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Raees (Rahul Dholakia, 2017)
Amitabh Bachchan ~ Shah Rukh Khan
Mersal (Atlee, 2017)
M. G. Ramachandran ~ Vijay
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ishq mein dil banaa hai, ishq mein dil fanaa hai
mitaa de ya banaa le, maine tujhko chunaa hai...
#indian cinema#hindi cinema#tamil cinema#jawan (2023)#shah rukh khan#nayanthara#azad x narmada#these two!#they deserved so much more#also...#i still want to know what was happening here#i loved what we got to see but i wanted to see more of them#i would pay to see the full director's cut of this movie#i haven't enjoyed a hindi movie this much in what feels like forever#absolutely fulfilling theatrical experience#the quintessential atlee experience
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It's A Boy For Atlee And Wife Priya Mohan
Atlee shared this picture. (courtesy: atlee47)
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It’s a boy! Atlee and his wife Priya Mohan welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on Tuesday (January 31). The Jawan director shared this news on his Instagram and wrote, “They were right There’s no feeling in the world like this. And just like that our baby boy is here! A new exciting adventure of parenthood starts today! Grateful.…
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Michael Sheen is tremendous as NHS founder Aneurin Bevan, even if the play’s fear of bio-drama cliches gets a bit much
The British, in case you hadn’t noticed, tend to get a little sentimental about the NHS.
So it’s understandable that playwright Tim Price and director Rufus Norris are wary of dewy-eyed hagiography when approaching ‘Nye’, a new biographical drama about Aneurin Bevan, the firebrand Labour health minister who founded the service. With the title role played by the great Michael Sheen, there is a danger of going OTT in having the nation’s favourite current Welshman star as the nation’s favourite historical Welshman. And so Norris’s production has a determinedly trippy quality intended to counter the cliches.
Billed as an ‘epic Welsh fantasia’, ‘Nye’ is largely presented as the stream-of-consciousness of an older Bevan, who is a patient in one of his own hospitals. There for an ulcer operation, he drifts in and out of the present and into recollections of his past, unaware he is dying of stomach cancer – something his MP wife Jennie Lee (Sharon Small) has determinedly kept from him.
Crowned by a truly uncanny wig, Sheen is a delight as the fiery but unassuming Bevan. He never at any point changes out of his red striped pyjamas, a pleasingly absurdist touch at the heart of Norris’s stylish production, in which the green hospital ward repeatedly dissolves into the past to the sound of wheezing lungs.
It’s otherworldly in places, especially the scene where Tony Jayawardena’s overbearing Churchill collars Bevan in the Commons and groups of teacup-clutching MPs try to eavesdrop, moving like insectoid predators under Stephen Hoggett and Jess WIlliams’s unsettling choreography.
Really, though, once you get past all the cool stuff, you’re left with a fairly conventional drama, jumbled up. Bevan’s memories of the past come at us in roughly chronological order. There’s a definite artistic licence at work as we see schoolboy Nye - still played by Sheen - overcome a bullying teacher and absorb his local library, hungry to find synonyms for words that trigger his stammer, setting himself on the path to becoming a great orator. But the meat of ‘Nye’ does lie with relatively factual accounts of incidents from Bevan’s life - his scenes in Parliament are particularly riveting, as he is doggedly determined to criticise Churchill’s wartime government, to the chagrin of his boss Clement Atlee (Stephanie Jacob).
I understand the logic in, say, not having Sheen simply parrot Bevan’s big speeches to rabble-rousing effect. But all the hopping around leaves ‘Nye’ somewhat lacking in connective material. It’s never especially clear, for instance, why Bevan is so much more radical and uncompromising than his Labour colleagues. It sometimes feels like we’re seeing his life on shuffle, when a straight playthrough might have said all the same things, but more clearly.
Don’t get me wrong, if it had been a balls-trippingly weird avant-garde odyssey I’d have doubtless been all over it. There’s a big mid-show song and dance number that hints at a much weirder production. Unfortunately, this production never emerges. It feels like ‘Nye’ desperately wants to avoid looking like an Inspirational Drama About The Founder Of Our NHS, but doesn’t have a clear formal plan beyond that.
