Tag: Dilip Kumar

Machaxi aces $1.5m fund raise from Padukone and Nithin Kamath’s Rainmatter

BENGALURU: Machaxi, a Bengaluru-based grassroots sports-tech startup, has netted $1.5 million in fresh funding to power its AI-driven badminton coaching revolution. The round was led by Rainmatter, the investment arm of Nithin Kamath’s Zerodha, and featured a rousing smash from Indian badminton legend Prakash Padukone himself.

The funding will fuel Machaxi’s expansion into Hyderabad, Pune and Chennai, while laying the groundwork for over 1,000 tech-enabled coaching centres over the next four years, in partnership with the Padukone School of Badminton. At the heart of this initiative: an AI-led training system built to bring consistency, performance tracking and scalability to India’s fractured coaching landscape.

“I’ve always believed the future of Indian badminton lies in structured grassroots development,” said Padukone. “Machaxi’s AI vision ensures quality without compromise — no matter where you’re from.”

The startup’s tech doesn’t aim to replace human coaches but to empower them — standardising training methods, flagging performance gaps, and ensuring even remote centres can tap into world-class insights.

Machaxi co-founder Pratish Raj said, “This partnership is a big step forward in our mission to make quality sports coaching accessible to everyone in India. With the support of Rainmatter and the visionary backing of Padukone, we’re working toward a future where every aspiring athlete no matter where they come from can train with consistency, purpose, and access to world-class infrastructure. Our AI powered model is built to ensure that potential is discovered and nurtured, not overlooked. We’re proud to be at the forefront of this shift in grassroots sports.”

The playbook is timely. According to MarketsandMarkets, the global AI-in-sports market is set to grow from $1.03 billion in 2024 to $2.61 billion by 2030. Machaxi aims to ride that wave straight into India’s heartland, transforming courts and communities alike.

Founded in 2022, Machaxi has made a name blending on-ground grit with digital smarts — and now, it’s game on for India’s next gen of champions.

(Pictured Above (L-R)-Nithin Kamath, Ashish Anand, Tushar Raj, Prakash Padukone, Pratish Raj, and Dilip Kumar)

June 11, 2025
PVR INOX to re-release Subhash Ghai’s directorial ‘Karma’

Mumbai: PVR INOX Ltd, India’s premier multiplex chain, is re-relasing the iconic Subhash Ghai’s directorial film ‘Karma’ from 2 to 8 February 2024. The movie will be screening in 43 cinemas in 19 cities across the country. Ticket prices for this cult movie begin at ₹112, and bookings can be made through the PVR INOX app or website and BMS and PayTM platforms. The film, known for its iconic dialogues and mesmerising songs, features a stellar cast of Bollywood icons such as Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Dilip Kumar, Sridevi, and Naseeruddin Shah, among others.

Expressing his excitement on the re-release of Karma at PVR INOX, director, Subhash Ghai said, “Let me start by expressing my heartfelt appreciation for PVR INOX, as they have decided to re-release an iconic movie like ‘Karma’ from my filmography. I would love to invite our new audiences to connect and watch this movie on the big screens for a larger-than-life cinematic experience, showcasing the beautiful depiction of characters in this action-drama genre, along with the use of the iconic song ‘Aye Watan Tere Liye,’ which touched millions of hearts. It was specially designed for big screens in the 80s when audiences turned their faces away from small video screens. We have received a lot of unconditional love and support in a big way from north to south in bringing back the larger-than-life movie experience. Please do enjoy Karma, a motion picture from my heart as a filmmaker. A heartfelt thank you to PVR INOX once again. See you at the cinemas!”

February 2, 2024
Amirzada Nawab Khan’s story to be telecast on Zee Yuva

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Police, one of the potent police forces in India, has come a long way from the decade of 80s when it lacked training & high-end precision weapons which is the norm of late. That decade was marked with the rise in crime and police’s main weapon were their networking skills with informers.

One of the most dreaded criminal who rose to infamy in this period was Amirzada Navab Khan who had a flourishing narcotics business. This period marked the terror of Amirzada’s ‘Pathan’ gang. The gang was famous for the fear that it commanded over the common masses. Numerous cases were registered against them but only a handful of eyewitnesses were ready to testify.

One brave police officer Isaque Bagwan from the crime branch team rose to fame when the case of Mushirbhai who was the producer of Dilip Kumar’s movie ‘Shakti’ was kidnapped. The subsequent ransom demand & release from the clutches of the Pathan gang raised many questions on the capability & integrity of Maharashtra Police. This case was handed over to Bagwan. Through his strong network of informants, he managed to nab Amirzada & his partners who were part of the crime.

