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  • Netflix rolls the YRF reel worldwide

    Netflix rolls the YRF reel worldwide

    MUMBAI: Lights, camera, nostalgia! Netflix and Yash Raj Films (YRF) hit play on a golden reel of Hindi cinema memories, bringing five decades of cinematic gems to screens around the world. The streaming giant sealed a landmark partnership with India’s iconic studio, opening its vault of classics, blockbusters and heart-throbs for global audiences to binge on.  

    The celebration began with a star-studded line-up. Shah Rukh Khan fans were treated to nine of his biggest hits, including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Veer-Zaara and Chak De! India, which dropped on November 1, marking the superstar’s birthday weekend. Salman Khan’s action-packed trio Ek Tha Tiger, Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai will roar onto Netflix on December 27, his birthday.

    Romance buffs can look forward to November 14, when timeless Yash Chopra classics like Chandni, Lamhe and Silsila begin streaming. Ranveer Singh’s infectious energy arrives on December 5 with Band Baaja Baaraat and Gunday. The festive season gets even brighter with 34 YRF crowd-pleasers, including Hum Tum, Bunty Aur Babli and Mujhse Dosti Karoge, set to stream two at a time between December 12 and 28.

    The reel keeps rolling into 2026, with the Dhoom trilogy revving up from November 28 and the Mardaani series joining on January 22. Valentine’s week will see eight heart-fluttering romances like Saathiya and Bachna Ae Haseeno streaming from February 7.

    “For over 50 years, Yash Raj Films has shaped the heart of Indian cinema,” said YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani. “Bringing this legacy to Netflix lets the world experience the colour, the music and the magic of India.”

    Netflix India vice president of content Monika Shergill added, “This partnership celebrates Indian cinema in all its glory, allowing fans to relive the magic while new audiences discover its timeless charm.”

    Whether you’re chasing Dhoom-style thrills or humming Tujhe Dekha To in your living room, Netflix’s latest drop has turned every night into a Hindi cinema blockbuster.

     

  • Yash Raj Films to shoot three major films in UK from 2026, Starmer confirms

    Yash Raj Films to shoot three major films in UK from 2026, Starmer confirms

    MUMBAI: Bollywood is heading back to Britain. Yash Raj Films, India’s leading production and distribution house, has announced plans to shoot three major films across the UK from early 2026, creating over 3,000 jobs and injecting millions of pounds into the local economy, UK prime minister Keir Starmer revealed in Mumbai today.

    The announcement was made at Yash Raj Studios, which marks 20 years of operations in India on 12 October, where Starmer was joined by top UK film representatives, including the British Film Institute, British Film Commission, Pinewood Studios, Elstree Studios, and Civic Studios. The visit forms part of a two-day trade mission aimed at strengthening UK-India ties and boosting creative industry collaborations.

    The UK film sector contributes 12 billion pounds annually and supports 90,000 jobs, attracting international productions with its state-of-the-art studios and iconic landscapes. After an eight-year hiatus, Yash Raj’s return highlights the growing impact of the UK-India trade deal on cultural and creative partnerships.

    “Bollywood is back in Britain, and it’s bringing jobs, investment and opportunity, while showcasing the UK as a world-class filmmaking destination,” Starmer said. “This is exactly the kind of partnership our trade deal with India is designed to unlock.”

    Yash Raj Films CEO Akshaye Widhani added, “The UK has always held a special place in our hearts. Iconic films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge were shot here, and we are thrilled to reignite our ties with the country that has always supported our creative vision. With the 30th anniversary of ddlj and the stage adaptation Come Fall in Love underway in the UK, this partnership couldn’t be more timely.”

    UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy said, “Given the strength of our film industries and the deep cultural links between our nations, collaborations like this make perfect sense. Bollywood blockbusters filmed in Britain will drive growth, investment and creative exchange.”

    A supporting MoU between the British Film Institute and India’s National Film Development Corporation will further strengthen co-productions, enabling filmmakers from both countries to share resources, talent, and expertise. Past collaborations, such as Slumdog Millionaire, generated around 300 million pounds for the UK from a modest 12 million pounds budget, proving the immense potential of UK-India film ventures.

  • Britain’s rail network partners with YRF to mark twin anniversaries

    Britain’s rail network partners with YRF to mark twin anniversaries

    MUMBAI: Britain’s railway system and Yash Raj Films (YRF) have announced a cultural partnership celebrating the railway’s bicentenary and the 30th anniversary of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) in 2025.

    The collaboration centres on Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical, premiering at Manchester Opera House on 29 May. The English-language production reimagines the 1995 Bollywood blockbuster, which featured iconic scenes at London’s King’s Cross Railway Station with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol.

