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Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Pankaj Tripathi reveals he hasn't signed anything new for a year, has learnt to said no: ‘Don't want to be counting my days on set'
Pankaj Tripathi made his debut 20 years ago with Prakash Jha's 2005 crime action film Apaharan. He continued to play small parts for years before gaining recognition as a formidable actor. He continued to do those parts for money, but now, he feels he's in a place that he can say no. 'I'm practising to say no. Every person should know their boundary. Beyond that, I just say no politely: 'Thank you, friend. This is where I draw my line.' I kept working for 16-18 hours, kept saying the actors have left, it's just the labour left behind now. But now, I politely say no and say I've met my commitment for the day,' said Tripathi. In the interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, he continued, 'The story should excite me. Now, I don't want to do projects for money because I've come beyond that phase now. I shouldn't be counting the number of days left on set. It happened to me a while ago. I thought I've made so many sacrifices and gone through so many struggles only to count the days left on set? This is very wrong.' Tripathi revealed though he didn't announce it, he hasn't done a film for a year. 'I went on a break for self-reflection and physical healing. Which is why I've lost so much weight. I work out in some form or the other for two and a half to three hours for six days a week. I travelled a lot too. I stayed in my village for 15 days and also spent some time abroad,' he added. Tripathi clarified he continued to do brand endorsements during this break, along with some patchwork shoot of Anurag Basu's upcoming romantic anthology Metro In Dino. 'Anurag da's film doesn't get completed so easily. After editing, he feels like reworking a scene. So I did that,' said Tripathi. He said no to producers claiming that he doesn't have the time to do any more projects. 'There was a lot of time. I was giving it to myself. Even in the media, I used to fold my hands and tell them to not invite me anywhere. I'd talk when I have a project coming up,' said Tripathi, adding he's now listening to new stories and is also committed to new instalments of franchises he's a part of. Also Read — Pankaj Tripathi recalls being scolded by director for adding humour to his roles, wants innocence in real life: 'We should practise being innocent for 5 minutes every day' Tripathi confirmed he'll be seen in Mirzapur The Film and season 4 of Prime Video India's popular gangster thriller show. He'll also star in the third instalment of Amar Kaushik's horror comedy Stree, which was announced after the record-breaking success of Stree 2 last year. Tripathi was last seen in Criminal Justice: A Family Matter last week on Jio Hotstar. 'I'd listen to 5-10 original stories every week. We say new writers don't get enough chances in Hindi cinema, but there are no new scripts coming in. There are a few which have come my way, I'll do those,' added Tripathi.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Bhool Chuk Maaf box office collection day 10: Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi film inches closer to Rs 60 crore; faces Housefull 5, Thug Life challenge ahead
Debutant director Karan Sharma's romantic comedy Bhool Chuk Maaf, starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, crossed the Rs 50 crore mark over its second weekend. In the process, it's come close to breaching the Rs 60 crore mark. The movie is backed by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films. On its second Sunday, Bhool Chuk Maaf collected Rs 6.25 crore, an improvement on its Saturday earnings of Rs 5.25 crore, which registered a further spike from its Friday collection of Rs 3.25 crore. Its earnings on the second Sunday were the highest since its collection on its first Sunday (Rs 11.5 crore). As per Sacnilk, the current domestic box office collection of Bhool Chuk Maaf stands at Rs 58.85 crore. When it crossed the Rs 50 crore mark over this past weekend, it already surpassed other films of this year, like John Abraham's The Diplomat (Rs 40.73 crore), the Hindi dubbed version of Ram Charan-starrer Game Changer (Rs 37.47 crore), the re-release earnings of Sanam Teri Kasam (Rs 35.55 crore), and Shahid Kapoor-starrer Deva (Rs 33.97 crore). On Sunday, Bhool Chuk Maaf had the maximum occupancy in the evening shows (31.65%), followed by the afternoon shows (27.80%), the night shows (18.95%), and the morning shows (9.02%). It scored the maximum occupancy in Chennai (80.67%), followed by Chandigarh (26.75%), Jaipur, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru (26.25%). Bhool Chuk Maaf's next target is a tall one — Gopichand Malineni's