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  • Five reasons to watch ‘Bastar: The Naxal Story’ this weekend

    Five reasons to watch ‘Bastar: The Naxal Story’ this weekend

    Mumbai: Bastar: The Naxal Story delves into the real-life incidents of Naxalism in Chhattisgarh, particularly focusing on the Bastar rebellion that erupted in the region. Scheduled to hit the screens on 15 March 2024, at your nearest PVR INOX cinemas, this film is helmed by Sudipto Sen and stars Adah Sharma, best known for performance in The Kerala Story. This marks their second collaboration after the success of their previous project. If you’re pondering whether to watch Bastar: The Naxal Story, here are five compelling reasons why you shouldn’t miss this gripping masterpiece:

    Adah Sharma’s outstanding performance

    Following her emotionally charged portrayal of Shalini Unnikrishnan in The Kerala Story, Adah Sharma returns as IPS Officer Neerja Madhavan in Bastar: The Naxal Story. With a singular mission to root out threats to India’s sovereignty, Sharma’s performance is nothing short of captivating. Her portrayal will swell your chest with pride and linger in your thoughts long after the credits roll.

    Sudipto Sen’s exceptional direction

    With only two films to his credit, including The Last Monk and The Kerala Story, Sudipto Sen showcases his directorial prowess once again in Bastar: The Naxal Story. His meticulous direction exposes how internal strife undermines the nation’s peace and harmony. Supported by stellar performances from the entire cast, Sen’s tribute to the armed forces resonates deeply, evoking goosebumps and admiration.

    Exploration of relevant themes

    Bastar: The Naxal Story sheds light on pertinent issues plaguing our country, particularly the Naxal insurgency, which has claimed thousands of lives and devastated national assets worth trillions over the past five decades. It stands as one of the gravest human tragedies in independent India’s history.

    Empowering female representation

    Amidst the rise of women-centric films that have found success at the Indian box office, Bastar: The Naxal Story stands out by placing Adah Sharma’s character at the forefront. Portraying a strong advocate for India’s sovereignty, Sharma’s character breaks barriers and challenges traditional norms, embodying power-packed female empowerment.

    Visual spectacle

    One cannot overlook the breathtaking cinematography in Bastar: The Naxal Story. Cinematographer Ragul Dharuman skillfully captures the film’s action sequences, the picturesque landscapes where it unfolds, and the myriad flashbacks and present-day scenes, creating a visual feast for the audience.

    If you’re a fan of films that illuminate societal issues and showcase the valor of our armed forces, don’t miss the premiere of ‘Bastar: The Naxal Story’ this Friday at your nearest PVR INOX cinemas.

  • Saradha group to auction three TV channels

    Saradha group to auction three TV channels

    MUMBAI: The Saradha group chit fund scam that broke out last year saw huge amounts of money that never existed in the first place, vanish into thin air. Consequently the government stripped its TV channel licences and threw its chairman behind bars.

    Now the creditors who had lended money to the group are all set to get back their dues. A commission set up by the West Bengal government has decided to auction its three TV channels – Tara Muzik, Tara News and Tara Punjabi – alongside 200 of the group’s cars in order to raise funds and return it to the creditors.

     

    It also said that 16 bungalows and flats in which people had given part payment will be given to the owners completely after the leftover amount is submitted to the commission. Saradha group chairman Sudipto Sen was also present at the hearing who had been arrested in April last year when the ponzi scam broke out.

     

    According to a press trust of India report, while leaving he had said that he wanted all of the group’s properties to be auctioned to build the money to be paid to investors.