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Remo D`Souza on Be Happy: ‘Dance is integral to this film, but is not its crux’

Remo D`Souza on Be Happy: ‘Dance is integral to this film, but is not its crux’

Considering that both Abhishek Bachchan and child actor Inayat Verma were part of the 2020 film Ludo, it’s perhaps a safe bet to suggest that the film inspired Remo D’souza to cast them together again in Be Happy. However, when we ask the director of the film that released on Friday if this were indeed true, pat comes his reply. “No. I had thought of them before Ludo was released. I saw her in an ad and that stayed with me. Remo D’souza Since they have already done a film, they have chemistry. That made my work simpler, because a director spends a lot of time whipping up chemistry between two actors. I recall, if I’d say, good, after a shot involving both of them was completed, they’d begin to fight [playfully], and ask me, ‘Who did you say that to?’” recalls the director-choreographer who has previously helmed dance-based films like ABCD (2013) and Street Dancer (2020). D’souza has, on more occasions than one, established his interest in creating cinema that may not be restricted to …

Ukraine Admits Kursk Retreat, Rushes Troops As US Demands 'Concessions' Ahead of Saudi Talks

Ukraine Admits Kursk Retreat, Rushes Troops As US Demands 'Concessions' Ahead of Saudi Talks

Kyiv will propose a ceasefire in the “sky and sea” in Saudi Arabia talks after Russia fired 58 missiles and 200 drones on Ukraine. An official told AFP this truce is “easy to install and to monitor.” Zelensky hopes for “results” and “continued support” while Marco Rubio said the move was “the kind of concession you would need to see.”Peskov said Ukraine must decide if it “really wants peace” as the US is “waiting for a demonstration” of its intent. He added Moscow and Washington are at the “initial stage” of restoring ties.Zakharova denied any planned US-Russia talks despite CNN claims. Trump’s halting of US military aid and intelligence-sharing with Kyiv has alarmed Ukraine and European allies.Syrsky said Ukraine is reinforcing troops in Kursk with “electronic warfare and unmanned components” and there is “no threat of encirclement.”2:34 ‘UKRAINE NEEDS TO DECIDE WHETHER IT WANTS PEACE’4:23 UKRAINE REINFORCES TROOPS FIGHTING IN KURSK n18oc_crux Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For …

Trump Envoy Demands Hamas Disarm & Leave Gaza As Israeli Mediators Head To Qatar For Ceasefire Talks

Trump Envoy Demands Hamas Disarm & Leave Gaza As Israeli Mediators Head To Qatar For Ceasefire Talks

Israel discussed US hostage envoy Adam Boehler’s interviews with White House officials after he defended his talks with Hamas and said the US is “not an agent of Israel”. Some Israeli officials saw his remarks as a message to Israel before he clarified on X. Boehler referred to Palestinian prisoners as hostages and Israeli hostages as “prisoners” and spoke about the “human elements” of Hamas leaders. Meanwhile, the IDF is probing cases of soldiers using Palestinians as human shields in Gaza. Hamas claimed “flexibility” in hostage-ceasefire talks and awaits mediator efforts. Israeli negotiators left for Qatar as Hamas condemned Israel’s electricity cut to Gaza’s water plant. The UK and Germany urged Israel to restore power. US envoy Steve Witkoff said Hamas has “no alternative” but to disarm and leave Gaza.1:46 HAMAS CLAIMS ‘FLEXIBILITY’ IN HOSTAGE, CEASEFIRE TALKS2:58 ISRAELI NEGOTIATORS HEAD TO QATAR AS HAMAS CONDEMNS GAZA ELECTRICITY CUT n18oc_world n18oc_crux Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information …

Vance Dig at Ukraine Allies ‘With No Battlefield Experience’, French PM Says US 'Helping' Russia Win

Vance Dig at Ukraine Allies ‘With No Battlefield Experience’, French PM Says US 'Helping' Russia Win

US Vice President JD Vance clarified his remarks on European peacekeeping forces saying he “had not mentioned France or Britain by name” after backlash in London and Paris. He questioned whether an “Anglo-French coalition of the willing” could enforce a ceasefire in Ukraine and argued that many countries offering support “have neither the battlefield experience nor the military equipment to do anything meaningful.” UK PM Keir Starmer said Britain was “prepared to back this with boots on the ground and planes in the air” as he proposed a “coalition of the willing” for Ukraine. French PM François Bayrou said suspending US arms deliveries meant “abandoning the country under attack” and was “absolutely unbearable” for Europe. n18oc_world n18oc_crux Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

