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Veteran performer Asrani is receiving a ton of tributes, including
Indian actor Govardhan Asrani passed away last week at the age of 84, and tributes are flooding in. According to his management, Asrani, who goes by his last name, passed away in a hospital in Mumbai city on Monday after a brief illness, as reported by BBC Hindi. Asrani performed in over 300 films during the course of a career that lasted more than 50 years, the majority of them were comedic. He played an eccentric jailer in the 1975 hit Sholay, which stands out as one of his most memorable roles."Asrani ji, the person who made everyone smile, is no longer with us. In a statement shared on the actor's social media accounts, his family wrote, "His passing is an irreparable loss for both Hindi cinema and our hearts." On Monday, family members and close friends attended the performance of his last rites. Asrani was referred to as a "versatile artist" and "gifted entertainer" by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi."In particular, his remarkable performances brought laughter and joy to innumerable lives. Modi commented on X, "His contribution to Indian cinema will always be cherished." Asrani was born in 1941 in Rajasthan, a state in western India. In the 1960s, he studied acting at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) after starting his career as a voice actor at the state-run All India Radio. Although he made his Hindi cinema debut in 1967, he gained global recognition for his role as a clumsy jailer in the 1975 film Sholay, which was intended to be a caricature of Adolf Hitler.Earlier this year, Asrani recounted his preparation for the part in an interview with BBC Hindi. He stated that the jailer "thinks he is very smart but isn't," according to the film's director Ramesh Sippy and writer Salim-Javed. In the 1980s and 1990s, Asrani was frequently featured on television programs that were broadcast on Doordarshan, the state broadcaster. In the 1980s hit series Natkhat Narad, he portrayed the Hindu scholar Narad Muni. In addition, he directed a number of Gujarati and Hindi movies. From subtle situational humor to overblown performances, the actor became linked with comedic roles in popular movies. However, he thought he was more than a comedian.
Published 21 Oct 2025 08:10 PM
Roopa Ganguly tears down on Pankaj Dheer's death, names Mahabharat co-star ‘most attractive man on the set after…’
Actor Roopa Ganguly, who played Draupadi in BR Chopra's Mahabharat (1988-1990), lavished compliments as she remembered her co-star Pankaj Dheer (who essayed the character of Karna). Roopa said in an interview with NDTV that Pankaj "was the most handsome man on the set after Nitish Bharadwaj." He was also described as a "reserved person" by her. In addition, Roopa conveyed her shock and sympathy at Pankaj's passing.After a fight with cancer, Pankaj passed away at the age of 68, according to news agency PTI. Roopa discussed him and said that she was unaware of his poor health. "I think we had a text conversation around a year ago. However, he never discussed his sickness with me," Roopa sobbed. Despite meeting Pankaj "years ago," she said that they continued to communicate "over texts on and off."She walked down memory lane, remembering their interactions on the Mahabharat film sets. After Nitish Bharadwaj, Pankaj Dheer was the most attractive male on the set. I would text him and refer to him as "my most handsome friend." 'Handsome' was a term he was aware of. However, he is a really polite, well-mannered man. Firoz Khan, who portrayed Arjun, and Puneet Issar, who played Duryodhan, were a little mischievous (chulbule). However, Pankaj was always quiet," she remarked.Pankaj was well-known for his roles as King Shivdutt in the fantasy drama Chandrakanta and Karna in BR Chopra's Mahabharat. "He died this morning from cancer." Producer Ashoke Pandit was quoted by PTI as stating, "He had been in and out of the hospital in the past months." On Wednesday night, Pankaj's final ceremonies were held at the Pawan Hans crematorium. Among those who paid their final respects at the crematorium were Salman Khan, Sidharth Malhotra, Arbaaz Khan, Puneet Issar, and Mika Singh. His son, Nikitin Dheer, an actor, and wife, Anita Dheer, survive him.
Published 16 Oct 2025 05:20 PM
KBC 17: A child who is "overconfident" enters the hot seat and requests that Amitabh Bachchan not explain the regulations; they depart without receiving any compensation. "Mujhe, rules vules pata hai.
