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Happy Birthday Lucky Ali: From being divorced thrice to leaving Bollywood due to disrespect, Here are five unheard facts about O Sanam singer

Did you know that Ali had an unusual career in the music industry. Yes! unlike most other singers, Lucky Ali had a rather peripheral relationship with Hindi film music.

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Lucky Ali, who turned 64 on Monday September 19, has given some real gems to the Indian Music Industry. With songs like O Sanam, Ek Pal Ka Jeena, Kyu Chalti hai Pawan, Safarnama and several other, Lucky Ali won us over and over again.

But did you know that Ali had an unusual career in the music industry. Yes! unlike most other singers, Lucky Ali had a rather peripheral relationship with Hindi film music Industry. Surprisingly, in a country like India, where film music dominates and plays largely the second-fiddle, Ali had shocked everyone by quitting the industry at the peak of his fame.

And on the occasion of his 64th Birthday we bring to you five of such unheard facts about the Indian singer that would blow your minds off.

Lucky Ali’s real name

Did you know that Lucky Ali’s real name is Maqsood Ali. But the Indian singer decided to go by his nickname Lucky because people used it much more than his real name.

Ali’s struggle to Bollywood

Before his career as a singer took off, Lucky Ali tried his hands at a number of odd jobs. From being a carpet-cleaner, to oil-rigger, horse-breeder and even an organic farmer, he has done it all. And at the age of 36, he came up with his debut album.

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Lucky Ali’s turbulent love life

Did you know that Lucky Ali has been divorced thrice. But the O Sanam has never lied about his intentions. The singer told all his wives that he wasn’t a ‘one-woman man’. Lucky believes that as a practicing Muslim, he is allowed to marry at least four times in his lifetime. Lucky’s first wife, Meaghan Jane McCleary, was the same lady in blue who could be seen in Lucky Ali’s music video of O Sanam. Both married in 1996 and have two children, son Ta’awwuz and daughter Tasmia.

Later the singer came in touch with a Parsi girl named Anahita. She was a filmmaker and photographer and was known by the moniker Inaya. Both came closer when Lucky’s first wife was away in New Zealand and eventually they got married. Currently, she lives in Mumbai with their kids Sara and Raiyan.

Lucky Ali fell in love for the third time when when he met former Miss England, Kate Elizabeth Hallam. One thing led to another and the couple decided to formalize their relationship in 2010. The couple have a son named Dani, born in 2011. Later the couple called it quits and now the Indian singer is single, living in Goa.   

Goodbye to Bollywood

Born to legendary actor-filmmaker Mehmood, Lucky Ali made his breakthrough in Bollywood with two hit tracks in the 2000 movie Kaho Na… Pyaar Hai. Having sung memorable songs over a decade, Lucky distanced himself from Bollywood after singing Safarnama in 2015 movie Tamasha.

In 2017 during an interview, the singer-actor revealed the reason behind his decision. He said “Is jagah mein badtameezi bahut hai.” The singer also believes that Bollywood has changed and the kind of movies which are being made these days are not up to the mark as they are lacking inspiration and there’s nothing to learn from such movies.

Lucky Ali’s acting career

Lucky Ali has acted in several movies and TV serials including Bharat Ek Khoj, Zara Hatke, Katha Sagar and The Dewarists. The 36 years-old then even ventured into acting with films like Kaante and Sur.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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