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As A Freedom Fighter, Sara Ali Khan Is Fabulous And Fierce.
The trailer for Sara Ali Khan's upcoming film Ae Watan Mere Watan encapsulates the story of a nation under colonial rule, a young Indian nation fighting for freedom, and a brave woman who will not give up easily. The trailer for the movie Ae Watan Mere Watan was released on Monday, following an intriguing teaser. The trailer presents us to freedom fighters, including Sara Ali Khan and Sparsh Shrivastava, against the backdrop of the 1942 Quit India Movement. The trailer for Ae Watan Mere Watan, which is based on true events, shows us a glimpse of the hardships faced by 22-year-old Usha Rani, a freedom fighter and underground radio hostess, played by Sara Ali Khan.The official Amazon Prime Video Instagram account posted the trailer. "Rising from the shadows of history, a tale of unwavering courage emerges to witness the journey unfold in #AeWatanMereWatanOnPrime, Mar. 21," was the caption that accompanied the trailer.Sara Ali Khan previously told PTI about her experiences during the movie's filming, saying, "There's a scene in our movie where we refer to her as a gumnaam nayak, an anonymous fighter, because we don't know her. She gave up so much, and you don't know who she is. In my opinion, that is an incredible story of bravery, strength, and sacrifice. All of this is true at any time or in the present day. Thus, it was both exciting and challenging," the 27-year-old actor remarked.
Published 04 Mar 2024 06:02 PM
Jackky Bhagnani and Rakul Preet Singh, recent brides, visit the Golden Temple
Jackky Bhagnani and Rakul Preet Singh are newlyweds; please don't bother them. They're in Punjab visiting Rakul's parents and having a great time. You might wonder how we know. Rakul has posted photos to Instagram Stories from their trip. Along with her parents, the actress visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Rakul and Jackky can be seen grinning at the camera in the picture. Keep an eye out for the stunning temple in the distance. Rakul chose a yellow suit for their outing. Jackky matched her outfit with a red kurta and white pants. "Blessed" is what Rakul wrote alongside the picture. She also shared an emoji of a red heart and folded hands. On February 21, the couple wed in a picturesque beach ceremony in Goa.On Instagram, Rakul Preet Singh has been posting pictures from her dream wedding. She posted a number of images from their haldi ceremony on Thursday. The actress captioned the photo, "Love and laughter."
Published 01 Mar 2024 09:10 PM
Malayalam Actor Lena Says She Marries Astronaut Gaganyaan
Shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi named him as one of the four astronauts undergoing training for the historic Gaganyaan mission, Malayalam actor Lena announced on her Instagram account on Tuesday that she was married to Indian Air Force Fighter Pilot Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair. The 'Sneham' star additionally uploaded a picture of herself and Nair chatting with S Somanath, the chairman of ISRO.She announced on social media that she was awaiting this momentous announcement to inform everyone that she and Nair had been married through an arranged union on January 17. Lena described Nair's receipt of the Astronaut Wing from the Prime Minister as a "historic moment of pride". "Our Prime Minister Modi ji awarded Indian Air Force Fighter Pilot Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair the First Indian Astronaut Wings today, February 27, 2024. This is a historic occasion for which I am proud as well as for our nation and the state of Kerala.
Published 28 Feb 2024 05:34 PM
Alongside each other on the red carpet are Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao.
Tuesday night was a busy one for Bollywood stars because Laapataa Ladies was screened in Mumbai. The film Laapataa Ladies, which is co-produced by Aamir Khan and directed by Kiran Rao, is scheduled to hit theaters on March 1. Last night in Mumbai, a special screening of the film was held in advance of its release. Last night, Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao were spotted together in order on the red carpet. In a yellow saree, Kiran Rao looked stunning as usual, and Aamir Khan completed the look with a black ensemble. Sunny Deol, Kajol, Karan Johar, Ira, the daughter of Aamir Khan, and her spouse Nupur Shikhare were also present.After 15 years of marriage to filmmaker Kiran Rao, Aamir Khan filed for divorce in July 2021. They are regularly pictured together and they are still co-parenting their son Azad. Ira is the younger of Aamir Khan's two children with his ex-wife Reena Dutta.Aamir Khan's most recent film appearance was in Laal Singh Chaddha. In Revathy's Salaam Venky, which starred Kajol in the title role, the actor also made a brief cameo appearance. In addition, he is producing the movie Champions. Aamir Khan made this statement about his upcoming acting project at a Mumbai event last year. I haven't made the decision to work on a movie yet. Right now, I want to spend time with my family. Since that's what I want to do at the moment, I feel good about it. Of course, I'll work on a movie when I'm emotionally prepared."