    Director Aditya Chopra, who helmed the original film, leads the musical adaptation about a British Indian woman whose arranged marriage plans are complicated by her romance with a British man. The production features 18 original English songs by Indian composers Vishal Dadlani and Sheykhar Ravjiani, with book and lyrics by Mean Girls veteran Nell Benjamin.

    The creative team includes Broadway stalwarts Rob Ashford as choreographer, Derek McLane as scenic designer, and Indian dance specialist Shruti Merchant, with David Grindrod handling casting.

    Railway 200 executive director Suzanne Donnelly highlighted the railway’s role in shaping cultural narratives, while YRF chief executive officer Akshaye Widhani emphasised the production’s message of unity and diversity.

    The musical runs through 21 June, with special events planned at Manchester and London railway stations. The original DDLJ continues its record-breaking run in Mumbai, where it has played continuously since 1995.

  • Discover iconic Bollywood classics on National Cinema Day with Tata Play Binge

    Discover iconic Bollywood classics on National Cinema Day with Tata Play Binge

    Mumbai: Cinema, a mesmerizing art form, has painted our lives with endless stories, laughter, tears, heart-thumps and created unforgettable memories. National Cinema Day celebrates this love for cinema by bringing us closer to the art. In the spirit of this celebration, Tata Play Binge, the aggregator platform that is home to over 22 OTT apps, brings a meticulously curated list of Bollywood classics that embody the very essence of Indian cinema. From powerful action to heart-melting romance to moving drama, the platform is home to all and more. On this special day, join us in embracing the magic of movies and reliving iconic moments from some of Bollywood’s biggest hits that epitomises Indian cinema’s signature storytelling. These movies have been responsible for making what the world sees as Bollywood today!

    Mughal-E-Azam on Zee5

    This iconic classic was released in 1960, Mughal-e-Azam is a timeless Indian historical drama directed by K. Asif. Featuring a stellar ensemble cast including Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, and the beautiful Madhubala, it was  the highest-grossing film of the yesteryear that went on to grab the Filmfare Award in 1961 for ‘Best Film’ as well as the ‘National Film Awards’ for ‘Best Feature Film in Hindi.’ Mughal-e-Azam became such an iconic part of Indian cinema that it was re-released in color, allowing a new generation of viewers to experience its grandeur and timelessness. Mughal-e-Azam has single-handedly been the stepping stone of Bollywood Cinema which has not only created an audience for such movies but have also paved the way for writers and makers to explore compelling storylines.

    Sooryavansham on Sony Liv  

    Sooryavansham should be made the unofficial flag bearer of movies that people watch for guilty pleasure. Featuring the legendary Amitabh Bachchan in a dual role, the movie is an endearing Bollywood classic that exudes family-centric charm and melodrama. Notably, this iconic movie earned Amitabh Bachchan the prestigious Best Actor Award by the All India Critics Association (AICA) in the year 2000 and became the most telecasted film on television!

    Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge on Apple TV+

    DDLJ, short for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, is an iconic Indian cinematic masterpiece, redefined the romantic genre and solidified Shah Rukh Khan’s status as the ‘King of Romance’.  The movie was a huge blockbuster earning it the Filmfare Awards, National Film Award, Screen Awards and most recently the Star Box Office India Awards for ‘Box Office India Milestone’ in 2014. DDLJ continues to successfully run in old Mumbai theaters till date making every generation fall in love with King-Khan and have over promising expectations from love stories in general!

    Vivah on Lionsgate Play

    With the tagline journey from engagement to marraige and featuring the talented duo Shahid Kapoor and Amrita Rao, this movie is a heartwarming tribute to the institution of arranged marriage in Indian culture. The film was declared a hit and became one of the biggest commercial successes of the year, establishing Shahid as a leading actor in Bollywood. And yes, it’s the source of the memorable “Jal lijiye” meme that continues to tickle the funny bone of enthusiasts.

    Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham on Netflix

    Affectionately known as K3G and masterfully directed by the maestro Karan Johar, this cinematic extravaganza boasts an ensemble cast of legends including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, Jaya Bachchan, and Kareena Kapoor Khan. The film bagged a Filmfare for Kajol as Best Actress while winning the cast many more awards as it broke box office records and was the second highest-grossing film in India that year. It also marked a new era of Hindi films releasing internationally, paving the path for Indian cinema to reach a global audience.

    Nayak on Disney+ Hotstar

    Directed by the visionary S. Shankar, this Indian political drama, featuring Anil Kapoor and Rani Mukerji takes audiences on a captivating journey through the tangled web of political corruption, media influence, and the moral obligations of public figures. It was one of the most expensive movies of its time. Even though it bombed at the box office, it managed to gather a cult following, primarily because of its theme and still finds an audience every time it runs on television.

