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  1. ADMIN
    Filmmakers in Bollywood often âremakeâ films from the Tamil & Telugu film industries quite blatantly. This is an indisputable fact, that the film-viewing public, especially fans of Bollywood are painstakingly aware of. However, that was not always the case. 

    © Bhadrakali Pictures, AA Films
    For a really long time actually it was the other way round. Mainstream Bollywood films, especially in the 1970s, the golden age of Hindi cinema, were often remade in the south. However, once the filmmakers of that era hung their hats up, things went haywire for Bollywood. 

    © Yash Raj Films, AVM Productions
    Caption: Trishul was remade as Mr Bharath in Tamil

    That is not to say that modern Bollywood films arenât remade in the south. On the contrary, there are actually quite a few really great Hindi films that have been remade in the Tamil, or Telugu or film industries. Of course, they had their own flavour and nuances, but the plot and the treatment of the plot were copied from the Bollywood originals.
    © NH STUDIOZ
    Here are 8 films that have been remade in the Southern film industries, simply because, the stories of the film were too good to pass on.

    1. Pink © NH STUDIOZ, S Pictures
    Tamil Remake: Nerkonda Paarvai

    Pink remains to be probably one of the best films India has made in the last decade. It had some really great performances and was brutally realistic. The story, and the treatment of the plot were certainly the hero of the film. The Tamil remake saw Ajith take up the role of Amitabh Bachchan. Obviously, this one just had to be remade.
    2. Delhi Belly © UTV Motion Pictures
    Tamil Remake: Settai

    Delhi Belly was a gritty film that pretty much everyone enjoyed thoroughly. This is again, one of those films that had a very strong story and plot, and for a small budget film, it did really well, especially when you consider the fact that there were no grade-A established actors cast in the film. 
    3. Pyaar Ka Punchnama © Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, Maruthi
    Telugu Remake: Green Signal

    As problematic & misogynistic Pyaar Ka Punchnama has turned out to be over the years, there is no point in denying that when it initially came out, a lot of people genuinely enjoyed the film, and related to the story. The Telugu remake, Green Signal, tried replicating the same but failed, if some people are to be believed.
    4. Jolly LLB © Fox Star Studios
    Tamil Remake: Manithan

    Jolly LLB was a very endearing film for a number of reasons. It was a collection of amazing performances, a very gripping story, and a brilliantly written script. Arshad Warsi & Boman Irani were just impeccable. The Tamil remake, although not as hilarious, is still a very powerful film. 
    5. Kahani © Viacom 18 Motion Pictures
    Telugu Remake: Anaamika

    Although Kahani did okay at the box office, it was a phenomenal success on OTT & television. That just goes on to show how well the story was laid out. And then of course, there was Vidya Balanâs performance. The Telugu version of the film is set in Hyderabad, and blends in the cultural nuances that the city of Nizams had to offer. But in every other aspect, it is very close to the Bollywood original.
    6. Khosla Ka Ghosla © UTV Motion Pictures
    Tamil Remake: Poi Solla Porom

    Khosla Ka Ghosla as a film is simply a class apart. It is a proper comedy while being a very scathing commentary on a number of key, social issues that the common man in India may have to go through. Of course, this one just had to be remade.
    7. A Wednesday © UTV Motion Pictures
    Tamil Remake: Unnaipol Oruvan

    Telugu Remake: Eenadu
    Yeah, A Wednesday was remade by both, the Tamil AND Telugu film industries. Do we really need to tell you why? Without a doubt, it is one of the best films that has been made in India, with a story that deserves to be told in every part of the world that is battling terrorism.
    8. 3 Idiots © Reliance BIG Pictures, Gemini Film Circuit
    Tamil Remake: Nanban

    For a long, long time, 3 Idiots was considered to be the benchmark of a good Hindi movie, and rightly so. Only very recently did we actually start seeing some of the problematic aspects of the film. But nonetheless, it was a damn funny film, that was also very poignant at times. And then, there was the performance of the film at the box office, and on cable. Of course, this one was going to be remade.

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  2. ADMIN
    Making it big in the Bollywood industry and sustaining the success are two different things. It takes a while to resonate with the audience but in some cases, despite trying everything, it is merely impossible to catch everyone's attention, after all, it is all about making an impact, right? Be it for the star kids or the new entrants, unfortunately, success is a long call and more often than not, these celebrities just disappear from the big screen. Here's a list of actors who moved away from the limelight and this is what they are up to right now. 
    1. Uday Chopra © Twitter/UdayFC
    Uday Chopra is the son of the well-known filmmaker, Yash Chopra, who made his debut with Mohabbatein. But this actor's career graph was only declining and movies like Neal n Nikki,  Pyaar Impossible etc all tanked at the box office. He was last seen in the third instalment of Dhoom. The actor, after all the struggle finally moved into the international arm of Yash Raj Films banner.

    2. Vatsal Seth © Youtube/Bollywoodhungama
    Vatsal Seth's face is a reminder that Taarzan: The Wonder Car would not be the same if it wasn't for him. The actor is also remembered for the character of Jai from Just Mohabbat Show. But after being away from the limelight in B-town, the actor bagged a lot of television shows where he was able to prove his prowess. Recently, though. he was last seen in Malang where he did a cameo.

    3. Rajat Barmecha © MXP Player
    After doing a great film like Udaan, it was expected that we will get to see more of Rajat Barmecha, who also won the Best Male Debut award. But since it was a highly acclaimed movie, the actor faded away from the limelight. Ever since he has only been doing cameos in short films. The talented actor was last involved in a series named Hey Prabhu.