Presenting a special kids' edition, Amitabh Bachchan's Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 showcases intelligent young candidates who frequently dazzle spectators with their charm and humor. A recent show, however, garnered notice for a different reason: a young participant's overconfident demeanor and somewhat impolite remarks toward Big B went viral. The video has already gone viral on social media, and the child eventually left without receiving any cash.Since Amitabh entered the hot seat, the child has been seen speaking brutally to him in a video that has gone viral on social media. The child, Ishit Bhatt, is a fifth-grade student from Gandhinagar, Gujarat.A fifth-grade student from Gandhinagar, Gujarat named Ishit Bhatt participated in the Junior edition of KBC 17. After he said to Amitabh Bachchan, "Mere ko rules pata hai, isliye aap mereko abhi rules samjhane mat baithna" (I know the rules, so don't start explaining them to me right now), his segment swiftly became the buzz of social media. Even Big B looked momentarily surprised as the audience gasped.Ishit's demands and interruptions persisted as the game started. The boy interrupted Amitabh before he could complete reading the questions, saying, "Arre option daalo!" (Come on, show me the possibilities!) & "Sir ek kya, lekin lock karo, uss mein chaar lock lagado!" (Sir, make sure to lock it with four locks, not just one. Many were annoyed by his arrogance, while others found it amusing.Ishit firmly selected Ayodhya Kanda, which turned out to be incorrect, when asked, "What is the name of the first Kanda of the Valmiki Ramayana?" The right response was Bala Kanda. Amitabh Bachchan kindly remarked, "Kabhi kabhi bachhe over confidence mein galti kar dete hai" (Sometimes children make mistakes due to overconfidence) when he lost all of his gains.With thousands of views, the episode's footage went popular on X (previously Twitter). The boy's tone was criticized by many people as being impolite and haughty. An individual commented, "Arrogance got schooled." Perhaps the parents will learn now. "Knowledge without manners is useless," another person said. Others, on the other hand, defended the boy, claiming that social media was being too harsh on a minor and that he was just overexcited.
Published 14 Oct 2025 05:18 PM
Day 12 (LIVE) box office receipts for "Kantara: Chapter 1": The Rishab Shetty movie, which has already made over Rs 430 crore, begins the second Monday slowly.
How "Kantara: Chapter 1" has dominated the box office. Despite having a massive opening of over Rs 60 crore on day one in all languages, the Rishab Shetty-directed film, which also starred him, Rukmini Vasanth, and other performers, gradually started to decline. It made the most of its October 2 release date, which was a national holiday because of Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra. However, the movie continued to make around Rs 20 crore even in the days that followed. It has grown well on its second weekend.Rishab Shetty, the mastermind of Kantara, posted BTS images of the film, and the post quickly gained popularity. The BTS photographs were posted on Instagram, and within three hours, they had over 1.5 lakh likes."A swollen leg and an exhausted body were present during the climax shoot, but now millions of people watch and admire the climax." Only the blessings of the heavenly spirit that we believe in made this possible. Sincere gratitude to all of our supporters," Rishab Shetty wrote beside the photos. On October 2, Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1, a prequel to the popular first movie, was made available. The film made ₹478.65 crore net in 11 days in India. Sacnilk claims that the film has already made ₹600 crore worldwide. According to reports, Kantara 2 had a ₹125 crore budget.Three years have passed since Kantara, which was made for a mere ₹16 crore, became an enormous success. Globally, the folklore drama brought in ₹407.82 crore. The images that went viral depict Rishab's swelling legs during the climax shoot, which has grown to be one of the most moving moments for fans all around the country.
Published 13 Oct 2025 05:12 PM
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Entertainment is a big industry in India as well as Worldwide and this is one of the most followed industry in world to keep one live and fresh.
Why is it so popular on the internet?
