Shah Rukh Khanmade headlines last year for his work inPathaan, which many regarded as one of the best action movies of the year, and now, one of his movies from a different genre is coming back to theaters.Veer-Zaara, the musical romance drama in which Khan stars alongsidePreity G ZintaandRani Mukerji, has been set to re-release in theaters tomorrow, November 7, for the film’s 20th anniversary. The re-release will also include a cut of“Yeh hum aa gaye hai kahaan,”a song that was excluded from the original theatrical release.Veer-Zaaratells the story of an Indian Air Force pilot who comes across a stranded woman and saves her life but is never the same after the rescue.Veer-Zaaraalso starsKirron Kher,Anupam Kher, andDivya Duttaand the film currently sits at a 93% score from critics and an 88% rating from general audiences on the aggregate siteRotten Tomatoes.
Veer-Zaarawas written byAditya Chopraand directed byYash Chopra. Yash Chopra made his directorial debut all the way back in 1959 onDhook Ka Phool, the romance/drama starringMala SinhaandRahenda Kumar Tuliwhich is available to rent or purchase onPrime Video. In the mid-80s he directedMashaal, the family-centered action thriller starringDilip KumarandAnil Kapoorthat is currently available to stream on Prime Video. Chopra sadly passed away in 2012 at the age of 80, and his last directorial outing came inJab Tak Hai Jaan, another romance drama in which Shah Rukh Khan also stars alongsideKatrina KaifandLucy Phelpswhich is also streaming on Prime Video. Chopra also directed Khan inDil To Pagal Hai, the musical comedy starringMadhuri DixitandKarisma Kapoorstreaming on Prime Video as well.
What Are Shah Rukh Khan’s Highest-Grossing Movies?
The top two highest-grossing movies ofShah Rukh Khan’s career both came in 2023 withJawanandPathaan, with each grossing more than $100 million worldwide including more than $15 million in the United States for a total of more than $240 million between the two of them. In 2010 and 2011 Khan also starred inRa. OneandMy Name is Khan, two films that grossed $44 and $42 million at the worldwide box office, respectively.
Veer-Zaarareturns to theaters tomorrow, November 7, and will stay for the duration of the weekend. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates and find tickets below for a showtime near you.
Veer-Zaara
Veer-Zaara is a poignant romantic drama about an Indian Air Force officer and a Pakistani woman whose lives change after an unforeseen encounter. Through their journey, the film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the divisions brought by cultural and political barriers, highlighting the enduring power of human connection.
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