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The Sun
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- The Sun
Two men plead guilty after stealing BMW that was chased by cops and ploughed into care home killing two elderly women
TWO thugs have pleaded guilty to stealing a BMW and later ploughing into a care home. The horror saw two residents killed at Highcliffe Care Home, in Witherwack, Sunderland, on July 10. 5 5 Northumbria Police said eight residents were rushed to hospital, with one victim being treated for spinal fractures. The force confirmed two days after the crash that two women, aged in their 80s and 90s had died. The blue BMW had been pursued by officers on the A1231 when it crashed into the home, which cares for dementia sufferers. It followed reports of a car being stolen in Newcastle around 20 minutes before the crash. After a short pursuit, the BMW struck the Highcliffe Care Home. Pictures revealed a gaping hole in the side of the nursing home - which cares for around 60 residents. Upturned furniture could be seen among shattered bricks and broken glass inside while rubble also littered the ground outside the home. Reece Parish, of Fordham Road, appeared at Newcastle Crown Court via a videolink and admitted stealing the motor. The 21-year-old denied a kidnap charge relating to a woman who was in the BMW 3-series when he and co-accused Sam Asgari-Tabar took it for a test drive. Christopher Knox, for Parish, said the defendant was "regretful and apologetic" about the tragedy. Asgari-Tabar, of no fixed address, previously admitted robbery and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Northumbria Police confirmed the two men will not face charges over the deaths of the two women. The force said: "Following the incident, two care home residents died a short time later but no criminal proceedings are to be brought in relation to the deaths." Judge Robert Spragg said the men will be sentenced on October 17 and he remanded the pair in custody. He told them: "You have both very sensibly pleaded guilty to these matters and you will be given credit for that from the sentencing judge in due course." At the time of the crash, Asgari-Tabar was subject to a suspended sentence imposed in May, the court heard. The Crown Prosecution Service indicated that it will not proceed with the kidnap charges against the pair and those alleged offences will lie on file. After the hearing, Chief Superintendent Mark Hall, of Northumbria Police, said: "This was a shocking incident in one of our communities - the actions of both men that night were incredibly reckless. "I am pleased the swift and diligent work of all involved in our investigation left them with no choice but to admit their guilt at court." A spokesperson for Avery Healthcare, which runs the home, said: "We are deeply saddened by the incident at our home in Sunderland and our thoughts are with all those affected. "We are committed to supporting our residents, their families, and our dedicated staff during this incredibly difficult time. "We are immensely grateful for the compassion and professionalism our teams have shown and continue to show. "As this remains part of an active police investigation, we are unable to comment further at this stage." 5 5
Hindustan Times
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Aamir Khan reveals he didn't like Thugs of Hindostan himself: ‘So when Thugs didn't work, I didn't feel bad…'
After delivering a series of superhits such as PK (2014), Dangal (2016) and Secret Superstar (2017), Aamir Khan registered a box office bomb in 2018 with his film Thugs of Hindostan. It was a major shock for the audience, especially because the star-studded cast included big names such as Aamir, Katrina Kaif and Amitabh Bachchan along with Dangal fame Fatima Sana Shaikh. After the film released to poor reviews leaving fans disappointed, Aamir had apologised to the audience. Well, 7 years later as Aamir gears up for his next film, the actor has revealed that he himself did not like Thugs of Hindostan. Aamir Khan has been busy on a promotional spree for his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par, also starring Genelia Deshmukh. During one such interview with Zee Music Company's YouTube channel, Aamir shared, 'What happened with Thugs was… I didn't like the film myself. Now, enough years have passed and I really respect Adi (Aditya) and Victor (Vijay) but sometimes, there are creative differences. When the film was made, Adi and Victor really liked it, the way it was made, but I didn't like it at all. I felt that structurally, we went wrong with the writing and I tried to tell them about it but they were confident that the film is good.' Aamir went on to reveal that he tried to convince makers for 8 months before release but ultimately had to accept their decision. This is a big reason why Aamir was not anxious about Thugs of Hindostan's release. Remembering his conversation with his now ex-wife Kiran Rao, the actor shared, 'I said I have no anxiety about this film because I know this won't work and I believe if I don't like it, why should I expect the audience to like it? So when Thugs didn't work, I didn't feel bad because I didn't like it too.' Now that is definitely a revelation no one saw coming.
India Today
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
I knew Thugs of Hindostan would fail but Aditya Chopra didn't agree: Aamir Khan
Actor Aamir Khan took a break from 'Sitaare Zameen Par' to talk about 'Thugs of Hindostan', which was released in 2018 and failed at the box office. The 60-year-old recalled that he knew weeks before the film's release that it was not going to impress the audience, but Aditya Chopra, who produced the film, and Vijay Krishna Acharya, the director, didn't agree with actor was speaking in a conversation shared by Zee Music Company's YouTube channel when he explained what went wrong with the heist drama. Clarifying that even he didn't like the film and, therefore, never expected the audience to like it too, Khan said, "What happened with Thugs was I didn't like the film myself."He said, "Now, enough years have passed, and I really respect Adi (Aditya) and Victor (Vijay), but sometimes, there are creative differences. When the film was made, Adi and Victor really liked it, the way it was made, but I didn't like it at all." The superstar shared that it went wrong on the paper itself, and he had identified the issues at an early stage. Khan said, "I felt that, structurally, we went wrong with the writing and I tried to tell them about it, but they were confident that the film is good."advertisementThe popular Bollywood actor, known for using cinema as a tool to incite discussions about important subjects, added that neither Chopra nor Acharya paid any heed to his feedback."I tried to convince them for around 8 months but ultimately, they were the director and producer, so whatever the decision they took, I accepted it because I had to follow what they were saying," he revealed that he usually experiences sleepless nights weeks before the release of his films, but during the release of 'Thugs of Hindostan', he found himself sleeping like a recalled his ex-wife, Kirran Rao, asking him about the same. He said, "I said I have no anxiety about this film because I know this won't work, and I believe if I don't like it, why should I expect the audience to like it? So when Thugs didn't work, I didn't feel bad because I didn't like it too."Khan is now bringing 'Sitaare Zameen Par'. The film features him playing the role of a basketball coach who trains a group of neurodivergent children for a competition. The actor is joined by Genelia D'Souza, while the film is directed by RS Prasanna.'Sitaare Zameen Par' is releasing on June Watch IN THIS STORY#Aamir Khan
News18
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Aamir Khan Says He Tried Telling Yash Chopra About Issues With Thugs Of Hindustan: 'I Had To Accept...'
