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Actor <keyword id="19962398" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vidya-Balan" source="keywords">Vidya Balan</keyword> says she rejected the offer to star in "<keyword id="20209950" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bhool-Bhulaiyaa-2" source="keywords">Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2</keyword>" as she feared that if she didn't perform well in the sequel, it would ruin the impact of her work in the original movie. Balan starred alongside Akshay Kumar in Priyadarshan's 2007 hit "<keyword id="20054980" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="bhool-bhulaiyaa" source="keywords">Bhool Bhulaiyaa</keyword>", playing the role of Avni/Manjulika. Fifteen years later, its sequel, "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2", directed by <keyword id="20561165" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Anees-Bazmee" source="keywords">Anees Bazmee</keyword> and starring <keyword id="19897059" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kartik-Aaryan" source="keywords">Kartik Aaryan</keyword> in the lead, was released and became a huge blockbuster at the box office. "I was so scared because 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' has given me so much. So I said, if I did something wrong, then everything will go in vain (sab par paani fir jayega). I told Anees ji that 'I can't take this risk,'" Balan told reporters. "But when they came back to me with the third part, I loved the script. I was dying to work on this with Anees bhai and Bhushan. And then it only kept getting better," Balan said. The actor said she liked what the team did with the sequel, which helped her make the decision to say yes to "<keyword id="20055923" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bhool-Bhulaiyaa-3" source="keywords">Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3</keyword>", set to release on Diwali, November 1. "And then the icing on the cake was working with <keyword id="19932032" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Madhuri-Dixit" source="keywords">Madhuri Dixit</keyword> ma'am. So, I think it only kept getting better, and I accumulated the courage. I had a great time. He (Bazmee) is the king of entertainment. I had the opportunity to work with him," she added. Balan was speaking at a film event where a new version of the franchise's iconic song "<keyword id="23696186" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ami-Jo-Tomar" source="keywords">Ami Jo Tomar</keyword>" was unveiled. Besides her, Aaryan and Dixit were present. At the event, Balan and Dixit performed the song in perfect sync. At one point, Balan slipped and fell but handled the situation with grace. Dancing alongside a legend like Dixit is no easy task, said Balan. "There is some kind of a tashan in that particular scene in the song. It was difficult for me because I was giving attitude to Madhuri. She is so generous... performing with her was not easy. Everyone supported me, but I think it was so nice of Madhuri ma'am as she realized that it was a big deal for me to be dancing with her. I told myself that it is an honour to share a stage with her, to be in the same frame with her," she said. Dixit, who is new to the franchise, recalled her conversation with Balan before they filmed the track. "We are releasing the song today. I would say to Vidya, 'You don't know how much I love the song because of you.' "When Anees ji said, 'There is a role in the movie and also you have to do a song,' I was like, 'What?' Because I always dreamt of this song and always wanted to perform it somewhere, maybe in a show. And when he said that, I was so happy and excited. I said I have to do this movie and be a part of this cast," she added. Produced by <keyword id="20079736" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="T-Series" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="T-Series" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="T-Series">T-Series</keyword>, "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" also features Triptii Dimri, Rajpal Yadav, Sanjay Mishra, and Vijay Raaz.

I was scared, says Vidya Balan on rejecting 'Bhool Bhulaiya 2'

The trailer for the much-talked-about <keyword id="20055923" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bhool-Bhulaiyaa-3" source="keywords">Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3</keyword> dropped today, and the internet is buzzing with excitement, confusion, and, of course, tons of opinions! Directed by <keyword id="20561165" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Anees-Bazmee" source="keywords">Anees Bazmee</keyword>, this third installment of the popular horror-comedy franchise brings back a blend of psychological thrills and laughs. The nearly four-minute trailer, released on <keyword id="20079736" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="T-Series" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="T-Series" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="T-Series">T-Series</keyword>' YouTube channel, has given fans a lot to talk about! <div type="Youtube" id="6YMY62tMLUA" title="Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (Official Trailer): Kartik Aaryan,Vidya B,Madhuri D,Triptii | Anees B | Bhushan K" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6YMY62tMLUA/mqdefault.jpg"><url><![CDATA[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YMY62tMLUA]]></url></div> The trailer kicks off with a nod to the franchise’s iconic ghost, Manjulika, played by <keyword id="19962398" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vidya-Balan" source="keywords">Vidya Balan</keyword>, who delivers her famous scream, “I’m Manjulika!” As the trailer unfolds, it becomes immediately apparent that <keyword id="19901745" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Triptii-Dimri" source="keywords">Triptii Dimri</keyword> is playing <keyword id="19897059" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kartik-Aaryan" source="keywords">Kartik Aaryan</keyword>’s love interest. Rooh Baba delivers his signature one-liners, while Sanjay Mishra, Rajpal Yadav and Ashwini Kalsekar attempt to amp up the humour quotient of the film. But then, <keyword id="19932032" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Madhuri-Dixit" source="keywords">Madhuri Dixit</keyword> appears on screen — and also claims to be Manjulika! Yes, two <keyword id="23489537" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="manjulikas" source="keywords">Manjulikas</keyword>, double the mayhem. Fans are already calling it the “Battle of the Manjulikas,” as Vidya and Madhuri’s characters face off, wreaking havoc. Understandably, the situation starts to tense as both Manjulikas unleash terror. There seems to be a whirlwind of confusion for poor Rooh Baba, who’s now stuck between romance, comedy and horror. In the trailer's final moments,Triptii Dimri’s character tells Rooh Baba that they’re soon to be married, only for him to shout and storm off — a hint that Triptii’s character might just be a ghost herself! Cameos from Rajesh Sharma and some hidden easter eggs have also left fans speculating about surprise twists. Of course, social media is divided. Some are thrilled to see the legendary Vidya Balan and Madhuri Dixit sharing the screen in a spooky dance-off. "Watching Madhuri dance on screen again is going to be a treat! VidyaBalan vs MadhuriDixit is going to be fire!” wrote one user. <div type="twitter" handle="Super_Adian" handlename="Super_Adian" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1843948482941653185"></div>But for every fan, there’s a critic that is a little more skeptical. One user wrote, “CRINGE... Unreal downfall of legendary actresses like Madhuri Dixit &amp; Vidya Balan. Why did they accept these roles?" Other cameos and details that fans seem to enjoy were Majnu bhai’s painting (from the Welcome franchise), Sanjay Mishra going “Netflix kisne chalu kiya sallaa” and Karthik’s “hatt” — a nod to his memorable role in Pyaar ka Punchnama. <div type="twitter" handle="TheAaryanKartik" handlename="TheAaryanKartik" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1843944717475528867"></div>Then again, several netizens are of the opinion that the first installment of the movie starring <keyword id="19896353" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="akshay-kumar" source="keywords">Akshay Kumar</keyword> was the best. Speaking of which, many speculate that Khiladi Kumar will return to the movie for a surprise cameo! "Rooh baba se do do manjulika nahi control hogi usme akshay kumar ki help lagegi isiliye isme akshay kumar jarur honge,” shared one X user. And we must say that we wholeheartedly agree. <div type="twitter" handle="Akshay443536" handlename="Akshay443536" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1843945343786037312"></div>Whether fans are cringing or cheering, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is shaping up to be a Diwali blockbuster. With all the excitement (and confusion) around the double-Manjulika chaos, it's clear that this horror-comedy is set to stir things up — especially with its clash with Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again.

‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ trailer: Internet’s reaction, cameos, speculations and more!

Hold onto your popcorn, <keyword id="20260137" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="horror-comedy" source="keywords">horror-comedy</keyword> fans! <keyword id="19897059" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kartik-Aaryan" source="keywords">Kartik Aaryan</keyword> has just unlocked the door to a spine-tingling Diwali with the much-anticipated ‘<keyword id="20055923" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bhool-Bhulaiyaa-3" source="keywords">Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3</keyword>.’ The actor took to Instagram to share a tantalising new poster, accompanied by the enticing caption, “Darwaza Khulega… Iss Diwali.” ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ is set to face off against Rohit Shetty’s ‘<keyword id="20032943" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Singham-Again" source="keywords">Singham Again</keyword>,’ a film that belongs to the beloved cop universe. Imagine the drama: police sirens and ghostly wails, all while the audience munches on their Diwali sweets! <h2>The return of <keyword id="20556967" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Manjulika" source="keywords">Manjulika</keyword></h2>This third chapter welcomes back the queen of horror-comedy herself, <keyword id="19962398" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vidya-Balan" source="keywords">Vidya Balan</keyword>, who reprises her iconic role as Manjulika. For those who may need a refresher, Manjulika is the vengeful spirit who became a household name in the original 2007 hit. Kartik, who is taking over the lead from Akshay Kumar, was quick to express his excitement for Vidya’s return. In his Instagram post, he said, “And it’s happening. OG Manjulika is coming back to the world of BhoolBhulaiyaa. Super thrilled to welcome @balanvidya. This Diwali is going to be crackling!” With such energy, it’s hard not to feel the buzz! <h2>A star-studded cast</h2>Alongside Kartik and Vidya, the film also stars <keyword id="19901745" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Triptii-Dimri" source="keywords">Triptii Dimri</keyword> and <keyword id="19897820" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bollywood" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Bollywood" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> royalty Madhuri Dixit, adding even more glitter to the already star-studded cast. The first two installments of ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ have built a loyal fanbase, combining psychological horror with side-splitting comedy, a combination that <keyword id="20561165" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Anees-Bazmee" source="keywords">Anees Bazmee</keyword> is hoping to replicate again for this sequel. With a release date locked for <keyword id="20963892" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Diwali-2024" source="keywords">Diwali 2024</keyword>, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ is already generating buzz among fans. Comment sections are excited, with some calling this installment the “the most awaited film of the year”. So, mark your calendars and prepare your budgets for more than just sweets and eco-friendly crackers this festival of lights!

Vidya Balan to return as the Manjulika in ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’, film to release in theatres on Diwali alongside ‘Singham Again’

<ul><li>The movie based on India’s space mission to Mars was made at a budget of ₹xx crore </li><li>Akshay Kumar's Mission Mangal crossed ₹29 crore within 24 hours of release </li><li>It is the highest collection among all the Akshay Kumar's films. </li><li>Mission Mangal is based on the all-women team that led India's mission to Mars. </li></ul>Akshay Kumar-starrer Mission Mangal crossed ₹29 crore within 24 hours of release-- that’s over 20% of the movie’s total budget of ₹140 crore. The movie, based on India’s space mission to Mars, has been released on a long weekend-- owing to the holiday on August 15 for Independence Day-- and that is expected to boost collections. Mission Mangal’s show witnessed an overall occupancy of 50-55% across India, <a href="https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/mission-manga-l-box-office-collection-day-1-vidya-balan-akshay-kumar-movie-fabulous-start/story/372950.html">reported</a> Business Today. It is the highest collection among all the Akshay Kumar's films, <a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/mission-mangal-vs-batla-house-box-office-day-1-akshay-kumar-s-highest-opener-mints-rs-27-cr-john-abraham-film-strong-at-rs-13-cr/story-CPZmNUipIJa2MisBbXVjyI.html">reported </a>Hindustan Times. Before this, <a href="https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=5311">Kumar's Gold collected nearly</a> ₹23.67 crore nett on its first day. 
	
