One more star couple, Riteish & Genelia Deshmukh have entered the sports world, they have acquired the World Pickleball League’s Pune team along with Sudhir Mehta & Ajeenkya D Y Patil. Riteish Deshmukh feels that pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the world. Its popularity is unmatched  and he feels proud to be part of the league.

Wife Genelia Deshmukh shares her commitment to fostering a culture of camaraderie, wellness, and fun that will enrich the lives of our players, families, and community at large.

It is interesting how every new generation of actors have sought a business outside of their work. In the olden days, the actors only understood film business and  therefore invested in filmmaking or property. Now the actors are expertly guided and choose startups as per  their interest and passion.

Debutant actor Yuvraj Vijan, who recently made his acting debut in the highly anticipated
film Jigra, has shared heartfelt praise for his director, Vasan Bala, calling him not only a
“brilliant director” but also an “amazing human being.”
Yuvraj, who plays the role of Tony Bhatia in the film, spoke about his enriching experience
working with the acclaimed director and his talented co-stars, including Bollywood superstars
Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina.
For Yuvraj, the key to delivering an effective performance lies in the atmosphere on set, and
he believes the director plays a pivotal role in shaping that environment.
In Jigra, Yuvraj Vijan plays Tony Bhatia, a character who finds himself in a perilous situation
where he meets Ankur (Vedang Raina).

The Jagran Film Festival now in its 12 th edition continues its tradition of celebrating good
cinema. From an impressive pool of 4,787 submissions, 292 outstanding films, Feature,
Shorts and documentaries were selected, representing 78 languages and showcasing the
richness of diversity from 111 countries. The festival traverses 11 states over 100 days,
highlighting its unparalleled reach and inclusivity.
This season, the Jagran Film Festival is travelling to 18 cities, beginning with its grand
opening in Delhi and moving through major locations such as Prayagraj, Varanasi, Raipur,
Ranchi, Indore, Siliguri, Kanpur, Lucknow, Agra, Meerut, Gorakhpur, Patna, Ludhiana,
Dehradun, Hissar, and Darbhanga, before concluding with a grand finale in Mumbai.
This extensive itinerary ensures that cinema reaches audiences across diverse demographics,
solidifying the festival’s legacy of making quality cinema accessible to all. The festival
promises a grand cinematic
This edition features a remarkable lineup of 102 films spanning Indian and international
origins, covering short films, documentaries, and OTT content from 29 countries in 34
languages.

It has been a few weeks since Amaran released in the cinema halls and is still making news.
Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy the film is the story of Major Mukund Varadarajan and the
highs and lows of his life. Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi have given their best to their roles
and according to sources, both have earned praise from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.
Stalin and of course superstars Rajinikanth, Suriya, and Jyothika. The film has inspired
schools across the state and special screenings have been held for NCC students in Tamil
Nadu.
It is the first Tamil film to extend its OTT release window due to high demand from theater
owners. This unprecedented move speaks volumes about its popularity and the strong
connection it has forged with audiences.