    4. Kumar Gaurav © Pinterest
    Kumar Gaurav gave his debut in Bollywood with Love Story but after a string of flop movies, the actor failed to make a mark in the industry. Since his career graph was only declining, the actor resorted to working on television along with some dubbing roles. At the moment, he is into travel and construction business.

    5. Giselle Monterio © Youtube/Filmytoday
    The Brazillian model, Giselle Monterio had a mind-blowing start in Bollywood with Imitiaz's film, Love Aaj Kal. Post that, she was also a part of Always Kabhi Kabhi but she has been under the radar since then. Turns out, she had to quit Bollywood so that she could pursue architecture from the University of Vila Velha, Brazil and as per reports, the actress has no plans of coming back to the industry.

    6. Fardeen Khan © Twitter/Fardeen Khan FC
    Fardeen Khan was touted to be the big thing in the Bollywood industry but unfortunately, due to back to back flops like Khushi, Dev etc, the actor failed to grab good scripts. Eventually, his stardom in Bollywood faded and his career went for a toss. After all sorts of controversies though, the last time we heard, the actor had moved to London with his family.

    7. Sikander Kher © Twitter/Sikander Kher
    For the unversed, Sikander Kher is Anupam Kher and Kirron Kher's son. He gave his debut in Woodstock Villa after which he did several other movies but all of them failed to entice the audience and they tanked at the box office. The actor has no qualms in asking for work and was last seen doing a cameo in The Zoya Factor, where he played the role of Sonam Kapoor's brother.

    8. Adhyayan Suman © Twitter/AdhyayanSuman
    Adhyayan Suman is the son of Shekhar Suman, who also made an entry in Bollywood but none of the movies he did were able to make his mark in the industry. The only thing that did garner a lot of attention to him was the feud with Kangana Ranaut. Despite not being active anymore in the industry, he is happily spending time with his family and is also dating Splitsvilla 11 contestant Maera Mishra as per reports.


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  3. ADMIN
    Former West Indies skipper Darren Sammy has been making headlines in India ever since he opened up about facing racism and realising what the term âKaaluâ meant, the slur which was used to address him during his time with SunRisers Hyderabad for the Indian Premier League.
    Ever since, many have spoken about the kind of man Sammy is, why is he finally talking about something which happened over six years ago and why is he talking about personally getting in touch with all those people who referred to him by that name. 
    recently I discovered a word that I was being called was not what it actually meant I need some answers. So before I start calling out names I need these individuals to reach out and please tell me thereâs another meaning to that word. I saw u as brothers https://t.co/Ouf7eh5Yu8
    â Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) June 9, 2020
    Well, hereâs a story about the Saint Lucian cricketer which might help you understand the kind of man he is. 
    Back in 2013, when Sammyâs West Indies side visited India for a two-match Test series, it was a special occasion as Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar was about to hang his boots after the Wankhede clash. While the Windies roster failed to impress or have an impact throughout the series, it was Darren Sammyâs catch to dismiss Tendulkar and the reaction which followed, that became the talk of the town. 

    Batting at 74, the master blaster misjudged Narsingh Deonarineâs delivery in the 48th over and edged an easy catch to Sammy who was standing at first slip. 
    While Tendulkar realised that this is how his career was going to end and immediately started walking towards the dressing room, Sammy sat on the spot with the ball in his hand and head bowed down. His team mates approached him to celebrate the wicket but Sammy didnât move a muscle. 
    âI took a brilliant catch to dismiss him but there was no emotion shown. Thatâs the level of respect I have for the man,â Sammy said at the end of the day. âWe have utmost respect for Sachin, respect for what heâs done for the game. He is a special man but he is made even more special the way the fans treat him. I donât think any other sportsman in any sport has gotten that type of treatment from his or her followers.
    Darren Sammy's reaction after taking @sachin_rt catch in his retirement match. pic.twitter.com/haWGmfPvM7
    â R Dutta ð®ð³ (@RD_justRD) December 20, 2018
    âIndia has set the benchmark as to how you support your own son of the soil. Many great cricketers have come and gone but Sachin is one that will never be forgotten. Kids who are probably not born yet, they will grow up in India and they will hear about Sachin Tendulkar. Thatâs the legacy he has left behind. So, to be part of it is a wonderful experience. Cricket, we would love to forget, how we played, but to be part of this momentous occasion is something I will never forget.â
    Thatâs the kind of man Darren Sammy really is. His love for the game, his respect for the players and his admiration for cricketing fans from all over the world make him one of the most well-regarded athletes one could ever come across. 
    © Twitter - Darren Sammy
    To make him feel âdegradedâ by referring to the colour of his skin, thus not only insults the man himself but everything that he stands for. Casual or not, racial discrimination should never be supported. What Darren Sammy is doing right now is standing up for himself and all those who have come across such moments in their lives so that, maybe one day, their kids donât have to go through the same. 


