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  • Marvel’s ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ promo features Neeraj Chopra

    Marvel’s ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ promo features Neeraj Chopra

    Mumbai: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra is featured in the upcoming Marvel film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s promotional teaser. He has joined the fight for Wakanda to unleash the true essence of being a warrior and fighting for one’s country. Embodying the very spirit of the celebrated Wakandan superhero, Neeraj Chopra’s journey from his humble beginnings to achieving the coveted Olympic gold has truly been inspiring and nothing short of extraordinary!

    The promotional video shows Neeraj Chopra dropping from a high-tech portal opening in the roof, landing on his feet and clenching his javelin tight. He then picks up the pace, gathering momentum to throw the javelin. When he does aim it, the javelin flies, transitioning into a spear and piercing the surface of a road. From here, the video seamlessly connects to the hair-raising trailer of Wakanda Forever. A background voice can be heard saying “dikha denge unhe ke hum kaun hai” in the promo.

    Speaking on how Black Panther has been inspirational for him to associate with, Neeraj Chopra said, “Black Panther is about a fierce warrior, a hero who is willing to give everything to fight for his people and his country. As an athlete, representing India is our biggest opportunity, and we give our best shot and fight till the end. I’m truly overjoyed that I can be a part of this journey, and just like Black Panther, I hope to inspire people around the globe to never give up on their dreams. Being a huge Marvel fan, I just cannot wait to watch the film and discover the new journey of Wakanda!”

  • Sony Le Plex HD to premiere Foxcatcher in India

    Sony Le Plex HD to premiere Foxcatcher in India

    MUMBAI: “A coach is a father. Coach is a mentor. Coach has great power on an athlete’s life,” says John Du Pont, the coach of team Foxcatcher.

    Sony Le Plex HD is all set to unfold critically acclaimed and award winning film Foxcatcher on 4 December at 1pm and 9pm time slot.

    Based on the real events surrounding wrestling enthusiast John Du Pont’s recruitment of Olympic gold medalist wrestler brothers Mark and Dave, and the succeeding murder, Sony Le Plex HD will showcase the Indian television premiere of the film in their slot Le Premiere.

    Directed by Bennett Miller, the film revolves around multimillionaire John du Pont (Steve Carell), who runs and funds a training academy after being unable to make a mark as a wrestler himself, due to family pressure.

    Along with nominations in five categories at Academy Awards, three in Golden Globe, and a nomination for the prestigious Palme d’Or, Bennett Miller won the Best Director Award for the film at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.

    Sony Le PLEX HD community ambassador Zoya Akhtar said, “Real-life stories look more convincing when executed with authenticity and dedication. Foxcatcher has been crafted so convincingly that it has all the elements to drive interesting conversations till long after the movie is over. The strong performances stay with you for a long time and movie enthusiasts like me can’t help but talk about it. With a fine collection of highly acclaimed films, Sony Le PLEX HD is the place I turn to for great movie experience on TV – this is where I belong.”

  • Sony Le Plex HD to premiere Foxcatcher in India

    Sony Le Plex HD to premiere Foxcatcher in India

    MUMBAI: “A coach is a father. Coach is a mentor. Coach has great power on an athlete’s life,” says John Du Pont, the coach of team Foxcatcher.

    Sony Le Plex HD is all set to unfold critically acclaimed and award winning film Foxcatcher on 4 December at 1pm and 9pm time slot.

    Based on the real events surrounding wrestling enthusiast John Du Pont’s recruitment of Olympic gold medalist wrestler brothers Mark and Dave, and the succeeding murder, Sony Le Plex HD will showcase the Indian television premiere of the film in their slot Le Premiere.

    Directed by Bennett Miller, the film revolves around multimillionaire John du Pont (Steve Carell), who runs and funds a training academy after being unable to make a mark as a wrestler himself, due to family pressure.

    Along with nominations in five categories at Academy Awards, three in Golden Globe, and a nomination for the prestigious Palme d’Or, Bennett Miller won the Best Director Award for the film at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.

    Sony Le PLEX HD community ambassador Zoya Akhtar said, “Real-life stories look more convincing when executed with authenticity and dedication. Foxcatcher has been crafted so convincingly that it has all the elements to drive interesting conversations till long after the movie is over. The strong performances stay with you for a long time and movie enthusiasts like me can’t help but talk about it. With a fine collection of highly acclaimed films, Sony Le PLEX HD is the place I turn to for great movie experience on TV – this is where I belong.”

