'Tauba Tauba' singer Karan Aujla is all set for the India leg of his ‘It Was All A Dream’ world tour. The critically acclaimed Punjabi music sensation will be performing in Mumbai on December 21. Born and raised in the village of Ghurala in Northern Punjab, Karan took the musical route after his parents’ untimely death. Now based in Vancouver, Canada, he is reaching for the stars. Karan speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about his rise to stardom, bonding with Vicky Kaushal, and more. The impact of Karan Aujla’s ‘Tauba Tauba’ The viral song ‘Tauba Tauba’ was a turning point in Karan Aujla’s career, surpassing all his expectations. He says, “Watching fans from all over embrace it was surreal, and it highlighted music's ability to transcend cultural and geographic boundaries. It pushed me to grow as an artist and reach a wider audience.” That being said, Karan believes success doesn’t come easy. While the exterior looks all glam and glitz, there's a lot of unseen hard work. He explains, “I spent years writing for others, learning the ropes, and waiting for my moment. Moving to Canada meant starting from scratch, facing financial challenges, and sleepless nights. Getting noticed took time, and staying consistent has been even harder. It may seem like things blew up quickly, but it's been years of grinding, evolving, and hard work to get here.” Karan Aujla and Vicky Kaushal bond over food Karan Aujla admires Vicky Kaushal for his humility, energy, and positivity. Sharing anecdotes from the sets of ‘Bad Newz’, he says, “During our late-night shoot, Vicky and I were joking around between takes, and it just lit up the energy on the entire set. It brought everyone closer, and those laughs made the filming experience truly memorable. Vicky and I are both foodies at heart and always love to experiment with cuisines. We both love Indian tadka and Punjabi food.” Karan Aujla says success brings more pressure It was Karan Aujla’s love for storytelling and the impact words can have, that drew him to music. He asserts, “Music gave me a voice, and it felt natural to pursue it further. It’s been my day-one passion.” He maintains that success brings more pressure to stay consistent and keep raising the bar. “I constantly push myself to grow and create better music because fans expect more with each release. It’s not just about getting to the top, but staying there for a long enough time whilst creating a safe space to mentor other talents,” he concludes.
07 November,2024 08:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Oshin FernandesThe birthday celebrations of Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's daughter Raha on Wednesday turned out to be a star-studded affair as many celebs of B-town came to the bash with their kids. Actors Kareena Kapoor Khan, Rani Mukerji and Karan Johar also attended the party of Raha. And seems like the trio had a blast at the celebrations of the little one. A while ago, Karan took to Instagram and shared a fun video of Kareena and Rani. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) The clip begins with Kareena and Rani giving a tight hug to each other. Kareena even cutely planted a sweet kiss on the Kuch Kuch Hota Hai actress' cheeks. Meanwhile, Johar records them on his camera and word plays their film stating, "Hi, Hi... Mujhse Dosti Karoge (Will you be friends with me)?" Karan could be heard saying Kareena's iconic Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham's dialogue, "I like it...I like it, prom pe main tumhare saath hi jaunga (I'll go to prom with you)." Kareena could be seen hiding her face when she sees Karan capturing them on camera. "Oh god! Why are you doing this?" Kareena said. "Jab POO met TINA... that's all," Karan captioned the post. In no time, fans chimed in the comment section and sent their heartfelt reactions seeing the fun reunion of Kareena and Rani, who have worked together in the film 'Mujhse Dosti Karoge' "Wow...so cute," a fan commented. "Nostalgic...we want 'Mujhse Dosti Karoge 2'," a netizen commented. Later, Kareena also took to Instagram and posted a selfie with Karan and Rani and captioned it, "Friends Forever." Kareena donned a casual look by opting for a tie dye print t-shirt and denims. Rani sported a white co-ord set. Earlier in the day, Kareena also extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Raha via a social media post. shared the perfect family frame featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Raha, Alia Bhatt from their Diwali celebrations on her Instagram stories. She wrote in the caption, "Happy Birthday to the most beautiful girl Raha." Raha was born in November 2022. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
