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New Delhi: The highly anticipated film "Sitaare Zameen Par" generated buzz today at an event, where actress Genelia Deshmukh, co-star Aamir Khan, and the film's director talk to the media. The event offered insights into the film's emotional depth and the compelling performances of actors Genelia and Aamir. Genelia Deshmukh's role in the film is very pivotal and impactful. The spotlight was on Genelia as she spoke about her experience. "I am glad to get a chance to come back to Aamir Khan Productions," she shared, a nostalgic smile gracing her face. "Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na is a special film. The film gave me the recognition of being Aditi. Now being back at a different time which I am not very teeny popper. I am a different person & actor now. I am glad I could be cast as Sunita." Aamir Khan, who stars opposite Genelia in the film, was gushing in his praise, painting a vivid picture of her talent and impact on screen. "The camera loves her. She lights up the frame when she enters it," Khan stated, his admiration evident. He continued, "Genelia started at the very top. When she started with her first film. She gave a flawless performance in her first film itself. So she was an accomplished actor in her very first film. She just stayed consistently stated at the top. Every performance of her is natural, real & effective. She is a real pleasure to work with. In this film her character is very important. The relation between Sunita & Gulshan is very pivotal to what happens to Gulshan finally. I really enjoyed working with her." Khan also delved into his own character's journey and how Genelia's presence enriched their on-screen dynamic. "My character in the film is very immature. Gulshan does not know how to conduct relationships. He fails at all his relationships. His most important relation is with his wife the one he is failing at. The chemistry between me & Genelia really worked out for me. I could really bounce off her. When you have a good actor in front you take from the actor." The director R.S. Prasanna, whose vision brings "Sitaare Zameen Par" to life, expressed his sentiments for both actors, emphasizing the authenticity they brought to their roles. "Both of them are extremely sensitive, emotional & authentic people. The film automatically becomes real and it has some kind of different energy where you capture the performances. When you work with such great actors it's a pleasure. You don't want to over direct. You just do your job of storytelling along with them. They are an absolute pleasure to work with." "Sitaare Zameen Par" vows to be an emotional journey, with the powerful performances of Genelia Deshmukh and Aamir Khan at its core. The event left attendees with a strong sense of anticipation for the film's release, eager to witness the magic created by these two wonderful actors.
Mumbai, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai took to social media to shower praise on Aamir Khan for his continued efforts to elevate the stature of Hindi cinema. Lauding his decision to release 'Sitaare Zameen Par' in theatres and hold off on its OTT release for six months, Ghai called it a move that brings "dignity to Hindi cinema." In his heartfelt note, the director expressed his happiness at how exhibitors across the country honoured Aamir as a "brave filmmaker" for supporting the big-screen experience and showing deep respect for theatrical business. Sharing a photo f ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 5 (ANI): Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Saturday accused the Congress of misleading the country with its claim that the BJP-led government at the Centre wants to change the Constitution. He added that AICC has now become the 'All India Cheating Congress'. "The words 'secular' and 'socialist' were not there in the Constitution. It was added after the 42nd Amendment. The Amendment was brought during the Emergency. Emergency was a black day in the democratic history of our country. So, the original Constitution did not have the words 'secular' and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 commenced with great fanfare, with some of the most celebrated names including Aamir Khan, Vir Das and Tillotama Shome in attendance. The event also hosted Jim Sarbh, Aditi Rao Hydari, filmmakers Shoojit Sircar, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Tanushree Das and R.S. Prasanna along with Mukesh Chhabra. Das's "Baksho Bondi" featured as the festival's highly anticipated Opening Night Film. "It's great to be here in Melbourne. I'm elated to be part of the Indian film festival of Melbourne. It's a great initiative of cinema that brin ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 4: Dreams do come true, says filmmaker RS Prasanna who went from being a cheerleader for Aamir Khan as the accepted an award for "Taare Zameen Par" in 2007 to finally directing him in its sequel "Sitaare Zameen Par". Prasanna, known for "Kalyana Samayal Saadham" in Tamil and its Hindi remake "Shubh Mangal Saavdhan", was still