Published 28 Feb 2024 10:13 AM
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MC Stan and MS Dhoni collaborate on Fire-Boltt
Leading Indian smart wearable manufacturer Fire-Boltt releases the #GaleTohMil advertisement, which stars the most unexpected pair—cricket great MS Dhoni and well-known Indian rapper MC Stan. This engaging movie seeks to showcase the exceptional qualities of Fire-Boltt's most recent invention, the ground-breaking Wristphone, which flawlessly blends the endless possibilities of a smartphone with the practicality of a smartwatch. With #GaleTohMil, Fire-Boltt showcases how technology is seamlessly incorporated into daily life while offering a new take on the marriage of sports and music.The video, which was conceptualized and filmed by the innovative powerhouse Moonshot, enthralls viewers with its distinctive fusion of humor, technology, and star power. The narrative takes place at a party, where MS Dhoni is approached by MC Stan and has an embarrassing encounter. As Dhoni struggles to remember Stan's name and songs, tension grows and the scenario takes an unexpected turn. The situation is amusing yet relatable.The story revolves around the Fire-Boltt Wristphone, which plays a pivotal role in saving Dhoni's life by giving him the knowledge he finds difficult to recall. The movie does a good job of conveying how useful the wristwatch is and why it is deserving of the hashtag #TheSmartestSmartwatch. "We are proud to introduce our first-ever Wristphone through this entertaining and engaging ad film featuring two iconic personalities, MS Dhoni and MC Stan," stated Arnav Kishore, CEO and Founder of Fire-Boltt. This wearable technology product is revolutionary, and we think the movie will do a great job of conveying to our viewers what makes it special. To guarantee broad visibility, the advertisement film will be heavily promoted on OTT channels and social media sites. Fire-Boltt wants to engage audiences from a varie
A viral tweet claims that the rasam bus ad in Bengaluru is insulting both north and south India Internet split
An online discussion has been triggered by an outside advertisement for Indira's Rasam Paste on a Bengaluru bus. Some online users have criticized the advertisement for being "sexist" and "regionalist." Some countered that the advertisement was not controversial in any way. The advertisement's wording said, "Wife North India aa?" (Is your wife North Indian?) implies that northern women are incapable of preparing rasam.Tejas Dinkar, an X user, initially brought the advertisement to the attention of the internet by accusing the company of being chauvinistic. "Today in ads that manage to be sexist while also insulting both North and South India (from r/bangalore)," he said. A heated discussion about whether the advertisement is offensive or not broke out in the comment area. X user Tejas Dinkar shared a picture of the advertisement, which attracted public notice. He expressed his disapproval in the caption, calling the advertisement "sexist" and "insulting" to people in both North and South India.
Raaya's integrated marketing mandate is won by With & Chai Group.
Men's ethnic clothing company Raaya has awarded the marketing mandate to Pune-based advertising firm Wit & Chai Group. Following a multi-agency pitch, the mandate was acquired by Wit & Chai in October 2023.With online and offline promotions, Wit & Chai Group hopes to raise awareness of Raaya and bolster its standing as a high-end menswear brand. "Wit & Chai gave a strong pitch, and we think working with them will help our brand reach new audiences. Our goal is to set Raaya apart as a luxury brand that is reasonably priced and to highlight our exceptional craftsmanship. Preshit Jain remarked, "We are confident that Wit & Chai has our best interests at heart.Furthermore, Wit & Chai Group partner Nahush Gulawani added, "We are thrilled to collaborate with a brand like Raaya that has such an intriguing focus: men's ethnic apparel. We are eager to collaborate with the Raaya team and use our skills to further improve the brand image. Men's ethnic clothing company Raaya has awarded the marketing mandate to Pune-based advertising firm Wit & Chai Group. Following a multi-agency pitch, the mandate was acquired by Wit & Chai in October 2023.With online and offline promotions, Wit & Chai Group hopes to raise awareness of Raaya and bolster its standing as a high-end menswear brand. "Wit & Chai gave a strong pitch, and we think working with them will help our brand reach new audiences. Our goal is to set Raaya apart as a luxury brand that is reasonably priced and to highlight our exceptional craftsmanship. Preshit Jain remarked, "We are confident that Wit & Chai has our best interests at heart.Furthermore, Wit & Chai Group partner Nahush Gulawani added, "We are thrilled to collaborate with a brand like Raaya that has such an intriguing focus: men's ethnic apparel. We are eager to collaborate with the Raaya team and use our skills to further improve the brand image.
Sriram Raghavans Vijay Sethupathi, Katrina Kaif-starrer transports us to Hitchcock times, reads the initial review of Merry Christmas.
Men's ethnic clothing company Raaya has awarded the marketing mandate to Pune-based advertising firm Wit & Chai Group. Following a multi-agency pitch, the mandate was acquired by Wit & Chai in October 2023.With online and offline promotions, Wit & Chai Group hopes to raise awareness of Raaya and bolster its standing as a high-end menswear brand. "Wit & Chai gave a strong pitch, and we think working with them will help our brand reach new audiences. Our goal is to set Raaya apart as a luxury brand that is reasonably priced and to highlight our exceptional craftsmanship. Preshit Jain remarked, "We are confident that Wit & Chai has our best interests at heart.Furthermore, Wit & Chai Group partner Nahush Gulawani added, "We are thrilled to collaborate with a brand like Raaya that has such an intriguing focus: men's ethnic apparel. We are eager to collaborate with the Raaya team and use our skills to further improve the brand image.
Aaliyah Kashyaps fiancé Shane Gregoire and father Anurag Kashyap celebrate Aaliyahs birthday.
