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Tuner movie review: Dustin Hoffman and Leo Woodall save this chaotic musical thriller | Movie-review News

Tuner movie review: Dustin Hoffman and Leo Woodall save this chaotic musical thriller | Movie-review News

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3 min readMay 29, 2026 05:37 PM IST Tuner movie review: Paraphrasing Billy Joel’s Piano Man, if you’all in the mood for a melody, this film has got you feelin’ alright. Seemingly discordant storylines are strung together into a pleasing whole by director-co-writer Daniel Roher (who won an Oscar for his Navalny documentary), largely due to the effortless charm of its cast. Leo Woodall is Niki, a piano prodigy who now tunes pianos for a living, having developed a hearing condition that has left him allergic to loud sounds. Two years of therapy, of being kept in a dark room, means he can just about get around the world of noise via ear plugs and noise-cutting headphones. Dustin Hoffman is Harry, a piano player of some repute and a friend of Niki’s late dad, who runs the piano tuning and fixing company where Niki works. The film begins with their effortless banter as Harry trades his wisdom and tricks with his beloved Niki, and tries to evade the sharp eyes of his wife Marla (the …

10 David Dhawan Songs That Will Make Your Mood Go Wow As He Rules With Phenomenal Musical Comedies!

10 David Dhawan Songs That Will Make Your Mood Go Wow As He Rules With Phenomenal Musical Comedies!

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David Dhawan Songs (Photo Credit: YouTube) David Dhawan is the undisputed king of Bollywood musical comedies. His films are the perfect remedy to instantly uplift your spirits. We have curated a list of 10 iconic tracks from his colorful cinematic universe that will make your mood go wow! 1. Chunnari Chunnari – Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, 2026 The chartbuster that redefined the dance-pop of the ’90s, with Salman Khan and Sushmita Sen at the unforgettable California. With infectious beats, an iconic hook step, and vibrant vocals, this is the ultimate feel-good track. The new song is a trip down memory lane with David Dhawan’s trademark funky visuals, catchy beats, and all-out commercial energy. This revamped version of the chartbuster from Biwi No. 1 has become one of the most talked-about numbers in the film, with Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde bringing their signature musical chaos. 2. Oonchi Hai Building – Judwaa, 1997 Whether you’re busting moves to the original 1997 track or the 2017 reboot, this song is pure comic genius. …

Have you heard? Adnan Sami returns with Lipstick after long musical break

Have you heard? Adnan Sami returns with Lipstick after long musical break

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Music inspired by lipstick stain After a long musical gap, Padma Shri awardee Adnan Sami has returned with a new single, Lipstick, a vibrant track centred on confidence and self-expression. Speaking about the release, Sami said, “Lipstick started with a simple, catchy thought but quickly grew into something much more meaningful. It’s about that instant shift in confidence when you feel your best and own it unapologetically.” The singer also described music as a way of “warding off negativity” and spreading joy. A photo on a wall? Tiger Shroff and Jackie Shroff. Pics/Yogen Shah Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Less Than M Away From Lady Gaga’s Oscar-Winning Musical Romance A Star Is Born

Less Than $1M Away From Lady Gaga’s Oscar-Winning Musical Romance A Star Is Born

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Michael Worldwide Box Office: Set To Beat A Star Is Born(Photo Credit –Facebook) Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua, is earning solid box-office numbers and is swiftly climbing the all-time global charts. The Jaafar Jackson starrer music biopic is now set to beat Lady Gaga’s Oscar-winning film A Star is Born. It is also on track to hit the $500 million milestone worldwide. The movie is ruling hearts worldwide, and people are in awe of Jaafar’s performance. Keep scrolling for the deets. Inches away from the $200 million milestone domestically The Michael Jackson biopic is earning significantly more than Bohemian Rhapsody at the box office. It collected a stellar $6.4 million at the box office in North America on its second Discounted Tuesday. It is more than Bohemian Rhapsody‘s $3.4 million, which earned Jaafar’s film the biggest second Tuesday Discount Day for musical biopics. It declined by 41.9% from last Tuesday and has reached $195.3 million in North America. It is now around $5 million away from hitting $200 million worldwide. On track to hit $500 …

Michael India Box Office Collections: Jaafar Jackson-led musical comedy crosses Rs 50 crore mark in 13 days

Michael India Box Office Collections: Jaafar Jackson-led musical comedy crosses Rs 50 crore mark in 13 days

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The Hollywood movie Michael is holding well in India. The Jaafar Jackson starrer musical comedy added Rs. 1.75 crore to the tally on its Day 13, bringing the total cume to slightly over the Rs. 50 crore gross mark. The movie will close its second week, taking the running cume around Rs. 51.50 crore gross.  So far, the movie has maintained a steady run on weekdays; it is now likely to see a good spike on the third weekend. Based on the current trends, the movie is looking to wind up its entire theatrical run around Rs. 75 crore gross, which is an amazing result for a music-based Hollywood film in India. Michael has emerged as a HIT film, marking the third HIT for Hollywood this year after Project Hail Mary and Lee Cronin’s The Mummy. All three have arrived within a short span of roughly a month. Even this week’s release, The Devil Wears Prada 2, is also performing well. While it may not emerge as a HIT, it is shaping up to be a …

Michael Box Office Collections: Jaafar Jackson-led musical comedy adds Rs 14 crore in 2nd Weekend, grosses Rs 46 crore in 10 days

Michael Box Office Collections: Jaafar Jackson-led musical comedy adds Rs 14 crore in 2nd Weekend, grosses Rs 46 crore in 10 days

