Bitcoin and Ether See Dips After a Day’s Gain With Cryptocurrencies Seeing Red

Cryptocurrencies like Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash opened with minor gains today, while most other popular crypto coins including Bitcoin and Ether witnessed a dip.

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Redmi Note 10 Lite With Quad Rear Cameras, 5,020mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 10 Lite has launched in the Indian market. The phone is priced at Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option, Rs. 15,999 for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage option, and Rs. 16,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model. It will go on sale on October 2.

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Popular Smart Lights to Check Out

Smart lights allow users to choose from millions of colours to set the mood, and some of them even support voice assistants. Here are some smart lights if you are looking to set the tone right in your room.

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Popular Budget Fitness Trackers to Check Out

Fitness trackers, or smart bands, may not be as flashy as smartwatches but they fulfill the basic activity tracking. Here are some budget options for you.

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Popular Multi-Function Ink Tank and Inkjet Printers to Check Out

Multi-function printers enable users to print, scan, and copy their documents. If you are looking for one, here are a few popular multi-function ink tank and inkjet printers.

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Malang stars Aditya Roy Kapur and Anil Kapoor to headline Indian adaptation of The Night Manager for Disney+ Hotstar

Last year in September, reports surfaced that Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan will be making his OTT debut with the Hindi adaptation of the British mini-series The Night Manager. The series was to be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar and the actor was reportedly being paid a huge sum around the vicinity of Rs. 75 crore for the same. However, back in February this year, it was reported that the actor backed out from the project. This was followed by Manoj Bajpayee's exit who couldn't be part of it due to the unavailability of the dates. So, the makers began to hunt two actors and now they've found their characters in Malang stars, Aditya Roy Kapur and Anil Kapoor.

According to a report in a tabloid, Aditya and Anil have been locked in to headline in the Indian adaptation of The Night Manager. While Aditya plays the role of Indian version of the Jonathan Pine character, essayed by Tom Hiddleston in the original 2016 limited series based on the 1993 novel by John Le Carre, whereas Anil Kapoor will reprise Hugh Laurie's role of an arms dealer who disguises himself to be a business tycoon.

The makers are currently finalising the principal cast for the film. Sandeep Modi will direct the six-part spy series and it promises to be made on a big scale. It is being produced by Preity Zinta in association with Banijay Asia.

The Night Manager is a British television serial directed by Susanne Bier and starring Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Olivia Colman, David Harewood, Tom Hollander, and Elizabeth Debicki in pivotal roles. The series originally premiered on BBC One on February 21, 2016.

ALSO READ: Anil Kapoor wins the IAA Brand Endorser of the Year Award

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BTS' Jin to croon OST for upcoming mystery Korean drama Jirisan starring Jun Ji Hyun and Joo Ji Hoon in lead roles

Following the releasing multiple chart-topping songs this year, BTS is not slowing down anytime soon. As the group is gearing up for their upcoming offline and online concerts, the group's eldest member and vocalist Jin is awaiting the release of his OST. He will croon the main theme track for the upcoming mystery Korean drama Jirisan starring Jun Ji Hyun and Joo Ji Hoon in lead roles.

On October 1, the production company of the drama, AStory, made an official announcement about Jin's participation in the highly-anticipated drama. According to Korean tabloid Soompi, the statement read, “BTS’s Jin’s song for the Jirisan OST will be the main theme song for Jirisan, and you will be able to hear it starting from midway through the drama. We will announce the release date [for the song] at a separate time.”

Set against the backdrop of towering views of Mount Jiri, where rangers and other employees of the Jirisan National Park climb through the mysterious and unexplored regions of the mountain, trying to rescue the survivors and lost trekkers. Seo Yi Kang is the park's top ranger who has vast experience in navigation, making her knowledgeable when it comes to tracking down lost individuals. One day, she becomes the partner of Kang Hyun Jo, a rookie park ranger who is a military academy graduate and an ex-lieutenant who experienced a horrific incident on Mount Jiri which led him to become a ranger. The drama is centered around a mystery surrounding the mountain's many visitors; those who come to kill, and those who come to end their lives. The two rangers will investigate the truth behind the mysterious accident.

The drama is penned by Kingdom writer Kim Eun Hee and helmed by Goblin director Lee Eung Bok. Jirisan premieres on October 23 at 9 p.m. KST.

ALSO READ: BTS’ expenses for envoy activities in New York were partially covered by South Korean Government and agency, Blue House clarifies

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"It is a really beautiful film, almost like a fairytale in its otherworldly look and feel" - Pooja Hegde on Radhe Shyam with Prabhas

In no time at all , Pooja Hegde  has become  the highest paid  leading lady of Telugu cinema with superhits like Mukunda (2014), Duvvada Jagannadham (2017), Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018), Maharishi (2019), Gaddalakonda Ganesh (2019)  and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020) to her  credit. In Hindi, she started with the very best: Hrithik Roshan in Ashutosh Gowariker’s Mohenjo Daro. Though her progress in Bollywood has been slow, her rapid rise in Telugu cinema is incontrovertible. As her new Telugu project, Radhe Shyam with Prabhas, the actress talks about her career.

15 million followers on Instagram, how does a girl as young as you handle this kind of success?

I am very grateful for those staggering numbers. More than anything else, I am aware that what I post (on Instagram) can affect 15 million people. So I am very conscious of what I put out there. I think social media needs to be more responsible and positive. That’s why whatever I upload is happy positive. There is so much negativity floating around on social media. We need to send out positive messages now more than ever.

What does success mean to you and how do you keep yourself grounded (besides a cold shower)?

That’s a very deep question. What does success mean to me?  I think one of the motivations for me to succeed was to make my own dreams as well as my family’s dreams for me, come true. As for keeping grounded, my parents do a good   job of that (laughs). The value system that they have instilled in me ensures that the success doesn’t go to my head.

I have heard of your fans doing some pretty crazy stuff for you in Andhra. What are the craziest fan encounters you have had so far?

Yeah I’ve seen some crazy things being done. I’ve come across fans with my name tattooed on their arm. The craziest fan was the guy who came all the way from Andhra to Mumbai to meet me and slept on the road for a couple of nights before he got what he wanted.

Does this kind of adulation flatter you?

No, in fact, it makes me feel bad. I don’t want anyone to go through this kind of pain on my account. But I am happy they want to meet me. I am grateful for all the love the fans shower on me.

In Telugu cinema you are rumoured to be the highest paid actress. Is it true? How did you manage to make yourself so indispensable in a language you didn't know?

I don’t want to talk about the money. But yes, I think it is great to be accepted in a language that I didn’t know. I now feel I’ve become a part of Telugu cinema now. I am really grateful for that.

Can you speak fluent Telugu now? Do you dub your own lines in Telugu?

Yes, I can speak Telugu fluently and I do dub my own lines. As soon as I started doing Telugu films, I began learning the language in the hope that I can soon dub my own lines. I felt this was needed to honour my craft. To be able to connect with the Telugu audience, it was really imperative to speak the language.

Once Shabana Azmi had told me that a major part of the performance happens during the dubbing.

Yes, I felt there was a big gap between what my character felt and what she said when someone else dubbed for me. Dubbing for my own lines in Telugu has helped me get closer to my character and to the audience. It’s great to be treated as one of their own in Andhra Pradesh.

