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Adipurush: Ramanand Sagar’s son defends Om Raut, says how can anyone stop creative force

Adipurush featuring Bahubali actor Prabhas as Ram, Kriti Sanon as Sita, Sunny Singh as Lakshman and Saif Ali Khan as Ravana, will release on January 12, 2023, in Hindi and Telugu, along with dubbed versions in Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.

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Director Om Raut’s film Adipurush has been mired in controversies since its teaser was released. On September 28, the teaser of this film starring Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan and Kriti Sanon was released and the actors and makers were criticized for poor VFX and their looks.

Questions are being raised on the look of Hanuman and Ravana shown in the teaser. The protest against the film continues and the makers are being accused of hurting religious sentiments. Meanwhile, Prem Sagar, son of Ramanand Sagar, the director of Ramayana serial, has broken silence on the matter.

Prem Sagar defended Om Raut’s Adipurush and said that how can anyone stop someone from creating something. He further said that religion and its measures change with time and director Om Raut did what he thought was right.

Furthermore, refusing to take Adipurush’s side, Prem Sagar said that Om Raut has not called the film Ramayana, hence the criticism is uncalled for. At the same time, Prem said that if he is offered any such project, he will not do it because of his limitation due to people variety of take on culture and tradition.

Significantly, Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayana was telecasted on Doordarshan in the year 1987, which was well-liked by the audience. Being even popular today, the daily soap was again telecasted on TV in lockdown during Covid-19 lockdown. And its telecast also received same amount of love.

However, Ramanand Sagar’s son Prem Sagar may have defended Adipurush, but actor Arun Govil, who played Ram in Ramayana, opposed the teaser. He said that its not right to tamper cultural and religious heritage.

Adipurush featuring Bahubali actor Prabhas as Ram, Kriti Sanon as Sita, Sunny Singh as Lakshman and Saif Ali Khan as Ravana, will release on January 12, 2023, in Hindi and Telugu, along with dubbed versions in Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.

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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin praises Sai Pallavi’s film Amaran, says great to bring true stories

The trailer has been released in various languages, with notable personalities such as Nani promoting it in Telugu, Tovino Thomas in Malayalam, Shiva Rajkumar in Kannada, and Aamir Khan in Hindi.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday lauded the team of Amaran including film starrer Sai Pallavi and Sivakarthikeyan as well as director Rajkumar Periasamy for capturing the bravery and dedication of Tamil Nadu army veteran Major Mukund Varadarajan in his film.

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister said that he watched the film at the invitation of veteran actor Kamal Haasan

“I watched a movie yesterday #amrnnn after accepting the invitation of my artist friend @ikamalhaasan. It’s great to bring true stories to today’s youth in the form of books – as well as movies! Director @Rajkumar_KP, Major Mukund Varadarajan – Tirumiku has emotionally captured the bravery and dedication of Tamil Nadu army veteran Major Mukund Varadarajan. My congratulations to all the crew of Thambi @Siva_Kartikeyan, @Sai_Pallavi92 and #Amaran for portraying the roles of Indu Rebecca Varghese very well! Big Salute to our soldiers who protect the country – Major Mukund Varadarajan who lives in our memory! @RKFI @gvprakash,” Stalin posted on X.

Recently, the creators of Amaran released the film’s trailer, featuring Sivakarthikeyan in the titular role of Major Mukund Varadarajan. The film narrates the compelling story of the decorated soldier who commanded the Indian Army’s 44 Rashtriya Rifles Cheetah Company and made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Sai Pallavi joins the cast as well, and the film is premiering today.

The trailer opens with a striking statement from an officer to Major Mukund: “You do not choose 44 RR; 44 RR chooses you,” effectively setting the tone for the heroism depicted in the film. It offers glimpses into Major Mukund’s personal life, showcasing his family’s reaction to his choice to join the military and the love story he shares with Indhu, portrayed by Sai Pallavi.

Intense action sequences illustrate Major Mukund, as played by Sivakarthikeyan, in battle, where he resolutely declines a retreat order from his superior, asserting, “I’ll save every life I can and come back, sir.” Indhu expresses her pride, stating, “I am proud of him being an army officer and me being an army wife.” A poignant moment captures Sivakarthikeyan’s character stating, “This is the face of the Indian army,” highlighting his unwavering determination.

Kamal Haasan, one of the film’s producers, shared the trailer on social media, stating, “Leaders seldom choose a trodden path. They create one where there is none and blaze a new trail. #MajorMukundVaradarajan of Tamil Nadu is one such leader. We take pride in telling his story.”

Inspired by the true events chronicled in Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh’s book “India’s Most Fearless”, Amaran serves as a tribute to a genuine hero. The trailer has been released in various languages, with notable personalities such as Nani promoting it in Telugu, Tovino Thomas in Malayalam, Shiva Rajkumar in Kannada, and Aamir Khan in Hindi.

The trailer concludes on an emotional note, featuring Major Mukund’s daughter asking Indhu, “You told me appa will come for my birthday, will he come?”

Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and produced by the iconic Kamal Haasan, alongside R. Mahendran and Sony Pictures International Productions, Amaran poignantly tells the story of Major Mukund Varadarajan and his wife Indhu, encapsulating their journey of love, sacrifice, and the profound personal losses encountered during Major Varadarajan’s heroic service to the nation.

