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‘They hail films making ₹200 crore but don’t tell you they cost ₹500 crore’: Reema Kagti on Bollywood box office paradox

‘They hail films making ₹200 crore but don’t tell you they cost ₹500 crore’: Reema Kagti on Bollywood box office paradox

It is no state secret that the conversation around Indian films has moved from how many stars it received from critics to how much it made in its opening weekend. Box office collections, which used to be a niche figure, now dominate discourse for almost every film, and many filmmakers feel it is unfair in the absence of the proper context of a film’s investment, budget, and scale. Reema Kagti talks about box office versus budget in Bollywood. Recently, speaking with Hindustan Times, filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti opened up about the increased focus on box-office collections and how it affects smaller, independent films. Referring to a few recent Indian indie films, Reema said, “When you see a Shape of Momo, Boong, or Sabar Bonda, you cannot compare them to the box office collections of big tentpole commercial films.” Most of these films were made on budgets under ₹5 crore and hence had break-even points much lower than those of mainstream Hindi films. Pointing out that discrepancy, Zoya added, “And if people do that, …

As Sanju Samson begins a new IPL chapter as CSK’s opener after World Cup success, a breakdown of numbers that capture a paradox

As Sanju Samson begins a new IPL chapter as CSK’s opener after World Cup success, a breakdown of numbers that capture a paradox

5 min readMar 27, 2026 06:22 PM IST Systemic backing has long eluded Sanju Samson. A record-breaking knockout blast during India’s T20 World Cup could make amends in that regard, but few Indian careers capture a paradox like Samson’s T20I-IPL duality. For all the missed opportunities this decade – where Samson could have had a rightful shot at nearly every Indian T20I squad – he had deftly built a transformation from number three in the IPL since 2020. His biceps firming up to complement his finesse, Samson stands as the most successful number three in the IPL in the last six years. Yet, it was a position he was least favoured for in the India blues. For his best number in the IPL, Samson has featured in just five T20Is out of 62 at number three for India, and never in consecutive games. Since 2020, Samson (1952 in 60 innings) is well clear of the next-best No. 3, his India captain Suryakumar Yadav (1407 in 46). Curiously, Samson’s record-breaking blast as an opener en route …

Globetrotting Rashid Khan’s cricketing paradox – can call many places his home, but still dreaming of playing in Afghanistan

Globetrotting Rashid Khan’s cricketing paradox – can call many places his home, but still dreaming of playing in Afghanistan

6 min readChennaiUpdated: Feb 7, 2026 05:33 PM IST Rashid Khan has two dreams. One, he says, more in jest than in seriousness, is that he wants to pick 7000 wickets. “There are a lot of youngsters, so you need to keep pushing. That’s why I told you I need to pick 7,000 wickets,” says Rashid, his T20 wickets tally on 696, chuckling. The other is a more serious dream. “I want Afghanistan to play at home, in front of their home fans. “That,” he says, “is a bigger dream than playing in the World Cup.” He goes on: “We have got a huge amount of support and haven’t felt like being away from Afghanistan. But when you play in your own country, it’s a kind of different feeling. The world will see Afghanistan as well, and (see), how beautiful it is.” Rashid has featured in 111 T20Is, 117 ODIs and six Tests, played in every corner of the world, from Bulawayo to Brisbane, Chennai to Lord’s. Yet, given the sustained political tensions in his …

Cash politics, development paradox – The Hindu

Cash politics, development paradox – The Hindu

By January 2025, the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme had reached 2.21 crore beneficiaries — nearly half of the State’s female population. Women aged 25 to 60 receive ₹1,000 per month under the general category and ₹1,200 under reserved categories. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu On January 3, 2026, a little-known Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in West Bengal triggered a political row by asking husbands to “lock up their wives” who are beneficiaries of the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme to prevent them from voting for the Trinamool Congress during the elections. The remark sparked outrage in the social and political circles of the State. The Trinamool Congress said it exposed the BJP’s “anti-women” mindset. The BJP State committee leader Kalipada Sengupta was made to apologise for his statement. Yet the controversy also brought renewed attention to Lakshmir Bhandar, one of the largest cash incentive schemes of the West Bengal government. Announced by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in February 2021, just months before the Assembly elections, the scheme proved electorally transformative. By January 2025, it had reached …

Ishura Season 2 Episode 11 Brings Out Hiroto The Paradox; Recap, Release Date, Where To Watch And More

Ishura Season 2 Episode 11 Brings Out Hiroto The Paradox; Recap, Release Date, Where To Watch And More

The last Ishura Season 2 episode, ‘Tu The Magic,’ opened with a flashback to a famine-stricken town where desperate residents killed their children to avoid seeing them suffer. A bard named Olukt the Drifting Compass Needle arrived, searching for the demon king, but was confronted by a mysterious entity who deemed him too weak. Despite this, Olukt sang to ease the townspeople’s pain. In the present, Krafnir the Hatch of Truth and his allies searched for the demon king’s child. They encountered Tu the Magic, who protected the townspeople, believing they still had hope. After a battle, she agreed to travel with them to Aureatia. Ishura Season 2 Episode 11 will re-introduce Hiroto The Paradox, the ‘Grey-Haired Child’ who was previously see aiding Torao the Awful. He is an exiled character from the Beyond. Additional characters may also appear as the story progresses. With the Royal Games approaching, the season may conclude with the competition’s beginning, where the hero who defeated the Demon King will be chosen. Titled ‘Hiroto The Paradox,’ Ishura Season 2 Episode …