in film school in 2007 when he watched "Taare Zameen Par". "I remember bawling my eyes out while watching 'Taare Zameen Par' with my friends, and my then-girlfriend, now wife. When Aamir sir won the Best Debut Director award at the Gollapudi Srinivas Award, ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ahead of the release of his upcoming sports comedy "Sitaare Zameen Par", Aamir Khan hosted a star-studded musical evening at his residence in Mumbai. Treating the netizens with a glimpse of the fun evening, comedian-actor Kapil Sharma dropped a video of himself bringing the house down. The clip featured Kapil enjoying a fruitful jamming session with music composer Shankar Mahadevan, with Aamir Khan accompanying the two. "A special evening with the special "sitaare"of "sitaare zameen par" . Thank you Aamir bhai for the most beautiful evening & Wish you the bes ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 4: Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai took to social media to shower praise on Aamir Khan for his continued efforts to elevate the stature of Hindi cinema. Lauding his decision to release 'Sitaare Zameen Par' in theatres and hold off on its OTT release for six months, Ghai called it a move that brings "dignity to Hindi cinema." In his heartfelt note, the director expressed his happiness at how exhibitors across the country honoured Aamir as a "brave filmmaker" for supporting the big-screen experience and showing deep respect for theatrical business. Sharing a photo featuring Aamir Kh ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >
Mumbai: Ahead of the release of his upcoming sports comedy 'Sitaare Zameen Par', Aamir Khan hosted a star-studded musical evening at his residence in Mumbai. Treating the netizens with a glimpse of the fun evening, comedian-actor Kapil Sharma dropped a video of himself bringing the house down. The clip featured Kapil enjoying a fruitful jamming session with music composer Shankar Mahadevan, with Aamir Khan accompanying the two. "A special evening with the special "sitaare"of "sitaare zameen par" . Thank you Aamir bhai for the most beautiful evening & Wish you the best for #sitaarezameenpar ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is all set to headline the 16th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne as chief guest. The actor is excited to showcase some of his most cherished work at the prestigious event, where Indian cinema will be celebrated on a global platform. Expressing his gratitude, the 'PK' actor said he felt humbled and thrilled to join a festival that truly celebrates the richness and diversity of Indian cinema. Sharing his excitement, Aamir said, "I'm humbled and thrilled to be a part of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. It's a festival that t ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 1 (ANI): The trailer of actor Anupam Kher's upcoming directorial 'Tanvi The Great' has received widespread acclaim from fans and celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan and Anil Kapoor. The film, which tells the story of a young autistic woman aspiring to join the Indian Army, has sparked anticipation ahead of its theatrical release on July 18. Also Read | 'She Was Too Young, Sending Condolences to Parag': Priyanka Chopra Reacts to Shefali Jariwala's Untimely Death - See Post. Taking to his X handle, Shah Rukh Khan commended Kher's vision and courage, writin ...Read More >
Kota, Jun 6 (PTI) A relationship manager in an ICICI bank branch in Kota allegedly swindled around Rs 4.58 crore from customers' accounts only to lose the lot of it in the stock market, police on Friday said. She was arrested last week and is currently under judicial custody, they said. Also Read | Bengaluru Stampede: Police Complaint Lodged Against Virat Kohli Over Stampede Tragedy Near Chinnaswamy Stadium. The accused, Sakshi Gupta, was posted as a relationship manager at ICICI Bank's DCM branch. Police said she had been pilfering from more than 110 accounts belonging to 41 customers for ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 3 : The first look of Aamir Khan from the upcoming film starring superstar Rajinikanth, 'Coolie,' has finally been unveiled, leaving fans excited to see the actor in a bold avatar as 'Dahaa.' The poster was shared by the makers on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, and it quickly became a hot topic online. In the black-and-white poster, Aamir can be seen in side profile, wearing round glasses and a black vest while smoking a pipe. The actor's rugged and intense look is very different from his recent roles, which has added to the excitem ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Santosh Singh's romantic drama Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, based on Ruskin Bond's classic short story The Eyes Have It released in theatres on July 11. The film marks the much-talked-about debut of Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor, and pairs her opposite critically acclaimed actor Vikrant Massey. With music by Vishal Mishra and presented by Zee Studios and