Aaliyah Kashyap, the daughter of Anurag Kashyap and his ex-wife, film editor Aarti Bajaj, turned 23 this year, and she celebrated with several parties. While she was spotted in one series of pictures with her mother Aarti Bajaj, fiancé Shane Gregoire, and father and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, last night she was spotted leaving with friends Orhan Awatramani, also known as Orry, Khushi Kapoor, and Vedang Raina, among others. To view all of the pictures, scroll. (Image: Instagram/Aaliyah Kashyap, Orhan Awatramani) The birthday celebration for Aaliyah Kashyap included Khushi Kapoor as well. (Image via Instagram by Orhan Awatramani)Aaliyah posted some pictures from her celebration series on Instagram. A commenter named Dad Anurag Kashyap said, "Happy happy 23rd." (Image: Instagram/Aaliyah Kashyap)Alongside Aaliyah was her fiancé Shane Gregoire. (Image: Instagram/Aaliyah Kashyap)
Day 20 Box Office Collection for Dunki, Shah Rukh Khans movie is getting about ₹500 crore worldwide.
Day 20 Box Office Collection for Dunki: "Dunki," Shah Rukh Khan's third Bollywood movie of 2023, is doing well at the box office. The Raju Hirani movie saw a drop on its third Tuesday; according to Sacnilk.com, early estimates indicate that the movie made ₹1.30 crore on Day 20. After 20 days after its premiere, the film has reportedly made over ₹219.27 crore in the Indian box officAccording to a Sacnilk.com assessment, the movie's occupancy on its twentieth day was 10.47 percent in Hindi, with morning shows seeing 8.72 occupancy, afternoon shows at 10.29 percent, evening shows at 10.25 percent, and night shows at 12.61 percent.In relation to the worldwide figures, Dunki is currently on track to surpass ₹500 crore worldwide. The industry tracker claims that the SRK film has made ₹430 crore in net revenue globally. According to a recent tweet by Red Chillies Entertainment on X, the movie has made ₹447.70 crore at the global box office.On the day of its release, Dunki brought in ₹29.2 crore net in India; however, Day 2 saw a sharp decline to ₹20.12 crore. Riding high on great word-of-mouth, the movie brought in ₹160.22 crore net in its first week, while the drama about immigration brought in ₹46.25 crore net in its second week in India.
PKL 2024: Ashu guides Dabang Delhi past Gujarat Giants, 35-28.
In the Pro Kabaddi League here on Tuesday, Dabang Delhi defeated Gujarat Giants 35–28 to extend their winning run to four games. Manjeet secured nine raid points, but stand-in captain Ashu Malik emerged as Delhi's standout performer with a Super 10.Delhi got off to a fast start, leading 4-0 until Rakesh HS's outstanding multi-point raid helped Gujarat get back into the game. Look at this Pro Kabaddi League 2024 point chart. Parteek Dahiya also devised a two-point raid right away, which left Delhi down to just a defender and caused chaos.Soon after, Gujarat led 11–9 as Delhi went into a 'All Out' while without its captain Naveen Kumar. Gujarat captain Fazel Atrachali achieved an incredible feat during the half, leading his team 16–14. He trapped Ashu in one of his signature ankle holds and hit the 450-tackle points milestone. In the meantime, Ashu took over at the half as Manjeet of Delhi gave his squad a flying start. Gujarat was having trouble, so Ashu outwitted four defenders in a few of raids, including Fazel. Delhi was leading 28–24 as he made a tackle on Sonu Jaglan to put his team ahead and then went for the 'All Out'.In the final five minutes, both teams traded awards, but Delhi's advantage proved too great for Gujarat to overcome. Delhi pulled off a valiant comeback victory as Ashu completed his Super 10 by outlasting Fazel once more on his penultimate raid. With this victory, Delhi moves up to third place on the points table, while Gujarat maintains their second-place ranking.
Rafael Nadal Prepares for Brisbane Round of 32 Match ICC Announces T20I Cricketer of the Year Nominees
In cricket, the second Test of India's visit of South Africa was played; in the two-game series, South Africa led 1-0. Australia, who had already won the series, played Pakistan in the same style elsewhere. In his last Test match as an Australian, David Warner started to bat, getting ready to call it a day on an incredible career. One of the four contenders for ICC Men's T20I Cricket Player of the Year is Suryakumar Yadav. In the meantime, preparations were underway for the other major tournaments of the month, which included the Australian Open, the Africa Cup of Nations, and the AFC Asian Cup. This is a brief summary of the news and athletic events from January 3, 2024.McIlroy Open To Play LIV Golf at 10:00 p.m. The second-best player in the world right now, Rory McIlroy, stated, "I would love for LIV to become the IPL of golf." "They require two calendar months. You go and carry out this teamwork, which is a little bit different in format. "If they were to do something like that I would say 'yeah that sounds like fun' because you are working within the ecosystem." Previously, McIlroy had been adamantly against the Saudi Arabian-backed project.
