Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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Lokesh Kanagaraj Unlikely To Direct Hindi Remake Of Tamil Blockbuster, Master
1824 days ago
Bollywood

Lokesh Kanagaraj Unlikely To Direct Hindi Remake Of Tamil Blockbuster, Master

Mumbai, June 15, 2021: Tamil superstar, Thalapathy Vijay's big mass action entertainer, "Master", was the first big budgeted film to release in theaters on January 13 amid the covid-19 pandemic. The Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial became an instant blockbuster and re-inbuild confidence in producers to release their films. ## On January 15, producer Murad Khetani of Cine1 Studios along with Endemol Shine India, and 7 Screen Studio bought the Hindi remake rights of Master. Recently, it was reported that Salman Khan has been roped in to play the titular role in the remake. The actor liked the film and he expected to announce the film next month in July. ## According to Box Office Worldwide, the makers of the Hindi remake also approached the director Lokesh Kanagaraj to helm the Hindi version also. The report further said that Lokesh is yet to confirm, and most likly, he won't be helming the Hindi version due to his other commitments. The director already has Vikram, Thalapathy67, Kaithi2 along with few Telugu movies. ## The Hindi adaptation will also reportadly be different from the Tamil version to fit the image of the mainstream hero. The original movie stars Thalaptahy Vijay as a boisterous professor along with Vijay Sethupathi as antagonist and Malavika Mohanan as the female lead. ## Reportadly, Salman Khan has also bought the Hindi remake rights of Ravi Teja starrer Telugu movie, Khiladi, which is yet to hit theaters. He is said to be impressed with this action crime thriller and has also approached, director Ramesh Varma to helm the Hindi remake as well. It is said that Salman will announce both Master and Khiladi remakes in July next month. ## Stay tuned...

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Shreya Ghoshal Encourages New Mothers To Take Vaccine As She Takes Her First Jab
1825 days ago
Bollywood

Shreya Ghoshal Encourages New Mothers To Take Vaccine As She Takes Her First Jab

Mumbai, June 15, 2021: The queen of melodies, singer Shreya Ghoshal her husband Shiladitya Mukhopadhyaya were blessed with their first child Devyaan recently on May 22. On June 14, Shreya took her first shot of the covid-19 vaccine and also encouraged new mothers to get vaccinated. ## She posted a video on Instagram while taking covid jab and wrote in the caption, "While #Devyaan was sleeping peacefully at home, I quickly went out to get my first dose of vaccination today!! It's absolutely safe for new mothers to get vaccinated for covid as recommended by my doctors. Just like anyone else, if your are a nursing mother, you too can get your shots. #covishield #vaccinationdone". ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by shreyaghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) ## Introducing her newborn son to the world, the singer had earlier posted, "Introducing- 'Devyaan Mukhopadhyaya' He arrived on 22nd May and changed our lives forever. In that first glimpse as he was born he filled our hearts with a kind of love, only a mother & a father can feel for their child. Pure uncontrollable overwhelming love. It is still feeling like a dream @shiladitya and I are so grateful for this beautiful gift of life". ## Introducing- ‘Devyaan Mukhopadhyaya’ He arrived on 22nd May & changed our lives forever. In that first glimpse as he was born he filled our hearts with a kind of love only a mother, a father can feel for their child. Pure uncontrollable overwhelming love❤️ @shiladitya pic.twitter.com/MbD386CdqC— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) June 2, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Vidya Balan Spill The Beans On The Development Of Kahaani 3
1825 days ago
Bollywood

