With Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Raees’ and Hrithik Roshan‘s ‘Kaabil’ hitting the screens on January 25, looks like an interesting time awaits us ahead at the box office. And why not? This is what you call a real face-off between two superstars; both with immeasurable contribution to Bollywood and its growth.
Given how the Indian audience are high on emotions than on anything else, it comes as no surprise that fans of both leagues would be flooding the social media claiming to emerge victorious soon. The prevalence of ‘Raees’ fans across all platforms is commendable, and looks like you already think ‘Kaabil’ is an underdog.
Wait, do you?
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Two special screenings of ‘Kaabil’ took place this week. The Roshan family invited their close friends and family members to watch the film. To say the least, the guests were taken by surprise with its emotional intensity and thorough execution. The guest list included eminent personalities like Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Shabana Azmi and many more. See for yourself what they have to say!
The most hearted performance in history of Indian cinema @iHrithik! ❤Kaabil will melt u! ????????kudos 2 d team @yamigautam @_SanjayGupta pic.twitter.com/TICcjCm9QJ
— Sussanne Khan (@sussannekroshan) January 22, 2017
What a bravura performance by @iHrithik in #Kabil.He takes your breath away! Congratulations @_SanjayGupta for making such a gripping film
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) January 21, 2017
Just watched #Kaabil, @iHrithik‘s sincere effort is commendable,he’s evidently given it his all. A sensitive film with captivating storyline
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 23, 2017
#Kaabil is a very clever film!! Truly all HEART and engrossingly entertaining! CONGRATS @iHrithik @_SanjayGupta @RakeshRoshan_N @yamigautam
— Ashutosh Gowariker (@AshGowariker) January 23, 2017
Just saw Kaabil and @iHrithik is absolutely wonderful in this engrossing movie but then isn’t he always 🙂 #Kaabil
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) January 23, 2017
Guddu/Sanjay/Duggu/Yami/Sudeep/Resul-“Kabil” Winner all the way. Thrilling,chilling,entertaining. Congratulations all concerned. Loved it!
— Rishi Kapoor -“Book” (@chintskap) January 21, 2017
@iHrithik Hey Hrithik, #Kaabil looks great and I am sure you will prove once again what a fine actor you are. There’s excitement all around.
— Pritish Nandy (@PritishNandy) January 23, 2017
#Kaabil every scene is superb.Every performance brilliant.Can watch it again right now @iHrithik @_SanjayGupta @RakeshRoshan_N @yamigautam
— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) January 23, 2017
Hindi cinema woh Hota hai jo dil ko chue, aankhein nam kare aur jis ke liye public seeti-taali maare. #Kaabil is just that! @_SanjayGupta
— Milap (@zmilap) January 21, 2017
Honest film made by Sincere film makers #Kaabil ??? performance has reached new heights salute @iHrithik …totally hungover the title track
— Warda S Nadiadwala (@WardaNadiadwala) January 23, 2017
It’s been an emotional evening for me!Thank you team #kaabil ❤ This is now my favourite @iHrithik Film. Don’t miss 2017 first Superhit ❤ pic.twitter.com/eDX11aiISK
— mandana karimi (@manizhe) January 21, 2017
#Kaabil is Just Wow! @iHrithik ‘s Performance Is Impeccable! Congrats @_SanjayGupta @RakeshRoshan_N @RonitBoseRoy @rohitroy500 @yamigautam pic.twitter.com/N30HwrEhm4
— DABBOO RATNANI (@DabbooRatnani) January 21, 2017
Just finished watching #Kaabil. Inspite of having done the score, watching it again gives you goosebumps #mustwatch @_SanjayGupta @iHrithik pic.twitter.com/YHP65D21BF
— sulaiman merchant (@Sulaiman) January 23, 2017
Just saw #Kaabil, congrats to the team,@iHrithik is superb and @_SanjayGupta has outdone himself, one word FANTASTIC. Must see? pic.twitter.com/bZwBR1wrun
— Naved Jafri (@NavedJafri_BOO) January 23, 2017
Hearing grrreeaat reviews for #Kaabil Sanj! So so happy for you guys…Nailed it ? pic.twitter.com/umiYcUQDYY
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) January 22, 2017
And in case you’re doubting Hrithik’s ability to deliver a critical performance, let us just remind you about his stellar act in ‘Guzaarish’. The agonised yet ever-smiling magician had startled us, moved us and choked us. And why forget the majestic king in ‘Jodhaa Akbar’, the army officer in ‘Lakshya’ or a misled terrorist in ‘Mission Kashmir’? And the younger scion in ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ who weaves back his broken family, remained our teenage crush for a long time.
Not to forget, Sanjay Gupta has taken up an extremely unconventional love story for ‘Kaabil’. You might be familiar with a man and a woman romancing, but not certainly with two visually impaired people living their lives with same amount of love, self-pride and self-esteem. Enough to evoke strong curiosity, right?
So my friend, wait for January 25 with bated breath before you decide who won!
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