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Actor Sapan Krishna opens up about his journey from Bihar to Bollywood

To know his story and the struggles of an outsider in the Bollywood industry, APN News caught up with Sapan Krishan who is thriving in his career post-Bedard success.

Published

4 years ago

April 10, 2022

Mumbai. Mayanagri or City of Dreams. They say it is the city that never sleeps. Why? Because millions of youth move to Mumbai with passion and hope but in their struggles come upon perseverance. The city has always been an attraction point for cinema lovers and people who aspire to be an actor. Not everyone makes it big and the city lights have a share of shattered dreams too. However, actor Sapan Krishna, who landed in Mumbai with dreams in his eyes, is just a few steps away from making it big in films.

Sapan is all set to win hearts with his new music video release Tera Hi Naam. Co-starring Preyal Shah, the song is a romantic ballad that will make you believe in love at first sight.

Watch Tera Hi Naam song here:

He made his acting debut with the 2020 Kannada film Deadly Affair. But, he gained wide recognition for his impeccable acting prowess in the music video Bedard co-starring the diva Hina Khan and singer Stebin Ben.

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To know his story and the struggles of an outsider in the Bollywood industry, APN News caught up with Sapan Krishna who is thriving in his career post-Bedard success.

“I was born and raised in Bihar and had no connection with the industry whatsoever. Belonging to a middle-class family of academicians, my outlook and perspective were very different. I think we are overtly respectful and consider everyone as a family, which doesn’t align well with the filmy world. But I must say when your heart is clean and if you choose your surroundings well, God makes a path for you. And this is happening to me as well”, he said.

Sapan Krishna, a small-town boy from Bihar’s Aarah district, moved to the national capital Delhi at a young age along with his family in the quest for better education and opportunities. However, even after getting an MBA and working as a Marketing and Advertising Manager in an MNC, he did not feel content. “I was trying my bit to fit in the norms of the society and be a perfect son. But, a few years ago, I quit my job and decided to make my acting dream a reality”, he said.

Waking up one day and deciding to quit a high-paying job with stability was like being in deep water. Especially, when you decide to pursue acting with no connections or Godfather in the megacity. “I don’t have a plan B. In fact, my plan A to Z is what I am doing right now and my whole heart is into it”, Sapan said.

Speaking about his struggles without a Godfather, the actor said, “I have also come across a casting couch incident. A person made me false promises and lured me saying that he has connections with Salman Khan and in exchange, he wanted sexual favours.”

Wrestling with all the negativities that came along his way, Sapan bagged a lead role in the Kannada film Deadly Affair. Helmed by Rajesh Murthy, the film revolves around adultery. A married man cheats on his wife and the repercussions are worth-watching. The film is streaming on Amazon Prime UK and US.

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When asked to choose between the script and the star value, Sapan said, “It’s obviously the script if you are looking for good content and quality storytelling. But, if one is making a massy entertainer then the star value takes precedence. Personally, I feel the script should always be the most important thing. Star value can be cherry on the cake.”

He aspires to work with filmmakers like Shakun Batra, Anurag Kashyap, Neeraj Pandey, and others. “They all have different ways of storytelling and displaying human relationships and I love them all”, he said.

Well, Sapan Krishna’s decision to quit his stable job is turning out to be right as his luck and perseverance served him with roles no one can say no to. He has projects like Mathadi, a web series for a leading OTT, based on the story of labourers in India and Bhaakcination, a film based on the Covid-19 vaccination drive in rural India, lined up in his kitty.

I wish Sapan good luck for all his upcoming projects.

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Border 2 box office collection day 12 crosses Rs 286 crore, eyes Rs 300 crore milestone

Border 2 box office collection reaches Rs 286.75 crore after 12 days, putting the Sunny Deol-led film close to the Rs 300 crore milestone.

Published

2 weeks ago

February 4, 2026

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Sunny Deol’s Border 2 continues its impressive run at the domestic box office, edging closer to the Rs 300 crore mark by the end of its second week. The war drama, which hit theatres on January 23, has shown consistent collections since its release.

On its second Tuesday, the film earned an estimated Rs 5.75 crore, taking its total earnings to Rs 286.75 crore after 12 days.

Border 2 box office performance so far

The film matched its Monday earnings on February 3, adding Rs 5.75 crore to its tally. With this, Border 2 has managed to hold firm on weekdays, a sign of sustained audience interest.

The film delivered a robust opening week, collecting Rs 224.25 crore, supported by the extended Republic Day holiday period.

Second weekend boosts collections

The second weekend provided another lift to the film’s box office numbers. Friday saw collections of Rs 10.75 crore, followed by Rs 17.75 crore on Saturday. Sunday emerged as the strongest day of the weekend, contributing Rs 22.5 crore to the total.

Monday, which coincided with Republic Day, turned out to be the film’s highest single-day performer so far, with earnings touching Rs 59 crore.