Andy Frisella, an entrepreneur, developed a mental toughness program called the "75 Hard" Challenge. Throughout the course of the 75-day challenge, participants pledge to adhere to a series of daily goals, which include two 45-minute workouts (one of which must be done outside), a rigorous diet devoid of cheat meals, drinking a gallon of water, reading 10 pages of a non-fiction book, taking a picture of their progress, and giving up alcohol. The goal of the challenge is to build habits that promote wellbeing and personal growth by instilling mental toughness, discipline, and resilience. The main prerequisite for finishing the challenge is finishing every job for 75 straight days.It's enjoyable to connect with people all around the world through the Internet. People utilize it as a means of communication, exchanging papers, entertainment, knowledge, and a plethora of diverse workouts that are beneficial and useful in many ways. Looking around the internet, I came across a lot of informative websites with a variety of viewpoints. Among them are Twitter, Facebook, Google, and so on.I am alluding to the reasons behind the increasing popularity of the Internet here. 1) One easy approach to express our opinions and share our thoughts was through communication, which also served as an additional online use. The internet is essentially a library, full of information on a plethora of topics you would not have known about—that is, if you happen onto that theme. There are numerous additional options available for sending messages. In the end, communication prompted composed social orders where we could cooperate for more benefit.2) People use the internet to get information. To believe any important facts, they need to view completely diverse internet indexes such as Google and Yahoo. In a similar vein, people adore browsing websites such as Wikipedia, which is essentially an online reference book.3) Social networking is a vital tool for keeping in touch with loved ones. Many social networking services, such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, are widely used by users to communicate with friends. Popular social networking sites are inbuilt such as how they are many users friendly.4) In essence, Hyperlink provided methods for crawling and searching through millions of webpages. The Google PageRank algorithm would not function without this method.5) Everyone uses the internet to send files, including individuals who are students and businesspeople who work in offices and schools. This is a crucial aspect of their existence. To share data, people use a variety of email services including Gmail, Yahoomail, Hotmail, etc.6) Online purchasing, which allows you to look easy and get the thing delivered more quickly. Often, you will receive a comparable or even better discount on clothing. For ease of use, a lot of individuals purchase goods online. Email is instantaneous, and almost everyone knows how to use it. 7) People love to surf the internet to obtain a live update on any news, including the newest news and cricket and football match scores. Websites that offer instant news are such like Yahoo! and Google News. 8) The era of globalization has made the internet significant. There is a lot of information available on the Internet, which people utilize on a regular basis to
While Taimur and Jeh eat waffle for breakfast, Kareena Kapoor Khan shares her "expression."
After signing up for social media a few years back, Kareena Kapoor Khan is now fairly active on the platform. In addition to promoting her films and sharing photographs from recent photo assignments, she also updates her fans on her personal life. She never stops posting images and videos from her most recent excursion with her husband, Saif Ali Khan, and their two children, Taimur and Jeh. She recently posted a few images of her kids eating waffles for breakfast on Instagram under the Stories section, all while expressing herself through her facial expressions.Kareena posted a photo of herself in the first image, showing off her smile as she relaxed on her balcony in the morning. She added, "My expression while the kids eat waffles for breakfast," along with the picture. In the second, Taimur and Jeh are both seen lounging on lounge seats and consuming waffles. In addition to the brothers' soccer-inspired attire, a 'Waffle Day' emoji is displayed over the image.The 43-year-old actress last appeared with Vijay Varma and Jaideep Ahlawat in Sujoy Ghosh's Jaane Jaan. The Devotion of Suspect X, a Japanese novel, was officially remade in Hindi as Jaane Jaan. It was also the movie's and her first OTT debut. She was also a part of the thriller The Buckingham Murders by Hansal Mehta.Her next project is the Tabu and Kriti Sanon-directed film The Crew, directed by Rajesh Krishnan. March is when it is anticipated to be released. In addition, she will be seeing the highly anticipated Singham Again, starring Rohit Shetty, on huge screens on August 15, 2024. She will also be the lead in Karan Johar's film Takht. Anil Kapoor and Alia Bhatt will also feature in the movie.She shared a selfie on Instagram Stories with a rather dejected expression, captioning it, "My expression while the kids eat waffles for breakfast." Taimur and Jeh may be seen eating their waffles while seated on seats in the second slide.Kareena Kapoor Khan routinely divulges personal information. She frequently shares a ton of pictures and videos of her kids from their trips. It was also disclosed how she felt about her kids, Taimur and Jeh, having waffles for breakfast today. Kareena made the announcement on social media.Kareena flaunted her skin in a selfie that she posted to her Instagram stories. The actress looked happy as she sat on her balcony. "My expression while the kids eat waffles for breakfast," was what her caption wrote.After spending a lengthy vacation with Saif Ali Khan and his kids, Kareena Kapoor Khan just returned. The photos they took on vacation have gone viral on social media. The actress has not revealed any plans for the future. The Buckingham Murders was her last film role. Recently, Kareena Kapoor talked about her role in the upcoming film The Buckingham Murders on The Actors' Roundtable 2023 on Netflix. She divulged significant details, such as the fact that her movie character is a bereaved mother. The story's opening scene features her character's child being shot, which paves the way for her eventual transformation into a detective. She moves to a new community after leaving her own and finds it difficult to comprehend the complex case that has been assigned to her.
