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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Top Bollywood movies shot in Dubai and the UAE
Dubai and the UAE, the opulent places in the world, with a scenic skyline and magnificent view, have some of Bollywood's favourite areas to shoot films. Over the years, the filmmakers have explored the luxurious lanes and skyscrapers to film the sequences, enhancing the sophistication and extravagance. From 'Pathaan' to 'Partner,' let's take a look at the Bollywood films that were shot in Dubai and the UAE 'Welcome' franchise The 'Welcome' film franchise, a comedy family drama, is renowned for its classic dialogue and memorable characters. A couple of party sequences and glorious scenes were shot in parts of Dubai, especially the Grand Hyatt Hotel at the edge of Dubai's creek and Dragon Mart, according to Pick Your Trail. 'Happy New Year' 'Happy New Year' dedicated an entire song, 'Satakli,' to the scenic views of Dubai, including a nod to the grand Burj Khalifa. Farah Khan's film was shot in Dubai, with a majority of the film revolving around a dance competition in the UAE. The film was shot in a lavish hotel, Atlantis, The Palm. 01:51 Satakli: Happy New Year 'Bang Bang!' Siddharth Anand's 'Bang Bang!' was shot in the scenic places of the UAE, where the skyscrapers served as the perfect balance to Hrithik Roshan's fabulous action sequences. The film was shot in the Hyatt Capital Gate Hotel, the Emirates Palace, Yas Island, and the Liwa oasis, according to The Location Guide. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo 'Airlift' 'Airlift,' the prominent film in Bollywood starring Akshay Kumar and Nimrat Kaur, was shot in a couple of places in the UAE, specifically in Ras Al Khaimah. The structures complemented well to show the torn-out Kuwait after the attack by Iraq, accurately recreating the magic on the silver screen. AIRLIFT THEATRICAL TRAILER | Akshay Kumar, Nimrat Kaur | Releasing on 22nd January, 2016 |T-Series 'Bunty Aur Babli 2' 'Bunty Aur Babli 2,' the beautifully chaotic film, was shot in parts of Abu Dhabi, UAE, to show the luxurious backdrop of the con artists. Varun R. Sharma's film was shot at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club and Emirates Palace for a sequence of the hotels, according to the Gulf News. 'The Crew' 'The Crew' starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kriti Sanon, and Tabu, was shot in multiple opulent cities in the world, and one of which is the cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi. With the iconic UAE landmarks, the film captured the essence of the luxurious skyscrapers and the culture. Crew - Official Trailer 'Pathaan' 'Pathaan' achieved impeccable success at the box office. The reason? The action sequences between Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham were shot at the Burj Khalifa Boulevard. The reports suggest that the Boulevard was shut down for the first time to shoot the action sequence, which was the 'toughest' one ever, according to the film director Siddharth Anand. 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 .
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
8 iconic Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal collaborations that still live rent-free in our hearts
Bollywood actors Paresh Rawal and Akshay Kumar have worked together in several films that went on to become blockbuster hits. They first starred together in the 2000 film Hera Pheri and their comic timing won the hearts of the audiences. The film became a major hit. Their on-screen bonding evolved and they have become an unforgettable duo with some amazing, successful films like Welcome, OMG! Oh My God, and Sarfira. Akshay and Paresh have etched their names as the perfect duo in the comedy genre, making audiences ROFL with their comic timing. However, not only that, but they proved to be a versatile duo and flourished even while experimenting with other genres together. Top Movies List 1. Hera Pheri (2000) Platform: Amazon Prime Video Hera Pheri is one of the most loved comedy films of the duo. It became quite a hit film and became a cult classic over the years. Directed by Priyadarshan and written by Neeraj Vora, it also stars Suniel Shetty, Tabu, Om Puri, and Gulshan Grover apart from Akshay and Paresh. A remake of the 1989 Malayalam film Ramji Rao Speaking, the story revolves around Raju, Shyam and Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, who gets scammed by a fraudster. The trio urgently needs money to repay the loan to a gangster and the ransom call through a cross-connection is a cherry on top. The series is perfect to shoo away the tensions of daily life. 2. Phir Hera Pheri (2006) Platform: Amazon Prime Video Phir Hera Pheri is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language comedy film written and directed by Neeraj Vora. It is a sequel to Hera Pheri and the second installment of the Hera Pheri franchise. The madness returns with the trio and this time too they get cheated by a fraudster Anuradha (played by Bipasha Basu). What follows is complete chaos and a lot of laughter. 