07 November,2024 08:22 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIIrrfan Khan’s son Babil Khan, who is known for his striking presence on social media, has dropped a heartfelt video with his mother Sutapa Sikdar. In his post, the actor expressed his undying love for his mother saying his clock ticks because of her. On Wednesday, Babil posted a video which captures his endearing moments with his mother. Alongside it, he wrote, “Dear mamma, I love watches. The movement, also known as the caliber, is considered the most critical part of a watch. It’s responsible for converting stored energy into regulated time and powering the watch hands. The movement’s accuracy, functionality, and overall performance are all determined by it. You are my movement. My clock ticks because you exist. I love you so much.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Babil (@babil.i.k) The video is a compilation of Babil’s candid photos and videos with Sutapa. Babil had earlier dropped a video of his late father and actor Irrfan from an old interview. In the clip, Irrfan and Akshay Kumar both were asked about their sons’ aspirations. In response, the Hindi Medium actor candidly admitted that his son was still figuring things out. Sharing this nostalgic video, Babil Khan wrote, “When baba did that interview, I was very lost in life and I still laugh with joy at the honesty with which he said “my son is not figuring out” when @rajeevmasand started asking @akshaykumar and baba “your sons must be at the age where they must be figuring out..” - to which baba promptly interrupted - “my son is not figuring out.” The post further read, “A few years later I went to London on minimum pocket money, worked bars and bartended at lord’s, wembley and in contrast many violent football stadiums that had fans that would literally assault you if you didn’t pour that guiness right (and till today I bet anybody to pour it better than me) , shot music videos for rappers, took ketchup from McDonald’s and bread from my friend when the pocket money ran out because 600 pounds in London for a month is barely enough ask anyone attending uni in London. It’s the hustle that I fell in love with. Anyway my point is - I wish I could have shown him that boy baba watched grow up but not quite, made it out and made it.” Work-wise, Babil made his acting debut with period psychological drama "Qala" alongside Tripti Dimri. He was mostly seen in the series The Railway Men, where he starred alongside R Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, and Divyenndu. Khan will next be seen in Shoojit Sircar’s latest production, "The Umesh Chronicles", which includes a special cameo by Amitabh Bachchan. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
07 November,2024 08:17 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSAhead of the release of her film 'The Sabarmati Report', actor Raashii Khanna opened up about her experience portraying the role of an investigative journalist. Speaking with ANI, she said, "The character I am playing is Amrita Gill, who wants to become a big reporter...There is a lot of responsibility on a journalist's shoulders but the life of investigative journalists is very difficult, which I have understood while playing the character. In investigative journalism, you even risk your life to reach the truth..." In the film, Raashii will be seen sharing screen space with Vikrant Massey and Ridhi Dogra. Directed by Dheeraj Sarna and produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Amul V Mohan and Anshul Mohan, 'The Sabarmati Report' is based on the real-life events of the burning of the Sabarmati Express in Godhra. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vikrant Massey (@vikrantmassey) On Wednesday evening, the makers unveiled the film's trailer. The trailer highlights the ideological debate between Hindi speaking and rooted journalists and the west influenced and superior complex of English Reporters in a thought provoking manner with the events unfolding in the background shaping the politics and reporting of the tragic events. The film will be out in cinema halls on November 15. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
