Joker movie review

The Hindi movie "Joker" starring Akshay Kumar opposite Sonakshi Sinha in lead roles was released on August 31, 2012 in India and across the world.

Directed by Shirish Kunder, "Joker" is his second directorial venture after "Jaan-E-Mann". This is Akshay Kumar's 100th film.

Made on Rs 40 crore ($ 8 million) budget, themovie has lot of expectations. According to reports, the movie is just 1:45 hours (105 minutes) long. Watch trailer video.

This is also the second film in which Sonakshi Sinha is paired opposite Akshay Kumar after "Rowdy Rathore".

The trailer of the film was revealed on July 11, 2012. Jointly produced by UTV Motion Pictures and Akshay Kumar's Hari Om Productions and Farah Khan-Shirish Kunder's Three's Company Productions Pvt, the film also stars actors Shreyas Talpade and Minissha Lamba.

Video: Watch 'Joker' movie trailer video

Chitrangada Singh has also performed an item number in the movie on song titled "Kafirana".

Director Shirish Kunder says his '“Joker”' is not a comedy film unlike what the title suggests.

Shirish has edited films like "Main Hoon Na" and "Om Shanti Om". The music of “Joker” has been scored by GV Prakash Kumar, who is a young and well established composer in the South.

The film is set in a village called Paglapur, which doesn’t have any mention on India’s official map. Raj Khurana (Akshay), who is an NRI, returns to his village only to find truck loads of problems.

Raj decides to fetch the media attention to his village, which will eventually help the villagers in getting rid of their problems; however the only thing which can go against his plan is the presence of aliens in the village.

Akshay Kumar's And Sonakshi Sinha's New Movie - Joker

The Raowdy Rathode’s sparking jodi Akhay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha are appearing in Shirish Kunder’s much awaited film “Joker”. 

The movie’s official trailer was released via twitter and is being liked by many. The film is all set to be released on 31st August 2012

The movie is about a forgotten village Pagalpur, Akshay Kumar is starring as Agasthiya/Raj who is a scientist. On his return to his village he finds the village completely neglected and forgotten by the government in order to draw attention towards the village Akshay comes up with a PLAN!

He along with the other villager’s help builds a bird’s eye view of crop circles in the field which is considered as an attempt by aliens to interact with world. When a similar crop circle appears in Paglapur, the world media descends for their fix of exaggeration. Here Akshay plays as an innocent villager being a witness and tells a reporter of having sighted a UFO, that is Udta Firta Omlette. 

But for how long? Will the villagers get caught? Or will this hoax be able to get people of Pagalpur government’s attention? There is only one way to find that out. Wait till the movie finally comes to theater.

Salman’s Ek Tha Tiger crosses Rs 200 cr mark at Box Office

Hindi movie Ek Th Tiger starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in the leads, has broken all old records and set its own several benchmarks at the Indian and overseas Box Office. The latest addition to the list of its records is that the romantic action thriller has crossed Rs 200 crore mark at the collection centres across the globe. With this, it has become the fastest Rs 200 crore grosser in the history of Hindi Cinema.

Ek Tha Tiger, which released on 3300 screens on August 15, had collected Rs 154.21 crore nett at the Indian Box Office in nine-day-extended opening week. The movie continued to do well in the second weekend thereby overtaking new release Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi. The film grossed Rs 4.53 crore on Friday and approximately Rs 5 crore on Saturday taking its 11 day total to Rs 163.74.

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer romantic action movie has also got very good response at the overseas Box Office. In 11 days, Ek Tha Tiger has raked in a total of Rs 39.03 crores nett at the collection centres in foreign countries like USA, UAE, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. It is a record breaking collection for a Hindi film in the international market.

However, Ek Tha Tiger has collected a total of Rs 202.77 crores at the worldwide Box Office in 11 days. The makers of this Kabir Khan movie are very happy with its performance at the ticket windows and they could not stop thanking Salmania, which has kept the bells ringing at the collection centres across the globe.

