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Kohli is Wisden’s Leading Cricketer in the World

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Indian captain Virat Kolhi was on Wednesday named Wisden’s Leading Cricketer in the World for 2016, adding another feather to his already crowded cap.

Kohli amassed 1215 Test runs at a stupendous average of 75.93 last year. Ten ODI appearances fetched him 739 runs at 92.37, while he scored 641 T20 International runs at 106.83.

Only six batsmen have ever scored more international runs in a calendar year than Kohli but none of them have come close to the Indian captain’s average.

“Virat Kohli, who features on the cover of the 2017 edition of the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, is also the Leading Cricketer in the World for 2016, an accolade put in place in 2003 when Ricky Ponting became the first honouree,” Wisden announced.

Owing to his phenomenal run with the bat, Kohli had won the prestigious ‘Polly Umrigar award’ presented to the ‘International Cricketer of the Year’ at the BCCI Annual Awards.

Kohli has already been declared Wisden India Almanack’s Cricketer of the Year for the second time in its 2017 edition.

Two Pakistani cricketers – Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan – have been named in the list of the five Cricketers of the Year for the first time since 1997.

With Misbah and Younis making the list, the total number of Pakistanis to have been chosen Cricketers of the Year went up to 14, one less than India’s tally of 15.

(IANS)

Oppn alleges EVM tampering; its protests disrupt RS

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New Delhi: Opposition Congress, SP and BSP today forced a brief adjournment of proceedings in Rajya Sabha over alleged tampering of electronic voting machines (EVM) to favour the ruling BJP.

Opposition members trooped into the Well of the House calling the government a “cheat”, forcing Deputy Chairman P J Kurien to adjourn the proceedings for about 7 minutes.

The Government vehemently denied the charge, saying if anybody has a problem, they should go to the Election Commission as Parliament is not the forum to agitate. Congress and SP members gave as many as four notices under rule 267 seeking suspension of business to take up the issue, which the treasury benches vehemently opposed.

Mayawati (BSP) called the ruling party “beiman” (cheat), a comment that led to pandemonium in the House with Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi saying the BSP supremo had “insulted the people of the country” and insulted democracy.

Opposition members protested saying the barb was directed at BJP and not to the people, but the protests from treasury benches led Kurien to say he would expunge such remarks from the records.

Angry exchanges were also witnessed between Naqvi and Leader of the Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad. Naqvi said the general elections in 2004 and 2009 and the assembly elections in Bihar, Punjab and Delhi where the BJP lost, were all conducted using EVMs and the Congress did not seem to have any objections then.

Azad shot back saying the governments under Congress rule did not tamper with EVMs and its only now that such practices have crept in. When the House met for the day, Digvijaya Singh (Cong) said the testing of EVMs for a by-election in Madhya Pradesh had a few days back had shown manipulations wherein vote would be credited to BJP irrespective of the candidate for whom it has been cast.

He demanded that ballot papers be used for the upcoming by-elections and elections henceforth. HRD Minister Prakash Javedkar countered him saying the Election Commission has made it clear there can be no manipulation of EVMs and if the opposition had any problem they should go to it and not waste Parliament’s time.

While Ramgopal Yadav (SP) alleged the EVMs are being deliberately programmed to favour the BJP, Mayawati said mass irregularities were committed in the recently concluded assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.

BSP, she said, has gone to the court against the use of EVMs. She went on to call it “murder of democracy” and demanded the use of ballot papers in future elections.

Her party’s Satish Misra said this was a government of EVMs and the ministers protesting were “EVM ministers.” The treasury benches protested these remarks as an insult to the people and democracy.

Kurien said he has not allowed notices under rule 267 but allowed those who had given such notices to make brief submission on the issue. “I am not allowing discussion under 267,” he said. “If you want discussion, there are other ways.”

Stating that “a cheat will be called a cheat”, Naresh Agrawal (SP) said chips used in EVMs are being programmed to favour the BJP. Kurien said the Election Commission has clarified that this is not possible.