3. OMG – Oh My God! (2012) Platform: JioHotstar The 2012 film OMG – Oh My God! is the perfect blend of satirical comedy and drama film written and directed by Umesh Shukla. The story revolves around the story of Kanji Lalji Mehta, who one day decided to sue God. He fought the case all by himself after his insurance claim got rejected under an 'Act of God' clause after an earthquake destroyed his shop. Akshay played the role of Lord Krishna in the film. Their pairing was unbeatable. 4. Welcome (2007) Platform: Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar The 2007 Hindi-language film Welcome is a perfect mix of comedy and drama, co-written and directed by Anees Bazmee. The film has earned the position of cult classic. It stars Akshay Kumar as Rajeev and Paresh Rawal plays the role of his uncle, Dr. Ghunghroo. The film will take you on a hilarious ride with unforgettable memories. 5. Bhagam Bhag (2006) The 2006 comedy film Bhagam Bhag, directed by Priyadarshan, revolves around a theater group that travels to London for a show and gets entangled in a murder mystery. What follows is a complete rollercoaster ride of confusion and laughter. The perfect duo Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal yet again prove their jodi is a hit. Hidden Gems Lesser-known but brilliant collaborations 6. Garam Masala (2005) Platform: JioHotstar Directed by Priyadarshan, the comedy film Garam Masala revolves around Akshay Kumar and John Abraham, two flirtatious photographers and best friends. Paresh Rawal plays the role of frustrated chef Mambo and Akshay and Paresh's scene-stealing kitchen interactions are unforgettable. A must-watch hidden gem it is. 7. Aan: Men at Work (2004) Platform: Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar The cop drama veers away from its usual comic space. Akshay is seen in the role of a no-nonsense police officer, while Paresh is seen in the role of a seasoned inspector. Though their pairing is quite serious, it is perfect to attract viewers. A different genre for the duo and a hidden gem. Fan favorite that didn't get much mainstream attention 8. Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) Platform: Netflix, JioHotstar Bhool Bhulaiyaa is a perfect blend of psychological thriller and horror comedy. The storyline revolves around an NRI and his wife who decide to stay in their ancestral house despite being warned about ghosts. Soon after shifting, they witness unexpected things and call a psychiatrist to solve the case. Akshay plays the role of a psychiatrist, and Paresh plays the role of caretaker of the mansion. The film was loved by the audiences but didn't get much mainstream attention. Behind-The-Scenes Trivia Umesh Shukla, who worked with Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal in OMG – Oh My God!, once told Hindustan Times, 'I knew Akshay Kumar (before casting him in OMG). But it was Paresh Rawal ji's relationship with Akshay (which was very good) and that is how we were able to meet him very easily (for the 2012 film).' Earlier, in an interview with Lallantop, Paresh was asked if Akshay Kumar is a friend. The veteran actor responded, 'Film industry mein colleague hote hain, theatre mein dost hote hain, aur school mein jigar jaan dost hote hain (In the film industry, people are colleagues, in the theatre they are friends, and in school, they are heart-to-heart friends).' Clarifying his statement, he then told Bollywood Hungama, 'I simply said that he's a colleague. Neither Akshay nor I are social. So, there's no question of us bumping into any party. Hence, I called him a colleague.' He added, 'He's a friend and will remain a friend.' In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Paresh also defended Akshay Kumar for his work choices and said it is nobody's business. Despite their strong working relationship, recent events have tested their bond. Paresh Rawal's unexpected exit from Hera Pheri 3 reportedly left Akshay Kumar in tears. Director Priyadarshan revealed that Akshay got emotional upon learning of Rawal's departure, questioning, "Priyan, why is Paresh doing this to us?" Fans have long cherished the on-screen partnership of Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal, a duo that has delivered some of Bollywood's most iconic comedic moments. Their unparalleled comic chemistry, iconic roles, consistent collaboration, and more made their partnership one of the most celebrated in Bollywood history.
