This dashing star will play Chanakya in Neeraj Pandey's next movie
Ajay Devgn has been entertaining us since the past two decades and has played different roles on screen. From a lover boy to an action hero, he gets so deep into the character that he aces it to perfection. After impressing us all with the role of an income tax officer in Raid, he will now essay the role of Chanakya in his next film with director Neeraj Pandey, who is known for helming movies like Special 26, A Wednesday and Baby among others.
Chanakya, also known as Vishnugupta or Kautilya, was an Indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal advisor. He had a major role in setting up the Chandragupta Maurya, and it is said that his wisdom helped the Mauryan Empire to expand its boundaries. He was known as the pioneer of political science in ancient India.
The movie will be based on the life and teaching of Chanakya. Talking about the movie, Ajay Devgn said, “I am truly looking forward to playing Chanakya. I’ve followed Neeraj Pandey’s work closely and I know Neeraj will tell this story with the clarity and passion with which it needs to be told.”
The director of the movie, Neeraj Pandey had earlier said in a statement, “I have been developing this film on Chanakya for some time now. It is an exciting work of passion for me, and I am sure audiences will love Ajay’s portrayal of the visionary genius.”
Reliance Entertainment will produce the movie. While Ajay Devgn will play the role of Chanakya, other cast members of the movie haven’t been announced as of yet.
Looking forward to playing #Chanakya, a film about one of the greatest thinkers in Indian History, directed by @neerajpofficial.@RelianceEnt @FFW_Official @PlanC_Studios @ShitalBhatiaFFW
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 11, 2018
Courtesy: www.indiatimes.com
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Gurupura: Bus-lorry collide near Bellibettu, drivers critically injured
6 Lakh in cash recovered during rescue operation
Bajpe: A private bus and a lorry collided head-on near Bellibettu bus stand on Wednesday, leaving both drivers seriously injured.
According to sources, the private bus was travelling from Mangaluru to Karkala and a lorry was heading towards Mangaluru.
The impact of the collision was severe, leaving the front portions of both the bus and the lorry completely crushed.
According to locals, the drivers of both vehicles were trapped inside the mangled vehicles and had to be rescued by cutting parts of the damaged vehicles using a gas cutter. Passengers travelling in the bus sustained minor injuries.
The injured drivers were shifted to a private hospital in the city for treatment. Personnel from the Bajpe police station visited the spot, conducted an inspection, and registered a case.
Meanwhile, it has been learnt that during the rescue operation, a local resident, Rafiq Gurupura, found around Rs 6 lakh in cash while cutting open parts of the bus.
The amount was subsequently handed over to the Bajpe police. The rescue operation was carried out by locals including Rafiq, Shivarama, Raoof, Fazil and others.
