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Disney Cruise Line unveils Lion King fireworks show with Shah Rukh Khan as narrator
SINGAPORE: Disney Cruise Line has announced an all-new Lion King-themed fireworks spectacle, The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky, set to debut aboard the Disney Adventure, its first ship to homeport in Asia.
The cruise company, the only one globally to stage fireworks at sea, has roped in actor Shah Rukh Khan as the narrator, bringing his voice and storytelling flair to the immersive night-time experience. Khan previously voiced Mufasa in the Hindi versions of The Lion King (2019) and Mufasa (2024).
The show will blend large-scale pyrotechnics, dramatic lighting and iconic music from the franchise, including Circle of Life, Hakuna Matata, He Lives in You and Can You Feel the Love Tonight. The musical score features new arrangements recorded by the Royal Scottish national orchestra, alongside harmonies from South Africa’s Ndlovu Youth Choir.
Set against the open sea, the spectacle will run on select evenings during three-night and four-night voyages. Guests can check schedules through the Disney cruise line navigator app while onboard.
The Disney Adventure will sail from Singapore on short cruises designed entirely around at-sea experiences, offering entertainment, dining and retail attractions as Disney Cruise Line expands its footprint in Asia.
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Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI:Â Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has landed in a tax tussle after receiving a GST demand of Rs 47.5 crore from the office of the additional commissioner of CGST and central excise in Thane, Maharashtra.
The order, issued under the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, relates to an alleged incorrect classification of certain services under the category of restaurant services. According to the tax authorities, this classification resulted in a short payment of goods and services tax for the period between the financial years 2019-20 and 2021-22.
The demand includes Rs 47.5 crore in GST along with an equal amount as penalty, in addition to applicable interest. The order was received by the company on March 13, 2026.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it disagrees with the order and believes its arguments were not adequately considered.
The company is preparing to challenge the decision and plans to file an appeal. It added that once the redressal process is complete, the demand is likely to be dropped.
Despite the sizeable figure attached to the notice, the company said it does not expect any material impact on its financials, operations or other activities.
The disclosure was signed by Suman Hegde, EVP and chief financial officer, who confirmed that the company received the order at 19:06 IST on March 13 and has already initiated steps to contest it.
The development places the quick service restaurant major in the middle of a tax debate that could hinge on how certain restaurant-linked services are classified under GST rules. For now, the company appears ready to take the matter from the tax office to the appeals desk.
