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India.com
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Mukesh Ambani plans big, new move involves Laapataa Ladies, Article 370 and..., aims to become...
Mukesh Ambani (File) Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest man, owns highly-successful businesses ranging from oil, green energy, telecom to retail, media and entertainment. But now the billionaire tycoon has set his sights on something arguably more ambitious; carve a unique niche for Indian entertainment content in Hollywood via his Jio Studios– the country's largest content studio. Mukesh Ambani plans Hollywood takeover Last year, three films produced by Jio Studios– Laapataa Ladies, Article 370, and Shaitaan– were ranked on the top 10 global charts of Netflix, proof that Indian content now resonates beyond the diaspora audience across continents. Laapataa Ladies, which secured an Oscar nomination, was watched in more than 43 countries. However, Mukesh Ambani-owned Jio Studios has bigger ambitions; it aims to emerge as a prominent international studio in the next five years, and rub shoulders with Hollywood powerhouses like Paramount, Walt Disney, Peacock, Lionsgate, and MGM. 'Today, we are nowhere near Hollywood or even Korea. Somebody needs to take control and start. I want to use the Reliance heft to take Indian stories to the world,' Jyoti Deshpande, President (Media and Content Business), Reliance Industries, was quoted as saying by Fortune India. Deshpande revealed that the studios' ambitious expansion plan involves a 'combination of organic and inorganic collaborations', and one of the key goals to separate India rights and overseas rights, then hire a sales agent in key markets, in North America, Europe, and Australia. 'Currently, a digital platform takes away global rights, which limits international distribution country by country. We will then try to work that film from a Berlin or a Cannes, get a sales agent, and sell North America, Germany, France, and other parts of Europe—around 100-135 countries,' Deshpande told Fortune India. Jio Studios to build franchises Jio Studios will then try to give the movie a theatre release, and also later air it on local streaming services and TV channels in those markets. 'If I do this with a set of films, then our stories will start opening up into those markets.' Deshpande agrees that an expansion of this scale involves significant risk, but asserts that Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries is up to the challenge. 'Today, we are talking about India to the world. How can you make it happen by doing business the way we are currently doing? One will have to take significant risks, invest in the right stories that can travel, and take on international partners. I will be looking at co-producing some films internationally as well as inviting some international co-producers into my slate.' Additionally, Jyoti Deshpande wants to build global franchises of Jio Studios' titles and make them a part of pop culture, akin to what Hollywood does with its popular franchises like Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Matrix, Lord of The Rings, to name a few. 'We are already building franchises around Stree, Thama, Bhediya, and Munjya. We are also doing Mahaavatar, which is the story of Parasuram. This will be a big budget behemoth, and it will introduce characters,' Deshpande states.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Doctor heard saying 'kill' Covid patient to vacate bed in viral audio clip; probe launched
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra police have launched a probe against a senior doctor in Latur for allegedly directing a colleague to "kill" a Covid patient during the pandemic in 2021. According to officials, the probe follows the release of an audio clip of a conversation between the accused, Dr. Shashikant Deshpande, and Dr. Shashikant Dange on social media platforms. Dr Deshpande was then posted as additional district surgeon at the Udgir Government Hospital in Latur, while Dr Dange, who was posted at a Covid-19 care centre, news agency PTI reported. In the conversation, Dr Deshpande was heard saying, "Don't allow anyone to go inside, just kill that Dayami woman," To this, Dr Dange responded cautiously, noting that oxygen support had already been reduced. The patient, Kausar Fatima, wife of Dayami Ajimoddin Gaussoddin (53), had later recovered from the disease. After a complaint, the Udgir city police filed an FIR against Deshpande on May 24 under legal provisions for deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings and other offences. As per the FIR, the complainant said that in 2021, during the pandemic, his wife Kausar Fatima (then aged 41), tested positive for Covid. