'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' creates history in Pakistan

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After much speculations and rumors galore, Yash Chopra’s last directorial venture with Shahrukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma, “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” opened to packed theaters in Pakistan on Nov. 16, 2012. The film is being distributed by IMGC Global as has reported a historic opening, according to trade analyst Taran Adarsh.

On Nov. 17, eminent film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh who continues to update fans with the numbers posted on his Twitter timeline, “#JTHJ takes a Hurricane-like start in Pakistan. Collects PKR 93 lakhs from Thu previews + Fri release. Highest opening ever in Pakistan.”

He follows it up by, “#JTHJ *Pakistan* Thu previews + Fri: PKR 93 lakhs [$ 96,976]. HISTORIC.”

In recent past, the Pakistan Censor Board had banned several Bollywood releases in their country, including the much-talked about Salman Khan’s “Ek Tha Tiger” and Saif Ali’s “Agent Vinod.”

However, when assured that “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” does not portray Pakistan in a bad light, it was decided to bring the movie to the neighboring country.

According to a leading Pakistani daily, the film opened in Pakistani cinemas on Nov. 16, breaking all previous records with 9,000 seats booked in advance.

The IMGC Global chairman organized a premiere of “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” at the Atrium, Karachi on Nov. 15. The special screening was arranged to pay tribute to Yash Chopra and to celebrate his last directorial offering. A large number of celebrities attended the premiere and shared their thoughts about Yash Chopra.

Shahrukh Khan's 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' creates history in Pakistan - Arlington Foreign Film | Examiner.com


After all Bollywood movies r getting more and more popular in pakistan.....

 

[MAB]

No surprise, its common knowledge how popular bollywood is in Pakistan, plus is SRK.

 

[deepak.chauhan2312]

wasn't it banned in Pakistan..??

 

[Fireurimagination]

One cr@ppy movie..take a asprin with you..I want a refund

 

[vsdoc]

I can see Pakistanis loving Anushka Sharma.

 

[Spring Onion]

wasn't it banned in Pakistan..??
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It was just a usual rant and fake hype created by Indians for publicity.

 

[KS]

A crap movie better avoided for the sake of health.

 

[danger007]

yesterday i watched this movie... nice movie... and there is no single point to ban this movie... this movie reflect friendship-love-god..... SRK and His Roommates are from India and Pakistan... but they have good friendship.... and i guess it is quite common in abroad...

 

[Backbencher]

One cr@ppy movie..take a asprin with you..I want a refund

I had an exam next day but still i went into the mall to watch it in the hope of something mindblowing and amazing .....but ended up hitting my head

 

[Spring Onion]

yesterday i watched this movie... nice movie... and there is no single point to ban this movie... this movie reflect friendship-love-god..... SRK and His Roommates are from India and Pakistan... but they have good friendship.... and i guess it is quite common in abroad...

why you are acting like a dhakan .????

 

[ishaqzaade]

YASH CHOPRA’S “JAB TAK HAI JAAN”… A WORLDWIDE BLOCKBUSTER!

JAB TAK HAI JAAN opened worldwide on Diwali, 13th Nov 2012, to a tremendous response at the box office and has set several collection landmarks ever since.
ALL INDIA NETT BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Tuesday 15.23 Cr
Wednesday 19.54 Cr
Thursday 14.45 Cr
Friday 11.17 Cr
Saturday 10.38 Cr
Sunday 9.96 Cr
TOTAL INDIA 80.73 Cr

It is the highest first day collection ever for any film released on Laxmi Pooja day, even though it did not have a solo release.

It is also Shahrukh Khan's highest opening day figure, ahead of both RA.One and DON2, which had solo releases.

OVERSEAS

JAB TAK HAI JAAN takes the International Box Office by storm.

JTHJ recorded some mind boggling figures for the opening day (Tuesday) screenings on a limited overseas release, as the film opened in stages over 14th, 15th, and 16th November.

The film has had a tremendous response and the audience reactions have been extremely positive. What has been most touching is that everyone is sitting through the end credits as the film pays a tribute to Yash Chopra, which makes it even more special.

OVERSEAS GROSS BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Tuesday $1.30 Million
Wednesday $1.20 Million
Thursday $1.08 Million
Friday $1.35 Million
Saturday $1.52 Million
Sunday $1.13 Million
TOTAL $ 7.58 Million
TOTAL OVERSEAS 41.7 crores

This is the highest grossing weekend for any Bollywood film overseas!

Some interesting milestones:

US – Opened at No. 5 on the US Box Office charts and the highest midweek and weekend grossing Bollywood Film ever
UK – Opened at No. 4 on the UK Box Office charts and the highest midweek and weekend grossing Bollywood Film ever
Middle East – No. 1 at the Box Office and the highest midweek and weekend grossing Bollywood Film ever. The fastest ever in the Middle East for an Indian Film to reach the 2 Million Figure – in 5 days.
Australia – Opened at No. 2 on the Australia Box Office charts (limited release) and the highest opening Bollywood Film ever.
New Zealand – First Bollywood Film to open at No. 1, overtaking all Hollywood Films on Wednesday.
Germany – Opened at No. 7 on the German BO.
Pakistan – All time record of highest Opening Day collections for Film ever.
Singapore – All time record of highest Opening Bollywood Film ever.
JTHJ continues its run on the World Top 10 Charts over the weekend! A rare achievement for any Bollywood film.
US # 8
UK # 5
NZ # 4
AUS # 6
YRF films have always lit up homes worldwide during the Diwali festivities and this time too, the audiences have shown their continued love for A Yash Chopra Romance.

A fitting tribute to a legend!

Yash Raj Films

 

[danger007]

^^^ what do you mean...

 

[JonAsad]

i will definitely watch this tomorrow- today i am going to watch 007 skyfall-
it should not be a big deal- Humans watch movies- specially if its in their language "Urdu"-- -

^^^ what do you mean...

a dhakkan meaning bottle cover- -

 

[sachin786]

Stupid movie...

Sorry Pakistan for this head-ache !

 

[vsdoc]

How is Son of Sardar doing in Pakistan?

Po po ....