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India.com
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
India's biggest flop film, made for Rs 180 crore, failed to even earn Rs. 3 crores on the first day, film is..., lead actor was...
India's biggest flop film, made for Rs 180 crore, failed to even earn Rs. 3 crores on the first day, film is..., lead actor was... In the unpredictable world of Bollywood, fame is always fleeting. While on one Friday, an actor would be hailed and winning hearts of the audience, the next Friday everything would change, and they might vanish into thin air like they never existed. In this industry, the career of a star changes every week; sometimes, even the biggest stars who have already gathered stardom with their previous work struggle to hold the audience's attention and can falter if their destiny doesn't align. One such tale is of a film that featured Akshay Kumar in the lead. Directed by Ranjit M. Tiwari and produced by a team including Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, and Nikhil Advani, this film attempted to make a bold move by being the first major Bollywood star film to be released during the devastating time of the pandemic. During the second wave of COVID-19, the film 'Bell Bottom' hit the theaters only to fail horribly at the box office. This spy thriller film was released on 19th August 2021. It was made on a whopping budget of Rs. 180 crores but it failed horribly at the box office, accounting a collection of just Rs. 2.75 crores, on its opening day and Rs. ₹30.63 crore in India and ₹50.58 crore worldwide, over its theatrical run, an unexpectedly low budget for a film featuring Bollywood's most hailed star. Although the film was released during this time to reignite the struggling theatre business, its attempt went in disdain, making it a hard pill to swallow for Akshay Kumar fans. Blending a mix of everything that accounts for a good film, the plot of the movie revolved around the real-life hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight in 1984. Akshay Kumar portrayed the character of a RAW agent who goes on a high-risk mission to rescue hostages. The film also featured a star-studded cast with Lara Dutta portraying the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Vaani Kapoor playing the wife of the lead with Huma Qureshi, Adil Hussain, and Anirudh Dave in supporting roles. Although the film wasn't received well at the box office, it is now streaming on Amazon Prime and has received a reasonable rating of 6.1 on IMDb.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lara Dutta's father LK Dutta passes away: All you need to know about the retired Indian Air Force officer Wing Commander
Retired Indian Air Force officer Wing Commander LK Dutta, father of Bollywood actress Lara Dutta , has passed away in Mumbai at the age of 84. The news was met with condolences as Lara Dutta, accompanied by her husband Mahesh Bhupathi, attended the funeral services to honor his memory during the final rites. The family has not yet disclosed the cause of his passing nor made any public statements regarding their loss. A distinguished military career and personal life LK Dutta was a highly respected figure who served with distinction in the Indian Air Force. He embarked on his military journey at a young age, joining the National Defense Academy (NDA), and subsequently became a proficient helicopter pilot. His commitment to the nation was evident through his courageous participation in three significant wars: in 1965, 1969, and 1971. Tragically, his flying career was cut short at the age of 41 when he suffered a heart attack, which grounded him for life. Despite not having a conventional university education due to his early military enlistment, he demonstrated remarkable strength and dignity in adapting to civilian life, raising and supporting his family through various challenges. A notable highlight of his career was serving as the personal pilot to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi , a fact Lara Dutta herself confirmed in interviews, noting its influence on her portrayal of Indira Gandhi in the film 'Bell Bottom'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 40분 후, 영어가 다르게 보일 겁니다. 직접 확인해보세요 스티븐영어 지금 시작하기 Undo Dutta was married to Jennifer Dutta, who is of Anglo-Indian descent. Lara has often spoken about her multicultural upbringing, with her father being Punjabi and her mother Anglo-Indian. The family eventually settled in Bengaluru, where Lara completed her schooling. In a past appearance on the YouTube show 'Tellis Like It Is', Lara fondly recalled her deep bond with her father, emphasizing that flying was his ultimate passion in life. Lara Dutta's upcoming projects On the professional front, Lara Dutta is set to appear in the highly anticipated film 'Welcome to the Jungle'. This project will reunite her with actor Akshay Kumar, following their last collaboration in the 2021 thriller 'Bell Bottom'. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film is expected to feature a star-studded ensemble cast. 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 .