Concern for Allan Donald while Pandya heals from his injuries
All-rounder Hardik Pandya of India hasn't played in a World Cup since he twisted his ankle against Bangladesh, which halted his progress nearly three years ago.However, each time it seems like he could be on the verge of recovering, something goes wrong again. He was supposed to be ready for the match against Sri Lanka in the first week of November 2023, but his injury prevented him from playing in the series between South Africa and Australia. In addition, he was not fully fit for the Afghanistan Twenty20 Internationals.It's possible that he won't play in the first half of the next Indian Premier League 2024 if things continue the way they are.Based on the available data, it appears like Hardik had his second major injury of his career in September 2020. He was forced to miss the tournaments for over a year after his prior injuries. However, upon his return, he had gained strength and vitality from a revitalized back. Allan Donald, a former South African pacer, is concerned about Hardik in the meantime. He says that no matter how much he works on it, Hardik's bowling movement doesn't make for the most pleasant load and release.It's significant because, as part of our early screening program, we screen young children by doing extensive video analyses upon their entry into the system to ensure that, biomechanically speaking, they are perfectly healthy and unlikely to suffer any major injuries. Thus, it is crucial to begin proper screening at an early age, as reported by Hindustan Times and Donald to Sportstar.
Tecno Spark 20 Key Specifications, Price Teased via Amazon Microsite Ahead of Debut
"Tecno Spark 20 is set to debut in India soon and the company has started to tease the key specifications of the smartphone via a microsite on Amazon. The firm has also suggested the price of the handset in India and its colour options. The Tecno Spark 20 will also be equipped with the company's Dynamic Port feature — an Android implementation of Apple's Dynamic Island on its latest iPhone models. It has an IP53 rating for dust and splash resistance. A microsite for the Tecno Spark 20 on Amazon claims that the handset will be priced under Rs. 10,499 as the company claims it will offer a set of specifications in that price segment. The phone will be available in Cyber White, Gravity Black, Magic Skin Blue, and Neon Gold colour options. The price of the Tecno Spark 20 is expected to be announced by the company in the coming days, when the phone is launched in the country. The microsite also teases some of the key specifications of the Tecno Spark 20. It will be equipped with a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of inbuilt storage. The Tecno Spark 20 will also feature an LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and the company's Dynamic Port feature for notifications and other animations, built around the selfie camera. According to the company, the Tecno Spark 20 will be equipped with a 50-megapixel rear camera and a 32-megapixel selfie camera. Both the rear and front-facing cameras are accompanied by an LED flash. The fingerprint and volume buttons are located on the right edge of the phone, while the SIM tray is found on the left edge.The handset will also feature a dedicated microSD card slot that allows the inbuilt storage to be expanded up to 1TB. It will have stereo speakers with DTS audio. The Tecno Spark 20 also features an IP53 rating for dust and splash resistance, according to the company. "
Infinix Smart 8 Pro With 50-Megapixel Camera, 5,000mAh Battery Launched
"Infinix Smart 8 Pro has been silently launched by the company. The latest addition to the Smart 8 series is equipped with a 50-megapixel rear camera and sports a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 500 nits. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G36 SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and runs on Android 13 (Go edition). The handset packs a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged at 10W. While the company is yet to reveal the price of the Infinix Smart 8 Pro, the details of the smartphone published on Infinix's website confirm that the handset will be available with 4GB or 8GB of RAM, and 64GB or 128GB of inbuilt storage. It will go on sale in Galaxy White, Rainbow Blue, Shiny Gold, and Timber Black colour options. We can expect to hear more about pricing and availability of the handset in the coming days. The dual SIM (Nano) Infinix Smart 8 Pro runs on Android 13 (Go edition) out-of-the-box. It sports a 6.66-inch HD+ (720x1,612 pixels) IPS LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of peak brightness. The phone is powered by a Mediatek Helio G36 chipset, paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Infinix has equipped the Smart 8 Pro with a 50-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.85 aperture, along with an unspecified AI lens with an f/2.0 aperture that might be used to collect depth information. On the front, the phone has an 8-megapixel selfie camera. You get up to 128GB of storage on the Infinix Smart 8 Pro that can be expanded up to 2TB via a microSD card slot. Connectivity options on the handset include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Sensors on board include a gyroscope, e-compass, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and a proximity sensor. The phone is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W wired charging. The Infinix Smart 8 Pro measures 163.60x75.60x8.5mm and weighs 189g."
