Launched in collaboration with Dolby, the state-of-the-art facility aims to redefine the audio-visual standards of Indian filmmaking, ensuring cinematic experiences that meet global benchmarks.

Interestingly, Rajamouli’s Academy-award-winning RRR—special footage of which was also played at the grand event—was the first-ever Indian film to release in Dolby Cinema, making this a landmark moment for the Indian film industry.

SS Rajamouli also shared his views on this development that “During the time of RRR, when we wanted to grade the film in Dolby Vision, we had to travel all the way to Germany. It was a bit disheartening that I couldn’t experience my film in Dolby Vision within my own country. But today, I’m thrilled to see a Dolby Vision grading facility right here at Annapurna Studios. Even more exciting is the fact that, by the time my next film releases, there will be multiple Dolby Cinema across India. Watching a film in Dolby Vision is an entirely different experience—the crystal-clear clarity and the way it enhances the nuances of every frame take storytelling to a whole new level. I can’t wait for audiences to experience it!”

Nagarjuna Akkineni, Vice Chairman and the face of Annapurna Studios, noted how the studio continues to be at the forefront of innovation in Indian cinema. “From being a pioneer in virtual production to now housing the country’s first Dolby Certified Postproduction Facility for Cinema & Home, the attempt has always been to put Indian films on the map. As Annapurna Studios celebrates its 50th year, this collaboration with Dolby is a testament to that vision. At Annapurna, our legacy has been to embrace change and innovation, and this is another step forward in that journey.”

Supriya Yarlagadda, ED of Annapurna Studios, emphasized the significance of this milestone and said, “With Dolby Certified Postproduction Facility for Cinema & Home, we are introducing a game-changing technology that will redefine how films are created and experienced in India. We aim to empower filmmakers to tell their stories with unparalleled precision and impact.”

The event featured exclusive screenings of content, including scenes from RRR, in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, showcasing the stunning capabilities of the facility.

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●निरंजन परिहार

सिनेमा की गंदगी के नालों में बह रही बदबू लगातार नाक पकड़े रहने को मजबूर कर रही है। ड्रग्स व नशे को कारोबार के बाद अब निर्देशक अनुराग कश्यप द्वारा देह शोषण किए जाने का मामला गरम है। यहां किसी अभागी युवती के देह का दोहन मूल विषय नहीं है। मूल विषय है सिनेमावालों के अंत:करण में छिपी बैठी वासना का। वह वासना, जो दमित कल्पनाओं को आकार देने के लिए काम देने के बहाने किसी जरूरतमंद को बिस्तर पर बिछाने के सपने सजाती हैं, और जीवन की खुशियों और तकलीफों को धुंए में उड़ाने को जिंदगी का अनिवार्य अंग मानती है। इसी कामना की कसक में सुशांत सिंह राजपूत कोई दुर्भाग्यवश मरा हुआ पात्र नहीं, बल्कि एक पूरा धारावाहिक कथा बन जाता है। जिसे पूरा देश और दुनिया तीन महीने से लगातार देखते रहने और उसी में उलझे रहने को शापित है।

और अब, दृश्य यह है कि सिनेमा की थाली में छेद करनेवालों और वालियों की सूची लंबी होती जा रही है। रिया चक्रवर्ती का सलाखों का सुख कुछ दिन के लिए और बढ़ गया है, लेकिन अब नशीले संसार के रिश्ते में रिया के दूर के रिश्तेदारों के नाम भी सामने आ रहे हैं। दीपिका पादुकोण, दीया मिर्जा, सारा अली खान, रकुल प्रीत सिंह, श्रद्धा कपूर सहित नम्रता शिरोड़कर आदि उसी सूची का हिस्सा हैं। आज हर तरफ सिर्फ सिनेमा के संसार की चर्चा है, क्योंकि कभी यह नशे के धुंए में धधकता है, तो कभी काम के बदले देह सुख दान करने के किस्से गढ़ता है। अनुराग कश्यप कांड इसी की ताजा तस्वीर है।

