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‘We were probably 20-25 runs short’: GT’s Solanki after loss to RCB in IPL final | Cricket News

‘We were probably 20-25 runs short’: GT’s Solanki after loss to RCB in IPL final | Cricket News

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3 min readJun 1, 2026 09:14 AM IST Gujarat Titans’ (GT) Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki reflected on his side’s defeat in the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, acknowledging that they fell short in key moments while also crediting Royal Challengers Bengaluru for executing better on the night. “First and foremost congratulations to RCB, as far as our campaign is concerned we’re immensely proud as a group of what what we’ve achieved, there’s no question we would have liked to have gone one step further, there are a lot of other teams that would have taken our place as well.” “That said, as far as the game today, I think we were probably 20-25 runs short, but it was exceptional to see the fight and the hunger the guys showed to bring that game to close to the finish. Had we got 25 and these are all ifs and buts, of course, the fact is that we’ve been beaten by a side today, and my most sort of prevalent thought is to congratulate …

Assi writer Gaurav Solanki didn’t know he was Taapsee Pannu-starrer’s highest paid crew member: ‘Found out few days ago’

Assi writer Gaurav Solanki didn’t know he was Taapsee Pannu-starrer’s highest paid crew member: ‘Found out few days ago’

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The promotions of Anubhav Sinha’s upcoming courtroom drama Assi began in an unconventional fashion. The first asset only had a title and release date, not even the cast and crew’s names. The next one simply said that the writer is the highest-paid crew member in this film. It wasn’t until the trailer was released last week that Taapsee Pannu was revealed as the film’s star and Anubhav as the director. Written by Gaurav Solanki, Assi will release on February 20. Gaurav Solanki on Assi However, the film’s claim has sparked conversation about giving writers their due. In an industry where writers have often talked about not being paid as much as stars and other crew members, this was heralded as a welcome change. Strangely enough, the writer himself had no idea this was the case. Ahead of the film’s release, its writer, Gaurav Solanki, tells Hindustan Times that he was unaware that he was the highest-paid crew member of Assi. While he is coy talking about money, Gaurav addresses the tag of being the highest-paid …

‘Only brutal assault shakes us now’: Assi writer Gaurav Solanki says film’s biggest challenge is desensitisation to rape

‘Only brutal assault shakes us now’: Assi writer Gaurav Solanki says film’s biggest challenge is desensitisation to rape

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Anubhav Sinha’s upcoming Taapsee Pannu-starrer Assi began its promotional campaign in an unusual manner. The first announcement had no mention of the cast or crew, just the title. Then came the clincher – that the writer was the film’s highest-paid crew member. It was only when the teaser was released that Anubhav and Taapsee’s faces were revealed. Ahead of the film’s release, its writer, Gaurav Solanki, spoke to Hindustan Times about the film’s genesis and more. Assi stars Taapsee Pannu as a lawyer. Gaurav Solanki on Assi Assi is a courtroom drama that stars Taapsee as a lawyer fighting for a sexual assault survivor. Gaurav says the film is realistic in its approach. “We are moving towards realism. As viewers and creators, we have grown up on courtroom dramas. The search for justice in stories is universal. The challenge while writing was to capture the inherent drama of courtrooms and make it real while keeping it engaging. It is a new type of courtroom for Hindi films,” he says. ‘We keep getting desensitised to these …

Assi writer Gaurav Solanki talks about being the highest paid crew member on Anubhav Sinha’s film: ‘It was long overdue’

Assi writer Gaurav Solanki talks about being the highest paid crew member on Anubhav Sinha’s film: ‘It was long overdue’

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Writer Gaurav Solanki, who is the highest-paid crew member on filmmaker Anubhav Sinha‘s new film Assi, has said that he “believes this sets a new benchmark in Hindi cinema.” Speaking with news agency PTI, he added that it is “about respect that was long overdue.” Written by Gaurav Solanki, Assi will release on February 20. Assi writer talks about being the highest paid in crew The film put this fact out in its first poster, which came out on social media earlier this week. “Believe it or not, the highest paid crew member on this film is the writer,” read the tagline on the poster. Gaurav said he got to know about his remuneration, which is even more than the stars of the movie, only recently. However, the writer did not disclose the exact figure. Gaurav Solanki says film’s team is making a statement with Assi “I believe it sets a new benchmark in Hindi cinema, and I feel happy and proud that this has happened. It is not just about money; it is about …

Hockey India League: Bansari Solanki steps off the bench and into the limelight as SG Pipers beat Bengal Tigers in shootout to win title | Hockey News

Hockey India League: Bansari Solanki steps off the bench and into the limelight as SG Pipers beat Bengal Tigers in shootout to win title | Hockey News

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Growing up, Bansari Solanki dreamt of being an aeronautics engineer. She started playing hockey just for fun after being coaxed by a teacher at her school. However, it became a passion when she watched Hockey India League matches – the previous iteration of the league that ran till 2017. She didn’t start off as a goalkeeper, either. Even that was a quirk of fate when a coach asked her to pad up to fill in for someone else. Her career truly kick-started after being spotted by one of India’s greatest ever, Dhanraj Pillay, when he scouted across Gujarat for young talent. Olympian Romeo James further refined her goalkeeping skills. She even wanted to be an Aeronautics Engineer growing up. A journey with many twists and turns would meet with one more on Saturday. Having not been named in the starting lineup for SG Pipers in the Women’s HIL Final, Solanki was substituted in for the Penalty Shootout. And the youngster from Vadodara stopped a Penalty Stroke from Argentine superstar Agustina Gorzelany and thwarted a couple …

