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The Josh is at an all-time high as BookMyShow sells 5 million tickets for 2019’s first blockbuster Uri: The Surgical Strike
MUMBAI: Aditya Dhar’s directorial debut Uri: The Surgical Strike has been the cynosure of all eyes since its trailer release. In what reflects immense appreciation for the film across the country, BookMyShow, India’s leading entertainment destination, has sold over 5 million tickets for Uri: The Surgical Strike.
Blowing past expectations, the film scorched the screens, going from a fantastic first weekend to entering the coveted Rs 200 crore club recently, proving yet again that content-driven films continue to win at the box office. The film has been showered with great reviews and a strong word of mouth, aiding the film’s growth, week-on-week. A large section of BookMyShow users actively rated the film at a consistent average of 90%.
Speaking about the response that the film has received, Ashish Saksena, COO – Cinemas, BookMyShow said, “Uri is undoubtedly the first blockbuster of this year! Its impressive box-office collections along with a strong performance on BookMyShow is a testament of millions of movie-goers' preference to reach out to us to watch their favourite films, week after week. With a strong narrative and technical prowess, the film has proved that good content wins over everything. Uri has been enjoying its much-deserved fame and continues to grow stronger.”
Ronnie Screwvala, RSVP said, “Uri has been an inspirational movie for so many, and loved by many more and that is the most gratifying experience for RSVP, the director, the cast and the entire team that made this happen. That the movie also worked at the Box office is a true Salute to our audiences in India and around the world. 5 million tickets of Uri sold on BookMyShow is indeed a statement of how successful the platform is. We are proud of our ongoing collaboration with BMS and look forward to many more.”
Starring Vicky Kaushal in the lead, Uri: The Surgical Strike is based on the real-life surgical strike undertaken by the Indian Army in PoK in 2016.
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Filmcity Media CFO Mohit Jain quits; CEO Kirti Vishnu Tiwari takes charge of finance
Board appoints Prabhat Modi as additional director and approves Rs 1.9 crore preferential share issue
MUMBAI: Filmcity Media has reshuffled its top deck. Chief financial officer Mohit Jain has stepped down, prompting the board to hand the finance reins to chief executive Kirti Vishnu Tiwari even as the company lines up fresh capital and new boardroom muscle.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE, Filmcity Media said Jain resigned from the roles of director and chief financial officer with effect from March 11, 2026, to pursue another career opportunity. He ceased to be a key managerial personnel of the company at the close of business on that date.
The board swiftly moved to plug the gap, appointing Kirti Vishnu Tiwari as chief financial officer from March 12, 2026. Tiwari, who already serves as executive director and chief executive, will now hold the combined role of executive director, CEO and CFO, taking charge of the company’s finance function while continuing to lead operations.
The leadership changes were approved by the board following recommendations from the nomination and remuneration committee, with the audit committee also backing Tiwari’s appointment as CFO to ensure governance oversight. Under the arrangement, Tiwari will continue as a key managerial personnel under Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Filmcity Media also expanded its board, appointing Prabhat Modi as additional director with effect from March 13, 2026, for a term of five years. The appointment, categorised as a non-executive non-independent directorship, will require shareholder approval at the next general meeting.
Modi brings capital market experience to the role. He holds a B.Sc in accounting and finance from the University of Essex in the United Kingdom and a PGDM from the National Institute of Securities Market. His professional experience includes stints at SBI Mutual Fund, BSE India and Morningstar India, where he worked on market research, financial analysis and capital market operations.
Tiwari, meanwhile, brings experience spanning finance, marketing and hospitality. A graduate of Lucknow University, she has previously worked with Hotel Holiday Inn, Hotel Leela Kempenski and Hotel Sea Rock, along with roles at Pawan Hans Helicopter and CBRE South Asia.
Separately, the board also approved a preferential issue of equity shares to members of the promoter and promoter group as well as non-promoter investors. The proposed fundraising, subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to raise up to Rs 1.9 crore.
The company said both appointees meet all regulatory requirements under SEBI regulations and the Companies Act and are not barred by any regulatory authority from holding their positions.
With a new board face, a CEO doubling as CFO and fresh capital on the table, Filmcity Media appears to be tightening its leadership and balance sheet in one swift move.
