Sampath Nandi's 'Shanarthi' unit wraps up film's first schedule of shooting
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 14 (IANS) The unit of director Ganesh Raj Uppunuti's Telugu film 'Shanarthi', which is being produced by ace director Sampath Nandi, on Saturday announced that it had wrapped up the first schedule of filming successfully. Sri Dhanalakshmi Productions, which is producing the film along with director Sampath Nandi's Sampath Nandi Teamworks, took to its X timeline to wish the film's hero, Akhil Raj, a happy birthday and also announce that the first schedule had been wrapped. It wrote, Team #Shanarthi wishes their young hero @akhilrajuddemar garu, a very Happy Birthday. The celebrations doubled as the first schedule for the film is wrapped up. SHANARTHI - A Tale of Culture. @NagaDurgaoffl #UppunootiRajGanesh @sureshbobbili9 @SampathNandi_TW. The unit had begun shooting for the film at Velichala in Telangana on October 25 this year. Sources close to the unit of the film had then said that shooting for the film would go on for a month in Velichala, Gattu Buthukur. Interestingly, the director of the film, Ganesh Raj, is from Uppunoti Gangadhara Mandal in Gattu Buthukur. The film features Akhil Raj of 'Raj Weds Rambai' fame and Nagadurga in the lead. Produced by popular director Sampath Nandis successful production house Sampath Nandi Teamworks, the film, will mark the directorial debut of Raj Ganesh Uppunooti, a protg of Sampath Nandi. 'Shanarthi' is to be presented by the production house Aditya Movies. Akhil Raj, who impressed audiences with the Telugu hit film 'Raju Weds Rambai', and talented actress Naga Durga play the lead in this film. Known for her lively presence in popular Telangana folk songs, Naga Durga makes her acting debut with this film and has already signed a few interesting projects. The title 'Shanarthi' comes from the Telangana region and has traditionally been used as a form of greeting. The makers had some days ago released a title poster that featured two hands holding each other, with one covered in turmeric yellow and the other painted in striking red. The contrasting colours created a powerful visual impact while beautifully symbolising connection, tradition and togetherness. The traditional detailing further enhanced the posters cultural essence. Both hands had sacred threads tied around their wrists, while the red hand was adorned with a stack of traditional red bangles. The tagline, A Tale of Culture, placed beneath the title, clearly hinted at the films thematic focus. The film had officially gone on floors at the Rama Naidu Studios in Hyderabad in the presence of prominent film personalities and the core team. Sampath Nandi, known for his strength as a writer, storyteller and showrunner, has played a key role in creating successful stories and franchises, including the Odela franchise. His association with Shanarthi added considerable interest and anticipation to the project. Music for the film is being scored by the talented composer Suresh Bobbili, whose distinctive musical style has earned appreciation. His compositions are expected to complement the films rural setting while enhancing its emotional depth and regional flavour. --
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MI Emirates Name T. Dilip, Colin Ingram As Fielding, Assistant Coaches For ILT20
DP World ILT20 Season: MI Emirates have announced T. Dilip as fielding coach and Colin Ingram as assistant coach for the upcoming ILT20 season, completing the franchise's coaching group ahead of Season 5, starting from November 21 in Dubai. The two appointments join a setup led by Mark Boucher as Head Coach, with Paras Mhambrey continuing as bowling coach. Dilip brings over 2 decades of extensive coaching experience, having previously served as the fielding coach of the Indian men's cricket team. Ingram, meanwhile, brings experience across international and franchise cricket, having enjoyed a successful playing career across multiple T20 leagues, including a player role in MI Cape Towns title-winning run in 2025. Together, the coaching group will oversee MI Emirates' preparations as the franchise looks ahead to another ILT20 campaign. DP World ILT20 Season 5 will feature some of the games biggest stars, including Moeen Ali, Usman Tariq and Finn Allen (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Babar Azam, Shimron Hetmyer and Naseem Shah (Desert Vipers), Faf du Plessis, Marcus Stoinis and Mustafizur Rahman (Dubai Capitals), Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Livingstone and David Miller (Gulf Giants), Rashid Khan, Nicholas Pooran and Fazalhaq Farooqi (MI Emirates), and Mohammad Nabi, Sikandar Raza and Adil Rashid (Sharjah Warriorz). One of cricket's most respected match officials, Australias Simon Taufel, will return to lead the match officials panel at the DP World ILT20 for a fifth consecutive season. The five-time ICC Umpire of the Year (20042008) will be the match referee for the season opener on 21 November at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where defending champions Desert Vipers take on MI Emirates in a rematch of last seasons final. Taufel will share match referee duties through the season with Roshan Mahanama (52 Tests and 213 ODIs for Sri Lanka). New Zealands Chris Brown, and Martin Saggers (three Tests for England) will be the on-field umpires for the opener. Australias Paul Wilson will be the third umpire and New Zealands Wayne Knights the fourth umpire. Wilson will alternate as third umpire (TV umpire) with West Indies Leslie Reifer for the competition. Both have been appointed as specialist TV umpires, with the ILT20 leveraging the HE Smart Replay system to enhance the accuracy and time efficiency of third-umpire decision-making. The panel also includes ICC Elite Panel umpires Richard Illingworth (nine Tests and 25 ODIs for England) and South Africas Adrian Holdstock, along with Afghanistans Ahmad Pakteen. Aasif Iqbal, Akbar Ali Khan and Shiju Mannil represent the UAE. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Courtney Cox takes up drumming, learns Green Days Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) Actress Courtney Cox shared a video of herself learning to play Green Days popular track Boulevard of Broken Dreams on a drum set. Sharing a glimpse of her musical practice, she humorously captioned the post: Its like Im learning in reverse. Boulevard of Broken Dreams is a song by American rock band Green Day. The power ballad is the fourth track from their seventh studio album, American Idiot. The song speaks from the point of view of American Idiot's main character, Jesus of Suburbia, and is a moderate midtempo song characterized by somber and bleak lyrics. This is in contrast to the previous track on the album, Holiday, which illustrates Jesus of Suburbia's high of being in The City. MTV's Green Day Makes a Video described Holiday as a party, and Boulevard of Broken Dreams as the subsequent hangover. The song was ranked number one on Rolling Stone's Reader's Choice: Singles of the Decade list in 2009 and number 65 on the 100 Best Songs of the Decade list in the same year. The single peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Green Day's most successful song in the United States. The song was the ninth-highest-selling single of the 2000s decade with worldwide sales exceeding 5 million copies. As of 2026, Boulevard of Broken Dreams is the only song to win both the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year. It remains one of Green Day's signature songs. The actress rose to international prominence by playing Monica Geller in Friends and Gale Weathers in the horror film franchise Scream. Cox had a recurring role in the sitcom Family Ties and starred in the drama series Dirt, the sitcom Cougar Town, and the horror comedy series Shining Vale. Her film credits include the action fantasy Masters of the Universe, the comedy Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, the animated comedy Barnyard, the fantasy comedy Bedtime Stories, and the independent drama Mothers and Daughters. She owned the production company Coquette Productions, which she founded with her then-husband David Arquette. She has directed the television drama film TalhotBlond, the black comedy drama film Just Before I Go, and executive produced the game show Celebrity Name Game.
