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News18
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Shah Rukh Khan Tops Power Ranking After Met Gala Debut, Beats Diljit Dosanjh
Last Updated: Shah Rukh Khan is followed by Lewis Hamilton and Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh at the power ranking chart. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has topped the power ranking chart at the Met Gala 2025. The list, released by Hollywood Reporter, features SRK at the top, followed by other stars including F1 racing star Lewis Hamilton, Rihanna, Zendaya, and the Indian Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh. According to data from Launchmetrics, Shah Rukh Khan's media impact value (MIV) following his Met Gala appearance has contributed to a massive $19 million. SRK is followed by Lewis Hamilton, who wore an all-white Wales Bonner outfit, earning $9.4M in MIV. On the third spot of the list is Diljit Dosanjh with $7.3M in MIV. Shah Rukh Khan made his debut at the Met Gala 2025. He wore a special all-black outfit designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Keeping up with the theme of the event, he donned a long coat made from fine Tasmanian wool. Underneath, he wore a black crepe de chine silk shirt, and tailored superfine wool trousers. A pleated satin kamarbandh completed his bespoke look. Several necklaces adorned his chest, including a massive diamond-studded letter 'K'- standing for King Khan." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) While speaking with TIME about his Met Gala 2025 debut, Shah Rukh Khan said, 'It's important to represent my countrymen and people. India is taking a stand in a lot of things and it's important to have our presence felt." He further lauded Met Gala's theme this year: 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." He explained, 'I liked what it stood for—the concept of revolution and resolution, not through anger or fighting, but by being exuberant and artistic. Dressing up in a way that made a statement." Later, Shah Rukh Khan also took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle and expressed gratitude to ace fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. 'Thx Sabyasachi & ur whole team for introducing me to the Met Gala. It's not my 'space' but u made me feel so comfortable…becos u, like me, believe…Style & Fashion…is just being who you are. And all of u made me feel like a 'K'!" King Khan wrote as he also shared a couple of pictures from his Met Gala debut. First Published:
Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Shah Rukh Khan and BLACKPINK's Lisa dominate Met Gala 2025 power ranking, beating Lewis Hamilton, Zendaya, Jennie, other Hollywood A-listers
Despite not making it to the best-dressed celeb list at his Met Gala debut, Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan has showcased his global dominance by topping the newly released power ranking chart by Hollywood Reporter. This shows him beating A-listers of the gala night, including panel member and F1 racing star Lewis Hamilton, event regulars like Rihanna, Zendaya, and even Indian Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh, who had previously secured a place in the best-dressed celebrity list. On the other hand, K-pop star BLACKPINK's Lisa, who was criticised for possibly wearing historic figure Rosa Parks on her custom Louis Vuitton bottom wear, surprisingly topped the power ranking in the female category, leaving her fellow band members Jennie and Rosé far behind. The event was themed 'Tailored for You,' with the dress code paying tribute to Black tailoring style, which is highlighted in the Costume Institute's exhibition 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.' Also read: Diljit Dosanjh beats Zendaya, Rihanna to secure the top spot in Best Dressed poll at Met Gala; Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra fail to make it The Met Gala, the annual haute couture fundraising event, is not just about the occasion itself but also about the buzz created by stars and brands on social media, which oversees the engagement generated. According to data from Launchmetrics, the event earned $1.3 billion in media impact value (MIV), and based on that, Pathaan star Shah Rukh Khan, who walked the red carpet in an all-black custom Sabyasachi Mukherjee outfit for the night, topped the list. The Bollywood star had already made history by being the first actor from the industry to walk the Anna Wintour-hosted gala. For the night, he was decked out in jewellery, including a giant K necklace referencing his king status, and carried a unique 18-karat gold walking stick with a Bengal tiger design. His Instagram post garnered over 5.3 million likes, contributing to his massive $19 million in MIV. In second place is Lewis Hamilton, who wore an all-white Wales Bonner outfit, earning $9.4M in MIV, far below SRK's. The third position went to singer Diljit Dosanjh with $7.3M in MIV, as he walked in Nepalese-American designer Prabal Gurung. Colman Domingo and Bad Bunny grabbed the fourth and fifth spots. Also read: Shah Rukh Khan returns to Mumbai with manager and bodyguard after his grand Met Gala 2025 debut. See photos, video In the female category, K-pop superstar Lisa, who recently made her acting debut with HBO's White Lotus season 3, topped the list in her custom Louis Vuitton. Though Lisa, a Thai singer, caused quite a stir due to the controversy that overshadowed her gala debut, her dominance didn't go unnoticed. Her Instagram post about the outfit earned over 3.3 million likes, generating $21.3 million in MIV. The top five women also included Sarocha Chankimha in Valentino with $19.5 million in MIV, and Jennie from Blackpink, who posted multiple photos of her look, drawing almost 10 million likes, ending up with $17.6 million in MIV. Zendaya and Rihanna took the fourth and fifth spots with $14 million and $13 million in MIV, respectively. In the jewellery world, Cartier and Tiffany & Co. were the big winners, dressing over 30 stars each. When it comes to accessories, Christian Louboutin claimed the top spot with his shoes, earning $1.6 million in MIV. Among the top 10 fashion brands for the night was Louis Vuitton, with the highest impact, earning $55.2 million in MIV. Valentino, Chanel, Marc Jacobs, and Thom Browne followed the French luxury house. Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee also grabbed a spot at 6 with $20.2 million, followed by Miu Miu, Prada, Burberry, and Saint Laurent rounding off the top 10.
