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Why India doesn’t have more IMAX screens: PVR INOX’s Sanjeev Kumar Bijli reveals each auditorium costs a WHOPPING Rs. 10-11 cr; says Hindi, Tamil and Telugu content can drive expansion

The IMAX format is really popular, and some movies have done very well in it.For example, *The Odyssey* made over 70 crores just in IMAX in India, which is a big number, especially since there are only 34 IMAX theaters in the country.Mumbai has 9 IMAX screens, and Delhi-NCR has 8.However, cities like Hyderabad still don't have any IMAX theaters, while places like Pune and Chennai each have two.Compared to the US, which has over 250 IMAX screens, India's numbers seem low.This leads to a question: why doesn't India have more IMAX theaters, especially when it's such a hit with audiences?

Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director of PVR INOX, talked about this in an interview with NDTV.

He said that each IMAX auditorium costs around 10 to 11 crores, which is a huge amount.He added that if there's more Hindi, Tamil, or Telugu content made for IMAX, it could encourage more investment in the format.

He also explained that English IMAX films don't always do well.

For example, while *The Odyssey* was a success, *Toy Story 5* didn't perform as well in IMAX.So, there's a 50-50 chance of success.That's why he believes there's a need for more Hindi and regional filmmakers to create IMAX-worthy movies.If there's more content, then it will be easier to justify investing in more IMAX screens.

Sonu Nigam reveals father Agam Nigam stopped him from doing Mumbai shows: “He FEARED, ‘You are a good-looking chap. You sing well. Teri yahan pe girlfriend ban jaayegi!’”

Sonu Nigam had a nice chat with Komal Nahta about his successful career, some famous songs, and other things.During the conversation, he talked about his early days and the wise advice his father, Agam Nigam, gave him.

 

Sonu said, "Me and my father used to travel between Mumbai and Delhi a lot.

We earned money and stayed in Mumbai.When the money ran out, we would go back to Delhi."

He added, "My father made it clear, 'You will not perform in Mumbai.' He is very wise about such things.

I am very lucky."

Sonu continued, "I asked him, 'Why can't I perform in Mumbai?

We also perform in Delhi.' I saw how his mind worked.He replied, 'You're a good-looking guy.You sing well.If you perform in Mumbai, you'll end up having an affair with a female singer or dancer.All the musicians or co-singers will become your friends.Then you'll settle here.If you perform in Delhi, I can watch over you.If you do the same in Mumbai, the problem will go away.Right now, you are clear that no matter what happens or whether you have slept or not, you need to call Anu Malik and others at 9 in the morning.You shouldn't have any other goal in Mumbai.'"

Sonu added, "I was a good boy.

I respected his decision.I wasn't a rebel."

He then laughed as he spoke in an accent, "I didn't tell him, 'So what?

I have my own life.I also want a girlfriend.I also want friends.I want to live today!' (laughs).I didn't act like today's kids.I told my father, 'Okay, dad.What you are saying is right!' (laughs)."

Sonu Nigam then said, "I would get up in the morning, make breakfast, sweep the floor and clean the dishes.

Then we would go to a studio or meet Amar Haldipur or Anu Malik or Nikhil-Vinay or Dilip Sen-Sameer Sen.There was nothing else to do.We had no friends."

Aamir Khan, Preity Zinta and Sunny Deol join Amitabh Bachchan on KBC 18 premiere

Earlier in the week, Bollywood Hungama shared that Aamir Khan, Preity Zinta, and Sunny Deol were set to appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) to promote their upcoming movie Batwara 1947.This news has now been confirmed.The three actors will be sitting in the hot seat alongside Amitabh Bachchan in the first episode of KBC Season 18.

The highly anticipated new season of the popular quiz show is kicking off with a special premiere that includes Aamir Khan, Preity Zinta, and Sunny Deol.

This will be Sunny Deol's first time sitting in the hot seat.They will all be joined by Amitabh Bachchan, the show's famous host.

Season 18 of KBC is themed 'Sochna Padega', which highlights the importance of thinking, knowledge and quick decision-making.

The makers have released a new promo that shows how Aamir interacts with Amitabh Bachchan about the new theme.

In the promo, Aamir asks Amitabh, "You said 'Sochna Padega' in your promo, so what exactly does that mean?"

Amitabh Bachchan, known for his sharp wit, replies, "It's not that easy, because thinking is needed, sir."

Aamir quickly responds, "Sochna Padega, Sir, real thinking is needed."

The grand premiere will bring together big stars, nostalgia, and exciting quiz challenges as KBC returns for its 18th season.

Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 will start on Monday, August 10, at 9:00 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.

Vikas Khanna recalls what Shah Rukh Khan told him after visiting his New York restaurant Bungalow: “Felt like I had entered someone’s temple”

Chef Vikas Khanna recently talked about Shah Rukh Khan's visit to his New York restaurant Bungalow and shared what the actor said that stayed with him.He spoke about this during an appearance on Shekhar Suman's talk show, Shekhar Tonite, where he discussed the idea behind Bungalow and how Khan felt about the place.

Over the years, Khanna has worked to bring Indian cuisine to people around the world.

His New York restaurant, Bungalow, shows his connection to Indian culture, heritage, and memories of home.According to the chef, the restaurant is more than just a place to eat.It draws heavily from Indian traditions and the feel of ancestral homes.

Recalling Khan's reaction after visiting Bungalow, Khanna shared the actor's words.

