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Rajhans Cinemas rolls out the red carpet for Surat’s real stars
MUMBAI: Rajhans Cinemas swapped blockbusters for big hearts this week, hosting a special screening of Sitare Zameen Par exclusively for specially-abled children across Surat. The event, held at Rajhans Cinemas Vesu and Katargam, welcomed bright young viewers from Anand Special School for Education and Training and Deep Special Educational Trust, turning an ordinary day into one packed with popcorn, purpose, and plenty of smiles.
As part of the brand’s commitment to “happiness beyond the screen”, Rajhans pulled out all the stops—right from accessible seating to an army of volunteers ensuring comfort and care for every child. The atmosphere was electric, brimming with laughter, wide-eyed wonder, and a few happy tears from parents and caregivers alike.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajhans Cinemas chairman Jayesh Desai said, “We believe cinema has the power to unite, heal, and inspire. This special screening is a small step toward creating inclusive experiences that bring smiles and joy to every heart.”
For Rajhans Cinemas, the initiative signals more than corporate social responsibility—it’s a reaffirmation of their ethos: entertainment for all, empathy at the core.
And in a world of superheroes and stardust, it was clear who the real stars were that day.
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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.