This case was not an easy task for Bagwan as he had to ensure that the trial of Amirzada comes to its logical conclusion. Amirzada on being brought for trial was shot by a shooter in the courtroom. Bagwan’s sharp presence of mind resulted in apprehending the shooter by pulling the trigger & shooting him in the leg, one of the first in–court shooting incidents. This saved the pride of many including the lady justice who was presiding on the case.

This spine-chilling case will unfold on Zee Yuva’s new show Shaurya – Gatha Abhimanachi this Friday & Saturday at 9pm. This story truly embodies the spirit of Maharashtra Police. Similar stories centered around the Braveheart’s of Maharashtra Police can be seen on Zee Yuva’s new show Shaurya – Gatha Abhimanachi.

The show is directed by Sachin Mohite of fame Savdhaan India and written by ‘Dagdichawl’-fame writer Ajay Tamhane. The art director is Vivek Deshpande, DOP has been coordinated by Shahid and the music director is Amit Raj.

December 2, 2016
Amirzada Nawab Khan’s story to be telecast on Zee Yuva

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Police, one of the potent police forces in India, has come a long way from the decade of 80s when it lacked training & high-end precision weapons which is the norm of late. That decade was marked with the rise in crime and police’s main weapon were their networking skills with informers.

One of the most dreaded criminal who rose to infamy in this period was Amirzada Navab Khan who had a flourishing narcotics business. This period marked the terror of Amirzada’s ‘Pathan’ gang. The gang was famous for the fear that it commanded over the common masses. Numerous cases were registered against them but only a handful of eyewitnesses were ready to testify.

One brave police officer Isaque Bagwan from the crime branch team rose to fame when the case of Mushirbhai who was the producer of Dilip Kumar’s movie ‘Shakti’ was kidnapped. The subsequent ransom demand & release from the clutches of the Pathan gang raised many questions on the capability & integrity of Maharashtra Police. This case was handed over to Bagwan. Through his strong network of informants, he managed to nab Amirzada & his partners who were part of the crime.

This case was not an easy task for Bagwan as he had to ensure that the trial of Amirzada comes to its logical conclusion. Amirzada on being brought for trial was shot by a shooter in the courtroom. Bagwan’s sharp presence of mind resulted in apprehending the shooter by pulling the trigger & shooting him in the leg, one of the first in–court shooting incidents. This saved the pride of many including the lady justice who was presiding on the case.

This spine-chilling case will unfold on Zee Yuva’s new show Shaurya – Gatha Abhimanachi this Friday & Saturday at 9pm. This story truly embodies the spirit of Maharashtra Police. Similar stories centered around the Braveheart’s of Maharashtra Police can be seen on Zee Yuva’s new show Shaurya – Gatha Abhimanachi.

The show is directed by Sachin Mohite of fame Savdhaan India and written by ‘Dagdichawl’-fame writer Ajay Tamhane. The art director is Vivek Deshpande, DOP has been coordinated by Shahid and the music director is Amit Raj.

December 2, 2016
Sony Max2 initiates Double Trouble film festival

MUMBAI: The Double role formula has wooed the Indian audience ever since and has been a major success in Bollywood. This September Sony Max2 attempts to ride high on this formula by doubling up the entertainment quotient for its viewers with Double Trouble film festival starting from 19 September until 23 at 8 pm.

Max 2’s film festival, will bring some of the most iconic movies of the yesteryears that guarantee to offer double the action, comedy and drama. The movie festival will be showcasing films of some of Bollywood’s favorite superstars like Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Dilip Kumar, etc.

September 19, 2016
Sony Max2 initiates Double Trouble film festival

MUMBAI: The Double role formula has wooed the Indian audience ever since and has been a major success in Bollywood. This September Sony Max2 attempts to ride high on this formula by doubling up the entertainment quotient for its viewers with Double Trouble film festival starting from 19 September until 23 at 8 pm.

Max 2’s film festival, will bring some of the most iconic movies of the yesteryears that guarantee to offer double the action, comedy and drama. The movie festival will be showcasing films of some of Bollywood’s favorite superstars like Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Dilip Kumar, etc.

September 19, 2016
Dilip Kumar receives Padma Vibhushan award

NEW DELHI: Legendary thespian Dilip Kumar, who gave a distinct meaning to method acting, was presented the country’s second highest civilian honour Padma Vibhushan in Mumbai today – just two days after his 93rd birthday.