	
	
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 The movie starring Akshay Kumar as the lead has a predominantly female star cast including <keyword id="3844" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vidya-Balan">Vidya Balan</keyword>, Sonakshi Sinha, Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari and Nithya Menon released on the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) 50th anniversary. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/akshay-kumars-mission-mangal-could-miss-facts-about-mangalyaan/articleshow/70498232.cms">Mission Mangal</a> has showcased the role that women had to play in the mission’s success. However, while it’s true that women had a lot of key contributions to Mangalyaan, the mission wasn’t as dominated by women as Mission Mangal’s trailer would have you believe. At the time of the launch, the <a href="https://www.firstpost.com/india/isro-scientists-who-made-mangalyaan-possible-all-you-need-to-know-about-them-1727791.html">control room</a> had as many as 14 senior male scientists present and only 3 female scientists. Movie review However, the movie has opened with some great reviews. According to<a href="https://twitter.com/taran_adarsh/status/1161962730607300609"> the film critic Taran Adarsh,</a> Mission Mangal is ‘one of the best films of 2019’. Devansh Sharma from the First Post <a href="https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mission-mangal-review-india-should-be-proud-of-this-riveting-and-inspiring-film-just-like-it-is-of-mangalyaan-7166291.html">writes,</a> India should be proud of this inspiring film John Abraham starrer Batla House that was released alongside Mission Mangal also witnessed a good opening at the box office with ₹13-15 crore. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/akshay-kumar-starrer-mission-mangal-is-using-feminism-to-sell-tickets/articleshow/70553147.cms">Mangalyaan was not as female centric as Mission Mangal would have you believ</a>e

Akshay Kumar-starrer Mission Mangal has covered a fifth of its budget on the first day — and it has 3 more days in the opening weekend

Mumbai, Jul 15 () Actor Vidya Balan on Wednesday said she had a great time portraying the titular role in the upcoming "Shakuntala Devi", adding that the film celebrates the inspiring journey of the well-known mathematician. Shakuntala Devi, the mathematical wizard, was known for her ability to make incredibly swift calculations. Her genius was first discovered at the age of five, when she solved a math problem for 18-year-old students. "Stepping into the world of Shakuntala Devi was as intimidating as it was exhilarating. Her story is inspirational and makes you see how if we believe in ourselves, the world is our oyster," Balan said in a statement. Directed by Anu Menon, the film is slated to start streaming on Amazon Prime Video from July 31. It was among the first major movies to head to a digital platform owing to the coronavirus-induced lockdown, which has led to the closing of cinema screens across the country. Balan, 41, said a digital release will ensure that the film reaches a global audience. "A direct release on Prime Video will bring Shakuntala Devi one step closer to audiences across the globe where they can watch the movie at their convenience," she said. The film's trailer, unveiled on Wednesday, gave a sneak peek into the adventures of the protagonist and her love for numbers that she valued above everything else in her life. "Shakuntala Devi" also stars Sanya Malhotra, Amit Sadh, and Jisshu Sengupta. The dramedy is produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions and Vikram Malhotra. JUR RDS RDS

Playing Shakuntala Devi was as intimidating as it was exhilarating: Vidya Balan

<ul><li>The six films, available in five different languages, include <keyword id="652906" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Shakuntala-Devi">Shakuntala Devi</keyword> featuring <keyword id="3844" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vidya-Balan">Vidya Balan</keyword>, and <keyword id="6267413" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ponmagal-Vandhal">Ponmagal Vandhal</keyword> starring Jyotika. </li><li>These films will be released on Amazon Prime Videos in the next three months. </li><li>Previously, Amitabh Bachchan, in a twitter post, announced the digital release of Gulabo Sitabo on June 12.</li></ul>Amazon Prime Videos is hitting the theatres it hurt the most. After announcing the digital release of Gulabo Sitabo, the OTT giant confirmed digital release of six other much awaited films on its platforms. The six films, available in five different languages, include Shakuntala Devi featuring Vidya Balan, Ponmagal Vandhal starring Jyotika, Penguin starring Keerthy Suresh (Tamil and Telugu), Sufiyum Sujatayum (Malayalam) starring Aditi Rao Hydari, Law (Kannada) featuring Ragini Chandran and Siri Prahlad, and French Biryani (Kannada). Previously, Amitabh Bachchan, <a href="https://twitter.com/SrBachchan/status/1260936221259423749">in a twitter post,</a> announced the digital release of Gulabo Sitabo on June 12. These films will be released on Amazon Prime Videos in the next three months. Release schedule on Amazon Prime Videos <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; width: 468pt; table-layout: fixed;"></colgroup></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Ponmagal Vandhal </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">May 29 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Penguin </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">June 19 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Law </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">June 26 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Sufiyum Sujatayum </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Not yet announced </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">French Biryani </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">July 24 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Shakuntala Devi </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Not yet announced </td></tr></tbody></table> This is bad news for theatre owners including multiplex operators like PVR and Inox. “Expect occupancy in multiplexes to remain low in initial weeks and envisage recovery to begin from the festive season (September-October 2020), which is likely to coincide with the release of big-budget movies,” an Edelweiss report said last week. In the meantime, they will lose precious business. While fans must be cheering for the digital release<a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/theater-owners-disappointed-call-gulabo-sitabo-direct-ott-release-a-mistake-6410255/">, theatre owners are disappointed and angry</a>. Coronavirus has forced around 9000 screens in India to shut down for an unknown time period — making cinema halls lose ₹150 crore a week. And now with producers opting for digital release, these cinema halls might struggle to survive.INOX had <a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/theater-owners-disappointed-call-gulabo-sitabo-direct-ott-release-a-mistake-6410255/">earlier expressed “displeasure” on digital release of Gulabo Sitabo. </a> <div type="image" title="snapshot-1589527786675" msid="75753821" hostid="261"></div> “Indian audiences have been eagerly awaiting the release of these 7 highly anticipated films and we are delighted that Amazon Prime Video will now be premiering these movies for our customers - who can enjoy watching these from the safety &amp; comfort of their homes and on a screen of their choice,” said Gaurav Gandhi, Director and Country General Manager, Amazon Prime Video India. Gandhi believes digital release will allow these films to reach its viewers 4000 cities and towns across 200 countries. However, it is yet not clear whether these films will be available in the existing prime membership plan. Moreover, India still doesn’t have the pay per view on Amazon prime videos yet. Apart from Amazon Prime Videos, other OTT platforms like Zee5 and Netflix are also chasing producers for digital release of films that have finished production. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/bollywood-gives-in-amitabh-bachchan-and-ayushmann-khurrana-starrer-gulabo-sitabo-wont-wait-for-theatres-will-release-on-amazon-prime/articleshow/75735845.cms">Bollywood gives in -- Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Gulabo Sitabo won't wait for theatres, will release on Amazon Prime </a>