However, if the whole isn’t quite there, most of the individual scenes are scintillating. And there’s no sense of embarrassment from Sheen, who is magnetic as Bevan - a decent, even slightly bewildered man, who nonetheless feels pathologically drawn to doing the right thing, no matter the odds.
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Jawan Review
November 17, 2023
by Inakshi Chandra-Mohanty
In the 1970s, Amitabh Bachchan’s entry into Hindi cinema gave birth to the “Angry Young Man.” He was a hero, who fought against the system, who fought against injustice, and became a voice for the subdued people in society. It was one man against the world. Through the 80s, this phenomena continued, but as the new century neared, the romantic hero emerged and the action hero became an afterthought. People either no longer wished to change the system, or they no longer trusted a lone hero to do it. With the birth of a new generation, softer male leads became the norm with Shah Rukh Khan at the height of romantic stardom.
Though Hindi films let go of this concept, South Indian Cinema, continues to celebrate its heroes through films on injustice with a male lead as savior. So it is only natural that Atlee, a South Indian filmmaker, brings back to Hindi cinema the heroic mass entertainer, ironically starring the very actor who had originally taken away the limelight from the “angry young man” of the 70s and 80s. Jawan follows a man who strives for justice, who wishes to correct a system which favors those who are guilty over the many innocents, and for that, he resorts to vigilantism putting him in the crossfire of both the police and an evil arms dealer.
I did not have great expectations from Atlee. Though his films are entertaining, they have never risen to greatness, barring Raja Rani, which is the best of his work. However, he has great mass appeal and Jawan promises the same.The plot is intricately woven with an amalgamation of elements that tackle many relevant issues in society today. From farmer suicides to hospital inadequacies, by blending real stories into a fictional universe, writer-director Atlee appeals to the struggles of the common man and attempts to raise awareness regarding the flaws in the system that governs Indian society. Alongside important themes, the film’s strength lies in its strongly choreographed action sequences with women at the forefront. Shah Rukh Khan as the man of many names is the hero, but he is surrounded by powerful women fighting for themselves and for others. It is exciting, entertaining, and visually captivating with a thoroughly ‘massy’ feel.
However, my biggest issue with Jawan is the same problem I’ve had with Atlee films in the past, particularly Mersal and Bigil. They’re all over the place. The shift between present and past, the placement of flashbacks, too many characters, too many plot points, everything is a disjointed mess. There isn’t a singular arc keeping the story moving. In an attempt to create suspense, using non-linear storytelling, the makers sacrifice emotions. We begin to connect with a character, or get interested in a certain plot point, but a sudden shift in the story, leaves us hanging. By the time it returns, our emotions no longer remain the same.
Nevertheless, it is entertaining and much credit for that goes to the performances. Every single actor in the cast does a tremendous job: the army of six girls (Lehar Khan, Sanjeeta Bhattarchaya, Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra, Girja Oak, Aaliyah Qureishi), Deepika Padukone in a cameo appearance, Seeza Saroj Mehta as the little girl Suji, Sunil Grover, Ridhi Dogra, Eijaz Khan, and even all those in small bit roles. As for the central trio, anything I say in their praise would be less. Nayanthara is enigmatic and powerful as the law-abiding officer in search of who she believes to be a problematic vigilante. I am glad her stardom is finally extending beyond the borders of the south. Though Vijay Sethupathi has already made his mark on the Hindi audience through Farzi, it is through Jawan his versatility comes forth. I have seen so many actors struggle outside their comfort language, but he doesn’t let his difficulty with Hindi get in the way of his menacing performance. And last but not the least, is the star of the show, Shah Rukh Khan. Comedy, romance, drama, action, there is no genre in which he lacks and Jawan touches upon it all. Such a strong, versatile range of emotions is displayed through one character. This film is a reminder that Shah Rukh Khan’s stardom and aura are unmatched.
Jawan is not perfect, it is not without its flaws. But its entertaining nature, the larger-than-life characters, and Shah Rukh Khan’s explosive comeback make it a worthwhile watch.
