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Grandma rocks the screen in Jai Mata Ji digital premiere
MUMBAI: This Diwali, grandma takes centre stage! Jai Mata Ji – Let’s Rock, the heartwarming and hilarious Gujarati family entertainer, is making its world digital premiere on ShemarooMe on 16 October 2025. Starring Malhar Thakar alongside veterans Tiku Talsania, Vandana Pathak, and Neela Mulherkar, the film blends comedy, heart, and a pinch of drama to explore life, choices, and mischief at any age.
The story follows an 80-year-old grandmother whose life flips upside down thanks to a government scheme. Suddenly, she faces life-altering decisions: taking a stand against her self-absorbed children, rekindling a lost romance, or embracing a flamboyant, modern lifestyle. The result is chaos, laughter, and moments that tug at the heartstrings.
Speaking about the film, Malhar Thakar said, “Manish Saini turned a serious topic into comedy while keeping it sensitive. Shooting with such a talented cast was a joy, and this film makes you laugh and feel emotional all at once. It’s a step forward for Gujarati cinema.”
Tiku Talsania added, “The film satirically shows how respect for parents is often tied to money, a painful truth. This digital premiere on ShemarooMe allows this message to reach more families while entertaining them.”
Directed with wit and warmth, Jai Mata Ji – Let’s Rock celebrates resilience, second chances, and living unapologetically, proving that life at 80 can be just as unpredictable, joyful, and adventurous as ever. This festive season, skip the reruns and let grandma lead the charge on screen.
Gaming
Formula 1 and Mumbai Falcons launch India’s first official F1 sim racing championship
Nationwide competition creates pathway from virtual racing to pro motorsport
MUMBAI: Formula 1 has teamed up with Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited to launch India’s first officially sanctioned F1 sim racing competition, marking a new step in the country’s growing motorsport ecosystem.
The championship, titled F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026, will offer a structured national platform for sim racers, with participants competing on the official F1 25 across multiple stages. The competition will begin with online qualifiers, followed by city-based simulator rounds, before culminating in a national final in Mumbai this November.
Open to players across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox, registrations for the event will begin on 30 April via the Mumbai Falcons app. The format mirrors real-world racing, featuring official circuits, team liveries and competitive structures aligned with the global series.
Formula 1 driver Narain Karthikeyan said the initiative arrives at a time when interest in the sport is surging in India, adding that a structured sim racing platform could help identify and nurture the next generation of talent.
Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited managing director Ameet Gadhoke noted that the championship aligns with the team’s long-term goal of building a strong motorsport pipeline in the country and placing Indian talent on the global stage.
The launch also reflects broader momentum in esports, especially after its recognition under India’s Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. By bridging gaming and real-world racing, the initiative aims to offer aspiring drivers a credible entry point into professional motorsport.
With interest in Formula 1 steadily rising and conversations around its return to India gaining pace, the new championship could become a proving ground for future racing stars.
