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Ranveer Singh said Dhurandhar’s Hamza was more challenging than Padmaavat’s Khilji, reveals his business partner

Ranveer Singh said Dhurandhar’s Hamza was more challenging than Padmaavat’s Khilji, reveals his business partner

In 2018, Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh won hearts with his performance as Khilji in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat. Now, in 2026, he has once again impressed audiences with his portrayal of Hamza in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar. In a recent podcast with MensXP, the actor’s business partner and SuperYou co-founder Nikunj Biyani recalled a conversation with Ranveer, revealing how playing Hamza was even more challenging than portraying Khilji. Ranveer Singh’s still as Hamza from Dhurandhar The Revenge. Ranveer Singh found Hamza more challenging than Khilji In the interview, while praising Ranveer Singh’s performance in Dhurandhar, Nikunj shared, “I saw Dhurandhar on the first day, first show for both the films. I loved it. Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, for me, was the best film of all time. I enjoyed part one as well, but part two was something else. I didn’t want to get out of my seat even to pee. I was like, I won’t even blink—just look at him, it’s insane.” He further recalled a conversation with Ranveer about the demands …

‘It took 300%, I had to go deep’

‘It took 300%, I had to go deep’

Actor Ranveer Singh has surely set a benchmark with his performance in Dhurandhar. While his role in the Aditya Dhar film is said to be his career best, in the past, Ranveer has also played various other challenging roles. Until Dhurandhar, Ranveer Singh’s performance as Alauddin Khilji in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat remained his most challenging role, for which the actor had famously said that it sent him in a dark place and impacted him personally. However, his character in Dhurandhar precedes that now. In a conversation with Men’s XP, Ranveer Singh’s business partner Nikunj Biyani recalls their conversation where Ranveer said playing Hamza and Jaskirit Singh Rangi in Dhurandhar was more challenging than playing Alauddin Khilji. What Ranveer Singh sais about playing Hamza in Dhurandhar In his recent interview, while Nikunj praised Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, he shared, “I saw Dhurandhar first day first show for both the movies, I loved the film. Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, for me, was the best film of all time. I enjoyed part one as well, but part 2 …

Shakti Mohan reveals why she refused to be paid for choreographing Padmaavat’s ‘Nainowale Ne’; says people ‘hold their breath’ around Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Bollywood News

Shakti Mohan reveals why she refused to be paid for choreographing Padmaavat’s ‘Nainowale Ne’; says people ‘hold their breath’ around Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Bollywood News

3 min readChennaiUpdated: Mar 11, 2026 08:43 PM IST From winning Dance India Dance 2 to opening her own studio, dancer and choreographer Shakti Mohan has come a long way in the Hindi film industry. Recently, she recalled the time when she got her first choreography break with none other than Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone-starrer Padmaavat (2018). Shakti also shared anecdotes about working with the taskmaster and called him “very strict.” Speaking to Hauterrfly, she said, “My first song as a choreographer was with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. It was ‘Nainowale Ne’ from the film Padmaavat. There, I freaked out because I got the chance to work with Bhansali in my first song as a choreographer.” Also Read | Mammootty’s on-screen daughter, sister and wife, she won Best Actress Award at 13; tragedy struck when she became fourth wife of 31 years older man at 17 Shakti shared that she didn’t charge a single penny to choreograph that song. “I refused to be paid for that song. I told him …

Border 2 box office collection day 17: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan film earns over ₹309 crore; overtakes Padmaavat

Border 2 box office collection day 17: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan film earns over ₹309 crore; overtakes Padmaavat

