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144% Jump Makes Gajraj Rao & Renuka Shahane’s Web Series Trend Better Than Pataal Lok 2!

144% Jump Makes Gajraj Rao & Renuka Shahane’s Web Series Trend Better Than Pataal Lok 2!

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Dupahiya OTT Verdict (Week 2): Gajraj Rao & Renuka Shahane’s Web Series Is Winning! (Photo Credit – Instagram) Gajraj Rao & Renuka Shahane’s Dupahiya is garnering a lot of love from the audiences. The web series arrived on Prime Video and seems like an extension of the world of Panchayat. Audiences have been loving the story of the village of Dhadakpur – India’s only crime-free village! In two weeks, the total viewership of the web series stands at 6.2 million. Looking at the excellent word of mouth, it seems that the web series will continue to churn out viewership numbers on the platform and might turn out to be one of the strongest web series coming out of the platform! Dupahiya OTT Verdict Week 2 While the web series started on a decent note, it took a jump of 144% in week 2, garnering 4.4 million views and taking the second spot in the list of most-watched streaming originals in India for the week of Mar 10-16, 2025, estimated based on audience research by Ormax. …

Dupahiya: Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Sparsh Shrivastava’s family-entertainer reminds fans of Panchayat and these tweets are proof

Dupahiya: Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Sparsh Shrivastava’s family-entertainer reminds fans of Panchayat and these tweets are proof

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Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Bhuvan Arora, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Shivani Raghuvanshi starrer Dupahiya was released nearly a couple of weeks back. The light-hearted satirical comedy show has been receiving immense love from the fans, while a section of users was also reminded of the acclaimed web show, Panchayat. Check out the reactions shared by the internet users. Prime Video’s family entertainer Dupahiya was released earlier this month on March 7, 2025. It has already been receiving positive reviews from the audience for its beautiful and simple storyline, but many of the users noted it to be one of the rare shows that could come closer to Panchayat. A user shared his review of the show expressing, “In past 4 years anything that came close to Panchayat on OTT is Dupahiya, how beautifully it is made. All the characters shined brightly. With a special mention to Daroga ji Yashpal Sharma outshined.” Another user stated, “‘Dupahiya’ on @PrimeVideo is very well directed, good screenplay and storyline Actors have added the soul to well written script If you …

Gajraj Rao-Renuka Shahane’s Web Series Beats The Beast Pataal Lok 2’s Debut Week!

Gajraj Rao-Renuka Shahane’s Web Series Beats The Beast Pataal Lok 2’s Debut Week!

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Dupahiya OTT Verdict: Surpasses Pataal Lok Season 2’s Debut Week Viewership! ( Photo Credit – Facebook ) Gajraj Rao and Renuka Shahane’s web series Dupahiya has earned rave reviews, and within a few days of its arrival, the web series will make a mark with its viewership as well. In what seems like a leaf out of Panchayat’s world, the web series, in fact, has opened better than the recent OTT storm Pataal Lok season 2! Gajraj Rao Winning Hearts Gajraj Rao is currently winning hearts with two beautiful web series. Last week, he won hearts in Dabba Cartel on Netflix, which also registered a viewership of 1.8 million in its debut week as per Netflix’s dates! Dupahiya OTT Verdict Dupahiya arrived on Prime Video on March 7. In the list of the most-watched streaming originals in India for the week of March 3-9, 2025, the web series garnered 1.8 million views in the debut week. This is 28% higher than Prime Video’s much acclaimed Pataal Lok, which opened with 1.4 million views in its debut week! Where …

Gajraj Rao says filmmakers ‘assumed audiences wanted item numbers’, brought limitations to Indian cinema | Bollywood

Gajraj Rao says filmmakers ‘assumed audiences wanted item numbers’, brought limitations to Indian cinema | Bollywood