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  • Skype partners YRF & ErosNow to develop custom Bollywood Mojis

    Skype partners YRF & ErosNow to develop custom Bollywood Mojis

    MUMBAI: Skype has partnered with Indian filmed entertainment companies namely Yash Raj Films and Eros International’s over the top (OTT) platform ErosNow to develop custom Bollywood specific mojis for its users.

     

    Mojis are short clips from movies and TV shows that Skype users can put directly into a Skype chat.

     

    In addition to the existing worldwide Mojis content, now users can react to Skype messages with clips from Bollywood movies like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Ra.One, Dhoom 2, Dhoom 3, Tanu Weds Manu Returns and Devdas; and actors such as Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya RaiBachchan, Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh.

     

    Yash Raj Films vice president digital Anand Gurani said, “Sometimes when words aren’t enough, a popular film dialogue often fills in. YRF has a rich library of films and content that caters to a wide audience base. The introduction of Skype Mojis is an extremely innovative addition to instant messaging that should get instant traction!”

     

    Eros Digital CEO Rishika Lulla added, “We are delighted to join hands with Skype and tap their massive consumer base in this ever evolving digital landscape. With Eros’ vast film content library, we are equipped to provide the best in entertainment for Skype users on their smart phones, tablets, laptops or any internet-enabled devices.”

     

    Skype has also created new emoticons highlighting some of the food, gestures and daily expressions honouring the Indian culture Bollywood stems from.

     

    “We’re hugely excited about our partnership with Yash Raj Films and Eros International studios to bring more exciting content to our users. Our goal is to provide the best possible messaging experience on Skype, and tapping into India’s extremely active and vibrant film culture is a perfect way to do that,” added Skype corporate vice president Gurdeep Pall.

  • YRF partners Snapdeal to launch home decor merchandise

    YRF partners Snapdeal to launch home decor merchandise

    MUMBAI: Yash Raj Films (YRF) has launched its latest official Home Décor Merchandise Collection on Snapdeal.

     

    Snapdeal will now showcase ‘The BollyHome Project’ by YRF featuring more than 100 products including cushion covers, bean bags, stationary products, posters, coffee mugs and a host of other home décor products.

     

    The collection is inspired by YRF classics such as Silsila, Dil To Pagal Hai, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge as well as recent hits like Rocket Singh, Band Baaja Baaraat and Jab Tak Hai Jaan. The products will be featured on the dedicated YRF store on Snapdeal (http://yrf.snapdeal.com/).

     

    YRF vice president – marketing and merchandising Manan Mehta said, “Through this collaboration with Snapdeal, YRF can now reach it’s consumers at their doorstep. We constantly work towards engaging our communities in exciting ways and now the Bollywood inspired Home Décor collection will provide a YRF brand experience for one and all! And who better than a partner like Snapdeal.”

     

    “We are constantly looking to bring on-board brands on our platform that customers associate with closely. We are extremely thrilled to bring to our customers Bollywood inspired home décor and furnishing options in partnership with Yash Raj Films Licensing, a pioneer in Bollywood merchandise,” added Snapdeal head of strategic partnerships Vibhu Arya.

  • YRF brings back ‘DDLJ’ in Maratha Mandir on popular demand

    YRF brings back ‘DDLJ’ in Maratha Mandir on popular demand

    MUMBAI: The sudden announcement of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) being pulled out from Maratha Mandir at the end of its 1009 unprecedented weeks run, resulted in a spontaneous and overwhelming outcry from the cinema going audience, as well as dedicated fans of the movie, expressing their shock and disappointment.

     

    Ever since the news went out, the Maratha Mandir management was flooded with requests to reinstate the movie based on which they decided to immediately reconsider their decision. Post this, it was mutually decided to continue the screening in the same 11:30 am morning show – without breaking the uninterrupted run of the movie.

     

    DDLJ, which stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in lead roles, is directed by Aditya Chopra. 

  • Curtain call for ‘DDLJ’ at Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir

    Curtain call for ‘DDLJ’ at Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir

    MUMBAI: After a historic 1000 week run, the iconic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) made its final curtain call at Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir on 19 February, 2015.

     

     Post the 1000 week celebrations in December last year, the theatre had requested YRF to prepone the DDLJ morning show to 9:15 am instead of 11:30 am as it was becoming difficult for the cinema to accommodate multiple new releases every week with just three regular shows.

     

     YRF obliged from 13 February, 2015. However, while the theatre management was happy to continue the film for as long as it continued to draw in the audiences, owing to logistical issues of their staff having to work inordinately long hours to accommodate an additional early morning show, it was mutually decided to end the films historic and record breaking run.

     

     After playing for 1009 uninterrupted weeks, the films unprecedented performance has come to an end at the Maratha Mandir. The film played out in the 9:15 am today for the last time at the theatre.

     

    The movie, which is directed by Aditya Chopra, stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the lead along with the late Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal, Anupam Kher, Satish Kaushik, Mandira Bedi and Parmeet Sethi amongst others.

