From Rockstar to Sanju, how Ranbir Kapoor's experiments as an actor also won over the box office
6 years, 8 months ago

From Rockstar to Sanju, how Ranbir Kapoor's experiments as an actor also won over the box office

Firstpost  

Often male actors are not lucky enough that their career-defining performances also end up becoming their biggest box office success. When it comes to Ranbir Kapoor, his most compelling performance — Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year — received a lukewarm response at the box office. With Sanju opening to both critical acclaim as well as brisk box office collections, the young star is poised to add yet another career-defining role that is also a commercial success to his repertoire. Report — Sanju Day 1 box-office collection: Ranbir Kapoor-starrer has biggest opening of 2018, earns Rs 34.75 crore Kapoor is also one of the few new-age male stars in Hindi films who seem to steer clear of multi-starrers or two-hero projects. Editor’s Pick — Sanju movie review: Ranbir Kapoor is superb, but what a startlingly dishonest Sanjay Dutt biopic this is

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Ranbir Kapoor on criticism for doing 'Sanju', 'Animal': Important to dabble in different genres, characters
4 months ago

Ranbir Kapoor on criticism for doing 'Sanju', 'Animal': Important to dabble in different genres, characters

The Hindu  

Ranbir Kapoor believes that while artists should be mindful of the stories they choose to tell, it is equally important for them to explore new genres. During an in-conversation session with director Rahul Rawail at the International Film Festival of India on Sunday, marking the 100th birth anniversary of Raj Kapoor, an audience member questioned Ranbir about allegedly glorifying violence …

Ranbir Kapoor reacts as a man tells him films like Animal should not be encouraged: ‘I agree, but…’
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4 months ago

Ranbir Kapoor reacts as a man tells him films like Animal should not be encouraged: ‘I agree, but…’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Ranbir Kapoor has responded after a person criticised his films Animal and Sanju for the glorification of violence. Ranbir responds to criticism of Animal At the event, a person said that Sanju and Animal show that whatever happens, anything can be achieved with violence. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna and Triptii Dimri. More …

‘Ranbir is morphing into Sanju again’: Netizens react to Ranbir Kapoor’s bulky avatar in video from Love & War sets
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Ranbir is morphing into Sanju again’: Netizens react to Ranbir Kapoor’s bulky avatar in video from Love & War sets

Hindustan Times  

Over the years, audiences have witnessed several biopics, may it be about sports persons or freedom fighters. The film followed the life of actor Sanjay Dutt, whose role was portrayed by Ranbir Kapoor. Ranbir Kapoor in a viral video from the sets of Love & War Ranbir Kapoor portrayed the role of Sanjay Dutt in latter's biopic Sanju Let us …

Ranbir Kapoor's pics from Animal go viral, check out 5 of his iconic movie looks
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ranbir Kapoor's pics from Animal go viral, check out 5 of his iconic movie looks

Hindustan Times  

Ranbir Kapoor’s blood-drenched pictures from Animal sets are making rounds on social media. Ranbir Kapoor and his characters Aziz, Sid and Ved The 41-year-old actor has always been known as a dedicated actor, almost always becoming one with the character he plays. Let’s revisit some of the iconic looks by Ranbir Kapoor: Sid, Wake Up Sid Wake Up Sid Ranbir …

Ranbir Kapoor and Rajkumar Hirani 'in touch' for a film after Sanju, their last blockbuster together
1 year, 2 months ago

Ranbir Kapoor and Rajkumar Hirani 'in touch' for a film after Sanju, their last blockbuster together

Hindustan Times  

Rajkumar Hirani worked with Ranbir Kapoor in the 2018 film Sanju. When speaking about Ranbir, with whom he has worked only in the Sanjay Dutt biopic, Rajkumar said he would 'definitely love to do another film' with the actor, who has been basking in the success of Animal. 'There a few scripts with me and we are in touch' Rajkumar …

'Brahmastra 2': Ranveer Singh may not star in the sequel after Ranbir Kapoor's price goes up post 'Animal' success
1 year, 3 months ago

'Brahmastra 2': Ranveer Singh may not star in the sequel after Ranbir Kapoor's price goes up post 'Animal' success

