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India Gazette
10-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"It's our right to know": BJP MP Arun Govil backs UP Govt's nameplate rule for Kanwar Yatra route
Hapur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 10 (ANI): Amid the ongoing controversy over displaying shop owners' information along the Kanwar route, BJP MP Arun Govil supported the Uttar Pradesh government, saying that what problem should anyone have in telling their name and giving other details. Speaking to ANI in Hapur, Govil said, 'What problem should anyone have in telling their name and giving other details? The Kanwar Yatra is a religious ritual that must be performed according to specific rules and norms. It is our right to know where one can go.' Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh Police have deployed the Rapid Action Force (RAF), Quick Response Team (QRT), and Anti-Terror Squad to ensure the secure conduct of the Kanwar Yatra, which begins on July 11. According to the guidelines issued by Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Krishna, 587 Gazetted Officers, 2040 Inspectors, 13,520 Sub-Inspectors, 39,965 Head Constables and Constables, 1,486 Women Sub-Inspectors, 8,541 Women Head Constables and Constables, 50 Companies of Central Police Force and Pradeshik Armed Constabulary (PAC) and 1,424 Home Guards have been deployed. Arrangements are being made for 24/7 active patrolling. UP-112 personnel have been briefed in this regard, and their vehicles have been arranged. Local divers have been deployed on the banks of rivers and canals after proper briefing and training. Barricading and danger signs are also being put up on the banks of rivers. A total of 395 drones have been set up for the smooth conduct of the Yatra. The instructions have been given to make available the mobile numbers of all police officers and station in-charge, the traffic diversion scheme and other important information to the devotees through barcodes in newspaper advertisements, hoardings and social media. 1,845 water service centres, 829 medical camps, 1,222 police help centres and control rooms have been set up on the main Kanwar route. (ANI)
Mint
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
India's most expensive film made at ₹835 cr, VFX & music by Oscar winners; not Kalki 2898 AD, Brahmastra, Adipurush
The budgets of Indian films are steadily rising, now rivalling those of major Hollywood productions. In fact, it's become quite common for Indian movies to cross the ₹ 100 crore mark. Taking this trend to new heights, one film has emerged as the most expensive ever made in Indian cinema, with a whopping budget of ₹ 835 crore, surpassing even big-ticket films like Kalki 2898 AD, Brahmastra, and Adipurush. The most expensive film in India is Nitesh Tiwari's magnum opus Ramayana Part 1. Ramayana is a two-part epic mythological film. It stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. Sunny Deol will be seen as Hanuman. Lara Dutta, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Arun Govil are also a part of the film's ensemble cast. Kunal Kapoor, Arun Govil, Sheeba Chadha, and Indira Krishnan are also a part of the film. According to a report by Bollywood Hungama last year, Ramayana is being built on a budget of $100 million (around ₹ 835 crore). The film is still under production. With its over ₹ 800 crore budget, it has outpaced the production costs of big-budget films, including Kalki 2898 AD ( ₹ 600 crore), RRR and Adipurush ( ₹ 550 crore each). Brahmastra Part One which previously held the record as Bollywood's most expensive film at ₹ 375 crore, stands nowhere close to Ramayana's budget. Ramayana Part 1 is backed by Namit Malhotra, owner of the global media giant Prime Focus. He is also the CEO of DNEG, the acclaimed British-Indian VFX powerhouse known for its cutting-edge visual effects, which has of eight Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects. Ramayana's VFX work is helmed by DNEG. Besides this, Ramayana also marks the first collaboration between AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer. Hans, the two-time Oscar award winner for Best Original Score, is best known for films like The Lion King (1994), Dune (2021) and Christopher Nolan's Interstellar (2014). On Thursday, the first look of Ramayana was unveiled by the makers.