action film Jaat, starring Sunny Deol, which earned Rs 90.34 crore at the domestic box office. However, given its current trajectory, it's highly unlikely the film will get even close. It only has four weekdays before its exceptionally early digital premiere on Prime Video India this Friday on June 6. Also, other tentpole films like Akshay Kumar-starrer whodunit comedy Housefull 5 and the Hindi dubbed version of Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam's crime thriller Thug Life will hit cinemas on June 6 and June 5 respectively. These would further thwart Bhool Chuk Maaf's chances of growth at the box office. Last month, leading multiplex chain PVR INOX had moved the court challenging Maddock Films' decision to release Bhool Chuk Maaf on OTT instead of theatres due to the heightened national security concerns amid the India-Pakistan conflict. PVR Inox alleged a breach of contract by Maddock Films. As per the agreement dated May 6, the film was to release in cinemas across India on May 9 and would not be released on OTT or any other platform for a period of eight weeks thereafter. But the producers terminated the agreement just a day before the release and announced an OTT release on May 16. Also Read — Bhool Chuk Maaf movie review: Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi film feels like poor man's Brahmastra Later, it was agreed that Bhool Chuk Maaf will first release in cinemas on May 23. As a one-off case, it'll then release on Prime Video India just two weeks later on June 6. The usual window between theatrical and streaming release is eight weeks.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Karan Johar says 'traitors have always been part of his life' as he prepares to host 'The Traitors'
Filmmaker Karan Johar will host India's 'The Traitors', featuring 20 celebrities like Apoorva Mukhija and Raj Kundra. Inspired by his own experiences with betrayal, Karan praised the show's authentic, raw format, setting it apart from typical reality shows with genuine emotions and real-time reactions. Famous filmmaker Karan Johar will host the Indian version of the popular reality show 'The Traitors'. The trailer came out today, showing celebrity contestants like Apoorva Mukhija, Uorfi Javed, and Raj Kundra. At the trailer launch, Karan said that when he was asked to host, he thought of his own experiences with betrayal. Because of this, he feels he is the right person to host the show. Karan Johar Reflects on His Initial Reaction to Hosting During the trailer launch, Johar was asked about his initial reaction when offered the role of host for 'The Traitors'. He shared that betrayal has been a constant theme in his life, especially working in an industry where trust is scarce and deception is common. He recalled, 'One evening, Nikhil Madhok (Head of Originals at Prime Video India) came home and said, 'I have something exciting to tell you'. He said, 'It's a show called The Traitors and we want you to host it'. I was like, 'Who else but me can host a show called The Traitors?'' Karan also mentioned that he watched the international versions of the show, which have already gained a cult following and widespread popularity. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 먹자마자 전립선비대증 사라져! 20대 남성기능 즉시복구 "특허성분" 발견..잔뇨 야뇨 효과적 sagunja Undo What Excited Karan About the Show's Format 'I was absolutely enthralled, invested, engaged, and mesmerised by the sheer craziness of this supremely clever format. It was different from every other reality show that is on any kind of platform," he said. The Realism of 'The Traitors' Johar highlighted how 'The Traitors' sets itself apart from typical reality shows by embracing genuine emotions rather than forced reactions. He observed that in many reality programs, participants often end up crying or laughing without truly feeling those emotions. 'But here, there's none of that. It's all actually real-time drama and you're reacting authentically. There's no put-on. Everyone is being an authentic self. You're really feeling betrayed. You're really feeling hurt. You're really feeling happy or empowered. You basically are the most authentic self of yourself — and I think that's what really excited me. It's absolutely raw," he explained. Star-Studded Lineup The debut season of 'The Traitors' brings together a thrilling lineup of 20 well-known celebrities. Among the participants are Anshula Kapoor, Apoorva Mukhija, Ashish Vidyarthi , Elnaaz Nourouzi, Harsh Gujral, Jannat Zubair , Janvi Gaur, Jasmin Bhasin , Karan Kundrra, Lakshmi Manchu, Maheep Kapoor , Mukesh Chhabra, Nikita Luther, Purav Jha, Raftaar, Raj Kundra, Sahil Salathia, Sudhanshu Pandey, Sufi Motiwala, and Uorfi Javed, promising an exciting and diverse mix of personalities on the show. 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 .
