Vijay Sales Mega Freedom Sale: Discount on iPhone 15, MacBook Air M2 and other Apple products – Moneycontrol

Vijay Sales Mega Freedom Sale: Discount on iPhone 15, MacBook Air M2 and other Apple products – Moneycontrol

Apple may bring slim iPhone Air to replace iPhone Plus variant in 2025 – Deccan Herald

Apple may bring slim iPhone Air to replace iPhone Plus variant in 2025 – Deccan Herald

Rajkummar Rao to play a gangster in Bhakshak director Pulkit’s next; script workshops & readings begin in September 2024: Report

Rajkummar Rao to play a gangster in Bhakshak director Pulkit’s next; script workshops & readings begin in September 2024: Report

Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao is all set to venture into uncharted territory with his upcoming film, directed by Pulkit, known for his critically acclaimed film Bhakshak. This project, produced by Jay Shewakramani, who has previously delivered Jawaani Jaaneman, Freddy, Malang, and Race 2, is generating buzz as it marks Rajkummar Rao’s foray into the action genre. This collaboration will also see Rao sharing the screen with Manushi Chhillar, for the first time.

As per a report in Pinkvilla, the film is set to go on floors in September 2024, with a theatrical release planned for mid-2025. This new venture promises to be a commercial entertainer, showcasing Rajkummar in a role that fans haven’t seen before—a larger-than-life gangster rooted in the heartland of India.

According to sources close to the production, Rajkummar Rao will be portraying a gangster in this film. “It’s an out-and-out commercial entertainer featuring Rajkummar Rao as a gangster. The makers plan to shoot the film extensively in Uttar Pradesh followed by some chunk in Mumbai, as the entire story and character is rooted in UP. Rajkummar is excited to explore this character and will be doing some readings and workshops with the team in the first week of September,” revealed a source close to the development.

Rajkummar’s preparation for this role will involve an intense period of readings and workshops to fully immerse himself in the character. The film’s narrative, set against the backdrop of Uttar Pradesh, promises to explore the gritty and intense world of a gangster, a role that Rajkummar has never explored before.

The film’s shoot is scheduled to kick off in September 2024, with a tight two-month shooting schedule. The makers are planning a theatrical release in mid-2025. “The storytelling has a very commercial palette and will feature Rajkummar in a rather larger-than-life avatar,” the source added.

Meanwhile, Rajkummar Rao has a busy schedule ahead. He is currently gearing up for the release of Stree 2, directed by Amar Kaushik, which is slated to hit the screens on Independence Day. Following that, he will be seen in the Raaj Shaandilyaa-directed Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, which is set for a Dussehra release.
ALSO READ: Rajkummar Rao to join hands with Manushi Chhillar for the first time: Report

OnePlus Buds Pro 3 To Launch In India On August 20: Here’s What We Know – ABP Live

OnePlus Buds Pro 3 To Launch In India On August 20: Here’s What We Know – ABP Live

Google announces rollout of first batch of ‘Made in India’ Pixel 8 smartphones – The Hindu

Google announces rollout of first batch of ‘Made in India’ Pixel 8 smartphones – The Hindu

Sajid Nadiadwala, Banijay Asia join hands; to invest Rs. 100 cr on multiple projects; Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment enters the OTT and TV space for the FIRST time

Sajid Nadiadwala, Banijay Asia join hands; to invest Rs. 100 cr on multiple projects; Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment enters the OTT and TV space for the FIRST time

Sajid Nadiadwala is taking giant strides for his production house Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. In March 2024, Bollywood Hungama broke the news that the reputed producer is constructing a state-of-the-art VFX studio at this plot. And now, he has joined hands with Banijay Asia to co-produce films and web and television shows.

As per an article in The Economic Times, both companies will create a diverse range of entertaining content. This would not just include films but also OTT series and TV shows. This also means that for the first time ever, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment will enter the TV and digital space for the first time. The Economic Times story also mentioned that both companies will jointly invest Rs. 100 crores in these projects.

The Economic Times story carried their quotes too. Sajid Nadiadwala said, “We thought it was time that we both came together to unlock a fresh perspective on storytelling. We will be delivering content across genres, across screens and across boundaries.”

Banijay Asia CEO Deepak Dhar stated, “Our focus will be on creating compelling content for multiple screens, and it’ll be a combination of bringing some of the biggest international adaptations to India combined with a robust slate of original IPs.” He also said that both companies are yet to decide on the number of projects that they’ll produce. He also made it clear that the subject of the film will determine whether it’ll be released in cinemas on an OTT platform.