Mint
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
India's most expensive film made at ₹835 cr, VFX & music by Oscar winners; not Kalki 2898 AD, Brahmastra, Adipurush
The budgets of Indian films are steadily rising, now rivalling those of major Hollywood productions. In fact, it's become quite common for Indian movies to cross the ₹ 100 crore mark. Taking this trend to new heights, one film has emerged as the most expensive ever made in Indian cinema, with a whopping budget of ₹ 835 crore, surpassing even big-ticket films like Kalki 2898 AD, Brahmastra, and Adipurush. The most expensive film in India is Nitesh Tiwari's magnum opus Ramayana Part 1. Ramayana is a two-part epic mythological film. It stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. Sunny Deol will be seen as Hanuman. Lara Dutta, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Arun Govil are also a part of the film's ensemble cast. Kunal Kapoor, Arun Govil, Sheeba Chadha, and Indira Krishnan are also a part of the film. According to a report by Bollywood Hungama last year, Ramayana is being built on a budget of $100 million (around ₹ 835 crore). The film is still under production. With its over ₹ 800 crore budget, it has outpaced the production costs of big-budget films, including Kalki 2898 AD ( ₹ 600 crore), RRR and Adipurush ( ₹ 550 crore each). Brahmastra Part One which previously held the record as Bollywood's most expensive film at ₹ 375 crore, stands nowhere close to Ramayana's budget. Ramayana Part 1 is backed by Namit Malhotra, owner of the global media giant Prime Focus. He is also the CEO of DNEG, the acclaimed British-Indian VFX powerhouse known for its cutting-edge visual effects, which has of eight Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects. Ramayana's VFX work is helmed by DNEG. Besides this, Ramayana also marks the first collaboration between AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer. Hans, the two-time Oscar award winner for Best Original Score, is best known for films like The Lion King (1994), Dune (2021) and Christopher Nolan's Interstellar (2014). On Thursday, the first look of Ramayana was unveiled by the makers. The film is scheduled to be released on Diwali 2026. It will be followed by part 2.
Pink Villa
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ramayana: Did Arun Govil subtly slam Ranbir Kapoor for playing Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's war drama?
Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Yash-led Ramayana is one of the most awaited Bollywood films right now. It features a star-studded ensemble and has been making headlines even before its release. The latest actor to be roped in the war drama is Vivek Oberoi. Now, Arun Govil took a subtle dig at Ranbir for playing the role of Lord Ram. Arun Govil rose to fame with Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan where he played the role of Lord Ram. However, in Nitesh Tiwari's mythological drama he will be seen in the role of King Dashrath. In a recent interview with NDTV, Arun Govil said, 'Three-four people tried recreating it, but they were not successful. I don't think in our lifetime someone should try to recreate Ramayan.' Taking a subtle dig at Ranbir Kapoor, the actor shared, 'As far as some actor playing Ram (is concerned), all the available actors, all the stars at this moment – I don't think anyone is suitable. Maybe you can find someone outside the industry.' Earlier, while speaking to Hindustan Times, Sunil Lahri expressed his disappointment over Arun Govil portraying Dashrath in the upcoming film. He felt that by taking on this role, he is diminishing the iconic image he built as Lord Ram. Sunil added that if he were offered a similar role, he would have declined it. Referring to Arun as an elder brother, he mentioned that out of respect, he wouldn't have accepted any other part either. Meanwhile, apart from Ranbir Kapoor and Arun Govil, Ramayana also stars KGF star Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, Lara Dutta as Kaykay, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha and Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjihva. Apart from them, the film also stars Ravi Dubey, Indira Krishnan, Amitabh Bachchan, Kunal Kapoor, Kajal Aggarwal, and others. Ramayana will be released in two parts in the theater. The first part is locked to hit the theaters in Diwali 2026. Meanwhile, Part Two will be released on Diwali 2027. Both parts are being filmed simultaneously, in one go, and are in production currently.
Indian Express
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
As Ranbir Kapoor shoots for Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, co-star Arun Govil says ‘no star is suitable to play Lord Ram': ‘You can find someone outside'
With the first part of Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana all set to release in 2026, actor Arun Govil has expressed his concern in today's actors being worthy of playing Lord Ram. Govil, who is famous for his portrayal of Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan, said, 'I don't think anyone is suitable.' The actor's statement has drawn significant attention, especially since he is part of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. In a conversation with NDTV, Arun Govil said, 'Three-four people tried recreating it, but they were not successful. I don't think in our lifetime someone should try to recreate Ramayan. As far as some actor playing Ram (is concerned), all the available actors, all the stars at this moment – I don't think anyone is suitable. Maybe you can find someone outside the industry.' Arun Govil's statement has sparked a debate online with many fans expressing concerns regarding Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana where Ranbir Kapoor will be seen in the role of Lord Ram. ALSO READ | Suneel Darshan wanted to make Jaanwar with Sunny Deol, but replaced him with Akshay Kumar after an 'ugly' fallout: 'Those issues are still pending' Previously, actor Prabhas played the role of Lord Ram in Om Raut's Adipurush, a retelling of Ramayana. That film, however, became a target of trolls for its poor VFC and colloquial language. Apart from Ranbir Kapoor and Arun Govil, the film will also star Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, Lara Dutta as Kaykay and KGF fame Yash as Ravana. Yash is also the co-producer of the film along with Namit Malhotra. Other actors who are expected to star in the film are Rakul Preet Singh, Anil Kapoor, Kunal Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan. Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana will be released in two parts on Diwali 2026 and 2027, respectively.
