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Baaghi 4 Tops Tiger Shroff Films in Advance Booking, Headed for Strong Opening
- “Baaghi 4” advance bookings for Day 1 have grossed around Rs 2.75 crore excluding blocked seats, and over Rs 5 crore including blocked seats, surpassing Tiger Shroff’s recent films like “Ganapath,” “Heropanti 2,” and is on track to beat “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan” in pre-sales.
- The film sold over 1.18 lakh tickets nationwide with Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal as top contributors to sales.
- Despite a slower start in some cities, the overall advance booking trends show strong potential for a major opening, possibly Tiger Shroff’s best since the pandemic.
- Baaghi 4 is positioned to enter the top 5 pre-sales in 2025 with expected earnings over Rs 6.5 crore for Day 1 if momentum sustains.
- The film, starring Tiger Shroff, Sanjay Dutt, Harnaaz Sandhu, and Sonam Bajwa, releases on September 5, 2025, with high expectations for box office success.
Archana Puran Singh’s Beloved Pet Dog Drama Dies at 9
- Archana Puran Singh’s pet dog Drama passed away suddenly at age 9 due to jaundice.
- Drama was a joyful presence, regularly featured in the family’s YouTube content, bringing happiness to all.
- Archana’s son, Aaryamann Sethi, shared an emotional tribute explaining how quickly Drama fell ill and died.
- The family took time off from vlogging to grieve but returned with a message of positivity and sustainability.
- Fans extended condolences, recognizing the special bond between Drama and the family.
Sameer Wankhede’s Wife Praises His Anti-Drug Work; He Files Defamation Suit Against “The Ba***ds Of Bollywood”
- Sameer Wankhede’s wife posted on Instagram praising his dedication to anti-drug awareness and his work against drug abuse in Bollywood.
- Sameer Wankhede filed a defamation suit in the Delhi High Court against the Netflix series “The Ba***ds Of Bollywood,” produced by Shah Rukh Khan’s company Red Chillies Entertainment.
- He alleges the show falsely and maliciously portrays him in a damaging light, harming his reputation during ongoing legal cases.
- The suit objects to a scene showing a character making an obscene gesture after saying “Satyamev Jayate,” calling it a violation of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act.
- Wankhede seeks Rs 2 crore damages, to be donated to Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital, and requests the show be restrained from distribution for defamation.
National Award Jury Member’s Viral Praise: “Didn’t Wash My Hand After Shaking Hands With Shah Rukh Khan” at Historic 71st National Film Awards
- Prakruti Mishra, a jury member at the 71st National Film Awards, joked she hasn’t washed her hands since shaking hands with Shah Rukh Khan.
- She expressed pride in being part of the jury panel that played a role in Shah Rukh Khan receiving his first National Film Award for the film Jawan.
- Prakruti thanked Shah Rukh Khan for inspiring artists with his humility, hard work, and grace.
- Shah Rukh Khan received the Best Actor Award from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking a historic milestone in his 33-year career.
- Prakruti, a National Award winner herself, said it was an honor to have fought for Shah Rukh Khan’s deserving recognition years ago.
Salman Khan Opens Up on “Two Much” About Wanting Children and Taking Accountability for Past Relationships
- Salman Khan expressed his wish to have children “one day, soon,” showing openness to fatherhood in the near future.
- He spoke about how relationship problems arise when partners grow unevenly and stressed the need for mutual growth.
- Salman took responsibility for his past failed relationships, saying if things didn’t work out, the blame was on him.
- He opened up about personal insecurities and fears related to relationships and meeting partners’ expectations.
- These revelations came on the first episode of “Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle,” featuring candid conversations with Salman Khan and Aamir Khan.
Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Vikrant Massey Win First National Film Awards at 71st Ceremony
- Shah Rukh Khan won his first-ever National Film Award for Best Actor for the film “Jawan” at the 71st National Film Awards, shared with Vikrant Massey for “12th Fail.”
- Rani Mukerji received her first National Film Award for Best Actress for “Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway.”
- The awards ceremony was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the honors.
- “12th Fail” was awarded Best Feature Film, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
- The event recognized top Indian cinema talents from 2023, with Shah Rukh Khan marking a major career milestone after over 30 years in films.