Tell me about Radhe Shyam with Prabhas?

It is a really beautiful film, almost like a fairytale in its otherworldly look and feel. I haven’t done such an intense mature love story before. It’s all very new to me. I hope that the storyline and the lovers’ characters connect with the audience.

What about Hindi cinema? Are you happy with the headway you have made in Bollywood?

I feel I’m still a baby in Bollywood. I have done only two films in Hindi. I’ve taken a conscious decision to do selective films. I will only do the films I really want to do. I am excited about my forthcoming films. There is Rohit  Shetty’s Cirkus with Ranveer Singh. There is Bhaijaan with Salman Khan.

That sounds impressive…

I think I’ve a long way to go. But yeah, having done Mohenjo Daro, which did not do as well as expected, to still have producers coming to me with good Hindi offers is something I’m proud of.

What are your forthcoming films?

Well, I have Most Eligible Bachelor in Telugu, I have Radhe Shyam which is a Pan-India film, I have Acharya coming up where I am doing a special role, it’s a very beautiful film too, that is Telugu. I have Beast in Tamil then Cirkus and Bhaijaan in Hindi.

Also Read: Pooja Hegde spotted at the airport dressed in an all-black set with a Louis Vuitton bag worth Rs. 1.57 lakh

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Instagram Content of Kim Kardashian, Other Celebrities Linked to Negative Feelings, Shows Facebook Research

Instagram of celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber, and Charli D'Amelio may cause their followers to experience more negative feelings about their self-image, according to internal Facebook research reported by the Wall Street Journal.

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Facebook Research Shows Company Knew of Instagram Harm to Teens, Say US Senators

Facebook at a US senate hearing on Thursday was accused of concealing the negative findings about Instagram and demanded a commitment from the company to make changes.

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Zoom, Five9 to Terminate Nearly $15 Billion Deal After Shareholder Vote

Zoom’s acquisition of Five9 in a $14.7 billion deal was called off after Five9 shareholders voted it down in a major blow to Zoom's plan to expand its offerings following its pandemic boom.

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Here's why Alia Bhatt and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi is releasing in January 2022

It’s going to be January 6, 2022, for one of the most eagerly awaited films Gangubai Kathiawadi. Unlike other filmmakers who are jumping into the release bandwagon, producer Jayantilal Gada and Sanjay Leela Bhansali were in no hurry to announce a release date for their ambitious project, Gangubai Kathiawadi.

Jayantilal Gada approached Bhansali about a possible release date the minute the Maharashtra government announced the re-opening of movie theatres in the State. However, Bhansali asked Gada to wait for suitable date next year.

“Too many release dates were announced for this year within 24 hours of the announcement. Sanjay Bhansali feels it is premature to schedule Gangubai Kathiawadi in 2021. He wanted to push it for when until the pandemic situation is clearer. Also, Sanjay feels that until theatres are allowed to run to 100 percent capacity (contrary to the 50 percent occupancy allowed at the moment) audiences won’t feel confident enough to return to movie theatres. By January, theatres should be running to full capacity,” says a source close to Bhansali.

Presuming that the pandemic predicament will be progressively pulverized a decision was taken to release Gangubai Kathiawadi on January 6, 2022.

Also Read: Alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi to release on January 6, 2022

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FIFA 22 Review: More Arcade Than Ever

FIFA 22 review: the PC, PS4 and Xbox One version of EA Sports’ new football game is all over the place, somehow both more arcade-ish and more lifelike than before. FIFA 22 released October 1 on PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.

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Netflix India October 2021 Releases: The Office, Little Things Season 4, and More

The Office (US), Little Things season 4, Sivaji, Army of Thieves, Locke & Key season 2, Call My Agent: Bollywood, Seinfeld, The Guilty, Maya and the Three, The Conjuring, Fight Club, Forrest Gump, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, The Twilight Saga — the biggest movie and TV show releases on Netflix India in October 2021.

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Motorola Edge 20 Pro to Launch in India Today: Expected Price, Specifications

Motorola Edge 20 Pro will launch in India today at 12pm IST (noon). The flagship smartphone from Motorola will sport a 144Hz refresh rate 10-bit AMOLED display with HDR10+ support. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 870 SoC paired with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Its triple rear camera setup will be headlined by a 108-megapixel primary sensor.

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Sara Ali Khan wishes baby sister Inaaya Naumi Kemmu on her birthday with adorable pictures

Sara Ali Khan wished baby sister Inaaya Naumi Kemmu on her birthday with some lovely photos along with a sweet note.

Taking to her Instagram story, Sara shared pictures of herself with Inaaya where the sisters can be seen having some cuddle moments with each other. While Sara looked beautiful in an olive green off-shoulder top, Inaaya looked pretty in her baby pink outfit. She captioned the pictures, “Wishing my baby sister all the cake, toys, balloons, joy, laughter, fun and love.”

Inaaya is the daughter of Kunal Kemmu and Soha Ali Khan and is among one of the most loved star kids. She is often snapped by the paparazzi every time she steps out. Fans on social media can’t get enough of her cuteness in the pictures and videos shared by her parents.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Sara is looking forward for the release of her upcoming film Atrangi Re. She will be seen sharing the screen space with Akshay Kumar and Dhanush in the movie for the first time.

Also Read: Inside Photos: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Neha Dhupia, Taimur Ali Khan celebrate Inaaya Naumi’s birthday

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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2021 Sale: How to Find Best Deals, What to Expect

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2021 sale begins on October 2 for Prime members and on October 3 for everyone else. We've put together a simple guide to help you prepare for Amazon's biggest sale of the year.

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Bitcoin, Ether Prices Surge as Popular Cryptocurrencies Record Gains After Two Days of Slump

Bitcoin, Ether, other cryptocurrencies have registered growth after two days of dips. As per industry experts, most of the top 30 cryptocurrencies registered growth on Thursday, September 30.

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Ajay Devgn starrer Maidaan to release on June 3, 2022

Ajay Devgn starrer Maidaan inspired by an incredible story of one of India's finest coaches is all set to hit the silver screen on 3rd June 2022. Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, the film also features Priyamani, Gajraj Rao and Rudranil Ghosh.

On September 30, Ajay Devgn tweeted, "Maidaan, A story that will resonate with every Indian, a film that I feel very strongly about. Mark the date on your calendar. Releasing worldwide on 3rd June, 2022."

Inspired from an incredible true story, it will showcase the journey of one of the finest coaches that emerged from India, the one who put India on the global map. Maidaan is based on real events between 1952 and 1962, also known as the “golden era of Indian football”.

Maidaan, A story that will resonate with every Indian, a film that I feel very strongly about. Mark the date on your calendar. Releasing worldwide on 3rd June, 2022. pic.twitter.com/bmHM2sf8qm

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) September 30, 2021

Produced by Zee Studios, Boney Kapoor, Akash Chawla, and Arunava Joy Sengupta, screenplay and dialogues are written by Saiwyn Quadras and Ritesh Shah respectively.

