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Farah Khan says Ayan Mukerji’s father made us poor: ‘My dad made his first big colour film’ | Bollywood News

Farah Khan says Ayan Mukerji’s father made us poor: ‘My dad made his first big colour film’ | Bollywood News

4 min readNew DelhiMay 29, 2026 06:17 PM IST Farah Khan is regarded as one of Bollywood’s most successful choreographers and filmmakers today, but her childhood was marked by immense struggle after her father lost everything backing a film that bombed at the box office. During a recent visit to actress Tanisha Mukerji’s home — cousin of filmmaker Ayan Mukerji — Farah recalled how actor Deb Mukherjee unknowingly became linked to one of the toughest phases of her life. Speaking candidly, Farah joked, “Because Debu is Ayan’s father, I always tell Ayan Mukerji that it’s because of your dad that we became poor.” A stunned Tanisha responded, “What?” Farah then explained: “My dad made his first big colour film (Aisa Bhi Hota Hai) in which Deb Mukherji was the hero. The movie bombed on Friday, and by Monday we had become poor because, in those days, producers invested everything they had,” she shared. Tanisha Mukerji admitted that financial instability was common in film families back then. “We also went through those stages. Whenever my dad’s …

Farah Khan says her family became poor because of Ayan Mukerji’s father; here’s why

Farah Khan says her family became poor because of Ayan Mukerji’s father; here’s why

Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently took a trip down memory lane during her cooking vlog with Tanishaa Mukerji and her cook Dilip. While exploring Tanishaa’s home and cooking together, Farah opened up about her family’s financial struggles and even shared a humorous anecdote involving filmmaker Ayan Mukerji’s father, veteran actor Deb Mukherjee. Farah Khan says he teases Ayan Mukerji that because of his father, her family once became poor. Farah Khan says Ayan Mukerji’s dad is responsible for her family getting poor During the vlog, Tanishaa gave Farah a tour of her home, which featured several authentic Bengali touches. The two later prepared sabudana khichdi together before heading to the terrace, where they sat on a swing and chatted about their childhood memories and family struggles. Recalling the difficult financial phase her family went through, Farah said, “I always tell Ayan Mukerji that because of his dad, hum gareeb hue the (we became poor). Because my dad made his first big colour film with Deb Mukherjee in the lead role, and it bombed at …

Mardaani 3 OTT release: When and where to watch Rani Mukerji’s cop thriller

Mardaani 3 OTT release: When and where to watch Rani Mukerji’s cop thriller

Mardaani 3 OTT release: The third instalment of Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani films is all set to hit OTT soon. Mardaani 3, released in theatres in January, sees the actor reprise her role as Shivani Shivaji Roy. Know when and where the film will be released digitally. Mardaani 3 OTT release: Rani Mukerji plays a cop in the Abhiraj Minawala film. When and where to watch Mardaani 3 on OTT Mardaani 3 will stream on Netflix from March 27. The official Netflix India account made the announcement on social media on Thursday by posting a picture of Rani from the film and writing, “Criminals ke bure din shuru. Sherni aa rahi hai shikaar karne (Bad days have begun for criminals. The tigress will come to hunt). Watch Mardaani 3, out 27 March, on Netflix.” The film received mixed reviews upon its release, and those who liked it commented with heart emojis. One person wrote, “Have got my weekend watch, kudos netflix.” Another wrote, “Great,” with thumbs-up emojis. Then there were those who did not like the …

Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3 To Release On OTT In THIS Month? Here’s What We Know | Web-series News

Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3 To Release On OTT In THIS Month? Here’s What We Know | Web-series News

