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Here's how Excel Entertainment and Dharma Productions' equity deals are different.

Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment sells Rs 800 cr stake to Universal Music Group; how it's different from Karan Johar's Rs 1000 cr Dharma deal

January 06, 2026 1:09 pm

While Dharma Productions Executive Chairperson Karan Johar and CEO Apoorva Mehta opted for a majority equity sale to Adar Poonawalla-led Serene Productions in 2024, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani have sold only 30% minority stakes of Excel Entertainment to Universal Music Group.

Farhan Akhtar was last seen in 120 Bahadur

Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment sells minority stake to Universal Studios amid Don 3, Jee Le Zaraa delays: report

January 03, 2026 11:00 am

Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani have reportedly sold a minority stake in Excel Entertainment to Hollywood giant Universal Studios.

Don 3 was set to roll from February 2026.

As Ranveer Singh exits Don 3, did he really need the franchise at all? Should Shah Rukh Khan make a comeback as the '11 mulkon ka Don'?

December 25, 2025 5:53 pm

When Ranveer Singh already commands a blockbuster raw action franchise like Dhurandhar, does he really need the burden of the Don franchise on his shoulders?

Sharman Joshi to do Excel Entertainment’s 3 Stories

January 09, 2015 1:00 am

Last seen in the Rekha-starrer Super Nani, Sharman Joshi has now been signed for Excel Entertainment’s 3 Stories.

Sidharth Malhotra in Excel Entertainment's next

September 12, 2014 1:00 am

Sidharth Malhotra, who is prepping for Karan Malhotra's Hindi remake of Warriors, has bagged another prestigious film

Write Here, Right Now

January 31, 2014 12:30 am

Kassim Jagmagia, head of script development, Excel Entertainment, on the existing culture of scripts in Hindi films

Post Bhaag Milkha Bhaag,Farhan Akhtar enters the A-list of solo heros

July 19, 2013 11:10 am

The success of <i>Bhaag Milkha Bhaag</i> in one fell stroke revives the legend of a sporting great,and catapults its lead actor into the A-list of solo-heroes.

Farhan firm seeks nod to shoot film in Capital

Farhan firm seeks nod to shoot film in Capital

August 28, 2012 1:50 am

Bollywood filmmaker Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment has sought permission from the North Municipal Corporation to shoot parts of a new film,tentatively named Fukhrey,at locations such as Hardayal Municipal Library and Chandni Chowk.

SRK's 'Don 2' runs into troubled waters

November 14, 2011 9:54 am

Khan's sequel to his hit remake 'Don',is embroiled in a copyright tussle,after Nariman films take matters to court.

Whistle Stop: Punjabi Tadka

Whistle Stop: Punjabi Tadka

November 02, 2011 3:59 am

Even though Farhan Akhtar is tied down with the post-production of his next directorial venture Don 2,he has started preparing for his next film as an actor,Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.

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