Aashish Solanki calls reaction to Ranveer Allahbadia-Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent controversy ‘bizarre’ | Web Series

Aashish Solanki calls reaction to Ranveer Allahbadia-Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent controversy ‘bizarre’ | Web Series

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Feb 22, 2025 05:20 PM IST Comicstaan 3 winner Aashish Solanki has commented on the controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahbadia’s comment on Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent. Comicstaan 3 winner Aashish Solanki has opened up about what he thinks of the whole controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahbadia’s comment on Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent. He took to his Instagram stories and called it ‘bizarre’ when referring to the response the joke has gotten. (Also Read: Samay Raina shares first post on YouTube since Ranveer Allahbadia’s India’s Got Latent row, gets 8k likes in a minute) Aashish Solanki and Samay Raina have a roast show together. Aashish Solanki on India’s Got Latent controversy Aashish posted a video by podcaster Vinamre Kasanaa on his Instagram stories, calling it ‘insightful’. He then gave his take on the whole issue, writing, “You can disagree with the crass/cringe humour and the distasteful things said on the show and totally get disgusted and socially boycott, unsubscribe to such content. But what the state is doing in all this is bizarre.” A screengrab of …

Gujarat BJP MLA Karshanbhai Solanki passes away

Gujarat BJP MLA Karshanbhai Solanki passes away

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BJP flag used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: PTI Gujarat BJP MLA Karshanbhai Solanki died here in the early hours of Tuesday (February 4, 2025) after battling cancer, family sources said. He was 68. Solanki, who represented Kadi assembly constituency in Mehsana district, breathed his last at a hospital in Ahmedabad where he was undergoing treatment for cancer, a family member said. The last rites will be performed at his native village Nagarasan in Kadi taluka later in the day. Solanki won from the Kadi assembly seat, which is reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates, in 2017 and 2022. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed grief over the legislator’s demise. “Condolences on the demise of Karshanbhai Solanki, Bharatiya Janata Party MLA of Kadi Legislative Assembly. He will always be remembered for his simple and gentle nature. May God rest his soul in peace and give strength to his family and supporters to bear this pain” Mr. Patel said in a message on X. Gujarat BJP leaders, including the party’s State chief C.R. Paatil, also …

‘Got a government job in CAG via sports quota in Table Tennis’: Shivam Solanki

‘Got a government job in CAG via sports quota in Table Tennis’: Shivam Solanki

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There is a saying that goes ‘Comeback is always stronger than the setback,’ and in Shivam Solanki’s case, it could not have been any more true. For Shivam, a sport that he started for fun in his young age became the pathway to a government job is a story that no one saw coming. “I started playing table tennis for fun when I was in grade 6. After a couple of years, I started playing it professionally. I got a job in the government services, the CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General of India), through a sports quota in table tennis,” he said, in an exclusive interview with The Bridge in the sidelines of Prime Table Tennis Madhya Pradesh. Thanks to the support of his parents, Shivam was able to take the sport seriously despite not being good in academics. “I wasn’t that great in academics, but my family never pressurized me. So that opened a door for me and I started pursuing table tennis diligently after years of playing it for fun,” he said. COVID-19 …

HC grants bail to former Samajwadi Party MLA Irfan Solanki in arson case, but rejects stay on conviction

HC grants bail to former Samajwadi Party MLA Irfan Solanki in arson case, but rejects stay on conviction

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A view of the Allahabad High court. File photo | Photo Credit: Getty Images The Allahabad High Court on Thursday (November 14, 2024) granted bail to former MLA of the Samajwadi Party Irfan Solanki but rejected his plea seeking stay on conviction in a case of setting a woman’s house on fire. A bench of Justices Rajiv Gupta and Surendra Singh also dismissed the appeal of the State government seeking enhancement of sentence. A special court in Kanpur had on June 7, 2024 sentenced Solanki and four others for setting a woman’s house on fire in Jajmau area. Published – November 14, 2024 11:52 am IST 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

Shark Tank India Season 4 shoot begins with four OG Sharks; Sahiba Bali, Ashish Solanki join as new hosts

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Shark Tank India is finally back with its fourth season. After three seasons, the new installment is once again set to showcase innovative ideas and strategies associated with start-ups in India. (Also read: Ashneer Grover takes a dig at Anupam Mittal: ‘Mittal saab ki na umar ho rahi hai’) The shooting of Shark Tank India 4 recently started with Sahiba Bali as the new co-host. Shark Tank India 4 shooting commences The shooting of the first episode has started with Sharks: Anupam Mittal, Founder and CEO of People Group; Aman Gupta, Co-Founder and CMO of boAt Lifestyle; Namita Thapar, Executive Director at Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited; Peyush Bansal, Co-Founder and CEO of Lenskart; and Ritesh Agarwal, Founder and Group CEO of OYO. As the season progresses, new sharks will be added to the panel, the channel said in a press note. This season brings new hosts to the mix with comedian Ashish Solanki and Youtuber/actor Sahiba Bali joining the fray. The promo shared by Shark Tank India’s Instagram handle featured the Sharks and captioned its post …