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

Bristol Sign Australia Back Morahan

Australia back Luke Morahan has signed to play for Bristol from the 2017-18 season onwards, the English Premiership strugglers announced on Monday. The 26-year-old has been capped three times and can play at full-back, wing and centre. Bristol did not disclose the length of his contract. “Luke is an impressive player with excellent technical abilities,” … Read more

India Mulls Commonwealth Games Bid After Durban Debacle

India has said it may bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games after organisers stripped Durban of the event over its failure to meet key obligations. With memories still fresh of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, which were plagued by delays and corruption, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) said it was considering a repeat … Read more

One Medal for Ghana at The Glasgow Commonwealth Games

In the ongoing 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Ghana’s Razak Abugiri has won the bronze medal for Judo in the 60kg weight class. He beat Mozambique’s Neuso Sigauque to claim Ghana’s first medal at the games. Ghana is now ranked 9th in the overall standings at the games. Razak Abugiri’s win is sure to bring … Read more