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Becomes Imtiaz Ali’s 4th Highest-Grosser In India, Beats Rockstar

Becomes Imtiaz Ali’s 4th Highest-Grosser In India, Beats Rockstar

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Main Vaapas Aaunga Box Office: It’s Now Imtiaz Ali’s 4th Highest-Grosser In India ( Photo Credit – Facebook; Instagram ) Main Vaapas Aaunga, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari, is a case study for box office enthusiasts, the way it made a comeback after going unnoticed in the opening week. It has seen one of the best trends for a Hindi film in recent times, scoring impressive numbers week after week. Amid this, it recently surpassed Rockstar, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri, to become Imtiaz Ali’s 4th highest-grossing film in India. Mints a strong moolah after a slow start It’s been over a month, but the romantic drama continues to enjoy its share of audiences. As per the latest collection update, it scored 22 lakh on the fifth Monday, day 32. Overall, it has earned 62.34 crore net at the Indian box office, which equals 73.56 crore gross. In the absence of any big releases in the coming days, the film is expected to mint more moolah. It has really come a long …

No GTA 6 disc at launch? Rockstar hints physical copy is coming later; report reveals possible timeline

No GTA 6 disc at launch? Rockstar hints physical copy is coming later; report reveals possible timeline

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Rockstar Games has indicated that a physical copy of GTA 6 will be available after launch, while a report claims the disc version could arrive in December 2026. Rockstar has not shared a release window for a physical disc edition. (Screengrab) Gamers hoping to get their hands on a physical disc copy of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) at launch may have to wait a little longer. After Rockstar Games opened pre-orders for the highly anticipated title, fans noticed that even the physical editions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X include only a download code inside the box rather than a game disc. Now, Rockstar has suggested that a physical copy will arrive after launch, although it has not confirmed when. Rockstar says physical copy will be available later According to PC Guide and gaming outlet VICE, Rockstar Support has informed customers that the currently available pre-orders are for digital versions only. A screenshot of a customer support response circulating online reads: “Thank you for contacting Rockstar Support. Please note that the current …

Rockstar officially reveals GTA 6 price, preorder date and exclusive bonuses; key details revealed

Rockstar officially reveals GTA 6 price, preorder date and exclusive bonuses; key details revealed

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After years of speculation over how much Grand Theft Auto 6 would cost, Rockstar Games has officially confirmed the game’s pricing, preorder timeline and launch bonuses. Rockstar said the $100 Ultimate Edition will feature bonus content, including additional gear, clothing, vehicles and other in-game items. (Rockstar Games) According to Rockstar‘s latest announcement, the standard edition of GTA 6 will retail for $80, making it one of the few AAA titles to launch above the now-standard $70 price point. Meanwhile, the Ultimate Edition will cost $100 and include additional in-game content and exclusive perks. The highly anticipated title is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026. GTA 6 preorders begin on June 25 Rockstar has confirmed that preorders for GTA 6 will open at midnight local time on June 25. Players who preorder the game will be able to preload it from November 12, one week ahead of release. However, the developer clarified that there will be no early access period, meaning all players will be able to begin playing on the official launch date. The …

‘Ranbir Kapoor freaked out when AR Rahman asked him to sing for Rockstar,’ says Imtiaz Ali | Bollywood News

‘Ranbir Kapoor freaked out when AR Rahman asked him to sing for Rockstar,’ says Imtiaz Ali | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 3, 2026 07:15 PM IST Even after arguably making films with greater depth and emotional substance, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s fans continue to associate him with Rockstar. The romantic musical not only marked a breakthrough performance for Ranbir Kapoor but also emerged as a defining work for both the actor and the director. More than a decade after its release, the film continues to enjoy a cult following. Interestingly, Imtiaz recently shared an anecdote from the making of Rockstar, revealing how Ranbir panicked when he learned that AR Rahman had considered having him sing all the songs in the film. ‘Ranbir Kapoor freaked out’ In a recent Instagram post, Imtiaz shared an audio note in which he recalled a conversation with Rahman during the making of Rockstar. The filmmaker revealed that the Oscar-winning composer had asked whether Ranbir could sing and suggested that, if he could, it would be a great idea for the actor to perform the entire album himself. “I remember AR Rahman sir had asked me during Rockstar whether Ranbir …

Imtiaz Ali never wanted to work with same actor twice; says Ranbir Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh changed that | Exclusive

Imtiaz Ali never wanted to work with same actor twice; says Ranbir Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh changed that | Exclusive

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After making his debut with Socha Na Tha in 2005, Imtiaz Ali gained fame with the success of Jab We Met (2007), Love Aaj Kal (2009), Rockstar (2011), and Highway (2014). By then, Imtiaz had avoided repeating his actors, even though he had seen success with almost all of them. In a chat with Hindustan Times, he reveals that, in those days, he opposed the idea of repeating actors. Imtiaz Ali and Ranbir Kapoor have worked together in Rockstar and Tamasha. Imtiaz Ali on not wanting to repeat actors “Initially, I used to think I should never go back and work with the same actor again. thought I would have a hangover from the previous film,” he tells us. Imtiaz says this notion changed when he wrote Tamasha. In the 2015 film, he cast Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, both of whom he had already worked with. The filmmaker says the hangover he feared did not exist. “There was none, with Diljit or even with Ranbir or Deepika,” he argues. Diljit Dosanjh, the third name …

‘But Mira Rajput likes Tamasha’

‘But Mira Rajput likes Tamasha’