Firstpost  

A recent report said, “To bring in Ranveer would be a blow to the budget as he would charge no less than Ranbir. It was always planned as a trilogy and many theories about part two called Dev went viral on social media, suggesting Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone play Ranbir’s parents. Brahmastra 2 won’t begin before 2026.” Ranbir Kapoor …

Ranbir Kapoor clarifies his intent to be part of Pakistani films, claims his comment was 'misconstrued' – India TV
2 years, 1 month ago

Ranbir Kapoor clarifies his intent to be part of Pakistani films, claims his comment was 'misconstrued' – India TV

India TV News  

Ranbir Kapoor has responded to the controversy surrounding his statement about his willingness to work in a Pakistani film. Last year in December, Ranbir attended the Red Sea International Film Festival, where he was asked by a Pakistani filmmaker if he would be open to acting in a production set elsewhere. Ranbir also shared that he knows several artists from …

Happy Birthday Ranbir Kapoor: From Wake Up Sid to Sanju, films that shaped his career
2 years, 5 months ago

Happy Birthday Ranbir Kapoor: From Wake Up Sid to Sanju, films that shaped his career

Firstpost  

Not afraid to take risks, Ranbir comes from a family of great performers, and honestly, in his last 15 years in the industry, the actor has truly managed to maintain the family tradition. From personifying a deaf-mute lover to essaying the life of Sanjay Dutt, from a lover boy to a man ruined in love, from portraying a singer’s rise …

Ranbir Kapoor breaks his silence on the failure of 'Shamshera', says 'it didn't work because...
2 years, 6 months ago

Ranbir Kapoor breaks his silence on the failure of 'Shamshera', says 'it didn't work because...

India TV News  

There is no other reason for a film's failure other than its content not being good, said Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor on Wednesday as he opened up about the poor performance of his last release "Shamshera". In recent times, mainstream Hindi movies like Ranveer Singh's "Jayeshbhai Jordaar", Akshay Kumar's "Bachchhan Paandey", "Samrat Prithviraj" and "Raksha Bandhan", along with Aamir Khan-starrer …

Shamshera Box Office Collection: Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt starrer receives negative responses
2 years, 7 months ago

Shamshera Box Office Collection: Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt starrer receives negative responses

India TV News  

Shamshera Box Office Collection: Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt and Vaani Kapoor starrer Shamshera has done below-average business at the ticket windows. Shamshera Box Office Collection Day 12: Seems like Ranbir Kapoor's grand comeback to the big screen with Shamshera has been proved 'a disaster'. Sanjay Dutt's post defending Shamshera Sanjay Dutt, who played the antagonist, Daroga Shuddh Singh in the …

Shamshera Box Office Collection: Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt starrer disappoints
2 years, 7 months ago

Shamshera Box Office Collection: Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt starrer disappoints

India TV News  

Shamshera Box Office Collection: Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt starrer disappoints Shamshera Box Office Collection: Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt starrer is struggling to touch even the Rs 50 crore-mark. Shamshera is having a hard time surviving in the theatres Shamshera Box Office Collection: Ranbir Kapoor starrer failed to impress both critics as well as the Box Office! Shamshera Box Office Collection …

Shamshera Box Office Collection Day 7: Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt starrer underperforms in first week
2 years, 7 months ago

Shamshera Box Office Collection Day 7: Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt starrer underperforms in first week

India TV News  

Highlights Shamshera struggles hard at the box office, underperforms in first week Ranbir Kapoor is seen in a double role in Karan Malhotra's film Shamshera also stars Vaani Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt Shamshera Box Office Collection: Karan Malhotra directorial starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt and Vaani Kapoor has flopped at the ticket window. Shamshera Box Office Collection Day 7: Despite …

Ranbir Kapoor's Shamshera flops at box office, director Karan Malhotra pens heartfelt note
2 years, 8 months ago

Ranbir Kapoor's Shamshera flops at box office, director Karan Malhotra pens heartfelt note

India TV News  

Ranbir Kapoor's Shamshera flops at box office, director Karan Malhotra pens heartfelt note Ranbir Kapoor's Shamshera which was made on massive budget has raked in Rs 36 crore since its release on July 22. Ranbir Kapoor's Shamshera flops at box office: Karan Malhotra has finally broken his silence over his directorial 'Shamshera' tanking at the box-office. Malhotra's film, which boasts …