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Mar 06, 2025 06:14 AM IST Gajraj Rao talks about his next series, Prime Video’s Dupahiya, and the return of rooted, light content in Indian stories. Actor Gajraj Rao has been slowly carving his niche as the everyman in slice-of-life stories. The veteran actor has been garnering praise for Dabba Cartel and will next be seen in Prime Video’s Dupahiya. Talking about the proliferation of rooted content on Indian streaming, Gajraj tells HT how the landscape of Indian storytelling has changed. (Also read: Gajraj Rao says he doesn’t feel bad about staying in 5-star hotels: ‘I’ve worked hard for 25-30 years’) Gajraj Rao in his upcoming show, Dupahiya. Gajraj Rao on item numbers in cinema Indian cinema has seen a change towards rooted, relatable storytelling after a boom of larger-than-life sagas in the 90s and 2000s. Gajraj says, “There was a time when we watched Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Basu Chatterjee, and Sai Paranjape’s films. There was a whole phase of cinema in the middle where limitations came into play. The fear of the Friday came in. …

Gajraj Rao On ‘Dupahiya’: “Had To Be A Part Of This: No Second Thoughts”

Gajraj Rao On ‘Dupahiya’: “Had To Be A Part Of This: No Second Thoughts”

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Gajraj Rao In Dupahiya ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) Renowned for delivering unforgettable performances, Gajraj Rao steps into one of his most compelling roles yet in Dupahiya, a one-of-a-kind stirring series rooted in the heartland of Bihar. The story unfolds in a village on the verge of celebrating 25 crime-free years—until chaos erupts when a prized motorbike goes missing, setting off a wild chase to recover it before an upcoming wedding and the village’s honor are jeopardized. Directed by Sonam Nair, the series masterfully blends slice-of-life comedy with an engaging narrative— one that resonated so deeply with Rao— so much so that he instantly knew he had to be a part of it. During the promotions, Rao opened up about what made him greenlight the project without hesitation. Recalling his first impression of the Dupahiya, Gajraj Rao shared, “The moment Salona sent me the script, she asked for my thoughts on it. Within just 3-4 days, I read it and immediately responded, saying ‘I had to be a part of this– no second thoughts. …

Dabba Cartel’s Gajraj Rao defends Rakesh Roshan against trolls questioning him for choosing Hrithik Roshan as Krrish: ‘Unka paisa hai…’

Dabba Cartel’s Gajraj Rao defends Rakesh Roshan against trolls questioning him for choosing Hrithik Roshan as Krrish: ‘Unka paisa hai…’

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Rakesh Roshan launched his son Hrithik Roshan with the 2000 film Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai along with Ameesha Patel. Since then, the father-son duo worked in multiple movies including the Krrish franchise which started with the 2003 movie, Koi… Mil Gaya. Then came Krrish and Krrish 3. While Hrithik did commendable work in all the movies, some fans were impressed with the filmmaker repeating his son in all of them. In an interview, actor Gajraj Rao defended the director for choosing Hrithik as Krrish. Read on! Watching Hrithik Roshan on the big screen is always a delight. But when Krrish 3 came, a section of cinephiles stated that Rakesh Roshan could have chosen Shahid Kapoor to play the lead role as watching Hrithik was being repetitive. Now, veteran Bollywood actor Gajraj Rao shared his two cents on the matter. While talking to Filmygyan, the Dabba Cartel actor stated that filmmaking is not social work nor do the makers have moral obligations towards anyone. Citing the example of ace director Satyajit Ray, Rao further stated that …

Dupahiya: When and where to watch Laapataa Ladies actor Sparsh Shrivastava, Gajraj Rao and Renuka Shahane’s upcoming comedy series

Dupahiya: When and where to watch Laapataa Ladies actor Sparsh Shrivastava, Gajraj Rao and Renuka Shahane’s upcoming comedy series

