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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Bhool Chuk Maaf' Box Office collection day 11: Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's time-loop tale crosses the Rs 60 crore mark
and 's new romantic drama 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' has turned out to be a winner at the box office. The time-loop story has slowly but surely made its mark since its release on 23 May. Directed by , the film is gaining love from audiences all across the country. Even though it was first planned for big screens and later as a direct OTT release, the makers finally decided to bring it to cinemas instead, and it looks like that gamble has worked out! Day 11 performance According to early estimates by Sacnilk, the film took in Rs 2.25 crore on its second Monday, bringing the total to Rs 61.20 crore. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The film had an overall Hindi occupancy of 10.15% on June 2. On Day 11, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' kept the screens buzzing with a steady Hindi occupancy, 5.27% in morning shows, 11.78% in the afternoon, and 11.06% by evening. While there was a slight dip, the crowds didn't disappoint. Solid start and steady growth 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' opened strong, with Rs 7 crore on its first Friday. The weekend saw a great jump, earning Rs 9.5 crore on Saturday and Rs 11.5 crore on Sunday. By the end of its first week, the film had already made Rs 44.1 crore. Here's a breakdown of the film's day-wise box office collection: Day 1 (Friday): Rs 7 crore Day 2 (Saturday): Rs 9.5 crore Day 3 (Sunday): Rs 11.5 crore Day 4 (Monday): Rs 4.5 crore Day 5 (Tuesday): Rs 4.75 crore Day 6 (Wednesday): Rs 3.5 crore Day 7 (Thursday): Rs 3.35 crore Week 1 Total: Rs 44.1 crore The second week continued the strong trend: Day 8 (Friday): Rs 3.25 crore Day 9 (Saturday): Rs 5.25 crore Day 10 (Sunday): Rs 6.35 crore Day 11 (Monday): Rs 2.25 crore (early estimates) Total (so far): Rs 61.20 crore A story of love, mistakes and second chances Set in the holy city of Banaras, the film follows Ranjan (played by Rajkummar Rao), who is in love with Titli (Wamiqa Gabbi). He wants to marry her but feels he must first get a government job to win over her family. Trouble begins when Ranjan breaks a promise he made to Lord Shiva. As a result, he ends up stuck in a time loop, repeating the same day over and over. What starts off funny quickly turns into a heartfelt journey of learning from one's mistakes and doing the right thing. B-Town Shines at Bhool Chuk Maaf
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Govinda admitted he ‘played dirty' with Neelam; kept marriage to Sunita a secret
Bollywood in the '80s and '90s wasn't afraid of controversy and was full of stories of love, drama and secrets. One such story is about the famous actor Govinda , his co-star Neelam, and his wife Sunita Ahuja. Govinda once openly admitted that he 'played dirty' with Neelam by not telling her he was already married to Sunita. This honest confession shocked many fans and gave a rare glimpse into the complicated personal life of the star. The Govinda-Neelam magic on-screen As per News18, Govinda and Neelam were a popular on-screen pair back in the day. But neither of them expected their reel-life chemistry to slowly turn into something real. As Govinda started falling for Neelam, he also began feeling unhappy about his engagement to Sunita. He was so taken by Neelam that he even wished Sunita would be more like her, thinking it might help him stay in the relationship. But the more he compared the two, the worse things got. A breakup… and a quick reunion Tensions grew, and one day, Sunita lost her temper and made a comment about Neelam. That was the final straw for Govinda, and he broke off the engagement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo However, just a few days later, Sunita called him, and they made up. Soon after, they had a quiet wedding in a temple. But Govinda kept the marriage a secret, worried it might hurt his film career. He didn't even tell Neelam he was married. 'I played dirty with her' In a throwback interview with Stardust magazine, Govinda didn't hold back about how he handled the situation with Neelam. 'Neither did Neelam know about it. She got to know only after a year. I probably did not tell her because I did not want to break this successful screen pair. And to be honest, to a certain extent, I did exploit my personal relationship with Neelam for professional ends. I played dirty with her. I should have told her that I was married,' he said. He also said, 'Yes, I wanted to marry her. And I don't think there's anything wrong with that. Neelam was the ideal girl, the kind every man visualises for a life-partner. The kind of girl I wanted. But that was getting emotional. There was another practical side. Just because I had fallen in love elsewhere, I couldn't overlook my commitment towards Sunita. If there was no sense of duty in a man, this would go on. Leave one for another and another for another. ' B-Town Shines at Bhool Chuk Maaf Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Bhool Chuk Maaf' Box Office collection day 8: Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's comedy-drama nears Rs 50 crore
and 's latest film 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' has been making audiences smile – and the box office ring – ever since it hit cinemas. In just eight days, the small-town romantic comedy has earned over Rs. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 47 crore, as reported by Sacnilk, and is now inching closer to the Rs. 50 crore mark. Not bad at all for a film that faced delays and big-screen competition! A bright start for a charming tale Directed by Karan Sharma, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' released in cinemas on 23 May. Despite a few delays before release, the film got off to a strong start, opening with Rs. 7.2 crore on day one. The first week brought in Rs. 44.3 crore in total – a fantastic achievement for a film that isn't backed by heavy action or massive budgets, but instead by strong storytelling and warm performances. As per early estimated by Sacnilk, the eighth day added another Rs. 3.15 crore to its name, bringing the total up to Rs. 47.45 crore. That means the film may cross the Rs. 50 crore milestone very soon. Day 8 occupancy On its eighth day, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 10.90% in cinema. Viewership grew steadily throughout the day, with morning shows starting at 5.27%, afternoon shows rising to 11.80%, evening shows at 11.21%, and night shows peaking at 15.32%. What is 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' about? Set in the spiritual city of Banaras, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' tells the story of Ranjan, played by Rajkummar Rao. He's madly in love with Titli, played by Wamiqa Gabbi, and wants to marry her. To do that, he needs to get a government job – or so he believes. But things take a turn when he breaks a vow made to Lord Shiva and ends up in a complicated mess. What follows is a heartwarming and funny tale of love, second chances, and doing the right thing. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The story strikes a lovely balance between humour and emotion, which seems to have clicked with audiences, especially families. 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' review A review by ETimes gave it 3 out of 5 stars and said, 'The first half takes a bit too long to get to the point with innumerable songs added for no rhyme or reason. Humour is largely clean and safe if you excuse the occasional 'tatti jokes'. It's the second half that changes the game. It is here that the film addresses growing apathy, isolated existence, and self-centric living.' B-Town Shines at Bhool Chuk Maaf
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Bhool Chuk Maaf' Box Office collection day 7: Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's film mints Rs 44 crore in first week
Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi 's comedy drama 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' is winning hearts and raking in big numbers. In just seven days, the film has crossed Rs. 44 crore at the box office as reported by Sacnilk. This is a solid start for this small-town love story. Despite delays and tough competition, the film has found its place with family audiences, thanks to its mix of humour, emotion and feel-good charm. A warm opening and a strong weekend Released on 23 May 2025, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' kicked off its theatrical journey with a solid Rs. 7 crore on Day 1. Over the weekend, the numbers only got better. On Saturday, it collected Rs. 9.5 crore, followed by Rs. 11.5 crore on Sunday – its highest single-day total in the first week. By the end of its first weekend, the film had already earned Rs. 28 crore, showing clear signs that word-of-mouth and audience love were working in its favour. Day 7 occupancy On Thursday, 29 May 2025, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' showed a steady turnout across cinema halls, with an overall average occupancy of 11.19% for its Hindi 2D version. The film had a slow start in the morning with just 5.72% occupancy but picked up during the day. Afternoon shows recorded a healthy 13.40%, followed by 11.46% in the evening. The night shows saw the highest audience turnout at 14.18%. Holding steady through the week Weekdays usually bring a drop in collections, but 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' held its ground quite well. Monday saw Rs. 4.5 crore Tuesday improved slightly with Rs. 4.75 crore Wednesday followed with Rs. 3.5 crore Thursday, the seventh day, brought in Rs. 3.25 crore (as per early estimates by Sacnilk) This brought the film's total to Rs. 44 crore by the end of the first week – a very respectable number for this comedy drama. About 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' Set in Banaras, the film tells the story of Ranjan (played by Rajkummar Rao), a young man madly in love with a girl named Titli (played by Wamiqa Gabbi). To marry her, he aims to get a government job. But things take a surprising turn when he breaks a vow made to Lord Shiva and ends up stuck in a tricky situation – one that he must fix to get his life back on track. The film has received fairly positive reviews from critics too. A review by ETimes gave it 3 out of 5 stars and shared, 'The first half takes a bit too long to get to the point with innumerable songs added for no rhyme or reason. Humour is largely clean and safe if you excuse the occasional 'tatti jokes'. It's the second half that changes the game. It is here that the film addresses growing apathy, isolated existence, and self-centric living. ' This mix of humour and heart seems to have struck a balance that works well for the audience. B-Town Shines at Bhool Chuk Maaf Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Global stars
Several actors from B-Town have made it big in Hollywood. Here is a list of some such actors for whom the world is an Chopra broke ground internationally with Quantico in 2015, becoming the first South Asian lead in a US network drama. Her bold Hollywood movie continued with Baywatch (2017), where she played the villain opposite Dwayne Johnson, solidifying her status as a global entertainment icon bridging East and Khan gained international acclaim through roles in The Namesake (2006), Life of Pi (2012), Jurassic World (2015), and Inferno (2016). His calm authority and nuanced acting style earned praise from global audiences and critics alike, making him a rare crossover success from Indian arthouse to Hollywood Kapoor played a supporting role in Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol (2011), sharing screen space with Tom Cruise. Already globally recognised from Slumdog Millionaire (2008), his Hollywood appearance proved that age and experience could bring Indian actors into high-profile global productions with charm and charisma Puri appeared in several Hollywood productions, including Gandhi (1982), City of Joy (1992), and The Ghost and the Darkness (1996). His intense performances and gravitas brought Indian cinema sensibility to international screens, making him one of the earliest Indian actors to earn consistent Hollywood Padukone starred in xXx Return of Xander Cage (2017) alongside Vin Diesel, making a splash as an action heroine. Her seamless shift from Bollywood blockbusters to Hollywood action franchises showcased her versatility and marked her as one of the few Indian actresses to command global screen time.
