Bachchhan Paandey review: Akshay barely saves a film riddled with cliches
2 years, 9 months ago

Bachchhan Paandey review: Akshay barely saves a film riddled with cliches

Hindustan Times  

It was in 2008 film Tashan that Akshay Kumar was introduced to us as Bachchan Pandey, and in those few minutes, he left his fans wanting more. Bachchhan Paandey movie review: Akshay Kumar plays a gangster while Kriti Sanon plays a filmmaker in the movie. Set in a village called Baghwa, the film's story revolves around Bachchhan Paandey's eccentricities, which get highlighted when an aspiring filmmaker from Mumbai, Myra, decides to make a film on him. As part of Bachchhan Paandey's gang, there are some fine performances from Prateik Babbar as Virgin, Abhimanyu Singh as Pendulum and Saharsh Kumar Shukla as Kaandi. Bachchhan Paandey Director: Farhad Samji Cast: Akshay Kumar, Kriti Sanon, Jacqueline Fernandez and others

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Bachchhan Paandey BO: Akshay film fails to breach ₹50-crore mark in week one
2 years, 8 months ago

Bachchhan Paandey BO: Akshay film fails to breach ₹50-crore mark in week one

Hindustan Times  

When it released last week, Akshay Kumar-starrer Bachchhan Paandey was expected to rule the box office in its opening week. In the end, the film has failed to even breach the ₹50-crore mark in its first week, ending with a disappointing ₹46 crore nett in seven days. According to a report in BoxOfficeIndia.com, "Bachchhan Pandey collected a poor 46.75 crore …

Bachchhan Paandey Box Office: Akshay Kumar's Film Remains Steady On Day 3, Struggles To Fight The Kashmir Files
2 years, 9 months ago

Bachchhan Paandey Box Office: Akshay Kumar's Film Remains Steady On Day 3, Struggles To Fight The Kashmir Files

News 18  

Akshay Kumar and Kriti Sanon starrer Bachchhan Paandey was released on March 18. “#BachchhanPaandey remains low over the weekend, mainly due to #TKF juggernaut that eclipsed the biz of *all* films… Did not witness growth on Day 3… Fri 13.25 cr, Sat 12 cr, Sun 12 cr. #BachchhanPaandey remains low over the weekend, mainly due to #TKF juggernaut that eclipsed …

Bachchhan Paandey is a problematic gangster comedy peppered with insouciant lunacy
2 years, 9 months ago

Bachchhan Paandey is a problematic gangster comedy peppered with insouciant lunacy

Firstpost  

The six screenwriters of Bachchhan Paandey are united in their belief that the 2017 Tamil blockbuster Jigarthanda is worth a stab at a rollicking remake. But this one just breaks your heart If I were a Bachchan or a Paandey I would be exceedingly insulted by this ‘gangster comedy’, to coin a new name for a genre that thinks gore …

Akshay Kumar on returning to the anti-hero mould with Bachchhan Paandey, and doing films for 'both art and commerce'
2 years, 9 months ago

Akshay Kumar on returning to the anti-hero mould with Bachchhan Paandey, and doing films for 'both art and commerce'

Firstpost  

Akshay Kumar has played a few negative roles in his earlier films, like those in Ajnabee [2001> and Khiladi 420 [2000>. My thinking has always been ‘budget hit toh film hit.’ I have made all my films in the proper budget, in the proper time, and respected everyone’s time. The ‘khiladi’ tag has stayed with Kumar since his breakthrough role …

Akshay Kumar says the lens he wore for Bachchhan Paandey made him unable to see: 'Would just see figure in front of me'
2 years, 9 months ago

Akshay Kumar says the lens he wore for Bachchhan Paandey made him unable to see: 'Would just see figure in front of me'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Akshay Kumar has revealed the most difficult part of shooting for his recently released film, Bachchhan Paandey. In the film, Akshay essays the role of a ruthless gangster Bachchhan Paandey. I would just see that there is a figure in front of me.” When asked how long it took him to prepare himself for the look, Akshay said, “The …

