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Ali Abbas Zafar: News

Indian film director Ali Abbas Zafar, born on January 17, 1982, is also a screenwriter and is widely known for directing several successful films like ‘Sultan’ (2016), ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ (2017), and ‘Bharat’ (2019). Zafar, who entered the film industry as an assistant director, graduated from Kirori Mal College, New Delhi. At the beginning of his journey in the film industry, Zafar assisted on multiple projects for Yash Raj Films and soon made his directorial debut as well as screenwriting debut with ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’ in 2011. In 2014, Zafar’s next film ‘Gunday’ also received positive reviews from critics. He also made his production debut with ‘Khaali Peeli’ in 2020. Later, he ventured into the OTT medium and his first web series ‘Tandav’ received flak for ‘hurting religious sentiments.’ On January 18, 2021, an FIR was filed in the matter against the makers of ‘Tandav.’

08 Sep 2025
Bollywood

Ali laundered funds through 'benami' company: Vashu Bhagnani drops bombshell

The ongoing dispute between producer Vashu Bhagnani and filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar has taken a new turn with fresh allegations of financial misconduct.

08 Jun 2025
Boman Irani

'Detective Sherdil': Diljit Dosanjh's first look from mystery-comedy out

After a long delay, the much-anticipated film Detective Sherdil, featuring Diljit Dosanjh and produced by Ali Abbas Zafar, will debut on ZEE5 on June 20.

05 Jun 2025
Aditi Rao Hydari

Pankaj Tripathi, Aditi Rao Hydari unite for 'Parivarik ManuRanjan'

Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari have been roped in for a new family entertainer, titled Parivarik ManuRanjan.

31 May 2025
Boman Irani

'Detective Sherdil': Diljit Dosanjh's mystery drama heads to ZEE5

Diljit Dosanjh will soon be seen in an interesting role in the upcoming mystery-comedy Detective Sherdil.

19 May 2025
Bollywood Films

Bhanushali Studios-Ali Abbas Zafar join forces for multi-film venture

Bhanushali Studios and AAZ Films have signed a deal to jointly produce a string of films, reported Deadline.

01 May 2025
Box Office

Jackky Bhagnani mortgaged family properties for 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'

Jackky Bhagnani, the producer of the much-anticipated title that crashed badly, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, has spoken about the financial and emotional turmoil caused by the film's failure.

04 Apr 2025
Anushka Sharma

Anupria Goenka reflects on losing 'Sultan' role to Anushka Sharma

In a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, actor Anupria Goenka opened up about auditioning for the role of Aarfa in the film Sultan, which eventually went to Anushka Sharma.

13 Mar 2025
Anushka Sharma

'Dabangg,' 'Sultan': Where to watch Salman's Eid films on OTT

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has a tradition of releasing films on Eid, something he has been doing since 2009.

01 Feb 2025
Aditya Chopra

Why Ali Zafar almost rejected 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan'

Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar, who has starred in many Hindi films, recently revealed that he almost turned down the offer to star in Ali Abbas Zafar's 2011 film Mere Brother Ki Dulhan.

30 Dec 2024
JioCinema

No, Shahid isn't collaborating with Sujoy Ghosh for thriller

Contrary to recent reports, Shahid Kapoor's team has denied that the actor is collaborating with director Sujoy Ghosh for a thriller, reported Hindustan Times.

23 Dec 2024
Hrithik Roshan

Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan join forces for a special project

Bollywood superstars Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan are said to be joining hands for the first time for an action-packed advertisement.

22 Dec 2024
Salman Khan

Real locations, true story—'Tiger Zinda Hai' director recalls shooting challenges

As the action thriller Tiger Zinda Hai celebrates its seventh anniversary, director Ali Abbas Zafar has opened up about the film's journey in an interview with Zoom.

06 Dec 2024
Akshay Kumar

Court permits FIR against Ali Abbas Zafar over 'BMCM' controversy

A Mumbai court has directed the Bandra Police to file an FIR against filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar and his associates.

09 Oct 2024
Aditya Chopra

YRF plans to release 9 films in 3 years!

Yash Raj Films (YRF), the iconic Indian cinema studio, is all set to release nine feature films in the next three years. This is reportedly the biggest slate ever for an Indian studio.

29 Sep 2024
Jackky Bhagnani

IIFA: Rakul abruptly leaves interview when questioned about father-in-law Vashu

Actor Rakul Preet Singh recently made a sudden exit from a media interaction on the green carpet of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2024.

28 Sep 2024
Ronit Roy

Ronit Roy calls 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' experience 'painful'

Actor Ronit Roy has shared his "painful" experience working on Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (BMCM), amid ongoing allegations of unpaid dues by producer Vashu Bhagnani.

27 Sep 2024
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

Netflix accused of non-cooperation in ₹47.37cr Vashu Bhagnani cheating lawsuit

Pooja Entertainment, led by Vashu and Jackky Bhagnani, is embroiled in a legal dispute with streaming giant Netflix over alleged cheating and unpaid dues amounting to nearly ₹47.37cr.