Bigg Boss 17: Before the grand finale, Pooja Bhatt gives Mannara Chopra high accolades and declares, "You are stronger than."
Bollywood actress Pooja Bhatt will be shown entering the BB House and complimenting Mannara Chopra ahead of Bigg Boss 17's grand finale. Another viral advertisement shows the star placing a fictitious crown on Mannara's head.In the last week of the competition, Bigg Boss 17's top 5 finalists were Ankita Lokhande, Abhishek Kumar, Arun Mahashetty, Munawar Faruqui, and Mannara Chopra. A few days ago, Vicky Jain was eliminated in the final elimination round prior to the finale since she received fewer votes than the other contestants.A number of well-known people, like Badshah and Kangana Ranaut, have been spotted recently showing support for their preferred housemate. Presently, Bigg Boss OTT 2 contestant and Bollywood actress Pooja Bhatt can be seen visiting the BB House and showing her support for Mannara in the most recent teaser video released by the show's creators.''Real queens adjust each other's crowns,'' she says in the video as she places an imaginary crown over the man's head. The video also shows Mannara being referred to as the "champion" by Pooja, who commends her for her achievement in the Torture Task. She also talked about how, despite facing "negativity" following the task, she handled everyone with "grace."Finally, Pooja Bhatt offers Mannara some very important advice: "Be yourself, don't worry ki log kya kahenge, log ka kaam hai kehna." Get ready for a wave of hate and love that will hit you simultaneously. One does not exist without the other.Bigg Boss 17: During the last week of the competition, past participants including Pooja Bhatt and Karan Kundra will visit the house to cheer on their preferred contestants.Prior to the Bigg Boss 17 finale on Sunday, a number of past contestants can be seen entering the house this week. You can witness these five celebs cheering on their individual favorite contestant. Actors Pooja Bhatt and Karan Kundra are rumored to be appearing on the reality show this week.
Fighter, starring Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan, leaked online; a pirated copy is making the rounds on social media
Fans have been anticipating Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan's chemistry in Siddharth Anand's film "Fighter" ever since they saw the first glimpse of the movie. In this movie, two Bollywood movie stars collaborate for the first time.In the movie Fighter, fans saw Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan together for the first time. The crowd is really enjoying this Siddharth Anand-directed movie. But just like Pathaan starring Shah Rukh Khan, Fighter was leaked online shortly after its premiere. This might also affect how much money the movie makes at the box office.For those who don't know, the actual events of the Balakot air attack served as the inspiration for the tale of Fighter. The release of Deepika Padukone-Hrithik Roshan's film Fighter took place one day prior to Republic Day, which falls on January 25. However, in the interim, Fighter's creators might be in for a major surprise as the movie was leaked on numerous internet platforms mere hours after its premiere. There are rumors that certain websites have uploaded the movie's HD version on accident.Fighter's box office receipts may be impacted by online movie piracy as well. We are happy to report that "Fighter" is receiving positive feedback from viewers. The narrative of the film was lauded by the theatergoers, and the new duo of Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan was much anticipated.Fighters first-day assortment The movie Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, has done extremely well with advance bookings. With the Republic Day holiday and the advance booking numbers, it is anticipated that this film will make about Rs 25 crore its first day.Let us tell you that Siddharth Anand had a great year last year because his movie Pathaan was a huge hit at the box office. It remains to be seen if Fighter can replicate the box office success of the Shah Rukh Khan film.
Here are some surprising facts about the Filmfare Awards, from winning the most prizes to declining them.