ALSO READ: SCOOP: Ajay Devgn to play the God of death – Yamraj – in Indra Kumar’s Thank God

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FILA ropes in Diljit Dosanjh as the new face of uber-cool motorsport collection

Diljit Dosanjh, the youth sensation who is known for his authentic tone of voice and his edgy style is the new face of FILA in India. There is a true vibe in this association, as both Diljit and FILA embody youthful energy, playfulness, and a distinct style quotient. Apart from being a brilliant musician and an acclaimed actor, Diljit Dosanjh is a real style icon. His bold fashion statements are not only inspiring a whole new generation but his true love towards streetwear culture is also defining trends.

In this campaign, Diljit will be seen sporting FILA’s uber-cool Motorsport collection. Motorsport has always been a part of FILA’s DNA and an essential category for the brand. This year the collection debuts a line of apparel and footwear infused with style and performance with a Motorsport edge. Diljit in his own style announced to the world “Hum Fila wale ban gaye” (I have now become part of the FILA family), through his Instagram stories is extremely excited on this association.

Mr. Rohan Batra - Managing Director – Cravatex Brands Limited, which has an exclusive license for the Brand FILA in India, commenting on this association said, “We are extremely delighted to have Diljit Dosanjh as the face of the brand in India. Diljit has effortlessly blended streetwear and culture and continues to be a massive influence on the youth of India. His approach matches the philosophy of FILA, which caters to the everyday lifestyle of young consumers, who are ambitious while being effortlessly fashionable. We could not have asked for a better association than Diljit, whose style statement is authentic and true.”

The newly launched Motorsport collection is available at FILA exclusive stores, leading large format stores, and e-com partners. The range starts at INR 3000 and is designed for consumers who look at motorsport as a fashion and lifestyle choice and not just a sport.

ALSO READ: Shehnaaz Gill’s film Honsla Rakh co-starring Diljit Dosanjh to release on Dussehra; trailer out on Monday

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Sara Ali Khan wishes baby sister Inaaya Naumi Kemmi on her birthday with adorable pictures

Sara Ali Khan wished baby sister Inaaya Naumi Kemmu on her birthday with some lovely photos along with a sweet note.

Taking to her Instagram story, Sara shared pictures of herself with Inaaya where the sisters can be seen having some cuddle moments with each other. While Sara looked beautiful in an olive green off-shoulder top, Inaaya looked pretty in her baby pink outfit. She captioned the pictures, “Wishing my baby sister all the cake, toys, balloons, joy, laughter, fun and love.”

Inaaya is the daughter of Kunal Kemmu and Soha Ali Khan and is among one of the most loved star kids. She is often snapped by the paparazzi every time she steps out. Fans on social media can’t get enough of her cuteness in the pictures and videos shared by her parents.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Sara is looking forward for the release of her upcoming film Atrangi Re. She will be seen sharing the screen space with Akshay Kumar and Dhanush in the movie for the first time.

Also Read: Inside Photos: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Neha Dhupia, Taimur Ali Khan celebrate Inaaya Naumi’s birthday

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Inside Photos: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Neha Dhupia, Taimur Ali Khan celebrate Inaaya Naumi's birthday

As Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu’s daughter Inaaya turned four on Wednesday, birthday girl’s mother planned a unicorn themed party for her little one. The party was attended by close friends and family members including Kareena Kapoor Khan, her kids Taimur and Jeh, and also Saif Ali Khan’s older son Ibrahim. Actor Neha Dhupia was also present.

Kareena took to her Instagram handle to share few glimpses from the birthday bash. Taking to her Instagram story, Kareena posted a picture of Taimur hugging her sister Inaaya. Neha also took to her Instagram story and shared a photo of her daughter Mehr with Inaaya. “Our birthday girl…We love you”, read the caption.

Kareena also posed with sister-in-law Soha Ali Khan, Neha Dhupia and a few close friends. She reposted a photo shared by Neha that featured both of them. “Bebo Love. Photobombed by our favourite boy,” Neha wrote alongside the picture.

Earlier in the day, Kareena wished Inaaya with an adorable Instagram post, calling her “little princess.”

Also Read: Kareena Kapoor pens sweet wishes for ‘little princess’ Inaaya on her birthday

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Remembering the unassuming genius of Hrishikesh Mukherjee

The omnipresent Anupam Kher tells a very interesting story about Hrishikesh Mukherjee. “We were shooting for his last film, Jhoot Bole Kauwa Kaate. Hrishida’s legs had given way, and he’d sit and direct us. I playfully asked him if all his parts had stopped working. ‘No, Anupam, my most vital parts still work fine.…’ Hrishida answered with a smile.”

An eminent, very sober and refined filmmaker who has been closely associated with Hrishida tells another story about the prolific Mukherjee during his final days. “I had gone there expecting him to be mournful and doom-laden. Instead, Hrishida cracked one dirty joke after another for a full hour. Finally, I got embarrassed and fled.” Hrishida loved a good laugh. You only have to see Golmaal, Khubsoorat, Bawarchi or even the lesser-known laughathons Buddha Mil Gaya, Naram Garam and Jhoothi to know how much this amazing man enjoyed the lighter side of life.

About his penchant for laughter Hrishida once told me, “To keep laughing is the most important thing in life. Our aim in life is to be happy. But we go wrong looking for happiness in transitory pleasures. You fall in love with a girl and pin your happiness on her. She dumps you. You produce a son and you place all your dreams in him. He leaves you. Happiness shouldn’t control your life. You should control happiness.” And yet this man who made such super-comedies also directed some of life’s most lingering moments of tragic pathos in Anuradha (the story of how a male ego thwarts a woman’s talents, inspired by Kishore Kumar’s marriage to his first wife Ruma) and later its quasi-remake, Abhimaan; Anupama (about a man who hates his daughter after his wife dies in childbirth, the story was inspired by Hrishida’s uncle who became an alcoholic after his wife died during childbirth); Satyakam (the director’s favourite work featuring his ‘favourite actor and human being’ Dharmendra); Anand (based on Hrishida’s intense friendship with Raj Kapoor, featuring Amitabh Bachchan as Hrishida and Rajesh Khanna as Raj Kapoor).

Before he moved to the hospital two months before his death, Hrishida was completely bedridden for close to two years. The intermittent visitor apart, he lay there inert staring at the ceiling probably reliving all the golden moments from his cinema. But the spirit never flagged. This writer’s last conversation with Hrishida had him imploring him to visit him. “Beta, come and see me soon. I’m just counting my days now.”

When I visited some years ago, Hrishida had moved into a highrise in Bandra, just next to where his bungalow used to be. There he sat with his arthritis and memories, trying to cope with both. His living room had only one picture prominently at its centre, that of Lata Mangeshkar. “People call her a reincarnation of Saraswati Mata. I call her Saraswati. Beta, do you know this is where Lata and I sat with composers like Sachin Dev Burman and Rahul Dev Burman and Salil Choudhury to compose those gems in Abhimaan, Jurmana and Anand?”

He then revealed an unknown facet of Lataji’s personality. “Beta, do you know she doesn’t charge a single paisa for any of the songs that she sings for me? She once made a mistake while singing one of my songs, ‘Ek Baat Kahoon’, for R.D. Burman in Golmaal. I had my answer ready for people who asked why I allowed Lata to sing wrongly. ‘A wrong Lata is worth more than all the right singers in the industry.’ And then Hrishida laughed loudly. He loved his fun and games.

