Sonu Sood pledges Rs. 1 crore in scholarships for Cyber Security enthusiasts, aims to build a stronger and more secure India

Sonu Sood’s Sood Charity Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting education and skill development, has announced the launch of the “Mera Bharat, Surakshit Bharat Initiative” in association with EC-Council, the world’s largest cybersecurity certification body. India is currently facing a high number of cyber-attacks, with 18 million attacks daily in the first quarter of 2022. The program provides an opportunity for individuals to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to defend against cyber threats and secure a fulfilling career in the cybersecurity industry.

The scholarship offers full funding for EC-Council’s Certified Cybersecurity Technician program, a globally recognized certification that can help individuals build skills in ethical hacking, network defense, digital forensics, and security operations that are required for in-demand job roles in cybersecurity. The program is created by the team behind the renowned Certified Ethical Hacker Program and is sure to impress recruiters and open doors to a successful cybersecurity career for many.

“Our country is facing a significant resource crisis in cybersecurity, and I am proud to be a part of the solution through the ‘Mera Bharat, Surakshit Bharat Initiative’ scholarship program with EC-Council. By helping students and entry-level professionals gain the necessary skills and knowledge to defend against cyber threats, Sood Charity Foundation aims to build a stronger and more secure India. I urge all those passionate about cybersecurity to apply for the scholarship and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in this industry.” – Sonu Sood, Actor and Philanthropist.

The scholarship program is open to applicants who are committed to pursuing a career in cybersecurity and have the desire to contribute to keeping their country safe. Deserving applicants will be selected based on their career goals and potential for success in the field. “We are excited to partner with Sood Charity Foundation to support the education and skill development of future cybersecurity professionals. Cybersecurity is a critical need for organizations around the world, and we believe that investing in the education and training of cybersecurity professionals is essential to keeping India safe. This scholarship initiative will provide an opportunity for deserving candidates to gain the skills and knowledge they need to make a real impact in the cybersecurity community,” said Jay Bavisi, CEO of EC-Council.

The application period for the scholarship is now open and interested applicants can apply.

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Alia Bhatt in a floral knit co-ord set by Oscar De Ra Lenta proves that she is the chicest mommy in town

The incredibly gifted Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt is presently embracing a new stage in her life as a new mother. Raha, a baby daughter, was born to the popular actress and her husband, actor Ranbir Kapoor, in November 2022. After the birth of their baby girl, the couple is in a blissful state and tries to spend as much time as possible with her. However, Alia Bhatt recently attended an event in Mumbai while on her maternity leave, and she looked amazing. Our go-to source for anything fashion and beauty-related is Alia Bhatt. The actress is now flaunting her new mommy glow and we are loving it.

There is no doubt that Alia Bhatt is a force to be reckoned with in the film industry. Bhatt has always had a keen eye for style and how to make an impression with her looks. The starlet is known for her ability to start talks with her outfits, whether she is promoting her movies or getting ready for the red carpet. The popular off-duty look of Alia Bhatt wonderfully encapsulates millennial clothing. This week, Bhatt shared many photos of herself from the event she attended on Instagram along with advice on how to rock millennial fashion perfectly. Alia chose a coordinated ensemble from the Oscar de la Renta racks. Her outfit included a pastel blue ribbed knit cardigan with pink and green printed floral motifs insets at the front. The cardigan’s button front and plunged neckline make it distinctive. She wore it with a miniskirt with a comparable pattern.

Alia wore transparent heels to off-set her pastel outfit, while gold stacked bangles added a hint of bling. Open hair in textured waves added the final touch. She stayed loyal to her basic nude makeup with a subtle blush on the cheeks and a nude shade on her lips. She captioned her post as, “bloom with grace”.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Alia will be next seen in her maiden Hollywood project the Heart of stone opposite Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. She also has Karan Johar’s romantic drama Rocky aur Rani ki prem kahaani which marks Alia’s reunion with her Gully Boy co-star Ranveer Singh. She is expected to kickstart the shooting of Jee Le Zaraa. The upcoming road movie, which is helmed by Farhan Akhtar features Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra, and Katrina Kaif, in the lead roles.