  • Bajaj V launches Invincible Indians; for everyday heroes

    Bajaj V launches Invincible Indians; for everyday heroes

    MUMBAI: Bajaj V’s initiative titled ‘Invincible Indians: Stories that Invoke Pride Everyday’ will uncover stories of ordinary Indians who, by dint of their resolve and determination, performed extraordinary acts in the service of society.

    Five such ‘Invincible Indians’ were felicitated by a famous son of India who has himself made the nation proud – Abhinav Bindra, India’s first individual Olympic Gold Medalist in the presence of Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj. Bajaj V also released five videos that capture the inspiring stories of these invincible people.

    Bindra said, “Many a time, such heroic acts go untold and these heroes fade away in the pages of history. I am truly proud to be associated with this endeavor and urge every Indian to come forward in supporting it..”

    Bajaj Auto Motorcycle business president Eric Vas added, “V is a unique brand which has been forged with the pride of the nation, the metal of the INS Vikrant. Our endeavour is to make Indians feel proud every day. ‘Invincible Indians’ is our way of bringing a few such stories of pride to the fore. We are honoured to have felicitated five such people today, but we also know that there are many more people out there whose are doing equally good work and deserve to be recognized and lauded for their selfless work.”

    Leo Burnett South Asia CCO RajDeepakDas adds, “All the pieces of communication that we create for Bajaj V have a single objective: to dial up the pride of the nation for the people of India. We conceptualized this idea to highlight the common man’s extraordinary acts that fill Indians’ hearts with pride every day.”

    These Invincible Indians are:

    Chewang Norphel: Created 15 artificial glaciers in Ladakh to solve the perennial water crisis. Was awarded a Padmashree in 2015.

    Bipin Ganatra: Helped rescue people from more than 100 fires in Kolkata. Recognised as a volunteer firefighter by the Kolkata Fire Department.

    Omkar Nath Sharma: Travels across NCR to collect medicines from people who no longer need them, and distributes it to clinics and hospitals who serve the poor.

    Vijaylaxmi Sharma: Leading a movement to eradicate child marriages in villages in Rajasthan.

    Karimul Haque: Converted his bike into an ambulance. Offers a 24X7 ambulance service free of cost.

  • Bajaj V launches Invincible Indians; for everyday heroes

    Bajaj V launches Invincible Indians; for everyday heroes

    MUMBAI: Bajaj V’s initiative titled ‘Invincible Indians: Stories that Invoke Pride Everyday’ will uncover stories of ordinary Indians who, by dint of their resolve and determination, performed extraordinary acts in the service of society.

    Five such ‘Invincible Indians’ were felicitated by a famous son of India who has himself made the nation proud – Abhinav Bindra, India’s first individual Olympic Gold Medalist in the presence of Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj. Bajaj V also released five videos that capture the inspiring stories of these invincible people.

    Bindra said, “Many a time, such heroic acts go untold and these heroes fade away in the pages of history. I am truly proud to be associated with this endeavor and urge every Indian to come forward in supporting it..”

    Bajaj Auto Motorcycle business president Eric Vas added, “V is a unique brand which has been forged with the pride of the nation, the metal of the INS Vikrant. Our endeavour is to make Indians feel proud every day. ‘Invincible Indians’ is our way of bringing a few such stories of pride to the fore. We are honoured to have felicitated five such people today, but we also know that there are many more people out there whose are doing equally good work and deserve to be recognized and lauded for their selfless work.”

    Leo Burnett South Asia CCO RajDeepakDas adds, “All the pieces of communication that we create for Bajaj V have a single objective: to dial up the pride of the nation for the people of India. We conceptualized this idea to highlight the common man’s extraordinary acts that fill Indians’ hearts with pride every day.”

    These Invincible Indians are:

    Chewang Norphel: Created 15 artificial glaciers in Ladakh to solve the perennial water crisis. Was awarded a Padmashree in 2015.

    Bipin Ganatra: Helped rescue people from more than 100 fires in Kolkata. Recognised as a volunteer firefighter by the Kolkata Fire Department.

    Omkar Nath Sharma: Travels across NCR to collect medicines from people who no longer need them, and distributes it to clinics and hospitals who serve the poor.

    Vijaylaxmi Sharma: Leading a movement to eradicate child marriages in villages in Rajasthan.

    Karimul Haque: Converted his bike into an ambulance. Offers a 24X7 ambulance service free of cost.