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Reshma & Riyaz Gangji Libas closes day 1 with a spectacular finale at the Bombay Times Fashion Week

The finale walk became the talk of the town as the father son designer duo – Riyaz & Aman Gangji stole hearts as they broken into a groovy dance number with Ronit and Soundarya.

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Television megastar Ronit Bose Roy and the vivacious Soundarya Sharma took to the ramp as the showstoppers for Libas. Saundarya was seen wearing a floral pink lehanga from the collection Mastana while Ronit wore an ivory white bandhgala trench coat handcrafted with cut dana work

Television megastar Ronit Bose Roy and the vivacious Soundarya Sharma took to the ramp as the showstoppers for Libas. Saundarya was seen wearing a floral pink lehanga from the collection Mastana while Ronit wore an ivory white bandhgala trench coat handcrafted with cut dana work

The collection personified all things bridal and trousseau. The collection transcends through a palette of pristine whites, softened blacks, and muted gold undertones. The show was a poetic journey of transformation and rediscovery.

Master pieces from the BTFW collection will be on display at the Libas stores at Pedder Road, Mumbai and in Dubai.

The finale walk became the talk of the town as the father son designer duo – Riyaz & Aman Gangji stole hearts as they broken into a groovy dance number with Ronit and Soundarya.

The set of the show was well appreciated by all guests including top bureacrats, bussiness heads, industrial tycoons and socialites from various walks of life.

The VIP lounge saw Aman Gangji play gracious host as it buzzing it with dignitaries and guests enjoying the peppy music and fun vibes. Aman is all set to take the reigns of the multiple businesses that Reshma & Riyaz Gangji have built in the past 3 decades.

All in all the evening was an amazing display of youthful energy by both Father and Son.

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Priyanshu Chatterjee, Tarun Khanna, Monalisa, Archana Gautam Shine at Global Fashion Parade presented by Art Media, an Initiative of IBB Chronicles by Archunaa Jaiin

Industrialist Shyam Singhania, who has known Archunaa for years, lauded her hard work, evident in her projects, and expressed his admiration for her efforts, along with saluting her mother’s presence at the event.

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Priyanshu Chatterjee, Tarun Khanna, Monalisa, Archana Gautam Shine at Global Fashion Parade presented by Art Media, an Initiative of IBB Chronicles by Archunaa Jaiin

The Global Fashion Parade, magnificently organized by Archunaa Jaiin of IBB Chronicles, was held at St. Regis Hotel in Mumbai. Presented by Art Media Ads Private Limited, the event was graced by several celebrities, including Shaina NC, Seema Singh, Anil Kashi Murarka, Shyam Singhania, Mahesh Patil, and Archana Jain, who together inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Well-known figures such as Priyanshu Chatterjee, Bigg Boss fame Archana Gautam, Monalisa, Anusmriti Sarkar, Vishwajeet Pradhan, Daksh Sethi, Harry Anand, Khalid Siddiqui, Umesh Pherwani, and Ekta Jain were also in attendance. The event was hosted by anchor Simran Ahuja, directed by Shie Lobo .

The Global Fashion Parade 2024 featured four shows, with the first being for Style Castey (Vamika Luthia Jewelry), where Monalisa, Daksh Sethi, and Vishwajeet Pradhan were the showstoppers. The second show was presented by Meet and Greet Foundation by Lubdha Ritesh Porwal, with Veeri’s Lifestyle Studio’s Veeri and Neelima as presenters. Divya Porwal opened this show, and Archana Gautam, Anusmriti Sarkar, and Daksh Sethi were the showstoppers. The third show was for Oishi Diamonds, opened by Simran Ahuja and Daksh Sethi, with Umesh Pherwani, Divya Porwal, Anuradha Gupta, Tarun Khanna, and Smriti Khanna as the showstoppers. The grand finale was by Bobby K, where the openers were Nadya and Daksh Sethi, and the showstoppers were Priyanshu Chatterjee and Anupama Kuvar.

Shaina NC congratulated Archunaa Jaiin and emphasized the importance of women empowerment, commending her for this remarkable initiative. The presence of Seema Singh, Anil Kashi Murarka, Pratap Sarnaik, and Shyam Singhania spoke volumes about the significance of the event.

Seema Singh of Meghashrey Foundation praised the event for being held during Navratri, emphasizing Archunaa’s dedication to women empowerment and environmental protection. She also expressed her gratitude to Shaina NC for consistently encouraging women.

Industrialist Shyam Singhania, who has known Archunaa for years, lauded her hard work, evident in her projects, and expressed his admiration for her efforts, along with saluting her mother’s presence at the event.

Philanthropist Anil Kashi Murarka described Archunaa Jaiin as a “rock star” for her outstanding work in the field of women empowerment, adding that the present and future belong to women.

Actress, model, and social media influencer Ekta Jain also impressed everyone with her ramp walk, as did Monalisa and Vishwajeet Pradhan, who praised Archunaa’s vision and initiative.

Archunaa Jaiin expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all the guests, including Shaina NC, Seema Singh, Priyanshu Chatterjee, and Archana Gautam, for supporting the cause by attending the event. She also hinted at announcing another grand show in the near future.

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