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Ranbir Kapoor becomes the new brand ambassador of Mantra Group

Ranbir Kapoor has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of Pune-based real estate developer Mantra Group. The actor will be the face of the Group as it enters a new phase of expansion and brand evolution across residential, commercial and retail segments. As part of the association, Ranbir will feature in a new brand film alongside Rohit Gupta, Managing Director of Mantra Group. The partnership comes as the company looks to strengthen its presence across existing markets while exploring new opportunities in India and international markets. Founded in Pune in 2007, Mantra Group has grown from a first-generation entrepreneurial venture into a larger real estate group over nearly two decades. While Pune continues to be an important market for the company, its portfolio has expanded across different segments and geographies. In recent years, Mantra has also entered new areas of business. The Group expanded internationally through its entry into branded residences in partnership with luxu...

Kareena Kapoor Khan joins hands with Google Android for a global collaboration

Kareena Kapoor Khan has come on board for an interesting partnership with Google Android, bringing her star presence to a new global collaboration that brings together entertainment, technology and sport. The association is expected to see Kareena feature in a special campaign for the global brand, with the first glimpse already creating curiosity around what the collaboration has in store. The initial tease features Kareena alongside a racing helmet, hinting at a sporting or racing-related theme while keeping the details of the campaign under wraps. The unexpected combination of Kareena, technology and sport has added to the intrigue, with more details about the association expected to be revealed soon. The collaboration comes at a time when Kareena continues to remain one of the prominent names in the Hindi film industry. While she has maintained a steady presence through films and brand associations, her most recent theatrical release was Daayra.   View this post on Instagram ...

SCOOP: Ramayana expected to have paid previews on November 4; Godzilla Minus Zero to get limited showcasing in IMAX in India

Around a month is left for the release of Ramayana and the excitement is slowly building. However, there is still no clarity about its exact release date, with the makers yet to mention it on the film’s creatives. Bollywood Hungama has now learnt that the makers are considering a few options, including holding paid previews. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “The makers are toying with the idea of holding paid previews of Ramayana on the evening of Wednesday, November 4, in India. The next day, Thursday, November 5, the film would have a full-fledged release.” The source continued, “However, this plan is yet to be locked. A final decision should be taken in the next few days, as several international entities like Sony Pictures, IMAX, etc. are involved and need to be informed about the global release strategy. Hence, expect clarity on this front by the end of this week or early next week.” Meanwhile, Bollywood Hungama has also learnt that the much-awaited Japanese film Godzilla M...

Varun Dhawan joins Better Nutrition as investor and brand ambassador: “Farming was only the beginning”

Varun Dhawan has taken the next step in his recent farming journey by joining nutrition-focused brand Better Nutrition as an investor and brand ambassador. The actor made the announcement through a new Instagram reel on October 7, sharing that his interest in farming eventually led him to explore the larger role nutrition could play in the journey. In his post, Varun revealed that Better Nutrition founders Prateek Rastogi and Aishwarya Bhatnagar reached out to him after following his posts about his farm. He said the interaction inspired him to take the farm project further while becoming involved with the brand. “So… turns out farming was only the beginning. I realised nutrition could be a bigger part of the journey. After Prateek and Aishwarya at Better Nutrition reached out, I was inspired to take this farm on its own journey, as well as become an integral part of the brand itself to provide india BETTER NUTRITION,” Varun wrote.   View this post on Instagram   A post sha...

Don’t Be Shy cast to meet college students for FIRST post-release Gen-Z interaction

The cast of Don’t Be Shy is set to meet and interact with students at Thakur College in Mumbai following the film’s release on Prime Video. Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora and Ansh Duggal will take part in an audience interaction where students will get an opportunity to discuss the film, their performances and their experience of working on the project. The interaction will mark the cast’s first media-facing conversation since the film premiered. The format is designed around a direct exchange between the young cast and its Gen-Z audience, with students getting the opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts on the film after watching it. As part of the event, students at Thakur College will first watch Don’t Be Shy and will then interact with the newcomers. The conversation will cover their characters, performances and the process of being part of a coming-of-age romantic comedy. A post-release interaction with the film’s young cast The event comes shortly after ...

FUJIFILM India welcomes Rashmika Mandanna as brand ambassador

FUJIFILM India is pleased to announce that actress Rashmika Mandanna has been onboarded as its brand ambassador for the Imaging Solutions range, spanning Electronic Imaging, instax™ and Photo Imaging business sectors across the country. The association marks a strategic step in strengthening the company’s connection with a new generation of consumers, while continuing to bring the joy of capturing, creating and preserving photographs closer to audiences across India. One of the most recognizable faces in Indian cinema today, Rashmika has built a strong connection with audiences across generations. Her warmth, spontaneity and expressive personality make her a natural fit for FUJIFILM India’s Imaging Solutions portfolio, where photography is not only about capturing an image, but also about expressing oneself and preserving moments that matter. As an instax™ user herself, Rashmika is already familiar with the simple joy of capturing a moment and turning it into a photograph that can be ...

EXCLUSIVE: After Pad Man, Swanand Kirkire to reunite with Akshay Kumar for Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s Samuk

Swanand Kirkire is reportedly the latest addition to the cast of Akshay Kumar and Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s Samuk. The actor-writer is said to have an important role in the sci-fi action-survival thriller, which is being directed by Kanishk Varma. Produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah under Sunshine Pictures and co-produced by Aashin A. Shah, Samuk is currently being filmed in London. The project marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Vipul Amrutlal Shah after 13 years and is being made for a theatrical release. Kirkire will be working with Akshay again after several years. He was associated with Pad Man as a writer, while he later acted in Chumbak, which was presented by Akshay. With Samuk, the two are now expected to share screen space, although details about Kirkire’s character have not been revealed. Kirkire has worked across different areas of the Hindi film industry as a lyricist, writer and actor. His reported addition to Samuk further expands the film’s cast, which includes performers fr...