The Internet is in awe of "Quick Gun" Karan Johar's acting in a new advertisement with Kiara Advani.

"New Delhi: After starring alongside actress Kiara Advani in a new eyewear brand advertisement, filmmaker Karan Johar stunned the Internet. The director of Rocky Aur Rani, who debuted as an actor in the 2016 movie Bombay Velvet, was spotted acting once more with Kiara Advani, who starred in his film Lust Stories. In the ad, Karan Johar can be seen stepping into the shoes of a ""South Indian superstar"" and acing it with his flamboyance. The short video was shared by the director on his Instagram feed with a LOL caption. It read, ""Ngl (not gonna lie), the actor within me is so impressed. Funny how Kiara Advani was in awe the whole time."" As predicted, asShakun Batra, the director of Gehraiyaan and a friend of Karan Johar, ROFL-ed below the post, saying, ""Finally got to direct our very own QuickgunKaran."" For those who don't know, he was referring to the 2009 comedy film Quick Gun Murugun, which followed the exploits of an Indian cowboy. One of the judges for Karan's chat show Koffee With Karan, Tanmay Bhatt, commented, ""Need to write a movie for you next."" Simply stating, ""Mind it,"" Angad Bedi alluded to superstar Rajinikanth's well-known line from Yenna Rascala.Recall this from the Tamil film Basha.   "Below the post, Tamannaah wrote, "so cuteee," in the comment section, while Amrita Arora and Varun Dhawan laughed heartily. In the meantime, Koffee With Karan, the chat show hosted by Karan Johar, concluded its eighth season on Thursday. The director hosted online sensation Orhan Awatramani, also known as Orry, on his show during the season finale, and viewers witnessed his entertaining interactions with some of the nation's most well-known comedians and content creators. This season witnessed some of the biggest stars on the couch from Zeenat Aman, Neetu Kapoor Sharmila Tagore to Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan. Other big guests on the chat show included Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Ajay Devgn, Rohit Shetty, Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra, Vicky Kaushal, Kiara Advani, Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur and Arjun Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan and Ananya Panday.  

Ranveer Singh assumes the role of judge when a paraplegic performs Deepika Padukones song at the airport.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh had a surprise awaiting them at Mumbai airport.The most recent airport video featuring actor duo Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh has been making the rounds online since they returned to Mumbai. As the couple approached their car after making an elegant exit, they were met with an unexpected visitor. Fans had previously taken to Deepika's song "Sher Khul Gaye" from the upcoming movie Fighter, but this time, Deepika was drawn in by the paparazzo's act.Deepika and Ranveer were seen in the viral video sitting in their car while the photographer displayed the song's hook moves. Vibing with the dance, Deepika joined in, and admirers praised Ranveer's judging abilities. Deepika even exchanged a smiles and shook hands with the paparazzi before heading out. Online fans expressed their excitement in the comments section. "Haha.. this is so wholesome," a fan wrote. Someone another said, "I adore Deepveer."One of the trendiest couples in B-town, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, never passes up the opportunity to score big pair goals. They were just spotted arriving back from vacation at the airport. Aside from their striking beauty, Deepika Padukone's excitement for her next film, Fighter, and her performance of the song Sher Khul Gaye in front of photographers caught our attention.At the airport, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone groove to the song Fighter. Ranveer and Deepika were seen holding hands as they left the arrival terminal in an Instagram video. Ranveer was wearing cream shoes, blue denim pants, a black pullover, a black beanie, and black sunglasses. Deepika, on the other hand, exuded elegance while sporting brown boots, beige slacks, and a comfortable beige sweater over a white blouse.When Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh returned to Mumbai, they were met with an unexpected visitor. A paparazzo stunned the pair as they were leaving the airport by imitating the famous dance moves from Deepika's forthcoming movie Fighter, Sher Khul Gaye.A paparazzi account shared a video showing Ranveer and Deepika sitting in their car while a paparazzi dances on Sher Khul Gaye in front of them. Deepika and Ranveer join him in the beat of the song and give him encouragement. The couple applauds the pap after he finishes the trick, and Deepika shakes his hand as they head out in their car.  

