqui and the late Irrfan Khan as the two unique actors of the Indian film industry. While she is fortunate to have acted with Nawazuddin in the film Thackeray last year, her desire to work with Irrfan will remain unfulfilled due to his untimely death.
"I have got a chance to work with some of the greatest talents in the business, whether it is Srk, Shahid, Mr (Amitabh) Bachchan but there are two actors in our film industry who are so unique and special that everyone wants to work with them. For me, they are Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Irrfan Khan. While I have worked with Nawaz sir in Thackeray, my comeback film last year, how unfortunate it is that never will I get a chance to work with Irrfan. Why did he leave us so early?" said Amrita.
She...
Mumbai, Nov 17 (Ians) Actress Amrita Rao considers Nawazuddin Siddiqui and the late Irrfan Khan as the two unique actors of the Indian film industry. While she is fortunate to have acted with Nawazuddin in the film Thackeray last year, her desire to work with Irrfan will remain unfulfilled due to his untimely death.
"I have got a chance to work with some of the greatest talents in the business, whether it is Srk, Shahid, Mr (Amitabh) Bachchan but there are two actors in our film industry who are so unique and special that everyone wants to work with them. For me, they are Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Irrfan Khan. While I have worked with Nawaz sir in Thackeray, my comeback film last year, how unfortunate it is that never will I get a chance to work with Irrfan. Why did he leave us so early?" said Amrita.
She...
- 11/17/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
By Arundhuti Banerjee
Mumbai, Nov 13 (Ians) Actress Amrita Rao, who recently delivered her first child, says this is a special year as she has entered the crucial chapter of motherhood. She adds that she will celebrate Diwali with her family.
"I am excited to celebrate this Diwali. This is the first for me and our whole family with our newborn, Veer. As parents of our child, me and my husband (Rj Anmol) are excited. We are now all gathered, including our mother, sister, in-laws, and grandparents. I think we will all dress up and click pictures like it happens in every Sooraj Barjatya film!" laughed Amrita while conversing with Ians.
"Though we are not planning to release our son's picture just now, we have a great reason to make this Diwali special. My life really has changed 360-degree like every new mother. My daily routine, my lifestyle, all of it...
Mumbai, Nov 13 (Ians) Actress Amrita Rao, who recently delivered her first child, says this is a special year as she has entered the crucial chapter of motherhood. She adds that she will celebrate Diwali with her family.
"I am excited to celebrate this Diwali. This is the first for me and our whole family with our newborn, Veer. As parents of our child, me and my husband (Rj Anmol) are excited. We are now all gathered, including our mother, sister, in-laws, and grandparents. I think we will all dress up and click pictures like it happens in every Sooraj Barjatya film!" laughed Amrita while conversing with Ians.
"Though we are not planning to release our son's picture just now, we have a great reason to make this Diwali special. My life really has changed 360-degree like every new mother. My daily routine, my lifestyle, all of it...
- 11/13/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
She has done some of the finest make-up and prosthetic work in Bollywood. We are talking about the award-winning Preetisheel Singh. Among the many directors she has worked with, some of her best transformations have been for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic films.
Preetisheel first worked with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Bajirao Mastani where she curated Ranveer Singh’s look in the film. Then she got a second chance to work with the prolific filmmaker with Padmaavat. For this film, she not only worked on the stunning looks of Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor, but designed the look once again for Ranveer Singh, this time transforming him as the intimidating Alauddin Khilji.
And now, Bhansali has repeated Preetisheel to curate the look for Alia Bhatt for his upcoming saga Gangubai Kathiawadi.
“Working with Sanjay Sir is one of the most important milestones of my career,” says Preetisheel. “It feels surreal.
Preetisheel first worked with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Bajirao Mastani where she curated Ranveer Singh’s look in the film. Then she got a second chance to work with the prolific filmmaker with Padmaavat. For this film, she not only worked on the stunning looks of Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor, but designed the look once again for Ranveer Singh, this time transforming him as the intimidating Alauddin Khilji.
And now, Bhansali has repeated Preetisheel to curate the look for Alia Bhatt for his upcoming saga Gangubai Kathiawadi.
“Working with Sanjay Sir is one of the most important milestones of my career,” says Preetisheel. “It feels surreal.
- 2/17/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
If the trailer of Nitish Tiwari’s Chhichhore and teaser of Amar Kaushik’s Bala are anything to go by, the audiences are in for a visual treat in terms of look transformations of the main cast. And the lady behind the looks of the entire lead cast in the films — India’s numero uno makeup, hair and prosthetic designer Preetisheel Singh — has good reason to feel proud.