#bollywoodreviews#jawan#atlee#shah rukh khan#nayanthara#vijay sethupathi#netflix india#hindi cinema#indian cinema
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Even before Jawan released, people were doubtful about Atlee's filmmaking. After release, many were like same to same, ditto, nothing new.
I mean yeah sure, he gets inspired from a lot of places but cutting and stitching and making it presentable is an art itself. We've now more than hundred years of cinema with us, in multiple languages, of multiple cultures. Just in India itself, the multitude is so vast that it's actually criminal that we don't explore it more in our cinemas. Bring it together, show that unity in diversity.
For me what Jawan does is bring in that. We all know srk is the Delhi guy. We all know Nayanthara is the lady superstar from the southern industry. We all know Vijay sethupathi, the master from south. And of course Atlee, the flamboyant director from South. And we see scenes set up in North East, in the borders, in the villages.
I get the criticism that it's staple for movies from south Industry to show villages and ground realities but it's huge for bollywood, especially during these times.
We can argue over languages forever, but we can't deny the reach bollywood has. So to see, the most significant bollywood, Scratch that, the most significant Indian actor, to take on a plot that deals with everything and asks the legit questions in this political climate, is just really important.
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"Exclusive: Atlee spills the beans on Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan sequel! Director drops exciting hints about a possible Vikram Rathore spin-off | Must-read Hindi Movie News"
The film “Jawan,” starring Shah Rukh Khan, has achieved a worldwide box office collection of over Rs 700 crore. In just 9 days since its release, the film has grossed Rs 735 crore globally. Director Atlee has now revealed his plans for a sequel to “Jawan.”
“Jawan” featured Shah Rukh Khan in a double role, and the movie concluded with an open ending, hinting at SRK’s return as Azad and Vikram…
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Jawan 2 with Shah Rukh Khan and Why No Cameo of Thalapathy Vijay in Jawan ?
Atlee, the director of the blockbuster action thriller Jawan, has revealed his plans for a sequel and a spin-off based on the character of Vikram Rathore, played by Shah Rukh Khan. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Atlee said that he is very happy with the response to Jawan, which has crossed Rs 700 crore worldwide at the box office. He also said that he has already discussed the…
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#Atlee and Thalapathy Vijay bond#Atlee exclusive interview#father-son stories in Bollywood#Jawan 2 with Shah Rukh Khan#Jawan movie review and box office collection#Vikram Rathore spin-off movie
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I saw Jawan today and ...
The last film I saw on a big screen was Ponniyin Selvan, Part 2, and before I went to see Jawan I had a talk with myself. "Self," I said, "although I don't know much about this movie, I know that it is not directed by one of India's greatest directors, nor is based on a classic series of novels, nor is the sequel to the previous film which had well-developed, memorable characters even in smaller roles, played by extremely good actors. So do not expect, Self, that this will give you the same kind of experience that the PS films did."
And with that said, no, this definitely didn't give me the same kind of experience but it was really fun to see one time in a theater with friends.
Big, big, VERY BIG ENORMOUS SPOILERS. Don't read if you haven't seen the film and you want to be unspoiled.
Much like my PS2 theatrical experience, I MISSED THE FIRST TEN MINUTES AGAIN, ARGH! I was counting on previews and they didn't have previews, I guess? However, I don't think I missed out on as much as I did by missing the first ten minutes of PS2.
There were lots of things I liked about Jawan, so I'm going to start with those:
The good:
It was fun seeing a bunch of South Indian actors like Priyamani and of course Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi. (More about them later.) Oh, and I did like the mini-Family Man reunion with Priyamani and the actress who plays her character's daughter Dhriti on that show :D (If only Manoj Bajpayee had been in this and/or Raj & DK had written the script, this would have been a different film altogether.)
SRK is very charming, but much more so in the second half when he was playing the much more age-appropriate Vikram Rathore. I'll get to why I liked Vikram Rathore more in the parts that I DISLIKED but I also loved that Vikram was very funny. (I always love when SRK is slightly taking the mickey out of himself which he did in the second half of the film. And I cracked up when he asked Suji if she was also his kid.) I would watch a whole entire movie of Vikram Rathore doing cool stuff.