07 November,2024 08:05 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIBollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana is extremely excited to be a part of 'Thama', which will be made under the Maddock Films banner. In the film, Ayushmann will share screen space with Rashmika Mandanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Sharing his happiness on headlining the horror comedy universe, the 'Bala' star in a press note said, "I'm excited that Dinesh Vijan feels this is the best time for me to enter his blockbuster horror comedy universe in and as 'Thama'. After Stree 2 became the all-time biggest Bollywood film in the history of Hindi cinema, I am thrilled to be part of this universe's legacy as it moves forward and also feel responsible for giving audiences a theatrical experience that they will remember for years to come." He is quite happy to collaborate with Dinesh Vijan after Bala. He added, "Dinesh and I have a similar passion for disruption. Our film Bala was a project that made people jump up from their seats and laud it for being really fresh. Thama is our second collaboration and it is so new that I can't wait for the reaction of people when they see it in theatres next Diwali. We are drawn to each other when we want to completely shatter the mould and give audiences something that they have never seen before. Thama is that project, a total wildcard, a film that no one has seen in India. I'm really pumped to join the sets of this film and create a huge big screen experience with Dinesh and his entire team of fellow visionaries like Amar Kaushik, my director Aditya Sarpotdar and the writing genius Niren Bhatt." Ayushmann described 'Thama' as a project of a lifetime. "The fact that Thama is the first love story of the horror comedy universe is all the more exciting! The promise of it being a 'bloody' love story is also a supremely unique and compelling pitch for today's audience who want clutter-breaking theatrical experiences. I have always been on a search for such unique projects throughout my career and I'm grateful that brilliant directors and filmmakers have considered me to helm such films. Thama is a project of a lifetime for me and I know that I will give my heart and soul for people to hopefully shower it with unanimous love," he shared. 'Munjya' fame director Aditya Sarpotdar has come on board to helm the film. Dinesh Vijan will produce 'Thama' with Amar Kaushik. The film is written by Niren Bhatt, Suresh Mathew and Arun Fulara. Meanwhile, Ayushmann will also be seen sharing screen space with Sara Ali Khan in a yet-to-be-titled film. Rashmika, on the other hand, has 'Sikandar' with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in the pipeline. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
07 November,2024 07:58 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIArjun Kapoor is ecstatic to see the audience enjoying his raw and unapologetic side with Danger Lanka. He shared, “Coming back with a character like Danger Lanka feels like I’m connecting to the roots of where my career began, since I played Parma in Ishaqzaade [2012], another intense role.” Kapoor is over the moon to see the kind of reaction he is getting for playing the antagonist in Rohit Shetty’s directorial venture. “The response has been nothing short of heartening; fans seem to enjoy this raw, unapologetic side of me. Every role shapes you, and this one reminded me of the fire that started it all. I owe it to the audience for embracing this transformation,” he said. He expressed his gratitude to Shetty for “trusting” him with the character of Danger Lanka. “I’m grateful to Rohit sir for trusting me with this character and helping me bring this new and improved version to life.” Singham Again stars Ajay Devgn, alongside Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff, and Kareena Kapoor Khan. It is the fifth instalment of Shetty’s cop universe franchise. The movie is spinned on Ramayana. The film since its release has minted over Rs 167.50 crore in India. Shetty was overjoyed as Singham Again became his 10th and fastest Rs 100 crore movie. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