Mini Films, the movie promises a blend of romance, introspection, and emotional depth. But now that the film is finally in front of audiences, the question remains: how did it land with viewers? Initial reactions on X ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with natural-voice AI agents and deployed end-to-end social media pipelines capable of scaling global brand ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30 (ANI): Kareena Kapoor Khan has completed 25 years in the Hindi film industry and to celebrate the special moment, Bebo looked back at her journey by sharing old photos from her first film, 'Refugee.' Taking to Instagram on Monday, the 'Jab We Met' actress posted a video that included stills from her debut movie. Also Read | Fact Check: Has Genelia Deshmukh Only Delivered Hits With Aamir Khan in Bollywood? Here's Truth Behind Viral Claim Post 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Box Office Success!. The pictures included solo shots of her as well as scenes with her co-s ...Read More >
Mumbai: Aamir Khan's much-awaited film Sitaare Zameen Par, co-starring Genelia D'Souza, continues its successful run at the box office. After a brief dip midweek, the film showed a strong resurgence on its third Saturday, pushing its total India net collection past the ₹140 crore mark. According to early estimates from Sacnilk, the film earned approximately ₹4.75 crore on Day 16 (Saturday), a significant rise from the previous day's ₹2.4 crore. This brings the total India net collection to ₹142.55 crore. Despite minor weekday slumps, the film's box office performance signals sustained intere ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) Aamir Khan-starrer "Sitaare Zameen Par" has collected over Rs 100 crore at the domestic box office. Directed by R S Prasanna, the film is produced by Aamir alongside Aparna Purohit and Ravi Bhagchandka. Billed as a spiritual sequel to the critically acclaimed movie "Taare Zameen Par", it released in theatres on June 20. The film opened with Rs 10.7 crore nett at the domestic box office. The total box office collection stands at Rs 107.78 crore nett, according to a press release. "Sitaare Zameen Par" follows the journey of a basketball coach (Aamir), who mentors ten ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sitaare Zameen Par, headlined by Hindi film star Aamir Khan, has collected Rs 88.69 crore nett at the domestic box office during its first week. Directed by R S Prasanna, the film released in theatres June 20 and is a spiritual sequel to the critically acclaimed 2007 movie Taare Zameen Par. According to the tracking website Sacnilk, the film opened with Rs 10. 7 crore nett at the domestic box office. Sitaare Zameen Par also stars Genelia D'Souza alongside newcomers Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 1 (ANI): Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit condemned the support of Nasseruddin Shah for Diljit Dosanjh amid the ongoing controversy against the singer-actor for collaborating with Pakistani artist Hania Aamir for 'Sardaar Ji 3'. Against the massive backlash to Dijit Dosanjh from celebrities, social media and Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), Naseeruddin Shah defended the singer, saying that the singer wasn't responsible for the film's casting, and expressed his disapproval of restricting personal interactions between India and Pakistan. Also Read | ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Shadowfax has filed draft IPO papers with markets regulator Sebi through the confidential filing route. The company is seeking to raise up to Rs 2,000-2,500 crore comprising a mix of fresh issue of shares and offer for sale (OFS) by existing shareholders, sources said. The Flipkart and TPG backed logistics startup which was last valued at $712 million or about Rs 6,000 crore is eyeing an IPO valuation of about Rs 8,500 crore.Startups are rushing to Dalal Street after a recovery in stock markets opened up the IPO window for companies. Over the past few days, Pine Labs, Wakefit and Curef ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 3 (PTI) The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) has announced that superstar Aamir Khan will be the chief guest for the 16th edition of the film gala. The festival, which is scheduled from August 14 to 24, will include a special retrospective to celebrate Aamir's extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema. There will also be a spotlight event surrounding Khan's latest release "Sitaare Zameen Par", which features the actor as a basketball coach who mentors a team of neurodivergent adults for community service. IFFM 2025 will honour Khan's artistic impact with a specially cu ...Read More >
Rajinikanth will be honoured at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 in Goa, celebrating his 50-year film career. The festival, running from November 20-28, will showcase over 240 films from 81 countries, feature masterclasses by top filmmakers, and pay tribute to legendary cinema icons. The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is all set to return with a star-studded event in Goa. The event will kick off on November 20 and will continue till November 28, 2025. ...Read More >
