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Hans India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Fadnavis inaugurates Maharashtra Cyber's AI chatbot and awareness film
Mumbai: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday inaugurated Maharashtra Cyber's AI-based chatbot and a public awareness short film. These citizen-centric initiatives aim to spread awareness and provide prompt guidance to citizens to prevent cyber fraud, crimes, and human trafficking. The inauguration took place in the presence of Additional Director General of Police (Cyber) Yashasvi Yadav, DIG Sanjay Shintre, Superintendent of Police Hemrajsingh Rajput, actors Sharad Kelkar and Ameesha Patel, and OSD to the Chief Minister Kaustubh Dhavse. A short awareness film on cybersecurity, featuring actors Sharad Kelkar and Ameesha Patel, was showcased in both Marathi and Hindi languages. The film educates citizens on various forms of cybercrime and fraud. The newly launched AI-based chatbot, integrated with Maharashtra Cyber's 1945 helpline, was also presented. It provides users with information on different types of cybercrime and how to file complaints, the government said in a statement. CM Fadnavis remarked, 'People are receiving increasing numbers of cyber fraud calls, and it is crucial to respond to them with caution. This chatbot and awareness film will prove vital in providing timely information to the public. Raising awareness is key to preventing crimes before they occur.' He also emphasised the need for greater public awareness to prevent human trafficking, particularly cases where individuals are taken abroad under the pretext of jobs and sold into exploitation. A youth rescued by Maharashtra Cyber from forced labour in Myanmar and Laos shared his harrowing experience during the event and expressed deep gratitude to the authorities for saving his life. Maharashtra Cyber had recently rescued 64 victims and arrested five agents involved in trafficking, said the government in the statement. Actor Sharad Kelkar said, 'It is essential to spread awareness about cyber safety. I'm proud to be part of this campaign, which will help reach a wide audience.' Actress Ameesha Patel added, 'In this digital age, it is important to curb rising cybercrime, and public awareness is key.' Kaustubh Dhavse gave an overview of Maharashtra Cyber's various initiatives, while ADG Yadav highlighted the ongoing awareness campaign.
The Print
08-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Maharashtra has most advanced facilities in country for cyber security: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Cyber is a cyber crime detection agency under the state police force. It serves as a nodal office for cyber crime investigation and cyber security maintenance in the state. Fadnavis was speaking at the launch of Maharashtra Cyber's artificial intelligence chatbot and cyber awareness documentary. Mumbai, May 8 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said the state has the most advanced facilities in the country for cyber security, and stressed the need for awareness among citizens against online crimes. 'Maharashtra has the most advanced facilities in the country for cyber security. Through this (chatbot and documentary), efforts are being made to protect people from cyber crimes and human trafficking,' Fadnavis said. A documentary on cyber security was shown on this occasion. Actor Sharad Kelkar and actress Amisha Patel are part of this documentary in Marathi and Hindi. The Maharashtra Cyber's chatbot is linked to its 1945 helpline. Information regarding cyber crime and how to file a complaint will be available in this chatbot. There are a large number of calls related to cyber fraud and all of them need to be answered with caution, the CM said. 'Therefore, chatbots and documentaries are important to answer such calls and provide information to citizens. Awareness is necessary to prevent cyber crimes before they happen. The participation of actors like Sharad Kelkar and actress Amisha Patel in such work will send a good message to citizens,' he added. Public awareness should also be created in the future to prevent incidents like people taken abroad on the pretext of providing employment and sold there, he said. The Maharashtra Cyber should undertake public awareness activities to stop inhuman forms like human trafficking, he said. Kelkar said it was necessary to create awareness about cyber crime and cyber security. 'I am happy to be a part of this initiative and this will create awareness on a large scale. The cyber security helpline number launched by Maharashtra Cyber is useful in the present times,' he said. Patel said in this era of digitisation, it was necessary to curb the incidents of cyber crime. 'For this, awareness among people is important. Therefore, the awareness initiative taken by the Maharashtra Cyber is important in today's times,' she said. Maharashtra Cyber has recently rescued 64 people who were sold as slaves in Myanmar and Laos for employment, and arrested five agents. PTI MR NP This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