Lift: Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Kevin Harts antics fall flat

The most recent addition to Netflix's collection of heist thrillers has characters that are cardboard cutouts and predictable turns.The idea behind Lift, the newest heist thriller on Netflix, is an enormous shipment of gold is supposed to be taken in midair. It sounds like an intriguing plot point. The thriller appears polished, having been filmed in some of the most picturesque places on earth, such as Venice, Switzerland, and Ireland. The film, which aims to be a suspenseful thriller, is propelled by a varied cast. However, the film, directed by F. Gary Gray, who has previously helmed films such as The Italian Job (2003) and The Fate of the Furious (2017), lacks substance and is not very compelling.Lift, a novel by Daniel Kunka, chronicles the exploits of Kevin Hart's character, professional thief Cyrus Whitaker, and his skilled gang as they attempt the ultimate heist: taking $500 million in gold from a vault on an aircraft that is hovering 40000 feet over the Alps. A group of hackers in the thriller are capable of making even the most difficult heists seem easy. That is established in a long opening scene where the group whisks away a mysterious artist and sets up a furious chase along Venice's canals. Shortly later, Whitaker is being pursued by Interpol agent Abby Gladwell (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), who approaches him with the idea of stealing the gold at the request of her senior official.The first aim is a Venice art auction. The gang at the heart of Netflix's mistrustful heist drama Lift, led by their aspirationally stoic chief, Cyrus (Kevin Hart), get ready to steal priceless works from the hands of the one percent. This squad considers themselves as a bunch of cultural Robin Hoods, consisting of proficient techies and masters of disguise. They screw the rich and support the artists while pilfering from the wealthy to fill their own coffers.Directed by F. Gary Gray (Straight Outta Compton), the movie opens with Cyrus waltzing toward an imposingly beautiful edifice that will host the auction. A crimson carpet delineates the route to the main entrance, as Venetians in masks move about on either side of the ropes. This opening scene makes Venice, which Gray more deftly depicted in his 2003 film The Italian Job, appear gaudy. Every surface is touched by light, as though the exposure has been fully increased.  

Shakti Kapoor was not Crime Master Gogos first pick:

Did you know that another seasoned actor was originally considered for the role of Crime Master Gogo in Rajkumar Santoshi's Andaz Apna Apna instead of Shakti Kapoor?Andaz Apna Apna, a comedy film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, is a cult classic. At the time of its release, the movie, which starred Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, and Karishma Kapoor in the key characters, was a box office failure. However, it has developed into one of the most beloved Indian comedies throughout time, with many of its dialogues and characters becoming widely recognized terms in pop culture.According to Kapoor, Tinnu Anand was intended to play Crime Master Gogo, but he couldn't make it back in time to the shoot of 'Andaz Apna Apna'. Consequently, the creators approached Anand while he was filming a nearby movie.Andaz Apna Apna, a comedy film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, is a cult classic. At the time of its release, the movie, which starred Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, and Karishma Kapoor in the key characters, was a box office failure. However, it has developed into one of the most beloved Indian comedies throughout time, with many of its dialogues and characters becoming widely recognized terms in pop culture.Every character, including Teja, Shyam Gopal, Crime Master Gogo, Robert, and Amar, Prem, Karishma, and Raveena, has developed a passionate fan base.Shakti Kapoor revealed that when he joined the movie, over 70% of the filming had already been finished while speaking about his involvement with a major news source. He expressed worries about deadlines and problems in his schedule, but also said that the producer, who was also his buddy, and director Rajkumar Santoshi kept pushing him to come. He suggested filming his sequences at night as a compromise, if the other stars gave their okay.He went on, "After that, I contacted Tinnu to see if it would be all if I took on the position in his place. I am really close to him, and I wouldn't have taken the role without his OK. Thankfully, he didn't have any reservations.Aamir Khan once told Shakti Kapoor that he was looking for Crime Master Gogo's t-shirt when they met at a foreign airport. Shocked that there were such t-shirts at all, Shakti Kapoor's son went out and bought Aamir one right away. Aamir was wearing the t-shirt with pride when Shakti saw him later at a party. Shakti Kapoor learned that toys and other Crime Master Gogo memorabilia were being sold, and that there were even booths dubbed Crime Master Momos as a result of this revelation.The 1994 film Andaz Apna Apna, which starred Salman Khan and Aamir Khan, was deemed a flop when it first came out in theaters since it didn't leave a lasting impression on the crowd. But when it debuted on television, it became very well-liked and soon became a cult classic, winning praise from audiences as time went on.  