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Karan Johar Says ‘Traitors' Have Always Been Part Of His Life: ‘Who Else Can Host…'
Last Updated: The trailer of the reality series 'The Traitors' hosted by Karan Johar, was unveiled by the makers today. Filmmaker Karan Johar is all set to host The Traitors, the Indian adaptation of the internationally acclaimed reality series. The trailer for the show was unveiled today, revealing a diverse lineup of celebrity contestants including Apoorva Mukhija, Uorfi Javed, Raj Kundra, and others. At the trailer launch event of The Traitors, Karan Johar shared that his first reaction upon being approached to host the show was shaped by his own experiences of being surrounded by 'traitors'. He felt that, given his familiarity with betrayals and traitors, he would be the perfect fit to lead a show like The Traitors. At the trailer launch, Karan Johar was asked what was the first thing that crossed his mind when he was approached to host the show. In response, he said, 'Traitors have always been a part of my life. We're all in an industry where trust is rare and dhokha is everywhere. One evening, Nikhil Madhok (Head of Originals at Prime Video India) came home and said, 'I have something exciting to tell you'. He said, 'It's a show called The Traitors and we want you to host it'. I was like, 'Who else but me can host a show called The Traitors?'" He said that he went and watched the international formats of the show, which are already 'cult' and hugely popular. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mamaraazzi (@mamaraazzi) 'I was absolutely enthralled, invested, engaged, and mesmerised by the sheer craziness of this supremely clever format. It was different from every other reality show that is on any kind of platform," he said. He said that The Traitors is different from other reality shows, and on doesn't need to be inauthentic. Whereas, he pointed out that in many reality shows, people cry when they don't feel like crying, laugh when they don't feel like laughing. 'But here, there's none of that. It's all actually real-time drama and you're reacting authentically. There's no put-on. Everyone is being an authentic self. You're really feeling betrayed. You're really feeling hurt. You're really feeling happy or empowered. You basically are the most authentic self of yourself — and I think that's what really excited me. It's absolutely raw," he said. List Of The Traitor Contestants The first season of the reality series 'The Traitors', will feature an explosive mix of 20 celebrities, including Anshula Kapoor, Apoorva Mukhija, Ashish Vidyarthi, Elnaaz Nourouzi, Harsh Gujral, Jannat Zubair, Janvi Gaur, Jasmin Bhasin, Karan Kundrra, Lakshmi Manchu, Maheep Kapoor, Mukesh Chhabra, Nikita Luther, Purav Jha, Raftaar, Raj Kundra, Sahil Salathia, Sudhanshu Pandey, Sufi Motiwala, and Uorfi Javed. First Published:
NDTV
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Bhool Chuk Maaf Box Office Collection Day 6: Next Stop For Rajkummar Rao And Wamiqa Gabbi's Film
New Delhi: Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's romantic comedy Bhool Chuk Maaf continues its steady run at the domestic box office. It has managed to attract consistent footfall during its limited two-week theatrical run. What On Wednesday, Bhool Chuk Maaf collected Rs 3.25 crore, marking a decline from its earnings earlier in the week. After hitting its highest single-day collection of Rs 11.5 crore on Sunday, the numbers dipped to Rs 9.5 crore on Saturday and Rs 7 crore on Friday. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film's total domestic box office collection stands at Rs 40.5 crore. Background With this, Bhool Chuk Maaf has already surpassed the lifetime collection of Deva (Rs 33.97 crore), a cop thriller starring Shahid Kapoor, and the Hindi dubbed version of Game Changer (Rs 37.47 crore), featuring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani. Bhool Chuk Maaf is now close to overtaking The Diplomat, the John Abraham-starrer that earned Rs 40.75 crore. It has also crossed the re-release earnings of Sanam Teri Kasam, which collected Rs 35.55 crore. The film has about a week's window before two major releases enter cinemas. On June 5, the Hindi dubbed version of Mani Ratnam's Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan, Simbu and Trisha, is scheduled to release. A day later, Housefull 5, directed by Tarun Mansukhani and featuring an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, and Jackie Shroff, will arrive in theatres. Bhool Chuk Maaf is directed by Karan Sharma and marks the first on-screen collaboration between Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi. The film also features Seema Pahwa, Raghubir Yadav, Zakir Hussain, and Sanjay Mishra. It is presented by Maddock Films in association with Amazon MGM Studios. The film was initially set for release on May 9, but due to heightened security measures across India following Operation Sindoor, the makers postponed its theatrical release. It was later announced that the film would premiere directly on Prime Video India the following week. However, after legal action from multiplex chain PVR INOX citing breach of contract, the matter was settled. As a result, Bhool Chuk Maaf was released in theatres on May 23, with its digital release on Prime Video India scheduled for June 6. In A Nutshell With a domestic total of Rs 40.5 crore, Bhool Chuk Maaf is holding its ground ahead of its June 6 digital release. The film has outperformed several recent titles and is set to surpass The Diplomat at the box office in the coming days.