Shawn Levy shares bday post for buddy Ryan Gosling, celebrates 10 years of Arrival
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) Filmmaker Shawn Levy has wished actor Ryan Gosling on his birthday, sharing a throwback picture from their time together at Pinewood Studios in London last year. Calling him his buddy in the Instagram post, Levy also marked a decade of his film Arrival, describing it as a transformative moment in the history of his production company 21 Laps and praising filmmaker Denis Villeneuves vision in science fiction. Levy shared a picture of Gosling as his character Kade Auberon from the upcoming film Star Wars: Starfighter and wrote: This was the birthday boy's first day with me at Pinewood Studios in London last year. Happy birthday to my buddy, Kade Auberon. Star Wars: Starfighter is an upcoming American space opera film directed by Shawn Levy and written by Jonathan Tropper. It is intended to be an installment in the Star Wars franchise and set five years after the events of the film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The film stars Ryan Gosling, Flynn Gray, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings, and Amy Adams. He then posted a picture of Arrival, a 2016 science fiction drama, directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Eric Heisserer, based on the 1998 novella Story of Your Life by Ted Chiang. The film stars Amy Adams as Louise Banks, a linguist engaged by the United States Army to discover how to communicate with extraterrestrials who have arrived on Earth, before tensions lead to war. Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, and Michael Stuhlbarg appear in supporting roles. He captioned: Its been a decade since our movie ARRIVAL was released. It marked a transformative moment in 21 Laps' history and gave all of us a first taste of what maestro Denis Villeneuve can do in science fiction. The genre has never been the same since.
Digital Desk | Rating: **** (4.5/5) Taking the much-loved Student of the Year franchise into a darker and more thrilling territory, Student of the Year: After Dark makes for an engaging watch that keeps you guessing right until the very end. A six-episode young-adult thriller, the series brings together mystery, suspense, secrets and a whole lot of drama, offering a completely different take on the world of St. Teresas. Streaming on JioHotstar, the series is directed by Reema Maya and produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, backed by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla and Apoorva Mehta. Storyline: Set against the backdrop of St. Teresas, the story begins with the shocking death of Aayesha Malik (Shanaya Kapoor), the colleges most popular student. Her twin sister, Aditi Malik (Shanaya Kapoor), sets out on a mission to uncover the truth behind her sisters mysterious death. However, what begins as a search for a killer soon turns into something far more sinister. As Aditi digs deeper, she discovers a secret competition among the students, where winning a coveted prize comes at a much darker cost. With every episode revealing another layer of secrets, lies and unexpected twists, the narrative keeps the audience invested in finding out what really happened to Aayesha. The mystery is well-paced, with enough intrigue to make you question every character and their intentions. Direction: Reema Maya makes her debut as a director in the web series space with Student of the Year: After Dark. She does a fabulous job of taking the popular franchise into a darker and more thrilling space. Her direction keeps the story engaging, with suspense and mystery building throughout the series. Production Value: The series also stands out for its high production value. From the sets and visuals to the overall look and feel, everything is well put together. The attention to detail adds to the show's appeal and makes the world of St. Teresa's feel more engaging and immersive. Performances: Shanaya Kapoor is undoubtedly one of the biggest highlights of the series. She brings a refreshing confidence and intensity to her performance, carrying the emotional weight of the story while navigating the mystery surrounding her sisters death. Her portrayal of Aditi is engaging, and she does a commendable job of balancing vulnerability, determination and suspense. This is a performance that allows Shanaya to explore a different side of her acting abilities, and she makes a strong impression. The supporting cast including Divik Sharma, Abhinav Singh, Manya Grover, Deeya Damini and Adi Malik, also add to the overall experience, bringing their own personalities and shades of mystery to the story. The characters keep you guessing, making it difficult to decide who can be trusted and who might be hiding something. Background Music: The original background score by Night Song & Shalom Benjamin deserves a special mention for adding to the shows dark and suspenseful atmosphere. It complements the narrative beautifully, building tension during crucial moments and making several sequences more impactful. The music plays an important role in keeping the mystery alive and drawing viewers further into the world of St. Teresas. What Didnt Work: While the series is engaging for the most part, a few scenes could have been trimmed or shortened to make the storytelling tighter. Certain moments feel slightly stretched, and a more crisp edit would have helped maintain the momentum throughout. Overall Verdict: Student of the Year: After Dark is an entertaining and intriguing spin-off that successfully takes a familiar franchise into a darker space. With an interesting storyline, unexpected revelations, strong performances and an engaging background score, the series has enough going for it to keep audiences hooked. Shanaya Kapoor makes a noteworthy impression, and the series gives viewers plenty of reasons to stay invested in her characters journey. The biggest win is how each episode leaves you wanting to know what happens next. It is genuinely difficult to stop at just one episode, and before you know it, you will find yourself reaching the finale! If you enjoy campus dramas with a mix of mystery, secrets, suspense and unexpected twists, Student of the Year: After Dark is definitely worth adding to your watchlist.