Border 2 box office collection day 17: The Sunny Deol-starrer war drama, after a brief dip recently, again performed well during the weekend in India. According to Sacnilk.com, the film has so far earned over ₹309 crore. Border 2 released in theatres on January 23. Border 2 box office collection day 17: Sunny Deol in a still from the war drama. Border 2 domestic box office collection day 17 The film earned ₹224.25 crore in its first week of release and ₹70.15 crore in the second week. On day 15, Border 2 collected ₹2.85 crore and on day 16, it earned ₹5.25 crore. On day 17, the film earned ₹6.59 crore nett in India, according to early estimates. So far, Border 2 has collected ₹309.09 crore nett in India. Currently running across 84985 shows, it has a domestic gross collection of ₹361.94 crore. Border 2, by Saturday, beat blockbusters such as Dhoom 3 ( ₹290 crore) and Sultan ( ₹300 crore) as it crossed the ₹300 crore mark in India. The film has now crossed …

Border 2, Pathaan, Padmaavat and more: A look at some Republic Day releases over the years | Bollywood News

Border 2, Pathaan, Padmaavat and more: A look at some Republic Day releases over the years | Bollywood News

Republic Day has long been one of Bollywood’s most powerful release windows, with films such as Pathaan, Uri: The Surgical Strike, and the latest entrant, Border 2, minting moolah at the box office. Border 2 opened to impressive numbers, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark worldwide within just three days. In previous years, Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan rewrote box-office history with a record-breaking Republic Day debut, while Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat turned its January release into a massive commercial triumph. Together, these films underscore how Republic Day releases consistently deliver scale, sentiment, and staggering box-office returns. Lagaan (2001) Actor-producer Aamir Khan with fellow cast members of Lagaan. Ashutosh Gowariker’s film Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India, starring Aamir Khan, released with modest expectations, opening at roughly Rs 1.5–2 crore and collecting Rs 6–7 crore in its opening weekend. However, extraordinary word of mouth transformed it into a historic blockbuster. Its patriotic undertone, layered storytelling, and eventual Oscar nomination cemented its place as one of Indian cinema’s finest films. Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001) A …

‘There are no method actors in India’: Vipin Sharma believes Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh’s performances in Lagaan, Padmaavat can’t be called ‘method acting’ | Bollywood News

‘There are no method actors in India’: Vipin Sharma believes Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh’s performances in Lagaan, Padmaavat can’t be called ‘method acting’ | Bollywood News

Vipin Sharma is still best known for his portrayal of Nandkishore Awasthi, the stern dad to Ishaan Awasthi (Darsheel Safary) in Aamir Khan’s 2007 directorial debut Taare Zameen Par. But it’s a lesser known fact that Vipin had quit acting a decade before that out of disillusionment. Watching his National School of Drama (NSD) batchmate Irrfan Khan’s performance in Vishal Bhardwaj’s 2003 gangster drama Maqbool brought him back in front of the camera, but not without retraining himself as an actor. In this edition of SCREEN Spotlight, Vipin talks about that transformative experience, why the term ‘method acting’ is thrown around casually in India, and his recent turns in Maharani season 4, The Family Man season 3, and Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2. Within the same month, we saw you play both a politician (Maharani season 4) and a politician’s aide (The Family Man season 3). Do you think about how to make your presence felt in a room full of seasoned actors like Seema Biswas, Aditya Srivastava, and Dilip Tahil? N0t really. Because if …

Dhurandhar worldwide box office collection day 11: Ranveer Singh film hits ₹600 crore; beats Sanju, Padmaavat lifetime

Dhurandhar worldwide box office collection day 11: Ranveer Singh film hits ₹600 crore; beats Sanju, Padmaavat lifetime

₹600 crore; beats Sanju, Padmaavat lifetime” data-collapse-article=”false” > Updated on: Dec 16, 2025 09:52 am IST Dhurandhar worldwide box office collection day 11: Ranveer Singh’s film has become the third Indian movie to breach the ₹600 crore mark in 2025. Dhurandhar worldwide box office collection day 11: There is simply no stopping Dhurandhar at the box office. The Ranveer Singh-starrer continues to defy logic and subvert expectations in the best way possible day after day. After a manic second weekend, the film soared through its second Monday, earning even more than the first Monday, an unheard-of thing at the Indian box office. Coupled with unprecedented pick up internationally, this has allowed the film to scale the ₹600 crore peak in just 11 days. Dhurandhar worldwide box office collection day 11: Ranveer Singh plays the lead in the Aditya Dhar film. Dhurandhar box office update Dhurandhar minted over ₹140 crore net in India in its second weekend, a new record for any Hindi film. On Monday, the film registered a drop of just 50%, earning ₹29 …

