Salman Khan exempted from court appearance 83 times in 10 years

From all the public appearances that are lined up on his busy diary of commitments, Bollywood superstar and accused in a 2002 hit-and-run case Salman Khan has been let off from the kind that is least expected – those that require his presence at the court of law.

A court document obtained by Mid-day has revealed that the actor has been exempted his court appearance a whopping 83 times in the past decade. On December 26, Mid-Day reported how the Bandra police had failed to serve him the court summons, even though he was spotted in the same week at a high-profile party and shooting in Mehboob Studios. He has also been reporting to work on the sets of his TV show.

Subsequently, Salman was exempted from the court appearance on December 27, which happened to be his 47th birthday. The actor’s sisters Alvira and Arpita, and his lawyer Dipesh Mehta appeared at the Bandra court on behalf of the birthday boy.

The shocking court statistics came to light in a court petition filed by Santosh Daundkar asking about the inordinate delay in the case proceedings. The petition says, ‘The Salman hit-and-run case happened in 2002 but the trial in this case is still far to end, even though more than 10 years have elapsed and 90 court hearings have taken place’.

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‘Satyamev Jayate’ vs ‘Talaash’: Should Aamir Khan practise what he preached?

New Delhi: For close to three months Bollywood actor Aamir Khan made Indians squirm with guilt and denial and forced them to face their dark side over a series of well researched and executed social documentaries on rampant social inequalities.

The straight talking, intense host of ‘Satyamev Jayate’ tore apart the moribund traditions that manifested in gender specific selections of foetuses, caste discrimination and abuse of the elderly. He made a nation sit up and take notice of the hypocrisies that its people passed off as convention. He even moved the stone-hearted with stories so grim that they’d make your skin crawl.

All the more reason why ‘Talaash’ was such a letdown because its lead protagonist and social torch bearer compromised the stand he took months ago on showing the uneducated, ill informed, misguided and superstitious Indians the light of reason and rationalism.

Aamir roused in his ‘Satyamev Jayate’ audience a strange sense of patriotism. Of course we knew of the deep rooted corruption that plagued our medical profession. The urban Indians were also vaguely aware of the cruel Khap Panchayats diktats. We weren’t ready to look the evil in the eye until we were made to.

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Aamir Khan postponed ‘Dhoom 3’ shooting

Perfectionist Aamir Khan pushed back the ‘Dhoom 3’ shooting schedule due to some reasons. The December and January schedule has been postponed to the end of February 2013. The reason for the delay is said to be Aamir’s perfectionist outlook. The scene requires some dare-devil stunts and Aamir wants some training to get it perfectly right.

A source informed that Aamir needed to rehearse for his action scenes and so the shooting has been pushed back. Another source close to the project says, “The ten-day December schedule from 7th to 17th was postponed because Aamir needed to promote ‘Talaash’.”

However, Yashraj spokesperson gave Aamir the sufficient time he needs for ‘Talaash’ promotion.

Stating that the next schedule of ‘Dhoom 3? would occur “post-Talaash” the YRF spokesperson says, “As a norm we do appreciate an artiste’s unavailability for our project during another film’s promotion and that was built into our schedule.

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Talaash’ Drastically Drops Over Week One, Bleak Future

MUMBAI: It’s been an extremely dismal week for Bollywood’s latest supernatural thriller ‘Talaash’. Starring Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukerji, the film directed by Reema Kagti released on 30 November.

While the first day business (Rs 128 million / Rs 12.8 crore net approximately) and the opening weekend collections were from decent to average; Monday onwards – when the weekdays began, the collections for ‘Talaash’ completely fizzled out.

As reported by businessofcinema.com, the four day total of the film had touched about Rs 505 million (Rs 50.5 crore net), inclusive of Monday.

Losing out business on a daily basis, here’s how the week looked for ‘Talaash’: On Tuesday, the film made Rs 55 million (Rs Rs 5.5 crores) net, By Wednesday the numbers dropped to Rs 45 million (Rs 4.5 crores) net

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UK Bollywood Cosmopolitan Awards – Full Winners List

Best Movie: Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Best Actor: Shah Rukh Khan for Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Best Actress: Kareena for Ek Main Aur Ek Tuu & Heroine

Best Director: Late Mr. Yash Chopra for Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Most Watched Bollywood Movie (India) : Ek Tha Tiger

Most Watched Bollywood Movie (Overseas) : Jab Tak Hai Jaan

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TALAASH An Average Week One

“Talaash” collected rather good numbers over weekend and was expected to fetch good numbers on weekdays. But film dropped with every passing day and it was apparent that this time audience at large did not like the content of Aamir Khan’s latest offering.