'I Am Made For This Stage - How Late Bloomer Nazma Khan Manifested Her Way To The Top
Inter Zonal T20 Trophy: Nazma Khans cricketing career has been one of slow, stubborn blooming. She spent six years warming the bench in Delhis age-group sides, drifted through two other states in search of regular game time, and only truly announced herself in the Delhi set-up in her late 20s. At 30, she was still waiting for a Womens Premier League (WPL) call after not finding any takers in the last two auctions. On October 28, as the WPL 2027 mini-auction played out in Kochi, Nazma was with Delhi for the Senior Womens T20 Trophy league stage when her name came, but found no interest from five franchises, even as she got a net bowling request from Gujarat Giants (GG). Actually, I saw a little bit of the starting half. After that, we had a team meeting, so I couldn't see after that. I saw it when my name came on the screen for the first time. Then after that, someone didnt raise the paddle up and I was a little disappointed. So I went back to my room. After that, I didn't see the auction. I was disappointed and I went to my room. I started talking to one of my sirs. I told him, 'Sir, I am feeling very disappointed.' So then sir was motivating me. He said, 'Koi ni Nazma. Part of life hai. Part of journey hai (No worries Nazma, it's a part of life and journey).' Ups and downs will keep happening. You have to keep going. I said yes sir. Then all of a sudden, I got a text from GG about net bowling. I was a little surprised along with the feeling of disappointment. Then I told my sir that I got a message for net bowling. Sir said, 'Haan kar do (You say yes to them).' I replied to them that I am available for net bowling, recalled Nazma to IANS, in a select virtual interaction. But in the accelerated round, Delhi Capitals signed her for Rs 10 lakh, and Nazma was overwhelmed. Then all of a sudden, the bell started ringing in my room. The room started knocking loudly. When I went there, my mates told me that my name came up. For a while, I couldn't believe that my name came up. I was surprised - it is such a feeling that at that time, I can say that I was feeling-less. I didn't know how to express this feeling. But then I started crying. I was very happy about this. Then I told my sir that finally, my name came up, she added. Jemimah Rodrigues, India batter and Delhi Capitals skipper, opened her Instagram to welcome her new team-mate, but found a message Nazma had sent nearly a year ago. I know you won't even see this message but one day i'll going to share the same platform with you and will be doing batting with you and will going to make our team win and i'll make you open your instagram to show you this message, it read. Jemimah posted a screenshot on her story: Opened Instagram just now to text Nazma and stumbled upon a message from her a year ago. One year later, the manifestation is real. Welcome to the family. DC reshared it with the caption, Reminder that manifestation works. Keep trying. Never stop believing. It will all work out in the end. Nazma had sent that message after watching Jemimah's unbeaten 127 help eventual champions India chase down 339 against Australia in the 2025 ODI World Cup semi-final. That match was so inspiring for me. Actually, I watched the whole match sitting there. The way Jemi managed the team and played a responsible inning in such a pressure situation. Australia is the best team till now and I felt the most connection when she was not able to perform in all the league matches and out of runs and little bit out of confidence. But when I saw that match, I felt that I have to do the same for my team (like how Jemimah did). Like I bat in the middle order and lower order and I feel that a player who gets the game in favour of her team and finishes the game well. So I had a feeling that I have to do something like this because I could connect with my role for that particular time period. When India won that match, I posted a story immediately on social media. I don't usually stay active on social media and then I posted a story about Jemi. Then I messaged that I also want to play on this stage. I also want to play among these players. I also want to win matches for my team and I know that I am made for this stage. So, I messaged (her) with this intention that no matter what, I will also play on this stage. One day, I will play among these players and I will also win matches for my team by playing the finishers role, she explained. The pair have since chatted and met as opponents during the Delhi-Mumbai clash in Pune. If the wait was long, the bloom has been emphatic. Nazma was the leading wicket-taker as Delhi won last seasons Senior Women's One Day Trophy, taking 24 scalps at 15.62, and topped the Inter Zonal T20 Trophy charts with 12 wickets for North Zone. With the bat, she made 106 runs at a strike rate of 120.5 in the last Senior Women's T20 Trophy and 267, including an unbeaten 126, in the 2024/25 one-day season. In August this year, Nazmas 12 wickets earned her the Purple Cap as North Delhi Strikers won the women's Delhi Premier League (DPL). Nazmas sporting roots go back to a father who played kabaddi and cricket in college. Growing up in Delhi, Nazma cycled, played football, trained with boxers and was the only girl in her block who played with the boys. After a summer camp at the National Stadium, she began as a medium-pacer at the RPCA Academy before switching to left-arm spin. Cricket scholarships carried her through her graduation and a master's degree at Gargi College. Nazma also starred in the all-India university final win over Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Mysuru. When neighbours asked if she earned anything, her parents simply said she played - their only condition was that she never break their trust. The road from there was anything but smooth. A move to Nagaland, as a pure batter at her father's insistence, brought her U23 and senior debut and a knock of 121 that was then the state's highest score, before a guest player registration dispute cost her a season. After a year with Uttarakhand, Nazma returned to Delhi, only to be kept out by an accident and selection calls. But watching Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah go about their business from the dugout taught her how games unfold, and Nazma gradually forced her way into the playing eleven. The inaugural women's DPL in 2024 was the turning point for Nazma. Playing in broadcast matches for the first time, with WPL scouts keeping a close watch, Nazma won the head coach's trust and places in both Delhi white-ball sides. Along the way, she has leaned on a chain of coaches, none more than Mayank Raghav, a former Ranji Trophy batter who hit 228 on debut for Manipur in 2018/19. His six-hitting clips on Instagram prompted her to send him a direct message. My cricket journey started with RPCA Academy. There, Surjeet sir and Ajay sir were present and from the start, they have always supported me a lot. Then, when I started playing my board matches, I met Dishant Yagnik sir. He was the mentor in my cricket journey. He helped me improve a lot in terms of my skills, which helped me in my batting. Then, for the past 3 years, I have been following him. I get irritated because I keep asking him the same thing repetitively. So, he has supported me a lot. Then, when my journey in DPL began, one day, I saw a video of Mayank Raghav sir of six-hitting on Instagram. Then, after DPL, I understood that, 'Nazma, thoda chakke maarna seekhna hoga (I will have to learn about how to hit sixes).' Actually, I was only able to work on video calls with Dishant Yagnik sir. So, I wanted an individual person to work with me in Delhi. When I saw his video on Instagram of six-hitting, I texted him. I texted him in my first season. I told him that I also want to learn six-hitting from him and how effortlessly you do it. When I sent him some of my videos, he told me that I was doing well. He gave me a time to meet him, wherein I met him and then, we started our sessions, she said. Raghav, who was visibly emotional on Instagram after her WPL selection, has been a huge blessing for Nazma. The most important thing is that Mayank sir is a person who gives me so much time. He puts so much effort into me. Mentally, he gives me an everyday perspective on things. Like, how a game is played. I have learnt from him how cricket actually is. I have never seen such a passionate person in my life who feels about cricket in that way. When I listen to him, see him in person, learn from him how he bats effortlessly I see it all. For the past 2-3 years, he has been working with me and I feel that if he wasn't my in-person mentor, I don't know if I would have been able to reach here. He knows me inside out and explains everything to me. But he never makes me feel that I am not the best. He always tells me that I am just about to do it and you will do it. When my auction was going on, I was talking to Mayank sir and told him that my name didn't appear. But even then, he was motivating me. I always share everything about me - even the smallest of details - and my day-to-day life with him. If I am worried about anything, whether it is cricket or off-cricket, I talk to him and feel very relaxed. I felt that I should have a mentor like him. He is a very positive person. I have started being a little positive with him. Before that, I didn't understand so much about myself. But when I started understanding about myself, he started explaining the importance of this platform to me. He told me that these days will be very valuable and you don't know when these days will come and go. So, live every day along with playing. When we were talking that day (after the WPL selection happened), it was a very emotional moment because I know that he has been a very good player in his life. He played Ranji Trophy and made 200 runs in his debut match. Sir has told me all the stories of his journey. It is very inspiring for me that I told him that I will play and fulfill your dream of playing for India. I told him that I just don't want to play. I want to stay there consistently and dominate. So, it was a very emotional moment for sir as well, elaborated Nazma. Nazma draws inspiration from Ellyse Perry's all-round commitment and keeps no pre-match rituals. At home, whenever she brings a trophy or medal back, her mother gives her a peck, then to the silverware, and places it beside the Quran Sharif. Relatives who once frowned at her wearing shorts now congratulate her, and many want their daughters to follow her path. Seeing her parents build their lives from scratch has left her with an immense sense of responsibility towards them. Nazma hopes to become an idol rather than follow one, and at 30 insists contribution, not age, is what counts in cricket. After quickly thanking well-wishers so that her silence wasn't mistaken for ego, Nazma handed her Instagram handling duties to her manager. Doing well for Delhi is Nazmas immediate priority, with the Super League stage of the Senior Womens T20 Trophy starting in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Bigger stages and brighter lights await Nazma in the months ahead. For now, she and those who have stood by her all these years can savour seeing the hard work and dedication finally pay off. Nazmas climb to the top was 12 years in the making, but it feels like this late bloomers story has only just begun. 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19 booked over alleged sodomy of 20-year-old in Ranchi jail
Ranchi: A man has filed a police complaint against 19 people, including officials of the Birsa Munda Central Jail in Ranchi, alleging his 20-year-old son was sodomised and forced to consume narcotics when he was lodged there as an undertrial prisoner, an officer said on Thursday, November 12. It has also been alleged that the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Sam Claflin Wants A HUNGER GAMES Spin-Off! Says There's 'So Much More' To Finnick's Story
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Father Alleges Son Sodomised, Drugged In Ranchi Jail
A father in Ranchi has filed a police complaint against 19 individuals, including Birsa Munda Central Jail officials, alleging his 20-year-old son was sodomised and forced to consume narcotics while an undertrial prisoner. The complaint also states the victim's written complaint was torn and he was denied medical care. An FIR has been lodged and an investigation is underway.
