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India.com
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
The only super flop film produced by Vijay Mallya, 6 stars cheated, lost Rs 4 crore, lead actors are…, film is…
Many famous businessmen have invested money in Bollywood films. However, as successful as these businessmen were in their business, they suffered huge losses in the film industry. Today we will tell you about such a businessman who is currently absconding from the country. But years ago, when he tried his hand in films, he suffered losses worth crores. The name of this movie, which was released 21 years ago, is 'Rakt'. This movie was released in 2004. This supernatural horror movie had not one or two but 6 stars. The movie was directed by Mahesh V Manjrekar and produced by Vijay Mallya along with Sunil Shetty. According to the news published in the Indian Express, Vijay Mallya co-produced the film along with Sunil Shetty. Sunil even worked as an actor in the film. Apart from Sunil Shetty, it also featured Bipasha Basu, Dino Morea, Sanjay Dutt, Neha Dhupia and Amrita Arora. The story of this film is of Bipasha Basu who is playing the role of Drishti Nair. Drishti has such power that she can see the future through playing cards. Drishti's relationship breaks and she goes to live in a small village. Where she meets Mohit whose role is played by Sunil Shetty. He is a mechanic and he needs mental treatment. Because his father has tortured him a lot since childhood. The budget of this film was 12 crores, whereas the film collected only Rs 8 crore. This means that the makers suffered a loss of 4 crores in making this film. Vijay Mallya had a very strong plan in the film production line. But after seeing the bad condition of the film, Mallya gave up. While talking to Economic Times, Vijay Mallya had said- 'We have a big plan to invest in films.' The special thing is that Ratan Tata invested money in films at that time. His company made the film 'Aitbaar' with Bipasha, John Abraham, and Amitabh Bachchan. However, Ratan Tata also suffered a huge loss in this film and never invested money in films again. The same happened with Mallya. After suffering a huge loss, he turned away from the film line. This film also got a rubbish rating of 3.8 on IMDb.
India Gazette
14 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Makeover plan for Asias biggest slum faces ire of residents media
Local fear that an $11bn redevelopment project in Mumbai could leave out thousands of people A plan to transform Dharavi, known globally as one of the largest slums in South Asia, is facing opposition from local residents, the Indian Express reported on Friday. Located in the heart of India's financial capital, Mumbai, Dharavi spans over 250 hectares and has attracted attention from tourists, economists, urban planners, and Hollywood. The redevelopment plan, approved by the government of Maharashtra on Wednesday, aims to build nearly 60,000 residential houses and over 13,000 commercial units for eligible tenants in the area. The total cost of the project is estimated at $11 billion. The proposal also includes improving infrastructure in the area, and could take up to seven years to complete. However, according to the Indian Express, this plan has drawn criticism from Dharavi residents, who are protesting that only those occupying ground-floor structures will be eligible for rehousing. There are over 100,000 ground-floor structures in Dharavi, with at least 150,000 to 200,000 tenants residing on the second and third floors, Rajendra Korde, president of the Dharavi Redevelopment Samiti, told the outlet. He questioned the survey conducted by the agency working on the project. Accordingto government officials,Dharavi houses over 600,000 people. The Dharavi Redevelopment Plan (DRP) is a joint venture between the Adani Group, one of India's largest conglomerates led by Gautam Adani, and the Maharashtra state government. Since securing the project, the DRP has been conducting a survey to identify the total number of residents in Dharavi who are eligible. It estimates that 72,000 housing and commercial units built on 47.20 hectares will be required, according to the master plan presented to the authorities, the report noted. While Dharavi is known as a densely populated slum, it is also a thriving hub for small businesses. Over the decades, it has emerged as a vital industrial zone for leather, textiles, and other small-scale exports. The Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office has stated that the project is designed to preserve Dharavi's unique commercial identity. The master plan for Dharavi includes creating five industry clusters: garment, pottery, leather, food, and recycling, as well as improving connectivity in the redeveloped areas. (
India Gazette
14 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Makeover plan for Asia's biggest slum faces ire of residents
Local fear that an $11bn redevelopment project in Mumbai could leave out thousands of people A plan to transform Dharavi, known globally as one of the largest slums in South Asia, is facing opposition from local residents, the Indian Express reported on Friday. Located in the heart of India's financial capital, Mumbai, Dharavi spans over 250 hectares and has attracted attention from tourists, economists, urban planners, and Hollywood. The redevelopment plan, approved by the government of Maharashtra on Wednesday, aims to build nearly 60,000 residential houses and over 13,000 commercial units for eligible tenants in the area. The total cost of the project is estimated at $11 billion. The proposal also includes improving infrastructure in the area, and could take up to seven years to complete. However, according to the Indian Express, this plan has drawn criticism from Dharavi residents, who are protesting that only those occupying ground-floor structures will be eligible for rehousing. There are over 100,000 ground-floor structures in Dharavi, with at least 150,000 to 200,000 tenants residing on the second and third floors, Rajendra Korde, president of the Dharavi Redevelopment Samiti, told the outlet. He questioned the survey conducted by the agency working on the project. According to government officials, Dharavi houses over 600,000 people. The Dharavi Redevelopment Plan (DRP) is a joint venture between the Adani Group, one of India's largest conglomerates led by Gautam Adani, and the Maharashtra state government. Since securing the project, the DRP has been conducting a survey to identify the total number of residents in Dharavi who are eligible. It estimates that 72,000 housing and commercial units built on 47.20 hectares will be required, according to the master plan presented to the authorities, the report noted. While Dharavi is known as a densely populated slum, it is also a thriving hub for small businesses. Over the decades, it has emerged as a vital industrial zone for leather, textiles, and other small-scale exports. The Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office has stated that the project is designed to preserve Dharavi's unique commercial identity. The master plan for Dharavi includes creating five industry clusters: garment, pottery, leather, food, and recycling, as well as improving connectivity in the redeveloped areas.
