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A week is left for the release of The Odyssey and the excitement is tremendous due to the casting and association of Christopher Nolan as director. Many were apprehensive if the film will suffer cuts from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).However, the good news is that the CBFC has not asked for a single cut. Additionally, no dialogue or scene has been modified or tweaked in any way. The audience in India will get to see the same cut as the rest of the world, provided no self-censorship has been undertaken by the studio in India.However, The Odyssey…

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Actor Amitabh Bachchan has been appointed as the new brand ambassador for Policybazaar as the company launches a nationwide campaign aimed at encouraging more Indians to invest in health and term insurance. The initiative, titled Parivaar Sabse Pehle, seeks to highlight the importance of financial protection and timely insurance planning for families across the country.The campaign aligns with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s (IRDAI) broader objective of increasing insurance penetration. It will be rolled out across television, digital platforms, OTT services and social media, reaching audiences in urban, semi-urban and rural regions.In the advertisements, Bachchan plays the…

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The makers of Ramayana have announced a nationwide school outreach initiative aimed at introducing students to the stories and values of the Indian epic ahead of the film’s theatrical release. The campaign, which begins on July 9, is expected to reach more than 400 schools across 18 cities and engage over five lakh students through a series of educational and creative activities.According to the makers, the programme has been designed to encourage young audiences to explore the themes of Ramayana through drawing competitions, quizzes, interactive discussions and other classroom activities. The initiative also hopes to inspire conversations between children and…

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Dhamaal 4 has finally released today and the excitement is tremendous due to the casting, hilarious trailer and popularity of the franchise. Yesterday, Bollywood Hungama shared the exciting news that the film ends with the promise of the next installment – Dhamaal 5. And now, we bring to you news of another nice surprise in the film, which appears at the very beginning.Dhamaal 4 opens with an animated sequence featuring none other than Satish Kaushik as Bata Bhai. The late veteran had played the same character in the franchise’s second instalment, Double Dhamaal (2011), and his hilarious antics had won…

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Days after the teaser of Ajay Devgn’s upcoming action drama Chauhaan was released, the makers appear to have quietly updated the YouTube version of the video following online criticism. Two notable changes have been made to the teaser, including the removal of actor Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub’s voice from the opening narration and a change in military designation from “major” to “colonel.”A comparison of the original teaser, which continues to remain unchanged on Instagram and other social media platforms, with the version currently available on YouTube reveals these modifications. While the visuals remain identical, the opening monologue now features a different…

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Aamir Khan Productions, Kabir Khan Films and Australian banner Mind Blowing Films have officially announced Silkyara 41, a feature film inspired by the extraordinary rescue operation at the Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarakhand. The project will chronicle the dramatic mission that led to the safe rescue of 41 trapped workers and highlight the contribution of internationally renowned tunnelling expert Professor Arnold Dix.The announcement was made on July 9 in Melbourne and Mumbai, coinciding with a significant moment in India-Australia relations as both nations continue to strengthen bilateral ties. The makers have described Silkyara 41 as a landmark Indo-Australian collaboration that brings…

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Sunny Deol made a surprise entry at the end of the screening of Ikka, which was held for the media, at a preview theatre in Mumbai. He had a brief conversation with the journalists about the film and a lot more.Ikka features Sunny in the role of a feisty lawyer and hence it immediately revived memories of Damini (1993). Sunny Deol said, “I hadn’t got a chance to do a character like this for a long time. Finally, I got a chance when Netflix offered me the film.”Regarding his co-star Akshaye Khanna, Sunny Deol stated, “We had worked together in…

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The controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj continues to intensify. A public interest litigation (PIL) has now been filed before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, challenging the sudden removal of the film from streaming platform Zee5 and seeking its restoration across the country.The PIL has been filed by Sharwan Singh, with the Union Government, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the Punjab Government, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, and ZEE5 named as respondents. The petition questions why the film, which is based on the life and work of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Kalra, was removed from the platform without…

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