Roy Kapur Films to release Pan Nalin's internationally acclaimed 'Last Film Show' in India

Mumbai [India], September 13: Bollywood production house Roy Kapur Films is all set to release Pan Nalin's internationally acclaimed Gujarati film 'Last Film Show' in India.

Taking to Instagram, trade analyst and film critic Taran Adarsh, shared the news and wrote, "ROY KAPUR FILMS TO BRING INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED FILM 'LAST FILM SHOW' TO INDIAN CINEMAS... #SiddharthRoyKapur is all set to bring #LastFilmShow [#ChhelloShow] - #PanNalin's internationally acclaimed #Gujarati film - at select screens across #India on 14 Oct 2022."

The Gujarati-language coming-of-age drama has captured the hearts of critics and audiences across the world and will now release in theatres in Gujarat and on select screens across the country on 14th October 2022. Inspired by director Pan Nalin's own memories of falling in love with movies as a child in rural Gujarat, 'Last Film Show' (Chhello Show) is set at the cusp of the digital revolution and follows a nine-year-old boy ensnared by the magic and science of light and shadow that lies behind celluloid film projection.

Manoeuvring through both social pressures and economic precarity, he pursues his passion for the "film show" with single-minded devotion, oblivious to the technological upheaval that is hurtling towards him. It is an authentic, organic, and emotionally charged drama set around films, food, and friends. Siddharth Roy Kapur, on releasing the internationally acclaimed film said, "We are incredibly excited to embark upon this exciting association with Pan Nalin and Dheer Momaya to bring Indian audiences the wonderful Last Film Show (Chhello Show), a film that celebrates the magic and wonder of cinema and the theatrical experience. There could not be a more apt time for this film to release when cinema-going around the world has been disrupted by a pandemic and audiences need to be reminded anew of the first time they fell in love with the experience of watching a movie in a darkened cinema hall. It is a matter of pride that such a powerful work of art has come out of India, and we are sure that audiences in India will fall in love with it, just as they have all around the world." 'Last Film Show' (Chhello Show) had its world premiere as the opening film at Robert DeNiro's Tribeca Film Festival and has won multiple awards across various international film festivals, including the Golden Spike at the 66th Valladolid Film Festival in Spain, where it also enjoyed commercial success during its theatrical run.

Director Pan Nalin communique, "We are thrilled to collaborate on this film with a producer I really admire, Siddharth Roy Kapur. Sid has proved his passion and penchant for producing elevated entertainment, and with his help, we are looking forward to entertaining Indian spectators with our labour of love Last Film Show (Chhello Show). Our film has been receiving a lot of love from spectators across the world, and with Roy Kapur Films' support, we are aiming to give it a good release in my home state of Gujarat and the rest of India. I am also excited that the India release will coincide with its theatrical release in the USA, Italy, and Japan."

The film is produced by Roy Kapur Films, Jugaad Motion Pictures, Monsoon Films, Chhello Show LLP, and Marc Duale.

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US Treasury official Wally Adeyemo says India 'leader' in digital economy

Mumbai [India], August 24: US Deputy Secretary of Treasury, Wally Adeyemo on Wednesday visited the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai's Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship start-up incubator, and said that India will continue to be a leader alongside America in the digital economy, while addressing the students and entrepreneurs.

US Deputy Secretary of Treasury, Wally Adeyemo at IIT Mumbai (Photo Credit: Twitter @TreasuryDepSec)

Taking to Twitter, Adeyemo said, "Today I toured IIT Mumbai's Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship start-up incubator. I spoke with students & entrepreneurs about how their innovations & strong US-India ties can help expand economic opportunity in both of our countries & address pressing global challenges."

Speaking at the IIT, Mumbai, US Deputy Secretary of Treasury said, "It's clear from India's recent history and conversations I've had with leaders of the public and private sectors that this country will continue to be a leader alongside America in the digital economy." "India has 560 million internet subscribers and 1.2 billion mobile phone subscribers, a massive market that will fuel innovation for years to come. According to a study by McKinsey & Company, India is digitizing at a faster rate than any other country." Adeyemo said that American businesses and consumers rely on the products and innovations developed here in India, by companies like Infosys, Mindtree, and others. "Technology and innovation are longstanding pillars of the economic relationship between our two countries. For decades, America's leading technology companies--from Apple to Intel--have tapped into India's world-leading technology talent pool, including coders and engineers trained right here at IIT Bombay," he said. "I expect in several years, American consumers will rely on some of the products created by some of the innovators I just met a few minutes ago in the innovation lab that I had a chance to visit," Adeyemo added. "What that means is that the future of the global economy will, in large part, be built here--by entrepreneurs like those of you in this room," Adeyemo said while addressing the students of IIT Bombay. He said that both countries will play pivotal roles in the next wave of technological innovation - and "it is deployed responsibly to the benefit of all segments of society - especially when our people and companies work together." "The need for innovation to address our shared challenges has never been greater: from the need for green technology to meet the urgent challenge of climate change, to 21st-century infrastructure that can meet the demands of the modern global economy, to the information technologies that proved so vital to keep us connected during the COVID-19 pandemic," the US Treasury official noted.

