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Kajol’s Relative Monjoy Mukerji In Rs 23.73 Lakh Payment Dispute Over Hai Apna Dil Toh Awara | Bollywood News

Kajol’s Relative Monjoy Mukerji In Rs 23.73 Lakh Payment Dispute Over Hai Apna Dil Toh Awara | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:March 01, 2026, 13:20 IST A payment dispute over Hai Apna Dil Toh Awara between Monjoy Mukerji and Ashwani Kumar remains unresolved, despite IMPPA intervention. Kajol Family Link Draws Attention In Old Film Investment Row A financial disagreement linked to the 2016 film Hai Apna Dil Toh Awara has returned to public attention following claims that a long-standing payment dispute remains unresolved between members of the production team. The controversy involves filmmaker Monjoy Mukerji and associate producer Ashwani Kumar, who reportedly invested in the project and later sought recovery of funds along with promised returns. Kumar told mid-day that he had contributed ₹38.73 lakh toward the film with an agreement that included a 10% profit share and co-producer credit. According to him, partial repayment was made over time. “After the film was made, I asked for my principal amount according to our contract. Monjoy paid me Rs 15 lakh over a period of time and asked me to take the rights for airing the film on Doordarshan,” he recalled. In 2025, the dispute was …

Dhurandhar worldwide box office collection day 23: Ranveer Singh film beats Awara, Dunki, 3 Idiots overseas collections

Dhurandhar worldwide box office collection day 23: Ranveer Singh film beats Awara, Dunki, 3 Idiots overseas collections

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Dhurandhar worldwide box office collection day 23: Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar has picked up pace again, thanks to the Christmas holiday worldwide. The film, now in its fourth week at the box office, continues to earn over $1 million per day overseas and approximately ₹20-25 crore gross domestically. This has enabled the Aditya Dhar film to surpass the lifetime overseas collections of some all-time blockbusters, including even Raj Kapoor’s Awara. Dhurandhar worldwide box office collection day 23: Ranveer Singh plays the lead in the Aditya Dhar film. Dhurandhar box office update By Saturday evening, its 23rd day in the theatres, Dhurandhar had earned ₹668 crore net ( ₹801.50 crore gross) in the domestic market. This made it the 5th highest-grossing Indian film in India, behind only pan-India blockbusters like Pushpa 2, Baahubali 2, KGF Chapter 2, and RRR. No Bollywood film has managed to cross ₹650 crore. Even as Dhurandhar is hurtling towards the ₹700 crore mark in India, it has picked up pace internationally as well. According to trade sources, the film has crossed the …

Amitabh Bachchan-Rekha’s Silsila to Sridevi’s Chandni; don’t miss re-release of 4 Bollywood cult-classics this Valentine’s season

Amitabh Bachchan-Rekha’s Silsila to Sridevi’s Chandni; don’t miss re-release of 4 Bollywood cult-classics this Valentine’s season

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The season of love is back again and this time it is going to be even more special as some of the cult classics are lined up for their re-release. Amitabh Bachchan’s Silsila, Sridevi’s Chandni, Raj Kapoor’s Awara, and Rajesh Khanna’s Aradhana; here’s a complete detail about the exciting line-up of the re-release of the romantic films. It has been revealed that cult-classics Silsila, Awara, Aradhana, and Chandni are all set to re-release on the big screens with better picture quality. The films will be re-released in the theaters with their restored 4k version by the National Film Archive of India under the National Film Heritage Mission. Late legendary Yash Chopra’s Silsila will be released on the first day of Valentine’s Week, which is February 7. Originally released in 1981, it was led by Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Jaya Bachchan, and Shashi Kapoor. The film is cherished for its evergreen songs like Dekha Ek Khwab, Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum, and others. This will be followed by Sridevi’s iconic film, Chandni which is poised to re-release …

Raj Kapoor@100: Directors Anees Bazmee, Imtiaz Ali, Hansal Mehta remember showman of Hindi cinema | Bollywood

Raj Kapoor@100: Directors Anees Bazmee, Imtiaz Ali, Hansal Mehta remember showman of Hindi cinema | Bollywood

