On This Day in Indian Entertainment History: January 27th
Notable Birthdays:
- **Bobby Deol** (1969): Popular Bollywood actor known for films like *Soldier*, *Bichhoo*, and his recent critically acclaimed role in *Animal*.
- **Pooja Bhatt** (1972): Acclaimed actress and filmmaker, recognized for her work in films such as *Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin* and *Zakhm*.
- **Shreyas Talpade** (1976): Versatile Bollywood actor, celebrated for his roles in *Iqbal*, the *Golmaal* series, and significant contributions to Marathi cinema.
- **Bappi Lahiri** (1952): The legendary “Disco King” and music composer, credited for popularizing disco in Indian cinema. (Passed away in 2022).
- **Devi Sri Prasad** (1979): Highly successful music composer, lyricist, and singer, predominantly known for his work in Telugu and Tamil cinema.
- **M. S. Raju** (1963): Prominent Telugu film producer and director, known for producing blockbusters like *Okkadu* and *Varsham*.
Key Events & Film Releases:
- **2006:** The critically acclaimed and commercially successful Hindi film **Rang De Basanti**, starring Aamir Khan, Siddharth, and R. Madhavan, was released.
- **2012:** The Hrithik Roshan-starrer remake of **Agneepath** hit theaters, becoming a major box office success.
- **2017:** A significant box office clash occurred with the release of two major Hindi films: Shah Rukh Khan’s **Raees** and Hrithik Roshan’s **Kaabil**.
- **2023:** Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham’s action blockbuster **Pathaan** was released, breaking numerous box office records and marking a massive comeback for SRK.
Disclaimer: This summary is compiled from publicly available historical data and aims for factual accuracy, though omissions or minor discrepancies may occur.
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