Indian Express
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Punjabi film industry slams anti-India remark by Pak actor Iftikhar Thakur: ‘This may shut doors for other performers too'
Reacting sharply to a recent statement against India by Pakistani actor Iftikhar Thakur, who is known for his roles in Punjabi films, various people from the state film industry said they will not collaborate with him again. 'I condemn the recent statement by Iftikhar Thakur. Yes, we have worked together on many projects, but… a person who talks like this against our country should not be entertained at all,' actor Binnu Dhillon recently told reporters. 'The one who is against our country is our enemy too. I guarantee that I will not work with him.' Addressing Indians directly on a Pakistani TV show on May 2, days after the Pahalgam terror attack, Thakur had said: 'Fizaon se aaoge toh hawa mein uda diye jaoge. Samandar ke paniyon se aaoge toh dubo diye jaoge. Zameeni raston se aaoge toh dafna diye jaoge. (If you come through the winds, you will be blown away in the air. If you come through the waters of the ocean, you will be drowned. If you come through the land routes, you will be buried.)' Expressing his disappointment, Gurpreet Singh Ghuggi, another prominent face in Punjabi cinema, told The Indian Express, 'It is a really unfortunate statement. Artists are meant to spread love and unity even when situations are tense. Everyone has the right to support their nation, but literary figures and artists should always make efforts to unite. His statement is highly condemnable.' 'I don't think any director or producer from Indian Punjabi cinema will ever work with him again. He has worked in many Punjabi movies which were appreciated by the masses. So it means that he is also directly targeting his audience based in India… By this one statement, he has closed the doors for many other Pakistani actors who have been working in Punjabi movies,' Ghuggi said. Dhillon said it is unlikely that future collaborations with Iftikhar will be allowed to release in India 'Those who are serious about this issue will definitely not work with him now.' Singer, music director and lyricist Ravinder Singh Ranguwal, who founded the Punjab Cultural Society, said many Pakistani actors earn their living by working in Indian Punjabi cinema. 'Hence, such hateful talk is very unfortunate and highly condemnable. After hearing this, I don't think anyone will cast Thakur in more movies. We have enough talent here,' he stated. Ranguwal is known for directing the music video Punjab De Puttar, featuring Pakistani singer Akram Rahi and Indian singer-songwriter Pammi Bai, as part of efforts to bring together artistic talent from across the border. Iftikhar Thakur played major roles in Punjabi films such as Chal Mera Putt (2019) and its two sequels released in 2020 and 2021. He was also part of movies like Sidhus of Southall, Annhi Dea Mazaak Ae, and Ma Da Laadla, all of which were shot abroad, mainly in the UK. Pakistani actors, including Nasir Chinyoti, Naseem Vicky, and Zafri Khan, have also been seen in Punjabi films, appearing only in scenes shot outside India. Since the 2019 Pulwama attack, Bollywood has imposed an unofficial ban on Pakistani actors but the Punjabi industry in the country has continued to offer them roles that are mostly shot outside India.
Express Tribune
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Is Hania Aamir out of Diljit Dosanjh's Sardar Ji 3?
Listen to article Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, one of the country's most followed celebrities with 18.3 million Instagram followers, has reportedly been dropped from the Indian Punjabi film Sardar Ji 3 amid the Pakistan-India tensions, according to Indian media reports. Hania, who enjoys a strong fan base in India as well, had completed filming for Sardar Ji 3 alongside leading stars Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa. The shoot had recently wrapped up in the United Kingdom. However, according to Indian media reports, the filmmakers have decided to remove Hania's portions from the film and replace her with another actor — a move that presents significant challenges given the project has already been completed. The release of Sardar Ji 3 now faces uncertainty amid ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan. As of now, neither Hania Aamir nor the Sardar Ji 3 production team has publicly confirmed the reports.
