Maruti International has issued an official statement amid an alleged Rs 1.50 crore fraud case involving director Indra Kumar and producer Ashok Thakeria over the rights of the 2007 comedy film Dhamaal. An FIR was reportedly registered against the filmmaker duo on August 17 following a complaint filed by Vikas Baldevraj Sahni, owner of Mumbai-based film distribution company Grand Master.The controversy centres on an agreement allegedly signed between Grand Master and Maruti International on October 15, 2019. According to the complaint, the deal involved the worldwide distribution, digital rights and copyrights of Dhamaal, which stars Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Jaaved…
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Bollywood Hungama had reported last week about the screen-sharing issues faced during the release of Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2. The issue has cropped up in the second week of these films as well.A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “PVR Inox Pictures, the distributors of Batwara 1947, have asked several single-screen cinemas to play one show of their film from tomorrow, August 21. However, the single-screen exhibitors are bewildered by this demand. Batwara 1947 has underperformed, more so at single screens. Moreover, Awarapan 2 continues to do huge business. The single screens wish to play all shows of Awarapan 2…
Abhay Deol has joined Victorinox India as the brand’s new Friend of the Brand for its watch portfolio. The association will run for 18 months and will see the actor feature prominently across the Swiss brand’s range of watches, strengthening its connection with Indian consumers.As part of the partnership, Deol will be associated with several key collections, including I.N.O.X., Maverick, Concept One Solar, Air Pro, Dive Pro and Concept One Automatic. His presence will extend across multiple platforms, including digital campaigns, outdoor advertising and retail touchpoints, giving the collaboration a broad reach.The partnership will be built around Victorinox’s global watch…
A $7 million project on the failed Dingo pub site in Fremantle has hit a hurdle, with the landowners escalating a planning dispute to the state’s Supreme Court.
Jack McGinn and Ella Loneragan discuss the balancing act that’s key to advocacy work.
Sonu Nigam has opened up about his legal battle with Bihar-based criminal lawyer Sonu Nigam Singh, whose social media account was allegedly mistaken for that of the singer. The dispute, which involved alleged misuse of the singer’s identity and personality rights, has now been settled following an amicable agreement between the two parties.The Bombay High Court recently disposed of the commercial intellectual property suit after the singer and the lawyer reached a settlement. However, Sonu Nigam has said that he is not completely satisfied with the outcome and believes that cases involving digital impersonation and identity rights require stricter legal…
The state and federal governments have selected ABN Group to build a 50-dwelling build-to-rent project in Canning Vale for $32.97 million.
Methodist ministers are being urged to start planning for retirement early, with concerns that some finish decades of service without a home or land to return to. President of the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma Reverend Dr. Semisi Turagavou highlighted that ministers need to use their active years wisely and prepare for life after ministry. He added that acquiring land, building a home and making financial plans should be part of that preparation. “Past experience has shown us that many of our ministers do not retire well, often because they have no house or piece of land of their…
Australia’s share market has snapped a six-session losing streak, buoyed by strong miners, tech and health care stocks as banks continue to fall.
Methodist ministers are being urged to take greater control of their finances and free themselves from unnecessary financial burdens. President of the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma Reverend Dr. Semisi Turagavou highlighted that loans, credit purchases and unnecessary borrowing are becoming a form of bondage for some ministers. He said financial pressure can affect ministers’ peace of mind, families and emotional wellbeing, while also distracting them from their ministry. “The loans, credit purchases, unnecessary borrowing that many of our ministers carry. These things slowly become chains around our neck. They compromise our peace of mind, our families, our emotional…