07 November,2024 07:36 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesRam aayenge; Ram phir aayenge The much-awaited official announcement for Nitesh Tiwari’s epic drama Ramayana was made yesterday. Namit Malhotra, founder of Prime Focus Studios, shared a poster of the film on social media, and shared that it will be released in two parts—one in 2026 and the other in 2027. “More than a decade ago, I embarked on a noble quest to bring this epic that has ruled billions of hearts for over 5,000 years to the big screen. And today, I am thrilled to see it taking shape beautifully as our teams work tirelessly with only one purpose: to present the most authentic, sacred, and visually stunning adaptation of our history, our truth, and our culture—our Ramayana—for people across the world,” read the caption. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. Remembering a star In a bid to pay tribute to Sanjeev Kumar on his 39th death anniversary yesterday, actor Jackie Shroff spoke about some of his favourite scenes performed by the actor, including one from Salim-Javed’s 1975 blockbuster, Sholay, and another from Pati Patni Aur Woh, which hit the screens in 1978. In a video shared online, Shroff posted photographs of the late star and wrote: “Remembering Sanjeev Kumar (9 July 1938 — 6 Nov 1985.)” In 1985, Kumar suffered a heart attack aged 47, which resulted in his death. More than 10 movies starring him were released after his death, with the last one being Professor Ki Padosan, in 1993. Sharing the love Extending support to Abhishek Bachchan, Vicky Kaushal recently shared that he was looking forward to watching his next, I Want to Talk. The actor took to Instagram to praise Shoojit Sircar’s directorial venture after its trailer was released. “Classic, Shoojit da—raw, beautiful, and blissful! Can’t wait to watch this [on] November 22,” he wrote. The film, also starring Johnny Lever, Jayant Kriplani, Pearle Maaney, and Kristin Goddard, delves into the dynamics of modern relationships, personal struggles, and human experiences. It tackles sensitive themes, promising to balance humour with the emotional depth of life’s challenges. Case registered against Mithun A case was registered against actor-turned-BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty by the Bidhannagar Police yesterday for allegedly making a provocative speech during a party event in North 24 Parganas district last month. The complaint against Chakraborty stems from a speech he delivered at a BJP event on October 27. Chakraborty, who was honoured with India’s highest film accolade, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, earlier this year, had declared on October 27 that the “masnad” (throne) of West Bengal would belong to the BJP after the 2026 Assembly elections, vowing to do whatever it takes to achieve this goal. He cautioned anyone against attempting to intimidate saffron party voters into abstaining from voting in the next Assembly elections. Select BJP ministers called the FIR a case of “vendetta politics.” Putting his money in the right hands In a world where content is truly emerging to be king, actor Prabhas is putting his might behind writers who can ace their game. The Kalki 2898 AD actor launched The Script Craft, a platform dedicated to promoting and encouraging writers by helping them share their story ideas with a broad audience. Writers can submit a 250-word synopsis of their story ideas, which will be read and rated by audiences. The highest-rated stories will subsequently rise to the top. Prabhas’s involvement in The Script Craft highlights his commitment to fostering a positive space for writers and encouraging unique storytelling. On the work front, he has a string of projects in the pipeline, including The Raja Saab, Salaar: Part 2, Shouryanga Parvam, and Kalki 2. Truth will triumph After news of his next, a film set in the aftermath of the Godhra train burning incident in 2002, hit headlines, actor Vikrant Massey says he has received death threats on social media. However, he says he isn’t worried because The Sabarmati Report is “purely based on facts”. Massey will be seen as a vernacular journalist in the upcoming thriller that the makers claim is “inspired by true events”. It is produced by Ektaa R Kapoor and directed by Dheeraj Sarna. “I have been receiving threats. Without drawing attention to it, it is something that I am dealing with, and that we, as a team, collectively are dealing with. But we are artistes and we tell stories. This film is purely based on facts,” Massey said. Get set to cry again Veer-Zaara, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta, will re-release in cinema halls today, days ahead of its 20th anniversary. Production house Yash Raj Films will release the movie internationally across 600 screens, with first-time premières in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. It originally hit screens around the world on November 12, 2004. Veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra directed Veer-Zaara from a screenplay written by his son, Aditya Chopra. Also starring Rani Mukerji, the film spoke of love that transcends boundaries and time. The film featured lyrics by Javed Akhtar, who won multiple awards for it.