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  4. ADMIN
    A few days back, a desi TikTok rival app showed out of nowhere called Mitron. It became super popular with over 5 million downloads in just under a month, only to get removed from the Google Play Store. There's been a lot of speculation surrounding the app, including its origin as people say the founders copied the source code from a Pakistani company.
    Well, the founders of the app have spoken to CNBC-TV18 and answered a bunch of questions. Here's everything that you need to know from the interview -
    First of all, the founder of the app, Shivank Agarwal, is indeed an IIT Roorkee graduate. He says he always wanted an entrepreneurial journey and he loved to create services around content. The co-founder of Mitron, Anish, also answered the questions.
    © MensXP/Karthik Iyer
    Is the source code copied from a Pakistani Company?To this they said they had purchased the app template from Envato, which is an Australian marketplace. They purchased and revamped the source code to meet their scalability and security requirements. The template which they happen to purchase from Envato was developed by a Pakistani company called Qboxus. However, they weren't aware of it since Envato is an open marketplace where anyone can list their template for others to purchase.
    They also noted that the app is safe to use and their privacy policy now includes GDPR data protection rights. So all the documents are in place and the user's data is stored on AWS servers in Mumbai.
    © CNBC TV18
    What Was The Idea Behind The App?The founders apparently wanted to serve the Indian consumers with an Indian platform where their data is safely stored on Indian servers. "Indian data should always be secured on Indian servers,' they said. The idea was to have an Indian social media platform that understood Indian community guidelines. And that's how the Mitron came to be. That being said, the app is now back on the Google Play Store, so you can download it if you want.

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    After NH 10, Pari, Phillauri, and Paatal Lok, we are very much convinced that Anushka Sharma has an eye for great content. Well, it's time everything has moved to OTT platforms and Anushka is following the wave. With Paatal Lok, she conquered the web and the response to her series was crazy on Twitter and other social media platforms. Now, the actor has teamed up with Netflix for one more original venture, a film titled Bulbbul. 
    Anushka took to Twitter to share the teaser of her next original movie and wrote, "Here's your first look at #Bulbbul, a fantastic tale about self-discovery, and justice, wrapped in lore, mystery, and intrigue, coming soon on @NetflixIndia. Can't wait to share more!" It does look exciting but not much is revealed in the teaser. Just like us, we are sure that you all are also left wanting for more. Times have certainly changed as women producers and directors have taken the charge of telling stories and this one is a prime example of it.
    Here's your first look at #Bulbbul, a fantastic tale about self-discovery, and justice, wrapped in lore, mystery and intrigue, coming soon on @NetflixIndia. Can't wait to share more!@OfficialCSFilms #KarneshSharma #AnvittaDutt @manojmittra #SaurabhMalhotra pic.twitter.com/3dhEbBH1VT
    â Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) June 10, 2020
    So, here's all that we know about Bulbbul :
    1. If you loved Avinash Tiwari and Tripti Dimri in the modern version of Laila Majnu, then you are in for a treat as the magical pair is all set to tell you one more tale. We have loved them in their debut film and we are sure that this time too, they will leave their mark. 
     
    2. The movie falls into a supernatural horror genre and it will be nice to see how Anushka, after Pari, brings in something new on the table.
    3. Well, the story, according to Netflix, is 'an Indian fable set in 20th Century Bengal. The film traverses the journey of a young girl, Bulbbul from innocence to strength, as the legend of a âchudailâ casts a looming shadow over her [Bulbbulâs] world'.
    4. With Bulbbul, Anvitta Dutt, a lyricist and dialogue writer is making her debut as a director. If you don't know about Anvitta, she is the one behind songs like Khuda Jaane, London Thumakda, and many other popular numbers. 
    My beautiful and talented friend #AnvitaDutt marks her directorial debut with this haunting film #Bulbbul on @NetflixIndia

    releasing on June 24th
    Congratulations to the entire team and to you @shrishtiarya pic.twitter.com/w4FwPn2eKY
    â Shruti Seth (@SethShruti) June 10, 2020
    5. Fans are already excited for this one as after the phenomenal success of Paatal Lok, people are expecting one more hit venture. The movie will be releasing on 24th June on Netflix so be ready for a roller-coaster ride.
    It's produced by Anushka Sharma. She always produces great content. It will be excellent.
    â Ayushmaan (@faujiblood) June 10, 2020Anushka Sharma another master piece in waiting
    â Nikhil rathore (@123Rathore) June 10, 2020Did I just see "chudael ke ulte paun"
    Intriguing!!!
    â Shaaanuâï¸ (@ranashanu06) June 10, 2020I am Very excited after Watch Motion Poster ð¥°ð¥°ð¥°#Bulbbul pic.twitter.com/88MldluNe5
    â Dr. $â@®TY G (@SuperSmartyG) June 10, 2020Let's see what fate has for Bulbbul. We are excited about this one. What about you?

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  16. ADMIN
    Google CEO Sundar Pichai who was named as one of the Worldâs Most Reputable CEOs by Forbes in 2018, would have never imagined making it to such a reputable list, let alone becoming the CEO of one of Big Four tech giants of the world 27 years ago when he first set foot in the USA as Pichai Sundararajan.

    As a young man in his early 20s, Pichai had arrived in the US to pursue his Masters at the prestigious Stanford University, an opportunity that would go on to change his lifeâs trajectory and cost his family an entire yearâs worth of income.
    © Reuters
    Despite his humble beginnings, Sundar Pichai went on to write his future on his own terms, and revolutionised the world by changing how people interacted with technology using the internet and Google products that would become survival essentials in the future.

