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Akshay Kumar's film 'Housefull 5' crosses Rs 150 crore in the Indian market
Mumbai, June 16 (UNI) Bollywood's khiladi Akshay Kumar continues his box office dominance as 'Housefull 5', the latest chapter in the acclaimed comedy franchise, has surpassed Rs 150 crore in the Indian market. The fifth installment of Bollywood filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala's superhit comedy franchise 'Housefull' was released on June 6. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and stars a plethora of talented actors like Akshay Kumar, Ritesh Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Chitrangada Singh, Dino Morea, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Nikiten Dheer, Soundarya Sharma, Ranjit, Jackie Shroff, Sanjay Dutt and Nana Patekar. Adding to the novelty, 'Housefull 5' was released with two alternate climaxes, offering audiences an unpredictable viewing experience and boosting repeat footfall. According to box office tracker Sacnilk, 'Housefull 5' amassed an impressive Rs 127.25 crore in its opening week. On the eighth day, the film earned Rs 6 crore, Rs 9.5 crore on day nine and a robust Rs 11 crore on the tenth day, culminating in a total domestic collection Rs 153 crore. UNI NST PRS
United News of India
21-05-2025
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India's Banu Mustaq becomes first Kannada writer to win International Booker
London, May 21 (UNI) In a momentous literary breakthrough, Indian writer, lawyer and activist Banu Mustaq has become the first author writing in Kannada to win the prestigious International Booker Prize for her powerful short story anthology 'Heart Lamp'. The anthology, spanning 12 stories written between 1990 and 2023, was translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi, who also became the first Indian translator to win the coveted literary award. "This book was born from the belief that no story is ever small; that in the tapestry of human experience, every thread holds the weight of the whole," Mustaq declared in her acceptance speech. "In a world that often tries to divide us, literature remains one of the last sacred spaces where we can live inside each other's minds, if only for a few pages," she added. Hailing from a modest township in Karnataka, Mustaq's journey to authorship was anything but conventional. Her short story appeared in a local magazine a year after she had married a man of her choosing at the age of 26, but her early marital years were also marked by conflict and strife - something she openly spoke of, in several interviews. Over the years Mushtaq's writings have won numerous prestigious local and national awards including the Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award and the Daana Chintamani Attimabbe Award. Mushtaq's win comes off the back of Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand - translated from Hindi by Daisy Rockwell - winning the prize in 2022, reports BBC. In 2024, the translated English compilation of Mushtaq's five short story collections published between 1990 and 2012 - Haseena and Other Stories - won the PEN Translation Prize. UNI NST PRS
United News of India
09-05-2025
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'Sandese aate hain' to echo once again in Border 2
Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) In a nostalgic yet powerful move, the makers of Border 2, the sequel to the 1997 war classic 'Border', are set to revive the soul-stirring anthem 'sandese aate hain', this time with a contemporary rendition. Produced collaboratively by JP, Dutta, Bhushan Kumar, Nidhi Dutta, the film seeks to uphold the emotional gravitas of its predecessor. Originally performed by Sonu Nigam and Roop Kumar Rathore, the song captured the poignant emotions of soldiers longing for their family amid the brutality of war. Reportedly, the rights to the song have been acquired for a staggering Rs 60 lakh, underscoring its profound cultural and cinematic significance. The producers aim to use this revived version not only as a homage to the Indian Armed Forces but as a bridge connecting two generations of cinema-goers through music and memory. The reimagined versions, informally dubbed as 'Sandese Aate Hain 2.0', will reportedly be performed by Sonu Nigam once again, this time joined by the mellifluous Arijit Singh. The recreated anthem will be visually brought to life through a stirring featuring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh. Directed by Anurag Singh, "Border 2" is slated for a theatrical release on January 23, 2026. UNI NST PRS
