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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Bhool Chuk Maaf' Box Office collection day 11: Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's time-loop tale crosses the Rs 60 crore mark
and 's new romantic drama 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' has turned out to be a winner at the box office. The time-loop story has slowly but surely made its mark since its release on 23 May. Directed by , the film is gaining love from audiences all across the country. Even though it was first planned for big screens and later as a direct OTT release, the makers finally decided to bring it to cinemas instead, and it looks like that gamble has worked out! Day 11 performance According to early estimates by Sacnilk, the film took in Rs 2.25 crore on its second Monday, bringing the total to Rs 61.20 crore. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The film had an overall Hindi occupancy of 10.15% on June 2. On Day 11, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' kept the screens buzzing with a steady Hindi occupancy, 5.27% in morning shows, 11.78% in the afternoon, and 11.06% by evening. While there was a slight dip, the crowds didn't disappoint. Solid start and steady growth 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' opened strong, with Rs 7 crore on its first Friday. The weekend saw a great jump, earning Rs 9.5 crore on Saturday and Rs 11.5 crore on Sunday. By the end of its first week, the film had already made Rs 44.1 crore. Here's a breakdown of the film's day-wise box office collection: Day 1 (Friday): Rs 7 crore Day 2 (Saturday): Rs 9.5 crore Day 3 (Sunday): Rs 11.5 crore Day 4 (Monday): Rs 4.5 crore Day 5 (Tuesday): Rs 4.75 crore Day 6 (Wednesday): Rs 3.5 crore Day 7 (Thursday): Rs 3.35 crore Week 1 Total: Rs 44.1 crore The second week continued the strong trend: Day 8 (Friday): Rs 3.25 crore Day 9 (Saturday): Rs 5.25 crore Day 10 (Sunday): Rs 6.35 crore Day 11 (Monday): Rs 2.25 crore (early estimates) Total (so far): Rs 61.20 crore A story of love, mistakes and second chances Set in the holy city of Banaras, the film follows Ranjan (played by Rajkummar Rao), who is in love with Titli (Wamiqa Gabbi). He wants to marry her but feels he must first get a government job to win over her family. Trouble begins when Ranjan breaks a promise he made to Lord Shiva. As a result, he ends up stuck in a time loop, repeating the same day over and over. What starts off funny quickly turns into a heartfelt journey of learning from one's mistakes and doing the right thing. B-Town Shines at Bhool Chuk Maaf
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Congress condemns rape, murder of 9-year-old girl in Bihar
Alleging political patronage for criminals, the Congress on Sunday condemned the brutal rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl in Muzaffarpur in NDA-ruled Bihar. The party alleged in the Muzaffarpur incident, the rapist was a serial offender allowed to roam free by the administration. 'Rapists and criminals were feeling emboldened as the JD-U-BJP government had let powerful and influential people go scot-free despite serious charges,' said party spokesperson Shama Mohamed. Addressing a press conference at the AICC office here with MP Ranjeet Ranjan, Shama Mohamed revealed that after the brutal rape and heinous assault on the nine-year-old victim on May 26, she was left to die near a brick kiln. Ranjan disclosed that the victim was initially admitted to a local hospital in Muzaffarpur. After her condition deteriorated, she was referred to AIIMS, Patna, where the doctors refused to admit her, citing summer vacation and the unavailability of specialists required for multi-specialty treatment. The relatives of the girl then took her to Patna Medical College and Hospital where again she was refused admission for about five hours, she said. It was only after Bihar state Congress president Rajesh Kumar reached there that she was finally admitted. However, by that time, it was too late and she eventually lost the battle for her life, she said. Ranjan noted that had the victim been provided proper treatment at the right time, her life could have been saved. She held the JDU-BJP government in Bihar responsible for her rape and subsequent criminal medical negligence that led to her death. Shama Mohamed remarked that just because the victim belonged to the Dalit community and not an upper caste, she was refused treatment at an institution like AIIMS. She pointed out, even after she was taken to Patna Medical College and Hospital, the victim was again denied admission and was left waiting in an ambulance for about five hours until the state Congress president intervened. Mohamed disclosed that this was one in a series of atrocities and heinous crimes against women taking place in Bihar. She also referred to several similar incidents in the past.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Double-engine government in Bihar failed to save a 11-year-old Dalit rape victim, says Congress