Last Updated: Aamir Khan reveals he didn't believe in Thugs of Hindostan and tried to warn the makers months in advance, but his concerns were ignored. When Thugs of Hindostan hit theatres in 2018, it had all the makings of a historic hit — a massive budget, a Diwali release, and a star cast featuring Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, and Fatima Sana Shaikh. The film even opened with a record-breaking Rs 50.75 crore, setting a new benchmark for Hindi films. But what looked like a sure-shot blockbuster quickly turned into one of Bollywood's most talked-about disappointments. Now, years after the film's release, Aamir Khan has candidly spoken about how he himself had little faith in the final product — and how he had tried to prevent the misfire long before the film hit the big screen. In a conversation shared on Zee Music Company's YouTube channel, Aamir said, 'What happened with Thugs was… I didn't like the film myself. Now, enough years have passed and I really respect Adi (Aditya) and Victor (Vijay) but sometimes, there are creative differences. When the film was made, Adi and Victor really liked it, the way it was made, but I didn't like it at all." Aamir believed the problem started with the script. Despite repeated attempts to share his concerns with producer Aditya Chopra and director Vijay Krishna Acharya, he wasn't able to change their minds. 'I felt that structurally, we went wrong with the writing and I tried to tell them about it but they were confident that the film is good. I tried to convince them for around 8 months but ultimately, they are the director and producer so whatever they decision they took, I accepted it because I have to follow what they are saying." Surprisingly, in the weeks leading up to the release, Aamir felt no nervousness — a stark contrast to his usual pre-release anxiety. He recalled a conversation with his then-wife, filmmaker Kiran Rao. 'I said I have no anxiety about this film because I know this won't work and I believe if I don't like it, why should I expect the audience to like it? So when Thugs didn't work, I didn't feel bad because I didn't like it too." After the film was rejected by audiences and critics alike, Aamir took public responsibility and addressed fans with an apology. 'I take the full responsibility of Thugs not working with the audience. You can be sure that we tried our level best but somewhere we went wrong. There are a few people who liked the film. I would like to thank them. We realise that most of the people did not like the film. I want to apologise to fans that I couldn't entertain them the way they wanted, though we did try our best." While Thugs of Hindostan may have been a rare misstep in Aamir's career, his honesty and willingness to own the failure offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the risks even superstars face. First Published:
Indian Express
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Aamir Khan tried to convince producer Aditya Chopra to make changes to Thugs of Hindostan for 8 months, didn't like the film: ‘But Adi was very confident'
When Aamir Khan appeared in YRF's big budget film Thugs of Hindostan with Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh, it was promoted as the most anticipated film of the year. Releasing on the festival of Diwali in 2018, it got a massive opening of Rs 50.75 crore, which was the highest opening for a Hindi film until then, but soon after that, the film fell on its face and was rejected by the audience. So much so that Aamir had to take full responsibility for the film's failure in public. Now, Aamir has shared that he was not happy with the film and was well aware that it would get rejected by the audience and he even tried to convince the producer, Aditya Chopra, and director, Vijay Krishna Acharya, for eight months to make changes, but they didn't budge. Aamir, in a chat shared on Zee Music Company's YouTube channel, shared, 'What happened with Thugs was… I didn't like the film myself. Now, enough years have passed and I really respect Adi (Aditya) and Victor (Vijay) but sometimes, there are creative differences. When the film was made, Adi and Victor really liked it, the way it was made, but I didn't like it at all.' Aamir added that the film had gone wrong on paper itself and shared, 'I felt that structurally, we went wrong with the writing and I tried to tell them about it but they were confident that the film is good. I tried to convince them for around 8 months but ultimately, they are the director and producer so whatever they decision they took, I accepted it because I have to follow what they are saying.' ALSO READ | Kesari Chapter 2: Akshay Kumar's courtroom drama accidentally exposes Bollywood's handling of sexual misconduct He recalled that weeks before the release of the film, he was sleeping like a baby, which was very unlike him as he had a tendency to lose sleep before a major release. When his then wife, Kiran Rao, questioned him about the same, he shared with her, he recalled telling her, 'I said I have no anxiety about this film because I know this won't work and I believe if I don't like it, why should I expect the audience to like it? So when Thugs didn't work, I didn't feel bad because I didn't like it too.' After the film's failure, Aamir, in a press conference said, 'I take the full responsibility of Thugs not working with the audience. You can be sure that we tried our level best but somewhere we went wrong. There are a few people who liked the film. I would like to thank them. We realise that most of the people did not like the film. I want to apologise to fans that I couldn't entertain them the way they wanted, though we did try our best.'