Shamshera Box Office Collection Day 3: Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt's film meets tragic fate on weekend
2 years, 8 months ago

Shamshera Box Office Collection Day 3: Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt's film meets tragic fate on weekend

India TV News  

Shamshera Box Office Collection Day 3: Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt's film was expected to ignite fireworks at the ticket window, but turns out it failed to make an impact. Shamshera Box Office Report Day 3 The period action drama produced by Yash Raj Films, which is expected to gross Rs 32-34 crore in opening weekend, opened in 5,550 screens across the …

Shamshera Box Office Collection Day 2: Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt's film earns below expectation
2 years, 8 months ago

Shamshera Box Office Collection Day 2: Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt's film earns below expectation

India TV News  

Shamshera Box Office Collection Day 2: Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt's film was expected to turn the box office over and rule it. Shamshera Box Office Collection Day 2 A lot is at stake on Shamshera Day 2 as the film performed lower than Samraat Prithviraj across all mass markets. "Shamshera was flat on Saturday as it collected around 10-10.25 crore nett …

What makes Ranbir Kapoor different and ready to experiment
2 years, 8 months ago

What makes Ranbir Kapoor different and ready to experiment

Firstpost  

Ranbir Kapoor has returned to the theatres after four years. Much will depend on Shamshera and Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra: Part One –Shiva, the latter an even more ambitious project that got stuck in development hell and will finally release on 22 December this year. A biopic based on actor Sanjay Dutt’s life, the film was destined to invite comparisons between …

Shamshera Twitter Review & Reaction: Fans call Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt starrer 'best movie so far'
2 years, 8 months ago

Shamshera Twitter Review & Reaction: Fans call Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt starrer 'best movie so far'

India TV News  

Highlights Ranbir Kapoor, Vaani Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt's film Shamshera has released today Ranbir Kapoor fans are excited to see him on the big screen after four years Directed by Karan Malhotra, Shamshera is bankrolled by YRF's Aditya Chopra Shamshera Twitter Review and Reaction: Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, and Vaani Kapoor-starrer Shamshera has hit theatres across India. The audience feel …

Ahead of Shamshera release, a look at top 5 openers of Ranbir Kapoor's career
2 years, 8 months ago

Ahead of Shamshera release, a look at top 5 openers of Ranbir Kapoor's career

Hindustan Times  

Actor Ranbir Kapoor is all set to return to the big screen after four years with his upcoming film Shamshera. Ranbir Kapoor's best performing films at the box office. On Tuesday, film trade analysts Taran Adarsh tweeted a list of Ranbir's best-opening films at the box office. Directed by Karan Malhotra, the film marks the first collaboration between Ranbir Kapoor …

From Barfi to Shamshera: Can Ranbir Kapoor transform from an actor to a hero
2 years, 8 months ago

From Barfi to Shamshera: Can Ranbir Kapoor transform from an actor to a hero

Hindustan Times  

Ranbir Kapoor has portrayed a number of versatile characters in his acting career spanning 15 years but never played the macho young man-- a quintessential character for Bollywood superstars. The Hindi film industry has changed in a lot of ways since Amitabh Bachchan immortalised the archetype 'angry young man' with his films like Zanjeer, Deewar, Don among several others. Ranbir's …

Ranbir Kapoor's Shamshera records strong advance booking, might beat Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 at Box Office
2 years, 8 months ago

Ranbir Kapoor's Shamshera records strong advance booking, might beat Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 at Box Office

India TV News  

Highlights Shamshera advance booking report suggests Ranbir Kapoor's film is set to take a good opening at BO Shamshera will be released in theatres on July 22 Directed by Karan Malhotra, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor in double role with Sanjay Dutt & Vaani Shamshera Advance Booking Box Office: Ranbir Kapoor is set to return to the big screen after …

Ranbir Kapoor on his physical transformation for Shamshera, says 'it's the toughest film of my career' | Exclusive
2 years, 8 months ago

Ranbir Kapoor on his physical transformation for Shamshera, says 'it's the toughest film of my career' | Exclusive