Mint
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Akshay Kumar ‘out of form' in Housefull 5? Netizens say he lost his ‘comic touch,' was ‘overacting'
Ever since the trailer for the highly anticipated comedy movie Housefull 5 dropped, social media has been abuzz about how Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, one of the leads in this multi-starrer, has lost his comic touch. Netizens also claimed the 'Kesari 2' actor was overacting and seemed out of form in the Housefull 5 trailer. In a Reddit post, a social media user said that they had high expectations from the Housefull 5 Trailer and were excited to see Akshay in his 'OG comedy avatar.' But to the user's surprise, judging only from the trailer, 'it felt like Akshay was not able to unleash his full comic form and whatever scenes he did felt like overacting. This is a rare time when I have felt Akshay was not at his best.' The post concluded with the user saying they have low hopes for the movie. Other netizens also chimed in to share their disappointment and said, 'I feel like the trailer was edited in the wrong way, it seemed linear, which it shouldn't actually. Not a creative edit, definitely. Akshay also wasn't in the right form.' A user said, 'Yes. Exhaustion shows on his face. His face and body have gone into auto mode while performing scenes.' 'Woi same expression woi same scripts, remake banate jao safe side me reh ke paise kamate jao. This is what Bollywood is left with. It felt like he was trying to copy his past, but couldn't, even the eiiihhh was disappointing, which he did perfectly in previous instalments,' another user added. A user hoped that his character in the movie would be written well to cover up his overacting. 'I think he overreacts, I don't have a problem... But hope his character is well written. Some of the roles, like his role in Hera Pheri OR Welcome, have well-written characters.... Hence, the comedy feels natural, but this feels a little forced.' The trailer started with a voiceover by Nana Patekar explaining the plot of the film. A billionaire is marking his 100th birthday on a luxurious yacht with a star-studded party and decides to give his inheritance to his 'Jolly'. Then, confusion starts as three Jollys claim to be the real heirs of the property: Jalabuddin (Riteish Deshmukh), Jalbhushan (Abhishek Bachchan), and Julius (Akshay Kumar). The trailer is loaded with peppy tracks, jokes and some iconic film references. At the end of the trailer, Jackie Shroff was spotted saying his son Tiger Shroff's hit 'Choti Bachchi ho kya?' dialogue. Akshay Kumar Riteish Deshmukh Abhishek Bachchan Sanjay Dutt Fardeen Khan Nana Patekar Jackie Shroff Ranjeet Johny Lever Nargis Fakhri Sonam Bajwa Soundarya Sharma Chitrangada Singh Chunky Pandey Shreyas Talpade Dino Morea Nikitin Dheer Akashdeep Sabir Housefull 5 will hit the theatres on June 6.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Akshay Kumar on Paresh Rawal's Hera Pheri 3 exit, woman trepasses into Aditya Roy Kapur's Mumbai home, Jay Mehta's $75M KKR deal with SRK: Top 5 Entertainment News
Ready to dive into today's juiciest entertainment scoop? From Akshay Kumar finally speaking up about Paresh Rawal's Hera Pheri 3 exit, to a shocking trespass incident at Aditya Roy Kapur's Mumbai home, and Juhi Chawla's husband Jay Mehta revealing how people called him 'crazy' for investing $75 million with Shah Rukh Khan in KKR — here's your glam-packed scoop of the day! Akshay Kumar BREAKS silence on Paresh Rawal leaving 'Hera Pheri 3; takes a stand for his 'Welcome' co-star: 'I know him for 32 years' The actor was present at the trailer launch of 'Housefull 5' in Mumbai. He was asked by a journalist that people on the internet are saying that 'Paresh Rawal is really foolish to leave the franchise. ' When asked to react to this, Akshay said, "Firstly, I'll like to tell you that using such kind of word for my co-star, foolish, is something I'd not appreciate. That's not right. I have been working with him for the last 32 years. We are very good friends. He's a great actor. I really admire him." He added, "I don't think this is a place where I am going to talk about it a very serious matter. It is a matter which is going to be handled by the courts. Hence, I dont think I am going to speak about it here." Woman trespasses into Aditya Roy Kapur's home in Mumbai, complaint filed against her Aditya Roy Kapur has a huge fan following, especially among females and here's a proof of that. A fan entered his house with gifts and the police has now filed an FIR against her. On Monday evening, a woman allegedly gained unauthorized access to Bollywood actor Aditya Roy Kapur's residence in Bandra