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo She was admitted as an inpatient at the government hospital in Udgir on April 15, 2021, and Covid treatment was being provided in a building opposite an eye hospital on Nanded Road, under the management of the hospital. Dr Dange was treating Covid-19 patients at that centre. The woman remained admitted there for 10 days. Around the seventh day of her admission, her husband was sitting beside Dr Dange while he was having lunch. At that moment, Dr Dange, who received a call from Dr Deshpande, placed the phone on speaker and continued the conversation regarding hospital matters. During the call, Dr Deshpande enquired about bed availability. When Dr Dange informed him that there were no vacant beds, the man claimed that he distinctly heard Dr Deshpande saying, "Kill the Dayami patient. You're used to dealing with such people." He also allegedly made a caste-based slur during the conversation, as per the man's complaint. The man said he was shocked, but chose to remain silent at the time since his wife was still undergoing treatment. A few days later, his wife recovered and was discharged. However, on May 2, 2025, the audio clip of the purported conversation surfaced on social media. The man said hearing the same disturbing remarks again deeply hurt him and offended his religious sentiments, especially the alleged use of derogatory caste-related comments, following which he lodged the police complaint. According to officials, Deshpande's statement has been recorded and his phone has been seized. According to inspector Dilip Gade, the police were verifying the authenticity of the audio clip. "He is out of district and will come tomorrow. After that, we will collect his mobile phone and conduct an inquiry," Gade said.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
‘Kill that woman': Shocking 2021 audio of Maharashtra doctor on Covid patient prompts probe
Maharashtra police have registered an FIR against a senior government doctor for allegedly instructing another medic to "kill" a Covid-19 patient during the second wave of the crisis in 2021. The accused, Dr Shashikant Deshpande, who was the additional district surgeon at Udgir Government Hospital during the second wave of the pandemic, was caught in an audio clip, which surfaced online earlier this month, according to news agency PTI. The clip, which went viral on social media, allegedly captured a conversation between Dr Deshpande and Dr Shashikant Dange. In the audio, the doctor can be heard saying, 'Don't allow anyone to go inside, just kill that Dayami woman.' The patient in question, Kausar Fatima, was admitted with Covid-19 symptoms on April 15, 2021, and later recovered after a 10-day stay. Kausar survived. Her husband, Dayami Ajimoddin Gaussoddin, has now registered a formal police complaint, saying he was present when the alleged conversation took place. As per the FIR, Gaussoddin said he overheard the call while sitting beside Dr Dange, who had placed the phone on speaker while eating lunch. Deshpande allegedly not only made the shocking "kill" comment but also used caste-based slurs, which Gaussoddin said caused him deep emotional and religious hurt. Latur police, who have begun a probe into the matter, have seized Dr Deshpande's mobile phone and issued a notice to him. His statement is currently being recorded, Inspector Dilip Gade told PTI. He added that the authenticity of the audio clip is under forensic examination. "Dr Dange is out of the district and will come tomorrow. After that, we will collect his mobile phone and conduct an inquiry," Gade said. The case has been filed under sections pertaining to deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings, among other serious charges.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Health
- NDTV
"Just Kill That Woman": Old Video Of Covid Patient's Treatment Surfaces
Latur: Police have registered an FIR against a senior doctor of a government hospital in Maharashtra's Latur district for allegedly instructing a colleague to "kill" a COVID-19 patient during the pandemic in 2021, officials said on Thursday. An audio clip recently surfaced on social media of the purported conversation between the accused, Dr Shashikant Deshpande, who was then additional district surgeon at the Udgir Government Hospital in Latur, and Dr Shashikant Dange, who was posted at a COVID-19 care centre. The clip, now widely circulated on social media, is purportedly of the time during the COVID-19 crisis peak in 2021 when hospitals were crowded with patients and resources were scarce. The patient, Kausar Fatima, wife of Dayami Ajimoddin Gaussoddin (53), had later recovered from the disease. In the conversation, Dr Deshpande is allegedly heard saying: "Don't allow anyone to go inside, just kill that Dayami woman." To this, Dr Dange responds cautiously, noting that oxygen support had already been reduced. Based