India Today  

Ranbir Kapoor’s two distinct looks in his upcoming film Shamshera are perhaps his most challenging roles till date. When asked to talk about the transformation process, Ranbir said, “I think physical transformation has just become an occupational hazard now. Ranbir Kapoor added, "He was so clear of how he wanted both these characters portrayed and that was really hard for …

Ranbir Kapoor Was Blown Away By Shah Rukh Khan in ADHM; Reveals His Favourite Scene In Sanju
2 years, 8 months ago

Ranbir Kapoor Was Blown Away By Shah Rukh Khan in ADHM; Reveals His Favourite Scene In Sanju

News 18  

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor is one of the most loved actors in the industry. In his recent interview with Brut, the Rockstar actor talked about his experience of sharing the screen with Shah Rukh Khan in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, he also spoke about his favourite scene from his much-loved film Sanju and how Sanjay Dutt himself narrated the scene …

Explained: How Ranbir Kapoor is becoming the symbol of grandeur and larger-than-life cinema
2 years, 9 months ago

Explained: How Ranbir Kapoor is becoming the symbol of grandeur and larger-than-life cinema

Firstpost  

Ranbir Raj Kapoor, who is popularly known as Ranbir Kapoor, is considered as one of the finest actors of the current generation. Well, the producers have invested such a big amount because of the superstardom of Ranbir Kapoor, whose last film collected over Rs 340 crore at the ticket windows. Also, there are various reasons for Brahmastra being the highly-anticipated …

Kartik Aaryan, Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh – The actors to watch out for in 2022
3 years, 2 months ago

Kartik Aaryan, Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh – The actors to watch out for in 2022

Firstpost  

Young Bollywood is truly redefining Indian cinema with bold choices, riveting content and break through performances. While there’s no dearth of talent in the industry, the millennial superstars with the best kitty of films are undoubtedly Kartik Aaryan, Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh. While Kartik Aaryan became a household name with films like the Pyaar Ka Punchnama franchise, Sonu Ke …

Ranbir Kapoor Not First Choice for Rockstar, Was Thinking of Other Actors, Says Imtiaz Ali
3 years, 4 months ago

Ranbir Kapoor Not First Choice for Rockstar, Was Thinking of Other Actors, Says Imtiaz Ali

News 18  

Ranbir Kapoor starrer hit cult film Rockstar has completed a decade since release. On the occasion, director Imtiaz Ali revealed how his passion project was conceived way before Ranbir became an actor and that he was not the first choice for the lead role of singer-musician Jordan in the film since the idea was conceived way before he kick-started journey …

Ranbir Kapoor birthday special: From Barfi to Sanju, five spectacular performances by the actor
5 years, 5 months ago

Ranbir Kapoor birthday special: From Barfi to Sanju, five spectacular performances by the actor

India TV News  

Ranbir Kapoor has time and again proved his mettle as an actor. Image Source : INSTAGRAM Ranbir Kapoor as Sidharth in Wake Up Sid movie Rockstar One of the toughest roles in Ranbir Kapoor’s filmography, the Imtiaz Ali film helped Ranbir carve a permanent niche for himself in the industry. Sadda Haq Song Barfi This 2012 drama of Ranbir Kapoor, …

Sanjay Dutt on Sanju: My ‘whitewashing’ happened when the Supreme Court gave me a clean chit – Firstpost
5 years, 11 months ago

Sanjay Dutt on Sanju: My ‘whitewashing’ happened when the Supreme Court gave me a clean chit – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Sanjay Dutt’s biopic titled Sanju, which starred actor Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role was helmed by Raj Kumar Hirani. But, there was a section that accused the film makers for conveniently eliminating truth from the biopic and making it seem nothing less than a propaganda to refine Dutt’s controversial image in public eye. My ‘whitewashing’ happened when the Supreme …

Ranbir Kapoor to play a double role for the first time in Shamshera?
6 years ago

Ranbir Kapoor to play a double role for the first time in Shamshera?

