Fact Check: Aamir Khan’s Dr Abdul Kalam biopic trailer is fan-made creation, not an official film
Mumbai: A viral trailer circulating on social media, featuring Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan portraying Dr APJ Abdul Kalam in a biopic, has created a wave of excitement among fans. However, a closer inspection reveals that the trailer is not for an upcoming official film, but a fan-made concept video.
The fan-made trailer depicts the life journey of Dr Kalam, from his humble beginnings in a simple family to his rise as a pioneering scientist and the President of India. The video highlights key moments from his life, including his instrumental role in India's missile program and his inspirational journey toward the nation's highest office. The trailer also showcases the iconic words of Dr Kalam: "Dreams are not what we see while sleeping, dreams are those that do not let us sleep."
The video, which has accumulated over three million views in just four days, begins with a young child gazing at the horizon, foreshadowing his future achievements in the field of missile technology. However, the trailer is not linked to any official production, actor, or studio. It explicitly mentions at the start that it is not an official trailer and is not affiliated with any film studio or production house.
While the trailer has sparked widespread interest, it is important to note that no official confirmation has been made regarding a biographical film about Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
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I forgot that I can use saliva, but will use it from now on: RCB's Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bengaluru, Apr 17 (PTI): Fast bowlers often have elephantine memory but Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar rather sheepishly conceded that he has forgotten to use saliva to shine the ball despite the redrafted rules, and promised to make amends in the IPL match against Punjab Kings here on Friday.
In the run-up to this season’s IPL, the BCCI had lifted the ban on using saliva as a ball polishing agent after several captains favoured the move.
The saliva ban was enforced during the COVID-19 pandemic days as a precautionary measure.
Now, several skippers and quick bowlers have felt that it will revive the forgotten art of reverse swing, but Bhuvneshwar offered a different perspective.
“I forgot that I can use saliva. Yesterday when the (team) staff told me, I didn't know that I have to use it,” a sheepish Bhuvneshwar said on the eve of the match against Punjab Kings.
But now, there is a late realisation and he is open to experimentation.
“I am not sure if it will help or not, but now that I remember, definitely in tomorrow's match (vs PBKS) I will put some saliva and see if it helps or not," he said with a chuckle.
However, some of his contemporaries have eagerly latched on to the opportunity to purchase some reverse swing to keep the batters guessing.
Mitchell Starc of Delhi Capitals found a hint of reverse swing against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday while homing in on the stumps with a series of yorkers in the 20th over and later in the Super Over.
Starc’s remarkable accuracy and the touch of reverse swing played a big role in DC eking out a Super Over win at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in the national capital.
“Reverse swing had completely gone away from cricket, whether it was red ball or white ball. Suddenly, if someone can execute 11 yorkers in 12 balls at a 145 (kmph) pace, then you have to give Starc the credit,” said RR’s Nitish Rana, who fell leg before to the Australian fast bowler.
Delhi’s skipper Axar Patel also offered some insight.
“Getting reverse swing is one thing, but executing it is very important. It was reversing, but at that time, under pressure, he (Starc) was executing it,” Patel said.
“I was just reminding him to be clear about the plans we made in the bowlers meeting. I was getting the same response: ‘Don’t worry, skip. I’ll do it',” he added.
rhaps, it’s time for Bhuvneshwar to do it as well.
