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Drishyam2 earns Rs 62.5 cr on opening weekend, set for a Rs 100 cr opening week By Rajesh Ahuja After a rollicking start on Friday at Rs 15 cr, Drishyam 2 continued its meteoric run at the box office with earnings of Rs 62.5 cr on its opening weekend. Drishyam2 ,  which earned Rs 35 cr on the first two days,  witnessed a sharp jump in its collections on Sunday at Rs 27 cr, taking the film's earnings in the opening weekend to Rs 62.5 cr. Drishyam2 earns Rs 62.5 cr in its opening weekend  Riding on a strong buzz, the brand value of the original and the presence of Ajay Devgn andTabu, Drishyam 2 continues to draw crowds in theatres with each passing day. The film saw a sharp jump in its collections on Saturday and Sunday with earnings of Rs 20 cr on its second day and Rs 27 cr on Sunday. Given the euphoric response generated by the film across the country and oversees,  earnings of Rs 100 cr in the opening week is on the cards for the film. The opening taken by D...

Saree affair: Kamna Pathak’s says that for her wearing a saree is therapeutic By Rajesh Ahuja Television actress Kamna Pathak, popular for her portrayal of Rajesh Singh in the TV comedy Happu Ki Ultan Paltan , is known for her love for the nine yards. Obsessed with nine yards, Kamna Pathak has a huge collection of all kinds of sarees, considered one of the most elegant and stylish traditional Indian attire that can be worn for any occasion. For Kamna Pathak wearing a saree is therapeutic  Kamna Pathak enjoys wearing sarees during the shoot and can be spotted in a saree when not shooting. Her love for sarees goes beyond daily wear, with her collection comprising all traditional and fusion sarees from different parts of the county. Shopping for a saree is a must-do on her domestic travel list!  Talking about her love for the nine yards, Kamna Pathak said,“rightly said that a saree can never go out of fashion and is a must-have clothing in one’s wardrobe. It is one attire that...

 Playing a layered character like Bala is a challenge that I love to face daily: Mayur Lad By Rajesh Ahuja He has established a niche for himself as an actor in Hindi and Marathi films, having essayed a wide variety of roles over the years. For actor Mayur Lad , who is currently grabbing eyeballs as Bala in &TV’s popular show Ek Mahanayak Dr B R Ambedkar ,  playing the role has been a watershed moment in his career. In a chat, the actor said that playing Bala in Ek Mahanayak Dr B R Ambedkar has been a learning experience for him. Actor Mayur Lad says that playing Bala has been a learning experience for him  Talking about his character in the show,  Mayur Lad said, ''I essay Bala Ram, the elder brother of Dr B R Ambedkar. Bala’s character is one with a shade of grey. He has a kind heart, but his ways and means are wrong. ' On his experience of playing the character, the actor said, 'playing that layered character is a challenge I love to face daily.  I h...

 Drishyam 2 continues to rock the box office,  heads for an over Rs 50 cr opening weekend By Rajesh Ahuja After a rocking start on Friday at Rs 15 cr, Drishyam2 continued its strong run at the box office on Saturday,  with earnings of Rs 20 cr on the cards on the second day and the film heading for an opening weekend of over Rs 50 Crore. Drishyam2 continues its strong run at box office,  heads for a Rs 50 cr opening weekend  Riding on a strong buzz, the brand value of the original and the presence of Ajay Devgn andTabu, Drishyam2 continued to draw crowds on its second day across the country, including Mumbai, Delhi NCR,  Gujarat and Bengaluru.  Trade experts said that the film saw a sharp jump in its collections on Saturday with earnings of Rs 20 cr on its second day seeming a  distinct possibility . Given the euphoric response generated by the film across the country and oversees,  earnings of Rs 50 cr in the opening weekend is on the ...

Marathi film Kulswamini,a devotional ode to Devi Mahalaxmi of Kolhapur,released in theatres Nov 11 By Rajesh Ahuja Kulswamini , a Marathi film that gives audience a glimpse into the divine life of Goddess Mata Mahalakshmi and her various forms, is running in theatres in various parts of Maharashtra. . Released in cinemas on November 11, Kulswamini is a journey of the various incidents that changes the lives of the main protaganists Kalyani and Balasaheb Deshmukh and how the celestial power of the Goddess changes their course of thinking and their lives. Marathi film Kulswamini released in theatres on November 11 The film stars well  known actors Dr Vilas Ujawane, Chitra Deshmukh,   Sagar Korade,Yogini Pophale, Prasanna Kale and others. It is directed by Jageshwar Dhoble and Produced by Ultra Media and Entertainment Group. Kulswamini   has 5 soulful and devotional songs sung by well-known singers like Anuradha Paudwal,Pravin Kumar,Gaurav Chati and Abhijit Joshi.. Th...

Drishyam2 takes a rocking start at the box office,  set for opening day collections of Rs 15 cr in India By Rajesh Ahuja Riding on a strong buzz, the brand value of the original and the presence of Ajay Devgn and Tabu, Drishyam2 has taken a rocking start across India, heading for a collection of Rs 15 cr on its opening day. Drishyam2 takes a rocking start at the box office  An intriguing story and strong performances by Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Akshay Khanna have created a strong buzz around the film which is evident from the huge advance booking levels of the film in cinemas across India. Trade experts said that the film is drawing huge crowds of cinelovers in several areas of the country,  including Mumbai,  Delhi and NCR and Gujarat. The experts feel that the opening day collections of Drishyam 2 are likely to be among the highest for a Hindi film released this year the film is expected to be among the top three openers post the pandemic. It is also set to be amo...

  Will Ali return the Talisman to SimSim in Sony SAB's Alibaba Dastaan-e-Kabul?   By Rajesh Ahuja Sony SAB's Alibaba Dastaan-e-Kabul, that is keeping audiences on the edge of their seats with Ali's smart moves and SimSim's restlessness to get her noor-e-nigah, Iblis, to life, is set to  witness several twists in the faceoff between protagonist Ali and SimSim. Alibaba Dastaan-e-Kabul to bring new twists in the faceoff between Ali and SimSim  Last week, the viewers witnessed the much-awaited face-off between Ali and SimSim, and since then, they've been wanting to know what will happen next!  SimSim was shocked to see Ali take the full talisman away in one of the most recent episodes of Alibaba Dastaan-e-Kabul. In uncontrollable wrath, she urges that Sultan Saddam inform the aawam that they will only receive their ration if they retrieve the Talisman. On the other hand, Ali understands the Talisman's true power and why SimSim and the chaalis chor are after i...