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NDTV
5 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
BGauss Announces Ajay Devgn As The Brand Ambassador For Its E-Scooter Lineup
BGauss announced renowned Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn as its brand ambassador. This partnership marks a key milestone for BGauss as the company expands its presence in India's rapidly growing electric 2-wheeler segment. The brand stated that Devgn's has a compelling screen presence, credibility, and mass appeal, and it will amplify BGauss's message of smart, reliable, and future-ready mobility. On this occasion, Ajay Devgn stated, "BGauss, an Indian brand, is focused on building world-class electric vehicles, and I've associated with them for this meaningful reason. The RUV350 reflects their commitment to quality and innovation and marks a step forward in the journey toward smarter, cleaner mobility." Hemant Kabra, Founder and Managing Director of BGauss, added, "At BGauss, we focus on creating practical and reliable electric mobility designed specifically for Indian roads. Our vehicles embody this commitment. Ajay Devgn's integrity and mass appeal perfectly resonate with our brand ethos, and we believe his partnership will significantly strengthen our reach as we promote sustainable urban mobility." With plans to launch electric cycles and two additional models within the next year, BGauss is set to offer the most diverse range in the EV two-wheeler category. The company is also targeting robust dealership expansion over the next two years to strengthen its retail and service presence pan-India. The BGauss RUV 350 is a strong, smart, sturdy, and comfortable electric scooter built for city and long-distance riding, offering a top speed of 75 km/h and a range of up to 145 km ARAI certified. Powered by a 3500W in-wheel motor and a 3 kWh LFP battery. RUV comes with a metal body and has 16-inch alloy wheels along with boot space. Features like a 5-inch TFT display, turn-by-turn navigation, cruise control, Fall-sense, hill-hold, and regenerative braking make it a stylish, tech-friendly, and comfortable ride. The latest model of the BGauss C12 family comes with a dual tone colour and a TFT screen, which combines features of old C12i models like a 2500W hub motor, 60 km/h top speed, up to 123 km range, and better comfort. It also features a 5-inch TFT screen with 2 themes. It has a 2.9 kWh battery with advanced lithium cells ensuring reliable performance. It carries features like Cruise control, Reverse mode, turn-by-turn navigation, Fall-Sense, regenerative braking, and CBS offer safety and convenience. It is built for both city and suburban roads while delivering the best-in-class tech features. BGauss is supported by prominent investors such as Madhu and Mahaveer Lunawat of Bharat Value Fund and Darshan Patel of Vini Cosmetics.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ajay Devgn on choosing Kajol for Maa: ‘Any husband would cast his wife in a horror role'
Ajay Devgn is back with the world of Shaitaan, but this time not as an actor, but as a producer. He's co-producing Maa, a mythological horror film, starring his wife Kajol in the lead role. 'Who could he imagine in a horror role besides me?' Kajol burst out laughing as she shared the stage with Devgn at the trailer launch of Maa in Mumbai on Thursday. 'Any husband would cast his wife,' added Devgn. Maa revolves around Kajol's character who involves a supernatural power to protect her daughter from evil forces in a haunted haveli. 'The character of the mother was so strong, who else could we imagine in the role but her,' said Ajay Devgn. Kajol claimed that Maa is Hindi cinema's first mythological horror film. 'So many horror films – horror comedies and other genres – are being made. But no one has attempted a mythological horror before. We have such a rich mythology over centuries. Hollywood has to create mythologies, but we're not using what we already have,' reasoned Devgn. Also Read | Kajol, Ajay Devgn react to '8-hour work shift' demand for working moms amid Deepika Padukone-Sandeep Reddy Vanga row: 'You should be able to…' Kajol also confessed that the theme of motherhood in Maa echoed with her. 'I spoke about this during Salaam Venky as well,' she said, referring to the mother of a terminally ill patient she played in Revathy's 2022 directorial. 'It's any parent's worst nightmare (to lose their child). I normally tend not to let my feelings affect my shot, but somewhere down the line, subconsciously, emotions come easier. Tears fall more easily. Because you feel so connected to it, and it's so real,' the actor added. Kherin Sharma plays Kajol's daughter in Maa. When Ajay Devgn was asked if he didn't think of casting their daughter Nysa Devgn in that role, he promptly said, 'At the moment, she's not interested in this kind of work.' Interestingly, their son Yug Devgan, who was also present at the trailer launch, has lent his voice, along with his father, to the dubbed Hindi version of Hollywood action film Karate Kid: Legends, releasing in Indian cinemas this Friday. Since Maa comes from the world of Shaitaan, Vikas Bahl's hit supernatural horror film of last year, Ajay Devgn pulled off a surprise at the start of the trailer launch event. R Madhavan, who played the evil Vanraj Kashyap in Shaitaan, popped up to introduce Kajol's character. 