500 Drones Per…” Russia Punishes Ukraine, Trump Slams Zelensky For Saying War End Is “Far Away

500 Drones Per…” Russia Punishes Ukraine, Trump Slams Zelensky For Saying War End Is “Far Away

Last Updated:March 04, 2025, 00:28 IST Crux India On March 1, a Russian Iskander-M missile strike on a military training ground in Dnipropetrovsk resulted in deaths and injuries. Ukrainian military blogger Yury Butusov claimed 30-40 soldiers were killed and around 90 were injured. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky confirmed an investigation and suspensions of military officials. Lawmaker Mariana Bezugla criticised commanders for “stupidity” and failure to adapt.Additionally, Vadym Skibitskyi, deputy head of Ukraine’s military intelligence, stated Russia plans to launch up to 500 drones per attack, overwhelming Ukraine’s air defences. n18oc_crux Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Israeli Strikes In Lebanon ‘Kill 2′, Mossad Reveals How Pager Bombs ‘Turned The Tables’ On Hezbollah

Israeli Strikes In Lebanon ‘Kill 2′, Mossad Reveals How Pager Bombs ‘Turned The Tables’ On Hezbollah

Last Updated:February 26, 2025, 19:37 IST Crux India Lebanon’s National News Agency confirmed an Israeli airstrike on February 25 in the Shaara area of Janta, Baalbek, killing two people and injuring two others. The Israeli military claimed it targeted a Hezbollah facility involved in “strategic weapons production and storage,” accusing Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire. Lebanese authorities, however, reported over 1,033 Israeli breaches of the November 27 truce. Meanwhile, Mossad chief David Barnea revealed details of the covert “Pager Operation,” stating it “turned the tables” on Hezbollah. The operation, which detonated explosive-laden pagers and radios, reportedly killed 39 Hezbollah members. The UNHRC chief condemned the attacks as violations of international law. Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc expressed support for Lebanon’s new government, which pledged to enforce “state sovereignty” and maintain neutrality. The government reaffirmed its commitment to liberate all “Lebanese territories from Israeli occupation.” n18oc_world n18oc_crux Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, …

German Election Winner Merz Vows ‘Independence’ From US, Europe’s ‘Militarisation’ Amid Trump Threat

German Election Winner Merz Vows ‘Independence’ From US, Europe’s ‘Militarisation’ Amid Trump Threat

Last Updated:February 24, 2025, 14:39 IST Crux India Germany’s conservative CDU/CSU alliance secured victory in the February 23 elections, with leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieved record gains, nearly doubling its vote share to over 20 percent amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment and security concerns. Merz has pledged a crackdown on irregular immigration and urged a swift coalition formation, warning that Europe must strengthen its defence and reduce reliance on the United States. World leaders, including Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer, reacted to the result, highlighting its impact on European politics and transatlantic relations. n18oc_world n18oc_crux Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Iran Ready to Address Trump’s ‘Main Concern’ As US President Hints At Nuke Deal, Denies Strike Plans

Iran Ready to Address Trump’s ‘Main Concern’ As US President Hints At Nuke Deal, Denies Strike Plans

Last Updated:February 05, 2025, 21:23 IST Crux India Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed US President Donald Trump’s renewed maximum pressure campaign, calling it a “failed experiment”. Trump’s latest sanctions aim to cut Tehran’s oil exports to zero, prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, limit its ballistic missile programme and halt its support for terrorism. Iran maintains its nuclear programme is peaceful, with uranium enrichment reaching 60%, just below weapons-grade levels. Araghchi expressed Iran’s openness to nuclear negotiations, asserting that preventing nuclear weapon development is achievable under the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Trump has called for a “verified nuclear peace agreement” with Iran while denying claims of military action. Meanwhile, Ayatollah Khamenei appointed Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem as his representative in Lebanon, following Hassan Nasrallah’s death in an Israeli airstrike. n18oc_world n18oc_crux Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Al-Sharaa Invites Erdogan To Syria as Turkey Offers “Support to Fight Terrorism”, Eyes Defence Pact

Al-Sharaa Invites Erdogan To Syria as Turkey Offers “Support to Fight Terrorism”, Eyes Defence Pact

Last Updated:February 05, 2025, 00:22 IST Crux India Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Turkey on February 4 for discussions with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, marking a significant step in improving ties between the two nations. Erdogan pledged support to Syria in combating terrorism, including threats from ISIS and the PKK, while al-Sharaa extended an invitation for Erdogan to visit Syria soon. Talks included a potential defence pact that would allow Turkey to use Syrian airspace and establish airbases, with Palmyra military airport and the T4 base in Homs province under consideration. Turkey may also assist in training Syria’s new unified military after the integration of rebel factions.Turkey aims to solidify its influence in post-Assad Syria, addressing regional security concerns, particularly regarding the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Ankara sees the SDF’s main component, the YPG, as linked to the PKK, which has waged an insurgency in Turkey. While Turkey has threatened action against the YPG, it is pursuing diplomatic solutions for now. Additionally, Russia is negotiating with Syria over the future of its naval …

US Strikes Somalia After Trump ‘Ordered’ Attack On ‘ISIS Attack Planner’ News18

US Strikes Somalia After Trump ‘Ordered’ Attack On ‘ISIS Attack Planner’ News18

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