A K Hangal cremated

Mumbai, August 26 2012 - With prayers on their lips, friends and family members bid a tearful adieu to distinguished character actor A K Hangal at his funeral here.

Incidentally, none of the prominent Bollywood personalities attended Hangal's last rites, performed by his son Vijay at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Vile Parle, Mumbai, at around 1 pm .

"It's a great loss... I am saddened by his demise. He was very happy and lively about his work and life. I can't talk much now," Hangal's son Vijay told PTI.

Character artists including Rakesh Bedi, Raza Murad, Avatar Gill, singer-actress Ila Arun and a few others were seen at the crematorium uniting in grief at the demise of the man who played the role of grandfather, father, uncle or friend to various actors.

Hangal passed away early this morning due to brief illness aggravated by a fracture in his thigh bone at Asha Parekh Hospital in suburban Mumbai. He was 98.

"Though he was out of sight as he was not working in movies, he was not out of mind. He was my guru... he was an institution... I have learnt a lot from him," Raza Murad said.

"He has worked with all superstars but it is sad that no big star from the industry came here today," he said. "He lived like a king. He was very active. He was never disheartened when he was out of work and money. He was not only an actor... he was a freedom fighter. It's a great loss," Ila Arun said.

Hangal is survived by his 74-year-old son Vijay as his wife Manorama predeceased him.

The family was living in penury before several celebrities from the film industry chipped in with funds after news of the veteran actor's failing health broke out last year.

Hangal is remembered for some of the most heart-rending performances in Sholay, Shaukeen,Namak Haram, Guddi, Bawarchi, Lagaan and others.

He received the prestigious Padma Bhushan award for his contribution to Hindi Cinema in 2006.

Hangal's journey to filmdom was not a cake walk. He had heard of Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) while he was in Pakistan and was quite impressed by their work of spreading social messages through plays.

After the partition, Hangal chose to stay back in Pakistan but he was arrested because of his communist ideologies. He even spent two years in jail, later he was asked to go to India.

At the age of 21, he came to the city of dreams, Mumbai, with Rs 20 in his pocket.

Later he started doing plays with Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA).

It was Balraj Sahni and Chetan Anand, who saw his stage work and encouraged him to join Hindi cinema. Hangal was not interested in movies, but destiny had already planned a filmi journey of his life.

When he was in his 40s, director Basu Chatterjee offered him to play Raj Kapoor's brother in Teesri Kasam (1966). Though he was not keen on doing the film but then too he shot, later only to find out that the scene was chopped.

But after that there was no looking back as he played the doting father, uncle and friend to actors like Rajesh Khanna, Jaya Bachchan, Hema Malini, Rekha, Sunny Deol and others. He recently shot for TV Series Madhubala.

AK Hangal passes away in Mumbai

Mumbai 26 August, 2012 - Veteran Bollywood actor AK Hangal passed away in Mumbai on Sunday morning after a prolonged illness aggravated by a recent hip fracture, a family member said. Hangal was 98.
"My father died around 9 am The cause of death is mainly age-related and his lungs had also become weak and collapsed," Hangal's son Vijay, 76, told IANS.

"My father was a spirited man....He kept fighting every time till his last breath," Vijay said, adding the funeral will be held at 1pm.

"He died following lung and kidney failure after he suffered a hip fracture," the actor's physician Koulsoum Hossein told IANS.

"It is a great shock and loss to his family, admirers and the entire film fraternity," said a family member at the actor's Santacruz residence.

The veteran will be cremated Sunday afternoon at Vile Parle crematorium.

According to a hospital official, Hangal was on life-support systems for the past few days but did not respond to treatment.

Hangal was admitted to the Asha Parekh Hospital Aug 16 following a hip fracture. He had been suffering from old age health problems for a long time. 

His wife passed away before and he is survived by his son, Vijay.

The actor was associated with the film industry since 1967 and worked in nearly 225 films. He is best known for his roles in "Parichay" and "Sholay".