Simi Garewal once recalled how he spent hours, playing chess with her during Namak Haraam. “What an erudite and entertaining filmmaker. I learnt so much from him.”

Hrishida loved all his actors. From Ashok Kumar who was a permanent fixture in a majority of his films to Rajesh Khanna whom Hrishida affectionately called Pintu Baba to Rekha (for whom he had a special Tamilian term of affection “Chinnapunnu” which means youngest daughter), Jaya and Sharmila Tagore.

Hrishida’s wellwishers wanted him to sign Nutan for Anupama. “How can Sharmila play the demure repressed character when she’s busy running around in a bikini in An Evening In Paris? But I knew she had the expressive eyes for it,” Hrishida told me.

Jaya and Amitabh were Hirishida’s favourites. AB went to Hrishida to say he was marrying Jaya Recalled Hrishida, “I told Jaya I’ll be attending her marriage from my son Amitabh’s side.”

The filmmaker was very unhappy with the kind of work AB did in the 80s. “Many directors reduced him to a stuntman. Some people thought I had blundered badly by making Amit sing classical songs in Alaap, when he was holding guns and booze bottles.”

Alaap was made during the Emergency. “It was a depressing film because I was very depressed. I thought it was the end of my life. I couldn’t believe Mrs Gandhi had become such a dictator.”

To snap out of the doomed mood Hrishida made the comedy, Khubsoorat. Explaining the hop and the skip from the grim directorial debut of Musafir to the grin mood in Biwi Aur Makaan, from the dark Majhli Didi and Satyakam to the frothy Guddi and Chupke Chupke, from the nifty Naram Garam to the elegiac Jurmana and Bemisal…Hrishida said, “I’m an agnostic. I believe my conscience is my God. But having said that, we’re all creatures of moods. At times you want to cry, at other times you want to laugh your head off. Critics ask me why I always have a death scene. I’ll tell you why. Death is the ultimate truth. Deven Varma once observed, Sabse Bada Sukh (India’s first sex comedy!) was my only film where no one died. I told Deven he was wrong. It flopped so miserably that it killed the distributors.”

Sobering down Hrishida lamented on the quality of present-day cinema. “Everyone is stealing stories from laser discs. I confess I’m guilty of making potboilers like Do Dil and Asli Naqli. That’s because I had a unit and their family to maintain. I am aware my talent is severely restricted. I can never make a film like Satyajit Ray. I console myself with the thought that I’ve made decent films on family values which have touched people’s hearts. I’ve made films which have recovered their investments and fed my unit.”

After his last film, Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate, Hrishida was planning to adapt a short story called The Dressing Table written by music composer Salil Choudhury. What Hrishida loved about the story was its quaint old-world values. “It talks about the value of a letter at a time when people are sending e-mails to one another.”

Thankfully Hrishida quit this world before people started watching his films on phones.

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Google Meet Live Translation Feature Goes Live in Beta for Select Paid Tiers

Google Live Translation feature that converts live speech into captions has rolled out in beta for select Google Workspace paid plans.

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Lenovo Yoga 13s 2021 Ryzen Edition Windows 11 Laptop With Dolby Atmos Speakers Launched

Lenovo Yoga 13s 2021 Ryzen Edition was launched in China on September 28. The laptop runs Windows 11 and is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 5600U chipset paired with 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 512GB of NVMe SSD. It packs a 50Whr battery with 65W USB Power Delivery (PD) fast charging support.

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iPhone 13 Pro Max May Offer Up to 27W Charging Speeds, Fully Charges in Under 90 Minutes: New Tests Indicate

YouTuber ChargerLAB has carried out tests on the iPhone 13 Pro Max to ascertain the charging speeds. The phone is able to charge at up to 27W speeds and is said to fully charge from 0 to 100 percent in less than 90 minutes.

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Ethereum Researcher and Cryptocurrency Promoter Pleads Guilty to Advising North Korea Evade Sanctions

Cryptocurrency promotor Virgil Griffith, who also worked with Ethereum, has pleaded guilty to advising North Korea on using virtual money to avoid international controls, a New York court has said.

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Facebook to Highlight Its Positive Research on Instagram and Teens Following Criticism

Facebook plans to highlight during a US Senate hearing what it argues were more positive impacts of Instagram after criticism over internal data showed the app affected mental health of teenagers.

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Jackie Shroff roped in as goodwill ambassador for The All Living Things Environmental Film Festival

Set to take place between October 9th and 17th, ALT EFF is back in 2021 with a compelling and entertaining line up of environmental films overseen by a distinguished jury and advisory team of the festival. The program holds 44 films, carefully divided into ten film bundles: Drive-Thru Shorts, Activision, Midnight Tails, What’s On Your Plate?, Sapling Stories (Kids Friendly), Flux & Form, A Chasm of Hope, New Voices, Deep Dive Features and Programmer’s Choice, representing a total of 31 countries and showcasing 33 India premieres. This year’s edition has a new film submission category, a 'Youth Category’, along with International Feature Films, International Short Films, Indian Feature Films, and Indian Short Films. Originally, ALT EFF was conceived as a physical festival, but this year, in order to ensure safety for all festival-goers, ALT EFF remains virtual.

Sophy Vsivaraman joins the advisory team of the festival alongside the legendary Mike Pandey, who has spent over 35 years in the environmental and filmmaking space, and Pooja Jauhari, the CEO of Glitch. The jury includes Michael Snyder, a heavily awarded photojournalist and filmmaker together with Amin Hajee, Anand Patwardhan, and Sourav Sarangi. The ambassadors representing the festival include Jackie Shroff and Mrunmayee Deshpande amongst other leading figures in the industry. The founding team comprises Kunal Khanna, Neha Shreshta, and Rudransh Mathur.

Founding member and the festival director, Kunal Khanna says, "Humans are in an existential crisis and it is as a result of how we are treating all other species and ecosystems apart from ourselves, we need a fundamental and systemic shift in the way we operate. Using film as its core medium, ALT EFF is a platform and a confluence that will nurture and inspire critical thinking to address the climate emergency we are in."

Actor Jackie Shroff added, "Let there be more such films from the whole globe, everyone is concerned about the environment, let us educate through films. And hence it’s important to wish luck and congratulate the team of ALT EFF for such a great initiative. It's a great medium of education for survival and sustainability. Let's educate ourselves and our kids through such fine films at such a festival that talks about the basics of the forest, the water, the air, the food and the soil”.

The wildlife filmmaker, Mike Pandey says, “Environmental festivals like ALT EFF, bring environmental issues to the forefront and offer viable solutions. They motivate and empower us to take the right step and attempt to make a difference to restore the beauty and sustainability of our only home, this planet we call Earth.”

He adds “Festivals like ALT EFF, play a crucial role in communicating and sensitizing people, helping them develop a sense of respect for the environment through films. It is what you respect, that you love and protect.”

The co-founder Neha Shreshta says, "Humans who are just one of all the living things on this planet actually control the fate of every living thing and the planet itself - what we do with this power, can make or break our collective future. ALT EFF is our way of bringing awareness via the powerful medium of film- no matter how much information or research there is in the world, it has no meaning unless it is presented such that people can understand it. Film does that."

