Ranjeet Ranjan emerged as a vocal critic during a parliamentary debate, expressing concerns about the film’s potential impact on the youth. She recounted a distressing incident involving her daughter and other children, leading her to leave the theater midway. Ranjan urged the entertainment industry to recognize its societal responsibility in shaping cultural perceptions.

Her critique extended to the film’s soundtrack, particularly “Arjan Vailly,” criticized for its use by the BJP in celebratory events. Ranjan questioned its association with a gang war context, expressing dissatisfaction over its link to the historical figure Arjan Singh Nalwa.

Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna and Anil Kapoor, “Animal” faced mixed reviews despite commercial success. The film, exploring a tumultuous father-son relationship against a criminal backdrop, secured an ‘A’ certificate from the CBFC. Produced by T-Series, Cine1 Studios, and Bhadrakali Pictures, it clashed with Meghna Gulzar’s “Sam Bahadur.”

The ongoing controversy has ignited debates on storytellers’ responsibility and cinema’s influence on societal values, raising ethical questions about storytelling and its impact on impressionable audiences.

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Featuring a lineup of budding talents, predominantly star kids, the film introduces Suhana Khan as Veronica Lodge, Khushi Kapoor as Betty Cooper, Agastya Nanda as Archie Andrews, Vedang Raina as Reggie, Mihir Ahuja as Jughead, Dot as Ethel, and Yuvraj Menda as Dilton Doiley. While the ensemble is noteworthy, the movie falls short of being exceptional, appearing as a safe launch for these star kids. Their performances shine, serving as the movie’s saving grace amid a basic storyline.

Unlike Zoya Akhtar’s previous films like Gully Boy or Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, ‘The Archies’ lacks the wow factor. However, its light-hearted and straightforward nature makes it a decent watch, with the actors skillfully handling their roles. Particularly, Suhana Khan and Khushi Kapoor deliver standout performances. Suhana embodies Veronica Lodge’s energy with a conventional portrayal, while Khushi’s nuanced flexibility in portraying Betty adds a sweet and simple dimension, especially commendable in depicting Betty’s crush on Archie.

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Taran Adarsh’s post revealed that Gadar 2 has currently amassed Rs 524.75 crore, slightly surpassing Pathaan’s Rs 524.53 crore. In its seventh week until Wednesday, Gadar 2 collected an additional Rs 2.75 crore.

However, despite securing the top position, this accomplishment may be short-lived. Another Shah Rukh Khan starrer, Jawan, is closing in on Gadar 2’s record as the highest-grossing Hindi film. Jawan’s current domestic box office collection stands at Rs 519.69 crore and is anticipated to surpass Gadar 2’s earnings by the upcoming weekend.

About Gadar 2:
Directed and produced by Anil Sharma, Gadar 2: The Katha Continues serves as the sequel to the 2001 film Gadar: Ek Prem Katha. The film features Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma reprising their roles from the original movie.

The sequel picks up the story of Tara Singh and Sakina after Independence. When their son is imprisoned in Pakistan during the ‘Crush India’ campaign in 1971, Tara Singh has no choice but to travel to the neighboring country to rescue his son.

Gadar 2 is expected to premiere on an OTT platform next month.

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Indian film producer and director Ektaa R Kapoor is set to receive the prestigious 2023 International Emmy Directorate award from the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. This recognition celebrates her remarkable career and profound impact on the Indian television landscape.

The award ceremony will take place at the 51st International Emmy® Awards Gala in New York City on November 20, as confirmed by Bruce L Paisner, president & chief executive officer of IATAS.

Conveying her appreciation for this recognition, the television producer, aged 48, expressed, “This accolade carries deep significance for me. It represents a journey that transcends mere professional endeavors; it holds a pivotal role in both my personal and career life. I am deeply humbled and thrilled by this honor.”

She went on to emphasize the significance of this award in representing her country on the global stage, highlighting the role of television in shaping her identity, especially as a storyteller for women. Kapoor sees this award as an opportunity to represent not only herself but also the collective achievements of women in the industry on an international scale.

Ektaa R. Kapoor, who co-founded the television production powerhouse Balaji Telefilms in 1994 alongside her parents, Indian movie star and producer Jeetendra Kapoor and media executive Shobha Kapoor, has been a prominent figure in Indian television. Under the Balaji banner, Kapoor has been instrumental in creating and producing over 17,000 hours of television content, along with 45 films. She also spearheaded the launch of one of India’s pioneering Indian OTT platforms, Alt Balaji.

Commending Kapoor’s remarkable career, Bruce L Paisner, the president of IATAS, commented, “Ektaa R. Kapoor has transformed Balaji into a prominent figure in India’s entertainment sector, assuming a leadership position in the television content industry. Their enduring series and OTT platform have resonated with mass audiences throughout India and South Asia.”

Kapoor’s remarkable influence in the industry has earned her recognition as one of Fortune India’s 50 most powerful women in Asia and the distinction of being the sole woman from the Indian television market featured in Variety500—an index of the 500 most influential business leaders shaping the global media industry.