The actor made headlines in 2011 when it was revealed that he was struggling for livelihood as his source of income had dried up and there was hardly any money for food or medicine.

Following that, many people from the film industry, including actors Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan, offered him financial support.

Hangal was last seen in a TV show, "Madhubala", in May.

The Government of India awarded him the prestigious Padma Bhushan for his contribution to Hindi Cinema in 2006. 

Kya aap ko yaad hai Sholay film ka yeh famous dialogue "Yeh Itna Sanaata Kyun Hai Bbhai?"

Filmography
2008     Humsey Hai Jahaan 
2005     Sab Kuch Hai Kuch Bhi Nahin
2005     Paheli
2005     Mr. Prime Minister 
2004     Hari Om
2004     Dil Maange More
2003     Kahan Ho Tum
2002     Shararat
2001     The Adopted 
2001     Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
1999     Thakshak
1998     Zor: Never Underestimate the Force
1998     Yeh Aashiqui Meri
1998     Main Solah Baras Ki 
1996     Tere Mere Sapne
1996     Sautela Bhai
1995     Live Today 
1995     Kismat
1994     Dilwale
1993     Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993     Khalnayak
1993     Jaagruti
1992     Meera Ka Mohan 
1992     Laat Saab
1992     Apradhi
1991     Farishtay
1991     Dushman Devta
1990     Police Public
1989     Ilaaka
1989     Abhimanyu
1988     Khoon Bhari Maang
1988     Aakhri Adaalat
1987     Satyamev Jayate
1987     Mera Yaar Mera Dushman 
1987     Jalwa
1987     Jaago Hua Savera 
1987     Jaan Hatheli Pe 
1987     Dacait
1986     New Delhi Times
1986     Ek Chadar Maili Si
1985     Surkhiyaan
1985     Saaheb
1985     Saagar
1985     Ram Teri Ganga Maili
1985     Pighalta Aasman
1985     Meri Jung
1985     Bewafai 
1985     Arjun
1984     Sharaabi
1984     Kamla
1984     Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar
1983     Naukar Biwi Ka
1983     Avtaar
1982     Swami Dada 
1982     Star
1982     Shriman Shrimati
1982     Shaukeen
1982     Saath Saath
1982     Khud-Daar
1982     Dil... Akhir Dil Hai
1982     Bemisal
1981     Naram Garam
1981     Kudrat
1981     Krodhi
1981     Kal Hamara Hai 
1981     Kalyug
1981     Bhaaya 
1981     Baseraa
1980     Thodisi Bewafaii
1980     Phir Wohi Raat
1980     Neeyat 
1980     Kali Ghata
1980     Judaai
1980     Hum Paanch
1980     Humkadam
1979     Ratnadeep 
1979     Prem Bandhan 
1979     Meera
1979     Manzil
1979     Ladke Baap Se Badke
1979     Khandaan
1979     Jurmana
1979     Amar Deep
1978     Tumhare Liye
1978     Swarg Narak
1978     Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Love Sublime
1978     Naukri
1978     Des Pardes
1978     Besharam
1978     Badalte Rishtey
1977     Paheli
1977     Mukti
1977     Kalabaaz
1977     Immaan Dharam
1977     Alaap
1977     Aaina
1977     Aafat 
1976     Zindagi
1976     Zid 
1976     Tapasya
1976     Raees 
1976     Jeevan Jyoti
1976     Chitchor
1976     Balika Badhu
1976     Aaj Ka Ye Ghar
1975     Sholay
1975     Salaakhen
1975     Deewaar
1975     Anokha
1975     Aandhi
1974     Us-Paar
1974     Trimurti
1974     Kora Kagaz
1974     Ishq Ishq Ishq
1974     Do Nambar Ke Amir 
1974     Doosri Sita 
1974     Bidaai
1974     Aap Ki Kasam
1973     Namak Haraam
1973     Joshila
1973     Heera Panna
1973     Garm Hava
1973     Daag: A Poem of Love
1973     Chhupa Rustam
1973     Anamika
1973     Abhimaan
1972     Parichay
1972     Jawani Diwani
1972     Bawarchi
1951     Nadaan
1971     Mere Apne
1971     Guddi
1971     Anubhav
1969     Sara Akash
1969     Saat Hindustani
1969     Dharti Kahe Pukarke 
1967     Teesri Kasam
1969     Dharti Kahe Pukarke
1967     Shagird