यह वक्त मुल्क के मालिकों के लिए यह जागने का है। क्योंकि दीपिका पादुकोण की ड्रग्स मांगने की बातचीत रिकॉर्ड पर आने, रिया चक्रवर्ती के सलाखों में समा जाने और अनुराग कश्यप द्वारा पायल घोष के देह शोषण की बातें सारे संसार के सामने सार्वजनिक हो जाने के बाद भी जिन लोगों को लगता है कि जया बच्चन वाली बॉलीवुड की थाली में गंदगी नहीं है, तो उनका भगवान ही मालिक है। जब संसद में रवि किशन नामक एक सधा हुआ अभिनेता सांसद पुकार करे कि सिनेमा के संसार में फैल रही गंदगी की सफाई जरूरी है, प्रख्यात अभिनेत्री रूपा गांगुली जैसी प्रतिष्ठित महिला सांसद हाथ में प्लेकार्ड लहराकर धरने पर बैठी यह मांग करे कि सिनेमा जगत में महिलाओं के अपमान करनेवालों पर कारवाई हो, सड़क पर जयाप्रदा नाम लब्ध प्रतिष्ठित अभिनेत्री और पूर्व सांसद सिनेमा जगत की सच्चाई का साफ साफ बयान करे, और शेखर सुमन, कंगना रणौत, आदि को यह कहना पड़े कि बॉलीवुड गटर है, तो फिर स्वरा भास्करों और तापसी पन्नुओं के अनुराग कश्यपों के बयानों और जया बच्चन के संसद में सिनेमा को दिए चरित्र प्रमाण पत्र की कोई बहुत वखत नहीं रह जाती।

समस्या यही है कि सिनेमा के संसार में काम के बदले देह दान को सरकारी योजना ‘काम के बदले अनाज’ की तरह बहुत सरलता से स्वीकार कर लिया गया है। सरोज खान जैसी जानी मानी नृत्य निर्देशक ने स्वर्ग सिधारने से पहले सांगली में कहा था कि काम के बदले देह शोषण कोई नई बात नहीं है। यह तो सदियों से चला आ रहा है। फिल्म इंडस्ट्री में दुष्कर्म के बाद लड़कियों को छोड़ नहीं दिया जाता, बल्कि उन्हें काम मिलता है और रोजी-रोटी भी मिलती है। सरोज खान के इतना साफ साफ कहने के बावजूद सिनेमा जगत के कुछ लोग उछल उछल कर कह रहे हैं कि बॉलीवुड की थाली गंदी नहीं है। तो, उनकी बेटी भी कल अगर अब किसी संयोगवश सिनेमा में आगे बढ़ने आ गई, तो यही थाली उन्हें भी विरासत में मिलने वाली है। फिर उस वक्त चाहे वे कितने भी ताकतवर क्यों न हो, इस थाली को साफ करने के लिए वे ऐसे कोई सात्विक और सार्थक प्रयास नहीं कर पाएंगे, जिन्हें करने से वे अपने आप को दूसरों के पाप के प्रपंच से निष्कलंक निकाल सकें।

सरोज खान को मरणोपरांत भी आप गलत मानने के लिए स्वतंत्र हैं। लेकिन पायल घोष से पहले कंगना रणौत, टिस्का चौपड़ा, राधिका आप्टे, कल्कि केचलिन, शर्लिन चोपड़ा, स्वरा भास्कर और प्रीति जैन जैसी कई अभिनेत्रियां तो जिंदा हैं, जिन्होंने सिनेमावालों को देह मांगने के मामले में सवालों के घेरे में खड़ा किया है। कंगना ने तो इस मामले को पूरे दबंग अंदाज में उठाया है। रुपा गांगुली संसद परिसर में इसीलिए धरने पर बैठ गई। रवि किशन ने भी सिनेमा में लड़कियों के शोषण का मामला उठाया। मनोज तिवारी भी खुलकर इस मुद्दे पर बोले। लेकिन जया बच्चन के पास इन दिनों फिल्में नहीं है और जाहिर है, उनकी सिनेमा से जुड़ाव की लोकप्रियता खतरे में है। जिससे उबरने के लिए उनके मीडिया मैनेजरों ने माया रची, तो वे खबरों में आ गईं, माहौल में भी छा गईं। लेकिन गलत लोगों का साथ दे रही थीं, इसीलिए, अभिनेता से नेता बनने वाले रवि किशन को अभी सांसद बने सोलह महीने भी नहीं बीते है। लेकिन सिर्फ सोलह शब्दों में ही वे सोलह साल से संसद में बैठी जया बच्चन पर इसलिए बहुत भारी साबित हुए। लेकिन जहां तक साबित होने का मामला है, तो सिनेमा के संसार की सड़ांध सो सराबोर कई चेहरों को निष्कलंक साबित होना बाकी है। सो, देखते रहिए टीवी, क्योंकि सिनेमा की थाली को गंदा करनेवाले कई सुनहरे चेहरे तो अभी और भी बहुत बचे हुए हैं। (प्राइम टाइम)

(लेखक राजनीतिक विश्लेषक हैं)

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All activities banned earlier will open up in phases, the home ministry said in new guidelines,
Strict orders enforced on March 25, when the country went into a total lockdown to break the chain of transmission of the virus, will be limited to containment zones – areas sealed because of a large number of COVID-19 cases – at least till June 30.