Last Updated:March 11, 2026, 15:49 IST The plot centres around Rani’s character, Shivani, who investigates the disappearance of 93 young girls over the course of three months. Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3 To Release On OTT In THIS Month? Here’s What We Know Rani Mukerji made a strong comeback with action drama Mardaani 3. It was the third installment from the franchise. And now there is a fresh report that it is finally releasing on OTT. The film will premiere on Netflix. Abhiraj Minawala directed the film, which also stars Janki Bodiwala and Mallika Prasad. As per 123 Telugu, the film, which was released on January 30, will be released on Netflix from March 27. The makers are yet to make an official announcement. The film received mixed reviews. Rani once stated that the ‘Mardaani’ franchise stands for the idea that fear should never win. Mardaani 3: Plot And Cast Aditya Chopra produces Mardaani 3 and continues the franchise’s trend of hard-hitting, socially important narrative. While Mardaani delves into the bleak world of human trafficking and …

Drops To 10 Lakh, Set To Wrap Up As Rani Mukerji’s 2nd Highest-Grossing Film!

Drops To 10 Lakh, Set To Wrap Up As Rani Mukerji’s 2nd Highest-Grossing Film!

Mardaani 3 Box Office Collection Day 39 Update! (Photo Credit: Instagram) Rani Mukerji’s latest outing with YRF, Mardaani 3, is nearing the end of its box office run. The action thriller, directed by Abhiraj Minawala, is a losing affair as it will not be able to recover its 60 crore budget. It is all set to wrap up as the leading heroine’s 2nd highest-grossing film in India. Scroll below for the day 39 report! How much has Mardaani 3 earned in India in 39 days? According to estimates, Mardaani 3 earned only 10 lakh on day 39. It witnessed a 50% drop on the 6th Monday, compared to 20 lakh garnered on the previous day. The reviews were mixed, which led to a lukewarm run at the Indian box office. The domestic net box office collection has reached 52.15 crore. Made against a budget of 60 crore, the action thriller has recovered 87% of its estimated investments. With a deficit of over 5 crore, it will wrap up its theatrical journey. A losing affair! Trending …

167% Higher Than Rani Mukerji’s Last Release, Yet Not A Success!

167% Higher Than Rani Mukerji’s Last Release, Yet Not A Success!

Mardaani 3 Box Office Day 35 Collection!(Photo Credit –Instagram) Mardaani 3 is nearing the end of its box office run. It has already concluded its overseas theatrical journey, but is minting moolah at the lower end in India. Rani Mukerji has recorded a much better performance than her last release, but unfortunately, YRF production is not a success. Scroll below for the day 35 report. Mardaani 3 completes 5 weeks in Indian theatres According to estimates, Mardaani 3 concluded its 5th week, accumulating 1.45 crore. The daily collection dropped to 10 lakh on day 35, after the Holi festivities. Compared to the fourth week of 2.52 crore, there was a 31% drop in earnings. The total box office collection in India has reached 51.52 crore net. Including GST, the gross total stands at 60.79 crore. Abhiraj Minawala‘s directorial was made on a reported budget of 10 crore. So far, 86% of the estimated investments have been recovered. But entering the safe zone is no longer possible, as it has achieved its saturation. Take a look …

Mardaani 3 Box Office Collections: Rani Mukerji’s investigative cop drama collects Rs 75 lakh in 5th weekend, cume hits Rs 48 crore in 31 days

Mardaani 3 Box Office Collections: Rani Mukerji’s investigative cop drama collects Rs 75 lakh in 5th weekend, cume hits Rs 48 crore in 31 days

Mardaani 3, directed by Abhiraj Minawala, added Rs. 75 lakh to the tally in its 5th weekend, witnessing a 45 per cent drop over the last weekend. This takes its total cume to Rs. 48 crore nett in its 31 days of theatrical run.  The Rani Mukerji starrer is now running in its final legs at the box office. It is expected to wind up its entire run at Rs. 50 crore nett, which will be a good total for a film like this. For the record, Mardaani 3 has already surpassed the lifetime cume of Mardaani 2, becoming the franchise’ highest grossing movie. It is also the only successful female-led franchise film from Hindi cinema, with three instalments.  One thing that has been going wrong with films lately is that the costs have increased a lot. A film that used to cost x a couple of years ago has increased to 2x, some even going 3x. Mardaani 3 has done well in this regard as the film has been made in controlled budget. The movie will …