Pic of the Week

Sushmita Sen

Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger continues to soar, post Eid

Salman Khan's Ek The Tiger is raking moolah even after Eid is over. The 7-day total of the film stands at Rs. 135.05 cr. The film that's breaking records with each passing day might even enter 200 cr club.

"Ek Tha Tiger made 15 Crores on it’s first Tuesday at the domestic box office. The 7 day total of the movie is 135.05 Crores. The box office collections of Ek Tha Tiger can in no way be termed as anything less than spectacular. Many movies have touched these figures but Salman Khan has now proved that speed does matter," reports Koimoi.com.

Ek Tha Tiger might continue its success streak next week also and could very well enter 200 cr club. "It is highly likely that the movie touches the magic figure of 200 Crores. Next week’s release Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi is not expected to have any disastrous impact on the collections of this Bollywood Biggie," adds the trade website.

Eid collections
Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger continues to weave magic at the box office as it amasses Rs. 20 crore on Eid. The film has broken a series of records. It is not only the biggest first day opener, it also went on to break the first weekend record.

Salman, Katrina in Ek Tha Tiger

"EkThaTiger - India *actuals* Monday [Eid] 20.68 cr. Total:120.84 cr nett. NEW RECORD FOR MONDAY FIGURES," tweets trade analyst Taran Adarsh.

"The movie it seems is on a record breaking spree. Firstly, the highest 1st day collection, then the highest on any given day by a movie, then the fastest 100 Crore and now a record breaking Monday, Ek Tha Tiger is indeed on fire. Collections will drop on Tuesday, however the movie has more than just created history. The drop really won’t matter to Salman Khan as the coming weekend will rejuvenate the movie yet again," reports Koimoi.com.

The 100 crore feat
"EkThaTiger - India *actuals* Sun 23.06 cr. Total: 100.16 cr nett. SUPERB. Fastest 100 cr grosser ever - 5 days [Hindi films]. NEW RECORD!" tweeted trade analyst Taran Adarsh.

Salman and Katrina

"EkThaTiger is @BeingSalmanKhan ’s 4th century [100 cr], the other three being #Dabangg [147 cr], Ready [122 cr] and Bodyguard [148 cr]," added Adarsh.

"Ek Tha Tiger reaches 100-cr mark in 5 days - another Rs. 25 cr from overseas. Total Rs. 125 cr. Today's Eid collection remains to be counted," tweeted ABP News.

The film had reached Rs. 77.10 cr mark on Saturday. "EkThaTiger - India *actuals* Sat 16.75 cr. Total: 77.10 cr nett. Excellent growth on Saturday," Adarsh had tweeted.

First Weekend"Ek Tha Tiger made an approx 11.75 Crores on it’s 1st Friday at the box office. After opening to a humongous 32.92 Crores and grossing 14.55 Crores on it’s 2nd Day, Ek Tha Tiger looks pretty steady with 59.22 Crores in it’s pocket," reports Koimoi.com.

"The movie might have seen a steady fall in its last two days but one can surely account that to working days not being huge grossing days. However, Ek Tha Tiger has created a new record at the Indian Box Office. In its 1st weekend (i.e. 1st 3 days run) it has grossed about 59 crores which is the highest ever in Indian history. Post Monday, when the fasting season of Ramadan gets over, there is no saying what collections will the movie make," 

adds the website.

2nd day collections"After shattering every record possible to shreds Ek Tha Tiger moved to its 2nd day. As per early estimates the movie would have made 16 crores on it’s Day 2 at the Indian Box Office. Ek Tha Tiger had grossed a humongous 32.92 crores on its Day 1 and its total box office collections till date stands at 48.92 crores," reported Koimoi.com.

