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25 years ago, the face of Indian television changed beyond recognition. Nobody—not even the enterprising, far-sighted Star Plus boss Sameer Nair, who surreptitiously initiated moves to import Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (Kaun Banega Crorepati) into this country—could have guessed what was in store for and on Indian television in and from July 2000 onwards.

The other channels were left looking like honorary denizens of the idiot box (with the stress on idiot). From a distant third, Star Plus simply swept past the competition to emerge way ahead of Zee and Sony Entertainment, who didn’t know what hit them until it was too late.

Who would have thought that Kaun Banega Crorepati would change us into a nation of knowledge-thirsty gamblers? Now children in their free time no longer play—or watch—Antakshari. They play Kaun Banega Crorepati, and everyone wants to be Amitabh Bachchan. An unprecedented Gk wave took over the country.

Kalki 2898 Ad, directed by Nag Ashwini, has finally hit theaters, and we get to witness the epic saga that takes its inspiration from the Mahabharat. The first part of Kalki leaves us at a cliffhanger, where there are many more things to be deciphered, and the characters are still a long way from fulfilling their destiny. So, let’s find out what happens in Kalki‘s ending and where the lives of various characters might lead them moving henceforth in Kalki Part 2.

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Was Ashwatthama able to save Sumati?

In Kalki 2898 Ad, we saw that Ashwatthama woke up from his slumber once he intuitively realized that the mother who was going to give birth to the reincarnation of God had arrived. Ashwatthama, together with the little girl Raaya, went to look for the mother in order to bring her to safety before the soldiers from Complex captured her.

Suriya, the versatile actor who has delivered some of the most memorable performances in Tamil cinema, is all set to make his Bollywood debut with a grand project. According to reliable sources, Suriya will be playing the lead role of Karna, the legendary warrior from the epic Mahabharata, in a film to be directed by none other than Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the acclaimed filmmaker who has given us gems like Rang De Basanti, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Toofan.

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The film, titled Karna, is said to be a dream project of Mehra, who has been working on the script for a long time. The film will explore the life and journey of Karna, who was the son of Surya (the Sun God) and Kunti (the mother of the Pandavas), but was raised by a charioteer and his wife. Karna was known for his generosity, loyalty, courage and archery skills,...

Fans of Suriya are in for a treat as the actor has confirmed his collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra for a Hindi film based on the Mahabharata character Karna.

The film, titled Karna, will be a big budget period drama that will explore the life and times of the legendary warrior who was born to the sun god Surya and princess Kunti. Karna was abandoned by his mother and raised by a charioteer family. He became a loyal friend of Duryodhana and fought against the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra war. He is considered as one of the most tragic and complex heroes in the Hindu epic.

According to sources, the film will be made in two parts and will have a pan-India appeal. The shooting will begin in 2024 and will be shot in various locations across India. The film will also feature a stellar cast of actors from different industries,...

KollywoodMari Selvaraj, who is known for his anti-caste movies, said that watching Thevar Magan distressed him greatly and did not understand whether the movie was right or wrong.Anti-caste Tamil filmmaker Mari Selvaraj said that Thevar Magan, considered an iconic movie in Tamil cinema, had inspired him to make his latest movie, Maamannan–by reimagining the film about Thevars, a dominant community, with Dalit characters. In his speech during the audio launch of Maamannan’s on June 1, the director in the presence of actor Kamal Haasan, the lead actor of Thevar Magan, confessed to him that he did not understand whether Thevar Magan was right or wrong when he watched it for the first time. Besides playing the lead role, Kamal Haasan also wrote and produced Thevar Magan. Mari Selvaraj said on stage, “Today Thevar Magan is treated as a masterpiece. Every director would have watched it before making their films.

The gorgeous medium of anime is as explosive as it is elaborate; various series tackle complex matters such as psychology, philosophy, and sociocultural norms. Among the common trends utilized is mythology, specifically sourced from the ancient religions of Hinduism and Buddhism.

Related: 10 Greatest Movies Based On Ancient Mythology, Ranked

Eastern folklore is exquisitely reshaped into the genre's moldings, taking the form of characters or concepts, which often symbolize the aspects indicated in the respective mythology. Some especially popular anime not only showcase these themes but also make them prevalent in the narrative.

Updated on June 16th, 2023 by Ajay Aravind: Anime borrows heavily from mythology and ancient legends, whether specifically Japanese or generally international. We've updated this list with five more examples of Hindu/Buddhist themes and elements in anime.

Bishamonten (Noragami)

Noragami's Bishamonten is a part of the pantheon of the Gods of Fortune, specifically presiding over warfare. She is...

Whenever I talk to people from Malaysia or Indonesia, they do not fail to mention that the mainstream cinema of their countries, and essentially the most popular movies, consist mostly of horror and romantic movies. These titles are very rarely exported, to festivals for example, but it seems that in recent years, Netflix, in its constant search for context, has decided to pick up a number, thus allowing them to reach an international audience. Perhaps the reason is the success of directors like Joko Anwar, who has managed to raise the horror genre to rather high levels. Ruben Adrian attempts to do something similar with “Spirited”, by mixing horror with fantasy, in a combination that is quite popular nowadays.

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“Spirited” or “Jagat Arwah”, the Indonesian name of the film, opens up with an introductory scene about the mythology that forms the main story,...

Mumbai, March 1 (Ians) Actress Priya Bathija, who was last seen playing a witch in Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Daayan’, is all set to enter the show ‘Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal’. The actress is returning to TV after two years.

She spoke about her new project and shared what makes the plot of the show interesting.

Commenting on her track and the show, she said: “The story is unique. I am happy to be a part of it. I can’t talk much about my character now. This character is here to add a lot of value to the show. And, of course, it has a lot of twists and turns and a lot of emotions attached. Once we sink into the character, which takes a little time, then we get to compare how much we can relate to the moments or situations in our life, or with the character or with the scene.

ReviewMari Selvaraj's film draws out the interlocking barricades that caste, lack of access, police brutality and power impose on the lives of many people. Bharathy SingaravelThat Mari Selvaraj is as a director and script-writer to watch keenly is unmistakable. With the release of his much-anticipated second film, Karnan, he establishes a formidable space for himself amongst the young, progressive voices of current Tamil cinema. His casting choices have proved impeccable. Santhosh Narayanan’s music washes over the film, perfectly cementing each scene in place. It's hard to think of anyone else among the current crop of young actors who could have carried the weight of the title role as flawlessly as Dhanush does. Give Dhanush a good script and he delivers a performance that has you spellbound. Yaman (Lal) is the older, wiser man who serves both as an impetus to propel the young Karnan towards being the hero his small village needs,...

Mumbai, March 7 (Ians) The epics Ramayan and Mahabharat seem to be the latest favourites of our filmmakers. A host of new films have been launched, with plots that seem influenced by the epics. Not only Bollywood, South Indian film artistes also seem intrigued by the epics lately.

The fetish for Ramayan, particularly, has been seen in Bollywood in the past, too. Sooraj Barjatya's 1999 hit Hum Saath-Saath Hain and Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) are automatic recalls when you think of epic inspiration by way of theme in Bollywood.

These earlier films, though, primarily drew drama quotients from the epics. The upcoming roster promises to explore the stories with bigger production values, to say the least.

Here's a look at what's in store:

Ram Setu

Actor-producer Akshay Kumar has carved his space with patriotism and socially relevant commentary through mainstream films lately. With Abhishek Sharma's Ram Setu, he is falling back on mythology.