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Assi box office collection Day 1: Taapsee Pannu’s courtroom drama trails behind Haq and Mulk, earns Rs 1 cr | Bollywood News

Assi box office collection Day 1: Taapsee Pannu’s courtroom drama trails behind Haq and Mulk, earns Rs 1 cr | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiFeb 21, 2026 09:11 AM IST Assi box office collection Day 1: Taapsee Pannu and filmmaker Anubhav Sinha have reunited for the third time, once again exploring the courtroom drama genre with their latest release, Assi, which hit theatres this Friday. Despite the credibility of the actor-director duo and a strong ensemble cast featuring Kani Kusruti, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Revathy, Manoj Pahwa and Kumud Mishra, the film has opened to underwhelming numbers at the box office. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Assi registered a modest opening of Rs 1 crore. The limited release appears to have impacted its performance, with the film playing across approximately 1,700 shows nationwide. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO On its opening day, the film recorded an overall occupancy of 7.38%. The morning shows began on a dull note at just 3.88%. While there was some improvement in the afternoon with 7.24%, the momentum did not sustain strongly. The evening shows recorded 6.92%, before a slight push in the night shows lifted occupancy to 11.48%. Region-wise, Delhi-NCR led with 426 …

Waheeda Rahman weighs in on AR Rahman`s communal remark: `Yeh mulk hai humaara`

Waheeda Rahman weighs in on AR Rahman`s communal remark: `Yeh mulk hai humaara`

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Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman recently found himself at the centre of a heated debate following remarks he made during an interview. While he has apologized, many celebs are still condemning his stance on the reason for the dearth of work in the industry. Now, Waheeda Rehman has come forward and weighed in on his statement. Waheeda Rehman on AR Rahman’s remark While speaking to The Indian Express, she said, “Yes, I read about it, but I try to dig less into it. I prefer not to pay attention to it when everything is going fine. These small things happen in every country.” “So, what to believe and how much to believe? If it’s even true or not. Why should we get involved? At least at my age, I don’t want to get involved with anything or anybody. Apni shaanti se raho, yeh mulk hai humaara, bas khush raho, that’s what I can say (this is our country, live in peace and stay happy),” Waheeda Rehman went on. “Kaam toh upar neeche hota hi rehta hai …

Waheeda Rehman reacts to AR Rahman’s comment on not getting work: ‘Yeh mulk hai humaara, khush raho’

Waheeda Rehman reacts to AR Rahman’s comment on not getting work: ‘Yeh mulk hai humaara, khush raho’

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Veteran actor Waheeda Rehman has reacted to music composer AR Rahman, who said that he might have lost work in Bollywood due to a “communal thing.” Speaking with SCREEN, Waheeda said that “this is our nation, live in peace.” She also said that she tries “to dig less into it”, adding that “these small things happen in every country.” Waheeda Rehman recently spoke about AR Rahman’s comment. Waheeda Rehman reacts to AR Rahman’s remark She said, “So, what to believe and how much to believe? If it’s even true or not. Why should we get involved? At least at my age, I don’t want to get involved with anything or anybody. Apni shaanti se raho, yeh mulk hai humaara, bas khush raho, that’s what I can say (This country is ours, live in peace and stay happy).” Waheeda added that Rahman could be getting less work due to changing times. “Kaam toh upar neeche hota hi rehta hai. Ek umar ke baad, log kehte hain ki bring somebody new or different (your ability to get …

EXCLUSIVE | Waheeda Rehman reacts to AR Rahman’s Bollywood is ‘communal’ comment: ‘Yeh mulk hamara hai, shanti se raho’ | Bollywood News

EXCLUSIVE | Waheeda Rehman reacts to AR Rahman’s Bollywood is ‘communal’ comment: ‘Yeh mulk hamara hai, shanti se raho’ | Bollywood News

