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Ayushmann Khurrana tots over 2 million Twitter followers
MUMBAI: He’s down to earth, likeable and has a natural sense of humour. Ayushmann Khurrana, as radio host, compere, singer and actor, entertains effortlessly. Which is why despite living life low key, he has over two million fans following him on Twitter.
Khurrana is popular because he speaks pretty much on everything on the micro blogging site. His comments on matters that interest everyone are both funny and insightful. Live commentary on sports, music or cinema, he tackles conversations with a not so serious take. Khurrana also has fans and admirers interacting with him regularly on subjects beyond his films. He curates articles that others in the industry tend to shy away from.
He interacts with his fans and shares his opinions with them like a regular guy next door. The human element makes him easy to relate to, and has organically increased his following without a lot of film publicity driven chatter.
In his own words, Khurrana chooses the non-typical, less explored path. He makes his film choices and his life choices instinctively. And as his growing Twitter following shows, his fans more than love his simple and honest approach.
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Jio Studios, Sanjay Dutt team up to revive Khal Nayak
Rights acquired for new version, format under wraps as remake plans take shape.
MUMBAI: The villain is back and this time, he’s rewriting his own script. Jio Studios has partnered with Three Dimension Motion Pictures and Aspect Entertainment to revive the 1993 cult classic Khal Nayak, marking a fresh chapter for one of Bollywood’s most iconic anti-hero stories. The original film, directed by Subhash Ghai under Mukta Arts, was a commercial and cultural milestone, with Sanjay Dutt’s portrayal of Ballu becoming one of Hindi cinema’s most memorable performances.
Dutt, along with Aksha Kamboj, has now acquired the rights from the original creators, bringing on board Jio Studios and its President Jyoti Deshpande to steer the project creatively.
While the exact format whether remake, sequel, prequel, or a completely new narrative remains undisclosed, the collaboration aims to reinterpret the story for contemporary audiences while retaining the essence that made the original a defining film of the 1990s.
The move taps into a broader industry trend of reviving legacy intellectual property, particularly characters with strong recall value. “Khal Nayak” was notable for pushing mainstream Hindi cinema into morally grey territory at a time when heroes were largely one-dimensional, making Ballu’s character a standout.
The project also marks the film production debut of Aspect Entertainment, signalling a push towards more technology-led storytelling frameworks. Meanwhile, Jio Studios continues to expand its slate, having built a library of over 200 films and series, with more than 60 titles collectively winning 500-plus awards.
For Dutt, the revival is as much personal as it is strategic, a return to a role that reshaped his career. For the industry, it is another sign that nostalgia, when paired with scale, remains a powerful box-office proposition.
Because in Bollywood, some villains never fade, they just wait for the perfect comeback.
