All posts tagged: Experimenting

Ab Hoga Hisaab director Divyanshu Malhotra says ‘didn’t want to glorify alpha men’; experimenting led to mixed reviews

Ab Hoga Hisaab director Divyanshu Malhotra says ‘didn’t want to glorify alpha men’; experimenting led to mixed reviews

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Ab Hoga Hisaab is more than just a revenge thriller. Set against Punjab’s growing obsession with migrating to Canada, the series explores how desperation can push people towards dangerous and illegal routes, including organ trafficking. The story follows Bobby (played by Shaheer Sheikh), who embarks on a mission to find his brother after the brother disappears while searching for his girlfriend, who has left for Canada. Divyanshu Malhotra talks about Ab Hoga Hisaab. In an interview with Hindustan Times, director Divyanshu Malhotra opens up about the inspiration behind the show, why he consciously avoided glorifying ‘Alpha men’, the extensive casting process, and his reaction to the series receiving mixed reviews. Divyanshu Malhotra talks about Ab Hoga Hisaab When asked about the idea behind the show being rooted in Punjab, Divyanshu said, “More than organ trafficking, it was the story of people wanting to go to extreme lengths in order to reach Canada, and organ trafficking is just one of the many things they end up facing. The idea was to talk about the risks involved …

How Sai Kishore overcame the fear of experimenting to find success and joy | Cricket News

How Sai Kishore overcame the fear of experimenting to find success and joy | Cricket News

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In the last IPL, where R Sai Kishore picked up 19 wickets, his dismissal of Krunal Pandya early in the season stood out from the rest. It was a simple caught and bowled, but replays showed it was a carrom ball – something unusual among left-arm spinners – that he had unleashed. It was a delivery not just Krunal, but none saw coming as from the time Jack Iverson delivered the first carrom ball in 1950’s, it has mostly been associated with right-arm finger spinners. “When Queen released ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, everyone thought it was too long for radio because until then no pop song went for 6 minutes. It broke the convention and went on to become a top charter. Why I take that example is, someone must have started it somewhere. Next IPL some other left-arm spinner may bowl the carrom ball,” he says. There is a reason, right in the middle of a Ranji Trophy season, with the third round beginning Saturday, that the topic is brought up to Sai Kishore. The carrom …

YouTube is experimenting with a Premium plan for two people

YouTube is experimenting with a Premium plan for two people

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YouTube is testing a YouTube Premium subscription plan designed for two people to use, Moneycontrol reports (via Android Authority). Company spokesperson Alex McQuiston confirmed to The Verge that the pilot is taking place in India, France, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. “We’re experimenting with new ways to provide greater flexibility and value to our YouTube Premium subscribers, including offering a two-person Premium plan option, allowing two people to share a subscription at a reduced cost,” according to McQuiston. Moneycontrol and Android Authority both include screenshots in their articles of how the two-person plan slots into YouTube’s pricing tiers in Indian rupees. While an individual plan starts at ₹‎140.00 per month, a two-person plan costs ₹‎219.00 per month and a family plan costs ₹‎299.00 per month, so a two-person plan falls right in the middle. The pilot of a two-person plan follows YouTube’s wide rollout of YouTube Premium Lite, which the company had also tested in limited countries. Premium Lite plan lets you watch most videos without ads but doesn’t have ad-free music videos, offline downloads, or …

Adivi Sesh: I’m experimenting more now because I’m changing as a person

Adivi Sesh: I’m experimenting more now because I’m changing as a person

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Be it a sharp suit or a laid-back jeans-and-T-shirt combo, actor Adivi Sesh’s Instagram serves as a versatile style guide. With the demands of being in the limelight, his fashion experiments come as no surprise. But look closer, and a recurring theme emerges — during his downtime, Sesh gravitates toward printed, oversized shirts, which he fondly refers to as his go-to comfort wear. Adivi Sesh will next be seen in G2. In an exclusive shoot for HTCity Showstoppers, the actor opens up about his fashion philosophy. Making a case for our rich Indian weaves, Adivi Sesh looks spiffy in a Ajrakh Kantha jacket from Hindostan Archive paired with pair of pleated pants. “I think my go-to idea is wearing whatever feels comfy based on your mood. I’m a big fan of Hawaiian-style oversized shirts, and I started wearing them a couple of years before they came back in vogue,” he shares, adding, “Back when skinny jeans were trending, I was all about baggy fits. If there’s one thing I wear often enough to call my …

Abhishek Banerjee: 2025 will be about experimenting, evolving

Abhishek Banerjee: 2025 will be about experimenting, evolving

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Jan 05, 2025 11:32 AM IST Abhishek Banerjee is focused on experimenting in 2025. He says he’s eager to see how the audiences respond when they see him in new avatars onscreen this year. After a stellar 2024, marked by two major highlights—Stree 2– Sarkate Ka Aatank, which raked in impressive numbers, and Vedaa, which garnered him widespread praise — actor Abhishek Banerjee is focused on experimenting in 2025. “For me, it’s been a six-year-long journey as an actor till now. I have two characters which are widely popular (Jana in Stree 2 and Hathoda Tyagi in Paatal Lok). That adds to the pressure. It is not going to happen with every project. Hence, I am learning to be more patient now,” says Banerjee who is looking forward to three releases this year, including the second season of the web show Rana Naidu. Abhishek Banerjee Also read: Stree 2 actor Abhishek Banerjee reveals he was offered 3 lead roles post film’s success: I cannot do boring stuff He adds, “How do I surprise the audience …

