Dinesh Vijan: News
Dinesh Vijan is an Indian film director and producer widely known for his work in Bollywood. He is also the founder of the production company Maddock Films. In 2004, at the age of 23, Vijan quit his banking job to pursue his filmmaking passion. He first took up the role of a film producer with the Homi Adajania directed 2005 film ‘Being Cyrus’. Later, he ventured into direction with the 2017 romantic action film, ‘Raabta’, starring late Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon. He has garnered critical acclaim as well as immense commercial success for some of his film productions. He has donned the producer's hat for more than 25 movies, including ‘Go Goa Gone’, ‘Cocktail’, ‘Badlapur’, ‘Stree’, ‘Hindi Medium’, ‘Luka Chuppi’, ‘Arjun Patiala’, ‘Angrezi Medium’, ‘Roohi’, the ‘Love Aaj Kal’ series, and ‘Mimi’ as well as the upcoming ‘Dasvi’ and ‘Shiddat’, among others. He has also earned a wide reputation as a leading Indian producer in the highly competitive Hindi film industry.
02 Oct 2023
Akshay Kumar'Sky Force' starring Akshay Kumar locks release date in 2024
Akshay Kumar, known for his patriotic roles, is returning with yet another "untold" nation-centric story, titled Sky Force.
04 Sep 2023
BollywoodIbrahim Ali Khan to star in Dinesh Vijan's 'Diler': Report
Ibrahim Ali Khan is the new hotcake in Bollywood. The star kid is quite popular among the youth and his debut project Sarzameen is in the buzz.
26 Aug 2023
Aamir KhanAamir Khan-Dinesh Vijan to produce Ujjwal Nikam biopic: Report
After the failure of his ambitious dramedy Laal Singh Chaddha last year, actor Aamir Khan has stepped back from acting for some time.
13 Aug 2023
Anees BazmeeAnees Bazmee seeks new lead after 'creative clash' with Shahid
Anticipation was running wild as filmmaker Anees Bazmee, actor Shahid Kapoor, and producer Dil Raju were supposed to collaborate for an uproarious comedy film.
02 Aug 2023
BollywoodParineeti Chopra to star in Dinesh Vijan's musical: Report
Dinesh Vijan and Parineeti Chopra were supposed to collaborate for Shiddat 2 but the actor had to opt out due to scheduling conflicts. Now, reports are rife that the duo is set to collaborate in an upcoming women-led musical.
11 Jul 2023
BollywoodRajkummar-Shraddha's 'Stree 2' to release in August 2024
Stree is a cult film released in 2018. Fans have always wondered about a sequel. Ever since the reports suggested that director Amar Kaushik is planning one, the excitement has been huge.
05 Jul 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' is holding the fort
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke is earning less as per box office collection but it has been quite steady, considering it's in its fifth week. The film marked Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan's return to celluloid after years.
04 Jul 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' holding fort like a snail
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke is one of those rare films that is holding the fort even in its fifth week. The Vicky Kaushal-led film is ultra-slow like a snail at the box office but there is a certain sense of momentum.
03 Jul 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' is steady amid competition
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke is quite steady considering that it's in its fifth week. The film marks Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan's return to celluloid after years.
30 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: Crucial weekend ahead for 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke'
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke was showing good momentum ever since Adipurush failed to create an impact at the box office. Right now, it seems that Satyaprem Ki Katha is here to steal its thunder.
29 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' is stable and steady
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke marked Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan's return to celluloid after a long time. The film was not in buzz and received mixed reviews from critics.
28 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' is slow and steady
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke is definitely having a "hatke" ride at the box office. The film picked up its pace in its third week. In its fourth week, the film is showing quite a momentum and this is a good sign.
27 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' needs a good momentum
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke is one of those rare films that picked up its pace in its third week after a competition (Adipurush) received flak from viewers. The Vicky Kaushal-headlined film has been slow yet steady as per box office collection.
26 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' shows surprising rise
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke has picked up its pace in its fourth weekend. This is a rare phenomenon and it happened after Adipurush received backlash from viewers.
23 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' holds the fort
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke has been a sleeper hit, but after the Adipurush fiasco, this film has gained slight momentum as per the box office collection. It is a good sign for the Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan-headlined project.