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With Student of the Year: After Dark gearing up for its premiere tomorrow, Shanaya Kapoor has penned an emotional note reflecting on her experience of working on the series. The actress also shared a series of behind-the-scenes pictures, offering fans a glimpse into the making of the show, her demanding preparation and the team that helped bring the project to life. Calling the series extremely close to her heart, Shanaya expressed gratitude to everyone associated with the project. This show means everything to me, and it wouldn't have been possible without the entire, incredible, insane and best team, she wrote. The actress also extended a special note of thanks to filmmaker Karan Johar for placing his trust in her and giving her the opportunity to be part of the popular franchise. Highlighting the opportunity to take on a double role at this early stage of her career, Shanaya acknowledged the experience as an important step in exploring her acting abilities. Thank you for believing in me. Hope I make you proud, she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shanaya Kapoor (@shanayakapoor02) Shanaya reserved another special mention for director Reema Maya, whom she fondly referred to as The captain of the ship. Appreciating the creative freedom and guidance she received during the shoot, the actress wrote, You allowed me to express in my own way and whenever we got it right.. it was the best feeling on set. The BTS photographs also shed light on the extensive physical preparation involved in bringing the series to life. From intense action training to challenging underwater sequences, Shanaya appeared to have pushed herself beyond familiar territory for the project. Acknowledging the team's efforts in helping her navigate these challenges, she shared, Thank you so much for pushing me to places I thought I couldn't go. Another significant aspect of the project for the actress was portraying Aditi and Ayesha, two characters with distinct journeys and personalities. Reflecting on the process of understanding and bringing them to the screen, Shanaya wrote, Aditi and Ayesha, two characters to understand, empathise with, grasp and love. I learned and opened up so much during this process. As the premiere draws closer, the actress admitted to feeling nervous while also expressing excitement about audiences finally getting to experience the show. Having explored a double role, demanding action sequences and two distinct characters, Shanaya is looking forward to sharing the result of the team's efforts with viewers. Student of the Year: After Dark premieres tomorrow on JioHotstar, with Shanaya Kapoor stepping into a new phase of her acting journey. Also Read: Shanaya Kapoor recreates Alia Bhatts iconic Radha moment ahead of Student Of The Year: After Dark release
Godzilla Minus Zero: Can Japanese cinema give Hollywoods biggest releases a run for their money?
Highlights: The Japanese sequel has beaten several major Hollywood releases at the North American box office. Its $31.6 million opening weekend set a record for a live action foreign-language film. The film has already earned around $63 million worldwide. Godzilla Minus Zero has emerged as one of the biggest theatrical releases of the year, outperforming several Hollywood releases and setting a record in North America. The Takashi Yamazaki directed film opened with an estimated $31.6 million in North America over the first weekend, securing top position ahead of Warner Bros' animated film The Cat In The Hat, which collected $20.5 million. This achievement is significant because it marks the biggest opening weekend for a live action foreign language film in the region. The film also recorded a worldwide opening of approximately $63 million, showing that audiences are willing to turn out for international productions when they find something worth watching. Its success comes at a time when Hollywood continues to compete for theatrical audiences, with Japanese productions increasingly finding space beyond their home market. The sequel has also benefited from a wider North American release, reaching 3,254 cinemas through distributor GKIDS. Its IMAX screenings have added to the theatrical appeal. Following the success of Godzilla Minus One The film has another major benchmark in sight. Its predecessor, Godzilla Minus One , collected $57.1 million during its entire North American theatrical run in 2023. With Godzilla Minus Zero already approaching that figure, it is expected to overtake the earlier film's total next week. Directed by Yamazaki, the sequel is set in 1949, as Japan attempts to rebuild after the devastation of war and Godzilla's earlier attack. However, a new threat puts the country's fragile recovery at risk. With its impressive opening, Godzilla Minus Zero is not just expanding the franchise but also showing how international cinema can compete on Hollywood's biggest box office stage.
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Avengers: Doomsday: 10 clues Marvel has dropped about its biggest superhero showdown
Highlights Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth and few X-Men stars are returning. Doctor Doom's appearance and the Sentinel army have raised questions about his plans. A surprise VisionQuest reveal has fuelled speculation about Scarlet Witch's comeback. While Marvel Studios has kept much of the storyline under wraps, its character teasers, promotional footage and recent television developments have offered several clues about what could unfold. Here are 10 hints that could be important before the film arrives. 1. Steve Rogers is back Chris Evans' returning as Steve Rogers is one of the biggest surprises. His teaser showed him holding a baby and enjoying a quiet life, raising questions about his family and how he becomes involved in another battle. The scene offers a very different picture of the character from the soldier audiences have followed for years. Fans are now wondering whether his peaceful life will be disrupted by the threat posed by Doctor Doom. His return could also have a major impact on the Avengers' efforts to reunite. 2. Thor has something personal to protect Chris Hemsworth's teaser showed Thor praying for strength and protection for his daughter, Love. It suggests that the coming conflict could put his family at risk. The moment gives the God of Thunder a more personal reason to enter the fight. Rather than simply defending the universe, he may also be trying to protect the life he has built with his daughter. It raises questions about how much he could lose if Doom's plans succeed. 3. The original X-Men are returning Patrick Stewart , Ian McKellen and James Marsden are the familiar X-Men stars returning. Their involvement connects the earlier Fox films with the MCU and suggests mutants will have a significant part in the story. Their appearances are particularly exciting for viewers who have followed the X-Men franchise for years. It also opens the doors to interaction between characters from different superhero universes. How these familiar mutants fit into the bigger picture remains unclear. 