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Ameesha Patel claims Gadar still holds India’s biggest footfall record: ‘No. 1 brand’ | Bollywood News

Ameesha Patel claims Gadar still holds India’s biggest footfall record: ‘No. 1 brand’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 14, 2026 03:47 PM IST While everyone is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Lagaan, another iconic film that released alongside it is also marking the milestone. Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, starring Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel and Amrish Puri, hit theatres on June 15, 2001, and went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema history. Now, ahead of the film completing 25 years, Ameesha Patel has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to proudly claim that Gadar continues to hold the record for the highest footfalls among Indian films. Sharing her thoughts, the actress wrote, “GADAR is completing 25 years on June 15th. Very proud to feel that till date it’s the No. 1 film with the highest footfalls compared to any other film in Indian history. The Gadar brand, in total, has had 8.5 crore footfalls, beating the amazing Dhurandhar, which had 7.5 crore footfalls in total.” In another post, Ameesha Patel expressed gratitude to fans for keeping the franchise alive over the years. “Very blessed to have …

Ameesha Patel claims Gadar franchise has more footfalls than Dhurandhar duology

Ameesha Patel claims Gadar franchise has more footfalls than Dhurandhar duology

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Ameesha Patel and Sunny Deol’s Gadar 2 wreaked havoc upon its release in 2022. The film won hearts for its love story set against the backdrop of India and Pakistan. Recently, Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar explored the Partition theme and was praised by audiences. Now, Ameesha Patel has reflected on the success of the Gadar franchise and claimed it had more footfalls than Dhurandhar 1 and 2. Ameesha Patel compares Gadar and Dhurandhar success In a conversation with NDTV, the actor recalled, “I got the biggest Pakistani fanbase due to Gadar. I had women calling my secretary. Somehow getting the numbers, elderly women called and said, ‘Kya Ameesha ji, Pakistan ko apne rula diya, Sakina ne rula diya’ (Ameesha, you made Pakistan cry. Sakina made Pakistan cry.) Then parents called and said, ‘Humne apni beti ka naam Sakina rakh diya hai’ (Parents called and said they had named their daughter Sakina). They loved Gadar.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. …

Ameesha Patel claims Gadar 1 and 2 beat Dhurandhar in theatre footfalls: ‘I am part of the cinematic history’

Ameesha Patel claims Gadar 1 and 2 beat Dhurandhar in theatre footfalls: ‘I am part of the cinematic history’

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Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel starrer Gadar: Ek Prem Katha is approaching its 25th anniversary on June 15. Recently, Ameesha, who famously portrayed Sakina alongside Sunny Deol’s Tara Singh, recently shared her gratitude for the overwhelming love and adulation she has received ever since the movie first hit theaters. Gadar 1 and 2 has more footfalls than Dhurandhar 1 and 2, claims Ameesha Patel ahead of film’s 25th anniversary. Pakistani audiences embraced Sakina with open arms One of the most surprising outcomes of Gadar’s success, according to Ameesha, was the affection she received from Pakistan. In a conversation with NDTV, the actor recalled the response and said, “I got the biggest Pakistani fanbase due to Gadar. I had women calling my secretary. Somehow getting the numbers, elderly women called and said, ‘Kya Ameesha ji, Pakistan ko apne rula diya, Sakina ne rula diya’ (Ameesha you made Pakistan cry. Sakina made Pakistan cry.) Then parents calling and saying ‘humne apne beti ka naam Sakina rakh diya hai’ (Parents called and said they have named their daughter …

Ameesha Patel slams trolling culture in India after Alia Bhatt faces criticism over Cannes appearance: ‘Such a shame!’

Ameesha Patel slams trolling culture in India after Alia Bhatt faces criticism over Cannes appearance: ‘Such a shame!’

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Recently, Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt faced trolling after several internet users claimed she was “ignored” by paparazzi while walking the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. While many actors came out in support of Alia, Ameesha Patel has now seemingly defended her and criticised the trolling culture that celebrities in India often face online. Ameesha Patel seems to be defending Alia Bhatt after she got trolled for her Cannes appearance. Ameesha Patel seemingly defends Alia Bhatt On Sunday, Ameesha took to X and shared a post about the lack of unity in India. She wrote without naming anyone, “Recent activities have clearly made it evident that our own INDIAN mentality has become to pull others down .. we call ourselves as ONE nation and united- but are we actually?” She further criticised the way Indian actors are targeted online and wrote, “Actors here in INDIA are more badly trolled by our own people than Hollywood stars are within their country from their own people, which is so sad! Whether it’s an Indian star’s appearance …