Marie Luise Schega, another co-founder says, “ALT EFF is as much a call to action as it is a celebration. We are motivated by a grand vision - to co-create a sustainable future - and this desire for collaboration, for diversity, for having the courage to dream big has shaped our festival program. Many of the stories told in the films we chose seem complex, some polarising, which is reflective of the environmental crises at large. Yet, as the credits roll and the screen turns black, we wish for viewers to simply look up, explore their own environments, and ask themselves: Where can I make a difference in my community?”

Rudransh Mathur says, "Through ALT EFF, we hope to make Panchgani a hub for eco-awareness and move the town in the direction of sustainable tourism while retaining and promoting its natural beauty and unique geography."

ALT EFF is dedicated to supporting filmmakers, creators, and artists who are eager to connect audiences with environmental themes through impactful storytelling. It was established based on a need to bring people together through the arts and to raise awareness about issues that surround the climate justice movement.

ALSO READ: KBC 13: Jackie Shroff takes Amitabh Bachchan by surprise when he reveals that he is the inspiration behind his ‘bhidu bhasha’

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“It’s always a pleasure to meet good friends,” says Dharmendra after meeting Mumtaz

“Humein aur milna chahiye,” says yesteryears’ superstar Dharmendra after his meeting with former co-star and friend Mumtaz. Dharmendra who has been staying at his farmhouse outside Mumbai since the pandemic feels the Covid has distanced human beings from one another even more. “Social distancing has now become the normal thing. Nobody meets anyone anymore. Sometimes it gets lonely. Given the current situation it was very sweet of Mumtaz to drop in. We met after many years.”

Mumtaz and Dharmendra go back a long way. “We did a hit film together in the 1960s Mere Humdam Mere Dost where she was the second lead. Mehnat se woh top heroine bann gayi. In the 1970s we did two very good films together Jheel Ke Uss Paar and Loafer. Loafer’s songs were big hits. Aaj mausam bada beimaan hai is hummed to this day.”

Dharmendra and Mumtaz spent some time reminiscing about old friends. “All her favourite co-stars Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, Dev Anand are gone. It’s sad when you lose your friends. We must meet more often before it’s too late.”

Also Read: Dharmendra makes a rare joint appearance with first wife Prakash Kaur in a reunion with Mumtaz

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The Book of Boba Fett Release Date Set for December 29 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar

The Book of Boba Fett — the next Star Wars live-action series — will premiere December 29 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The Book of Boba Fett reportedly has eight episodes, and acts as The Mandalorian season 2.5.

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BMW-Owned Rolls-Royce Says Will Switch to All-Electric Range by 2030

Rolls-Royce announced Wednesday that it will produce only electric cars by 2030, joining other premium brands making the switch such as Volkswagen's Bentley and Jaguar's Land Rover.

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YouTube Goes Beyond COVID-19 Misinformation to Block All Anti-Vaccine Content

YouTube said on Wednesday that it will block all anti-vaccine content moving beyond just removing misinformation related to COVID-19.

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Dune, Shiddat, Rashmi Rocket, and More: October Guide to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Prime Video

Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Shiddat, Dune, Little Things 4, Rashmi Rocket, Sardar Udham, Army of Thieves, Dybbuk, The Guilty, Succession season 3, Invasion TV series, Maya and the Three, Insecure season 5 — the biggest movies and TV shows in October 2021 on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Zee5, HBO Max, Voot Select, and the cinemas.

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FIFA 22, Far Cry 6, Guardians of the Galaxy, and More: October Games on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X

FIFA 22, Far Cry 6, Age of Empires IV, Guardians of the Galaxy, Back 4 Blood, and more games are set to hit the shelves in October 2021. Here are some of the most exciting games set to release on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

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Poco C31 to Launch in India Today: Livestream Details, Expected Specifications

Poco C31 will be launching in India today at 12pm IST (noon), as per the microsite on Poco's website. The smartphone will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC that is paired with 4GB of RAM. Additionally, it will get a fingerprint scanner and a face unlock feature. Apart from this, no information is available on the specifications of the smartphone.

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BLACKPINK's Jisoo, Jurnee Smollett, Rachel Zegler and Zoey Deutch make heads turn at Christian Dior SS22 show at Paris Fashion Week

It is not a party until Dior says it is- The Christian Dior SS22 show was an absolute fashion victory. With Maria Grazia Chiuri’s style vision and Anna Paparatti’s insane art covering the walls of the Jardin de Tuilleries in the French Capital. The Christian Dior show at the ongoing Paris Fashion Week 2021 was infused with colour and modern patterns and silhouettes that only Chiuri can bring to life. The outcome was looking that were playful yet experimental and serious. The color-blocked collection was perfect for the post-pandemic life. The looks featured gladiators, sparkly minis, fringe detailing the perfect Work from Home Loungewear aesthetic. The breakthrough from the usual Christain Dior style. The show was star-studded and saw several celebrities.

 

RACHEL ZEGLER

Rachel Zegler was seen in a crisp white shirt with a denim dress dungaree. She styled a white balloon shirt with a poofy bottom and a belt to bring it all together and the signature Diorarmour Lady Dior Bag.

JURNEE SMOLLETT

Jurnee Smollett was seen donning Dior Cruise Collection in off-whites. She was wearing a sheer shirt with a skirt, a blazer, white loafers, and the Micro Lady Dior Vanity Case.

BLACKPINK JISOO

K-pop group BLACKPINK's Jisoo radiated positivity in an embroidered representation of the ancient Greek goddess Athena. Her styling was classic and angelic with a mini Lady Dior in tones of ivory.  She is the Dior global ambassador for fashion and beauty.

ZOEY DEUTCH

Zoey Deutch went for an all-black classic Dior Oblique look. She styled a Dior scarf with black pointy pumps. She dons a tailored blazer with crisp black shorts.

Also Read: Esha Gupta flaunts her toned body in a printed bikini

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OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS Earphones Specifications Surface Online, Tipped to Get Active Noise Cancellation, Dolby Atmos

OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS earphones launch seems imminent as some of its key specifications have surfaced online. As per a tipster, the OnePlus TWS earphones will come with active noise cancellation (ANC), Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth v5.2, and IP55 rating. The OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS earphones are said to come in Black and White colour options and have a total playback time of up to...

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CNN Quits Facebook in Australia Citing Defamation Risk from Public Comments on Posts

CNN has announced that it has stopped posting articles on Australian Facebook pages, citing a court ruling that says publishers are liable for defamation in public comments. The news organisation said Facebook refused to help it disable comments in posts.

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Samsung Galaxy F42 5G With Triple Rear Cameras, 90Hz Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy F42 5G with a triple rear camera setup and a 90Hz display was launched in India on Wednesday. The new Samsung phone is also powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. It will be available through Flipkart and other retail channels starting Sunday, October 3.

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YouTube Deletes Russian State-Backed RT's German Language Channels Over COVID-19 Misinformation

YouTube has deleted Russian state-backed broadcaster RT's German language channels, saying it had breached its COVID-19 misinformation policy.

