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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jaat lifetime BO collection: Sunny Deol's film earns Rs 115 cr, trade analyst cites reason for mediocre show
Jaat lifetime box office collection: Sunny Deol's Jaat hit the screens on April 10 and opened to a decent response at the box office, and grossed Rs 9.5 crore worldwide on the first day. The film then witnessed growth in mass centres but remained flat in the urban areas. Now, nearly a month later, Jaat's run is over and its verdict is out. Jaat disappoints at the worldwide box office Jaat, Sunny Deol's first release after Gadar 2 (2023), has failed to live up to expectations despite the mass hero's popularity. According to Manobala Vijayabalan, a trade analyst, the actioner earned Rs 115 crore globally in its full run. This is not a bad figure when viewed in isolation. It, however, pales in comparison to what Gadar 2 made in its full run. Anil Sharma's well-received sequel to Gadar (2001) earned Rs 691 crore in its lifetime on a budget of Rs 60 crore and emerged as a blockbuster despite facing competition from Akshay Kumar's OMG 2 and the Rajinikanth-led Jailer. Jaat received mixed reviews with critics praising the performances but panning the presentation. Manobala feels that the average word-of-mouth stunted its performance at the box office. 'Jaat is an average to hit venture at the box office when compared with its budget. The film managed to fetch ₹115 cr across the world. It couldn't perform well because of mixed reactions and competition,' he told Indiatimes. Jaat was released alongside Ajith Kumar's Good Bad Ugly, which emerged as the top choice of the audience in the Tamil market and earned an impressive Rs 242 crore at the box office. Sunny Deol's film also faced competition from Kesari Chapter 2, which hit the screens the next week and did well in the urban market. About Jaat Jaat is an action drama directed by Gopichandh Mallineni. The film centres on a man of the masses as he locks horns with a criminal. The film features Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, and Regina Cassandra in the lead. The music is composed by S Thaman.
News18
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sajid Khan Feels Anyone Can Do A Film Now: ‘Hero Bahut Kam Bache Hai Apne Paas'
Last Updated: Sajid Khan lamented Bollywood's decline in true "heroes" like Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, praising South Indian cinema for maintaining the hero concept. Sajid Khan is feeling a little nostalgic, and maybe a bit disappointed, about where Bollywood is heading these days. In a candid chat with Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa on their YouTube channel Bharti TV, Sajid opened up about how the idea of a 'hero" has pretty much faded from Hindi films. He said it like it is: 'Hero bahut kam bache hain apne paas. There are no heroes in today's time. There are leads." For him, the actors we used to admire, the ones who carried a certain weight, style, and responsibility on screen, have now been replaced by just actors doing lead roles. Sajid took us back to the days of Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Vinod Khanna, and Mithun Chakraborty. Those were the real Bollywood heroes, he believes. Now, things have changed to the point where 'Nowadays, anyone can do a film because the value of a hero has diminished." Sajid feels that down South, the idea of a hero still matters. Their heroes get grand entry scenes, big moments, and most importantly, they have to be morally clean in the story. That's still respected there. As he put it, 'The ones who used to be heroes are now just leads." And he made a great observation too: 'The term 'super-lead' doesn't exist, but the word 'superhero' does," pointing to the kind of aura true heroes used to have. Sajid Khan took a trip down memory lane as he spoke about how things have changed in the film industry. He pointed out that back in the day, actors didn't need six-pack abs or gym-built bodies to leave an impression. Stars like Vinod Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan, he said, weren't ripped — but their expressions, that fire in their eyes, did all the talking. He credited Salman Khan for kickstarting the gym craze in Bollywood after Maine Pyaar Kiya, calling it the point where having a sculpted body became the new norm. But Sajid made it clear that muscles alone don't define a hero. What really matters, he said, is the intensity in an actor's eyes. To explain further, Sajid talked about Ranbir Kapoor in Animal. Even without the bulked-up look, Sajid feels Ranbir would've made just as big an impact — because the emotion in his eyes was so strong. He also mentioned Sunny Deol in Gadar 2, saying that Sunny didn't have a gym body, but still looked powerful and believable on screen. ' First Published:
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sajid Khan talks about fading Bollywood heroes vs. South Indian cinema continuing the legacy: "There are no heroes in today's time.."