Celebrates the 12th failure of Vidhu Vinod Chopra

In a lengthy post on social media, Anurag Kashyap praised Vidhu Vinod Chopra and his most recent film, 12th Fail.Vidhu Vinod Chopra, a fellow filmmaker, has Anurag Kashyap utterly in awe. Kashyap praised Chopra on social media, saying that the movie 12th Fail had mesmerized him. The Kennedy director added that he has optimism for making wonderful movies because of Chopra, who is 71 years old."Probably the best mainstream film I've seen in 2023," he said at the beginning of his post. "At 71 years old, @vidhuvinodchoprafilms has crafted a masterpiece out of a simple story of an adamant man wanting to be more than what life gives him." He goes and gets what he wants, whatever he pleases.12th Fail: The most recent film by Vikrant Massey has been a huge box office success and has garnered positive reviews from reviewers, trade analysts, and even the biggest names in Bollywood. The excitement surrounding 12th Fail is still going strong even after the movie has been out for more than two months. Notable directors like Rohit Shetty and well-known star Ayushmann Khurrana have already bestowed many commendable awards upon the movie. Anurag Kashyap, a Bollywood director, has expressed his appreciation for Vidhu Vinod Chopra's film on social media. Look at the post that's underneath. See Also - 12th Failed: 10 Images of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma and Shraddha Joshi demonstrate why they are the ideal role models for the Generation Z today.Citing Vidhu's 12th Fail as a ground-breaking accomplishment, Anurag put himself in the company of other filmmakers who might be feeling a little lost. He praised it as the greatest mainstream movie of 2023 and posted the movie's poster along with his commentary on Facebook.The most recent well-known person to commend Vidhu Vinod Chopra for his movie 12th Fail is filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. In a lengthy letter, Anurag recounted meeting Manoj Kumar Sharma, the IPS officer the movie is based on, and expressed his inability to picture his narrative as it is presented in the movie. The movie has actor Vikrant Massey in the prominent role. See also: Rani Mukerji faces backlash for declaring Indian movies to be the best in the world  

At his daughter Ira Khans wedding, Aamir Khan grooves to Aati Kya Khandala, and Imran Khan joins in.

Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan recently tied the knot with Nupur Shikhare in Udaipur. Family and close friends attended the couple's pre-wedding mehndi, sangeet, and other events. Fans are unable to contain their excitement as images and videos from the lavish celebrations have appeared online. Aamir was seen dancing briskly to the song "Aati Kya Khandala" from his 1988 film Ghulam in one of the videos. Aamir joined Imran Khan and other guests on the dance floor.Aamir was beaming as he was captured in between a dance performance in another set of photos. The famous person was previously spotted at the sangeet, swaying to the tune "Bachna Ae Haseeno" alongside the attendees.Ira Khan, the daughter of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, was married to fitness instructor Nupur Shikhare. On social media, images and videos from the ceremony are going viral. In one of the recordings, Imran Khan is seen dancing to Pappu Can't Dance.In the viral video posted by celebrity photographer Varinder Chawla, Imran Khan can be seen dancing to his hit song Pappu Can't Dance while looking stylish in traditional attire. "#ImranKhan brings back the nostalgia, grooves to 'Pappu Can't Dance' at #IraKhan and #NupurShikhare's wedding celebration," the page said, sharing the video.On January 10, Ira Khan, the daughter of Aamir Khan, wed socially in Udaipur to Nupur Shikhare, a fitness instructor. On January 3, the pair wed legally in Mumbai. Social media users who attended the occasion have started posting images and videos from the Udaipur wedding. Aamir is seen dancing in one of the videos to the song Aati Kya Khandala, which quickly became popular.In an Instagram video, Aamir Khan is seen dancing to his hit song Aati Kya Khandala with a number of visitors around him while the DJ spins the record. From his film Ghulam, the song is taken. Aamir sang the song alongside vocalist Alka Yagnik.  

