September 25, 04:59Aaj Tak

Shehzad and Tej Pratap become a 'Sanatani' pair in the series 'Rise and Fall'

The second season of the show 'Rise and Fall' will feature Shehzad Punawala, who previously served as a press secretary for political parties, and Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of Lalu Prasad Yadav. Although it is not yet known if they will clash within the show, these figures from Netangarh have already found common ground.

Shehzad published a video showing them interacting and connecting. Shehzad noted: 'When I came from Patna to Pune.' Tej Pratap replied: 'So, when I came from Mumbai to Bihar.' Both then laughed and stated that this collaboration would involve many things, including upheavals.

Subsequently, Shehzad declared: 'Jai Sanatan.' Tej Pratap supported him, and they continued their conversation. Shehzad explained that they share a common goal: he is a great admirer of Hanuman, and the other is the greatest devotee of Shiva. In response, Tej said: 'Then you become Bajrang Bali, and I will become Rama.'

This joint appearance by Shehzad and Tej demonstrates that both are fully ready to form the cast. The public reacted positively to their rapprochement, noting that it is very wonderful and stylish. Some users commented that the colors will blend well when two friends from Pune and Bihar meet, offering them support.

The premiere of 'Rise and Fall 2' is scheduled for September 26, 2026. The show will be hosted by former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, who replaces Ashneer Grover. Fifteen contestants will participate in the second season, including Gautam Gulati, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, Karan Patel, Swara Bhaskar, Shehzad Punawala, Sara Gurgapal, Niharika Tiwari, Sivet Tomar, Tej Pratap Yadav, Kyra Anu, Raj Grover, Irina Rudakova, Manish Kashyap, Kajal Raghavani, and Anish Bhagat. The participants will be divided into 'rulers' and 'workers'. The rulers will live in luxurious penthouses and make decisions, while the workers will perform tasks in the basement. 'Rise and Fall 2' will be broadcast on Prime Video and MX Player.

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www.aajtak.inSeptember 21, 11:06

Karan Johar to film story of RAW founder who had ties to Nehru

Spy films that combine action, thriller, suspense, and patriotism are always popular on the big screen. Films such as Pathan, Tiger, War, and Dhurandhar have brought huge box office revenues. The film Dhurandhar became one of the biggest in Bollywood, based on the real life of a RAW spy.

The History of the RAW Founder

Stories of RAW are often discussed in podcasts or interviews where agents describe how they infiltrate foreign countries for surveillance and the dangers they face. However, few people know who conceived the idea behind the creation of RAW in India. Now, film director Karan Johar has taken on this task.

Film director Karan Johar announced six years ago his plans to make a movie about Rameshwar Nath Kao (R.N. Kao), who was the head and founder of RAW. This project remained dormant for a long time, but now its release date is known. Johar plans to release his film on August 11, 2028, marking the 60th anniversary of RAW's establishment. The film will be based on Nitin Gohle's book, 'R.N. Kao: Gentleman Spymaster'. Johar is creating this film in collaboration with his company Dharma Productions and Leo Media Collective.

Johar stated at the film announcement: 'He created what was invisible... but his influence will remain in history forever.' He added that today marks the 58th anniversary of RAW, and they are pleased to announce the creation of a film about its founder, R.N. Kao. R.N. Kao played a key role in the creation of this organization, working behind the scenes, and it is now known as RAW. The film will also show the story of his first mission.

Who Was R.N. Kao?

Currently, it is unknown who will direct this film or which actor will play the role of R.N. Kao. The story will show moments from R.N. Kao's life in 1955, explaining the circumstances of RAW's founding. The narrative will then move to the agency's first major assignment during the war with Pakistan in 1971.

Before taking charge of RAW, R.N. Kao headed the Aeronautical Research Centre of the Intelligence Bureau. He also closely collaborated with the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Kao participated in many confidential intelligence operations and played an important role in the events related to the formation of Bangladesh in 1971.

www.aajtak.inSeptember 14, 14:36

Ram Gopal Varma states Mohit Suri's film will surpass 'Dhurandar', mentioning Daud Ibrahim

Filmmakers Ram Gopal Varma and Mohit Suri announced their collaboration on a film on Sunday, causing significant excitement among fans. Mohit's previous film was the blockbuster 'Saiyara'. The new project will feature not only a romantic storyline but also a crime drama.

Ram Gopal Varma often shares thoughts about his films on social media. Now he has openly discussed the upcoming film with Mohit Suri. According to RGV, the plot will unfold during the period of severed ties between Daud Ibrahim and Chhota Rajan. The film will incorporate Mohit Suri's signature style and, in RGV's opinion, will be grander than the mega-blockbuster 'Dhurandar'.

On the social network X, Ram Gopal Varma wrote that although he is a co-producer and wrote the screenplay, Mohit Suri elevated it to an entirely different level as the project's director. He specified that the story is based on the time when Daud Ibrahim and Chhota Rajan were separated. The plot centers around a character named Soujanya and depicts the involvement of Indian intelligence agencies in subsequent events. These events are also linked to important moments following the 1993 bombings.

Ram Gopal Varma added that for creating a story of this nature, Mohit incorporated his unique style. Audiences can expect a powerful combination of heartfelt characters, magnificent emotional music, and previously unseen realistic action sequences.

He continued that he does not compare his film to another, but he always wondered what a cult film like 'JAWS' would be like if directed by Francis Ford Coppola, or 'The Godfather' by Steven Spielberg. He noted that the key difference would lie in their distinctions, but the similarity would be in the deep understanding of the characters. After seeing Mohit's vision for the script he wrote, he was convinced that their film would be on a much higher level than 'Dhurandar' and would be more deeply connected to the heart than 'Satya'.

Currently, information regarding who is producing Mohit Suri and Ram Gopal Varma's film, as well as the cast members, has not been disclosed. It is reported that Mohit will first complete work on his film 'Saiyara' with Ahan Panday and Anita Padda before starting the Ram Gopal Varma project.