Tag #Bollywood

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Bollywood's "DDLJ" gets a multiracial stage adaptation

Come Fall in Love", a stage adaptation of the Bollywood classic "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge", updates the 1995 film's story and characters to create a multiracial love story, featuring new music from Vishal-Shekhar and an updated script by Nell Benjamin, opening in London.

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Shah Rukh Khan Makes History at the Met Gala 2025

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan made history as the first male Bollywood star to attend the Met Gala on May 5, 2025, wearing a custom-designed black ensemble by Indian couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee at the "Tailored for You" themed event, raising funds for the Costume Institute.

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Kesari Chapter 2" Opens to $5.8 Million Globally

Akshay Kumar's "Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story Of Jallianwala Bagh" opened with a worldwide gross of $5.8 million, ranking ninth on Comscore's list for the weekend ending April 20, 2025, exceeding expectations and highlighting the growing appeal of historical dramas in Indian cinema.

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Fawad Khan's Bollywood Return: A Test of Indo-Pakistani Relations

Pakistani actor Fawad Khan's Bollywood comeback film, "Abir Gulaal," releases May 9th, marking a return to collaboration despite past bans and ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan.

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Manoj Kumar, Bollywood's Patriotic Icon, Dies at 87

Veteran Bollywood actor and director Manoj Kumar died at 87 in Mumbai on [Date - not specified in text] due to age-related health issues; his patriotic films, released post-India's independence, had a lasting impact on Indian society and national identity.

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Indian Film "L2: Empuraan" Faces Backlash, Scenes Removed Following Controversy

Mohanlal's new film, "L2: Empuraan", a sequel to "Lucifer," faced criticism from Hindu nationalist groups for scenes referencing the 2002 Gujarat riots, leading to the removal of certain scenes despite a strong box office opening weekend.

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PVR INOX Expands with FOCO Cinema Model Across India

PVR INOX, India's largest movie chain, is expanding via a Franchise Owned Company Operated (FOCO) model, aiming to bring multiplexes to smaller cities, starting with Gwalior and planning expansions to Northeast India and Mumbai, focusing on affordable luxury and diverse regional content.

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India's Rising Censorship Silences Artists and Media

Comedians Kunal Kamra and Aditi Mittal, along with the film "Phule," highlight India's rising censorship, with state-sponsored attacks on artists and media increasing since the BJP's 2014 rise to power, impacting freedom of speech and expression.

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Filmistan: Bollywood's First 'Star Maker'

Filmistan, a Bollywood studio founded in 1943 by Sashadhar Mukherjee after a split from Bombay Talkies, prioritized entertainment over social commentary, launching stars such as Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand and significantly shaping the industry's musical style.

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Fawad Khan's Bollywood Comeback Sparks Excitement and Controversy

Pakistani actor Fawad Khan is returning to Bollywood with the May 9th release of his new film "Abir Gulaal," marking a significant step towards easing the de facto ban on Pakistani artists in India's film industry, despite opposition from some right-wing groups.

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L2: Empuraan's $19.4 Million Debut, Despite Controversy

Mohanlal's L2: Empuraan, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, opened with a $19.4 million global weekend box office gross, ranking third worldwide and eleventh in the US, despite controversy and subsequent edits addressing its depiction of the 2002 Gujarat riots.

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CBI Closes Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case, Clears Rhea Chakraborty

The CBI filed two final reports in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, concluding there was no conspiracy and clearing Rhea Chakraborty of any wrongdoing, but the courts have yet to make a final decision; however, the media's role in the trial is now under scrutiny.

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