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Hans India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Shiva' returns: Iconic film re-releasing with Dolby Atmos & 4K restoration
Annapurna Studios' legendary production Shiva is set to return to theatres in a grand re-release, celebrating the studio's 50th anniversary. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma and starring Akkineni Nagarjuna, the cult classic will feature completely remastered sound in Dolby Atmos and stunning 4K visuals, marking the first time the original mono mix has been upgraded using advanced AI technology. Released over three decades ago, Shiva revolutionized Indian cinema with its gritty storytelling, raw action, and realistic portrayal of college politics, earning both massive box office success and critical acclaim. The film remains a fixture on CNN-IBN's list of the top 100 Indian films of all time. Speaking on the re-release, Nagarjuna said, 'Shiva gave me my iconic hero status. We wanted to bring it back not just for nostalgia, but to give today's audiences a cinematic experience they've never had before.' Ram Gopal Varma added, 'Even today, people remember every scene and character. This time, they will experience Shiva like never before—with sound and visuals that match today's highest standards.' The first teaser for the re-release will be attached to Coolie, releasing August 14, offering audiences a taste of the new sound of Shiva.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'You destroyed them after 2011': Yograj Singh claims BCCI wanted MS Dhoni sacked, slams selectors for ending 7 careers
Yograj Singh and MS Dhoni Former India cricketer Yograj Singh has lashed out at the BCCI selectors of the early 2010s, accusing them of mismanaging the careers of several senior players in the aftermath of India's 2011 World Cup triumph. Speaking in a recent interview with InsideSport , Yograj claimed that as many as seven prominent players were 'pushed into the gutter' following India's disastrous overseas Test tours in England and Australia in 2011–12. 'You destroyed these boys for no reason,' he said, naming key figures from the World Cup-winning squad who were sidelined: Gautam Gambhir , Yuvraj Singh , Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Mohammed Kaif, VVS Laxman, and Rahul Dravid. While Dravid and Laxman retired from Test cricket soon after, the rest were gradually phased out across formats and were not part of India's 2015 World Cup plans. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Yograj also recalled the turmoil surrounding MS Dhoni 's captaincy during this period. According to him, the selection committee, including former cricketer Mohinder Amarnath, had agreed to remove Dhoni as skipper following India's 0-4 whitewash in Australia. However, the decision was allegedly blocked by then BCCI President N. Srinivasan. Kuldeep Yadav hints at spin-friendly wicket ahead of England Test series Amarnath, in a 2012 interview with CNN-IBN, had confirmed that the selectors were not allowed to act independently and expressed frustration over not being given a free hand to make decisions in the best interest of Indian cricket. Despite the internal pressure, Dhoni remained captain in Tests until the end of 2014 and continued to lead India in limited-overs cricket until January 2017, after which Virat Kohli took over.
Hindustan Times
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
'BCCI selectors wanted MS Dhoni sacked. Careers of 7 players were destroyed after 2011 WC': Yograj Singh's bombshell
Former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh, father of the legendary Yuvraj Singh, on Sunday made an explosive claim, where he alleged that the BCCI selection committee "destroyed" the careers of seven cricketers after the 2011 ODI World Cup win, and later even tried to get rid of captain MS Dhoni. The 2011 ODI World Cup win had ended India's 28-year wait for the coveted trophy, with the home team having defeated Sri Lanka in the final at the Wankhede Stadium. But the tournament also marked the end of an era in Indian cricket as only three players - Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin and Dhoni himself - went on to play the following 50-over World Cup in 2015. Speaking to InsideSport, Yograj lashed out at the then selection committee for quickly moving on from the 2011 World Cup-winning team, saying that the decision "destroyed" their careers. This included the likes of present India head coach Gautam Gambhir, his predecessor Rahul Dravid, and Yuvraj. "You (BCCI selectors) just destroyed these boys for no reason. Boys like Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Mohammed Kaif, VVS Laxman, Rahul Dravid. You just made them go after 2011. You just destroyed the team after the 2011 World Cup. The careers of 7 players were put into the gutter. That is why were are struggling," Yograj said. The veteran cricketer also brought up the run of events from 2012, which led to the former selector Mohinder Amarnath wanting to sack Dhoni, following a unanimous call from the remaining committee members after the two whitewashes in England and Australia. "We lost 5 series when MS Dhoni was the captain and he was told he would be replaced by Mohinder Amarnath, but that's not the way to do it," Yograj said. However, the decision was overturned by then BCCI president N Srinivasan. "The Board President did not approve the unanimous decision to replace Mahendra Singh Dhoni," Amarnath had told CNN-IBN.
