Directed and co-written by Ali Abbas Zafar, ‘Bharat’ emerged as a wholesome entertainer and a box office juggernaut in 2019. This film marked Zafar's third collaboration with Salman Khan, following their successful ventures ‘Sultan’ (2016) and ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ (2017), making it their third consecutive hit.
"Bharat" boasted an impressive ensemble cast, including Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Sunil Grover, Jackie Shroff, Disha Patani, and Tabu. The film's narrative traced India's post-independence history through the eyes of an ordinary man, depicting his life journey from the age of 8 to 70.
On its opening day, ‘Bharat’ recorded a massive domestic collection of 42.30 crore, marking the highest opening day for a Salman Khan film. It went on to become the fifth highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2019, with a lifetime theatrical gross of 325.58 crore. Based on domestic net collections, "Bharat" is listed among the top twenty Hindi films with the highest domestic net earnings.
As the film celebrated its five-year anniversary, the official social media handle @skfilmsofficials commemorated the milestone with a post captioned, "Celebrating 5 years of a story forever etched in our hearts… #5YearsOfBharat."
‘Bharat’ remains a testament to the enduring appeal of Salman Khan and Ali Abbas Zafar's creative partnership, delivering a blend of emotion, music, and patriotism that continues to resonate with audiences even today.
Looking ahead, Salman Khan is set to return to the big screen with another EID release in 2025. This time, he will star in Sajid Nadiadwala's ‘Sikandar,’ directed by A.R. Murugadoss. The film will feature Rashmika Mandanna alongside Khan, promising another thrilling cinematic experience for fans.
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