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Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Aamir Khan on tough run of all film industries at box office: Take the decision, don't come to OTT before six months
With the release of his film Sitaare Zameen Par recently Aamir Khan has shut down the voices of those predicting Bollywood's doomsday. Aamir Khan The actor candidly opens up about sticking to his guns for its release on the next episode of the weekly show, The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra. The episode drops today at 7pm across Hindustan Times' YouTube channels. Excerpts: Aamir, you have been called the man of the moment... Right now, I am just relieved! Is it a relief because Bollywood has been having a tough run lately? Not just Bollywood, every language is; don't count the top hits like say, Pathaan, Jawan (both 2023) or Pushpa (2021), whether it's in the south or Hindi films. I am including Hollywood — this exists all over the world. Relief and happiness is what one has been hoping for in Bollywood, and you have spearheaded that. Lovely compliments are coming your way for Sitaare Zameen Par. What did Gauri (Spratt, girlfriend) say the moment she finished watching it? Itna pyaar mil raha hai iss film ko, people have fallen in love with it. They feel so happy when watching it. Gauri has really loved the film. She has been confident from the beginning. One has been hoping that theatrical viewing finds its mojo again... many are wondering why people don't want to come to theatres for films, isn't it? The quality of cinema hasn't changed in the last three to four years. Jaisi filmein 10 saal ya 8 saal pehle bann rahi thi, quality abhi bhi wahi hai. Kuch achchi hoti thi pehle, kuch buri. The difference is, earlier, films would come to OTT six months after release. If you give me an offer — come to theatres ya free mein ghar par dekho, main kahan dekhunga? World over, film industry ke log sar kyun khujla rahe hain, mujhe samajh nahin aa raha. Simple solution hai: if people want us to return to square one, studios and producers will have to insist, 'We won't sell to OTT before six months.' Phir dekhiye dhandha kaise badalta hai. OTTs zyada paisa de rahe hain, ek safety crutch mil raha hai producers ko. Koi risk nahin lena chah raha hai. Also read: Sitaare Zameen Par movie review: Aamir Khan's heartwarming film stumbles, then soars to score a basket in the 2nd half Are you hopeful that other producers will be able to sustain the risk you have taken? We have to decide for ourselves. I have made it very clear to my audience: I will stick to the old pattern of releases. OTTs have given me healthy offers to bring the film out within two months of its theatrical release. Woh mujhe manzoor nahin. For me, OTT is no longer an option as a producer. Every producer has to do this — if things need to change, mere akele se cheezein nahin badlengi. Haan, mere liye badal jaayengi, but industry ke liye karna hai toh industry ko step lena padhega. You have always stayed under the radar, but several people feels Aamir only comes out of hibernation when he has a film releasing... Very true. I am a creative person, I get lost in my work. Main film banaun ya interview doon? Sachin Tendulkar ko aap pitch par bolte ho kya 'Interview do, batting baad mein karo'? Mujhe kaam toh karne do! Uska risk yeh hai ki jab koi newsy cheez aati hai — you aren't on social media — you are giving people freeway to create the perception they want. Woh galat hai, I should correct that. People make false allegations and I keep quiet because I think my audience knows me, so farak nahin padhega. I am not a talkative person. While making a film, I am not available often to my family, too. At that time, I'm not thinking of interviews. As a journalist, I wouldn't disturb anyone in creative work. Zahir hai, jab film aayegi, main baat karna chahunga. Mera audience ke sath gehra rishta hai. Main har jagah ja ke bolunga, 'Meri film dekho'. Isme galat kya hai? Aap mujhse kyun complain kar rahe ho!
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Find out why ‘Our Unwritten Seoul' actress Park Bo Young blocked her company's phone number!
Park Bo Young , who is recently starring in a double role in the online series 'Our Unwritten Seol', opened up about shooting for the drama. The actress also ended up revealing a funny story of how she blocked her management company's number once the production for her new series was over! Park Bo Young talks about telling her company not to contact her Park Bo Young recently starred in a popular online streaming show titled ' Halmyungsoo '. The actress got candid about her experience playing two roles in the show. Bo Young also revealed a funny anecdote of how after the production was done, she told her company not to contact her. Not only that, but she even blocked their number to avoid them! While the revelation managed to shock the whole set, even her co-stars Park Jinyoung and Ryu Kyung Soo had astonished looks on their faces; the reason was equally hilarious. The actress shared how 'My MBTI is ISFP. The biggest ISFP flaw is that we don't leave the couch.' She admitted that she told her company to leave her alone and even blocked their number in order to get some much-needed peace and rest from her responsibilities. While elaborating on her reasoning behind the decision, she added that 'I told my company I will be MIA for a week. I told them I'm blocking their number. It was my dream to spend a whole week at home just ordering food and watching OTTs.' Fellow cast members also share their MBTI type As Park Bo Young mentioned her MBTI type, co-star and K-pop idol from the group GOT7 , Park Jin Young , also added and shared his type. He mentioned how "I'm a big planner (ISFJ), so I have to plan what time I would wake up and go work out. I plan all these in my head constantly. I go to the gym and go jogging. I try to work out four times a week." In response, the show's host Park Myung Soo turned towards Ryu Kyung Soo and wittingly asked him if he is ready to answer, to which the actor replied with a laugh. He also mentioned how "I just lie around. I'm an INFP." Myung Soo also asked the actor if he goes to the gym or not, to which he replied, "No, I don't. I went twice only and didn't go."
