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Pink Villa
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Meet Ranveer Singh's 20-year-old actress Sara Arjun from Dhurandhar: Daughter of a South-Hindi actor and has acted with Chiyaan Vikram
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has been making waves ever since its teaser got released. Apart from a stellar cast that includes incredible talents like Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, the movie also has one more addition who is drawing all the attention. If you are also wondering about the girl seen romancing with Ranveer Singh in the teaser, here's everything you need to know about her. Well, she is none other than Sara Arjun. Primarily seen in Tamil and Hindi movies, Sara Arjun is the daughter of South-Hindi actor Raj Arjun (Thalaivii, Secret Superstar). Born on January 18, 2005, the young actress began her acting journey as a toddler. Interestingly, Sara was featured in more than 100 television commercials by the age of five. She later won acclaim for Deiva Thirumagal, where she played the role of Vikram's daughter. Since then, Sara has never looked back and has worked across languages, including Hindi. She was a part of Ek Thi Daayan, Jai Ho, Jazbaa, The Song of Scorpions, Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, Saand Ki Aankh, Ajeeb Daastaans, Toolsidas Junior, and several other films. Lately, she has won acclaim for playing the younger Nandini in Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan. And now, after a successful journey as a child actor, she is all set to mark her big Bollywood debut with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar as a female lead. According to reports, the 20-year-old actress will appear in a brief yet pivotal role in Dhurandhar. In the teaser, she is seen grooving over a music track in a pub. Further, the actress is seen romancing with Ranveer Singh. The movie is helmed by Aditya Dhar, who previously directed URI: The Surgical Strike. Dhurandhar is slated to be released on December 5, 2025. It will have a clash with Prabhas' The Raja Saab and Shahid Kapoor-Vishal Bhardwaj's Romeo. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
NDTV
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Weekend Binge: On Maa Release Day, A Tribute For Bollywood Mothers
New Delhi: Kajol's Maa hit cinema screens on Friday (June 27). The film marks her return to the silver screen seven years after her last release, Helicopter Eela, in 2018. In Maa, Kajol portrays the role of a mother who transforms into the goddess Kali to battle a demonic curse and save her daughter. If you have already watched it, we are sure you would love to see more films that celebrate motherhood. Here's a list of top films that honour motherhood at its best: Secret Superstar - Netflix The heartwarming musical drama beautifully portrays the theme of motherhood through the relationship between Insia, a 15-year-old aspiring singer, and her mother Najma. The movie showcases Najma's unwavering support and quiet resilience in the face of domestic oppression, highlighting the transformative power of a mother's love. The Sky Is Pink - Netflix In this film, Priyanka Chopra plays the role of Aditi Chaudhary, mother to her two kids - Aisha and Ishaan. The film beautifully captures the complexities of motherhood, showcasing Aditi's dedication towards her terminally ill daughter. English Vinglish - Zee5 Sridevi plays the role of Shashi, depicting her selfless love and sacrifices for her family. The film follows Shashi's journey towards self-discovery and empowerment while navigating her roles as a mother and wife. Helicopter Eela - JioHotstar The film highlights the nuances of motherhood through the titular character, Eela. Kajol plays a mother who sometimes blurs the lines between devotion and overprotection as she struggles to let go of her son. The film offers a poignant portrayal of a mother's love, shedding light on the challenges of balancing care with independence. Mrs Chatterjee vs Norwa y - Netflix The film revolves around Rani Mukerjee 's character Debika Chatterjee. She is an Indian woman living in Norway with her family, who fights to regain custody of her children after Norwegian authorities take them away from her. Panga - JioHotstar The movie beautifully captures the essence of motherhood through its protagonist, Jaya Nigam, a former kabaddi player who balances her passion for sports with her roles as a wife and mother. The film highlights the sacrifices, love, and dedication that come with motherhood, while also exploring themes of identity, ambition, and empowerment. Nil Battey Sannata - Prime Video Swara Bhasker plays Chanda Sahay, a single mother who works as a maid to support her daughter's education. The film shows her struggles, sacrifices and unwavering dedication to her daughter's future, all things that define motherhood. Mom - Zee5 The film features Sridevi as a vigilante who sets out to avenge her stepdaughter after she is sexually assaulted at a party and her rapists are acquitted by the court. Salaam Venky - Zee5 Slaam Venky features the actress as an ideal mother who faces the biggest challenge of her life when her son is diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. Despite this, she is determined to help her child live life to the fullest. A list of the best films to honour motherhood is incomplete without this one. The all-time classic featuring Nargis has a special place in our hearts.