    But here are 10 other things about Sundar Pichaiâs humble beginnings which prove that strong intent and sincere hard work will always be greater than monetary riches.
    1. Sudhar Pichai was born in a lower middle-class family in Chennaiâs Madurai where he lived with his parents and younger brother in a two-room apartment in Ashok Nagar.
    © wikibio
    2. Sundar Pichaiâs father, Regunatha, worked as an electrical engineer at General Electric Company, while his mother Lakshmi worked as a stenographer. However, she eventually gave up her job after Sundar Pichai and his brother were born

    3. Growing up, Sundar Pichai or his brother didnât have exclusive rooms for themselves in the house. And due to lack of enough space, Pichai and his brother would sleep on the floor of their living room.
    © Reuters
    4. With his father as the sole earning member of the household, the Pichai family fell in the moderate income bracket and couldnât afford most luxurious commodities such as a refrigerator, television or a car.

    5. Sundar Pichai and his family survived a major crisis due to a serious drought during his growing up years, which ended up having such a grave psychological impact on him that even today he sleeps with a bottle of water right beside his bed.
    © YouTube
    6. Sundar Pichai was 10-years-old when his family could finally afford their first rotary phone. The functioning and usefulness of this device would go on to plant the seeds of technological curiosity and innovation in the mind of a young Sundar Pichai.

    7. While most of his neighbours had refrigerators at home, Sudhar Pichaiâs family also got one of their own eventually, though much later. Recalling how it reinstated the power and value of technology in his mind, Sundar Pichai said, âWe waited a long time to get a refrigerator, too, and I saw how my momâs life changed: she didnât need to cook every day, she could spend more time with us. So there is a side of me that has viscerally seen how technology can make a difference, and I still feel it.â
    © YouTube
    8. Since owning a car wasnât an option, Sundar Pichai depended on local city buses or an old Lambretta scooter the family had to serve as a means of transportation.

    9. Upon his graduation from IIT Kharagpur, Sundar Pichai landed a scholarship to pursue his Masters from Stanford in the US, but the price of the air ticket alone cost more than his fatherâs annual salary. So Pichaiâs father took a loan and used up the familyâs savings worth $1,000 to fund his flight ticket and initial expenses.
    © Reuters
    10. Pichai, who didnât have regular access to a computer until he moved to the US for his graduate school, shared that life in America was not any easier. The cost of living was expensive and he would have to pay $2 per minute for a phone call home. Even a backpack cost the same as his fatherâs monthly salary in India.

    Yet, despite all odds and a major academic shift, not only did Sundar Pichai continue to persevere, but he also went on to attain great success in his life. By simply believing in himself and putting in the hard work to turn his dreams into reality, Pichai Sundararajan became what millions only aspire to be, the CEO of Google.

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  17. ADMIN
    A reel villain Sonu Sood has turned into a real-life âmessiahâ for all the migrant workers as he is leaving no stone unturned for all those people who are finding it hard to sustain in the expensive metropolitan cities. He is going an extra mile for all those migrant workers who are stuck. Well, he has been able to do all of this as he has worked hard to earn a fortune.  
    View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@sonu_sood)According to reports, he is also one of the highest-paid stars in the industry. As per reports, Sonu Sood's net worth is estimated to be somewhere around Rs 130.339 crores. ($17 million). Well, he has been using fortune to support all these people who are in need. As he has earned this fortune, he has also invested in things that he likes.

    We did a bit of digging and we are listing 5 of expensive things that he owns. He might a âmessiahâ but also a star and a human being who has a normal life back at home. So after knowing his net worth, letâs take a look at the expensive things he has bought over the time in his career.

    1. Porsche Panamera: Rs 1.49 Crore To Rs 2.57 Crore 
    © cartrade
    Sonu Sood bought the Panamera a few years back and uses it for attending all the high profile events. The car he drives is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 turbocharged diesel engine that generates a maximum power of 250 Bhp. It comes in the price ranging between Rs 1.49 crore and Rs 2.57 crore.

    2. Shakti Sagar Production House: Rs 1.7 Crore

    He opened his production house Shakti Sagar productions in 2016. According to reports, he invested 17 million or Rs 1.7 crore into making his own production house.

    3. Moga Family Home: Renovated For Rs 20 Crore 
    © Google, Labeled For Reuse

    Itâs Sonu Soodâs family home but it was he who renovated the whole house investing Rs 20 crore. In an interview with DNA, he told, âWe completely rebuilt our old home. In fact, no one can recognize it anymore. Every brick, every piece of furniture has been replaced.â He also added, âMy home in Moga has turned into something really special. It is my proudest achievement to date.â

    4. His Spacious 2600 Sq Feet Apartment: Rs 20 crore  
    View this post on InstagramThis is a very special moment for me! Shuttling between shoot locations leaves me with little time for my family; but then building a Dream Home for my sister was a dream I just had to fulfil. Brilliantly designed Furniture and Furnishings from @GodrejInterio simply elevated the look of the home. Canât wait to #MakeSpaceForLife and make some new memories with my sister and family at her new Home. @thetribalbox @basileaf @malvika_sachar @gautam_sachar_gots_A post shared by (@sonu_sood)

    He owns a luxurious 2,600-sq ft, four-bedroom hall apartment in Andheri, Mumbai. In an interview, Sonu stated why he has invested in this property. He said, âhave been living in Andheri for many years, even before my career took off and I love this place. All my friends are close by. My gym, my childrenâs schools, good restaurants, various shopping malls, and multiplexes, are all in the vicinity.â He got his house designed as per Vastu Shastra norms.

    5. Mercedes Benz ML-Class: Rs 66.7 Lakh 
    © viral bhayani


    He bought this way long back in time but he has still kept in top-notch condition. If you have been in Mumbai, you would have an idea that the actor uses it for his daily commute.

