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Salman Khan starrer 'Bharat' enters Rs. 50 crore club on Day 2

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Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer 'Bharat' is managing to hold a strong position at the box office. The film, which created history as Salman's highest opener ever, has now achieved another feat by crossing the Rs. 50 crore mark in just two days of its run. The film has managed to rack in Rs. 73.30 crore in just two days. Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the box office collection of the film on his Twitter handle. Adarsh noted that multiplexes saw a normal decline, while the film's evening and night shows witnessed a high occupancy, especially in single screen cinemas. The film saw a bumper opening and minted Rs. 42.30 crore on its first day. The numbers showed a slight dip owing to a working weekday. The movie minted Rs. 31 crore on its second day, thus taking its grand total to Rs. 73.30 crore and paving its way to the Rs. 50 crore club. Readmore

Jackie Shroff to play Salman Khan's father in 'Bharat'

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The cast of Ali Abbas Zafar directorial ' Bharat ' just got bigger as Jackie Shroff joined the team to play Salman Khan's father in the much-awaited flick. Zafar confirmed the news about Shroff stepping in to play the part, saying, "We met Jaggu da in London and discussed his dates and looks. I have wanted to work with him for a long time as I feel he is the perfect amalgamation of a star and actor. I was very glad as Jackie sir instantly agreed with the story to do the film in just 20 mins of narration." The film boasts of an ensemble cast with names like Salman Khan , Katrina Kaif, Disha Patani, Sunil Grover, Tabu and Jackie Shroff. A substantial part of 'Bharat' depicts the bond shared between a father and son, which was made evident in the teaser, which was released on Independence day. The under one-miniute clip spread like wild fire creating a frenzy across quarters, raising the anticipation for the film. After wrapping up the firs...

Katrina reveals her 'Bharat' look?

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Bollywood star Katrina Kaif has treated her fans with a picture from Malta, where she is shooting for her much-anticipated film 'Bharat'. In the picture she shared on social media, the 35-year-old looks fresh as a daisy with her hair styled into glamorous beachy waves. She captioned the photo, "Malta". While 'Bharat' went on floors in July, Katrina began her first schedule last week. Salman Khan had begun shooting for his second schedule of the film in the European island country earlier this month. After Priyanka Chopra walked out of the film, the 'Zero' star was roped in to play the lead, opposite Salman. The film also stars Tabu and Disha Patani in pivotal roles. 'Bharat' is set to have a character-driven story spanning across many periods and will be shot across exotic locations in Malta and Abu Dhabi, besides Punjab and Delhi in India. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the flick is slated to hit theatres on June 5,...

Katrina heads to Malta for 'Bharat'

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Bollywood star Katrina Kaif has kick-started her 'Bharat' journey as the actress headed to Malta for shooting today. While the film went on floors earlier last month, the 35-year-old begins her first schedule now. The 'Dhoom 3' star will join Salman Khan , who started shooting for his second schedule of the film in the European island country last week. The actress posted an Instagram story announcing her departure for Malta. After Priyanka Chopra walked out of the film, Katrina was roped in to play the lead, opposite the 'Dabangg' star. The film also stars Tabu and Disha Patani in pivotal roles. 'Bharat' is set to have a character-driven story spanning across many periods and will be shot across exotic locations in Malta and Abu Dhabi, besides Punjab and Delhi in India. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the flick is slated to hit theatres on June 5, next year.

Salman responds to Priyanka's exit from 'Bharat'

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Superstar Salman Khan has finally responded to Priyanka Chopra's sudden exit from the much anticipated film 'Bharat'. After refusing to comment on the same at the trailer launch of Aayush Sharma-Warina Hussain starrer 'Loveratri' in Mumbai, the 52-year-old spoke in length about it at the promotion of the movie here in the national capital. "I am really happy for her. Had we known earlier that she has signed a big film in Hollywood, we would have never stopped her. My shooting had begun. We got to know about her decision of leaving the film at the end moment- just 10 days before her schedule," said Salman. He added, " Priyanka Chopra had come home and I told her, 'It's okay if you don't want to do it'. At that time, we were given some other reason. Whatever may be the reason - be it marriage or picture or her not being willing to work in India or with me, it's her reason and we are really supportive about her doing...

Padmavati row: Karni Sena wants Bharat Bandh, Bhansali gets security cover

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The Shri Rajput Karni Sena on Wednesday called for a ' Bharat Bandh ' (shutdown) on December 1 if Sanjay Leela Bhansali's movie " Padmavati " releases on that date, while the Maharashtra government provided a precautionary security cover for the filmmaker in view of the increasing controversies and growing threats. "We will hold rallies across the country, including Gurugram, Patna, Lucknow and Bhopal before the release date," Lokendra Singh Kalvi, founder-patron of the Shri Rajput Karni Sena, an organisation of the Rajput community, told media persons in Jaipur. He said all communities, including Muslims, supported the Sena on the issue. "We demand a complete ban on the film. Now, we don't want any pre-screening of the movie. All we want is a ban," he said. He claimed that as per the Cinematography Act, the government can withhold the release of a movie for three months even after a go-ahead by the Central Board of Film C...

Salman books Eid 2019 for 'Bharat'

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Continuing the tradition of releasing his films on the festive occasion of Eid, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has blocked the auspicious date for his 2019 release. Titled 'Bharat', the film is an official adaptation of 2014 South Korean film, 'Ode to My Father,' which depicted modern Korean history from the 1950s to the present day through the life of an ordinary man. It traces the journey of a man that starts in 1947 and ends it in 2002. Producer Atul Agnihotri says, "It's the journey of a country and also a person, both of whom go by the name of Bharat." Speaking about the film, Agnihotri informs, "Since the film was an inspiration, we wanted in all fairness to officially own it and hence we acquired the remake rights before going ahead with it." On the 'Sultan' star being the right choice to play the protagonist, Atul insists it's a decision taken from the heart given his long association with his brother-in-...