Mardaani 3 Box Office Collections Week 4: Rani Mukerji’s cop drama adds Rs 2.15 crore, cume hits Rs 47.50 crore

Mardaani 3 Box Office Collections Week 4: Rani Mukerji’s cop drama adds Rs 2.15 crore, cume hits Rs 47.50 crore

Mardaani 3, directed by Abhiraj Minawala, and starring Rani Mukerji in the lead role, added Rs. 2.15 crore to the tally in its 4th week, with Rs. 10 lakh coming on Thursday. The cop action drama registered a drop of roughly 60 percent over the previous week. That said, Mardaani 3 is now in its final legs.  The Rani Mukerji starrer reached Rs. 47.45 crore nett by the end of its 28 days of theatrical run. Set to face The Kerala Story 2 from the 5th weekend, Mardaani 3 is expected to wind its entire run soon, somewhere arount Rs. 50 crore nett mark.  It will be a good total for the film as business of such small/mid-sized films have gone down drastically in the post-pandemic times. When A-lister starrers are struggling to gain traction, Mardaani 3 not only impressed the audience but also the stakeholders, emerging a profitable venture. The Box Office Collections for Mardaani 3 in India are as follows: Day Nett Week One Rs. 25.00 cr.     2nd Friday Rs. 2.00 cr. 2nd Saturday …

38 Lakhs More & Rani Mukerji’s Film Will Achieve 2 Major Feats In India & Worldwide!

38 Lakhs More & Rani Mukerji’s Film Will Achieve 2 Major Feats In India & Worldwide!

Mardaani 3 Worldwide Box Office Day 27 Update! (Photo Credit: Instagram) Rani Mukerji’s action thriller Mardaani 3 is mounted on a budget of 60 crore. It may not be able to enter the safe zone in its lifetime. But the YRF production is only 38 lakh away from achieving two feats in India and worldwide. Scroll below for the day 27 report! 50 crore milestone loading in India! According to estimates, Mardaani 3 amassed 16 lakh on day 27. It saw a 36% drop compared to 25 lakh garnered on the previous day. The cumulative total in India has surged to 49.81 crore net. It is less than 20 lakh away from clocking a half-century at the domestic box office. Rani Mukerji‘s threequel is the highest-grossing film of the Mardaani franchise. However, with a deficit of nearly 10 crore, it will fail to attain the success tag at the box office. Take a look at the day-wise box office breakdown in India (net collection) below: Week 1: 26.55 crore Week 2: 15.65 crore Week 3: …

Mardaani 3 Box Office Collections: Rani Mukerji’s cop drama registers slios on 4th Wednesday, approaches theatrical end

Mardaani 3 Box Office Collections: Rani Mukerji’s cop drama registers slios on 4th Wednesday, approaches theatrical end

Mardaani 3 collected Rs. 15 lakh on its fourth Wednesday, dropping by 50 percent over Tuesday. The cop action drama, directed by Abhiraj Minawala, took its 4th week’s cume to Rs. 2.05 crore in 6 days. It is expected to wind around Rs. 2.15 crore, taking the running cume to Rs. 47.50 crore by the end of its Week 4.  Backed by Yash Raj Films, the Rani Mukerji starrer is looking to wind its entire run somewhere around Rs. 50 crore nett at the Indian box office. It will be a good outcome for the film as the theatrical business has gone down drastically in the post-pandemic era, with the rise of OTT in India. The movie turned out to be the highest grossing film of the franchise, surpassing Mardaani 2. It is also the only successful female-led franchise from Hindi cinema.  The Box Office Collections for Mardaani 3 in India are as follows: Day Nett Week One Rs. 25.00 cr.     2nd Friday Rs. 2.00 cr. 2nd Saturday Rs. 3.60 cr. 2nd Sunday …