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The TV and film industry woke up to the shocking news of popular actor and entrepreneur, Parvin Dabas meeting with a tragic accident soon after which he was admitted to the ICU. The actor, who has been part of movies like Sharmajee Ki Beti is the husband of popular actress Preeti Jhangiani.
For those who don’t know Parvin Dabas, he is an equally talented model, actor and filmmaker. The 50-year-old celebrity went to Modern School Vasant Vihar, New Delhi to complete his schooling and continued his education from Hans Raj College, Delhi University. Years later, he decided to enter the entertainment industry and eventually made his acting debut in 1999 with the drama film, Dillag starring Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Urmila Matondkar. He then moved on to working across film industries and in multiple languages including Malayalam, English and Kannada.
However, it was in 2001 that he got recognized by the audience when he featured in the Mira Nair directorial comedy-drama, Monsoon Wedding. The internationally acclaimed movie has an ensemble cast of Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey, Shefali Shah, Vasundhara Das, Vijay Raaz, Tillotama Shome, Randeep Hooda and many others. Since then, Parvin has featured in several projects like The Hero: Love Story of a Spy, Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara, Khosla Ka Ghosla, My Name Is Khan, Ragini MMS 2, Indu Sarkar, Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai, Hostages, Made in Heaven and others. Earlier this year, he was part of Tahira Kashyap Khurrana’s directorial debut movie Sharmajee Ki Beti in which he portrayed Vinod Sharma.
Interestingly, Dabas has also successfully tried his hands in filmmaking with his 2011 debut film Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande. The actioner features Anupam Kher and Sharat Saxena and ended up receiving the Bronze Palm Award in The Feature Film Category in the 2011 Mexico International Film Festival among other accolades. The actor also founded the Pro Panja League tournament and is a trained scuba diver and underwater photographer. Parvin married actress Preeti Jhangiani on March 23, 2008 and together they have two sons named Jaiveer and Dev.
But sadly, on September 21, he met with a road accident and was rushed to the Holy Family Hospital in Bandra with his wife Preeti by his side. Giving an update on his condition, a source told Zoom that Parvin has been taken for MRI, sonography and a few X-rays, but he is stable and talking. However, he has been complaining of acute pain in the back and knees ever since he was admitted. “There are no face injuries, there are no head injuries, no external bleeding in any part of the body. His vital parameters are also fine,” said the insider.
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Not every action film proves to click with the audience. However, when it comes to the Fast and Furious film franchise, it has a perfect blend of heists, family drama, and street racing. Over the years, it has evolved impressively, with Vin Diesel being the star face. Speaking of the gross collection, a couple of movies from the franchise have even entered the billion-dollar club at the box office. Spanning 23 years of action and counting, the franchise has given numerous iconic moments to the audience. Today, let us take a brief look at the 7 highest-grossing Fast and Furious Movies at the global box office.
Released in 2015, this film was written by Chris Morgan, and James Wan serves as the director. Like most of the other installments, it stars Vin Diesel and is the highest-grossing Fast and Furious movie ever created in the franchise. It collected USD 1.51 billion and is considered one of the finely made movies in the franchise. Owing to its global business at the ticket windows, Furious 7 became one of the highest-grossing films of 2015. Sadly, this marked Paul Walker’s final performance in the franchise.
Helmed by F. Gary Gary, it is the 8th film in the Fast and Furious franchise, which also stars Dwayne Johnson alongside Vin Diesel. This film is the second highest-grossing film in the franchise, minting USD 1.23 billion at the global box office. Made against a budget of approximately USD 250–270 million, The Fate of the Furious’ worldwide gross numbers prove its finesse and how pulled the crowds to the theatres.
As the name suggests, it is the 6th installment in the Fast and Furious franchise and serves as the sequel to the Fast Five film. Released in 2013, the box office collection of this Justin Lin directorial yet again proved the legacy of the film series. Fast and Furious 6 grossed USD 789 million, thereby ranking third among the highest-grossing Fast and Furious movies at the worldwide box office. Be it the performances of the actors, screenplay, or direction, the movie met with generally positive reviews and features some of the biggest action sequences.
Although it is part of the Fast and Furious franchise, it is the first spin-off film created, set after the events of The Fate of Furious. Interestingly, it did not star Vin Diesel but featured Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham as Hobbs and Shaw, respectively.
The makers’ experiment of introducing a spin-off proved to be a huge hit, with its global business showing up as a testament to it. Hobbs & Shaw did a business of USD 760 million against a production budget of USD 200 million and, hence, is one of the highest-grossing Fast and Furious movies worldwide.
Featuring a star-studded cast, The Fast Saga was one of the most anticipated films. The movie delivered essential revelations for the audience, shedding light on the mysterious backstory of Dominic Toretto’s secret brother. Furthermore, it showcased thrilling action sequences, culminating in the franchise’s first venture into space. F9: The Fast Saga’s worldwide box office collections amount to USD 719 million, and hence, it stands fifth on the list of highest-grossing Fast and Furious movies. Upon its release, the movie created havoc and set several pandemic box office records.
Directed by Louis Leterrier, it is the sequel to F9. Fast X follows Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) as he tries to protect his family from Dante Reyes, played by Jason Momoa. It hit the theatres in 2023, and as far as its box office collection is concerned, Fast X minted USD 714 million. Created on a whopping budget of USD 378.8 million, it faced criticism for its writing. However, the faceoff between Vin and Jason was no less than a treat for the F & F fans.
What’s the differentiating factor for Fast Five? While the franchise always focused on conspiracies and drug lords, it transformed it into a heist series. Not only this but apart from featuring street racing, it shifted its focus to gunfights and other action sequences. At the global box office, Fast Five smashed USD 629 during its lifetime theatrical run and is currently one of the highest-grossing Fast and Furious movies.
Rank
Movie
Box Office
1
Furious 7
USD 1.51 billion
2
The Fate of the Furious
USD 1.23 billion
3
Fast and Furious 6
USD 789 million
4
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
USD 760 million
5
F9: The Fast Saga
USD 719 million
6
Fast X
USD 714 million
7
Fast Five
USD 629 million
For the unversed, a sequel to Fast X is in development and is set to hit theaters in 2026. Reportedly, it is said to be the final entry in this long-running franchise.
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Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our own research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.
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