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Big Cinemas to screen Operas
MUMBAI: Thanks to an innovative new deal between Big Cinemas and London-based More2Screen, leading specialist in arts-based alternative content programming for cinema, culture fans can now look forward to the first-ever screenings of world-class Operas in Indian cinemas.
The first offerings of this partnership will be two high quality productions from England‘s internationally-renowned Glyndebourne Festival, the operas La Cenerentola (Cinderella) and Giulio Cesare (Julius Caesar).
This will be followed by an all-star tribute concert from Petra, Jordan, The Pavarotti Tribute Concert, honouring the late tenor Luciano Pavarotti featuring his former singing partners Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras along with Andrea Bocelli and Sting.
Screenings will take place at Big Cinemas‘ plexes in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Pune. To be launched by the end of June, the screenings will pave the way for a new era of top-class, pre-recorded performances to be enjoyed on the big screen.
“Global awareness among Indian audiences has made them desirous for distinct international experiences. By screening Operas at our plexes, we are not just providing an enriching cultural experience to our patrons but are also providing them a chance to enjoy Operas in the best seats and at very affordable rates,” said Big Cinemas COO Tushar Dhingra.
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Rashmika Mandanna, Shanaya Kapoor and Naila Grrewal climb IMDb’s Indian celebrity rankings
Upcoming films and returning shows are driving fan interest across Bollywood and streaming
MUMBAI: Bollywood’s popularity contest has a new weekly scorecard, and the numbers are telling. IMDb’s Popular Indian Celebrities list for this week places Shanaya Kapoor at number six, buoyed by buzz around her film Tu Yaa Main. Naila Grrewal slots in at seven on the back of the returning comedy series Maamla Legal Hai, while Rashmika Mandanna climbs to eighth, riding mounting anticipation for Cocktail 2.
The list, available exclusively on the IMDb app for Android and iOS, tracks trending Indian entertainers and filmmakers each week, drawing on data from more than 200m monthly visits to the platform worldwide.
Further down the rankings, Raaka is keeping two of its biggest names in the spotlight. Deepika Padukone holds 11th position, with Allu Arjun close behind at 13th, as the film continues to find traction with audiences.
The list offers fans a weekly pulse on who is breaking through, who is holding steady, and who is fading. It is a barometer as unsparing as the box office itself.