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Mumbai, A passionate filmmaker who effectively translated the realities of life on screen without compromising on the entertainment quotient of his films is how the current crop of directors in Hindi cinema describe Raj Kapoor, who would have turned 100 on December 14. Raj Kapoor@100: Directors Anees Bazmee, Imtiaz Ali, Hansal Mehta remember showman of Hindi cinema Raj Kapoor, son of film and theatre veteran Prithviraj Kapoor, was an actor, an editor, a director and a producer who founded RK Studios in 1948. In his career spanning four decades, he directed only 10 films, starting with “Aag”, “Barsaat”, “Awara”, “Shree 420”, “Sangam”, “Mera Naam Joker”, “Bobby”, “Satyam Shivam Sundaram”, “Prem Rog”, and “Ram Teri Ganga Maili”. “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3” director Anees Bazmee, who worked as a sixth assistant to Raj Kapoor on 1982’s “Prem Rog”, said he is proud to have studied filmmaking at what he calls the ‘Raj Kapoor University’. “He made films that were ahead of their time. He understood the harsh realities of life which he beautifully brought on screen and that …

Raj Kapoor @100: Films that defined the career of Indian cinema’s showman | Bollywood

Raj Kapoor @100: Films that defined the career of Indian cinema’s showman | Bollywood

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New Delhi, Raj Kapoor, the legend of Indian cinema, created a body of work that remains iconic with films that hold a special place in the hearts of audiences even today. Raj Kapoor @100: Films that defined the career of Indian cinema’s showman As the country celebrates the birth centenary of the filmmaker-actor on Saturday, here is a look at some of his most celebrated films. *”Neel Kamal” : Raj Kapoor debuted as a male lead in “Neel Kamal”, where he portrayed a stone craft artist caught in a love triangle with two exiled princesses, played by Begum Para and Madhubala. The film was a moderate success at the box office. It came 12 years after the actor started his career as a child artist, first appearing in his father Prithviraj Kapoor’s film “Inquilab”. *”Aag” : “Aag”, a story about a man obsessed with theatre and in search of the leading lady for his play, marked Raj Kapoor’s illustrious journey behind the camera. The film also featured his brother Shashi Kapoor as the younger version …

RK Film Festival begins today: From Awara to Bobby, 7 Raj Kapoor films you can see in theatres now | Bollywood

RK Film Festival begins today: From Awara to Bobby, 7 Raj Kapoor films you can see in theatres now | Bollywood

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Iconic actor-director Raj Kapoor‘s films return to Indian screens this weekend as part of the RK Film Festival. PVR and Film Heritage Foundation are re-releasing his cult films to commemorate his 100th birth anniversary this year. (Also Read: Kapoor family’s ‘most unsuccessful actor’ never got lead roles, worked as uncredited extra, Raj Kapoor never cast him) Raj Kapoor’s 100th birth anniversary is being celebrated through the RK Film Festival. Spanning 101 cinemas across 34 cities from December 13 to 15, the festival will be one of the most extensive retrospectives ever dedicated to Raj Kapoor’s cinema. Here are 7 Raj Kapoor films you can watch on the big screen this weekend: Aag (1948) This musical drama marked many firsts for Raj Kapoor. First, it served as the actor’s directorial debut. Second, it was the first film made under his new banner, RK Films. Third, it introduced Raj Kapoor and Nargis as one of the most enduring onscreen couples in Hindi cinema. The film also starred Raj Kapoor’s younger brother, Shashi Kapoor, who plays the younger …

Raj Kapoor@100: Mirroring India through the ages with his movies of spectacle and ideas | Bollywood

Raj Kapoor@100: Mirroring India through the ages with his movies of spectacle and ideas | Bollywood

