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Indo-Asian News Service or IANS is a private Indian news agency. The IANS was founded by Indian American publisher Gopal Raju as the India Abroad News Service. It was later renamed the Indo-Asian News Service. The IANS has its main offices located in Noida.

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Dhvani Bhanushali calls 'Vaaste' part of her identity
1629 days ago
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Dhvani Bhanushali calls 'Vaaste' part of her identity

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) Dhvani Bhanushali, whose song 'Vaaste', became a hit, has credited the number for her success calling it a part of her identity. ## The song, released in 2019, recently entered the Global Top 100 list of YouTube's Most Liked music videos clocking more than a billion views over a period of two years. ## Talking about the chartbuster track, Dhvani says, "'Vaaste' has given me so much love from across the spectrum. I have seen youngsters and even older people come up and hum the song for me, which for me is the biggest compliment, to be able to connect with the people who have made me what I am, my audience." ## She speaks about the song's impressions over the Internet: "From the reels that were made around it to all the covers and the phenomenon it created, it's been a part of my very identity. The cherry on the cake is surely the fact that it has been selected for the Top 100 Global list of songs." ## Sharing what she feels about her song being featured in YouTube's Global Top 100 list, she adds: "When you know that you are selected on a global platform and you see your name against stalwarts in the industry such as Justin Bieber, Linkin Park, Ariana Grande and more big international pop artist, it's a totally surreal feeling. If there was any song that could have done this for me, I knew it had to be the one that made me, 'Vaaste'". ## 'Vaaste', is composed by Tanishk Bagchi with lyrics penned by Arafat Mehmood and featured voices of Dhvani and Nikhil D'Souza. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates.

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'Radhe Shyam' trailer talk: A sleek, classy love saga
1629 days ago
Bollywood

'Radhe Shyam' trailer talk: A sleek, classy love saga

Hyderabad, Dec 24 (IANS) Prabhas and Pooja Hegde-starrer 'Radhe Shyam' is slated for its release on January 14. The makers unveiled the theatrical trailer on Friday. ## Promising to be an epic love story, the trailer has been released, leaving the viewers, with hints related to the romance and the twists in the saga of the couple. ## Emoting a sleek love story, the trailer, which currently has 11 million views in Hindi and Telugu languages on Youtube, has grabbed the attention of all with the extravagant visuals and emotions, with a classy touch. ## Apart from various landscapes and exotic international locations, the theatrical trailer of 'Radhe Shyam' showcases the beautiful chemistry between the lead pair. ## Prabhas' role as a palmist and a mysterious lover boy, conveys the uniqueness in the storyline. In addition to revealing the intriguing ride in the store, it has built audience anticipation even further. ## With the release of the 'Radhe Shyam' trailer, it is clear that the audience is to experience a technically top-notch movie, with well-polished production values and an epic love story. ## With only a couple of weeks away from the release the pan-India movie is to be released in multiple languages. ## Helmed by Radha Krishna Kumar, the movie has senior Bollywood actress Bhagya Sree play Prabhas' mother's role. ## 'Radhe Shyam' is a UV Creations production, presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series. Directed by Radha Krishna Kumar and edited by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao. The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Vamsi, and Pramod. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Such Updates.

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Aarohi Patel on shooting a wedding sequence in 'Kashibai Bajirao Ballal'
1629 days ago
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Aarohi Patel on shooting a wedding sequence in 'Kashibai Bajirao Ballal'

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) 'Kashibai Bajirao Ballal' actress Aarohi Patel has shared her experience of shooting for the wedding sequence in the show. ## In the coming episodes, Bajirao, played by Venkatesh Pande, will be seen getting married to Aarohi's Kashibai. ## She says: "It is not easy to shoot for a wedding sequence, especially when you have to pull off such a heavy sari and jewelry. Being a Gujarati girl, I have also never witnessed a Maratha wedding like this." ## Aarohi finds the wedding rituals quite different from what she has witnessed in Gujarat. ## "It was so different from the typical Gujarati weddings, but I enjoyed it a lot. It's great to be able to live and experience a Marathi wedding through my show. I am happy that at such a young age, I am getting to live such an epic character and the traditions of the 18th century," she adds. ## 'Kashibai Bajirao Ballal' airs on Zee TV. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Such Updates.