I liked the girl gang concept a lot (I would have even liked it more if the boss had been Kaveri Amma and not SRK, but I don't think the movie would have ever been made if that were the case) and I liked all the individual actresses.
Nayanthara - she was fabulous as the task-force cop and looked so good doing action scenes. I love her.
Deepika Padukone - she's so gorgeous and I had some Om Shanti Om vibes with this, which is a movie that I really love. And the emotional parts were pretty good too.
While the political messaging was extremely heavy-handed, I did like that it came up in the movie, especially the part about voting. (When they stole the voting machines, I couldn't help but wonder if the scriptwriters had been listening to any of the insane election 2020 denialism in the US :P Was Hugo Chavez behind any of this? :P) However, maybe the script would have been tighter if they had targeted ONE social ill, instead of all of them?
Vijay Sethupathi - I will always just really like him whatever he's doing, because I'm like a duckling about movies and I imprint on actors based on what I first saw them in*, and I saw VJS in Farsi first, and loved him in that. SO ...
There was enough humor that I didn't feel like it was entirely taking itself seriously which is important in this kind of a film (though you didn't have to show people rolling around laughing to cue us to laugh, director Atlee!!) Let your script do its thing, dude! (Oh, wait, I forgot that the script was ... the script that it was. Which brings me to the bad):
The bad:
I'm sorry but the de-aging VFX for SRK was honestly a bit creepy - people drag Nayanthara for having work done, but I'll take her still-human face over the plastic-y face Azad. When he pulled the bald sock thing off his head, I really thought he was going to peel off his entire face and show "normally aged SRK" but nope!
I just threw up my hands and laughed when they discovered Deepika was pregnant just by taking her pulse. Why do they even make pregnancy tests, am I right? And I don't know about India, but surely they would have you know, taken her blood group etc. when she was first incarcerated?
Which brings me to my VAST apology to all Tamil movies in which I have shaken my head in disbelief that a man who repeatedly has his head whacked with a metal bar or banged into a concrete pillar doesn't even have a concussion, let alone a skull fracture. No, compared to Jawan, you are all PINNACLES of realism! Because SRK was shot five times, thrown out of an airplane that was above the cloudline, fell into a body of water and didn't break any bones, AND banged his head on a rock and apparently just suffered some slight amnesia. Um, ok then! (I think the part where the dude finds him and says he's keeping his promise to Azad might have been in the first ten minutes that I missed, so maybe there's some explanation for why he didn't die - but for now, I just have to assume he was the incarnation of Grigorii Rasputin. And I will almost certainly never watch this movie a second time, so it will just have to remain a mystery unless someone can explain to me in the comments or something.
The music was completely forgettable. There wasn't a single song that I can even remember the tune of, nothing catchy, no memorable lyrics etc. That WAS disappointing.
Random new subplots that made NO SENSE. Like what was the whole thing about stealing the elections with mafia money? Why was that even in there? And if it had to be in there, why didn't the SRKs just leave him to the mercy of those people who would have murdered him inventively for losing their money? And if they just wanted SRKs to kill him the way he got Aishwarya killed, then why include that subplot? None of that subplot made any sense at all. (Actually very little of that plot made any sense.)
Another thing was the women's jail/rest home. If that is prison, I am surprised more people weren't clamoring to be incarcerated. It looked much nicer than living on a farm. It was super clean and they seemed to have a ton of freedom even before Azad became the warden.
The way Nayanthara was completely sidelined in the second half. I also have no idea why she decided to marry SRK after five minutes. (And they totally stole her costumes in Chaliye from the Kannala Kannala song in "Thani Oruvan" - a far, far better song than any of the songs in Jawan. (See below)
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So all in all, I did enjoy the film and I'm glad I saw it, despite its flaws. But this is not a rewatch for the nuances type of film!
