At the CNBC TV18 Global Leadership Summit, Deepika Padukone discussed relatability in a world built on glamour, emphasizing authenticity in her craft and the importance of staying emotionally truthful both on and off screen.
From Fatima Sana Shaikh's ground-breaking 'Dhak Dhak' to Alia Bhatt's evocative 'Highway', these films not only celebrate the spirit of adventure but also showcase the depth, resilience, and complexity of female protagonists.
Piku honours the eternal relationship that exists between dads and daughters. This film, which honours the enduring relationship between fathers and daughters, is regarded as one of the best in Indian cinema.
'Piku' is a film that continues to be cherished by movie fans, from its calming music to its storytelling and characters, all typical of Sircar's style.
As Deepika Padukone's iconic film 'Piku' celebrates its ninth anniversary today, the Bollywood actress took to Instagram to celebrate the milestone with an adorable never-seen-before photo from the behind-the-scenes during the set shoot days.
While, Indian Premier League (IPL) and examination season might drag the fourth quarter a bit but with blockbuster releases like Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Brothers, Bahubali, revured occupancy and other Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Shahrukh Khan films make second quarter look equally promising, says Ajay Bijli, Chairman and Managing Director, PVR.
During the quarter, its total income also jumped 34.14 percent at Rs 486 crore against Rs 362.3 crore in corresponding quarter last fiscal. Margins were at 23.1 percent from Rs 15.1 percent on an annual basis.
Analysts polled by CNBC-TV18 say that blockbusters films this quarter will drive revenues and footfalls. Topline growth will be aided by higher number of screens, higher ticket prices, increased footfalls and increased spending per head. Margins may improve due to higher operating leverage.