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The much-anticipated ‘Taali’ web-series trailer starring Sushmita Sen as Shreegauri Sawant, a transgender activist, has been released. The series highlights Shreegauri’s journey from Ganesh to Gauri, her battle against discrimination, motherhood, and efforts towards third-gender inclusion in official documents. With impactful dialogues, it resonates well.

Fans and industry members applauded the trailer. Sushmita Sen, portraying Shreegauri, expressed her connection and preparation for the role. Shreegauri herself praised Sushmita’s authentic portrayal, hoping the series prompts positive change in society’s view of transgenders.

The show, created by Arjun Singgh Baran and Kartk D Nishandar, directed by Ravi Jadhav, will stream on Jio Cinema from August 15th. Sushmita will also appear in Disney+ Hotstar’s ‘Aarya Season 3’. Shreegauri Sawant, a pivotal figure in the transgender rights movement, gained recognition through her involvement in the NALSA case, leading to the Supreme Court’s landmark 2014 verdict recognizing the third gender.

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The premiere date for the show was revealed by ZEE5 on their official Twitter account on July 29. The tweet conveyed that the horrors depicted in ‘The Kashmir Files’ were just the beginning of the story, hinting at the upcoming series. The streaming platform stated, “@vivekagnihotri is back with #TheKashmirFilesUnreported, premiering 11th August only on #ZEE5.”

Vivek Agnihotri had previously mentioned that this series compiles the research, archival footage, and interviews that were part of the preparation for his 2022 film ‘The Kashmir Files’.

Comprising seven parts, the series takes an in-depth look into the historical, ethnic, and geopolitical intricacies that encompass the events, errors, crimes, and circumstances leading to the mass displacement and massacre of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley during the 1990s.

‘The Kashmir Files Unreported’ includes discussions with historians, experts, survivors, and their families, as it aims to shed light on the historical context and personal experiences.

Produced by Vivek Agnihotri and his spouse Pallavi Joshi under their banner IamBuddha Entertainment and Media LLP, the upcoming show promises to deliver a comprehensive perspective on the unsettling events that shaped the fate of Kashmiri Pandits.

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Ten early stage ventures are set to showcase their ‘made for India’ innovations and receive mentorship from top investors in an upcoming original show. The collaboration between Prime Video and the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, Government of India, has given rise to Mission Start Ab, an original TV series that aims to highlight India’s grassroots innovators and their success stories. Through a series of challenges, promising entrepreneurs will strive to scale up their businesses and secure funding.

Mission Start Ab will engage audiences by sharing the human stories behind each promising startup. The seven-episode series will captivate viewers with narratives of unique Indian startups and founders, depicting their humble beginnings, tenacity, and the sacrifices made to realize their dreams.

Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser, Government of India, expressed his delight in announcing Prime Video’s reality series, Mission Start Ab. He believes the captivating series will serve as a powerful platform, showcasing the inspiring stories of those driving social change through innovation. Sood is optimistic that it will offer valuable learning opportunities to grassroots innovators in India, providing insights into sustainable startup practices and attracting the right investors. The show is currently in production and is scheduled to premiere soon on Prime Video.

Sushant Sreeram, Country Director of Prime Video India, stated that the mission of Prime Video has always been to be a force for good and an enabler of India’s economy. This collaboration with the Office of the PSA is another milestone in their journey towards contributing to the growth of India’s creative economy, showcasing the platform’s commitment to the country and its viewers.

The series will feature three renowned investors who will search for India’s next unicorn by subjecting the ten early stage founders to intense exercises and simulations, evaluating their entrepreneurial, management, communication, and crisis management skills. The investors will also invest in some of the ventures promoted by these audacious entrepreneurs, serving as mentors to empower and challenge some of the brightest minds in the country’s vast startup ecosystem.

Alia Bhatt, an actor, entrepreneur, and investor, was also present at the event and spoke about her journey as an entrepreneur. She applauded the Office of the PSA, Government of India, and Prime Video India for their initiative in enabling and empowering entrepreneurs through Mission Start Ab, which she believes will have a far-reaching impact on the country’s growing startup ecosystem.

Supporting and nurturing entrepreneurs has been one of Amazon’s focus areas in India. Over the years, Amazon has taken various initiatives to support India’s startup ecosystem, including programs like Amazon Launchpad and Amazon Global Selling Propel Accelerator, among others.

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The sequel, ‘Gadar 2,’ follows the romantic partition-era love story of ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha,’ which was a huge hit at the box office during its initial release. Before the storm of Gadar 2 hits, ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ is re-released on June 9, 2023.

Continuing the tale of Tara Singh and his family, Gadar 2 sees Tara fighting for his son after successfully bringing back his wife Sakeena (Ameesha Patel) in the first installment. The movie is set to release on Independence Day, August 11, 2023. However, it faces competition as Akshay Kumar’s popular film, OMG 2, is also releasing on the same date.