Raghuthatha teaser: Keerthy Suresh struggles against imposition of Hindi

The teaser for Raghuthatha, which is directed by rookie Suman Kumar, features Keerthy Suresh, KS Mippu, Mukesh, Janaki, Ravindra Vijay, Devadarshini, Rajeev Ravindranathan, Jayakumar, Anandsami, and Rajesh Balachandiran.On Friday, the teaser for the upcoming Tamil movie Raghuthatha was unveiled by the creators. Starring Keerthy Suresh, the movie offers a hilarious spin on Hindi oppression.Keerthy steals the show in the one-minute teaser as a woman opposing Tamil Nadu's imposition of Hindi. She declines a promotion that comes with a Hindi exam requirement. Keerthy touches many individuals with her activities and passion. We're curious to see what happens in the plot as the teaser finishes with a twist.As we previously reported, Keerthy Suresh is playing the lead role in Raghuthatha, the first Tamil film from Hombale Films, producers of Kantara and KGF. The teaser for the movie has finally been made public by the producers.Samarth's father, Mukesh, defended the incident in an interview with Indian Express, saying, "I think both Samarth and Abhishek were wrong in that situation; I don't know why both of them got hyper." Although it's okay, Abhishek was more agitated and touched Samarth with his hand."Keerthy steals the show in the one-minute teaser as a woman opposing Tamil Nadu's imposition of Hindi. She declines a promotion that comes with a Hindi exam requirement. Keerthy touches many individuals with her activities and passion. We're curious to see what happens in the plot as the teaser finishes with a twist.A Peep Inside "Raghuthatha" Keerthy Suresh's character in "Raghuthatha" teaser opens as a National trainee Corps (NCC) trainee going through training. She begs her senior officer to speak to her in Tamil during a comic exchange because she doesn't comprehend Hindi. This establishes the mood for the film, which is about Tamil people being forced to learn Hindi in the 1980s. The teaser's images depict a number of humorous scenarios that highlight Kayalvizhi's (Kerthy Suresh) challenges. She turns down a promotion at work in one moment because it requires her to take a Hindi exam. She is shown in another image spearheading a demonstration in the town of Valluvanpettai.Keerthy Suresh's Outstanding Performance History Keerthy Suresh hails from a family with a long history in the film business. Her mother, Menaka G. Suresh, is a well-known actress, and her father, G. Suresh Kumar, is a well-known film producer. It was simply a question of time for Keerthy to enter the film industry given her remarkable history. She made her screen debut in the Malayalam cinema industry in the early 2000s, beginning her career as a child actress. Keerthy did, however, put acting on hold in order to focus on her love of fashion design. She made a spectacular return to the silver screen after finishing her education, capturing everyone's attention with her extraordinary talent. Making waves in the Tamil cinema business, Keerthy Suresh  

