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Hans India
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Aditya Kumar calls playing a man from his early 20s to his 70s in ‘Chimni' a challenging opportunity
Mumbai: Actor Aditya Kumar, best known for his role in 'Gangs of Wasseypur,' is set to take on a demanding new role in the film 'Chimni.' The actor revealed that portraying a character who ages from his early 20s to his 70s was a challenging opportunity that pushed him as a performer. Speaking about his character, Aditya shared, 'I'm playing a young, innocent soul, carefree, full of hope, and deeply rooted in faith. He sees the world with pure eyes and an open heart. But in a cruel twist of fate, he ends up sacrificing the most precious gift of all, his life, for a girl whose intentions are not as innocent.' Revealing what drew him to 'Chimni,' the actor shared that he was intrigued by the emotional depth of the character. 'It was the emotional depth of the character and the arc that spanned decades. The chance to portray a man from his early 20s into his 70s is a rare and challenging opportunity for any actor. That kind of journey on screen and internally is what truly excites me as a performer.' Aditya Kumar also spoke about his experience working with the team. He stated, 'Working with Gagan sir has been nothing short of transformative. His process is fluid and intuitive, which creates a space where actors can truly explore without hesitation. There's a strong sense of mutual trust and collaboration on set that allows me to be both fearless and free.' 'Chimni,' directed by Gagan Puri and backed by Shah Creative Entertainment, also stars Sameera Reddy, Prachi Thakur, Preeti Chaudhary, Shardul Rana, and Saurabh Agnihotri. The upcoming horror drama, set against a haunting backdrop, will explore the dark consequences of desire, faith, and sacrifice. Meanwhile, Aditya is known for his performances in movies like 'Gangs of Wasseypur,' 'Joram,' and 'Dhadak.'
Indian Express
28-07-2025
- Indian Express
Job at govt mint highly sensitive, says court, rejects pre-arrest bail pleas of 2
Agreeing with the police's contention that a job in a government mint is a highly sensitive position, a sessions court recently rejected the anticipatory bail application of two employees booked for allegedly using dummy candidates to appear for an online exam for the job. The court was told that departmental inquiry is ongoing against the two and at least five others after it came to light that their photographs of the persons who appeared in the online exam did not match the accused persons, who work at the government mint. The MRA Marg police station of the Mumbai Police had filed an FIR on allegations of cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy of the Indian Penal Code and the Maharashtra Prevention of Malpractices at University Board and other Specified Examination, Act. Lokendra Kumar and Aditya Kumar — both residents of Uttar Pradesh — sought anticipatory bail, stating that they are innocent and there is no material to prove that they were involved in such an offence. They also submitted that since a departmental inquiry is already ongoing, their custodial interrogation by the police is not required. Police opposed their pleas stating that the mint is a very important office where coins, commemorative coins, medals, and medallions are produced and gold stocks are held. Police sought to probe whether those named are involved in any espionage and who helped them secure the job. It is suspected that the candidates were involved in the exams given from 2019-2023. 'By perusing the application and the prosecution's say, departmental inquiry is going on against the applicant. It is also alleged that the photograph provided at the time of the examination does not match the actual photograph…,' additional sessions judge, Avinash Kulkarni said in the order, rejecting the pre-arrest bail pleas of both the men, on July 19, which was made available on July 21. 'Accordingly, it is alleged that a bogus person appeared for the examination using applicant's Aadhaar card and other identity documents. The position in question is admitted to be highly sensitive,' the order added. The anticipatory bail pleas of two others are pending. The case relates to a complaint from the Human Resources office of the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India. Police said that after CCTV footage of one of the exams revealed that a person who appeared did not match the photograph of the candidate, a probe was conducted into the recruitment held for the posts of junior assistants and other technical posts and a departmental inquiry was ordered against seven.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Time of India
4 cops held for bribery in police recruitment
Buxar: In a strong move against corruption within the police force, Buxar police on Saturday arrested four constables, including one serving constable, Aditya Kumar, and three newly appointed ones, on charges of accepting bribes from candidates during the ongoing Bihar Police constable recruitment process. Buxar superintendent of police (SP) Shubham Arya said immediate action was taken after information about the bribery came to light. A special investigation team, led by the sub-divisional police officer (SDPO), was formed to probe the allegations. The investigation confirmed the charges, leading to the arrest of the four accused. During questioning, the constables admitted to taking bribes of Rs 10,000 from each candidate in exchange for ensuring their medical fitness clearance. Police recovered Rs 3.5 lakh in cash from the site and evidence of online transfers amounting to Rs 1.6 lakh also emerged. An FIR has been lodged and the accused have been remanded in judicial custody. SP Arya said, "Strict legal action will be taken against those involved. The department maintains a zero-tolerance policy on corruption. These actions are essential to reinforce accountability and restore public trust in the police."
