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India at Cannes 2024: A Look at Films, Creators, and What to Expect

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The 77th Cannes Film Festival is upon us, and India is set to make a strong showing this year. From restored classics to fresh cinematic voices, here’s a breakdown of what to expect from the Indian contingent at Cannes 2024:

Manthan Takes Center Stage

Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal’s iconic 1976 film ‘Manthan’ will be showcased in a restored version. Starring the legendary Smita Patil, the movie explores the story behind India’s rise as the world’s largest milk producer through the lens of Verghese Kurien’s revolutionary milk cooperative movement, ‘Operation Flood’, which gave birth to the billion-dollar brand Amul.

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Sunflowers Bloom at La Cinef

Kannada filmmaker Chidananda S. Naik’s debut short film, “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know” (original title: Suryakanthihooge modhalugothagidhu), has been selected for the prestigious La Cinef competition section for film schools. This heartwarming story, narrated from a rooster’s perspective, is a testament to the burgeoning talent emerging from India’s diverse filmmaking scene.

All We Imagine As Light Competes for Palme d’Or

Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia’s feature film “All We Imagine As Light” has taken the cinematic world by storm. Marking a historic moment, it will be the first Indian film in over three decades to compete for the coveted Palme d’Or, the highest honor bestowed at Cannes. This achievement highlights the growing global recognition of Indian cinema’s depth and artistry.

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Neecha Nagar, a 1946 masterpiece by Chetan Anand, remains the only Indian film to have ever won the Palme d’Or. While another such victory might seem distant, the presence of these powerful contenders signifies India’s commitment to producing world-class cinema.

Influencer Representation: New faces or Returning Stars?

Last year, popular content creators Dolly Singh, Niharika NM, Masoom Minawala, Ranveer Allahbadia, Kusha Kapila and Ruhee Dosani were invited to experience the Cannes Film Festival. Whether they will return for 2024 remains to be seen. The Cannes India website primarily focuses on the film industry, so it’s possible the influencer contingent might change this year, with new faces representing the ever-evolving world of online content creation.

The India Pavilion at Cannes 2024 will likely continue its tradition of showcasing the vibrant tapestry of Indian cinema. Expect events, panels, and networking opportunities that delve deeper into the industry’s current landscape and future potential.

Cannes 2024 promises to be a momentous occasion for Indian cinema, celebrating both rich heritage and exciting new voices. As the festival unfolds, keep an eye out for these films and the stories they tell.

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e4m Golden Mikes Awards 2024: Naved and Rahul Makin voted RJ Influencers Of The Year

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 The recently concluded e4m Golden Mike Awards 2024 honoured and recognized brilliance in the radio and audio industry in India. Among the diverse categories was the one for “Influencer RJ of the Year.” Big FM’s RJ Naved and Fever’s Rahul Makin walked away with the honours.

RJ Naved @rahulmakin1rjnaved

Instagram Followers: 6.6M

RJ Naved urf Naved Khan is from Bugrasi, Uttar Pradesh and moved to Delhi for further studies. He’s an entertainer cum roaster. Naved’s content is based on roasting people over a phone call by acting as someone they already know. He is also a TV host, voice-over artist, and radio jockey, famous for his show ‘Dilli ka Don’ on Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM. He has won the IRF: Best Sparkler (Comedy) award three times, the NT (National Television Award) for 2G (TV category), the Golden Mikes Award for RJ of the Year, and the Indian Icon Award. At the e4m Golden Mikes, he was awarded silver in the RJ Influencer of the Year category.

Recently, RJ Naved was featured in Paisabazaar’s brand film Aawaaz. Their brand philosophy was ‘Paison Se Badhkar.’ In the film, he goes on a road trip with a group of visually impaired children across Munnar’s scenic and winding roads, making them imagine the scenery with his evocative voice. 

Here is a roast reel by RJ Naved:

RJ Rahul Makin @rahulmakin1

Instagram Followers: 2M

RJ Rahul Makin works with Delhi’s 107.2 Punjabi Fever. He is an Indian radio jockey, actor, and influencer from Jammu, India. He studied English and Physics, which led to his master’s thesis in literature. He is a poet, known on Instagram as a “Shredded Shayar,” who also dabbles in theatre.

