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‘Action Jackson’ reports Rs 29.1 crore at BO
MUMBAI: Action Jackson has proved to be one of the worst films, content wise and the opening response has been poor for a top star film. The film has been able to put together a poor Rs 29.1 crore for its opening weekend.
Sulemani Keeda too failed to find audience. Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain collected a symbolic Rs 70 lakh in its first weekend at the box office.
Ungli has been poor; managing just Rs 14.8 crore in its first week at the box office. Zid which collected Rs 5.9 crore for its first week, is poor.
Zed Plus, a satire on security to VIPs has failed to create ripples as it collects a poor Rs 55 lakh in its first week.
Happy Ending too has failed miserably. The film has collected Rs 1.25 crore in its second week to take its two week total to Rs 14.75 crore.
Chaar Sahibzaade continued to be rock steady as it added Rs 7.7 crore in its fourth week to take its four week total to Rs 30.8 crore.
Kill/Dil has run its course adding just Rs 30 lakh in its third week taking its three week total to Rs 33.87 crore.
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Shekhar Suman opens acting academy in Mumbai
The veteran actor-presenter launches SSFA, promising immersive, mentorship-led training for aspiring actors and storytellers
Mumbai: Forty years in front of the camera, and Shekhar Suman still isn’t done. The actor, host, writer and director, one of Indian entertainment’s most restless polymaths, is now training his sights on the next generation, launching the Shekhar Suman Film Academy (SSFA) in Mumbai on 22nd April 2026. Registrations for the inaugural batch are already open.
SSFA pitches itself squarely against formula-driven acting schools, leading with an intensive three-month programme that Suman says he personally designed and will largely conduct himself. The curriculum blends voice and speech work, emotional access, body awareness and camera technique with the Linklater Voice Method, film language and on-set discipline, and rounds off with a student film, giving trainees their first taste of a real set.
Masterclasses with actors, casting directors and filmmakers sit alongside the core course. The academy is conceived as a platform that will eventually sprawl into screenwriting, direction, cinematography, music production and post-production: a full creative ecosystem rather than a single acting school.
“For me, this academy is not just an institution. It is a very personal way of giving back to the craft that has given me everything,” said Suman. “Over the years, acting has taught me discipline, imagination, resilience, and the importance of truth in performance. Through this academy, I hope to create something that goes beyond training and becomes a true creative journey for every student who walks in.”
Behind the scenes, the academy is backed by GBM Studios. Dharmesh Sangani, founder and visionary, is the driving force, bringing what the academy describes as “a focused approach to creating meaningful opportunities within the industry.” Adhyayan Suman, founder and director and Shekhar’s son, adds a performer’s perspective honed across acting, music and direction. Ekant Babani, partner and chief operating officer, handles strategy and operations.
Entry is deliberately low-barrier. No prior training is needed: applicants sit a basic self-audition test, shifting the focus firmly to potential rather than polish. The academy says it aims to stay accessible while delivering a premium, hands-on experience.
In a country where acting schools multiply almost as fast as OTT platforms, Suman’s personal stamp and his willingness to stand in the room and teach may be the sharpest edge SSFA has. For those ready to test that promise, the curtain is already up. Apply at shekharsumanfilmacademy.com