26 Sep 2024
Bosco Martis

'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' crew finally paid after lengthy dispute

The ongoing dispute between Pooja Entertainment and director Ali Abbas Zafar over unpaid dues for the Eid 2024 release, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (BMCM), has taken a new turn.

26 Sep 2024
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

Vashu Bhagnani alleges Netflix cheated him of ₹47cr; streamer responds

Bollywood producer Vashu Bhagnani has accused Netflix India of defrauding him over film rights worth ₹47.37cr.

24 Sep 2024
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

Jackky-Vashu Bhagnani file complaint against 'BMCM' director for fund misuse

Pooja Entertainment, led by Vashu Bhagnani and his son Jackky Bhagnani, has lodged a legal complaint against filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar.

23 Sep 2024
Akshay Kumar

Not just director, Akshay also awaits payment for 'BMCM': Report

The non-payment issue concerning the movie Bade Miyan Chote Miyan has taken a new turn.

22 Sep 2024
Akshay Kumar

'BMCM' director accuses Vashu Bhagnani of non-payment of over ₹7cr

Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar has reportedly accused producer Vashu Bhagnani and his company Pooja Entertainment of not paying him ₹7.30 crore for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.

30 Aug 2024
Aditya Chopra

Ali Abbas Zafar's YRF return; what can we expect

Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar is set to return to Yash Raj Films (YRF), the production house where he directed his first four successful films.

06 Jun 2024
Akshay Kumar

'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' streaming on Netflix now

The action-packed film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, featuring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, had its digital debut on Netflix on Thursday (June 6).

12 May 2024
Akshay Kumar

Box office: 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' is nearing its end

For over a month now, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan—featuring Akshay Kumar, and Tiger Shroff—has been running in theaters.

06 May 2024
Akshay Kumar

Box office: Akshay-Tiger's 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' is steady

The Bollywood action film, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, featuring Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Sonakshi Sinha, and Alaya F, has maintained its position at the box office despite a fluctuating performance.

05 May 2024
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

Box office: 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' inches closer to ₹65cr

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, didn't hit the mark at the Indian box office as was anticipated by trade analysts.

22 Apr 2024
Box Office

Box office: 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan's earnings remain low 

Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff's Bade Miyan Chote Miyan was one of the most anticipated releases of the year, but it fizzled out quickly upon its arrival on Eid.

19 Apr 2024
Akshay Kumar

'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan's failure leads to industry overhaul: Report

The highly anticipated action thriller, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (BMCM), directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, was released on April 11 (Eid) but fizzled out quickly at the Indian box office.

19 Apr 2024
Akshay Kumar

'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' crosses ₹50 crore mark

The action film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, has achieved the ₹50 crore milestone on its eighth day in theaters.

18 Apr 2024
Akshay Kumar

'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' nears ₹50cr mark on Day 7

The action film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, is close to reaching the ₹50 crore milestone on its seventh day in cinemas, Wednesday.

16 Apr 2024
Akshay Kumar

Box office: Akshay-Tiger's 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' witnesses sharp decline

The action film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, has seen a significant drop in its domestic box office collection on the fifth day of its release.

15 Apr 2024
Box Office Collection

Box office collection: 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' experiences decent weekend

Eid is considered a lucrative weekend for filmmakers across industries in India, and over the years, Bollywood has produced several commercial blockbusters in the same window. This year in Bollywood, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan locked horns with Maidaan.

02 Apr 2024
Akshay Kumar

Prithviraj Sukumaran reveals challenges of filming 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'.

Renowned Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran recently disclosed the challenging travel itinerary he undertook for his role in the upcoming movie Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.

30 Mar 2024
Akshay Kumar

Watch: Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'dangerous' character from 'BMCM' unveiled

The excitement for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is at an all-time high after the release of its action-packed trailer featuring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff as soldiers battling terrorism.

26 Mar 2024
Akshay Kumar

'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' trailer: Akshay-Tiger promise visually extravagant actioner

Finally! The Bade Miyan Chote Miyan of Bollywood are here with the power-packed trailer ahead of Eid release.

13 Mar 2024
Bollywood

'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan': 'Wallah Habibi' released; trailer release-date inside

The highly anticipated film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, has unveiled its third song, Wallah Habibi.

28 Feb 2024
Bollywood

Akshay, Tiger showcase smooth dancing skills in 'Mast Malang Jhoom' 

The highly anticipated film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan has just dropped its second track, Mast Malang Jhoom, showcasing the suave dance skills of the dynamic duo Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff.

26 Feb 2024
Akshay Kumar

'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan': YRF to distribute Akshay-Tiger starrer overseas

As the countdown has begun for the much-anticipated film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, excitement is building over the duo's first-time collaboration, the movie's mass appeal, and its high-octane action sequences.

09 Feb 2024
Bollywood

'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' BTS video: Akshay-Tiger perform jaw-dropping action

Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff are the real Bade Miyan Chote Miyan of the action genre in Bollywood!