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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.

Waiting for A Big Opportunity

Updated: Nov 25, 2024

Bala Nandgaonkar

Bala Nandgaonkar, who was a Shiv Sena corporator, came to fame in 1995 when he defeated the then PWD minister Chhagan Bhujbal in his own Mazgaon assembly constituency. He came to be known as a giant killer. Almost 30 years after that he is contesting against Shiv Sena MLA Ajay Chaudhari from the Shivadi assembly constituency, which is known as the bastion of Shiv Sena. If Nandgaonkar beats Chaudhari, he shall create history again, as the Shiv Sena will face defeat in a constituency where it had never been defeated in the past.


Born on June 1, 1957, in Mazgaon, Mumbai to Rakhma and Dagdu Nandgaonkar, Bala grew up in Taadwadi area of Mazgaon, where he also started participating in social activities. The innate desire to serve people pushed him towards Shiv Sena, which was more of a platform to resolve small societal issues than a political party back then. Balasaheb Thackeray became the guiding force for Bala and soon he was known for resolving civic issues by the locals. This skill with people forced the party to make him contest the BMC election and he became a corporator. Nandgaonkar married Leena in 1999 and the couple has a daughter.


His loyalty towards Thackeray helped him stay with Shiv Sena even when the local MLA Chhagan Bhujbal switched over to the Congress and became a minister. Nandgaonkar’s loyalty forced the party to make him contest assembly election in 1995 and he became a giant killer. When the party came to power in 1995, he became the minister of state for home. This was a big leap that shaped his career. He represented the Mazgaon seat in the state legislature for next three consecutive terms after that. He was recognized as the Best Legislator in the Maharashtra Assembly in 1995 and received the Best Legislator Award from the President of India.


In the meanwhile, in 2006 Raj Thackeray quit Shiv Sena to form Maharashtra Navanirman Sena (MNS) and Bala Nandgaonkar was the only MLA in office to quit the party with him to form a new party. He won 2009 election as the member of MNS. In 2014, however, he lost to Ajay Chaudhary of Shiv Sena from the Shivadi constituency and didn’t contest any election after that. That is also another reason why this election matters more to him.


Nandgaonkar has also been involved in social service activities, such as organizing SSC guidance camps for children, walking marathons for senior citizens, cricket tournaments, and recruitment camps with large private entities in his constituency. He has also worked on projects like the renovation and beautification of the Raey Road crematorium and the creation of a “Senior Citizens House” for senior citizens to gather and address issues.


In addition to his political and social work, Nandgaonkar has been the President of the Maharashtra State Carrom Association.

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