*Kay Kay Menon, Tabu, and Shahid Kapoor fan for life because I first saw them in Haider. Which is definitely the best movie Shahid Kapoor has ever made, but Farzi was really excellent too and Shahid and Kay Kay were in it alongside VJS. Watch eeeeeeet!
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★ Mythri Productions sign Lokesh Kanagaraj; want to cast Salman Khan in the film!
July 18, 2022 ‘
Over the last 2 years, there have been ample conversations about Salman Khan and his collaboration with Mythri Productions. Recently, the banner also pitched a script by Harish Shankar to Salman, which the superstar has taken into consideration. And now we have a scoop that will send shock waves to the industry.
According to our sources, Mythri has signed the man of the moment, Lokesh Kanagaraj and they want to launch the filmmaker in the Hindi market with a film starring Salman Khan. "When Salman was in Hyderabad recently, a discreet meeting of Salman with Lokesh and Mythri took place. The trio discussed a probable collaboration and have spoken about bouncing back on the idea once both Salman and Lokesh complete their present commitments," the source told Bollywood Hungama.
Interestingly, this isn't the first time that Lokesh Kanagaraj is making an offer to Salman. Earlier last year, Salman was offered the official remake of Master by Murad Khetani. The producer wanted Lokesh to direct Salman in this film, but eventually, things never materialized. This time around, the discussion has taken place for a fresh subject.
Over the last decade, Salman Khan has been the most wanted actor for all South directors. In-fact, Atlee, who is making a film with SRK now, had initially pitched multiple scripts to Salman, but things never materialized. Even Shankar had approached the superstar for an extended cameo in RC 15. A couple of other top names from South, like Trivikam and Kortala Siva had pitched a script to Khan, but there was no movement thereafter.
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Shah Rukh Khan dedicates Best Actor for Jawan to his kids Aryan, Suhana and AbRam in roaring speech: “Jab tak tumhara baap zinda hai…”
Shah Rukh Khan once again proved why he is hailed as the ultimate showman of Indian cinema. At the Zee Cine Awards 2024 on Sunday, Shah Rukh Khan set the stage on fire with his dynamic presence. He also won the Best Actor award for Jawan and his speech has now gone viral on social media.
Recently when a fan account of the superstar shared a series of video clips on X (formerly Twitter) from the awards held in Mumbai, SRK’s honest and emotional acceptance speech, floored the netizens. In the latest video, posted on Tuesday, the 58-year-old was heard saying, “It has been some time since I won an award. Kuch aath-nau saal ho gaye (Eight-nine years have gone by since I won the best actor trophy). Love hi love mil raha the, award nahi mil raha tha (I was receiving love but no awards). This is my first award after many years.”
“This message goes out to my children and my wife. Jab tak tumhara baap zinda hai, entertainment zinda hai (As long as your father is alive, there will be entertainment),” he said, and left the audiences in splits.
Addressing Atlee, the director of the film, he said, “First credit goes to Atlee and then to Priya. She left her house down south and spent four years in Mumbai. Their child also was born here. I often say that the credit for the film’s success goes to his son, Meer. So thank you, Atlee.”
“I want to share something personal. About four-five years ago, my films flopped and I got upset with myself. Main ghar par baith gaya aur pizza aur rotiyaan banane laga baccho ke sath (I sat at home and started baking pizzas and making rotis with my children). I started playing with my children. The next three-four years were wasted due to the COVID-19 pandemic (sic),” he talked about the lull period in his career.
On the professional front, Shah Rukh Khan's latest film venture, Dunki, directed by Rajkumar Hirani and featuring Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal, was a decent success at the box office. He will next star in Sujoy Ghosh’s King starring Suhana Khan.
#Best Actor#Dance#Features#Jawan#Music#Shah Rukh Khan#SRK#Zee Cine Awards#Zee Cine Awards 2024#bollywood hungama
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Nye review: Michael Sheen stars in a surreal take on the NHS origin story
It would have been so easy to make Nye a straightforward hero story: Michael Sheen resplendent in the title role of the underdog son of a miner smashing political elitism to found the NHS. Instead, Sheen spends this intriguing, dream-like play shuffling about a hospital barefoot in baggy pyjamas, haunted by flashbacks to the morphine highs of his career.
