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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.

'Everything in excess is pollution'

IIT Bombay Director Dr. Shireesh B. Kedare
IIT Bombay Director Dr. Shireesh B. Kedare

Mumbai: “The extreme of anything becomes pollution.” With this powerful axiom, Prof. Dr. Shireesh B. Kedare, Director of IIT Bombay, opened a roadmap for the future of urban India at the Harit Samvad symposium.


Addressing a diverse audience of over 190 delegates at the NSE Auditorium in BKC on Sunday, Dr. Kedare moved beyond traditional environmental rhetoric to deliver a data-driven wake-up call regarding the planet’s disturbed energy balance.


Dr. Kedare identified excessive consumption as the primary driver of the modern environmental crisis. He noted that while pollution and climate change are distinct, they are inextricably linked by human activity that has pushed natural systems to their breaking point.


He drew urgent attention to Carbon dioxide levels, which have now surpassed 425 ppm, creating a greenhouse effect that destabilizes global weather cycles.


He warned of the "silent" crises—micro-plastic infiltration in food chains, land degradation, and the rapid erosion of biodiversity.


He also warned of the energy imbalance, while stressing that this shift is not just academic; but it results in the extreme climate events and unpredictable natural cycles currently witnessed across the MMR region.


Shifting focus to solutions, Dr. Kedare argued that sustainability cannot be achieved through policy alone; it requires a fundamental shift in the "unit of action"—the individual and the family.


First comes Systematic Measurement. Dr. Kedare advocated for the "democratization of data," urging citizens to use modern apps and technology to measure - Daily water and energy consumption; Personal and household carbon footprints and Waste generation metrics.


He also suggested a set of practical everyday actions. He called for a return to simplicity, emphasizing that real change begins with reducing needs rather than just managing waste.


Key recommendations included - prioritizing walking and use of public transport; implementing household-level composting and biogas generation and opting for local, organic, and skill-based products over mass-produced goods.


Dr Kedare also stressed on the power of collective transition. Emphasizing India’s historical strength in traditional knowledge, Dr. Kedare concluded that the path to a "Harit" (Green) Mumbai lies in structured, step-by-step collaboration. He noted that lasting environmental transitions only occur when families, neighbourhoods, and institutions work in tandem.


Organized by My Green Society (MGS) the event was a vibrant display of collective spirit of ‘Symposium of Action’. From the Mangrove Foundation’s conservation reports to Godrej & Boyce’s net-zero corporate strategies, the forum echoed Dr. Kedare’s call for a multi-sectoral approach.


The day concluded with a practical example of the circular economy: participants received THELU bags—upcycled from five-star hotel linens by tribal women in Palghar—proving that the remedies Dr. Kedare spoke of are already being woven into the fabric of Mumbai’s community action.

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