On January 28, the 69th Filmfare Awards will take place. Every year, the glamorous event is usually held in Mumbai, however this year it will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. With 19 nominations, Ranbir Kapoor's Animal received the most nominations this year, and Shah Rukh Khan, who returned in 2023 after a four-year break, received two nominations in the Best Actor category. However, are you aware of the date of the inaugural Filmfare Awards and the winner of the most awards?The Filmfare Awards began when? The most famous American performer in the world, Gregory Peck, was invited to the inaugural Filmfare Awards ceremony on March 21, 1954. The actor did not make it to the event in time, though, as a result of a delayed flight from Colombo; nevertheless, he later attended the luncheon held at the Willingdon Sports Club, and the inaugural award ceremony took place at the Metro Theater in Mumbai.Who was the first winner of the Filmfare Best Actress Award? For the movie "Baiju Bawra," Meena Kumari became the first heroine to win the Best Actress Award. The first movie to take home a Filmfare Award The first Bollywood movie to win a Filmfare Award was "Do Bigha" Zameen. The first filmmaker to receive a Filmfare Award For the movie "Do Bigha Zameen," Bimal Roy became the first directorto win the Filmfare Award. Who took home the inaugural Filmfare Best Actor Award? For his role in the movie "Daag," Dilip Kumar became the first hero to win the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Furthermore, Sunil Dutt hosted a celebration for Dilip Kumar in 1969 as Kumar had won the category.Which movie had the most accolades won? After its 2005 release, "Black" became the first movie to win the most Filmfare Awards in a single year. A number of accolades were given to this movie, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Critics Award Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Background Score. 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' and 'Devdas' went on to win ten and eleven Filmfare Awards respectively after this. Nevertheless, "Gully Boy," starring Ranveer Singh, triumphed over all of these movies. The movie beat the record set by Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukherjee's Black, winning 13 accolades.Men who won the most accolades Gulzar (22), Amitabh Bachchan (16, including 5 for Best Actor), A.R. Rahman (15), and Shahrukh Khan (15) are the people who have won the most accolades. The most award-winning women Asha Bhosle and Jaya Bachchan, who have already won nine Filmfare honors each, are the names with the most honors. In addition, SarojKhan has received eight prizes, while Lata Mangeshkar, Alka Yagnik, Rani Mukherjee, and Shreya Ghoshal have each received seven awards. What movies received the most nominations? Regarding the highest number of nominations, "Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna" received 23, "Rang De Basanti" received 21, and "Gully" received 10.In response to this film, Vyjayanthimala declined to receive the Filmfare Award. Because Vyjayanthimala believed she was the main actress in the movie and not Suchitra Sen, the veteran actor declined to accept the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for "Devdas." Only One Sholay Award! It is astonishing to learn that "Sholay," the largest hit movie in Bollywood history, won just one prize in 1975—best editing. The Clares Awards would have replaced the Filmfare Awards! The Clares Awards were the original name of this award, before it was renamed as Filmfare. Claires Mendonça, a film reviewer for The Times of India, chose the final name. In the inaugural awards event, just five
Ahead of the Bigg Boss 17 Finale, Priyanka Chopra Jonas supports her sister Mannara Chopra.
In a few days, Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 17 program will come to a conclusion. Because of the positive feedback that some of the candidates' journeys have gotten thus far, Bigg Boss 17 has determined who the top 5 contestants are, among them Mannara Chopra. In addition to sending her well wishes to her sister Mannara, international celebrity Priyanka Chopra Jonas also gave her cousin the fundamental formula for success.When does the big show end? Bigg Boss 17's big finale is scheduled for January 28. This season's last episode will begin at 6:00 p.m. and run till midnight. Salman will then declare the winner's identity. We'll tell you that Mannara has a good probability of finishing in the top three because voting patterns continue to place her there. She may be able to win the competition in this case; if not, Bigg Boss 17's first or second runner-up may be her.One of the top 5 finalists of the current Bigg Boss 17 is actress Mannara Chopra. Following Tuesday's elimination of Vicky Jain, the top 5 were revealed. Arun Mahashetty, Ankita Lokhande, Abhishek Kumar, and Mannara are the other contestants who have advanced to the final round of the reality show. On January 28 at the grand finale show, one of these five competitors will be declared the champion. Audiences have been supporting their favorite contenders leading up to the finale.Priyanka Chopra's cousin has been a source of support for Mannara Chopra. Priyanka Chopra acknowledged her sister on her Instagram story on Wednesday. She posted a photo of Mannara from the Bigg Boss 17 house along with the caption, "Give it your all and let the rest go."Earlier, a supportive video message was sent by Priyanka Chopra's mother and Mannara's maami, Dr. Madhu Chopra. "Hello Mannara," Priyanka's mother said in a video greeting. Best wishes. One of the finales is now at your disposal. I'm really happy for you. Remain resilient. Remain composed and resist the urge to let them break you. You are a true Chopra girl—strong and resilient. I wish you luck. A few days ago, footage from the day following the "torture" task was posted on Instagram by Mannara's PR team. Mannara, who was verbally and physically harassed on the show, is seen fighting with Ankita, Ayesha, Isha, and Vicky in the video. Priyanka's mother Madhu Chopra called Ankita, Isha, and Ayesha "uncivilized" in response toPriyanka Chopra and Parineeti's cousin is Mannara. She has appeared in multiple Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada language motion pictures. Pooja Bhatt, a previous Bigg Boss contestant, has already shown her support for Mannara. Vicky made certain statements during the torture work, saying that Mannara was perched on Munawar's lap. He called her "cheap" and said she was "feeling good" while perched on his lap. Vicky came under fire from Pooja for saying such a thing."Very, very improper, the way you are sitting," she commented on X. Says a male competitor who's trying to disgrace #MannaraChopra, who's just trying to shield a buddy. When all else fails, humiliate the woman and then proudly introduce yourself as a "gentleman." Not nice. #Biggboss17. Munawar found the buckets after the nighttime skirmish. Vicky pulled him when he attempted to collect them in the morning, which sparked another sort of violent altercation within the home.