"The fall was quite expected as Thursday was a working day and not a holiday unlike Wednesday. However, the movie is expected to hit the chords again this weekend. There is no doubt that Ek Tha Tiger will prove to be an all time blockbuster at the box office if it sustains its momentum even for a weekend," added the website.

1st day fever
"EkThaTiger biz on Wed is humungous, historic. But wait for Eid celebrations. It will create History *again*. Picture abhi baaki hain!" Taran Adarsh wrote.

"The 1st day box office collections of Ek Tha Tiger can be simply termed in one word as 'spectacular'. Something like this has never before happened in Bollywood. The movie made an approx. 30 crores (as per early estimates) on it's Day 1 at the Indian box office. Ek Tha Tiger did not just do good in a few circuits as there is really no circuit where the movie didn't break apart a set record," reports Koimoi.com.

"Ek Tha Tiger has smashed the opening day collections of Hrithik Roshan's Agneepath which had amassed a mammoth 23 crores. The movie also broke the much hyped Shahrukh Khan's Ra.One opening day record of 25 crores. Salman is out to break all the box office records ever set in India," adds the website.

TIGER BUZZ
Ek Tha.. may be biggest first-day grosser: analysts
Actors Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s Eid celebrations along with Yash Raj Films and director Kabir Khan couldn’t have been bigger. For the third time in a row (after Bodyguard and Dabangg), Salman’s Eid release has registered a bumper opening at the box office across centres. If trade estimates are anything to go by, the film is expected to enter the Rs. 100-crore club in less than seven days of release.TRADE TALK

Salman, Katrina in Ek Tha Tiger

TOP 10: Salman Khan's biggest hits

What happens when Barjatya boy Prem goes Dabangg and turns into Tiger? Well he becomes a hit machine, like our very own Salman Khan. With the success of Ek Tha Tiger, Salman has hit the jackpot for the fourth time in two years. SALLU MAGIC

Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger creates history!
Ek Tha Tiger has not only opened to packed houses, if initial trade reports are to be believed, the movie has set new records on the day 1 of its release. The Salman-Katrina starrer has broken the first day records of Hrithik's Agneepath and SRK's RA.One. The film reportedly amassed over Rs. 30 crore on Wednesday. STATS INSIDE

Why Katrina didn't promote Ek Tha Tiger with Salman in Delhi
Wonder why Salman Khan alone promoted Ek Tha Tiger on Sunday? Well, the actor's ex-flame and Ek Tha Tiger co-star Katrina Kaif was suffering from a severe bout of food poisoning and couldn't make it to any of the events despite strong medication, reports Mumbai Mirror. While Katrina had to stay back at her hotel room, director Kabir Khan and Salman Khan promoted the film at various events. A doctor was arranged for the pretty actress. STORY INSIDE

Son of Sardar First Look

Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger makes fastest 100 crore

Ek Tha Tiger has made history! After breaking first day and first weekend records, the Salman-Katrina starrer has went on to make Rs. 100 crore in 5 days, which is a record again.

"#EkThaTiger - India *actuals* Sun 23.06 cr. Total: 100.16 cr nett. SUPERB. Fastest 100 cr grosser ever - 5 days [Hindi films]. NEW RECORD!" tweeted trade analyst Taran Adarsh.

"#EkThaTiger is @BeingSalmanKhan ’s 4th century [100 cr], the other three being #Dabangg [147 cr], #Ready [122 cr] and #Bodyguard [148 cr]," added Adarsh.

"Ek Tha Tiger reaches 100-cr mark in 5 days - another Rs. 25 cr from overseas. Total Rs. 125 cr. Today's Eid collection remains to be counted," tweeted ABP News.

The film had reached Rs. 77.10 cr mark on Saturday. "#EkThaTiger - India *actuals* Sat 16.75 cr. Total: 77.10 cr nett. Excellent growth on Saturday," Adarsh had tweeted.

