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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amitabh Bachchan and Raveena Tandon's 'Aks' turns 24; actress calls it 'a magnificent' movie
Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon , on Sunday, marked 24 years of her supernatural thriller "Aks," which also starred Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role. The film, known for its intense storytelling and experimental style, was released on 13 July 2001. Taking to Instagram, Tandon shared a couple of her photos from the movie and captioned it, "24 years of this magnificent film! @rakeyshommehra @amitabhbachchan ji @ " Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, "Aks" also featured Manoj Bajpayee, Vineet Kumar, Tanvi Azmi, and Vijay Raaz. In the movie, Amitabh played the role of Inspector Manu Verma, Raveena portrayed Neeta, and Bajpayee took on the role of Raghavan Ghatge. "Aks" was a supernatural thriller that centered on the intense conflict between Inspector Manu Verma and a mysterious killer named Raghavan. A few days ago, Raveena Tandon marked 27 years of her comedy film "Dulhe Raja." Sharing photos featuring her with Govinda, the actress wrote, "27 years of Dulhe Raja!!!! Fun Fun and more Fun! Miss Harmeshji , Kader bhai and all@those who were there in this incredible film!." Raveena Tandon reveals her success mantra, talks about her role in 'Karmma Calling' role In the images, both actors were seen flashing their radiant smiles as they posed together for the camera. Directed by Harmesh Malhotra, "Dulhe Raja" also starred Kader Khan in the lead with Johnny Lever, Prem Chopra, Asrani, Dinesh Hingoo, Viju Khote, Manmauji, Guddi Maruti, Sudhir, Veeru Krishnan, Ghanashyam Rohera, Anjana Mumtaz, Rana Jung Bahadur, and Anil Nagrath in crucial roles, along with others. Meanwhile, after taking a break from films, Raveena Tandon made a comeback with the thriller "Maatr." She later appeared in the web series "Aranyak" and played a key role in " K.G.F: Chapter 2 ." Most recently, she was seen sharing the screen with Sanjay Dutt in the film "Ghudchadi." The movie premiered on JioCinema and also featured Parth Samthaan, Khushalii Kumar, and veteran actress Aruna Irani.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Raveena Tandon celebrates 24 years of her supernatural thriller ‘Aks' with Amitabh Bachchan
Mumbai, July : Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon, on Sunday, marked 24 years of her supernatural thriller 'Aks,' which also starred Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role. The film, known for its intense storytelling and experimental style, was released on 13 July 2001. Taking to Instagram, Tandon shared a couple of her photos from the movie and captioned it, '24 years of this magnificent film! @rakeyshommehra @amitabhbachchan ji @ Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, 'Aks' also featured Manoj Bajpayee, Vineet Kumar, Tanvi Azmi, and Vijay Raaz. In the movie, Amitabh played the role of Inspector Manu Verma, Raveena portrayed Neeta, and Bajpayee took on the role of Raghavan Ghatge. 'Aks' was a supernatural thriller that centered on the intense conflict between Inspector Manu Verma and a mysterious killer named Raghavan. A few days ago, Raveena Tandon marked 27 years of her comedy film 'Dulhe Raja.' Sharing photos featuring her with Govinda, the actress wrote, '27 years of Dulhe Raja!!!! Fun Fun and more Fun! Miss Harmeshji , Kader bhai and all@those who were there in this incredible film!.' In the images, both actors were seen flashing their radiant smiles as they posed together for the camera. Directed by Harmesh Malhotra, "Dulhe Raja" also starred Kader Khan in the lead with Johnny Lever, Prem Chopra, Asrani, Dinesh Hingoo, Viju Khote, Manmauji, Guddi Maruti, Sudhir, Veeru Krishnan, Ghanashyam Rohera, Anjana Mumtaz, Rana Jung Bahadur, and Anil Nagrath in crucial roles, along with others. Meanwhile, after taking a break from films, Raveena Tandon made a comeback with the thriller 'Maatr.' She later appeared in the web series 'Aranyak' and played a key role in 'K.G.F: Chapter 2.' Most recently, she was seen sharing the screen with Sanjay Dutt in the film 'Ghudchadi.' The movie premiered on JioCinema and also featured Parth Samthaan, Khushalii Kumar, and veteran actress Aruna Irani.