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AR Rahman has been facing a backlash ever since he suggested that he has lost work in the Hindi film industry due to a communal bias and a power shift in the last eight years. While the music composer clarified his intention on social media later, several celebs including Javed Akhtar, Shaan, Shankar Mahadevan and Kangana Ranaut reacted to his controversial statement. Now, in an exclusive interview with SCREEN, veteran actor Waheeda Rehman opened up about the ongoing row in the industry. She claimed that the reason behind his claims might be time. When asked to address Rahman’s comments about getting less work due to a power shift and a perceived communal bias in the industry, she replied, “Yes, I read about it, but I try to dig less into it. I prefer not to pay attention to it, when everything is going fine. These small things happen in every country.” The 87-year-old further added, “So, what to believe and how much to believe? If it’s even true or not. Why should we get involved? …

Sacred Games changed Indian entertainment in 2018, the year of Stree and October: 25 Years of Indian Cinema | Bollywood News

Sacred Games changed Indian entertainment in 2018, the year of Stree and October: 25 Years of Indian Cinema | Bollywood News

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I have two words to tell you how significant this year was, in the landscape of Indian entertainment, and no, it isn’t the name of a film: Sacred Games. Netflix’s first original show, based on Vikram Chandra’s book of the same name, Sacred Games turned out to be an absolute gamechanger. Starring Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui as the cop-and-mobster, and a bunch of other notables (Pankaj Tripathi, Ranvir Shorey, Aamir Bashir, Kalki Koechlin, Radhike Apte amongst others), this two part show, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and Anurag Kashyap, changed the way we would consume ‘content’ going forward. Not that Sacred Games could be accused of being generic content. This very Bombay story had the zing that Kashyap’s Bombay Velvet lacked, and though the second part was nowhere as good as the first, the two-hander ensured that web series were here to stay, kickstarted the popularity of streaming platforms in India: after Netlix came Amazon, followed by SonyLIV, and Disney Plus (now Jio Hotstar) and several others. Mirzapur is streaming on Amazon Prime Video. A …

Anubhav Sinha says working with Shah Rukh made him feel like a ‘kid lost in a candy store’: ‘He’s so middle-class it’s not funny’ | Bollywood News

Anubhav Sinha says working with Shah Rukh made him feel like a ‘kid lost in a candy store’: ‘He’s so middle-class it’s not funny’ | Bollywood News

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Anubhav Sinha may have reinvented himself in the last seven years with socially conscious cinema like Mulk (2018), Article 15 (2019), and Thappad (2020), but the failure of his 2011 superhero film Ra.One continued to haunt him for the longest time. Though he maintains he had a great time working with Shah Rukh Khan, the baggage of that setback stayed with him for years. “It didn’t turn out the way all of us wanted to do. It was a heartbreak, which I carried in my heart, chest, and shoulders until 2018, when Mulk released. I’d almost given up on myself as a director. I’d decided I won’t direct,” said Sinha. “I wrote Mulk in the next three days. I went out in the market, money took a bit of time. And then I went there and made it. It had become impossible to not make it,” added the filmmaker. In the interview with Faye D’Souza, Anubhav Sinha said he was “flabbergasted” when Ra.One was about to release. “We were travelling against time. Tonight, we’re in …

Mulk 2: Taapsee Pannu shoots intense scene in Bandra church

Mulk 2: Taapsee Pannu shoots intense scene in Bandra church

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In April, mid-day reported that Taapsee Pannu and filmmaker Anubhav Sinha had kicked off Mulk 2, the sequel to their hard-hitting 2018 courtroom drama (Court mein phir se haazir ho, April 14). Over a month on, work on the drama is on in full swing. The actor, over the past two weeks, has been filming pivotal scenes at a Bandra church, which has been transformed into a courtroom for the shoot. Anubhav Sinha Like Mulk, the sequel will explore themes of identity, faith, and civil liberties. It remains unclear whether Pannu is reprising her role of lawyer Aarti. A source from the unit reveals, “Taapsee has been shooting courtroom portions over the past few days. The emotionally charged sequences see her delivering lengthy monologues. She is fully prepped, and one can see how deeply she is invested in the material.” A still from Mulk. Pics/Sameer Markande, X, Instagram From what we’ve heard, the Mumbai leg will go on for another four days. After that, Sinha is apparently planning an intensive 20-day outdoor schedule in Uttar …

