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After breaking ‘Bahubali’ record, ‘Pathaan’

turning into the savior of Bollywood

Released on January 25, ‘Pathaan’ stars Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham and Deepika

Padukone in the lead roles; directed by Siddharth Anand

OUR BUREAU
Mumbai
here’s no stopping ‘Pathaan’.
The Shah Rukh Khan-starrer
Thas become highest grossing
Hindi film ever, breaking ‘Baahubali
2’ record. The Hindi lifetime collec-
tion of Baahubali 2 stood at a stagger-
ing Rs 510.99 crore. With ‘Pathaan’
surprassing the collection of SS Ra-
jamouli’s ‘Baahubali’ in Hindi, direc-
tor Siddharth Anand expressed hap-
piness on Twitter.
“Crossed The Lifetime Col-
lections Of #Baahubali2 in Hindi.
Proud Moment for Me...!!!
Once Again Thanks to All the
Audience Who Encouraged the Film
#Pathaan,” he tweeted.
Released on January 25,
‘Pathaan’ also stars John Abraham,
Deepika Padukone, Dimple Kapadia
and Ashutosh Rana among others.
Produced by Yash Raj Films, the film
is written by Shridhar Raghavan.
The film’s team recently held
a success bash where SRK, Deep-
ika and Siddharth shared their ex-
perience of coming on board for
Pathaan. “It’s nice to be back. I am Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham, Deepika Padukone and film director Siddharth Anand pose for a photo during the ‘Pathaan’
not in a hurry to finish the film. It’s press conference, in Mumbai on Monday (ANI)
always been my desire to spread
happiness among people and make that Pathaan has done that. And I Bachna Ae Haseeno, Yeh Jawaani Pathaan with a star-cast that we had,
films to entertain. Whenever I fail think Shah Rukh Khan deserves all Hai Deewani, Rockstar, Tamaasha, I knew that we were chasing the all-
to do so, nobody feels as bad as me. the success for Pathaan. I have seen to name a few, will now be seen ro- time biggest number but never in
I am very happy that I was able to him as an actor, I have been able mancing Shraddha Kapoor in ‘Tu my dreams did I ever imagine that
spread happiness and especially to to work with him several times. He Jhooti Main Makkaar’. Pathaan would become the first Hin-
those who are close to my heart - gave so much to this industry. I am When the film breached the Rs di film to touch 400 crores nett in In-
Aditya Chopra and Siddharth,” SRK very proud of him,” he added. In 500 crore nett in Hindi, Siddharth dia and now 500 crores nett! It is an
said at the event. a recently released docu-series on said, “I’m just so happy and grateful unbelievable feat that is inspiring me
‘Pathaan’ has infused a fresh Netflix, ‘The Romantics’, Ranbir has that Pathaan has been entertaining and all of us at YRF and team to do
lease of life into the Hindi film indus- also opened up about the impact of people globally. better,” he added.
try which was struggling to overcome the iconic character of ‘Raj’ (Played To hit 1000 plus crore gross Siddharth said that ‘Pathaan’
the effects of the pandemic. Not only by SRK in ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le worldwide and 500 crores nett in breaking records is a rare accom-
that, Shah Rukh Khan’s success sets Jayenge’) on his growing-up years. Hindi version is simply historic and plishment.
a precedent for the young breed of “Raj was everything! You know, we are thankful for the love that “I know we have pushed the en-
actors who always look up to Khan he could do anything! I think Adi- people have showered on Pathaan. velope to deliver a film that has con-
for inspiration. tya Chopra gave us a character, that As a director, I couldn’t be prouder nected with audiences worldwide.
In a recent promotional event of was aspirational, he was naughty, to have made a film that is bringing So, now I have to go the distance in
‘Tu Jhooti Main Makkaar’, in Kol- he was charming, like it shook you joy to so many people globally.” every film that I make henceforth.
kata, Ranbir Kapoor heaped praise up! I know I saw that film probably Siddharth admitted that he This moment is for the entire team
on Shah Rukh for his commendable 20 times in the theatre,” recollected wanted to deliver the all-time biggest of Pathaan to savour, for the entire
achievement. “What Pathaan has Ranbir on the show. blockbuster in the history of Hindi Hindi film industry to savour be-
managed to do, the film industry Ranbir, who has won everyone’s cinema with ‘Pathaan’. cause it is a rare, rare accomplish-
needed it. Very happy and grateful heart with his romantic films like “When we set out to make ment,” he shared.

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