Salman, Katrina in Ek Tha Tiger

First Weekend
"Ek Tha Tiger made an approx 11.75 Crores on it’s 1st Friday at the box office. After opening to a humongous 32.92 Crores and grossing 14.55 Crores on it’s 2nd Day, Ek Tha Tiger looks pretty steady with  59.22 Crores in it’s pocket," reports Koimoi.com.

"The movie might have seen a steady fall in its last two days but one can surely account that to working days not being huge grossing days. However, Ek Tha Tiger has created a new record at the Indian Box Office. In its 1st weekend (i.e. 1st 3 days run) it has grossed about 59 crores which is the highest ever in Indian history. Post Monday, when the fasting season of Ramadan gets over, there is no saying what collections will the movie make," adds the website.

2nd day collections"After shattering every record possible to shreds Ek Tha Tiger moved to its 2nd day. As per early estimates the movie would have made 16 crores on it’s Day 2 at the Indian Box Office. Ek Tha Tiger had grossed a humongous 32.92 crores on its Day 1 and its total box office collections till date stands at 48.92 crores," reported Koimoi.com.

"The fall was quite expected as Thursday was a working day and not a holiday unlike Wednesday. However, the movie is expected to hit the chords again this weekend. There is no doubt that Ek Tha Tiger will prove to be an all time blockbuster at the box office if it sustains its momentum even for a weekend," added the website.

1st day fever
"#EkThaTiger biz on Wed is humungous, historic. But wait for Eid celebrations. It will create History *again*. Picture abhi baaki hain!" Taran Adarsh wrote.

"The 1st day box office collections of Ek Tha Tiger can be simply termed in one word as 'spectacular'. Something like this has never before happened in Bollywood. The movie made an approx. 30 crores (as per early estimates) on it's Day 1 at the Indian box office. Ek Tha Tiger did not just do good in a few circuits as there is really no circuit where the movie didn't break apart a set record," reports Koimoi.com.

"Ek Tha Tiger has smashed the opening day collections of Hrithik Roshan's Agneepath which had amassed a mammoth 23 crores. The movie also broke the much hyped Shahrukh Khan's Ra.One opening day record of 25 crores. Salman is out to break all the box office records ever set in India," adds the website.

CRITICS' TAKE

HT's review
Anupama Chopra's review: Ek Tha Tiger
Ek Tha Tiger is Salman Khan’s best film since Dabangg. But because his last two films were Ready and Bodyguard, the bar is not exactly high. Still, Ek Tha Tiger has more of a story as well as greater coherence and emotion than both those films put together. REVIEW INSIDE

Critics Report: Ek Tha Tiger burning bright
Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger, a romantic thriller about an Indian secret agent codenamed Tiger, hits theatres today. And critics have given a thumbs up to the film with a flare! REVIEWS INSIDE

TIGER BUZZ
Ek Tha.. may be biggest first-day grosser: analysts
Actors Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s Eid celebrations along with Yash Raj Films and director Kabir Khan couldn’t have been bigger. For the third time in a row (after Bodyguard and Dabangg), Salman’s Eid release has registered a bumper opening at the box office across centres. If trade estimates are anything to go by, the film is expected to enter the Rs. 100-crore club in less than seven days of release. TRADE TALK

Salman, Katrina in Ek Tha Tiger

TOP 10: Salman Khan's biggest hitsWhat happens when Barjatya boy Prem goes Dabangg and turns into Tiger? Well he becomes a hit machine, like our very own Salman Khan. With the success of Ek Tha Tiger, Salman has hit the jackpot for the fourth time in two years. SALLU MAGIC

Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger creates history!
Ek Tha Tiger has not only opened to packed houses, if initial trade reports are to be believed, the movie has set new records on the day 1 of its release. The Salman-Katrina starrer has broken the first day records of Hrithik's Agneepath and SRK's RA.One. The film reportedly amassed over Rs. 30 crore on Wednesday. STATS INSIDE