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ACTRESS: Alia Bhatt

OUTFIT: Oscar de la renta

STYLIST: Lakshmi Lehr

HAIR: Amit Thakur

MAKE-UP: Micky Contractor

 

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Pathaan: Siddharth Anand says Shah Rukh Khan’s inaccessibility created thirst amongst people: ‘That’s what created this mass hysteria’

Siddharth Anand, with War and now Pathaan, has become the undisputed number one director of his genre in India. While War with Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff & Vaani Kapoor collected Rs. 477 crore gross worldwide, with Pathaan starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone & John Abraham, Siddharth has outdone himself as the film in just 6 days has already collected Rs. 591 crore gross worldwide! Speaking of the massive success of the film, the filmmaker said that the inaccessibility of Shah Rukh Khan created curiosity.

Khan made his return to big screen after a gap of four years though he had cameos in Laal Singh Chaddha and Brahmastra last year. Speaking to Variety, Siddharth said, “There was a lot of curiosity to see Shah Rukh Khan back after his hiatus – he took a break from media, from appearances, he just became inaccessible to the world, there suddenly was a thirst that he created for him – today, audiences are used to stars being out there in social media and events and everywhere.”

“He created that enigmatic quality, that mystery around him, which a star should have and then did a film that is in a very popular genre. That coupled with the fact that the teaser landed so well, the songs became such huge hits, and to top it all the trailer gave the impact that it should. Everything just fell into place for the film. That’s what created this mass hysteria,” Anand added.

Siddharth Anand is himself stumped by the level of success Pathaan has witnessed. “These numbers are surreal. When we hit the first day numbers for ‘War’, we were ecstatic, elated, and we thought it’s so tough to do and won’t happen again. It’s once in a lifetime we get these kind of numbers going, but to have hit it again in my next film, and then hit it for four days and after that on the weekend, it’s a feeling I can’t even describe. It’s unreal, I just feel sometimes I am dreaming,” the director said.

Speaking of how boycott calls were made due to saffron swimsuit work by Deepika Padukone in ‘Besharam Rang’ song, he said, “The film has spoken and the film’s intentions have spoken. And the fact that it had nothing offensive, it’s such a patriotic film that it does inspire you. That’s reached the audience – the audience is too smart to get fooled by fake boycott calls.”

Siddharth Anand is the only Hindi film director to have delivered five Rs. 50+ crore nett box office days and also five Rs. 100+ crore worldwide gross box office days with War and Pathaan, with the SRK starrer delivering 4 out of 5!

Also Read: Pathaan couple show off their romance as Shah Rukh Khan sings ‘Aankhon Mein Teri’ for Deepika Padukone

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Photos: Celebs grace the trailer launch of Shiv Shastri Balboa

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Netflix to celebrate Yash Chopra’s legacy through the docu-series The Romantics

Streaming giant Netflix is all set to celebrate the late legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra and his banner Yash Raj Films through the docu-series titled The Romantics. Directed by Smriti Mundhra, the show will be released on the Valentine’s Day on February 14 and it will be Netflix’s tribute to Chopra, who was known as ‘Father of Romance.’

Throwing more light on The Romantics, an official statement from the makers said, “The star-studded, four-part docu-series will feature 35 leading voices of the Hindi film industry and dive into the history of Bollywood through the lens of YRF’s impact in making Bollywood a household name globally. The global streaming giant will release the trailer of the docu-series in 190 countries tomorrow. It will also subtitle the trailer in 32+ world languages, given the reach of Bollywood across the world and the impact that YRF has had in shaping the equity of Hindi film industry worldwide for 50+ years.”

Speaking about the achievements of Yash Chopra, Monika Shergill, VP, Content, Netflix India, added, “Fondly remembered as The King of Romance, Yash Chopra’s films brought in a new wave of emotion, individualism and cultural change to Hindi cinema and helped turn one of the biggest film industries in the world into what it is today. In celebration of the iconic songs, stories and the nostalgia, we’re partnering with the creative powerhouses, YRF and Smriti Mundra to bring The Romantics to our global audiences. The gripping documentary series is the real and definitive story of Yash Chopra and his son Aditya Chopra’s journey to building a world class studio and will give our viewers a glimpse into the lives of one of the most influential families in Bollywood film history.”

This will be yet another Netflix show for Smriti Mundhra after Indian Matchmaking and Never Have I Ever.

Yash Chopra started his career with a bang with Dhool Ka Phool in 1959. In a career over 50 years, he became known for some iconic romantic films like Silsila, Lamhe, Kabhi Kabhie, Chandni, Dil To Pagal Hai, Veer-Zaara, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, etc.

Yash Raj Films is currently basking in the super success of their latest flick Pathaan, which stars Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham and Deepika Padukone in pivotal roles.

