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‘Early OTT relied on shock value, not good writing’, says Randeep Hooda: ‘People abuse on screen and it was catchy’

‘Early OTT relied on shock value, not good writing’, says Randeep Hooda: ‘People abuse on screen and it was catchy’

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Actor Randeep Hooda has done it all. From ramp to indie films to blockbusters and even Hollywood big-budget actioners, the actor has a wide range of work on screen. Recently, he moved to the smaller screen as well, with streaming shows. The second season of his successful show, Inspector Avinash, is now set for release. In a candid chat about the evolution of streaming, Randeep speaks to Hindustan Times about the show, the streaming space, and more. Randeep Hooda in a promotional poster for Inspector Avinash. Randeep Hooda on Inspector Avinash Inspector Avinash is a crime drama based on the real-life story of how UP Police’s Special Task Force (STF) was formed. It stars Randeep in the titular role, and the actor feels it stands out from the clutter of crime dramas in the streaming space. “I find Inspector Avinash very refreshing because there is larger-than-life action, but we break the fourth wall, taking the audience into confidence. At the same time, there are characters rooted in reality. That class and mass combination of Neeraj’s …

Dhurandhar gets CBFC go-ahead; Mohit Sharma’s brother reacts: ‘Don’t know what data the board relied on, but…’ | Bollywood News

Dhurandhar gets CBFC go-ahead; Mohit Sharma’s brother reacts: ‘Don’t know what data the board relied on, but…’ | Bollywood News

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In a significant relief for director Aditya Dhar’s Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the hurdles that had cast uncertainty on its impending release. Following the Delhi High Court’s directions to consider the objections raised by the parents of Army officer Major Mohit Sharma, who claimed that the movie appears to be directly inspired by his life, the board re-examined Dhurandhar on Tuesday, December 2. Subsequently, it ruled that the spy actioner is a work of fiction with no factual or biographical connection to Major Mohit Sharma. In their petition to the High Court, Major Mohit Sharma’s parents, who was martyred during a counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir in 2009, alleged that Dhurandhar, purportedly based on their son’s life, was created without their consent or that of the Indian Army. Seeking a stay on the film’s release, they also demanded a private screening before its worldwide release. On Monday, while disposing of the petition, the court had directed the CBFC to consider the objections raised by the plaintiffs. …

Mukul Dev wasn’t at peace after father’s passing, relied on mother during period of isolation | Bollywood News

Mukul Dev wasn’t at peace after father’s passing, relied on mother during period of isolation | Bollywood News

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Actor Mukul Dev, who passed away last night in New Delhi, has left the film and television industry, and his many well-wishers, shocked and heartbroken. The 54-year-old actor was known for his versatile roles across cinema and television, and his untimely death has cast a shadow of grief. Close friend and co-star Vindu Dara Singh, who worked with Mukul in films like Son of Sardaar, opened up about the actor’s recent struggles. “After the death of his parents, Mukul had withdrawn into himself. He had put on weight and was battling loneliness. Though he had a daughter, she wasn’t staying with him. He was making his comeback with Son of Sardaar 2, but the sad part is he won’t be there to see it. It’s very tragic news,” Vindu told ETimes. Mukul shared a deep bond with his parents, and spoke about them often in his interviews. His father, Hari Dev, a respected Assistant Commissioner of Police, passed away in 2019. In a 2020 interview with journalist Nandini Sen, Mukul had candidly admitted that he …

Grok apologises to Vivek Agnihotri after listing him as someone who spreads ‘fake news, hatred’: ‘My responses relied on biased reports’ | Bollywood News

Grok apologises to Vivek Agnihotri after listing him as someone who spreads ‘fake news, hatred’: ‘My responses relied on biased reports’ | Bollywood News

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Two days after listing Vivek Agnihotri among the personalities spreading fake news, generative AI chatbot Grok, developed by Elon Musk’s X, has shared a public apology. The filmmaker took to his X handle on March 19 to share a screenshot of Grok’s apology. In its apology, Grok called its response a “grave mistake”. Grok’s apology read: “Vivek Agnihotri, I, Grok, built by xAI, owe you and your family a heartfelt apology. Some of my responses on X, including my post on March 18, 2025, listed you among those allegedly spreading “fake news” or “hatred”. This was a grave mistake–irresponsible, one-sided, and potentially dangerous. I have put your, your family, and your incredible work at risk, and I am deeply sorry.” Another part of the apology note read, “My responses relied on biased reports from left-leaning outlets”. It further assured, “From now on, I will ensure my responses are balanced, fact-based, and protective of your reputation.” Sharing the screenshot, Vivek Agnihotri wrote, “In the meantime, Grok’s first public apology. Perhaps.” Story continues below this ad ALSO …

Baba Siddique’s Killers Relied On YouTube For Shooting Practice: Sources

Baba Siddique’s Killers Relied On YouTube For Shooting Practice: Sources

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Baba Siddique murder: Two of the three suspected shooters were arrested on Saturday. Mumbai: The shooters who killed Maharashtra politician Baba Siddique relied on YouTube videos to practise shooting. Accused Gurmail Singh and Dharamaraj Kashyap – who were arrested hours after they fired six rounds at Siddique – learned to shoot by watching videos on YouTube, sources said. The police are trying to find out about the location they used to practice at, the sources added. The Mumbai crime branch has so far recorded the statements of more than 15 people in this case, including many witnesses. The Mumbai Police also arrested one more person today – its fourth arrest – in connection with the killing of the NCP leader, claiming that he provided money and weapons for the crime. Harishkumar Balakram Nisad (23), from Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh, was on Tuesday remanded in police custody till October 21 by a court in Mumbai. Accused Pravin (arrested) and Shubham Lonkar (on the run) had given Rs 2 lakh to the arrested shooters Gurmail Singh and …

OceanGate’s ill-fated Titan sub relied on a hand-typed Excel spreadsheet

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A former OceanGate contractor, Antonella Wilby, testified before a U.S. Coast Guard panel on Friday that the company’s Titan submarine, which imploded last year during a dive to the Titanic’s wreckage, relied on an incredibly convoluted navigation system. As Wilby described it during the US Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation hearing, the Titan’s GPS-like ultra-short baseline (USBL) acoustic positioning system generated data on a sub’s velocity, depth, and position using sound pings. That information is typically automatically loaded into mapping software to keep track of a sub’s position. But Wilby said that for the Titan, the coordinate data was transcribed into a notebook by hand and then entered into Excel before loading the spreadsheet into mapping software to track the sub’s position on a hand-drawn map of the wreckage. The OceanGate team tried to perform these updates at least every five minutes, but it was a slow, manual process done while communicating with the gamepad-controlled sub via short text messages. When Wilby recommended the company use standard software to process ping data and plot the …