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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Public can obtain e-pass online to watch Independence Day celebrations in Bengaluru: BBMP
Bengaluru, Aug 13 (PTI): For the first time, the general public can obtain e-pass online to watch the 79th Independence Day celebrations, said Maheshwara Rao, Chief Commissioner, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) on Wednesday.
Rao, along with the Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru, Seemanth Kumar Singh, was briefing the media here about how Bengaluru is preparing for the state-level ceremony to be held on August 15 at Field Marshal Manik Shah Parade Ground, Cubbon Road, Bengaluru.
“Earlier invitations were distributed by government officials to special invitees and to those involved in the ceremony. Now, people can obtain an e-pass from the Seva Sindhu website (www.sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in),” added the commissioner.
He said a live telecast of the programme is also available on Doordarshan.
According to him, the viewing gallery for the public at the venue has been expanded to allow more people to watch the programme in person.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will hoist the Indian flag, following which he will inspect the parade in an open jeep and receive the guard of honour.
Siddaramaiah will also deliver an Independence Day message.
On ground security checks are already underway, said the Police Commissioner.
“Police have been deployed on guard duty at the ground for the last 15 days. They are also checking all the hotels, lodges and rest houses for any suspicious activities,” said Singh.
CCTV cameras and baggage scanners, Door Frame Metal Detector and Hand-Held Metal Detector have been installed around the ground to closely monitor all the events, he added.
He also appealed to those with green passes (e-passes) to arrive at Gate no. 05 from the Manipal Centre side via Cubbon Road.
He urged people not to carry any unnecessary luggage or items with them. Even essential items like mobile phones, water bottles, helmets, cameras, radios and umbrellas are best left behind to facilitate quick entry into the venue, he added.
Meanwhile, Bengaluru Traffic Police has appealed to the public to use public transport and metro service as much as possible, due to the lack of space for parking vehicles at Manik Shah Parade Ground and nearby areas.
Parking will not be allowed at Central Street (from Anil Kumble Circle to Shivajinagar Bus Stand), Cubbon Road (from CTO Circle to K R Road and Cubbon Road Junction) and MG Road, from Anil Kumble Circle to Trinity Circle), added a Traffic Police advisory issued on Wednesday.
