#Bollywood scam

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FIR Filed Against DPIFF Organizers as BJP Chitrapat Kamgar Aghadi Uncovers Fraud! 🚨 Bollywood’s Biggest Award Scam Exposed!

Bollywood is no stranger to glamour, glitz, and grand award nights. But what happens when the prestige of an award is nothing more than a well-crafted illusion? The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) scam has rocked the industry, exposing a fraudulent awards scheme that misled Bollywood and TV celebrities under the guise of genuine recognition.

The masterminds behind this scandal — Anil Mishra, Abhishek Mishra, and their associates — are now facing the law. Thanks to the relentless efforts of BJP Chitrapat Kamgar Aghadi, led by Miss Nikita Ghag, Adv. Vijay Hargude, Mr. Sameer Dixit, and Mr. Vivek Jagtap, an FIR has officially been filed to ensure justice is served.

For years, DPIFF operated in the shadows, using false prestige and misleading claims to sell awards and deceive industry professionals. But now, the truth is out — and the fight for accountability has begun.

🎭 Bollywood’s Biggest Scam: How DPIFF Fooled an Industry

The name Dadasaheb Phalke is legendary in Indian cinema. However, DPIFF exploited this legacy, passing off their private event as an officially recognized award function. Many Bollywood and TV celebrities were tricked into believing they were receiving a genuine honor — when in reality, these awards had no official government recognition.

🔍 How Did the DPIFF Scam Work?

💡 False Government Endorsements — DPIFF falsely claimed ties with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, misleading artists and the public into thinking they were receiving a prestigious, government-backed award.

🎬 Celebrity Involvement for Credibility — Many Bollywood stars, unaware of the scam, attended and accepted awards, unknowingly adding credibility to the fraudulent event.

💰 Selling Awards Instead of Recognizing Talent — Reports suggest that DPIFF charged individuals for awards, turning what should have been an honor into a monetized fraud scheme.

⚖️ No Industry Regulations to Stop Them — The absence of strict rules governing private awards allowed DPIFF to operate freely for years before being exposed.

🚨 FIR Filed: A Legal Fight for Justice Begins

After tireless efforts by Miss Nikita Ghag, Adv. Vijay Hargude, Mr. Sameer Dixit, and Mr. Vivek Jagtap, an FIR has been officially registered against Anil Mishra, Abhishek Mishra, and their team. This is a major breakthrough in ensuring fraudsters don’t get away with exploiting Bollywood’s credibility.

📌 What Happens Next?

✅ Police Investigation — Authorities will now investigate financial fraud, document forgery, and deceptive practices related to DPIFF.

✅ Possible Arrests — If found guilty, the accused could face strict legal action for manipulating the industry.

✅ Industry-wide Impact — Celebrities, filmmakers, and industry professionals are now waking up to the reality of private award frauds, leading to a larger demand for transparency in film awards.

This is just the beginning — but it marks a turning point for Bollywood in taking action against fraudulent award functions.

🔥 BJP Chitrapat Kamgar Aghadi’s Role in Exposing the Scam

The BJP Chitrapat Kamgar Aghadi has been instrumental in bringing this fraud to light. Their mission? To protect the integrity of Indian cinema and ensure no artist is deceived by fake awards.

🔹 Miss Nikita Ghag — The bold voice that led the charge in exposing the DPIFF scam. 🔹 Adv. Vijay Hargude — Ensuring the legal battle is fought with full force. 🔹 Mr. Sameer Dixit — Gathering evidence and mobilizing industry support against fraudulent awards. 🔹 Mr. Vivek Jagtap — A key figure in bringing the case to authorities and strengthening the movement against fraudulent activities.

Their efforts have now led to an FIR, bringing the first real step toward justice.

🎬 Why This Scam Affects Every Actor, Filmmaker & Fan

You might wonder — why does this matter? It’s just an award show, right? Wrong.

🚫 It deceives hardworking artists who believe they are receiving a prestigious honor. 🚫 It devalues real awards, making it harder to distinguish between genuine recognition and paid awards. 🚫 It misleads fans and audiences, making them trust an award that has no real credibility.

Bollywood is an industry built on talent, dedication, and creativity. Allowing fraudsters to profit off false recognition damages the reputation of real, hardworking professionals.

📢 What Can You Do? Join the Fight Against Fake Awards!

The DPIFF scam is just the tip of the iceberg. Similar frauds have existed in Bollywood for years — but now, it’s time to take a stand!

✅ Spread Awareness — Share this story so others don’t fall for similar scams. ✅ Support Genuine Awards — Follow only government-recognized and industry-approved awards. ✅ Demand Stricter Regulations — Call for the Film Federation of India to regulate private awards and stop such scams.

💬 What do you think about the DPIFF scam? Have you or someone you know ever been misled by fake awards? Let us know in the comments!

🚨 Justice for Bollywood! Fraudsters should NOT be allowed to exploit the industry! 🚨

📌 Reference Links for Further Reading

👉 FIR Filed Against DPIFF Organizers — Read Full Report 👉 BJP Chitrapat Kamgar Aghadi’s Official Statement on DPIFF Scam

🎭 Final Thoughts: Bollywood Deserves Better

Bollywood is more than just an industry — it’s a cultural phenomenon that has inspired generations. But scams like DPIFF undermine everything the industry stands for.

With an FIR now filed, the fight for justice has officially begun. But this is not just about one scam — it’s about ensuring that no artist, filmmaker, or industry professional falls victim to such frauds again.

✨ Stay informed. Stay vigilant. Support real cinema. ✨

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Raveena Tandon Takes on Education Scam in Trailer for ‘Patna Shuklla’: Calls Out Salman Khan for Collaboration

Raveena Tandon is all set to dazzle audiences once again, this time in the role of a tenacious lawyer fighting against a massive education scam in the upcoming film ‘Patna Shuklla’. Produced by Arbaaz Khan, the trailer for this intriguing drama was unveiled recently, giving viewers a glimpse into the riveting storyline.

In ‘Patna Shuklla’, Raveena Tandon portrays the character of Tanvi Shuklla, initially depicted as a housewife relegated to the sidelines. However, her journey takes a dramatic turn when she encounters a student unjustly failed in an exam due to corruption. Determined to seek justice, Tanvi transforms into a formidable lawyer, challenging powerful forces and exposing the deep-rooted corruption in the education system.

The announcement of ‘Patna Shuklla’ was marked by a playful exchange between Raveena Tandon and Salman Khan on social media platform X. Salman Khan, in his signature style, teased Raveena with a cryptic message, sparking curiosity among fans. Raveena, quick to respond, hinted at their collaboration in the upcoming show, adding a touch of humor to the interaction.

Directed by Vivek Budakoti, ‘Patna Shuklla’ promises to be a gripping tale of resilience, justice, and the fight against corruption. Set to premiere on Disney Plus Hotstar from March 29, the film is poised to captivate audiences with its compelling narrative and stellar performances.

Stay tuned as Raveena Tandon and the cast of ‘Patna Shuklla’ unravel the layers of deception and unveil the truth behind the education scam, inviting viewers to join them on this thrilling journey of redemption and justice.

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Mahadev app news: ED login on mahadev app; Many Bollywood stars are on the radar…

There are many scams in the Indian country. Scammers have taken flights worth crores. A betting racket has come to light in Chhattisgarh ahead of elections. It has come to the notice of ED that betting worth lakhs of crores of rupees used to be done in the name of 'Mahadev book' app. Read More

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EOW to interview Govinda in Rs. 1,000 crore online ponzi scheme probe: Report

EOW will question Govinda in connection with a probe into a 1,000 crore internet ponzi scheme.

The Odisha Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has announced plans to question Bollywood actor Govinda as part of an inquiry into a large Rs. 1,000 crore pandal.-Indian Ponzi Scheme. The investigation focuses on the actions of Solar Techno Alliance (STA-Token), a company with a substantial internet presence in various countries that is accused of running an illegal pyramid scheme disguised as a cryptocurrency investment endeavor.

While Govinda's name has been linked to the Online Ponzi Scam, authorities have stated that he is neither a suspect nor an accused in the case. His precise role will be revealed during the investigation. Govinda reportedly approved the company's operations in promotional films and attended a STA-Token event in Goa in July. "We will soon send a team to Mumbai to question film star Govinda, who attended STA's grand function in Goa in July and promoted the company in some videos," said EOW Inspector General J N Pankaj.

General Pankaj went on to say that if their investigation reveals that Govinda's involvement was restricted to endorsing the STAToken brand as part of a business deal, he may be deemed a witness rather than a participant in the scam. "If we find that his role was limited to only endorsing the product (STAToken brand) as per their business agreement, we will call him as a witness in our case," he stated. The fraudulent scam succeeded to earn a whopping Rs. 30 crore from over 10,000 people in Odisha, including Bhadrak, Keonjhar, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, and Bhubaneswar. According to reports, the scam reached investors in states including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Jharkhand, and others. On August 7, the EOW arrested the company's country head, Gurtej Singh Sidhu, and its Odisha head, Nirod Das, in connection with the matter. Ratnakar Palai, a Bhubaneswar-based financial adviser, was arrested on August 16 because of his ties to Sidhu. A watch list has been prepared for the company's CEO, Hungarian national David Gez.

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Anand Kumar May Create a Film or Web Series on the Life of the Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar

Filmmaker Anand Kumar confirmed that he is working on a project based on the life of Sukesh Chandrasekhar, a conman. Kumar has recently met ASP Deepak Sharma, Tihar Jail, and said that the meeting was the first and research is underway. The project is in its initial stages and the progress will depend on the information and material they can gather. Only after then, Anand will be able to decide if he will be creating a web series or a movie about the conman.

A team of writers will be in Delhi in the following month, as per Anand Kumar, and connect with the investigating team. Due to money laundering and cheating cases, Sukesh Chandrasekhar was in Tihar jail. As the project will be based on Sukesh Chandrasekhar, the director of Zila Ghaziabad (2013) said, it will be mainly based on his personal life, money laundering, and cheating cases.

But the filmmaker does not wish to look at this project as a biopic. The film will explore the link-ups Sukesh had with Bollywood actresses such as Nora Fatehi and Jacqueline Fernandes. Anand says that a biopic is for great minds and people and not a conman, and he does not want Sukesh to be immortalized this way. Anand also shared about the intriguing factor that encouraged him to pursue the story.

