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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Prabhas has cut down his usual fee from Rs 150 crores to Rs 100 crores for 'The Raja Saab': Reports
Picture Credit: X Rebel Star Prabha will be next seen in the upcoming horror comedy film 'The Raja Saab,' which was recently announced is set for a December release. Known for his massive star power in the industry, the 'Baahubali' actor charges lucrative fees for the films. Recent reports suggest that he has reduced his payment for the upcoming movie. Fee cut after 'Adipurush' response Interestingly, as per a report by Siasat, Prabhas is said to have reduced his usual fee from Rs 150 crores to Rs 100 crores for this film, reportedly due to the underwhelming response to his previous film, 'Adipurush,' which was produced by the same house. About the film Speaking of 'The Raja Saab,' the movie has been in the production phase for quite some time, and after delays, it is now announced to hit the theaters on December 5, 2025. The announcement was made recently by the makers, who also revealed that the teaser will drop on June 16. Prabhas is highest paid actor in Tollywood, to charge Rs 100 cr for next film: Report Directed by Maruthi, known for his successful humor-emotional films, 'The Raja Saab' revolves around a man who eyes an ancestral property with plans to turn it into a profitable venture, only to discover that the place harbors mysterious and supernatural secrets. The film also includes Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Ridhi Kumar in key roles. The music of the film is given by Thaman S, and the cinematography is done by Karthik Palani. The movie will release in multiple languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Other projects Apart from 'The Raja Saab,' he is working on 'PrabhasHanu,' reportedly titled Fauji, and the cop drama film 'Spirit,' directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Additionally, he will make a special extended cameo in Vishnu Manchu's 'Kannappa.' He will also head the sequels of his blockbuster hits 'Salaar 2' and 'Kalki 2,' which are expected to go into production once his current commitments are completed. 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 .
Scoop
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
Prabha Ravi Announces Independent Candidacy For Mayor Of Lower Hutt
Press Release – Prabha Ravi With over two decades of civic leadership and cultural contribution in the Hutt, Prabha Ravi is entering the race with a clear purpose: to deliver smarter council spending, more responsive local services, and inclusive, people-first leadership. LOWER HUTT — Longstanding community advocate and respected governance professional Prabha Ravi has announced she will stand as an independent candidate for Mayor of Lower Hutt in the 2025 local elections. With over two decades of civic leadership and cultural contribution in the Hutt, Prabha is entering the race with a clear purpose: to deliver smarter council spending, more responsive local services, and inclusive, people-first leadership. 'Lower Hutt has been my home for over 25 years. It's where I raised my children, built a business, and formed relationships that have shaped who I am,' says Prabha. 'I'm running for Mayor because I believe our city deserves leadership that's thoughtful, future-focused, and genuinely connected to the communities it serves.' A Life of Service, Rooted in Community Prabha is widely known as the founder and artistic director of Natraj School of Dance, an institution that has trained more than 1,600 students and presented bold, cross-cultural performances across Aotearoa. Her creative direction has brought together Indian classical dance with Māori, Samoan, Sri Lankan and Western forms—celebrating diversity and building bridges through art. 'Through dance, I've seen what's possible when people come together across cultures, generations, and life experiences,' says Prabha. 'That spirit of connection is what I want to bring to Council—not just symbolic gestures, but practical progress.' She has served as Establishment Chair of the Hutt Valley DHB Consumer Council and was on the Hutt City Council Community Panel for the Central ward for two terms. She is a Justice of the Peace, and has received the Queen's Service Medal for her contribution to ethnic communities and dance. She currently sits on the boards of Arohanui Strings, Hutt Radio and Archives Charitable Trust, the Hutt Sister City Foundation, and is a member of the Hutt Valley Rotary Club and the Hutt Multicultural Council. She also holds governance roles with national sports organisations including Volleyball NZ, Baseball NZ, Play Aotearoa, BATS Theatre, and Arts Wellington. A Track Record of Strategic Leadership