Rajkumar Hirani

15 years of ‘3 Idiots’: Of life, friendship, and breaking free from expectations

Two and a half decades ago, I saw Rancho as a hero, Farhan and Raju as the friends I wished I had, and Virus as the villain I loved to hate. Today, as a university student navigating the same labyrinth of dreams and expectations, I view the film differently.
25 December 2024, 12:37 PM

Taapsee Pannu reveals low pay for ‘Dunki’, casting bias in big films

Known for her powerful roles in films like “Pink”, “Thappad”, “Rashmi Rocket”, and “Shabaash Mithu”, Taapsee has become a prominent advocate for women's voices in Bollywood.
3 November 2024, 13:02 PM

Rajkumar Hirani hints at new ‘Munna Bhai’ sequel with Sanjay Dutt

During the unveiling of “Screen” magazine in Mumbai on Friday, Rajkunar Hirani, talked about his first blockbuster, “Munna Bhai MBBS,” and suggested that a third film in the series could be in the works.
19 October 2024, 08:02 AM

Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured with Career Achievement Award at Locarno Film Festival

Shah Rukh Khan is set to receive the prestigious Pardo alla Carriera, the career achievement award, at the Locarno Film Festival. The festival's official site announced on Tuesday that the award will honour the Bollywood superstar's outstanding contributions to Indian cinema.
3 July 2024, 10:49 AM

‘Dunki’s’ box office collection remains modest in fourth week

The film suffered at the box office after a sudden plunge in profit due to heightened competition from films like “Salaar” and “Animal”. However, this Rajkummar Hirani directorial film has continued a consistent performance with limited collection at the box office, reported several Indian media outlets.
14 January 2024, 11:28 AM

Rajkumar Hirani's OTT debut to star Vikrant Massey

Rajkumar Hirani's debut on Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms will include Vikrant Massey. The 61-year-old famed director, fresh from directing the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Dunki", has announced that the show will be available on Disney Hotstar.
4 January 2024, 09:35 AM

Rajkumar Hirani observes similarities between SRK's and Aamir's work styles

Famed director Rajkumar Hirani's “Dunki”, featuring Shah Rukh Khan, premiered in theaters on December 21, generating considerable excitement amongst fans. While the film has performed reasonably well at the box office and is on the verge of surpassing the Rs 200 crore milestone in India, both the industry and fans had anticipated greater success from the first collaboration between Raju Hirani and SRK. Hirani had previously teamed up with Aamir Khan for successful films like “3 Idiots” and “PK”.
1 January 2024, 05:57 AM

Javed Akhtar becomes highest-paid lyricist with ‘Dunki’ song

In a groundbreaking move within the Indian film industry, veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar has secured his place as the highest-paid lyricist with the haunting track "Nikle The Kabhi Hum Ghar Se" from Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani's latest film, “Dunki”.
31 December 2023, 11:44 AM

Shah Rukh Khan sends love to Bangladeshi fans for celebrating 'Dunki'

According to reports, the film is doing better in divisions and districts than in the capital. More than 250 people join each show of the film in Rajshahi and Chittagong – with some fans watching the film several times to cheer for their favourite superstar, Shah Rukh Khan.
27 December 2023, 06:33 AM

‘Dunki’ takes a heartfelt but bumpy road with illegal migrants

“Dunki” is about the shocking ways in which people try to illegally migrate to the UK or any other developed Western country. Called the ‘donkey route’, it involves unscrupulous agents, tough border controls, corrupt officials, and lots of money.
24 December 2023, 12:17 PM

Bangladeshi Mahadi's poster grabs spotlight in SRK’s promotional campaign

Amongst the multitude of posts, one particular poster has received significant attention. On December 20, Shah Rukh Khan shared a poster of the movie “Dunki”' from his official X account (formerly known as Twitter). It's noteworthy that this poster, created by the Bangladeshi teenager Mahadi Rahman, is not an official promotional material for the movie.
22 December 2023, 14:10 PM

‘Dunki’ gets censor clearance; movie to screen in multiplexes tomorrow

Finally, after much anticipation, “Dunki” is set to release on Friday across Bangladesh. The film underwent screening by the censor board in the afternoon today and received censor clearance. Shah Rukh Khan's fans can now enjoy the movie at various multiplexes starting tomorrow.
21 December 2023, 15:45 PM

‘Dunki’ first reviews call it better than ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawan’

The highly anticipated film "Dunki" starring Shah Rukh Khan has finally hit theaters, sparking immense excitement amongst fans.
21 December 2023, 04:55 AM

'Dunki' fever in Dubai: SRK's trailer, drone show lights up Burj Khalifa

Shah Rukh Khan is all set to bring a storm to the box office with his third film of the year, “Dunki.”
20 December 2023, 05:21 AM

Sanjay Dutt aims for third instalment of 'Munna Bhai' franchise

Marking the 20th anniversary of the iconic film "Munna Bhai MBBS", actor Sanjay Dutt expressed his aspiration to bring the long-awaited third instalment of the beloved franchise to fruition. The aforementioned 2003 release gained immense acclaim for its comedic storyline, initiating a memorable cinematic journey.
19 December 2023, 11:22 AM

SRK's ‘Dunki’ set for simultaneous release in Bangladesh

In a significant move for cinema enthusiasts in Bangladesh, Shah Rukh Khan's much-anticipated film “Dunki’ is set to hit the screens in the country on December 21, aligning with its global release. This announcement comes following official approval from the Information Ministry, granting the green light for the film's screening.
18 December 2023, 12:55 PM

SRK fans demand local premiere of ‘Dunki’ with global debut

As the much-anticipated SRK starrer film, “Dunki” is going to have its global release on Thursday, December 21, Bangladesh fans and admirers of the superstars demand its local release on the same day.
18 December 2023, 07:42 AM

SRK mesmerises audience with ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ at Dunki promotions in Dubai

Shah Rukh Khan reached Dubai on Sunday, December 17, to promote his upcoming film, Dunki, there. At the promotional event, the most highlighting moment was Shah Rukh's energetic performance creating an electrifying atmosphere that resonated with the loudest cheers from the delighted crowd.
18 December 2023, 07:30 AM

‘Dunki’ receives U/A certification with minor alterations

The statutory film-certification body in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Government of India made some alterations to certain dialogues and scenes in the film scheduled to be released on December 21, reports several Indian media outlets.
17 December 2023, 08:01 AM

'Dunki' trailer release: Preview of time-defying journey

Shah Rukh Khan, in collaboration for the first time with renowned filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, is set to dazzle audiences with their upcoming film “Dunki”, slated for a Christmas release on December 21 in cinemas. The fourth trailer of this highly-anticipated movie was recently revealed more about the story.
5 December 2023, 07:29 AM