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Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Vivek Agnihotri on The Bengal Files row: ‘Filmmakers are being silenced in the land of Satyajit Ray'
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri arrived in Kolkata for the trailer launch of his much-awaited film, The Bengal Files. However, things took an unexpected turn when the scheduled screening at PVR-INOX was abruptly cancelled. The event was then shifted to a private banquet hall in a five-star hotel, but that didn't change the outcome. The trailer screening was halted midway, not once, but twice, with Kolkata Police intervening to stop the launch. 'There are two constitutions in India, one Indian Constitution and another that runs here,' Agnihotri said at the event. If rumours are true, the trailer launch ran into trouble over securing permission from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. However, Agnihotri denied such rumours. 'We have paid all the money, done all the tests here. Today in Bengal, the police are being used for some people's political ambition. This tolabaji will not work with me. My name is Vivek Agnihotri. I cannot be silenced,' he said. After the screening was halted for the first time, Agnihotri alleged that the hotel's wires had been cut to prevent them from showcasing the trailer. Agnihotri alleged that some people came and cut wires. 'Have you ever seen anyone stop an event in a private hotel? I don't know who is doing it and why. Any Indian, Bengali will get to know about the uncovered truth after watching The Bengal Files. Who are these people who don't want people to know this? You already know the answer.' The Bengal Files trailer is currently streaming on YouTube. Written and directed by Agnihotri, the film is produced by him, Abhishek Agarwal, and Pallavi Joshi. The trailer introduced Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, and Pallavi Joshi taking the lead. It is based on the events of the Direct Action Day. The trailer was originally scheduled to release in a multiplex like any other ordinary film. When asked Vivek Agnihotri why his film trailer is being blocked in places, he had no answer. 'Multiple FIRs have been filed against us. ' 'We have taken all permissions. We took permission from ITC, ran tests, or else we would have never organised such an event. They are not telling us why it is being stopped. If this is not a dictatorship, then what is it? If this is not Fascism?' Police officials present at the spot refused to comment on the matter. 'Law and order have failed, and that's why it is important that everybody supports this film, The Bengal Files. So many police have been deployed here as if we are thieves or smugglers. We are filmmakers. If we are being silenced in the land of Satyajit Ray, then you can imagine what the situation is in Bengal," said Agnihotri, reacting upon claims of permission related issues. The Bengal Files has been facing challenges ever since filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri announced it. It is the final installment of his Files franchise. Elaborating on why he chose Kolkata, not any other city, for the release of the trailer despite repeated obstructions, the filmmaker argued that - 'If a film is made on the Dandi March, then where should it be launched?" "This film is about uniting people of Bharat. I don't know why someone would try to suppress this.' Pallavi Joshi, who is a part of the film cast and also the film producer, chimed in, "Yes, it is true that it would have been more convenient for us to launch this trailer somewhere else. People would have been able to watch it too. In fact, it would have been even more convenient if we had not made Bengal Files at all—if we had just made a love story with big stars. But why are we making these kinds of films? "The reason is that in this space, making a movie on this subject is very necessary. The audience will know what has happened to Bharat.' The Bengal Files will be released in theatres on 5 September.