4. The Sentinels could spell trouble Promotional footage featuring an army of Sentinels has caught fans' attention. Traditionally associated with hunting mutants, these machines could reveal how Doctor Doom intends to expand his power. Their presence could put the returning X-Men in serious danger. It also raises questions about whether Doom is controlling the machines or using them as part of a much larger plan. Their role may help explain the scale of the threat facing the heroes. 5. Wakanda meets the Fantastic Four Footage featuring Shuri, M'Baku and Ben Grimm hints at a connection between Wakanda and the Fantastic Four. How these groups come together remains one of the film's biggest questions. Wakanda has played an important role in the MCU, while the Fantastic Four bring a new group of characters into the wider story. Their meeting could create an unexpected alliance as the threat grows. It may also give audiences a chance to see how different superhero teams respond to the same crisis. 6. Doctor Doom is an overwhelming threat Robert Downey Jr's casting as Victor von Doom is another major talking point. Footage showing him overpowering Thor with ease suggests that even the MCU's strongest heroes could struggle against him. Downey's return to Marvel in such a different role has also added to the excitement surrounding the film. Doom is not simply another enemy for the Avengers to defeat; his intelligence and ambition make him a formidable opponent. The big question is what he wants and how far he is prepared to go to get it. 7. The Fantastic Four could hold the answers Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards and Vanessa Kirby's Sue Storm could be central to understanding Doom's history. Their connection to Victor may explain why the villain has become such a dangerous figure. Reed's scientific knowledge could also prove important in dealing with the larger threat. The Fantastic Four may have information that the other heroes do not, making them key players in the conflict. Their relationship with Doom could add a more personal dimension to the battle. 8. The multiverse remains important Marvel's 15 title watchlist includes Loki , Spider-Man: No Way Home , Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Deadpool & Wolverine . Their inclusion points towards the importance of alternate realities and timelines in the upcoming story. These projects have already explored how events in one universe can affect another. Watching them could help fans understand the connections and characters that may become relevant in Doomsday . It also suggests that the film's story could stretch far beyond a single timeline. 9. Several superhero teams must unite The returning cast includes members of the Avengers, Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four and X-Men. Bringing these groups together suggests that Doom's threat will require more than one superhero team to overcome. Each group has its own history, abilities and relationships, which make their alliance complicated. Seeing characters who have never shared the screen before interact is also likely to be one of the film's biggest attractions. Whether they can put their differences aside may be just as important as their powers. 10. Could Scarlet Witch return? The VisionQuest post credits scene has added another major talking point. It shows Doctor Doom approaching Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen, and telling her: Scarlet Witch, awaken. Your power will be mine. The moment has fuelled speculation about Wanda's possible involvement in Doomsday and whether Doom intends to use her powers. Given the scale of her abilities, her return could change the balance of power in the story. It leaves fans wondering whether she will become an ally or someone caught between the two. With familiar heroes, returning mutants and a powerful new villain, Marvel has left fans with a lot of questions. The biggest mystery is how all these storylines will come together when Avengers: Doomsday finally reaches cinemas.
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 12 (IANS) Actress Shanaya Kapoor has revealed the challenges of playing a double role early in her career in the series Student Of The Year After Dark. Reflecting on her experience, the actress said the project pushed her to explore her acting range while navigating several demanding aspects of the shoot. Taking to social media, Shanaya thanked filmmaker Karan Johar for giving her the opportunity to take on a double role and allowing her to showcase different facets of her performance. The actress also acknowledged director Reema Sen for giving her the space to share her creative inputs. Shanaya further spoke about the demanding action and underwater sequences, which pushed her beyond what she thought she could manage. She credited the action team as well as the underwater team for guiding and supporting her through the difficult moments. The actress said that while there were difficult days during the shoot, the belief and support of the people around her helped her navigate the challenges. Sharing a series of behind-the-scenes photos from the set, the Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan actress shared, This show means everything to me, and it wouldnt have been possible without the entire, incredible, insane and best team. I want to thank @karanjohar for giving me this opportunity to carry forward such a special special franchise and allowing me so early on in my career to play a double role that allowed me to show my range as an actor. Thank you for believing in me. Hope I make you proud. Thank you @apoorva1972 for your support and guidance always, and for always being there whenever and I literally mean whenever. To the entire action and underwaterteam from action director Bunty Sir @vikramdahiya707 to the underwater team led by Sukesh Sir @sukesh_viswanath thank you so much for pushing me to places I thought I couldnt go. There were difficult days and without your belief in me I woundnt have been able to do any of it! @underwater.cartel you held my hand throughout the most challenging underwater shots. Thank you. Thank you to everyone on the crew this was a challenging series to shoot, and I know each day, each minute, each second was crucial. It wouldnt have been possible without all of you. Concluding her note, Shanaya urged everyone to watch the show and wrote, Please do watch our show Student Of The Year After Dark TOMORROW on @jiohotstar its made with a lot of sweat, blood, and tears (literally) only for you guys! I love you all. Student Of The Year: After Dark reimagines the 2012 campus-romance franchise as a gritty murder mystery. The series marks Shanaya Kapoors OTT debut, with the actress stepping into a double role as twin sisters Aayesha and Aditi Malik. Produced by Karan Johar, the Hindi thriller series is scheduled to premiere on JioHotstar on November 13, 2026.