Bigg Boss 17: Samarth Jurels father responds to Abhishek Kumar striking his son

The mother of Abhishek Kumar claimed that after witnessing the other candidates' cruel treatment of her son on Bigg Boss 17, the family felt "helpless and angry."The treatment her son received from other candidates on Bigg Boss 17, according to Abhishek Kumar's mother, left the family feeling "helpless and angry."Actor Abhishek Kumar's Bigg Boss 17 journey has been the most turbulent. The baggage from his previous connection with fellow candidate Isha Malviya, which began on the first day, continued to haunt him. As the reality program approached its conclusion, Abhishek's altercation with co-contestant and Isha's lover Samarth Jurel caused their disagreements to worsen.Now, his mother Sandhya paid him a visit over the family week. In an interview with IndianExpress.com, she stated that her son has been the target of everyone in the home.The mother of Udaariyaan actor Abhishek Kumar entered Bigg Boss 17 for the upcoming family week. After their tearful reunion, the mother and son spoke with ETimes TV in an interview. She shared details regarding her time in the Bigg Boss 17 house, Abhishek's game, and other things. She also talked about Samarth's slap incident and Isha's accusations of physical abuse directed at her kid. (Image: Instagram)I am really delighted with his journey. You're playing well and you look strong, I told him. Now, just get the prize home. I advised him to make his ideas clearly and firmly without becoming agitated or hysterical. Kum karo Usko, aap ko loud mat hone do. He doesn't pick fights with people; the other housemates do that for him. That's when he started to feel upset and realized that he was not alone.Samarth's father, Mukesh, defended the incident in an interview with Indian Express, saying, "I think both Samarth and Abhishek were wrong in that situation; I don't know why both of them got hyper." Although it's okay, Abhishek was more agitated and touched Samarth with his hand."  

After experiencing heartbreak, Ananya Panday says she watched Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, ate an ice cream tub, and listened to Arijit Singh songs: Aashiqui 2 is merely the music selection for

Ananya Panday has listened to depressing music and indulged in a bucket of ice cream to cope with her past heartbreaks. At the moment, she is seeing Aditya Roy Kapur.Recently, Ananya Panday, who has been enjoying Kho Gaye Hum Kahan's fame, talked candidly about overcoming heartbreaks in life. The performer revealed that, rather than ignoring her feelings or using an app to divert her attention, she would rather deal with them.Ananya advised anyone going through a breakup to "deal with whatever you are feeling because unresolved feelings are the worst" in an interview with Bollywood Bubble. "It's how I choose to deal with it, to go through it and let it out," the woman stated.Ananya Panday has shared her experience of coping with breakups. She advised against holding back one's emotions and in favor of fully expressing them.Ananya Panday has discussed her strategy for handling breakups. Before they supposedly broke up this year, the actor was rumored to have been dating her co-star Ishaan Khatter from Khaali Peeli. Ananya will now be seen with Vijay Deverakonda in Karan Johar-produced Liger. Also read: Ananya Panday breaks the internet after she fills a cocktail glass with aloo bhujia in a photo.Ananya advised anyone going through a breakup to "deal with whatever you are feeling because unresolved feelings are the worst" in an interview with Bollywood Bubble. "It's how I choose to deal with it, to go through it and let it out," the woman stated.Ananya Panday, a Bollywood actress, is experiencing great success due to the popularity of "Kho Gaye Hum Kahan." The actress is thrilled to have achieved success at last and is receiving praise from the public for her work. She also talked about how she deals with heartbreaks in her life.She stressed in a recent interview how important it is to deal with feelings instead of running away from them or diverting attention with other things to do. For people experiencing heartbreak, Ananya offered this advice: "Deal with whatever you are feeling because unresolved feelings are the worst."Ananya Panday revealed, like many others, that she used to cope with past heartbreaks by resorting to depressing music and indulgently eating a bucket of ice cream. She said, "Eat ice cream, listen to Arijit Singh, and watch Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" when asked about her post-breakup routines. Everyone has probably heard the typical heartache ballad, Tum Hi Ho, at some point in their lives. Aashiqui 2 is the perfect soundtrack for painful moments."Ananya Panday hinted that she was seeing Aditya Roy Kapur in a recent episode of Koffee with Karan. She nearly gave away her relationship status even though she didn't say it out loud.  