Box Office: Akshay Kumar starrer Bachchhan Paandey's collection drops as audience prefer 'The Kashmir Files'
2 years, 9 months ago

Box Office: Akshay Kumar starrer Bachchhan Paandey's collection drops as audience prefer 'The Kashmir Files'

India TV News  

Highlights Akshay Kumar's Bachchhan Paandey faced a tough fight from 'The Kashmir Files' on its first day The film however managed to rake in Rs 13.25 crore on its opening day On the second day, the collections of Bachchhan Paandey dropped due to The Kashmir Files This Friday, the cinema lovers saw the release of Akshay Kumar's much-awaited film 'Bachchhan …

Bachchhan Paandey BO day one collection: Akshay's film opens at ₹13 crore
2 years, 9 months ago

Bachchhan Paandey BO day one collection: Akshay's film opens at ₹13 crore

Hindustan Times  

Akshay Kumar and Kriti Sanon's new film Bachchhan Paandey has started strongly at the box office, earning over ₹13 crore on day one. However, Bachchhan Paandey's opening day numbers are much lower than Akshay's previous release Sooryavanshi and they were also pipped by the day eight earnings of The Kashmir Files. According to a report in BoxOfficeIndia.com, "Bachchhan Paandey has …

Bachchhan Paandey Box Office Day 1: Akshay's film earns Rs 13.25 crore, holds ground against Kashmir Files
2 years, 9 months ago

Bachchhan Paandey Box Office Day 1: Akshay's film earns Rs 13.25 crore, holds ground against Kashmir Files

India TV News  

Highlights Akshay Kumar's Bachchhan Paandey is set to suffer because of the sleeper hit The Kashmir Files Bachchhan Paandey registered an opening day collection of Rs 13 crore plus Bachchhan Paandey released on Holi and most of the shows in North India began after noon time In Bachchhan Paandey, Akshay Kumar returns to the genre he does best- action and …

Bachchhan Paandey movie review: Akshay Kumar, Kriti Sanon film can't replicate the Machiavellian spirit of the original
2 years, 9 months ago

Bachchhan Paandey movie review: Akshay Kumar, Kriti Sanon film can't replicate the Machiavellian spirit of the original

Firstpost  

Bachchhan Paandey tries to overcompensate for its lack of tonal loyalty to Jigarthanda by rushing through its key moments in the second half, hoping for the pace to make up for the punch — but it only feels like one last half-hearted attempt at redemption. So when I came to know that Kriti Sanon plays one of the protagonists of …

Bachchhan Paandey review: Not a patch on Jigarthanda
2 years, 9 months ago

Bachchhan Paandey review: Not a patch on Jigarthanda

Live Mint  

Without intending to be, Bachchhan Paandey is a neat commentary on the options available to talented character actors in Hindi cinema. Then there’s Arshad Warsi, whose career has stagnated to the point that a third lead in a big film counts as an unqualified win. Myra and Vishu are in the dusty Uttar Pradesh town of Baagwa to stalk dreaded …

Akshay Kumar says RRR might affect Bachchhan Paandey's collection by 30-40%, calls it unfortunate
2 years, 9 months ago

Akshay Kumar says RRR might affect Bachchhan Paandey's collection by 30-40%, calls it unfortunate

India Today  

Akshay Kumar is busy promoting his upcoming film, Bachchhan Paandey, which will release on March 18. In a recent media interaction in Delhi, Akshay Kumar said that RRR might impact Bachchhan Paandey’s box office collection. He went on to say that RRR might impact Bachchhan Paandey’s box office by 30 to 40 per cent. "IT WILL TAKE A YEAR TO …

Akshay Kumar, Kriti Sanon visit National Museum of Indian Cinema ahead of Bachchhan Paandey's release; pics
2 years, 9 months ago

Akshay Kumar, Kriti Sanon visit National Museum of Indian Cinema ahead of Bachchhan Paandey's release; pics