“Talaash” collected rather good numbers over weekend and was expected to fetch good numbers on weekdays. But film dropped with every passing day and it was apparent that this time audience at large did not like the content of Aamir Khan’s latest offering.

Film collected further 3.50 cr nett on Thursday and film has finished week one at 67 plus cr nett. Film has to collect 30 cr plus in 2nd week in order to reach 100 cr nett mark that too competing with “Khiladi 786″. Film will be out in 3rd week with massive release and might be the biggest release ever of “Dabangg 2″.

As of now, 100 cr nett domestic collections look a tough nut to crack. Lets see if this answer film can find with in few days!

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Why Bollywood is giving such importance to Southern remakes

New Delhi: Once upon a time films from the south were family socials. Gemini, Prasad and other banners promoted cute products celebrating wholesome family values where virtue always vanquished evil and the good, honest protagonist and the loyal, sacrificing heroine always saw the cruel, conniving baadie off to tra-ta into the unset.

Interestingly, the character actors and actresses were invariably paired off to give it a real feel-good happy ending. They may not have been the no. 1 brand of the movie-goers but they did have a sizable market among the orthodox, conservative, god-fearing constituency, pan-India. It was an innocent time, the 50′s and 60′s, with neither consumerism, globalization nor technology to rain on their parade.

With time that genre faded out and while heroines from the south zoomed into B-town, the traditional fare was replaced by loud, gaudy, over-the-top, dhin-chak offerings with Jumping Jack Jeetu as their triumphant brand ambassador. A super-duper success, these films with the white-shoed hero serenading a gorgeous Jaya Prada or sexy Sridevi and Shakti-Kader’s unleashing toilet humour , tumbled out of the South thick n’ fast and raked in the loot, big time.

Today, as southern material once again invades Bollywood with a huge bang, it is interesting to note the difference. These are not the Sasurals (Teri Pyari Pyari Surat Ko…), Gharanas (Husnwale, tera jawab…) or Hamrahis (Mujko apne gale lagalo…), of yesterdays… sweet, romantic, melodrama nor the Jeetu-driven jhatka stuff but violence driven whammos with vendetta, blood and gore along with populist catch phrases and dialogue-baazi to boot.

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Top Five Heroes of Bollywood in 2012

The year 2012 has proved to be commercially successful for the Bollywood. For some stars like Salman and Shahrukh it was like any other year but for Ajay and Akshay, it was a much needed boon. Audience loved what they brought and we chose out few stars who have ruled the audience throughout the year.

Salman Khan
Shahrukh Khan
Ranbir Kapoor
Akshay Kumar
Ajay Devgn

Salman Khan: Salman Khan is masses’ favorite and it shows off with the business his movies perform, his brand endorsements, his cameo in SOS for friendship’s sake with Ajay Devgn.

“Ek Tha Tiger” is the highest grosser of the year with 186 crore in the kitty and I don’t see the trend breaking in next three weeks. The movie harnessed so much business that even their old camper- Shahrukh Khan could not get them.

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Shahrukh’s ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ becomes Bollywood’s third highest grosser overseas

As reported on Dec. 4, Shahrukh Khan’s “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” continues with its winning streak at the overseas market becoming Bollywood’s third highest grosser.

King Khan remains a popular figure for Bollywood lovers worldwide. His films may have received lukewarm response in the local circuits, but, have been huge hits across the border.

“Jab Tak Hai Jaan” is no exception.

After the third weekend, “JTHJ” raked in Rs. 67 crore making it Shahrukh Khan’s second highest movie of all times after “My Name is Khan.”

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Shahrukh Khan Receives Moroccan Royal Honour at Marrakech International Film Festival

The “Badshah of Bollywood” Shahrukh Khan has been conferred with one of Morocco’s highest honours by Prince Moulay Rachid.

The 47-year-old actor recently visited Morocco to attend the 12th International Film Festival of Marrakech. The ongoing Marrakech Film Festival paid a tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema.

Prince Moulay presented Shahrukh with a rare state honour, Wissame Al Kafaa Al Fikria (award of intellectual merit), on Saturday.

