Every year, thousands of films are made in India, and reach movie buffs from all around the world. Bollywood serves the entertainment needs of people of different tastes. The first half of 2016 has also seen several releases, each of which has met with a different fate. Films like Chalk n Duster, Wazir, etc. have struck a chord in the hearts of a niche audience with a refined taste in movies, while flicks like Kya Kool Hai Hum 3 and Mastizaade have been criticised for their distasteful dialogues and attempts at humour. Aligarh, Sarbjit and Udta Punjab made people rethink the conditions of the society, while Kapoor and Sons…, Ki and Kaa, etc. led us to question the social conventions. Several movies are on their way to hit the big screen in the second half of the year. Let's take a look at the top 10 most awaited Bollywood movies of 2016.
Sultan
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After being in prominence for his less than unsavoury comment about feeling like a ‘raped woman’ at the end of his heavy schedule, Salman Khan will be seen paired with Anushka Sharma for the first time in Sultan, to be released on 6 July 2016. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, this sports-drama is about the life of a small-town wrestler who makes it big. Now the biggest speculation is, will his offensive comment affect the movie, or will his fans ignore his behaviour again, and line up at the theatres? Let’s wait and see!
Mohenjo Daro
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Mohenjo Daro, slated to release on 12 August 2016, has created a buzz with its trailer itself. This is Ashutosh Gowariker’s fourth period movie, based on the prehistoric Indus Valley civilization. The glam factor of the movie is high, with Hrithik Roshan in the lead, starring opposite Pooja Hegde, and AR Rahman’s music is yet another factor to look forward too. But, criticisms have already started pouring in, based on the trailer. Will Gowariker be true to the era’s idiosyncrasies? Or will this turn out to just a fairytale?
Rustom
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The second big release of August 2016 is Rustom, schedule be in theatres on 12 August 2016. It is a romantic thriller directed by Neeraj Pandey, and is based on the experience of Naval Officer KM Nanavati. Akshay Kumar will be seen playing the lead role, while Illeana D’Cruz will star opposite him as the female lead. Besides looking forward to another thriller by Akshay Kumar, fans are also waiting for the colab of Jeet Ganguly with Ankit Tiwari, Raghav Sachar and Arko Pravo Mukherjee for the music.
MS Dhoni: The Untold Story
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MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, ready for a 2 September 2016 release, is a sports biopic that all cricket fans among Bolly-buffs are excited about. It is based on the life of the current captain of the Indian cricket team, MS Dhoni; his struggles and his journey will be portrayed on screen, with Sushant Singh Rajput playing the role of Dhoni. Kiara Advani will play the role of the cricketer’s wife, Sakshi Dhoni. Other actors in the film are Ram Charan, Anupam Kher, Fawad Khan, John Abraham, Zayed Khan and Manjot Singh.
Pink
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Another upcoming Bollywood movie to be released this year is Pink, which hits screen on 16 September 2016. Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury is calling the shots as the director of the movie, and Amitabh Bachchan will be seen in the role of a lawyer, playing the lead in this thriller drama. The shooting began on International Women’s Day, 2016. Bachchan shot for the movie on the streets of Delhi, and went completely unrecognized. Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari and Andrea Taring will also be seen.
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
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One of the most coveted movies of 2016 is Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, a star-studded film, in every way. This is his second release of the year, besides Baar Baar Dekho, and will be in theatres on 28 October 2016. It will feature the industry’s heart-throbs like Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anushka Sharma and Fawad Khan. Deepti Naval, Imran Abbas and Lisa Haydon will also be seen sharing screen space. Pritam’s music is another aspect of the movie which is getting fans excited about this romantic drama.
Rock On!! 2
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November 2016 is going to be a month of sequels, and first of these sequels is Rock On!! 2. Scheduled to release on 11 November 2016, the Sujaat Saudagar directed rok musical drama will feature Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Purab Kohli, Prachi Desai and Shahana Goswami, who will reprise their roles from Rock On!!, while Shraddha Kapoor and Shashank Arora are the new additions. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy will compose the soundtrack, and Bolly-philes are waiting to see if the film will rock as much as the first edition!
Tum Bin 2
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2001-released Tum Bin, shot in the picturesque Canada, was a huge box-office hit, with amazing songs, and Tum Bin 2, set to release on 18 November 2016, is a sequel. The sequel will have Neha Sharma, Aditya Seal and Ashim Gulati in the lead, while Ankit Tiwari is the music composer. The Nubhav Singa-directed movie is being shot in Scotland, and promises stunning setting and cinematography. The question, now, is if it will weave the same magic of a love triangle, and the music will be just as mesmerising.
Kahaani 2
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The nail-biting mystery thriller, Kahaani, has been one of the biggest Bollywood hits of recent years. In November, director Sujoy Ghosh will be bringing the sequel of the movie in the form of Kahaani 2. Scheduled to release on 25 November 2016, this upcoming movie will have Vidya Balan in the lead once again, alongside Arjun Rampal this time. Jugal Hansraj will also be seen playing a pivotal role in the movie. Film lovers are dying to see if it will pack the same thrill as Kahaani, with any accessory to raise the X-factor.
Dangal
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The year will come to an end with the most-awaited film of 2016, Dangal, slated to reach the theatres on 23 December 2016. It is a biopic, based on the life of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat, who trained his daughters Babita Kumari and Geeta Phogat. Aamir Khan has undergone remarkable physical transformation to portray the role of Mahavir, and it is already grabbing eyeballs. Babita’s role will be played by Suhani Bhatnagar (child) and Sanya Malhotra, and Geeta Phogat, by Zaira Wasim (child) and Fatima Sana Shaikh. Other pivotal roles in the film will be played by Sakshi Tanwar and Rajkummar Rao.
Many other Bollywood films are slated to release this year, such as Happy Bhaag Jayegi, Great Grand Masti, Dishoom, Nonsense, and JD in July; Banjo, and A Flying Jatt in August; Baar Baar Dekho, Akira, and Manmarziyan in September; Mirzya, and Shivaay in October; Wajah Tum Ho and Befikre in December. Some of the announced dates are tentative, and subject to changes at the discretion of distributors, producers and the teams. So, keep an eye out for updates. Now, clear your schedule for some of the most amazing Bollywood movies to be released in 2016!
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