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Param Sundari Box Office Holds Steady but Faces Tough Competition
- “Param Sundari,” featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor, earned Rs 1.85 crore on Day 8, bringing its India net total to around Rs 41.6 crore after a strong opening week.
- The film started well with Rs 7.25 crore on opening day, followed by Rs 9.25 crore and Rs 10.25 crore on the weekend, but witnessed a gradual weekday drop.
- Despite the dip, it remains Janhvi Kapoor’s third biggest grosser, surpassing her previous film’s collections.
- Box office performance slowed due to stiff competition from new releases like “Baaghi 4” and “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” both opening with double-digit crores.
- The film is expected to finish with a lifetime India net collection of around Rs 50-55 crore, which is modest considering its Rs 60 crore budget.
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.