News18
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sharad Kelkar Becomes Highest-Paid TV Actor With His Comeback Show Tum Se Tum Tak
Last Updated: Kelkar's most anticipated return to the television screen with the new show Tum Se Tum Tak. Television actors are often seen making debuts on the big screen. From Kapil Sharma to Vikrant Massey, multiple stars started their careers in television before taking up big roles in Bollywood movies. Among such actors, there's one celebrity who is set to make a comeback to the small screen after eight years of working on Bollywood movies. Actor Sharad Kelkar is set to make a comeback in television after working on superhit Bollywood films like PK, Ramleela, and Tanhaji. As per reports, the actor has charged Rs 3.5 lakh per day for the television show, Tum se Tum Tak. With this high amount, Sharad Kelkar has become the highest-paid actor in the television industry, surpassing Kapil Sharma, Hina Khan, Dilip Joshi and others' earnings. Sharad Kelkar, who began his career in the television industry in 2001 with shows like Aakrosh and Saat Phere, was offered a role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ramleela in 2013. Before venturing onto the big screen, Kelkar hosted several TV shows, including SA Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge, Rock-N-Roll Family, and Pati Patni Aur Woh. Soon after Ramleela's success, Kelkar was cast in multiple movies, including Hrithik Roshan's Mohenjo Daro, John Abraham's Rocky Handsome, Sanjay Dutt's Bhoomi, Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh starrer Housefull 4, and Ajay Devgn's Tanhaji, among other movies. Moreover, the actor also voiced Prabhas' character in the Hindi version of SS Rajamouli's Baahubali. Kelkar's most anticipated return to the television screen is with the new show Tum Se Tum Tak. This show will explore a tale of unconventional love between Anu, a teen girl and Aryavardhan, a 46-year-old business tycoon. This show will delve deep into the themes of societal norms, class distinction, age barriers, and unconditional love. Actress Niharika Chouksey will be appearing in the role of Anu with Sharad Kelkar playing the character of Aryavardhan. As per Times Entertainment reports, Kelkar has expressed his excitement to return to TV in an interview. According to Times Entertainment, the actor has been waiting for the right project to make a comeback on TV and Tum Se Tum Tak felt like the right choice for him. First Published:
India.com
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
India's highest-paid TV actor, worked in Rs 1000 crore film, not Hina Khan, Rupali Ganguly, Kapil Sharma, Tejasswi Prakash, Dilip Joshi, name is...
India's highest-paid TV actor, worked in Rs 1000 crore film, not Hina Khan, Rupali Ganguly, Kapil Sharma, Tejasswi Prakash, Dilip Joshi, name is... From Sushant Singh Rajput to Vikrant Massey, there are several Bollywood actors who started their career in television before venturing into the film industry. Today, we will shed spotlight on this actor who is set to make his comeback on TV after eight long years. He is reportedly the highest-paid TV star, surpassing popular names like Kapil Sharma, Dilip Joshi, Hina Khan, Rupali Ganguly and others. If you are guessing who this actor is, he is none other than Sharad Kelkar. The actor is set to make his television comeback with Tum Se Tum Tak . According to reports, Karan Singh Grover was considered first choice for the role, but makers dropped that idea and cast Sharad instead. The actor has reportedly charged Rs 3.5 lakh per day for this show. With this astonishing amount, the actor has become the highest-paid star in the TV industry. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sharad Kelkar (@sharadkelkar) Sharad Kelkar began his career in television with shows like Saat Phere and Uttaran. Making a successful transition to films, Kelkar garnered success with performances in films like Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Laxmii and more. Sharad also lent his voice in SS Rajamouli's Baahubali: The Beginning. He is acclaimed for voicing Prabha's character in the Hindi version of Baahubali. The film earned over Rs 1810 crore worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of all time. Not just this, Sharad was also part of Aamir Khan starrer PK , released in 2014. The Rajkumar Hirani directorial earned Rs 770 crore against the budget of Rs 122 crore. Moreover, he also starred in Ajay Devgn starrer Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020), garnering recognition for his powerpact performance in the historic drama. Meanwhile, the actor was last seen in Sky Force , alongside Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya and others.