He said that Sukesh’s style of conning people is different from others as he knows 10-12 languages, and probably even more. He wants to understand how Sukesh could pull such frauds by creating his networks. He intends the film to show how he planned and pulled scams with his mastermind for almost a year and only then executed them. Also, Kumar feels that such personalities are yet to be explored in Indian cinema. He said that research is ongoing for the last six months.

When asked if he was considering talking to the conman and meeting him up for his research, Kumar said that he has not thought about it. But in case Sukesh is not prepared to share his story, he can always reach out to those who were conned by him. ASP Deepak Sharma said that he met with Anand recently, who is an old friend.

And Anand spoke to him about his interest in making the film. Deepak feels that the project is a great idea and Anand ji wishes to know how Sukesh behaves, looks, dressed up, likes to do, and other essentials. Anand has told Deepak that his writers are researching and will be in Delhi and he shall meet them on it.

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🎡Cosmic Messages for Workers of Light ♦︎ Timeless Pick A Card

Those of you who’ve always had a feeling that you were born to do something important; those of you who’ve recently been feeling like you’re being called to something higher than the mundane; YO, this reading has appeared in your Reality now to signal that the lights are green~🥝🥦🥑

Many people have been on different timelines that are now converging as one singular trajectory of where Humanity is heading. It’s a little bit more convoluted than that tho, because we each experience this Game a whole lot differently, too. But essentially, we’re wrapping up karmic cycles and entering a Golden Age of Workers of Light~★

Technically speaking, the essence…the theme…of the New Age of Aquarius is accountability. This is an era of accountability, folks. People can no longer be supported by any kind of cosmic power to perpetuate deceit and the misuse of knowledge.

‘But when knowledge is abused or put to the servility of coining wealth for a few, without respect of the treasury which all inherit, then humanity departs from the machine and all is toil without profit. For the false-hearted who would tear knowledge apart, diminishing the light and shielding its beams from us, will make mechanicals of us all.’ – excerpt from Manifesto of The Guild of Artificers; The Steampunk Tarot

What’s your current timeline? Which trajectory of the future of Humanity are you on? This reading serves as a prelude to what’s going to be revealed more in-depth in the ‘Lion’s Gate Portal to XXX’ PAC~💋

INTELLIGENCE: Mission Mind Control (1979) on Nuclear Vault

TECHNOMAGY: Probability Alteration and Luck (Energetically Programmed Audio) by Sapien Medicine

deck-bottom: XXI The World Rx, Silver Geographer (Francis Drake) & Priestess of Shine

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Pile 1 – You’re Going to Change the World by Making It Innocent Again

ANGEL NUMBERS: variants of 585, 627, 657, 757, 818, 828

the meaning of NOW – 6 of Pentacles Rx

Have you ever had glimpses of imagination, or a sense of knowing, or it’s just a feeling, like you were dropped to Earth by mistake? Perhaps it’s a feeling as if you were a Greek god banished from the realms of the gods and entered Earth as a form of punishment? Or a bit of a feeling like you got scammed and arrived on the wrong Planet? LMAO Why am I thinking of that Bollywood movie called ‘PK’?

The alien kid arrived on a strange Planet: Earth. And Humanity—Indian primarily—befuddles the living shit out of him XD I think you’ve known for quite a while that you’re not from around here. You’ve never really fit in. I think you weren’t treated nicely by most people—could be your own blood ‘family’, could be your schoolmates, teachers, neighbours. Just basically, you’re seen as a bit of a freak.

It’s hard for you to feel a sense of community. No matter what stage of Life you are in, it’s always felt like that. If at the moment of reading this you’re older in age, I think you’re managing a lot better now. You’ve learnt to be OK with your own company because you’re the most smartest and interesting person you could have conversations with. But if you’re comparatively younger, you’re probably still going through the motion, and that’s OK, because it’s just part of the lore building ;P

bridging the future – King of Wands

The simplest truth about your existence is that you aren’t meant to ‘grow up’ in the same sense as most other people do. Growing up is a wonderful thing, of course, we all need to grow up and become smarter and amazinger! But what doesn’t sit right with you is people’s twisted idea of ‘growing up’ is all about. To most lame-ass Humans on this Planet, ‘growing up’ means abandoning the core essence of what makes you, you.

On this Planet, ‘growing up’ means letting go of your innocence and simple kindness in exchange for survival and brutality (in the workplace, I guess). Here on this Planet, ‘growing up’ means burning your passion to ashes; not living Life fuelled by a burning passion. Here, ‘growing up’ means being punished for authenticity and the childlike courage to question authority. Growing up, here, means becoming complicit to evil abuse of power and greed.

How are you supposed to comply to any of that? Don’t you realise how pure your Heart is? Your sense of justice is clear since day one. It’s something you may not be able to express clearly but you know what’s right and wrong on the basis of what’s good and bad for people as….just people…not numbers or statistics or traffic or casualties. ‘People are PEOPLE, dammit!’

you’re going to MAKE IT – 3 of Cups Rx

You’re befuddled? This world is befuddled! If you’ve chosen this Pile as your main pile, you have it written in your Soul’s blueprint that you’re going to be involved in the politics of the world. Yes, some of you could become politicians or activists, but even those that aren’t interested in any of that, you’re still going to have opinions and perspectives that touch on the subject of Humanity and how psychopath politicians are fucking things up for Humans.

You know what I mean? Some of you could become world players that implement new laws and principles in your society. Some of you will have the power to influence public opinions so that people begin to demand accountability from their corrupt governments. Back to basics, baby. What is Humanity, basically? What does it mean to even be Human living in a Human World, basically? You’ve questioned all of this and you will one day have a platform to extend this musing to a larger audience.

The lights are GREEN now. You’ve experienced so much personal conflict with people who don’t understand your values, all so you would learn to forge connections with people who are just as innocently passionate as you are. That was your training ground, bitch~♥︎ Your personal experiences were a microcosm model of what’s going to sweep out the entire world in the coming decades, if not centuries.

Basically, it's time nations started actually taking care of their own issues before they raid and destroy other nations for resources is what your Soul is understanding.

TIMELINE🔻💛

daydreaming – Gold Magus (Johannes Faustus)

engaging in Reality – Priestess of Innocence

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Pile 2 – You’re Not Confused; This World Is; So You’re Alright

ANGEL NUMBERS: variants of 111, 123, 222, 414, 444, 647

the meaning of NOW – 9 of Cups

Head in the clouds, baby? You’re the type of person who has many dreams and ideas, and it’s like, it’s easy for you to get interested in all kinds of pursuits. But then, it’s also just as easy to lose interest in all of those novelties; it feels like your heart and mind are always being pulled by newer interests or topics. I’m reminded of this meme or whisper that says something like, ‘Not tonight babe. A YouTuber has just posted a 4-hour video about a topic I’ve never heard about before.’

You like to study new things or basically just drown yourself in new hobbies/interests because you’re trying to make sense out of your very existence. I think you’ve felt incredibly confused your entire Life. If not ‘confused’ per se, it still feels like you’re lacking a sense of direction. You don’t really know what’s the purpose of being here on this Planet. You’re weirded out by the fact that you’re not motivated by the same things that others have convinced you to get excited about.

‘Why am I not motivated by these promises and achievements? Damn, I simply can’t be motivated by something as unromantic as that. There’s no Life in any of those pursuits. My God, what should I be interested in for me to motivate myself to make something out of myself? I really don’t know what to pursue in this world. I don’t even know how to live…’ So you continue to daydream but your heart is quite heavy sometimes.

bridging the future – Ace of Cups Rx

Pile 2, you are magic, you know that? Being the way that you are, you aren’t in the wrong for being rather ‘impractical’. If anything, you’re so high-vibrational that you still remember that physical manifestation comes from the dream world first. I think you’d resonate with being a very Feminine person, aenergetically speaking? Maybe you have a strong Moon/Neptune placement in your birth chart as well.

You remember on a Soul level that all dreams can become real as long as you keep on to them. Your being a dreamer who dreams ‘too much’ is not wrong; it is this world that’s too rigid and restrictive. It’s grotesque how society has set up so many rules that limit what a being as divine as you can and can’t do/create. They say the sky’s the limit; in your case, your faith’s the limit.

There are many wonderful things that you want to make manifest but you often tell yourself that you’re dreaming too much or that there’s no way someone like you could ever achieve that. That’s where you’re doing ‘wrong’: the not believing in your own ability to create your dream Life. Remember that successful people usually say that the Life they have now exceeds even their ‘wildest’ dreams.

So dream wild. Dream big. Even if you don’t believe you can exceed your expectations, can’t you still believe that you’ll manifest something very similar?

you’re going to MAKE IT – 9 of Wands Rx

Stop stopping yourself, OK? Stop gaslighting yourself for fuck’s saké. Right now, you need to stop believing that Life’s supposed to be hard work and lived logically. You literally deserve to get paid for just existing. That sounds extra narcissistic but hope you get the idea. This modern society that favours hard work and believes that only after you’ve worked really hard can you then be worthy of a lot of abundance is stupid. This world is confused. People have forgotten the essence of dreaming and living in ease.

Some of you will resonate with being a fairy or an elven soul, and so you believe from the depths of your heart that people should be allowed an easy existence in harmony with nature. Some of you will resonate with being a futuristic alien android being who believes that human lives can be made easy with the right use of technology.

All in all, cosmically speaking, your Soul came into this world to be a ‘lazy’ genius who will switch things up for Humanity so that everybody can have an easier time existing on this Planet. Geniuses are never lazy, bitch. Not in the mind! If wanting things to be more streamlined and easy to do makes a person ‘lazy’ that’s hilarious. So what’s a not-lazy person? A low-IQ idiot who perpetually works hard because they got scammed by capitalism?