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New Delhi, “When I die, bring my body to my studio. It is quite possible that I may wake up amid their lights shouting Action…Action,” Raj Kapoor is quoted as saying in a book by his daughter. His words capturing as if in a frame freeze the passion of a filmmaker who left an abiding imprint on Indian cinema. Raj Kapoor@100: Mirroring India through the ages with his movies of spectacle and ideas Raj Kapoor would have been 100 on December 14. He released his first film in 1948, the year after Independence. And as India evolved through the decades, so did his movies, mirroring the dreams and conflicts of society in shades of black and white that gave way to glossy technicolour. The man, the filmmaker, the far-seeing entrepreneur who started R K Studios with his first film itself and the patriarch of filmdom’s ‘first family’, the lines blur and rearrange into the portrait of the larger than life persona still known as the original showman of Indian cinema. Through the sepia tints of …

Aftab Shivdasani Onboards Akshay Kumar’s Welcome To The Jungle: “Thank You Awara”

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Image was shared on Instagram. (courtesy: aftabshivdasani) New Delhi: Aftab Shivdasani and Akshay Kumar, who created a laugh riot with Vikram Bhatt’s Awara Paagal Deewana in the year 2002, are all set to recreate the on screen magic once again. On Sunday, the Grand Masti star shared a goofy picture of himself and Akshay and thanked the star as he confirmed joining Ahmed Khan’s Welcome to the Jungle. Aftab shared a quirky collage of himself and Akshay Kumar from the sets of Awara Paagal Deewanaand Welcome To The Jungle. He also posted a clap shot of the Ahmed Khan directorial. Alongside the post, he wrote, “First Photo taken 16 years apart (2008 & 2024). As you can see, nothing has changed. Thank you ‘Awara’ for ‘welcome’-ing this ‘Deewana’ to this ‘Paagal’ Jungle.” Take a look at Aftab’s post below: On his 56th birthday (September 9) last year, Akshay Kumar announced the third installment of the Welcome franchise with a fun video. Ahmed Khan is directing the film. The video features Akshay Kumar and the gang …

Aftab Shivdasani confirms joining Akshay Kumar’s Welcome to the Jungle, drops goofy picture with him: ‘Thank you Awara’ | Bollywood

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Aftab Shivdasani and Akshay Kumar created a laugh riot with Vikram Bhatt’s Awara Paagal Deewana. The duo is all set to recreate the on-screen magic yet again. Aftab shared a goofy post where he thanked Akshay as he confirmed joining Ahmed Khan’s Welcome to the Jungle. (Also read: Bade Miyan Chote Miyan box office day 7: Akshay film close to ₹50 crore in India) Aftab Shivdasani reunited with his Awara Paagal Deewana co-star Akshay Kumar on the sets of Welcome 3. Aftab Shivdasani joins Welcome to the Jungle Aftab took to his Instagram handle and shared a collage of himself and Akshay from Awara Paagal Deewana and Welcome to the Jungle sets. He also posted a clap shot of the Ahmed Khan directorial. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! Aftab captioned his post as, “First Photo taken 16 years apart (2008 & 2024). As you can see, nothing has changed (two laughing emojis) Thank you ‘Awara’ for ‘welcome’-ing this ‘Deewana’ to this ‘Paagal’ Jungle!” A fan commented, …

PICS: Awara Paagal Deewana actress Aarti Chabria flaunts baby bump, check it out

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Actress Aarti Chabria has exciting news to share as she`s expecting a baby! On June 23, 2019, Aarti Chabria tied the knot with Visharad Beedassy in a hush-hush ceremony. Her beau is a chartered accountant based in Australia. Awara Paagal Deewana actress Aarti Chabria flaunts baby bump           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Although she hasn`t made any official announcements on social media yet, there are circulating pictures of Aarti with a visible baby bump. In these photos, she`s wearing a white crop top paired with blue denim jeans. Many users congratulated Aarti on her news in the comment section. One said, “Congratulations 👏🏻👏🏻 May Bhagwan Ji Bless You & Your Baby Always 🙌🏻🙌🏻” Another well-wisher stated, “Congratulations” About Aarti Chabria Aarti Chabria began her career as a model at the age of 3, doing advertisements. Her first print ad was for Farex. Aarti won the Miss India Worldwide 2000 pageant and then …