Vicky Kaushal, Alia Bhatt, and Ranbir Kapoor team together for Sanjay Leela Bhansalis directing project, Love & War.
It has finally come true for Vicky Kaushal to collaborate with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, one of Bollywood's greatest directors. The next film from Sanjay Kapoor's production company, starring Vicky Kaushal, Alia Bhatt, and Ranbir Kapoor, has been revealed. Love & War is the name of the movie. Christmas 2025 will see the release of the movie.The movie's announcement poster was also shared by the stars on social media. We present to you Love & War, the epic saga by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. I'll see you at the cinema! Christmas 2025," the poster says. Vicky, Alia, and Ranbir have signed it at the end and put their names there as well."An eternal cinema dream has come true," wrote Vicky Kaushal. Instagram users who shared the poster there wrote, "#SanjayLeelaBhansali #RanbirKapoor @aliaabhatt @prerna_singh6 @bhansaliproductions #LOVEandWAR."Following the release of this film's announcement, social media users have struggled to remain composed. In addition, a number of celebs congratulated the star cast for landing the parts in Alia and Vicky's comment sections.Alia, Ranbir, and Vicky: Bhansali's inspirations For those who don't know, Ranbir debuted in Bollywood with Saawariya, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali in 2007. But after that, the two didn't start working. Furthermore, Ranbir had previously stated that he might never collaborate with Bhansali because of his strict taskmaster ways. Ultimately, though, the public will once more see their magic on a large screen.Conversely, Alia Bhatt's film Gangubai Kathiawadi, directed by Sanjay, brought her her first National award in 2023. It was the first movie she had worked on with the national treasure. Vicky Kaushal, however, received a call-up for the Padmavat movie, starring Deepika Padukone as Maharawal Ratan Singh. But Shahid eventually played the part, for which he was highly praised in 2018. However, it appears that Vicky is now taking center stage as Bhansali's muse.
The coastal refuge of Signum comes in Dwarka
Signum Hotels offers Dwarka's beaches its unique blend of elegance and peace. It announced the opening of a 30-room beachside retreat in Dwarka in Q4 of 2024.Mehul Sharma, Founder & CEO, Signum Hotels and Resorts said, “We’re thrilled to offer a haven for discerning travelers to experience the magic of this sacred land – both its spiritual depths and its breathtaking coastline.”A peaceful getaway is provided by Dwarka's many attractions, which include Sudama Setu, Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Rukmini Devi Temple, Dunny Point, Gomti Ghat, and Dwarkadhish Temple.Signum Hotels offers Dwarka's beaches its unique blend of elegance and peace. It announced the opening of a 30-room beachside retreat in Dwarka in Q4 of 2024. "We're thrilled to offer a haven for discerning travelers to experience the magic of this sacred land - both its spiritual depths and its breathtaking coastline," stated Mehul Sharma, Founder and CEO of Signum Hotels and Resorts.A peaceful getaway is provided by Dwarka's many attractions, which include Sudama Setu, Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Rukmini Devi Temple, Dunny Point, Gomti Ghat, and Dwarkadhish Temple.
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.