Sreeja Akula Wins WTT Feeder Corpus Christi 2024, Capturing First Global Table Tennis Title
At WTT Feeder Corpus Christi 2024 in Texas, USA, Indian table tennis player Sreeja Akula achieved a significant milestone in her career by winning her maiden international championship.Leading Performance in the Championship In the final, Sreeja Akula faced the dangerous Lily Zhang of the USA, ranked No. 46 in the world and a three-time Olympian. Sreeja took the first spot on the podium with a commanding 3-0 (11-6, 18-16, 11-5) victory over Lily Zhang. The 30-minute-plus final demonstrated Sreeja's dominance in the match.Sreeja's Thoughts on the Victory Sreeja said, "I am immensely pleased, and my efforts got me where I wanted to be," expressing her happiness and contentment. Being a member of the mixed doubles team that is currently winning the Commonwealth Games, she highlighted how important it was for her to win this first international championship. While acknowledging the difficulties she had in the quarter-finals and semifinals, Sreeja focused on her tenacity in defeating competitors with better rankings.Way to Win: Overcoming More Skilled Rivals During his route to the title, Sreeja defeated opponents with higher rankings in some noteworthy victories. She defeated Jiangshan Guo of the USA in the semi-finals by a narrow 3-2 score (9-11, 11-5, 11-6, 10-12, 11-9). Another outstanding performance occurred in the quarterfinals as first seed Amy Wang of the USA, rated 37th, was upset by Sreeja by a score of 3-2 (11-9, 9-11, 11-1, 6-11, 11-9).Previous Victories in the Competition Prior to the championship round, Sreeja demonstrated her abilities by defeating world number 122. Yao Tang of the USA defeated Stephanie Ouellette of France 3-0 in the round of 32. Her perseverance and consistency were shown by these wins throughout the competition.Corpus Christi, 2024: WTT Feeder to host an Indian contingent Manav Thakkar and Harmeet Desai, two Indian athletes, competed in the tournament while Sreeja Akula reveled in her success. In the men's singles competition, Thakkar advanced to the semifinals and Desai to the quarterfinals. Even though they did not win any titles, their participation demonstrated India's rising stature in the world of table tennis.Having Knowledge of the WTT Feeder Series Lower-ranked and grassroots players rely on the WTT Feeder Series as a critical platform for regular international competition. This series, which comes after the Contender, Champions, Grand Smashes, and Cup Finals events, offers up-and-coming talent great exposure and chances. The success of Sreeja Akula in the WTT Feeder Corpus Christi 2024 shows how important these platforms are for developing and promoting table tennis talent.
Day 2 Box Office Collection for Fighter: Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshans eyes The ₹100 crore club
Day 2 of Fighter Box Office Collection: The film, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, was released on January 25, one day ahead of Republic Day. During the second day of the national holiday, the movie gained momentum and earned over 1.5 times its opening day total.During its two-day run in theaters across all languages, "Fighter" brought in a net collection of ₹61.5 crore in India, according to film industry tracker Sacnilk. On Republic Day, the movie earned ₹39 crore in net revenue. On the day of its release, it brought in ₹22.5 crore in India across all languages.Fighter Box Office Collection Day 2: During its two days in theaters, the movie "Fighter" has made a net collection of ₹61.5 crore in India. On Friday, its Hindi version had an overall occupancy rate of 41.57%.After making a reasonable (albeit not very impressive) Rs 24 crore on the first day, the big-budget Hrithik Roshan flick Fighter truly took off on the second day. Due to favorable buzz about the film's airborne action sequences, Fighter's profits on its second day of release—which fell on Republic Day holiday—are predicted to have soared by more than 70%. This raises the domestic two-day total of the film to Rs 61 crore. The anticipated amount for the domestic launch weekend is between Rs 120 crore and Rs 150 crore.Siddharth Anand's patriotic action film Fighter follows the lives of a few Air Force fighter pilots during a conflict. Supporting roles go to Karan Singh Grover and Akshay Oberoi in addition to Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor. According to Sacnilk, Fighter reported occupancy rates of 41% for the 2D standard version and 42% for the 3D edition. For both of the film versions, evening performances drew the majority of viewers. Chennai recorded occupancy of over 80% of its capacity, but Mumbai and the Delhi NCR area reported occupancy of roughly 50%. Fighter is not being marketed as a pan-Indian film, despite current trends. The first-day box office receipts for the film did not quite match the high expectations that Hrithik has set for himself recently (his two previous films with Siddharth Anand had larger debuts); nonetheless, they did signify a return to form for the actor, who was thought to have underperformed in his last film, Vikram Vedha. Fighter will beat the roughly Rs 80 crore that Vikram Vedha completed its domestic run with on day three alone.War remains Hrithik Roshan's highest-grossing movie to date, taking in over Rs 470 crore worldwide after earning Rs 53 crore the previous year. After its premiere at Rs 27 crore, Bang Bang made over Rs 350 crore globally. Siddharth, Deepika, and Anil Kapoor recently wrapped their successful film projects. The most recent film in which Anil appeared was the controversial hit Animal, whereas Siddharth and Deepika worked together in the Shah Rukh Khan movie Pathaan.
Is Bobby Deol, the birthday boy, able to rule over companies this year?