After the tribute, Prince Moulay hosted a royal dinner party for the delegation of Bollywood stars who were present at the event, during which he presented Shahrukh with the Medal of Honour of Morocco.

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Shahrukh: ‘Nice to be awarded for intellect and not only for spreading my arms’

Bollywood superstar, Shahrukh Khan attended the 12th Marrakech International Film Festival in Morocco where the 47-year old was felicitated with a special award, reports Hindustan Times on Dec. 3.

Shahrukh Khan was present at the film fest to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema, along with other prominent celebrities Amitabh Bachchan, Sridevi, Hrithik Roshan, Arjun Rampal, Tabu, Karan Johar and Malaika Arora Khan.
View slideshow: SRK at the 12th Marrakech International Film Festival

At the International Film Festival, SRK was felicitated with the Wissame Al Kafaa al Fikria, (award of intellectual merit).

Accepting the rare honor, King Khan quipped, “It’s nice to be appreciated for my intellect once in a while. Otherwise, people may believe it’s only about spreading my arms and not my creative thoughts, but seriously, this is an amazing feeling of appreciation and love.”

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1st Day Box Office Collections Of TALAASH (BoxOfficeCapsule)

“Talaash” was slow in the morning and except few high end multiplexes, film failed to draw crowds. But as the day progressed almost all multiplexes started doing roaring business though single screens still look bleak.

“TALAASH” Heads For Good Day One Numbers

“Talaash” was slow in the morning and except few high end multiplexes, film failed to draw crowds. But as the day progressed almost all multiplexes started doing roaring business though single screens still look bleak.

Film has almost no chance in single screens and even the responses of mass centers are not up to the mark. But mutiplexes are doing business close to 90% and it is better than “Ek Tha Tiger” in properties like Inox Bangalore, Pvr Saket and Ambience Gurgaon. This will ensure the good figure on day one.

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‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ is a blockbuster overseas, becomes the fourth biggest grosser

While Shahrukh Khan, the star of “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” has moved on to fresh opportunities, the fans and the media are still upbeat about the numbers and the business the movie did. Hence, it’s a moment for SRK fans to rejoice as Boxoffice India reports on Nov. 28, 2012 that “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” is a huge blockbuster overseas. At home, the movie continues to hold its steady revenue.

According to Box office India, “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” becomes the fourth highest grossing film ever in 13 days by grossing $11 million approximately.

With that, it surpasses films like “Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna”, “Om Shanti Om” and much to the relief of ardent fans, Salman’s “Ek Tha Tiger.” The films that exceed in revenues are Aamir Khan’s “Three Idiots” and Shahrukh’s “My Name Is Khan” and “Don 2.”

The approximate available 13-day figures from major markets are as follows:

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Will Salman Khan And Akshay Kumar Take A Lead in Koimoi Top 10 India Box Office 2012?

With the year 2012 coming to an end, Koimoi thinks that the entire list of our Koimoi Top 10 Indian Movies 2012 shall be occupied with all the 100 crore club movies. Currently 7 out of 10 movies in the list have already crossed the 100 crore mark and the 8th movie to join the bandwagon will be Son Of Sardaar, which is few crores away from the mark.

Coming to the upcoming releases, we have Akshay Kumar’s Khiladi 786 and Aamir Khan’s Talaash that will surely make good business at the Box Office. Khiladi 786 has created quite a good hype amongst the fans and we believe that the single screens would be the one to lend a helping hand for the film to get a place in the 100 crore club. Hope it doesn’t turn out to be another Joker!

Knowing Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan’s penchant for good content in his films, it will be the Multiplexes that will find a way to the 100 crore club for Talaash.

Coming towards the end of December, the Salman Khan starrer Dabangg 2, which is scheduled to release on 21st of the month, will undoubtedly or rather blindly cross 100 crore mark. Salman has ruled the 100 crore club consistently since few years now, and his upcoming film Dabangg 2 will be no exception to it.

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Saif was offered Talaash, reveals Kareena

Newly-wed actor Kareena Kapoor, whose film Talaash, with Aamir Khan and Rani Mukherji releases next week, has revealed that her husband Saif Ali Khan was also offered Talaash.

“Not many know, but Saif too was offered Talaash. Reema (Kagti, director) wanted him in the movie, but his dates didn’t work out. He is really excited that I am part of it,” she says.

About working with Aamir after a gap of three years, Kareena says, “He is a great co-star and a great team player. He makes sure his films turn out well. If I could, I would work in all his films.”

