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Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan: Benefits, prizes, games list and all you need to know

Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan: Benefits, prizes, games list and all you need to know

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Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan is divided into three categories: block level, district level, and state level. In the block level, only seven games are included. Chandigarh: Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan was launched by the Punjab government three years ago under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The main purpose to launch this special programme was to identify sporting talent in the state and nurture it. The main objective of this programme is to promote sports and physical fitness among the youth of Punjab. Players aged 14 to 65 are allowed to participate in the games. There is a specific selection process among registered players, and only shortlisted athletes are allowed to participate in the end. The process involves preliminary tests and assessments at multiple levels, from district to state level. The participants are evaluated based on their performance in these tests, and the top performers are moved to the next step. Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan is divided into three categories: block level, district level, and state level. In the block level, only seven games …

New Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon song from Akshay Kumar`s Sky Force unveiled

New Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon song from Akshay Kumar`s Sky Force unveiled

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The team of `Sky Force` on Monday, unveiled `Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon` song from the film. The newly released song perfectly encapsulates the film`s essence, celebrating the spirit of patriotism and evoking pride and gratitude.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Maddock Films (@maddockfilms) “Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon” was originally sung by the legendary late Lata Mangeshkar. The iconic lyrics, penned by the late Pradeep, and the timeless music composed by the late C. Ramchandra, continue to remain etched in the hearts of millions. Speaking about the track, Tanishk Bagchi said, “Working on `Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon` has been an emotional journey for me. This iconic song, brought to life by the divine voice of Lata Mangeshkar ji, the profound words of Pradeep ji, and the masterful composition by C. Ramchandra ji, is a cornerstone of India`s musical and patriotic heritage. I approached it with immense respect and humility, striving to preserve its …

Independence Day 2024 | Sardar Udham, Ae Watan Mere Watan: Unearthing azaadi ke heroes from the shadows

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Eighteen years after India won Independence in 1947 Shaheed (1965) released in theatres. Until this point most of Indian cinema had portrayed the freedom struggle in metaphors. This was the first big feature that showed an actual freedom fighter in flesh-and-blood on the silver screen. The film began a wave of cinema focused on the freedom struggle. The 2000s began with Hey Ram, The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), Shaheed-e-Azam (2002) and then a series of films like Rang De Basanti (2006) among others, all either about or featuring the most iconic freedom fighters — Bhagat Singh, Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhash Chandra Bose. Stills from the movies Sardar Udham (L) and Ae Watan Mere Watan (R) Also Read: Independence Day 2024: Shantanu Maheshwari reflects on the pride of representing India globally The last decade or so has seen a change in this trend. Cinema has moved on from the icons to more obscure figures of the freedom struggle. Main Khudiram Bose Hun (2017), a biographical based on the Indian revolutionary Khudiram Bose, Sardar Udham …

Ahead of Independence Day, Ulajh makers release song `Main Hoon Tera Ae Watan`

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Ulajh, starring Janhvi Kapoor, Gulshan Devaiah, and Roshan Mathew, directed by Sudhanshu Saria, has been making waves since its release. The film has garnered appreciation from audiences and critics alike. Adding to the film`s success, its songs, such as “Shaukan” and “Aaja Oye,”are getting immense love from the audience. Closer to Independence Day, the makers have unveiled a patriotic anthem from the film ‘Main Hoon Tera Ae Watan’. Composed and sung by Shashwat Sachdev with heartfelt lyrics by Kumaar, this powerful song is set to resonate deeply with audiences, evoking a profound sense of national pride and patriotism.  Janhvi Kapoor shared her thoughts on the song, stating, “Main Hoon Tera Ae Watan holds a special place in my heart, evoking deep emotions and a strong sense of patriotism. It’s an ode to our motherland, declaring, ‘Main Hoon Tera, Ae Watan’ The song beautifully conveys the profound connection and duty we have toward our country. It’s a track that I believe will resonate with listeners long after they’ve heard it.” Director Sudhanshu Saria highlighted the song’s …

Bakhtiyaar Irani claims he was replaced from Sara Ali Khan’s Ae Watan Mere Watan at the last minute: Bigger name got it | Bollywood

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Actor Bakhtiyaar Irani recently made a surprising revelation in an interview. He claimed that he was originally supposed to feature in Sara Ali Khan‘s historical biopic, Ae Watan Mere Watan, but was replaced at the last minute by a bigger name. Also read: Ae Watan Mere Watan review: Sara Ali Khan’s dialogue delivery is more painful to watch than India’s freedom struggle Ae Watan Mere Watan is written and directed by Kannan Iyer and produced by Karan Johar. According to Bakhtiyaar, while appearing in Inside The Mind With Rushabh, he had been approached for a role in the film, which is produced by Karan Johar‘s Dharmatic Entertainment. He was excited about the opportunity and had even begun preparing for the part. He had even lost eight kgs for the role. Bakhtiyaar’s loss He revealed that he was asked to lose weight for the role as he was considered too bulky, following which he followed a strict diet and workout regimen and managed to lose weight. “The director calls me, it’s (a Karan Johar production). I …

Did Sara Ali Khan Just Breathe Life Into A Forgotten Freedom Fighter? Great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi Reacts To Ae Watan Mere Watan