Both the movies have actors Age in their roles and Preetisheel’s work has been receiving a new wave of accolades, after all the recognition it received earlier for films like Padmaavat, Bajirao Mastani, Andhadhun, Mom, Mulk, 102 Not Out, Thackeray and many others.
“Look transformations are an integral part of the storylines of both these movies, and it was a challenge and responsibility for me to make them look convincing and believable. I am so happy people are appreciating my work,...
Both the movies have actors Age in their roles and Preetisheel’s work has been receiving a new wave of accolades, after all the recognition it received earlier for films like Padmaavat, Bajirao Mastani, Andhadhun, Mom, Mulk, 102 Not Out, Thackeray and many others.
“Look transformations are an integral part of the storylines of both these movies, and it was a challenge and responsibility for me to make them look convincing and believable. I am so happy people are appreciating my work,...
- 9/3/2019
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Shiv Sena's Rajya Sabha MP and film producer Sanjay Raut will soon be working on a film based on the untold stories about the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
Raut, who is in Goa to attend the ongoing Goa Marathi Film Festival here, also said that to preserve Marathi art and culture, it should be made mandatory for youngsters in Maharashtra to watch one Marathi film every week.
"There are many untold stories about the 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai. We are working on those stories. There are three movies in all, which I will formally announce in August," Raut told reporters on the sidelines of the event.
He also said that his production house was working on two other projects involving biopics on veteran socialist leader late George Fernandes and a sequel to his previous film 'Thackeray', based on the life of Shiv Seva founder late Bal Thackeray.
He also...
Raut, who is in Goa to attend the ongoing Goa Marathi Film Festival here, also said that to preserve Marathi art and culture, it should be made mandatory for youngsters in Maharashtra to watch one Marathi film every week.
"There are many untold stories about the 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai. We are working on those stories. There are three movies in all, which I will formally announce in August," Raut told reporters on the sidelines of the event.
He also said that his production house was working on two other projects involving biopics on veteran socialist leader late George Fernandes and a sequel to his previous film 'Thackeray', based on the life of Shiv Seva founder late Bal Thackeray.
He also...
- 6/29/2019
- GlamSham
Actress Amrita Rao says she wants to explore darker emotions onscreen with dark and different characters. "I have been doing a lot of reading after Thackeray but I have to mention that most of the roles I am offered so far, is something I have already done. And honestly, I do not want to repeat myself as a performer," Amrita told Ians.?"I am looking forward to playing something grey, something that is real, nuanced and where the audience can discover a new Amrita," added the actress, who received the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award for the bilingual film Thackeray.?
She essayed the role of Meena Tai Thackeray in the biopic of late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.?
"It is easy to typecast and offer me a role which they (filmmakers) have already seen me in. But I am kicked about playing a role in a thriller. I want to play something dark and different.
She essayed the role of Meena Tai Thackeray in the biopic of late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.?
"It is easy to typecast and offer me a role which they (filmmakers) have already seen me in. But I am kicked about playing a role in a thriller. I want to play something dark and different.
- 4/25/2019
- GlamSham
National Award-winning makeup and prosthetic designer Preetisheel Singh, the woman behind many actor’s transformations for their roles has once again created some incredible looks for two upcoming films. The John Abraham-starrer Raw and Vivek Anand Oberoi-starrer Pm Narendra Modi see the two actors completely in character with their complete look. Both movies, which rely heavily on get-ups and prosthetics have certainly wowed the fans from the very first posters and trailers!
Recently, both films have come out with videos about how Preetisheel Singh created and accomplished the actor’s film characters full look.
First we have Vivek Anand’s incredible 9 different looks for his character through the years!
This special behind-the-scenes video of the Modi biopic was released on YouTube. It began with Vivek sharing that prosthetics required almost five-six hours to be applied on his face and could be used only for the same duration while shooting.
Recently, both films have come out with videos about how Preetisheel Singh created and accomplished the actor’s film characters full look.
First we have Vivek Anand’s incredible 9 different looks for his character through the years!
This special behind-the-scenes video of the Modi biopic was released on YouTube. It began with Vivek sharing that prosthetics required almost five-six hours to be applied on his face and could be used only for the same duration while shooting.
- 4/4/2019
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar says a biopic on the late trade union leader and politician George Fernandes is a very interesting project, but he won't have the time to direct it.
Senior Shiv Sena leader and MP Sanjay Raut had shared his plans to make a biopic on Fernandes who passed away here on Tuesday.?
Following the announcement on Tuesday, Raut, who also served as the writer of the film "Thackeray", a biopic on Sena founder-patriarch Bal Thackeray, told Mirror: "I seek guidance from Shoojit as he is a close friend and I'd love to have a talented director like him on board. But we're yet to finalise names."
