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Despite mixed reviews, Kartik-Sara's 'Love Aaj Kal' rakes in Rs 12.40 cr on opening

The film is the biggest opener of Kartik's career.

By PTI |
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The two young actors headline director Imtiaz Ali's modern take on his 2009 original, which starred Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone.
Mumbai: Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan-starrer 'Love Aaj Kal' raked in Rs 12.40 crore at the box office on its day one, the film's makers announced on Saturday.

The two young actors headline director Imtiaz Ali's modern take on his 2009 original, which starred Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone.

The film, which also features newcomer Arushi Sharma and actor Randeep Hooda, released countrywide on Valentine's Day to mixed reviews from the critics.


Trade analyst Taran Adarsh noted on Twitter that the film is the biggest opener of Kartik's career.

"#KartikAaryan versus #KartikAaryan... Day 1 biz... 2020: #LoveAajKal ? 12.40 cr 2019: #PatiPatniAurWoh Rs 9.10 cr 2019: #LukaChuppi Rs 8.01 cr 2015: #PyaarKaPunchnama2 Rs 6.80 cr 2018: #SonuKeTituKiSweety Rs 6.42 cr 2011: #PyaarKaPunchnama Rs 92 lakhs #India biz," he posted.


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'Love Aaj Kal' is also the second biggest opener of Bollywood in 2020 after Ajay Devgn's 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Hero', which earned Rs 15.10 crore on its day one.

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The world's richest man, Jeff Bezos, with his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez in tow, met the who's who of the film fraternity at an Amazon Prime Video event in a Mumbai's luxurious hotel on Thursday night.



Bollywood stars and directors like Shah Rukh Khan, Zoya Akhtar, Vidya Balan, Farhan Akhtar, Kamal Haasan, among others, graced the event.



The Amazon CEO has been making news with his visit to Rajghat and tribute to Mahatma Gandhi during his three-day India trip.



Here's a quick look at all the B-town celebrities who met Bezos.

The world's richest man, Jeff Bezos, with his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez in tow, met the who's who of the film fraternity at an Amazon Prime Video event in a Mumbai's luxurious hotel on Thursday night..
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Jeff Bezos (R) took part in a fireside chat with King Khan of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan (L), and director Zoya Akhtar (C). SRK took to social media to share an image with the Amazon co-founder of the 'fun and learning' event. He emphasised on the words 'Zordaar' (powerful) and 'Zabardast' (fabulous) to describe the evening.

Khan looked dapper in a black, three-piece suit, and Akhtar paired her shocking-pink dress with a long, black coat.

Actor Riteish Deshmukh (not picture) had shared an image on Twitter where SRK was seen making Bezos try his hand at a popular 'Don' dialogue.

Also see: When SRK made Jeff Bezos try his hand at 'Don' dialogue

(Image: Twitter/@iamsrk)
Jeff Bezos (R) took part in a fireside chat with King Khan of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan (L), and director Zoya Akhtar (C). SRK took to social media to share an image with the Amazon co-founder of the..
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All eyes were on Jeff Bezos as he walked the blue caret with his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez during the star-studdent event in Mumbai for his three-day India visit.



The Amazon CEO made a royal arrival in his white-and-black, textured blazer, while his lady love dazzled in a shimmering, red-and-black gown with giraffe-print, a plunging neckline and sheer sleeves.



(Image: ANI & PTI)

All eyes were on Jeff Bezos as he walked the blue caret with his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez during the star-studdent event in Mumbai for his three-day India visit.The Amazon CEO made a royal arrival i..
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Actor Farhan Akhtar and singer-girlfriend Shibani Dandekar were twinning in black for the big night. The 'Rock On' star went for a desi twist with a black kurta and Nehru jacket, while Dandekar opted for a assymetric, off-shoulder dress with animal-print boots for the evening.

(Image: AFP)
Actor Farhan Akhtar and singer-girlfriend Shibani Dandekar were twinning in black for the big night. The 'Rock On' star went for a desi twist with a black kurta and Nehru jacket, while Dandekar opted..
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Actor Vidya Balan attended the Amazon event with and her producer-husband Siddharth Roy Kapur.

The 'Kahani' star looked refreshing in a floral-print saree, and the Roy Kapur Films founder looked sharp in an all-black ensemble.

(Image: AFP)
Actor Vidya Balan attended the Amazon event with and her producer-husband Siddharth Roy Kapur. The 'Kahani' star looked refreshing in a floral-print saree, and the Roy Kapur Films founder looked sh..
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Veteran actor Kamal Haasan took a break from politics for the big Bollywood night in the financial capital of India.

The actor-turned-politician sported an athletic look in a black jacket, matching joggers and sports shoes.

(Image: AFP)
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan took a break from politics for the big Bollywood night in the financial capital of India. The actor-turned-politician sported an athletic look in a black jacket, matching ..
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The madly-in-love Deshmukhs for a whiff of fresh air.

Ritesh Deshmukh opted for a velvet, blue suit by Raghavendra Rathore with a bow-tie, and his actress-wife Genelia looked like a diva in a short, black dress by MéRo with multi-coloured, puffy, long sleeves.

(Image: AFP)
The madly-in-love Deshmukhs for a whiff of fresh air. Ritesh Deshmukh opted for a velvet, blue suit by Raghavendra Rathore with a bow-tie, and his actress-wife Genelia looked like a diva in a short,..
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The Mumbai event was a big night for couples.

Arshad Warsi (2nd L) with wife Maria Goretti (L), and Vivek Oberoi (2nd R) along with wife Priyanka Alva Oberoi (R) posed hand-in-hand for the shutterbugs.

While the men opted for black tailored suits, the ladies looked stunning in shades of white.

(Image: AFP & PTI)
The Mumbai event was a big night for couples. Arshad Warsi (2nd L) with wife Maria Goretti (L), and Vivek Oberoi (2nd R) along with wife Priyanka Alva Oberoi (R) posed hand-in-hand for the shutterb..
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Actress Richa Chadda (L) and actor-boyfriend Ali Fazal (2nd L) colour-coordinated in blue for the party. While the 'Fukrey' star wore a shimmering blue outfit, Fazal opted for a blue three-piece suit and red-tinted glasses.

'83' Director Kabir Khan (R) attended the party with wife Mini Mathur (R). The film-maker ket it simple in a black suit, while his wife dazzled in a beige saree and a peplum blouse with floral print.

(Image: AFP)
Actress Richa Chadda (L) and actor-boyfriend Ali Fazal (2nd L) colour-coordinated in blue for the party. While the 'Fukrey' star wore a shimmering blue outfit, Fazal opted for a blue three-piece suit..
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Actor Rajkummar Rao (L) and actress-girlfriend Patralekha (R) were all smiles at the event. The 'Newton' actor looked dapper in an all-black ensemble, and the 'CityLights' star opted for an over-sized, beige jacket with a Louis Vuitton bag.

(Image: AFP)
Actor Rajkummar Rao (L) and actress-girlfriend Patralekha (R) were all smiles at the event. The 'Newton' actor looked dapper in an all-black ensemble, and the 'CityLights' star opted for an over-size..
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