    To add, he also owns a hotel in Juhu that he has currently given as a quarantine facility

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    Middle-class Maharashtrian life, a brutal retelling of 2016âs demonetisation fiasco and a surprisingly warm directorial effort from the Gangs of Wasseypur legend - Anurag Kashyap is a man whoâs come far in Bollywood and left a mark on Indian cinema thatâs left many drawing parallels between him and Quentin Tarantino - with bloodshed, slick and relentless dialogue mashed with picture-perfect pacing making an appearance in all his films.
    © Netflix
    Choked, however, feels decidedly different. 

    Zooming in on the interweaving stories of a single apartment complex and a single family, Kashyap tones down the intensity and reveals a side to himself as a storyteller that weâve rarely seen before - here are some excerpts from his exclusive interview with MensXP where he discusses his creative shifts, opinions on film and challenges with making Choked a reality.
    How Satisfied Are You With The Film?
    âIâm very happy with the film. Itâs a labour of love and I think Iâve successfully been able to keep out my political biases - it feels like it's the characters, not like Anurag Kashyap has told them to say anything. It looks and feels effortless. To me, they are living and feeling that life and they are experiencing those changes. 
    © Netflix
    In Bollywood, when youâre making a film, the budget of the film usually gets decided on the basis of who is in it, so we have to struggle a lot when making a film the way it's supposed to be made. This film had to be shot the right way. We got to shoot in a housing society thatâs under renovation - working with a green screen to make sure that the kitchen scenes with the flooding money and water could be captured.

    Also, working with actors who were right for the role, instead of just finding faces - itâs just been a very satisfying experience to make this film.â
    Youâve Mentioned How This Film Is Free Of Political Biases, But Is There Some Subtle Commentary In There?
    âEverybody has their own politics. A character can have his own politics, while mine can be very extreme. Everyoneâs politics depends upon their realities. 
    © Netflix
    Letâs take the example of Sushant, Roshan Mathewâs character. He has the feeling that heâs greater than the work thatâs being offered to him - and is happy in thinking this, something that his buddies reinforce. Take Saiyamiâs character, Sarita - sheâs a busy working woman who doesnât have the time to care about politics - she simply wants to come home to a clean house.

    I cannot make any of these characters me, because I have the privilege. I have people who will inform me, correct me if I say something wrong or if Iâm misinformed. [These characters] donât have that.â
    © Netflix
    How Much Of Your Responsibility Towards Society Becomes Part Of The Cinema That You Make?

    âI feel that a filmmaker should be a chronicler of time. A filmmaker cannot be a propagandist. Aaj kal, thereâs loads of propagandist films being made - theyâve already chosen sides. 
    If weâre talking about a Mukkabaaz where thereâs a lynching scene, Iâm just showing things as they happen. Iâm not giving it a separate kind of twist, all the people here coexist while gaining and losing. This is something I like about Paatal Lok as well - it portrays not what the world should be, but what the world is. Sometimes, every solution leads to a problem.
    © Netflix
    If I try to create a film that answers or acts as a counter to a propagandist film, even the film I make becomes propaganda. If I put in my ideology and become self-righteous as a filmmaker, thatâs also propaganda. This is why my films are still relevant - because they show both sides.â

    How Did The Idea For The Film Convince You?
    âI loved the idea of a housewife running short of money and finding it in the kitchen sink. Itâs a very David Fincher kind of an idea. 
    © Netflix
    This film was picked up in 2015, before demonetisation happened. It was just a script about marriage and about a woman finding money coming out of the sink. When I read the script, I thought it was a great premise but it wasnât landing and we kept struggling to make the script land properly. 

    And one-and-a-half years after weâd acquired the script, demonetisation happened. And that made the idea more relevant. Then, I went on to shoot Mukkabaaz and Nihit Bhave went back to rewriting the script. Itâs been a six-year process - what youâre seeing is what we made six years after acquiring the script.â
    © Netflix
    What Do You Feel About Films Releasing On OTT Platforms Instead Of Theatres?

    âI came to terms with it a long time back, yaar. I found most of my audiences online - so now the benefit comes directly to me as a filmmaker. 
    © unsplash
    If Iâm making a film that retains complexity, that is only for the âlearnedâ kind of audience or a certain kind of audience, this is a platform where I can reach out to them directly. [When it comes to the cinematic experience], you win some and you lose some - Iâve always been told that my audience is not a family audience. 

    I stopped waiting to see the consequence of a film Iâve made long back - when a film gets over, Iâve already moved on to the next, which Iâll do when the lockdown gets over. I donât wait.â
    Whatâs Your Opinion On How The Lockdown Has Been Handled In India?
    âI assume that nobody really knows whatâs going to happen, this has been an unprecedented situation. The thing is, there are two kinds of leaders weâre looking at here - those who have an intention of dealing with it, finding solutions and making lives better, and those who are mostly interested in self-preservation than actually dealing with the lockdown.
    © Reuters
    Everybody is currently looking at people who can simply suggest ideas on how to find solutions - solutions to the economy, solutions to the pandemic⦠a lot of people have to deal with this crisis head-on.â

    You can watch Choked on Netflix.

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    According to a Spanish website called Marca, Money Heist is going to definitely have a season 5 and 6 respectively in the near future. While Netflix has announced that a fifth season is in the works, the latter needs to be confirmed by the OTT giant. 
    © IMDB
    One can only assume what's going to be the plotline of the much-awaited fifth season of Money Heist.