Professionally, Prabha is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Grow Consultancy Ltd, a firm that supports New Zealand businesses and education providers with international strategy and market development. Her previous senior leadership roles include Head of Engagement at Toi Whakaari, Director of International Education at YMCA Central, Waiariki Institute of Technology, and senior strategy roles with Education New Zealand and WelTec. She has worked at the intersection of public policy, education, arts, and economic development, with a strong focus on strategy, stakeholder engagement, and community-building. This mix of grassroots experience and executive capability is what Prabha now brings to her mayoral campaign. A Vision for a Stronger, Smarter, More Inclusive Hutt Prabha's campaign is centred on results—not rhetoric. Her platform is built around three core pillars: 1. Value for Money: Smarter Council Spending Introduce a Ratepayer Value Charter to promote outcome-based budgeting Audit major council projects for effectiveness and accountability Prioritise frontline services and cost-of-living relief 'Every dollar must work harder. Lower Hutt families deserve more for what they pay.' 2. Transport and Infrastructure That Works Advocate for more frequent and affordable public transport, including on weekends. Maintain affordable council parking and improve reliability 'Getting around shouldn't be a burden. Let's build a city that moves with you.' 3. Inclusive, Connected Communities Launch Community Connect to support grassroots initiatives and local hubs Champion the arts, sport, and youth participation across the Hutt Ensure all communities—especially rangatahi and ethnic groups—are represented and heard 'We're stronger together—and every voice matters. My campaign is about delivery, not division. I'm not here to play politics—I'm here to work for the people of Lower Hutt,' says Prabha. 'Good leadership listens. It acts. It delivers. That's the standard I'll bring.' Biographical Snapshot Prabha Ravi – Independent Candidate for Mayor of Lower Hutt Justice of the Peace (JP) Queen's Service Medal recipient (2017) – for services to ethnic communities and dance Founder & Artistic Director, Natraj School of Dance (est. 1999, Lower Hutt) Principal Consultant, Grow Consultancy Former Chair, Hutt Valley DHB Consumer Council Board Member: Arohanui Strings, Hutt Radio and Archives Charitable Trust, Hutt Sister City Foundation Member: Hutt City Council Community Panel – Central Ward (two terms) Governance roles with: Volleyball NZ, Baseball NZ, Play Aotearoa, BATS Theatre, Arts Wellington Senior leadership roles at Education NZ, Toi Whakaari, YMCA Central, WelTec, and more Finalist, Wellingtonian of the Year (Education, 2016) Mayoral Civic Honour Award, Hutt City (2011) Special Commendation, Indian Newslink Business Awards
Scoop
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
Prabha Ravi Announces Independent Candidacy For Mayor Of Lower Hutt
Press Release – Prabha Ravi With over two decades of civic leadership and cultural contribution in the Hutt, Prabha Ravi is entering the race with a clear purpose: to deliver smarter council spending, more responsive local services, and inclusive, people-first leadership. LOWER HUTT — Longstanding community advocate and respected governance professional Prabha Ravi has announced she will stand as an independent candidate for Mayor of Lower Hutt in the 2025 local elections. With over two decades of civic leadership and cultural contribution in the Hutt, Prabha is entering the race with a clear purpose: to deliver smarter council spending, more responsive local services, and inclusive, people-first leadership. 'Lower Hutt has been my home for over 25 years. It's where I raised my children, built a business, and formed relationships that have shaped who I am,' says Prabha. 'I'm running for Mayor because I believe our city deserves leadership that's thoughtful, future-focused, and genuinely connected to the communities it serves.' A Life of Service, Rooted in Community Prabha is widely known as the founder and artistic director of Natraj School of Dance, an institution that has trained more than 1,600 students and presented bold, cross-cultural performances across Aotearoa. Her creative direction has brought together Indian classical dance with Māori, Samoan, Sri Lankan and Western forms—celebrating diversity and building bridges through art. 'Through dance, I've seen what's possible when people come together across cultures, generations, and life experiences,' says Prabha. 