Express Tribune
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Desperate Eid for Pakistani cinema
A record 16 films are being released this Eidul Fitr in Pakistani cinemas. Among them are six Pakistani films, two Hollywood, three Indian Punjabi films and four foreign horror films from several countries. It's almost as if it's an attempt to break Kung Fu Panda's Po's record of holding as many dumplings in his mouth as he can. One reflects, scratch that, questions the choices we made along the way that led to this. The meme writes itself: someone(s) somewhere may have thought, "How do we end this drought in cinemas?" and came up with the idea to release everything everywhere all at result isn't merely due to a lack of strategy, but a desperation to fill the void. With no tentpole films releasing this Eid, the game is quantity over quality. Once, our cinemas were alive. The screens weren't being shut down at a record pace; enough Indian and Hollywood films came through to sustain the ecosystem and allowed the local industry to keep running. But that was many moons ago. The tide has turned and washed away what we believed was a long-lasting state of flourish. Between hope and delusion Now to repopulate these urban Mohenjo Daro multiplexes, we are breaking the dams and letting the cinemas flood with films. But is throwing everything at the wall, hoping something would stick, a good strategy? With the number of screens almost halved since 2018, is it a good idea to divide the remaining even further by releasing half a year's slate on one holiday? I'd think twice before chasing this mirage. It's clear that the industry is in a panic mode and this attempt is just one more trick being pulled out of a magic hat to get the audience's attention. However, delusion dresses herself up like hope. And blind hope is as dangerous as despair. Look at the lineup of local films: Shaz Khan's The Martial Artist, Kabeer, Ishq-e-Lahore, Qulfee, Abu Aleeha's Half Fry, and Lambi Judai. Now add to it A Minecraft Movie, Disney's disastrous Snow White, Indian Punjabi films in Diljit Dosanjh's Sardaarji 2, Tenu Ghodi Kinney Chadaya, and Mithde,Bill Skarsgard-starrer Locked, Indonesia's Anak Kunti and Almarhum, Germany's The Bitter Taste, the re-release of the anthology Teri Meri Kahaniyaan and Carry on Jatta 3. One wonders, how many shows can each of these sixteen films land at just a little over 100 screens? It's highly likely, if not a certainty, that none of these sixteen films would turn a profit. It's not like we expected the Shahroz Sabzwari-starrer Qulfee to bring back audiences to cinemas anyway. But perhaps The Martial Artist could have, if marketed properly. The foreign horror stack is an experiment because the Indonesian film Sijjin made more than 5 crore last year. At least we are now more open to films from other countries. Though, it would be wiser to spread them out instead of pile them up over Eid. As it stands, cinemas in Punjab are relying on Indian Punjabi films to carry them through the season. They have almost always done well and helped cinemas in the province sail through the storms. Carry on Jatta 3 made 30 crore during its original run in 2023. However, that poses another problem. Citing the Mawra Hocane-starrer as an example, exhibitor Nadeem Mandviwalla said, "Sanam Teri Kasam was a flop when it was released in 2016. The re-release made it successful. The films that have made money the first time around don't see much of an increase." By re-releasing successful films at the same time as the new films, you divide the screens further until each film will play two shows and then disappear. Mandviwalla also agreed that it's not possible for cinemas to play all the films. They will naturally pick two or three at best, depending on the number of screens available. A major issue here is the absence of any star-studded film which would attract anybody. Most of the local releases this Eid are the kind of films which lost the audience's trust over the years. It doesn't mean that only star-studded films should be released in cinemas, but that the quality of said films must be taken into consideration. I doubt any Pakistani is thinking, "Oh man, I can't wait to watch the re-edited version of Half Fry" or "I am dying to watch Shahroz Sabzwari dance wearing an unbuttoned flowery shirt in the mountains." Eid release fixation Under the current precarious circumstances, it would be a miracle if any film stands out and reigns supreme this Eid. This also points to our obsession with releasing films over Eid. Twice a year, people flock to the cinemas and then, we wait for the rest of the year. This is the same (lack of) strategy that has caused this implosion in the industry. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, it, once again, points to the idea that we don't trust our own films enough and have to rely on Eid, arguments in favour of reduced ticket prices, and blaming the audience for not supporting Pakistani cinema and a bag full of conspiracies to deflect from the fact that we produce half-baked, stylistically outdated films. Some major releases are slated for the next Eid and a few more films this summer. But after that, nothing until 2026. The desperation and panic has led to planning for the next year instead. Whatever happens, rest assured, this Eid could very well be a filler as we wait for the meat at the next.
