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Who became #VMateAsliHolibaaz? Suspense ends as Bhuvan Bam-Ashish Chanchlani starrer film releases
MUMBAI: The wait is finally over for the fans of Bhuvan Bam and Ashish Chanchlani, as the special Holi film starring India’s top YouTubers #VMateAsliHolibaaz has been released on trending short video platform VMate. In the run to the release, the first look and the trailer of the film had garnered massive response on various social media platforms. The prospect of watching the two YouTube sensations act together for the first time added to the excitement of the fans.
Users can log on to VMate and add flavor to their Holi celebrations by watching the movie, which is a laugh riot. To watch the movie, users can log on to the VMate app or browse through http://s.vmate.com/qVvJbbMnEm.
The film depicts the tryst of Bhuvan and Ashish in their bid to emerge as the ‘Asli Holibaaz’. The fun dose has been doubled with Ashish essaying a double. Bhuvan on his part has also brilliantly carried forward the hue and characteristic of his popular YouTube videos. The viewers must also watch out for Bhuvan playing some of his “popular YouTube friends” such as Sameer.
In the film, while Ashish is annoyed by his father, Bhuvan is upset over not getting a perfect partner for #VMateAsliHolibaaz contest. Their encounter happens when both walk out of their homes in anger and bump into each other. What follows is a hilarious banter between the two. Some popular VMate creators have also been cast in the movie, who have acted alongside the YouTubers and succeeded in tickling your funny bones.
VMate has also been simultaneously running a contest wherein fan of the performers can vote for who they consider the #VMateAsliHolibaaz. It witnessed a neck-and-neck competition between the two, but Bhuvan appeared to maintain a brisk lead over Ashish.
When asked about the experience of working with Ashish, Bhuvan said, “We have had a great on as well as off-screen chemistry. Ashish is my closest friend in the YouTube community and hence working with him was a delight. We are positive about the response to the movie considering that we are performing together for the first time.”
Ashish, while shared his excitement for the movie, said, “We both mutually agreed for the movie when VMate came to us. The main reason was that the script allowed us to remain in our own comfort and zone. I am sure the fans will receive our latest offering whole heartedly.”
On the occasion of the movie release, VMate Associate Director Nisha Pokhriyal mentioned that there could not have been a better time than Holi to bring the two YouTubers together. “We were committed to offering something special to our users this Holi and thus evolved the idea of a movie with India’s best YouTubers. The making and production of the film has been a fun ride and we are sure the viewers would get the same pleasure when they watch it.”
#VMateAsliHolibaaz the movie is a unique content offering by the trending short video platform. The movie follows the release of a special Holi song, featuring dancing sensation Sapna Chaudhary, which has already gone viral on VMate as well as other social media platforms. The whole package has been well received by the audience and provides a framework for many similar projects in the future.
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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.
