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Sunny Deol throws Gadar 2 success party; SRK, Salman, and Aamir attend

After the massive success of Gadar 2, actor Sunny Deol threw a massive party, inviting all the big faces of Bollywood. SRK and Sunny Deol were seen together after their 1993 Darr

Shah Rukh Khan offers prayers at Vaishno Devi ahead of release of Jawan

A brief video on social media shows the actor at the shrine, accompanied by officials of the Vaishno Devi shrine board, policemen, and personal staff

Jawan advance bookings break records in US, movie to release on Sept 27

Jawan movie breaks records in overseas markets in terms of advance bookings. Shah Rukh Khan's most anticipated movie will release on September 7, 2023

Shah Rukh Khan shares Jawan prevue to excited fans, complete details inside

Not long after the prevue of Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming movie 'Jawan' premiered on YouTube, fans rushed to share their euphoria on Twitter

Amid deep financial crisis, Byju's and Shah Rukh Khan may part ways

In 2017, Byju's signed Shah Rukh Khan for an annual payment of around Rs 4 crore

SRK, Hrithik win big at Nickelodeon Kids Choice; event garners 1.7 mn votes

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan was named the 'favorite movie actor' for his role in action blockbuster "Pathaan" and Hrithik Roshan was adjudged the 'favorite dancing star' at the 2022 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards (KCA), the organisers announced on Tuesday. The digital edition of the awards received 1.7 million votes, the "highest ever across all editions of KCA", the organisers said in a press release. Besides Shah Rukh receiving the top honour, his comeback film "Pathaan" won the title of the 'favorite movie'. Kiara Advani bagged the title of 'favorite movie actor (female)', while Madhuri Dixit was declared the 'favorite dancing star (female)'. Roshan said it is an "amazing" feeling to win Nickelodeon's dancing star honour. "I have always believed that the love from an audience so young is truly the purest form of love there is. So, thank you Nickelodeon and a big, big thank you to all the kids for this trophy. Love and best wishes to all of you," the "War" star said in a ...

NCB had hidden motive of giving Aryan clean chit in drugs case: Wankhede

The NCB's Special Enquiry Team (SET) had an ulterior motive of giving a clean chit to Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan in a drugs-on-cruise case and suppressed material evidence against him, the anti-drug agency's former Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede submitted to the Bombay High Court on Thursday. Wankhede, whose interim protection from arrest in the CBI's case of extortion and bribery against him was on Thursday extended by the HC till June 23, in his rejoinder affidavit claimed the SET has "twisted facts and labelled false allegations to jeopardise the career and character of honest officials". The affidavit also claimed the SET sought to give a clean chit to Aryan Khan by suppressing material information and evidences in violation of legal provisions. Wankhede filed the rejoinder affidavit in his petition seeking to quash the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) case registered against him on charges of extortion and bribery. The CBI's case is that Wankhede and four ot

Bombay HC extends interim protection to Ex-NCB Sameer Wankhede till June 8

The Bombay High Court on Monday extended till June 8 the interim protection granted to former NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhede in a case in which he is accused of demanding Rs 25 crore bribe from superstar Shah Rukh Khan for not implicating his son Aryan in the Cordelia cruise 'drug bust' case. Last Friday, the HC had directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) not to take any coercive against the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer till May 22. A vacation bench of justices Abhay Ahuja and M M Sathaye on Monday extended Wankhede's interim protection from any coercive action, such as arrest, while hearing his plea seeking quashing of the CBI's FIR against him. The bench also directed Wankhede to give an undertaking that he will not talk to the media about the case, appear before the CBI as and when called, and not tamper with evidence. The CBI recently filed an FIR against Wankhede for allegedly seeking Rs 25 crore bribe for not framing the Bollywood star's son Aryan Khan

Bribery case: CBI questions Sameer Wankhede for more than five hours

The CBI on Saturday quizzed former Mumbai NCB chief Sameer Wankhede for more than five hours in a case in which he is accused of demanding a Rs 25 crore bribe from superstar Shah Rukh Khan for not implicating his son Aryan in the Cordelia cruise 'drug bust' case, an official said. Wankhede reached the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) around 10.15 am. Talking to media persons while entering the agency office, Wankhede just said "Satyamev Jayate" (truth alone triumphs). He didn't speak to media persons while leaving the office. The Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer was given a lunch break for around 30 minutes at around 2 pm. He returned to the CBI office and joined the investigation. He left for the day at around 4:30 pm, the official said. It was his first appearance before the agency after the case was registered against him, the official said. The CBI had summoned the former Mumbai Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) zonal director for ...

Draft complaint against Aryan Khan changed: Wankhede alleges conspiracy

He has alleged that the particular draft prepared outside the NCB shows that someone was helping Aryan Khan in dropping his name from being added into the charge sheet

HC grants protection from coercive steps to Wankhede in Aryan Khan case

The Delhi High Court Wednesday granted protection from coercive action to former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede, booked by the CBI for allegedly demanding Rs 25 crore bribe to spare superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son in a drugs case, his lawyer said. Advocate Shubhi Srivastava, who filed the petition on behalf of the former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officer, said Justice Vikas Mahajan granted the protection from coercive steps for five days with the liberty to approach the appropriate forum, which would be the Bombay High Court. Senior advocate Dayan Krishnan appeared for Wankhede, who has been summoned by the CBI for questioning on Thursday. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently filed an FIR against Wankhede for allegedly seeking Rs 25 crore bribe for not framing the Bollywood star's son Aryan Khan in the drugs-on-cruise case. Aryan was arrested by the NCB on October 3, 2021 after a raid on the Cordelia cruise ship. He was granted bail by the Bombay High Court after thr