West, Mumbai, while he was away for a film shoot. The incident has sparked concern over celebrity security, as police registered a case of trespassing against the intruder. Urvashi Rautela strikes back at Diet Sabya: Clears the air on Cannes photoshoot controversy Bollywood actor and former beauty queen Urvashi Rautela has broken her silence after facing online flak for allegedly obstructing a hotel stairway during a photoshoot at the Cannes Film Festival. Addressing the controversy head-on, Urvashi Rautela took to Instagram to hit back at the popular fashion watchdog page Diet Sabya, accusing them of spreading 'baseless narratives' to bring her down. In a strongly-worded statement, she clarified that her team had obtained official permission to shoot at the location and slammed the anonymous page as a 'paid troll' with no credibility. Her post, addressed to global fans and supporters, was both a defense of her actions and a broader call-out of online bullying. Juhi Chawla's husband Jay Mehta recalls bold $75 million KKR investment with Shah Rukh Khan: 'People said I was crazy' In a conversation shared on the Institute for Management Development (IMD) YouTube channel, Mehta revealed that his decision to invest came at a time when his own business was facing financial difficulties. 'In between all this, when we were also going through difficult times, I got an opportunity to invest in cricket,' he shared. He acknowledged that people around him thought he was making a big mistake. 'Everybody said you are crazy, completely crazy. I said, 'Look, I really believe in this. I want to do it.'' The acquisition of the KKR franchise cost $75 million. Mehta recalled that he and his partner were among the few who understood the financial potential behind the business model. 'Other people were actually taking the document and not understanding the business model. When you looked at the business model, it was a cash flow model,' he explained. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's childhood PICS go viral, fans call Aaradhya Bachchan a mini version of the actress: 'We now know...' Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan always serve mother-daughter goals with their bonding. Recently also, Aaradhya was spotted with her mom at the Cannes Film Festival. Now after she won the internet with the Cannes look, Aishwarya fans are swooning over her throwback pictures that have gone viral on the internet. Some of these pictures are from her early modelling days while there are two childhood pictures which make fans feel that Aaradhya is just her spitting image. The fringe hairstyle further has people saying that they now know where the inspiration for Aaradhya's hairstyle came from. Akshay Kumar BREAKS silence on Paresh Rawal leaving 'Hera Pheri 3; takes a stand for his 'Welcome' co-star: 'I know him for 32 years' The actor was present at the trailer launch of 'Housefull 5' in Mumbai. He was asked by a journalist that people on the internet are saying that 'Paresh Rawal is really foolish to leave the franchise.' When asked to react to this, Akshay said, "Firstly, I'll like to tell you that using such kind of word for my co-star, foolish, is something I'd not appreciate. That's not right. I have been working with him for the last 32 years. We are very good friends. He's a great actor. I really admire him." He added, "I don't think this is a place where I am going to talk about it a very serious matter. It is a matter which is going to be handled by the courts. Hence, I dont think I am going to speak about it here." Woman trespasses into Aditya Roy Kapur's home in Mumbai, complaint filed against her Aditya Roy Kapur has a huge fan following, especially among females and here's a proof of that. A fan entered his house with gifts and the police has now filed an FIR against her. On Monday evening, a woman allegedly gained unauthorized access to Bollywood actor Aditya Roy Kapur's residence in Bandra West, Mumbai, while he was away for a film shoot. The incident has sparked concern over celebrity security, as police registered a case of trespassing against the intruder. Urvashi Rautela strikes back at Diet Sabya: Clears the air on Cannes photoshoot controversy Bollywood actor and former beauty queen Urvashi Rautela has broken her silence after facing online flak for allegedly obstructing a hotel stairway during a photoshoot at the Cannes Film Festival. Addressing the controversy head-on, Urvashi Rautela took to Instagram to hit back at the popular fashion watchdog page Diet Sabya, accusing them of spreading 'baseless narratives' to bring her down. In a strongly-worded statement, she clarified that her team had obtained official permission to shoot at the location and slammed the anonymous page as a 'paid troll' with no credibility. Her post, addressed to global fans and supporters, was both a defense of her actions and a broader call-out of online bullying. Juhi Chawla's husband Jay Mehta recalls bold $75 million KKR investment with Shah Rukh Khan: 'People said I was crazy' In a conversation shared on the Institute for Management Development (IMD) YouTube channel, Mehta revealed that his decision to invest came at a time when his own business was facing financial difficulties. 