Don’t make films just keeping the box office in mind: Rajkumar Hirani

Film director Rajkumar Hirani has said about the film ‘Dinky’ directed by him that commercial success matters, but filmmakers cannot give importance to this only thing. He said that he is happy that people have appreciated his efforts to tell a humane story at a time when people are getting attracted towards action films.

Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Dinky’ is based on the illegal migration of people who travel through the dangerous illegal immigration technique ‘Dinky Route’ in search of a better life. This much talked about film comes after Shahrukh’s ‘Pathan’ and ‘Jawaan’. Both of these are big action films, which have done business of more than one thousand crore rupees each at the box office.

‘Danky’ is a gentle film which also stars Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal and Boman Irani. It has earned Rs 300 crore. However, this film is not as successful as ‘Pathan’ and ‘Jawaan’. Hirani said that commercial success is important for me too, but I try not to give it complete importance, because when you work without keeping commercial success in mind, then you start making films like that. Whatever kind of film you want to make.

He said that he did not feel scared at all while making ‘Dinky’. Hirani said that this is an Indian story which no one had thought of in English cinema. I am happy with the love the film has received. It is a successful film and people are liking it. I don’t think anyone should worry about box office figures. If the focus is there, it won’t be right.

Naseeruddin Shah and Vijay Verma will be seen in ‘Ool Julul Ishq’

Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Verma, Fatima San Sheikh and Sharib Hashmi will be seen in fashion designer Manish Malhotra’s film production house’s film ‘Ool Julul Ishq’. The film will be directed by Vibhu Puri who is known for the 2015 film ‘Hawaizaada’. The film also marks the return of lyricist-composer duo Gulzar and Vishal Bhardwaj who will compose its music.

‘Ool Julul Ishq’ is Malhotra’s third film after ‘Ban Tikki’ and ‘Train from Chhapraula’ made under the banner of Stage 5 Production. Malhotra wrote on Instagram that stupidity, innocent mistakes, love is a big mistake, if you tell the truth, love is a fool. I am pleased to announce the third film from Stage 5 Productions.

Malhotra had announced the launch of his production house in September 2023. The first film under Stage 5 production is Tisca Chopra’s ‘Train From Chhapraula’ starring Radhika Apte and Divyendu. The second film is ‘Ban Tikki’ directed by Faraz Arif Ansari starring Shabana Azmi, Zeenat Aman and Abhay Deol.

‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ was viewed 63 lakh hours in the first week of release

‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ on Netflix has been watched 63 lakh hours in the first week of its release. The Over the Top (OTT) platform gave this information on Thursday. According to Netflix, the film starring Ananya Panday, Adarsh ​​Gourav and Siddhant Chaturvedi has also made it to the top 10 non-English films category on its platform. The film premiered on 26 December.

Filmmaker Arjun Varan Singh’s directorial debut ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahaan’ revolves around three friends who try to balance their online identities with their real identities. The film is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar of Excel Entertainment and Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar of Tiger Baby. Singh described the film as his most important project, saying that he wanted to tell a story that resonated with the generation he grew up in. He said that he is happy to see the response from the audience.

Film yearning for release due to lack of approval: Mukesh Modi

In the last few months, there has been a lot of controversy with the Censor Board. Now film producer Mukesh Modi has leveled allegations against the board. He said that due to not getting the censor certificate, his film ‘Political War’ is yearning for release. Mukesh said that the censor board did not suggest any cuts in any editing, they rejected the entire film.

He said that the film is an eye opener for the community so that they can understand how the external power is trying to break India by dividing the community on their religious basis. This film is giving a message to the society that we should remain united and not fight with each other.

The film is also motivating the community to vote for good leaders. On rejecting the film, he says I am not sure whether I will invest in India again or make a film in India. I wonder why the censor board did not approve my film, whereas my film is bringing awareness to the society.