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India.com
18 minutes ago
- Business
- India.com
You won't believe how much Preity Zinta invested in her IPL team PBKS, it's worth Rs...
Bollywood's dimple queen aka Preity Zinta is loved among her fans. Zinta not only wooed audiences with her performances in movies, but also made her fans go gaga over her investment in the IPL team Punjab Kings (PBKS). As IPL 2025 ended on June 3, 2025, Preity has been raising eyebrows as PBKS lost the finale to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 6 runs. Despite the loss, fans are applauding Zinta's constant support for her team and her zest on the field. In 1998, Preity made heads turn when she made her debut in Dil Se alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Over the years, she featured in various movies such as Kal Ho Naa Ho, Veer Zaara, Lakshya, Salaam Namaste, Sangharsh, Koi… Mil Gaya, Kya Kehna, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, The Last Lear, Soldier, and many more. However, after getting married to Gene Goodenough, Preity shifted to LA and stepped away from the industry. Despite being away from the world of glitz and glamour, the Veer Zaara actress enjoys a massive net worth due to her various ventures. In 2008, Preity Zinta decided to become the co-owner of the IPL team Punjab Kings. Apart from Preity, the other co-owners of the team are Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, and Karan Paul. As per reports, the actress reportedly invested Rs. 35 crores in the team. When Punjab Kings was launched in 2008, it was purchased for $76 million, and its value has since surged by $925 million. It's not just the team that earns through sponsorships—nearly 80% of the league's ticket revenue goes directly to the owners. Preity's savvy investment is clearly paying off. Coming to Preity's work front, the actress will reportedly feature in Lahore 1947, a period action film set against the backdrop of the partition of India in 1947. More details on the same are awaited.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘I thought Vidhu Vinod Chopra would hit me': Ram Gopal Varma says 12th Fail director ‘believes he's the best filmmaker', Anurag Kashyap recalls quitting his film
Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra was the topic of conversation for directors Ram Gopal Varma and Anurag Kashyap. In a recent interview, the duo revealed hilarious anecdotes and their memories of working with the 12th Fail director. While Kashyap called him 'self-obsessed' and recalled leaving his film Mission Kashmir, RGV said that Chopra believes that he is the best filmmaker in the world. During a conversation with India TV, Anurag spoke about quitting Chopra's Mission Kashmir. Without revealing the details, he said, 'I had written a script for Shivam Nair to do for television. That is when I left Mission Kashmir and I asked Shivam, 'Can I direct my own script?'. Shivam gracefully agreed.' Having said that, the Gangs Of Wasseypur director praised Chopra's creative mind. 'The child in him is still alive. His self-obsession and vanity co-exist. There's one sequence in 12th Fail where Vikrant Massey's character has gone all the way to (Uttarakhand). It's a single-shot scene. The way he has designed it, he's a craftsman. When he's at his peak craftsmanship, you do admire him,' he added. ALSO READ | Ram Gopal Varma says Mani Ratnam called Dil Se co-producer 'mad' for wanting to change film's climax: 'We should switch to Chaiya Chaiya' Ram Gopal Varma had his own funny anecdotes to share. Recalling a script narration for Mission Kashmir, he said, 'He mentioned 'shikara' (houseboat). Now, I am not a Hindi guy. I assumed that 'shikara' meant hunter! I thought that he differently pronounced 'shikari' (laughs). A little ahead into the narration, he told me, 'The shikara blows up'… After 10 minutes, I asked him, 'Why was the hunter killed?'' He continued, 'He said, 'Ramu, you don't know shikara'! He was so angry with me (laughs)… I screwed up the entire narration. He was so angry with me that I thought he was about to hit me or something!' RGV also claimed that Vidhu Vinod Chopra believes he is the best filmmaker in the world. 'He genuinely believes that he's the best filmmaker in the world. Whether he's one or not, I am not going to say that. But I don't think any filmmaker in the world will believe that,' he concluded.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Has he gone mad?': Ram Gopal Varma recalls Mani Ratnam's blunt reaction to changing Dil Se climax
's 'Dil Se' stands as a significant film in Hindi cinema, but its initial release was met with mixed reactions, largely due to its tragic ending where Shah Rukh Khan's character dies. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a recent interaction, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who co-produced the film, revealed a fascinating behind-the-scenes conflict where he acted as a mediator between Ratnam and another producer, Bharat Shah. The proposed alternate ending RGV recalled that producer Bharat Shah was profoundly unhappy with Dil Se's poignant climax. Following the film's initial negative audience feedback, Shah even suggested a drastically different ending to Mani Ratnam. Speaking on IndiaTV ShowBiz, RGV recounted Shah's exact proposition: "When Dil Se released and there was massive negative talk, initially Bharat Shah said that people didn't like Shah Rukh being killed. He asked not to make it a tragedy. After the film released, he told me that we should cut the bomb blast scene. He said that the moment Shah Rukh and Manisha hug each other, we should switch to the 'Chaiya Chaiya' song.' Shah's intention was for the audience to perceive a happy ending if a popular song played after the lead characters embraced. Mani Ratnam's blunt response RGV, acting as the intermediary, conveyed Bharat Shah's unconventional suggestion to Mani Ratnam. He recalled the director's unequivocal and blunt reaction: "Mani told me, 'Has he gone mad or what? How can Shah Rukh hug Manisha and in the next moment imagine Malaika Arora.'" This humorous yet firm dismissal underscored Ratnam's commitment to his artistic vision for the film's tragic narrative. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Dil Se concludes with Manisha Koirala's character, a suicide bomber, being embraced by her lover, played by Shah Rukh Khan, just as the bomb detonates, killing both of them. The reason behind the unusual suggestion During the interview, it was also revealed that Bharat Shah's unusual idea to end the film with 'Chaiya Chaiya' wasn't random. It stemmed from feedback he received directly from exhibitors. Apparently, a significant number of people purchase tickets primarily to watch the immensely popular 'Chaiya Chaiya' song, which plays approximately ten minutes into the film, and then leave the theatre shortly thereafter. This practice caused financial issues for theatre owners, particularly impacting sales of snacks like popcorn, cola, and samosas. Exhibitors had reportedly suggested moving the hit song to a post-interval slot to encourage audiences to stay longer and boost concession sales. Despite its initial box office challenges in India, Dil Se garnered positive reviews from critics and achieved significant success overseas, cementing its status as a cult classic.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ram Gopal Verma says Mani Ratnam called Dil Se co-producer ‘mad' for wanting to change film's climax: ‘We should switch to Chaiya Chaiya'
Mani Ratnam's Dil Se remains one of the most important films in Hindi cinema. However, the film initially received negative feedback from the audience upon its release, primarily due to its tragic ending in which Shah Rukh Khan's character is killed. In a recent interaction, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who was also the co-producer of Dil Se, revealed how he acted as a mediator between the film's director Mani Ratnam and another producer, Bharat Shah. RGV recalled that Bharat was unhappy with the film's tragic climax and even suggested an alternate ending to Mani—only to be dismissed by the filmmaker. Speaking about the incident on IndiaTV ShowBiz, RGV shared, 'When Dil Se released and there was massive negative talk, initially Bharat Shah said that people didn't like Shah Rukh being killed. He asked not to make it a tragedy. After the film released, he told me that we should cut the bomb blast scene. He said that the moment Shah Rukh and Manisha hug each other, we should switch to the 'Chaiya Chaiya' song.' Ram Gopal Varma said he took Bharat Shah's suggestion to Mani Ratnam, and recalled the director's blunt reaction, 'Mani told me, 'Has he gone mad or what? How can Shah Rukh hug Manisha and in the next moment imagine Malaika Arora.' Bharat's intention was that when people will see a hit song play again after the lead characters had hugged, they will think it's a love story and a happy ending.' For context, Dil Se ends with Manisha Koirala's character, who is a suicide bomber, being stopped by her lover (played by Shah Rukh Khan). In a desperate attempt to stop her, he embraces her just as the bomb detonates — killing both of them. During the interview, it was also revealed that Bharat Shah's unusual idea of ending the film with 'Chaiya Chaiya' actually stemmed from feedback he received from exhibitors. Apparently, many people would buy tickets primarily to watch the hit song, which plays ten minutes into the film, and then leave the theatre soon after. This caused issues for theatre owners because it meant that there were fewer purchases of snacks like popcorn, cola, and samosas. Exhibitors suggested moving the song post-interval to ensure that people stayed longer. Dil Se received positive reviews from critics but it performed moderately at the box office. The film, however, was a success overseas.
Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Mani Ratnam responds to Anurag Kashyap's criticism over English lyrics in Tamil songs
Mani Ratnam is eagerly awaiting the release of his movie Thug Life, slated to hit the big screens on June 5, 2025. Now, in a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, the popular director has responded to director Anurag Kashyap's criticism of Tamil songs having excessive English lyrics. In his words, the Dil Se director said, 'See, most of my film titles have been in Tamil. But it's not a restrictive thing. You don't go in with rules saying - I will do only this. I think a medium opens itself up. If it feels right, then you take that step that feels right for you. Why box yourself in with some false grammar?' 'Sometimes you need a song like Sugar Baby, and it feels right, then you go for it. There's no… I mean, there's no one way or the other. As long as you care enough for both,' the director added. Moreover, the Nayakan creator was asked about whether English lyrics or titles are used in order to cater to younger audiences. Replying, he was quick to refute the claim and highlighted how that alone would never be enough for a film's success. For those unaware, Anurag Kashyap commented on how modern filmmakers in Tamil cinema seem to follow a trend, and critiqued the use of excessive English lines existing in Tamil songs. Explaining how he stays relevant to the younger audience, Ratnam said, 'If you have to write a script based on mafia people, you've never been one. But you still write films based on that. Similarly, for today's youngsters, if you want to write, you learn, you see, and you write on that. So it's not very difficult.' Coming to Mani Ratnam's filmography, the director is soon bringing his film Thug Life to theaters, slated to release on June 5, 2025. It features the tale of Rangaraaya Sakthivel Naicker, an aging gangster who is presumed to be dead. In his eyes, his adopted son, Amaran, is the main conspirator who has now become the head of his mafia gang. With vengeance on his mind, Sakthivel decides to vanquish Amaran, highlighting how their destinies were always intertwined. With Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR in the leading roles, the film also has actors like Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Joju George, and many more in key roles.
