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Bollywood Gup-Shup

BHUMI PEDNEKAR RAM GOPAL VARMA

Star wants to be a good role-model Director returns to crime drama with ‘Syndicate’

ctor and environmentalist Bhumi Pednekar, who is at ilmmaker Ram Gopal Varma,
the World Economic Forum in known for his iconic crime
ADavos, talked about Fdrama ‘Satya’, has shared de-
the challenges in bringing tails about his upcoming film ‘Syn-
about greater gender equal- dicate’, a project that promises to
ity in society and also about be his most ambitious and terrify-
her acting career, saying she ing work yet. The film, according
is interested to work in Hol- to Varma, is set to explore the rise
lywood. of a terrifying criminal organiza-
Recognized as a Young tion that threatens India’s very ex-
Global Leader (YGL) by the istence.
World Economic Forum last In a post shared on X (formerly
year, Bhumi Pednekar said Twitter), Varma explained the concep-
she was keen to be a good role tual evolution behind ‘Syndicate’, noting that
model for young girls who watch movies. “We all while street gangs were a significant threat in India in the past,
are here just to have positive conversations about how can we the real danger today lies in the formation of a powerful syndi-
make the world better and honestly I’m full of gratitude that I cate comprising various factions, including political forces, law en-
was given this opportunity because right from the start of my forcement, ultra-rich businessmen, and even military personnel.
career with my work on screen and off screen, I’ve truly tried ‘Syndicate’ will address how the intense polarisation in the country
to make a difference. I’ve truly tried to get a positive change in today makes it ripe for such a dangerous group to emerge, as per
every way possible and when you’re given platforms like this, Varma’s post.
I think it just deepens your cause and it just accelerates ev-
erything that you’re trying to do because they’re like-minded
people from all over the world,” she said.

‘ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA’

Hrithik, Farhan and Abhay hint at a possible sequel

ans of ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ have been eagerly awaiting a sequel
since the film’s release in 2011. The beloved movie, which explored
Ffriendship, adventure, and self-discovery, captured hearts with its unfor-
gettable performances by Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, and Abhay Deol.
Recently, the trio sparked hopes of a sequel when they posted a video that has
left fans buzzing with excitement.
The video uploaded on social media, shows the three actors during an off-
screen reunion, casually reflecting on something they seem to admire.
Abhay Deol, holding his chin with a subtle smile, is the first to react, followed
by Hrithik Roshan, who exclaims, “Unbelievable,” while looking in the same direction.
Farhan Akhtar then adds, “Outstanding.”

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