'I want to thank Maddy, my friend, who has flown all the way from Chennai. He was shooting there all night, as you can gauge from his voice,' said Devgn, who then hugged his Shaitaan co-star. 'Whenever we've hugged on stage, it's been very lucky,' quipped Madhavan. 'Let's keep hugging,' Devgn responded. When asked if he is concerned about the comparison between Maa and Shaitaan, Devgn said, 'One can't compare both. The effort is always towards making a good film. The rest, fingers crossed, once you watch, you'll decide whether it's good or not.' He clarified he wasn't tempted to make a cameo in Kajol's film just because Shaitaan shares the world with Maa. 'Every film has its own story and characters. The actors who suited the parts have been cast like Ronit (Roy) is there,' added Devgn. Watch | Maa trailer: Kajol steps into the 'world of Shaitaan' to fight evil and save her daughter Vishal Furia, who has directed Maa, also defended any comparison with the Chhorii franchise on Amazon Prime Video India, part 2 of which released earlier this year. 'The only similarity is that both are stories of mothers. But we're talking about Maa Kali in this film, who is a much bigger entity. This world is much, much bigger. It's a cinematic experience. You can't watch it on OTT. You'll have to come and watch it in theatres,' he said. A post shared by SCREEN (@ieentertainment) Kajol lastly revealed it's the quickest film that she's done in her 30-year-plus long career. 'Everything from conception to execution to release happened so fast! We really had Maa Kali's blessings on this project,' she said, smiling. Maa is slated to release in cinemas on June 27.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Raid 2' Box Office collection day 19: Ajay Devgn's film crosses Rs 150 crore mark in India amid tough fight from 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning'
and 's crime thriller 'Raid 2' is showing no signs of slowing down, even in its third week. The film has officially crossed the Rs. 150 crore mark in India, standing strong in the face of tough Hollywood competition. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Let's break down how the film has performed and what lies ahead for this gripping thriller. Steady Growth at the Box Office Even after 18 days in cinemas, 'Raid 2' continues to attract audiences. On its third Sunday (Day 18), the film saw a good jump in collections. This steady growth helped it reach an estimated Rs. 149.25 crore net in India by the end of the day. Raid 2 Box Office collection day 19 Now, on Day 19, the film has added around Rs. 2.25 crore more to its total, taking its overall domestic collection to a solid Rs. 151.50 crore, according to early estimates by Sacnilk. Occupancy on day 19 'Raid 2' may be well into its third week, but the film is still drawing viewers to theatres. On Monday, 19 May 2025, the overall Hindi occupancy stood at 14.85%. While that may seem average, it's a solid number considering the film's long run and the arrival of new releases. Throughout the day, occupancy kept building steadily—morning shows recorded 5.81%, afternoon shows rose to 15.94%, evening shows climbed to 18.01%, and night shows peaked at 19.62%. Hollywood Enters the Ring What makes the success of 'Raid 2' even more impressive is the fierce competition it's up against. Two major Hollywood films, 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' and 'Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning', have recently hit Indian cinemas. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Tom Cruise's latest action-packed film, 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning', is doing particularly well. Early estimates suggest it earned around Rs. 6.75 crore on Day 3 of its release in India. Despite this, 'Raid 2' has managed to stay strong, not losing its ground entirely. Devgn's powerful performance, Riteish Deshmukh's charm, and the film's intense plot seem to be helping it hold its own. The loyal fanbase of the stars is clearly a major factor in keeping the film afloat amidst such stiff competition. Another Challenge Ahead: 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' The box office battle isn't over yet. This coming weekend, another Hindi film is set to enter theatres, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf'. With fresh content and new faces, this release could draw some attention away from 'Raid 2'. All eyes are now on how 'Raid 2' will perform in its fourth weekend. Will it continue its winning streak, or will new films start to chip away at its success? Raid 2 Continues Strong Run Despite Mixed Reviews and Stiff Competition
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Raid 2' beats ‘Shaitaan' to become the 6th biggest hit of Ajay Devgn's career