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Hollywood film Michael, starring Jaafar Jackson in the lead role, is witnessing a superb run in India. The musical biopic, directed by Antoine Fuqua, added Rs. 14.25 crore to the tally, with Rs. 5 crore coming on the second Sunday. The movie dropped by 5 per cent from the second Saturday and by around 28 per cent compared to the first Sunday.  The running cume of Michael Jackson’s biopic reached Rs. 46.25 crore gross at the Indian box office by the end of its 10 days of theatrical run. The film has already emerged as a Clean Hit venture at the Indian box office. That’s the third Hollywood Hit this year in India, after Project Hail Mary and Lee Cronin’s The Mummy.  Based on the current trends, Michael is likely to cross the Rs. 50 crore mark by the second Tuesday, and then it will head towards its final target. If it maintains a solid momentum further as well, it will wind up its theatrical run around the Rs. 60 crore mark, with an eye on …

Shilpa Rao calls Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Chaleya’ a tough song, opens up on musical influences at 13th edition of Expresso | Bollywood News

Shilpa Rao calls Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Chaleya’ a tough song, opens up on musical influences at 13th edition of Expresso | Bollywood News

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5 min readMumbaiMay 3, 2026 11:26 AM IST Shilpa Rao, who won a National Award for the song “Chaleya” from Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, appeared at the 13th edition of Expresso by SCREEN. During the session, she spoke at length about her musical influences, early training in music under her father, her views on an industry increasingly driven by numbers and virality, and her experiences working with music maestro AR. Rahman, among several other topics. ‘Chaleya wasn’t an easy song’ The session was moderated by Suvir Saran and Suanshu Khurana. Reflecting on “Chaleya,” Shilpa shared that performing the song was far from effortless, despite its light and breezy sound. She said, “It’s not an easy song at all. It sounds breezy because a lot of effort was being put in to make it sound like that, because if you want to sound effortless a lot of effort goes into that.” She further recalled the recording process, explaining the challenges she faced in the studio: “The first time I got onto the mic in Bombay it took …

Michael India Box Office: Jaafar Jackson starrer musical biopic collects nearly Rs 3 crore on Day 6, approaches Rs 30 crore mark

Michael India Box Office: Jaafar Jackson starrer musical biopic collects nearly Rs 3 crore on Day 6, approaches Rs 30 crore mark

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Michael is registering a good business at the box office. The musical biopic added Rs. 2.95 crore to the tally on Wednesday, registering a 5 per cent drop from Tuesday. The 6-day cume of Michael reached Rs. 28.45 crore gross at the Indian box office, including paid previews.  Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Michael Jackson’s biographical drama is looking to wind up its first week around Rs. 30 crore gross in India. It is expected to see a good spike in its second weekend, where the film will cross the Rs. 35 crore mark. It is looking to easily go over the Rs. 50 crore mark by the third week, and then it will march towards its final target.  Based on the current trends, the Jaafar Jackson starrer has very good chances of hitting around Rs. 60-65 crore gross by the end of its full run. It will emerge as the third Hollywood Hit this year in India, after Project Hail Mary and Lee Cronin’s The Mummy.  The movie is performing best in South India and Mumbai, …

Michael India Box Office: Jaafer Jackson starrer musical biopic passes Monday test with SUPERB hold, grosses Rs 3 crore on Day 4

Michael India Box Office: Jaafer Jackson starrer musical biopic passes Monday test with SUPERB hold, grosses Rs 3 crore on Day 4

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The Hollywood film Michael is performing very well at the Indian box office. The biographical drama of Michael Jackson passed the Monday test with flying colors, adding Rs. 3 crore to the tally. It recorded a drop of just 33 per cent from Friday.  The running cume of Michael reached Rs. 23 crore gross at the Indian box office. With this sort of impressive hold, the movie is on track to emerge as a Clean Hit venture. It will be the third Hollywood Hit in India this year, after the superb business of Project Hail Mary and Lee Cronin’s The Mummy. It has already bagged the title of the biggest grosser among musical Hollywood films in India. Previously, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour and Bohemian Rhapsody had collected Rs. 13 crore and Rs. 7 crore, respectively. Michael performed the best in South India and Mumbai, which is where Michael Jackson was popular. The three South Indian circuits made up over 60 per cent of the total collections; with the addition of Mumbai, that ratio rises to nearly 80 per cent. The Hindi …

M+ IMAX Debut Sets New Benchmark For Musical & Concert Films, Leaves Wicked For Good Behind!

$24M+ IMAX Debut Sets New Benchmark For Musical & Concert Films, Leaves Wicked For Good Behind!

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Michael Box Office: $24M+ IMAX Debut Update (Photo Credit: Instagram) Michael is all that the world is talking about now, and Jaafar Jackson’s phenomenal performance is the main reason. The biopic is truly meant for the biggest and most premium screens, hence the film has set a new record for musicals, concert films, and music biopics in IMAX screenings worldwide. It has posted the biggest global opening in the mentioned genre and has beaten Wicked: For Good’s IMAX global debut numbers in that process. Keep scrolling for the deets. The fan following of the Ling of Pop is greater than the critics’, so it has earned a stellar opening weekend despite the negative reviews. The audience rating is starkly contrasting, and they are the ones who will make this film the ultimate financial winner. To Michael Jackson fans, this film is an entire experience, and it should be seen on the big screen. This film is not just a biopic but a tribute to the late artist. Michael’s global opening weekend in IMAX According to …