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Indian Express
2 hours ago
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Sonakshi Sinha's brother suggests Saiyaara is unoriginal after it destroys his movie at box office, says Anupam Kher's film was removed from theatres but his wasn't
Three Hindi films were released in theatres on July 18 – Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, Kush Sinha's Nikita Roy, and Anupam Kher's Tanvi the Great. While Saiyaara emerged as a massive blockbuster, the other two films have struggled at the box office. Starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, Saiyaara has made over Rs 250 crore at the box office, while both Nikita Roy and Tanvi the Great are hovering at around the Rs 2 crore mark. In an interview, Kush Sinha spoke about his film's box office failure, and blamed it on the Saiyaara wave. He also claimed that Tanvi the Great was removed from theatres, but his film, Nikita Roy, wasn't. In an interview with Dainik Bhaskar, he was asked about Nikita Roy's underperformance, and he said that his father, Shatrughan Sinha, told him not to lose hope. 'We tried to get more screens, but sometimes, some films are swept along by a wave. At the same time, whichever theatre chains we've spoke to, they've seen the merit in the film and they've held on to it. Three films were released on the same day, and while everybody knows about the film that performed so well, the other film lost theatres.' Also read – Anupam Kher still hasn't paid his actors and financers after Rs 50 crore Tanvi the Great underperforms with under Rs 2 crore amid Saiyaara wave Kush congratulated the team behind Saiyaara for their success, but didn't identify the film by name. 'Nobody anticipated this wave, and box office results aren't in our hands. I'm happy that a romantic film starring two newcomers has done so well. I'm happy for YRF, and I want to congratulate them,' he said, adding that the 'other stakeholders' in his film could've done things differently to anticipate Saiyaara and to promote Nikita Roy more forcefully. 'Our film has survived the storm and has entered week two with 40%-50% increase in theatres,' he said. Kush said that his family has appreciated Nikita Roy, and that he has received feedback from several others as well. 'The best thing is that it is an entirely original film, we haven't plagiarised content from anywhere,' he said. When it was pointed out to him that allegations of plagiarism have been made against the makers of Saiyaara, he said, 'There have been discussions, but that is for them to answer. It's up to them to clear their names. But I've always been clear that I want to tell original stories, and if I ever do a remake, it will be an official remake. Others might not share this point of view, and that's up to them.'
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7 hours ago
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Anupam Kher
Stories written by Book excerpt: How Anupam Kher overcame the odds to make his passion project 'Tanvi the Great' 'There was more exuberance than blood in my veins. Prep work was going on with the greatest possible intensity.' Anupam Kher · A minute ago Anupam Kher was prepared to work in a Woody Allen film for free. Here's what happened next Edited excerpts from the acclaimed actor's autobiography reveal scenes out of a Woody Allen movie. Anupam Kher · Aug 21, 2019 · 08:00 am
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Book excerpt: How Anupam Kher overcame the odds to make his passion project ‘Tanvi the Great'
January is the month for the unboxing of the New Year. Everyone, with renewed excitement, is in the mood to make resolutions, ranging from the most mundane to the most monumental ones. I had already made mine more than a year back, and now I was all set to live up to it in the year 2024. This is why, to me, this New Year looked newer than any of the New Years I had welcomed in the last two decades, at least. Of course, I had a great reason to be partial towards this New Year—because the shooting of my dream, Tanvi the Great, was about to commence in the next month! 