The star-studded cast of Gadar 2 includes reprisals by Sunny Deol as Tara Singh, Ameesha Patel as Sakeena (Sakku), and Utkarsh Sharma as Charanjeet Singh (Jeete). Additional actors like Manish Wadhwa, Sajjad Delafrooz, Gaurav Chopra, Dolly Bindra, Simrat Kaur, Luv Sinha, and Rohit Choudhary will also feature in the movie.

The film is being produced by Anil Sharma under the banner of Anil Sharma Productions in association with Zee Studios. Anil Sharma directs the movie, with the story penned by Shaktimaan Talwar. The technical team includes Najeeb Khan as the cinematographer, Ashfaq Makrani as the editor, and Chandan Saxena and Mithun Sharma as music composers.

Adding to the anticipation, veteran actor Nana Patekar will lend his voice to introduce the movie ‘Gadar 2,’ featuring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel.

During the shooting of the climax scenes in Lucknow, Gadar 2 faced a controversy when around 150 junior artists claimed they were denied their fees. The production house called the police to disperse them, but Anil Sharma explained that they had only called for 10-15 people and were surprised by the larger turnout.

The issue was swiftly resolved, and the iconic scene of Sunny Deol uprooting the hand pump, a memorable moment from the first film, is said to be recreated.

Movie enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the official trailer, which is set to be released on July 25, 2023. Teasers, posters, and songs have already generated significant excitement among the audience.

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Amazon miniTV – Amazon’s free video streaming service, in partnership with Nissan, has officially entered the Guinness World Records with the largest on-ground hip-hop dance activity, on the day of the premiere of its dance reality show ‘Hip Hop India’. A total number of 1864 dancers came together to jointly perform hip-hop dance for over 5 minutes. The grand event was held at Filmcity in Mumbai in the presence of Hip Hop India’s judges Remo D’Souza and Nora Fatehi, alongside Girish Prabhu – Head of Amazon Advertising and Rajesh Srivastava – Head of Marketing, Nissan Motors India who flagged off this event. Special partners for the event, To The Culture and dancing crew Kings United led by Suresh Mukund, brought together the enthusiastic participants and choreographed the performance, culminating into this momentous feat. This event was also supported by apparel partner – Nachke and energy partner – Hustle who provided uber cool t-shirts and energy drinks to all participants.

The Guinness World Records official adjudicators announced the record-breaking moment, as the stadium went up in rapturous applause. The previous record for the largest hip-hop performance was achieved in 2014 by 1658 dancers in Alabama, USA. This global record coincided with the launch of the show ‘Hip Hop India’ on Amazon miniTV, which is a huge celebration of hip-hop culture that viewers across India can watch for free! To mark this event, the dancers came together to build a 109 feet wide human formation of ‘Nissan Magnite’, to celebrate the brand’s association with India’s love for music and entertainment.

“This is a proud moment for India and Amazon miniTV, as we etch our name in the Guinness Book of World Records. Our endeavor with Hip Hop India has been to celebrate this rich culture of hip-hop which has now become very popular with the youth. Setting the world record was made possible by the passion of these dancers, and this is unquestionably their triumph,” said Girish Prabhu, Head of Amazon Advertising.

Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Mohan Wilson, Director – Marketing, Product & Customer Experience, Nissan Motors India Pvt Ltd (NMIPL), said, “The Big, Bold, Beautiful Nissan Magnite has captured hearts making many milestones, the love of it is growing and now it has achieved a remarkable feat of breaking the Guinness World Record. We are immensely proud of this accomplishment which reflects Nissan’s unwavering dedication to Outdo. With ‘Hip Hop India’ and the Magnite, we continue to make history and celebrate India’s incredible talent on the global stage.”

Ace choreographer and judge on Hip Hop India Remo D’Souza said, “Witnessing these amazing urban dancers from all across the nation in their true form is itself an achievement for me. And being a part of a team that set a world record in the field of hip-hop is an honour not only for me, but for all of us who took part in it. This is an excellent endeavour by Amazon miniTV, and I am thrilled to be a part of Hip-Hop India. I’d like to give a massive shout-out to everyone who has made this happen. Let’s go India.”

“It’s an indescribable feeling to witness and be a part of such a historic moment. When it comes to dancing, I am always game to try something new and different, but what we accomplished today surpassed my expectations. Setting a global record for the largest hip-hop performance, sends a message to all of India’s street dancers, encouraging them to come out of their shells. I am honoured to be a part of this iconic event and Hip-Hop India,” mentioned actor Nora Fatehi and also a judge on Hip Hop India.

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Both acting skill and emotion abound in the story. Although the ending is predictable and there is little suspense, the film has just the right mix of drama, comedy, and thrills to keep audiences interested. Vijay’s performance was a strength of the film that contributed to its success. More audiences may now watch and enjoy the movie from the comfort of their homes thanks to the Hindi version being made accessible on Amazon Prime Video.

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