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'Baahubali' producer's suggestion on AP ticket pricing issue
1629 days ago
Tollywood

'Baahubali' producer's suggestion on AP ticket pricing issue

Hyderabad, Dec 24 (IANS) What appears to be a never-ending episode between the Telugu Film Industry and the Andhra Pradesh government is the ticket pricing and movie business-related issues. ## In the wake of slashing movie tickets and the seizure of multiple theatres, Telugu star Nani had reacted that these activities are not going to help the industry or anyone who depends on the movie business. ## Quoting Nani's speech reference, 'Baahubali' producer Shobu Yarlagadda listed out a few suggestions to deal with this issue. ## In a series of tweets, Shobu said: "Maximum Retail Price (MRP) (unless it is an essential commodity) is decided by the producers/manufacturers of packaged goods not the government. Just saying! ## "If AP Government, wants to maximize tax collection from movies, it should 1. Mandate 100 per cent computerisation of ticket sales in all theatres, 2. Automatic and real-time updating of ticket sales. 3. Free and variable pricing of movie tickets (the free market will decide the right price)." ## Shobu opined that it might work both in the favour of exhibitors and the state government. ## "This will be a win-win situation, that will benefit the exhibition sector, film industry, and the Government!," added the 'Baahubali' producer. ## Among the very few people who stood against the government's decision, Shobu is one of them. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates.

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Akshay Kumar: I don't ever worry about work pressure
1629 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar: I don't ever worry about work pressure

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) In his over a three-decade-long journey in Hindi cinema, superstar Akshay Kumar has been a part of many blockbusters and has given several iconic characters. ## However, the National-Award winning actor does not think about burdening himself with the thought of competing with himself and says that he wants to do films with simplicity and not in complications.## Akshay has given some unforgettable characters to cinema such as Raju from 'Hera Pheri', Raj Malhotra in 'Aitraaz', Makrand "Mac" Godbhole from 'Garam Masala', Happy Singh from 'Singh is Kinng', DCP Veer Sooryavanshi from 'Sooryavanshi' and Sajjad Ali Khan from his latest release 'Atrangi Re' to name a few from a bag full of blockbuster hits.## Does it get pressurising to taking up the game higher every time he comes on screen?## Akshay in a chat with IANS said: "No, I don't have any kind of thing which... For me, I don't have any burden... I don't think about it. There is no pressure. I don't want think about it also... I just want to think about what kind of films I am doing in the future, tomorrow what shooting I have to go for, what role am I doing. I just want to think that. I want to do films with simplicity and not in complications."## Akshay has his diaries full or next year. The 54-year-old star has several back-to-back releases such as 'Prithviraj', 'Bachchan Pandey', 'Raksha Bandhan', 'Ram Setu' and 'OMG 2: Oh My God! 2'.## "I feel good I have around 5-6 films next year and I don't know how would I do it," Akshay said.## 'Atrangi Re' has released digitally on Disney+ Hostar. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For Such Updates.

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Veteran Kannada director K.V. Raju passes away
1629 days ago
Sandalwood

Veteran Kannada director K.V. Raju passes away

Bengaluru, Dec 24 (IANS) Veteran Kannada director, writer K.V. Raju passed away on Friday at his residence in Bengaluru. Raju has directed Amitabh Bachchan-starrer 'Indrajeet' and directed Kajol and Jitendra in 'Udhar Ki Zindagi'. ## Raju has directed super hit Kannada movies 'Yudhakanda', 'Belli Modagalu', 'Indrajith', 'Kadana', 'Belli Kalungara' and critically acclaimed 'Hulia' movie. He had also recently worked as a screenplay and dialogue writer for the yet to be released 'Satyam'.## Raju entered the film industry in 1982 as an associate director to K.V. Jayaram in his movie, 'Baadada Hoo'. Raju made his debut as a director and writer with the movie 'Olave Baduku' in 1984.## Raju became a sensation in the Kannada film industry by giving blockbusters in the 80's and 90's. He worked with most of the Kannada superstars. He ventured into Hindi film industry with his film 'Indrajeeth' starring Amitabh Bachchan and Jayaprada.## He also directed two other Hindi films, 'Udhar Ki Zindagi' (1994) and 'Khooni Jung' (2004). He is recognised for his powerful, strong, realistic dialogues and sharp editing.## He also gave opportunities to Kannada actors Devraj, Jaggesh and Shashikumar who went on to become big stars. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Such Updates.