Why Katrina didn't promote Ek Tha Tiger with Salman in Delhi
Wonder why Salman Khan alone promoted Ek Tha Tiger on Sunday? Well, the actor's ex-flame and Ek Tha Tiger co-star Katrina Kaif was suffering from a severe bout of food poisoning and couldn't make it to any of the events despite strong medication, reports Mumbai Mirror. While Katrina had to stay back at her hotel room, director Kabir Khan and Salman Khan promoted the film at various events. A doctor was arranged for the pretty actress. STORY INSIDE

WATCH: Salman Khan's 'animated' avatar in Ek Tha Tiger
If you loved Salman Khan in the trailer of Ek Tha Tiger, you will like him in the recently launched ETT Yomics also. In his latest avatar, Salman Khan jumps off the buildings, smashes heads and performs stunts. ANIMATED SALMAN PIC

Salman Khan talks about Ek Tha Tiger, Katrina Kaif and Rs. 100 cr club
He pulls her leg at every opportunity he gets, she’s probably the only person allowed to make fun of him in public. Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan could have been Bollywood’s ultimate power couple, but the ‘close friends’ haven’t lost an iota of the chemistry that makes them sizzle on-screen in the upcoming action thriller Ek Tha Tiger. SALLU-KAT SPEAK

Face of the Week

Sonakshi Sinha

'Ek Tha Tiger' expected to break more records

New Delhi, Aug 17 — Salman Khan does it again! After giving back-to-back super hits "Wanted", "Dabangg", "Ready" and "Bodyguard", he has hit the bull's eye once again with "Ek Tha Tiger" which has broken records of opening day collection by earning Rs.33 crore.

The romantic thriller released on Independence Day and trade pundits are expecting the collections to increase during the long weekend, thanks to Eid, which is Monday, and make more new records.

The film's cost is said to be above Rs.50 crore and "Ek Tha..." marks director Kabir Khan's third collaboration with Yash Raj Films after "Kabul Express" in 2006 and "New York" in 2009.

Rajesh Thadani, Multimedia Combines, Mumbai, says the film has received the highest opening ever.

"Salman's movie 'Ek Tha Tiger' is doing very well all over. It has been the highest opening ever. In first two days, the film has collected around Rs.47 crore all over India. On the opening day, the film collected Rs.33 crore. It is the highest collection till date for any Indian film," Thadani told IANS.

"In Mumbai the film collected close to around Rs.17 crore on opening day. There is possibility that the film will break all records and collect Rs.200 crore," he added.

Vinay Choksey of VIP Exhibitors, Mumbai, seconds Thadani and said: "The film is expected to maintain the craze and the collections will go up during weekend."

The film that revolves around an Indian secret agent named Tiger collected almost Rs.17 crore on the second day.

Anant Verma, director and business head of DT Cinemas, says "'Ek Tha Tiger' opened with 98 percent occupancy".

"The movie is doing excellent business. There was a lot of hype about it because of which we have had 45 percent online and advance bookings," Verma told IANS.

"From families to couples, college students to working class came to watch the movie and they are liking it. We are waiting for the weekend and expecting increased footfalls," he added.

Salman, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) officer, romances Katrina (Zoya), an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent in the film.

"Ek Tha..." shows the tumultuous journey of the dark world of intelligence that forbids its soldiers from falling in love.

The story is by Aditya Chopra and the film's screenplay has been co-written by Kabir Khan and well-known journalist-turned-lyricist-writer Neelesh Misra.

Face of the Week

 Dhanya Balakrishna

Ek Tha Tiger: Movie Review

After giving three back to back hits like ‘Dabangg’, ‘Ready’ and ‘Bodyguard’, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is ready with his Eid gift for his fans, as his latest action flick, ‘Ek Tha Tiger’, is scheduled to hit the theaters on15th August.