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We may be living in times dominated by hyper-masculine and gory films, but the charm of a clean, feel-good entertainer never fades away. Hence, there's hope that Parivarik ManuRanjan, which releases on Sony LIV on November 13, will spring a surprise. Starring Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari, the film is directed by Varun V Sharma and produced by Ali Abbas Zafar. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Varun spoke about the film's idea, its casting, the possibility of a sequel and a lot more. Not just the casting, but even the writing of Parivarik ManuRanjan is very strong. Certain dialogues are entertaining yet thought-provoking, especially the one about alpha male and beta male The credit for it goes to Brijendra Kala ji. He has been a long-time friend and collaborator, and not many people know that he's also an expert writer. Nobody has really explored that side of him. We were lucky that he came on board very early. He brought that flavour to the film. All three of us me, Ali sir and Kala ji come from small towns. Kala ji belongs to Mathura; I am from Kanpur, while Ali sir grew up in Dehradun. But the credit for getting the secondary characters right goes to Kala ji. Since there are multiple writers on the film, could you tell us who initially came up with the idea? Ali sir and I regularly jam on various ideas. We were also working on an action film at that time. During one of our conversations, we remarked that we grew up watching films of Basu Chatterjee and Hrishikesh Mukherjee, like Khoobsurat (1980), Chupke Chupke (1975), Guddi (1971), and even films like Padosan (1968). In these films, the settings and characters were very simple. Even the conflicts were simple. Pankaj sir calls such films 'comfort food'. When you eat dal-chawal, you feel satisfied from within. These films have a similar effect. So, we discussed that we should also make a film in that zone. That's how we chanced upon the one-line idea of the film. We realised that we should get Kala ji on board, as we knew that no one could be better than him at adding a quirky flavour to the story. He readily agreed, and we all worked on the subject. Then, Ali sir got busy with his upcoming directorial, Beparwah. Kala ji and I continued working on it, and finally, we were able to lock the screenplay and dialogue draft. Were Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari the original choices for the characters of Ranjan and Manu? When we locked the script and the core group Ali sir, Kala ji and producer Himanshu Mehra heard it, everyone unanimously agreed that Pankaj ji suited the role to a T. Pankaj ji brings an old-world, innocent and endearing quality to his characters. That's how he is in real life, and it reflects on camera as well. He doesn't have to work hard to bring those qualities to life. I worked with Pankaj sir on my first film, and we have shared a good equation ever since. I narrated the story to him, and he liked it a lot. Within a week, he was on board. As for Aditi ma'am, Ali sir suggested her name. We realized that the casting would work because Pankaj sir and Aditi ma'am seem to belong to completely different worlds. She's regal in real life and looks that way on screen as well. Meanwhile, Pankaj ji is known for gritty and earthy cinema. Both are phenomenal actors. Hence, we thought this pairing would be very interesting and novel. Pankaj Tripathi is perfect as Ranjan. His image is such that it's convincing for viewers when Manu decides to stay at Dubey Niwas, even though Ranjan lives there all alone You're right. In fact, Ranjan initially tells Manu that he doesn't want to hire a woman and is even ready to reimburse her return journey. At a crucial juncture in the film, Manu tells Ranjan's sisters, 'Ek aurat ko mard ki nazar pata hoti hain, chahe achhi ho ya buri'. A character is just a character on paper. It comes to life when an actor plays it convincingly. I feel Pankaj ji has done full justice to the part. Aditi Rao Hydari is adorable and plays her part to a T as well She is a phenomenal actress. Unki jitni taareef ki jaaye, utni kam hai. She has surpassed our expectations. What's next for you after this film? I'm just waiting for the response to Parivarik ManuRanjan. I hope it gets a lot of love from the audience. Then, I'll decide what to do next. Can we expect a part 2 of Parivarik ManuRanjan? Whether a film gets a part 2 or turns into a franchise is decided by market forces. If the audience accepts it wholeheartedly, the chances of a sequel will increase manifold. It's not entirely in the hands of filmmakers to make that call. At the end of the day, the audience is king. They decide what happens next. Parivarik ManuRanjan is skipping a theatrical release and arriving directly on OTT. How do you feel about your film not releasing on the big screen? Digital has its own charm, though Yes, indeed. Pankaj sir told me that he receives messages from countries like Brazil and Paraguay. Yeh woh desh hain jahaan shayad hi kabhi koi Indian film theatre mein lagi ho. Hence, OTT has tremendous reach and helps you get appreciation from far and wide. Also, we had decided from the very beginning that Parivarik ManuRanjan would be suited for a direct-to-OTT release. Pankaj sir and Aditi ma'am have a solid audience base on digital. Hence, it would be easier to reach our target audience by releasing the film on streaming. Also Read: Pankaj Tripathi gets candid about his hosting debut at IIFA 2027; says, I will be more of a ghost than a host
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Former India batter Abhinav Mukund has urged Delhi Capitals to reconsider their batting order following Rishabh Pants return to the franchise, suggesting that the wicketkeeper-batter could partner KL Rahul at the top of the order in the upcoming IPL season. Mukund believes Delhi have an abundance of players suited to the top three but fewer clearly defined middle-order options, making Pants batting position a key decision for the team management as it shapes its combination for the new campaign. Putting forward his preferred opening combination, Mukund said Pants role should be determined by the teams wider batting requirements. He also pointed to the number of top-order players available to Delhi, including Prithvi Shaw, Nitish Rana, Abishek Porel, Pathum Nissanka, Karun Nair and Sahil Parakh. Id love for Rishabh to bat in the top three. If that is an area where Delhi Capitals are looking to address, why not have Pant and Rahul open the batting? That is something I would do first with this side because I somehow struggled to find middle-order batters, as there are so many top-order options. Theres Prithvi Shaw, Nitish Rana, Abishek Porel, Pathum Nissanka, Karun Nair and Sahil Parakh, all of whom bat in the top three, Mukund told JioStar. Mukund, however, acknowledged that Pant has previously been effective in a middle-order role for Delhi and said the franchise could retain him at No. 4 if that fits its plans. His assessment also took into account Pants recent returns at positions four and five, as well as the possibility of a different approach under the incoming support staff. And then you want a batter like Rishabh Pant to bat at the top because youve bought him now. You have seen that he hasnt had much success at four and five in the last two years. Maybe at Delhi, it would change because, in his earlier years at Delhi, he was very successful as a middle-order batter. So, if you want to bat him at four, keep him at four. Then you can use all your multiple other options. Its also a case of new support staff, Dada, Yuvi Paa and all of them. So, you dont know what their strategy is. Well have to wait and see what sort of team theyll build, he added. Beyond the batting order, Mukund also questioned Delhis decision to trade T Natarajan to Sunrisers Hyderabad in exchange for Zeeshan Ansari. He felt the franchise already had spin-bowling options with similar attributes, particularly Vipraj Nigam, and raised concerns over how many specialist spinners Delhi could accommodate in their playing XI alongside Axar Patel. I was very surprised when they released, or rather traded, Natarajan for Ansari because theyve already got a Vipraj Nigam whos very similar, a leggie, who can also bat. Axar Patel, Vipraj, how many more spinners are you going to field? So, I thought SRH were better off with that trade than DC getting in Zeeshan Ansari. I dont get that trade either, he stated.