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Streaming platform Amazon Prime Video announced their upcoming comedy web show, Dupahiya, on Monday. A day later, the makers charmed fans by revealing the show’s poster, which gives off amusing vibes and features the lead cast, including Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Bhuvan Arora, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Shivani Raghuvanshi. Check out the details to find out when it is set to release. When and where to watch Dupahiya On February 18, Amazon Prime Video shared the first poster of their upcoming comedy web series, Dupahiya: Sapno Ka Chakkajam. The quirky poster features Sparsh Shrivastava’s character sitting on the front of a bike, while a grumpy Gajrao Rao is attending a call. Renuka Shahane looks surprised as she watches him, while Shivani Raghuvanshi and Bhuvan Arora appear to be giving a tough look at the situation. “Aavela Dupahiya #DupahiyaOnPrime, New Series, March 7,” the post was captioned. First look poster of Dupahiya Reacting to the announcement, a user stated, “Another masterpiece show…” while a fan predicted, “Maja aayega dekhne me jaise panchayat series dekhne me maja aaya tha” …

Diljit Dosanjh bows down to Gajraj Rao as actor attends singer`s London concert

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Diljit Dosanjh is currently busy with his Dil-Luminati Tour concert. The singer held his second show at the O2 Arena on Saturday, which was attended by ace actor Gajraj Rao. Both Rao and Dosanjh shared pictures and videos of their meeting at the Dil-Luminati concert. Diljit Dosanjh and Gajraj Rao meet each other at Dil-Luminati tour Taking to Instagram stories, Gajraj shared a series of pictures. The first one is a selfie from the concert venue, with the caption, “Tonight was touched by magic, an unforgettable experience…” Another picture gives a glimpse of the grand venue. He also posted a video of fans cheering for their favourite, Diljit Dosanjh, performing on stage. Not only Gajraj, but Diljit also took to his Instagram and shared a glimpse of his meeting with Rao, bowing down to show respect to the senior artist. A third story on Dosanjh`s Instagram features Gajraj Rao kissing Diljit`s hands. Badshah`s surprise appearance at Diljit`s Dil-Luminati Tour   The unexpected reunion of the two Punjabi music giants sent the crowd into a frenzy. …

Diljit Dosanjh reacts as Gajraj Rao kisses his hand during London show; singer croons his and Alia Bhatt’s hit Ikk Kudi

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Oct 06, 2024 01:53 PM IST Diljit Dosanjh posted a clip on his Instagram Stories in which he interacted with his fans standing near the stage. See here. After Pakistani actor Hania Aamir and rapper Badshah, actor Gajraj Rao attended singer Diljit Dosanjh‘s Dil-Luminati Tour concert in London. The singer held a second show in The O2 Arena on Saturday evening. Both Diljit and Gajraj Rao shared pictures and videos from the event. (Also Read | Diljit Dosanjh invites Pakistani actor Hania Aamir on stage during London show; Badshah makes special appearance. Watch) Diljit Dosanjh and Gajraj Rao at The O2 in London. Gajraj shares post from Diljit’s show Taking to his Instagram Stories, Gajraj posted a selfie from the concert venue and wrote, “Tonight was touched by magic, an unforgettable experience…” In another photo, he gave a glimpse of the venue. He also posted a video as fans cheered while Diljit performed on stage. Gajraj posted a selfie from the concert venue. Diljit shares clip featuring Gajraj Diljit posted a clip on his Instagram …

Maidan Review: Ajay Devgn And Gajraj Rao Shine Bright in This Brilliant Sports Biopic

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Maidaan Movie Review: I was in school when Shah Rukh Khan’s Chak De! India had arrived in theatres. I vividly remember joining fellow movie lovers chanting ‘India, India’, celebrating each win as though it was a live match and even sobbing at the end of the film. Almost 17 years since the film was released, it continues to be a benchmark for sports films in Bollywood. As I walked into the theatre to watch Maidaan, I admit I was prepared to draw comparisons with Chak De! India. The Ajay Devgn film took a different path from the SRK starrer but one thing is common: both the films give you a great cinematic experience. Directed by Amit Sharma, Maidaan stars Ajay Devgn in the lead. The film is based on the life of football coach Syed Abdul Rahim and the events that lead up to India’s win at the 1962 Asia Games. Besides Ajay, the film also stars Gajraj Rao as a journalist and Priya Mani as Ajay’s wife. The team also features several fresh faces, …