Condemning the rape and murder of a 11-year-old Dalit girl in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, the Congress on Sunday (June 1, 2025) claimed that the 'double engine government' had failed to save her life. Taking to social media platform X, senior leader Rahul Gandhi said the brutality against a minor Dalit girl in Muzaffarpur and the subsequent negligence in her treatment were 'extremely shameful'. 'If she had received timely treatment, her life could have been saved. Let alone provide security, the double engine government was negligent about saving her life. We will not sit quiet until the victim's family gets justice. Strict action should be taken against the culprits and negligent officers,' he wrote. Addressing a press conference at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) office, senior party leader and Rajya Sabha member Ranjeet Ranjan and party spokesperson Shama Mohamed alleged that the administration allowed the rapist to 'roam free' despite being a serial offender. Ms. Ranjan noted that the 11-year-old victim was left to die near a brick kiln after her brutal rape. While she was first admitted to a local hospital in Muzaffarpur, she was taken to AIIMS Patna after her condition deteriorated but doctors there refused to admit her, allegedly due to the unavailability of specialists required for the multi-speciality treatment, she said. It took the intervention of Bihar Congress chief Rajesh Kumar for the victim to be admitted to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) and that too was after five hours, the Congress MP claimed. 'If the girl was given proper treatment at the right time, her life could have been saved,' Ms. Ranjan said, accusing the JD(U)-BJP government of 'criminal medical negligence'. Ms. Mohamed said the victim's body had 20 knife marks, her neck had been cut, her body mutilated, and she was left in the brick kiln to die. 'I am a doctor myself, and I know that when a case like that comes, they immediately take it. You don't say that you don't have a specialist available—never. But what did they do? They refused to take the child because she was a Dalit. If she were a VIP's daughter or a high-caste child, she would have been admitted. Shame on the doctors in AIIMS Patna,' she said. She claimed that criminals were feeling emboldened as the BJP government had 'let powerful and influential people go scot-free despite serious charges'. 'What happened to the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padao' slogan of the Prime Minister?' Ms. Mohamed asked.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Bhool Chuk Maaf' Box Office collection day 9: Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's romantic drama earns over Rs 5 crore on second Saturday, crosses the Rs 50 crore mark
and 's latest release 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' is proving to be solid at box office. The time-loop romantic drama, directed by Karan Sharma, hit cinemas on 23 May and has steadily won over audiences. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Despite an earlier plan for a direct OTT release, the makers brought the film to theatres, and it seems like the decision has paid off! Big jump on the second Saturday According to early estimates by Sacnilk, the film saw a strong jump in collections on its second Saturday, earning Rs. 5.15 crore on Day 9. With this, the total box office collection now stands at an impressive Rs. 52.50 crore. Not bad for a film that had a modest start but picked up thanks to good word of mouth! Day 9 occupancy On Saturday, 31 May 2025, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 18.02%. The film started slow with 7.52% occupancy in morning shows but picked up pace as the day progressed. Afternoon shows saw 19.34%, evening shows climbed to 21.32%, and night shows peaked at 23.91%. Day-wise Box Office collection breakdown Let's take a quick look at how the film has performed each day at the Indian box office: Day 1 [Friday]: Rs. 7 crore Day 2 [Saturday]: Rs. 9.5 crore Day 3 [Sunday]: Rs. 11.5 crore Day 4 [Monday]: Rs. 4.5 crore Day 5 [Tuesday]: Rs. 4.75 crore Day 6 [Wednesday]: Rs. 3.5 crore Day 7 [Thursday]: Rs. 3.35 crore Total for Week 1: Rs. 44.1 crore Day 8 [Second Friday]: Rs. 3.25 crore Day 9 [Second Saturday]: Rs. 5.15 crore (early estimate) Total so far: Rs. 52.50 crore About 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' The story is set in the holy city of Banaras, where we meet Ranjan, played by Rajkummar Rao. He's head over heels in love with Titli, played by Wamiqa Gabbi, and wants to marry her. But there's a catch—he believes he must land a government job first. Things get tricky when Ranjan breaks a promise made to Lord Shiva, and suddenly, his life turns upside down. He finds himself stuck in a time loop, repeating the same day again and again. What follows is a funny, touching journey filled with second chances, spiritual lessons, and the importance of doing the right thing. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now What the reviews say 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' has had mixed feedback from critics, but many agree it's an entertaining watch. The ETimes review gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and noted, 'The first half takes a bit too long to get to the point with innumerable songs added for no rhyme or reason. Humour is largely clean and safe if you excuse the occasional 'tatti jokes'. It's the second half that changes the game. It is here that the film addresses growing apathy, isolated existence, and self-centric living. ' EXCLUSIVE | Rajkummar Rao & Wamiqa Gabbi On Bhool Chuk Maaf, Stree 2 Pressure & Gen Z Love Woes
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Grand Miss World finale today in Hyberabad
HYDERABAD: The stage is set for a spectacular evening as the 72nd Miss World finale gears up to mesmerise audiences around the globe at Hitex Exhibition Centre on Saturday. For the first time in the history of Miss World, the event promises a setup so grand, it's sure to leave everyone in awe. Ahead of the big night on Saturday, TNIE spoke to Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary for Tourism and Youth Advancement, who gave us an exclusive peek into what the audience can expect. 'The Miss World events have been going on for the past three weeks,' said Ranjan. 'We started with 109 contestants who competed in various rounds, and now we're down to the top 40. These finalists will battle it out in the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final rounds — all in one exciting evening.' The night begins with the introduction of all 109 contestants, followed by the selection of 40 quarterfinalists, chosen from four continental regions — Americas and Caribbean, Africa, Europe, and Asia and Oceania.