From Shakuntala Devi to Ponmagal Vandhal ⁠— 7 movies across languages will release first on Amazon Prime and that’s making PVR and INOX anxious

<ul><li>The Election Commission of India will announce the final <keyword id="43677" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Voter-turnout">voter turnout</keyword> in a press conference at 6.30pm. </li><li>Maharashtra might record the lowest voter turnout. </li></ul>Maharashtra recorded the lowest voter turnout in the past five assembly elections. According to the Election Commission of India, it stood 55.83%. The state has a total electorate of 89.7 million, comprising 46.8 million men and 42.8 million women, plus 2,634 transgender voters. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Maharashtra recorded 63.38% turnout in 2014 Assembly elections. The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the final voter turnout in a press conference at 6.30pm. The day started out slow with Maharashtra reporting a low turnout of 5.76% till 10:00 am. By 12:00pm voter turnout picked up to hit 16.75% with rain slowing them down. Polling booths peaked to 43.84% by 4:00 pm. Long queues were observed outside several polling stations, indicating the percentage may go up in subsequent hours. However, bad weather conditions and a dull build up slowed the election fervour. Several <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> celebrities, including <keyword id="6355923" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Aamir-Khan">Aamir Khan</keyword>, Madhuri Dixit Nene, Lara Dutta, Deepika Padukone, Hrithik Roshan, Varun Dhawan, John Abraham, <keyword id="3844" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vidya-Balan">Vidya Balan</keyword>, <keyword id="6354700" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Anil-Kapoor">Anil Kapoor</keyword> and Madhuri Dixit stepped out on Monday morning to vote for the Maharashtra Assembly elections. As many as 3,239 candidates are fighting the Maharashtra Assembly elections on October 21. Voting began at 7 am and will end at 6 pm. See more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/elections/news/will-the-2019-maharashtra-assembly-election-be-a-deja-vu-of-the-lok-sabha-election/articleshow/71680529.cms">Will the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly election be a deja vu of the Lok Sabha election?</a> <a href="http://businessinsider.in/politics/elections/news/voter-turnout-of-maharashtra-assembly-election-threatened-by-weather-and-lackluster-campaigning/articleshow/71680425.cms">Voter turnout of Maharashtra Assembly election threatened by weather and lackluster campaigning</a>

Maharashtra records its lowest ever voter turnout in last 5 elections — at 55.83%

<ul><li><keyword id="1961443" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="mission-mangal">Mission Mangal</keyword> is an upcoming Bollywood movie based on India’s mission to Mars — Mangalyaan.</li><li>The film is being celebrated for having a female centric cast but that actual mission was not dominated by female scientists.</li><li>The movie’s message is also coming off a little skewed with <keyword id="2823" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Akshay-Kumar">Akshay Kumar</keyword> getting more space on the posters and the movie’s teaser highlighting makeup, sindoor and mangalsutras.</li></ul>Mission Mangal, an upcoming Bollywood movie based on India’s mission to Mars, is attempting to showcase Mangalyaan as accurately as possible — including the people who were a part of the mission. 
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 The movie starring Akshay Kumar as the lead has a predominantly female star cast including <keyword id="3844" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vidya-Balan">Vidya Balan</keyword>, Sonakshi Sinha, Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari and Nithya Menon is set to release on August 15 — India's Independance Day and the the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) 50th anniversary. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/akshay-kumars-mission-mangal-could-miss-facts-about-mangalyaan/articleshow/70498232.cms">Mission Mangal</a> is poised to showcase the role that women had to play in the mission’s success. Only a cloak of feminism While it’s true that women had a lot of key contributions to Mangalyaan, the mission wasn’t as dominated by women as Mission Mangal’s trailer would have you believe. At the time of the launch, the <a href="https://www.firstpost.com/india/isro-scientists-who-made-mangalyaan-possible-all-you-need-to-know-about-them-1727791.html">control room</a> had as many as 14 senior male scientists present and only 3 female scientists. 
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 The photo of women celebrating the Mangalyaan launch that’s recently been making the rounds is of the administrative staff, as <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-38253471">clarified by ISRO</a>, and not of female scientists at the helm of the mission. Only 27% of the key executive positions in the mission to Mars were held by female scientists while Mission Mangal’s trailer only shows one senior male scientist on a team dominated by women. Some people are <a href="https://www.shethepeople.tv/blog/film-mission-mangal-poster-vidya-balan">calling out</a> Kumar for using feminism as a ploy to sell more tickets to his movies rather than actually tell the story for what it was. Mission Mangal belongs to the ladies When the movie’s poster was launched it faced some criticism for giving Kumar a bigger display and then female actors. 
	<div type="twitter" handle="janiceseq85" handlename="Janice Sequeira" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1124213290421215232/sG31bAcN_normal.jpg" favoritecount="1416" retweetcount="356" status="There are 5 leading ladies on this poster. And one Akshay Kumar. Guess whose face got the most mileage?… https://t.co/1jQeokV3Sx" createdat="1562244220000" id="1146761493544951808"></div>