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Lucknow Super Giants: Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has questioned Delhi Capitals leadership plans following their trade for Rishabh Pant from Lucknow Super Giants, identifying uncertainty over the captaincy and concerns around the pace attack as two major challenges for the franchise ahead of the upcoming IPL season. Chopra believes KL Rahul could emerge as the leading option to captain the side, while Pants batting position will also be crucial to making the most of his return. Assessing the choices available to Delhi, Chopra noted the presence of multiple candidates but said the franchises final decision remains unclear. There are multiple questions, actually. Its an MCQ because who will be the captain? Rishabh Pant has been a captaincy candidate, KL Rahul is an option, and Im hearing that Axar doesnt want to be the captain. So, with everything going on, you dont even know who will captain the side. It could well be KL Rahul at this stage, Chopra told JioStar. He also stressed that Pant must be deployed in the top half of the batting order if Delhi are to extract maximum value from the trade, questioning the logic of bringing the wicketkeeper-batter back only to use him lower down the order, while suggesting that Lucknow may have benefited more from the exchange. And Rishabh Pant, now that you have traded him, must bat in the top four. If you are going to bat him lower than that, then you will not utilise him to his fullest potential. I felt that in that trade, LSG was better off because you couldnt have asked for more than a bowler of Kuldeeps calibre for that pitch, he added. While Delhi appear to have considerable batting depth, Chopra identified the bowling unit as a potential weakness, particularly with Mitchell Starcs availability still uncertain. He also highlighted the financial investment in the fast-bowling options and the question marks surrounding their recent performances and pointed to the contrasting value of Delhis pace acquisitions, noting that some of their relatively inexpensive recruits had delivered strong returns, while the availability and form of the costlier options remained a concern. Ashutosh, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, plus Axar Patel, and then youve got Miller. So, its a very decent setup. The problem area for them will be their bowling department. Because Mitchell Starc, will he play? It will be a conversation as to whether he will be available to play or not. They will face an issue with their fast bowling this season and how they plan to address it, Ive got no idea. Mukesh is at eight crore, Auqib Nabi at Rs 8.4 crore, and then you have Mitchell Starc at nearly 12, so thats a lot of money. Lungi Ngidi was cheap, picked up for Rs 2 crore. He turned out to be a fantastic bargain. Dushmantha Chameera and Kyle Jamieson werent as expensive either. But the more expensive players might not be available. Their pedigree and current form are still uncertain, and Mukesh Kumars T20 numbers have actually plummeted a little, Chopra stated. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
'W will captain the side: Aakash Chopra flags DCs leadership uncertainty after Pant trade
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has questioned Delhi Capitals leadership plans following their trade for Rishabh Pant from Lucknow Super Giants, identifying uncertainty over the captaincy and concerns around the pace attack as two major challenges for the franchise ahead of the upcoming IPL season. Chopra believes KL Rahul could emerge as the leading option to captain the side, while Pants batting position will also be crucial to making the most of his return. Assessing the choices available to Delhi, Chopra noted the presence of multiple candidates but said the franchises final decision remains unclear. There are multiple questions, actually. Its an MCQ because who will be the captain? Rishabh Pant has been a captaincy candidate, KL Rahul is an option, and Im hearing that Axar doesnt want to be the captain. So, with everything going on, you dont even know who will captain the side. It could well be KL Rahul at this stage, Chopra told JioStar. He also stressed that Pant must be deployed in the top half of the batting order if Delhi are to extract maximum value from the trade, questioning the logic of bringing the wicketkeeper-batter back only to use him lower down the order, while suggesting that Lucknow may have benefited more from the exchange. And Rishabh Pant, now that you have traded him, must bat in the top four. If you are going to bat him lower than that, then you will not utilise him to his fullest potential. I felt that in that trade, LSG was better off because you couldnt have asked for more than a bowler of Kuldeeps calibre for that pitch, he added. While Delhi appear to have considerable batting depth, Chopra identified the bowling unit as a potential weakness, particularly with Mitchell Starcs availability still uncertain. He also highlighted the financial investment in the fast-bowling options and the question marks surrounding their recent performances and pointed to the contrasting value of Delhis pace acquisitions, noting that some of their relatively inexpensive recruits had delivered strong returns, while the availability and form of the costlier options remained a concern. Ashutosh, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, plus Axar Patel, and then youve got Miller. So, its a very decent setup. The problem area for them will be their bowling department. Because Mitchell Starc, will he play? It will be a conversation as to whether he will be available to play or not. They will face an issue with their fast bowling this season and how they plan to address it, Ive got no idea. Mukesh is at eight crore, Auqib Nabi at Rs 8.4 crore, and then you have Mitchell Starc at nearly 12, so thats a lot of money. Lungi Ngidi was cheap, picked up for Rs 2 crore. He turned out to be a fantastic bargain. Dushmantha Chameera and Kyle Jamieson werent as expensive either. But the more expensive players might not be available. Their pedigree and current form are still uncertain, and Mukesh Kumars T20 numbers have actually plummeted a little, Chopra stated.
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