The actor was presented a medal, a certificate and a shawl by Home Minister Rajnath Singh in the presence of the actor’s wife Saira Banu. Maharashtra Governor C Vidyasagar Rao and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis among other dignitaries were present at the actor’s residence in Mumbai’s suburb Bandra.

Though both Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan were among those whose names had been announced in January this year, Kumar’s sickness prevented him from attending the presentation by President Pranab Mukherjee in April at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Born as Muhammad Yousuf Khan in Peshawar on 11 December, 1922, Kumar made his debut as an actor in the film Jwar Bhata in 1944 produced by Bombay Talkies.

In a career that spanned over six decades and just over sixty films, he showed his caliber in different genres and set trends for others to follow in films like the romantic Andaz (1949), the swashbuckling Aan (1952), the dramatic Devdas (1955), the comical Azaad (1955), the historical Mughal-e-Azam (1960) and the social Ganga Jamuna (1961).

While he came to be known as the ‘tragedy king of Bollywood’ for films like Devdas, Daag(1952), Dil Diya Dard Liya (1966), Admi (1968) and Bairag (1976), he also did comedies likeRam Aur Shyam (which has been remade several times) and Madhumati. His acting prowess showed in films like Kranti (1981), Shakti (1982), Karma (1986), Saudagar (1991) and others. His last film was Qila (1998).

He was honoured with the Padma Bhushan award in 1991 and the country’s highest award in cinema Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994 for his exceptional and distinguished contribution to the Indian cinema. The first to receive the Filmfare award in 1952 for Daag, he received this honour eight times though he had been nominated about 20 times. In 1993 he won the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. Pakistan honoured him with its highest civilian honour Nishan-e-Imtiaz in 1997.

The late cine craftsman Satyajit Ray had described Dilip “the ultimate method actor.”

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore tweeted, “Congrats to the screen legend Dilip Kumar for being conferred Padma Vibhushan. His touching cinematic performances are inspiration for many.”

Fadnavis, in his tweet said, “Honoured to honour the veteran actor #DilipKumar ji with #PadmaVibhushan with Hon @BJPRajnathSingh ji & Hon Governor.”

The veteran actor decided to skip his birthday celebrations to mark ¬solidarity towards the Chennai floods victims. His wife and actor Saira Banu had said, “He has got so much love from all over the world. What more can I give him? I can only pray for his good health and that’s my gift for him.”

“I think his health gets affected after any ¬celebration. We are also very affected by the Chennai incident and decided to keep it quiet. After what happened in Chennai, it would not have been right to have a huge celebration,” she added.

December 14, 2015
Ajay Devgn’s ‘Shivaay’ to go on floors in Mussoorie

MUMBAI: After almost a year of planning, Ajay Devgn’s next directorial venture Shivaay, is all set to go on floor in Mussoorie from 7 November.

The first schedule kicks off in Landour, a small cantonment town contiguous with Mussoorie. The unit will then fly to Hyderabad and finally, to Bulgaria where major portions will be filmed.

The film introduces Dilip Kumar’s grand-niece Sayesha Saigal while Devgn plays the title role.

The movie is scheduled to release in Diwali 2016.

November 2, 2015
Amitabh Bachchan receives Padma Vibhushan amidst thunderous applause

NEW DELHI: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan received the nation’s second highest honoour Padma Vibhushan from President Pranab Mukherjee in the presence of various dignitaries as well as his family.

Due to illness, 92-year-old veteran actor Dilip Kumar, who was also one of the Padma Vibhushan awardees, could not attend the civil investiture ceremony held at the majestic Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The 72-year old Bachchan was cheered by actor son Abhishek, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai, wife Jaya and daughter Shweta Nanda, her son Agastye and daughter Navya Naveli. Dressed in a black ‘bandhgala’ suit, Bachchan folded his hands in respect as he received the honour from the President to thunderous applause.

Bachchan received the Padma Shri in 1984 and the Padma Bhushan in 2001.

Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior Ministers, BJP patriarch L K Advani, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal were among those who were present.

The Padma Bhushan awardees included 12-time national award winning film maker Jahnu Barua.

The awards were presented in two batches, the first batch, having been presented on 30 March.

Those from the film and music industry who received the Padma Shri awards included music maestro Ravindra Jain, vocalist Tripti Mukherjee, founder of Shillong Chamber Choir Neil Herbert Nongkynrih, and South Indian film star Kota Srinivasa Rao.