Writer Tim Price and outgoing National Theatre artistic director Rufus Norris have turned this welfare state origin story into a weird, sometimes baggy reverie, enlivened with poignant biographical insights. At first, Sheen is touchingly delighted to be treated by the public health system he helped dream into existence, a vision as beautiful as the sunny-hued daffodils on each bedside table. But the mood soon darkens as he’s lost in post-operative hallucinations: the sadistic schoolteacher who beat him for his stammer, the black lung-afflicted miner father who – ironically – he couldn’t or wouldn’t help.
It’s a bit of a tired theatrical set-up, to have an ageing famous figure reliving his life in convenient vignettes. But although the text periodically sags, Norris’s direction keeps things nimble and strange. Nye’s first trip to the library is a thing of wonder, with Beauty and the Beast-style living bookshelves.
beckoning him into a world of learning. The town council meeting where he makes his first, Revolutionary France-inspired political manoeuvres unfolds on tables made of hospital beds, patients still in them.
Accordingly, Sheen plays Nye with a touchingly boy-like sense of gentleness and wonder: but sometimes this performance is at odds with what we’re told about this obstreperous, stubborn, womanising political operator. It’s hard to believe that his wife Jennie Lee (Sharon Small) would surrender her own political career to him, or that postwar PM Clement Atlee (a sinuous Stephanie Jacob) would see him as such a dangerous rival that the only way to neutralise him was to give him the Minister for Health and Housing.
The actual founding of the NHS feels like a rushed misstep here, too. Nye’s showdowns with the doctors are staged a bit like he’s confronting an intergalactic alien council, their looming masked faces dehumanising the actual people who make the NHS possible. The coda is hurried, too, with an underexamined, unfair-feeling scene that suggesting Jennie Lee was to blame the political failures of Bevan’s later years.
Norris and Price are clearly reluctant to end on a note that feels too heartwarming, too rousing. This is the polar opposite of the NHS section in the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony, all happy kids bouncing on hospital beds in pyjamas. But sometimes, it’s hard not to wish for a bit more of that optimism –for an insight into the postwar mindset shift that turned socialism from a quaint minority interest into an urgent, collective political mission. Instead, Nye‘s emotional punch comes from its hushed parallels with the present day, where the NHS – like its founder – lies sick in bed, battling for its life.
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Birthdays 1.3
Beer Birthdays
Robert F. Ballantine (1826)
Michael Sieben (1835)
Rafał Kowalczyk
Five Favorite Birthdays
Cicero; Roman author (106 BCE)
Will Eisner; cartoonist (1917)
George Martin; music producer (1926)
Danica McKeller; actor, "Winnie Cooper" (1975)
J.R.R. Tolkien; English author (1892)
Famous Birthdays
Clement Atlee; politician (1883)
Victor Borge; comedian, pianist (1909)
Edgar Cayce; Esoteric Writer (1877)
Joan Chen; actor (1960)
Dabney Coleman; actor (1932)
Grace Coolidge; First Lady (1879)
Jim Corrigan; DC Comics character The Spectre
Marion Davies; actor (1897)
Jim Everett; football player, QB (1963)
Betty Furness; actor (1916)
Mel Gibson; actor, lunatic (1956)
Conrad Hilton; Hotelier (1887)
Bobby Hull; hockey player, Chicago Blackhawks LW (1939)
Josephine Hull; actor (1884)
John Paul Jones; Led Zeppelin bassist (1946)
Douglas Jerrold; English author (1803)
Paula Knoll; Miss America 1995 (1973)
Siergio Leone; film director (1929)
Kimberly Locke; singer (1978)
Robert Loggia; actor (1930)
Laguna Loire; character in video game “Final Fantasy VIII”
Rick MacLeish; hockey player (1950)
Eli Manning; New York Giants QB (1981)
Pietro Metastasio; Italian author (1698)
Ray Milland; actor (1907)
Lucretia Mott; social reformer (1793)
Van Dyke Parks; musician (1943)
Anna Pavlova; Dancer (1885)
ZaSu Pitts; actor (1898)
Victoria Principal; actor (1944)
Florence Pugh; actress (1996)
Bob Roberts; character in film "Bob Roberts"
Stephen Stills; rock musician (1945)
Hank Stram; football coach (1923)
John Sturges; actor (1911)
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2023: A Blockbuster Extravaganza in Indian Cinema
In the dazzling realm of Indian cinema, the year 2023 has unfolded as a kaleidoscope of cinematic brilliance, offering audiences an array of blockbuster hits that have set the box office on fire. From the grandeur of Pan-India epics to the magnetic appeal of Bollywood's beloved stars, this year's film landscape has been nothing short of a spectacular extravaganza. Join us on a journey through the triumphs and tales that have defined the silver screen, as we delve into the record-breaking collections, star-studded ensembles, and unforgettable narratives that have made 2023 an unparalleled treat for movie enthusiasts.