Punished for being a patriot: Ex-NCB officer of Aryan Khan case on raids

Wankhede's statement came in response to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raids raided his residence and other premises on Friday

CBI books Sameer Wankhede for seeking Rs 25 cr bribe for not framing Aryan

The CBI on Friday conducted searches at the premises of former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede after filing an FIR against him and four others for allegedly seeking Rs 25 crore bribe for not framing Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan in the drugs-on-cruise case, officials said. Aryan Khan was arrested in an alleged drug bust case on the Cordelia cruise ship on October 2, 2021, they said. The NCB, which had filed a charge-sheet in the drugs-on-cruise case, gave a clean chit to Aryan Khan, while an SIT set up by the anti-drugs agency claimed the probe led by Wankhede had lapses. They said the searches were spread across 29 locations across Mumbai, Delhi, Ranchi and Kanpur. It is alleged that IRS officer Wankhede and others had allegedly demanded Rs 25 crore bribe for not framing Aryan Khan in the alleged drug bust, they said. The CBI received information that Rs 50 lakh was allegedly collected by the officer and his accomplice as advance, the officials said. Wankhede, who headed the Narco

Twitter removes legacy blue ticks for thousands; all you need to know

From Virat Kohli to Shah Rukh Khan, microblogging site Twitter on Thursday removed blue ticks for those who did not pay for the Twitter Blue package

SRK to CM Adityanath: List of Indians who lost blue tick on Twitter

Micro-blogging site Twitter on Thursday removed the legacy verified blue ticks from all accounts

Shah Rukh Khan, Rajamouli, Rushdie among world's 100 most influential: Time

Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan, film director S.S. Rajamouli, author Salman Rushdie and television host and judge Padma Lakshmi are among the world's 100 most influential people of 2023, Time magazine said on Thursday. The list also includes US President Joe Biden, King Charles, Syrian-born swimmers and activists Sara Mardini and Yusra Mardini, star icon Bella Hadid, billionaire CEO Elon Musk and iconic singer and artist Beyonce. Khan's profile, written by fellow actor Deepika Padukone, said, For someone who has known him intimately and cares for him deeply, 150 words will never do justice to the phenomenon that is Shah Rukh Khan. Khan will be "known forever as one of the greatest actors of all time," Padukone said, adding, "But what truly sets him apart is his mind, his chivalry, his generosity. The list goes on... Khan had won the 2023 TIME100 reader poll, in which readers voted for the individuals they felt most deserved a spot on Time's annual list of the most influential people,

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan secures top position in 2023 TIME100 reader poll

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has secured the top position in Time Magazine's poll for its annual TIME100 list. In the poll, the magazine readers vote for the individuals they believe deserve a spot on TIME's annual list of the most influential people. According to the American publication, over 1.2 million votes were cast in the poll with Shah Rukh receiving 4 per cent. The 57-year-old actor is currently riding high on the success of "Pathaan", which became a runaway blockbuster at the global box office after it released in January. The movie, a mega comeback vehicle for Shah Rukh after his absence from leading man roles for more than four years, has earned over Rs 1000 crore worldwide. The second spot went to the Iranian women protesting for greater freedoms from the country's Islamic regime, garnering 3 per cent of the vote. Iran has been hit by protests since the September 16 death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. Amini was detained in September by Iran's morality police, who said she

Pathaan nets Rs 1,028 cr worldwide, claims No. 1 Hindi film tag in India

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's "Pathaan" has become the all-time number one Hindi film in India by raising Rs 1028 crore worldwide since its release in January, said Yash Raj Films (YRF). According to the studio, the Siddharth Anand directorial raised Rs 1.07 crore nett in India (Hindi 1.05 crore, all dubbed versions 0.02 crore) on its sixth Friday. "The total worldwide gross is an incredible 1028 crore (India gross : 641.50 crore, overseas : 386.50 crore)" YRF said in a press note. The movie, a mega comeback vehicle for Shah Rukh after his absence from leading man roles for more than four years, released on January 25 to great hype and record advance bookings. "It feels incredible that 'Pathaan' is now the number one Hindi film in India today! The love and appreciation that has been showered on 'Pathaan' by audiences is historic and it shows in the box office result. As a director, I'm proud that I made a film that has entertained people globally," Anand said in a statement. The n

Pathaan shows it might not yet be curtains for single-screen cinemas

Their number is dwindling but single-screens believe they have a place in the entertainment space

SRK's 'Pathaan' becomes first Hindi film to cross Rs 1,000 cr mark globally

Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Pathaan" on Tuesday created history by becoming the first Hindi movie to cross Rs 1000 crore mark at the worldwide box office. According to Yash Raj Films (YRF), the Siddharth Anand directorial raised Rs 1.25 crore nett in India (Hindi - Rs 1.20 crore, dubbed versions - Rs 0.05 crore) on its fourth Monday. "The total worldwide gross is an incredible Rs 1000 crore (India gross: Rs 623 crore, overseas: Rs 377 crore)" the studio said in a press note. YRF said "Pathaan" has become the highest grossing Hindi film worldwide in the history of Hindi cinema. The stylish action thriller follows the titular spy (Shah Rukh) who comes out of exile to stop terrorist group Outfit X from launching a debilitating attack on India. The film also features John Abraham, Deepika Padukone, Dimple Kapadia and Ashutosh Rana. "Pathaan" is Shah Rukh's first big screen release as a lead in over four years after "Zero" (2018). It is the fourth movie in producer Aditya Chopra's spy ..