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Amazon Halo View Fitness Tracker With AMOLED Colour Display, 7-Day Battery Life Launched to Rival Fitbit

Amazon Halo View fitness band has been launched in the US. It comes with an AMOLED display, Bluetooth connectivity, an optical heart rate sensor, and a swim-proof design. The wearable is available in Active Black, Lavender Dream, and Sage Green colour options.

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Vidyut Jammwal starrer Sanak to release on Disney+Hotstar on 15 October 2021

After announcing the release of Sanak – Hope Under Siege on Disney+ Hotstar last week, the makers – Vipul Amrutlal Shah and ZEE Studios have now revealed the release date of the hostage drama, starring Vidyut Jammwal, Bengali actress Rukmini Maitra, Neha Dhupia, and Chandan Roy Sanyal among others.

Directed by Kanishk Varma, Sanak will be releasing on 15 October 2021 on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. Along with the announcement, the makers have also unveiled a new movie poster featuring a determined Vidyut, holding a baby in one hand and a gun in another.

Expressing his excitement, Vipul Shah says, "I am very happy to announce the date of Sanak, which we shot under the most difficult circumstances of Covid-19. The sole purpose of putting all the effort was to keep entertaining people and again, as usual, we have tried to take the action a notch higher than the Commando series. I believe that we have achieved it."

"I hope audiences feel the same way when they see the action and emotion in Sanak. It will inhabit a very new space in Indian cinema; it's a hostage drama, a genre that has not been explored to its full potential. It would be interesting to see all the action and drama unfold in a hospital under a siege. I am very excited to share this date and looking forward to the film releasing on Disney+ Hotstar. Hopefully, we will get lots of love from the audience," the producer adds.

The movie marks the Bollywood debut of the gorgeous actress Rukmini Maitra, who enjoys huge popularity in the Bengali Film industry. Sunshine Pictures Pvt Ltd, helmed by Vipul Shah has treated the audiences with some interesting cinema spectacles. This time in collaboration with Zee Studios, his production ‘Sanak – Hope Under Siege’ is all set to bring out the emotional journey with action-packed sequences. While Vidyut plays the central character in the movie, he is pairing with the successful producer Vipul Shah for the fifth time in his career.

Starring Vidyut Jammwal, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Neha Dhupia, and Rukmini Maitra, Sanak - Hope Under Siege is presented by Zee Studios in association with Sunshine Pictures Pvt Ltd and will be streaming from 15th October only on Disney+ Hotstar Multiplex. It is a Vipul Amrutlal Shah production, directed by Kanishk Varma.

ALSO READ: ZEE Studios make multiple announcements in a single day; take a look at all the events that took place today

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Arjun Kapoor signed on as the Brand Ambassador of BFizz

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor has been signed on by food and beverage giants Parle Agro to be the brand ambassador of their fruit-based sparkling beverage, BFizz. Announcing his association, the actor took to his Instagram and shared a picture where we can see a fully transformed Arjun. He can be seen donning a leather jacket while showcasing his newly chiselled body and flaunting his toned six-pack abs.

Sharing the post, Arjun says, “Thrilled to be @TheBFizz Brand Ambassador, a cool drink for the Brave & Bold!!! Sometimes your personality & the brand you align with just fit together seamlessly... can’t wait to get started on this exciting new journey with @parle_agro @nadiachauhan!! let’s do this & brew this ”

 

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The Bollywood star has been turning heads with his incredible transformation as he battled obesity and came out stronger. He has maintained, “Not many know, but I have been battling obesity for the longest time. I was just not a fat kid, it was a health issue. It hasn’t been easy. My underlying health condition has always made it a struggle for me to constantly stay a certain size. While I have been criticised a lot for my physique, I have taken it on the chin because people expect actors to be seen in a certain body type. I understand that. They haven’t understood the struggle that I have gone through and it’s alright. I only have to prove it to myself and to people who believe in me.”

ALSO READ:A fully transformed Arjun Kapoor flaunts his six-pack abs

 

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Allu Arjun pens adorable note to wish wife Sneha Reddy on her birthday with a loved-up pic from Taj Mahal

South superstar Allu Arjun on the night of September 28, took to his Instagram account to wish his wife Sneha Reddy, a happy birthday. He posted an adorable picture of themselves taken in front of the Taj Mahal which is said to be taken earlier this year.

Allu Arjun in the caption also penned a sweet note for her wife on her birthday today, September 29. His loved-up note read, "Many many happy returns of the day to the most special person in my life. I am soo lucky to have someone like you in my life, someone who is always pleasant & composed. Happy Birthday have a great day & many more beautiful years to come.”Sneha can be seen flaunting her ring in the photo which was gifted by Allu Arjun.

 

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Allu Arjun met Sneha when he flew to the US to attend his friend's wedding more than a decade ago. At the wedding, he was introduced to Sneha through a common friend. It was love at first sight for Arjun. Later, Arjun decided to message her over the phone and they kept chatting. Eventually, they fell in love and decided to take their relationship to the next level.

Allu Arjun and Sneha got married in a grand wedding on March 6, 2011, in Hyderabad. The couple became parents for the first time in 2014 with the arrival of son Allu Ayaan. Two years later, they welcomed a baby girl, Allu Arha, into their lives.

On the work front, Allu Arjun is currently busy with the shooting of his upcoming film, Pushpa. Directed by Sukumar, the film chronicles the lives of red sandalwood smugglers. The film will be made in two parts, with the first part titled Pushpa: The Rise which is expected to hit the theatres on Christmas 2021.

Also Read: FIRST LOOK: Rashmika Mandanna stars as Srivalli in Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa 

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Ranbir Kapoor enjoys sunset by the lake in Jodhpur with Alia Bhatt on his birthday

As Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are spending a quality time in Jodhpur for his birthday, Alia Bhatt shared a beautiful picture where the couple is seen sitting by the lakeside enjoying the sunset view.

Sharing the picture on her Instagram handle, Alia wrote the sweetest wish for the birthday boy. "happy birthday my life ♾✨," read Alia's caption.

 

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While Ranbir is celebrating his 39th birthday with Alia in Jodhpur, rumours are that the couple is looking for a grand wedding venue. Earlier in an interview with a tabloid, Ranbir said that the wedding could've taken place already had the pandemic not hit. He further added that he wants to tick mark that goal very soon.

On the work front, Alia and Ranbir will be sharing the screen space for the first time in Ayan Mukherji’s Brahmastra. The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, Dimple Kapadia, and Mouni Roy.

Besides Brahmastra, Alia also has Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi, the Telugu film RRR, Darlings, and Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. Ranbir, on the other hand, has 'Shamshera' and Luv Ranjan's yet untitled action thriller.

Also Read: Alia Bhatt has the most romantic wish for beau Ranbir Kapoor as they celebrate his 39th birthday together

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Movie theatres opening in Maharashtra from October 22, trade and industry reacts

Ajai Rai (producer): “As a producer I could wholly empathize with my ilk which was waiting bated breath for theatres in Maharashtra to re-open. Movies being released excluding Maharashtra was like excluding the Taj Mahal from Agra. Made no sense. Thanks to Uddhav Thackerayji for finally doing the needful. We can start breathing again.”