2024 was indeed a leap year for me, in more ways than one. I returned from Delhi on New Year's Eve with the script draft file saved as 'TTG-Final-Final' on my iPad. And that file name pretty much said it all! Once in Mumbai, I was in marathon meetings with my direction team associates and other department heads, while typing or recording some three to four thousand 'Same to you' New Year messages on the side. There was more exuberance than blood in my veins. Prep work was going on with the greatest possible intensity. I wanted everything to be well-planned and well-managed so that everyone had the best and most memorable experience while making this film. After all, we were creating the blissful, utopian world of Tanvi. So, the real life ought to match the reel life somewhere. A few days later, we had made our travel agent busy too. We were ready with a long list of about 250 names. These were the names of the crew members – across departments – who were going to travel with us to Lansdowne, a small town in the state of Uttarakhand, at a height of 1,780 metres above sea level. Being the headquarters of the valiant Garhwal Rifles, the administration of this little-more-than a-century-old town is also looked after by the Cantonment Board. Therefore, we prepared ID cards for each and every member of the crew. One afternoon, Pranit Kher, the director's assistant on this film and coincidentally my nephew, walked in with the samples of ID cards printed for the crew members. The designs looked really nice and elegant, and he wanted my approval. 'Hotels have been booked,' he informed further. 'We now only need to make a list of who is staying where – the room allocation, basically.' I nodded, smiled, and gave a go-ahead look. This somewhat measured response from me betrayed the enthusiasm I had been wearing on my sleeve by that point. I don't think Pranit noticed it; only I knew the reason for this. I had been trying to reach out to the gentleman who had agreed to come on board as our chief financier and co-producer of the film. For the last few weeks, for reasons best known to him, he was being evasive – or so I felt. A lot of my calls were not being answered promptly, and the replies to my messages were also getting terser by the day. And yes, we did exchange the mandatory, saccharine-sweet New Year wishes a few days back, but now was the time to discuss something far more urgent –the transfer of funds. I had been following up with him, reminding him about our agreement for a few months. I could sense that things were moving at a pace slower than expected. And one expected a lot more curiosity, involvement, and participation from someone who had expressed great interest and passion in the story. I assumed that being a busy and successful businessman, he must be really hard-pressed for time. But now it was our turn to be hard-pressed for time. We were travelling to a location where no film crew had ever shot anything before. We were going to be the first ones to shoot a full-fledged movie there. We, as producers of the film, were responsible for the safety and comfort of these 250 people who had come together to make a dream come true. In the midst of all this logistical madness and excitement, I was still chasing down our main financier, hoping everything would come together soon. Finally, after much relentless persuasion on my part, our chief financier responded, and he refused to transfer the money at that juncture – just 25 days away from the shoot. Yes, he had pulled out of the project! Think about my plight as the producer-director! Two hundred and fifty people were waiting for the shoot to begin, and dozens of invoices from technicians were piling up in the inbox of Herman D'Souza. Meanwhile, I sat in my cabin, staring blankly at a map of Lansdowne on my laptop screen. To me, the height of Lansdowne looked way higher than 1,780 metres above sea level, as mentioned on the screen. We had everything and everyone geared up for the shoot, except the money and the co-producer, who now said that his board of directors did not agree to spare funds as they were hesitant to invest money in a film venture. He sounded like a scratch card saying, 'Better luck next time.' The journey to make Tanvi the Great had become an uphill one indeed. Suddenly, I noticed something I had scribbled long ago on a piece of paper on my desk. I pushed it to Herman. He read it: 'Life likes surprises. But it loves the stubborn.' If his silence didn't, the look on Herman's face said it aloud – this was the time for action, not philosophical reflection! After that pregnant pause, he suggested we postpone the shoot. Much to my disappointment, I had to bury the moment loaded with great cinematic poignancy and explain to him what I had on my mind. After being on the roller coaster of life for more than six decades, I knew that throwing surprises was life's favourite pastime. It really likes to do so with everyone – only the frequency and intensity vary. But what it truly loves is the stubbornness of those who do not give up easily. After all, like all of us, life too doesn't enjoy one-sided matches. It exults when someone is ready to give good competition as a worthy opponent, even with their back to the wall! And hence, I decided to pull out my old pair of boxing gloves— metaphorically, of course.
