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Hans India
13-07-2025
- 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
