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Hindi Zee5 unveils first look of thriller Dalimb
Jitendra Kumar, Priya Bapat lead psychological drama set for 2026 premiere.
MUMBAI: Holi colours might fade, but Dalimb’s first look just painted a chilling new shade of suspense. Hindi Zee5 has dropped the haunting first look of its upcoming thriller-drama Dalimb, a high-concept psychological tale that blurs memory, truth, love, loss, reality and illusion. The film, a collaboration between Hindi Zee5 and Ellipsis Entertainment, is slated for exclusive premiere on the platform later in 2026.
Set in suburban middle-class Mumbai, Dalimb promises an immersive, unsettling experience through layered characters and emotionally volatile storytelling. It is toplined by digital star Jitendra Kumar alongside Priya Bapat, Kshitish Date, Kavin Dave, Sai Prasad, Harish Kulkarni and Sagar Yadav in pivotal roles. The film is written and directed by debutant Priya Aven (with dialogue by Varad Bhatnagar and additional dialogue by Tanuj Garg), produced by Tanuj Garg and Atul Kasbekar of Ellipsis Entertainment.
Zee5 business head for hindi and & TV chief channel officer Kaveri Das said, “Dalimb is a psychological drama that explores the fragile intersections of memory, guilt, and human relationships, unfolding through layered characters and emotionally charged storytelling. This film is part of our strategic effort to strengthen our commissioned D2D pipeline for the year ahead.”
Priya Aven, writer-director, added, “Dalimb is deeply personal to me… It is a pacy, engaging and unsettling thriller with an emotional core that will shock you and move you in equal measure.”
Ellipsis Entertainment partner Tanuj Garg said, “From its inception, Dalimb felt urgent and distinctive… We’re delighted with our first collaboration with Hindi Zee5 whose exemplary team shared our vision for this high-drama ride.”
Atul Kasbekar, producer, noted, “Dalimb is the kind of film that stays with you long after it ends. It’s a bold and unconventional story that pushes the boundaries of psychological storytelling while remaining deeply relatable at its core.”
Jitendra Kumar said, “When I heard the narration of Dalimb… I was drawn to its honesty and the depth of the character. Suraaj is layered with a very different graph and I feel that the audience will really connect with it.”
The first look hints at simmering tension and fractured perception, positioning Dalimb as one of Hindi Zee5’s most ambitious and tonally distinctive offerings in 2026. In a streaming world hungry for stories that linger, Dalimb isn’t just arriving, it’s creeping in, ready to leave viewers questioning what’s real long after the screen fades to black.
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OpenAI hits back at Elon Musk’s lawsuit ahead of trial
Company calls claims “baseless” and accuses Musk of trying to disrupt a rival.
MUMBAI: When the stakes are measured in billions and egos are involved, even Silicon Valley titans can turn a courtroom into a battlefield. OpenAI has issued a sharp public response to Elon Musk’s ongoing lawsuit, accusing the billionaire of filing the case to harass a competitor rather than address genuine concerns. In a strongly worded statement shared on its official X account, OpenAI described Musk’s allegations as “baseless” and suggested the lawsuit is an attempt to disrupt the company as the case heads toward trial later this month in Oakland, California.
The response comes after Musk’s legal team recently amended the complaint, proposing that any damages potentially exceeding $150 billion should go to OpenAI’s nonprofit entity rather than to Musk personally. OpenAI questioned the timing and motive behind this change, calling it a late-stage attempt to “pretend to change his tune” on the nonprofit structure.
The company further labelled the lawsuit a “harassment campaign”, arguing that Musk’s actions are driven by personal rivalry, ego, and a desire for greater control and financial upside.
At the heart of the dispute is Musk’s claim that OpenAI has abandoned its original nonprofit mission of developing artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity. A co-founder who left in 2018, Musk is seeking governance changes, including the removal of CEO Sam Altman from the nonprofit board, and the return of certain financial gains linked to Altman and President Greg Brockman.
OpenAI has firmly rejected these allegations, maintaining that its current hybrid structure, a public-benefit corporation overseen by a nonprofit parent remains true to its long-term goals. The company has also previously accused Musk of anti-competitive behaviour aimed at weakening its leadership.
As the case prepares for a jury trial, this public exchange highlights the deepening rift between two of the most influential figures in the AI revolution and raises broader questions about governance, mission, and power in the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence.
In the high-stakes game of AI, it seems the real drama isn’t just inside the models, it’s playing out in courtrooms too.