India Today  

Ranbir Kapoor is on a roll right now. After bagging the Best Actor Filmfare for Sanju, Ranbir Kapoor has two big films in his kitty - Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra and Karan Malhotra's Shamshera. Buzz has it that Ranbir Kapoor might play a double role in Shamshera. According to a report in a daily, Ranbir will apparently play a double role …

Rishi Kapoor says Ranbir is a better actor than him: 'He has proved everyone wrong with Sanju'
6 years, 7 months ago

Rishi Kapoor says Ranbir is a better actor than him: 'He has proved everyone wrong with Sanju'

Firstpost  

In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, Rishi Kapoor opens up on his upcoming film Mulk, Ranbir Kapoor’s acting prowess and why he won’t chase after international projects. Going by your film choices, can one assume you’re evolving as an actor? I don’t like to see myself on screen, whenever my film comes on TV I get very embarrassed. I have …

Ranbir Kapoor's Sanju smashes records, joins Rs 300-crore club
6 years, 8 months ago

Ranbir Kapoor's Sanju smashes records, joins Rs 300-crore club

India Today  

Rajkumar Hirani's Sanju is on a roll, and there's no stopping it. Sanju, starring Ranbir Kapoor, has been setting fire to ticket windows ever since its release on June 29. The biopic on the life of one of Bollywood's most controversial actors, Sanjay Dutt, has been receiving much praise from the fans, though critics have slammed the film for whitewashing …

Sanjay Dutt a drug-addict, womaniser, criminal, says RSS mouthpiece
6 years, 8 months ago

Sanjay Dutt a drug-addict, womaniser, criminal, says RSS mouthpiece

Hindustan Times  

RSS mouthpiece Panchjanya has questioned why Hindi cinema is fascinated by stories on “tainted characters”, slamming the Sanjay Dutt biopic Sanju for whitewashing the actor’s life. Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani with actor Ranbir Kapoor, who plays the role of Sanjay Dutt in the film Sanju. The magazine article, which calls Dutt a ‘criminal’ raises three questions about director Rajkumar Hirani’s film, …

Watch how Ranbir Kapoor transformed into Sanjay Dutt for Rajkumar Hirani's Sanju
6 years, 8 months ago

Watch how Ranbir Kapoor transformed into Sanjay Dutt for Rajkumar Hirani's Sanju

India TV News  

One of the key highlights about Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju was the impeccable resemblance between Sanjay Dutt and Ranbir Kapoor. Lead actor Ranbir perfected the Sanjay Dutt look in Sanju and, leaving the audience completely awed. Now, the makers have presented behind-the-scenes video showcasing how Ranbir Kapoor transformed into Sanju Baba for the movie. While Ranbir Kapoor and Rajkumar Hirani are …

Will Sanju's box office success impact Sanjay Dutt's upcoming releases? Actor's former directors weigh in
6 years, 8 months ago

Will Sanju's box office success impact Sanjay Dutt's upcoming releases? Actor's former directors weigh in

Firstpost  

Notwithstanding criticism, Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju – the biopic that gives a peek into the tumultuous life of Sanjay Dutt, is unstoppable. Sanjay is a popular star and has been a good actor from the beginning so whenever he has got a good script like Khalnayak or Munna Bhai, he has excelled,” says Ghai, and he immediately adds, “Even Ranbir, who …

Sanju box office collection Day 8: It is raining big numbers for Ranbir Kapoor’s film
6 years, 8 months ago

Sanju box office collection Day 8: It is raining big numbers for Ranbir Kapoor’s film

India TV News  

Sanju box office collection Day 8: It is raining big numbers for Ranbir Kapoor’s film Sanju box office collection Day 8: Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani's Sanju featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor is unstoppable. Bollywood Trade Analysts have predicted that the movie's total box office collection will stand around Rs 215 crore after 8th day. Leaving behind big films of 2018 like Race …

Sanju Box Office Collection Day 6: This Ranbir Kapoor film heads for blockbuster status, earns 186.41 crore
6 years, 8 months ago

Sanju Box Office Collection Day 6: This Ranbir Kapoor film heads for blockbuster status, earns 186.41 crore

