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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
War 2 Trailer: Hrithik Roshan's fight scene and kiss with Luthra's daughter Kiara wins hearts, Jr NTR fails to impress
After what seems like an incredibly long wait, the much-anticipated trailer of Ayan Mukerji and YRF's War 2 is finally here. Hrithik Roshan returns to our screens as Major Kabir Dhaliwal in the sequel, without his mentee Tiger Shroff this time. Instead, he is all set to lock horns with Jr NTR, a Special Units Officer and a relentless terminator. Hrithik is also joined by Kiara Advani, who netizens are convinced is playing the role of RAW's Joint Secretary Colonel Sunil Luthra aka Ashutosh Rana's daughter after watching the trailer. So what's the final verdict? Well, fans are divided after witnessing the two minutes thirty five seconds long glimpse of War 2. Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani and Jr NTR in War 2 The trailer of War 2 begins with a familiar face. Hrithik Roshan as Kabir walks in like the star that he is, with a wolf by his side. Kabir reveals that he has sacrificed his identity, his family and home to become a shadow, for the nation. We are then introduced to Jr NTR, who is a killing machine, a weapon made for war. As Hrithik continues to narrate his story, we meet Kiara Advani who is apparently the love of his life. Their chemistry and their passionate kiss will give you butterflies in your stomach! That is, till you see Kiara and Hrithik fight in an intense sequence, which is sure to leave you on the edge of your seat. Kiara is then seen in an Army uniform. Eagle-eyed netizens zoomed in on her badge and deciphered that she is RAW's Joint Secretary Colonel Sunil Luthra aka Ashutosh Rana's daughter. For those who don't remember, Colonel Luthra was Hrithik aka Kabir's mentor in War (2019). Colonel Luthra also makes an appearance in the War 2 trailer, spitting in Hrithik's face. A big shocker indeed! Well, fans are in awe of Hrithik and Kiara. One such social media user gushed, 'I will say Im no kiara fan but the fight and overall sequences she killed. I am honestly most looking forward to seeing what she does - very promising overall from the few glimpses,' whereas another wrote, 'This is good! Kiara looks good too and I'm super impressed. If alpha is anything like this. Which i know adi will make sure that'll make bank too. Alia will likely get a big win. It pains me why the fuck was DP made a pakistani spy and not an indian 😭😭😭.' Another fan stated, 'Fight btw Kiara N Hrithik 🙌🔥,' while a comment read, 'Hrithik is phenomenal in the trailer! 🔥 His action scenes are next level, and the Geeta shlok as dialogue gave me goosebumps. 🙌 VFX looks decent, and overall War 2 feels truly promising. Can't wait! 🎬✨.' Another agreed and wrote, 'Pleasantly surprised after the bad teaser. The dialogues pull up the trailer. Hrithik Kiara fight scene was a good surprise. Ayan might not have messed up this time.' Kiara Advani, Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan in War 2 While fans were earlier excited to see Jr NTR and Hrithik at loggerheads, after the trailer's release many are disappointed by the former. For instance, a netizen claimed, 'Jr NTR looks complete misfit. No aura, no looks nothing. Vfx look terrible like some videogame. Pathan was average, worked well and earned lot's due to srk. War2 looks below average and might earn something due to hrithik and WAR franchise name. Nothing can save this,' whereas another wrote, 'My expectations were so low from teaser & other assets that I actually liked the trailer. Everything seems awesome except VFX & JrNTR overacting.' Another comment read, 'Wtf is up wirh NTR's body ? That's clearly VFX. Doesn't look remotely close to RRR.' Are you excited to watch War 2 in theatres on August 14?
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IMF Rejects Pakistan's Proposal to Subsidize Power for Bitcoin Mining: Reports
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rejected Pakistan's repeated proposals to provide subsidized electricity to bitcoin (BTC) mining and other energy-intensive industries, according to reports. Secretary of Power Dr. Fakhray Alam Irfan said that the IMF was concerned about market distortions in a session with the Senate Standing Committee on Power on Thursday. The government had planned to allocate 2,000 megawatts from its 7,000 MW electricity surplus to crypto mining at rates of 23-24 pakistani rupee ($0.08) per kilowatt-hour (kWh). However, the IMF remained unconvinced, warning that such incentives resemble tax holidays that often undermine market efficiency. The IMF questioned how the government would transition the subsidized electricity back to market rates and argued that similar concessions had failed to deliver results in the past. Originally pitched in September 2024 as a six-month marginal cost tariff package, the plan was scaled back to three months under IMF pressure. A follow-up targeted subsidy proposal in November was also rejected. Dr. Irfan added that the government were still in talks with international institutions to refine the plan. Pakistan's government unveiled plans to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve and support BTC mining in May inspired by the plans of President Donald Trump's administration in the U.S. The country's Minister of State for Blockchain and Crypto cited the possibilities of giving the 100 million unbanked Pakistanis the tools for saving and investment as a motivation for the government's plans. "We want them to break their economic classes. And I really believe that crypto and blockchain can help us take that quantum leap,' Bin Saqib said at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Priyanka Chopra's cousin, actress Meera Chopra, slams Diljit Dosanjh over the casting of Hania Aamir in 'Sardaar Ji 3': These people can't respect their own country
Diljit Dosanjh , a Punjabi actor-singer who became a global icon in the past few years, is currently embroiled in a controversy over the casting of Hania Aamir in 'Sardaar Ji 3.' Though the movie is not releasing in India, the inclusion of Pakistani artist Hania in the film during the strained Indo-Pak relations had lead to heavy criticism. A lot of people from the entertainment world have also expressed their disapproval over the movie. While a few wrote cryptic notes, many used clear words to slam Diljit Dosanjh and his movie. The recent one to join the bandwagon is Priyanka Chopra 's cousin, and actress, Meera Chopra. Meera Chopra takes a dig at Diljit Dosanjh amid the Sardaar Ji 3 controversy Taking to her X handle, Meera Chopra accused Diljit of not respecting his own country and tagged him as an 'anti-national' entity. She wrote - 'Nothing was ever fine between India and Pakistan and specially after #phulwama #uri for #DiljitDosanjh to cast and work with a pakistani actor #HaniaAamir. These people can't respect their own country, their own people and their own soldiers fighting on the border. This drama needs to get over! Stop making them our heroes!' 'The only heroes we have are the ones standing on the border for our sefety!!! #antinational #IndiaFirst," concluded Meera. Sardaar Ji 3 controversy Following the terror attack in Pahalgam earlier this year, the Indian authorities called for a strict ban on Pakistani artists and content. Amid these troubled times, Hania being a part of Diljit's movie has sparked a debate. Film bodies like the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) and the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) expressed their disapproval of the movie. They even demanded a ban on Diljit and his future projects in India. Diljit Dosanjh breaks silence on Hania Aamir's casting While speaking to BBC Asian Network, Diljit Dosanjh shared that when they made the movie in February, the situation was fine. And later, when things changed, the producers decided not to release the film in India. He added, 'Toh producers ka bahut paisa laga hua hai aur jab yeh film bann rahi thi tab aisa kuch tha nahi. Now the situation is not in our hands. So if the producers want to release it abroad, I support them."
