Wednesday, April 30
Following the blockbuster Pushpa 2, expectations were high for the Telugu film Game Changer, starring Ram Charan. However, the political thriller has underperformed, collecting Rs 117 crore in India and USD 1.98 million in North America, far short of its break-even target of USD 4.5 million. Distributors now face significant losses, questioning the sustainability of inflated acquisition costs.
Saif Ali Khan was attacked during a burglary at his Mumbai home, but he is now recovering well at Lilavati Hospital. Family and celebrities like Kareena Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan, and Ranbir Kapoor have shown their support, while concern for celebrity safety in India has been highlighted.
Saif Ali Khan was attacked by an intruder who attempted a robbery. Saif intervened and was stabbed six times, resulting in surgery. Kareena Kapoor Khan requested privacy during this difficult time. Many celebrities have come in the support of the family.
Following the blockbuster Pushpa 2, expectations were high for the Telugu film Game Changer, starring Ram Charan. However, the political thriller has underperformed, collecting Rs 117 crore in India and USD 1.98 million in North America, far short of its break-even target of USD 4.5 million. Distributors now face significant losses, questioning the sustainability of inflated acquisition costs.
Speculation about the third installment of Aanand L Rai’s popular Tanu Weds Manu franchise has been rife, with rumours suggesting that R Madhavan might reprise his role in the film. However, in a recent interview, Madhavan clarified that he has not been approached for the project. The actor further hinted that he might not even be part of the film.
Additionally, the Mumbai Police has formed 20 teams, along with 10 teams from the Crime Branch, to investigate. CCTV footage from the Bandra area has been seized, and three suspects are being questioned.
Abhishek Bachchan, who has spent nearly three decades in Bollywood, recently opened up about being compared to his legendary father, Amitabh Bachchan, and his wife, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. In an interview, Abhishek shared how he handles these comparisons. The actor expressed pride in his family, saying, “My parents are my parents, my family is my family, my wife is my wife, and I am immensely proud of their achievements and what they continue to do.”
Bhajan Singh Rana, an auto-rickshaw driver from Uttarakhand who usually operates at night, has opened up about how he rushed Saif Ali Khan to the hospital after a stabbing incident at the actor’s Bandra residence in the early hours of Thursday. Speaking to ETimes, Rana shared details of the incident and expressed his happiness at being able to save someone’s life.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured on Friday that the police have gathered significant clues in the stabbing case of Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan and will soon apprehend the culprit, as per PTI. Speaking to the media in Nagpur, Fadnavis, who also oversees the home portfolio, stated, “Police investigation is going on....they have got many clues and I feel the police will very soon zero in (on the culprit).”
In a shocking incident, Saif Ali Khan was stabbed at his upscale Bandra residence in the early hours of Thursday. The attack has left Mumbaikars and the film fraternity deeply concerned about the city's safety. Saif was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where he underwent multiple surgeries and is now recovering steadily. While many celebrities extended their support to Saif and his family, Urvashi Rautela found herself at the center of controversy after her comments on the incident sparked outrage online. The actress has now apologised for her 'ignorant and insensitive' remarks.
