Entertainment
Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar Reacts Strongly To ‘Deepfake’ Video Targeting Actress Rashmika Mandanna On Social Media
New Delhi: Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, reacted strongly to the “deepfake” video targeting actress Rashmika Mandanna making rounds on social media, and reminded the platforms to take down any such content that violates the IT rules of India.
The Union Minister also added in his post that if a misinformation is posted on any platform, it should be removed within 36 hours and if the platform doesn’t comply, the platform or platforms can be taken to the court by the aggrieved person.
“PM @narendramodi ji’s Govt is committed to ensuring Safety and Trust of all Digital Nagriks using Internet Under the IT rules notified in April, 2023 – it is a legal obligation for platforms to ensure no misinformation is posted by any user AND ensure that when reported by any user or govt, misinformation is removed in 36 hrs If platforms do not comply with this, rule 7 will apply and platforms can be taken to court by aggrieved person under provisions of IPC,” said the minister in his post on X.
The minister ended his post on X with the hashtag “#accountable” and “#DigitalIndia.”
What is a deepfake video?
A deepfake video is a clip in which a person’s face (mainly) or body features are digitally altered so that they appear to be someone else. It is often used to spread false information about a celebrity or public figure to mislead audiences and people.
Deepfake video targeting actress Rashmika Mandanna
A “deepfake” video making rounds on social media used actresses Rashmika Mandanna’s face and showed her entering an elevator. The video is misleading as the original clip involves social media influencer Zara Patel. Actress Rashmika Mandanna’s face was used in the video by digitally manipulating it. As the video went viral, several people and netizens, called for action against such fake videos in general and the Rashmika Mandanna’s video in particular.
Entertainment
Kanguva Box Office Collection Day 1: Suriya, Bobby Deol’s Film Registers Strong Opening, Earns Rs 22 Crore
Suriya, Bobby Deol and Disha Patani’s Kanguva hit the big screens on November 13 and it registered a solid opening at the box office. Despite receiving mixed reviews from film critics and fans, it managed to draw substantial audiences to theatres, especially in Tamil-speaking regions.
Kanguva raked in around Rs 22 crore on its release day, Thursday. The movie’s Tamil 2D shows recorded an impressive 37.25 per cent occupancy, while Tamil 3D shows boasted a higher occupancy rate of 49.89 per cent.
In other regional markets, Kanguva saw varied results. Its Hindi 3D shows reportedly attracted a modest 11.47 per cent occupancy, whereas the Hindi 2D screenings performed significantly better at 58.12 per cent.
The Telugu 2D shows achieved 12.64 per cent occupancy, while Telugu 3D shows recorded 39.28 per cent. Reportedly, the film’s Telugu and the Hindi dubbed versions earned Rs 5 crore and Rs 3.25 crore, respectively.
The film is expected to perform well during the weekend.
Kanguva has created quite a buzz on social media platforms. While some called the first half of the film ‘boring’ and expressed disappointment over the background music, others praised Suriya’s performance.
A section of social media users also called Kanguva Suriya’s ‘career best’ performance.
About Kanguva
Directed by Siva, Kanguva features scenes set 1,500 years in the past and stars Suriya facing off against Bobby. The cast also includes Natarajan Subramaniam, Jagapathi Babu, Yogi Babu, Redin Kingsley, Kovai Sarala, and Ananda.
With an estimated budget of over Rs 350 crore, Kanguva has reportedly been filmed in seven countries and various parts of India.
Speaking about the film earlier, Suriya had told that he wanted to make something like Hollywood movies like Braveheart and The Lord of the Rings.
“Siva came up with this idea of what if we go back a few 100 years… What would happen if our people lived such life and had a complex situation? Let’s picture that and that’s how the whole thing came about,” the actor had said.
Entertainment
Coldplay India Tour: Band Announces Concert In Ahmedabad Amid Ticket Sale Scam, Here’s How & When To Buy Passes
British pop-rock band Coldplay has officially announced a fourth show in India as a part of their Music Of The Spheres World Tour 2025. The band will perform in Ahmedabad, with tickets available on the online platform BookMyShow. This comes after the Enforcement Directorate raided the ticket black market for Coldplay concerts, leading to a money laundering investigation.
The band is all set to light up Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25, 2025. Before their Ahmedabad performance, Coldplay will be performing first on January 18, 19, and 21, 2025, at the DY Patil Sports Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
The band shared the good news on social media and wrote, 2025 AHMEDABAD DATE ANNOUNCED! The band will play their biggest ever show, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 25 January 2025. Tickets on sale Saturday, 16 November at 12 pm IST.”
Check out the official announcement:
Coldplay tickets will be available on Book My Show and tickets for the Ahmedabad concert will go on sale November 15, 2024, at 12pm.
Coldplay also teased a ‘mystery guest’ for their show.
About Coldplay
The band includes Chris Martin as the vocalist and pianist, Jonny Buckland on guitar, Guy Berryman on bass, Will Champion on drums and percussion, and manager Phil Harvey. It was formed in 1997.
Entertainment
Mithun Chakraborty’s Wallet Gets Stolen During BJP Roadshow In Jharkhand, Organisers Request Pickpockets To Return It
Actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty found himself in a sticky situation after his wallet was stolen from his pocket during his mega roadshow in Jharkhand on Tuesday. The actor campaigned for BJP in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, and that is when he got pickpocketed, leaving the organisers red-faced.
A video from the rally has now gone viral in which the organisers and other BJP karyakartas can be heard repeatedly requesting the pickpockets to return the veteran star’s wallet. “Whoever has stolen the wallet, please return it to Mithun Da,” a BJP member was seen urging the crowd.
Despite repeated pleas, the wallet was not returned.
Chakraborty led a massive roadshow in the Nirsa Assembly area of Jharkhand to extend his support to BJP candidate Aparna Sen Gupta. Thousands of people gathered at the venue to catch one glimpse of the star, and it led to major chaos and mismanagement at the spot.
Despite security forces in place, the crowd went out of control and rushed towards the stage to click photos and videos of the actor and see him from up close. It was during this chaos that Chakraborty’s wallet was stolen.
Disappointed by the fiasco, Chakraborty concluded the event sooner than expected and rushed back to safety.
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