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Jio Studios Humble Motion Pictures and Panorama Studios launch teaser for Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di
Mumbai: Leading content companies Jio Studios, Humble Motion Pictures and Panorama Studios, have announced the teaser of their highly anticipated third installment of the heart-warming family drama, Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di. Superstar Gippy Grewal made his directorial debut with Ardaas, the first film of the franchisee. The success story continued with the second instalment, Ardaas Karan. The ambitious, Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di promises to be another success story. Scheduled to hit theatres worldwide on 13 September 2024. Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di is produced by Gippy Grewal, Ravneet Kaur Grewal, Jyoti Deshpande, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, and Divay Dhamija.
The launch of the first look poster had got the audiences excited for the teaser which was unveiled at an event in Chandigarh today in the presence of the entire cast.
The teaser introduces an ensemble cast coming together to offer Ardaas, a heartfelt prayer. It gives a glimpse into the lives and struggles of the cast, showing the burdens they carry. The narrative exemplifies the importance of offering Ardaas, demonstrating how this act of devotion can provide solutions and solace for many of life’s challenges.
Expressing his excitement on the film’s teaser release, Gippy Grewal actor, writer, director and producer, stated “This film has always been close to my heart, as it was my debut as writer & director And coming together with panorama and Jio studios have been such a blessing for all of us. It is often said that so many energies get in sync for any film. This collaboration proved to be some sublime energy for us all, we felt it and the audience will feel it too.”
The film boasts a stellar cast alongside Gippy Grewal, including Jasmin Bhasin, Gurpreet Singh Ghuggi, Prince Kanwaljit Singh, Malkeet Rauni, and Raghveer Boli.
Jio Studios, Humble Motion Pictures and Panorama Studios present Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di, written and directed by Gippy Grewal. Produced by Gippy Grewal, Ravneet Kaur Grewal, Jyoti Deshpande, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, and Divay Dhamija. Releasing worldwide in cinemas on 13 September 2024.
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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.