Leader of the Opposition said free and fair elections are the foundation of Indian democracy but unfortunately for the first time, doubts have been cast over EVMs. Azad alleged that a “thief” does not rob the entire house but does it only selectively so as not to get caught. And in this case, the EVMs were manipulated in the largest state Uttar Pradesh.
He demanded that by-elections in Madhya Pradesh and the coming assembly polls in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh be conducted using ballot papers. Naqvi again said the aspersions cast are not against the government but against the Election Commission and the people of the country.

“If victory has a glamour, defeat should have grace,” he said, a comment which infuriated the opposition who trooped into the Well of the House shouting slogans.

Kurien asked opposition members to take up the issue with the Election Commission. “This is an issue to be taken up with Election Commission,” he said. “Election Commission is to examine if EVM is functioning properly or not. Chair cannot do anything.”

As opposition members shouted slogans, he said, “I have to inform you that this is an issue to be taken up with Election Commission not with Chair” before adjourning the proceedings till 1130 hours.

(PTI)

Cow vigilante terrorists brutally murder elderly Muslim man while transporting cattle

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Alwar: In a video that is being widely circulated, a mob assaults men who were transporting cows in Rajasthan’s Alwar. One man is seen slumped on the road, unconscious. Pehlu Khan, 55, died in hospital yesterday, two days after the brutal beating. 10 people have been arrested, say the police.

 

Pehlu Khan, who was from Haryana, and his four associates were attacked even after they reportedly produced documents to show they had bought the cows from a “Pashu Mela” or livestock fair in Jaipur. They were dragged out of their pick-up truck.

In the video apparently filmed by locals, the mob is seen chasing and beating up the group in the middle of the highway. Pehlu Khan’s companions are still in hospital.

The self-appointed cow vigilantes appeared to have a free run; a police officer seems to defend them and blame the victims.

“Police got information that some people are smuggling cows from Jaipur and are headed to Delhi. Behrod police caught some trucks and some trucks escaped, these trucks were forced stopped by public and the drivers were beaten by the public,” said a senior police officer, Paras Jain, claiming that 10 people have been arrested for murder.

One local police officer, Ramesh Chand Sinsinwar, has been quoted in reports as saying that the cow vigilantes are linked to rightwing hardliners and had stopped several vehicles on Saturday, “to check for cow smugglers”.

Last month, a mob attacked a hotel in Jaipur, alleging that it was selling beef. The staff was thrashed in the presence of policemen, who allegedly didn’t stop them.

(Agencies)

Ajmer dargah chief, who urged Modi to ban beef, ‘sacked’ by brother

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Ajmer: The spiritual head of Ajmer dargah, who had supported a ban on the sale of beef, was on Wednesday “sacked” by his brother.

On Monday, Syed Zainul Abedin had also urged the government to ban the slaughter of all bovine animals to promote communal harmony in the country.

However, his support has not gone down well with his brother who on Wednesday “sacked” him for the “blasphemous” support and declared him a “non-Muslim”.

Syed Allauddin Alimi claimed he had the support of the family in sacking Abedin and anointing himself as the new “deewan”, spiritual chief, of the Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti mausoleum in Ajmer — one of the most famous Muslim shrines visited by millions of devotees from across the sub-continent every year.

However, his brother Allauddin Alimi’s claim has not been recognised by the dargah committee.

Abedin said Alimi’s move has no legal sanctity as per the Durgah Khawaja Saheb Act, 1955 and he will seek a legal opinion on the matter.

The post is hereditary and belongs to heirs of the 12th-13th-century Sufi priest. Deewan has no control over the management of the shrine but gets a monthly remuneration from the management committee, which is appointed by the government.

“I am the new deewan. I have the support of the entire (Chishti) clan,” Alimi told news agency, alleging that Abedin was an “apostate because he had spoken in violation of the Islamic law”.

“I am not interested in salary. He (Abedin) can have the money. Buy I won`t allow him to enter the shrine now. Whatever he has said is blasphemous.”

When Abedin was performing some rituals at the sanctum sanctorum in the dargah last evening, Alimi occupied the ‘Gaddi’ of Deewan at Khanqah in the dargah premises and declared himself as the new Deewan or Sajjadanashin.

