Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' to be screened at Ladakh's mobile theatre
New Delhi (PTI): Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's "Pathaan" will be screened at PictureTime Digiplex, a travelling cinema hall in Leh, Ladakh, touted as the world's highest mobile theatre.
"Pathaan", which marks Shah Rukh's return to the movies after a hiatus of over four years, opened to a positive response in cinema halls across the country on Wednesday.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, the high-octane spy thriller also features Deepika Padukone and John Abraham.
PictureTime will screen four shows of "Pathaan" every day at its travelling theatre, installed at a height of 11,562 feet, according to the company.
The Hindi film will also be screened in the company's three other inflatable theatres in Asifabad (Telangana), Sardarshahar (Rajasthan) and Arunachal Pradesh.
"The entire nation is thrilled to watch 'Pathaan' and so are the beautiful people of Leh. It's been our continued effort to bring marquee cinematic titles to the interior locales of India," said Sushil Chaudhary, CEO and founder, PictureTime Digiplex, in a statement.
"The fandom of Shah Rukh Khan spreads far and wide, and it's the first time one of his recent movies is being released in Leh. We are also doing similar screenings in Asifabad, Sardarshahar (Rajasthan) and in Arunachal. This is a happy occasion for all Shah Rukh Khan fans to come and watch their favourite star on the big screen," he added.
Produced by Yash Raj Films, "Pathaan" was also released in Tamil and Telugu.
Ladakh got its first inflatable cinema with PictureTime Digiplex, a private company, installing the theatre in the union territory in 2021.
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Rajpal Yadav apologises for Diwali video after backlash, deletes post
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav recently found himself in a controversy following a video he shared on Diwali. In the video, Yadav urged people not to burst firecrackers, citing concerns over noise and air pollution, as well as the distress caused to animals. However, this message sparked backlash on social media, where users criticised him, citing his past endorsement of non-vegetarian brands. Following the criticism, Yadav deleted the video and issued a public apology in a new post, expressing regret for any offence caused.
In his apology, Yadav wished everyone a happy Diwali and said, "Two days ago, I shared a video on my social media, which I have now deleted. I sincerely apologise if it hurt anyone's feelings. Celebrate Diwali joyfully, stay healthy, and be happy."
After Yadav’s apology, several people expressed disappointment, questioning whether environmental awareness is being unfairly targeted. Some users remarked on the trend of trolling those promoting environmental responsibility, while others criticised Yadav's decision to apologise, calling it an unwarranted concession to trolls. Noted journalist Dr. Mukesh Kumar commented on the situation, stating that Yadav should have stood by his message. Kumar argued that voices promoting positive change should not be silenced by what he termed as the influence of "uneducated masses manipulated by political agendas."
Amid the controversy, Rajpal Yadav returns to the big screen as Chhote Pandit in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, starring Kartik Aaryan. In an interview, Yadav mentioned that he would be portraying the character in a fresh style, adding a new dimension to the familiar role.
Rajpal Yadav's case clearly shows the condition of many Indian's today
— Veena Jain (@DrJain21) November 1, 2024
He just expressed his views, asked to care for Animals & celebrate Deepavali with 🪔
But some insecure H@te mongers started giving H@te & finally he apologised just to stop that
This shows many Indians… pic.twitter.com/Yzbvk187lf
इतनी जल्दी सरेंडर नहीं करना चाहिए था राजपाल जी। आपको अपने काम पर, अपने उद्देश्य पर यक़ीन होना चाहिए और उस पर डटे रहना चाहिए।
— Dr. Mukesh Kumar (@mukeshbudharwi) November 1, 2024
इस समय असभ्य, आशालीन और उपद्रवकारी लोगों की बाढ़ आई है। ये इतने बुद्धिहीन हैं कि आपके इतने महत्वपूर्ण संदेश को समझ ही नहीं पाए होंगे।
बाक़ी इनके विवेक पर… https://t.co/Mn3v0YYlil