    © IMDB
    While we don't know what exactly will happen in season 5 especially since it ended on an intense cliffhanger. The season finale of Money Heist ended on a nail-biting note when The Professor (played by Alvaro Morte) was held at gunpoint by Alicia Sierra (Najwa Nimri) as Lisbon (played by Itziar Ituño) entered the Bank of Spain to help the gang with their heist.

    © IMDB
    Now, actor Alvaro Morte who plays the role of The Professor on the show has come forward and hinted that this might be the end for his character. They might show his impending death in the next season. While fans are speculating if this is really the end for The Professor, there have been clues that after Berlin, Moscow, and Nairobi, the Professor might die too on the show.

    © IMDB
    Alvaro Morte confessed that he believes his character will end up alone. Morte further went on to explain, "Iâm aware this comment will make me very unpopular. The Professor was a very weird guy, a very lonely guy, and what happened with the band and finding love, it's a really small chapter in his life. If we're talking about the end of the character, I think at one point, I'd like to see him go back to that loneliness, that solitary life that he's more used to and seems more comfortable in," he told Express UK.

    © IMDB
    Surprisingly, there are speculations that suggest that Money Heist's most hated character Arturo will most likely play a prominent role in season 5.


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    Starting this week, most of us will be going back to life as we knew it before the COVID-19 era. This, despite the fact that almost for a week now, India has been getting just under 10,000 cases daily, and that India now has the 5th highest number of COVID-19 positive cases in the world.

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    Clearly, a lot of us feel that this is actually not the right time to lift the lockdown, and are anxious as we resume our ânormalâ lives. With that being said, it is also true that staying perpetually in a lockdown is certainly not the solution, especially given the fact that we have been under a lockdown now for almost 3 months.

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    A few countries, on the other hand, are declaring themselves to be COVID free. New Zealand, and Germany have really shown the world how to deal with a pandemic, with no new cases having been registered in the last week. New Zealand, in fact, has zero active cases now, which means that they are the first country to properly beat the novel coronavirus, and eradicate it from the country.

    © Reuters
    Clearly, we need to take some important lessons from them on public health.

    1. Respecting Our Doctors & Paying Heed To Their Advice © BCCL
    The manner in which we stood in solidarity with the people at the frontline of fighting the pandemic was really commendable. However, we really failed our doctors and corona warriors in every other way. Heck, there were instances when people attacked health care workers who were testing people going door to door in certain areas. Furthermore, most of us have blatantly ignored what our health workers have advised us to do. 

    2. Lockdown Means An Actual Lockdown © Reuters
    If you come to think of it, the Lockdown, much like the legal system in India, was there only on papers. No matter how âstringentâ the lockdown was, in almost every neighbourhood, people were still going out for evening walks or stepping out of their homes unnecessarily. We never really had a properly implemented lockdown. New Zealand on the other hand, did implement a strict, 7-week lockdown, where everything, barring essential services were shut.

    3. Social Distancing Means Something © ANI
    We know that in a densely populated country like ours, social distancing isnât easy. However, some basic things such as wearing a mask, or covering your face when youâre stepping out, is. Heck, we have seen n number of people wearing a mask just to cover their lips and leaving their nostrils exposed. And do not even get us started the number of incidents when some political leader took out a rally for XYZ reason and gathered people by the hundreds. This is further aggravated by the VIP culture that we have, where even a basic celebrity feels that they do not have to abide by the certain rules that have been set by common sense. 

    4. Investing In The Public Healthcare System © Reuters
    The current scenario in the National Capital, and for that matter, almost all of the country shows that we need to invest in our public healthcare system. And we do not mean that we need more doctors. We need more hospital beds and essential equipment, like ventilators. Furthermore, we need to have a healthcare system that is penetrative and has a far better reach. 

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    Then, there was the entire fiasco that the migrant labourers had to go through. As commendable as it was, it shouldnât have to come to an actor to provide buses to take labourers back to their homes, especially, when we had the data on migrant workers.

    5. Staying Cautious After The Fact © Reuters
    Even though New Zealand has zero active cases, and are going back to their normal lives this week, the people are conscious. In spite of the fact that they havenât had a positive test since the end of February, they are keeping their borders restricted, and arenât allowing unnecessary flights into the country. Even though restaurants, public transport, and a number of hospitality services are resuming, people are conscious and careful of what their responsibilities are.

    6. Basic Cleanliness, And Not Littering © Reuters
    And finally, a sense of basic cleanliness has to be instilled. And we donât mean that we need more toilets, and better cleanliness initiatives, we already have a ton of that. What we really need is an intrinsic change. There are a ton of daft people, in villages as well as cities, who do not wash their hands properly after using the loo, (you know who you are, imbecile). Then there is the fascination that a lot of men have with creating red coloured graffitis on clean walls.

    As we start getting on with our lives, we need to be very cautious now, more than we have been. But if we keep our wits, we might just come out of this better.

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    India is undergoing the unlocking phase now and this comes with a lot of relaxations. From today malls, cafes, and all temples across India are opening and a lot of us are scared that the virus is only going to spread more at this rate. As per the traders, body decision malls in Uttar Pradesh will open including that of Lucknow but the shops inside the mall will remain shut.

    Check out the post here-
    As per the trader body's decision, all shopping malls of Uttar Pradesh including Lucknow will open but all shops inside the malls will remain closed.

    Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/eMiLQyEq4i pic.twitter.com/5g37RRntOa
    â ANI Digital (@ani_digital) June 8, 2020
    Now, people are very confused as the malls are open but the shops are shut and the comments section is filled with hilarious memes and reactions. However, the shop owners are asking for the mall authorities to exclude common area rent and maintenance fees during the lockdown and also give subsidy for both rent and maintenance fees for the next twelve months. And as the mall owners havenât fulfilled their demands the trader's body has decided to keep the shops closed.
    This tweet on Twitter has gotten over 2500 likes and more than 1300 comments. Hereâs what people have to say about the mind-boggling tweet-
    shopping karne wale pic.twitter.com/ixsUWRkt1W
    â Dr Achambit Santra⢠(@5trillion_jumIe) June 8, 2020 pic.twitter.com/pnSOY1adU1
    â Sagar (@sagarcasm) June 8, 2020 pic.twitter.com/iLrXb6qqaV
    â भानà¥à¤ªà¥à¤°à¤¤à¤¾à¤ª सिà¤à¤¹ (@1998Rishu) June 8, 2020 pic.twitter.com/x3qtNerJLU
    â Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) June 8, 2020Oh 𤣠𤣠ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£MY ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£ GOD.
    â Nicks (@hello_nicks) June 8, 2020Barbers shops will be opened but barbers won't be allowed inside.

    Schools will be reopened but Children and teachers won't be allowed inside.

    IPL will start again but players won't be allowed to play.
    â Drunk Journalist (@drunkJournalist) June 8, 2020 pic.twitter.com/iiHr6TmDwN
    â Peejayð®ð³ (@Humor_DNA) June 8, 2020No one reads the article. Mall are opening but shop unions are closing the shops in protest of rent waive from the mall owners.
    â . (@TheNationDunno) June 8, 2020The unions are keeping the shops closed to protest for the mall owners to waive the rent and as they are not agreeing, the unions will continue to keep the shops closed. However, in Delhi malls have opened today with a lot of precautionary measures and people are visiting malls after two months. Even though the daily number of Coronavirus cases is rising every day.  The cases in India have crossed 2,57,000 cases already and itâs worsening dismally. We hope all people take precautions before going anywhere out and step out only if necessary.


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    Watching movies with your parents that are more like Hum Saath Saath Hai or a bit more advanced like Rockstar, still seems okay because, well, less awkward scenes. But if a movie is stirred with a lot of adult content, then you are bound to get those stern glances with a lot of embarrassing moments. These prospects do change as we grow up but some movies still need to be watched all alone or just with your friends and without parental presence. So, here's a list of movies that are just for you to watch!
    1. Masti (Series) Masti as a series became a sleaze-fest. Even though the first instalment was hilarious, the next ones just had deteriorated to include vulgar scenes which were just uncalled for. While the plot is quite funny, the movie is a gamut of adult scenes with double meaning dialogues, which you should just avoid watching with your parents.

    2. MatrubhoomiA movie that talks explicitly on the subject of sexual atrocities that are faced by the women of rural India, Matrubhoomi is definitely a must-watch. This non-commercial movie is the first feature film based on female infanticide, which is quite noteworthy and real. You should watch this now, just not with parents around.
    © Wikipedia
    3. Ragini MMS (Series)A horror movie mixed with a lot of adult content seems like a good idea, right? There is Ragini MMS for that which is not just the scariest movie made but is also a combination of a lot of steamy scenes, which will definitely make you feel all awkward if your parents are around.
     
    4. Below Her MouthThe title, Below Her Mouth, in itself, is provocative and gives a good idea about the concept of the film. But just in case you want to know a tad bit more about it then it's a movie based on erotic romance, which is about a lesbian couple who embark on a steamy love affair. Watch the trailer, before you decide to take the plunge!
     
    5. 365 DNIA recent movie that went live on a digital platform, 365 dni or 365 days, has left the audience all bothered with so many steamy scenes. This erotic, romantic drama is about a relationship that goes way beyond love and you would witness multiple, ***-filled plots in it, which makes even Fifty Shades Of Grey a tamed version in front of this one.
      
    6. LoveLove is a French film, an erotic drama, which you should not even dare watch in front of your desi parents. This movie has *** scenes recorded on a camera, and hence it's best to steer clear of making this one a public affair.
     
    7. Aastha: In The Prison Of SpringImagining a movie based on explicit raunchy scenes back in time is just a little hard to digest but Aastha made waves, being one of the most unanticipated films of Bollywood. Portraying the role of a married woman who then becomes a prostitute, this movie was severely criticised and yet became a huge success. Kudos to Rekha, for pulling this off so well!
    © Wikipedia
    8. GirlfriendWhen a movie includes a lot of adult scenes, it hardly takes time for it to become a controversial fare. So when a Bollywood movie called Girlfriend was made, there was no doubt, it would all stir up again. Starring Isha Kopikar and Amrita Arora, even this movie has fiery romance which you should not try watching with your parents.
    © Shemaroo

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    It's Monday and we know you all are looking for some motivation to kick start the week and get ready for the rest of the days. These are some tough times as we live through this pandemic and we know exactly how easy it is to lose the motivation you need to keep things going.
    But today is not going to be one of those days. We have an incredible video recommendation for you that's quite emotional yet equally inspiring. We're talking about the "Dear Class of 2020" video that was live-streamed on YouTube Original's channel.
    © Pinterest
    It's a virtual commencement celebration bringing together inspirational leaders, celebrities, and YouTube creators to celebrate graduates, their families, and their communities. It's a four and a half hour stream in which you'll see a ton of familiar faces like Michelle Obama, K-pop band BTS, Lady Gaga and many more.