Muscat Daily
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Muscat Daily
New online platform 'Aks' to showcase Oman's film productions
Oman's film industry gets a global boost with the launch of 'Aks' – a major milestone in the evolution of Omani cinema and a strategic step to promote independent productions – in Osaka In a landmark move to support the sultanate's cultural and creative industries, Omani director Fahad Ramadan al Maimani has launched Aks, the first Gulf platform dedicated exclusively to showcasing Omani films. The announcement was made on May 23, 2025, at the Omani Pavilion during Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Aks is a pioneering initiative that aims to strengthen Oman's presence on the regional and global cultural map. More than just a digital platform, it represents a promising cultural project that heralds a new era for independent digital filmmaking in the region. Speaking to Muscat Daily from Japan, Maimani described Aks as an independent cultural and cinematic platform created to stimulate the artistic movement in Oman and enhance the visibility of independent cinema. The platform, he explained, provides a modern digital space where filmmakers can share their stories with both, local and international, audiences. Maimani said he deliberately chose to unveil Aks during Expo 2025 in Osaka because of the event's global scale and multicultural reach. 'Expo 2025 brings together countries and cultures from across the world under one roof. It's the perfect stage to announce a platform like Aks which is built on the values of cultural dialogue, creativity, and innovation,' he said. 'By launching at the Expo, we wanted to signal that Omani cinema is ready to step onto the world stage.' He further highlighted that Aks was developed to overcome persistent challenges faced by independent filmmakers, chief among them weak distribution networks and limited audience access. He emphasised that Aks is part of a broader global movement that positions culture not only as a form of soft power but also as an economic opportunity and a developmental responsibility. 'The platform's vision goes beyond traditional exhibition,' he added. 'It seeks to redefine the relationship between audiences and cinema, between ideas and sound, and between image and belonging.' Explaining the name, Maimani said Aks is inspired by the visual language of photography and filmmaking, drawing from icons and symbols commonly found in cameras, editing software, and film equipment. This visual connection, he noted, gives the platform a strong identity while evoking a sense of creativity and belonging in the audiovisual space. Currently, Aks features a digital library with a curated selection of short narrative and documentary films, including White Gold, Never Dive Alone, ROPE, Loss, The Art of Life, Rhythm, Athar Fatima, and Color. Maimani revealed that the platform will soon expand with the launch of a smart application that promises a unique and immersive viewing experience. The app – also named Aks – will be available on Apple Store and Google Play before the end of the year, offering audiences in Oman and beyond easy access to the country's growing body of cinematic work. He described the launch of Aks as a major milestone in the evolution of Omani cinema and a strategic step toward enabling independent productions to assume a more influential role in both the Gulf and global cultural arenas. The platform, he said, seeks to empower filmmakers from all of Oman's governorates while building a comprehensive digital archive of local film productions. In addition to promoting Omani voices, Aks is also designed to support the creative economy and attract investment into the sultanate's burgeoning film industry. (Audiences can access the platform and explore its growing collection of Omani films by visiting
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Raveena Tandon reveals she never wanted to be an actress: ‘I wanted to be a director like my father'
Raveena Tandon has long been celebrated as one of the most glamorous and successful actresses in Bollywood, but in a recent conversation with filmmaker Farah Khan , the Mohra star revealed that acting was never part of her plan. During her appearance on Farah's YouTube show, Raveena looked back at her early days and clarified a widely shared story about how she entered the industry. Contrary to the belief that she was always destined to be in front of the camera, Raveena said, 'I didn't want to be a heroine. I wanted to be a director like my father. I wanted to make ads. I never thought of being a heroine.' Farah Khan remembers a young Raveena: 'She was very beautiful' Farah, who introduced Raveena as the 'most beautiful heroine,' fondly recalled meeting her when she was just 16. 'I have known her since then. She was very beautiful. I told her, 'You will be a heroine.' She said, 'I will sweep in the studio… but I want to be in films,'' Farah shared. Raveena is the daughter of late filmmaker Ravi Tandon , known for classics like Khel Khel Mein, Majboor, and Jhuta Kahin Ka. Praising him, Farah said, 'His father was my favourite director. So many classics.' Raveena also added a fun trivia, pointing out that Baghban was actually a remake of one of her father's films. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo 'Baghban was also a remake of Zindagi Ki,' she said. From accidental heroine to powerhouse performer Though her journey into acting may have been unexpected, Raveena made her mark with her 1991 debut Patthar Ke Phool and quickly climbed the ranks with box-office hits like Dilwale, Mohra, Laadla, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, and Ziddi. Raveena Tandon Looks Pretty and Youthful in Bandra In the late '90s, she became a staple in comedy blockbusters alongside Govinda, delivering hits like Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Dulhe Raja, and Anari No.1. She later won acclaim for serious roles in Ghulam-E-Mustafa and Shool, and ventured into parallel cinema with Daman and Aks in the 2000s. After a break from films, Raveena returned with the thriller Maatr, Netflix series Aranyak, and a key role in the blockbuster K.G.F: Chapter 2. Up next, she will be seen in Housefull 5, directed by Tarun Mansukhani. The star-studded ensemble features Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Soundarya Sharma, Chunky Pandey and Johnny Lever. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