TIMELINE🔻💙

daydreaming – Green Magus (John Dee)

engaging in Reality – Priestess of Ambition

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Pile 3 – Illuminate Others’ Paths by Simply Expressing Your Truth

ANGEL NUMBERS: variants of 211, 217, 303, 522, 814, 999

the meaning of NOW – 3 of Swords Rx

Do you know that you’re an energy worker? I almost feel you’re a miracle worker. You’re somebody who has a special power in the way that you express yourself, whether in writing or spoken. It’s not so much what you say or write or do, it’s HOW you say or do or write your truth that moves people’s hearts. You have the power to stir some shit up in people’s aenergetic fields LOL

You have both the power to destroy your enemies and heal those who want to get better in the world. If your power is speech, it’s the aenergy with which you talk that empowers people. Ionno, think JFK, MLK? Or some fascinating YouTubers who make us feel like, ‘Oh this guy/gal is my spirit animal!!!’ It’s their aenergy, right? Same with writing or any other thing that you do. It comes natural to you to create some kind of a ripple in people’s consciousness.

For other people, just tuning in your aenergetic space stirs them. That’s why you experience a lot of extremes. Good-hearted people feel immensely healed, comforted and uplifted in your presence or when they talk/text with you. But the false-hearted ones, they also know there’s something about you that calls out their bullshit even when you’re not ‘saying’ anything. There’s something about you that inspires people to be better! And that’s fucking annoying to narcs and the losers of the world LMAO

bridging the future – 10 of Pentacles Rx

I see that you’re honestly not the kinda person who’s ambitious about changing the world, about influencing the world. Not in that ambitious manner like some activist or whatever. Your Soul is very incredibly superbly soft; you ain’t an activist, you’re an artist; you ain’t a fighter, you a lover, baby~ So I get that you sometimes don’t really know what to do with yourself XD Like there’s this desire to heal the world, but you don’t think of yourself as someone who’s fighter enough or strong enough to do any of that.

WRONG. You’re the kinda entity who’s already doing all that healing stuff by simply being the amazing person that you are. Your aenergy is like a combination of both Pile 1 and 2. The half of you is superbly soft and dreamy and you’re so kind and empathetic; the other half of you is fiercely protective of those who are hurting, and you do a lot to make things better and easier for them—in your own practical, seemingly small ways.

The good news is, you really don’t have to be a fighter if it doesn’t suit you. Basically, you just have to be yourself and express your truth. In whatever way you find most suitable to you. Your power lies in your communication, self-expression, connection. You’re going to be a trend-setter, babe~ A trend-setter of authenticity, yup, ‘real authenticity’, ironically; not ‘fake authentic’ that’s propagated by a lot of narcs on the Internet LOL

you’re going to MAKE IT – 3 of Pentacles

With narcs who are pretending so HARD at being good, you know it’s all skin-deep; it’s all just jargon. And they’re gonna get really good at weaponizing self-love concepts to justify shit behaviour, deadbeat behaviour, toxic tendencies, gaslighting atrocities and all that shit, you know? With you, your VIBRATIONS can’t be faked, let alone emulated. The world needs a role model like you. That’s why you’re going to make it. Your Soul Mission ain’t just about you, babe~

You’re literally going to be the example whom people bear witness for what being authentic is all about. They will watch you and come to their own conclusion what a genuine soul looks like. You’re reminding me of Dr Jordan B Peterson. Yep, that kinda vibe. Be weird all you want, be scandalous all you want, the right people will see that your INTENT has been good all along. And in that sense, the people who CHOOSE to view you badly are the CLOWNS, and they’re gonna be proving that to themselves.

In essence, most people’s idols are all LIARS!!! You’re meant to break that, destroy that, and usher in a new era of influencers/celebs/thought leaders/spiritual teachers/all kinds of public figures that actually operate on Light—real information and real intent—instead of fake-ass jargon that lies to people’s faces with semantics and optics! Your aenergy is insane it’s literally gonna change the world massively, and upon finding this reading, you’re riding on the winds of CHANGE so get fucking READY, bitch~! \`★_★`/

TIMELINE🔻🧡

daydreaming – Green Astronomer (Nicolaus Copernicus)

engaging in Reality – Priestess of Illumination

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BLOG INTRO 𓆱 . ݁˖ . ݁𓆸

• welcome to my blog

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interests

GAMES

• ghost of tsushima/ghost of yotei

• final fantasy

• mouthwashing

• resident evil

• stardew valley

• sky: children of the light

• webfishing

• zelda/nintendo

• red dead redemption I/II

• horizon franchise

• animal crossing

FILM

• kurosawa films

• aliens/alien film series

• dreamworks

• ghibli

• adult swim

• bollywood

• rupaul

HOBBIES

• game design

• unreal blueprinting

• art/digital art/environments

• 3D modeling

• writing/fanworks

• history

• biology/microbiology

•armor studies

MUSIC

• thundercat

• flying lotus

• sade

• haitus kaiyote

• thee sacred souls

• sun ra

• city pop

• rnb

• funk

• midwest emo

• afrofuturism

AESTHETICS

• nature/jungles

• animal maximalism

• greens/blues/and reds

• west african textile/printmaking

• earth reclaim

will not tolerate/will report

• homophobia

• transphobia

• slurs of any kind or usage.

• xenophobia

• body shaming

• racism towards anyone, period.

• gore/torture

• grooming/child predation/(minors dni)

• harassment/bullying

• ai art/promotion of

• spam/scamming/or unverified fundraising.

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Akele ho? Dosti karoge?

With the Barbie movie around the corner and the world turning hot pink in anticipation, I couldn't help but remember of one of the pinkest music videos from my childhood: DJ Aqeel's 2002 remix of the 1982 Asha Bhonsle / Kishore Kumar song "Tu Tu Hai Wahi". A classic Bollywood tune + three hot friends committing romance scams + a bumping synth and guitar backing track = success

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Corona Alone a Diary Revisited: An American’s Experience of the Covid Lockdown in Mumbai 

Lockdown In Retrospect

Mediocre Graces: In any case, by the end of the Pandemic, I had somewhat been restored to good graces, not that I was ever greeted in Anand Nagar(8) at least with the Atithi Devo Bhava(11) spirit, I got on the good side of the local gang and befriended a Muslim woman who sells fish in a roadside stall, but it was too late, lonesomeness and faithlessness in humanity had grabbed a hold of me. Sadly, I am no longer able to speak to the fish merchant. She married, her husband is conservative and doesn’t allow her to speak to men.

On Lonesomeness: It’s worth noting that many endured the Corona epidemic in complete isolation. According to The Wall Street Journal, 35.7 million Americans, including myself, lived alone (Byron) around the time of writing the first journal entry. However, not just did I live alone, I was an expat, I lived alone in Mumbai, India. Regardless of the negative stigma that goes along with living alone, solitude never bothered me, in fact, ever since I was divorced, in 2012, I’ve preferred to be alone. Besides, I could always grab a cup of coffee and talk to strangers, I have the gift of gab when needed, but the double-whammy of isolation and becoming a pariah had pushed me to the brink of insanity. I’ve come to believe that those things that don’t kill us make us weaker and since the Covid outbreak I’ve become impatient, nervous and have lost faith in humanity, as I’ve already said.

Too Much Fluff: In all, the NPR article is woefully misguided and simply tried to make a buck off of Covid lockdowns, like so many other news outlets were doing at the time. A better story would’ve been on those who live alone before the Pandemic, whether for reason of mental health, a willful solitude or social ineptitude, that chronicled each persons’ descent into madness; I despise fluff journalism, maybe because it reminds me of the way that Bollywood paints India as an endless serene landscape of humorous follies in love that can easily be overcome when it’s something else all together, not easily, or that I would like to, put into words. This isn’t just fluff, there’s comedy for sure, there’s humor in all tragedy but there’s a reason for sharing the gritty details of lockdown in India, I feel it’s important to share these stories lest we live them again! In the past year, I’ve filled 6 volumes with recollections of lockdown, I hoped to get them published by a newspaper, that failed.

Diary Excerpts and Commentary

A Note to the Reader: The following excerpts are from the journal of an expat living in Mumbai (recorded between Feb 2019 and Feb 2021), during Covid lockdown(1). Dates have been replaced with titles because, unless indicated in commentary or prose, they’re irrelevant:

It Begins: There’s a few cases of Covid in China and other places but I’m not too worried, this will have as much effect on me as the 2003 SARS outbreak(6), there’ve been many such scares in my lifetime. Besides, I caught the virus from a wedding party in Sri Lanka, it was like the Flu, high fever, mild delirium and a little trouble breathing. Interesting thing about Sri Lanka, all of the land and wealth seems to be in the hands’ of the Nords, the locals have very little and the price of food is like that of America or Europe. Also, airport authorities took a child’s Queen Conch shell away right before boarding, she was clearly enamored by her seemingly magical wave machine. After they took it from her, she cried all the way back to Mumbai.

The Flasher: A few Covid cases have been confirmed and I’m beginning to feel like an unwelcome guest in a foreign land, an unusual notion in a land where the locals say “Atithi Devo Bhava(11).” Typically, Indians are hospitable, on my travels to the South they were, of course, taxi drivers tried to scam me there, but cabbies the world over are a special breed of scum, you should’ve seen the way they took me to the wringer in Hong Kong, hospitality is a source of national pride here. This afternoon, there was a knock on the door, it was my landlord. I found myself baffled by what he said. I opened the door and he began to speak, timidly and slowly in broken English: “there’s been a complaint,” he said. “What’s wrong?” “A man is walking around outside naked.” “Oh, I see. Thanks for informing me,” I said and shut the door, believing that he was telling me of a dangerous predator lurking among this slum’s numerous tightly knit alleys at night. Later, I came to find that the landlord was attempting to tell me that the neighbors had accused me of going on moonlit strolls in the buff, I was the predator. I was shocked and enraged when I found that I was, according to gossip, a flasher, but consoled myself by telling myself that none of this is the landlord’s fault, he just wants to prevent other tenants from rioting. People are scared and looking to point a finger at an invisible assailant. This will be forgotten quickly and my name restored, I guess it’s not contradictory to be both hospitable and two-faced. Why do I care about my reputation in a slum? I don’t want any trouble.

Last Days of Freedom: Worry has set in, even chain restaurants no longer accept cash, not from me at least, I tried to buy something to eat with good ol’ paper money at McDonald’s and they refused to serve me. Worse luck, as the Chinese say. I’m working on a project here and I’m paid in cash, so credit isn’t something I have access to. This doesn’t just affect me, a large portion of the population is paid, untaxed of course, in cash and most likely doesn’t have a bank account. Also, everywhere I go my temperature is taken.