 Rebuffing any misconceptions, Kumar told <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/akshay-kumar-mission-mangal-belongs-to-its-female-actors/articleshow/70288960.cms">TOI</a>, “This film belongs to these ladies and it will always belong to them.” But, soon after, the actor stirred another controversy tweeted a poem dedicated to women scientists that spoke mostly of makeup, bracelets and their hair touching the sky. 
	<div type="twitter" handle="akshaykumar" handlename="Akshay Kumar" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1085067824840822785/ychTUtB8_normal.jpg" favoritecount="20404" retweetcount="2318" status="Jitna uncha ho asmaan, yeh sindoor utni door tak jaayega! Here’s celebrating the women of India who make dreams com… https://t.co/ybh72HrIcO" createdat="1564642762000" id="1156821708667441155"></div>



 The teaser in the tweet highlights women being ‘determined’, ‘fearless’ and ‘inspiring’ but speaks of attributes that define Hindu married woman like sindoor and mangalsutra. Twitter users have pointed out that it’s all too common to see Bollywood — even Hollywood for that matter — using feminism as nothing more than a marketing tool to inadvertently serve the patriarchal interests of the film industry. But others states that the problem could lie with the audience that needs to be sold a movie that has a strong male lead because of fears that an entirely female led cast might bomb at the box office. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/akshay-kumars-mission-mangal-could-miss-facts-about-mangalyaan/articleshow/70498232.cms">The truth of ISRO's Mangalyaan which Akshay Kumar's Mission Mangal could miss</a>

Mangalyaan was not as female centric as Mission Mangal would have you believe

Thirty-six-year-old Saurabh Turakhia was always inclined towards <keyword id="1105" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="art">art</keyword> while he was growing up, like any other child. He looked as <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=art&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">art</a> as nothing but just another hobby. 
 
That notion changed when a neighbourhood teacher, Mrs Soparkar started to teach him and some of his friends how to draw. 
 
“It was under her guidance that art began to grown on me,” Turakhia claims. 
 
For years later, he tried keeping up with his hobby as much as possible, but it was only in 2007 that he gave art a permanent room in his daily life. 
 
 
 
“I was recovering from a terrible setback at that time and found it very difficult to reconcile with the situation at hand. Even though I had a full-time job, surviving the lonely hours after work was over was a struggle. I soon realised that I couldn’t depend on friends to meet everyday and I really needed to let go of angst and it was then that I decided to turn my hobby into a passion.” 
 
Since then he’s been actively sketching and finally took to painting in 2010. 
 
 
 Living in a <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> country like India and consuming Bollywood movies by the minute, choosing to draw portraits of <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=bollywood&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Bollywood</a> celebrities was an obvious decision. 
 
“Despite the criticism that the Hindi film industry faces now and then for the kind of movies it churns out, Bollywood’s charm has always worked on me since childhood. Moreover I’m deeply inspired by movies like <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=amar+akbar+anthony&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Amar Akbar Anthony</a>, Meri Jung and Karma,” he explains. 
 
 
He soon started putting his work on social media and garnered accolades from across the country. Getting recognition from the media and receiving praises for his work from stalwarts like <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=amitabh+bachchan&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Amitabh Bachchan</a>, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=vidya+balan&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Vidya Balan</a>, <keyword id="6533" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Anupam-Kher">Anupam Kher</keyword> among others on Twitter gave him enough motivation to continue his calling. 
 
“In a way, I felt vindicated,” he tells me. 
 
 
 
As luck would have it, his social media popularity also got him the opportunity of learning the art of caricature from none other than Vivek Thakkar, the famous caricature artist whose work appeared in Cineblitz. 
 
Turakhia who is a full-time writer wishes to take up art full time once he retires, with the aim to break the myth that art can’t be considered as a full-time occupation. 
 
 
 
“The main reason I want my art to make money is so that anyone who’s inclined to take this path as his career should not face any hesitation from his parents whatsoever,” he concludes. 
 
To see his complete work, visit his <a href="http://heartatart.blogspot.in/">blog</a>. 
 
Incase you’re interested in buying his portraits, you can contact him at +919892733839

Meet Saurabh Turakhia, the man who has made more than 250 portraits of
Bollywood celebrities

<keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> actor <keyword id="2201" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kangana-Ranaut">Kangana Ranaut</keyword> is in vogue these days; all thanks to her brilliant performance in the latest <keyword id="2600630" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Tanu-Weds-Manu-Returns">Tanu Weds Manu Returns</keyword>. As viewers are making a beeline at the ticket counters to get the coveted ticket to watch the movie, its Box Office Collections have already surpassed Rs 100 crore (till the time of filing this report). 
 
The film has turned Ranaut into a superstar, but mind you, this stardom has not come overnight; she has a decade long career behind her with nearly 30 films and several awards including the National Film Award. 
 
Ranaut seems to have somewhat altered her strategy. She is choosing scripts where female protagonists lead such as Queen, <keyword id="1132893" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Revolver-Rani">Revolver Rani</keyword> and Tanu Weds Manu Returns. Her brand equity has gone up as audiences see her capable of delivering a good solo performance and are ready to bet their weekend theatre budget on her. 
 