Khanqah is the holy place where the saint used to sit and preach. It is now the place where the Sajjadanashin, a descendant of the Saint, sits during religious ceremonies.

“After I read my brother’s statement in newspapers, I discussed with some Muftis who verbally told me that he has now become a non-Muslim due to his statement against the Quran. Thus, he has no right and authority to remain the Sajjadanashin.”

“I then called an urgent meeting of the family and went to the Khanqah and declared myself as the new Sajjadanashin on the seat of the Deewan,” Alimi said.

Abedin, however, said, “My younger brother has no right to declare himself as the Sajjadanashin. He is neither empowered nor eligible for this act which is totally illegal and illegitimate and I’m seeking a legal opinion for taking action against him.”

CEO of the government-appointed Dargah committee, MA Khan, said Abedin continues to be the Sajjadanashin as per the provisions of the Durgah Khawaja Saheb Act, 1955.

“This is a dispute between two brothers and the Sajjadanashin cannot be sacked or removed by such a move,” the CEO, who recently took charge, said.

Chairman of the Dargah committee Sheikh Alim said as per the provisions of the Act when the post falls vacant, the dargah committee notifies the vacancy after approval of the Governor and the new Sajjadanashin is appointed with his permission.

Muzaffar Bharti, the head of the hereditary staff who conduct the religious ceremonies of the Sajjadanashin in the dargah, said Alimi’s claim does not hold water and he has no moral authority to take over the post.

“Abedin performed Kul ki Rasm at the sanctum sanatorium followed by Dastarbandi (turban tying) at the Khanqah last evening. He is the Deewan of the Dargah as per the law at present and he cannot be sacked in this manner,” Bharti said.

Wahid Chisty, the secretary of Anjuman Committee (body of Khadims or clerics), also supported Khan, saying the legal procedure cannot be mocked by anyone in such a manner.

Abedin had been the deewan of the shrine since after the Supreme Court 1987 order, ruling him as the most direct and eldest descendant of the Sufi priest.

He sparked a controversy on Monday by asking Muslims in India to stay away from the slaughter of “bovine animals” and to stop consuming beef for communal harmony in the country.

He read his message during the 805th annual function at the shrine that was also attended by religious heads of various shrines from different parts of the country.

Abedin also announced that he and his family members “will never eat beef now”.

“The government should widely impose a ban on slaughtering of all bovine animals and sale of beef. This is one of the prominent reasons for communal hatred in India. Muslims should become an example by taking a resolution to not consume beef in the interest of communal harmony in the country,” he had said.

He had also welcomed the Gujarat government’s move to enact a law with the provision of life sentence for those found guilty of cow slaughter, saying that the central government should declare cow as the national animal if the government wants to protect it.

“Cow is the symbol of religious belief. Not only the government, but it is also the duty of every follower of the religion to protect them,” he had said.

On the practice of ‘triple talaq’, he had said that it is not only irrelevant today but against the sentiments of the Quran.

He said that while practising justified divorce, the side of the woman should be considered equally and detailed dialogue with her should also take place.

(Agencies)

Alankrita Bora Finally Signs On The. Dotted lin

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Alankrita Bora, better known as one of the finalist vying for the beauty pageant crown of Miss Diva Universe 2016, is also an International dancer of repute from Dubai, besides she has also bagged the crown of other beauty pageant title of “Miss beautiful Face Of The Year”, “Miss Northeast” powered by Signature spirit, Calendar Girl & 1st ever youngest girl to represent Miss Diva Universe 2016.

Alankrita Bora has recently signed on the. dotted line for a movie named as Raja Abroadiya. She will be playing Twinkle in the film. Regarding her character Alankrita avers, “I loved the script & the character is fun loving, bubbly, cheerful et al. By the way Lakhwinder Shabla is producing & directing the film Raja Abroadiya under his banner Shabla Films Pvt Ltd. And the film will be shot in India & Germany.

Alankrita Bora further added, “Raja Abroadiya is a rom com story of a rich but less educated boy and poor but highly educated girl who decides to go abroad by doing fake marriage. The other credits of the film are story written by Mani Manjinder Singh, Cameraman is Ishaan Sharma, Casting has been done by Dinesh Sudarshan Soi, art by Abhishek Redkar & music by Jaidev Kumar & Mukhtar Sahota.” concluded Alankrita Bora.

