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Shemaroo releases VCDs, DVDs of ‘Naksha’
MUMBAI: With in a month of its theatrical release, Shemaroo Video has released home video of the action-adventure film Nakhsha-Unlock The Mystery.
Directed by Sachin Bajaj Naksha stars Sunny Deol, Viveik Oberoi, Jackie Shroff and Sameera Reddy in the lead roles and boasts of a totally new theme which weaves Indian mythology into its story-line.
Shemaroo says that the film is a wholesome entertainer and has received a positive response for its special effects and action sequences.
The DVD has promos, teasers, Song promos, a Making of the film feature. This offers a sneak preview of the thought process behind Naksha. There are also cast and crew interviews, locations, sets and look of the film, stunts and action sequences, difficult shots, Music and dance choreography.
In the film a mystery lies buried under the dust of centuries – a secret so powerful that it can change lives forever. Only Naksha holds the key to the mystery. Two brothers – ‘Veer’ (Sunny Deol) and ‘Vicky’ (Vivek Oberoi) defy death while racing against the unscrupulous enemy – ‘Bali’ (Jackie Shroff), for if the secret gets in his hands, it shall spell doom to mankind. On their journey through dense forests, cannibalistic tribes, deep ravines and rugged mountains, they are joined by an unexpected ally – a beautiful girl – ‘Riya’ (Sameera Reddy). Did the trios succeed in their quest? Or did the evil reach before them?
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CNN-News18 to host Kolkata Town Hall on Hooghly River
‘Bhalobasa Bengal Inspiring Bharat’ event on April 20 brings cultural icons, trailblazing women and leaders aboard a cruise to celebrate Bengal’s enduring influence.
MUMBAI: Bengal is about to make fresh waves on the Hooghly and this time the current is pure conversation. CNN-News18 is taking its iconic Town Hall format to the waters of the iconic Hooghly River on 20 April 2026 with a special edition titled ‘Bhalobasa Bengal – Inspiring Bharat’. The floating event will celebrate the state’s rich cultural legacy and how its ideas, creativity and spirit continue to shape the rest of the country.
The unique riverside setting draws on Bengal’s history as a cradle of reform, art and intellectual thought. The speaker line-up mirrors that diversity: cultural heavyweights Mithun Chakraborty and Sreenanda Shankar will share the stage with trailblazing “Devis” such as Tanya Sanyal (India’s first woman firefighter in aviation), Ipsita Chakraborty (Kolkata’s first woman bartender) and Reshma Nilofer Visalakshi (Nari Shakti awardee and marine pilot). Music will flow through the celebrated pianist-vocalist duo Sourendro and Soumyojit, while public life and governance will be represented by Smriti Irani, Leander Paes, Saira Shah Halim, Keya Ghosh, Rekha Patra, Roopa Ganguly and Babul Supriyo.
CNN-News18, editorial affairs director, Rahul Shivshankar, said the event honours voices that carry Bengal’s legacy forward. Smriti Mehra, CEO – English & Business News, Network18, added that Bengal’s stories resonate far beyond its borders, especially as the state heads into polls.
From the first woman to battle flames in the skies to legendary actors who shaped Indian cinema, the gathering promises a rich mix of inspiration, courage and candid dialogue. In a city where culture has always flowed as freely as the river itself, CNN-News18 is turning the Hooghly into a floating forum for ideas that matter.
Tune in on 20 April on CNN-News18, CTV and YouTube to catch Bengal’s heartbeat in full flow.
