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Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kalki Koechlin on how films like 'Taare Zameen Par' shape awareness
Picture Credit: X Actress Kalki Koechlin stressed that the evolving media landscape has made powerful, nuanced storytelling more accessible to everyone. She feels there's growing space for artistically bold films that can also reach and impact a wide audience. Asked if she feels there's a growing space for films that are both artistically bold and widely accessible, Kalki told IANS: "I think that the media landscape has changed and is constantly changing. "The fact that now anyone in the smallest village can access streaming apps that allow them to experience an amazing range of storytelling. When you think about how powerful storytelling is, consider that every person in any village now knows what dyslexia is because of ' Taare Zameen Par .' Released in 2007, "Taare Zameen Par" is directed by Aamir Khan. It explores the life and imagination of Ishaan, an artistically gifted 8-year-old boy whose poor academic performance leads his parents to send him to a boarding school, where a new art teacher Nikumbh suspects that he is dyslexic and helps him to overcome his reading disorder. Kalki added:"The power of storytelling is so important. I think we've definitely seen a development in the nuances and scripts being produced, but there's always room for improvement." Looking forward, Kalki will next be seen in " Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery ," which is said to be based on real events, following the life and findings of the late Gaurav Tiwari, India's most renowned paranormal investigator. The series also stars Karan Tacker, Danish Sood, and Saloni Batra. A real-life paranormal investigator, Gaurav Tiwari devoted his life to unraveling the mysteries of the unseen, with his story filled with eerie encounters and chilling revelations. Now, in "Bhay," his journey comes to life on screen, as Karan takes on the role, bringing Tiwari's legacy and spine-tingling experiences to the forefront. Kalki made her Hindi film debut as Chanda in the black comedy-drama Dev.D. She subsequently starred in two of the highest-grossing Hindi films Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. She also starred in and co-wrote the crime thriller That Girl in Yellow Boots. Her success continued with the supernatural thriller Ek Thi Daayan, Gully Boy and Margarita with a Straw. The actress was last seen on the big screen in 2023's "Kho Gaye Hum Kahan" a coming-of-age buddy drama film directed by Arjun Varain Singh. The film stars Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday , and Adarsh Gourav as three friends who navigate their goals and relationships against the pressures of social media. Kalki, Anya Singh and Rohan Gurbaxani appear in supporting roles.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Time of India
Army man's weapon, valuables worth Rs 7L stolen
Ahmedabad: Unidentified thieves broke into the locked house of an army man in the Hathijan area of Ahmedabad and stole valuables worth around Rs 6.9 lakh, including a licensed pistol and gold jewellery. The theft took place at the residence of Gaurav Tiwari, who is currently posted in Himachal Pradesh. His house in Pushpak City Society in Hathijan on the Mahemdavad Highway was locked for nearly a month, as his wife, Pratiksha Tiwari, went to their native place in Uttar Pradesh. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad According to the FIR filed at Vivekanandnagar police station by a local resident of the society, Ghanshyam Panchal, the theft was discovered around 2am on Thursday when his wife, Binita, noticed torchlight inside the locked house opposite theirs. Ghanshyam alerted other neighbours and spotted two men — one escaped through the main road and another from the terrace. They found the lock of Tiwari's house broken and the rooms ransacked. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like My one-month-old daughter is in so much pain, please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo Police were informed, and the inspection confirmed that the thieves stole a licensed .32 Mark-1 pistol with 10 live rounds worth Rs 1.45 lakh. Gold jewellery kept in a locker, including necklaces, bangles, earrings, and chains weighing about 10.75 tolas, valued at approximately Rs 5.45 lakh, was also stolen. Two other houses in the same society also had broken locks, but no items were reported stolen from those. Cops on Thursday morning checked the spot with a sniffer dog and also collected CCTV footage, which captured the accused's face. Vivekanandnagar police have registered an offence and started an investigation.
