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RAGA & DG IMMORTAL Work Together On a Gangsta Rap For Their Most Recent Releases "KHEENCH MAARI"

24 November 2023, Mumbai: Underground Indian Hip-Hop producer Nitin Randhawa orchestrates an explosive track "Kheench Maari," showcasing the outstanding talents of Northern emcees Raga and DG Immortals, in a ground-breaking hip-hop marriage. This gangsta rap hymn exemplifies their raw lyrical prowess, with infamous street rap punchlines, veiled threats, and an unrivaled energy that fuels the developing rap movement.


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"Kheench Maari" serves as a prelude to the upcoming "Midtown Madness" EP and marks an important collaboration between two young rappers. Raga, who is known for his self-absorbed and violent singles in Hindi and Haryanvi vernacular, gives his most aggressive performance to date. His expressive vocal delivery and uncompromising narrative via lethal street rap have won him an unwavering reputation as an industry force.

DG Immortals, a Haryanvi rap music icon, offers a guest verse that takes "Kheench Maari" to new heights. His participation on the tune elevates an already stormy rap record into a genre-bending masterpiece, demonstrating their talents and the range of their styles.

In discussing the collaboration, Raga communiquéd, "As a Haryanvi at heart, I aim to infuse the authentic essence of Haryana into my music. DG Immortals shares a similar approach, making our collaboration a rich experience. Collaboration like these extract the best from each artist, leading to unexpected creations. 'Kheench Maari' is a testament to this synergy. Additionally, I've introduced the 'Phonk' flavor, a subgenre of hip-hop and trap music, adding a fresh and unique element for the listeners I'm confident that audiences will appreciate and enjoy this track as much as they did for our previous collaboration."

Further adding to it, DG Immortals said, “Kheench Maari is a very powerful song and I believe Raga and I have put our best in making this into a pure Haryanvi desi gangsta vibes. With this track, we brought in the third wave of Haryanvi hip-hop and gave justice to the emerging hip-hop scenes in Haryana. After Kaleshi Chori, people really wanted us to collaborate again, so here we are presenting a new track to our fans. I hope they give lots of love and enjoy this track.”

Nitin Randhawa, the brain behind the production, has crafted an exciting soundtrack that compliments Raga and DG Immortals' furious rhymes, producing a magnetic force in the rap genre.





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Zoya Akhtar's communiqué, "ARCHIE comic meant the world to me!"

22 November 2023, IFFI Premises: The Archies aspires to transmit the innocence, naivety, and friendship of the iconic Archie comic into a two-hour long narrative for today's young generation, said six-time Filmfare award winner Zoya Akhtar during a 'In Conversation' session on 'The Archies - Made in India' held yesterday at the 54th IFFI in Goa.


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When asked about the difficulties of converting a comic story into a film, Zoya Akhtar noted that capturing the essence and nuances of the Archie comic, given its enormous success, and making it into a great cinematic experience for the viewer was extremely difficult. "It was an important part of my childhood." The characters are legendary and worldwide loved, and creating a picture that fires the nostalgia of a generation that grew up on the comic while also connecting with today's young adults is a completely new experience in scriptwriting,'' she added.


"It's a huge source of pride that Archie Comics' characters and stories have resonated with fans globally, especially in India, for more than 50 years," said Jon Goldwater, CEO of Archie Comic. Throughout the film, the filmmakers maintained the integrity and realism of each imaginary character. The Archie team in New York is really proud of the film.



Jon Goldwater, CEO, Archie Comic, said, “it's a huge source of pride that the Archie Comics’ characters and stories resonate with fans globally, and especially  in India, for more than 50 years. The filmmakers kept the integrity and authenticity of each fictional characters intact throughout the film. The Archie team in New York are very much proud of the film.’’



"This is a big moment for Netflix India where we get a global franchise by doing the first ever feature film in the history of Archie comics," said Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director of Content, Netflix India. It is an Indian culture film that will also appeal to a worldwide audience."






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There is no specific formula for acting: Vijay Sethupathi at 54th IFFI, Goa

22 November 2023, IFFI Premises: During an interesting 'In-Conversation' event at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Kala Academy, Goa, veteran actress Kushboo Sundar and acclaimed actor Vijay Sethupathi gave insights into their experiences and comments on their cinematic journey.


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In-Conversation session with Vijay Sethupathi and Kushboo Sundar


Vijay Sethupathi is a versatile actor in the Indian film industry. He has appeared in almost 50 films. Seenu Ramasamy's Thenmerku Paruvakatru, which won three National honours, was his first starring role.

Vijay Sethupathi replied, "I know that I don't know" when asked about his acting journey. He revealed, as a multifaceted character in the Indian film business, that his preparation for parts includes learning from discussions and fights with great brains in the film fraternity.

When asked about his image in different roles, Sethupathi stated that moviegoers are drawn to the plot and characters rather than the star of the film. When asked about acting, he highlighted the need of giving the mind freedom and "going with the flow." He went on to say that "there is no formula for acting" and that one must thoroughly immerse themselves in the character.

Mr. Sethupathi stated that he wanted to depict the real-life problems experienced by transgender people in his portrayal of a transgender character in the film Super Deluxe, which got him the National Award.

During his interactions with the attendees, he emphasised the need of keeping the spirit of learning alive in order to remain grounded.

Mr. Sethupathi acknowledged his aim to avoid being restricted to specific roles when asked about his choice of villain parts. He emphasised the significance of having the freedom to play different parts dependent on the script.







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