News18
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Priyanka Chopra's Cousin Meera Slams Diljit Dosanjh: 'Can't Respect Their Own Country'
Last Updated: Diljit Dosanjh has been facing backlash for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming movie, Sardaar Ji 3. Global icon Priyanka Chopra's cousin, Meera Chopra, has lashed out at Diljit Dosanjh for working with Hania Aamir in his upcoming movie, Sardaar Ji 3. Recently, Meera took to her X (formerly Twitter) handle and accused the Punjabi star of not respecting his own country. She went on to call him an 'anti-national' and argued that people need to stop treating him as a 'hero". 'Nothing was ever fine between India and Pakistan and specially after #phulwama #uri for #DiljitDosanjh to cast and work with a pakistani actor #HaniaAamir. These people cant respect their own country, their own people and their own soldiers fighting on the border. This drama needs to get over! Stop making them our heroes! The only heroes we have are the ones standing on the border for our sefety!!! #antinational #IndiaFirst," she wrote. Nothing was ever fine between India and Pakistan and specially after #phulwama #uri for #DiljitDosanjh to cast and work with a pakistani actor # people cant respect their own country, their own people and their own soldiers fighting on the drama… — Meerra Chopraa (@MeerraChopra) June 26, 2025 For the unversed, Diljit Dosanjh has been facing backlash for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming movie, Sardaar Ji 3. The Punjabi singer-actor has been accused of hurting national sentiments, especially after the shocking terror attack in Pahalgam earlier this year. Organisations like the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) and the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) have also demanded a ban on Diljit and his future projects in India. Recently, Diljit Dosanjh also broke his silence on the controversy and BBC Asian Network that the project was completed before any of the current political tensions surfaced. 'Jab yeh film bani thi tab situation sab theek tha. We shot this in February and then everything was fine. Uske baad, bhut saari badi cheezen humare haath mein nahi hai. Toh producers ne decide kiya ki film obviously ab India toh nahi lagegi, toh overseas release karte hain. Toh producers ka bahut paisa laga hua hai aur jab yeh film bann rahi thi tab aisa kuch tha nahi," he said, adding that the makers are aware they will incur losses. 'Now the situation is not in our hands. So if the producers want to release it abroad, I support them." Sardaar Ji 3, directed by Amar Hundal, is set for an overseas release on June 27. However, it will not be released in Indian theatres. First Published:
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23-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Diljit Dosanjh's 'Sardaar Ji 3' to not release in India due to Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, netizens react as trailer drops
Contrary to the reports, Aamir has not been replaced or removed from the ensemble amid the Pahalgam attacks that happened in April read more Diljit Dosanjh's 'Sardaar Ji 3' is all set for a release on June 27 but as the trailer dropped, it seems the film won't be able to release in India as the cast also includes Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. Contrary to the reports, Aamir has not been replaced or removed from the ensemble amid the Pahalgam attacks that happened in April. Here's what netizens are saying as the trailer dropped: 'Inko Desh se koi matlab nahin Inka film release honi chahie.' A second wrote- 'I wanted to see this movie but because of this pakistani actress,I am never going watch this movie..' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A third said, 'Diljit paji agar hania india mein movie ke sath dekhe to movie ko mega boycott karyenge ham BHARAT KE LOG.' Another commented- 'Awesome all my favourites in one movie I become crazy to watch this can't wait for it realese.' Diljit Dosanjh is an actor and singer par excellence but now, he has made a shocking announcement of not performing live on stage in India. I want to tell the designated authorities that India does not have the infrastructure for live shows. This is a big revenue generating space. It also gives livelihood to many. Please focus on this space as well," Diljit told the crowd. 'I will try to set up a stage in the middle while the crowd is distributed around it (to improve concert experience). I will not perform shows here until things improve here. Instead of troubling us, improve the infrastructure," he added. Dosanjh dedicated his 'Dil-Luminati' concert in Chandigarh for India's D Gukesh, who clinched the 2024 World Chess Championship title by beating Cina's Ding Liren on Thursday. 'I dedicate the show to Gukesh because he (Gukesh) had thought of becoming a world champion and he became," said Diljit. Gukesh became only the second Indian Grandmaster, after the legendary Viswanathan Anand, to win the World Chess Championship title. Gukesh, 18, also became the youngest-ever world chess champion.