RAMSAY RETURNS

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Shyam Ramsay. Photo: MS Gopal.

Shyam Ramsay. Photo: MS Gopal.

RAMSAY RETURNS

Shyam Ramsay with over 30 horror films to his credit, the pioneer of horror films in India is now back with the advent of the web platform he makes a mega come back and premiered his web series PHIR SE RAMSAY from 24th Mar, 2017. The series were shot on the out skirts of mumbai where sets havelis & entire graveyard was recreated for vfx. The first season of the cult horror series is directed by Saasha Ramsay daughter of Shyam Ramsay the 3rd generation of Ramsay family. After making memorable films & most popular TV series the ZEE HORROR SHOW now Ramsays have focused on the digital media. The web series has been made by 101 India with the production house being qed films and was released. online from 24th Mar, 2017.

‘DOBAARA – SEE YOUR EVIL’ IS ALL SET TO RELEASE ON 19TH MAY, 2017

B4U Motion Pictures is ready with the release of their film DOBAARA – SEE YOUR EVIL, an official adaptation of the cult horror film OCULUS. The film has been directed by Prawaal Raman, who is known for films like DARNA MANA HAI, 404 ERROR NOT FOUND & MAIN AUR CHARLES recently. DOBAARA – SEE YOUR EVIL stars real life siblings Saqib Saleem & Huma Qureshi who also play brother & sister in the film. The film revolves around a haunted mirror. It shows the emotional journey of siblings Natasha Merchant played by Huma Qureshi & Kabeer Merchant played by Saqib Saleem dealing with the death of their parents. Other cast members are Lisa Ray, Adil Hussain, Madalina Bellariu & Rhea Chakraborty. B4U Motion Pictures Presents, in association with Zahhak Films Limited, DOBAARA – SEE YOUR EVIL is releasing on 19th May, 2017.

PATRIOTIC FILM ‘MAIN KHUDIRAM BOSE HUN’ TO RELEASE ON 11TH AUG 2017

Ashok Sahni FIlm’s next MAIN KHUDIRAM BOSE HUN will be released on 11th Aug, 2017, death anniversary of the martyr. MAIN KHUDIRAM BOSE HUN is a film about Midnapur – born Khudiram Bose who was hanged at the age of 18 for planting bombs at varied locales. Khudiram, a teenage student became a martyr by walking on the path of revolution. Directed by Manoj Giri & produced by Ashok Sahni. The story is written by Dhiraj Mishra & music is by Bapi -Tutul. Kanishk Kumar Jain, Sushant Sahni & Rituparno Sen Gupta are playing important roles. This patriotic Hindi film has already been shot at varied locales like Chunar, Mirzapur, Mumbai & Allahabad.

‘HALF GIRLFRIEND: THE RELATIONSHIP STATUS INDIA NEEDS’

Mohit Suri’s next – HALF GIRLFRIEND: THE RELATIONSHIP STATUS INDIA NEEDS, an adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s bestselling novel by the same name sets out to explore the “in – between” space in relationships today. For the 1st time, Arjun Kapoor & Shraddha Kapoor star opposite each other in this intense – musical romance. “As I observed young people, I saw a lot of situations where people were more than friends but not quite in a Relationship. When you find someone special but you are not yet fully together. I felt there was something needed between a friend & girl. friend.
Hence, HALF GIRLFRIEND: THE RELATIONSHIP STATUS INDIA NEEDS was born.” Says Chetan Bhagat, whose previous screen adaptation 2 STATES, was a blockbuster. “A love that may be somewhere in between, but a love that still is unconditional. It’s a take on the unexplored, Grey area of relationships today. What also makes it special is a collaboration between me & Ekta after EK VILLIAN.” adds director Mohit Suri. With 3 creative forces Mohit, Chetan & Ekta coming together for this musical romance, the anticipation around the film & its music is extremely high. Half Girlfriend! Dost se Zyada, Girfriend se kam. Directed by Mohit Suri, Produced by Balaji Motion Pictures, Mohit Suri & Chetan Bhagat, HALF GIRLFRIEND: THE RELATIONSHIP STATUS INDIA NEEDS, releases on 19th May, 2017

