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Pink Villa
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Parineeta Re-Release Date: Vidya Balan and Saif Ali Khan's movie to arrive in cinemas again in 8K restored version
Vidya Balan made her Bollywood debut with Parineeta, a musical romance released in 2005. The film, which was an adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's Bengali novella of the same name, also featured Saif Ali Khan and Sanjay Dutt. 20 years after its original release, the makers are bringing the classic to theaters again. Here's when and where you can watch Parineeta. Parineeta to re-release in PVR INOX on August 29 On Wednesday, the official Instagram account of PVR Cinemas announced the re-release of Parineeta. Their post features a poster of the Vidya Balan starrer that reads, 'The color, the music, the beauty, and the world of Parineeta, back on the big screen.' According to the post, Parineeta will be re-released in cinemas on August 29, 2025. It will be a limited one-week theatrical run at PVR Inox and also the first 8K restored classic in India, as per the shared post. 'She was poetry. He was fire. Together, they made magic. Experience Parineeta like never before — India's first 8K restored classic. Only for 1 week! #Parineeta re-releasing at PVR INOX on Aug 29!' the caption read. Vidhu Vinod Chopra calls Parineeta an 'emotion' Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who worked as a producer in Parineeta, expressed his excitement over its re-release. Calling it an 'emotion', Chopra told Filmfare that its magic will deepen in the 8K version. Vidya Balan also described her feelings and called the film's re-release an 'emotional moment for her'. She expressed that every frame holds a piece of her heart, hoping that the new generation will discover old-world love through her movie. More about Parineeta Directed by then-debutante filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar, Parineeta was originally released in theaters on June 10, 2005. While Vidya Balan played the role of Lalitha, Saif Ali Khan was cast as Shekhar Rai. Sanjay Dutt essayed the role of Girish Sharma. It also featured actors like Raima Sen, Sabyasachi Chakrabarty, and Dia Mirza in supporting roles. Vidya Balan has completed 20 years in Bollywood. After making her debut, she worked in movies like Dirty Picture, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Heyy Babyy, and more.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Cannot detach from Salman Khan, he is my brother; Arshad Warsi is forever my Circuit': Sanjay Dutt
Actor Sanjay Dutt, who was last seen in Housefull 5, opened up about his friendship with Munna Bhai co-star Arshad Warsi in a recent interview with Curly Tales. Sanjay Dutt also reflected upon his bond with Salman Khan and called him a brother. Arshad Warsi, who played Circuit in the Munna Bhai franchise, was lauded by Sanjay Dutt for being a genuine friend. Praising his co-star, Sanjay Dutt said, 'He is my Circuit. One of the most amazing people. His comic timing is incredible, and he's such a sweet and genuine friend.' Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi's on-screen friendship in both Munna Bhai MBBS and Lage Raho Munna Bhai has been a superhit with the audience. During the conversation, when Sanjay Dutt was shown a photo with Arshad, the actor couldn't stop smiling when he showered praise on his co-star. Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi will be seen together next in Welcome To The Jungle. Also Read: 'Munna Bhai MBBS made me rich because nobody bought that film': Vidhu Vinod Chopra recalls South distributor rejecting film with 'Bambaiya' language A post shared by Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) He even spoke fondly about Salman Khan upon seeing a photo of them from the movie Sajan. He said, 'Salman is a lovely person, he's like a younger brother to me. I can't detach from him—he is my brother.' Salman and Sanjay have always worked together quite a lot in the past; their role in Chal Mere Bhai is remembered to date. In fact, during a promotional event for Sikandar, Salman Khan had also announced that he would be doing an action film with Sanjay Dutt soon. On the work front, Sanjay Dutt was last seen in Housefull 5; next, he will be seen in Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar. The film also stars Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Sara Arjun. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandar is slated to release on 5th December 2025.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sanjay Dutt says he can never detach from Salman Khan, opens up on his friendship with ‘circuit' Arshad Warsi
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's pairing with Arshad Warsi in the film Munna Bhai MBBS won the hearts of audiences, and he will soon be seen sharing the screen with him once again. In a chat with Curly Tales, Sanjay opened up about two of his most treasured relationships in Bollywood—with Salman Khan and Arshad Warsi. Sanjay Dutt on his equation with Salman Khan and Arshad Warsi. Sanjay Dutt on bond with Salman Khan and Arshad Warsi Recalling memories associated with an old picture of Salman, Sanjay said, 'I think it's from the time of Saajan. Salman is a lovely person, he's like a younger brother to me. I can't detach from him—he is my brother.' Sanjay and Salman have worked together in several films like Dus, Saajan, Chal Mere Bhai and more. At a pre-release event for Sikandar, Salman had even announced a film with Sanjay, revealing it would be an action film. Further details are still awaited. Sanjay couldn't stop smiling when shown a photo with Arshad and quipped, 'He is my Circuit. One of the most amazing people. His comic timing is incredible, and he's such a sweet and genuine friend.' Their on-screen pairing as Munna Bhai and Circuit in Rajkumar Hirani's Munna Bhai MBBS and Lage Raho Munna Bhai remains one of the most iconic duos in Bollywood. Their chemistry and effortless camaraderie were among the highlights of both films. Sanjay and Arshad will soon reunite in Ahmed Khan's comedy-drama Welcome to the Jungle. The film also stars Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon and Lara Dutta, among others. It is expected to release later this year. Sanjay Dutt's upcoming movie Meanwhile, Sanjay is gearing up for his upcoming film Dhurandhar, directed by Uri: The Surgical Strike filmmaker Aditya Dhar. The ensemble cast includes Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan and Sara Arjun. The film is slated to release in cinemas on 5 December 2025.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sanjay Dutt calls Arshad Warsi his real-life ‘Circuit'; says Salman Khan is like a 'brother': 'We cannot detach ourselves'
