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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 17 : Makers of Kamal Haasan-Shankar film 'Indian 2' have unveiled a special birthday poster for Siddharth, featuring the actor in a lively and colorful hue.The makers also shared the caption on their official Instagram account, that read, "Team INDIAN-2 wishes the multifaceted @worldofsiddharth a Happy Birthday!""Your diverse roles and timeless charm continue to captivate everyone! Here's to another year of success in your journey!" the post further read.'Indian 2' is the sequel to the 1996 film 'Indian', which also starred Kamal as Veerasekaran Senapathy. The franchise brings back Kamal and director S Shankar for the sequel.In the poster, vigilante Senapathy (Kamal Haasan) is seen standing with his trademark twisted finger in handcuffed hands.Rakul Preet Singh, and Kajal Aggarwal are also a part of the film. 'Indian 2' has music by Anirudh Ravichander and has writers Jayamohan, Kabilan Vairamuthu and Lakshmi Saravanakumar on board. The first poster of 'Indian 2' was unveiled on the occasion of the Pongal festival in 2020.Kamal Haasan was last seen on the big screen in the 2022 film 'Vikram'.His next is set to hit theatres in June 2024.

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 13 : Actor Ram Charan is set to receive an honorary doctorate from Vels University in Chennai on April 13, joining the ranks of recipients like Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and director Shankar.Since his debut in 2007 with 'Chirutha,' Ram Charan has garnered praise for his roles in several films. He has received recognition through Nandi Awards, Filmfare, South Indian International Movie Awards and more. Apart from this, the actor has earned a nomination for the Critics' Choice Awards in the Best Actor category for his performance in 'RRR.'Vels University has recognised distinguished personalities in various fields, with Ram receiving the honour for his contribution to the entertainment industry and entrepreneurship. Joining him will be Dr P Veeramuthuvel, Project Coordinator, Chandrayaan, ISRO; Dr GSK Velu, Founder and CMD of Trivitron Healthcare and Padma Shri recipient, table tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal, according to a release.Meanwhile, on the work front, Ram Charan is gearing up for the release of 'Game Changer', which also stars Kiara Advani.On the occasion of the actor's birthday, the makers of 'Game Changer' treated fans to a fun track 'Jaragandi' from the film.The film's story revolves around an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who strives to combat corrupt politicians by advocating for fair elections to transform the way government works. The film's promotional material also aligns with what's described by the platform.Ram and Kiara previously worked together in Boyapati Srinu's 2019 film Vinaya Vidheya Rama. S. Shankar has directed the film.Ram Charan will also be seen sharing screen space with Janhvi Kapoor in his 16th film, untitled and referred to as #RC16. The film was recently launched in Hyderabad with a puja ceremony.The Telugu film to be directed by Buchi Babu Sana, who debuted with the National Award-winning Uppena, will also be released in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada.Janhvi Kapoor plays the female lead in the film that also stars Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar. A R Rahman will compose the music for the film.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 9 : The wait is finally over. Makers of the much-awaited animated mythological film 'Luv You Shankar' starring Shreyas Talpade and Tanisha Mukerji have unveiled the official trailer.'Luv You Shankar' promises to weave a magical story of faith, friendship, and adventure.The film is directed by Rajiv S. Ruia, produced by Sunita Desai from SD World Films Production, VisicaFilms Pvt Ltd and stars Shreyas Talpade, Tanishaa Mukerji, Abhimanyu Singh, Sanjay Mishra, Hemant Pandey and Mann Gandhi.Set against the backdrop of the sacred city of Banaras, the film revolves around the endearing bond between an eight-year-old boy and Lord Shiva.Sharing his excitement for the film, actor Shreyas Talpade said, "Being part of 'Luv You Shankar' was amazing. It's a story that will make you smile and think about the wonders of life. Such kind of film really can touch the hearts of moviegoers which makes it even more special and I am really excited to treat my audience with this beautiful film."Tanisha Mukerji added, "I loved being a part of this special movie. It's a beautiful tale that touches your heart and makes you believe in something bigger."Talking about the film, director Rajiv S. Ruia shared, "With 'Luv You Shankar,' we wanted to create a movie that brings joy and inspiration to everyone who watches it. The story will take you on a magical journey to Banaras and beyond.""We are thrilled to share the trailer of 'Luv You Shankar' with the world. It's a movie filled with love and hope, and we can't wait for everyone to see it," Producer Sunita Desai from SD World Film Production also expressed their excitement,'Luv You Shankar' is slated to release in theatres on April 19, 2024, in four languages - Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar)Actor Dilip Joshi and singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan also paid a visit to the temple which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Expressing happiness about the opening of the Hindu Temple, Dilip Joshi told ANI, "Even after seeing this, it is difficult to believe that such a beautiful BAPS temple has been constructed. I was present here when the foundation stone of this temple was laid by PM Modi. The Ruler of Dubai has a big heart, he gave the land and permission to construct this temple. I pray that the message of harmony is spread across the world from this temple."Mahadevan also expressed his happiness. Speaking to ANI, he said, "This is an extremely happy moment for India and Indians all over the world. This is a historic moment in our lives where we are going to witness a Mandir which is so magnificent and spiritual coming on a land like Abu Dhabi. Only our PM Narendra Modi can execute this..."'BAPS Mandir', the first traditional Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates, sits on 27 acres of land that was generously gifted by the UAE leadership.The significance of this cultural milestone lies not only in its architectural grandeur but also in the message it conveys--a testament to the harmonious relationship between Bharat and the Gulf region.Prime Minister Modi's personal involvement since 2015 reflects the shared commitment to cultural understanding and mutual respect between the two nations.The BAPS Hindu Mandir is set to become the Middle East's first traditional Hindu stone temple. Situated in the Abu Mureikhah area, this majestic structure embodies the spirit of cultural peace and collaboration and is a testament to the enduring friendship between India and the UAE.The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, donated 13.5 acres of land in 2015 for the construction of the mandir."The UAE Government, during its Year of Tolerance, allocated a further 13.5 acres of land in January 2019--making a total of 27 acres of land gifted for the Mandir," the release read.

(Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 22 : Singers Shankar Mahadevan and Sonu Nigam added a musical touch by performing Ram Bhajan at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony.Sonu Nigam sang 'Ram Siya Ram' in his soulful voice. Singer Anuradha Paudwal, along with her daughter Kavita Paudwal, also performed Ram Bhajan.Special guests from the entertainment industry, cricket world, saint society, politics, art, literature, culture and other fields have also been invited to the ceremony.Bollywood celebs like Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Ayushmann Khurrana, Anupam Kher, Kangana Ranaut, Tiger Shroff and Asha Bhosle, among others present at the ceremony.The Pran Prathistha ceremony will be held today in the temple town of Ayodhya amid tight security. The historic ritual of Ram Lalla's 'Pran Pratistha' will take place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saints, and a host of distinguished guests.Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust announced on Sunday that the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony will be marked by a dazzling musical event titled 'Mangal Dhwani'.The soiree, featuring some of the biggest names in the world of music, will be staged at 10 am.The 'Pran Pratishtha' of Shri Ram Lalla at Ayodhya Temple will be held at 12:30 pm.Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh has been decked up with posters and flags of Lord Ram while cities across the country have been decorated with lights, huge cutouts of Lord Ram and posters bearing religious slogans related to Lord Ram.Special guests from the cricket world, film world, saint society, politics, art, literature, culture and other fields have also been invited to the ceremony.Vedic rituals for the Pran-Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya began on January 16, a week before the main ceremony.

Zoya Akhtar's upcoming film 'The Archies'.The film does not only mark his debut as an actor but also his singing debut.The actor, who plays Reggie Mantle in the film, has lent his voice to the song 'Everyone Is Politics'. The song is a groovy, peppy number.'Everything Is Politics' has gotten music from Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.Talking about the song, 'Everything Is Politics', Vedang said, " I've always loved singing and music, so doing playback for my own character in the film was a dream come true and I'm extremely excited for it."Helmed by Zoya Akhtar, the film marks the acting debut of Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda and Shah Ruk Khan's daughter Suhana Khan and producer Boney Kapoor's daughter Khushi Kapoor.'The Archies', a coming-of-age musical, follows the lives of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie, Ethel and Dilton who will take audiences to the fictional hilly town of Riverdale. The film explores friendship, freedom love, heartbreak and rebellion.The trailer unfolds a musical narrative led by seven charming characters from the beloved Archie comics, steering through the retro alleys of love, friendship, and youthful aspirations.The trailer signs off with a profound message - 'You are never too young to change the world'.The film is all set to stream on the OTT platform Netflix from December 7.