07 November,2024 07:33 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamI’m so surprised,” was Sunny Leone’s opening remark, as we got on a call with her an hour after Donald Trump was elected as the 47th President of the United States of America. Trump, who served as the US President from 2017 to 2021, had something of a landslide victory this time, way ahead of Democratic Party’s presidential candidate Kamala Harris. What will Trump’s second term be like? When we posed the question to Leone, arguably India’s most famous US citizen, she chose to be optimistic. “I think he’ll be a little less aggressive in how he speaks. He will still be funny and witty, but I think he cares about America doing well in every aspect,” she said. Donald Trump Daniel Weber, Leone’s entrepreneur-husband, stated that Trump’s master-stroke was that he promised policies that were people- and America-centric. “He is selling lower taxes, especially corporate taxes. Immigration was his number one [priority]; he wants [tighter] immigration policy. Lowering crime is a big [agenda], [as is] ending foreign wars. In the last two years, we have seen big conflicts between Ukraine and Russia, and Israel with Hezbollah and Hamas. During his first term, there were no wars. That’s a big thing he was running on—that he will hopefully put an end to the wars,” said Weber. Chiming in, Leone recounted that during his last term, Trump brought US troops stationed in Afghanistan back home. “I remember how happy people were, that they were finally not having to be on the frontlines or in dangerous areas. The [soldiers’] families were extremely happy. Even though American soldiers aren’t on the battlefields, we have the Navy and US soldiers in supporting roles in so many places all over the world. They should be brought home, and the conflicts should be ended with some resolution. That was a big agenda of Trump.” But Trump 2.0 comes with some older problems. Leone pointed out, “I think his biggest issue is his mouth. He is his own worst enemy. Sometimes, you just don’t know what he is going to say. I think if he keeps himself calm, chooses his words wisely and [follows] decorum, he will be able to leave with a different legacy after four years.” She is also hopeful that the President-elect will focus on women’s healthcare during his term. With his victory, the future of abortion rights in the US faces uncertainty. She said, “He will have to deal with a lot of backlash amongst women and young people when it comes to his policies on women’s healthcare, pregnancy and abortion. He will have to reach out [to his detractors] in some manner so that everyone or the majority is happy with his policies. When he left [after his last term], there was so much hatred towards him. But he has obviously gained a lot of support over the last four years. I think if he is open-minded to certain policies, he will gain so much more love.” Many feel that this has been one of the most polarising US elections in a long time. Polarising or not, Leone lauded Harris for holding her ground and giving Trump a tough fight. “She had a tough road ahead of her. She put in the work, trying her very best. She was fighting a gigantic wall that has been put on for years. I think she fought well, but her campaign lacked some sort of a zing. Trump has been campaigning for eight years, if you really think about it, and she, for 110 days. How can you compete with that? That time frame not enough to create a strong voter base,” the actor emphasised. A prominent conversation on X, after the elections, was that the average American doesn’t want a female president. Does Weber think it’s true? “It hasn’t happened in America, but it has happened in many other places. It happened in Italy,” said Weber, adding, “I don’t even vote for a party, let alone gender. I have voted Democrat before, and I have voted Republican. For me, it’s about the candidate.” Leone echoed his sentiments, saying, “America is definitely ready for a female president. It’s about the right person, the right time; plus, the people that are backing her up have to make it about America, not about themselves. The Republicans have two or three women that will be phenomenal candidates. You’ll see them in the years to come.” What is the most pressing issue for an average American today that the new President needs to address? According to Weber, it boils down to one need. “Does it cost me more to put food on my table and pay my bills? That is every citizen’s pressing issue. Borders, wars, trade or anything [are secondary]; the first thing is, at the end of the day, is it too expensive for me to feed my family, send my kids to school, and make my day-to-day living?” Leone added, “Over the last four years, there were so much [funds] given to illegal immigrants. That was taxpayers’ money. I think that hurt a lot of people. So, I believe every country should have great immigration policies, where anybody and everybody can apply to go to that country. We both come from immigrant families. If it wasn’t for those policies, I wouldn’t be an American citizen. But everything should be done at fair pay. I pay taxes like every other American does. Personally, I don’t think don’t think it’s fair that [illegal immigration] is taking away from other US citizens; the government is responsible for its citizens. There should be aid given to anybody who needs it, but there must be a system.”
07 November,2024 07:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuIt may be two months away, but Harman Baweja is already counting the days to the January release of Mrs. Creating the Sanya Malhotra-starrer was exactly how he hopes each of his productions to be—collaborative and thought-provoking. “Everyone involved, whether it’s our director Arati Kadav or writer Anu Singh Choudhary or Sanya, has spent time discussing every dialogue and moment,” recounts Baweja. Harman Baweja An adaptation of the Malayalam film, The Great Indian Kitchen (2021), Mrs tells the story of a dancer whose life becomes restricted to the kitchen after her marriage. Considering the Jeo Baby-directed original was widely praised, Baweja and the team wanted to ensure that Mrs stands on its own. It’s a responsibility they took to the writing table. “We spent seven-eight months writing it because that is the spine of every film. Sometimes, [while writing], you get carried away and feel this is a great dramatic point, but then you realise that it takes away from the film’s essence. You question, ‘Are we making it too easy for her to do what she does towards the end?’ Finding the right balance in the film was a challenge, but one that we thoroughly enjoyed.” Before Mrs hits the screens, Baweja’s production Khwabon Ka Jhamela will reach the audience. The producer says Prateik Babbar and Sayani Gupta’s unusual casting was key to the rom-com. “The idea was to tap into a side of Prateik that hasn’t been explored yet; [we wanted to show him] as a guy, who is disciplined and overly regimented. You need that streak of craziness, which he has. Sayani is a ball of energy. We wanted an unlikely pair because the story is about an unlikely meeting of two people.”