Days of Optimism: Lockdown began, I went to get groceries for the 2 days that we are told we must shelter in place and plan to go to bed early. There was hoarding and ransacking of shelves at the local grocer, but I’m sure that it’s just hysteria and this whole thing will end soon. Another interesting thing happened at the store today, two women got in a fight over the last box of cookies, the first woman, a pudgy mother with a bad attitude towards everyone that I had had the bad luck of having a few encounters with before, used to admonish me saying “smoking is a bad addiction,” I wagged my finger and said “sugar is a bad addiction,” laughing my way out of the store. It was the first time I’ve laughed in days, I’ve been in a daze, everything is quickly changing and feels so dire. The fowl woman, she lost the battle and the box of cookies. A word about change, I’m often told that nothing changes in this little hamlet and I believe it. It’s hyperbole, things change here, but slowly, there’s digital gadgets for sale, but there are also oxcarts that sell food and other remnants of the past. It’s not that nothing changes, It’s that time seems to go by slower here, like the locals heartbeat at a slower pace. I always feel rushed but they take as much time as the seasons.

Two Days In: The two days passed, but lockdown continues, the food I bought didn’t last. Even worse, I wasn’t informed that lockdown part 2 had begun without the first installment ending, I slept through the grocery shopping time, 6AM. I snuck out for an evening walk despite lockdown, 2 interesting things happened on my covert walk, I saw many others outside as well, they all spoke of the cow that wandered into the open air temple that’s adjacent to my apartment complex, some are feeding here, even the Muslims, having taken up many of the folk traditions of the Hindus they live among, agree that a sickly heifer wandering into the temple is a good omen, the other interesting thing, The Green Eyed Lady (an Indian with green eyes) made me some Khichdi(24). There were also Chinese in Haiden, Beijing, a district home to many Russians, who have green eyes. Isn’t genetic splendid? In any case, the woman asked me if I had eaten, usually more of a salutation than invitation here, I said “no,” so she brought me a bite to eat. The food supposedly heals the sick.

Big Changes in a Little Town: Since implementation of the Janata(5) Curfew, many continue to sit along alleys in large groups or participate in sports, not wearing masks(4). Yet, as I walk enroute to purchase groceries, these intrepid individuals say “here comes Corona” and cover their faces with their dupatta(7) or a handkerchief. This change of attitude towards me is, although slight, I’ve always had my fans and detractors here, is palpable. Maybe it’s just my nerves. Before lockdown, I sometimes played Teen Patti(19) with neighbors at least, never understood the rules though. Anyway, the shelter-in-place decree will be lifted on Passover, this must be a good omen, not that I sincerely believe in such things, I think to myself and reiterate my resolution to weather the storm in Mumbai. One concern about the transmission of Covid, Indians don’t have a sense of proximity, they always crowd.

One Good Deed: The endless bad news has left me exhausted. A few thoughts before bed, having lived in other parts of Asia and meeting many people from Europe, India is like America in one way, heterogeneity. It’s a type of melting pot, not a melting pot of strangers from far off lands but a mixture of old kingdoms, who have their own languages and cultures, forced under one, possibly too small, umbrella. Adding it up, Indian society, due to its long history, caste system and numerous religions is exceedingly complex, for example Muslims created the first free public institutes of higher learning, yet in some regards they’re treated like would-be separatists (Khurshid). Thinking about the day’s event, I sit on the small broken cot that’s my bed, I have to get this fixed soon, it’s interesting, the cost of handwork is very cheap here, in the US, anything that artisan might do is expensive and it’s more cost effective just to throw the old away. I’m reminded of this Chinese woman I met in Beijing, she told me “I’m not Han(23).” “Interesting, which ethnic group do you belong to?” “I’m Miao.” “Is there anything unique about the Miao?” “We don’t eat dogs. All Chinese people are the same, we are one people, the only difference between Han and Miao is that we don’t eat dogs.” I was teaching adult English at the time for extra income. India is more like America than China or Europe, diversity is endless.

Anand Nagar Has a New Song: The decree wasn’t lifted. Another day, thousands more Covid cases and locals have begun to shout “go home Corona!” Despite the taunts, I’m staying where I am. I don’t have much of a choice, there aren’t any flights anyway, the airports, in a panic, have shut down, everything, with a mere 2 day warning, has come to a grinding halt. I guess this isn’t merely more sensational media. Besides, the situation is becoming bleaker in the US and airports are havens for communicable diseases, they pack people in, from all over the world, like sardines. Have you ever seen the projected distribution of an epidemic? It all starts with airports. Resolute that this virus will blow over, I buckle down for the Summer of Corona in India.

Foreigners Have it Too: Nothing good has come from lockdowns so far, it has fostered hysteria, mob mentality, greed and anti-foreigner sentiment. This “City of Dreams,” has become a nightmare! The nation has fallen into the clutches of fear of contracting the virus from a foreign national. Hysteria, I tell you! I only hope that this all ends soon. Despite an anti-foreigner hysteria, according to The World Health Organization there are a total of 1637 people infected by Covid-19, a mere 49 of which are aliens(3) (The WHO). Yet, the locals blame it all on Tablighi Jamaat(13)(BBC), why not? Trump is calling this outbreak “The China Virus.” The borders have closed, looks like I’m staying here for a while, I didn’t plan on leaving anyway. Besides, there’s talk of easing restrictions. Back to the human condition, I had always been considered an outsider here, I had always been greeted with mocking and mistrust, to some degree, but there were those who accepted me. The first day I arrived the children called me names and adults mimicked the way I speak with derisive tones and gestures, I guess imitation is the highest form of flattery? I despise epigrams, I really do.

Nostalgia for Slightly Better Days: Before lockdown, there was a woman with a fish tattoo on her arm who often invited me to play cards but I shied away from her after neighbors had told me that she “accuses people of rape to blackmail them for money.” I don’t usually listen to gossip but wanted to play it safe. Other than that, I was at least invited to weddings, funerals and dances during the Graba(22) celebration. Funny story, the first year I refused to dance, a man jokingly told me that if I dance with a girl I have to marry her. I didn’t actually believe him, I’m not that gullible, I’m just not fond of Indian music. Back to the present, it’s not the time for nostalgia, although I can’t think of a better pastime right now, maybe if foreigners in India practice social distancing, unlike the locals, they won’t catch the virus and the stigma will dissolve. The other night I went for a walk just to break the monotony of watching time go by and hoping the world would heal. This morning, I was again accused of perverse behaviors by my landlord. I wasn't walking the alleyways naked, but I am being watched. On the walk, locals barred the alley and told me “no foreigners allowed.” Yet, they daily gather to play Cricket while sentinels watch for cops so that they can quickly disperse.

There’ Gestapos In This Movie Too: I guess I should mention something good too. Lockdown has caused a sort of hush here and now daily I can hear the sound of an infant being bathed through the one tiny window my studio apartment has. Through the 4 foot square aperture I can hear the infant laughing as warm water rushes over it. I now hope that things will return to the way they were before, just subpar not “holy crap the world is on fire and we are all going to die!” A combination of police and concerned citizens, working with the police, now stand along the main road with bamboo canes in hand. They remind me of stories my grandfather told of the Gestapo. Both are poised for violence. The police, they resound the sentiment of the concerned citizens, ridicule the foreigner. Now, I usually get an escort, something that is only afforded to me, to stop “roaming” as I go to get essentials. There are now dots painted on the sidewalk, we are supposed to stand on them to ensure social distancing, the locals don’t obey this. If I do the same, I’m informed, thwack would go the cane. I’ve begun to see in black and white, not metaphorically but literally, I feel as though I’m watching a movie about a distant authoritarian time. The brutalist architecture(24) is reminiscent of Russia and North Korea, it doesn’t take much imagination for the arabesque attributes to obscure. I haven’t slept much.

Building a Wall: This hamlet is bluffed by a river by a river on one side with a small foot bridge for crossing into Neilam Nagar. The police have blockaded the entrance to the crossing and are building a wall to, I believe, keep the several hundred thousand impoverished residence of this hamlet trapped like mice on a sinking ship. I truly fear the wall, perhaps it’s because of my education, having been forced to read the line ‘Something there is that doesn’t love a wall(20),’ throughout school, it’s almost a national anthem. Walls and golf courses have always seemed as despicable things to me. Neither the rich nor the influential politicians are suffering the same as we are in the slums. They play golf in their gated communities…

The First Stone Tossed: As the situation in India worsens, so do the jeering. Now, a few individuals throw rocks at me, a tactic usually reserved for thwarting the region’s menacing wild dogs, as I venture into the ever more dangerous streets at the permitted time, 6AM, to get essentials, in an attempt to diffuse their frustrations over the region’s spreading epidemic. Yet, returning to the political quagmire that is America keeps me hopeful that sheltering in Mumbai will become easier. Rocks tossed or not, I’m staying in place. Oddly, despite not eating much, I’m gaining weight, it must be stress. Supplies have run thin, some are hoarding and there’s talk of a 2 week prohibition on supply trucks entering Anand Nagar.

Insomnia: Depression has set in and money has mostly ran out. Immediately before lockdown, I was given a promotion but as of yesterday, the company I worked for has permanently shut their doors. I’ve just now realized that I haven’t left my house, let alone gotten out of the broken cot for days. I look at the clock, it’s 5:50 AM, the allotted time for shopping. Getting groceries at dawn isn’t a matter of waking at dawn; I haven’t slept in days either, just sat on this cot watching time go by. Insomnia is starting to take a toll, I’m beginning to hallucinate, time has lost all meaning, at times days go by in minutes yet other times, minutes last for a small eternity. It has been days since I’ve had a face to face conversation with another human.

Home Invaders: Somewhat dazed, I sit on my bed contemplating the meaninglessness of time when there’s nothing to do. Jolted from my daydream-like state, there’s a pounding sound on the door. The sound is getting louder. I hear shouting. The words come into focus, “foreigner, we’re coming in! We’re breaking the door down,” says the unfamiliar voices. I spring to my feet and bolt the door. The pounding becomes more and more rapid and fear takes a hold of me. But then I hear a familiar voice, the voice of my neighbor, she shouts something in Marathi and the marauders leave. I fall into a sleep and don’t wake for 2 days. Food was cut off for 2 weeks, I had to get a bite to eat from the Hanuman Mandir(18). They handed out plates of rice and lentils.