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Lara Dutta's father L.K. Dutta, dies at 84: Everything to know about retired Wing Commander who was Indira Gandhi's pilot and war veteran
Trigger Warning: The article contains mentions of the death of an individual. Lara Dutta's father, retired Air Force officer Wing Commander L.K. Dutta, has d*ed in Mumbai at the age of 84. The actress, along with her husband Mahesh Bhupathi, was seen attending the funeral services. The family came together to honor his memory during the final rites. The reason behind his passing has not been revealed yet, and the family has not made any public comments regarding the loss. Know all about Lara Dutta's father L.K. Dutta 1. Lara Dutta 's father, L.K. Dutta, was a respected Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force. He joined the National Defence Academy (NDA) at a young age and went on to serve as a helicopter pilot. 2. During his tenure, he bravely participated in three wars, in 1965, 1969, and 1971, showcasing his unwavering commitment to the nation. 3. Tragically, at the age of 41, he suffered a heart attack that grounded him for life, ending his flying career. Despite not having a conventional university education due to his early military path, he adapted to civilian life with strength and dignity, raising his family and supporting them through challenges. 4. He also had the honor of serving as the personal pilot to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Lara herself confirmed this in interviews, noting how this connection influenced her portrayal of Indira Gandhi in the film Bell Bottom. 5. Dutta was married to Jennifer Dutta, who is of Anglo-Indian descent. Lara has spoken about growing up in a multi-cultural household, with her father being Punjabi and her mother Anglo-Indian. The family settled in Bengaluru, where Lara completed her schooling. In a past appearance on the YouTube show Tellis Like It Is, Lara had reflected on the deep bond she shared with her father. She had spoken about how he joined the Indian Air Force at a young age, trained at the NDA, and went on to become a helicopter pilot. According to her, flying was his life's passion. On the work front, Lara Dutta is gearing up for her role in the much-awaited film Welcome to the Jungle. The project marks her reunion with Akshay Kumar, following their last collaboration in the 2021 thriller Bell Bottom. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film boasts a star-studded ensemble cast.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Lara Dutta's Father LK Dutta Passes Away; Actress Attends Funeral With Mahesh Bhupathi
Last Updated: Actress Lara Dutta's father, Retired Wing Commander L.K. Dutta, passed away on Saturday. He was 84. Bollywood actor Lara Dutta's father, retired wing commander LK Dutta, has passed away in Mumbai. He was 84. The actress and her husband, Mahesh Bhupathi, were seen arriving at the funeral. In a video, the Dutta family, dressed in white, gathered for LK Dutta's last rites to pay their final respects. The cause of his death has not yet been disclosed, and the family has not issued a statement on the matter. Lara Dutta, along with her husband, Mahesh Bhupathi, attended her father's funeral in Mumbai on Saturday. The pictures surfaced on social media, with fans expressing their sympathy for the actress during this difficult time. Just two weeks ago, Lara Dutta shared a post on Instagram to celebrate her father's 84th birthday. She shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, and wrote about the significance of the day- not only because it was her father's birthday but also the 25th anniversary of her Miss Universe win. She wrote, 'Yesterday was a day of roller coaster emotions….. the 12th of May…….. a significant day in my life! Not just my Dads birthday, but also the day I won Miss Universe 25 years ago!. Time certainly flies!!! Marked the day yesterday with a puja to celebrate my father's life…… knowing full well how fleeting and fragile life is, it's important to acknowledge and be grateful for the gifts the universe bestows upon us. Thank you for the love and for your companionship over the last 25 years!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lara Dutta Bhupathi (@larabhupathi) On the professional front, Lara is set to appear in the highly anticipated film 'Welcome to the Jungle.' This film reunites her with Akshay Kumar after their 2021 film, 'Bell Bottom.' Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film features an ensemble cast that includes Raveena Tandon, Suniel Shetty, Disha Patani, Aftab Shivdasani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, and Tusshar Kapoor, among others. First Published: May 31, 2025, 17:59 IST
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lara Dutta mourns the loss of her father Wing Commander L.K. Dutta, days after marking 25 Years of Miss Universe win
Bollywood actress has suffered a heartbreaking loss with the passing of her father, Wing Commander L. K. Dutta. The actress, accompanied by her husband , attended the funeral in Mumbai was spotted in a white salwar-kurta, while Mahesh was in a white shirt. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Lara was last seen on the big screen in starrer Bell Bottom. But she now has a strong line up of films, she will be next seen in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayan with and Sai Pallavi- she plays the role of Kaikeyi- step mother to Lord Ram. She also will be sharing screen space with Akshay Kumar once again in Welcome to the Jungle which features a host of names like , Paresh Rawal, Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon and many more. Earlier this month the actress completed 25 years of winning the Miss Universe pageant-the day coincided with her father's birthday and she celebrated the occasion with a pooja. Taking to Instagram she wrote, ' "Yesterday was a day of roller coaster emotions…..the 12th of May…….. a significant day in my life! Not just my Dad's birthday, but also the day I won Miss Universe, 25 years ago! Time certainly flies!!! Marked the day yesterday with a puja to celebrate my father's life, knowing well how fleeting and fragile life is, it's important to acknowledge and be grateful for the gifts the universe bestows upon us. Thank you for the love and for your companionship over the last 25 years' Lara made her debut with Suneel Darshan's Andaaz which paired her with Akshay Kumar for the first time. The film also marked the beginning of Priyanka Chopra's career as a Hindi film heroine.
