“Don 2 – The King is Back”, Shahrukh Khan’s latest flick which released on last Friday, has opened to a very good response at box office. On the opening day itself, the film earned a collection of Rs.15.3 crore, making it the highest first day collection, keeping in mind Friday being a working day.

Don 2 is a sequel to Farhan Akhtar’s 2006 “Don” and it is a remake of the 1978 Amitabh Bachchan starrer of the same name.

The film released at 3105 screens including 550 3D screens.

At the overseas markets, the film earned an approx of US$82,000 on Friday making it the highest single day gross for a Hindi film in Australia. Don 2 has broken the records of Salman’s “Bodyguard” which earned around US$74,000 on its first day.

In North America, Don 2 saw a total collection of $550,000, again beating the collection of “My Name is Khan” which earned a gross of $445,000 on its opening day.

The film stars Shahrukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Boman Irani, Kunal Kapoor and Lara Dutta.

The promotional song of the much awaited film Don 2 has finally been released by Excel Entertainment. And we must tell you, Lara Dutta has nailed the song.

The track Zara Dil Ko Tham Lo has been composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.

Lara and Shahrukh together look terrific. The film is slated to release on December 23.

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Talking about his upcoming film Don 2, SRK says, “Our intention of doing Don was to pay tribute to Amitabh ji.” He also specifies on the fact that there can be no other Don greater than Amitabh Bachchan.
“I hope Amit ji likes Don 2. I am blessed to be born in the period of Amit ji. I want to experience all his great works. I am a huge fan of his masterpieces such as Don, Sholay and Namak Halaal,” He added.

Kaun Banega Crorepati’ fans are in for a treat, when they get to see two superstars of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan, share screen space.

So what if the news has turned stale by now… I know my regular readers will enjoy it AND I’m doing this for my icon SHAH RUKH KHAN!!!

The candy floss romance specialist Raj/Rahul turned narcissist DON… Does SRK even look close to 41??? But but but… he IS 41 and makes no bones about the fact that he just got on the wrong side of forty…

For him, nothing has changed with age over the past 15 years of stardom! Except for the fact that he’s realized the importance of settling down in life and spending some quality time with your family… he spent his entire birthday week with his family except for a small do organized by the Ambani family in his honor!

Well, better late than never ShahRukh so while the world rejoices the birthday of a stalwart of Indian cinema by making documentaries on him, designing huge flex boards and humongous cakes… all this little but ardent fan of yours can say to you is – A very happy (belated) birthday to you SRK… tum jiyo (aur super star raho) hazaaron saal: saal ke din ho pachaas hazaar

Whereas in today’s time, we have a galore of technologies and ways to create a painting on celluloid… the cinematography and costumes were par excellence in the newer version… leaving hardly any place for an error or complaint… but it would take a miracle to recreate the charisma of Amitabh Bachchan as Don or the larger than life screenplay by Salim-Javed (except the lifted dialogues )…

So in short… watch both of them and enjoy them for their own fortes!!!! Kya bolte bhai log?????????

When I sat in the hall (my neck still paining due to sitting in the first row of an IMAX! ) I had this thought that SRK will never be able to play Don the? way the legendary Amitabh Bachchan did… and I was proved quite right…
ShahRukh could not be the suave, composed and all supreme Don who did things with such exuberance that made the impossible seem possible… He could not portray arrogance in a subtle manner, but created his own mannerisms (as usual)!
With the help of the typical SRK addititives and mind boggling screenplay, editing, storyline, SFX etc etc provided by Farhan Akhtar, he’s made DON be more mean, menacing, cunning and unpredictable than ever!!!
Though there isn’t much of scope for the ‘pan’aholic Vijay, SRK knows how to draw the distinct line between Don and Vijay… and also blend the latter into the former as the storyline progresses…

Coming to the other characters… Akhtar Jr. hasn’t given enough justice to many of them in this ever so stylish venture…
The DCP D’Silva played by Boman Irani is definitely the most balanced dude in the camp… wonder what he does to get into the skin of his role, but he manages to give in a 100% to every shade of it (even the manipulative part )

Maintaining balance was the key out here… balance between Don and Vijay. Balance between the old and the new DON. Balance between Vardhaan and……… nah guys! We ain’t letting the kity out of the bag… a Vardhaan does exist in this one too… and is portrayed with outmost BALANCE!

Talking about the most unique feature of any masala Bollywood film – the music! Don’s music fails to impress… though the background score is amazing, but the remixed songs don’t leave much of an impact! Even the “khai ke pan banaras wala” no. doesn’t have the rusticity in it! Wonder what Shankar Ehsaan and Loy were thinking when they included two new songs(read duds) like ‘moriya re’ and ‘aaj ki raat’ in an album like DON???

The original storyline has been followed and the director has actually been able to relate the audience to the original seamlessly… though at times, the editing and scene change doesn’t justify the continuity of the story, you still are ready to believe all they say coz they say it with such style!!!
The vision of Farhan Akhtar has definitely taken the concept and screenplay to a greater level in this creation of his… Kudos to the young man for that…
Our verdict — ‘DON’t miss it!!! And ‘DON’t get up from your seat before the final credits… the final scene will automatically make you jump up in surprise … just the way I did!!!
P.S. do remember, Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahin, namumkin hai (if you know what I mean )!!!

One question – do you think King Khan had gone anywhere??? He still rules our hearts, right?

YashRaj films is said to have spent close to a whooping 90 crores on the sequel and assure you that this one will be bigger than better than any other movie of the year…

Another thing to watch out for apart from Hrithik’s 15 get ups and the latest technologies used, is the sizzle factor… you guessed that right guys… I’m talking about Aishwarya Rai and Bipasha Basu setting the screens on fire in BIKINIS!!!

Lets see who hogs the limelight … Aishwarya, who’s never been seen in a bikini on screen and who’s known for her elegance and beauty… or Bipasha, who’s turned guys crazy in Jism and is famous for her OOMPH factor since ages…

While we’ll keep you posted on the HOT topic, what would your pick be???