Sharad Kelkar (actor): “This is great news for all us Maharashtrians. We are all movie lovers. For me watching movies in theatres is the only way to really enjoy films. I have a few releases pending. Hopefully they will reach theatres now. We all are waiting to watch Rohit Shetty’s Sooryavanshi in theatres. So this is great news for Diwali. All thanks to Uddhav Thackeray Sir. He has taken a big step and one that is beneficial to our film industry. And thanks to Rohit Shetty Sir and Jayantilal Gada Sir who went and met Uddhav Thackeray Sir and convinced him. Looking forward to going back into the theatre.”

Taran Adarsh (Trade Expert): “Wonderful development. The revival of the film business has begun. Maharashtra alone contributes 35% of all India business and the reopening of cinemas has rejuvenated all, the production, distribution and exhibition sectors. With Sooryavanshi arriving this Diwali, expect more announcements in the coming days.”

Suneel Darshan (Producer-Director): “With aggressive dual vaccination in Maharashtra, the cautious & calculated reopening of the Cinema screens will invite a positive response only if the Exhibition sector woos the audiences with attractive Movies in consensus with the Production sector & avoids the high-handed authoritative approach, leading to a win-win situation for all parties... This will now lead to pan-India releases of the big-budget movies that are awaiting the unlocking.”

Girish Johar (Producer, Trade Expert): “This is really great news. I am personally very upbeat and gung-ho about this. So happy that this Diwali the box office will celebrate with films. With a cautious approach the audiences will also come back, faster vaccination will boost the consumers’ confidence and the overall machinery will start to roll again. Hope and pray that like the South and Punjabi box office Hindi films too will churn out good numbers and with the help of English films and local language films...the business cycle of movie starts again.”

Atul Mohan (Trade Expert): “Fantastic news finally. We all were waiting impatiently for this. Because we all know in the trade that unless Mumbai and Maharashtra opens up, business of Hindi films and Hollywood films is bound to be impacted and no producer would want to take risk of ignoring this big market. We have seen how the collections of recent releases were affected due to closure of theatres in Maharashtra, and that was the reason why no other film announced its release date. Also with the opening of cinemas comes the big news of Sooryavanshi releasing, a perfect film to attract audience back to the cinemas.”

Anees Bazmee (Director): “I think it was much needed. Since the government has controlled the pandemic situation very well in Maharashtra this seems like a good next step toward normalcy. Finally many of my director and producer friends’ projects can be out now in theatres which many people have been waiting for, including my own, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.”

Amod Mehra (Trade Expert): “Keeping fingers crossed. 22 Oct is still nearly 4 weeks away. God willing if things don't deteriorate then the film industry will see happy days here again.”

Anand Pandit (Producer): “It is absolutely wonderful news that cinemas will be reopening in Maharashtra ahead of Diwali. We have been waiting for this and I am glad that the Govt in its wisdom and decided to reopen theatres. Yes, it will be a big screen Diwali and hopefully will be a blockbuster one. The industry needs this revival and given that Maharashtra is one of the biggest markets, we hope to see the return of audiences to the theatres. What better time to start than Diwali! I honestly don't see too many clashes given that the industry understands that the return of audiences might be slow and it would be best to avoid a situation where the audiences worth get divided.”

Shaailesh R Singh (Producer): “It’s good news for producers, exhibitors and audiences. We have all been waiting for this.”

Akshay Rathi (Exhibitor): “It’s come a bit late. But we are all very happy that movie theatres in Maharashtra and Mumbai are now being allowed to operate again. Maharashtra contributes a sizeable chunk to the box office collections. Therefore releasing films in India excluding Maharashtra was unfeasible for most producers. With this announcement, Sooryavanshi has already been scheduled for Diwali. And I’m sure we will see many more release announcement soon. We should be thankful to all the producers, exhibitors and the audience who waited patiently for the magic of the movies to be revived.”

Also Read: Filmmakers and movie trade experts celebrate the re-opening of movie theatres and cinema halls

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Xiaomi Civi Limited to China and Won't Launch in Global Markets, Company Reveals

Xiaomi Civi was launched in China and the company has confirmed that it ‘remains a Mainland China-only device.’ This means that the phone may not be introduced in global market. It could be possible that the phone may arrive in other markets as a rebranded model.

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Microsoft to Allow Epic Games, Amazon Storefronts on Its App Store

Microsoft has announced that it will allow Epic Games, Amazon, and other third-party developers to integrate their app stores into the technology giant's marketplace.

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Bitcoin, Ether, Other Cryptocurrencies Fall as China’s Crypto Ban Shakes Market

Dogecoin, Cardano among other cryptocurrencies dip. Only a few cryptocurrencies rose in value.

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Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Price, Colour Options Surface Online; Launch Date Tipped Again

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro's launch seems to be around the corner as its price, colour options, and launch date have surfaced online. As per Youtuber M. Brandon Lee's sources, the Pixel 6 will be priced at EUR 649 (roughly Rs. 56,200) and the Pixel 6 Pro will retail for EUR 899 (roughly Rs. 77,900). The source has also told Lee that the vanilla Pixel 6 will be off...

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No ‘Sanskaari James Bond’ this time as CBFC passes No Time To Die with ZERO cuts; kissing scenes remain untouched

The 2015 James Bond film, Spectre, had run into a major controversy after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) played spoilsport or should we say, nanny. The then chairperson of the CBFC, Pahlaj Nihalani, reduced the kissing scene of the film to around 22 seconds. It got a lot of backlash from the fans as their favourite character was transformed from being sexy to being ‘Sanskaari’. #SanskaariJamesBond and #SanskaariCensorBoard trended for days and are two of the most memorable hashtags on social media in recent times.

Now as the next James Bond film, No Time To Die, is about to release, there were fears that once again, Agent 007 will have to go the ‘Sanskaari’ way. But in a pleasant turn of events, the CBFC this time has left the kissing scenes untouched.

A source told us, “No Time To Die has been passed with zero cuts. The film has some violence and also a few intimate scenes. But the CBFC this time did not ask for any reckless cuts. The studio was very happy that the CBFC examining committee understood the context of those scenes and didn’t make any unfair demands, unlike last time.”

No Time To Die was given the certificate on September 20 and has been passed with a U/A rating. The source said, “The film’s run time is 163 minutes, that is, 2 hours, 43 minutes. This makes No Time To Die the longest James Bond film ever. But if the film has enough entertainment and thrill, viewers won’t mind. The advance is encouraging and the film is set for a great opening.”

A few days back, Bollywood Hungama was the first to break the news that No Time To Die would be the first Bond film to be released in 3D. Starring Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Léa Seydoux and Ana de Armas, it is also set to have a huge release in India as the total screen count is more than 1700.

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Netflix Acquires Night School Studio That Created Oxenfree, Rolls Out New Mobile Games

Netflix has acquired Night School Studio behind creating the game Oxenfree. The streaming giant has also rolled out new mobile games in select European markets.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE to Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price and Specifications

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE will launch in India today at 12pm (noon). The company is livestreaming the event and Xiaomi will reveal the price and availability details. Alongside the smartphone, the Xiaomi Beard Trimmer 2 is also going to be launched.

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Amazon Astro Robot With Rotating Screen Mounted on Wheels, Alexa Support Launched

Amazon has launched Astro, an Alexa-powered robot that comes with a rotating screen mounted on wheels. The robot is designed to take up tasks such as home monitoring, setting up routines and reminders, and can play music and TV shows while rolling around the house.