  • The 60th Britannia Filmfare Awards 2014: New beginnings

    The 60th Britannia Filmfare Awards 2014: New beginnings

    Mumbai: As the Award reaches the landmark 60th year, it does so in partnership with the globally iconic brand – Britannia. Both Britannia and Filmfare are not only household names but leaders in their respective fields. It’s going to be a master class in excellence as two distinguished brands come together to honour the best of Indian cinema.   

    With six decades at the top, Filmfare magazine and the Awards hold pride of place in the hearts of stars and fans alike. Starting with a modest ceremony of just 5 awards, it is now an extravagant gala with over 35 awards. A R Rahman leads with the highest number of the Filmfare Awards, a whopping 29, followed by Kamal Hassan and Gulzar at 20 each.  Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Black and Devdas have been the most successful films at the Filmfare Awards.  They’ve bagged an amazing 10 awards each.

    The Black Lady too has changed over time; from a 5kg hand crafted bronze trophy to a golden avatar at the 50th anniversary.  A diamond-studded trophy, the 2500th piece, was given away to A R Rahman in 2012. In 2013, gold plating at the base of the trophy was done to mark the centenary of Indian Cinema and a year later, keeping up with the advent of 3D in films and 3D printing technology in real life, Filmfare took a futuristic leap. All the trophies that year were 3D printed.
    Britannia Industries is one of India’s leading food companies with annual revenues in excess of Rs. 6000 Cr. In it’s close to 100 year journey, Britannia has become one of India’s favorite and most trusted food brands and houses power brands like Good Day, Tiger, NutriChoice and MarieGold which are household names in India.  Britannia’s product portfolio includes biscuits, bread, cakes, rusk, and dairy products including cheese, beverages, Milk and yoghurt. Britannia products are available across the country in over 35 lakh retail outlets and reach over 50% of Indian homes.  It’s most recent product launches – NutriChoice Heavens and Goodday Chunkies showcase the Company’s ability to offer World- class bakery experiences to the Indian consumer.

    To announce this momentous occasion, Britannia and Filmfare came together at the hotel JW Marriott in Mumbai on December 7, 2014. Gracing the event to announce this grand new association was B-town’s favourite actress and now international pop icon Priyanka Chopra along   with Mr. Varun Berry, Managing Director, Britannia Industries Limited and Mr. Tarun Rai, Chief Executive Officer, Worldwide Media, the publishers of Filmfare magazine.  Together they lit the lamp marking the start of a new magical journey to honour Hindi cinema’s best.

    Talking about their decision to partner with the Filmfare Awards Mr. Varun Berry said, “Britannia is happy to announce its association with the Filmfare Awards 2014 as a Title Sponsor. The Britannia Filmfare Awards 2014 will bring together the two things that every Indian loves – Good food and Great Fun.”

    Mr. Tarun Rai, CEO, Worldwide Media said, “In the 60th year of the Filmfare Awards, I am very happy to announce that Britannia is making their debut with us as partners. Britannia is an iconic brand and I am sure their association with Filmfare Awards will only raise the stature of our event. I look forward to this new journey.”

    The 60th Britannia Filmfare Awards 2014 will be held on January 31, 2015 at the Yash Raj Studios, Andheri, Mumbai.

     

  • ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’ shows its charm at the BO

    ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’ shows its charm at the BO

    MUMBAI: The week’s release, an excuse to pay a homage to Yash Raj classic hit Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, is tagged as the poor man’s Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge which won’t stop minting some fast bucks for its makers. While Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania opened to a fair response, it was the strong positive response from those who watched it that benefitted the collections get better on the weekend that followed.

     

    The film has collected about Rs 31 crore, a healthy take for the opening weekend, but is not expected to sustain as well as it enters the new working week.

     

    For the record, two regional films which are creating some box office records locally are the Punjabi film, Punjab 1984 and Riteish Deshmukh’s Marathi film, Lay Bhaari.

     

    Lekar Hum Deewana Dil, another third generation Kapoor clan starrer launching Armaan Jain, is very poor managing to collect just about Rs 2.5 crore in its first week. The pre-release promotion angle of the film was unimaginative to say the least.

     

    Bobby Jasoos remained poor in its first week despite being a fair entertainer even if not up to the mark. The film collected Rs 10.9 crore in first week. It will be a loser.

     

    Ek Villain is now an established hit. It also helps consolidate the standing of Shraddha Kapoor with another major hit to her name after Aashiqi 2. The film goes on to collect Rs 22.2 crore to take its two week total to Rs 99.4 crore.

     

    Humshakal has come to the end of its poor run at the box office not making its presence felt at all in its third week.

     

    Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty adds a symbolic Rs 55 lakh in its fifth week to take its total to Rs 110.77 crore.