This is what exactly a brand needs from a celebrity endorser; capable of creating conversations and be a talk of the town. And Ranaut seems to have all this and more. 
 
Known for her psychotic roles (Fashion, Gangster, Raaz, Who Lamhe, Metro), Ranaut has had her share of success and failures. While Queen, <keyword id="3893" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="20" keywordseo="Krrish">Krrish</keyword> 3, Tanu weds Manu, Once Upon A Time in Mumbai, Shootout At Wadala got a good response, others like Revolver Rani, I Love NY, Rascals and Double Dhamaal did not do well at the Box Office. 
 
Brands have mostly kept away from her barring a few such as Tanishq (in past), Levi's (in past), Emami (Boroplus), Lawman PG3, Himachal Pradesh Tourism, Myntra, Liva, Askme and others because of her inconsistent career graph. 
 
Well, it's a hard fact that she is no Deepika Padukone or <keyword id="6354850" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Katrina-Kaif">Katrina Kaif</keyword>, who are known and proven Brand Champions. However, after the recent success of Tanu weds Manu Returns, she has got into that league where brands will make a beeline for her? Will they bet large on this Himachal Pradesh girl? Let's see what experts have to say. 
 
Emerging or Non-Emerging 
Geetanjali Bhattacharji, CEO, Marketing Services Audit, Spatial Access, finds Ranaut as a winner but has apprehensions about her brand associations as her personality depicted via films has been that of a non-conformist. 
 
"She has clearly emerged as a winner to shoulder ROI of a film both with Tanu weds Manu returns and her past release being Queen. But it will take an intelligent marketer with spine and a highly creative agency partner to generate propositions with a celebrity like Kangana. Huge opportunities aree there but vey few organizations will put the brand proposition in an interesting context with this celebrity." 
 
However, Shailesh Kapoor, CEO, Ormax Media believes that Tanu Weds Manu Returns is bound to make advertisers and filmmakers look at Ranaut very differently. "Till before Queen, she did not have much notice-ability. Because of Queen, she got noticed for the first time as a serious contender to be a top heroine. But Tanu Weds Manu Returns is going to be a pan-India hit, including the mass centers. This will give Kangana the reach that she did not have earlier," he adds. 
 
Even Darshan M, Director, Spoment Ventures thinks that her value will keep on increasing because she is taking up lead roles, delivering in them and people are liking her. "People are getting opinionated about her and that too in a good sense." 
 
<keyword id="233839" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sanjay-Shukla">Sanjay Shukla</keyword>, CEO, Percept One begs to differ; he says that she is a great actress, but not a brand endorser. "Previously she was doing very serious roles in movies like Gangster, Woh Lamhe, Raaz 2 and now she is taking up roles where she is like a free soul. She has played a twin personality, even though this is good adds to versatility but I am not how brands will look at it. People are definitely liking her, but she is yet to become a commercial star." 
 
Mass Appeal? 
Undoubtedly, Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif are brand champions in India. Both these actors are at the peak of their career, and they both command brands in their kitty and audiences at the theatre. Ranaut, on the other hand, is not yet there, but not that far off either. 
 
Bhattacharji points that brand endorsement is not her space and she clearly doesn't aspire to be there. "She addresses a niche. And intelligent investors (whether brand or producers) will optimize that niche instead of going mass." While Kapoor adds that this will depend on her releases in 2015-17. "Mass popularity takes time to build. Just one or two films cannot do that." 
 
However, Darshan M has a different point of view on this. He believes that Ranaut is natural and convincing, while with the other two there is a plastic and unreal attached to which the audience cannot relate. "Be it from a small or big town, a woman can relate to Ranuat but not Katrina because the latter is the perfect example of the Bollywood actresses who look good on screen but most of it is unreal. She has not become that eye candy or the arm candy, but is looking to lead from the front, which is liked by the people," adds Darshan. 
 
Cross Category Fit? 
It is true that Kangana Ranaut has had a very small list of brand endorsements, but experts believe that brands will be closely monitoring the success of Tanu weds Manu Returns and will be definitely considering her. 
 
While Kapoor believes that brands that want to communicate innovation, talent, women power and inner beauty will go for her, Bhattacharji points at radical fashion brands, unconventional jewellery designers, contraceptives, online players (challenger brands) will find her to be a better fit. 
 
Darshan M believes that Ranaut should not choose regular hair creams, but the ones which are quirky, unexpected, serious and reliable. 
 
Going Forward 
Now Ranaut is no Khan or Bachchan. And hence she will have to keep up to it. Audiences forgive a flop here and there, but they do not like consistency in this domain. Revolver Rani tanked massively at Box Office but Tanu weds Manu did not suffer from it. 
 
"In today's film scenario besides the Khans no actor can risk to be in that situation. She has proven herself time and again as a "Female Hero". The audience expectation will only soar high if not same for her upcoming movies. I think after <keyword id="3844" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vidya-Balan">Vidya Balan</keyword> she is the only actress who has successfully delivered a film purely on her solo performance," Bhattacharji says. 
 
Today Ranaut is all over the social media, brand promotions and Page 3 and we hope to see her more on the screen, be it through her films or the brand ads that she would endorse.

Is Kangana Ranaut The New ‘Queen’ Of Brand Endorsement In India?

In an industry dominated by men, there are a few women who have been calling the shots on their own terms. From being the first in their league to taking on jobs that were earlier considered a man’s forte, these <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> divas have been there and done that. On this Women’s Day, let’s salute these women who have made Bollywood what it is today. 
 