22 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' shows growth, gains momentum
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke has been a sleeper hit as per the box office collection. With Adipurush receiving flak and tanking, this romcom is slowly gaining pace.
21 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' has little to no hope
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke marked Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan's return to celluloid after a long time. The film has been a sleeper hit at the box office. It received mixed reviews from critics and has been quite slow at the box office.
20 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' is slow like a snail
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke is facing wrath amid big releases like Adipurush. However, considering the negative flak the latter has received, the Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan-led drama has a slight chance of revival.
19 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' experiences dull third weekend
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke marked Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan's return to celluloid. The film has been quite slow at the box office. In its third weekend, it failed to breach the Rs. 100 crore mark.
19 Jun 2023
BollywoodKriti Sanon-Shahid Kapoor starrer gets a release date
Shahid Kapoor is on a roll!
16 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' has no hope of revival
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke is massive proof that the new-gen actors' stardom on social media does not reflect on box office figures. This film marks Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan's return to celluloid after a long time. The film earned decently on weekends but failed to keep up the momentum on weekdays.
15 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' is on a downhill
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke is a recently released rom-com starring Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan. The film marks the return of the duo to theatrical release after years. The film is performing well on weekends but its box office collection is dropping drastically on weekdays.
14 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke's tumultuous ride continues
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke marked Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan's return to celluloid after a long time. This rom-com is having a tumultuous ride as per box office collection. On weekends, it's raking in well but at times slowing down on weekdays or holding the fort.
13 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' experiences drastic drop
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke marked the return of Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan on celluloid after years. Both the budding stars have had their hits and misses and are considered to be one of the best actors of the current generation.
12 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' shows exorbitant rise in weekend
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke is a typical family entertainer. And, the fact that this genre is working has been proved as the film saw an exorbitant rise on the weekend. It has outperformed itself and the Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan starrer has the window to rake in money till the release of Adipurush.
11 Jun 2023
Box Office#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' inches closer to Rs. 50cr
Released in theaters on June 2 (Friday), Zara Hatke Zara Bachke has been captivating audiences with its delightful blend of family entertainment.
09 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' has crucial weekend ahead
Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan are new-generation actors who are on the verge of attaining superstardom. The duo might have a great hold on social media but it seems that they do not have much hold when it comes to box office collection.
08 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' dips further
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke marked the return of Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan on celluloid after years. The promising actors had their respective OTT releases in the meanwhile.
07 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' faces a turbulent ride
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke followed an aggressive marketing model where the release date was announced, trailer release, and promotional activities were done in less than a month. The film's trailer received mixed responses, whereas the songs and promotional activities added some mileage to the film.
06 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' fails the Monday test
Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan are two promising stars from the current generation and the duo has produced both hits and misses in these years. Fans were looking forward to their collaboration.
05 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' mints huge in first weekend
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke marked the return of Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan on celluloid. Both actors had their respective theatrical releases way back in 2020.
04 Jun 2023
Box OfficeBox office collections: Vicky-Sara's 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' gains momentum
Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan's Zara Hatke Zara Bachke arrived in the theaters on Friday alongside the highly-anticipated animated action film Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse.
03 Jun 2023
Box OfficeBox office: Vicky-Sara's 'Zara Hatke...' starts on decent note
Bollywood's latest offering to the audience this week is director Laxman Utekar's Zara Hatke Zara Bachke. Led by Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan, it was released in the theaters on Friday.
02 Jun 2023
OTT releasesTamannaah Bhatia, Aashim Gulati's 'Jee Karda' premiere date revealed
Actor Tamannaah Bhatia is ready to bring out a fresh contemporary drama with flavors of love, romance, friendship, and life troubles when you hit the 30s. Her upcoming series, Jee Karda, co-starring Aashim Gulati, is all set to premiere this month.
26 May 2023
OTT releasesVarun Dhawan's 'Bhediya' is finally streaming on OTT, for free
Varun Dhawan stans, rise and welcome the beast with moisty eyes!
17 May 2023
Akshay KumarVeer Pahariya to debut alongside Akshay Kumar in 'Sky Force'
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has embarked on an exciting new project—the aerial action thriller Sky Force, which commenced shooting on May 9.