India TV News  

Sanju Box Office Collection Day 6, The Rajkumar Hirani film earns Rs 186.41 crore: Bollywood director Rajkumar Hirani and actor Ranbir Kapoor are weaving magic with Sanju. Meanwhile, the Ranbir Kapoor film has grossed Rs 209.38 crore in India and Rs 55 crore at the overseas box office. Sanju currently stands with the grand total of Rs 264.38 crore at …

Ranbir Kapoor attends Sanju success party with Karishma Tanna, Dia Mirza. See pics
6 years, 8 months ago

Ranbir Kapoor attends Sanju success party with Karishma Tanna, Dia Mirza. See pics

Hindustan Times  

The makers of Sanju, which is creating waves at the box-office, have hosted a grand success party of their film here which was attended by the film’s cast and crew. Karishma Tanna with Ranbir Kapoor at the success bash for Sanju. Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju features Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Dia Mirza, Anushka Sharma, Sonam Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala, Jim …

Ranbir Kapoor's Sanju has broken all these records in 4 days
6 years, 8 months ago

Ranbir Kapoor's Sanju has broken all these records in 4 days

India Today  

Rajkumar Hirani is known to bring something unique and interesting to the big screen with each of his films. taran adarsh June 30, 2018 Highest single day for a Hindi film And when you thought Sanju was only giving stuff competition to Race 3 numbers at the box office, the biopic surprised everyone by beating the record of Baahubali 2. …

Sanju box office collection Day 3: Ranbir Kapoor's film enters Rs 100-crore club
6 years, 8 months ago

Sanju box office collection Day 3: Ranbir Kapoor's film enters Rs 100-crore club

India Today  

Sanju, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Bollywood's original wild child Sanjay Dutt, has hit the bull's eye at the box office. Having earned a whopping Rs 34.75 crore at the box office on its first day, Sanju beat Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez-starrer Race 3 to become the highest opener of the year so far. Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, Sanju has …

From Alia Bhatt to Aamir Khan, Bollywood can’t stop gushing about Ranbir Kapoor’s Sanju
6 years, 8 months ago

From Alia Bhatt to Aamir Khan, Bollywood can’t stop gushing about Ranbir Kapoor’s Sanju

Hindustan Times  

Sanju, the Sanjay Dutt biopic starring Ranbir Kapoor, is well on its way to leaping past the Rs 50 crore mark in just two days of release. The Hindustan Times review said that “Sanju is another gem in Ranbir Kapoor’s repertoire, but the same can’t be said about Rajkumar Hirani. Sanju is watchable but a very average fare.” But Ranbir …

Sanju Day 1 box-office collection: Ranbir Kapoor-starrer has biggest opening of 2018, earns Rs 34.75 crore
6 years, 8 months ago

Sanju Day 1 box-office collection: Ranbir Kapoor-starrer has biggest opening of 2018, earns Rs 34.75 crore

Firstpost  

Rajkumar Hirani’s highly anticipated Sanjay Dutt biopic finally got a theatrical release on Friday, 29 June. Based on the controversial life and times of Sanjay Dutt, Sanju stars Ranbir Kapoor as Dutt — essaying the troubled actor through the years. The Ranbir Kapoor-starrer’s opening day collection is estimated at around Rs 34.74 crore. — taran adarsh June 30, 2018 As …

Sanju movie review: Ranbir Kapoor is superb, but what a startlingly dishonest Sanjay Dutt biopic this is
6 years, 8 months ago

Sanju movie review: Ranbir Kapoor is superb, but what a startlingly dishonest Sanjay Dutt biopic this is

Firstpost  

As Sanju opens, a chap called DN Tripathi reads aloud from a book he has written on Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt to the man himself. The film skips Dutt Jr’s childhood and takes us through his work on his debut film, his mother’s illness, his rocky relationship with his father, his alcoholism and drug addiction, the allegations of involvement in …

Sanju: Ranbir Kapoor is flawless in Rajkumar Hirani's Bollywood-ised biopic of Sanjay Dutt
6 years, 8 months ago

Sanju: Ranbir Kapoor is flawless in Rajkumar Hirani's Bollywood-ised biopic of Sanjay Dutt

Firstpost  

Sanju ends up feel like a version of Dutt’s life for children; a sanitised fable of sorts. The first thing you notice about Ranbir Kapoor in Sanju isn’t his uncanny similarity to Sanjay Dutt, or that he’s a fantastic actor with the ability to morph into his subject like a chameleon. Yes, the film serves primarily as a platform for …

