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Siddharth P Malhotra, director of Junaid Khan's debut film 'Maharaj,' has shared his thoughts on the young actor's career. While celebrating 'Maharaj's' anniversary, Malhotra revealed his protective bond with Junaid and his disappointment with 'Loveyapa,' Junaid's second film. Despite his criticism, Malhotra remains optimistic about Junaid's future, especially his upcoming film, 'Ek Din.'

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie,' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has achieved a significant milestone, grossing USD 6.60 million in North America within nine days, surpassing 'Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1.' This makes 'Coolie' the second highest-grossing Tamil film in North America, driven by strong premiere showings and pan-Indian appeal, despite weekday drops. The film's India net stands at Rs 245.50 crore after 10 days.

Bollywood stars are increasingly collaborating with South Indian filmmakers, driven by the success of pan-India films like 'Baahubali' and 'Jawan'. Actors like Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan are exploring partnerships with production houses and directors from the South to tap into a wider audience and leverage the scale and vision of Southern cinema.

Faissal Khan, Aamir Khan's brother, has publicly severed ties with his family, alleging years of mistreatment. He claims Aamir and their family subjected him to torture, infringing upon his fundamental rights since 2003. Faissal also accused Aamir of orchestrating his forced medication and confinement in a nursing home.

Aamir Khan faced a tough time after his divorce from Reena Dutta. He battled loneliness and turned to alcohol. Juhi Chawla reached out and urged him to reconcile. Salman Khan visited him, and they bonded over heartfelt conversations. Anil Kapoor also offered support during this difficult phase. Aamir shared that these friendships helped him heal.

Aamir Khan, with his recent film 'Sitaare Zameen Par' making waves, has shared his views on religion, emphasizing respect for all faiths and focusing on individuals beyond religious identities. He expressed a deep admiration for Lord Krishna and a desire to portray him on screen, alongside his long-held dream of creating a film on the Mahabharata.

Aamir Khan is back. His film Sitaare Zameen Par is a box office success. The movie earned Rs 122.65 crore. It beat Ghajini's record. Sitaare Zameen Par shows Aamir's strong connection with the audience. The film did well in its second weekend. It might challenge Thugs of Hindostan next. New film releases could affect its run.