YouTube experimenting with new ‘Play Something’ button: Here’s what it does | Technology News

YouTube experimenting with new ‘Play Something’ button: Here’s what it does | Technology News

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YouTube is undoubtedly one of the best video streaming platforms, but sometimes you may struggle to find the right video. To put an end to endless scrolling woes, YouTube is reportedly testing a new “Play something” floating action button. According to a recent report by 9to5Google, the new “Play something” button appears with a black background and white text just above the bottom bar. It goes on to say that tapping on the button starts a random video in the Shorts player, but as it turns out, the button can also play regular content in portrait mode with the like, dislike, comment and share button appearing on the right side of the screen along with a timeline scrubber at the bottom of the player. Here’s how the new floating action button looks like. (Image Source: 9to5Google) However, the Play something button disappears whenever the miniplayer is active. This isn’t the first time YouTube has experimented with a ‘Play something feature’. In 2023, a Reddit user spotted a banner with the text “Can’t decide what to …

EXCLUSIVE: Atlee recalls portraying Thalapathy Vijay as an old man in Bigil and experimenting in Baby John with Varun Dhawan

EXCLUSIVE: Atlee recalls portraying Thalapathy Vijay as an old man in Bigil and experimenting in Baby John with Varun Dhawan

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Atlee and Varun Dhawan were recently interviewed by Pinkvilla ahead of their movie Baby John’s release. During the conversation, the producer explained how he chose Varun Dhawan to play the protagonist in the upcoming film. Talking on the same, Atlee recalled casting Thalapathy Vijay as an old man in Bigil and said, “When we were doing Bigil, he (Vijay) played the character of an old man called Rayappan. He asked me whether I was sure he should play a character with the old look. So, we have always taken slightly experimental chances, which have worked for both of us.” “This is the same reason why I approached Varun Dhawan and said, ‘You’ve never done this. This is going to work for you,’ and that’s how we landed on Baby John. For example, when we did Jawan, I told Shah Rukh sir that Vikram Rathod would be the mass character. He just looked at me and said, ‘No, girls like me, Azad will be the mass one.’ However, after seeing the movie, SRK admitted that I …

Sanjeeda Shaikh: I enjoy experimenting, but don’t feel the need to chase trends

Sanjeeda Shaikh: I enjoy experimenting, but don’t feel the need to chase trends

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Sanjeeda Shaikh’s personal style is a refreshing mix of authenticity, comfort and elegance. Her approach to fashion isn’t dictated by fleeting trends but is rooted in self-expression and confidence. “I would like to describe my personal style as ‘comfort’ because I feel that I need to be confident in whatever I wear,” says the actor who garnered widespread praise for her role as Waheeda in the web show Heeramandi, released earlier this year. Actor Sanjeeda Shaikh looks bewitching in a red saree from Reynu Taandon She adds, “I look for comfort in whatever I wear. At the same time, I like experimenting, not going by the trends, but trying whatever feels good at that moment.” For Sanjeeda, fashion is more than just clothes — it’s a way to express who she is. “Fashion comes from within and it is a reflection of one’s personality,” says the 39-year-old, adding, “It is a key component because the first thing you do when you see a person is you notice what they’re wearing. ” Outfit: SABE by Sanil …

Triptii Dimri reacts to criticism of her steps in Mere Mehboob: ‘That doesn’t stop you from experimenting’ | Bollywood

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Triptii Dimri’s sensual dance in Mere Mehboob has been receiving flak from social media users, with some calling it cringe and embarrassing. Now, the actor has reacted to the criticism for the first time, admitting she didn’t expect a negative response from the audience. Also read: Internet feels sorry for Triptii Dimri getting ‘cringe’ steps in Mere Mehboob Triptii Dimri’s song premiered on September 23. The song premiered on September 23. The actor spoke about the criticism in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Triptii reacts In the interview, she was asked about the hook step, which has been labelled as uncomfortable by many, and whether she felt it that way when she was doing it on the set. Responding to it, she said, “Not really… As an actor, I’m trying to do different things. Earlier, I thought that to be an actor you only need to know acting, and you are fine. When things became true, I realised that when you are offered a show, you should know how to walk properly, when you …

Google Reportedly Experimenting With Short Videos Filter to Show Content from TikTok, Reels, More in Search

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Google is reportedly working on a feature for its Google Search app for Android where it will let users find all the short video content in one place. As per the report, the Google Search app could get a Short Video filter for content from TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and others. It is not known if and when the new filter will be released for users globally. Notably, a separate report claimed that the Google app for Android could soon offer the Gemini AI toggle that was seen in iOS recently. According to a report by PiunikaWeb (via AssembleDebug), the new feature was spotted within the latest Google Search app for Android. The feature adds a new filter labelled Short Video next to the Images filter atop the search result space. This new feature is believed to index and collate all short video content available publicly on various platforms. The report highlighted that despite spotting the feature, clicking on it did not do anything, and the filter disappeared. This could be due to the …