on a complaint by Gaussoddin, the Udgir city police registered a case against Deshpande on May 24 under legal provisions for deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings and other offences. Police have seized Deshpande's mobile phone, issued a notice him and his statement was being recorded, inspector Dilip Gade told PTI. He also said the police were verifying the authenticity of the audio clip. The police have also issued a notice to Dr Dange. "He is out of district and will come tomorrow. After that, we will collect his mobile phone and conduct an inquiry," Gade said. As per the FIR, the complainant said that in 2021, during the pandemic, his wife Kausar Fatima (then aged 41), tested positive for COVID-19. She was admitted as an inpatient at the government hospital in Udgir on April 15, 2021, and COVID-19 treatment was being provided in a building opposite an eye hospital on Nanded Road, under the management of the hospital. Dr Dange was treating COVID-19 patients at that centre. The woman remained admitted there for 10 days. Around the seventh day of her admission, her husband was sitting beside Dr Dange while he was having lunch. At that moment, Dr Dange, who received a call from Dr Deshpande, placed the phone on speaker and continued the conversation regarding hospital matters. During the call, Dr Deshpande enquired about bed availability. When Dr Dange informed him that there were no vacant beds, the man claimed that he distinctly heard Dr Deshpande saying, "Kill the Dayami patient. You're used to dealing with such people." He also allegedly made a caste-based slur during the conversation, as per the man's complaint. The man said he was shocked, but chose to remain silent at the time since his wife was still undergoing treatment. A few days later, his wife recovered and was discharged. However, on May 2, 2025, the audio clip of the purported conversation surfaced on social media. The man said hearing the same disturbing remarks again deeply hurt him and offended his religious sentiments, especially the alleged use of derogatory caste-related comments, following which he lodged the police complaint.
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Economic Times
'Just kill the woman': Govt doctor heard in viral audio clip instructing colleague to 'kill' COVID-19 patient
A criminal case has been filed against Dr. Shashikant Deshpande in Latur after an audio clip went viral, allegedly capturing him instructing a colleague to "kill" a COVID-19 patient in 2021. The complainant, Dayami Ajimoddin Gaussoddin, alleges he overheard the conversation and that Dr. Deshpande also made a caste-based slur. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Audio clip triggers action after going viral Complaint alleges caste-based slur Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Police verify clip, question doctors Police have registered a criminal case against a senior government doctor in Latur after an audio clip surfaced on social media, allegedly capturing him telling a colleague to "kill" a COVID-19 patient during the peak of the pandemic in 2021, a PTI report stated. The accused, Dr Shashikant Deshpande, was then posted as additional district surgeon at the Udgir Government Hospital. The clip involves a conversation between him and Dr Shashikant Dange, who was working at a COVID-19 care centre under the hospital's First Information Report (FIR) was filed on May 24 based on a complaint by Dayami Ajimoddin Gaussoddin. His wife, Kausar Fatima, had tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted to the Udgir hospital on April 15, 2021. She recovered and was discharged after ten audio clip, which recently surfaced online, appears to be from that time. In it, Dr Deshpande is allegedly heard saying, "Don't allow anyone to go inside, just kill that Dayami woman." In response, Dr Dange is heard saying oxygen support had already been to the FIR, the complainant said he overheard this exchange in real time while sitting beside Dr Dange, who was eating lunch and had placed the call on complainant told police that the doctor also made a caste-based comment during the call. Though he remained silent then, as his wife was still under treatment, the matter resurfaced when the audio went viral on May 2, 2025. The complainant said hearing the remarks again caused emotional distress and hurt his religious Dilip Gade of Udgir city police said, "We have seized Dr Deshpande's mobile phone, issued a notice to him and his statement is being recorded." He added that police are verifying the clip's authenticity.A notice has also been issued to Dr Dange. "He is out of district and will come tomorrow. After that, we will collect his mobile phone and conduct an inquiry," Gade FIR includes legal provisions for deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings and other offences.