"There are so many restaurants in the world, but Shah Rukh Khan said, 'Every restaurant I've visited until today has felt like a shop to me, just a transaction.But when I came here, it felt like I had entered someone's temple.It felt as though you were trying to represent our rich culture, our parents, our ancestors.That's an incredibly difficult thing to do.'"

Khan had visited Bungalow in 2024, and Khanna shared a personal account of their meeting on Instagram.

The chef remembered how the actor asked him to sit with him during the visit.Their conversation also touched upon Khanna's childhood memories of watching Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge with his sister.

Khanna wrote, "When SRK visited Bungalow & asked me to sit with him.

As we spoke about me going to cinema everyday to watch DDLJ with my sister and every movie of his.He became my hero for who he is.His voice.His patience.His confidence.His compassion.His friendship."

The chef also recalled becoming emotional during the meeting.

He looked towards the glass ceiling to hold back his tears and noticed a crescent moon.He later connected the moment with memories of loved ones he had lost.

Dedicating his post to Khan, Khanna recalled the actor telling him, "Bungalow represents us.

Our parents.Our ancestors.Our India." He described those words as deeply meaningful for him, especially considering his journey from Amritsar.

Khanna has previously explained that Bungalow was also created as an ode to his late sister, Radhika Khanna.

"With Bungalow, I live her dream.I keep her alive through my work," he had said.

He also recalled Jeff Bezos describing Bungalow as "a place of pilgrimage," saying the restaurant reminds visitors of the homes they left behind.

For Khanna, that sense of familiarity is at the heart of the restaurant.

"If you look closely, you'll see that the restaurant isn't just about food; it's almost like a divine intervention," he said.

He added that the space draws inspiration from Indian values, ancestral homes, and traditional hospitality."You can spend millions on gold, extravagant decor, and dazzling lights, but nothing compares to the comfort of your grandmother's home.That's the feeling we wanted to recreate," the chef added.

Sunny Deol, Karan Deol and Preity G Zinta to meet Partition survivors and visit the Partition Museum on their Punjab promotional journey for Batwara 1947

Aamir Khan Productions’ Batwara 1947, starring Shabana Azmi, Sunny Deol, and Preity G Zinta, is gearing up for one of the biggest cinematic releases of the year.

Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the Partition-era drama has been generating massive excitement across the nation.

As the team officially kicks off its multi-city promotional campaign, after Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Patna, and Lucknow, they are now set to visit Punjab.

Bollywood Hungama has learnt that during their promotional tour across the state, Sunny Deol, Karan Deol and Preity G Zinta will meet Partition survivors and visit the Partition Museum, further connecting with the history and memories surrounding the events depicted in the film.

The visit is naturally expected to be an emotional moment both for the survivors and the three actors of Batwara 1947.

In fact, Sunny Deol, during the trailer launch of the film, revealed about hearing first-hand accounts of the Partition from his grandparents, who faced the trauma back then.

He said, “We are from Punjab and during the Partition, my grandfather and grandmother were on the other side.I had heard many incidents from them, which were really very emotional.I heard from them that in case of an untoward incident in any village, the rest of the villagers would come together to hide them and thus protect them from the rioters.Uss waqt mahaul hi aisa tha ke ki kuchh hona nahin chahiye.”  

Batwara 1947 is all set to release in theatres on August 14.

Vishal Bhardwaj wants to adapt the Tarun Tejpal case into a “Rashomon”-style film: “It’s a very important case for society”

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj has said he is making a movie based on the Tarun Tejpal case, just days after the Bombay High Court overturned his earlier acquittal and found him guilty of rape, giving him a 10-year jail sentence.

He said, "It's a very important case for society."

Bhardwaj explained that the case has conflicting court decisions and many unknown details, which make it a good story for a film.

He wants to show different viewpoints instead of having a fixed opinion.

In an interview with Variety, Bhardwaj said, "The difference between the two judgments makes it perfect for a 'Rashomon' type story.

There are a lot of facts in this case that people don't know about, and they might be surprised to see them on screen."

He added, "The devil is in the details.

People don't want to read the long legal documents.I've gone through all the details many times, and I'm still trying to understand everything.It's a very important case for society."

Bhardwaj said he wants the film to be made without any fixed point of view.

"It's too early for me to decide what the film is about.I want it to be like a true film journalist, remaining neutral and observing without taking sides."

He explained his storytelling approach, saying, "Every story needs all the different points of view.

In a 'Rashomon' style, the same situation can be seen in many ways.The difference is just in perspective."

When talking about casting, Bhardwaj said he wants an actor who isn't familiar with the case so the performance is free from any preconceived ideas.

"I want the actor to be unaware of the crime and to forget the judgments.I want him to approach it like a fictional story."

Bhardwaj also said the film is being made with help from a major Bollywood studio, but he hasn't revealed the name of the production company.

This comes after the Bombay High Court overturned the 2021 acquittal of Tarun Tejpal by a Goa sessions court.

Tejpal was arrested in 2013 after a junior colleague accused him of sexual assault.

The trial court had acquitted him in 2021, but the Goa government challenged the verdict.

On August 6, the Bombay High Court overturned the acquittal, calling the trial court's judgment "perverse." The High Court considered the complainant's testimony, CCTV footage, and apology emails sent by Tejpal before convicting him and giving him a 10-year prison sentence.

Tejpal has said he will appeal the High Court's decision to the Supreme Court.