There is no doubt that Akshay Kumar is a total hoot in comedic roles but Khel Khel Mein ain't it, observes Mayur Sanap.
The chemistry between the motley bunch of actors works in fits and starts but Akshay Kumar's gift of the gab, Taapsee's bumbling comedienne and Fardeen Khan's dry wit come out tops, notes Sukanya Verma.
In this series, we re-visit great Hindi film classics. Today, we look back at Neetu Singh and Rishi Kapoor starrer Khel Khel Mein (1975).
Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options.
Concept-driven films are finding it more and more difficult to find theatrical audiences today.
From sultry cabaret numbers to soul-stirring ghazals, Asha Bhosle crafted a sonic universe where boldness met beauty and mischief mingled with melancholy. Her voice didn't just soundtrack cinema, it liberated expression, challenged norms and gave generations permission to feel, flirt, ache and celebrate without restraint. Sukanya Verma salutes the legend.
The makers of Khel Khel Mein and Vedaa could not have imagined the kind of euphoria that Stree 2 would bring and in the end, emerge as the first choice of audiences.
Fardeen Khan takes the world behind the scenes of his first theatrical release in 14 years, Khel Khel Mein, which is an ensemble film with Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal and Pragya Jaiswal.
Mr Funnybones is ready to bring the house down yet again in Bhooth Bangla by Priyadarshan, his director of several superhit laugh raisers.
Taapsee has not had a single release in 2025, here is her line-up for 2026.
The other releases of the week, Khel Khel Mein and Vedaa, have not been able to make a mark at the box office.
Akshay Kumar was not present but the rest of the cast of Khel Khel Mein -- including Taapsee Pannu, Fardeen Khan, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal and Pragya Jaiswal -- made sure to promote their new song Hauli Hauli.
The film will end up having a lifetime in the vicinity of Rs 125 crores but if it can stretch towards the Rs 150 crores mark then that would be a very good result for Sky Force.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'It is a passing phase'. 'He will bounce back'. 'He is a run machine; poor form is just temporary'. The vote of confidence in Gill was inspiring and reassuring, notes Sandeep Goyal.
'Out of sight, out of mind happens.'
Vaani Kapoor has been really faithful to this shade.
Much, much, much before Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani fussed over What Jhumka, Asha Bhosle trilled in her alluring voice and teased us with tantalising details about the events leading to her precious Jhumka's loss.
Bollywood's young generation is going totally glam on social media.
The Independence Day holiday weekend is very popular amongst film-makers and film-goers.
'I don't think I ever lost the confidence as an actor.'
'If you're a person who's not comfortable going out to parties for networking, don't do it.' 'It's not like you're getting a film at a party.'
Stree 2 has etched its name in cinematic history by becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film ever, surpassing the lifetime collections of Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan.
'We believe these five days should get roughly about 5 to 5.5 million people or more into the cinemas.'
What makes Kriti happy... Madhuri's New York dreams... Vaani is ready for...
'Pancham was way ahead of his times. Picture chale na chale, RD's music was damn good.'
Looking back at Devdas...Saif, then and now...Kriti's bright smile...
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
It will create history by being the first ever film to do more business on re-release than during its original screening.
The late film writer Sachin Bhowmick is fondly remembered by his son, and the film industry.
Not all movie stars are conscious of rendering hugs and kisses to their companions or co-stars in the presence of cameras.
It was a hit and miss for some but each one of them revelled in the opportunity to showcase their talent.
Bol Bachchan adds to the list of the worst official remakes in Hindi cinema.
Before he plays a lawyer in Kesari 2 next, Sukanya Verma looks at the professions Akshay has acted on screen before.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
John Abraham and Nikkhil Advani step up their creative collaboration as they bring forth the new actioner Vedaa.
Band, baaja... and a lot of star power, the makers of upcoming Ghudchadi unveiled the peppy dance track Punjabi Munde at a musical event with Raveena Tandon, Khushalii Kumar and Parth Samthaan.
'In an era defined by vengeful anger, he was a star who sang and danced while most others hollered and hectored on the big screen,' remembers Saibal Chatterjee.
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