L’ORÉAL PARIS ANNOUNCES DEEPIKA PADUKONE AS ITS NEW GLOBAL BRAND AMBASSADOR

L’Oréal Paris has appointed Deepika Padukone as its new global brand ambassador. As the new L’Oréal Paris spokesperson, Deepika Padukone joins the list of illustrious women that represent the brand like Jane Fonda, Blake Lively, Julianne Moore, Susan Sarandon, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan etc. L’Oréal Paris spokespeople are passionate & talented individuals. Pierre – Emmanuel Angeloglou, Global President – L’Oréal Paris said, “Deepika is undeniably a phenomenal actor & a beautiful person. She has accomplished a lot in a very short time and is an icon for many young women across the world. With her beauty, confidence & grace, she epitomizes our brand’s values, and we are very pleased to announce her as a global ambassador for L’Oréal Paris.” Deepika Padukone has had an inspiring journey to becoming one of India’s most iconic & successful actors. An ace badminton player in her early days, Deepika Padukone has been applauded for her stellar work in several films like PIKU, TAMASHA, BAJIRAO MASTANI, RAM LEELA, COCKTAIL etc. Her recent debut in Hollywood with the globally successful XXX: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE has cemented her place in international cinema as well. “It is an absolute privilege to be joining the L’Oréal Paris family and the league of extraordinary women associated with this iconic brand”, said Deepika Padukone

KARAN JOHAR TO MAKE HIS DEBUT AS A SINGER

Karan Johar recoreded a song for Shekhar Ravijani who is a composer cum singer. Karan Johar has rapped as well as sung a song… Badshah was present for the rap portions but the rap is done on by Karan…He has no time before he entered the recording studio…Karan will deliver a solo performance at the finale episode of the reality music show “Dil Hai Hindustani”.

MALISHKA HONOURED WITH IMPACT’S 50 MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN MEDIA 2017

Malishka Mendonsa, popularly known as RJ Malishka aka Mumbai Ki Rani, recently received an award at the 6th edition of IMPACT magazine’s 50 Most Influential Women in Media, Marketing & Advertising 2017. Malishka has been voicing her thoughts for the past 12 years. She is somebody who can speak on almost anything with honesty & ease, managing to make her point while simultaneously being entertaining. Her show “Morning No. 1 with Malishka” is the most award – winning breakfast show. IMPACT’s list ranking 50 Most Influential Women in Media, Marketing & Advertising is an endeavour to acknowledge the achievements of women who give a whole new meaning to the words – power & influence. These women have not just made significant contributions in the media domain and broken through the proverbial glass ceiling, but have also played a crucial role in changing the way the industry is perceived today. Shah Rukh Khan congratulated Malishka on her achievement “Malishka brought new life into a budding FM industry and became its game – changer. Her unfailing energy, her flair for the medium & her connect with the common man / listener is remarkable! She is entertaining, warm, witty & full of ideas, on & off radio too.”

BIPASHA BASU URGES SOUND SLEEP AT NIGHT TO SPRINGFIT IN MORN!

The sultry Bipasha Basu & her better half Karan Singh Grover, the Brand Ambassadors of Springfit Mattresses launched the *Young & Trendy Autograph Collection* along with a TVC shoot for the brand at Film City with Nitin Gupta, Executive Director, Springfield Mattresses & S K Malhotra, Head, Sales & Marketing.“Springfit is an Indian company that has a mattress for almost every budget from 20,000 – 250,000. I personally love the comfort of the bed,” gushed Bipasha Basu. Basu – launched Autograph Collection comes at the same time as the international expansion plans of the company that boasts of over one billion sales with production facilities at Coimbatore, Meerut, & Haridwar. “Springfit is also one of the fastest – growing and most premium mattress brands in India with 100 distributor & 2000 dealers with highly reliable quality products. It feels good when you stand for a premium brand that is responsible for us getting sound sleep in this stressful time,” adds Karan Singh Grover.“Whether it be JW Marriot, Hyatt, Taj, Radisson, Intercontinental, Holiday Inn, Crown Plaza or any major brand, you can find Springfit in their rooms,” says *Nitin Gupta, Executive Director, Springfit Mattresses.* Need we say more!