When Ians contacted Sircar, the filmmaker, known for films like Piku, Vicky Donor and Madras Cafe, said: "A biopic on Shri George Fernandes is a very interesting project and I congratulate Mr. Sanjay Raut on taking it up."
"While I'm always available...
Senior Shiv Sena leader and MP Sanjay Raut had shared his plans to make a biopic on Fernandes who passed away here on Tuesday.?
Following the announcement on Tuesday, Raut, who also served as the writer of the film "Thackeray", a biopic on Sena founder-patriarch Bal Thackeray, told Mirror: "I seek guidance from Shoojit as he is a close friend and I'd love to have a talented director like him on board. But we're yet to finalise names."
When Ians contacted Sircar, the filmmaker, known for films like Piku, Vicky Donor and Madras Cafe, said: "A biopic on Shri George Fernandes is a very interesting project and I congratulate Mr. Sanjay Raut on taking it up."
"While I'm always available...
- 2/1/2019
- GlamSham
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been praised for his portrayal of Bal Thackeray in Thackeray, but the movie, based on late Shiv Sena supremo who had a controversial political career, has been slammed by some critics for being biased. The critically acclaimed actor says Indian audiences do not like to see the protagonist in shades of grey and that if only the negative side of the protagonist is reflected on the big screen, this will severly impact the box office.
Addressing the critical reviews of the film, Nawazuddin told Ians in a telephonic interview: "For the past 40-50 years, we have been continuously presenting our heroes in a good light. The audience does not like to see the protagonist with grey shades. If I portray the only negative side of the protagonist, then it will not run at the box office."
"Our society is not ready to see the negative traits in the heroes.
Addressing the critical reviews of the film, Nawazuddin told Ians in a telephonic interview: "For the past 40-50 years, we have been continuously presenting our heroes in a good light. The audience does not like to see the protagonist with grey shades. If I portray the only negative side of the protagonist, then it will not run at the box office."
"Our society is not ready to see the negative traits in the heroes.
- 1/31/2019
- GlamSham
2019 began with a bang! The high profile press conference hosted by the producers of “Cheat India” with Aaditya Thackeray and producer Sanjay Raut, was explosive in the real sense of the word.
The Marathi version of “Thackeray” getting pushed from 23rd January to 25th January coincided with Cheat India getting advanced to 18th January.
This smart move will further augment the business prospects of Cheat India, which will gain by way of enjoying a clean first week and a lucrative Republic Day holiday in the second week.
Aaditya Thackeray’s friendship with the producers of Cheat India is a known fact. The young leader mentioned that he was actually a part of the scripting of Cheat India when the producers had picked his brains for research last year.
Commented Thackeray, “First people will watch Cheat India and get frustrated with our system! Then they will watch Thackeray and get inspired to do something!
The Marathi version of “Thackeray” getting pushed from 23rd January to 25th January coincided with Cheat India getting advanced to 18th January.
This smart move will further augment the business prospects of Cheat India, which will gain by way of enjoying a clean first week and a lucrative Republic Day holiday in the second week.
Aaditya Thackeray’s friendship with the producers of Cheat India is a known fact. The young leader mentioned that he was actually a part of the scripting of Cheat India when the producers had picked his brains for research last year.
Commented Thackeray, “First people will watch Cheat India and get frustrated with our system! Then they will watch Thackeray and get inspired to do something!
- 1/5/2019
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
And so the calendar closes on yet another TV year. As critics start to assemble year-end best lists and look forward to what the next 12 months might have in store, there’s still a final flurry of new original programming to sift through before 2018 fades away.
Per usual, these are spread out across broadcast, cable, and subscription services, this time with an extra peppering of original films debuting on TV airtime. With plenty of other options to juggle as 2018 closes, allow this one final collection to cap off the bunch.
(We do this roundup of new shows pretty much every month — if you missed any of those previous picks, here are some notable TV premieres from February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, and our giant fall preview.)
“Nightflyers”
Joining the ever-growing sci-fi subgenre of “Hey, space is probably not the best place to go with people you don’t completely know!
Per usual, these are spread out across broadcast, cable, and subscription services, this time with an extra peppering of original films debuting on TV airtime. With plenty of other options to juggle as 2018 closes, allow this one final collection to cap off the bunch.
(We do this roundup of new shows pretty much every month — if you missed any of those previous picks, here are some notable TV premieres from February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, and our giant fall preview.)
“Nightflyers”
Joining the ever-growing sci-fi subgenre of “Hey, space is probably not the best place to go with people you don’t completely know!
- 11/30/2018
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
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