Pink Villa
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Sitaare Zameen Par Worldwide Opening Weekend Box Office: Aamir Khan starrer scores Rs 93 crore globally in 3 days
The Aamir Khan led Sitaare Zameen Par has scored good results in its opening weekend at the global box office. The film has collected in the range of Rs 92.00 crore to Rs 94.00 crore over its three-day run at the worldwide box office, multiplying 5x from the opening day of Rs 19.50 crore. From where it started, this is an excellent result for Sitaare Zameen Par, signifying a strong run over the coming few weeks to reach a big number by the end of its run. For those unaware, Sitaare Zameen Par opened at Rs 19.50 crore, jumping to Rs 3.00 crore on Saturday, and consolidating with Rs 40 crore on Sunday. Internationally, the early estimates are indicating 3-day total of USD 2.9 Million (Rs 25.10 crore), with India gross falling in the range of Rs 67 crore to Rs 69 crore. The film will hit the Rs 100 crore mark globally on Monday, and will be looking to clock first week in the range of Rs 150 crore, and look to do more than double from there by the end of its run. There is definite appreciation for Sitaare Zameen Par in the cinema-going audience, which is reflecting in the box office trend too, and this can also be termed a comeback of sorts for Aamir Khan, who will be tasting theatrical success after Secret Superstar (2017). The hope is on Sitaare Zameen Par to trend not just in India, but internationally too and get towards the USD 12.5 Million mark (Rs 102.50 crore), though the weekdays hold will give us a clearer picture on the same. With costs under check and a superlative trend over the weekend, Sitaare Zameen Par is a definite success story, and it's the hold over the weekdays which will tell us how big of a success it is. Sitaare Zameen Par Worldwide Opening Weekend Box Office India Gross: Rs 68.00 crore (Expected) Overseas Gross: Rs 25.10 crore (USD 2.9 Million) Worldwide Gross: Rs 93.10 crore (Expected)
Hindustan Times
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Aamir Khan reveals he didn't like Thugs of Hindostan himself: ‘So when Thugs didn't work, I didn't feel bad…'
After delivering a series of superhits such as PK (2014), Dangal (2016) and Secret Superstar (2017), Aamir Khan registered a box office bomb in 2018 with his film Thugs of Hindostan. It was a major shock for the audience, especially because the star-studded cast included big names such as Aamir, Katrina Kaif and Amitabh Bachchan along with Dangal fame Fatima Sana Shaikh. After the film released to poor reviews leaving fans disappointed, Aamir had apologised to the audience. Well, 7 years later as Aamir gears up for his next film, the actor has revealed that he himself did not like Thugs of Hindostan. Aamir Khan has been busy on a promotional spree for his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par, also starring Genelia Deshmukh. During one such interview with Zee Music Company's YouTube channel, Aamir shared, 'What happened with Thugs was… I didn't like the film myself. Now, enough years have passed and I really respect Adi (Aditya) and Victor (Vijay) but sometimes, there are creative differences. When the film was made, Adi and Victor really liked it, the way it was made, but I didn't like it at all. I felt that structurally, we went wrong with the writing and I tried to tell them about it but they were confident that the film is good.' Aamir went on to reveal that he tried to convince makers for 8 months before release but ultimately had to accept their decision. This is a big reason why Aamir was not anxious about Thugs of Hindostan's release. Remembering his conversation with his now ex-wife Kiran Rao, the actor shared, 'I said I have no anxiety about this film because I know this won't work and I believe if I don't like it, why should I expect the audience to like it? So when Thugs didn't work, I didn't feel bad because I didn't like it too.' Now that is definitely a revelation no one saw coming.
India Today
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Aamir Khan opens up about height insecurities, recalls support from Javed Akhtar
Bollywood star Aamir Khan recently opened up about his early insecurities regarding his height, revealing how veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar played a key role in helping him overcome them with empathy and a recent interview on the Just Filmy Things' YouTube channel, Aamir recalled feeling self-conscious about his height, especially during the time of his debut. Standing approximately 5'5", he noted how actors like Sunny Deol and Jackie Shroff, his contemporaries, were significantly was also asked about the term "tingu" (short), which is used to describe him in the trailer of his upcoming film 'Sitaare Zameen Par'. Reflecting on his early struggles, Aamir said, "Amitabh Bachchan was at the top of the industry at that time, and other actors like Shatrughan Sinha and Vinod Khanna were all tall and strapping men. I was very nervous about whether a short actor like myself would be given any importance or not, but as it turned out, it was fine." Aamir added that over time, the insecurity faded away. He credited Javed Akhtar for helping him change his perspective during those difficult years. 'A good sense of humour isn't only for fun and games. Its real power comes to light when you're going through tough times. Javed Saheb once told me that the ability to laugh at oneself acts like a shock absorber,' Aamir the massive success of 'Dangal' in 2016, Aamir appeared in 'Secret Superstar', 'Thugs of Hindostan', and 'Laal Singh Chaddha', all of which underperformed at the box he's gearing up for the release of 'Sitaare Zameen Par', directed by RS Prasanna. The film also stars Genelia Deshmukh alongside newcomers Naman Misra, Rishi Shahani, Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishnan Varma, Vedant Sharmaa, Rishabh Jain, Ashish Pendse, Samvit Desai, Simran Mangeshkar, and Aayush Bhansali.'Sitaare Zameen Par' is set to hit theatres on June Watch IN THIS STORY#Aamir Khan