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PVR merger with Inox Leisure

PVR Pictures, a prominent multiplex operator, has merged with Inox Leisure to become PVR INOX Pictures. The multiplex chain operator had indicated a few days prior that it would be closing some of its screens due to accelerated depreciation on the theatres that were being considered for closure.   Following the merging of PVR and Inox Leisure, PVR Pictures is now known as PVR INOX Pictures. Until the conclusion of FY23, the combined company will be running 361 theatres with 1,689 screens over 115 cities in Sri Lanka and India.   The PVR Group's film production and distribution division was known as PVR Pictures. In a statement released on Wednesday, PVR INOX Pictures stated that it plans to raise its content acquisition expenditures for the Indian market and create more chances for independent artists and underrepresented storytellers.   "With a wider screen network, it will expand its programming and marketing capabilities and create highly innovative experiences, bringing significant value to its partners as well as to its customers," stated the statement.   In 2007, the business successfully debuted as a film producer with Taare Zameen Par and Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na. Following the merging of PVR Ltd and INOX Leisure, two well-known movie theatre brands, PVR-INOX Ltd was established. The merger went into effect on February 6, 2023.

For ₹174 crore, Saregama will purchase the bulk of Pocket Aces.

The digital entertainment company Pocket Aces Pictures Pvt Ltd has seen a majority acquisition by Saregama, a music label controlled by the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, according to a statement from the company. For ₹174 crore, Saregama will purchase 51.8% of the shares, with a clear path to purchase an additional 41% of the shares at pre-agreed multiples over the following 15 months. This is an all-cash transaction. Saregama has revealed that it will pay ₹174 crore in cash to purchase a 51.8% share in Pocket Aces Pictures Private Ltd., a provider of digital entertainment.  The corporation stated that it would purchase an additional 41% of the company within the next 15 months at pre-arranged multiples.   The vice chairperson of Saregama, Avarna Jain, stated in a statement that this acquisition represents the meeting point of innovation and heritage. Although we have always been industry leaders in music and media, this collaboration with Pocket Aces will open up new revenue opportunities for us as we reach the growing youth digital audience.  

Santas official residence, Rovaniemi, draws in Native Americans looking for a white Christmas and northern lights.

Mumbai: More Indians traveled to Santa Claus's house this winter; Rovaniemi saw a 20% increase in the number of Indian tourists. These included families, honeymooners, and high net worth people (HNIs) who were interested in visiting Finland to enjoy not only a white Christmas but also the northern lights and activities related to the Arctic.Finland's Lapland region, centered on the Arctic Circle, is home to the capital city of Rovaniemi. In addition to being the official residence of Santa Claus, it is also the home of 12,450 reindeer as of 2010. Sanna Karkkainen, CEO of Visit Rovaniemi, stated that the tourism growth this Christmas season was almost 20% and that the overall tourism growth for the winter season was about 10% more than the previous year. In terms of registered beds, the number of Indian travelers has increased by 154.7%, despite the fact that Indians only make up 1.3% of the total. According to Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head - Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India), "We are witnessing increased interest not only from family/multigenerational families, but equally from India's millennials, couples/honeymooners, HNIs and UHNIs seeking that once-in-a-lifetime experience that money can't buy." Kale also notes that Indians are becoming more discriminating travelers and that the "you only live once" mentality is driving strong demand for places like Finland. "Our information shows.

Ankita and Gurjar win senior cross-country championships.