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Tushar Gandhi Praises Sara Ali Khan for Bringing Usha Mehta to Life in Ae Watan Mere Watan(Photo Credit –Instagram) Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson, Tushar Gandhi, took to Twitter to share a touching message about Ae Watan Mere Watan. The movie tells the story of Usha Mehta, a freedom fighter who played a crucial role in India’s independence struggle. Gandhi’s tweet, hinting at a personal connection, describes the film’s ability to bring history to life. Is this a movie that will rewrite how we view India’s past? Read further. Ae Watan Mere Watan highlights an often-overlooked chapter in Indian history. The film focuses on the sacrifices made during the crucial Independence War of 1947, a struggle that stretches back far beyond 1857. Countless heroes fought tirelessly for India’s freedom, and many of their names were lost to time. Usha Mehta: A Voice for Freedom Karan Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment, led by Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra, decided to bring the story of an unsung hero from the unheard tales of history in Ae Watan Mere Watan. The film …

Sara Ali Khan Gets Praise From Mahatma Gandhi’s Great-Grandson For Her Role In Ae Watan Mere Watan

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Sara Ali Khan plays Usha Mehta in Ae Watan Mere Watan. Tushar Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson, took to Twitter to praise Sara Ali Khan’s role as Usha Mehta in Ae Watan Mere Watan. Sara Ali Khan’s role as Usha Mehta in Ae Watan Mere Watan has earned her praise. Tushar Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson, also took to Twitter to praise Sara’s performance after watching the film. He commended Sara Ali Khan for her portrayal of Usha Mehta in a heartfelt message. He wrote, “I grew up knowing Ushaben Mehta. She mentored me in my youth. I had heard tales of her exploits running the clandestine Congress Radio during the Quit India Movement. It all came alive as I watched #Ae_Vatan_Mere_Vatan. Thank you @SaraAliKhan you brought Ushaben alive.” I grew up knowing Ushaben Mehta. She mentored me in my youth. I had heard tales of her exploits running the clandestine Congress Radio during the Quit India Movement. It all came alive as I watched #Ae_Vatan_Mere_Vatan. Thank you @SaraAliKhan you brought Ushaben alive.— Tushar GANDHI (@TusharG) March …

Ae Watan Mere Watan’s Alexx O’Nell calls co-star Sara Ali Khan ‘competent, dedicated, serious and invested actor’ | Bollywood

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Alex O’Nell, who portrays a ruthless British officer in Kannan Iyer’s Ae Watan Mere Watan, has worked for more than a decade in Indian films. The actor spoke at length about his fascination for Indian culture, history, art and architecture in an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times. He also shared about his working experience with Sara Ali Khan, Tabu and Sushmita Sen. (Also read: Ae Watan Mere Watan X reviews: Fans laud Emraan Hashmi’s performance) Alexx O’Nell was recently seen in Sara Ali Khan starrer Ae Watan Mere Watan. You are seen in Sara Ali Khan starrer Ae Watan Mere Watan, based on the 1942 Indian freedom struggle. You also acted in SS Rajamouli’s RRR, Bose: Dead/Alive, Raag Desh and Syera Narsimha Reddy. Since you have been part of so many films on India’s Independence movement, did you also go through some research or referred to any literature regarding that time period? Yes, I have been studying India’s history. Back in my theatre days in US I played King Arthur, in the play Noises Off …

`Ae Watan Mere Watan` movie review: Patiently paced positive patriotism

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Film: Ae Watan Mere Watan On: Amazon Prime Video Director: Kannan Iyer Actors: Sara Ali Khan, Emraan Hashmi Rating: 3/5 “IF not the British, then who,” asks the big barrister, later judge (Sachin Khedekar), in this movie, that is set during India’s freedom struggle!  What kinda person would pose such a ridiculous sounding dilemma, while reeling under a cancer called a colonial rule anyway?  Obviously the sort, who has something to gain from the Raj, in the first place. And those are rank opportunists. For whatever it’s worth, at least you get where they’re coming from.  But, as likely, if not more, it’s gonna be somebody brainwashed into a slave mindset towards their own oppressor as well—in this case, a “Churchill ke chaheta”, reciting Churchill ‘chalisa’, worshipping at the altar of the church called Churchill!  This Stockholm Syndrome can occur, anywhere, anytime. Whether for an unabashed imperialist—or a gaslighting government, within a supposed democracy. There are so many such across the world, as we speak.  This “andh bhakti” (blind faith) is also at the centre of this film, in …

Sara Ali Khan`s aunt Saba defends her performance in `Ae Watan Mere Watan`

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Sara Ali Khan has had two releases this month. Both her films were released a week apart on two different OTT platforms. Her latest release, Ae Watan Mere Watan` saw her play the role of freedom fighter Usha Mehta. However, it opened to mixed reviews with some people bashing the film and Sara`s performance. Coming to her defence was her aunt Saba Pataudi, sister of Saif Ali Khan.  Saba Pataudi was seen responding to a comment by a netizen on Karan Johar`s post promoting the film. Karan, whose production house Dharma Films has backed the movie took to Instagram to announce the arrival of the film on Prime Video.  A user commented on the post: `The theme loos interesting but Im damn sure Sraa Ali Khan is going to ruin by her over acting, just wait for it`.  Responding to the user, Saba wrote, “DONT judge something until you`ve seen it FIRST. She`s actually brilliant! MashaAllah”            View this post on Instagram                   …