India TV News  

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar along with Kriti Sanon and the cast and crew of their upcoming film 'Bachchhan Paandey' visited the National Museum of Indian Cinema on Sunday, as the museum reopens for the public post-pandemic. As part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', the National Museum of Indian Cinema displayed the vintage and the classic car club of India exhibition …

Akshay Kumar Shares 'Bachchhan Paandey Ke Holi Ke Fundey'
2 years, 9 months ago

Akshay Kumar Shares 'Bachchhan Paandey Ke Holi Ke Fundey'

News 18  

Akshay Kumar, who is currently busy with the promotion of his upcoming Bachchhan Paandey, will be appearing on the Holi special episode of The Kapil Sharma Show, this weekend. In one of the recent promos shared by the makers of the popular television show, Akshay is delivering Bachchhan Paandey Ke Hole Ke Funde and joking about the benefits of festive …

Akshay Kumar Flags Off 'Bachchhan Paandey Ki Sawari' From Mumbai To Delhi, Phone Lines Crash
2 years, 9 months ago

Akshay Kumar Flags Off 'Bachchhan Paandey Ki Sawari' From Mumbai To Delhi, Phone Lines Crash

News 18  

Akshay Kumar has found a unique idea to promote his action-comedy Bachchhan Paandey, also featuring Kriti Sanon, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Arshad Warsi. The superstar has flagged off ‘Bachchhan Paandey Ki Sawari’, a truck ride that will be travelling across cities from Mumbai to Delhi. While traveling to different cities including Gujarat, Jaipur, Gurugram – Film City, Dargah Bazar, and Sohna …

Akshay Kumar Shocks Viewers By Performing Jaw-Dropping Stunt with Contestant Tipu Pehelwaan on Hunarbaaz
2 years, 9 months ago

Akshay Kumar Shocks Viewers By Performing Jaw-Dropping Stunt with Contestant Tipu Pehelwaan on Hunarbaaz

News 18  

Akshay Kumar will be seen as the celebrity guest in the weekend episode of the talent reality show Hunarbaaz – Desh Ki Shaan. After receiving a heartfelt welcome from the judges, the special guests enjoy a wave of marvelous acts performed by all contestants, but what really catches Akshay’s attention is the muscleman Tipu Pehelwaan’s act. Being rightfully known as …

Siddhanth Chaturvedi Takes Up Bachchhan Paandey's ‘Bewafa’ Challenge on Sets of Yudhra
2 years, 9 months ago

Siddhanth Chaturvedi Takes Up Bachchhan Paandey's ‘Bewafa’ Challenge on Sets of Yudhra

News 18  

Megastar Akshay Kumar recently dropped the upbeat song ‘Bewafa’ from his upcoming action-thriller film Bachchhan Paandey. Taking the ‘Bewafa’ challenge, Bollywood actor Siddhanth Chaturvedi who was recently seen in Gehraiyaan too joined the Netizens and shared an intriguing video with his fans. The Gully Boy actor took to Instagram on Frida and shared a video featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi as he …

Bachchhan Paandey: Akshay Kumar Drops Teaser of Romantic Melody ‘Heer Raanjhana’
2 years, 9 months ago

Bachchhan Paandey: Akshay Kumar Drops Teaser of Romantic Melody ‘Heer Raanjhana’

News 18  

After piquing the curiosity of his fans by dropping Bewafa, Meri Jaan Meri Jaan and Maar Khayega from his upcoming film Bachchhan Paandey, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on Friday dropped the teaser of romantic number Heer Ranjhana. The short clip starts with a picture that reads, “Heer Raanjahana ki bhaukaal jodi,” It continues to show Akshay aka Bachchhan Paandey romancing …

Akshay Kumar used to spend THESE many hours daily to get into the evil look of Bachchhan Paandey
2 years, 9 months ago

Akshay Kumar used to spend THESE many hours daily to get into the evil look of Bachchhan Paandey

