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Hyderabad: The massive success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge has brought renewed attention to the real-life story of Karachi police officer Chaudhry Aslam. His wife, Naureen Aslam, has now opened up about how the film portrays her husband and Sanjay Dutt's performance. In a recent podcast with Aaj Tak Radio, Naureen praised the actor, calling his performance strikingly accurate. "When he stands near the car and raises his eyes, for a moment it felt like Aslam himself," she said. She also shared that her husband had often said a film would be made about his life after his death, making the experience deeply emotional for her. Naureen revealed that certain parts of the film, especially the sequence showing his death, closely match reality. "The way they have shown it... that is exactly what happened," she said. Recalling the day of the attack, she added, "I tried to stop him because he didn't have a bomb-proof vehicle, but he reassured me. He said, 'Forgive me, I could never give you time'." She explained that moments after he left, a massive blast occurred, and she instinctively knew something was wrong even before receiving official confirmation. While appreciating Sanjay Dutt's performance, Naureen expressed disappointment with the film's overall depiction of her husband's life. "If they were making a film, they could have at least called me, the police, or journalists to understand both his positive and negative sides," she said. She also pointed out inaccuracies in certain scenes, particularly those involving fake encounters and harm to innocents, stating that these did not reflect reality. According to her, the film failed to capture the full depth and complexity of Chaudhry Aslam's character. Naureen described her husband as a fearless and dedicated officer whose work gained recognition beyond Pakistan. His commitment to duty and bravery made him a powerful figure in the fight against crime. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film stars Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, and R. Madhavan. It follows an undercover Indian spy navigating Karachi's crime and political networks.
Hyderabad: With the release of the much awaited spy thriller Dhurandhar round the corner, all eyes are not only on Ranveer Singh's intense new avatar in the film but also on young actress Sara Arjun, the leading lady opposite Ranveer Singh in this Aditya Dhar directorial. The 20-year-old was primarily known for her work in Tamil and Telugu films prior to being cast opposite Ranveer Singh in her Bollywood film debut as the lead. Sara Arjun: a rising star Sara Arjun was born in Mumbai on June 18, 2005, and appeared on camera when she was a child. She started appearing in commercials at the age ...Read More >
Mumbai: Ranveer Singh is back and how! On his 40th birthday, the first look and teaser of his much-anticipated film Dhurandhar dropped, and it has already taken the internet by storm. Directed by Uri fame Aditya Dhar, this action-packed spy thriller promises a gripping ride -- with a few surprises along the way. Dhurandhar boasts an impressive cast: Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal -- all in never-seen-before avatars. The teaser, loaded with action, mystery, and powerful background music by Shashwat, has caught everyone's attention. Although the story ...Read More >
Puri: Lord Jagannath and His Siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were adorned with 208 kg gold ornaments during the 'Suna Besha' ritual on chariots Sunday, an integral part of the annual Rath Yatra festival in Puri. The devotees can have 'darshan' of the deities from 6.30 pm to 11 pm, said the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). According to temple sources, the deities adorn around 30 different designs of ornaments which include gold, diamond, silver and other precious metals. "Initially, around 138 designs of ornaments were used during the era of King Kapilendra Deb in 146 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russian oil imports is way less than exaggerated media numbers," brokerage CLSA said in a report. While ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Vivek Agnihotri, whose credits include films such as "The Tashkent Files" and "The Kashmir Files", praised Aditya Dhar's latest directorial "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" and also warned the filmmaker to stay mindful of the ecosystem, which can be vicious. Agnihotri shared a note on his X handle on Monday and also lauded cinematography and production design of the film. The film released on March 19 and is a sequel to Dhar's 2025 directorial "Dhurandhar". Featuring Ranveer Singh, the film has earned over Rs 1000 crore at the global box office. "'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 celebrated cinema and honoured the filmmakers and actors at the 'Night of Honours' event on Monday in Bharat Mandapam. From Mohit Suri to Ramesh Sippy, several artists were given awards for their performances and contributions to cinema. The cultural evening was marked by the presence of Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra and Governor of Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The ceremony opened with Vande Mataram, followed by the national anthem and lamp lighting by the chief guests. ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) As his film "Dil Dhadakne Do" turned 10, Bollywood's livewire star Ranveer Singh has shown immense reverence for Zoya Akhtar and used a reference from the film to showcase his bond with the director. Ranveer took to Instagram stories, where he shared a hilarious scene involving a "butter knife" featuring him, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Zarina Wahab, Rahul Bose and Anil Kapoor. For the caption he wrote: "ZOIE SUPREMACY I love you like Pluto loves Kabir. #10yearsofddd." "Dil Dhadakne Do", a family comedy drama film, which is directed by Zoya Akhtar, has a star-stud ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Makers of Dhurandhar, starring actor Ranveer Singh in the lead, along with Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, have unveiled the first look of the film on Sunday, marking Ranveer's birthday. Actor Sara Arjun of Deiva Thirumagal and Ponniyin Selvan fame will be seen as the female lead alongside Ranveer Singh. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Jio Studios and B62 Studios unveiled the electrifying 160 seconds first look of the film which exuded raw, relentless visual onslaught, blending mystery, grit, and high-octane action. Ranveer Singh looks nothing short of a fierce, b ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues its dream run at the box office, emerging as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters ever. The Ranveer Singh-starrer has already collected Rs. 961 crore nett in India within just two weeks and is inching closer to the Rs. 1000 crore milestone. Globally, the film has crossed Rs. 1500 crore, setting multiple records and dominating both domestic and international markets. Despite a slight slowdown after a massive second weekend, the film continues to perform strongly across theatres. Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has now watched the film and shared h ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 (ANI): Fresh off 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' mega success, actor Ranveer Singh on Friday evening was spotted at third anniversary celebrations of Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai. He looked dapper in what apeared to be a bandhgala suit. A light-colored pocket square added a subtle touch of sophistication to his outfit. Also Read | James McAvoy Calls Directing 'California Schemin' a 'Nightmare', Star Opens Up About Midlife Crisis and Scottish Roots. Due to Dhurandhar, Ranveer had been seen sporting long locks for quite some time, but to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 1 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to consider the objections of parents of Major Mohit Sharma, who was killed during a counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir, while granting certification to the film 'Dhurandhar'. The Ranveer Singh-starrer is scheduled to be released on December 5. Justice Sachin Datta directed the CBFC to consider and examine the grievances raised by the parents before deciding on the film certification, and disposed of the petition. "The petition is disposed of with a direction that the CBF ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Bollywood star Shraddha Kapoor praised Aditya Dhar's latest directorial, "Dhurandhar", and said nothing can pull down a good film. Featuring Ranveer Singh alongside Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, R Madhavan and Rakesh Bedi, the film released on December 5 and has already crossed the mark of ₹500 crore with its worldwide box office collection. Kapoor penned a note on her Instagram stories on Monday, adding she had a "phenomenal experience" watching the film. "Truly terrible of @adityadharcfilms to make film like 'Dhurandhar'... and then make us ...Read More >
Ranveer Singh and Sanjay Dutt make their first appearance after Dhurandhar's success. Ranveer performs on the title track as Sanjay cheers him on at Mishka Kamboj's birthday bash. Dhurandhar: The Revenge stars Ranveer Singh and Sanjay Dutt made their first joint public appearance following the film's massive box office success at a high-profile birthday bash in Mumbai. The actors attended businessman and BJP leader Mohit Kamboj's daughter Mishka Kamboj's lavish 16th birthday celebration over the ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Even as Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues to perform strongly at the box office, the makers recently made a small but important change after a scene from the film went viral for the wrong reason. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the action sequel has been praised for its scale and storytelling. However, a minor error in one scene caught the attention of viewers on social media. The moment featured Ranveer Singh as Hamza, also known as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, during an intense fight sequence. In a reflection visible in the scene, a cameraman appeared for a brief second. Many viewers noticed ...Read More >
Harinder Singh Sikka, who wrote espionage story "Calling Sehmat", on Monday criticised filmmaker Meghna Gulzar for "diminishing" the true spirit of his protagonist in her movie adaptation, "Raazi". "Calling Sehmat #Raazi ranks among the top books on espionage ever written, globally. It exposes Pakistan across border, hostile forces in Bollywood & Punjab-based criminals within. "Appointing Meghna Gulzar was my gravest misjudgment. Despite clear warnings, I failed to foresee how ideological bias ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar is a high-octane spy action thriller starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in the lead roles. The film also features Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun in important parts. Released amid massive expectations, the film has not only met them but has gone far beyond, creating history at the Indian box office within just twelve days of release. The journey began with a strong opening on day 1. As per Industry tracker Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 28 crore on its first Friday. On its second day (Saturday), Dhurandhar witnessed a ...Read More >
Anupam Kher shares his thoughts about Dhurandhar 2. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Anupam Kher on Monday spoke about the success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge * "People go to watch films because they enjoy them," he said * Anupam Kher recently attended IFFD 2026 Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Anupam Kher, on Monday, spoke about the success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, emphasising that audiences choose what they want to watc ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 30: Filmmaker Aditya Dhar's blockbuster "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" starring Ranveer Singh has raked in a staggering Rs. 1,365 crore worldwide since its release on March 19. The film's massive global haul has cemented its position as one of the biggest blockbusters of the year, underscoring Dhar's knack for delivering large-scale cinematic spectacles that resonate with audiences across markets. A tweet from the film's banner Jio Studios on X shared a day-wise break-up that the Ranveer Singh-starrer collected Rs. 867 crore in India NBOC, with a strong hold beyond its opening week, ...Read More >
