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Set the dance floor on fire with ‘Chull’!
MUMBAI: After getting the entire nation groove to ‘Saturday Saturday’ from Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Sony Music is all set to release Punjab’s rap-sensation – Badshah and Fazilpuria’s party anthem ‘Chull’.
With a hook that sticks with listeners, the song is extremely upbeat with urban sounds and Badshah’s Rap that is sure to catch on to youngsters very quickly. In addition, the video of the song has been given a cool and international look that matches the foot-tapping beats of the song. Featuring Badshah and Fazilpuria, the video has 50 girls grooving to the song and was shot in locations in Gurgaon, Fazilpuria’s homeground
Said Badshah in a statement, “All this is for my fans, they have loved my work and I am sure they will love this too!”
Added Fazilpuria, “It has been great working with Badshah on this fun song. We have already received a great response by our fans and I am sure people will love the song video.”
An addition to Sony Music’s artist repertoire, Badshah’s ‘Chull’ is ought to be the upcoming party slogan of the year!
Sony Music recently signed on Badshah, who got his first Bollywood break with ‘Saturday Saturday’ in Dharma Productions forthcoming film Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania that has now become a party anthem!
Hindi
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.