After meeting the entrepreneurs and students, Adeyemo said that it was great to be at the renowned IIT Bombay, and especially at the Society For Innovation and Entrepreneurship. "This incubator, and the students and entrepreneurs here today, represent the incredible dynamism of the Indian economy - a dynamism that has helped launched leading global brands and powered India's remarkable economic trajectory," he highlighted. He further said, "Looking at some of the companies that I saw today, I can tell that many of them will be the companies in the years and decades to come that will not only solve problems that will enrich their founders but will solve problems that will benefit society by helping deal with challenges like climate change or medical diseases for which we have no solution today. Doing things that allow us not only make India stronger in terms of the economy but make the world a better place going forward." "I know this is only possible because of the mentorship, the partnership, capital, and investments being made by institutions like this and students throughout India. Students, who as you mention, don't only remain in India, but also end up in the United States supporting our economy, contributing to our democracy, and making us stronger as we go forward," the US official asserted. As an American economic policymaker, Ademeyo said, "For me, who only underscores how essential the economic relationship between our two countries is and will continue to be, I am eager to discuss what comes next with respect to how we can continue to deepen the ties between our countries - India, as President Biden has said, is one of America's indispensable partners." "While here in India, I am having this conversation with leaders from your government, business sector, and civil society - and of course with entrepreneurs and students like you about the future of India and our economic and broader relationship," he added. "The timeliness of this conversation is not lost on me, particularly as India is preparing for its Presidency of the G20 in 2023," Adeyemo said adding that, as G20 President, India will have an opportunity to broaden the platform, "to which we have all been members for a long time, and to think through how we use forums like the G20 to continue to advance our shared responsibility for building a global economy that works for all of our citizens."

"Since US President Biden took office last January, the objective of a secure and prosperous world has been at the center of our work globally - and in our bilateral relationship with India." he said that through the Quad, the US and India are working with partners in Japan and Australia - and in collaboration with countries around the region - to demonstrate the shared commitment to a free, democratic, and open Indo-Pacific. "That goal of peace and stability is a prerequisite for both of our countries' continuing economic growth," he added.

"In May, US President Biden and Prime Minister Modi also joined together with leaders from almost a dozen countries representing 40 percent of the global economy in Tokyo for the launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework," the US official said, adding that in part, "this Framework is geared towards harnessing the innovation that we see across the region - from IIT in Bombay to Silicon Valley - by setting high standard rules of the road on key issues like cross-border data flows and online privacy."

The Framework also aims to make sure that the dynamism in tech hubs across the Indo-Pacific is more broadly shared in the two countries to expand greater opportunities for the businesses and workers. "This Framework is also advancing important, next-generation, objectives to make our economies more resilient to the sort of global headwinds that have affected us over the last two years while addressing existential challenges like the risk of climate change," he noted. "Through this joint work, I am confident we can make both of our economies stronger, more resilient, and more inclusive," Adeyemo said. "We can reinforce our supply chains to protect against the sort of global shocks that have raised prices and idled factories in both of our countries. We can build a prosperous, fair, and competitive global economy in which Indian and American people and firms can work together and thrive. And I know you all will play an important role in this work," the US Secretary concluded.

Notably, the US Treasury official is on a three-day visit to India to hold talks on economic and security issues between the two countries. As a part of the visit, he will next travel to New Delhi for meetings that include Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office, the Finance Ministry, the Reserve Bank of India, and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The Treasury official's visit comes as the United States appeared to defend India's policy choices amid the Ukraine conflict.

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Box office day one collection: 'Laal Singh Chaddha' opens better than 'Raksha Bandhan'

Mumbai [India], August 12: Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' and Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Raksha Bandhan' went head-to-head at the box office on Friday and their opening day collections are in.

Both films failed to impress at the box office on the first day of their release. As per film trade analyst Taran Adarsh, 'Raksha Bandhan' minted Rs 8.20 crore on day one. "#RakshaBandhan has a disappointing start on Day 1... Mass circuits perform better [good occupancy in evening shows], but metros are extremely weak... Biz needs to grow/jump from Fri-Sun to improve its prospects... Thu Rs 8.20 cr. #India biz," Adarsh tweeted.

Helmed by Advait Chandan, 'Laal Singh Chaddha' is the official Hindi remake of the 1994 Hollywood classic, Forrest Gump. The film, Aamir's first in four years, also stars Kareena Kapoor, Mona Singh and Naga Chaitanya. Akshay's 'Raksha Bandhan' is directed by Aanand L Rai. It also stars Bhumi Pednekar, Sahejmeen Kaur, Deepika Khanna, Sadia Khateeb and Smrithi Srikant. Both films faced boycott calls on social media prior to their release. Reacting to the ongoing boycott trend in India, Akshay during a promotional event in Kolkata urged people not to get involved in such activities. He had said, "If you don't feel like watching the movie, then don't. It's a free country and the film is out there, so if someone wants to watch it or not, it's up to them. I would like to tell you, no matter which industry it is, be it the clothing industry, film industry or anything else, all of these help the economy. But doing things like boycotting movies, it doesn't make sense." Aamir also expressed his views about the ongoing Boycott trend in India. "That Boycott Bollywood... Boycott Aamir Khan... Boycott Laal Singh Chaddha... I feel sad also because a lot of people who are saying this in their hearts believe I am someone who doesn't like India... In their hearts they believe that... And that's quite untrue. I really love the country... That's how I am. It is rather unfortunate if some people feel that way. I want to assure everyone that it's not the case so please don't boycott my films, please watch my films," he had said. In 2015, Aamir had said in an interview, "Our country is very tolerant, but there are people who spread ill-will". His wife Kiran Rao also made headlines for saying that she considered leaving the country for the safety of their children. Reacting to the particular interview, Twitter users put up posts using hashtags such as #BoycottLaalSinghChaddha and #Boycottaamirkhan.

The trolls also dug up when Aamir met Turkey's First Lady Emine Erdogan while he was shooting for Laal Singh Chaddha there. Some netizens were unhappy with the meeting as it happened in the backdrop of Turkey's increasing anti-India and pro-Pakistan stand.

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