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3 min readHyderabadMay 22, 2026 01:11 PM IST Nearly two decades after its release, Jab We Met is being watched by a new generation: the children of the two actors who starred in it. Director Imtiaz Ali has reacted with quiet delight, and let slip a detail that changes the story slightly: Shahid Kapoor’s wife Mira is not a Jab We Met fan but prefers Ranbir Kapoor’s Tamasha or Rockstar from the director’s filmography. In a conversation with Pinkvilla, Imtiaz Ali recounted, “It makes me feel nice that Shahid’s kids and Kareena’s kids are watching their film Jab We Met. It’s the only movie I remember after the screening. I went in after the censor screening and asked what certificate they were giving it. They said clean, no arguments or anything.” Shahid Kapoor, in one of his old interviews, revealed that the first film he showed his kids was Jab We Met. Around the same time, Kareena Kapoor said it is the first film she would show her children too. Two lead actors from the …

It’s not on purpose: Imtiaz Ali on tragic endings in his films

It’s not on purpose: Imtiaz Ali on tragic endings in his films

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Mumbai, Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali on Tuesday said that the recurring tragic endings in his films are not a conscious choice but an organic outcome of storytelling. It’s not on purpose: Imtiaz Ali on tragic endings in his films Ali’s films have repeatedly left audiences with bittersweet or heartbreaking conclusions from the doomed romance of “Rockstar” to the tragic real-life arc of “Amar Singh Chamkila”. “I don’t do it on purpose, it just happens. A lot of things that we do in this work just happen. A lot of the things that I do are not guided by the intellect. It feels like the stories are just being written by me,” Ali, also known for films like “Jab We Met”, “Love Aaj Kal”, “Highway” and “Tamasha”, told reporters here. The director was speaking at the trailer launch event of his new film, “Main Vaapus Aaunga”. The film, set against the backdrop of the Partition of India, follows a young man who falls in love with a woman in the pre-Partition era-a story that unfolds across two …

Bandar teaser: Rockstar Bobby Deol gets caught in a life-altering scandal in Anurag Kashyap’s film

Bandar teaser: Rockstar Bobby Deol gets caught in a life-altering scandal in Anurag Kashyap’s film

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After intriguing fans with Bobby Deol’s rockstar-avatar poster, the makers of Bandar have now unveiled the much-awaited teaser of the film, leaving audiences excited. The teaser offers a glimpse into the life of Sameer Mehra, a fading star who gets caught in a major scandal while his sister fights to save him. Bobby Deol essays the lead role in Anurag Kashyap’s Bandar. Bandar Teaser The teaser begins with Bobby Deol making a stylish entry as a rockstar at a party, dressed in a dazzling jacket, glittery sunglasses and holding a guitar. He appears cheerful as fans record him while he performs on stage. This is followed by scenes of him going on dates with women he meets through a dating app. When one of them asks why he is on a dating app, Sameer admits that he sometimes feels he is a terrible and creepy person. He also reveals that his only criterion for swiping right is photos. However, his carefree life takes a dramatic turn when Sameer is arrested for alleged sexual assault. He …

Bandar teaser: Bobby Deol goes from rockstar to sexual assault accused in Anurag Kashyap’s next | Bollywood News

Bandar teaser: Bobby Deol goes from rockstar to sexual assault accused in Anurag Kashyap’s next | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiMay 7, 2026 02:30 PM IST Bandar teaser: Nikhil Dwivedi’s Saffron Magicworks unveiled the teaser of Anurag Kashyap’s next film Bandar, which unites him with an unlikely bedfellow — Bobby Deol. The ’90s heartthrob and Bollywood’s current go-to villain will merge both those avatars to play a charming, enigmatic, yet morally ambiguous character, a signature of Kashyap’s critically acclaimed filmography. What’s in the Bandar teaser? The teaser of Bandar starts with Bobby’s character Sameer Mehra entering a party like a rockstar, sporting a dazzling jacket and even glitzier sunglasses. The montage would remind you of his memorable entries in iconic songs like “Duniya Haseeno Ka Mela” from Rajiv Rai’s 1997 hit romantic thriller Gupt: The Hidden Truth, which got a new lease of life with its key presence in Aryan Khan’s directorial debut The Ba***ds of Bollywood last year. “Come on, baby! Dil kisko degi?” — Sameer grooves to a similar quirky and groovy track on the stage, wooing the girls at the party in the process. “Why are you on a dating app? …

Ranbir Kapoor joins TIME 100 list; Ayushmann Khurrana says he’s a ‘storyteller talking to a global audience’ | Bollywood News

Ranbir Kapoor joins TIME 100 list; Ayushmann Khurrana says he’s a ‘storyteller talking to a global audience’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readHyderabadApr 15, 2026 09:59 PM IST Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has been named among TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world for 2026. The list, released on Wednesday, also features celebrity chef Vikas Khanna and Google CEO Sundar Pichai as Indian representatives, and spans personalities from finance, entertainment, technology, sports, activism, and academia. Ayushmann Khurrana hnours Ranbir Kapoor Ranbir’s feature in the TIME magazine was written by actor Ayushmann Khurrana. In the tribute, he penned, “There are actors who chase legacy and there are actors who become one through their craft. Ranbir Kapoor is the latter. In an industry as prolific and passionate as Indian cinema, we often measure greatness in decibels: box-office numbers, fan frenzy, opening weekends. But every once in a while, an actor shifts something quieter yet far more enduring: our emotional vocabulary as an audience. Ranbir has been doing that film after film.” The tribute goes further, framing Ranbir not just as a movie star but as a kind of cultural signal. “In a world where performances …