We are living through a Bobby Deol comeback. We consulted experts on his 55th birthday to see if his growing fame would allow him to add some brands to his collection this year.The foot-tapping song "Jamal kudu" was drowned out by a chorus of whistles and hoots when Bobby Deol made an appearance in the Sandeep Reddy Vanga film Animal, which was running a little over two hours.Despite having no dialogue in the movie, Bobby, who played the silent adversary Abrar Haque, managed to steal the show—even from Ranbir Kapoor, the leading man, if we may say so. The actor is still popular today, as seen by the large number of fan-made edits and Instagram reels.The Bobby Deol comeback is now complete with Animal, although it took 28 years to develop following his unremarkable 1995 feature Barsat premiere.Years ago, the story was very different. Bobby's career appeared to plateau in the early 2010s following a string of ups and downs, and it required a scandal to catapult him back into the public eye.He was given the sarcastic moniker "Lord Bobby" and a tribe of mock followers known as Boobians after a DJing disaster in 2015 that somehow worked in his favor. "Well, I'm really appreciative of that title. People used to be unaware of me, but after hearing my songs, they started creating memes based on them. He once said to a media outlet, "Those memes eventually became so popular that people started thinking about Bobby Deol."Memes helped Bobby stay current and garnered enough attention for him to land a part in MX Player's Ashram, for which he received a lot of praise.Today is Bobby's 55th birthday. We questioned experts on his birthday about whether his growing fame would allow him to add some brands to his portfolio this year. Appropriate for endorsements? Bobby has only a few unremarkable companies to his credit and his endorsement career is nothing to write home about thus far. Considering his three decades in the profession, it's particularly startling. After searching the internet, we were able to locate a few uncommon advertisements featuring Bobby Deol.However, Brand Bobby seems to be in terrific shape and has some advantages considering his recent surge in popularity. "He is an amazing figure because he overcame all obstacles to make a successful comeback. He had a little part and minimal screen time, and he didn't even have any conversation, but he made the most of it. "During the process, he served as a reminder that a single, well-utilized opportunity can truly mean the difference between hardship and prosperity," says Nisha Sampath, a brand strategist and the creator of Bright Angles Consulting LLP. According to Pooja Choudhury, Senior Copywriter (Entertainment), White Rivers Media, "he's a celeb who is in sync with the times." "He's open to opportunities and willing to try new things in his responsibilities. He's a highly malleable artist who can have a big impact on the audience in his own unique way because of all these qualities, she continues. Given these advantages, businesses would want to work with him, Sampath added, especially while his most recent songs are still fresh in fans' minds. "But long-term collaborations will depend on his ability to continue his comeback journey and continue delivering memorable performances," she stated.with only one tap!" claimed Choudhury. Sampath notices motorbikes, SUVs, and designer labels in his
Lumen Supports Runway to Carry Out Change
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (hereinafter referred to as "Lumen" or the "Company") announced today that it has reached a revised and restated transaction support agreement ("TSA") with a broader set of creditors. These creditors now account for more than $12.5 billion of the Company and its subsidiaries' outstanding debt and commitments, as well as more than 70% of the total amount of Lumen and Level 3 debt that is maturing through 2027.Compared to the agreement originally announced on October 31, 2023, a far bigger group of creditors covering a greater portion of Lumen's capital structure supports the updated TSA announced today. Among other things, the TSA will give the Company access to a new revolving credit facility with an estimated value of $1 billion, extend debt maturities to largely 2029 and beyond, and offer $1.325 billion in new long-term debt financing. Lumen anticipates fulfilling the few remaining closing conditions in order to finalize the transactions that the TSA has in mind by the first quarter of 2024. The wide support shown by stakeholders and creditors for Lumen's growth strategy and turnaround plan is evident across the company's capital structure."This deal gives the company a significant window of opportunity to meet its capital structure and financial objectives, marking another encouraging development in the Lumen turnaround story. When the TSA transactions are finalized, Lumen will have a great deal of flexibility as we carry out our transformational plan to disrupt the telecom industry, stated Lumen's president and chief executive officer, Kate Johnson.In conjunction with the completion of such transactions, Lumen intends to make certain term loan transactions available to all holders. In accordance with Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), the transactions pertaining to certain notes of the Company and Level 3 will be carried out through private negotiation. In connection with the completion of such transactions, the Company does not intend to make such transactions available to all holders. After the TSA transactions are completed, Lumen may evaluate possible follow-on transactions with debt that is not participating. The Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, which was submitted to the SEC today, and the investor relations page of Lumen, located at https://ir.lumen.com, both contain more information. The Company's financial advisor was Guggenheim Securities, LLC, and its legal advisor was Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz.Concerning Lumen Technologies Worlds are connected via Lumen. By swiftly, securely, and easily connecting people, data, and applications, we are sparking growth. At Lumen, we leverage the strength of our network in all we do. Our capabilities span across metro connectivity, long-haul data transfer, edge cloud, security, and managed services to fulfill the demands of our clients both now and in the future.
By2029, the media, advertising, and entertainment vertical will represent a $17.9 billion opportunity.