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Taapsee Pannu becomes part of Sugar Cosmetics' bold and free campaign

SUGAR Cosmetics - one of the fastest-growing premium beauty brands of the country launched their latest campaign coined as #BoldAndFree featuring actress, Taapsee Pannu on Wednesday, 22nd September. With Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu as the face of the campaign, it is off to an aggressive start with both simultaneous launches on television, print and OOH. This will be further amplified across various mainstream digital and social media channels. The OOH campaign will go live PAN India including metro cities and major Tier I & II cities. The TV Commercial will be aired nationwide in 8 languages including Hindi, English, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu across all prime electronic channels.

Taapsee has also made the official announcement on her Instagram profile as she posted the TVC. With over a decade of experience working in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil-language films, Taapsee is known for a wide variety of powerful roles that she has portrayed in women-centric films such as Haseen Dilruba, Thappad, Badla, Pink, and Manmarziyaan among others.

SUGAR Cosmetics’ #SUGARxTaapsee #BoldAndFree Campaign is a celebration of the brand’s philosophy of empowering women to look beyond societal approvals and be comfortable, confident & bold in their own skin. The narrative of the TV Commercial plays on how we always subconsciously keep seeing ourselves in the mirror and are conscious of how we look. This need for approval – be it that of society or even the mirror we look into – always makes us second-guess how beautiful we “feel” – and this needs to change. With this campaign, SUGAR urges its patrons and viewers to break free from that urge of getting approvals to feel and look good because one does not need the validation of a mirror of society to feel beautiful and complete.

While Taapsee stunningly brings forth this thought in the TVC, the OOH campaign helps create more opportunities for the brand’s messaging to be absorbed and create a larger impact on the audience.

Speaking on this campaign collaboration, Taapsee Pannu said, “I love how SUGAR is a bold, aspirational yet accessible brand that caters to vivacious, independent women, creating a varied range of face, eyes, lips and skin products to suit all skin colours and types. Working in Bollywood, it is very important to be versatile, to be able to take on any character with ease and SUGAR Cosmetics is that versatile hero in the beauty industry! Just as I take on various characters in my movies, SUGAR’s products are designed to take on and suit every Indian skin tone making the wearer look beautiful and confident in her own skin. My absolute favourite are the SUGAR lipsticks - love how every colour suits & vibes with the real me. So, if you’re looking for long lasting beauty products to keep up with the unstoppable you and your on-the-go lifestyle, just try SUGAR Cosmetics!”

Founded in 2015, SUGAR Cosmetics is currently present in 10,000+ stores across 130+ cities, along with a robust digital presence through the brand-owned website and app. SUGAR currently offers 550+ products in makeup and skincare and is known for their matte lipsticks, bold eyeliners, stick foundation, face palettes and more. Their social media popularity has also built a fan following for more than 5 million across all channels.

“It gives me immense pleasure to welcome Taapsee to the family! Today, SUGAR is the makeup choice for all bold, independent women who refuse to be stereotyped into roles. At SUGAR, we believe in chasing dreams and being unstoppable. We love making beauty fun and constantly aim at creating clutter-breaking personas. When we look at Taapsee, we see someone who is self-made - with the same bold, cheerful and fearless attitude that SUGAR resonates with. We’re super excited to have her on board for our #BoldAndFree Campaign, and can’t wait to create magic, one look at a time!” added Vineeta Singh, CEO & Co-founder, SUGAR Cosmetics.

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Daniel Craig's last James Bond film No Time To Die gets a royal premiere. See pics

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Here's why Aamir Khan moved the release of Lal Singh Chaddha to February 2022

The Aamir Khan helmed Forrest Gump remake Lal Singh Chaddha has been rescheduled. Instead of Christmas 2021 it will now be released on Valentine’s Day 2022. This is in deference to the cluster of films awaiting their turn to be released after theatres in Maharashtra re-open on October 22.

A source close to the Lal Singh Chaddha project informs, “Aamir Khan and his co-producers Viacom 18 have voluntarily taken their film to February 2022. The Christmas week of 2021 (which is the week when Aamir traditionally releases his films) already has Kabir Khan’s ’83 (December 24), the Shahid Kapoor sports film Jersey (December 31) and Rohit Shetty’s Ranveer Singh starrer Cirkus (December 31) lined up for release.

Aamir gracefully bowed out of his traditional slot.

Producer-director Luv Ranjan who is readying his Ranbir Kapoor - Shraddha Kapoor starrer for a late 2022 release says a protocol has to be followed in the release schedules.

“Now that the movie theatres in Maharashtra are finally re-opening there are producers who have been patiently waiting in line. They will have to be given the right of way. It is the decent, morally correct thing to do. One can’t jump the queue. Filmmakers like Rohit Shetty and Kabir Khan have waited for over a year for a theatrical release. They will come first. The others will have to wait.”

Also Read: Aamir Khan starrer Laal Singh Chaddha to release on Valentine’s Day 2022 instead of Christmas 2021

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Kartik Aaryan starrer Dhamaka to premiere in November

The wait is finally over. Ram Madhvani’s terror-media thriller Dhamaka will be premiered in November 2021; a source close to the project informs me.

The date is yet to be decided. A source in the know says the long-awaited film will stream during Diwali. “The date is yet to be decided but somewhere around November 3-4,” says the source.

Kartik Aaryan’s made-for-Netflix thriller has been in the news for a year now. Its streaming date has been deliberately held back by Netflix, as Dhamaka is being seen as a super-premium product for Netflix’s Indian market.

“It’s going to be a game-changer,” says a source from Netflix.

We can’t wait.

Also Read: Bhushan Kumar and Murad Khetani’s Kartik Aaryan starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 to theatrically release on March 25, 2022

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Bitcoin, Ether Among Other Cryptocurrencies Witness Price Dips, Analysts Hopeful for Positive Week

Most major cryptocurrencies – Bitcoin, Ether, Ripple, Cardano, and Litecoin dipped in exchange values. Tether and Moreno recorded minor growth.

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Riddhima Kapoor Sahni pens down a warm birthday note for brother Ranbir Kapoor

Bollywood's charm king Ranbir Kapoor turns a year older today. The actor who has been missing from the screens for more than 3 years turned 39 today. On the occasion of Ranbir's 39th birthday, her sibling and fashion designer Riddhima Kapoor Sahni took to her Instagram handle and penned a warm birthday note.

Taking to Instagram, Riddhima shared a cute group picture that had her with Ranbir, his ladylove Alia Bhatt, mother Neetu Kapoor and daughter Samara. Sharing it Riddhima called the ace actor 'Rockstar' and wrote, "To my ‘rockstar’ bro -Here’s wishing you a very happy b’day !!!!! We love you so much #youngerbutwiser".

 

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Meanwhile, on the work front, Ranbir Kapoor will next be seen in Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra co-starring Alia in the lead role. He will also be seen collaborating with Luv Ranjan for his untitled next with Shraddha Kapoor. Apart from these, he has also Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal for release co-starring Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and Parineeti Chopra.

ALSO READ:The Kapil Sharma Show: Sister Riddhima recalls how Ranbir used to gift Riddhima’s clothes to his girlfriends

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