Vigilantes: Days go by and panic worsens among residents of this Mumbai chawl(8). Due to rising fears, vigilantes begin to safeguard the streets from “roaming.” These sentinels attempt to impose restrictions of their own device on me: they inform me that I am not permitted to walk along certain roads because they are afraid that I carry the virus, this happened once before on a late night walk but now it’s the norm, although I’m merely in search of a store to buy necessities and wearing a mask. In the end, these vigilantes won’t cause a reduction in hanging out on the street, this I know, but a few of this slum’s inhabitants get to feel empowered because they are the new sheriff in town. I guess we all need a whipping-post and there’s good among the wicked, a local temple and a few individuals are handing out grains to the needy. We are all needy here. At this point, the lockdown has gone on for months.

The New sheriffs in Town: Currently, there’s two police along Mumbai’s backstreets, those who were given authority by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (MNC) and vigilantes. Feeling harassed and completely rejected by society, loneliness takes hold of me, I begin to search for a way out of this “city of dreams,” maybe returning home while a buffoonish leader (Trump) who makes a mockery of the US isn’t so bad, I think to myself. All things considered, it’s nearly impossible to abide by laws set by both the government and a hysteric mob anyway.

No Payment Until April: At least I have a roof over my head, I think to myself, an article in Aljazeera, Foreign Tourists Face Hostility in India Amid Coronavirus Panic informs that an Israeli woman was evicted from her home in Goa due to locals fear of contracting COVID-19 and others were forced out of their hotel (Purohit), I can go a day without milk, but not without a bed, not to mention, the police had recently found tourists living in a cave because they are trapped in India and have ran out of money (NBC). I haven’t yet been evicted, but am also out of funds and live under constant threat of eviction. Rent payment is suspended until April (Delhi High Court). I lay on my broken cot, I will try to get it fixed on the black market, and continue to doom-scroll taking note of the day’s death tally and searching for any sign of things getting better. Passover has passed but Covid hasn’t.

Nobody Goes Home for That Price: I do some research and come to find that the US Department of State is offering “repatriation flights,” these flights carry a $2000 price tag (a promissory note for the aforementioned amount must be signed before boarding the plane) and a random port of arrival is where I’ll end up if I choose to return home through the ever so benevolent government, how can anyone pay this price during a Pandemic (this thing has been upgraded to a Pandemic, how lovely words are). Upon arriving at this port, the returning expat must find their way home through barricades and the threat of being infected by Corona (Genter). I harden my heart and again resolve to weather the storm in Mumbai. Besides, if the promissory note isn’t paid, I will be banned from international travel. I’m a Digital Nomad. I travel, work at an incredibly low rate and can only afford to survive in developing countries.

August’s Heat: The death toll jets upward and 75 degree angle, it’s updated daily. While bombarded with an endless stream of bad news, jeering has morphed into threats of violence, sleep is still a rare occurrence, heat rash has caused the parts of my body covered by clothing to become as freckled as Little Orphan Annie, I’m as poor to boot, my field of vision is filled sprawling geometric patterns and my temper is quick.

Worse Than the Daughters of Temperance: As the situation thickens, stores begin to deny me service. A shopkeeper refuses to sell me certain items that are in stock and we aren’t barred from sale, I have just been informed that liquor and tobacco have become contraband. The more than nagging need to satiate addictions during lockdown aside, this proprietor allows Indian nationals to purchase products, but denies me the same goods. He’d have me starve to death! I, like all outsiders, have become the face of a faceless virus that has ruined lives, in fact “Muslims were initially blamed for the spread of infection (Siddiqui),” a group that is no less a part of India than Sikhs(10), yet, like Jews anywhere in the world, are perpetual outsiders. All things considered, this is mass hysteria! Nobody I know has died from Covid yet. A sampling error? Perhaps. Nonetheless, I sit in my room without a breeze (I don’t have A/C) and ponder what society has come to, Freud’s mob mentality.

They’re Trying to Starve Me Out: That shopkeeper has changed his mind, I returned to him to buy groceries but he yelled “go away foreigner white face.” He then insisted that a clerk not give me an old box, although I was carrying a heavy load and had no tote. The hypocrisy of people here is an in the face classism, a rule for me and a rule for them. The Covid cases are increasing exponentially! So are my headaches. They’re not headaches as much as a feeling that every nerve ending in my body is being prodded with a needle and the inside of my brain shrinking. Now, I sit at home alone, the rats scurry across the floor, the heat comes in waves, time stands still and there’s nothing to laugh about, Covid cases are in the hundred thousands and the death toll is staggering as well.

Befriending the Gang: August’s heat, insomnia, constant dread and lack of nutrition are getting to me, I don’t know how much longer I can go on. Even local pharmacists have begun to convey a fear of me and insist that I have a cough when I go in to ask for something for heat rash. Unlike the grocers, the pharmacists sell me goods, but with great hesitation and suspicion in regards to my presence in this chawl. Finding tobacco is now the chief task of every day. It’s sold on the black market, along with chocolate, alcohol and meat, at exorbitant prices. So, like a heroin addict, I slink up to a back alley leant-to and buy a pack of smokes. It’s just like buying illicit drugs: there’s an obligatory period of making small-talk, ambiguity over whether or not the man actually has tobacco, razzing, phone calls and scurrying about to find it. In the end, I walk away with cigarettes at European prices and a dirty feeling.

Suicide Among Death: Lockdown continues and most in this chawl have lost morale. The neighbor sent her son over to tinker on my electric piano. She told me of what has been dubbed The Flower House Girl. A young woman hung herself from rafters due to endless confinement to her home and the bleak picture of tomorrow that the daily news paints. What a shame! I had wondered what the fire department was doing on the main street. They took her out of the third story window with the truck’s ladder.

Another Year Another Onion: Did I mention it’s a New Year? I didn’t even notice that the year had changed, the date passed unceremoniously and with festivities. Again, the police have rebuilt the wall that surrounds this chawl, tightening the perimeter, I’m not sure if it’s to keep Covid out or us in. In any case, food has scarcely made it through the makeshift wall and news is that food supplies will be cut off for 2 weeks, again. In any case, that which makes it in is mostly sequestered by the gangs, anyhow. It’s that I’ve got the most onions mentality(12). Despite rarely eating, I continue to gain weight. Speaking of onions, there are now over nine million confirmed Covid cases and farmers are protesting the price gouging of seeds, stating that “We are the ones who have provided food, milk, vegetables when the whole country was in lockdown, we were still toiling in the fields. It is the government” not gathering in New Delhi “that has put us at risk by introducing these laws during Covid (Hollingsworth et al).” My heart is with these brave men and women and if I had the strength I would be beside them. All things considered, despite the news and friends’ proclamations that a new year brings new hope, this may be an onion of a year too.

The Walls Close In: Yet again, the police have reduced the circumference of the wall. I feel claustrophobic or like I’m slowly, very slowly drowning. I go to bed, but sleep doesn’t come. I hear the rats fight over the last morsels of food in this chawl, when I wake, there’s inevitably a rodent corpse on the footpath in the ally that leads to my house. Food has been cut off for 2 weeks. I gave the last of my supplies to a family, in total it amounted to a pound of rice and a pound of lentils. Now, the cot is less of a fishing net with big holes and more of an empty frame. I lay on the floor instead, will I be able to get somebody to fix it, I don’t know. I have to get my family to send money first.

An Altercation: We are now allowed an evening walk, so I venture out to the usual chants, a ragtag team of would-be thugs follow me. A wave of exhaustion washes over me and my pace slows to a crawl in front of the BJP(14) Office. As I cross in front of the office, beneath the flag, a scrawny slum-bastard walk up and says “are you British?” “I’m American,” I reply. “I hear they call you Hari(15).” I can smell the alcohol on his breath as he speaks. “What of it?” “More like Harry Potter.” “I guess that’s funny,” I say and try to walk away, but he grabs me by the collar and takes a swing, he misses. I return the blow, my fist makes contact with his face. My heart is racing. I fear an all out retaliation when, like roaches from beneath rot-wood, members of the local gang emerge from the alleys and come to my aid. I had been buying tobacco from them, at highway robbery prices for weeks, and so it’s in their interest to act as my vigilante guardians, in some regards, the gangs are better than the police, or at least their corruption and self service is laid out on the table for all to see, where the cops are supposed to protect and serve, protecting and serving often isn’t the case here, it comes down to ethnic and caste schisms.

Two Deaths and a Ghost: It’s another day and the death toll has spiked again. Feeling that I escaped death and death being the only thing the news reports on I begin to wonder, had I been killed by a mob, would my death have been reported as a Covid death? Is the death toll real? There’s a little hospital in this chawl, it’s certainly not inundated with the dying and morticians don’t walk the streets singing “bring out your dead,” as they did during the Black Plague of 1665. In fact, of the 3 who purportedly died in Anand Nagar, one was an elderly with Emphysema, the other was a suicide and the last one, I saw him walking down the street the other day, risen from the grave as by some Covid era miracle. Truth be told, he had gone back to his family home and returned. Not an easy task, much like during the Holocaust, traveling papers are required to go anywhere, there’s not even any trains, minus a few for displaced workers. A combination of lack of food, a growing mistrust of the government’s intention with regards to lockdown and dire times brings these lyrics to mind: My wife fixed up a tater stew/ We poured the kids full of it/ Mighty thin stew, though/ You could read a magazine right through it. Always have figured/ That if it’d been just a little bit thinner, Some of these here politicians/ Coulda seen through it(21).

Are the politicians duped or am I? What about herd immunity? I feel like I’m living in the Dust Bowl, except there’s no storm of dust and the sky isn’t black. The enemy is invisible. Or, am I the enemy? So much for relativism.

Police and Indians: On another outing, again attempting to purchase essentials, those things that whether for sustenance or pleasure, an invisible hand has decided that I may indulge in, I find that even local authorities seem misinformed about the number of foreign nationals in India with Covid. Recently, police stopped me for questioning and informed me that “foreigners are the cause of Corona Virus.” After looking for a quarantine stamp on my hands several times and not finding one they insisted that I run back home and followed me on motorcycles. This was witnessed by several locals who cheered the police on. As the police resounded sentiments of this chawl’s inhabitants, it reinforced negative feelings. I didn’t eat that night. The days following the police harassment, locals continued jeering me by saying “the police will come and hit you,” while mimicking the thwack of a cane on their posterior. Not just are they misinformed, they’d like to see me hung.