    Obviously, they all have a lot of good things to say but one story, in particular, is what touched our hearts the most. It's the story of none other than the CEO of Google and Alphabet, Sundar Pichai. 
    You can click the video below to skip straight to Sundar Pichai's speech -

    He talks about his father saving up a year's worth of his salary to put Sundar Pichai on a plane to the US to pursue the course at Stanford University. This was 27 years ago, so you can imagine how drastically different things were back then.
    He also shared how things were different back then in California and remembers how he had to spend over $2 to make a phone call back to India to speak to his parents. 
    We really think you should watch the video. In fact, just play it in the background and listen to it as a podcast if you will. It truly shows how far people like Sundar Pichai have really come from their early days.

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    The India-China tensions have led to an increase in anti-China sentiment in the country, at present. An increasing number of people have now decided to boycott Chinese products including phones, gadgets, and even mobile apps. Some even downloaded an app called "Remove China App" to detect Chinese apps and uninstall them.
    While a lot of people may have uninstalled the Chinese apps and moved on to other alternatives, it's worth pointing out that a ton of Chinese apps are still on the top charts in India when it comes to the number of downloads. 
    That's right, a lot of Chinese apps are still on the top downloads list in India despite the boycott China movement. Here, check it out: 
    Note: For this story, we managed to get detailed reports from App Annie which is one of the most trusted services for app data and insights. So, the numbers you see here are specific to India and highly reliable.
    1. TikTok © Reuters
    TikTok is still sitting on top of multiple charts on both the Google Play store as well as Apple's App Store. This means, a lot of people are still downloading the app in India on a daily basis.

    2. PUBG MobileWe're not surprised to see PUBG Mobile sitting on top of the charts. It's one of the most popular games out there. That being said, India's Ludo King is still on top. 
    We're not counting PUBG Mobile Lite in the list but that's also one of the apps on the top.
    © MensXP/Karthik Iyer
    3. SHAREitSHAREit is a highly popular app to transfer files between two devices. There are a few reliable alternatives to SHAREit, but it's still on the top chart. 
    4. CamScanne © App Annie
    CamScanner is one of those apps which we all have installed at least once in our lifetime so far. Turns out, people are still relying on the apps to scan documents despite being a Chinese app.

    5. XenderXender is another Chinese app that's still on top of the charts when it comes to the number of downloads. It may not be in the top 10 or top 15, but it's definitely among the popular apps.
    Source: App Annie

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    Weâve been using the iPhone SE for a while and the one thing that stood out the most to us was its capability to handle games. While every Apple product can handle Apple Arcade and some console-level games flawlessly, thereâs nothing like iPhone SE. There are plenty of reasons for the iPhone SE to be the perfect portable gaming device. Whether you like to play classic platforming games or be competitive; the iPhone SE can handle everything you throw at it. Weâve been playing some incredible games on the iPhone SE the moment we got our hands on it and hereâs why we feel it is the perfect gaming mobile for gamers:
    The Design  © MensXP_Akshay Bhalla
    Not many people notice the physical design of a phone when purchasing a device, especially if you plan on gaming for long hours. Heavy, large and bulky phones can cause fatigue and finger muscle problems simply because people use modern phones for gaming. What most people donât understand is that every portable gaming device ever made has been light in weight or at least been designed with keeping ergonomics in mind. While the iPhone SE isnât designed as a traditional portable gaming device, it is, however, light enough to make it extremely comfortable to play games for hours. 

    © MensXP_Akshay Bhalla
    The lightness also plays a huge factor when you plan to use third-party controllers. Whether you want to pair up an Xbox or PlayStation controller with the phone and use a clip along with it, the weight does play a significant role in the overall experience. Weighing only 148 grams, when using third party controllers, the iPhone does not exert extra pressure on your wrists or fingers which can be very advantageous for gamers. The extra weight on most smartphones weighs down the controller that really makes it hard to enjoy games when half the time you are trying to fight gravity. The iPhone SEâs lightweight makes it easier to hold the controller and the phone in place all at once without exerting too much pressure on your hands.  The iPhone SE also happens to be the smallest phone in the market making it ideal for periscope controllers or Nintendo Switch style gamepads. Without looking too ridiculous, the iPhone SE fits perfectly into these controllers and gives the same experience as the Nintendo Switch. 

    Gaming Performance  © MensXP_Akshay Bhalla
    The iPhone SE is powered by Appleâs A13 Bionic chipset that also happens to be the most powerful and fastest SoC for a smartphone. But what does that mean for gamin? Well speaking in numbers, the A13 Bionic chipset is 20% better in performance when talking about graphics processing capability in comparison to last yearâs A12 Bionic chipset. The A12 was already technically more powerful than what is being used in the Nintendo Switch i.e. the Nvidia Tegra X1 GPU. This means the iPhone SE can handle graphic-intensive games better than the Nintendo Switch without using too much power. Games like Dead Cells, Oceanhorn 2, GRID Autosport, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and countless others run without any frame rate drops or by sacrificing any textures. Additionally, Apple Arcade already offers games such as Sonic Team Racing, Overland amongst many others that you can play on the go for Rs 1200 a year. 

    If you are a mobile gamer who is looking for a phone that doesnât cost too much and can also play games well, the iPhone SE really does come close to being the perfect portable gaming console. With Apple Arcade and a strong lineup of games on the App Store; the iPhone SE is the perfect alternative to flagship Android phones that delivers better performance for a cheaper price. 

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