07 November,2024 07:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaIn a 14-year career, Rajkummar Rao has established himself as one of the finest actors of the current crop. Now, he is keen to extend his love for cinema beyond acting. We’ve heard the actor, along with actor-wife Patralekhaa, is turning producer with a yet-untitled film that will be helmed by Vivek Daschaudhary, who served as an assistant director on Guns & Gulaabs (2023). If things go as planned, the Rao-led project will go on floors in January 2025. Vivek Daschaudhary While he was toying with the idea of production for some time, the phenomenal success of Stree 2 cemented his decision. An insider shared, “Raj has been passionate about exploring different dimensions of filmmaking. It was Patralekhaa’s idea that they graduate to production, and after Stree 2’s smashing success, he felt it was the perfect time to dive in.” It’s interesting that for their maiden production, Rao and Patralekhaa are backing the vision of Daschaudhary, who will foray into feature films with the project. It turns out the director’s fresh cinematic approach resonated with the couple, who want to bet on novel stories and new voices. Another source working on the film told us, “It’s an unconventional drama. Raj and Vivek both have a deep respect for meaningful stories and want to bring such narratives to the fore. While Raj and Patralekhaa have multiple productions in the works right now, this will be the first to roll in January. It’s a direct-to-web film for Netflix.”
07 November,2024 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu'Kalki 2898 AD,' starring Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Prabhas, and Kamal Haasan in the lead roles, has been making headlines since its announcement. The Nag Ashwin directorial has managed to surpass Rs 200 crore at the box office in just three days in India. With multiple cameos and several Mahabharat references, fans are curious to know more. While Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone's characters and their references to the epic battle are quite clear, the audience is now excited to know more about who exactly is the deadly villain, Supreme Yaskin (played by Kamal Haasan). We believe we have an answer to your curiosities. Let's first take a look at what Nag Ashwin has shown in his film: In the film, it is shown that Supreme Yaskin is working on Project K. Although not much has been revealed about the project, it is clear that he intends to create a life-extending serum through artificially inseminated human fetuses. Yaskin is currently looking for a woman who can carry the fetus for the required time in the womb. Yaskin is connected to several cords that keep him alive, and his look reminds us of a human fetus that has yet to become a fully grown human being. Yaskin's goal to become a superpower and his wish to kill Sumati's (Deepika) unborn child point toward his purpose to cause destruction. It aims at him trying to rule over all like a god. This premise reminds us of Kali, the mythological demon who is supposed to fight Kalki. The probable connection of Yaskin to mythology: It is said that Kalki is the 10th avatar of Lord Vishnu, who is supposed to appear at the end of Kali Yuga to restore dharma. And it will be the asura Kali who will fight against Kalki. As per mythology, Kali governs a corrupt and violent phase of the Hindu cycle, where humanity forsakes the gods and morality gives way to rampant hostility and depravity. Now, with Yaskin being the one who wishes to kill the unborn Kalki and inject his serum into him, and mythology claiming Kali will fight against the 10th incarnation of Lord Vishnu, possibilities are that Nag Ashwin has taken some inspiration from the legend of Kalki to create his villain Yaskin. Even at the end of the film, Yaskin is seen reciting a Sanskrit shlok 'Jagannatha ratha chakraalu vastunnaai vastunnaai,' which translates to 'The wheels of Jagannatha's chariot are coming, they are coming.' This indicates that with one drop of serum from Sumati's fetus, the demon has realized that the Vishnu avatar is coming.
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