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Elan Group & NY Cinemas host 900 Gurugram cops for Singham Again screening
Mumbai: Elan Group and NY Cinemas hosted an exclusive screening of Singham Again for over 900 Gurugram police officers and their families at NY Cinemas in Elan Epic Mall, Sector 70. This event was a gesture of gratitude to the police force for their dedication to maintaining law and order.
The action-packed film, which embodies courage, justice, and heroism, offered officers and their families a thrilling cinematic experience that reflected the values they uphold in their daily work.
Elan Group head – business development Sumit Chaudhary said, “At Elan Group, we are deeply grateful for the dedication, service and sacrifice that Gurugram’s police officers embody every day. Hosting this special screening of Singham Again is our way of recognizing their invaluable contributions. We hope this gesture not only provides a moment of enjoyment and relaxation for them and their families but also reflects our utmost respect and appreciation.”
DCP Headquarters, Gurugram IPS Dr Arpit Jain said, “We are thankful to Elan Group and Mr. Ajay Devgn for this thoughtful gesture, which acknowledges the dedication and hard work of our officers and families. It is an immense honour to be recognized alongside our colleagues and loved ones. The movie Singham Again embodies the values of courage, justice and service that we strive to uphold every day. This experience inspires us to continue serving with pride and commitment.”
NY Cinemas COO Rajeev Sharma said, “NY Cinemas extends its heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated police officers for their commitment and service. We are honored to have hosted this special screening for the Gurugram police. NY Cinemas is deeply committed to creating meaningful experiences and making every community feel valued in each city we operate in.”
Elan Group has shown its commitment to community engagement by organising exclusive movie screenings for frontline healthcare workers, educators, and underprivileged children, offering them a chance to relax and enjoy. These events express Elan’s gratitude for their positive impact on society. Through such initiatives, Elan reaffirms its dedication to honoring those who make a difference in others’ lives.
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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.