1. <keyword id="121452" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Devika-Rani">Devika Rani</keyword> She’s known as the <keyword id="27438" type="POSITION" weightage="40" keywordseo="First-lady">first lady</keyword> of Indian cinema. The biggest star of the 40s, Devika Rani was the first recipient of the coveted <keyword id="53601" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Dada-Saheb-Phalke">Dada Saheb Phalke</keyword> Award. She was also an apprentice to Elizabeth Arden and a student of London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Devika Rani thrilled Bollywood with the first on-screen kiss and played a key role in making an important talent discovery – the <keyword id="293435" type="POSITION" weightage="40" keywordseo="legendary-actor">legendary actor</keyword> <keyword id="1687" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Dilip-Kumar">Dilip Kumar</keyword>. 
 
2. Fatma Begum Way before the Zoyas, Farahs and Deepas of Bollywood, one woman debuted as a director and she was none other than Fatma Begum. As the <keyword id="195897" type="POSITION" weightage="40" keywordseo="first-lady-director">first lady director</keyword> of Bollywood, Fatma directed Veer Abhimanyu in 1922. 
 
3. Nadia 
In an era when her contemporaries were busy posing pretty, Nadia was riding horses and kicking baddies. Also known as Fearless Nadia, she was India’s first stunt woman who performed all her stunts herself – even if they meant running atop trains, jumping off horse carts and battling villains. 
 
4. Bhanu Athaiya 
She is India’s most celebrated costume designer and the first Indian to win an Academy Award for Best Costume Design in 1982 for the film, <keyword id="6356181" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Gandhi">Gandhi</keyword>. Bhanu has worked in more than 100 movies and received many coveted awards in a career spanning 50 years. 
 
5. <keyword id="27717" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Madhubala">Madhubala</keyword> 
One of the most talented actresses of Bollywood, Madhubala is considered the epitome of beauty. She was featured in the American magazine <keyword id="669411" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="40" keywordseo="Theatre-Arts">Theatre Arts</keyword> in 1952, which called her “The Biggest Star in the World and she’s not in Beverly Hills.” 
 
6. Tun Tun 
Those were the days when women were expected to play pretty heroines. But she dared to break the stereotype and emerged as Bollywood’s first woman comedian. Her real name was Uma Devi but and Dilip Kumar rechristened her as Tun Tun. 
 
7. <keyword id="14505" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Zeenat-Aman">Zeenat Aman</keyword> 
She gave an image makeover to Bollywood, oozing oomph and sexiness as never before. Can you forger her Qurbaani act? 
 
8. <keyword id="6486523" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Smita-Patil">Smita Patil</keyword> 
While her contemporaries were topping the charts in the commercial movie space, Smita challenged the norms and carved a niche of her own in art house cinema, and won accolades for her power-packed performances. 
 
9. <keyword id="182" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Rekha">Rekha</keyword> 
Whenever one mentions the timeless beauties of Bollywood, Rekha would be topping the list for sure. A powerhouse of talent and an epitome of beauty, she is a phenomenon quite unmatched. 
 
10. <keyword id="31278" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Lata-Mangeshkar">Lata Mangeshkar</keyword> This Nightingale of India has around 25,000 songs in her name in a career spanning 70 years. Only the <keyword id="2104601" type="POSITION" weightage="40" keywordseo="second-vocalist">second vocalist</keyword> to have been awarded the Bharat Ratna, Lata Mangeshkar has also made it to the Guinness Book of World Records for the maximum number of recordings in the world during 1974-1991. 
 
11. <keyword id="6366471" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Aishwarya-Rai">Aishwarya Rai</keyword> Bachchan 
Even after being in the industry for more than two decades, accolades haven’t stopped coming her way. A global icon representing Indian Cinema across the world, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a living example of beauty with brains. 
 
12. <keyword id="2165" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Kareena-Kapoor">Kareena Kapoor</keyword> She’s got the looks and she’s got the talent – isn’t it a deadly combo? Kareena Kapoor is the <keyword id="2104599" type="POSITION" weightage="40" keywordseo="first-Bollywood-actress">first Bollywood actress</keyword> to charge in crores – a rarity in an industry where either sex or <keyword id="6359862" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="40" keywordseo="SRK">SRK</keyword> sells! 
 
13. <keyword id="1655" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Priyanka-Chopra">Priyanka Chopra</keyword> From winning the Miss World beauty pageant to carving a niche in Bollywood, Priyanka Chopra is not stopping any time soon. A <keyword id="2104600" type="POSITION" weightage="40" keywordseo="trained-western-classical-singer">trained western classical singer</keyword>, she is already creating waves in the global music industry and has two singles albums up her sleeve – In My City and Exotic. The multi-talented beauty is the first Indian actress to be signed by <keyword id="176676" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="40" keywordseo="Creative-Artists-Agency">Creative Artists Agency</keyword> (CAA), whose client list includes names like <keyword id="11804" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="George-Clooney">George Clooney</keyword>, <keyword id="3557" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Brad-Pitt">Brad Pitt</keyword>, <keyword id="6399841" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Meryl-Streep">Meryl Streep</keyword>, <keyword id="53664" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="sandra-bullock">Sandra Bullock</keyword>, <keyword id="18020" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Julia-Roberts">Julia Roberts</keyword> and <keyword id="4793" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Will-Smith">Will Smith</keyword>. 
 
14. Deepika Padukone 
Giving four back-to-back mega hits in one year is no joke. But after a stint with a few wrong choices, Deepika Padukone has finally arrived in Bollywood. Not only did she bag most of the awards this year but also had the cash registers ringing for a long time! 
 
15. <keyword id="3844" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Vidya-Balan">Vidya Balan</keyword> 
When the ‘Khans’ were the flavour of the season, she emerged as the ‘shero’ in an industry ruled by men. Breaking the body stereotypes associated with Bollywood, Vidya has made big look beautiful. With a gamut of successful woman-oriented films in her kitty, Vidya is a true game-changer.

