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The demise of Nana Patekar has left moviegoers across the world saddened, especially those who worked closely with him. One of them is Mahesh Manjrekar, who shared a close bond with the veteran actor. In several interviews following Nana's unfortunate demise, the filmmaker recalled some memorable incidents and also made a few interesting revelations about him. It is known that Nana Patekar was part of Maddock Horror Comedy Universe’s Shakti Shalini and was also in talks for Tiger Shroff’s zombie comedy. However, Mahesh Manjrekar revealed to Mid-Day that the veteran actor had also signed a film with Rajkumar Hirani. Mahesh Manjrekar said, “Every time he signed a film, he used to call me. The last thing he told me was that he was doing a Raju [Rajkumar] Hirani film. I feel so sad that the movie [will] never [get] made. Both of them would have been magic together.” He explained in detail to Bombay Times about a memorable incident on the sets of the Marathi classic Natsamrat (2016). I...

Drishyam The Conclusion had been in the news even before it went on floors, especially after Akshaye Khanna walked out of the film at the last minute. Jaideep Ahlawat then stepped in, giving the makers much-needed relief. The actor has done a fantastic job, with many even remarking that it has now turned out to be Akshaye’s loss that he let go of such a well-etched character. Vishek Chauhan, owner of Roopbani Cinema in Purnia, Bihar, said, “That’s how he is. That’s what makes Akshaye Khanna, Akshaye Khanna! That’s why we are crazy about him. He’s moody and temperamental. This keeps happening over and over again. Baazigar was offered to Akshay Kumar and Armaan Kohli, and they both rejected it. There are many such instances. So, let’s judge him by what he does, not by what he missed out on.” He added, “He’s a fantastic actor and so is Jaideep Ahlawat. It’s time Jaideep got commercial credit rather than being considered just a fine actor. The aura and charm he brings to the screen is som...

Kareena Kapoor Khan recently sparked curiosity among fans after sharing a social media post featuring a helmet for Google Android, leaving many wondering what the actress was hinting at. Bollywood Hungama had uncovered the mystery behind the post, and now, Kareena made her first appearance as part of her association with Formula 1 at the Singapore Grand Prix. Held earlier this week, the Singapore Grand Prix saw the Bollywood star make a stylish appearance at the racing event. Keeping her look casual yet chic, Kareena opted for a white tank tee paired with a colourful scarf that added a vibrant touch to her outfit. She kept her accessories minimal and completed the look with understated makeup and sunglasses, bringing a hint of glamour to her relaxed ensemble. Kareena Kapoor Khan’s F1 appearance sparks fan reactions Pictures of Kareena from the Singapore Grand Prix soon made their way onto social media, prompting fans to react to her latest appearance. While her association with Formul...

Drishyam The Conclusion is closing in on the Rs. 400 crore mark at the worldwide box office. The Ajay Devgn starrer has collected Rs. 375.42 crore globally, putting it just Rs. 24.58 crore short of the milestone. After a strong opening week in India, the film has also recorded a substantial overseas contribution, taking its worldwide business closer to another significant box office landmark. According to the latest box office figures, the film has collected Rs. 240.64 crore nett in India, translating to an India gross of Rs. 286.48 crore. Its overseas gross stands at Rs. 88.94 crore, taking the worldwide collection to Rs. 375.42 crore. With the worldwide tally now at Rs. 375.42 crore, Drishyam The Conclusion needs another Rs. 24.58 crore to enter the Rs. 400 crore club. The film's domestic performance has been the primary driver of its box office run, while the overseas business has further strengthened its global total. The film opened strongly in India, collecting Rs. 62 crore ...

Veteran actor Nana Patekar’s last rites were performed with full state honours at his Donje farmhouse in Pune on Thursday evening, hours after his mortal remains were transported from Goa. The cremation took place after sunset, leaving several Bollywood celebrities and industry colleagues unable to attend the final rites. Following the cremation, Nana Patekar’s son Malhar spoke to the media and explained the reason behind the delay. He said the family had to transport the actor’s mortal remains from Goa to Pune, which took considerable time because of the distance involved. “We expected that we would arrive earlier, but it took us some time. He passed away early in the morning so a lot of time had already passed, and it was not advisable to keep the mortal remains for long. Hence, we had to do the cremation after sunset,” Malhar said. Nana Patekar’s mortal remains brought from Goa Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 in Goa on October 8 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at ...

Drishyam The Conclusion has rewritten Ajay Devgn's box office record books, emerging as the actor's highest opening-week grosser with collections of Rs. 240 crore in its first seven days. The Abhishek Pathak directorial has surpassed the previous record held by Singham Again, underlining the extraordinary response to the concluding chapter of the popular thriller franchise. The film opened in cinemas on October 2 and took full advantage of the Gandhi Jayanti holiday and the extended weekend. It collected Rs. 62 crore on Friday, followed by Rs. 52 crore on Saturday and Rs. 60 crore on Sunday, taking its opening weekend total to Rs. 174 crore. The film maintained its momentum on weekdays, earning Rs. 19 crore each on Monday and Tuesday, followed by Rs. 15.50 crore on Wednesday. With its updated opening-week business now at Rs. 240 crore, the film has delivered an impressive first seven days at the box office. The achievement becomes even more significant when compared with Devgn...

Nishant Singh had limited screen time in Drishyam 2 and Drishyam The Conclusion, but he made a mark with his performance and well-etched character. He plays Shiv, while Neha Joshi essays the role of his wife, Jenny. The two pretend to be friendly neighbours of Vijay Salgaonkar (Ajay Devgn). Unknown to Vijay and his family, they are actually undercover cops tasked with finding that one clue which could prove that the Salgaonkars killed Meera Deshmukh’s (Tabu) son, Sam. The two characters appear in Drishyam The Conclusion as well, and their recordings play an important role in the proceedings. Moreover, when advocate Indrajit Shetty (Prakash Raj) refers to them as ‘Changu Mangu’, audiences erupt with laughter, making their characters even more memorable. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Nishant Singh spoke about his role in the franchise, the secrecy surrounding the climax and a lot more. How has the response been to your role in Drishyam The Conclusion? It has been gre...