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News18
8 hours ago
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- News18
Akshaye Khanna's 2021 OTT Film To Release As 'Akshardham Operation Vajra Shakti' In Theatres
Akshaye Khanna's Akshardham Operation Vajra Shakti releases five years after its OTT release, under a new title. While announcing the release date, the makers shared a new poster from the drama on social media, featuring a haunting image of the temple pillars with shadows revealing the silhouette of an armed commando. 'An act of terror met with unmatched bravery. The story of courage, sacrifice, and survival comes alive in #AkshardhamOperationVajraShakti. In Cinemas on 4th July, 2025. Stay tuned," read the post. Take a look: An act of terror met with unmatched bravery 💪🏻The story of courage, sacrifice, and survival comes alive in #AkshardhamOperationVajraShakti In Cinemas on 4th July, 2025. Stay tuned. #AkshayeKhanna @kenghosh #AbhimanyuSingh #UmeshKrBansal @girishjohar @DeshmukhPragati … — Zee Studios (@ZeeStudios_) June 20, 2025 Directed by Ken Ghosh, Akshardham Operation Vajra Shakti is believed to be a cinematic adaptation of the horrific 2002 terrorist attack on the Akshardham Temple in Gujarat, highlighting the subsequent operation to eliminate the perpetrators. Akshardham Operation Vajra Shakti is a standalone sequel to the web series State of Siege: 26/11, which covers the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The primary cast includes Akshaye Khanna as Major Hanut Singh (NSG officer), Gautam Rode as Major Samar (NSG officer), Vivek Dahiya as Captain Rohit Bagga (NSG officer), Akshay Oberoi as Captain Bibek, Abhilash Chaudhary as Iqbal (Lead Terrorist), Parvin Dabas as Colonel Nagar (NSG Commanding Officer), Samir Soni as Gujarat CM Choksi, Abhimanyu Singh as Abu Hamza, Mir Sarwar as Bilal Naikoo, Manjari Fadnis as Saloni, Chandan Roy as Mohsin, and Shivam Bhaargava as Capt. Abrar Khan. Presented by Zee Studios, the cinematography is handled by Tejal Shetye, with editing by Mukesh Thakur. The screenplay is written by William Borthwick and Simon Fantauzzo. Backed by Abhimanyu Singh in collaboration with Contiloe Pictures, Akshardham: Operation Vajra Shakti is gearing up for a theatrical release on July 4.
India Today
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Akshaye Khanna's OTT film revamped for theatres as Akshardham Operation Vajra Shakti
Actor Akshaye Khanna's 2021 OTT action drama 'State of Siege: Temple Attack' is all set to hit the big screens, this time under a new title - 'Akshardham: Operation Vajra Shakti'. Nearly five years after its digital premiere, the film will release in theatres on July 4, the film's theatrical release, the makers unveiled a new poster that features a haunting image of temple pillars casting the silhouette of an armed caption read, "Our salute to the Nation's Special Forces. An act of terror met with unmatched bravery. The story of courage, sacrifice, and survival comes alive in #AkshardhamOperationVajraShakti In Cinemas on 4th July, 2025. Stay tuned (sic)." Take a look at the poster: Directed by Ken Ghosh, the film is a cinematic retelling of the tragic 2002 terrorist attack on the Akshardham Temple in Gujarat and the heroic counter-operation by India's elite National Security Guard (NSG) to neutralise the movie serves as a standalone sequel to the web series 'State of Siege: 26/11', which focused on the 2008 Mumbai attacks. This new installment continues to honour India's special forces with a powerful narrative rooted in real Khanna leads the cast as Major Hanut Singh, an NSG officer. The ensemble also includes Gautam Rode as Major Samar, Vivek Dahiya as Captain Rohit Bagga, Akshay Oberoi as Captain Bibek, and Abhilash Chaudhary as the lead terrorist Iqbal. Other key roles are played by Parvin Dabas, Samir Soni, Abhimanyu Singh, Mir Sarwar, Manjari Fadnis, Chandan Roy, and Shivam film is presented by Zee Studios and backed by Abhimanyu Singh in collaboration with Contiloe Pictures. The cinematography is helmed by Tejal Shetye, editing by Mukesh Thakur, and screenplay by William Borthwick and Simon Fantauzzo.