Night curfew will stay, but timings will be changed to 9 pm-5am from the existing 7 pm-7am.

Cinemas, schools and international flights will reopen after an assessment in the next few weeks. A decision on reopening schools and colleges will be taken in July after consultations with states, parents and other stake-holders.

There will be no restrictions on the movement of people or goods within states and between states and significantly, interstate passes will no longer be needed. But states can decide whether to regulate movement based on their own.

“The current phase of re-opening, Unlock 1, will have an economic focus,” said the government, a day after GDP data showed the slowest pace of growth in 11 years and a big impact of the lockdown on the latest quarter.

International flights, metros, cinemas, gyms, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres and bars will also be allowed after more consultations in June “based on the assessment of the situation”, said the ministry.

Social, political, religious, cultural and other gatherings also stay banned for now, given the unabated need for physical distancing to check the infection.

The phased exit plan comes amid grim predictions of a first full-year contraction of the economy in more than four decades even as the country battles a spurt in coronavirus cases. India has the ninth highest number of virus cases in the world, with over 1.7 lakh infected and close to 5,000 deaths.

Some 12 crore people lost jobs in April, according to estimates by the Center for Monitoring Indian Economy.
Attempting to revive economic activity, the government has been easing out of lockdown curbs since April 20 but travel restrictions and the mass movement of migrant workers pose a big challenge. Domestic flights and train services restarted earlier this month.

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T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar has also confirmed the script for Raid 2 is currently being developed. Co-producer Shushan told the daily, “It will be a huge multi-film franchise and Ajay ji and I, along with Kumar Mangat ji, are looking to take Raid forward. The script of Part 2 is being developed. Since the original was a much loved film, the sequel is a huge responsibility. After the super success of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, there’s a lot of pressure on this collaboration to live up to the expectation.”

Raid starred Ileana D’Cruz as Ajay’s onscreen wife while Saurabh Shukla played the role of a corrupt politician referred as Tauji. The film was appreciated by the critics. It was based on the longest raid in the 80s with Ajay playing the central role.

Meanwhile, Ajay is basking in the success of his 100th film, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior. The actor had co-produced the film which also featured Kajol as his onscreen wife Savitribai Malusare and had Saif Ali Khan in the role of the lead antagonist, Uday Bhan. The film went on to become the year’s biggest blockbuster with collection of Rs 279 crore at the domestic box office.

Ajay has a big lineup of films in the next two years. He will be seen in Bhuj: The Pride of India, Indra Kumar’s Thank God, Kaithi remake and Neeraj Pandey’s Chanakya.

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Ayushmann captioned the picture, “Kartik ka pyaar ho kar rahega Aman!” . While Ayushmann plays Kartik, Jitendra plays Aman in the film. The picture also shows Neena Gupta and Gajraj Rao among those trying to stop Ayushmann from spoiling Jitendra’s wedding celebrations.

The moviegoers loved the new poster and showered it with praise. A fan said, “So many favourites in one frame. Looking forward to watching another masterpiece!” Another wrote, “Hahahahha awesome … can’t wait 2 see it … hope a kumar sanu song is in it too @ayushmannk ayushmanbhava !” One more viewer called the upcoming film a “Guarantee hit”.

Ayushmann will be seen playing the role of a gay man for the first time and feels the audience will connect with the film. He said, “Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is again one such script that will thoroughly entertain audiences and also deliver an important social message about inclusivity and individuality. Like all my films, it is again a full family entertainer. It’s a film that will touch the hearts of audiences and also entertain them to the fullest. I can’t wait for people to watch Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan because it is a story that everyone will connect to.”

He also said Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is a film that had to be made because of the impact that it can have on society. “It is an important film that had to be made and when I heard the narration, I was bowled over immediately with the impact it had on me. It’s funny, quirky, important from a social messaging point of view and it keeps one invested and engaged completely. It’s not everyday that you find a film like Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan and I’m proud to be a part of this project,” he said.

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Shri Aamir Khan then interacted with the gathering of Collectors, DDCs, CDOs and other officials from selected states. Shri Khan lauded the work done at the grassroots by the officials and shared his experience with initiatives made by Paani Foundation in the area of water conservation. The gathered officials shared best practices from their districts for promoting ODF Sustainability goals and explore areas for future initiatives with the celebrated actor.