Read the Sign: In case you feel incredulous in regards to my claims about placing a stamp on the hands of foreigners and the police’s blindingly Orwellian allegiance to the BJP, the party who blamed Covid on Muslims and foreigners, The National Library of Medicine has this to say about it: tourists who arrived in India from affected countries were put in quarantine for 14 days in their port of arrival, their “left hand was stamped with ink” to maintain the date and time of their home quarantine, “a move that could risk assault, due to stigma towards Covid suspects [foreigners].” Individuals violating the quarantine can be penalized via Indian penal code Section 188, 269 and 270 (Siddiqui). The police, like the locals, are looking for a whipping-post and have a draconian view about foreign nationals in India during this crisis, what a hoot it would be to cane them. Bollywood is no “City of Dreams,” in fact, misinformation abounds here, signs, obviously posted by Conservative and nationalistic Hindu Vegans, reads as so: ‘Ways to avoid Covid/ Don’t eat meat/ Don’t smoke/ Don’t talk to foreigners.’ I no longer see the good that I jotted down in an earlier journal entry. Also, tired of the word “misinformation,” not sure who gets to decide what’s misinformation, although I myself used it in this entry, just tired: days crawl by and the feeling of isolation causes a pressure on my cranium and a meaninglessness to all things.

Mending a Bed: Despite having become a pariah, I was able to get the cot fixed, for a small fee, a tailor was willing to come over, and work against the law, they despise me, but like money enough to look past it. The work doesn’t look great, it’s rigged. Most everything here is rigged. I’m never sure if this is the ingenuity of a race of impoverished people or the result of an attitude that declares good enough is good. In the end, most everything is a hodgepodge of corrugated steel, broken bits of wood and rope with exposed electrical wires that run through water and the elements in general. I’ve always said, if the manpower here became a collected force and decided to stop pollution, get the rivers clean, enforce something like an ADA, demand fair housing they would be an unstoppable force. Instead, they divide themselves along ethnic schisms.

A Pickpocket: Food has returned to the stores and shopkeepers are serving me, but I was pickpocketed at the register. I took my wallet out to pay, right before my eyes a man reached in my wallet and took a 500 out, it was the last of the money I had. I came home empty handed. For the first time since my divorce, I broke down and cried. Now I sit wiping my eyes. Is all hope for humanity lost? I cannot answer. Besides Covid, there’s so much political turmoil! It looks as though there won’t be a smooth transition of power this time.

What I’ve Learned From the Steppenwolf: I’m concerned for the nation’s migrant workers, other visiting foreign nationals and those who descend from Mizoram and Assam, these individuals may be more prone to the psychological effects of loneliness than myself. Culturally, Indian life centers around an extended family, whereas I’m more akin to Herman Hesse’s Steppenwolf. All in all, it’s tough to live overseas in the best case scenario and down-right depressing when you’ve become public enemy number one. But, as I said, I have a tough enough skin to survive this, but there are those who’ve been cannibalized by their own society. Anyway, lockdown should end in 3 weeks, the infection rate is on the decline. We are now aloud out in the evenings and I have taken to sitting with friends in front of the Rukhmini(16) Temple. It’s like the opening line of a joke, a Jew, a Muslim and a Hindu… Among us, there’s a Muslim, a Jew, a Christian and a Hindu priest. All in all, I need them not, but it’s nice to have some companionship, even if there’s little communication. I have returned to good graces.

Family Matters: Although I feel alone, I’m not jealous of India’s family structure. Locals often ask me about my family, casual things like “how is your mother?” “I don’t know. I don’t keep in touch with my family very much,” I respond. It’s a matter of privacy and staying out of gossip. Here, grown men never grow up, they are fed and coddled by their mothers. I had recently met a man who can’t cook for himself, nor wash his own clothes and still occasionally sleeps in bed with his mother. Speaking of men, spouse abuse, along with drinking, is on the rise. It’s not uncommon to see and hear it. Too often, after dark, I witness, when I sneak out for a walk to break the munatiny, men hitting women by the open air temple that my house is adjacent to. Speaking of temples, Hanukkah recently passed. I lit a makeshift menorah, but even that gave me little joy. As for now, the best thing is drinking chai by the little Rukmini temple.

Down With the Wall: The wall has come down! Lockdown isn’t over, but the wall has come down. Alas, air travel has returned, the government has announced “air bubbles” and I’m returning to America. After everything, I was never again treated as more than a second-class citizen in that chawl but it matters not, I’m leaving! In the end, the locals’ reaction to me and the psychological impact of the loneliness, their words and actions heave upon me, have caused deep scars. On a more disappointing note, all local newspapers have declined to publish my recollections of lockdown. An earnest question, were we fed false dichotomies, ones that stated wear a mask or everyone dies and get the vaccine or everyone dies, just for some political experiment or agenda? It’s just odd that after the farmers protested the Covid number began to decrease.

Integrity Intact

No Amnesty for the Wicked: One might say, you’ve survived the worst, why bring this up at all? Isn’t it time for amnesty? I feel the answers to this was best put into words in the video Pandemic Amnesty: Do you Forgive and Forget and so I will summarize what the author said, “there were things that happened that there needs to be a recognition of, and there needs to be a public apology. There needs to be a promise that this never happens again. There needs to be people who actually pay for their behavior, potentially criminal behavior. […] Until the people who did harm admit that they did harm this kind of thing will just keep repeating itself. […] Some people were victims, other people were perpetrators, and then there [were] also enablers (Wand).” For instance, The Deccan Herald reports that there have been “attacks on people from India’s northeastern region […], suspecting them of being carriers of the virus.” Assaulting your own people is like cannibalism, that’s all there is to it! As it was written in the newspaper, apart from being called “Corona” or “Chinki(9)” India’s [Asiatic] people were spat on and forcibly quarantined, despite showing no Covid symptoms, all because of their looks and an ignorant fear that anyone who looks different are the root cause of the Pandemic. Also, they were denied entry into their apartment complexes, evicted, merely threatened with eviction or forced out of restaurants to make others comfortable and none wanted to share transport with them (Karmakar). Of all things, it’s not time for amnesty.

Ignorance isn’t an Excuse: There needs to be punishment for these wicked deeds! There’ll be no retribution for foreigners who suffered in India, but locals, those from minority communities, who had just days before lockdown been upstanding citizens, deserve retribution and possibly reparations. There those who died from the virus and those who died at the selfishness and ignorance of mankind, for those who died by the hand of man have this to say: “To forget the dead would be akin to killing them a second time ( Elie Wiesel).” Ignorance, for good reason, has never been, nor shall it be an excuse for breaking laws and committing atrocities. The Atlantic is wrong in their assertion that we should just forgive and forget (Oster). Perhaps, in the name of healing, it’s time to forgive, but should never forget!

A Clear Conscience: During The Covid Outbreak, I may have lost my mind, found myself in complete isolation and on the brink of starvation at times, but at least I kept my dignity. I threw no stones and attempted to obey the laws, even those that actively brought hardship into my life. I defended myself when needed, I live by the adage “walk gently and carry a big stick.” As for the war of the ethnicities in India, I guess it’s none of my business, alone, I can’t defend the minorities. And in regards to retribution for the wicked, my hands are also tied. However, I won’t give amnesty, not in my heart. Forgetting and moving on, as Oster’s article suggests (Oster) is, to reiterate, akin to allowing the cycle to repeat again. In the end, my travels have provided me with armor to protect against cabin fever, I’ve endured hardships and loneliness in remote villages of Nepal and have been “the stranger” in the metropolitans of Hong Kong, Bangladesh… But there are those among the Indians whose identity and self-worth come from a tightly knit family and friend structure, many of which took their own lives due to isolation. Others starved to death because of lack of income and others died due to the rejection of medical services. Luckily, I was not immune to the effects of isolation, but well insulated from the threat of Corona by a chawl that exists off the radar and societies’ fear of foreigners, local inhabitants keep me at arm’s length and so, I didn’t catch the virus during lockdown.

Notes

1: The views herein are not the of WTDA but the author. At WTDA we publish a variety of news, depending on what we deem to be an interesting story at the moment.

2: At the time of writing, Covid hadn’t yet been declared a Pandemic.

3: Citation no longer available at The World Health Organization.

4: The author of this journal wants it to be known that they don’t, nor did they ever, believe that masks are/were an effective way of preventing Covid-19 but were forced to wear a face covering by Indian law. At the time, they obeyed the law.

5: Public.

6: Hyped media, having no real effect on the life of the author.

7: A long scarf worn by Indian women.

8: The Marathi word for neighbourhood which is colloquially used to denote a slum.

9: North Indian slang for India’s Asiatic population.

10: A religion that combines attributes of Islam and Hinduism and originated in India.

11: Guests are G-D.

12: In 2019, due to flooding, there was an onion shortage. An entrepreneur had been hoarding onions. At the time, not only did he declare that “onions are the new gold” he purportedly sold the onions for 3 times the market value. To the author, it serves as a symbol of the selfish psychological state that caused some of the worst aspects of Covid lockdown.

13: A 3 day Islamic spiritual event in India’s capital hosted by a 100 years Islamic Missionary Movement. Due to the cases reaching over 300 after the event, the meme was coined: China is the “producers” of the virus, and Muslims are the “distributors.”

14: A political party, of which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the leader of. Every neighborhood has a BJP office.

15: A common male name in India and regional pronunciation of the Anglo name Harry.

16: The primary wife of the Hindu G-D Krishna.

17: The name of the slum in which the writer lived during lockdown.

18: A temple in the slum in which the foreigner lived during lockdown. The temple is dedicated to the monkey G-D, a deity who helped Rama in the Hindu epic, the Ramayana.

19: A poker-like card game in which the players make melds with three cards.

20: Mending Wall by Robert Frost.

21: Talkin’ Dust Bowl Blues by Woodie Guthrie.

22: A dance form native to the west Indian state of Gujarat, performed in October to honour the Hindu Goddess Durga. It is also celebrated in Maharashtra. People gather on the streets, dancing in pairs of men and women where they rhythmically click sticks together.

23: The largest ethnic group in mainland China, about 91% of the population.