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Nani on AP ticket pricing issue: Whatever is happening is not right
1629 days ago
Tollywood

Nani on AP ticket pricing issue: Whatever is happening is not right

Hyderabad, Dec 24 (IANS) Nani, Sai Pallavi, Krithi Shetty, and Madonna Sebastian starrer 'Shyam Singha Roy' is out in the theatres. As the makers were engrossed in the promotional activities, Nani had spoken on ticket pricing issues in Andhra Pradesh. ## In the wake of unprecedented raids on movie theatres in Andhra Pradesh, a number of theatres are being ceased in multiple locations of Andhra Pradesh. ## While these activities by the government are being considered as revenge on the movie industry people, not many stars have openly condemned the issues as well. ## Nani, who has been vocal on the ticket pricing issues, has reacted to it recently. ## "Whatever is happening is not right. We must keep political issues separate from movie-related issues," Nani said. Nani added: "I can't even put into words rightly. This is like laying an axe on the whole industry."## Nani has been receiving positive reactions to these statements against the acts of the AP government. ## "A relatively small star-like Nani came forward and took the risk of speaking even though his movie is releasing. He is very well aware that he is pushing himself into risk", one comment reads.## "A man with a spine. Other heroes are just donating lakhs, expecting the government to cool off. But, why don't they stand up against the government?", another person questions.## The Government has been cutting off movie ticket prices to 10, 20, 30 rupees in some areas of Andhra Pradesh. It has also released a 'Most Urgent' G.O. to carry out raids in all districts and send reports by the 29th of this month.## "While the state has been financially hit with the pandemic situation still prevailing, and the natural disasters like floods affecting the people, why is the government behind the movie industry, which can generate financial support? Just because they want revenge on Pawan Kalyan?", another comment reads. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates.

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Vihan Verma: Every time I meet or work with someone, I have got to learn something new from them
1629 days ago
TV

Vihan Verma: Every time I meet or work with someone, I have got to learn something new from them

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) Actor Vihan Verma, who is currently seen playing Mohit Chavan in the popular television show 'Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin', says that every lesson he learnt in the entertainment industry has its own count. ## He says: "It's been a great experience while working here in the entertainment industry. It's been almost 5 years here; I have achieved a lot with my hard work and dedication. Every time I meet or work with someone here, I have got to learn something new from them. Good or bad every lesson has its counts." ## The actor feels struggle is part and parcel of an actor's life. ## "I've struggled a lot. In fact, I believe struggle never stops for anyone, be it an actor or someone who's working in the corporate world. Only the l difference is, actors face a lot of rejections in comparison to other fields. And this is what at least motivates me to work hard towards my goal every day. So far, I'm very happy in my professional space," he added. ## Vihan, known for featuring in shows such as 'Bawara Dil', 'Shubhaarambh', 'Maa Ka Ladla Bigad Gaya', 'Savdhaan India' and 'Crime Patrol', says after essaying a positive role in current show, he wants to play a grey shade character. ## He shared: "I play Mohit as of now, who is a very emotional and expressive person. As it is a positive character, I would love to explore a negative or a grey character in the future. I've always loved playing such characters as they are really challenging and you have a lot to portray." ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates.