Shahrukh Khan's Double Triumph: Pathan and Jaawan
Bollywood's Badshah, Shahrukh Khan, had a double bonanza in 2023 with two releases that catapulted him into the coveted 1000-crore club. "Pathan" dazzled audiences with a collection of 1050 crores, while "Jaawan," directed by Tamil star Atlee, shattered collection records with an astounding 1,148 crores. Shahrukh Khan's enduring appeal and the directors' vision combined to create cinematic magic, leaving an indelible mark on the year's film landscape.
Animal: Ranbir and Rashmika's Box Office Roar
The recently released "Animal," starring Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna, created a seismic impact at the Bollywood box office, accumulating a remarkable 797 crores. The film's intriguing storyline and the stellar performances of the lead actors contributed to its massive success.
Sunny Deol's Gadar 2 Sets Box Office Ablaze
Sunny Deol's "Gadar 2" made a triumphant return to the Bollywood scene, setting a new record by collecting a staggering 691 crores. The film's success not only speaks to the enduring popularity of the franchise but also reflects Sunny Deol's continued relevance as a force to be reckoned with in the industry.
Rajinikanth's Jailer: A Mega Blockbuster
In the South cinema industry, Rajinikanth's "Jailer," directed by Nelson, emerged as a colossal hit, amassing a whopping 607 crores. The megastar's charisma combined with a compelling narrative proved to be an irresistible formula for success, reaffirming Rajinikanth's status as a box office powerhouse.
Tiger 3 Roars Loudest at the Box Office
Salman Khan's action-packed spectacle, "Tiger 3," lived up to its expectations and more, roaring its way to a staggering 466 crores at the box office. The film not only showcased Salman Khan's star power but also thrilled fans with the return of the iconic Sallu-Katrina pairing, leaving audiences wanting more.
Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani: Ranveer-Alia's Winning Chemistry
The dynamic duo of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt struck gold with "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani," a film that not only captivated audiences with its romantic narrative but also amassed a remarkable 355 crores. The on-screen chemistry of the lead pair, coupled with a compelling storyline, contributed to the film's success.
Adipurusha and the Prabhas Magic
While Prabhas' "Adipurush" may not have achieved the success it aimed for, the big-budget extravaganza still managed to amass a substantial 353 crores, showcasing the enduring allure of the actor. Despite mixed reviews, the film's box office performance underscores the audience's fascination with Prabhas and the grandeur associated with his projects.
Ponniyan Selvan 2 Emerges as a Pan-India Sensation
The year 2023 has undoubtedly been a cinematic treat for movie lovers, with several films making waves across the Indian film industry. Among the standout successes is the much-anticipated Pan-India release, "Ponniyan Selvan 2," which not only lived up to the hype but also raked in an impressive 350 crores at the box office. The star-studded cast and captivating storyline have cemented its place as one of the blockbuster hits of the year.
In conclusion, the year 2023 stands as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Indian film industry, with a diverse array of films achieving unprecedented success and captivating audiences across the nation. From epic sagas to romantic tales, action-packed blockbusters to record-breaking collections, this year has truly been a cinematic spectacle for the ages.
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