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India Today
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Subhash Ghai introduces Riteish Deshmukh as heroine of his next film
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, who has been on a hiatus since 2022, announced his next film on Monday. He introduced Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh as the "next heroine" of his film on Instagram, sparking speculation and excitement among shared Riteish's photo from 'Apna Sapna Money Money' where the actor can be seen dressed as a woman. "She is our next heroine in our forthcoming film under Mukta Arts. A classic beauty. Can you guess the name of this beautiful girl? Please do write(sic)," he Social media users were quick to guess that the man in the picture was indeed Deshmukh. Actor Mahima Chaudhry commented, "That's Desh Mukh. What about Pardes Mukh? (sic)".One Instagram user said, "She's Riteshi. So cute. Picture definitely super hit hogi sir (sic)" Another user commented, "Wow, Ritesh Deshmukh in heroine role. Dekhana shandar hoga (sic) (It'll be great to watch)".There was also a section of social media users who guessed that the photo was from 'Apna Sapna Money Money.' "Apna Sapna Money Money movie scene. It was Riteish Sir's superhit film and one of the best comedy scenes," a user it is not clear if the director was joking, or whether he has really roped in Riteish Deshmukh as his 'next heroine'.advertisementIn an earlier interview with trade analyst Komal Nahta, the 80-year-old shared why he stopped making films. "It's just one thing, I don't see love among people, I don't see love in the team. I see everyone just working, poor things," he also shared a particular incident when he left disappointed with a writer. "Yes, I'll write it in 15 days, give the second draft in 3 days, then this and that.' He gave me all the dates and instalments. 'Your story will be ready in many days," he said, adding "I said, 'Are you making rotis or what?' because he gave me the whole thing with dates and instalments."Ghai last worked on the film '36 Farmhouse' in 2022. He produced and wrote the film.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Riteish Deshmukh
NDTV
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office Collection Day 10: Aamir Khan's Film Is Inching Towards Rs 125 Crore
New Delhi: Sitaare Zameen Par, led by Aamir Khan, arrived in the theatres on June 20. The film, directed by RS Prasanna, marks the superstar's return to the big screen after 3 years. After a decent first weekend opening, the sports comedy-drama is now inching towards the Rs 125 crore club. On its second Sunday (June 29), Sitaare Zameen Par earned Rs 14.50 crore at the ticket window, as per a report by industry tracker Sacnilk. With this, the film's total box office collection now stands at Rs 122.65 crore. The movie witnessed a Hindi occupancy rate of 42.89 percent on day 10, added the report. To break it down, Sitaare Zameen Par registered the highest footfall in the evening shows, registering an attendance of 64.32 percent. It was followed by the afternoon shows, comprising 50.05 percent. Meanwhile, the night shows recorded a total of 34.32 percent occupancy and the morning screenings were the lowest, as they stood at 22.87 percent. Apart from Aamir Khan, Sitaare Zameen Par also features Genelia D'Souza in a key role. The film has also welcomed 10 debutant neurodivergent actors, including Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishnan Varma, Vedant Sharma, Naman Misra, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Ashish Pendse, Samvit Desai, Simran Mangeshkar, and Aayush Bhansali. Previously, Genelia D'Souza's husband, actor Riteish Deshmukh, gave a lovely shoutout to his wife and Sitaare Zameen Par 's team on Instagram. The Housefull 5 actor, in his Instagram post, urged the audience to watch the film. Riteish Deshmukh wrote, 'Please do yourself a favour - go watch the best film of the year! Sitaare Zameen Par isn't just a movie, it's an experience. It makes you laugh, it makes you cry - and by the time it ends, it leaves you a better human being. The true 'sitaares' of this film are the children - absolutely phenomenal performances that steal your heart and never let go." The actor praised Aamir Khan's 'deeply layered, incredibly nuanced, and profoundly moving' performance. As for Genelia D'Souza, he found her screen presence 'pure magic'. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Riteish Deshmukh (@riteishd) Sitaare Zameen Par is the sequel to Aamir Khan's 2007 hit Taare Zameen Par.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
WEEKLY NEWSWRAP, (June 23 to June 29): Squid Game 3 release to Paresh Rawal's return in Hera Pheri 3
A lot happened this week (June 23 to June 29) in the entertainment world. From Squid Game 3 release to Paresh Rawal's return in Hera Pheri 3, if you missed any of the major developments, here is a weekly newswrap. Squid Game 3 began streaming on Netflix The much-awaited third season of the popular web series Squid Game is now streaming on Netflix. Touted as the final season of the show, it comprises six episodes, with new, thrilling games taking the experience to the next level. Bigg Boss 13 fame Shefali Jariwala passed away at 42 Shefali Jariwala, known for her stint in Bigg Boss 13 and her bold moves in the Kanta Laga song, passed away at just 42. The reason for her sudden demise is reported to be cardiac arrest. Denis Villeneuve to direct the next James Bond film Denis Villeneuve, known for the Dune franchise, is all set to direct the next James Bond movie. The filmmaker. As per Variety, the French-Canadian helmer Villeneuve won against the four other frontrunners— Edward Berger, Edgar Wright, Paul King, and Jonathan Nolan — for the directorial job of the next 007 movie. Vidya Balan joins Riteish Deshmukh in Raja Shivaji Riteish Deshmukh's ambitious movie Raja Shivaji is in production these days. The movie has just gotten bigger as Vidya Balan has joined the star cast to play a crucial character in the movie. Starring Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the movie is being directed by Deshmukh himself. The stars cast also includes Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amole Gupte, and Genelia Deshmukh. Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez tied the knot On June 27 (Friday), Billionaire Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez tied the knot on an iconic San Giorgio Maggiore island in Venice (Italy). For the unversed, the Amazon founder was previously married to novelist MacKenzie Scott, while Sanchez's ex-husband is businessman Patrick Whitesell. Paresh Rawal returns to Hera Pheri 3 In a recent podcast, Paresh Rawal revealed that all his issues with Akshay Kumar and the makers of Hera Pheri 3 are solved now. He is back in the franchise, and the movie will 100% happen. The actor went on to add that Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Priyadarshan have been friends for many years. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Zayed Khan shares how he was offered his debut film
Bollywood actor , who is known for his work in 'Dus', 'Main Hoon Na', 'Anjaana Anjaani' and others, has recollected how he got his debut film. The actor shared that he tagged along with Bollywood superstar on the sets of one of his films. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Talking about the same, "I started going to the gym, worked out, took dance classes, dialogue classes, acting classes - all of it. In fact, I'd also be reading my lines while standing at the petrol pump, waiting for the tank to be filled. And just like that, woh jalwa, woh nasha, obsession ho gaya". 'Sitaare Zameen Par': Riteish Deshmukh's Emotional Shoutout For Genelia's Big Win Immersing himself in the process, he sharpened his skills, in anticipation for the right moment to arrive. It came unexpectedly when Hrithik was shooting with and Ameesha Patel. Zayed had tagged along to the set, just to observe, when someone came up to him and offered him his very first movie. The actor further mentioned, "He asked me, 'You're a very good-looking guy. Will you do a film for me?' In that moment, I knew I was a lean, mean machine. I was looking good, I knew it, I was feeling it, I was prepared. But I was thinking, I'm probably going to do a home banner". The actor was taken by surprise but he didn't jump the gun. He asked for time to think about it, and approached his father, veteran actor Sanjay Khan, who offered him a sane piece of advice. "I went back and spoke to my father. I said, 'This happened - would you feel bad if I do this?' And my father has always been the kind of guy who says, 'When you make your own life, then you own it better, Zayed'", he added. Zayed is all set to make his digital debut with 'The Film That Never Was' (TFTNW). The actor is also rumoured to have signed on the dotted line of a couple of other projects.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Riteish Deshmukh's 5 must-watch films on OTT if you liked him in Raid 2
Raid 2, starring Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh, is a thriller drama that has done exceptionally well at the box office. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, the second installment of the franchise continues the story of IRS officer Amay Patnaik (Ajay Devgn), as he takes on a powerful and corrupt politician, Dada Bhai (Riteish Deshmukh), in a battle against black money and corruption. In the film, Riteish's performance was praised more than Ajay and others. Riteish Deshmukh in Raid 2, which is now streaming on Netflix If you liked Riteish Deshmukh's performance in Raid 2, stream his other popular movies on OTT! Loved Raid 2? Get access to more thriller dramas, such as Despatch, Attack: Part 1, and more on OTTplay Premium! 5 Riteish Deshmukh films on OTT Masti Masti is a comedy drama that revolves around three friends, Amar (played by Ritesh Deshmukh), Meet, and Prem. After marriage, their carefree single life is disrupted and they face marital problems and are bored which lead them to seek excitement outside of marriage. This quest for thrills eventually leads to hilarious and chaotic situations. The film is directed by Indra Kumar and also casts Vivek Oberoi as Meet, Aftab Shivdasani as Prem, Amrita Rao as Meet's wife, and others. Dhamaal Riteish Deshmukh's Dhamaal is one of the most popular comedy movies. The story is about four unemployed friends discovering a hidden treasure following a chaotic hunt. They encounter a determined police inspector and various comical events along the way. The cast features Riteish, Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Javed Jaffrey, Ashish Chaudhary, and others. The movie is directed by Indra Kumar. Double Dhamaal Double Dhamaal is a sequel to Dhamaal which revolves around four friends who try various schemes to get rich but get entangled in a con involving a corrupt police officer and a hidden treasure. Directed by Indra Kumar, the film stars Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, Javed Jaffrey, and Ashish Chaudhary. Double Dhamaal was released in 2011. Kakuda The horror comedy shows Indira (played by Sonakshi Sinha) and Sunny (Saqib Saleem) in a problematic marriage with a curse associated with a ghost named Kakuda. This curse involves a dwarf ghost who punishes those who close doors on him, specifically by causing swelling on the back of a family member and allowing them to live only for 13 days. Riteish Deshmukh plays Victor, the ghost hunter in the film, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. Banjo Banjo tells the story of Taraat, a struggling street musician in Mumbai, played by Riteish Deshmukh, who gets an opportunity to showcase his music on a global stage with the help of an American musician, Christina, portrayed by Nargis Fakhri. The film, directed by Ravi Jadhav, explores themes of passion for music, social issues in Mumbai's slums, and clashes between different cultures and backgrounds.