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Veteran filmmaker K.S.Sethumadhavan passes away
1629 days ago
Mollywood

Veteran filmmaker K.S.Sethumadhavan passes away

Chennai/Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 24 (IANS) Ace film director K.S. Sethumadhavan, winner of 10 national and nine Kerala state film awards, passed away in Chennai on Friday, industry sources said.## Born in Palakkad in 1931, the 90-year-old bid adieu to his film career in the mid 90s after which he led a retired life in Chennai. ## Sethumadhavan began his film career in the late 50s, when he worked as an assistant to the then veterans like L.V. Prasad and Sunder Rao, among others. ## Sethumadhavan became an independent film director in 1960 when he directed a Sinhalese film and there was no looking back. He directed around 70 films, mostly in Malayalam, Tamil, Telegu and the hit Hindi film 'Julie' in 1975. ## Some of his most popular films include 'Odayil Ninnu', 'Daaham', 'Sthanarthi Saramma', 'Koottukudumbam', 'Vazhve Mayam', 'Aranazhika Neram', 'Anubhavangal Palichakal', 'Chattakkari', 'Oppol', 'Marupakkam'. ## Actor Mammootty first worked as a junior artiste in Sethumadhavan's hit film 'Anubhavangal Palichakal' in 1971. Actors Kamal Hassan and Suresh Gopi also made their screen debut under the master craftsman. ## In 2009, he was conferred the J.C. Daniel Award, the highest state award in films for his outstanding career and contribution to the film industry. ## Condoling Sethumadhavan's passing, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the film industry has lost a doyen, whose works have been acclaimed by all and even though he was settled in Chennai, he was always closely associated with the state and maintained a strong link. ## The last rites would be held in Chennai later in the day. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Such Updates.

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Deepika Padukone visits Siddhivinayak Temple to seek blessings for '83'
1629 days ago
Bollywood

Deepika Padukone visits Siddhivinayak Temple to seek blessings for '83'

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) Ahead of the release of '83' on Friday, Deepika Padukone, the film's co-producer who also plays Romi Dev, wife of the 1983 World Cup-winning team's captain Kapil Dev, went to the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai. ## The actress sought Lord Ganesha's blessings for the much-anticipated film. Dressed in an ethnic traditional attire, Deepika was escorted to the temple amid tight security. ## The actress makes it a point to visit the revered temple before the release of her films. This time, too, it was not any different. Directed by Kabir Khan, the film stars Deepika's husband Ranveer Singh in the lead role of Kapil Dev, the cricket legend who pumped up the 1983 squad to clinch the World Cup. ## Earlier, during the film's screening in Mumbai, the actress stole the show in her stunning evening gown paired with a matching diamond necklace. ## The film presents a dramatised version of what happened behind the scenes at the 1983 World Cup. It traces the journey of a team that rose from being rank underdogs to becoming world champions, paving the way for the coming generations of cricketers and changing the face of Indian cricket forever. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates.

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IANS Review: '83' delivers an unforgettable experience (IANS Rating: ****)
1629 days ago
Bollywood

IANS Review: '83' delivers an unforgettable experience (IANS Rating: ****)

Film: '83' (Showing in theatres); Duration: 163 minutes. ## Director: Kabir Khan. Cast: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Saqib Saleem, Neena Gupta, Boman Irani, Ammy Virk, Chirag Patil, Dinker Sharma, Nishant Dahiya, Harrdy Sandhu, Sahil Khattar, Adinath Kothare and Dhairya Karwa. ## IANS Rating: **** ## New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Director Kabir Khan's ‘83' is a recreation of a momentous event - the Indian cricket team's first-ever World Cup victory in 1983. Despite being predictable, the film offers an exhilarating and occasionally touching experience that has viewers leaving the auditorium caught up in an afterglow of excited patriotism. ## The film mounted like a brilliantly restored or recreated documentary, captures the three and a half months of - 'the may or may not win' drama, where the actors and few of the actual players seamlessly weave in and out of the narrative. ## The film focuses only on cricket and has everything that cricket fans could have possibly hoped for. The narrative- highlights and flashes the crucial matches and the moments in-between them, bringing back memories to the big screen after nearly 38 years. ## As you are transported back in time, you witness how the 'underdog' Indian team was treated with disdain, and despite all odds, how they emerged as winners. It is invigorating to witness the matches once again and your mood swings like Kapil's bat. You cheer for him when he creates history with a fabulous 175- not out against the Zimbabwe team, and your blood boils when you realise that the legendary game was not recorded on camera because BBC did not think it was important enough. ## What you see on screen is Kapil's charisma, the locker-room banter, the occasional tension and problematic behaviour between the teammates, the strategy they planned during the matches and above all, the anguish and thrills of the matches played during that unforgettable summer. ## Casting is another aspect of the film that could not have been better either. Ranveer with his prosthetic dentures- oddly resembles Kapil Dev, but he slips into his shoes effortlessly delivering a brilliant performance that tugs at the heartstrings. While he emulates the captain of the team, Saqib Saleem plays Mohinder Amarnath, Tahir Raj Bhasin essays Sunil Gavaskar, Jatin Sarna is Yashpal Sharma, Jiiva is K. Srikkanth, Harrdy Sandhu is Madan Lal, Nishant Dahiya is Roger Binny, Ammy Virk plays Balwinder Sandhu, Addinath Kothare is Dilip Vengsakar, Dhairya Karwa is Ravi Shastri, Chirag Patil is Sandip Patil. ## Boman Irani as the commentator Farrokh Engineer, Pankaj Tripathi as PR Man Singh, Neena Gupta as Kapil's caring and supportive mother, and Deepika Padukone as Kapil's wife Romi have their moments of on-screen glory. ## The film is astutely mounted, with ace production values. ## Overall, the narrative - like most of Kabir Khan's films - is unabashedly manipulative, but this one delivers a cinema experience one won't be able to forget about anytime soon. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Such Updates.