With its current pace, Border 2 has already surpassed the opening weekend figures of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar.

Border 2 review

In a review, film critic Saibal Chatterjee noted that Border 2 succeeds in highlighting the courage of soldiers while also touching upon their emotional vulnerabilities. The film explores themes of separation, loss, fear, and hope, presenting moments of heroism amid personal struggles.

About the film

Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 features an ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty. Set against the backdrop of the 1971 India-Pakistan war, the film is positioned as a spiritual successor to the 1997 classic Border.

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Why Dhurandhar on Netflix runs shorter than its original theatrical cut

Dhurandhar’s Netflix release sparked confusion over its shorter runtime. The difference is linked to muted dialogue and an updated theatrical cut.

Published

3 weeks ago

January 30, 2026

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Dhurandhar has finally made its much-awaited debut on Netflix, just days after the Ranveer Singh-starrer completed a blockbuster theatrical run across India. While the film crossed Rs 1,000 crore domestically and went past Rs 1,300 crore worldwide, its OTT release has triggered confusion and criticism over its shorter runtime.

Several viewers took to social media early Friday, claiming that a “censored” version of Dhurandhar was streaming on Netflix. The runtime displayed on the platform is 3 hours and 25 minutes, nearly nine minutes shorter than the film’s originally reported duration of 3 hours and 34 minutes.

What caused the runtime difference

The confusion stems from changes made after the film’s initial theatrical release. According to the revised censor certificate, Dhurandhar now has an approved runtime of 3 hours 28 minutes and 56 seconds. This updated version replaced the earlier cut in cinemas starting January 1.

The revision followed directions to mute two specific words and one dialogue referring to the Baloch community. These changes were implemented without removing scenes, resulting in a marginally shorter runtime.

What viewers noticed on Netflix

Audiences streaming the film on Netflix observed muted portions during a scene involving Sanjay Dutt’s character, SP Chaudhary Aslam. In the original version, the dialogue included a direct reference to a former Baloch police partner. In the revised cut now available on Netflix, those references are muted, while English subtitles offer a generalised translation without naming the community.

Some viewers also pointed out that the film appears to play slightly faster on the platform, contributing to the perception that content had been trimmed.

Is Netflix streaming a censored cut

Industry insiders have clarified that Netflix is carrying the final theatrical version approved by the authorities. As an OTT distributor, the platform uploads films exactly as provided by the producers. The version streaming online is the same revised cut that has been screening in theatres since January.

Importantly, the film’s intense and graphic depiction of violence remains unchanged in the OTT version.

In short, Dhurandhar on Netflix is not a specially edited or censored cut for streaming. It is the updated theatrical version, adjusted for muted dialogue and presented with a slightly faster frame rate.

Following its OTT release, audiences can now look ahead to the sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, scheduled for release on March 19, 2026.

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Border 2 box office collection day 1 crosses Rs 30 crore

Border 2 opens to Rs 30 crore on day one, becoming the biggest opener for Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty and Diljit Dosanjh.

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4 weeks ago

January 24, 2026

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Border 2 has made an impressive start at the Indian box office, collecting Rs 30 crore on its opening day. The war drama, headlined by Sunny Deol along with Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty and Diljit Dosanjh, opened to largely positive audience and critical response.

According to industry tracking data, the film recorded an overall occupancy of 32.1 per cent on day one. Night shows contributed the highest footfall, indicating strong word-of-mouth towards the end of the day.

Strong show count and urban traction

Border 2 was screened in nearly 6,000 shows across the country on its opening day. Major centres reported heavy traction, with over 1,000 shows in Mumbai and more than 1,500 shows across the Delhi-NCR region. Trade sources noted that urban circuits played a key role in pushing the film past the Rs 30 crore mark.

The opening performance places Border 2 ahead of Dhurandhar, which collected Rs 28 crore on its first day despite having a similar nationwide show count. Dhurandhar later saw consistent growth over its opening weekend, a trend that Border 2 is also expected to follow.

Career-best opening for key cast members

Border 2 has emerged as the biggest opening-day film in the careers of Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty and Diljit Dosanjh. For Varun Dhawan, the film marks his first box office success since Bhediya in 2023. Ahan Shetty, who made his debut with Tadap in 2021, has registered his first theatrical hit with the war drama.

For Sunny Deol, however, Border 2 does not surpass the opening records of Gadar 2, which remains his highest-grossing film with a worldwide collection of Rs 686 crore.

Dhurandhar sees slowdown after Border 2 release

Meanwhile, Dhurandhar’s box office run has slowed following the release of Border 2. The film reportedly earned under Rs 1 crore for the first time in nearly 50 days, reflecting the impact of the new release.

Directed by Anurag Singh and produced by JP Dutta and Nidhi Dutta, Border 2 also features Sonam Bajwa and Mona Singh in prominent roles.