Top 10 Ranveer Singh openings at box office: Dhurandhar secures top spot, followed by Simmba and Gully Boy

Top 10 Ranveer Singh openings at box office: Dhurandhar secures top spot, followed by Simmba and Gully Boy

Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar has made its way to the big screens and opened to a good response. On its first day, the movie is estimated to have collected Rs 24 crore net at the box office, making it the actor’s biggest opener ever at the Hindi box office. This is however aided by bulk bookings, and on the actual front, it could be around be his fifth best. With this start, it seems that the actor has managed to surpass the record of his previous blockbuster Simmba, which was released back in 2018. The Rohit Shetty directorial had opened with Rs 20.76 crore net, making it his previous biggest opening. However, with Dhurandhar emerging on top, the action-comedy flick has now been pushed down to the 2nd spot. Moreover, the 2019 film Gully Boy, directed by Zoya Akhtar, is estimated to have earned Rs 19.26 crore on its first day at the box office, making it his 3rd-highest opening day. Following the top three movies, Padmaavat, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and co-starring Deepika …

Padmaavat, Gully Boy & More

Padmaavat, Gully Boy & More

Ranveer Singh’s Top 5 Highest-Grossing Movies In India (Photo Credit – Instagram/Prime Video) Over the years, Ranveer Singh has delivered a wide range of memorable performances across genres. Known for his bold choices and striking versatility, the actor has built an impressive filmography – from his brilliant debut in Band Baaja Baaraat to standout roles in Lootera, Dil Dhadakne Do, Padmaavat, and ’83. As he now gears up for his highly anticipated action thriller, Dhurandhar, here’s a look at his five biggest box office hits in India and where you can stream them on OTT. 1. Padmaavat (2018) Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali IMDB Rating: 7.1/10 Box Office (India Net): ₹300.26 crores Streaming On: Apple TV (Rent) Plot: In medieval India, Queen Padmavati (Deepika Padukone) of Mewar lives with King Ratan Singh (Shahid Kapoor) until the tyrannical Sultan Alauddin Khilji (Ranveer Singh), obsessed with her beauty, attacks their kingdom to capture her. 2. Simmba (2018) Director: Rohit Shetty IMDB Rating: 5.5/10 Box Office (India Net): ₹240.22 crores Streaming On: Zee5 Plot: In this action-comedy, Ranveer Singh …

Kesari Veer movie review: Sooraj Pancholi, Suniel Shetty’s historical drama suffers from a Chhaava, Padmaavat hangover | Bollywood

Kesari Veer movie review: Sooraj Pancholi, Suniel Shetty’s historical drama suffers from a Chhaava, Padmaavat hangover | Bollywood

Kesari Veer movie reviewDirector: Prince DhimanCast: Sooraj Pancholi, Suniel ShettyStar Rating: ★★.5 Setting out to make a historical drama is a mammoth task, especially when the Bhansali hangover is a real thing. It simply means that any other epic made for the big screen will inevitably be compared to his larger-than-life films—replete with stunning frames, meticulously detailed sets, and high points in the story that often make up for other flaws. Kalank (2019) was a victim. Kesari Veer falls prey to that hangover too. Kesari Veer, directed by Prince Dhiman, struggles as a historical drama, suffering from a Bhansali hangover. While filmmakers can try to replicate the aesthetics, nothing comes close to the performances Bhansali manages to extract from his actors. From Ranveer Singh in Padmaavat to Priyanka Chopra in Bajirao Mastani, many have delivered the best work of their careers under his direction. Kesari Veer? It falters on both fronts. Directed by Prince Dhiman, Veer Kesari revolves around Hamirji Gohil, a warrior who stands up for Saurashtra and the Somnath Temple, which Zafar Khan …