Vidya Balan Spill The Beans On The Development Of Kahaani 3

Mumbai, June 15, 2021: Vidya Balan headed, 2012 thriller film, Kahaani was a box office super hit film. The movie won the actress her 5th of 6 Filmfare Awards among the other accolades. It was one of the first successful female-oriented films in Bollywood, which gave a boost to female-fronted movies in the industry. ## A sequel to Kahaani - Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh was released in 2016. The movie received mixed reviews from the critics and audience but is mainly disappointed, even though Vidya Balan's performance was applauded worthy as always. Meanwhile, there are rumours that the threequel of Kahaani is in the works with the director Sujoy Ghosh and Vidya Balan. ## Vidya Balan was asked if there is any kind of development on the third installment of Kahaani. Indicating that there is nothing going on for Kahaani 3 as of now, the actress said in an interview, "Please ask director Sujoy Ghosh. He is the only one with the answer. If he is not accessible to you. I will ask him and tell you". ## As of now, things are not looking in favor of Kahaani 3, but the producers of the film had previously confirmed that they have definitely a plan to bring the second sequel of this successful thriller franchise. ## Meanwhile, Vidya Balan is currently gearing up for the premiere of her next direct-to-digital release, Sherni. After Shakuntala Devi last year, Sherni will be Vidya's second back-to-back direct OTT release on Amazon Prime Video on June 18. She plays the role of an upright Forest Officer who strives for balance in a world of man-animal conflict while she also seeks her true calling in a hostile environment. ## Directed by Amit V. Masurkar and produced by T-Series in association with Abundantia Entertainment, Sherni also stars Sharat Saxena, Vijay Raaz, Ila Arun, Brijendra Kala, Neeraj Kabi, and Mukul Chaddha in supporting roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Rhea Chakraborty Pens A Heartfelt Note Remembring Sushant Singh Rajput On His First Death Anniversary
1825 days ago
Bollywood

Rhea Chakraborty Pens A Heartfelt Note Remembring Sushant Singh Rajput On His First Death Anniversary

Mumbai, June 14, 2021: Actress Rhea Chakraborty took to Instagram and penned a heartfelt note for late actor Sushant Singh Rajput on his first death anniversary. Sushant, aged 34, found dead at his Mumbai home on June 14 last year. Mumbai Police had declared his death a suicide before CBI took charge and still probing the case. ## Remembering the love of her life, Rhea Chakraborty wrote, "There isn't a moment where I believe that you aren't here anymore. They said that time heals everything but you were my time and my everything. I know that you are my guardian angel now -watching me with your telescope from the moon and protecting me. I wait for you everyday to come pick me up, I look for you everywhere – I know you're here with me". ## Expressing how she remembers the late actor every day, the actress's emotional note further read, "It breaks me everyday, then I think of you saying – "you've got this bebu" and I carry on to the next day. A barrage of emotions cross my body everytime I think of you not being here. My heart aches to write this, my heart aches to feel anymore.. There is no life without you, you took the meaning of it with you. This void cannot be filled.. Without you, I'm standing still".## She concluded the note saying, "My sweet sunshine boy, I promise to give you 'Malpua' everyday and read all the quantum physics books in this world- please come back to me 🙏 I miss you my best friend, my man, my love.. Bebu and putput forever". ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rhea Chakraborty (@rhea_chakraborty) ## Rhea was in a relationship with Sushant at the time of the actor's demise. She was accused of forcing Sushant to suicide as the late actor's father filed an FIR against her. The actress was also accused for consuming drugs, which emerged during Sushant Singh Rajput's death investigation. ## Stay tuned...

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National Award Winning Kannada Actor Sanchari Vijay Dies After Accident
1825 days ago
Sandalwood

