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Amruta Khanvilkar recalls how Alia Bhatt-starrer Raazi changed things for her: It was a shocker

Amruta Khanvilkar recalls how Alia Bhatt-starrer Raazi changed things for her: It was a shocker

For an actor who’s spent over two decades navigating films, television, and OTT spaces, Amruta Khanvilkar says she’s learned to trust her instinct as much as timing. “I’ve been selective with the kind of projects or roles I play. When people know that she won’t choose something random, they don’t come up with random stuff or roles that make no sense,” shares Amruta, adding how her choices are often driven by the relevance of a character rather than its scale. “The length of the role or the number of scenes don’t matter to me. Even if I have one scene to play, my only focus is, ‘is it impactful?’ Is it going to make an impact on the audience or the story?” Amruta Khanvilkar (Photo: Instagram ) I’ve tried to widen my range as an actor Recently seen in Emraan Hashmi starrer Taskaree: The Smugglers Web, Amruta says that OTT has given her space to experiment more. “Over the years, the dynamics of web space have changed, and that’s been for the good. I’ve tried …

Jigra vs Savi: Did Alia Bhatt-starrer ‘copy’ the plot of Divya Khossla’s jailbreak thriller? An analysis | Bollywood

Jigra vs Savi: Did Alia Bhatt-starrer ‘copy’ the plot of Divya Khossla’s jailbreak thriller? An analysis | Bollywood

Vasan Bala’s Jigra was released in theatres last week. The Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina-starrer polarised audiences and critics alike, with many raving about the film and others calling it less than the sum of its parts. The box office numbers were less than promising to begin with. In the middle of it all, Divya Khossla accused Alia Bhatt of buying tickets herself and inflating box office figures. (Also read: Did Karan Johar call Divya Khossla Kumar ‘a fool’ after her dig at Alia Bhatt’s Jigra?) Both Jigra, starring Alia Bhatt, and Savi, featuring Divya Khossla, were released this year, As jaws dropped and allegations and name-calling ensued, many wondered why Divya Khossla had decided to open up a front against Jigra. To many, the answer was the actor’s most recent release – Savi. The film is about a woman who must join hands with a middle-aged man to help free a loved one from a foreign prison in a daring jailbreak. Many felt that Divya – and a few viewers too – felt that …

Jigra box office collection day 6: Alia Bhatt-starrer dips further, finally crosses ₹ 20 crore | Bollywood

Jigra box office collection day 6: Alia Bhatt-starrer dips further, finally crosses ₹ 20 crore | Bollywood

Oct 16, 2024 10:13 PM IST Jigra box office collection day 6: So far, the film has managed to cross ₹20 crore. It stars Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina in lead roles. Jigra box office collection day 6: Alia Bhatt‘s solo release of 2024 build a lot of anticipation among fans but the film seems to have failed to meet the expectations upon release. Jigra did not show much growth during the weekdays after a lacklustre weekend, and saw another dip in its earnings. As per Sacnilk.com, the film earned less than ₹2 crore on Wednesday. It has been directed by Vasan Bala. (Also Read: Karan Johar says he has Vasan Bala’s back amid Jigra’s low box office earnings: ‘Always and forever’) Alia Bhatt-starrer Jigra released in theatres on October 11. Jigra box office update The latest update states that Jigra collected ₹ 1.25 crore on its sixth day of release, its lowest so far. The film registered the lowest opening for Alia Bhatt-starrer in a decade with ₹ 4.55 crore. The film collected ₹ …

Jigra box office collection day 5: Alia Bhatt-starrer struggles to cross ₹20 crore amid controversies | Bollywood

Jigra box office collection day 5: Alia Bhatt-starrer struggles to cross ₹20 crore amid controversies | Bollywood

Oct 15, 2024 10:21 PM IST Jigra box office collection day 5: The Vasan Bala-directorial has been mired in controversies related to box office numbers, and received mixed reviews. Jigra box office collection day 5: Alia Bhatt‘s solo release in 2024 did not match up to the expectations from fans. The film has not been doing well at the box office, and has shown no signs of recovery in the weekdays. As per the latest update on Sacnilk.com, Jigra has collected ₹ 1.60 crore on its fifth day of release, as per early estimates. (Also read: Even Alia Bhatt cannot save Vasan Bala’s Jigra, which adamantly sticks to style over substance) Jigra stars Alia Bhatt in the lead role. Jigra box office update The latest report states that Jigra slowed down even further on its first Tuesday. The film is yet to cross the ₹ 20 crore mark. The film registered the lowest opening for an Alia Bhatt-starrer in 10 years, with ₹ 4.55 crore. On its second day, it collected ₹ 6.55 crore. Day …

Jigra box office collection day 2: Alia Bhatt-starrer shows impressive 42% growth, earns ₹6.50 crore | Bollywood

Jigra box office collection day 2: Alia Bhatt-starrer shows impressive 42% growth, earns ₹6.50 crore | Bollywood

₹6.50 crore&section=Entertainment&subSection=bollywood&impression=true” width=”100%” height=”0px” style=”display:block” frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”no”> Oct 13, 2024 08:21 AM IST Jigra box office collection day 2: Alia Bhatt’s action drama has now collected over ₹11 crore in India over its first two days. Jigra box office collection day 2: Alia Bhatt’s latest release Jigra seems to be making up for its below-average start at the box office. The film opened to a rather disappointing ₹4.55 crore on its opening day this Friday. But on Saturday, Jigra showed impressive growth, banking on the Dussehra festival. (Also read: Divya Khossla Kumar accuses Alia Bhatt of rigging Jigra box office numbers) ₹11 crore in two days” title=”Jigra box office collection has soared past ₹11 crore in two days” /> ₹11 crore in two days” title=”Jigra box office collection has soared past ₹11 crore in two days” />Jigra box office collection has soared past ₹11 crore in two days Jigra box office collection As per Sacnilk, rough data shows that Jigra earned ₹6.50 crore on its first Saturday, a 42% increase from its opening day collection. …