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Wamiqa Gabbi almost quit Bollywood; accepted Ranveer Singh's '83 for London trip
Wamiqa Gabbi nearly quit Bollywood in 2019 due to stalled growth but accepted a small role in '83 to visit London. This experience reignited her passion, leading to key roles in TV series like Jubilee and films including 'Khufiya', 'Tabaah', 'Baby John', and 'Bhool Chuk Maaf'. Wamiqa Gabbi is now getting recognition for her latest film, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf', co-starring Rajkummar Rao. Having started her acting career at just 13 years old, she has shared the screen with some of Bollywood's biggest names. However, there was a time when Wamiqa considered stepping away from the industry altogether. It was a brief role in the Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone film '83 that reignited her passion for acting and reminded her why she fell in love with the craft in the first place. Early Experiences and Learning on Set During the promotion of 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' alongside Rajkummar Rao and director Karan Sharma, the actress reminisced about her early experiences working as a background artist on Imtiaz Ali's films. She explained how much she absorbed the filmmaking process simply by watching the director and actors closely. Reflecting on those times, as reported in Indian Express, the actress said she was full of dreams back then. She was maybe in 7th grade, and that's when she shot 'Jab We Met'. Her initial learnings of how to be on set came from her experience there. She used to observe the notes Imtiaz used to give, and she is glad that she was around him, Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like El secreto de generar un segundo ingreso es comprar acciones CFD de $250 Capital Markets Undo A Birthday Surprise on the Set She also recounted a special moment from the sets of 'Love Aaj Kal', where Imtiaz had contacted her through email to join the project. During the shoot, her birthday happened, and despite being a background artist, the entire crew surprised her by ordering a cake and celebrating the occasion with her. This thoughtful gesture made a significant impact on her and remains a cherished memory. Turning Point in '83 Wamiqa reflected on a challenging phase in her career around 2019 when she felt her growth as an actor had come to a halt. During that time, she was working on a few films but wasn't enjoying the process of learning anything new, and she felt disconnected from her craft. This led her to consider quitting acting altogether. However, she was offered a role in the film '83. Although she was initially reluctant to take on a small part, she accepted it as an opportunity to visit London and gain clarity about her future in the profession. This experience ultimately helped her reconnect with her passion for acting. About the Film '83 Kabir Khan directed '83, a film that boasted a cast including Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Wamiqa Gabbi, Hardy Sandhu, Ammy Virk, Saqib Saleem, Pankaj Tripathi, and Tahir Raj Bhasin. Career Growth Post '83 Although Wamiqa's role in '83 was brief, it marked a turning point that brought her back into the spotlight. Since then, she has taken on key roles in television series like 'Jubilee' and 'Charlie Chopra' and the 'Mystery of the Solang Valley'. Her film career after '83 has included projects such as 'Khufiya', 'Tabaah', 'Baby John', and most recently, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf'. 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 .
Indian Express
18 hours ago
- Indian Express
Faridabad jail blunder: Rape accused mistakenly released instead of another prisoner with same name
In a major security lapse, authorities of a jail in Faridabad inadvertently released a 27-year-old man accused of raping a minor boy by confusing him with another inmate who had a similar name and father's name. The second inmate, who is also lodged in Neemka jail in Faridabad, had secured bail on May 26 in a trespassing and assault case, the police said on Friday. Nitesh Pandey, arrested in October 2021 for allegedly raping a nine-year-old boy in Sector 58, was erroneously freed on Tuesday instead of another inmate named Nitesh, 24, a resident of Shastri Colony, Faridabad, who was arrested on May 24. Both men have fathers named Ravinder, leading to the mix-up. The police have launched a search for Pandey, a resident of Patna, Bihar, who was booked under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 377 (unnatural sex), 506 (criminal intimidation), and Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act. His bail plea was rejected in 2022, and his trial was underway. 'Right now, our priority is to catch Pandey, then we can know in detail how he managed to escape,' a police spokesperson said. The error was discovered when the second Nitesh, still in custody, inquired about his release. Records were soon examined, which revealed that Pandey had been released instead. A First Information Report (FIR) was filed against Pandey on Wednesday at Ballabhgarh Sadar police station under sections 262 (obstructing lawful apprehension) and 319 (cheating by personation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. 'Undertrial prisoner Nitish Pandey … who, knowing that there are no bail papers in his name, concealed his identity and got himself released in the name of another prisoner,' the complaint by Vikram Gill, Faridabad Jail Superintendent, read. The Indian Express tried to contact Gill for comments and updates on the case. As of now, it is yet to be confirmed whether the other Nitesh who secured bail has been released. 'Two teams, one from ours and another from the BPTP station, are working to apprehend Pandey. Responsibility for taking action against jail officials and any potential involvement of staff is not in our ambit; that will be determined through the jail authorities' internal inquiry,' said Inspector Umesh Kumar, station house officer of the Ballabhgarh Sadar police station. Despite being charged with different offences, both individuals were housed in the same section of the jail as they were undertrial prisoners, according to the police .