New York Post
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Ex Fyre Fest designer says fraudster Billy McFarland, Anna Delvey, Luigi Mangione have one thing in common
The former social media designer for Fyre Festival says social media is fueling the idolization of bad actors and scammers, specifically naming Fyre Festival creator Billy McFarland, notorious scam socialite Anna Delvey Sorokin and UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione as prime examples. Oren Aks spoke with Fox News Digital after Fyre Festival 2, a do-over version of the original Fyre Festival that failed in 2017, was postponed just weeks before it was scheduled to take place in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, between May 30 and June 2. Oren Aks, who was employed with Jerry Media when he did graphic design and social media strategy work for Fyre Festival in 2017, told Fox News Digital that, in the age of social media, the public makes icons out of con artists and criminals like Delvey and Mangione. McFarland is no exception, he said. 'We look at them like they're iconic, like, 'Oh what's she wearing to court?' And … at a certain point, you're just more obsessed with them as this narrative that you've built rather than who they actually are. … If you met Billy, you wouldn't be impressed,' Aks said. Aks added that the public, especially the American public, does not talk about the success stories of millionaire and billionaire business moguls in the same way the public discusses scammers and 'money grubbers,' particularly on social media. 5 Fyre Festival creator Billy McFarland cancelled his attempt to revive the failed music event. AP 'It used to be … this inspirational route you would take in your career to kind of move up a ladder or earn a living and buy a house or something. Now, we vilify those people, and we glorify the bad, the scammy, the evil, and we look at those people as heroes,' Aks said. 'Like style icons or freedom fighters or whatever other imaginary title you want to assign them. And I think … it's very worrying as a societal shift. … Why are we doing this?' Aks added that America has built up the idea 'that you have to fail big to win big, or you have try big to succeed.' 5 The original Fyre Festival made headlines in 2017 for its chaos and disorganization. AP 5 Mitch Purgason attended the first event and paid for a 2-bedroom villa but got a 1-bedroom tent with a soaking wet bed instead. 'And they're almost kind of like this never-ending train wreck. … It's what fuels the internet,' he said. 'That's why people care about this Luigi Mangione guy. In what universe are we living in that this is a relevant story to glorify these people as the image of success? And … there'll be a thousand more. And it's truly an American story.' Aks said he was excited about the Fyre Festival project in 2017 because he had a background working in the music industry and was passionate about music festivals. The event and McFarland promised attendees who paid thousands for tickets a luxurious music festival set in the Bahamas but delivered a glorified campsite on the island instead. 5 The former social media designer for Fyre Festival compared McFarland to Anna Delvey Sorokin and Luigi Mangione. AP There was 'writing on the wall' before the festival began that should have indicated the event would be a disaster, from credit cards bouncing to Fyre Festival's partners being left out of the loop on logistical planning, Aks said. He recalled the moment he knew things were going south. 'When we arrived, the point where it really hit me was actually … going over this hill and kind of descending into the valley where the beach area, where the festival was taking place, and seeing the tents and the actual media center stage area and … nothing was there,' he said. 'In my brain, the logistics didn't work out, but I just assumed that's just not my territory. I'm the graphic designer. I'm sure they've got like an architect or … someone dealing with that. But then I saw the FEMA or the U.N.-style tents, and that was the moment it all hit.' 5 Oren Aks said bad actors like McFarland, Sorokin and Mangione are being idolized for their actions. J Mayer/Shutterstock After the 2017 Fyre Festival's failure, it went viral on social media when Hulu and Netflix published documentaries about the failed beach bash, making the #fyrefraud hashtag and a photo of the strewn-together sandwiches served at the festival go viral at the time. The festival reached a settlement with 277 ticket holders in 2021, when it was ordered to pay each recipient an award of $7,220. Fyre Festival 2 has since been postponed, and McFarland announced this week he is selling the Fyre brand. 'We have decided the best way to accomplish our goals is to sell the FYRE Festival brand, including its trademarks, IP, digital assets, media reach, and cultural capital – to an operator that can fully realize its vision,' McFarland wrote in a statement posted to Instagram Wednesday. McFarland said the Fyre brand 'deserves a team with the scale, experience, and infrastructure to realize its full potential.'