15 Women Who Redefined Bollywood

<keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> is an industry ruled by the rich and the famous. And when we say rich, we mean stinking rich. If you have it, flaunt it – that’s their policy. No wonder these stars with a heart of gold have often showered their dear ones with the most opulent <keyword id="24861" type="COMPANY" weightage="80" keywordseo="Gift">gift</keyword>s. It’s not right to put a price tag on a gift, but these gifts are so super expensive that our jaws drop and we can’t stop drooling. Here’s a look at some eye-popping, jaw-dropping and insanely lavish gifts that Bollywoodwalas have given each other. 
 
Statutory warning: Going through this list can be injurious to your health during the Season of Love. 
 
1. Shah Rukh Khan He is called the King of Hearts for all the right reasons. The actor surely knows how to pamper his dear ones. In 2009, SRK gifted an <keyword id="6363321" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Audi">Audi</keyword> 6 worth Rs 60 lakh to his kids Aryan and Suhana. Not just that. SRK gave <keyword id="22746" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="rohit-shetty">Rohit Shetty</keyword> (the director of Chennai Express) a designer sports bike worth over Rs 15 lakh as a birthday gift. If that seems going overboard, just read this. After the release of Ra.One, SRK gifted <keyword id="6355119" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="BMW">BMW</keyword> 7 series sedans to five members of the movie team and it cost him Rs 1 crore each. 
 
2. Salman Khan 
When it comes to showering expensive love, Sallu Bhai is not lagging behind. When Kareena didn’t take any payment for the item number Fevicol Se, Salman returned the gesture with a swanky BMW. A dear brother, Salman has also gifted a penthouse and a precious diamond bracelet worth Rs 1.25 crore to his sister Alvira. Rumours were rife that Salman had gifted a lavish SUV to his ex-girlfriend <keyword id="16421" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Katrina">Katrina</keyword>, which she sold once the relationship hit the rocks. 
 
3. Sanjay Dutt 
A doting husband, Sanjay Dutt is busy praying at dargahs and temples for the speedy recovery of his wife Manyata. During their happy days, Sanjay had gifted Manyata a car that one can only dream of! A <keyword id="46484" type="COMPANY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Rolls-Royce">Rolls-Royce</keyword> worth Rs 3 crore! He is, indeed, a dilwala. It takes a heart of gold to give away your Hublot watch worth Rs 10 lakh to your director for doing a great scene. Sanju did this with his Zanjeer director. That the movie tanked at the box office is a different story. 
 
4. <keyword id="18641" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Raj-Kundra">Raj Kundra</keyword> 
Marrying Raj Kundra was probably the only right decision that Shilpa ever took. On Valentine’s Day in 2009, the lady was presented a 48 carat heart-shaped natural white diamond ring worth a fortune by her hubby dearest. Raj also gifted an apartment on the 19th floor of The Burj Khalifa in Dubai and a lavish mansion in England, which cost him £5.5 million. 
 
5. <keyword id="6354714" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Ajay-Devgn">Ajay Devgn</keyword> Madly in love with his wife Kajol, Ajay Devgn presented her a swanky sedan for giving him the other love of his life – their daughter <keyword id="995647" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Nyasa">Nyasa</keyword>. But that’s not all. Once again on her birthday, Ajay gave her an Audi Q7. Kajol drives him crazy for sure! 
 
6. Aamir Khan 
From PDA to gifts, when it comes to showing off his love for his girl, Aamir is at the top of things. First he gifted Kiran a grandiose holiday home at Beverly Hills worth Rs 75 crore and after the success of Dhobi Ghat, he gave her the keys of a swish set of wheels – a BMW 5. 
 
7. <keyword id="18815" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Imraan-Khan">Imraan Khan</keyword> 
Like mama, like bhanja (nephew). The very romantic husband Imraan Khan gifted an imported Beetle to his wife Avantika. The red beauty is worth Rs 30 lakh. 
 
8. Vidhu Vinod Chopra It was the director’s dream to work with mega star <keyword id="6357912" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="amitabh-bachchan">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword>. And when this dream came true with Eklavya, where Big B played the role of a royal guard, a happy Chopra bestowed upon Amitabh a Rolls-Royce worth Rs 3.5 crore. 
 
9. <keyword id="499" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="abhishek-bachchan">Abhishek Bachchan</keyword> When your grandfather is Big B and mommy is <keyword id="6366471" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Aishwarya-Rai">Aishwarya Rai</keyword> Bachchan, it isn’t a big deal to get a Mini Cooper on your first birthday from Papa Abhishek. 
 
10. Siddharth Roy Kapur Much in love, hubby Siddharth gifted a sea-facing, high-end luxury flat in Juhu to his wife <keyword id="3844" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Vidya-Balan">Vidya Balan</keyword>.

10 Bollywood Stars With A Heart Of Gold:
They Blow A Few Millions On Expensive Gifts

There was a time when one could never gauge what kind of money our <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> stars made. They were paid in cash and sometimes in kind, too. You would be surprised to know that <keyword id="6357912" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="amitabh-bachchan">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword>’s bungalow, Jalsa, was gifted to him (to save tax) by film-maker <keyword id="148077" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Raj-Sippy">Raj Sippy</keyword> in lieu of his performance in Satte Pe Satta. However, today’s scenario has totally changed. There’s no cash or kind – only ‘white’ money is what the stars get, which is very well accounted for. But then, who doesn’t know the kind of money Bollywood churns out today, making your favourite stars richer by a few hundred crores every year. Here’s a look at some of the highest earning stars of Bollywood.

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