Shah Rukh Khan's daughter Suhana Khan is all set to make her acting debut with Zoya Akhtar's upcoming film 'The Archies'.On Monday, Suhana surprised all her fans as she announced that she has also made her singing debut with the song 'Jab Tum Na Theen' from 'The Archies'.Taking to Instagram, Suhana shared a post, which she captioned, "I sang my first song!! Thank you @zoieakhtar & @shankar.mahadevan for being so patient with me please listen with kindness."Soon after she shared the post, her friends and fans swamped down the comment section with red hearts and fire emoticons.Replying to her followers reaction, Ananya Panday commented, "Suzie you're sooooo good."Director Zoya Akhtar commented, "Suhana Shine On."Shanaya Kapoor commented, "too good."Helmed by Zoya Akhtar, the films marks the acting debut of Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda, Shah Ruk Khan's daughter Suhana Khan and producer Boney Kapoor's Khushi Kapoor.'The Archies', a coming-of-age musical, follows the lives of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie, Ethel and Dilton who will take audiences to the fictional hilly town of Riverdale. The film explores friendship, freedom love, heartbreak and rebellion.The trailer unfolds a musical narrative led by seven charming characters from the beloved Archie comics, steering through the retro alleys of love, friendship, and youthful aspirations.The trailer signs off with a profound message - 'You are never too young to change the world'.The film is all set to stream on the OTT platform Netflix from December 7.

Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis also joined him at the ceremony.Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a global spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Foundation also graced the event with his presence.Actor Jackie Shroff arrived at the event in a white kurta with a black Nehru jacket. HE bought a plant with him at the event.Actor Rupali Ganguly arrived in a beautiful black saree at the event.Actor Zayed Khan arrived at the event with his wife.Global Peace Honours, held by Divyaj Foundation is not just an event; it is a resounding declaration of a commitment to honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. It is a symbol of unity and remembering, recognising the sacrifices made by these people.

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Suhana Khan (@suhanakhan2)Composed by Shankar Ehsaan Loy, vocals by Dot and Kelly Dlima, and penned by Javed Akhtar, the track features Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda, and Khushi Kapoor along with the 'The Archies' cast.In the song Suhana, and Khushi could be seen showcasing their dancing prowess on skates, adorned in matching outfits.Soon after Suhana shared the song, fans flooded the comment section with red hearts and fire emoticons.Helmed by Zoya Akhtar, the films marks the acting debut of Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda, Shah Ruk Khan's daughter Suhana Khan and producer Boney Kapoor's Khushi Kapoor.'The Archies', a coming-of-age musical, follows the lives of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie, Ethel and Dilton who will take audiences to the fictional hilly town of Riverdale. The film explores friendship, freedom love, heartbreak and rebellion.The trailer unfolds a musical narrative led by seven charming characters from the beloved Archie comics, steering through the retro alleys of love, friendship, and youthful aspirations.The trailer signs off with a profound message - 'You are never too young to change the world'.The film is all set to stream on the OTT platform Netflix from December 7.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra's '12th Fail' was released in cinemas on October 27.The film starred Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankar and got a positive response from the audience.A few days ago, it was announced that the makers were planning to send the film to the Oscars in 2024.Confirming it, actor Vikrant Massey said in a statement that the film 12th Fail has been sent to the Oscars in 2024 as an independent nomination.The film has received appreciation from Kamal Haasan, Rishabh Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Farhan Akhtar, Anil Kapoor, and many more.Helmed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, '12th Fail' revolves around UPSC aspirants and is based on real-life experiences. It draws from the gritty struggles of millions of students who attempt the UPSC entrance exam.Earlier, on working in the film, Vikrant had told ANI, "The movie is very typical Vidhu Vinod Chopra movie which is based on hard reality and is a very hard-hitting film. The role was very challenging. I had to lose weight and darken my skin."Medha Shankar also plays a pivotal role in the film. Vidhu Vinod Chopra shot a major chunk of the film's portion in the real-life locations of Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi.Talking about the film, Vidhu Vinod Chopra said in a statement, "In today's times, I wanted to tell a story of hope, a story of never giving up. 12th Fail is all that and more. I laughed, cried, sang along, and had fun making this movie. I truly believe that this film will find a universal connection when it comes out in theatres."'12th Fail' faced a box office clash with Kangana Ranaut's 'Tejas'.