Ameesha Patel says her comments on actresses and PR games were justified

Ameesha Patel says her comments on actresses and PR games were justified

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Actress Ameesha Patel stands strongly by her statement regarding younger actresses’ alleged fake PR game. On Saturday, the ‘Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai’ actress was captured by the shutterbugs in Mumbai. When questioned about her recent Tweets, Ameesha said that nowadays everyone considers themselves to be number one. The ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ actress was heard saying, “Sahi to kha maine. Aajkal sabhi aapne aap ko number one samajhte hain. ( What I said was right. These days, everyone considers themselves to be number one).” Earlier this month, Ameesha took to her official X (Formerly known as Twitter) handle and took a jibe at the younger actress’ and their alleged perception-buildingng games. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Ameesha Patel confirms Gadar 3, calls out young actresses for ‘fake PR Machinery’ | Bollywood News

Ameesha Patel confirms Gadar 3, calls out young actresses for ‘fake PR Machinery’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiMay 10, 2026 03:23 PM IST Actor Ameesha Patel sparked debate on X on Saturday after sharing a series of tweets criticising young female actors for allegedly relying on “fake PR machinery.” The actor also shared an update about the next instalment of the Gadar franchise. What Ameesha Patel said about PR machinery? Taking to X, Ameesha Patel took a dig at YouTube content creators and wrote, “Never feel bad or upset at Certain negative YOUTUBERS who always wake up with negativity and criticism for all the STARS. We as stars should feel happy for them rather than being affected. After all, by speaking ill of us all, their kitchen is running. We wish them luck.” In another tweet, Ameesha wrote, “Call yourself a super star only if u have achieved any sort of work that creates history and havoc at the box office. Until then, stop playing PR games to call urself a super star, sorry, but that’s the harsh reality. Loads of female actresses who haven’t even achieved 1 solo blockbuster …

Have you heard? Ameesha Patel updates fans about Gadar 3 with Sunny Deol

Have you heard? Ameesha Patel updates fans about Gadar 3 with Sunny Deol

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Gadar machayenge Looks like Tara Singh is ready to cross borders and box-office records once again. Ameesha Patel has confirmed that Gadar 3 is officially in development after the success of Gadar 2: The Katha Continues (2023). And yes, the iconic duo of Sunny Deol and Ameesha as Tara Singh and Sakeena are all set to return, with filmmaker Anil Sharma and Zee Studios backing the drama-filled spectacle. Spilling the tea on X, Ameesha declared, “Gadar 3 will come for sure,” while promising that the film will create absolute “hungama” in theatres. Not stopping there, she confidently added that “R500 crore is just the minimum” for a franchise like Gadar. The actor also teased that this time, “the scale and script will be even bigger and dhamakedar”. Translation: expect more flying hand pumps, thunderous dialogues, roaring nationalism, and plenty of whistle-worthy moments. The film is expected to continue the story of Tara Singh and his family. The Gadar franchise at the box office Ameesha Patel and Sunny Deol in ‘Gadar 2: The Katha Continues’ Disclaimer: …

Ameesha Patel takes dig at Bollywood’s ‘fake PR games’, slams younger actresses for buying ‘number 1’ tag

Ameesha Patel takes dig at Bollywood’s ‘fake PR games’, slams younger actresses for buying ‘number 1’ tag

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Actor Ameesha Patel has stirred fresh debate in Bollywood after seemingly taking a swipe at the younger crop of actresses and growing PR culture in the industry. In a series of fiery social media posts, the actor called out what she described as Bollywood’s “fake PR games,” accusing several younger stars of paying to secure the “number one” tag and earn a “superstar” image despite lacking genuine box office success. Ameesha Patel was last seen in Gadar 2. (PTI) Ameesha’s fiery rant Late on Friday, Ameesha took to social media to call out Bollywood’s “fake PR machinery” and criticise the growing PR culture among younger female actors in the film industry. The actor took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and shared a series of posts voicing her views on stardom, box office success, and what she called Bollywood’s “fake PR machinery.” She first addressed the growing influence of YouTubers, writing, “Never feel bad or upset at Certain negative UTUBERS who always wake up with negativity and criticism for all the STARS… We as stars …

Ameesha Patel on being stuck at Dubai airport as UAE airspace shut: We all panicked, the airspace was…

Ameesha Patel on being stuck at Dubai airport as UAE airspace shut: We all panicked, the airspace was…

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Actor Ameesha Patel is back home in Mumbai after what she describes as a long and exhausting travel ordeal that left her stranded mid-journey for over a day. Speaking to us, the actor shares, “I’m not stuck at Dubai Airport anymore… I’ve just landed back in Mumbai. The entire journey has been quite an ordeal. It was over 25–26 hours.” Ameesha Patel on being stuck at Dubai airport as UAE airspace shut: We all panicked, the airspace was… Ameesha explains that what began as a seamless trip from New York quickly turned complicated as their flight approached Dubai. “We had a beautiful journey from New York to Dubai and were supposed to land and take our connection to Mumbai. Suddenly, we were just hovering, circling the airspace and wondering why we weren’t landing,” says the 50-year-old, who was travelling with DJ Chetas and producer Kunal Goomer. She further elaborates that it was only after passengers accessed in-flight Wi-Fi and began receiving messages that the situation became clearer. “We started checking updates and realised that the …