'That spirit of connection is what I want to bring to Council—not just symbolic gestures, but practical progress.' She has served as Establishment Chair of the Hutt Valley DHB Consumer Council and was on the Hutt City Council Community Panel for the Central ward for two terms. She is a Justice of the Peace, and has received the Queen's Service Medal for her contribution to ethnic communities and dance. She currently sits on the boards of Arohanui Strings, Hutt Radio and Archives Charitable Trust, the Hutt Sister City Foundation, and is a member of the Hutt Valley Rotary Club and the Hutt Multicultural Council. She also holds governance roles with national sports organisations including Volleyball NZ, Baseball NZ, Play Aotearoa, BATS Theatre, and Arts Wellington. A Track Record of Strategic Leadership Professionally, Prabha is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Grow Consultancy Ltd, a firm that supports New Zealand businesses and education providers with international strategy and market development. Her previous senior leadership roles include Head of Engagement at Toi Whakaari, Director of International Education at YMCA Central, Waiariki Institute of Technology, and senior strategy roles with Education New Zealand and WelTec. She has worked at the intersection of public policy, education, arts, and economic development, with a strong focus on strategy, stakeholder engagement, and community-building. This mix of grassroots experience and executive capability is what Prabha now brings to her mayoral campaign. A Vision for a Stronger, Smarter, More Inclusive Hutt Prabha's campaign is centred on results—not rhetoric. Her platform is built around three core pillars: 1. Value for Money: Smarter Council Spending Introduce a Ratepayer Value Charter to promote outcome-based budgeting Audit major council projects for effectiveness and accountability Prioritise frontline services and cost-of-living relief 'Every dollar must work harder. Lower Hutt families deserve more for what they pay.' 2. Transport and Infrastructure That Works Advocate for more frequent and affordable public transport, including on weekends. Maintain affordable council parking and improve reliability 'Getting around shouldn't be a burden. Let's build a city that moves with you.' 3. Inclusive, Connected Communities Launch Community Connect to support grassroots initiatives and local hubs Champion the arts, sport, and youth participation across the Hutt Ensure all communities—especially rangatahi and ethnic groups—are represented and heard 'We're stronger together—and every voice matters. My campaign is about delivery, not division. I'm not here to play politics—I'm here to work for the people of Lower Hutt,' says Prabha. 'Good leadership listens. It acts. It delivers. That's the standard I'll bring.' Biographical Snapshot Prabha Ravi – Independent Candidate for Mayor of Lower Hutt Justice of the Peace (JP) Queen's Service Medal recipient (2017) – for services to ethnic communities and dance Founder & Artistic Director, Natraj School of Dance (est. 1999, Lower Hutt) Principal Consultant, Grow Consultancy Former Chair, Hutt Valley DHB Consumer Council Board Member: Arohanui Strings, Hutt Radio and Archives Charitable Trust, Hutt Sister City Foundation Member: Hutt City Council Community Panel – Central Ward (two terms) Governance roles with: Volleyball NZ, Baseball NZ, Play Aotearoa, BATS Theatre, Arts Wellington Senior leadership roles at Education NZ, Toi Whakaari, YMCA Central, WelTec, and more Finalist, Wellingtonian of the Year (Education, 2016) Mayoral Civic Honour Award, Hutt City (2011) Special Commendation, Indian Newslink Business Awards
Scoop
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
Prabha Ravi Announces Independent Candidacy For Mayor Of Lower Hutt
LOWER HUTT — Longstanding community advocate and respected governance professional Prabha Ravi has announced she will stand as an independent candidate for Mayor of Lower Hutt in the 2025 local elections. With over two decades of civic leadership and cultural contribution in the Hutt, Prabha is entering the race with a clear purpose: to deliver smarter council spending, more responsive local services, and inclusive, people-first leadership. 'Lower Hutt has been my home for over 25 years. It's where I raised my children, built a business, and formed relationships that have shaped who I am,' says Prabha. 'I'm running for Mayor because I believe our city deserves leadership that's thoughtful, future-focused, and genuinely connected to the communities it serves.' A Life of Service, Rooted in Community Prabha is widely known as the founder and artistic director of Natraj School of Dance, an institution that has trained more than 1,600 students and presented bold, cross-cultural performances across Aotearoa. Her creative direction has brought together Indian classical dance with Māori, Samoan, Sri Lankan and Western forms—celebrating diversity and building bridges through art. 