India TV News  

Akshay Kumar is all set to enthrall the audience with his baddie avtar in Sajid Nadiadwala's next, 'Bachchhan Paandey'. To don upon the look as Bachchhan Paandey Akshay everyday gave in 2 hours to prosthetics and hair, makeup. The makers have released 3 posters of Akshay Kumar as Bachchhan Paandey, giving a glimpse of his deadly look, all of which …

Bachchhan Paandey: Akshay Kumar Promises to Mend Broken Hearts with Upcoming Song ‘Saare Bolo Bewafa’
2 years, 9 months ago

Bachchhan Paandey: Akshay Kumar Promises to Mend Broken Hearts with Upcoming Song ‘Saare Bolo Bewafa’

News 18  

Megastar Akshay Kumar left his fans excited when he dropped the trailer of his much anticipated action-thriller Bachhan Paandey. Piquing the curiosity of his fans furthermore, Akshay Kumar on Sunday dropped the teaser of the upcoming song of the film ‘Saare Bolo Bewafa.’ The song will be released on Monday, February 7 at 11:10 am. Touted as a number meant …

Kriti Sanon Prepared to Play a Film Director in Bachchhan Paandey 'By Observing and Understanding'
2 years, 9 months ago

Kriti Sanon Prepared to Play a Film Director in Bachchhan Paandey 'By Observing and Understanding'

News 18  

Kriti Sanon is all set to deliver a full on masala entertainer alongside Akshay Kumar in her next film, Bachchhan Paandey. And I have seen so many talented directors at work, it feels like it was sort of easier for me to pick from them.” The Mimi star adds, “A director’s in control of everything on the set as he/she …

Bachchhan Paandey: Akshay Kumar's Deadly Look Was Rejected 8 Times Before Finalising It!
2 years, 9 months ago

Bachchhan Paandey: Akshay Kumar's Deadly Look Was Rejected 8 Times Before Finalising It!

News 18  

Akshay Kumar starrer Bachchhan Paandey is one of the most awaited movies. “Akshay and Sajid were very keen to try something different for the look of Bachchhan Paandey, so they sat with the creative team to brainstorm in order to translate their imaginations of the character’s look to the reality. Earlier, Akshay Kumar shared the movie’s poster depicting his look …

After Pushpa, Akshay Kumar's Bachchhan Paandey grips cricketers David Warner, Dwayne Bravo | VIDEO
2 years, 9 months ago

After Pushpa, Akshay Kumar's Bachchhan Paandey grips cricketers David Warner, Dwayne Bravo | VIDEO

India TV News  

Highlights Bachchhan Paandey's song Maar Khategaa has gripped the Internet David Warner and Dwayne Bravo have been dancing to the tunes of the song Akshay Kumar's film releases on March 18 Akshay Kumar's ‘Maar Khayegaa’, the first song launched from Sajid Nadiadwala’s highly anticipated action-comedy, ‘Bachchhan Paandey’ is setting trends with personalities both on home turf and internationally. Introducing audiences …

Akshay Kumar Shows Bachchhan Paandey's Romantic Side in New Song Meri Jaan with Kriti Sanon
2 years, 9 months ago

Akshay Kumar Shows Bachchhan Paandey's Romantic Side in New Song Meri Jaan with Kriti Sanon

News 18  

Singer B Praak has proved lucky for Akshay Kumar in the past, with the Bollywood actor having collaborating with Punjabi hitmaker multiple times in the past. Titled Meri Jaan Meri Jaan, the song shows a romantic side of the feared gangster being played by Akshay in the upcoming actioner. After the evil and deadly song Maarkhayegaa, that introduced audiences to …

Akshay Kumar makes anti-heroic entry with Bachchhan Paandey’s evil ‘Maar Khayegaa’, watch video
2 years, 10 months ago

Akshay Kumar makes anti-heroic entry with Bachchhan Paandey’s evil ‘Maar Khayegaa’, watch video

