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Cinépolis rolls out the red carpet for SRK fans
MUMBAI: It’s time to fall in love all over again. Cinépolis India is turning up the nostalgia with a cinematic celebration fit for the king of Hindi cinema. Beginning October 31, the multiplex chain is hosting the Shah Rukh Khan Film Festival across 24 cities, inviting fans to relive the actor’s most iconic performances where they belong, on the big screen.
The line-up reads like a love letter to Hindi cinema itself, spanning Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Devdas, Main Hoon Na, Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, Dil Se, and Jawan. Each screening promises a return to those unforgettable moments of romance, drama and charm that defined generations of moviegoers.
“Few actors have shaped Indian cinema like Shah Rukh Khan,” said Cinépolis India managing director Devang Sampat. “This festival celebrates his legacy by recreating the shared joy of watching his films together in theatres. At Cinépolis, we want every film to feel like an experience.”
Running through the first week of November, the festival will light up Cinépolis theatres from Delhi and Lucknow to Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkata and beyond. With seven blockbusters, 24 cities and countless memories, this tribute is pure Hindi cinema magic, curtain up, arms outstretched, and hearts wide open.
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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.