MUSICAL NIGHT FOR ‘LAALI KI SHAADI MEIN LAADDOO DEEWANA’

Producer T P Aggarwal & Rahul Aggarwal hosted a musical evening to celebrate the music of their upcoming film LAALI KI SHAADI MEIN LAADDOO DEEWANA. While Akshara Haasan could not attend the event, Vivaan Shah, Gurmeet Choudhary & Kavitta Verma made sure they had fun while Sukhwinder, Malini Awasthi, Ankit Tiwari, Mohd. Irfan, Mohit Lalwani along with composers Vipin Patwa, Revant – Siddharth & Arko performed. Writer – director Manish Harishankar was happy receiving congratulatory wishes from everyone including actors Sanjay Mishra, Suhasini Mulay, Ravi Kishan & Kishori Shahane. Host Siddharth Kannan made sure everyone shook a leg on the stage and enjoyed the evening.Also present were members of IMPPA along with prominent industry people like Jayantilal Gada, Ashoke Pandit, Suparn Sen, Benoit, Sushma Shiromani, Yogesh Lakhani, N. R. Pachisia, Ganesh Jain, Suresh Mishra, Milind Dabke & Distributor Sunny Khanna. The film produced by Star Entertainment Worldwide Pvt Ltd is slated to release on 7th Apr, 2017.

THE ANTI – HERO IS BACK!

Be it Maya Bhai from SHOOTOUT AT LOKHANDWALA, gangster – turned -politician Pratap Ravi in RAKHT CHARITRA, gangster Chandu in COMPANY or the evil Kaal in the superhero franchise KRRISH 3, Vivek Oberoi has always managed to pull off grey characters with élan. Making bad look so good, the versatile actor is back in the grey zone this year as he will be portraying 2 distinct characters, something that nobody has seen before. Vivek will be seen locking horns with Ajith Kumar in the biggest Tamil film this year, VIVEGAM and will also be making his debut on the digital platform with his much – awaited web series, Excel Entertainment’s POWER PLAY to be released globally on Amazon, in which he plays the pivotal character. The kind of response & reactions Vivek has received for anti – hero roles has been unprecedented. While he enjoys doing comedies as well, he finds negative characters or roles with grey shades more challenging that are drastically different from the kind of person he is in real life.

Abhishek Ray Bags Mirchi Music Awards 201

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Music Composer – Singer – Wild Life Activist Abhishek Ray was on cloud 9 recently as his film Wedding Anniversary finally saw the light of the day as it had lightened up the aisles & the darkened auditorium as it got released on 24th Feb, 201z and he had composed all the songs for the film, which is a rare feat in recent times.

Music Composer Abhishek Ray is known more for his soundtrack of films like Paan Singh Tomar, Saheb Biwi & Gangster, I Am Kalaam, Yeh Saali Zindagi, Welcome Back and many, many more.

Music Composer Abhishek Ray just got the “Best Non – Film Song Award Of The Year” for his song “Aye jahaan Aasmaan” sung by Sonu Nigam & Shreya Ghoshal & written by Nusrat Badr.

Music Composer Abhishek Ray made his melodious debut when he was in school from none. Other than the legendary poet Gulzar in their famous collaborative effort Udaas Paani. In fact the 2nd nomination this year at Mirchi Awards was also for his song “Yeh Dil” written by Gulzar & sung by Hariharan.

Music Composer Abhishek Ray thanked his family, his mentor Gulzar Sahab, his friends Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal and mother nature after getting this award.

Behind Every Great Role There’s A Great Casting Director!

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Arguably one of the most underplayed role in film making would be that of a casting director but not many know it’s perfect casting that actually brings a film together. Ever wondered what would Chak De! India look like if it wasn’t for Shah Rukh Khan playing Kabir Khan or what would Kuch Kuch Hota Hai look like if Twinkle Khanna had done Rani Mukerjee’s part Tina, as Karan Johar so rightly wanted? Weird right? It’s all the magic of casting that brings the right people in the right role.

