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Time of India
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
World's largest cinema screen to come up in Nagpur: Fadnavis
Nagpur: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis took to social media on Saturday to announce that Nagpur would soon have the world's largest cinema screen , calling it a landmark moment for Indian cinema and a proud step for Maharashtra. Technical and logistical details about the screen — such as its size, venue, or launch date — are yet to be formally announced, it is expected to feature cutting-edge audio-visual technology and may serve as a venue for global film festivals, large-format screenings etc. The venture is being led by Hyderabad-based producers Abhishek Agarwal, known for 'The Kashmir Files' and 'The Vaccine War', along with UV Creations, the banner behind the Baahubali franchise and Saaho. Vikram Reddy of UV Creations is also associated with the project. Fadnavis described the initiative as an 'iconic' endeavour aligned with PM Narendra Modi's vision of taking Indian entertainment to a global platform. "India to host the World's Biggest Cinema Screen in Nagpur!" Fadnavis posted on X, adding, "This iconic initiative echoes PM Modi Ji's vision to take Indian entertainment global." Cinema enthusiasts hailed the move as a futuristic blend of entertainment and infrastructure that could position Nagpur as a new hub in the Indian film exhibition circuit.
India Today
23-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Punish them for 7 lifetimes: Anupam Kher demands ruthless action for Pahalgam attack
Actor Anupam Kher on Tuesday night shared a video condemning the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. 26 were killed, and several others were injured during the attack on Tuesday afternoon, when gunmen opened fire on tourists gathered in a valley. Kher, a Kashmiri Pandit, demanded the toughest punishment possible for the requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah, to ensure that the action taken against the perpetrators is so tough that it becomes an example for everyone. In the video, he is seen mentioning how it is simply barbaric to crush tourists. He also cited the reports claiming that the victims were first asked about their religion before being said (translated into English): "What happened today in Pahalgam - the massacre of Hindus, where 27 Hindus were killed one by one - brings immense grief, but there is also a rage that knows no bounds. I've seen such things throughout my life, especially what happened to Kashmiri Hindus in Kashmir. 'The Kashmir Files' was just a small glimpse of that story - which many dismissed as propaganda." He continued, "But now, people coming from different parts of India to spend their holidays in Kashmir, being identified, having their religion determined, and then being killed — there are no words for this. Sometimes, words become impotent."The 70-year-old mentioned the haunting viral image of a woman seen sitting beside her husband's dead body after the attack. The actor said, "I cannot forget the image of that woman sitting beside her husband's corpse. I was listening to the interview with Ms. Pallavi and how she asked the terrorists to kill her as well, but they asked her to pass on a message ahead. It is beyond barbaric."advertisementKher added, "I want to fold my hands and make an earnest request to our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, to Amit Shah, and the entire government - that this time, the terrorists should be taught such a lesson that they aren't even capable of committing such acts for the next seven lifetimes. There should be no mercy to terrorists.""I want to restrain my words. This is wrong. Such an act is wrong in any part of the world, but for it to happen in our own country - this massacre - is extremely wrong (sic)," he concluded. The targeted firing occurred in a popular tourist zone bustling with visitors, many of whom had gathered for photos in the scenic backdrop. The attack has been claimed by a shadow outfit affiliated with the Pakistan-based Shah is already in Kashmir to overlook the security arrangements, PM Modi cut short his two-day visit to Saudi Arabia and returned late night. He also had an immediate meeting with the Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar, and the National Security Agency (NSA) on the Watch IN THIS STORY#Anupam Kher
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
AAP's statewide protest agianst opposition to ‘Phule'
Lucknow: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday held a statewide protest against the opposition to the film 'Phule', based on the lives of social reformists Jyotiba Phule and his wife Savitribai Phule, which caused a delay in its release. AAP's support for the film, especially in a state like Uttar Pradesh, outlines its focus on Dalit issues in UP, where the party will be trying its luck in the upcoming panchayat and then assembly polls in two years. It also seeks to challenge the BJP in UP, where the party has set itself the task of holding one protest a month on socially relevant issues in a bid to build up its presence in the state. In Lucknow, party workers heading to protest were detained by the police, but in several other districts, workers held up placards and shouted slogans against the govt, challenging it on its stand on Dalits in the face of the opposition to the 'Phule' film, where the objection has been largely on the portrayal of caste. AAP's visibility in UP dipped considerably over the past few months and to prepare for the upcoming elections in the state over the next few years, it has an uphill task to build itself again. As part of the strategy, all wings have been directed to hold two events each month: a protest on a socially relevant issue and a social service task. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Struggling with Investments? Try This Simple Approach Equentis RnR Subscribe Undo To begin with, the statewide protest was called on Monday to protest against the Censor Board's decision to hold back the release of 'Phule'. A few weeks earlier, the party held demonstrations on the sale of liquor in the state. "This is a direct attack on freedom of expression. This decision attempts to suppress the legacy and struggle of these great social reformers who fought for equality and education in the country. It reveals the true mindset of the BJP. On one hand, they talk about the Constitution, Dr Ambedkar, and Dalit rights, while on the other, they halt films that talk about societal exploitation. This censorship is not just an attack on a film but on the entire Dalit movement and the values of social justice," Singh said, adding that while historical films like 'Phule' were stopped, govt promoted films like 'The Kashmir Files' and 'The Kerala Story', which spread hatred.
