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Gold teaser becomes the most watched teaser within 24 hours

The teaser of the much-awaited sports biopic Gold has become the first Bollywood teaser to garner more than 15 million views in less than 24 hours, emerging as the most-watched teaser in 24 hours in 2018. The 1.07-minute-long teaser has impressed one and all and is going viral on all social media platforms.

Starring Akshay Kumar in the lead role, Gold is based on true events of India winning the Olympic gold medal in hockey as an independent nation in 1948. The actor will be seen in a never-seen-before avatar. He portrays the character of a hockey player who helped India won its first gold medal at the Olympics.


Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar for Excel Entertainment, the film is directed by Reema Kagti and marks the Bollywood debut of actress Mouni Roy opposite Akshay Kumar.

The film is scheduled to hit theatres on 15th August 2018.

Meanwhile, Akshay is gearing up for the release of his film Pad Man. It is coming to cinemas from 9th February onwards.

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Dhee on staying rooted, making ‘honest music’ and Tamil music’s global rise

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Dhee on staying rooted, making ‘honest music’ and Tamil music’s global rise

Highlights

  • Dhee says Vari Vari emerged from a deeply personal and reflective period in her life
  • The singer believes listeners worldwide are searching for “new sounds and new stories”
  • She says remaining rooted in her identity has always been central to her music
  • Dhee hopes to release more albums and perform more frequently in the years ahead

A song shaped by reflection rather than intention

For Dhee, Vari Vari was not born out of a deliberate attempt to move in a new direction. Instead, it arrived during a period of reflection that naturally began influencing the music she was making. Speaking exclusively, the singer described how many of her recent songs have mirrored experiences unfolding in her own life, making them feel more personal than planned.

That emotional undercurrent eventually found its way into Vari Vari. Conversations with lyricist Vivek (Vivek Anna) slowly shaped the track, which grew from discussions around love and human connection. Rather than following a formula, the song evolved organically and became a reflection of thoughts she had already been carrying.

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