24: A South Indian dish made of rice and lentils. It’s a comfort food that’s supposed to aid in healing.

25: Brutalist architecture emerged during the 1950s in the United Kingdom, among the reconstruction projects of the post-war era.These buildings characterised by minimalism and bare building materials. They are commonly seen today in old Soviet Union countries and Central Asia, reminding many of totalitarianism.

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Bombay High Court orders return of Rs 20 Lakhs swindled from Rakesh Roshan in 2011

Bombay High Court orders the return of 20 lakh duped from Rakesh Roshan.

The Bombay High Court has ruled in favour of filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, directing the return of Rs 20 lakhs out of the Rs 50 lakhs that was swindled from him by two individuals posing as CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) officers back in 2011. The court had already granted him permission to retrieve Rs. 30 lakhs in 2014.

In May 2011, Rakesh Roshan fell victim to a phone call from two fraudsters masquerading as CBI officers, who deceitfully obtained Rs 50 lakhs from him. The payment was made on June 13, 2011, following which the perpetrators ceased communication with Roshan, raising suspicions about the authenticity of their claims. In response, Roshan lodged a written complaint with the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Maharashtra.

The recent ruling by the Bombay High Court marks a significant development in Roshan's pursuit of justice. Out of the swindled amount, the court has ordered the return of Rs 20 lakhs to the filmmaker, acknowledging the fraudulent nature of the transaction perpetrated by the two imposters.

Ashwini Sharma from Haryana and Rajesh Ranjan from Mumbai, the two individuals implicated in the scam, were apprehended by the ACB subsequent to Roshan's complaint. The authorities conducted a thorough investigation, leading to the seizure of properties owned by the accused in Navi Mumbai, Haryana, and Dalhousie, collectively valued at approximately Rs 2.94 crores. Additionally, a quantity of gold was seized during the operation.

Roshan had previously filed an application with the trial court seeking the recovery of his funds, resulting in the court granting him permission to retrieve Rs 30 lakhs in 2014, while withholding the remaining Rs 20 lakhs.

Expressing dissatisfaction with the trial court's decision, Roshan pursued the matter further through legal channels, ultimately approaching the Bombay High Court with the assistance of his lawyer Prasanna Bhangale. Bhangale argued that both perpetrators were equally culpable in the scam, and there was no justification for withholding the remainder of the swindled amount.

The High Court, in its ruling, concurred with Roshan's contention, affirming that the entire sum of Rs 20 lakhs should be returned to the filmmaker without delay, thereby ensuring that justice is served in this protracted legal battle.

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Mahadev Online Betting Scam: Bollywood Celebrities and Pakistani Connections Under Scrutiny

MUMBAI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated an extensive investigation into the Mahadev Online Betting scandal, revealing a complex network of money laundering activities that extend far beyond the realm of online betting. This case has taken an intriguing turn, with the involvement of UPI IDs, implicating well-known personalities, celebrities, and even political contributions.

The Mahadev Online Betting Scandal: A Brief Overview The spotlight has turned to Mahadev, an online betting application, founded by Saurabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal hailing from Bhilai, Chattisgarh. The ED has cast a sharp eye on this platform, alleging that it served as a hub for illicit betting websites. It facilitated new user registrations, generated User IDs, and funneled funds through a convoluted network of anonymous bank accounts.

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Extensive Raids and Compelling Evidence In a recent series of coordinated raids conducted in cities like Kolkata, Bhopal, and Mumbai, the ED has unearthed substantial evidence and frozen/seized assets totaling an astounding Rs 417 Crore. According to the ED, Chandrakar and Uppal orchestrated the operations of Mahadev Online Betting from a central headquarters located in the UAE. They employed a franchising model, establishing "Panel/Branches" for their associates, with profit-sharing arrangements set at a 70:30 ratio.

A deeply troubling aspect of this scandal revolves around the exploitation of vulnerable communities, specifically slum residents and those with limited incomes. It appears that individuals implicated in this alleged scam acquired UPI (Unified Payments Interface) details from these unsuspecting individuals, effectively using them as pawns in money laundering schemes. In return for the use of their UPI IDs, these victims were given meager sums, while the ill-gotten funds were channeled to foreign entities. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is currently conducting a thorough investigation to determine the full scope of this fraudulent activity and quantify the amount of money that has been laundered through this deceptive modus operandi.

Lavish Wedding Expenditure Raises Concerns

Recent ED raids conducted in Bhopal, Mumbai, and Kolkata have brought to light the extravagant lifestyle of the primary accused, Saurabh Chandrakar. Astonishingly, it was revealed that he lavishly spent over Rs 200 crore on his wedding ceremony in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Shockingly, reports suggest that the funds for this opulent celebration were sourced from the proceeds of criminal activities.

Private jets were chartered to transport family members from Nagpur to the UAE for the wedding festivities, and renowned celebrities were hired for special performances. An array of wedding planners, dancers, and decorators were flown in from Mumbai, with cash payments facilitated through clandestine hawala channels.

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Celebrity Involvement and Suspicions of Proceeds from Illegal Activities

The ED's ongoing investigation has also implicated several prominent celebrities who endorsed these betting entities. These celebrities not only lent their names to these platforms but also participated in various events organized by the app promoters and other individuals accused in this case. Payments to these celebrities were routed through intricate transactions, ultimately sourced from the proceeds of online betting activities.

The list of celebrities under scrutiny includes well-known figures such as singers Atif Aslam, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Neha Kakkar, Vishal Dadlani, actor Tiger Shroff, Elli Evram, Bhagyashree, Pulkit Samrat, Sunny Leone, Kirti Kharbanda, Nushrat Bharucha, and comedians Bharti Singh, Krishna Abhishek, and Ali Azgar.

In conclusion, this disturbing scandal not only highlights the exploitation of vulnerable populations but also shines a light on the extravagant spending habits of key individuals involved. The web of celebrity endorsements and the suspected use of proceeds from illegal activities underscore the need for a thorough investigation into the matter, ensuring that justice is served and accountability upheld.

Source: https://www.the420.in/bollywood-celebrities-pakistani-connections-mahadev-online-betting-scam-ed/

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Exclusive: Nikita Ghag Exposes DPIFF Scam in Aaj Tak Interview — Unmasking Bollywood’s Biggest Award Fraud! 🚨

The Truth Behind the DPIFF Scam — Nikita Ghag Speaks Out! 🎤

Bollywood thrives on recognition and appreciation, but what happens when that recognition is nothing but a lie? The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) scam has rocked the industry, exposing a fraudulent operation that misled Bollywood stars, filmmakers, and audiences.

In an exclusive interview with Aaj Tak, activist and social leader Nikita Ghag courageously unmasked Anil Mishra’s fraudulent activities, revealing how DPIFF tricked artists into believing they were receiving a prestigious honor.

This revelation has sparked outrage across the film industry, making it clear that fraudulent awards have no place in Bollywood.

🎭 DPIFF: A Web of Lies & Deception

For years, DPIFF positioned itself as a prestigious film festival, exploiting the legacy of Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema. By misleading Bollywood and TV celebrities, they made their event appear legitimate and respected. But in reality, it was a scam carefully designed to sell fake awards.

🚨 How DPIFF Fooled Bollywood & the Public

✅ Fake Government Recognition — DPIFF falsely claimed to be linked to the real Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is officially recognized by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.

✅ Selling Awards Instead of Recognizing Talent — Reports suggest winners were selected based on payment, not merit.

✅ Manipulating Nominations — DPIFF handpicked winners to maintain an illusion of credibility while cashing in on unsuspecting artists.

✅ Exploiting Celebrity Trust — Bollywood actors, unknowingly participating in the scam, gave credibility to the fraudulent event.

Thanks to Nikita Ghag’s fearless efforts, the truth about DPIFF is finally out — and legal action is now underway.

🎙️ Nikita Ghag’s Exclusive Aaj Tak Interview: Lifting the Veil on DPIFF

Nikita Ghag has been at the forefront of this investigation, and in her powerful Aaj Tak interview, she revealed shocking details about DPIFF’s corrupt operations.

🎤 How DPIFF used the Dadasaheb Phalke name to add false prestige to their event. 🎤 How Bollywood stars were deceived into participating in a fake award function. 🎤 How an FIR was filed against Anil Mishra & his associates. 🎤 Why immediate action is needed to prevent more fraud in the industry.

“This is not just about one fake award function. It’s about the credibility of Bollywood itself. Artists dedicate their lives to their craft, and they deserve real recognition — not fake trophies sold behind closed doors.” — Nikita Ghag

Her fearless stance has inspired many in the industry to demand accountability and transparency in award functions.

⚖️ FIR Filed Against DPIFF Organizers — Legal Action Begins!

Following Nikita Ghag’s revelations, an FIR has officially been registered against:

🔹 Anil Mishra 🔹 Abhishek Mishra 🔹 Other DPIFF associates involved in the scam

Charges Filed Against DPIFF Include:

✅ Fraudulent use of the Dadasaheb Phalke name ✅ Financial misconduct & selling awards ✅ False government endorsements ✅ Deceiving Bollywood celebrities & the public

This is a huge step forward in cleaning up Bollywood’s award system, ensuring only genuine talent gets recognized.

🔥 Bollywood Reacts: Calls for Justice & Transparency!

The Aaj Tak interview featuring Nikita Ghag has shaken the industry, sparking conversations about the credibility of private film awards.

📌 Bollywood stars are questioning award show ethics. 📌 Fans are demanding transparency & accountability. 📌 Industry professionals are calling for stricter regulations.

The exposure of DPIFF is just the tip of the iceberg — it’s time for Bollywood to take a stand against fraudulent awards.

📢 How You Can Help: Say NO to Fake Awards!

This fight is about protecting Bollywood’s integrity — and you can be part of the change!

✅ Raise Awareness — Share this story so no more artists fall for fake awards. ✅ Support Genuine Recognition — Celebrate only authentic & government-recognized film honors. ✅ Demand Strict Regulations — Urge Bollywood’s governing bodies to stop fraudulent festivals.

🚨 Justice for Bollywood! Real talent deserves real recognition! 🚨

📌 Further Reading & Official Reports:

👉 Watch Nikita Ghag’s Exclusive Aaj Tak Interview Here! 👉 FIR Report Against DPIFF Organizers — Full Details!