'Through dance, I've seen what's possible when people come together across cultures, generations, and life experiences,' says Prabha. 'That spirit of connection is what I want to bring to Council—not just symbolic gestures, but practical progress.' She has served as Establishment Chair of the Hutt Valley DHB Consumer Council and was on the Hutt City Council Community Panel for the Central ward for two terms. She is a Justice of the Peace, and has received the Queen's Service Medal for her contribution to ethnic communities and dance. She currently sits on the boards of Arohanui Strings, Hutt Radio and Archives Charitable Trust, the Hutt Sister City Foundation, and is a member of the Hutt Valley Rotary Club and the Hutt Multicultural Council. She also holds governance roles with national sports organisations including Volleyball NZ, Baseball NZ, Play Aotearoa, BATS Theatre, and Arts Wellington. A Track Record of Strategic Leadership Professionally, Prabha is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Grow Consultancy Ltd, a firm that supports New Zealand businesses and education providers with international strategy and market development. Her previous senior leadership roles include Head of Engagement at Toi Whakaari, Director of International Education at YMCA Central, Waiariki Institute of Technology, and senior strategy roles with Education New Zealand and WelTec. She has worked at the intersection of public policy, education, arts, and economic development, with a strong focus on strategy, stakeholder engagement, and community-building. This mix of grassroots experience and executive capability is what Prabha now brings to her mayoral campaign. A Vision for a Stronger, Smarter, More Inclusive Hutt Prabha's campaign is centred on results—not rhetoric. Her platform is built around three core pillars: 1. Value for Money: Smarter Council Spending Introduce a Ratepayer Value Charter to promote outcome-based budgeting Audit major council projects for effectiveness and accountability Prioritise frontline services and cost-of-living relief 'Every dollar must work harder. Lower Hutt families deserve more for what they pay.' 2. Transport and Infrastructure That Works Advocate for more frequent and affordable public transport, including on weekends. Maintain affordable council parking and improve reliability 'Getting around shouldn't be a burden. Let's build a city that moves with you.' 3. Inclusive, Connected Communities Launch Community Connect to support grassroots initiatives and local hubs Champion the arts, sport, and youth participation across the Hutt Ensure all communities—especially rangatahi and ethnic groups—are represented and heard 'We're stronger together—and every voice matters. My campaign is about delivery, not division. I'm not here to play politics—I'm here to work for the people of Lower Hutt,' says Prabha. 'Good leadership listens. It acts. It delivers. That's the standard I'll bring.' Biographical Snapshot Prabha Ravi – Independent Candidate for Mayor of Lower Hutt Justice of the Peace (JP) Queen's Service Medal recipient (2017) – for services to ethnic communities and dance Founder & Artistic Director, Natraj School of Dance (est. 1999, Lower Hutt) Principal Consultant, Grow Consultancy Former Chair, Hutt Valley DHB Consumer Council Board Member: Arohanui Strings, Hutt Radio and Archives Charitable Trust, Hutt Sister City Foundation Member: Hutt City Council Community Panel – Central Ward (two terms) Governance roles with: Volleyball NZ, Baseball NZ, Play Aotearoa, BATS Theatre, Arts Wellington Senior leadership roles at Education NZ, Toi Whakaari, YMCA Central, WelTec, and more Finalist, Wellingtonian of the Year (Education, 2016) Mayoral Civic Honour Award, Hutt City (2011)
Express Tribune
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Seeking love in lonesome cities
There is a distinct subset of cinema that invariably bores my parentsthe slow, meditative kind where "nothing really happens." Think: the languid sermons of Govind Nihalani's Party or the temporal sprawl of Satyajit Ray's Pather Panchali. Films that seem to resist the very rhythm of life. Arthouse cinema is hardly alone in provoking this reaction. After watching Alfonso Cuarón's rather mainstream Gravity, for instance, my dad asked me: where is the story? Surely, one character and one room could not be it. To its credit, Payal Kapadia's fiction feature debut, All We Imagine As Light, offers more than that. It has three women, an entire city, and a partial village to unravel a story steeped in longing. And what better city to host the tenuous intimacies of urban life than Karachi? On Saturday, Neutral held an exclusive screening as part of Chalti Tasveerain, its cinema initiative. For the first time in years, it felt as if a story had found its way home. Since its launch in October, Chalti