Evans Chebet and Hellen Obiri Conquer the Boston Marathon’s Taxing Course

On Monday, the 127th edition of the Boston Marathon served up its usual grab bag of triumphs, small calamities and a Kenyan sweep.

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Boston Strong, 10 Years On

It might be the greatest victory of this city and the world running community that the marathon bombings a decade ago had far from an overwhelming presence in Monday’s race.

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Robert Trotman, 82, Dies; Opened Swimming Lanes to Minority Children

The club he started as a coach has helped young Black and Hispanic youths learn to swim and compete in the sport in urban areas not known as oases for it.

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For Former Friend of Boston Marathon Bomber, a Burden of Shame and Betrayal

Ten years after the attack that killed three people and injured hundreds, Youssef Eddafali still wrestles with guilt and anger over the “monster” he thought he knew.

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Salman Khan starrer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan certified UA by CBFC with 144-minute runtime

The upcoming Bollywood film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan has received a UA (Parental Guidance) certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film, which stars a talented ensemble cast, is set to hit theatres on April 21, 2023. Besides this, the Salman Khan starrer’s run time has also been announced, with the film clocking in at a runtime of 2 hours and 24 minutes and 25 seconds. 

The makers of KBKJ dropped the trailer earlier this month, on April 10 after releasing a couple of songs from the film. The film's trailer has left fans excited, whereas a section of moviegoers quickly drew similarities between Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and Ajith’s 2014 release, Veeram. Amid all the discussion around Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan is a remake of Veeram, the director of the film, Farhad Samji, shared his opinion on the same during an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Hungama. 

“I wouldn’t call it a remake. Nor would I call it an adaptation. I would say it is a completely new experience. We’ve made our film as we thought it should be made. Those who have seen Veeram would see our film as an independent experience,” asserted Samji. 

Talking about the film, the ensemble star cast also includes Pooja Hegde, Venkatesh Daggubati, Jagapathi Babu, Bhumika Chawla,  Vijender Singh, Abhimanyu Singh, Raghav Juyal, Siddharth Nigam, Jassie Gill, Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari and Vinali Bhatnagar, along with Salman Khan in the lead. It is worth mentioning here that, Khan will be returning to his Eid release after four years. 

Also Read: I won’t call Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan a remake of Veeram, says director Farhad Samji

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OMG! Oh My God director Umesh Shukla announces film on Dr. Amar Kumar Pandey’s book ‘A Don’s Nemesis’

‘A Don’s Nemesis’ is a book by Dr. Amar Kumar Pandey with details of his operational experiences while chasing and catching the Don Ravi Pujari. A long global chase by an IPS officer on a mission and a smartly planned arrest!

Dr. Amar Kumar Pandey, an IPS officer (now retired) and former Director General of Police, Karnataka State who has been time and again celebrated for his professional work and services launched his second book about one of his prominent operations of catching Don Ravi Pujari. Titled ‘A Don’s Nemesis’, the book was launched in the presence of several dignitaries from the police, civil society, the press and film industry and the chief guest for the event was Commissioner of Police, Vivek Phansalkar.

The book is about the single-hand pursuit of Don Ravi Pujari by Dr. Amar Kumar Pandey across the globe and finally locating, identifying, arresting and extraditing from the West African country of Senegal to India. The Don was unseen for twenty-six years but continued serious criminal activities across the country.

Talking about the book and its grand launch, Dr. Amar Kumar Pandey shared, “‘A Don’s Nemesis’ talks about the journey of getting Don Ravi Pujari to face the law in India and make him answerable to the citizens of the proud nation. It is an important case in my service as a Police officer and I think the journey needs to reach everyone to understand the diligent work of Indian Police Officers and the unshakeable faith in the fact that the perpetrators would always be brought to justice”.

At the grand launch director and producer Umesh Shukla (Merry Go Round Studios) announced the news of creating a cinematic project on this thrilling chase story. Talking about the announcement he shared, “’A Don’s Nemesis’ is an insightful journey of Dr. Amar Kumar Pandey and it's a story which I think every Indian should know about. It is an inspiration and showcases the dedication of our Indian Police Force to bring justice at any cost.”

Producer Rakesh Dang (Seeta Films & TV Productions PVT LTD) who will be backing this project along with Umesh Shukla, Ashish Wagh and Madhukar Verma said, “We are elated to take Dr. Amar Kumar Pandey’s inspirational story to the masses to see on screens. The adaptation is currently in pre-production stage and we will announce more details soon.”

The project will be produced under the banner Merry Go Round Studios and Seeta Films & Productions PVT LTD backed by Rakesh Dang, Umesh Shukla, Ashish Wagh and Madhukar Verma.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Is it POSSIBLE to make a film like OMG Oh My God in today’s times? Director Umesh Shukla gives an interesting answer on the 10th anniversary of the Akshay Kumar-starrer

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Anil Kapoor, Divya Khosla, Harshvardhan Rane shoot secret project in London

The pretty Divya Khosla has been busy posting picture on social media from London. But nobody knows what she is in London for. Now it can be told. Divya is shooting an intense love drama in London.

Says a source, “It is about the two men in a woman’s life. Anil Kapoor and Harshvardhan Rane play the two men in Divya’s character’s life. The director is Abhinay Deo.” The film is being shot one start-to-finish stretch in London. It is produced by T-Series.

Abhinay, for the clueless, is the son of veteran actors Ramesh and Seema Deo. He earlier directed Aamir Khan’s most explicit film Delhi Belly and Irrfan Khan’s black comedy Blackmail.

Also Read: Anil Kapoor remembers Satish Kaushik, Sridevi as Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja completes 30 years: ‘I believe every project is a learning experience and a cherished one’

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