India TV News  

Highlights Bachchhan Paandey’s song ‘Maar Khayegaa’ has been released ‘Maar Khayegaa’ describes Bachchhan Paandey’s persona The stars Akshay Kumar in the lead role ‘Maar Khayegaa’, the first song from the anticipated action-comedy, ‘Bachchhan Paandey’ featuring Akshay Kumar in the lead role has been released. Introducing audiences to the deadly yet likeable gangster Bachchhan Paandey aka Akshay Kumar in the film, …

‘Bachchhan Paandey’ trailer:
2 years, 10 months ago

‘Bachchhan Paandey’ trailer:

The Hindu  

The trailer of Akshay Kumar’s next film Bachchhan Paandey has been released. Directed by Farhad Samji, the film’s cast also includes Kriti Sanon, Jacqueline Fernandez and Arshad Warsi among others. Here is the official synopsis of the film: “Myra Devekar is an aspiring director is given a task by him to come up with a gripping gangster biopic flick. What …

Akshay Kumar Says Bachchhan Paandey Will Have 'More Shades Than Paint Shop'; Trailer To Drop On This Date
2 years, 10 months ago

Akshay Kumar Says Bachchhan Paandey Will Have 'More Shades Than Paint Shop'; Trailer To Drop On This Date

News 18  

Akshay Kumar shared a new poster of his upcoming film Bachchhan Paandey along with the trailer release date. The poster featured the words, “Mujhe bhai nahi, Godfather bolte hai.” The actor shared the poster on Instagram and wrote, “This is one character that has more shades than a paint shop!BachchhanPaandey aapko daraane, hasaane, rulaane sab ke liye ready hai. Please …

Will Akshay Kumar Be Bollywood's Saviour Again, Releasing Bachchan Pandey in Theatres on Holi?
2 years, 11 months ago

Will Akshay Kumar Be Bollywood's Saviour Again, Releasing Bachchan Pandey in Theatres on Holi?

News 18  

Apart from being one of the busiest actors in the industry, Akshay Kumar is also known to take big risks at the box-office. While many big ticket films like Jersey, RRR, Radhye Sham, Attack postponed their release dates due to the rise of Covid-19 cases and the third wave, which started in the last week of December, Kumar, in a …

Akshay Kumar Reveals Release Date of Bachchan Pandey With New Posters; Take a Look
2 years, 11 months ago

Akshay Kumar Reveals Release Date of Bachchan Pandey With New Posters; Take a Look

News 18  

Akshay Kumar on Tuesday announced the release date of his upcoming action-comedy Bachchan Pandey. The film co-starring Kriti Sanon and Jacqueline Fernandez is set to release on March 18, during the festival of Holi. Directed by @farhadsamji.” Talking about her work experience with Akshay, Kriti Sanon told Pinkvilla that the latter is constantly having fun, and likes people to also …

Akshay Kumar reacts as ex-Army officer points out mistake in Gorkha poster: ‘We’ll take utmost care’
3 years, 2 months ago

Akshay Kumar reacts as ex-Army officer points out mistake in Gorkha poster: ‘We’ll take utmost care’

Hindustan Times  

After a retired Indian Army officer pointed out an error in the poster of Akshay Kumar’s upcoming film, Gorkha, the actor promised to ‘take utmost care’ to maintain authenticity during shoot. Major Manik M Jolly, a former officer of one of the Gorkha Rifles regiments, tweeted that the shape of the khukri was incorrect on the Gorkha poster. Any suggestions …

Bachchan Pandey to release on Republic Day, 2022, Akshay Kumar announces
3 years, 11 months ago

Bachchan Pandey to release on Republic Day, 2022, Akshay Kumar announces

Firstpost  

Akshay Kumar’s upcoming comedy Bachchan Pandey has received a revised release date. Sharing a close-up shot of his look as Bachchan Pandey, the star wrote: “His one look is enough!” apart from announcing the release date, Akshay also tagged director Farhad Samji, actors Kriti Sanon and Jacqueline Fernandez, and producer Sajid Nadiadwala in the post. While Akshay’s enigmatic look for …

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