5 underrated female-led thrillers on Netflix, Prime Video, Zee5: Priyanka Chopra’s 7 Khoon Maaf to Radhika Apte’s Mrs Undercover

5 underrated female-led thrillers on Netflix, Prime Video, Zee5: Priyanka Chopra’s 7 Khoon Maaf to Radhika Apte’s Mrs Undercover

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Among the scores of films that leave the audience spoilt for choice, there are a handful of good movies that go unnoticed. In this article, we handpicked some of these thrillers, led by female stars, which are worth watching multiple times on OTT. From Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s 7 Khoon Maaf to Radhika Apte’s Mrs. Undercover, there’s something for everyone! 5 captivating movies on OTT led by female actors: 1. 7 Khoon Maaf Where to watch: Netflix Helmed by Vishal Bhardwaj, 7 Khoon Maaf is inspired by the real-life story of a woman who took many lives for love. The hit film won many accolades at multiple platforms. Led by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, the 2011 film also stars Vivaan Shah, John Abraham, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Irrfan Khan, Annu Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, and many others. 2. Mulk Where to watch: Prime Video After working in the entertainment industry for years, Taapsee Pannu rose to fame with the social drama film, Mulk. The 2018 thriller, directed by Anubhav Sinha, shows a family’s struggle to regain their honor after …

Mulk 2: Anubhav Sinha reunites with Taapsee Pannu for sequel to 2018`s film

Mulk 2: Anubhav Sinha reunites with Taapsee Pannu for sequel to 2018`s film

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Anubhav Sinha’s career can be divided into two parts, pre- and post-Mulk (2018). The Rishi Kapoor and Taapsee Pannu-led courtroom drama marked a new chapter in his filmmaking career as he went on to helm several hard-hitting movies. Now, it looks like the director is back to where it all started—sources tell us he is filming his next, Mulk 2. For the sequel, Sinha has reunited with not only Pannu, but also Gaurav Solanki, who wrote Article 15 (2019).  Anubhav Sinha. Pics/Instagram In February, Pannu had hinted at a reunion as she celebrated five years of their film, Thappad (2020). A source says, “Anubhav has begun filming his next with Taapsee. Like Mulk, the movie explores a socially relevant theme.” The 2018 offering examined the bigotry faced by a Muslim family. It’s not known yet whether Mulk 2 picks up where the first ended or is a spiritual sequel.  The movie will apparently also feature Manoj Pahwa, who starred in Mulk. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented …

‘Mulk phle ya Babar Azam’: Basit Ali questions Pakistan batter’s patriotism | Cricket News

‘Mulk phle ya Babar Azam’: Basit Ali questions Pakistan batter’s patriotism | Cricket News

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has questioned Babar Azam’s “patriotism” following his 90-ball 64 knock against New Zealand in Karachi. Defending champions lost by 60 runs to New Zealand in the tournament opener. Pakistan will now face arch-rivals India in a must-win game in Dubai on Sunday. “81 ball pe 50 kara hai Babar ne… total 90 balls mey 64 (Babar Azam has completed his half-century in 81 balls and has managed 64 balls in 90 balls),” Basit Ali said on Ary News’ cricket show “Har Lamha Purjosh.” “Kya wo sirf 50 ke liye khel rahe they (Was he only playing for his milestone). Story continues below this ad “Kya unhe apne mulk ke liye nahi khelna tha (Shouldn’t he played for his country). “Mulk phle ya Babar Azam phle. Koi puchega unse (Country is first or Babar Azam is first, will someone ask him?). Pakistan’s Babar Azam plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand, in Karachi, Pakistan. (AP) “5 chauke maare apne 50 mey (you have …