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The trailer for 'Maidaan', starring Ajay Devgn, was unveiled in Mumbai on Thursday, marking the film's long-awaited release after a five-year delay. The event saw the entire cast and crew celebrating the true story of Syed Abdul Rahim, an unsung hero in Indian football history. Despite facing setbacks such as the Mumbai Cyclone in 2019 and the challenges of shooting during the global crisis, producer Boney Kapoor expressed gratitude for the team's resilience. Director Amit Ravindernath Sharma acknowledged the frustration caused by the delays but praised the team's dedication. With a talented ensemble cast and a compelling storyline inspired by true events, 'Maidaan', produced by Zee Studios, Boney Kapoor, Arunava Joy Sengupta, and Akash Chawla, promises to be a cinematic treat. Scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on Eid 2024, the film is set to captivate audiences with its powerful narrative and memorable performances.

In Kolkata, police arrested Akash Chawla and Gaurav Kapoor. Chawla owns Rituraj Hotel. Kapoor is the manager. The arrests follow a devastating fire. The fire at the hotel resulted in 14 deaths. Authorities have registered a case. The case is under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. It also includes provisions of the Fire Services Act.

'UP 65' shows a heart-warming journey through the other side of student life at IIT Varanasi.

After the success of 'Rustom', Zee Studios and Kriarj Entertainment will team up once again for their next film in association with Jar Pictures. The untitled project stars Irrfan in the lead role.

Ajay Devgn's hugely awaited film 'Maidaan' which is based on the Golden years of Indian Football is all set to release on 27th November 2020.

Ajay Devgn is riding high on the success of ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’ and is ready to entertaining his fans with yet another impactful performance. News posters of his next film ‘Maidaan’ were unveiled today and the actor looked impressive in the simple avatar. Ajay essays the role of legendary Indian football coach Syed Abdul Rahim and ‘Maidaan’ will explore the ‘golden years of Indian Football’. Fans of Ajay flooded twitter with praises for the actor’s impressive avatar and many guessed that a third National Award could well be one its way for Ajay, after ‘Zakhm’ and ‘The Legend of Bhagat Singh’.

National Award-winning actress Priyamani will be starring opposite the talented actor.

It looks like Keerthy Suresh will be seen in a dual role in her Bollywood debut

The Hindi novel 'UP 65' by author Nikhil Sachan is set to be adapted into a web series. Nikhil has adapted the story for the screen and is chuffed with his story reaching a wider audience through the medium of OTT.

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn who was last seen in the rom-com 'De De Pyaar De' is all gearing up for his next 'Maidan'. Taking to his Twitter profile, the actor has shared the first look of the film.

Ajay Devgn is set to captivate audiences with the highly anticipated film 'Maidaan,' which delves into the celebrated era of Indian football's ascent. Chronicling the inspiring true story of Syed Abdul Rahim, who brought immense glory to Indian football between 1952 and 1962, the movie has been eagerly awaited since its original 2023 release date. Devgn recently unveiled a new poster on Instagram, announcing 'Maidaan' will hit theaters this Eid in April 2024. The caption teases an extraordinary tale of determination and national pride. Alongside Devgn, the film stars Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and Rudranil Ghosh in pivotal roles. Directed by Amit R. Sharma and produced by Zed Studios, Boney Kapoor, Akash Chawla, and Arunava Joy Sengupta, 'Maidaan' promises to enthrall audiences in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam languages. In addition to 'Maidaan,' Devgn's upcoming projects include the horror thriller 'Shaitaan,' co-starring Jyotika and R. Madhavan, and 'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha,' marking his 10th collaboration with Tabu.

According to latest reports, the Ajay Devgn starrer 'Maidaan' will now hit the theatres on December 11 this year. The movie was earlier scheduled to be released on November 27, 2020.

Superstar Ajay Devgn-starrer 'Maidaan' is set to open worldwide on June 3, 2022, the film's producer Boney Kapoor announced on Thursday. Based on the golden years of Indian football, the film will see Devgn as Syed Abdul Rahim, who served as a coach and manager of the Indian football team from 1950 until his death in 1963.

Sanjay Gupta, who is helming Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s comeback film Jazbaa, is making sure that the film is headed in the right direction.

'Maidaan' teaser: The teaser of Ajay Devgn starrer 'Maidaan' is out and it takes us through the glory of the Indian football team from the 1950s to 60s as they fight against all odds.

The makers of 'Rustom' are happy with the audience's response in the opening weekend. The Tinu Suresh Desai helmed thriller, which stars Akshay Kumar, Ileana D'Cruz, Esha Gupta and Arjan Bajwa, has resonated with multiplex patrons and is also seeing seats fill up in the single screens.

Akash Chawla, a management professional running a consultancy is a worried man today.

Ajay Devgn is riding high on the success of his latest outing 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior'. Directed by Om Raut, the film stars Kajol, Saif Ali Khan and Sharad Kelkar in pivotal roles. Now, the actor is gearing up for his next flick- 'Maidaan', directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma. The film is based on the "golden years of Indian Football". Ajay essays the role of the legendary coach Syed Abdul Rahim, who is said to be the founding father of Indian football.

Ajay Devgn's hugely awaited film 'Maidaan' which is the extraordinary true story of the Golden years of Indian Football will feature the National Award winning actress PriyaMani.

Ajay Devgn's Maidaan dropped its teaser earlier this year, but the movie has been lying low post that, with no major update around the same. However, now news is that Boney Kapoor, one of the producers of the movie will screen the trailer and some unseen footage at an event next week...

Continuing with its aggressive Bollywood foray, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) will be, for the first time, collaborating with Himesh Reshammiya.

Three days after an assault during the shooting of a Bollywood film, Flying Jatt, Manoj Singh of Sector 37, who was injured in the fight, alleged police inaction.

Ajay Devgn is all set to step into the sports shoes of Syed Abdul Rahim. The biopic on the former coach of the Indian football team is going on the floors in July.

Zee Studios, who are one of the front runners in Bollywood, have also emerged strong in regional cinema.

Sanjay Dutt's first post-jail project which was supposed to be Sidharth Anand's yet untitled film, has been indefinitely postponed. The actor will instead be doing Vidhu Vinod Chopra's sister Shelly Chopra's film titled 'Marco Bhau', according to newspaper reports.

There has been a palpable excitement around Jazbaa produced by Nittin Keni and Akash Chawla of Zee Studios, Sachiin Joshi of Viiking Media & Entertainment and Sanjay Gupta of White Feather Films, right from its inception.

National Award-winning actor Prakash Raj, who has over 300 films to his credit, is set to serve the audience a 'delicious' cinematic offering with Tadka, which also marks his directorial debut in Hindi cinema.