This RJ aka Love Guru, hosts a nightly show that has him answering listener’s queries about their love life. 

With over 14 years of experience as a RJ, he holds the Limca Book Of Records for hosting a radio show for 104 hours consistently. A three-timer TEDx speaker, he has worked with UNICEF on their Campaign Radio4Child for teenagers against cyber abuse. 

Rahul has been awarded RJ of The Year by the All Journalists’ Association Of India and won two NYF (NewYork Festival) awards for the best radio show on gay rights and for creating a ‘Green Corridor’ on Radio for the first time.

Rahul has collaborated with several national and international brands like Redbull India, Jag’s Fresh, Lush Treetas to name a few. He has done promotions for many local and regional businesses as well.

Here is a Shayari Reel by RJ Rahul:

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Bigg Boss OTT 3 Contestant Sana Sultan Khan: I Am Not Desperate To Stay In News

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Popular model and content creator Sana Sultan Khan is currently in reality show Bigg Boss OTT 3, hosted by Anil Kapoor. Sana has been featured in various music videos and was featured on New York’s Times Square Billboard after winning the title of UC Miss Cricket in 2019.

Before entering the Bigg Boss house, The Reelstars got in touch with Sana and asked her a few questions. Read on!

How has life changed after you tasted success?

By God’s grace, life is the same for me but people’s perspectives towards me have changed. People who thought I wasn’t fit for a project now come to me and say we always knew you had a spark and how my popularity changed people’s thoughts.

What inspired you to participate in Bigg Boss OTT 3?

I wanted a change in life. After doing music videos back-to-back, I wanted to break the monotony and do something different. I wanted people to see my real self and nothing is better than participating in Bigg Boss. Also, I think I am fit for the show – for being real and not fake.  

How are you as a person?

I am calm as well as a short-tempered person. I don’t lose my calm easily unless and until someone tries hard to poke me.

How do you plan to utilize money and fame post Bigg Boss?

I see myself writing and singing songs in the near future. I would like to invest my Bigg Boss money in building a stronger career. As for fame, I am not too desperate to stay in the news.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

I am quite empathetic, mature, and helpful, and my weakness is being oversensitive.

Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestants include Ranvir Shorey, Shivani Kumari, Sana Makbul, Vishal Pandey, Lovekesh Kataria, Deepak Chaurasia, Sai Ketan Rao and Munisha Khatwani, among others.

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Chandrika Dixit Reveals Earning 40K Per Day Selling Vada Pav

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Chandrika Dixit aka Delhi’s famous ‘vada pav girl’ Chandrika Dixit has revealed the whopping amount she earns daily selling vada pav!

As per the latest reports, Chandrika, who has participated in Anil Kapoor hosted Bigg Boss OTT 3. Besides, he has revealed inside the house that she earns 40000 in a day from her vada pav business. She also shared details about her viral street fight, leaving other inmates stunned.

She said, “People are meant to comment. Kuch toh log kahenge, logon ka kaam hai kehna. People often comment on others’ lives without knowing their stories and struggles.”

Chandrika gives it back to haters who troll her by saying, “They don’t like that I earn Rs 40,000 per day. Arre yaar main toh mehnat kar rahi hoon na yaar. Tum bhi karo, mat netflix chalao, mat raho phone par, bahar niklo, chodo apne baap ke paise ko.”

Influencer and contestant Shivani Kumari was shocked upon hearing about Chandrika’s income. While, Sana Makbul supported her and called out people who troll her.

Before entering the house, the vada pav girl responded to the claims that. However, Chandrika was organizing a ‘bhandara’ to celebrate her son’s birthday. She stated that every mother strives to do her best for her children.

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She quit her job at Haldiram’s to set up a stall selling vada pav in Delhi’s Sainik Nagar area. Moreover, She became viral after being spotted sobbing during a phone conversation. Furthermore, with a Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) official who threatened to take down her stall. She was criticized for selling vada pav for Rs 50 on social media while many hailed her for her hard work.

Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestants include Ranvir Shorey, Shivani Kumari, Sana Makbul, Vishal Pandey, Lovekesh Kataria, Deepak Chaurasia, Sai Ketan Rao and Munisha Khatwani, among others.

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