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Celebrate Hrithik Roshan’s 50th birthday with Tata Play Binge
Mumbai: The ‘Greek God’ of Bollywood, Hrithik Roshan, celebrates his 50th birthday today! Join the celebrations and admire the versatility of one of Bollywood’s most consistently entertaining actors. With his tremendous acting prowess, killer dance moves and unmistakable charismatic screen presence, Hrithik has etched his name firmly in the annals of the film industry. As we celebrate his milestone birthday, tune in to Tata Play Binge to stream some of his memorable work in Hindi cinema.
Super 30 – Disney+ Hotstar
Directed by Vikas Bahl, Super 30 is Biopic inspired by mathematician Anand Kumar. The film follows Anand’s journey in running the Super 30 program, coaching underprivileged students for IIT entrance exams. Praised for its inspirational storyline and Hrithik Roshan’s performance, the film addresses social issues on access to education for students of all backgrounds. Though it didn’t win major awards, it received acclaim and nominations, leaving a lasting impact for its motivational theme.
Koi Mil Gaya – Zee5
Directed by Rakesh Roshan, Koi Mil Gaya tells the heartwarming story of Rohit Mehra, played by Hrithik Roshan, who befriends an extraterrestrial being named Jadoo and vows to protect him from those that seek to do harm. Praised for its innovative storyline, special effects, and Hrithik’s performance, the film features a stellar cast in Hrithik Roshan, Preeti Zinta and Rekha as it is remembered for its emotional resonance and family-friendly appeal. Koi Mil Gaya marked the start of the iconic Krrish franchise, which went on to be one Hrithik’s most successful superhero-action franchises.
Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon – Shemaroo
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon revolves around Sanjana (Kareena Kapoor), a young woman engaged to Prem (Hrithik Roshan). However, the arrival of Prem’s younger brother, played by Abhishek Bachchan, adds complexity as Sanjana finds herself entangled in a love triangle. The film navigates through misunderstandings, comedic situations, and emotional moments as Sanjana must ultimately decide between the two brothers, shaping the narrative with a mix of romance and family dynamics. Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon shows Hrithik Roshan in his vibrant ecstatic role as a ‘loverboy’ as he fights for his love. For dramedy lovers this film is a must-watch.
Bang Bang – Disney+ Hotstar
Siddharth Anand’s Bang Bang is one of Hrithik Roshan’s most popular action movies. The film revolves around Harleen Sahni (Katrina Kaif), an unwitting bystander who becomes entangled with Rajveer Nanda (Hrithik Roshan), a mysterious man on the run. The story unfolds as they embark on an adrenaline-fueled adventure involving heists, espionage, and romance, keeping audiences on edge with its high-octane action sequences and Hrithik Roshan’s charismatic performance. The film is widely popular due its catchy songs and ‘beauty’ score.
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Snapchat parent Snap cuts 16 per cent of workforce in AI-driven restructuring
The Snapchat parent is axing around 1,000 jobs and closing 300 open roles to save $500m, as artificial intelligence makes smaller teams the new normal
CALIFORNIA: Snap is snapping. The Snapchat parent has confirmed plans to cut around 1,000 employees, roughly 16 per cent of its full-time workforce, as it bets that artificial intelligence can do what headcount once required. Shares jumped more than 10 per cent in premarket trading on the news, a brisk vote of confidence from a market that has watched the stock shed about 31 per cent this year.
The restructuring, which also closes more than 300 open roles, follows pressure from activist investor Irenic Capital Management, which holds an economic interest of about 2.5 per cent in the company and has been loudly pushing Snap to tighten its portfolio and lift performance. The firm got what it asked for, and then some.
Chief executive Evan Spiegel told employees the cuts would reduce annualised expenses by more than $500m by the second half of the year. The company expects to incur charges of between $95m and $130m related to the layoffs, mostly severance, with the bulk landing in the second quarter. Staff in Snap’s North America team were asked to work from home on the day of the announcement.
The financial backdrop is not without bright spots. Snap expects first-quarter revenue to rise around 12 per cent to approximately $1.53 billion, broadly in line with analyst estimates. Adjusted core profit for the January to March quarter is forecast at about $233m, comfortably ahead of Wall Street’s expectation of $186.8m.
The harder question surrounds Specs, Snap’s augmented reality smart glasses subsidiary, which Irenic has urged the company to spin off or shut down entirely. The unit has absorbed more than $3.5 billion in investment and burns through approximately $500m in cash annually. Snap is pressing ahead regardless, with a consumer product expected later this year, even as Meta leads the market in the segment.
Spiegel is betting that leaner teams, smarter machines and a consumer AR play can restore Snap’s credibility with investors who have run out of patience. The redundancy notices have gone out. The harder restructuring, the one that requires a hit product rather than a headcount reduction, is still very much pending.
