Industry experts believe that this deal will positively impact the Indian film industry, which is struggling with fewer movie releases.
They are venturing into allied businesses, which range from starting talent management agencies to music labels to tap into every possible monetisable opportunity to appeal to investors.
'Established filmmakers want to go with the sequels of earlier hit films like Housefull 5 or Mastiii 4. They don't want to come up with fresh ideas. This is pure laziness.'
'What is Balaji without Ekta (Kapoor), what is Dharma without Karan (Johar?)'
Much of the discussion is happening at a "family level, not a corporate level". That means it is an Ambani or a Goenka in direct talks with Johar.
'Today, Shah Rukh is sitting so high up that it will have to be something really spectacular for him to jump up and say, "Hey, yes, let's make this film!".'
It's 'not looking like a Diwali lineup, which is usually grand and has superstar movies.'
More screens, more films, and longer windows will convert to more people watching, assuming they know a film is releasing, points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
Siddharth Roy Kapur's RKF aims to raise around $50 million by offering up to a 50 per cent stake in the company.
A non-strategic investor like Poonawalla brings in not only capital but also creative freedom. Indian cinema needs more investors like him, reports Vanita Kohli Khandekar.
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani releases on July 28.
'Salman's bad phase is going on for the last five-six years.'
For security reasons, Karan will not party at a high-end hotel. That was the original game-plan, nixed by his security detail.
'At the moment, it seems to be budgeted at Rs 300 crores with no sign of completion in the immediate future.'
Gehraiyaan will start streaming on Amazon Prime Video on January 25.
About Rs 35 crore (Rs 350 million) was required over the second weekend to register good numbers. But the film did even better and registered Rs 40 crore (Rs 400 million), resulting in an estimated Rs 213 crore (Rs 2.13 billion)
The stars Pradeep Bandekar spotted over the weekend.
Karan Johar's 50th birthday party was a mega event, bigger than the premiere of any multi-starrer.
It was a disappointing weekend for Bollywood as Selfiee didn't do well at the box office.
'Today, as a film personality, he is bigger than Dharma Productions.' 'But he is still warm and loyal to his friends from school, college and work.'
21 years later, Mrs Dixit-Nene and Mr Dutt will act in a movie again.
In order to acquire scale, a host of news and current affairs broadcasters are looking at starting even entertainment channels.
Agneepath has opened to an unprecedented box office welcome, netting a cool Rs 25 crore in its very first day.
Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.
'There is no cringe shot in the film which could give me a sleepless night.'
*Everyone* in Bollywood celebrated the man who has become such an integral part of the industry.
'There have been and will continue to be, so many captivating stories in colonial India.' 'Obviously, most of the white people were British, so if I am going to take on a role in a film set in one of the most turbulent periods of Indian history, then it only stands to reason that my character would be of British descent.' 'But that doesn't mean all my roles are negative.'
'I have been trying to make a movie for seven years. I got a chance only now.' 'I have taken my script to every office from Dharma to Tips to Eros.' 'I have narrated my script to every actor possible. Nobody believed me.' 'Because of OTT, people like me are finally getting a chance to make something.'
Netflix has already released 8 and the rest 14 will be out over the next 18 months, starting with the Abhay Deol-starrer Chopstick this month.
All roads led to Yash Raj Studios on May 25, as Bollywood's power couples and their friends celebrated Karan Johar's 50th birthday party.
Bollywood's who's who come down to watch a film.
'This is the best time to do a pan-Indian film.'
We aren't saying it will happen, but a sequel to Kuch Kuch Hota Hai would be interesting, na?
The workers were protesting and raising slogans outside Metro Cinema in South Mumbai.
From Rs 191 billion in 2019, the world's largest film producing industry now stands at Rs 72 billion thanks to the pandemic.
Bollywood starts partying early this week!
'It was a rare year when all three Khans -- Shah Rukh, Aamir, and Salman had a release each -- failed to deliver.' 'The performance of their films at the box office reflected the dwindling magnetism of the star when it came to getting people to the theatres.'
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