And while the Hindi cinema buffs might only know of Mukesh Chhabra for casting, there’s another man who’s done some brilliant job at getting the right people for the right roles and that’s Casting Director Dinesh Sudarshan Soi.

Having done casting in more than 200 films (Bollywood, Pollywood, Marathi & South), Dinesh Soi just completed producer Pradeep Rangwani’s Red Affair as a project whose casting comprises of Arbaaz Khan, Manjari Fadnis, Ashmit Patel, Maheck Chahal, Mukul Dev and many other noticeable characters.

Hailing from the solid educational background, Dinesh owes his journey in film industry to destiny. “I was an academically inclined man and as cliched as it may sound, films happened luck by chance,” says Dinesh who’s journey from Mohali to Mumbai happened incidentally & interestingly.

Being academically ACCA (I) UK, M.Com from Panjab University, and MBA in Marketing from Symbiosis Pune, he was a Professor at Mohali, Punjab. He casually participated in Mr. North India contest in 2007 and won it, followed by a number of good assignments. Being crazy for movies since his childhood, opportunity had started knocking his door now.

Lights, Camera & Action had always attracted him, he took a call and moved to Mumbai in 2008. Once a Professor, switched on to actor and played the role of Jugnu in Star Plus’ popular show Mann Ki Aawaz Pratigya. But soon realizing that he could achieve much more by becoming a Casting Director, formed his own Casting Company at a very young age.

Launch of Book ‘ Veerappan – Chasing The Brigand’ By Vijay Kumar IPS.

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Pic: Dr Mazhar Nawaz, Chairman, Aryan Education Academy, Mr Hamza Hussain Additional SP with Author Mr Vijay Kumar, IPS

Pic: Dr Mazhar Nawaz, Chairman, Aryan Education Academy, Mr Hamza Hussain Additional SP with Author Mr Vijay Kumar, IPS

Shri G Prameshwar, Hon Home Minister of Karnataka Released the book ‘ Veerappan Chasing The Brigand” written by Vijay Kumar at J W Marriott on 31 March 2017.

Almost 13 years after his elimination, the story of the killing of forest brigand Veerappan is being chronicled, none other than by the person who led the ‘Operation Cocoon’.

At the launch of book ‘ Veerappan – Chasing The Brigand’ by Retired IPS officer K Vijay Kumar said, Veerappan, who had ruled 6,000 sq km forest in three Southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala for more than two decades, poached over 200 elephants, smuggled ivory worth hundreds of crore of rupees and killed more than 180 people, mostly police and forest officials.

Shri Vijay Kumar said “It is a first-hand experience book. My aim is to give a clear and correct picture on how Veerapan was killed,” My book is a real story. I have not revealed the names of a few persons due to security reasons. Otherwise, every details of the operation are being chronicled,”

As per reports, the ‘Operation Cocoon’ was planned for ten months during which STF personnel infiltrated as hawkers, masons and local service staff in the villages where Veerappan was roaming. The day he was killed, October 18, 2004, Veerapan was planning to take a medical treatment for his eye in South Arcot. Veerapan was first escorted out of the forest to the ambulance stationed at Papirappati village in Dharmapuri district, which was a police vehicle, by one of the policeman who earlier infiltrated his gang. A group of STF members was stationed in the village, a few security men were hiding in security tankers in the road and others were hiding in the bushes.

The driver of the ambulance, who was also a policeman, made an escape. As per police report, Veerappan and his gang were first warned and then asked to surrender, which was denied and the gang started firing at the STF personnel.

The STF retaliated by firing grenades and gun fire. Veerappan was killed on the spot, while his gangmen died on the ambulance taking them to the government hospital.

Dr Mazhar Nawaz, Chairman, Aryan Education Academy, Mr Hamza Hussain, Additional SP congratulated Mr Vijay Kumar for writing interesting & Inspiring book. The Book launch function was attended by Eminent police officers, politicians and educationists of the city.

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