Sajid Khan recently shared his thoughts on how the idea of a 'hero' in Bollywood is fading. In a recent podcast, he said that today's industry has more lead actors than real heroes. He reflected on how the definition of a hero has changed over the years. Classic Bollywood Hero Is Fading In a conversation on Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa, Sajid Khan quoted that the classic image of a Bollywood hero, once represented by legends like Amitabh Bachchan , Dharmendra, Vinod Khanna , and Mithun Chakraborty , has faded over time. Operation Sindoor Armed forces maintaining strong vigil after Pak ceasefire breach: MEA Behind the scenes of ceasefire: Calls from Pakistan, Washington Pakistan violates ceasefire: Loud explosions, sirens haunt J&K- what we know so far 'Hero bahut kam bache hain apne paas. There are no heroes in today's time. There are leads. 'The ones who used to be heroes are now just leads. Nowadays, anyone can do a film because the value of a hero has diminished.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo True Heroes Still Thrive in South Indian Cinema Sajid emphasized that the essence of a true hero is still alive in South Indian films. He noted that heroes in the South are portrayed with grandeur and are held to a moral standard, where their actions must align with societal values. He also pointed out that while there is no term like "super-lead," the word "superhero" still signifies the kind of stature heroes once held in cinema. Changing Hero Dynamics and Physical Fitness He reflected on how actors in earlier generations didn't rely on muscular physiques to leave an impact. He noted that stars like Vinod Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan conveyed intensity through their expressions, despite not having well-defined bodies. Sajid credited Salman Khan for popularizing the gym-toned look in Bollywood, especially after 'Maine Pyaar Kiya,' which sparked the six-pack trend. However, he emphasized that physical fitness alone doesn't define a hero; true intensity comes from an actor's eyes. Emotional Depth Over Physical Transformation Pointing to Ranbir Kapoor's physical transformation for Animal, Sajid said his performance would have been equally powerful without the muscle gain, thanks to the emotional depth in his eyes. He also referenced Sunny Deol 's role in 'Gadar 2', praising Deol's natural, strong presence. Despite not having a gym-toned body, Deol's 'desi body' made his action scenes feel convincing and impactful. Navina Bole Accuses Sajid Khan of Misconduct
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ameesha Patel addresses pay disparity, ageism and film budgets in Bollywood: 'It's justified but they should not have such a wide gap'
Actress recently shared her perspectives on several pertinent issues currently being discussed within the Bollywood film industry. In an interview with India Today, the Gadar 2 star offered her views on the contentious topic of pay disparity between male and female actors, the prevalent issue of ageism, and the escalating budgets of film productions. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Pay Disparity: Justified but the Gap Needs to Narrow Addressing the long-standing debate surrounding the pay gap in Bollywood, Ameesha Patel acknowledged the existing disparity but emphasized the crucial need for it to be significantly reduced. She stated, "It should decrease for sure, but it's also justified because heroes do bring in the lion's share of the box office. But yeah, they should not have such a wide gap." Patel's statement reflects a nuanced understanding of the commercial realities of the film industry, where male lead actors often command higher fees due to their perceived box office draw. However, she firmly advocates for a more equitable compensation structure, suggesting that the current chasm between male and female earnings is excessive and requires rectification. Ameesha Patel also voiced a strong and unequivocal opinion against ageism, labeling it a "complete no, no." She elaborated on her stance by pointing out the current industry dynamics, stating, "It's wrong because we're seeing it today. It's very easy to call our superstars old or whatever, but they're the ones getting the box office clicking and getting all the big numbers, so I think it's wrong." Patel's comments highlight the apparent contradiction of criticizing established, older actors while simultaneously acknowledging their significant contribution to the industry's commercial success. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She suggests that judging actors based on their age, especially when they continue to deliver successful films, is unwarranted and unfair. Ameesha Patel Makes a Stylish Appearance at the Airport Patel further weighed in on the escalating budgets of film productions and stressed the importance of actors being willing to revisit their fee structures in the current economic climate. She explained, "Actors slashing their fees is required at the moment because films are getting very expensive to make. Sometimes when an actor's fee is too high, the producer has to compromise on the actual making of the film, and then the production value does not look as good as the film demands it to, and the audience doesn't end up liking the film." Her perspective underscores the delicate balance between actor compensation and the overall quality of the cinematic product. Patel further elaborated on the potential benefits of actors adopting a more reasonable approach to their fees. She suggested that this could lead to an improvement in the overall quality of cinema, stating, "If an actor takes a reasonable remuneration, they can focus on better cinema for sure, and the pressure of getting the film to succeed is a lot less because your budget is under control. So definitely." By advocating for a more collaborative financial approach, Patel implies that prioritizing the film's production value over exorbitant individual fees could ultimately lead to better storytelling and a more positive audience reception. Ameesha Patel's forthright opinions come at a crucial juncture for the Bollywood industry, as it grapples with evolving audience preferences, increasing production costs, and heightened scrutiny regarding issues of pay equity and age dynamics within its workforce.
India Today
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Ameesha Patel: Pay disparity is justified, but there shouldn't be a wide gap
Ameesha Patel has shared her views on some of the most talked-about issues in the film industry. In an exclusive chat with India Today Digital, the actor spoke about the pay disparity between genders, ageism, and skyrocketing film about the long-standing debate over the pay gap in Bollywood, Patel acknowledged that while there is justification for the disparity, the gap must narrow, 'It should decrease for sure, but it's also justified because heroes do bring in the lion's share of the box office. But yeah, they should not have such a wide gap.'advertisementThe actor, who made a comeback with 'Gadar 2', also voiced a strong opinion on ageism, calling it a 'complete no, no'. Ameesha added, 'It's wrong because we're seeing it today. It's very easy to call our superstars old or whatever, but they're the ones getting the box office clicking and getting all the big numbers, so I think it's wrong.' Patel also weighed in on the rising budgets of films and the importance of actors revisiting their fee structure to ensure overall quality doesn't suffer. 'Actors slashing their fees is required at the moment because films are getting very expensive to make,' she explained. 'Sometimes when an actor's fee is too high, the producer has to compromise on the actual making of the film, and then the production value does not look as good as the film demands it to, and the audience doesn't end up liking the film."advertisementShe added that reasonable fees could help improve the overall quality of cinema. 'If an actor takes a reasonable remuneration, they can focus on better cinema for sure, and the pressure of getting the film to succeed is a lot less because your budget is under control. So definitely.'Patel's honesty comes at a time when the industry is navigating shifting audience tastes, rising costs, and greater scrutiny over pay and age dynamics. Must Watch
