Popcorn goes smart PVR INOX bets on AI for F&B upsell

Popcorn goes smart PVR INOX bets on AI for F&B upsell PVR INOX is doubling down on AI-powered snacks and in-cinema experiences to drive revenue particularly popcorn. Reason: It highlights an aggressive, increased investment in a specific area (like F&B). The company is pivoting towards a “youthification” strategy and premium, non-movie experiences indicating a strategic shift away from just selling…

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Deewar clocks 51 years Amitabh makes Dubai businessman’s day

Deewar clocks 51 years Amitabh makes Dubai businessman’s day It’s more than five decades following the release of the iconic Yash Chopra directorial blockbuster Deewaar re-scripted rewrote Bollywood history. The phrase originates from a recent report about a UAE-based gold business tycoon (Anil Dhanak) who met Amitabh Bachchan to mark 51 years of Deewaar. The meeting…

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Senior Journalist Gautam Bhattacharya opens up on Sunil Gavaskar

Senior Journalist Gautam Bhattacharya opens up on Sunil Gavaskar Gautam Bhattacharya calls Sunil Gavaskar Ubiquitous and unbelievable. The context specifically refers to Gavaskar being in Mumbai one day and Ahmedabad the next, showcasing his active role in cricket analysis despite his age.  Gautam seem to have caught up with the ‘little master’ at the JioStarStudio….

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Meet Madhubanti Bagchi Soulful Songstress 

Meet Madhubanti Bagchi Soulful Songstress  Madhubanti Bagchi is a chameleon of sound whose voice effortlessly adapts to everything from intense Bollywood hits to classical, rooted melodies”. Acknowledged for her distinctive and adaptable voice, she is carving her place as a leading voice of a generation”. She is a versatile vocalist known for her hauntingly beautiful and emotive voice. Rising to fame with hits like…

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Nandita recalls directing Javed Akhtar in her directorial film

Nandita recalls directing Javed Akhtar in her directorial film Nandita Das recalled giving veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar his first significant acting break in her directorial film Manto, where she playfully credited herself with “Introducing Javed Akhtar”. Despite his initial desire to rewrite the script, she noted his comfort on camera, calling him a “natural”.  Nandita recalled that while…

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