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I've passed on the baton: Mohit Suri shares emotional note on Awarapan 2

The trailer of Awarapan 2 has generated significant buzz since its release, with audiences welcoming the return of the popular franchise led by Emraan Hashmi. Amid the positive response, filmmaker Mohit Suri, who directed the original Awarapan (2007), shared an emotional note reflecting on his connection with the film and wishing the new team well. Taking to social media, Suri described revisiting the world of Awarapan as an emotional experience and said the franchise continues to hold a special

7 Aug 2026 9:41 pm

Pankaj Tripathi on Indian Cinemas global reach: People have come after understanding literature and culture and after seeing the world

Pankaj Tripathi believes the growing international appeal of Indian cinema is closely linked to filmmakers and writers returning to local stories, cultures and experiences. In a recent conversation with Hindustan Times, the actor reflected on how Indian films have increasingly found audiences beyond the country, with both mainstream and independent productions making their presence felt at international film festivals, award shows and overseas box offices. According to Pankaj, Indian cinemas big

7 Aug 2026 5:42 pm

Dhurandhar was this year's biggest non-English film globally on Netflix, says co-CEO Ted Sarandos

After rewriting box office records and finding a strong audience on streaming, Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar has achieved another milestone. Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos has praised the Aditya Dhar directorial, revealing that it emerged as the most-watched non-English film on the platform globally this year. Speaking at Express Adda, Sarandos highlighted the film's remarkable international reach while also reflecting on India's growing influence in global entertainment. Ted Sarandos praises Dh

7 Aug 2026 5:40 pm

Sanjeeda Shaikh recalls Sunny Deol returning to Ikka shoot days after Dharmendra's death: I would say kya professionalism hai

Sanjeeda Shaikh has reflected on Sunny Deol's commitment towards his work, recalling how the actor resumed shooting for Ikka shortly after the death of his father, veteran actor Dharmendra, in November 2025. Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89 following age-related health issues, leaving the Deol family in mourning. In a recent conversation with Hindustan Times, Sanjeeda shared her experience of working with Sunny during the film's final schedule and spoke about the dedication he displayed d

7 Aug 2026 11:41 am