National Award Winning Kannada Actor Sanchari Vijay Dies After Accident

Bengaluru, June 14, 2021: National Award-winning Kannada Actor, Sanchari Vijay, has been died after an accident. The actor met with an accident while he was returning home from his friend's place on June 12. He was moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Apollo Hospital in Bengaluru, where he was declared brain dead today on June 14. ## Sanchari's family has decided to donate his organs in light of the irreversible brain damage. A statement from Apollo Hospital in Bengaluru said, "Neurologically he is deeply unconscious and is showing signs of brain failure. The family had come forward and consented to organ donation keeping in view the current irreversible brain damage. We will follow the guidelines as per organ donation protocol". ## Sanchari Vijay made his debut with the film Rangappa Hogbitna in 2011. He has appeared in a slew of Kannada films including Dasavala, Harivu, Oggarane, Killing Veerappan, Varthamana, and Sipaayi among others. The actor won the National Award for his role as a transgender in his 2015 movie, Naanu Avanalla Avalu. ## Kannada superstar, Kichcha Sudeep took to Twitter and announced the news of Sanchari Vijay and paid tribute to the young actor who gone too soon. "Very very disheartening to accept that Sanchari Vijay breathed his last. Met him couple of times just bfr this lockdown,,,, all excited about his nxt film,, tats due for release. Very sad. Deepest Condolences to his family and friends. RIP", Sudeep wrote. ## Very very disheartening to accept that Sanchari Vijay breathed his last.Met him couple of times just bfr this lockdown,,,, all excited about his nxt film,, tats due for release.Very sad.Deepest Condolences to his family and friends.RIP 🙏🏼— Kichcha Sudeepa (@KicchaSudeep) June 14, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Bollywood Remembers Sushant Singh Rajput On His First Death Anniversary
1825 days ago
Bollywood

Bollywood Remembers Sushant Singh Rajput On His First Death Anniversary

Mumbai, June 14, 2021: The film fraternity took to social media to remember late actor Sushant Singh Rajput on his first death anniversary. The 34-year-old actor was found dead in his Mumbai residence on June 14 last year. ## Sushant's "Sonchiriya" co-star Bhumi Pednekar wrote on Instagram, "Miss you, your questions and everything we spoke about. From the stars to the things unknown, you showed me the world like I had never seen it before. I hope you've found your peace my curious sweet SSR…Om Shanti #Forever #Ssr #Peace #neutronstar". ## Actor Pulkit Samrat wrote, "It has been a year since the world lost you, and my mind immediately goes back to the times when we crossed paths briefly, at an award function. We shook hands briefly and went our separate ways. Memories have a funny way of evoking emotions. I still remember when I heard the news that you were no more, it felt like a personal loss. And the memory of that brief interaction comes rushing back to me today, again". ## "The world lost you, but you still exist as an inspiration to those who dare to dream big. You exist in the hopes and aspirations of every small-town guy who dreams of making it big someday. You exist for everyone who wants to believe that humans are capable of kindness. You exist for everyone who dares to dream. I never got to know you in this lifetime, but if we live more than once, I would want to be a part of the world again where you exist, a world that is much kinder than this one. Sushant Singh Rajput, you are missed", Pulkit added.## Another "Sonchiriya" actor Ranvir Shorey posted in Hindi, "Apna Karza toh utar gayo, humey yahin chhod gayo bihadan mein… #sonchiriya #sushantsinghrajput". ## Producer Ashoke Pandit tweeted, "Dear #SushantSinghRajput. I do not want to believe that you are no more. I do not want to believe that you were killed & hanged. I do not want to believe that your family is still suffering their biggest loss. Till your killers are hanged to death. #sushantjusticematters". ## Casting director Mukesh Chhabra, who directed Sushant's last film "Dil Bechara", tweeted, "Nothing seems to be the same. The void you left behind still remains. Here’s hoping I’ll see you once again. Miss you Brother #stillnumb #sushantsinghrajput". ## Actress-filmmaker Renuka Shahane posted, "Sushant Singh Rajput Still can't believe you have gone. You haven't. You live in our hearts". ## Actor Shekhar Suman posted, "Ev single day since June 14th last year we have remembered you fondly. You have left behind a void that wd be so difficult to fill. may you eternally shine like the brightest star and stay in our 4ever! #SushantSinghRajput". ## Stay tuned...