Ranveer Singh evolves from Band Baaja Baaraat to Dhurandhar 2, blending Bajirao intensity, Khilji madness, Gully Boy heart and Simmba swagger into cult superstardom. Let's just say it... Ranveer Singh is having that moment again. With Dhurandhar smashing records and Dhurandhar 2 going even bigger at the box office, Ranveer isn't just acting anymore but owning the big screen. The intensity, the swagger, the larger-than-life presence... it's the kind of performance that turns fans into loyalists. ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: Rumours around filmmaker Aditya Dhar's ambitious 7.5-hour director's cut of "Dhurandhar", starring Ranveer Singh, have sparked curiosity online, with claims suggesting a limited theatrical release on April 5. As per reports, the extended version combines the duology 'Dhurandhar' and Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has surfaced through a CBFC certificate dated March 31, 2026. However, when IANS reached out to the makers, they were unavailable for comment. There is still no clarity or official statement regarding the ongoing news. As per a source close to IANS, this could also be an A ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Arjun Rampal is over-the-moon with the response he is getting for his first look in the upcoming film "Dhurandhar", which he said isn't like anything like he has seen before. Arjun said: "This film isn't anything like I have seen before. It's a well-researched and fantastically made film with every department of the unit putting in their best. I hugged Aditya soon after seeing the incredible outpour of love." The film also stars Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt and Akshaye Khanna. Arjun has pushed the bar by going all guns blazing as a grey chara ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Akshaye Khanna and Ranveer Singh-starrer Bollywood flick 'Dhurandhar' continues to dominate the box office, crossing the Rs 411 crore net mark in India. The film has broken 19 box office records, becoming the highest-grossing film for director Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh's biggest earner ever, surpassing 'Padmaavat'. The movie's second weekend saw a staggering Rs 143.50 crore collection, the highest second-weekend earning in Hindi cinema. Critics and audiences alike are praising Ranveer Singh's mature portrayal and Akshaye Khanna's performance. 'Dhurandhar' has also outperform ...Read More >
MUMBAI: It has been a dramatic week for Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Even as the espionage thriller smashes box office records, a piracy scare briefly threatened to steal its thunder after a full-length version surfaced on YouTube. The leak emerged on March 30 via a channel titled "A2z movie", which uploaded what appeared to be a cam-recorded print of the film. Clocking in at nearly three hours and 49 minutes, the footage was reportedly blurry but complete enough to spark spoilers and fan outrage online. Soon after, users on X began flagging the issue, explicitly naming the "A2z movie" channel i ...Read More >
Priyanka Chopra (L) Priyanka Chopra with father Ashok Chopra (R) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Priyanka Chopra visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar on March 31 during Mahavir Jayanti * She shared photos and thanked the temple management on her Instagram Stories * A viral video shows her performing seva by washing utensils at the temple Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Priyanka Chopra is currently in India, and her recen ...Read More >
Mumbai: Amid the strong box-office performance of Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', the makers of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's 'Bhooth Bangla' have postponed the film's release by a week. Horror-comedy 'Bhooth Bangla', slated for an April 10 release, will now hit theatres with paid previews on April 16. Producer Ektaa Kapoor took to Instagram to announce the change. "After extensive discussion and multiple requests from our distribution partners and exhibitors across key markets, we have decided to postpone the release of Bhooth Bangla by one week. We remain committed to delivering ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bollywood power couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone were spotted in Mumbai on Thursday as they stepped out for Ganpati darshan, a day after Ganesh Chaturthi. The duo visited a prominent Ganpati pandal in the city, where they were seen offering prayers together. Both stars turned heads in their ethnic outfits. Deepika, dressed in a heavily embellished kurta, tied her hair neatly in a bun as she bowed before Lord Ganesha and offered prasad. Ranveer, who sported a gold and green outfit, followed her in prayer. The couple spent only a brief time at the pandal before exiting the v ...Read More >
The image was shared on Instagram. New Delhi: Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone stepped out for a dinner outing on Saturday evening. The couple was photographed on their way to a Mumbai restaurant. What's Happening * Several photos of the duo arriving in Ranveer's Hummer EV 3X have been doing the rounds on the Internet. * The luxury car is estimated to cost around Rs 4.57 crore. Ranveer, who turned 40 on July 6, had purchased the luxury vehicle as a birthday gift to himself. * A selfie of ...Read More >
Patna: Union home minister Amit Shah took sharp aim at Congress and RJD, challenging Rahul Gandhi to tell voters in Bihar that he wanted a CM to run govt from jail and warning that the state risked a return to the "jungle raj" of the 1990s if the opposition alliance took office."Rahul Gandhi, who had torn up an ordinance meant to help RJD chief Lalu Prasad during the Manmohan Singh govt, is now opposing the 130th Constitution amendment and supporting Lalu for power in Bihar," Shah said Saturday a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): A strong box office run and widespread industry acclaim have positioned 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' as one of the biggest cinematic successes of 2026, with the film crossing the Rs 800 crore mark within just two weeks of its release on March 19. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the action drama has garnered praise from audiences, politicians, and film personalities alike. The film stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role, alongside an ensemble cast including Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Rakesh Bedi. Actress Yami Gautam also appears in a cameo. Adding to th ...Read More >
The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 celebrated cinema and honoured the filmmakers and actors at the 'Night of Honours' event on Monday in Bharat Mandapam. From Mohit Suri to Ramesh Sippy, several artists were given awards for their performances and contributions to cinema. New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 celebrated cinema and honoured the filmmakers and actors at the 'Night of Honours' event on Monday in Bharat Mandapam. Fr ...Read More >