Ajay Devgn continues his successful run at the box office with Raid 2, as the film officially surpassed Shaitaan to become the sixth highest-grossing Hindi film of his illustrious career. Released on a Thursday, Raid 2 opened to a strong Rs 19.25 crore and managed to hold steady in the following days, demonstrating remarkable weekend growth and steady collections through its theatrical run. The film, a sequel to his 2018 hit Raid, saw Devgn reprising his role as the upright income tax officer Amay Patnaik, it also featured Ritiesh Deshmukh and Vaani Kapoor . The film was directed by Ra Kumar Gupta. . Powered by positive word of mouth and Ajay's fan following, the movie collected Rs 95.75 crore in its first week. While weekdays saw the usual drops, the weekends gave the film the much-needed push. The second weekend added another Rs 25 crore to its kitty, and by the end of its third Sunday, the film's total stood at Rs 149 crore. With this, Raid 2 has overtaken Shaitaan, which had a lifetime Hindi net collection of Rs 148.21 crore, to claim the sixth spot in Ajay Devgn's top-grossing films list. Shaitaan, released last year, was a supernatural thriller that had performed strongly at the box office but fell just short of the Raid 2 mark. Here's a quick look at Ajay Devgn's top Hindi net grossers now: Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior –Rs 277.75 Cr Singham Again –Rs 247.86 Cr Drishyam 2 –Rs 239.67 Cr Golmaal Again –Rs 205.69 Cr Total Dhamaal –Rs 155.67 Cr Raid 2 –Rs 149.00 Cr Shaitaan –Rs 148.21 Cr What makes Raid 2's performance noteworthy is its resilience at the box office despite competition from other new releases and the IPL season. The film benefitted from strong weekend jumps and consistent audience support, particularly in mass belts and urban centers alike. For Ajay Devgn, Raid 2 marks yet another commercial success with Singham Again and Shaitaan already performing well earlier, Raid 2 further cements his box office dominance. As fans now await his next big release which will be the De De Pyaar De sequel with R Madhavan and Rakul Preet Singh which is slated to hit the theaters on 14th November. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India Gazette
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
"Nobody wants war, but...": Ajay Devgn speaks on Operation Sindoor's success
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 14 (ANI): Actor Ajay Devgn, who attended the trailer launch of 'Karate Kid: Legends' with his son Yug Devgan on Wednesday, lauded the Indian armed forces and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the success of Operation Sindoor--India's recent military action targeting terror camps across the border. While speaking at the launch event, the actor said, 'I don't even need to say that. Nobody wants war, but when there's no choice left, then... there's no choice left. I salute the armed forces, the PM, and the government. They had to do what they did, and they did it great. Thank you.' Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, targeted terror camps in Pakistan and PoJK in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The strikes were conducted in response to the Pahalgam terror attack; however, in a swift response, the Indian government suspended the Indus Water Treaty signed in 1960 between the two countries, following the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting a day after the attack. The operation led to the deaths of over 100 terrorists from groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. In his address to the nation on May 12, PM Modi said that after the surgical strike in 2016 and the airstrike in 2019, Operation Sindoor now forms India's policy against Prime Minister referred to India suspending the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack and stated that water and blood cannot flow together. He also mentioned that if talks with Pakistan take place, it will only be on terrorism and the vacating of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, which is under its illegal occupation. He further stated that Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, has set a new benchmark in India's fight against terrorism and established a new standard and a new normal. Meanwhile, talking about Karate Kid: Legends, Devgn, along with his son, will lend their voices to the Hindi version of the Jackie Chan starrer. Ajay will voice the iconic character Mr. Han, portrayed by Jackie Chan, while Yug makes his much-anticipated debut as Li Fong, the film's lead character originally played by Ben Wang. This marks Devgn's first-ever voiceover for an international film in his acting career, while his son Yug is expected to bring a youthful spirit to the globally beloved Karate Kid franchise. According to the press note from the Karate Kid team, the film follows kung fu prodigy Li Fong as he adjusts to life in a new school, forms unexpected bonds, and is drawn into an intense showdown with a local karate champion. Under the guidance of his teacher, Han (Jackie Chan), and the legendary Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Li embarks on a transformative journey of self-discovery, courage, and growth. Sony Pictures Entertainment India will release Karate Kid: Legends in theaters on May 30, 2025, in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. (ANI)