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Hindi Remake of Kaithi To Be Different From Tamil Version As Makers Plan To Introduce Lead Actress Opposite Ajay Devgn?
1825 days ago
Bollywood

Hindi Remake of Kaithi To Be Different From Tamil Version As Makers Plan To Introduce Lead Actress Opposite Ajay Devgn?

Mumbai, June 14, 2021: In February 2020, Reliance Entertainment had confirmed that the production house has bought the Hindi remake rights of Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial Kaithi, which stars Karthi in the lead role. Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn is signed to play the lead role in the Hindi remake of the Tamil film. ## However, according to reports, the Hindi remake of Kaithi will undergo many changes and will be different from the original movie. While the Tamil movie had no leading actress, Kajal Aggarwal is likely to romance Ajay Devgn in the Hindi version. It is said that makers are planning to include a heroine and a flashback episode with Ajay. ## If reports are to be believed, then Kajal is all set to reunite with Devgn after the 2011 blockbuster Singham. Kajal's inclusion in the Kaithi remake means, it is set to be remodeled as a commercial entertainer, unlike the Tami version, which was a bona fide action thriller. ## Interestingly, director Lokesh Kanagaraj's films are selling like hotcakes in Bollywood. His Maanagaram is being remade as Mumbaikar by Santosh Sivan, his Kaithi is all set to be remade by Ajay Devgn, and Salman Khan is likely to play the lead in the Hindi remake of Master.## Meanwhile, the producer of the original Kaithi, SR Prabhu recently confirmed through a Twitter Spaces session that a sequel to Kaithi is in the works and the audience will definitely get to see what happened next. However, there is no timeline for the sequel that has been fixed yet as both Lokesh and Karthi are busy with their projects.## Stay tuned...

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Former India Test Player Vinoo Mankad, Among 9 Others Inducted Into ICC Hall of Fame
1826 days ago
Cricket

Former India Test Player Vinoo Mankad, Among 9 Others Inducted Into ICC Hall of Fame

Mumbai, June 13, 2021: Ahead of the World Test Championship Final between Indian and New Zealand, the International Cricket Council (ICC) inducted 10 players from five different eras, dating back to cricket's early days, into the Hall of Fame for their contribution to Test cricket. ## "The 10 legends of the game to be inducted have all made a significant contribution to the history of Test cricket, and join an illustrious list of ICC Hall of Famers, taking the total number to 103 as a result of this intake", the ICC said in a statement.## Among the 10 players, former India all-rounder Vinoo Mankad has also made the cut into the list of Hall of Famer. Manked played 44 Tests for India and scored 2109 runs with 5 hundred and 6 half-centuries between 1956 and 1959. He is famous for his world record-setting opening partnership of 413 runs with Pankaj Roy in 1956, a record that stood for 52 years. ## Manked was a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and took 162 wickets at an average of 32.32, including eight five-wicket hauls. He is one of three cricketers to have batted in every position during his Test career. ## Apart from Manked, Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara, and Zimbabwe's Andy Flower - two of the most prolific wicketkeeper-batsman in Test history, also included in the list. Sangakkara becomes the only second Sri Lankan after Muttiah Muralitharan whereas Flower becomes the first player from Zimbabwe to make it to the Hall of Fame. ## Among the other inductees are Aubrey Faulkner of South Africa and Monty Noble of Australia for the early era (pre-1918), Sir Learie Constantine of West Indies and Stan McCabe of Australia for the inter-war Era (1918-1945), Ted Dexter of England for the post-war Era (1946-1970). Desmond Haynes of the West Indies and Bob Willis of England were inducted from the ODI era (1971-1995). ## "Vinoo Mankad's legacy has been to tell the aspiring Indian cricketer to believe in oneself", former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar said on Mankad's induction. "He was a great proponent of self-belief. He was the one who kept saying to me that you need to keep scoring runs and keep at it. When you get a 100, let that be the knock on the selector's door. If it is unheard, then score that double hundred and let that knock be even louder". ## "You can have the best technique, but if you do not have the temperament to support it you will not succeed, you have to keep hanging in there and have that self-belief. That was the greatest lesson I learned from him", Gavaskar added. ## Stay tuned...