15 May 2023
BollywoodVicky-Sara's 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' trailer out; release date inside
Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan's upcoming film titled Zara Hatke Zara Bachke has been in the buzz for some time, especially after Jawan was postponed. The makers released the trailer of the romantic comedy and the film gives a typical '90s madcap romantic comedy vibe.
06 May 2023
Bhediya'Bhediya' on OTT: Varun Dhawan-Kriti Sanon starrer streaming details out!
Varun Dhawan-led Bhediya is finally gearing up for its digital premiere on May 26.
05 Mar 2023
Yami Gautam Dhar'Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga': Everything to know about Yami-Sunny starrer
Yami Gautam Dhar and Sunny Kaushal starrer heist thriller Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga will be released on Netflix on March 24.
27 Jan 2023
Maddock FilmsDinesh Vijan's Maddock Films to adapt Harinder Sikka's 'Vichhoda'
On Friday, Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films announced that it has acquired the rights to the best-selling novel Vichhoda: In the Shadow of Longing by Indian Navy officer-turned-author Harinder Sikka.
25 Nov 2022
Bhediya'Bhediya' review: In Varun-Kriti starrer, Abhishek Banerjee is real star
Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon-starrer finally Bhediya hit the theaters on Friday, November 25.
30 Sep 2022
BhediyaVarun-Kriti's 'Bhediya' teaser promises goosebumps-inducing mystic thriller; trailer date revealed
It's a double celebration for Kriti Sanon.
05 Sep 2022
Nimrat Kaur'Happy Teachers' Day' announcement: Nimrat Kaur, Radhika Madan join hands
On the occasion of Teachers' Day, production label Maddock Films owned by Dinesh Vijan announced their next project titled Happy Teachers' Day.
26 Jul 2022
Huma QureshiHuma Qureshi, Mrunal Thakur-starrer 'Pooja Meri Jaan' wraps shoot
Dinesh Vijan's banner Maddock Films announced that its film Pooja Meri Jaan starring actors Huma Qureshi and Mrunal Thakur has wrapped up its shoot.
13 Jun 2022
Vikrant MasseyVikrant Massey-Deepak Dobriyal's crime thriller 'Sector 36' goes on floors
Producer Dinesh Vijan's upcoming thriller Sector 36 has gone on floors on Monday.
08 Apr 2022
Vidya BalanVidya Balan's next is with 'Mimi' helmer Laxman Utekar
Vidya Balan has signed her next!
14 Mar 2022
Abhishek BachchanAbhishek Bachchan's 'Dasvi' to hit OTT, his fourth direct-to-digital outing
After Ludo, The Big Bull, Bob Biswas, Abhishek Bachchan is gearing up for his next OTT release, Dasvi.
22 Feb 2022
John AbrahamJohn Abraham, Maddock Films join hands for action thriller, 'Tehran'
John Abraham, who has become synonymous with hardcore action movies, has signed his next in that genre.
20 Feb 2022
Maddock FilmsNepean Capital acquires 50% stake in Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films
Producer Dinesh Vijan has given us a wide variety of unique content in the last 17 years under his banner, Maddock Films.
06 Oct 2021
Rajkummar RaoKriti Sanon-Rajkummar Rao's 'Hum Do Hamare Do' releasing October 29
Hum Do Hamare Do, which is reuniting Kriti Sanon and Rajkummar Rao after their impressive outing Bareilly Ki Barfi, finally got a release date.
21 Sep 2021
Varun DhawanVarun Dhawan-Sriram Raghavan's 'Ekkis' to hit the floors next February
In 2019, Varun Dhawan had confirmed that he signed a Sriram Raghavan directorial, which will be based on Param Vir Chakra recipient Arun Khetarpal.
28 Jul 2021
Rajkummar RaoIs 'Bhediya' going to tell when 'Stree 2' would arrive?
Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor's 2018 film, Stree, turned out to be a hit at the box office.
10 Jul 2021
NetflixKriti Sanon's 'Mimi' drops on July 30, trailer out soon!
Kriti Sanon-led movie on surrogacy, Mimi, has received its premiere date.
10 Jul 2021
BollywoodIt's a wrap for 'Bhediya'; check out new motion poster
Actors Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon have wrapped up the shooting for their Dinesh Vijan horror flick Bhediya.
05 Jul 2021
BollywoodDinesh Vijan acquires film rights of 'Club You To Death'
Producer Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films has acquired the audiovisual rights of author Anuja Chauhan's sixth book, murder mystery Club You To Death.