Mumbai: Director R.S. Prasanna, who is gearing up for the release of his much-anticipated film 'Sitaare Zameen Par', recently opened up about his first-ever meeting with Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan. The actor not only plays the lead role in the film but is also the producer under his banner, Aamir Khan Productions. Speaking with IANS, Prasanna revealed how nervous he felt before meeting Aamir Khan but soon realized the superstar's warm and approachable nature. What was meant to be a brief discussion turned into an 8-hour meeting, which included breakfast and lunch. The director said, "With ...Read More >
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will honour Aamir Khan's legacy with a special retrospective, including a screening and discussion of his latest film, Sitaare Zameen Par. Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan will attend the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) as its Chief Guest in 2025. Aamir Khan's attendance at the 16th edition of the festival will involve a unique retrospective commemorating his exceptional achievements in Indian cinema, culminating in a spotlight presentation on his mo ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sitaare Zameen Par is winning hearts across the nation, emerging as one of the most beloved films of the year. Serving as a spiritual sequel to the 2007 hit Taare Zameen Par, the movie has not only received widespread critical acclaim but is also showing impressive growth at the box office, with nearing Rs 200 crore mark being reached in the second weekend itself. In India, the film has collected Rs 14.55 Cr on its second Sunday and earned an estimated Rs 122.65 Cr India net on its first 10 days. To celebrate the film's phenomenal success, Aamir Khan hosted a lively success party ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 9: Snap back to the nostalgia of the 2000s, for Bollywood is set to witness one the biggest reunions with actor Emraan Hashmi and music composer Himesh Reshammiya joining forces for the upcoming film 'Gunmaaster G9'. The film is helmed by Aditya Datt, who directed 'Aashiq Banaya Aapne', which was Himesh Reshammiya's claim to fame. The cameras are set to roll after the monsoon. Aditya Datt, who is known for 'Table No. 21', the 'Commando' franchise, and the recent OTT series 'Bad Cop', sees the film as a full-circle moment. He said, "When we made Aashiq Banaya Aapne, we were young, ...Read More >
Washington, Jun 5 (PTI) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading a multi-party delegation to the US, was Thursday asked a question by his journalist son whether government interlocutors sought evidence of Pakistan's culpability in the Pahalgam attack to which he replied India would not have conducted Operation Sindoor without convincing evidence. "That shouldn't be allowed. This is my son," Tharoor said laughing, during an interaction at the Council on Foreign Relations when his son Ishaan Tharoor, global affairs columnist with the Washington Post, stood up to ask him a question. "Ishaan Tharoor, ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 6 (ANI): Superstar Nagarjuna and his family shared adorable pictures from his son Akhil Akkineni's wedding ceremony, which took place at their home on Friday in Hyderabad. Actor Akhil Akkineni married his girlfriend Zainab Ravdjee in a traditional Telugu wedding ceremony, which saw the attendance of stars including Ram Charan, Chiranjeevi, Naga Chaitanya, and others. Also Read | 'Housefull 5A' vs 'Housefull 5B' Ending(s) Explained: Breaking Down Who the Real Killers Are and That Surprise Cameo in Akshay Kumar's Comic Whodunnit (SPOILER ALERT). Taking to h ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sitaare Zameen Par, the heartfelt spiritual sequel to Aamir Khan's beloved Taare Zameen Par, has captured the hearts of audiences and critics alike, emerging as one of this year's most cherished theatrical releases. Featuring a talented ensemble of 10 promising newcomers, the film's touching narrative of hope, laughter, and emotion resonated deeply, marking a standout success amid a growing trend of direct OTT releases. To celebrate this remarkable achievement, multiplex exhibitors across India came together to host a special evening honoring the film's outstanding box office perfo ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 15: In a defining moment for Indian luxury jewellery, Zoya- India leading luxury jewellery atelier from the Tata Group--unveils a limited-edition capsule in collaboration with globally acclaimed British designer and curator Alice Cicolini, marking the first international creative partnership for an Indian luxury jewellery atelier. Born out of deep mutual admiration of Indian craft, the capsule pays homage to enamel--one of India most poetic art forms in luxury. Inspired by the architecture of Lhasa, where every layer tells a story, this collection draws from a la ...Read More >