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  • Indian navy riders embark on 1,649 km Dare2 rally with Bajaj Auto

    Indian navy riders embark on 1,649 km Dare2 rally with Bajaj Auto

    MUMBAI: In a celebration of daring spirit and patriotism, 15 Indian Navy riders began the 1,649 km Dare2 rally on Bajaj Auto’s Pulsar NS400Z motorcycles. The journey, from Visakhapatnam to Ayodhya, started on 13 January  2025, and aims to connect the armed forces with local communities while inspiring youth to serve the nation.

    Flagged off by vice-admiral Sameer Saxena, AVSM, NM, chief of staff, Eastern Naval Command, at the Eastern Fleet Headquarters, the rally’s route includes key stops like INS Chilka, a vital maritime defense post.

    Bajaj Auto  president of marketing Sumeet Narang  expressed pride in supporting the armed forces, stating, “Our collaboration inspires youth to follow the selfless path of serving the nation.” Vice Admiral Saxena lauded the partnership for fostering unity and patriotism.

    The Pulsar NS400Z, known for its performance and versatility, enables riders to navigate diverse terrains with ease. The rally concludes on  26 January 2025, at the Dogra regiment in Ayodhya, marking India’s seventh sixth Republic Day and honoring the armed forces’ role in national unity.

  • Amazon Prime Video launches ‘Shershaah’ trailer on Kargil Vijay Diwas

    Amazon Prime Video launches ‘Shershaah’ trailer on Kargil Vijay Diwas

    Mumbai: On the momentous day of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Amazon Prime Video has launched the trailer of an Amazon Original Movie ‘Shershaah‘. 
    The war drama is jointly produced by Dharma Productions and Kaash Entertainment.

    The trailer was launched in the presence of actors Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani, director Vishnu Varadhan, producers Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Shabbir Boxwala, Amazon Prime Video director and head – content Vijay Subramaniam, general Y K Joshi, general officer commanding-in chief, Northern Command and chief of defence staff, general Bipin Rawat who had gathered at Kargil for Kargil Vijay Divas.

    Shershaah celebrates the unflinching courage and valor of Kargil War Hero, captain Vikram Batra (PVC), and is an ode to the relentless spirit and bravery of Indian armed forces.  

    The film will premiere across 240 countries and territories ahead of the Independence Day weekend on 12 August, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

  • Special preview screening of ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ for Indian Armed Forces

    Special preview screening of ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ for Indian Armed Forces

    MUMBAI: Viacom 18 Media and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, in association with UFO Moviez have announced exclusive preview screenings of the eagerly awaited biopic Bhaag Milkha Bhaag in all UFO digital Defence theatres across India, a day ahead of the film‘s nationwide theatrical release.

    Starring Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Kapoor, and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a film about the revered athlete Milkha Singh‘s perseverance as a sportsperson and also as a courageous human spirit.

    While the theatrical release of the film is scheduled for 12 July, the exclusive premiere for Indian Defence Personnel and their families will be held at 8.00 pm on 11 July, in UFO‘s digital Defence theatres across India. 

     
     

    “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a tribute to a national hero. It was because of the Indian Army that Milkha Singh‘s talent was discovered and nurtured. Viacom18 Motion Pictures is privileged and proud to premiere the film for the armed forces across India a day before its commercial release. It‘s our humble way of saying ‘we salute you‘”, said Viacom18 Motion Pictures marketing and operations head Rudrarup Datta.

    The Defense spokesperson of Chandimandir Army Cantonment in Chandigarh added, “The special screenings of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a positive step by Viacom18 and UFO towards entertaining our troops. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, with its message of resilience of spirit, body and mind, promises to be an extremely interesting film to watch, as will be the chance for the defence personnel to meet with the star cast of the film along with Shri Milkha Singh.”

    Speaking on the occasion, UFO Moviez joint MD Kapil Agarwal said, “The Defence Forces are our nation‘s pride and the specially organised premiere of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is our way of paying tribute to the brave soldiers who safeguard our nation. We are very happy to partner with Viacom 18 Media and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra for such an initiative. It is a matter of personal pride for all UFOrians that our digital cinema services and solutions have helped entertain Indian Armed Forces personnel across the length and breadth of India, round the year and in all weather conditions.”