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IANS Review: 'Blood Money': Engaging film that works despite exaggerated sequences
1629 days ago
Bollywood

IANS Review: 'Blood Money': Engaging film that works despite exaggerated sequences

Director: Sarjun. Cast: Priya Bhavani Shankar, Shirish, Kishore, Panchu Subbu and Vinoth. ## IANS Rating: *** ## New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Director Sarjun's 'Blood Money' is a reasonably well-made thriller that revolves around the efforts of a team of Indian journalists looking to save two innocent men from being sent to the gallows in a foreign country. ## The story begins with an elderly couple in a rural part of the country getting a phone call, saying that both their sons are to be hanged in Kuwait the next day. The mother of the men is distraught as she does not know how to stop her sons from meeting their end in a land, the customs of which she knows very little about. ## At the other end, the two imprisoned men too are completely heartbroken. The eldest son, Kaliyappan (Kishore), is yet to see the face of his young daughter, whom he loves dearly. It suddenly dawns on him that his dream of meeting his child one day could end up being just a dream. ## The parents of the men decide to approach the district administration for help. Even as the official process is set in motion, an officer of the district administration, who realises that they have very little time on their hands, chooses to make a video of the old woman appealing for help and shares it on a WhatsApp group. ## This video clip makes its way to the mobile of Rachel (Priya Bhavani Shankar), a television journalist who is badly missing her dad whom she lost as a child. The old woman's appeal moves Rachel and she decides to help the Indian prisoners in any way she can. She begins to investigate the case with help from her teammates. With just hours to go for the hanging, will Rachel and her teammates be able to unearth facts and stop the hanging? 'Blood Money' gives you the answers... ## 'Blood Money' works primarily because of the manner in which the story is narrated. It is engaging and moves at a brisk pace, thanks to some neat, tight sequences. The credit for having narrated this story so well must go primarily to its screenplay writer Shankar Das, whose dialogues are not only short but also significant and its editor Prasanna G K, who keeps the plot tight and gripping. ## Kishore, who plays one of the convicts, does a fantastic job as does actor Shirish, who plays the journalist Sudhan. However, the credit for carrying this film on her shoulders should go to Priya Bhavani Shankar, who plays journalist Rachel with absolute ease and elegance. Her experience as a television journalist before turning an actress seems to have come in handy for Priya, who delivers a commanding performance in this film. ## On the technical front, Sathish Raghunandan's music for the film is apt and the number that is played right at the end of the film is mellifluous. ## Director Sarjun's victory lies in the fact that he's picked the right people for the right jobs. ## 'Blood Money' is inspired by a real life incident. However, the team has exaggerated certain portions to add to the drama and this definitely does more harm than good to the film's interests -- a case in point being the manner in which decisions are shown being made in a newsroom and the editor choosing to air a story that the CEO has ordered to take down. ## 'Blood Money' might have its share of problems but on the whole, it works. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For Such Updates.

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