Multiplexes obey government order, cap tickets at Rs 200

May 5, 2017

Bengaluru, May 5: Multiplexes and other cinema halls on Thursday implemented the state government order’s that caps tickets at Rs 200. They are, however, yet to enforce the other order on compulsory exhibition of Kannada and regional language films on at least one screen during prime time (1.30 pm to 7.30 pm).

The multiplexes implemented the order on ticket cap soon after receiving the notification from Information Department. “We are law-abiding companies. Since the government issued the order, we had to implement it,” Deepak Asher, Chairman, Multiplex Association of India, told DH.

But he said it would discourage multiplex chains from doing business in Karnataka. “No new multiplexes may be opened in Karnataka while the existing ones could be closed down. Besides, there won’t be any investments in the screening of high-end technology films. We request the government to withdraw the order,” he said.

As multiplexes fell in line, tickets were priced between Rs 260 and Rs 265 (including 33% entertainment tax). But Gold Class tickets, which are exempt from the cap, continue to be exorbitant. They are priced between Rs 650 and Rs 1,500.

Theatres with IMAX (widescreen cinematography producing images 10 times larger than standard 35 mm) and 4DS (technology that allows a film to be augmented with environmental effects such as seat motion, wind, rain, fog, lights, and scents) are exempt, too.

While executive class tickets have been slashed by about 40%, normal class tickets were hiked by an equal percentage. Clearly, multiplexes are trying to make up for the loss. Tickets for the two classes were priced between Rs 240 and Rs 264. The new prices will continue for the weekend (Friday to Sunday).

Multiplexes are yet to implement the order on compulsory screening of Kannada and regional language (Tulu, Konkani, Beary, Kodava and Banjara) films. It’s unclear what multiplexes should do when there are not enough films in Kannada or regional languages.

“We will call a meeting of multiplexes and the Kannada Film Chamber of Commerce to decide this,” a senior official said. “While the important order that directly affects the audience has been implemented, we will give more time for implementation of the second order.”

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Actor Rajinikanth defends Govt on CAA, says it won't affect Indian Muslims

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February 5,2020

Chennai, Feb 5: The popular cine actor Rajinikanth has defended the Union Government on the Citizenship Amendment Act, saying it will not affect the Indian Muslims.

In a brief interaction with reporters this morning in Chennai, the matinee idol said if the Muslims are affected by the CAA, he would be at the forefront in their defence. He asked how will the legislation affect the Indian Muslims when they chose to stay back in the country to make it their motherland. Mr Rajinikanth also supported the National Population Register saying it has been in force even in the past.

On the NRC, Mr Rajinikanth said the Government has already made it clear that its nationwide rollout has not been even discussed so far. Mr Rajinikanth is nourishing political ambitions and has made it clear that he would plunge into politics ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections in the state which is due in 2021.

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This law violates the fundamentals of the Indian constitution. Whey they are seeing the Muslims angle first?

It looks that they are misinforming the public by diverting into a Muslim only issue. If that was the case, why so many non-Muslims are protesting? I looks like Rajini has back-end support to the center's CAA move.

He is another crack, hamare desh main pagal logon ki kami nahi

What can expect from ex KSRTC bus conductor

clear sign of ZERO knowedge with Indian constitution.

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Singer S P Balasubrahmanyam tests positive for COVID-19

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August 5,2020

New Delhi, Aug 5: Playback singer S P Balasubrahmanyam on Wednesday confirmed testing positive for COVID-19 with 'mild' symptoms.

The 74-year-old musician shared the information through a video message posted on his official Facebook page.

In the video, the singer detailed about having a little "discomfort" for two days, stating he had chest congestion along with cold and on-off fever, which led him to get tested for the virus.

However, he also mentioned that he could have stayed at home in self-quarantine, as advised, but did not want to put his family in danger, and hence got admitted by his own choice, to recover quickly.

"I am in good hand, I am in good health. Nobody has to worry about this. The fever has subsided, and in two days I'll be discharged and I'll be home. Thanks for the concern," he said in the video message.

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‘Music mafia’: Sonu Nigam now attacks Bhushan Kumar in video post

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June 22,2020

Mumbai, Jun 22: After he recently took a dig at a Bollywood actor, without taking name, alleging power play and alleging that the music industry is run like the mafia, Sonu Nigam has now come down on T-Series chairman and MD, Bhushan Kumar.

Sonu has shared a new Instagram video on Monday morning, which he captioned: "Laaton ke mafia baaton se nahi maante (you cannot reason with the uncouth mafia with words)."

In the video, the singer says in Hindi: "Bhushan Kumar, ab toh tera naam lena hi padega mujhe. Aur ab tu tu ke layak hai. Tune galat admi se panga le liya (Bhushan Kumar, now I have to mention your name. And now, you deserve being addressed without respect. You have messed with the wrong person)."

Sonu Nigam is one of the finest singer of Indian film industry.
I can't believe bollywood Mafia's are targeting him ð£

T series Bhushan Kumar has support of Ajay devgn and Salman khan. And they are trying to end career of Sonu Nigam. ð£

I Support Sonu Nigam.#SonuNigam pic.twitter.com/MWwfrshcJZ

— Sic Mindus à¤®à¤¸à¤²à¥ (@SarcasticFire) June 22, 2020
"Tu bhul gaya woh time jab tu mere ghar pe aake… ‘bhai bhai meri album kar do. Bhai 'Deewana' kar do. Bhai, Smita Thackeray se milwa do, Bal Thackeray se milwa do. Abu Salem se bacha lo. Abu Salem galiyaan de raha hai'... yaad hai na? Yaad hai ki nahi yeh sab cheezein? Main tujhe keh raha hoon mere muh mat lagna ab tu bas. (Do you remember the time when you used to come to my home requesting me… ‘brother record an album for me. Brother, record Deewana for me. Brother, introduce me to Smita Thackeray and Bal Thackeray. Save me from Abu Salem. Abu Salem is abusing me'… do you remember? Don't mess with me, I am warning you)."

"Marina Cover yaad hai na? Woh kyon boli, woh kyon back out kiya yeh mujhe nahi pata. Media ko pata hai mafia kis tarah function karta hai. Uska video mere paas padha hai. Ab agar tune mere se panga liya, toh woh video main apni YouTube channel mein dal dunga. Samjha? Mere mooh mat lagna (Do you remember Marina Cover? I don't know no why they spoke and why they backed out, but media knows how the mafia functions. I still have that video with me. Now if you mess with me, I will upload that video on my YouTube channel. So don't mess with me)."

In a recent video posted on Instagram, Sonu Nigam had appealed to music companies (without taking names) to be a little kind towards newcomer artistes, saying otherwise more people will commit suicide. He had mentioned in his previous video that currently two companies rule the music industry. He had also claimed falling prey to power play by a Bollywood actor.

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