At the one-day 58th National Cross Country Championships held here on Monday, Hemant Gurjar of the Railways and Ankita of the same company became victorious in the men's and women's categories, respectively.The national champion Vidhatri Urs and Mannat Brar, two of the four amateurs competing this week, are scheduled to compete in the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific early in the upcoming month, so this should be a fantastic preparation for them.The fact that Nishna won last week and Mannat finished tied for fourth shows that amateurs are now a serious contender on the professional Tour. PTI Corr AM AM AM.At the one-day 58th National Cross Country Championships conducted here on Monday, Hemant Gurjar of the Railways and Ankita of the same company were victorious in the men's and women's championships, respectively. However, in the men's team event, Services won with 20 points, placing Railways (28) in second place overall.The one-day 58th National Cross Country Championships were conducted here on Monday, and the winners were athletes from the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), who took home the men's and women's titles. In the last meters of the men's 10 km race, Hemraj Gurjar of RSPB overtook his competitor to cross the finish line in 29:30.00. In second place with a timing of 29:35.00 was Puneet from SSCB.Later on, Ravi Gulia of Haryana and Sawan Barwal of Himachal Pradesh engaged in a fierce competition for the bronze medal. But in a time of 29:38.00, Barwal defeated his opponent to take home the bronze. And Gulia came in fourth. With 20 points, the Services team was able to secure the team championship, though. Haryana came in third place with 64 points, followed by Railways in second place with 28 points.As anticipated, Ankita won the gold in the women's 10 km race with a time of 34:36.00. With 16 points in the women's division, Railways were victorious as a team. Maharashtra came in third place with 77 points, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 41 points. Conclusions (all finals): Men's 10km: Sawan Barwal (Himachal Pradesh) 29:38.00, Puneet (SSCB) 29:35.00, and Hemraj Gurjar (Railway Sports Promotion Board) 29:30.00. Services scored 20, Railways scored 28, and Haryana scored 64 points as a team. U-20: 8 km: Rohit Choudhary (Rajasthan) 23:54.00, Naresh Chopra (Rajasthan) 23:46.00, and Shivaji Parashu (Karnataka) 23:42.00 in time. Team: Haryana 54, Maharashtra 52, and Rajasthan 42 points. U18: 6km: Mohit Choudhary (Telangana) 18:18.00, Abhishek (Sikkim) 18:13, and Rohit Binner (Maharashtra) 18:11. U16: 2km: Anil Kumar (Uttar Pradesh) 5:39.00, Amit Kumar Mahto (Jharkhand) 5:42.00, Sachin Rawat (Delhi) 5:37.00.  

Second T20I between IND and AFG: Watch as Virat Kohli recreates the

When Virat Kohli faced Naveen-ul-Haq in a Twenty20 international on Sunday, January 14, 2022, he replicated the Haris Rauf six he had struck in the T20 World Cup 2022.Virat Kohli returned for the second game of the ongoing India vs. Afghanistan T20I series on January 14 (Sunday) at Indore's Holkar Stadium after missing the first game in Mohali for personal reasons. This was his first time representing India in the T20 format since the Australia-hosted 2022 T20 World Cup. Kohli nearly duplicated the T20 World Cup 2022 shot against Pakistan's Haris Rauf, which was widely considered as one of the greatest strokes cricket fans have ever seen, while facing Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq. The shot against Naveen was barely short of the mark, earning Rauf four runs, but the delivery went for a six.The two shots appeared similar to spectators, but Kohli wasn't completely happy with his try because he wanted the ball to go farther for a six. Naveen-ul-Haq's delivery was pitched approximately eight meters in, which was quite comparable to Hairs Rauf's delivery from the T20 World Cup 2022. Virat Kohli did not quite execute his loft swivel, which was a straight down the ground move, at the World Cup in Australia. It provided just four runs since it was not perfectly timed. Social media users have been sharing the same video.Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube both produced half-centuries as India easily trounced Afghanistan by six wickets in the opening IND vs. AFG match in Indore. With 68 off 34 balls, Jaiswal established vital partnerships, such as a 92-run partnership with Dube (who is undefeated at 63), which enabled India to take an insurmountable 2-0 lead.  

At the ITF Womens Open, Shrivalli Rashmikaa is in the second round of qualifying.

Out of the fourteen players, three Indians, including Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty, advanced to the second round of qualification in the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open, which got underway at the KSLTA Stadium in this city on Sunday. In the opening round, the 13th seed defeated a determined Ekaterina Yashina 7-5, 7-6 (5). The other Indians that made it to the final qualifying round were Zeel Desai, ranked 14th, and Vaidehi Chaudhary, ranked 11. On Monday, eight qualifiers who will compete in the main draw, which gets underway on Tuesday, will be revealed. Ekaterina started off well, getting a break in the first game itself, and applying constant pressure on her rival. The players decide to play from the baseline, waiting for their opponent to make a In the second set, both the competitors traded a break apiece in the 5th and 6th games respectively before Ekaterina broke the Indian’s serve in the seventh game and held her serve in the next to lead 5-3. The 22-year-old Rashmikaa took advantage of her opponent's errors to win the following three games and secure a break to lead 6-5 in the tenth game. In order to force a tiebreaker, which might have gone any way, Ekaterina held her serve.  

