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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.

Hijacked Voices, Broken Brands

There’s something deeply unsettling about having someone else speak on your behalf—especially when you didn’t ask for it.


We’ve all witnessed this. You’re in a room, capable of articulating your thoughts, yet someone decides they know you better than you know yourself. They start explaining your actions, justifying your choices, or answering questions meant for you. And while their intent may not always be malicious, the impact is far from helpful. In fact, it’s quietly damaging—not just for the one being spoken for, but also for the person doing the speaking.


Personal branding isn’t only about the image you project. It’s also about the space you hold for others. When you repeatedly override someone’s voice, it tells the world two things: one, that you don’t trust the other person’s ability to represent themselves, and two, that you may be seeking control, attention, or validation at the cost of someone else’s autonomy. That’s not leadership. That’s ego, poorly disguised.


It’s especially dangerous in professional settings. Imagine a manager speaking for a team member in front of senior leadership, interpreting their feelings, explaining their work ethic, or brushing aside their discomfort as if it’s irrelevant. What message does that send? It tells the room that the individual in question lacks agency. It also tells the room that the manager prefers domination over delegation, performance over empathy. And both impressions reflect poorly on the speaker’s brand.


On the other side of this scenario is the person being spoken for. They begin to shrink. Not because they lack confidence, but because they weren’t given a chance to show it. Over time, this leads to frustration, self-doubt, and disconnection. They begin to feel invisible, even when they’re right there. And here’s the kicker—others in the room notice too. They notice the person being overshadowed, and they notice the one doing the overshadowing. Neither walks away with their personal brand intact.


In high-stakes environments—boardrooms, negotiations, media interviews—every word you speak carries weight. And so does every word you shouldn’t have spoken. The art of building a strong personal brand lies not just in what you say, but also in what you choose not to say. Knowing when to stay silent, when to let others take the stage, and when to pass the mic is what separates powerful leaders from insecure performers.


HNIs, business owners, founders, and CXOs—this applies to you more than anyone. The way you treat people who are “below you” on the org chart speaks volumes to those who are “above you” in influence. Investors, clients, and future collaborators don’t just assess your business acumen—they assess your emotional intelligence. They look at how you listen. They look at how you delegate. They look at how you let others shine. Because that’s what sustainable leadership looks like.


Speaking on behalf of someone else without consent isn’t just a social misstep—it’s a branding blunder. It reveals insecurity masked as authority, control masked as support, and ego masked as expertise. The world today is too connected and too aware for such behavior to go unnoticed.


Instead, let your brand reflect restraint, respect, and radical trust. Build a reputation where people admire not just your success but the way you elevate others. That’s the kind of brand that attracts meaningful relationships, premium opportunities, and long-term loyalty.


If this made you think—even a little—about how you’re showing up in conversations and how your words are shaping your image, maybe it’s time for a reality check. Maybe it’s time to invest in your brand—not just as a business leader, but as a human being.


And when you're ready to discover how powerful your brand can truly be, you know where to find me.

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(The author is a personal branding expert. She has clients from 14+ countries. Views personal.)

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