Also Read: 16 Years of Veer Zaara: “Yash Chopra was so fond of ‘Tere Liye’ that it remained as his ringtone till he breathed his last”, reveals Madan Mohan’s son Sanjeev Kohli

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Shah Rukh Khan thanks Salman Khan for making Pathaan ‘so wonderful’: ‘I think all of us love him more than anyone can’

It’s been seven days since Pathaan released in theatres and continues to shatter box office records. The team of the film is processing the massive success of the film which released on January 25, 2023 worldwide. Led by Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, the movie also stars Ashutosh Rana and Dimple Kapadia. Helmed by Siddharth Anand, the film has crossed the mark of Rs. 300 crores at the box office in India. Salman Khan makes a cameo in the film and his scenes with Pathaan led to whistles, screams, clapping, hooting etc. The Karan Arjun of Indian cinema has often made cameos in each other’s films and their bond is always loved.

Expressing his gratitude to Salman Khan who made the theatres erupted in cheers with his cameo as Tiger, Shah Rukh Khan said at the press conference on Monday, “One person who is not here, I think all of us love him more than anyone can, Bhai is not here, thank you, Salman, for making this film so wonderful. I think the second best line in the film is ‘painkiller hai, chewing gum nahi’. Fantastic lines!”

 

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Fans continued to cheer for Shah Rukh Khan at the venue when he responded saying, “Sab karenge, aaram se sab karenge. Sabr se kaam lo. Abhi toh wapas aaya hu, abhi kahin nahi jaa raha (We will do everything, calmly. Be patient. I have literally come back now, I am not going anywhere).” On hearing this, the fans began to chant his name.

The film is currently running in theatres in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. It is the fourth installment in the YRF Spy Universe after Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai and War. The film marked the cameo of Salman Khan as Tiger and the mention of Hrithik Roshan’s character Kabir. Salman Khan will resume the role of Tiger in Tiger 3 which is set for Diwali 2023 release.

On the other hand, Shah Rukh Khan will now resume the shoot for Atlee Kumar’s Jawan on February 1, 2023. The film is scheduled for June 2023 release. He also has Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki set for December release.

ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan calls Pathaan a ‘big experience’, hints at the sequel days after the film’s release: ‘It will be my honour’

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Shah Rukh Khan calls Pathaan a ‘big experience’, hints at the sequel days after the film’s release: ‘It will be my honour’

It’s been 7 days since Pathaan released in theatres. The team of film is processing the massive success of the film. Led by Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, the movie also stars Ashutosh Rana and Dimple Kapadia. Helmed by Siddharth Anand, the film has crossed the mark of Rs. 300 crore at the box office in India breaking several box office records. To celebrate the success of the film, Yash Raj Films organized a special press conference with the three stars and the director on Monday evening. At the press meet, SRK hinted at the film’s sequel and Siddharth Anand too hoped for it.

Shah Rukh Khan said, “Working in Pathaan was such a big experience and I am quite serious today. The love and success of the film have brought happiness to my family, friends, and all those close to me after a long time. So if you ask me, then I am quite happy about the opportunity given to me. And Inshallah, whenever Siddharth wants to do Pathaan 2, I am in.”

SRK quipped further and said, “I am ready to grow my hair till hips this time for the sequel. I will try my best to give my all for Pathaan 2. It will be my honour.”

Siddharth said, “Just like every filmmaker, I also had a wish list to once work with Shah Rukh Khan. I think you have to earn a Shah Rukh Khan film, I think it was my journey which I completed and that is when I got a gift to direct Shah Rukh Khan. Pathaan aayi hai, hit hui hai. Uske baad kya banayege (Pathaan has been released, and it has been a hit. What will we make after that?” While fans chanted Pathaan 2, Siddharth with a wide smile on his face, said, “Inshallah (God willing)”.

The film is currently running in theatres in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. It is the fourth installment in the YRF Spy Universe after Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai and War. The film marked the cameo of Salman Khan as Tiger and the mention of Hrithik Roshan’s character Kabir.

On the other hand, Shah Rukh Khan will now resume the shoot for Atlee Kumar’s Jawan on February 1, 2023. The film is scheduled for June 2023 release. He also has Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki set for December release.

ALSO READ: Pathaan star John Abraham says Shah Rukh Khan is an ‘emotion’, ‘action hero’ & ‘national treasure’; responds to a fan who said ‘SRK is back’

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