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Manoj Bajpayee Reacts On Controversy Around The Family Man 2, Says 'We Would Never Do Anything To Offend Anyone'
1826 days ago
Digital Media

Manoj Bajpayee Reacts On Controversy Around The Family Man 2, Says 'We Would Never Do Anything To Offend Anyone'

Mumbai, June 13, 2021: Versatile actor Manoj Bajpayee has returned to reprise his fan-favorite role as Shrikant Tiwari in Amazon Prime Video's "The Family Man 2". The actor is very well received by the audiences for his role in this espionage action thriller series. ## The series, however, faced the heat from the Tamil-speaking people who alleged that the show depicted Tamils in an "objectionable manner". Many people asked for a ban on the series, for which, the makers had to release a statement that people shouldn't reach a conclusion by seeing only the trailer and asked them to wait for the show to premiere. ## Meanwhile, Manoj Bajpayee feels the series has worked, and that proves people know that the story isn't about hurting sentiments. ## "We as a team - our directors, writers, are very sentimental to each and every person and state. We are sensitive to the culture. We would never do anything to offend anyone. Even in the first season, and in this season of 'The Family Man', we don't talk about politics. We put the characters there and we look at those characters in a humanized way. All those characters are heroes of their own story", Bajpayee told IANS. ## "Now, the show is there right in front of you. I know you are liking it because somewhere you feel that the show is not at all what you were apprehensive about. It is talking about you and your sentiment in a very respectful manner with all the love", he added. ## Earlier, Tamil Nadu Minister for Information Technology, Mano Thangaraj, had written a letter to the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javedkar, on May 24, calling for a ban of the web series. In his letter, Thangaraj said that "the series had depicted the Eelam Tamils in a highly objectionable manner and that if allowed to stream it would be prejudicial to the maintenance of harmony in the state".## The Family Man 2, created and directed by Raj & DK, also has Samantha Akkineni in her Hindi debut, as a Sri Lankan Tamil suicide bomber named Raji, along with Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, Sharad Kelkar, among others in familiar roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Kiara Advani To Play Female Lead Opposite Jr. NTR In Koratala Siva's Directorial?
1826 days ago
Tollywood

Kiara Advani To Play Female Lead Opposite Jr. NTR In Koratala Siva's Directorial?

Hyderabad, June 13, 2021: In April this year, Telugu superstar Jr. NTR announced that he will be collaborating with the director, Koratala Siva for his next film, tentatively titled NTR30. The yet-untitled film marks the second collaboration between NTR and Siva after their blockbuster, Janatha Garage (2016). ## Now, it is being reported that Kabir Singh actress, Kiara Advani has been cast to play the female lead opposite Jr. NTR in NTR30. Koratala and Kiara had previously collaborated for Mahesh Babu fronted, Bharat Ane Nenu which marked the debut of the actress in Tollywood. NTR30 will also be the first time when Kiara will share screen space with Jr. NTR. ## The reports are also claiming that Jr. NTR is also in favor of roping Kiara Advani for the female lead role. While the official announcement is yet to be made, Kiara, who completed 7 years in the film industry on June 13, has hinted about returning to the Tollywood film industry, and there is hardly any surprise which film is going to mark her comeback in Telugu. ## Taking to Twitter, Kiara was responding to a user who wishes to see the actress come back to South cinema and do more films. "Love you all.. exciting announcement soon", she wrote. ## Love you all.. exciting announcement soon❤️😘🤗🙏🏼 https://t.co/2aBLLfiQFn— Kiara Advani (@advani_kiara) June 13, 2021 ## Talking about the film, producer Mikkilineni Sudhakar had earlier said that they were very happy to collaborate with two of the biggest names in Tollywood right now. Koratala Siva and Jr. NTR's film "Janatha Garage" made a big impact in Hindi also. ## Presented by Nandamuri Kalyanram, and jointly produced by Mikkilineni Sudhakar and Kosaraju Harikrishna, NTR30 will be NTR's second back-to-back Pan India release after SS Rajamouli's upcoming period drama film, RRR. Just like RRR, NTR30 will also be releasing in multiple languages on April 29, 2022. ## Stay tuned...