Alia Bhatt-starrer Jigra gets High Court relief after Rajasthan man said he runs online classes by that name | Jaipur News

Alia Bhatt-starrer Jigra gets High Court relief after Rajasthan man said he runs online classes by that name | Jaipur News

Two days after a Commercial Court in Jodhpur stayed the release of movie ‘Jigra’ following a trademark violation plea, the Rajasthan High Court on Thursday stayed the lower court’s order, allowing the movie’s release on Friday, October 11. The movie stars actor Alia Bhatt as a troubled young woman, who must rescue her brother – played by Vedang Raina – from prison. Petitioner Bhallaram Choudhary had said that he runs online classes with the name ‘Jigra’ and that he had also obtained a trademark for the same under The Trade Marks Act, 1999, in September 2023, under Class 41 which deals with education, entertainment and training. Subsequently, he had sought stay on release of the movie ‘Jigra’, made by Dharma Productions Private Limited, citing trademark violation and the Commercial Court passed an ad interim injunction on October 8 on the movie’s October 11 release. The production house had then approached the High Court citing its own trademark registration under various Classes – but other than 41. Appearing for Dharma Productions, senior advocate Vikas Balia, assisted …

Hrithik Roshan to make a powerful cameo in Alia Bhatt-starrer `Alpha`

Hrithik Roshan, who wowed fans as the stylish and intense Agent Kabir in the 2019 hit War, is gearing up for a cameo in the upcoming spy thriller Alpha. Directed by Shiv Rawail, the film stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in the lead roles.  Hrithik Roshan to make an action-packed cameo in Alpha movie Alpha is the latest addition to Yash Raj Films’ growing spy universe, which already includes characters like Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan, Salman Khan’s Tiger, and Katrina Kaif’s Zoya. Hrithik’s character, Kabir, was last seen in War, where his fierce rivalry and eventual partnership with Tiger Shroff’s character, Khalid, captivated audiences. His cameo in Alpha is expected to connect different storylines from other films in this shared universe, including Ek Tha Tiger and Pathaan, building towards an exciting crossover. About Alpha movie Bollywood superstar Alia Bhatt is headlining the first female-led YRF Spy Universe film, produced by Aditya Chopra. Joining her will be rising industry star and YRF’s homegrown talent, Sharvari Wagh. They both play super-agents in the YRF’s spy universe and …

Mahesh Bhatt says he won’t return to direction after Alia Bhatt-starrer Sadak 2: I am outdated | Bollywood

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt broke his vow to not direct a project and returned to helm Sadak 2, which released in 2020. However, he has no plans to do the same anymore. In an interview with MoneyControl, he said he is too outdated to make a film now. Also read: Mahesh Bhatt calls son-in-law Ranbir Kapoor the ‘best father in the world.’ Watch Mahesh Bhatt’s last directorial venture was Sadak 2 in 2020. He has directed over 50 films in his career. Mahesh hung up his directorial boots in 1999 with the Sanjay Dutt-starrer Kartoos. He broke his promise and helmed Sadak 2 starring his actor daughter Alia Bhatt. The film was a sequel to his 1991 drama, Sadak. but opened to scathing reviews upon its release in 2020. Not returning to direct He was asked if he will be directing Alia again, to which he laughed and said their last collaboration was disastrous. “Well, we had a disastrous collaboration. So but, that was a very strangely easy time to put in mind, but as you …

Gully Boy turns 5: Iconic lines from the Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt-starrer

Gully Boy turned 5 today! The movie starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, created quite a buzz among people. The movie, which hit theatres in 2019, earned a whopping Rs 19.40 crore on its opening day, and the rest is history. The movie earned a 4-star review from Mid-Day and was described by Mayank Shekhar as “a “shout-out” to budding Mumbai stars Naezy (Naved Sheikh) and Divine (Vivian Fernandes). Their (Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt) story, and of desi rap itself, is still unfolding, as we speak. When it`s written in hindsight, I`m pretty sure, this film will be considered, the high-point, if not the turning point, for the genre, after all!” Now, let`s dive into some memorable dialogues from Gully Boy that are impactful and will stick with us for a long time. Remember how the entire nation echoed “How`s The Josh” after watching Vicky Kaushal`s Uri: The Surgical Strike? Get ready for a chant `Apna Time Aayega.` even in 2024! Gully Boy turns 5: Mark the occasion with memorable dialogues from the movie …

Alia Bhatt-starrer Heart of Stone is like Mission: Impossible, says Netflix rep | Hollywood

Alia Bhatt is all set to mark her Hollywood debut with Heart of Stone, which will be released on Netflix, this August. The actor had shared a Netflix sizzle reel for the most anticipated, upcoming titles in 2023 for the streamer. The montage included footage from her film that stars Gal Gadot. Now in a new interview, Kira Goldberg and Ori Marmur, who run Netflix’s original studio film group, have revealed what to expect from the spy action thriller. (Also read: Alia Bhatt, Gal Gadot feature in fresh footage from their upcoming Heart of Stone. Watch) Talking to Variety, Kira Goldberg and Ori Marmur spoke about Heart of Stone, and what to expect from the film directed by Tom Harper. Oli Marmur said that Heart of Stone is similar to the Mission: Impossible and Jason Bourne movies, and breaks into a genre that is predominantly frontlined by men. “One of the things that got us really excited was the idea of doing a film in a genre that’s often dominated by men. It’s Mission: Impossible. …