India Star Aamir Now Bollywood’s ‘King of the Khans’

Three Indian actors sharing a surname have ruled Bollywood box offices across three decades, but the success of wrestling blockbuster “Dangal” means it’s Aamir who’s currently king of the Khans. Known as the “Khans of Bollywood”, Aamir, Shah Rukh, and Salman have been the undoubted superstars of the Hindi film industry since the mid-1990s, taking … Read more

Bollywood’s ‘Dangal’ Sets New Benchmarks For Success Abroad

Bollywood star Aamir Khan’s hit wrestling movie “Dangal” has become the first Indian film to make 20 billion rupees, analysts said Wednesday, as it takes China’s cinemas by storm. The Hindi movie’s record-breaking run has set a new and previously unthought of box office benchmark for Bollywood films abroad while also highlighting the value of … Read more

How A Bollywood Movie Wrestled Its Way Into Chinese Moviegoers’ Hearts

A Bollywood film about a father who trains his daughters to become world-class wrestlers has broken a box office record in China, where its focus on feminism and tough love has resonated with audiences. ‘Dangal’ has raked in 776 million yuan ($112 million) since it opened on May 5, official data showed Monday. Box office … Read more

‘Dangal’ Wrestles Its Way Into Chinese Moviegoers’ Hearts

A Bollywood film about a father who trains his daughters to become world-class wrestlers has broken a box office record in China, where its focus on feminism and tough love has resonated with audiences. “Dangal” has raked in 776 million yuan ($112 million) since it opened on May 5, official data showed Monday. Box office … Read more