The Padma Shri recepients from the field of sports included Captain of Indian women cricket team Mithali Raj, Portuguese yoga grand master Jagat Guru Amrta Suryananda Maha Raja, and Women hockey player Saba Anjum, were given Padma Shri awards.

April 8, 2015
Majid Majidi and Dilip Kumar get Lifetime Achievement Awards at Jaipur festival

NEW DELHI: Jamshid Mahmoudi has received the Golden Camel award for best director for Afghanistan film “A Few Cubic Meters of Love” at the Seventh Jaipur International Film Festival which concluded in Jaipur. The film also received the best cinematography award for Morteza Ghafori.

The Red Rose award went to India’s Aditya Vikram Sengupta for “Asha Jaoar Maihe” in the Best Released feature film category, while the Green Rose went to India’s Dr. Biju for the feature film “Perariyathavar” for giving a Global Message.

The Yellow Rose went to India’s Agneya Singh for the “M Cream” upcoming feature film with world premiere.

Renowned Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi was awarded the first International award for lifetime contribution and the National Award for lifetime achievement was presented to veteran Dilip Kumar (received by Anupam Kher). A video on him made by his wife Saira Bano was shown on the occasion on the inaugural day (1 February).

A total of 159 films including around 10 premieres were featured in the five-day festival inaugurated jointly by actor Anupam Kher, well known filmmaker Shaji N. Karun, National award winning filmmaker Dr. Biju, actress Pallavi Joshi, and director Vivek Agnihotri.

“A Few Cubic Meters of love”, a 90-minute Persian language feature film of Jamshid Mahmoudi from Afghanistan was the opening film of this year’s festival. It is a romantic story of love between a young Iranian working in a Teheran factory and the daughter of an Afghan worker.

The Best Debutante Director award went to Bangladesh’s Abu Shahed Emon for the feature “Jalal’s Story”

The best actress award went to Sohana Saba from Bangladesh for “Brihonnola” (which also won the best screenplay award for Murad Parvez) and the actor award went to Parviz Parastui for the Iranian features “Today” & “Mihman Darim”.

Among the features, the best Sound And Editing Award went to Sandeep A. Varma for the Indian “Manjunath”.

In the feature documentary category, the Golden Camel went to Indonesia’s Danniel Ziv for “Jalanan” as Best Director; the Green Rose went to Ireland’s Laura Fletcher for “African Pride” for the film which gives a Global Messag; the Best Sound And Editing Award went to Switzerland’s David Induni & Roccardo Studer for “Heritage”; and the best cinematography award went to the Indian Kavya Sharma & Sudeep Sen Gupta for “The Mount of Faith”.

In the documentary category, the best film award went to India’s Anand Gandhi for his film “New Borns” in the International Competition of the Worldwood International Panorama while the Special Jury mention was given to the Spanish Asier Urbieta for “Arconda”.

The awards in the short films category were: Switzerland’s ‘Mosqueto’ by Jeppe Hansen getting the best award in the International Competition of the Worldwood International Panorama; the best script going to India’s Kapil Sawant for “Banner”; the best director also going to India’s Sunit Sinha for “Pratihinsa”; the best editor going to Emilions Avraam from Cyprus for “5 Ways 2 Die”; best cinematographer going to Croatian Nic Mussell for “Zwischen Den Linien”; best sound editor award going to Estonian Horret Kuss for “Papa”; and Special Jury Mention for Sweden’s Henrik Henziger for “Nar Tararna Fallit”.

The other awards were the best upcoming Students film award to India’s Aroop Dwivedi for ‘Aai’; the best Rajasthani film award to Gajendra S. Shrotriya for “Selfie”; Rocket Science Animation for “Anita Ka Gudiya Ghar” from India in the Animation Film Category; and Special Jury Mention for Animation Award to Max Hattler for “Unclean Proof” from UK, Italy, and Germany.

The Best Print Media Coverage went to Dainik Bhaskar and the best Television Media Space

award to E TV Rajasthan.

JIFF founder and director Hanu Roj told indiantelevision.com that the festival received a total of 1827 film applications. The selected films include 33 Feature Films, seven Documentary Features, 86 Short Films, 17 Short Documentaries and 16 Animation Films. Of these, 68 films are from India and rest 91 from all over the world. Thirteen workshops and four special meets will be the centre of attraction in this year JIFF.

Bangladesh was the Guest Country at the Festival this year.

Out of 33 feature films, 10 feature films had their first Indian, Asian and World Premiere.

February 7, 2015