Banijay Asia has helmed shows like ‘Bigg Boss’, Temptation Island featuring Mouni Roy, Kajol’s The Trial, Aditya Roy Kapur-Anil Kapoor starrer The Night Manager, Call My Agent: Bollywood etc. All these have been adapted from foreign shows. The article stated ‘Our focus will be on creating compelling content for multiple screens, and it’ll be a combination of bringing some of the biggest international adaptations to India combined with a robust slate of original IPs’. Hence, one can expect Nadiadwala-Banijay association to go for remakes of popular Western shows as well.

On the film front, Sajid Nadiadwala recently released Chandu Champion, starring Kartik Aaryan.

Also Read: Sajid Nadiadwala shares a sneak peek from the sets of Salman Khan starrer Sikandar; sparks excitement among fans

Shah Rukh Khan announces he acquired Devdas’ rights at Locarno Film Festival 2024: “I’m very proud that it belongs to our company”

Shah Rukh Khan announces he acquired Devdas’ rights at Locarno Film Festival 2024: “I’m very proud that it belongs to our company”

In a career spanning over three decades, Shah Rukh Khan has played numerous iconic roles. One of his roles is the portrayal of the tragic hero in Devdas. At the 77th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, where the Bollywood megastar was honoured with the Pardo alla Carriera award or Career Leopard, Khan took the opportunity to reflect on the film that not only tested his limits as an actor but also became a personal tribute to his late mother. The actor revealed that his production house, Red Chillies Entertainment, has acquired the rights to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic 2002 film, Devdas.

Devdas, a film that has seen over 18 adaptations across various mediums, was brought to life once again in 2002 by director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, with Shah Rukh Khan stepping into the titular role. Speaking at a masterclass during the festival, Khan shared his pride in securing the rights to this landmark film. “We as a production company bought the rights of this film back, and I’m very, very proud that it belongs to our company now,” he announced.

Shah Rukh Khan delved into the challenges faced during the production, revealing the immense pressure of living up to the legacy of the earlier adaptations, especially the 1955 version starring Dilip Kumar—a film his parents, both avid fans of Kumar, adored.

Khan reminisced about the weight of expectations that accompanied his decision to take on the role. “By the time I got to see the film, I think they’d made 18 films based on the same novel, or 20, and lots of other plays and songs,” he noted. The actor was initially discouraged by peers who felt that the character of Devdas was too different from the roles that had brought him fame. “A lot of actors in Mumbai told me not to do the film. ‘This is not your zone. You are more pop culture,’” he recalled.

Khan candidly discussed the cultural context in which the film was made. “By the time Sanjay Leela Bhansali wanted to make this film, I think the general sentiment in India was that it felt outdated. The country was undergoing a cultural shift towards a more liberalized mindset, with audiences increasingly gravitating towards lighter, commercial fare like college musicals,” he shared.

The production of Devdas was an ambitious endeavor that faced significant financial and logistical challenges. “It was the most expensive film being made in India, so it went through its own share of troubles. Money issues, and producers vanishing, we had to complete the film in a few days. It went overtime, over budget,” Khan revealed.

Despite these hurdles, he found the experience fulfilling, particularly as a tribute to his mother. “I had a great time doing the film because I felt it kind of was a tribute… memory to my mother who loved the film.”

SRK recalled the immense scale of the set, saying, “We used to have 90 gen sets on the sets at one time to light up the area, and there were no generators left in the city of Mumbai because it had to be lit up so much. Very opulent, very lavish, very rich and very big and the costumes and the drama and everything of it.”

Working with co-stars like Aishwarya Rai, Madhuri Dixit, and Jackie Shroff, Khan found himself immersed in a world of complex characters and intricate emotions. Playing Devdas, a character consumed by love and loss, was a departure from Khan’s usual roles. “I was good in it. As you always wanted to play stark characters… an alcoholic and I fitted into the character,” he said. However, the role came with its own set of challenges, particularly when it came to the traditional Indian attire he had to wear. “I had never worn such an intricate Indian garb before,” Khan admitted, humorously recounting the difficulties of wearing a dhoti. “Very difficult to walk, to keep from falling many times. You had to tie it along, and you need a specialist to tie after some times when I couldn’t tie it because it kept falling off in between the shots,” he said. In a candid moment, he confessed to using a zipper as a practical solution, despite it being “blasphemous.”

“It does define a lot of Indian cinema (through) its opulence and its beauty, and it’s larger than life-ness, its theatrics. So, it is a very dialogue-oriented, very dramatic musical film that you will see. And there are some outstanding dance centerpieces, I think, some of the best that I’ve ever shot in the world,” Khan reflected.

On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan will next star in Sujoy Ghosh’s King alongside Abhishek Bachchan and Suhana Khan.
ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan CONFIRMS his next film King with Sujoy Ghosh: “For 6-7 years I have been thinking about it”

Made by Google Pixel 9 launch event 2024 live streaming: When and where to watch, what to expect – The Financial Express

Made by Google Pixel 9 launch event 2024 live streaming: When and where to watch, what to expect – The Financial Express