Amit Sharma: News

Amit Sharma is an Indian film director and producer who predominantly works in the Hindi film industry. He is well known for directing various television advertisements. When he was in school, Sharma came in contact with film director Pradeep Sarkar who invited him to shoot a television commercial in Manali. Sharma worked with Sarkar for six years and moved to Mumbai in 2001. He decided to move out of Sarkar’s shadow two years after moving to Mumbai. He established his own company called Chrome Pictures in 2004 in partnership with director, writer, and producer Aleya Sen and Hemant Bhandari. In the same year, he rejected an assistant’s job for the 2005 film ‘Parineeta,’ directed by Sarkar. Sharma has directed over 900 advertisements for popular brands such as Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Google. Some of his notable advertisements include the ‘The Silent National Anthem’ advertisement and the Google Reunion advertisement. Sharma directed the 2015-film ‘Tevar' which wasn’t received well at the box office. His biggest success is the 2018 comedy-drama ‘Badhaai Ho,’ which went on to win two National Awards - Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Supporting Actress for late Surekha Sikri.

05 Jun 2024

Ajay Devgn

'Maidaan' premieres on Amazon Prime Video

Ajay Devgn's sports drama, Maidaan, has made its digital debut on Amazon Prime Video.

04 May 2024

Ajay Devgn

Box office collection: Ajay Devgn's 'Maidaan' nears ₹50cr mark

Ajay Devgn's latest film, the biographical sports drama Maidaan, has garnered over ₹46cr in its 23-day run at the box office.

29 Apr 2024

Ajay Devgn

'Maidaan' box office: Ajay Devgn's sports drama earns ₹42.75cr

The sports drama Maidaan, starring Bollywood heavyweight Ajay Devgn, saw a significant uptick in box office earnings on its third Sunday.

22 Apr 2024

Ajay Devgn

Box office: 'Maidaan' collects nearly ₹36 crore in 11 days

After repeated delays, Ajay Devgn's sports biopic Maidaan was released on Eid this month.

21 Apr 2024

Ajay Devgn

Box office: 'Maidaan's earnings slightly improve, but overall collections underwhelm

Ajay Devgn's latest sports-themed film, Maidaan, was finally released on Eid earlier this month after numerous delays.

20 Apr 2024

Box Office

Box office: Ajay Devgn's 'Maidaan' falls short of ₹30cr mark

Ajay Devgn's biographical sports drama, Maidaan, is experiencing a tough run at the box office, collecting only ₹1.40cr on its ninth day.

17 Apr 2024

Ajay Devgn

'Maidaan' struggles at box office despite positive reviews

Maidaan, the sports biopic about Indian football coach Syed Abdul Rahim, has been underperforming at the box office since its release.

16 Apr 2024

Ajay Devgn

'Maidaan' shines at box office; earns this on Day 5

Maidaan is creating a buzz at the box office. The movie draws inspiration from a golden decade in Indian football history (1952-62).

11 Apr 2024

Ajay Devgn

'Maidaan' review: Ajay powers thumping, adrenaline-filled, emotionally resonant sports biopic

Ajay Devgn is having an incredibly exciting phase; his two films (Shaitaan and Maidaan) are in theaters, and both couldn't be far different from each other in terms of their genres and his roles.

23 Mar 2024

Ajay Devgn

Why Keerthy Suresh was replaced by Priya Mani in 'Maidaan'

Since its announcement in 2019, Maidaan has faced several issues, including delays in post-production and rescheduling.

28 Mar 2023

Bollywood

Ajay Devgn's 'Maidaan' teaser release date out!

Ajay Devgn is one of the most consistent stars of Bollywood. From good performances to box office successes, the man is everywhere!

16 Mar 2021

Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone's 'The Intern' to be helmed by Amit Sharma

Deepika Padukone, who is working on multiple projects at the moment, will start filming another of her ambitious film The Intern in November.

05 Mar 2020

Delhi Police

Delhi riots: New video shows mob cornered cops, pelted stones

At the peak of last week's violence in Northeast Delhi's Chand Bagh area, the Delhi Police found itself helpless, a new video shows.

Northeast Delhi burns: 7 killed, nearly 100 injured in clashes

For nearly 12 hours, Northeast Delhi witnessed high-scale violence on Monday, at a time when US President Donald Trump is in India with his family members and top officials of his administration.

23 Dec 2019

Shoojit Sircar

Six of the best Bollywood sleeper hits of the decade

They came, they struggled, and then they conquered.

UP shocker: Railway cops beat journalist, urinate in his mouth

A distressing video has emerged from Uttar Pradesh wherein a journalist was slapped, punched, and abused by a group of policemen who paid no attention to his pleas.

04 Dec 2018

India

Teenager, cousin shot at Delhi pub after argument with DJ

On Sunday night, a 16-year-old boy and his cousin became the unfortunate victims of a shooting at a pub in Delhi's Palam village.

27 Apr 2018

Kathua

Sanji Ram decided to kill Kathua-rape-victim to save son: Investigators

The main accused in Kathua rape case, Sanji Ram planned the murder of the eight-year-old victim to save his son, Vishal; investigating officers have said.

12 Apr 2018

Delhi Police

Three people, including woman, arrested in CBSE paper leak case

Three persons, including a woman, have been arrested for their alleged involvement in leaking the CBSE Class 10 Mathematics paper in connivance with a teacher arrested earlier from Himachal Pradesh, Delhi Police said today.