India.com
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Akshaye Khannas Akshardham Operation Vajra Shakti Slated For Theatrical Release On THIS Date
New Delhi: Zee Studios, in association with Contiloe Pictures, has announced the release of its upcoming action-thriller Akshardham: Operation Vajra Shakti, set to hit theatres worldwide on July 4, 2025. Directed by Ken Ghosh and headlined by Akshaye Khanna, the film brings to life one of the most daring counter-terror operations in Indian history. Inspired by the true events of the 2002 terrorist attack on the Akshardham Temple in Gujarat, the film captures the tense hours that followed, when Indian security forces launched Operation Vajra Shakti to neutralise the threat and restore peace. The film promises an immersive, edge-of-the-seat experience that honours the bravery, precision, and sacrifice of India's armed forces. The first poster, recently revealed, evokes the eerie calm before chaos: the temple's towering pillars cloaked in shadows, with the silhouette of a commando poised for action, a powerful tribute to the silent strength of the country's protectors. An act of terror met with unmatched bravery The story of courage, sacrifice, and survival comes alive in #AkshardhamOperationVajraShakti In Cinemas on 4th July, 2025. Stay tuned.#AkshayeKhanna @kenghosh #AbhimanyuSingh #UmeshKrBansal @girishjohar @DeshmukhPragati… — Zee Studios (@ZeeStudios_) June 20, 2025 Produced by Abhimanyu Singh under the banner of Contiloe Pictures and presented by Zee Studios, Akshardham: Operation Vajra Shakti is positioned not just as an action spectacle but as a heartfelt homage to unsung heroes who stood tall in the face of terror. With its emotionally charged narrative, high-octane action, and historical grounding, the film is set to be one of 2025's most anticipated theatrical releases.
News18
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Karan Veer Mehra's Playful Jump Over A Railing Proves He's Still Young At Heart
Last Updated: Instead of walking down the ramp entirely, Karan Veer Mehra cut his hassle short by going over the railing, showing that he has not lost his childlike spirit nor his flexibility. Karan Veer Mehra has been winning hearts ever since he walked away with the trophy of Bigg Boss 18. And yet again, he is making headlines, not for his projects, personal life or fashion statement, but for a fun, playful and childlike mischievous moment that was captured by the paparazzi. In a video shared on Instagram on Thursday, June 19, Karan was seen stepping out of a building with his team, wearing a full-sleeved black t-shirt and denim jeans. While he looked effortlessly cool as usual, the real show stealer that made everyone smile was the moment when he decided to jump over a railing. Instead of walking down the ramp entirely, he cut his hassle short by going over the railing, showing that he has not lost his childlike spirit nor his flexibility. Before leaving the place, Karan gave a quick wave to the paparazzi and bid them adieu without stopping to pose for photos. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Following his Bigg Boss 18 win, Karan Veer's fans were eagerly waiting for the announcement of his next project. Much to their delight, the actor known for his stint in films like No One Killed Jessica, Blood Money, Mere Dad Ki Maruti and Ragini MMS, was revealed to be a part of Omung Kumar's upcoming romantic action drama. Back on May 29, the 42-year-old actor shared a few pictures from his home, where he was probably going through the script of his upcoming project. In the pictures, Karan seemed to be in a reflective mood, seated by a window with coffee in hand. The actor looked calm, focused and undeniably in his element. He was dressed in a casual navy jumper, sweatpants and a yellow baseball cap. He captioned the post with his own take on Salman Khan's dialogue from the film Kick, writing, 'Iss baar dil meh, aur samajh me, dono mein aaunga (This time, I'll make a place — in your heart and in your mind)." Iss baar dil meh,aur samajh meh, donno ✌️meh aauga. ... #gratitude #love #work ❤️ — Karan Veer Mehra (@KaranVeerMehra) May 29, 2025 Karan Veer's yet-to-be-titled film by Omung Kumar, who is known for acclaimed biographies like Mary Kom and Sarbjit, will also feature Harshvardhan Rane, Sadia Khateeb and Ipsitaa. Backed by Zee Studios, Omung Kumar teams up with producers Umesh KR Bansal, Pragati Deshmukh, Himanshu Tiwari, Ajay Singh, Dhananjay Singh, Abhishek Ankur and Captain Rahul Bali, with Rahhat Shah Kazmi as co-producer. First Published:
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amitabh Bachchan calls working with son Abhishek Bachchan his 'greatest blessing'
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shared the screen with some of the biggest stars, but in a recent revelation, he admitted that working with his son Abhishek Bachchan has been one of his greatest learnings and blessings. In a heartfelt blog post, he posted a picture with his son, Abhishek who appears to be explaining something while he listens intently. They seem to be in a studio, with headphones resting on Abhishek's lap, presumably on a break from the shoot. However, he didn't reveal any details about the project they was working on. Big B wrote on the blog, 'The joy of creation .. surpasses all else .. they that can, are blessed .. spending evenings and late nights with them is a learning in itself ..I learn each day... It is a blessing .... when Son and Father create together .. it's the biggest learning and the biggest blessing (sic).' Meanwhile, on June 18, Abhishek announced his next film titled Kaalidhar Laapata, a touching story about second chances. Directed by Madhumita and backed by Zee Studios and Emmay Entertainment, the film also stars Daivik Bhagela and Zeeshan Ayyub in important roles. Set in rural India, the story follows Kaalidhar (played by Abhishek), an aging man who runs away after finding out his family plans to abandon him. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Along the way, he meets Ballu, a lively 8-year-old orphan, and their unexpected journey begins. Ballu's energy and curiosity for life help Kaalidhar rediscover his own passion for living. Together, they set off on a spontaneous road trip, checking off items from a bucket list along the way. Kaalidhar Laapata is set to premiere on July 4. Abhishek Bachchan was most recently seen in 'Housefull 5'. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and the cast includes Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, and more. Dharmendra Recommends Amitabh Bachchan for Sholay Role | How Big B Landed Jai's Role