The long wait for the year's most-awaited movie Ek Tha Tiger is finally over, as it releases today. Directed by Kabir Khan, Ek Tha Tiger, that features Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, is an action, spy thriller, with a dose of romance too. I am right now in the theatre and the movie has just begun. The theatre is jam packed and there is lot of buzz around. The film has been making headlines ever since it was conceptualised. And if the the promos of the movie is any indication, Ek Tha Tiger is a sure blockbuster!
What is the story all about?
Ek Tha Tiger is a romantic thriller that revolves around the story of a Trinity College scientist, suspected of selling missile technology secrets to Pakistan. The Indian government sends a secret agent, codenamed Tiger (Salman Khan) to find out about the professor's activities. Tiger gradually falls in love with the professor's caretaker Zoya (Katrina Kaif), who is studying at a fictional dance academy. What happens next? Will Tiger gain victory in his mission or will love take an upper hand?
Verdict on performances so far:
Termed as the mass entertainer, Salman Khan needs no verdict on his acting skills. What makes us love him in the movie is his rugged Tiger-like attitude, that suits him the best. Salman gets into the skin of his raw, rugged, edgy character and makes you admire over his marvellous performance.
When Kabir Khan claimed that everyone will get to see Katrina Kaif's acting potential in the film, it wasn't just a mere statement. He meant it and Kats did it. For all those who believe, Katrina is nothing, but, just a pretty face, Ek Tha Tiger is the answer for them. Katrina Kaif, not only looks super stunning in the movie, but, the girl proves that she's no less in acting as well. The girl definitely gets a thumbs up for her improvised hindi diction and good performance in Ek Tha Tiger.

Verdict so far:
Ek tha Tiger gets a thumbs up from me so far. Despite the alleged break up, Salman and Katrina haven't lost an iota of the chemistry, that makes them Bollywood's ultimate power couple, which they have proved in Ek Tha Tiger. The comfort zone that the couple have shared throughout the movie, makes their romance look genuine and real.
The action sequences looks real yet, retains the element of larger-than-life heroism. Shot in exotic foreign locations, Ek Tha Tiger gives us a beautiful picture. Salman surprises us in an action packed performance which is completely different from his other movies. The movie has lived up to our expectations.

Gul Panag's 40 Most Sexy and Hot Pictures

Gul Panag started her education in Sangrur city of Punjab, in and changed more than 14 schools including various Kendriya Vidyalayas( , Mhow, Leh, ), The Lawrence School Lovedale, Ooty and the International School Of Lusaka, Zambia. Gul Panag did her Bachelors degree in Mathematics from Punjabi University Patiala and Masters in Political Science from. Gul Panag hails from an Army background.Her father is a Lieutenant General in the Indian Army and is at present Army Commander, Central Command. Gul Panag won Miss in 1999 and subsequently placed 6th in the Miss Universe 1999 pageant

Gul Panag worked in films like Jurm and Dhoop and also the serial Kashmeer (STAR Plus), but she got her fame with 2006 film, Dor in the role of Zeenat

That she’s is in fabulous shape is a well know fact, but little known is that behind all of that is a very tough and strong core. Gul has very high levels of endurance and strength as is clear from her track record of running marathons. Gul Panag has run the Mumbai International Marathon every year since its start and regularly trains to keep up her stamina. Gul Panag refuses to be unfazed by the fact that Asin has started appearing in the promos of TATA SKY, a brand that Aamir Khan endorses. While the earlier promos featuring Gul were widely appreciated by one and all, Asin has been roped in for the current commercial, which is being looked at as yet another tool in the promotion of GHAJINI.

The most recent promotion funda that is in the process of being put to work is through Ads. The Ghajini couple will be seen in Tata Sky’s new advertisements. Its previous ad had Gul Panag opposite Aamir. But looking at the hype about this most talked about Ghajini pair, the company has decided to cash in on the popularity. Buzz is that it was Aamir Khan who recommended Asin’s name for this endorsement deal. With everything in place, the ads are all set to go on air. So watch out for the super star Aamir and super sexy Asin as they ready to come right to your drawing rooms through one of those Zhingalala ads.
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