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Vir Das is all set to make the world laugh with his international tour 'Mind Fool'
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Vir Das to soon begin his tour to over 33 countries to tickle the audience’s funny bone
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; July 15, 2023)
Vir Das has unveiled his most ambitious world tour to date, titled Mind Fool. With a career that has skyrocketed in recent years, he has firmly established himself as one of the foremost international comedians, coming from India.
Spanning an impressive 33 countries, the Mind Fool world tour will take Das to some of the most iconic venues worldwide. Audiences can expect unforgettable performances at legendary locations including Carnegie Hall in New York, Opera House in Sydney, The Apollo in London, The Kennedy Centre in Washington DC, Dubai Opera in Dubai, and The Esplanade in Singapore, to name just a few. This lineup of prestigious venues sets the tour apart and solidifies Das’s status as a truly international comedian.
Mind Fool isn’t limited to these world-renowned destinations. The tour will also make its way to various other cities, showcasing Das’s unique brand of humor in Melbourne, Jakarta, Seattle, Cairo, Muscat, Tokyo, Auckland, and many more. There are 35 Indian cities, on the list as well. Kicking off in September 2023, the tour will be running until mid-2024.
Das says, “I am beyond excited to embark on the Mind Fool world tour, which promises to be a monumental milestone for Indian comedy. It’s a privilege to be recognized as an international comedian and to have the opportunity to perform at renowned venues like Carnegie Hall, Opera House, The Apollo, and The Kennedy Centre. This tour is not just about me; it’s about shining a spotlight on the incredible talent within the Indian comedy scene and inspiring artists around the world. Get ready for an unforgettable comedy extravaganza that will transcend borders and bring laughter to audiences across the globe.”
Team of Ajay Devgn-starrer Maidaan building a makeshift stadium at a coastal fishing village in Malad
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The Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta
Unit of Ajay Devgn's sports drama Maidaan to build makeshift stadium, modelled on international football grounds, over 14 acres of land in city
Upala KBR (MID-DAY; January 25, 2020)
While Ajay Devgn is busy shooting for S S Rajamouli's RRR, Maidaan director Amit Ravindernath Sharma is simultaneously prepping for the March schedule of the biopic on football coach Syed Abdul Rahim. The director has saved the crucial portions of the sports drama for the next stint — on the cards are the sequences depicting the Indian football team's victory at the 1951 and 1962 Asian Games, and the semi-final match at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. mid-day has learnt that the unit is currently building a makeshift stadium at a coastal fishing village in Malad for the shoot. Considering the 1956 Olympics was held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and the 1962 Asian Games, at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta, these two venues are serving as reference points for the makeshift stadium.
A unit member reveals, "While there are football stadiums in Mumbai, we were not able to get bulk dates in March from them for the shoot. Another reason why Amit was keen on building a set from scratch was that the kind of grass used in football stadiums in the '50s differed from what is currently used. Though it is a minor detail that may not reflect on screen, he wants his film to be as authentic as possible. So, the production team is currently building a huge set modelled on the two international grounds. Boney Kapoor [producer] has taken over a dozen acres of land in a coastal village in Malad for the same. The producer has a grand vision for the film. They also have a 20-foot miniature stadium model in Boney's office."
The director has stayed true to the game while choosing the supporting cast as well. "Amit wants the game to look as real as possible on screen. So, he has chosen people who are well-versed in the sport."
The model in Boney Kapoor's office
Since the Syed Abdul Rahim film follows a timeline, I will be having more than one look-Ajay Devgn
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Ready to kick off football coach Syed Abdul Rahim's biopic on July 29, Ajay Devgn on how story traces golden years of Indian sport
Sonil Dedhia (MID-DAY; May 25, 2019)
Ajay Devgn finds himself staring at another biopic even as Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior nears completion. While his next — the yet-untitled sports film about former Indian football coach Syed Abdul Rahim — was announced last year, the actor is now ready to take it on floors. mid-day has it that the Amit Ravindernath Sharma-directed venture will roll on July 29 in Mumbai.
A source reveals that the makers are hoping to wrap up the domestic schedule by September. "Amit and his production team have zeroed in on the locations across the country. After kicking off with a week-long schedule in Mumbai, the team will head to Lucknow, Delhi and Kolkata," says the source. The film will shine a spotlight on Indian football's finest years, including the 1956 Olympics in Australia and the 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta. "The Jakarta leg is slated for November, followed by Melbourne in January."
With the film spanning almost two decades of Rahim's life, there has been tattle that Devgn will be seen ageing in the course of the narrative. The actor — who is currently enjoying the success of De De Pyaar De that has earned Rs 61 crore in its first week — confirms the news, stating, "Since the film follows a timeline, I will be having more than one look."
The movie marks Devgn's third biopic after The Legend Of Bhagat Singh (2002) and Tanhaji. Talking about doing back-to-back biopics, Devgn, in an earlier interview with mid-day, had said, "It's not that since the trend of biopic is going on, I also decided to do one. It's a human story that excited me."
Meet the hero
Syed Abdul Rahim was entrusted the responsibility of the Indian football team from 1950 to 1963. His tenure as the coach is regarded as "the golden age of Indian football" as the team reached the semi-final of the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. The biggest high under his guidance came at the 1962 Asian Games where India beat South Korea to bag the gold medal.
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