On why Aamir, who goes out of his way to promote his films, has kept an unusually low profile with Talaash, she says, “It’s the first suspense film of its kind and probably that’s why Aamir has not done much to promote it.”

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I have finally found a script to direct: Aamir Khan

New Delhi, Nov. 28 — Actor Aamir Khan who donned the director’s hat with Taare Zameen Par in 2007 is all set to direct again. On a visit to HT house on Tuesday, the filmmaker said that he has locked the script for his next directorial venture.

“There is Dhoom 3 which is coming up, which I’m hoping will be liked by kids. But as far as directing a kids movie is concerned, there is a script that I’ve found about a 13-year-old brother and 10-year-old sister,” he said, adding, “I’ve bought the rights (of the script) and I’m going to direct it. But I don’t know when because I’m very busy as an actor, as of now.”

The actor, whose film Talaash releases on Friday, says that he picked the film because he found it intriguing. “I loved the script. It has a great emotional aspect and is not just a suspense drama. It deals with coming to terms with the loss of a loved one,” he said. While the actor calls both his co-stars in the film Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor fantastic, he is particularly flattered by Rani’s recent remark that while shooting Ghulam with him, she never looked into his eyes as she feared falling in love with him. “Pehle kyun nahi bataya? ab to film poori ho gayi..chance miss ho gaya..ab ek aur film karni padegi,” he laughed, adding, “It’s good to fall in love. I think Rani has absolutely mesmerizing eyes. She is one of my closest friends in the industry for a couple of years now.”

Given that Aamir has always used novel ways to promote his films, (this time around he promoted the film mostly at night), we asked how important is it to promote a film well. “All films need promotions. For me promoting a film is a very integral process of filmmaking. You cannot separate it from the process. Each film is unique and has to be treated differently. ”

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Salman Khan To Star In Remake Of Chiranjeevi Starrer Blockbuster STALIN

Several Telugu movies of Megastar Chiranjeevi have already been remade in Hindi and the latest film to enter the list is none other than his Blockbuster film “Stalin”, which was released in 2006. The buzz in the film nagar is that Salman Khan is playing Chiru’s role in the Hindi remake, which is likely to be directed by his brother Sohail Khan. An official announcement about it is expected to be made soon.

Several Telugu movies of Megastar Chiranjeevi have already been remade in Hindi and the latest film to enter the list is none other than his Blockbuster film “Stalin”, which was released in 2006. The buzz in the film nagar is that Salman Khan is playing Chiru’s role in the Hindi remake, which is likely to be directed by his brother Sohail Khan. An official announcement about it is expected to be made soon.

“Stalin” is an action movie, which revolves around the story of an ex-military man who spends his time in helping people. He wants to bring change in the society. Hence he implements a simple formula of chain system, which means extending unconditional help to those are in need. But things take a different twist when Stalin bashes a rich boy Chris Mogni, who injures a beggar. What happens next will form an interesting part of the story.

AR Murugadoss has written and directed “Stalin”. Besides Chiranjeevi, the Telugu film featured Trisha, Prakash Raj and Khushboo in important roles. The movie, which has the music of Mani Sharma, was a super hit at the Box Office. It was one of the highest grosser movies of the year 2012.

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Shahrukh Khan’s ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ inching toward the Rs 200 crore-club

All eyes were on the earnings of “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” as the second weekend concludes. The movie held strong overseas and at local circuits, reports trade analyst, Taran Adarsh on Nov. 27. In fact, after taking the numbers into consideration, one can say that “JTHJ” is slowly and steadily inching towards the Rs. 200-crore-club

In the international market, “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” continued its dominance earning close to Rs. 62 crores during the second weekend.

Adarsh reported, “#JTHJ continues to march towards greater glories in the intl arena, while #SOS has declined substantially in Weekend 2 in major markets.”

Adarsh tweeted, “#JTHJ *total after 2nd Weekend* India 109.44 cr + Overseas 61.34 cr. Total: Rs 170.78 cr.”

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Thank Khans for festival box office bonanza!

Does festival season light up the box office? Yes and no! No, if the movie is anchored by a non-Khan and yes if it is anchored by either Khan. Diwali appears to do the trick consistently for Shah Rukh Khan while Salman takes the cake as always on Eid.