'In between all this, when we were also going through difficult times, I got an opportunity to invest in cricket,' he shared. He acknowledged that people around him thought he was making a big mistake. 'Everybody said you are crazy, completely crazy. I said, 'Look, I really believe in this. I want to do it.'' The acquisition of the KKR franchise cost $75 million. Mehta recalled that he and his partner were among the few who understood the financial potential behind the business model. 'Other people were actually taking the document and not understanding the business model. When you looked at the business model, it was a cash flow model,' he explained. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's childhood PICS go viral, fans call Aaradhya Bachchan a mini version of the actress: 'We now know...' Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan always serve mother-daughter goals with their bonding. Recently also, Aaradhya was spotted with her mom at the Cannes Film Festival. Now after she won the internet with the Cannes look, Aishwarya fans are swooning over her throwback pictures that have gone viral on the internet. Some of these pictures are from her early modelling days while there are two childhood pictures which make fans feel that Aaradhya is just her spitting image. The fringe hairstyle further has people saying that they now know where the inspiration for Aaradhya's hairstyle came from. 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 .
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
After Paresh Rawal walks out of Hera Pheri 3, Akshay Kumar opens up: 'It is a serious matter' and ‘will be handled by court'
Bollywood fans have long adored the iconic trio of Akshay Kumar , Paresh Rawal , and Suniel Shetty in the Hera Pheri franchise . But the dream of watching them reunite in Hera Pheri 3 now seems uncertain. What began as a wave of excitement has quickly turned into confusion, legal drama, and heartbreak for fans. With Paresh Rawal's sudden exit from the film, followed by reports of a lawsuit filed by Akshay Kumar's production house, speculation has run wild about what's really going on behind the scenes. Akshay Kumar finally broke his silence during the trailer launch of Housefull 5 in Mumbai. When asked about online chatter calling Paresh Rawal "foolish" for walking away from the franchise, Akshay firmly shut it down saying that he does not appreciate the use of the word 'foolish' for the actor. He further called his Hera Pheri co-star a 'great actor and a close friend. Akshay has worked with Rawal for over three decades. However, he chose not to elaborate further, citing the legal sensitivity of the situation. Addressing the media, he said that he does not think this is a place where he will talk about it and called it a 'very serious matter' which is going to be handled by the courts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If You Eat Ginger Everyday for 1 Month This is What Happens Tips and Tricks Undo — Nitishvkma (@Nitishvkma) What did Paresh Rawal have to say about his exit from the film? Earlier speculation suggested that Paresh Rawal exited Hera Pheri 3 due to creative differences. According to a report in Mid-Day, the Andaz Apna Apna actor shared that his decision was more personal. He simply no longer felt connected to the project. While director Priyadarshan attempted to convince him to reconsider, he admitted that he remained firm in his choice, stating that once he makes up his mind, he rarely goes back. The report also addressed rumours that the actor was unhappy with his remuneration, which he denied, emphasising that money was never a factor in his decision. Instead, he felt it was a role he no longer wanted to pursue at this time. MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal's movies together Fans are particularly heartbroken because the chemistry between Akshay and Paresh has been the backbone of many beloved comedies—Hera Pheri, Welcome , Bhool Bhulaiyaa, OMG: Oh My God, and De Dana Dan, to name a few. The idea of a Hera Pheri film without Baburao Ganpatrao Apte feels like an emotional void for many.