ResearchAndMarkets.com now offers the "Generative AI Market by Technology, Component, Application, Industry Vertical, and Region 2024-2029" report.The expected effects of the generative AI industry are evaluated in this research across multiple domains, such as ChatGPT in software, general-purpose platforms, IoT systems, and embedded consumer products. In addition to discussing the potential applications and use cases in several business verticals, the research also examines the underlying relationship between generative AI and AGI, ASI, and strong AI, as well as the influence of enabling technologies like 5G, business 4.0, MEC, self-driven networks, and others.A few of the report's findings: Through 2029, North America will dominate the worldwide generative AI market. Through 2029, the top industry vertical for generative AI will be healthcare. Through 2029, API-enabled solutions will have the fastest rate of growth (CAGR of 47%). By 2029, generative AI services will have grown to a $2.5 billion market at a 43.9% CAGR. By 2029, the media, advertising, and entertainment sector will represent a $17.9 billion potential.Artificial intelligence that can create unique and novel data or content, including literature, music, or graphics, is known as generative AI. Generative AI use algorithms to produce new data that did not previously exist, in contrast to other forms of AI that are intended to identify and categorize existing data. In order to accomplish this, the data is analyzed for patterns and relationships, and new content is created in response to those patterns.New models and architectures are being developed to enhance the diversity and quality of generated content as a result of the rapid advancement of technology. The use of technologies like GANs, transformers, and VAEs made it possible to create generative models that are more intricate and lifelike. To guarantee the moral and equitable use of technology, there were still issues to be resolved in areas like bias and data privacy.The growing requirement for automation and the expanding use of generative AI across a range of industries are driving the industry. Large datasets and the development of deep learning algorithms have also contributed to the market's expansion.
Netflixs password crackdown worked. It could have more tricks to lure subscribers.
Netflix added almost 30 million subscribers in 2023 after cracking down on password sharing in May.Customers balked at the idea, but in the end Netflix prevailed.AdvertisementWhen Netflix announced it was mulling a ban on password sharing a few years ago, subscribers immediately balked. Many threatened to ditch their subscriptions, screaming #CancelNetflix, while others followed through and decisively closed their accounts.Nobody liked the idea. I certainly didn't. But let's be honest: We knew this had to happen.For years, Netflix turned a blind eye to password sharing, even winkingly encouraging it on social media. But that was when Netflix was in an exponential growth phase that carried the company to its 2021 share price high of more than $690. In 2022, Netflix reported losing subscribers for the first time in more than a decade — about 200,000 accounts in the first quarter of that year and close to 1 million in the second.Couple those losses with the fact that the streaming landscape had become much more crowded than it was in 2007 when Netflix first started offering its library online. Think Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video, Paramount+, and others. So, say you're one of Netflix's co-CEOs: You see your company is bleeding subscribers, your competitors are circling you like vultures, and, at the end of the day, you're beholden to your shareholders.And wow, look, an internal analysis report drops on your desk. It reveals that there are about 100 million households around the world who are accessing Netflix without a paid account, including a cheap Business Insider reporter leeching off his ex.In the third quarter of 2023, Netflix reported that it added 8.8 million subscribers, vastly exceeding expectations. The fourth quarter numbers yielded even better results: 13.1 million global subscribers for a total of more than 260 million, Business Insider's Lucia Moses reported. That's a gain of nearly 30 million over 2022. Two moves likely helped Netflix boost those numbers, according to Jadrian Wooten, an economics professor at Virginia Tech who writes the newsletter Monday Morning Economist.While Netflix was preparing its password-sharing crackdown, it introduced an ad-based subscription at about $7 a month, which was $3 less than its cheapest ad-free offering at the time and slightly cheaper than a Hulu account. The company also provided an option for households to add users to their existing accounts for about $8 a month. "So that was sort of a move that was done both to geographically expand to other countries and offer a cheaper version, but it also introduces sort of this second tier for people who were sharing an account, and they could then bump down to that next part," Wooten told BI. "So the idea is they wouldn't pay for a full account on their own, but maybe if they lost access, they would drop down to that ad-tier part."
Sussanne Khan Says "Fabulous Mega Movie" About Hrithik Roshans Fighter
New Delhi: Hrithik Roshan's latest film, Fighter, is currently showing in theaters. Sussanne Khan, an interior decorator and Hrithik Roshan's ex-wife, and her sons Hrehaan and Hridhaan saw the film Fighter in Mumbai prior to its premiere. She referenced the movie on her Instagram stories on Thursday. "Big congratulations to Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone." "Excellent mega movie," she continued. Former spouse of Sussanne Khan was actor Hrithik Roshan. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2014. They were wed in 2000. Hrehaan and Hridhaan, two sons, are raised by them. Actor-musician Saba Azad is presently Hrithik Roshan's girlfriend. The pair is often spotted together. Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover, and Akshay Oberoi are among the actors in Fighter, in addition to Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan. In Fighter, Rishabh Sawhney portrays the antagonist. Critics gave the movie varying reviews when it first came out. Cinema critic Saibal Chatterjee gave the movie 2.5 stars out of 5 and stated, "Hrithik Roshan does his best to lift the film as high as he can," in his NDTV review. Within a world dominated by men, Deepika Padukone is a rock star and totally comfortable. The film gains a certain level of gravitas from Anil Kapoor's restraint. However, Fighter needed a more menacing antagonist." Regarding work, today saw the release of Hrithik Roshan's Fighter in theaters, which also stars Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor. Prior to that, he appeared with Saif Ali Khan in Vikram Vedha. The actor's upcoming projects include War 2, in which Jr. NTR co-stars.