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Hansal Mehta's 'Scam 1992' Is The Top Rated Indian Series In IMDb List of Most Popular Shows of All Time
1827 days ago
Digital Media

Hansal Mehta's 'Scam 1992' Is The Top Rated Indian Series In IMDb List of Most Popular Shows of All Time

Mumbai, June 13, 2021: SonyLIV's web series, "Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story", has been one of the most talked-about shows in India ever since it has released. The crime drama, directed by Hansal Mehta, captured the story of one of Harshad Mehta, the mastermind behind the biggest financial scams in the Indian stock market. ## Scam 1992 has not only emerged as a winner, but it has also made Gujarati actor Pratik Gandhi, who essayed the role of Harshad Mehta, an overnight star. Now, the show finds its place in IMDb's most popular shows of all time across the world. Among the IMDb's most rated 250 web series and television serials, Scam 1992 stands at 18th position. ## Among the Indians shows, the financial thriller is the top-rated with IMDb ratings of 9.5 out of 10. The recently released, TVF's "Aspirants" is the second-best Indian show with IMDb ratings of 9. It is ranked at number 52 among all-time best shows. The IMDb ratings are determined by users who rate the shows on a 10 point scale. ## The Pratik Gandhi fronted Scam 1992 joined by the likes of Band of Brothers, Chernobyl, Breaking Bad, and Ricky and Morty to name a few. Recently, Applause Entertainment and Hansal Mehta announced the second installment of the "Scam" franchise, titled Scam 2003: The Curious Case of Abdul Karim Telgi. ## Meanwhile, Pratik is delighted about the success of Scam 1992. "Well, it's a super-happy feeling. It strengthens our faith in our craft, and instinct as a whole team. I am really happy that Scam is the sole Indian show to represent the Indian entertainment industry in such an esteemed list of shows", he told SpotBoye.## Stay tuned...

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South Indian Films Rocks As IMDb Releases List of 10 Most Popular Indian Titles of 2021 So Far
1827 days ago
Digital Media

South Indian Films Rocks As IMDb Releases List of 10 Most Popular Indian Titles of 2021 So Far

Mumbai, June 12, 2021: IMDb has unveiled its list of the most popular Indian films and web series of the year so far. Even though the cinema halls are closed in most of the states, over 250 Indian films had released between January and April before they shut down. ## Among the titles released in theaters, most of them came from the South Indian film industry. Also, a vast range of content has been released on streaming platforms including films and web shows until June.## The list released by IMDb features titles released between January 1, 2021, and June 3, 2021, and is "based on IMDbPro data on the page views of IMDb users in India". Thalapathy Vijay's "Master" finds itself at the number 1 position as the most popular title of 2021 so far while TVF web series Aspirants ranked second in the list. ## In the top 10 most popular Indian films/shows on IMDb, 7 of them are films and 3 are web series. Interestingly, not a single Bollywood film has found a place in the most popular titles list. However, there is not much surprise as Bollywood has released the least number of films in theaters during this period as compared to other South Indian films. ## Here are the TOP 10 Indian titles of 2021 until now – ## 1. Master - Tamil film## 2. Aspirants – Hindi web series## 3. The White Tiger – English-Hindi film## 4. Drishyam 2 - Malayalam film## 5. November Story – Tamil web series## 6. Karnan - Tamil film## 7. Vakeel Saab - Telugu film## 8. Maharani – Hindi web series## 9. Krack - Telugu film ## 10. The Great Indian Kitchen – Malayalam film ## Stay tuned...

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