The trend got buttressed this Eid as well with Salman emerging the BO king with his Ek Tha Tiger and Shah Rukh Khan too did not disappoint as his Jab Tak Hai Jaan reaffirmed his lucky date with Diwali. Shah Rukh have had a history of success with Diwali given it is around this festival season (November 2) that he celebrates his birthday.

A quick recap by Zee Research Group (ZRG) of last few years unravels that Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan have always been successful to woo their audiences during the festive seasons.

Baazigar (1993), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Veer-Zaara (2004), Don: The Chase Begins Again (2006) and Om Shanti Om (2007) were all King Khan’s Diwali releases and all of them were box –office hits with movies like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Dil To Pagal Hai and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai being considered as cult movies as they were box–office blockbusters.

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‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ Box Office Collection: Shahrukh Khan Starrer All Set to Beat ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ at Overseas BO

The three Khans’ of Bollywood, Shahrukh, Aamir and Salman, are dominating the box office window for several years.

Aamir Khan’s “3 Idiots” topped the box office collection chart with Rs 385 crore in worldwide collections followed by Salman Khan’s “Ek Tha Tiger” with Rs 258.93 crore. Shahrukh Khan’s “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” is now following their league.

The movie in just 11 days crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the domestic box office and also raked in Rs 51.74 crore from international markets, taking the worldwide collection to Rs 150.41 crore till now.

When “Ek Tha Tiger” was released in August it was expected to break the records of “3 Idiots”. However, it failed to do so and now “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” is expected to break Salman’s movie records.

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Shahrukh Khan’s ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ poised to beat Aamir’s ’3 Idiots’ in U.A.E.

It’s interesting to see that despite mixed reviews, Shahrukh Khan and Yash Chopra’s “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” is all set to make records worldwide. It is likely to be the highest grossing film ever in U.A.E., reports Boxoffice India Trade Network on Nov. 24, 2012.

The record of highest income in the U.A.E. was held by Aamir Khan’s “3 Idiots” – a film that earned a staggering $3.10 million. However, “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” in its 11 day-course has crossed $2.80 million, all set to break the record set by Aamir Khan and Raj Kumar Hirani’s “ 3 Idiots.” Until now, the second place position was held by Shahrukh Khan’s “My Name is Khan” that earned $2.70 million.

Well, keeping in mind Bollywood and Shahrukh Khan’s immense reach, it was sooner than later that “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” created the hysteria it did. Together with Yash Chopra’s signature style, the success for the romantic saga was inevitable.

Well, love it or hate it, “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” is another feather in the cap for King Khan and the YRF team.

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‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ earns Rs 150 crore in ten days

New Delhi: Late Yash Chopra’s last directorial venture ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ is still casting its magic on the silver screen. The romantic saga, which has already entered the Rs 100 crore club, has managed to rake in some more moolah. The film, which had collected Rs 120 crore in six days of its release, has finally earned Rs 150 crore at the box office.

Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh recently tweeted, “2012 is significant year for YRF. #EkThaTiger *Worldwide biz* Rs 258.93 cr + #JTHJ *Worldwide biz* 150.41 cr [still counting] = Rs 409.34 cr.”

The Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer has set the cash registers ringing with their sizzling chemistry. Within just 10 days of the release of the film, it has been able to earn Rs 150 crores.

“#JTHJ in a nutshell [10 days]: USA 14.03 cr..UK 9.77 cr..UAE + GCC 15.54 cr…Australia 3.29 cr. OVERSEAS TOTAL: Rs 51.74 cr,” added Adarsh.

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Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ reaches the coveted 100-crore club in India

While Bollywood film makers keep claiming that numbers don’t matter, it can’t be denied that box-office earning is one of the main benchmarks to measure a film’s success. Hence, Shahrukh Khan’s fans were excited to see “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” enter the coveted 100-crore club in India, according to a tweet made by Taran Adarsh on Nov. 24, 2012.

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh updated his Twitter timeline with the much-awaited news, “#JTHJ [2nd Week] Fri 2.75 cr. Total: 101.16 cr nett. CROSSES 100 cr MARK IN INDIA.”

The 100-crore club made popular in recent times is the prestigious, elite club, which is currently ruled by Salman Khan. His movies “Dabangg”, “Ready”, “Bodyguard” and the latest, “Ek tha Tiger” reached there in no time.

Other prominent films in the slot are “Ghajini”, “Housefull 2” “Rowdy Rathore” together with “Sigham” and “Bol Bachchan”.

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