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Bharati Dubey

17 May 2026 at 1:38:10 am

After Don-3 controversy, Ranveer’s next film goes on floors

Mumbai: After months of attention surrounding his reported exit from Don 3, Ranveer Singh has finally moved on to his next major cinematic venture. The actor’s ambitious survival spectacle Pralay has officially gone on floors in Mumbai today, marking the beginning of filming on one of the most ambitious and scale-driven projects in Indian cinema. Headlined by Ranveer Singh and directed by Jai Mehta, Pralay is an original end-of-the-world action thriller that promises to take audiences into a...

After Don-3 controversy, Ranveer’s next film goes on floors

Mumbai: After months of attention surrounding his reported exit from Don 3, Ranveer Singh has finally moved on to his next major cinematic venture. The actor’s ambitious survival spectacle Pralay has officially gone on floors in Mumbai today, marking the beginning of filming on one of the most ambitious and scale-driven projects in Indian cinema. Headlined by Ranveer Singh and directed by Jai Mehta, Pralay is an original end-of-the-world action thriller that promises to take audiences into a world on the brink of annihilation. Produced by Ananya Birla’s Birla Studios, Hansal Mehta and Sahil Saigal’s True Story Films, and Maa Kasam Films, the film combines large-scale spectacle with a deeply human story of survival, courage and the instinct to fight for what matters most. The film marks Ranveer’s next major motion picture following Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar – The Revenge, which emerged as the highest-grossing film of all time. With Pralay, the actor once again ventures into unexplored cinematic territory, taking on a disruptive new concept that demands both physical intensity and emotional conviction. Ranveer will also serve as a producer on the film. The project comes at an important point in the actor’s career. His reported exit from Don 3 had generated considerable buzz, particularly as he was expected to carry forward one of Indian cinema’s most iconic franchises. With Pralay, Ranveer now turns the page with an entirely original story rather than stepping into another established universe. Joining him is Lokah breakout actress Kalyani Priyadarshan, who plays a pivotal role in the film and brings together another exciting performer from the new generation of Indian talent. For Ananya Birla, Pralay represents Birla Studios’ ambition to push the boundaries of mainstream Indian cinema by collaborating with contemporary creative forces. For True Story Films’ Hansal Mehta and Sahil Saigal, the project reflects their commitment to disruptive storytelling and content-driven cinema. Behind the camera, Jai Mehta leads the ambitious project. His work on Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, which he co-directed with Hansal Mehta, and Lootere has earned widespread acclaim. With Pralay, he steps into a significantly larger canvas, bringing together an ensemble of creative and technical talent from India and around the world. Set against the unmistakable pulse and landscape of Mumbai, Pralay follows a relentless journey of survival against the terrifying possibility of an end-of-the-world catastrophe. The film aims to marry breathtaking spectacle with an emotional core, exploring what people are willing to do to survive when the world as they know it begins to collapse. The makers are shooting extensively at live locations in and around Mumbai, embracing the physicality and unpredictability of real-world environments. The approach is designed to add scale, texture and realism to the apocalyptic world while creating an immersive theatrical experience. The film had already undergone several months of highly technical and intensive pre-production before cameras began rolling. Its ambitious mounting and unusual premise have made Pralay one of the most talked-about upcoming projects in Indian cinema.

AAIB seeks ‘specialised support’ for black box data extraction

Mumbai: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) said on Tuesday (February 17) that it was seeking ‘specialised support’ for retrieval of crucial data from the black box of Learjet 45 aircraft that crashed in Baramati on January 28 killing Deputy CM of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar and four others onboard. The bureau, along with Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is facing flak for delay in releasing even the preliminary report on the crash.

 

In a detailed statement, the AAIB, under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said that the aircraft was equipped with two independent flight recorders – the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) and the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR).

 

The bureau further said that both the recorders “were exposed to intense heat for a prolonged period during the accident and sustained fire damage.”


The ill-fated plane caught fire after the crash on the morning of January 28.


“The Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR), manufactured by L3-Communications, has been successfully downloaded at the AAIB Flight Recorder Laboratory. The Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), manufactured by Honeywell, is undergoing detailed technical examination. Assistance has been sought from the Accredited Representative of the State of Manufacture for specialised support in data retrieval,” said AAIB in its statement.


AIIB added that it was “diligently following all prescribed technical and procedural protocols to ensure a comprehensive, objective and evidence-based investigation. The AAIB remains fully committed to transparency and will share further information at the appropriate stage of the investigation”.

 

The AAIB urged all stakeholders to avoid speculation and allow the investigation process to proceed in accordance with established procedures.

 

Rohit Pawar salvo

The latest developments have come on the heels of series of eye-popping media-briefings held by Rohit Pawar in Mumbai and New Delhi last week alleging delays in investigation. The MLA has pointed finger of suspicion at VSR Ventures, the owners of the crashed plane. Pawar has even hinted that he intends to hire private agency for an independent probe. Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar and Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut have demanded a thorough probe into the crash as well, hinting conspiracy.


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