Zawya
08-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
South Africa: Data centre neutrality – hyperscalers and Seacom as the carrier of carriers
Network architecture requirements have shifted drastically over the last few years. As our reliance on always-on, always available connections has accelerated, so too has the need for data centre neutral carrier networks that make it possible to create global reach, ensure resilience and redundancy while ensuring seamless interconnectivity. Content providers, hyperscalers and over-the-top players are expanding at an unprecedented rate, pushing infrastructure limits to bring workloads closer to end users as they look to deliver vast amount of data traffic without compromising the user experience. However, scaling is not as simple as flipping a switch. Data centres are finite, and traditional models pose constraints. This is where data centre neutrality becomes critical, not just as a concept but as an operational reality enabled by carriers such as Seacom. Author: Giovanni da Costa, managing director at Seacom Digital Infrastructure, South Africa A carrier-driven, data centre-neutral approach to digital infrastructure is a game-changer for Africa's digital future. Seacom provides the essential connectivity backbone, allowing hyperscalers, OTTs (over-the-top services), and global network carriers to scale across multiple facilities without constraint. Our focus is on powering the infrastructure that enables digital services to reach the end-user (consumers) seamlessly. Africa's evolving infrastructure value chain Africa's digital ecosystem relies on high-capacity interconnectivity across multiple facilities. Hyperscalers and content providers must move workloads across regions without re-architecting networks or facing latency issues. Seacom is pivotal as the carrier that connects other carriers – an invisible yet critical link in the digital economy. Whether it's a regional carrier in Botswana trying to access Microsoft's cloud infrastructure in South Africa or a new OTT entering a market like Uganda, Seacom is the gateway. Historically, data centre operators emphasised carrier neutrality, allowing businesses to choose from multiple network providers. However, today, true flexibility requires data centre neutrality – a model where no single data centre becomes a constraint, and carriers like Seacom provide seamless interconnection between disparate facilities across the continent. Key trends shaping this shift include: - Multi-data centre strategies to enable flexible workload movement - The emergence of new digital hubs in cities like Maputo, as well as regions such as Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda - Infrastructure strategies focused on speed to market and hyperscaler - A shift in the infrastructure value chain to a focus on resilience, redundancy and robustness. While challenges remain, such as reluctance from incumbents, infrastructure costs, and energy reliability, the direction is clear. Data centre neutrality is the future. Seacom's distinct approach Unlike legacy infrastructure models, Seacom's approach is anchored in speed, scale, and strategic market access. Our clients are asking: "How can we reach the market faster?" The opportunity cost of delay is too high – hyperscalers and content providers must move now, and we enable them to do so. When capacity is constrained at one data centre, clients need the flexibility to shift workloads seamlessly to another. For example, if space is limited at DC1, clients can immediately pivot to DC2 – because Seacom connects both data centres, regardless of who owns them. While some networks are locked into specific facilities or regional monopolies, Seacom's neutral infrastructure enables effortless movement between data centres. If there is no capacity at one facility, workloads can instantly switch to another because Seacom connects them all. Seacom, as the carrier of carriers, provides the infrastructure that global carriers need to expand seamlessly across Africa. By leveraging major subsea cable systems like Equiano, WACS, and its own Seacom cable, Seacom ensures high-capacity connectivity between data centres and end users. Multiple entry points into data centres eliminate single points of failure, enhancing network resilience. By removing the need for exclusivity agreements and unlocking cross-border capacity with pre-deployed connectivity, Seacom allows hyperscalers and content providers to reach new markets quickly – delivering digital services directly to consumers and businesses alike with minimal friction. Deployment into emerging markets like Mozambique, Tanzania, and Malawi, often overlooked due to infrastructure constraints, becomes more effortless, allowing global providers to land, expand, and scale within weeks, not months. A 'carrier of carriers' for a better consumer experience Ultimately, the biggest winners are the end users. Seacom helps reduce latency, improve reliability, and enhance the digital experience by bringing hyperscaler and content provider networks closer to end-users via multiple neutral data centres. Whether streaming Netflix, using Microsoft 365, or accessing Salesforce, users experience faster load times, fewer service interruptions, and smoother interactions. This model is not just about delivering data. It's about providing real-time value at the edge, closer to the user. Seacom's role as the carrier of carriers is to connect the dots across Africa, making it easier for hyperscalers, OTTs and global carriers to scale, reach users, and create inclusive digital ecosystems. By leveraging high-capacity fibre networks and strategic interconnections, Seacom is driving Africa's next wave of digital transformation. In this ecosystem: - Carriers enable interconnection. - Hyperscalers drive digital expansion. - Seacom provides the backbone. Africa's digital future depends on agile, scalable infrastructure and true data centre neutrality. Seacom is making this a reality.