Time of India
06-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PVR Inox Q1 Results: Cons loss narrows to Rs 54 crore, revenue jumps 23% YoY
Multiplex chain PVR Inox on Wednesday reported consolidated net loss attributable to the owners of the company of Rs 54 crore for Q1 FY26, compared to a loss of Rs 178.70 crore in the year-ago period, aided by a strong recovery in box office collections, record food and beverage spends, and the highest first-quarter advertising income since the pandemic. PVR Inox posted a 23.4% year-over-year (YoY) rise in its consolidated revenue from operations to Rs 1,469.1 crore for the June 2025 quarter, as compared to a revenue of Rs 1,190.7 crore in the year-ago quarter. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program The June 2025 quarter was bolstered by a slate of back-to-back commercial successes, PVR Inox said. 'Back-to-back hits and a steady Hindi release slate has built strong momentum for Bollywood in Q1,' the company said, adding that there was 'healthy performance driven by five Rs 100 crore plus films and less reliance on big ticket blockbusters.' PVR Inox reported a 38% YoY surge in its Bollywood box office collections, led by titles like Raid 2, Sitaare Zameen Par, Kesari Chapter 2, Housefull 5, and Jaat — each crossing Rs 100 crore in collections, with three surpassing Rs 200 crore. 'FY'26 has started on a high note, with Hindi and Hollywood films leading the charge,' the company said. Hollywood also delivered strong results, with a 72% YoY jump in collections, driven by Mission Impossible, Final Destination Bloodlines, Ballerina, and F1. Premium formats such as IMAX and 4DX contributed significantly, with a 20% YoY increase in admissions. Live Events Patron footfall for the quarter stood at 34 million, up 12% YoY. Average Ticket Price (ATP) rose 8% to Rs 254, while Food and Beverage (F&B) spend per head reached a record Rs 148, up 10% YoY. Advertising revenue touched Rs 109.60 crore, the highest first-quarter ad income since the pandemic, marking a 17% rise from the year-ago period. As of June 30, 2025, PVR Inox operated 353 cinemas with 1,745 screens across 111 cities. The company also announced plans to open 90–100 new screens during FY26. Net debt stood at Rs 891.5 crore at the end of the quarter, down 38% since the completion of the PVR-INOX merger. Looking ahead, the company said July began the second quarter on a strong footing, delivering the highest monthly admissions in the past 18 months. 'The remainder of FY'26 is expected to benefit from a well-paced release calendar across languages,' the company said. Also read | Swiggy vs Eternal: Which stock promises better value delivery post Q1 show?
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag returns to theatres: Farhan Akhtar's Milkha Singh biopic to release on this date
The theatrical re-release of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, the iconic sports biopic based on the life of legendary athlete Milkha Singh, has been announced. Exhibitor PVR-INOX announced the re-release, stating that the biopic will be releasing in select PVR theatres across the country. The film, which stars Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Kapoor, will return to the big screen on 18 July, more than a decade after its original release in 2013. A still from Bhaag Milkha Bhaa starring Farhan Akhtar as Milkha Singh. Farhan and Sonam excited for the re-release Farhan Akhtar, who played the titular role, underwent a rigorous physical and emotional transformation to portray the legendary sprinter. 'Portraying Milkha Singh was both an honour and a responsibility. I'm grateful that audiences will get the chance to experience the film once again on the big screen, where its emotion and spirit truly come alive," said Farhan in a statement. Sonam also expressed her connection to the film, calling it a 'deeply emotional experience.' 'It's a powerful story of resilience and the human spirit. I'm especially proud of the love O Rangrez continues to receive. Watching the film again will be a tribute to Milkha Singh Ji's legacy and a celebration of meaningful cinema," she said. About Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and produced by Viacom18 Studios and ROMP Pictures, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag has remained a benchmark in Indian cinema for its powerful storytelling, emotional depth, and inspirational themes. The film traces Milkha Singh's journey from surviving the horrors of Partition to becoming one of India's most celebrated athletes, famously known as the 'Flying Sikh'. The film also stars Divya Dutta, and Prakash Raj, with a critically acclaimed script by Prasoon Joshi and a memorable soundtrack composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.