Sanjay Dutt is one of Bollywood's most iconic stars. Over the years, he has built a career filled with memorable characters, from emotional roles to action-packed performances. With his unique style and charm, Dutt has starred in classic films like 'Saajan', 'Vaastav', 'Khalnayak', 'Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. ', 'Lage Raho Munna Bhai', 'Dhamaal', 'Agneepath', 'Sanju' and many more. His journey in the film industry has been marked by fame, resilience and deep friendships. In a recent interview, Sanjay Dutt opened up about two of his most treasured relationships, with Salman Khan and Arshad Warsi . Dutt recalled the deep bond with Salman Khan In a chat with Curly Tales, Sanjay Dutt was shown some old photographs. One of the pictures featured Salman, and it instantly brought back memories. Reflecting on the photo, Sanjay said, "I think it might be from the Saajan days. Salman is such a lovely person. He's like my younger brother; we cannot detach ourselves." This sweet statement shows just how close Sanjay and Salman truly are. They have shared screen space in films like 'Saajan', 'Chal Mere Bhai' and 'Dus', creating memorable moments for their fans. Sanjay shared how much Arshad Warsi means to him Another photo that was shown to Sanjay featured his 'Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.' co-star Arshad Warsi. As soon as he saw it, a big smile lit up his face. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is this legal? Access all TV channels without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo The picture clearly reminded him of all the fun times they've shared. Sanjay said, "This is my Circuit! Arshad is one of the most amazing people I know. His comic timing is brilliant, and he's such a sweet person. He's a truly genuine friend." Their pairing in 'Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.' became one of the most loved duos in Bollywood. While they made the audience laugh on screen, it's clear that their real-life friendship is just as special. Sanjay Dutt's upcoming films Sanjay Dutt is not slowing down any time soon. He has some major projects lined up that are sure to keep his fans excited. One of his upcoming films is 'Dhurandhar', directed by Aditya Dhar. This film brings together a powerful cast including Ranveer Singh , Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal and R. Madhavan. It also features Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi and Vikash Rai.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Casting director Mukesh Chhabra believes only THIS Bollywood director can win India an Oscar - And it is not Kiran Rao or SS Rajamouli
Casting director Mukesh Chhabra believes Rajkumar Hirani possesses the ideal blend of emotional depth, cinematic skill, and global appeal to secure India's first competitive Oscar. Chhabra, who has collaborated with Hirani on multiple projects, praises his immersive filmmaking process and ability to craft narratives that resonate universally. He emphasizes Hirani's unique storytelling power. While the nation continues to wait for its first competitive Oscar win in a major category, casting director Mukesh Chhabra believes the answer lies close to home—and it's not the usual suspects like SS Rajamouli or Kiran Rao . In a recent interview, Chhabra named the one Bollywood filmmaker he's confident has the storytelling brilliance, emotional depth, and global appeal to finally bring India the coveted Academy Award. The One Name That Stands Out In a recent chat with Faridoon Shahryar, Mukesh revealed the one director he feels has the ideal mix of emotional depth, cinematic craft, and global appeal to end India's Oscar dry spell and bring home the coveted trophy. When asked to name a Bollywood director he believes could win an Oscar for India, he didn't hesitate. He confidently named Rajkumar Hirani , saying that if anyone in the country has the vision and storytelling power to bring home the Academy Award, it's 'Raju Sir.' A Director Who's Also a Film School In an earlier interview with The Indian Express, Chhabra had praised Rajkumar Hirani as a complete film school in himself. Having worked with him on PK, Sanju, and several ad projects, Chhabra shared that Hirani's process is deeply immersive—he lives and breathes cinema. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Urologists: Enlarged Prostate? Every Man Should Stop This 1 Habit! Prostate Health Journal Click Here Undo According to him, casting for Hirani isn't a quick task; it often stretches over two years, reflecting the director's unwavering commitment to every detail. A Storyteller with Universal Appeal Hirani stands among India's most acclaimed filmmakers, celebrated for his unique ability to weave heart, humour, and social insight into mainstream storytelling. With a stellar filmography that includes Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Lage Raho Munna Bhai, 3 Idiots, PK, Sanju, and Dunki, Hirani has consistently delivered narratives that strike a chord with Indian audiences while also resonating with global viewers.
