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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.

Over Systemic Bias

The Waqf Bill is more than legislation—it marks a turning point from divisive ideologies to inclusive development and national unity, impacting marginalised communities the most.

After passing from both houses of Parliament, the Waqf Amendment Bill is now going to the President for the purpose of making a law. This bill, the second and biggest and most important after the Universal Common Civil Code, can be said to be the victory of ideology over the working system of a particular person. In our country, different views prevail from time to time regarding ideology. The working style of a political party and the ideology of a person of the same party may be different.


From the time India became independent to the time of the partition of the country, the thinking of the people has been seen to be diverse many times in the entire timeline. From the class considered the devotees of the Father of the Nation, Gandhiji, to the society considered prestigious today, the journey of this ideology has been continuous.


The ideological threads are connected all the way back to the French Revolution. In our country, the most controversy and discord have been noted between the lefties and the right wings, but between these two electric currents flows the society that has been most affected the Dalit society. There have been cases in our country where the entire society has often been victimised in the battle of ideology. Due to the ideology of the Left, it was the turn of suffering, efforts against injustice and justice fell short. After 2014, when the politics of development started, the quality of life of Dalits improved due to their basic needs. In particular, accurate and fruitful work was done on employment, primary facilities, and untouchability.


When one thinks before drinking water from home, a saint like MorariBapu proves that everyone is equal and harmonious in the country. Gandhiji also had special respect for Haribandhu. The policy of divide and rule was not only of the British. The Lefties had disrupted the flow of the ideology of harmony many times by making false announcements. Where there is a question of national interest, there should be no category. Prime Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi has proved this.


The changes brought about by the ease of employment, transparency, and necessary schemes, not only in the Dalit community. There was also a big change in the lives of families living in border areas. The last village of the state or the country became the first village. This was a communication of a positive ideology. Not only Dalits but every society accepted it and showed agreement on the path from public interest to national interest. From the sweeper to the sanitary inspector, from the administrative branch to trade and commerce, the benefits of development and the changes made from the ground up have benefitted everyone, which was not the case under the rule of the Lefties.


There is a big difference between talking and doing effective work during elections. The work starts with the system and the results obtained through joint efforts. have also become much easier now. While expanding the scope of the issue of relaxation, Modi ji gave a new direction to the youth by giving importance to their talent. After that, no matter what class you belong to. Not from Dalit or minority class, if you have skills, this world is yours. The Modi government started providing basic infrastructure, resources, and necessary space.


The time after the year 2016 became like a golden age for art and people with a special style of work. Handicraft fairs were started so that the families running Gujarat from home industries in rural areas could sell their products on a global scale. In which the participation of states increased, geographical limitations did not become a hindrance to any particular art. A new ideology for local to global encouraged every class. In which the youth got a big opportunity. Got big work. Thus changing the quality of life of a family.


Instead of ideological battles, it is an initiative to walk on the path of development through dialogue and peace. Which is not limited to any one society. Where it is a matter of explaining to people who do wrong politics on the issue of religion through legal reforms, it is not right to make society a shield. A country is built through the organisation of society. A country develops when a society develops. Instead of separating into small pieces, the aim of every society should be to come together and contribute to nation-building.


(The author is a professional based in Ahmedabad. Views personal.)

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