Sanju leaked online as furious Ranbir Kapoor fans slam piracy
6 years, 8 months ago

Sanju leaked online as furious Ranbir Kapoor fans slam piracy

India Today  

Ranbir Kapoor's Sanju hit the theatres today, and has been receiving overwhelming amount of love from fans and celebs alike. A Twitter user shared a screenshot As soon as the news of the leak raged through Twitter, fans urged Twitterati to not encourage piracy and watch the film in theatres. Another user tweeted, "CBFC has objection over the Toilet leakage …

Why Rajkumar Hirani's Sanju will be considered a unique film, regardless of its box office fate
6 years, 8 months ago

Why Rajkumar Hirani's Sanju will be considered a unique film, regardless of its box office fate

Firstpost  

Regardless of its box office fate, Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju is breaking new ground in more ways than one. Just days before the film hits theatres, the first look for Dutt’s next — Tigmanshu Dhulia’s Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3 — was released. The 2009 Marathi film Harishchandrachi Factory is an engaging tale of how Dhundiraj Govind Phalke or Dadasaheb Phalke …

Sanju actor Vicky Kaushal: Both Ranbir and Alia are confident about their craft
6 years, 8 months ago

Sanju actor Vicky Kaushal: Both Ranbir and Alia are confident about their craft

India Today  

Vicky Kaushal is having a dream run in 2018. More lately Kaushal delighted in Karan Johar's short for Lust Stories, also available on Netflix. One of them is Sanju, in which he plays bestie to Ranbir Kapoor's Sanjay Dutt in the Rajkumar Hirani-directed biopic. Kaushal has worked with Bollywood's latest "It couple" in Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, both of …

Rajkumar Hirani on why Ranbir Kapoor was his first choice for Sanju: 'He is a fantastic actor and open to criticism'
6 years, 9 months ago

Rajkumar Hirani on why Ranbir Kapoor was his first choice for Sanju: 'He is a fantastic actor and open to criticism'

Firstpost  

In this candid interview with Firstpost, Rajkumari Hirani opens up on how the story of Sanju fell into his lap, why he feels Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor are so similar, and his free-wheeling relationship with Sanjay Dutt. As the director is busy with some post-production work on Sanju, his upcoming biopic on Sanjay Dutt, one can either coop into …

Ranbir Kapoor's Sanju: Advance booking starts. Will Rajkummar Hirani continue his hit game?
6 years, 9 months ago

Ranbir Kapoor's Sanju: Advance booking starts. Will Rajkummar Hirani continue his hit game?

India TV News  

Ranbir Kapoor's Sanju: Advance booking starts. With Hirani as a director, who is considered to be a hit machine and Ranbir playing the titular role, will Sanju be able to impress audience? PICS: Ahead of Sanju release, Ranbir Kapoor visits Sanjay Dutt’s residence with rumoured girlfriend Alia Bhatt Well, if we talk about the trailer, teasers and posters, all of …

Do you know Sanjay Dutt has a role in Ranbir Kapoor starrer Sanju?
6 years, 9 months ago

Do you know Sanjay Dutt has a role in Ranbir Kapoor starrer Sanju?

India TV News  

A lot of debates have been circling around Ranbir Kapoor starrer Sanju, questioning if Sanjay Dutt should have played himself in the film or Ranbir Kapoor has done justice to his role. Sanjay Dutt will surely be a part of the film as he will feature in a song with Ranbir Kapoor. According to the reports in the Indian Express, …

I wanted Ranveer to play Dutt in Sanju, not Ranbir: Vidhu Vinod Chopra
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I wanted Ranveer to play Dutt in Sanju, not Ranbir: Vidhu Vinod Chopra

India Today  

Ranbir Kapoor has been getting praises from all quarters, due to his portrayal of Sanjay Dutt in the Sanju trailer. The film's director Rajkumar Hirani was always adamant on the fact, that no one else could play Dutt better than Ranbir. In an interview with BollywoodLife, producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra said that he wanted Ranveer to play Dutt. "When we …

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