Addressing the gathering, Secretary DDWS, Shri Parameswaran Iyer, congratulated state representatives for their commendable work and leadership in improving sanitation access in rural areas in past five years leading to ODF declaration of India on 2nd October 2019 under Swachh Bharat Mission – Grameen (SBM-G). He emphasized the need to keep the momentum going and ensure that any gaps which may have been left on the ground must be identified and addressed. He said that the SBM-G must ensure that no one is left behind and the objectives of the programme are now mobbing forward with overall cleanliness in villages with solid and liquid waste management (SLWM).

The workshop included presentations by two District Collectors on key themes for ODF Sustainability: Information, Education and Communication (IEC); and Community Toilets.

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The script of a film should move him as an actor, feels Farhan. “Putting this level of effort is only possible, if the story motivates you to give your best. At the end of the day, we’re not making a film to showcase a great physique, but to emotionally engage the audience with the journey of the character. To make that experience believable, all efforts are worth it,” he says.

Farhan has worked hard to ace the look of a professional boxer. However, he has also essayed the role of another sportsperson, sprinter Milkha Singh in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013). So, how was the prepping different this time? “Running and boxing are two extremely different disciplines that bring their own set of challenges,” he explains.

The actor always sports a unique look in each of his films — be it Rock On (2008), Luck by Chance (2009), Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011), Dil Dhadakne Do (2015), Lucknow Central (2017) or last year’s The Sky is Pink. And now even the audience has begun to expect that from him. “It’s strange, but as an actor, you want the audience to have expectations from you, and yet one must try and find a way to surprise them. I feel grateful for all the love and support that I’ve received over the years. It gives me the courage and confidence to follow my heart,” he shares.

Going by his filmography, Farhan has clearly managed to maintain a variety. When asked if it is by plan or luck, the actor says, “The kind of stories you are drawn towards are the stories that somehow find their way to you. There is some kind of serendipity in how this happens.”

Toofan is Farhan’s second collaboration with director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra after the hit sports biopic, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013). “Toofan is a story that will move and motivate all of us. It’s so much fun to collaborate with Farhan yet again. He does not act the part, but becomes one. I can’t wait to share the film with the audience,” says Mehra.

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The film will not let you get bored till the end. After giving a great film like ‘Kesari’ in ‘Housefull 4’ where Akshay Kumar was not seen acting routine. Akshay Kumar also did comedy in this film in a seductive manner. He is seen doing absolutely natural acting in the film. At the same time, Kareena Kapoor has also presented the pain of not being a mother for 7 years of marriage on the screen. Diljit and Kiara definitely got a little less time than Akshay-Kareena on screen, but in many scenes both the viewers will get tickled. By the way, it is said for Akshay Kumar that when he is on screen, the adjacent actor is not seen, but in this film, Diljit Dosanjh was also seen making a place in his presence. Kiara Advani has played the role of Diljit’s Punjabi wife. Kiara, the Punjabi biwi’s colloquial and body language, caught it very well and presented it on the screen.

The story of ‘Good News’ is based on Varun Batra and Deepti Batra, a Mumbai-based couple. Both have been married for 7 years. Kareena Kapoor is trying badly to bring the child to life. After much consideration, both of them are ready to become parents with IVF. The situation gets worse when sperm changes in the hospital. In the life of Kareena and Akshay, Diljit and Kiara enter as uninvited guests. This latter situation is full of comedy, with emotional touch the director has kept the audience connected to the story. The editing of the film is very tight. The story does not seem to have drawn you anywhere. The film keeps it tied from beginning to end. The theme of the film is quite serious, but the way the director introduced the story with the help of comedy, it is clan-compliant, because often the directors do not escape from the stupidity on such subjects.

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According to a report on Boxofficeindia.com, the film registered a growth of 30% and collected around Rs 29 crore on Sunday. The opening weekend collection now stands at around Rs 78 crore. However, the collections of Dabangg 3 continue to be low in the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh circuit.

Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh said on Saturday that the film was reduced in length from the second day onwards. He tweeted, “#Xclusiv: #Dabangg3 trimmed on Day 2… 9 minutes, 40 seconds portions reduced from the run time.” The film was criticised for being too long with a duration of over two hours. It reportedly has too many songs and was criticised majorly because it served as a hindrance in the narrative.

Sharing the collections of the first two days of the film, he wrote, “#Dabangg3 stays in the same range on Day 2… Few circuits up, few down… Protests hit biz hard… Loses approx Rs 7.5 cr to Rs 9 cr in 2 days… Biz should see a turnaround on Day 3 [Sun]… Fri 24.50 cr, Sat 24.75 cr. Total: Rs 49.25 cr. India biz. Note: All versions.”

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