Tasveerain has curated a diverse catalog, inviting audiences to two films each month. The initiative is helmed by Saif Quraishi - physicist, actor, filmmaker - and Sameer Haseeb Khan, a Karachi-based filmmaker with a background in journalism and advertising. Together, the pair are focused on building Chalti Tasveerain as a space to bring people together over a shared love of great cinema. Speaking to The Express Tribune about bringing Kapadia's film to Karachi, Saif said, "We reached out to their production team and followed the necessary protocols including the licencing fee. We just cold emailed them and it came about rather easily." An ordinary cityscape All We Imagine As Light follows the intersecting lives of Prabha (Kani Kusruti), Anu (Divya Prabha), and Parvaty (Chhaya Kadam) - three nurses from small towns now grappling with urban solitude and shifting desires. Prabha's unresolved past resurfaces in the form of an unexpected gift from her estranged husband, forcing her to confront the limbo of her marriage just as a new possibility for love emerges. Anu, restless and impulsive, tests the boundaries of love and social propriety, while Parvaty, a widow facing eviction, is forced to reckon with the city's indifference. Kapadia renders their dilemmas with remarkable tenderness, allowing emotions to build in hushed gestures and stolen glances, creating a world that is at once tangible and dreamlike. With a languid two-hour runtime, Kapadia's feature remains remarkably faithful to an alternative mode of storytelling - one that begins long before the reel starts rolling and lingers long after the credits fade. It is often difficult to articulate the experience of watching something that falls into the nebulous realm of slow cinema. What is there to recount about the three unhurried hours of cyclical mundanity in Chantal Akerman's Jeanne Dielman? She butters bread. She peels potatoes. She polishes shoes, folds laundry, bathes, dines with her son. There is nothing to spoil in a film that finds its rhythm in the ordinary. When I return home from the screening, my mother asks me, What was the story about? So I point at us, then at the misty night sky. Boundless, borderless, indistinguishable from Mumbai. The brown girl cinema Later in the film, Mumbai's oppressive rhythms change to the open expanse of the coastal village. As Prabha, Anu, and Parvaty step away from the city's relentless demands, they enter a space where time slows, and submerged emotions come to the surface. Prabha, in particular, experiences a moment of almost mystical clarity, a reckoning that is both deeply personal and universal in its resonance. Is this a miracle or a hallucination? Or perhaps, they both mean the same thing, far away from the city. Kapadia leaves room for ambiguity, infusing the film's closing moments with a luminous epiphany that resists easy interpretation. There is no writing on the wall, just chalkings full of love and promise in a dimly lit cave. And the weight of memory that the brown girl is all too familiar with. This brown girl, a nebulous figure in its own right, is relatively new to me. It was not until I was an undergraduate student living in Karachi, suddenly exposed to the city's scholarly circles that I began to see myself as one. She leads a double life. She knows how to hide and live better than anyone else. She moves through the lagging, rusted grids of the postcolonial metropolis, always in a state of fight or flight. Her joys belong to her alone, as do her sins. She is Anu, determined to live differently from Prabha and Parvaty. She is all of them. Over the years, I have encountered the brown girl time and again: in the confessional poets at impromptu open mics, in anonymous declarations of love scattered across Facebook groups, in the quiet defiance of pleasure pursued in secrecy. On screen, I last found her in In Flames (2023), embodied by a grief-stricken Mariam, haunted by a cityscape that loomed over her after a romantic rendezvous took a dark turn. Before that, she appeared as Biba, Mumtaz, and Nucchi in Joyland (2022) Saim Sadiq's critically acclaimed yet ruthlessly censored film. That same year, Fawzia Mirza's The Queen of My Dreams, a festival-favourite tracing a young Azra's journey through her mother's early years in Karachi, remained absent from screens here, unable to secure a release. There are countless stories where the brown girl longs to be seen and heard, and it is no coincidence that these are the first to be sacrificed to ideologues and censorship. But for one night, in a room so intimate it could hardly be called a cinema hall, the bureaucracies felt distant. With a quiet sense of wonder, I realised that Mumbai's heavy skies fade into the same deep indigo as Karachi's - and that all brown girls are on the run.
