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Bharat Army joins Anil Kapoor in Prime Video’s Lalla Anthem
Supporters’ group features in T20 World Cup promo with Harbhajan Singh ahead of Super 8.
MUMBAI: When the crowd roars, even the anthem needs backup and the Bharat Army just brought the noise. India’s largest travelling cricket supporters’ group has been woven into Prime Video’s promotional track “The Lalla Anthem – A Warning From Subedaar”, released as Team India enters the Super 8 stage of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
The high-energy anthem showcases Bharat Army members delivering coordinated chants, drum beats and fan sequences alongside actors Anil Kapoor and Radhikka Madan, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh and sports presenter Shefali Bagga. The collaboration spotlights the role organised fan groups play in electrifying match-day atmospheres during major international tournaments.
Bharat Army founder Rakesh Patel said, “Cricket for us is about passion, belief, and backing the team through every high and low. Being part of Lalla Anthem felt natural because the song carries that same fire and pride. It celebrates the spirit of standing together, which resonates with us at Bharat Army.”
The group is set for a strong presence in the stands, especially for India’s Super 8 clash against South Africa in Ahmedabad on 22 February, as part of its tournament travel programme. Bharat Army has been a fixture throughout the competition, organising supporter sections and fan engagement activities.
“The Lalla Anthem – A Warning From Subedaar” is composed by Rohan–Vinayak, written by Rishi Upadhyay and sung by Vishal Dadlani. The track promotes the upcoming action-drama Subedaar, starring Anil Kapoor, Radhikka Madan, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal and Mona Singh, directed by Suresh Triveni, which premieres on Prime Video on 5 March.
In a tournament where every cheer counts, Bharat Army’s cameo in the anthem proves fans aren’t just in the stands, they’re part of the soundtrack. Catch the reel on Instagram and feel the pulse before the next ball is bowled.
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After Virat Kohli’s exit, One8 Commune Bengaluru shuts down
Outlet near Chinnaswamy closes amid rent row, compliance issues mount
BENGALURU: The One8 Commune outlet near M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has shut down following a court order, bringing a turbulent chapter for the high-profile dining destination to a close.
The immediate trigger was a legal dispute over unpaid dues. The outlet, operated by Trio Hills Hospitality, had reportedly defaulted on rent payments for nearly six months. Including maintenance charges and revenue share commitments, the outstanding amount is said to have crossed Rs 2 crore. A Bengaluru civil court subsequently directed the closure of the premises until all financial obligations are cleared.
The shutdown comes months after Virat Kohli, whose brand name lent the outlet its identity, had already distanced himself from the Bengaluru franchise. According to reports, concerns around repeated compliance-related issues prompted his team to withdraw the association. The removal of the One8 branding is believed to have impacted footfall, further straining the business.
The outlet had also faced regulatory scrutiny over the years. In 2024, authorities booked the establishment for operating beyond the 1:00 am curfew. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike had issued notices over missing fire safety clearances, while an FIR was filed for violating tobacco regulations by not providing a designated smoking zone under applicable laws.
In response to the closure, the brand maintained that the issue stemmed from building-level compliance responsibilities linked to the property owner rather than operational lapses on its part. It also denied that financial default was the primary reason, reiterating that customer safety remained a priority.
For now, the shutters remain down. While a reopening is theoretically possible if disputes are resolved, the absence of Kohli’s brand association makes a return under the One8 banner increasingly unlikely.
