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BREAKING: Thamma, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat and ALL other films to discontinue in Assam cinemas from October 31; to ONLY play Zubeen Garg’s final film, Roi Roi Binale; all set for a HISTORIC opening

Last month, the nation was plunged into grief following the untimely demise of the iconic singer and actor, Zubeen Garg. Now, his final on-screen appearance, Roi Roi Binale, is gearing up for a historic release this Friday, October 31. In an unprecedented tribute, every cinema hall across his home state of Assam will exclusively screen the film, suspending all other releases to honour their beloved legend. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “All the theatres in the North-eastern state will discontinue the holdover releases like Thamma, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle, Jolly LLB 3 and Regretting You from October 31. New releases like Baahubali: The Epic, Single Salma, The Taj Story, The Black Phone 2, Bugonia, Good Boy etc. will not be screened in any cinema of Assam. Each and every theatre in that state will only play Roi Roi Binale.”The advance booking for Roi Roi Binale has commenced and by Wednesday, almost all shows are sold out or nearly sold out. Shows begin as early as 6: 00 am in Assam’s capital, Guwahati. But in Tezpur, shows commence even before 6: 00 am. While SVF Cinemas in Tezpur will play the first show at 5: 45 am, Imp Cinemas’ first show is at 5: 20 am. TNZ Cinemas will play the first ever show in the whole of India at 5: 00 am. Outside of Assam, too, the response to the advance booking of Roi Roi Binale has been extraordinary. Even in places like Ahmedabad and Jaipur, its shows are fast-filling. The trade source further said, “The ticket sales of Roi Roi Binale in Assam is historic. Almost all shows over the weekend are full and shows of the weekdays are also filling fast. It seems like the film will break every record of all the films in the Assam circuit.”In Roi Roi Binale, Zubeen Garg plays a blind artist and it also stars Mousumi Alifa, Joy Kashyap, Achurjya Borpatra and others. The film is written by Zubeen Garg, and he was also one of its producers along with his wife, Garima Saikia Garg, and Shyamantak Gautam. Also Read: Ayushmann Khurrana on Thamma’s commercial success: “To see people enjoy and endorse my kind of cinema feels incredible”.

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Exclusive: Pro-XRP Lawyer Sets Realistic XRP Price Target After ETF Launch

The post Exclusive: Pro-XRP Lawyer Sets Realistic XRP Price Target After ETF Launch appeared first S. spot XRP ETF is entering its final stretch, and excitement across the crypto market is building. While Solana, Hedera, and Litecoin ETFs have already started trading on Wall Street this week, XRP remains the missing piece but not for long. XRP Price Holds Steady as ETF Buzz Builds XRP.

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Aahana S Kumra to star opposite Purab Kohli in the children’s film Putul

After foraying into the reality space with the show Rise And Fall, Aahana S Kumra is set to come back on the big screen with her upcoming film Putul. Also starring Purab Kohli and Rajat Kapoor, Putul is a children’s film that talks about a turbulent marriage through the lens of a child, showing how it impacts their mind. Aahana plays Megha, a six-year-old Putul’s working mother, who is going through a turbulent marriage with Purab Kohli and is looking for a divorce. Sharing her experience of working on the film, the actress said, “I shot for this project about two years ago in Dehradun and had a wonderful time. We shot around the beginning of the year, and the weather was lovely.”Reflecting on her experience takes Aahana down memory lane. “I spent almost a month there and I have travelled a lot to the city since my childhood with my sister. We do an annual trip there. Thus, Dehradun is an integral part of my being,” she says. Directed by Radheshyam Pipalwa, Putul got screened at the Jagran Film Festival and Aahana feels it has been the best platform for the film. “It is one of the biggest film festivals in India and the film got screened in Meerut, which is my mother’s hometown. We had a houseful screening, and the turnout was lovely. I was also pleasantly surprised by how the film turned out.”She elaborated, “Putul talks about turbulent marriages through the lens of children and shows how it impacts them. The film is about relationships, and this film festival serves as the ideal platform for indie films, as it focuses on bringing cinema closer to its audience and connecting the film with the right viewers.”Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Aahana S Kumra’s mom opens up on her Rise and Fall journey; says, “She is playing with dignity”.

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Aahana S Kumra to star opposite Purab Kohli in the children’s film Putul

After foraying into the reality space with the show Rise And Fall, Aahana S Kumra is set to come back on the big screen with her upcoming film Putul. Also starring Purab Kohli and Rajat Kapoor, Putul is a children’s film that talks about a turbulent marriage through the lens of a child, showing how it impacts their mind. Aahana plays Megha, a six-year-old Putul’s working mother, who is going through a turbulent marriage with Purab Kohli and is looking for a divorce. Sharing her experience of working on the film, the actress said, “I shot for this project about two years ago in Dehradun and had a wonderful time. We shot around the beginning of the year, and the weather was lovely.”Reflecting on her experience takes Aahana down memory lane. “I spent almost a month there and I have travelled a lot to the city since my childhood with my sister. We do an annual trip there. Thus, Dehradun is an integral part of my being,” she says. Directed by Radheshyam Pipalwa, Putul got screened at the Jagran Film Festival and Aahana feels it has been the best platform for the film. “It is one of the biggest film festivals in India and the film got screened in Meerut, which is my mother’s hometown. We had a houseful screening, and the turnout was lovely. I was also pleasantly surprised by how the film turned out.”She elaborated, “Putul talks about turbulent marriages through the lens of children and shows how it impacts them. The film is about relationships, and this film festival serves as the ideal platform for indie films, as it focuses on bringing cinema closer to its audience and connecting the film with the right viewers.”Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Aahana S Kumra’s mom opens up on her Rise and Fall journey; says, “She is playing with dignity”.

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PIL filed against Paresh Rawal’s The Taj Story over controversial poster depicting Lord Shiva statue

A public interest litigation (PIL) petition has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking action against the soon-to-be-released film The Taj Story featuring actor Paresh Rawal. The film, scheduled for release on October 31, sparked heated debate following its poster, which depicts a statue of Lord Shiva emerging from the iconic Taj Mahal dome-a visual that reignites the contentious theory alleging the monument’s Hindu temple origins. Advocate Shakeel Abbas, the petitioner, alleges that The Taj Story presents “fabricated and provocative content” about the origins of the Taj Mahal, contradicting established historical consensus and scholarly writings. The petition claims the film’s speculative assertions threaten to erode public faith in history, provoke communal unrest, and potentially damage the international reputation of the Taj Mahal, which is recognized globally as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The plea urges the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to review the certification granted to the movie and instruct required cuts if necessary to safeguard communal harmony across the country. Furthermore, the PIL requests that a clear disclaimer be added to the film, clarifying that it presents a contested narrative rather than established fact. According to the petition, the movie contains “deeply divisive scenes” that may incite communal tensions and disrupt public peace. The plea also mentions the amplification of controversial statements by political leaders and fringe groups, raising alarms over the potential for nationwide unrest. Also Read: Paresh Rawal REACTS to The Taj Story being called “propaganda”: “It focuses solely on historical facts”.