India.com
2 days ago
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Anupam Kher makes big statement on Operation Sindoor hero Colonel Sofia Qureshi, says, ‘Presented her…'
After the Pahalgam attack shook the nation, the Indian Army launched Operation Sindoor, targeting and destroying several terrorist bases across the border. Amid the operation, one face stood out—not from the battlefield, but the briefing room. Colonel Sophia Qureshi, a high-ranking officer in the Indian Army's Corps of Signals, led media briefings, keeping the nation informed and composed during the tense period. Who is Colonel Sophia Qureshi? Sophia isn't just another officer in uniform. She made history as the first Indian woman to lead a military contingent at an international exercise. With clarity, calmness, and courage, she became the Army's voice after the Pahalgam attack. Her presence wasn't just a performance—it was reassurance. Anupam Kher meets Sophia Qureshi Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who is currently promoting his new film Tanvi the Great, recently met Colonel Sophia and shared their interaction on Instagram. In the photo, he's seen gifting her his book. His caption read, 'OPERATION SINDOOR: I was extremely HAPPY and deeply HONOURED to meet Col. #sofiyaqureshi recently and present her my fourth #SelfHelp book #DifferentButNoLess! She epitomises the grace, valour, dignity and bravery of #IndianArmy. Thank you Col. Qureshi for your warmth and appreciation! Jai Hind! #Proud' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) The post has since gone viral, with fans calling the moment 'real patriotism'. What's 'Tanvi the Great' and how is it connected? Kher's film, Tanvi the Great, which tells the story of a young girl fighting against all odds to chase her dreams, has just been granted tax-free status in Delhi, following its earlier declaration as tax-free in Madhya Pradesh. Sharing the update, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta wrote on social platform X, ' I am pleased to share that the Delhi Government has declared the film 'Tanvi the Great' tax-free in the state. With an impactful narrative of inclusion, the film is an inspiring story of a young, 'special' girl-Tanvi, who is determined to achieve her dreams against all odds. Tanvi's story is emotional and inspirational. We are committed to promoting films that strengthen the spirit of Rashtra Seva, ignites patriotism, and awakens the conscience of the nation. Best wishes to the entire team of the film. @AnupamPKher' I am pleased to share that the Delhi Government has declared the film 'Tanvi the Great' tax-free in the state. With an impactful narrative of inclusion, the film is an inspiring story of a young, 'special' girl-Tanvi, who is determined to achieve her dreams against all odds.… — Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) July 23, 2025 From Colonel Sophia's real-life bravery to a film that celebrates courage in another form, this moment reminds us that strength wears many faces. Sometimes it's in uniform, other times in the cinema. But both spark something real: pride, purpose, and power.
India.com
2 days ago
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- India.com
Anupam Kher Meets Indian Army's Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Calls It An Honour
Mumbai: Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently met Indian Army's Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and expressed his admiration for her courage and service. During their meeting, he presented her with a special gift—his fourth self-help book—as a gesture of respect and gratitude. Taking to his Instagram handle, Kher shared an image showing him presenting his book to Sofiya. In the photo, the duo is seen striking a pose together. Alongside it, the actor wrote, 'Operation Sindoor: I was extremely Happy and deeply Honoured to meet Col. #sofiyaqureshi recently and present her my fourth #SelfHelp book #DifferentButNoLess! She epitomises grace, valour, dignity and bravery of #IndianArmy. Thank you, Col. Qureshi, for your warmth and appreciation! Jai Hind! #Proud.'(sic) OPERATION SINDOOR: I was extremely HAPPY and deeply HONOURED to meet Col. #SofiyaQureshi recently and present her my fourth #SelfHelp book #DifferentButNoLess! She epitomise grace, valour, dignity and bravery of #IndianArmy. Thank you Col. Qureshi for your warmth and… — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) July 27, 2025 Colonel Sofiya Qureshi is a distinguished officer in the Indian Army's Corps of Signals, known for breaking barriers in the armed forces. She made history as the first woman to lead an Indian Army contingent in a multinational military exercise. Colonel Qureshi also gained national attention for heading the media briefing during "Operation Sindoor," the Army's response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Meanwhile, speaking of Anupam Kher, his latest offering, 'Tanvi the Great,' was recently declared tax-free in Delhi. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took to her X handle to announce the same and wrote, 'I am pleased to share that the Delhi Government has declared the film 'Tanvi the Great' tax-free in the state. With an impactful narrative of inclusion, the film is an inspiring story of a young, 'special' girl-Tanvi, who is determined to achieve her dreams against all odds. Tanvi's story is emotional and inspirational. We are committed to promote films that strengthen the spirit of Rashtra Seva, ignites patriotism, and awakens the conscience of the nation.' The film was also declared tax-free in Madhya Pradesh by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav after he attended a special screening in Bhopal on July 22.