India Today
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Multiplex owners call Aamir visionary for theatre-only release of Sitaare Zameen Par
Actor Aamir Khan's decision for the theatre-only release of 'Sitaare Zameen Par' was welcomed by multiplex owners. The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) praised the actor's vision and belief in the magic of Gianchandani of PVR-INOX, who is also the MAI President, shared the statement by the Multiplex Association on X. He captioned his post as, "Thank You Aamir Zameen Par".advertisementIn the joint statement, Gianchandani's quote read, "Aamir Khan has always been a filmmaker who puts the audience first. His decision to bring 'Sitaare Zameen Par' exclusively to cinemas is a significant show of confidence in theatres and the shared magic of the movie going experience." The MAI president also called 'Sitaare Zameen Par' a "shining example of cinema's resilience and irreplaceable magic". "Indian exhibitors thank Aamir Khan for standing by theatres. As we continue to welcome audiences with renewed energy and world-class films, 'Sitaare Zammen Par' will remain a shining example of cinema's resilience and its irreplaceable magic," he the ongoing theatre vs OTT debate, Aamir's bold stance was also appreciated by Cinepolis India, CEO, Devang Sampat. While mentioning the actor's creative vision, Sampat stated, "Aamir Khan has always been a filmmaker who creates for the theatrical experience. His decision to back cinemas with 'Sitaare Zameen Par' is a significant moment for all of us."advertisement"It's not just a film release; it's a message of unwavering belief in theatres. We're incredibly grateful to Aamir Khan Productions for boldly standing by cinemas. 'Sitaare Zameen Par' is exactly the kind of film that brings people to theatres, thoughtful, moving, and made for a collective experience," he added. The Multiplex Association of India thanked Aamir Khan for backing theatres. (Credit: X/MAofIndia) 'Sitaare Zameen Par' is Aamir's first release after 'Laal Singh Chaddha' (2022). He plays a basketball coach to a team of specially-abled children in the film. The film is directed by RS Prasanna and is a remake of the Spanish sports-drama 'Champions' (2018).Apart from Genelia Deshmukh, the film also marks the acting debut of Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran has co-produced the film with Aparna Purohit, B Srinivas Rao and Ravi Bhagchandka.'Sitaare Zameen Par' is scheduled for release on June 20, Watch
Hindustan Times
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'Aamir Khan stands by theatres': Multiplex Association of India thanks star for not releasing Sitaare Zameen Par on OTT
The release of Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan's new film, has seen its fair share of chatter about the theatre vs OTT debate, largely because of the superstar's aversion to quick streaming releases. He had been steadfast in his belief that theatrical films should not release on OTT in just 6-8 weeks. With Sitaare Zameen Par, he is going the extra mile, saying the film will never be released on streaming. (Also read: Aamir Khan turns down ₹120 crore offer from this OTT platform for digital rights of Sitaare Zameen Par: Report) In an age where fast-tracked streaming releases are the norm, this is an audacious stance to take. The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) have naturally lent their weight behind Aamir's decision, applauding the actor, and calling his decision 'visionary and resolute'. In a statement, Kamal Gianchandani of PVR-INOX, and also the President of MAI, said, 'Aamir Khan has always been a filmmaker who puts the audience first. His decision to bring Sitaare Zameen Par exclusively to cinemas is a significant show of confidence in theatres and the shared magic of the moviegoing experience. Indian exhibitors thank Aamir Khan for standing by theatres. As we continue to welcome audiences with renewed energy and world-class films, Sitaare Zammen Par will remain a shining example of cinema's resilience and its irreplaceable magic.' The statement from MAI, which ended with a hashtag #ThankYouAamir, added that 'Aamir Khan's choice to back the theatrical format reaffirms the enduring power of the big-screen experience' Devang Sampat, CEO, Cinepolis India, added 'Aamir Khan has always been a filmmaker who creates for the theatrical experience. His decision to back cinemas with Sitaare Zameen Par is a significant moment for all of us. It's not just a film release; it's a message of unwavering belief in theatres. We're incredibly grateful to Aamir Khan Productions for boldly standing by cinemas. Sitaare Zameen Par is exactly the kind of film that brings people to theatres, thoughtful, moving, and made for a collective experience.' Directed by RS Prasanna, Sitaare Zameen Par stars Aamir as a basketball coach leading a team of children with special needs. The film also stars Genelia D'Souza and marks the debuts of 10 special needs actors. The film is releasing in theatres on June 20. Earlier, reports had said that Aamir refused a ₹120 crore offer from Amazon Prime Video for the film's satellite rights. Aamir said that he plans to release the film on YouTube a year after its theatrical release.