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First Post
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Sharad Kelkar on voicing for Wolverine in Marvel's Wastelanders: 'Getting Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat together...'
In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, he spoke about his prep, adding his own touch, and his upcoming projects read more Actor Sharad Kelkar has lent his voice for the iconic character of Wolverine in Marvel's Wastelanders on Audible. In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, he spoke about his prep, adding his own touch, and his upcoming projects. Edited excerpts from the interview What do you want to say about your collaboration with Audible? How did you prepare for voicing Wolverine in this particular season? Did you draw inspiration from the English adaptation, or did you go for something completely different? STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Working on this project has been an incredible experience. Marvel's Wastelanders has been in the making for the last few years, with five individual titular series focusing on different characters, leading up to this final battle. Each character has a rich history filled with pain and struggles, making their team-up against the ultimate Super Villain even more exciting. Audible has created an incredible world and I'm thrilled to be a part of this high-octane action podcast. Preparing for Wolverine meant understanding his age, his pain, and his history. He carries deep scars and experiences, which I had to bring out through my performance. As an actor, I didn't just rely on my voice but fully embodied the character. I'm a huge fan of Wolverine, so when I got this opportunity, I was very honoured. Wolverine has a comic streak, sharp one-liners, and raw anger—he is wild, blunt, and unpredictable, which made him very interesting to voice. I made sure to add my own touch and bring my own style to him. You have one of the best voices in the industry. How well has it suited the character you've voiced? The response I got from the audience gives me the satisfaction that I have done justice to the character. Even if it didn't suit Wolverine perfectly, I would have still done it (laughs) because it's a dream role. Wolverine is my favourite Super Hero, and I was honoured when I got the opportunity to voice the character in this Hindi Audible Original series. Was there any particular scene or moment in Marvel's Wastelanders that was especially exciting or challenging for you during recording? The action sequences were very challenging. In a studio, it's tough to perform such intense scenes. If you look at videos of actors recording action scenes, you'll see that they actually run, kick, and punch inside the studio. I did the same, and it was very tiring but also quite funny at times because of how physically involved I had to be. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD What's your take on the growing popularity of Marvel's Wastelanders? What do you think makes this audio series unique compared to other Marvel stories? The uniqueness lies in its immersive storytelling and the depth of character development. The audio format allows listeners to imagine and create their own visuals in their minds, which makes the experience even more engaging. Our goal was to create such an immersive experience for listeners. The production quality, sound mixing, and background score are top-notch. Audible never creates a mediocre product, and that's why this series has such a strong lineup of artists—Saif Ali Khan voicing Star-Lord, Kareena Kapoor Khan being Black Widow, Jaideep Ahlawat as Hawkeye, Ashish Vidyarthi voicing Doctor Doom, to Yashaswini Dayama being Valeria Richards. Getting so many stars together for one project might seem impossible, but Audible made it happen. The response has been overwhelming. How has working in the audio medium influenced your perspective as an actor? STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Voice acting is a learning experience. On camera, you have visual aids, sets, props, and co-actors to support your performance. But in voice acting, you just have a studio and a mic—everything depends on your imagination. If I have to show the weight of an object on screen, I can do it visually, but in audio, I have to convey it entirely through my voice. It has been a great learning process. Creating Wolverine solely through voice was unique and rewarding. It was definitely challenging but also a fun experience…to develop the voice, understand the character's age, personality, features, and emotions, then apply the right texture and modulation to performance. It's an incredibly enriching experience. I think every actor should do at least one or two audio series in their career, it will help them a lot. Could you tell something about your upcoming projects? I have some releases lined up this year, though I can't reveal the names just yet. Two films are set to release in the second or third quarter. By the end of the year, a new series will also be out. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