28 Mar 2021
Varun DhawanSriram Raghavan's 'Ekkis' to go on floors by 2021 third-quarter
Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan's upcoming movie on the life of Param Vir Chakra recipient Arun Khetarpal martyred during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, Ekkis, has received a production timeline.
22 Feb 2021
Varun DhawanWatch: Varun Dhawan turns into werewolf for Dinesh Vijan's 'Bhediya'
Varun Dhawan is the latest Bollywood star to join Dinesh Vijan's horror universe, as he is working on Bhediya. The universe includes the 2018 hit Stree and the soon-to-be-released Roohi.
06 Feb 2021
BollywoodAbhishek Bachchan to start shooting for 'Dasvi' this month
Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who recently celebrated his 45th birthday, is all set to commence shooting for Dasvi.
17 Feb 2020
Karan Johar'Angrezi Medium' and 'Gunjan Saxena' get new release dates
Filmmaker Karan Johar and producer Dinesh Vijan have mutually decided to shift the release dates of their films, Angrezi Medium, Gunjan Saxena, and Roohi Afzana, to avoid a potential box-office clash.
14 Apr 2019
Irrfan KhanPankaj Tripathi reveals real reason to do Irrfan's 'Angrezi Medium'
Pankaj Tripathi is the man of the hour. After impressing the audience with his performance in Stree, Gangs of Wasseypur and Sacred Games, he has now been roped in for Angrezi Medium.
06 Apr 2019
Rajasthan#AngreziMedium: Producer Dinesh Vijan gets emotional about Irrfan Khan's return
After battling a rare cancer for over a year, Irrfan Khan returned to work yesterday and began shooting for Angrezi Medium in Rajasthan.
01 Apr 2019
Irrfan KhanKareena Kapoor to romance Irrfan Khan in 'Hindi Medium 2'?
With Irrfan Khan back in town post cancer treatment in London, his fans are eagerly waiting for him to begin shooting for his comeback movie, Hindi Medium 2.
30 Mar 2019
SrideviFor 'Rooh-Afza', Janhvi to follow Sridevi's footsteps: Here's how
Janhvi Kapoor, who made her stunning debut with Dhadak last year, has now signed her fourth project.
09 Mar 2019
LondonAmid cancer treatment, Irrfan gets clicked for the first time
Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan, who underwent treatment for Neuroendocrine tumor in London, grabbed the headlines after he returned to India last month.
02 Mar 2019
IndiaTigmanshu Dhulia says Irrfan 'is fine', may start shooting soon
It's been a couple of months that speculations are rife about Irrfan Khan's comeback on the screen.
21 Feb 2019
London#HindiMedium2: Producer Dinesh Vijan clears air about Irrfan Khan's exit
It's been a few days when Irrfan Khan, who was undergoing treatment for the Neuroendocrine tumor in London, returned to Mumbai.
16 Feb 2019
IndiaIrrfan Khan not doing 'Hindi Medium 2'. Here's why
Irrfan Khan, who was diagnosed with Neuroendocrine tumor last year, grabbed headlines after he returned to India early this week.
03 Sep 2018
Rajkummar Rao'Stree' weekend collection: Rajkummar-Shraddha's horror-comedy earns Rs. 31.26cr
Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor's recent release 'Stree' has been ruling the box office since the day of its release and has continued its winning run on the first weekend.
06 Aug 2018
BollywoodPankaj Tripathi joins Kartik Aaryan-Kriti Sanon starrer 'Luka Chuppi'
Actor Pankaj Tripathi has come onboard for Kartik Aaryan-Kriti Sanon starrer 'Luka Chuppi' where he will be seen playing an estate agent from Mathura.
02 Jul 2018
BollywoodKartik Aaryan to romance Kriti Sanon in 'Luka Chuppi'
Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon, who proved their mettle with 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety' and 'Bareily Ki Barfi' respectively, are set to share the screen space in 'Luka Chuppi'.
18 Jun 2018
Indian ArmySriram Raghavan all set to direct biopic on Arun Khetarpal
Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan is all set to direct a biopic on the life of Arun Khetarpal, Second Lieutenant of the Indian army and a posthumous recipient of the Param Vir Chakra.