New Theory Suggests Gravitational Waves Could Solve Black Hole Information Paradox

New Theory Suggests Gravitational Waves Could Solve Black Hole Information Paradox

A recent study has proposed a potential solution to the long-debated black hole information paradox, with researchers suggesting that the information lost to black holes may actually be preserved through subtle space-time disturbances. The theory indicates that gravitational waves, generated during black hole mergers, could carry signatures of this preserved information, providing a pathway to resolve the paradox. The black hole information paradox, introduced by Stephen Hawking in 1976, raises a critical question about the fate of information consumed by black holes. While black holes emit Hawking radiation and eventually evaporate, this radiation is believed to be devoid of information. The dilemma has led to several hypotheses over decades, with one recent concept, termed “nonviolent nonlocality,” gaining attention, as per reports. This approach, relying on quantum nonlocality, suggests a connection between a black hole’s interior and its surroundings without involving violent events such as explosions. Study Details and Proposed Observations According to reports, researchers at the California Institute of Technology explored the hypothesis of nonviolent nonlocality. Their findings suggest that this phenomenon imprints subtle yet …

Salman Khan is a ‘paradox’; he’s ‘carefree but also committed’ to his work, says Sonakshi Sinha: ‘He doesn’t leave set till work is done’ | Bollywood News

Actor Sonakshi Sinha made her film debut with Salman Khan-starrer Dabangg, in 2010, and in a recent interview, when she was asked to explain what makes Salman one of the biggest superstars of the country, Sonakshi said that he has found a way to connect with the audience. Sonakshi has worked with Salman in multiple movies, and she said that while Salman is quite “carefree” at work, he is also extremely “committed.” She admitted that it was a “paradox” and a “weird phenomenon.” Talking to Raj Shamani on his YouTube channel, Sonakshi spoke about the enduring popularity of stars like Salman, and said, “I think it’s a basic connect with their audience that these guys especially have been able to make. And it does come with a lot of commitment to what you are doing. They have been able to crack that… this is what my audience loves about me and that is my strength and I am just going to play on that. And that’s what they have done for like so many years, …

“A Killer Paradox” tops global Netflix chart

The Netflix K-drama A Killer Paradox ranks first in 11 countries on Netflix. According to FlixPatrol on February 12, the thriller mystery K-drama A Killer Paradox ranked first in 11 countries worldwide such as Bangladesh, India, Hungary, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. It also secured 4th place among the Netflix TV series released.  The original K-drama was praised for its great portrayal of a K-thriller series. It showcased a unique worldview, characters, and perspective. A Killer Paradox tells the story of an ordinary college student who accidentally becomes a murderer and a detective who will chase him and know the truth. The K-drama is based on the webtoon of the same name by Kkomabi.  The K-drama is led by Choi Woo Shik, Son Suk Ku, Lee Hee Joon, Lee Joong Ok, Choi Sun Woo, and Im Se Ju. Choi Woo Shik portrays the role of Lee Tang, a college student who gets into an argument with a customer at his part-time job and accidentally kills him.  This is the first project …

A Killer Paradox (Drama Hangout) » Dramabeans Kdrama recaps

After a man accidentally kills a serial killer, he finds himself unable to stop, and continues to hunt and execute evil-doers. All the the while, a tenacious detective is hot on his heels. After a man accidentally kills a serial killer, he finds himself unable to stop, and continues to hunt and execute evil-doers. All the the while, a tenacious detective is hot on his heels. Source link

A Killer Paradox review: Binge or pass Choi Woo Shik’s Netflix crime-chase drama | Web Series

Netflix’s K-drama expansion continues with the gripping miniseries A Killer Paradox, starring the beloved Choi Woo Shik and the acclaimed Son Suk Ku. Already generating buzz from global audiences, the show has the potential to be a multi-season hit for the streaming giant fueled by overwhelmingly positive feedback. Let’s dive into the initial impact of the ‘endless cat-and-mouse chase with a shrewd detective.’ Netflix’s K-drama expansion continues with the gripping miniseries A Killer Paradox, starring Choi Woo Shik and Son Suk Ku(Netflix) A Killer Paradox review On February 9, 2024, Netflix unveiled its latest sensation, A Killer Paradox, drawing on the acclaimed talents of Parasite and My Liberation Notes. This riveting series plunges viewers into a world of intrigue and suspense, revolving around Lee Tang, portrayed by Choi Woo Shik, whose accidental involvement in a murder sets off a chain of thrilling events. As Tang discovers his unexpected ability to mete out justice to wrongdoers, he crosses paths with detective Jang Nan Gam, played by Son Suk Ku, whose animal-like instinct initiates an intense game …