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Lakshya & Raghav spill the beans on IMDb’s ‘On The Scene’
Mumbai: Lakshya and Raghav Juyal recently appeared on the IMDb exclusive segment ‘On The Scene’ to talk about their film Kill. The movie revolves around a soldier who, while on a train journey, has to fight a group of dacoits. The film is known for its intense action sequences and gripping storyline, offering a mix of drama, suspense, and high-octane action.
During the interview, Juyal shared insights about a particularly challenging moment on set, saying, “There was a scene with the actor Abhishek Chauhan, who plays Viresh. He is a brilliant actor and a good friend of mine. I had to physically hurt him in the scene, and it was very challenging for me. It felt strange to harm a friend, even in a fictional context. Additionally, finding the rhythm of my character was tough. It took me a month or two, and listening to specific music, like ‘Mozart: D minor’, helped me capture the character’s tempo.”
Lakshya also reflected on the difficulties of shooting, saying, “Nothing was shot linearly. Scenes were filmed out of order, and maintaining emotional continuity was very challenging. My character has lost someone and is going through physical and emotional turmoil. It was crucial for all that to be reflected on my face and in my body language.”
Speaking about his character, Lakshya added, “We went to the original NSG Camp based in Manesar. We went there and did a lot of study about how a commando moves, how they talk. I mean, these guys are beasts. The way they think. The kind of approach they have towards life and towards their enemies. I had neither heard nor seen this. I had seen it in movies, but in real life, they are the real heroes. I tried very hard to reach where they are. Training started happening. It went on for eight months consecutively, day in, day out. No cheat days, no cheat meals. We just used to prepare and learn fighting, learn choreography. Se-yeong Oh was the action choreographer. He made things very easy for us. There are over 46 killings in the film. So you can imagine how much hard work it took. Every killing is different. Every killing is unique. These guys have a gang of over 40 men. And all 40 men are killed in a unique way, with a new weapon each time. Every minute little thing was detailed. The lady who did our prosthetics, Zuby Johal, she was so detailed about it that she wanted to know about the depth of the wound, how deep is the wound. If somebody has punched you with a certain force, so a wound of a certain depth will be formed. There is detailing on such a thing, they have specially worked on that.”
Describing his character, Juyal said, “I discovered the character during the audition itself, the type of character he is, the type of villain he is. At that very moment, I felt that I had to do this. And through this character people will know me as an actor. It is a big thing for me that I am working with Karan Johar, Dharma Productions, Guneet Monga and Sikhya Entertainment. I’m on the poster. So it’s a different feeling. This film is going to change my career, I think.”
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