🎬 Final Thoughts: Bollywood Deserves Better!

Bollywood is built on talent, passion, and artistic brilliance. But scams like DPIFF undermine the industry’s credibility, making it harder for genuine artists to receive the recognition they deserve.

Thanks to Nikita Ghag’s brave investigation, fraudsters like Anil Mishra are now being held accountable.

With an FIR filed and the industry demanding change, this is a turning point in cleaning up Bollywood’s award culture. But the fight isn’t over — we must continue pushing for honesty, transparency, and fairness in film recognition.

💬 What are your thoughts on the DPIFF scam? Should private award shows be regulated? Let’s discuss in the comments!

🚀 Stay informed. Stay vigilant. Support real cinema. 🚀

🔄 Share this article & help spread awareness!

#NikitaGhag #ExclusiveInterview #AajTak #DPIFFScam #ExposeTheScam #JusticeForBollywood #BollywoodNews #FraudExposed #FakeAwards #ScamAlert #BreakingNews 🚨

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Mahadev app scam: The dark side of online betting in India

We hope you enjoyed reading this article and learned something new about the Mahadev app scam and online betting in India. What are your thoughts on this topic? Do you have any questions or comments? Please share them with us in the comment section below.

editor@newspatron.comModus Operandi of the ScamVictims of the ScamOngoing Investigation and Legal ImplicationsBroader Implications of Online Betting and Money LaunderingPreventive Measures and AwarenessRead about the Cash For Questions ScamRead about Illegal Foreign Funding in IndiaHow to identify and avoid online betting scamsSafety TipsConclusion:Mahadev app scam: The dark side of online…

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How to Book Shraddha Kapoor for Your Event: A Guide to Adding Star Power

Planning an event is always exciting, but making it memorable often needs some more thing. Like a celebrity and Shraddha Kapoor is undoubtedly one of the wonderful choices. Charisma, talent, and charming personality mark the persona of Shraddha Kapoor. She has gained wide acceptance and this makes her perfect as a celebrity guest for all kinds of occasions.

Shraddha Kapoor may bring glamour to the corporate events you are organizing or can make product launches, weddings, or charity galas special. Here's how you could plan and ensure the right event is achieved by hiring Shraddha Kapoor.

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Why Choose Shraddha Kapoor for Your Event?

Shraddha Kapoor’s versatility and approachable demeanor make her a popular choice for events. She’s an actress who has proven her mettle in the Indian film industry with successful movies like Aashiqui 2, Stree, and Chhichhore. Beyond her acting prowess, she’s admired for her singing talent, her stylish presence, and her ability to connect with audiences of all ages.

Here’s why Shraddha Kapoor is a great choice for your event:

Mass Appeal: Shraddha has a diverse fan base that includes people from all age groups, making her a relatable and likable celebrity.

Charismatic Presence: Her charm and energy can instantly captivate your audience and set the tone for your event.

Versatility: Shraddha can seamlessly adapt to various events, whether it’s hosting, performing, or endorsing a product.

Professionalism: She is known for being punctual, approachable, and dedicated, ensuring a smooth experience for your event.

Types of Events Shraddha Kapoor Can Grace

Shraddha Kapoor’s presence can be a game-changer for many types of events:

Corporate Events: Whether it’s an annual awards ceremony, a team-building retreat, or a product launch, Shraddha Kapoor can inspire and engage your employees and clients.

Weddings and Private Celebrations: Add glamour to your wedding or family gathering with a special appearance or performance by Shraddha. She can even sing a few numbers, making the event unforgettable.

Charity Events and Fundraisers: Shraddha is known for her philanthropic side. Having her at your charity event can draw more attention to your cause and encourage generous contributions.

Fashion Shows: As a style icon, Shraddha Kapoor can add elegance and allure to any fashion-related event.

Brand Promotions: If you’re launching a product or service, Shraddha’s association can significantly boost your brand’s visibility and credibility.

Steps to Book Shraddha Kapoor for Your Event

Booking a celebrity like Shraddha Kapoor requires meticulous planning and clear communication. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Define Your Event GoalsBe clear about what you want to achieve by having Shraddha Kapoor at your event. Whether it’s attracting a larger audience, creating buzz, or adding a touch of Bollywood charm, your objectives will shape the approach.

Contact a Reputable Talent Management AgencyShraddha Kapoor is represented by professional talent management agencies that handle her bookings. Research and connect with these agencies to start the process. Make sure to approach authorized agencies to avoid scams.

Present a Detailed ProposalWhen reaching out to her management, include all relevant details about your event. Mention the date, venue, audience size, event type, and her expected role—whether it’s hosting, performing, or making an appearance.

Discuss the BudgetBe prepared to discuss the financial aspects upfront. The fee for booking Shraddha Kapoor will depend on the type of event, her role, and the duration of her participation. Keep in mind additional expenses such as travel, accommodation, and special requests.

Plan the ScheduleOnce her management confirms her availability, work closely with them to create a detailed itinerary. This includes her arrival time, rehearsal schedule (if needed), performance or appearance details, and departure arrangements.

Finalize the ContractBefore proceeding, ensure that all terms and conditions are documented in a formal contract. This should cover her role, payment details, cancellation policies, and any specific requirements.

Prepare for the EventCoordinate with her team to meet all technical and logistical needs, such as stage setup, sound systems, or security arrangements. The smoother the experience for her, the more impactful her presence will be.

Tips for a Successful Event with Shraddha Kapoor

Promote Her Presence: Use Shraddha Kapoor’s name to build excitement around your event. Promote her participation through social media, press releases, and invitations.

Be Professional: Treat her and her team with the utmost respect and professionalism to ensure a positive experience.

Leverage Media Coverage: Use her presence to gain media attention for your event. A press conference or photo session with Shraddha can amplify your event’s visibility.

Engage the Audience: Plan activities that allow Shraddha to interact with the audience, such as a Q&A session, a selfie booth, or a live performance.

What to Expect

Having Shraddha Kapoor at your event is sure to leave a lasting impression. Her vibrant energy, elegance, and ability to connect with people will undoubtedly make your gathering the talk of the town. From her graceful appearances to her captivating performances, she brings a level of star power that few can match.

Final Thoughts

Hiring Shraddha Kapoor for your function is a good way to build a memorable session for your clients. Properly planned, in clear communication and with details focused on, they can be successful in adding much value to this occasion.

Be it a corporate gala, a wedding, or the launch of a brand, it is sure to be a fantastic event with the presence of Shraddha Kapoor. So plan ahead, connect with her management team, and get ready to dazzle your guests with a night to remember.

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SonyLIV: Revolutionizing Streaming in India

Introduction

Launched in 2013, SonyLIV is a premier over-the-top (OTT) streaming service owned by Sony Pictures Networks India. It has rapidly become a go-to platform for millions of viewers, offering a diverse range of content that includes original series, films, live sports, and interactive shows. With its extensive library and innovative features, SonyLIV has transformed the way audiences consume entertainment in India and beyond.

A Comprehensive Content Library

SonyLIV boasts an impressive catalog of content that caters to various tastes and preferences. The platform offers:

Original Series: SonyLIV has invested significantly in creating original content that appeals to Indian audiences. Popular titles include "Scam 1992," "Undekhi," and "Your Honor," which have received critical acclaim and attracted large viewership.

Movies: The platform provides access to a wide array of films, including Bollywood blockbusters, regional cinema, and international titles. This diverse selection ensures that subscribers have plenty of options to choose from.

Live Sports: SonyLIV is particularly known for its live sports coverage. It has been the official broadcaster for major events such as the FIFA World Cup and various cricket tournaments, including the Indian Premier League (IPL) and international matches. This focus on sports has helped it capture a significant portion of the sports-loving audience in India.

Interactive Game Shows: The platform also features interactive game shows that engage viewers in real-time, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Business Model

SonyLIV operates on a hybrid business model that includes both free ad-supported content and premium subscription options. This dual approach allows it to reach a broader audience while generating revenue through advertising and subscriptions.

Free Tier: Users can access a limited selection of content for free with ads. This model attracts viewers who may not want to commit to a subscription initially.

Premium Subscription: For those seeking an ad-free experience and access to exclusive content, SonyLIV offers several subscription plans. The LIV Premium pack provides subscribers with unlimited access to all shows, movies, and live sports without interruptions from ads.

Global Reach

While SonyLIV is primarily popular in India, it has expanded its reach to 44 countries across continents such as North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. This global presence allows it to cater to the growing demand for Indian content among the diaspora while also attracting international viewers interested in diverse programming.

Technological Advancements

To enhance user experience, SonyLIV has leveraged advanced technology solutions:

Cloud Infrastructure: Partnering with AWS (Amazon Web Services), SonyLIV has significantly improved its streaming capabilities. The platform can now support up to 1.6 million simultaneous users while maintaining sub-100 millisecond latency for interactive content.

Ad Monetization: By adopting Google Ad Manager for its advertising needs, SonyLIV has successfully scaled its ad delivery system. This move has led to a remarkable increase in ad impressions—up to 500% growth during peak times—allowing for better monetization opportunities.

User Experience

The user interface of SonyLIV is designed for easy navigation, allowing users to find their favorite shows and movies quickly. Key features include:

Personalized Profiles: Users can create multiple profiles under one account, enabling personalized recommendations based on viewing habits.

Watch Later: The "Watch Later" feature allows users to save content they wish to view at a later time, enhancing convenience.

Multi-device Support: SonyLIV is accessible on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and web browsers. This flexibility ensures that users can enjoy their favorite content anytime and anywhere.

Challenges and Competition

Despite its success, SonyLIV faces stiff competition from other OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and Zee5. These competitors are also investing heavily in original content and acquiring broadcasting rights for major sporting events. To maintain its edge, SonyLIV must continue innovating and expanding its content library while enhancing user engagement through interactive features.

Conclusion

SonyLIV has established itself as a leading player in the Indian OTT landscape by offering a rich mix of original programming, live sports coverage, and engaging interactive content. Its strategic partnerships with technology providers have enabled it to scale effectively while providing a seamless viewing experience for millions of users worldwide. As the demand for digital content continues to grow, SonyLIV is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend by adapting to viewer preferences and technological advancements. With ongoing investments in quality content and user experience enhancements, SonyLIV is set to remain a significant force in the streaming industry for years to come.

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