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FairPlay Sports announces collaboration with Indian footballers Gurpreet Singh Sandhu & Sandesh Jhingan
Mumbai: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Sandesh Jhingan, both Indian footballers, have signed with the Delhi-based sports marketing agency FairPlay Sports.
The new signings will further boost FairPlay Sports’ roster, which already includes Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri, Chennaiyin FC captain Anirudh Thapa, ATKMB winger Ashique Kuruniyan and ATKMB forward Manvir Singh, among others.
FairPlay Sports co-founder Bandana Chhetri said, “Both Gurpreet and Sandesh are key figures in Indian football. Additionally, both are massive fan favourites because of their style of play and intensity on the field. As an agency, we have always had a focus on football and footballers because it has a lot of potential for growth. We want to provide footballers with the opportunity and support they need off the field so they can maximise their potential on it.”
Talking about the same, the national team goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu said, “I am thrilled to get on board with FairPlay Sports. I’ve known the people behind it for some time now and am excited at all the possibilities being part of the FairPlay team will bring.”
Indian defender Sandesh Jhingan added, “I am happy to have signed with FairPlay Sports, who I feel do a fantastic job with all athlete-related aspects beyond the pitch. I’m looking forward to all the exciting opportunities that come out of this association.”
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Prime Video and Hrithik Roshan reunite for quirky heist comedy Mess
HRX Films expands pact with quirky heist comedy set for production
MUMBAI: Prime Video is doubling down on its partnership with Hrithik Roshan, announcing a new comedy film Mess that promises chaos, chuckles and a clever twist on the classic heist.
Produced by Hrithik Roshan and Eshaan Roshan under HRX Films, a division of FilmKraft Productions, the film is being made in association with Soda Films Lab. Directed by Rajesh A Krishnan, Mess marks the second collaboration between the streaming platform and HRX Films after the upcoming thriller Storm.
At the heart of Mess lies an unusual premise. A group of robbers break into the home of a man with OCD, only to find themselves outmatched in a night-long standoff that flips the script on who is really in control. It is a set-up that blends tension with humour, turning a break-in into a breakdown of expectations.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok said, “A good story should surprise and entertain, and Mess does both with ease. It brings together a unique premise, memorable characters and a tone that keeps you laughing throughout.”
He added that the collaboration with HRX Films continues to grow stronger, with the new film reflecting a shared appetite for bold and original storytelling.
Hrithik Roshan said, “After Storm, Mess feels like a natural next step in our journey with Prime Video. The film captures the kind of unconventional storytelling we want to champion, with Rajesh bringing a distinctive voice to the narrative.”
Director Rajesh A Krishnan said, “The world of Mess is a mix of comedy and chaos, unusual enough to keep audiences on edge while still delivering humour. It has been a deeply collaborative and creatively fulfilling experience.”
The original screenplay comes from Paul Soter, with adaptation and dialogues by Kapil Sawant, adding another layer of craft to the film’s offbeat narrative.
As production gears up, Mess looks ready to live up to its name, serving up a delightful tangle of mayhem, mischief and movie magic for audiences in India and beyond.