Shark Tank India: Deepinder Goyal of Zomato is compared to Ashneer Grover online after he questions a contestant
This week saw the release of Shark Tank India's third season on Netflix. In a couple of days, fans of the show have started to draw comparisons between a current judge, Zomato Founder Deepinder Goyal and BharatPe's former MD Ashneer Grover, who was one of the judges in the first season of the show. This came after Mr Goyal was seen grilling pitchers in one of the clips shared by the official social media handle of the show.The business owner can be seen in the video asking the competitors about the grammar they used in their presentations. He talked about the value of accuracy and how, in a work setting, small mistakes can have a significant impact on decisions. "Why does the phone number you mentioned have nine digits instead of ten?" he asked the participant at one point in the video. He added that the Shark Tank India pitchers should have paid more attention to the details, especially since they knew they would be presenting to potential investors on national television. He even remarked that job seekers are often rejected based on even the smallest grammatical errors on their resumes. Meanwhile, Ashneer Grover was often seen as the strict and straightforward investor on the show in the first season, who never hid away from giving proper feedback and pointing out faults in the business models. Since being shared, the clip has amassed many reactions online with some users calling the Zomato Founder "soft Ashneer Grover" and "Ashneer Grover lite". "Deepinder Goyal from Zomato is a fantastic addition to the Shark Tank. Could be the next Ashneer Grover," said a user. Another added, "The way he pointed out the small faults in that 'WTF fitness' was amazing, he is a soft Ashneer Grover." Yet another person commented, "He's not wrong, in my opinion. I've been a part of multiple pitch decks and have showcased my pitch in front of influential investors. It's so important to be precise and accurate with your presentation and to go into the specifics."Ahhhhhh. So we have a new Ashneer now?" said someone. "Really, the phone number thing is a major error. The rest appears to be reasonable criticism, albeit a bit too detailed. But those are minor details that can be ignored if the product or business plan is truly exceptional," said someone.One person commented, "Talking to the entrepreneurs taking part in Shark Tank India in such a disrespectful way is really offensive. This manner of speaking is undoubtedly worse than Ashneer Grover's." "Many aspire to emulate @Ashneer_Grover for his popularity, but it's essential to recognize that no one can fill his shoes," a user on X tweeted.
OnePlus 12 launch today: Check expected price, features, other specifications
The company has also confirmed the launch of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered OnePlus 12R. The OnePlus 12R also gets some upgrades compared to the OnePlus 11R. OnePlus is set to launch its latest flagship smartphones, the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R, today. The event, dubbed “Smooth Beyond Belief,” will kickstart at 7:30 PM in India. Users who have bought passes for the event can witness it from the venue, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, while the rest can virtually experience it via YouTube. The hero product of OnePlus’s launch event will be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered OnePlus 12. The OnePlus 12 is expected to be a massive upgrade over its predecessor and will offer features like a 4th Gen Hasselblad camera system, a 5,500 mAh battery, and wireless charging. The device is also confirmed to include one of the brightest 2K resolution AMOLED screens with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is also confirmed that the OnePlus 12 will receive four years of major software updates. The company has also confirmed the launch of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered OnePlus 12R. The OnePlus 12R also gets some upgrades, featuring a metal frame with an overall design and build quality similar to the OnePlus 12. In addition to the smartphones, OnePlus will also unveil the OnePlus Buds 3. The Buds 3 is expected to offer better audio quality and noise cancellation capabilities when compared to the OnePlus Buds 2 Pro. According to the information provided by tipster Abhishek Yadav, the OnePlus 12 is anticipated to debut with a base price of Rs 64,999. Meanwhile, the variant with 16GB RAM is projected to have a price tag of Rs 69,999. The OnePlus 12R is said to be available for purchase in February. Besides this, another tipster, Ishan Aggrawal, has revealed that the upcoming smartphones will come with bank deals, trade-in bonuses, and no-cost EMI options. He also mentioned that the initial 1,000 orders will be rewarded with gifts, a discount of up to 50 per cent on the protection plan, and a Rs 3,000 reduction on the OnePlus Pad.
Finally, Deepika Padukone Makes Long-Awaited Appearance At Fighter Promotion
New Delhi: Deepika Padukone, who had been absent from all previous Fighter promotional events, turned heads on Tuesday at an event for the movie alongside co-stars Hrithik Roshan, Anil Kapoor, and director Siddharth Anand. At the event, Deepika Padukone was spotted looking stunning in jeans and a casual white sweatshirt. She also posed for multiple pictures with her co-stars, Hrithik and Anil. For the unversed, Deepika Padukone plays Squadron Leader Minal Rathore in the film. Fighter marks her first film with Hrithik Roshan and third film after Pathaan and Bachna Ae Haseeno with director Siddharth Anand. Director Siddharth of Fighter had previously discussed Deepika's nonattendance at the movie's promotional events. Siddharth Anand stated to Bollywood Hungama, "We have adopted this as a promotional strategy." Deepika will appear everywhere starting tomorrow. Many assumptions are made about things. Deepika was supposed to come for the trailer launch, but she was under the weather. And now she is going to be everywhere; our strategy is such.” He went on, "One of the main highlights is Deepika and Hrithik's pair." And to see both of them (together) excites me much as a filmmaker. Thus, it is possible that even the audience is anticipating (her). As the release date approaches, you'll start to see them. Also, we didn't want too much of Hrithik and Deepika before the release. We wanted people to enjoy them on the big screen. We didn't want that saturation.”