Beginning on January 18, there will be the Bangalore International Grandmasters Open Chess Tournament.

The Bangalore Urban District Chess Association (BUDCA), in conjunction with the government of Karnataka, is all prepared to hold the first edition of the Bangalore International Grandmasters Open Chess Tournament at the Kanteerava Indoor Stadium from January 18 to 26.Over 2000 players and over 40 grandmasters from 20 different countries—among them notable figures like Abhijeet Gupta and Nigel Short—are anticipated to compete in the Garden City, which last played home to a major tournament over 40 years ago.The competition, which will offer ₹50 lakh in prize money, will be divided into three categories, A, B, and C based on the FIDE ratings of the players. There will also be an open Blitz competition on January 22.The first grandmaster from Karnataka, M.S. Thejkumar, was happy to participate in a competition at home. “There is a sharp rise in the number of tournaments in India now,” he said during a media event on Saturday."I truly wanted to compete in a tournament of this caliber when I became the General Manager in 2017, but that goal was never realized. This will significantly benefit the younger population.  

In Adelaide, Bopanna and Ebden lose a fierce battle.

After winning the ITF junior tennis competition, Jen Milic poses with the trophy. | Image Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Tennis Lidia Podgorichani and Ognjen Milic win the junior ITF tennis championship. At the DLTA Complex on Saturday, top-seeded Lidia Podgorichani of Thailand defeated Maria Golovina in the girls' final of the ITF junior tennis competition, 6-2, 6-2. The 80th-ranked Lidia, who had won the singles championship in Chandigarh last week, outperformed Maria, who had gone unbeaten for more than two weeks, with a clinical display. Maria struggled to accept the loss because she had defeated a number of strong players this week. She actually started crying during the second set and didn't stop until the match was over. Maria wasIn the $739,945 ATP tennis tournament in Adelaide, Australia, second seeds Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden lost to third seeds Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury in the doubles final on Saturday, 7-5, 5-7, [11-9].Along with $34,600, the winning team also received 250 ATP points. The runner-up received 150 points and $18,000.Arjun Kadhe and Marcus Willis advanced to the €74,825 Challenger doubles final in Oeiras, Portugal.  

Lidia Podgorichani and Ognjen Milic win the junior ITF tennis championship.

After winning the ITF junior tennis competition, Jen Milic poses with the trophy. | Image Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Tennis Lidia Podgorichani and Ognjen Milic win the junior ITF tennis championship. At the DLTA Complex on Saturday, top-seeded Lidia Podgorichani of Thailand defeated Maria Golovina in the girls' final of the ITF junior tennis competition, 6-2, 6-2. The 80th-ranked Lidia, who had won the singles championship in Chandigarh last week, outperformed Maria, who had gone unbeaten for more than two weeks, with a clinical display.Maria struggled to accept the loss because she had defeated a number of strong players this week. She actually started crying during the second set and didn't stop until the match was over. Maria was even more disappointed that her game was so messed up that she couldn't offer a decent challenge. Lidia was happy with the way she performed. Quick to clarify, the Thai player would not be playing at the Australian Open; instead, she would be defending points in the upcoming tournament in Kolkata.The same was true for Serbia's Ognjen Milic, the boys champion, who engaged in a tough left-handed match and used his passionate play to irritate top seed NIkita Bilozertsev. When Nikita pulled out, unable to motivate himself to battle any longer, the slender Milic was ahead 6-3, 4-0.Ognjen Milic declared he will travel to Kolkata for the upcoming competition and work hard to get ready for the French Open in the later part of the season.