Talking Business: Banning books doesn’t make problems go away

Arts & Culture, Books

It’s been rough in Florida the last few weeks.Hurricane season has hammered away at both coasts and much in between. This has increased both the frequency and fervor of the family outreach to my retired father and stepmother ensconced in the gated, golf course confines we affectionally refer to as Del Boca Vista.The family pleas to evacuate are typically met with light-hearted bravado from the retired steelworker who has now been through five hurricanes in 10 years in the Sunshine State.“I made the steel that built America. It’s only wind and rain,” my father says. “The people on television work everyone up.”His evacuation record – 0 for 5 – is lower than Yankee Aaron Judge’s career playoff batting average. But his success rate – or, more accurately, his good fortune – is perfect.“I told you there’s nothing to worry about here,” he said last week. “Just some fronds on the course. They’ll be cleared off by tomorrow.”The Senior League teed off on schedule the next day. But hurricanes aren’t Florida’s only storm.As tropical depression’s gathered strength in the Gulf of Mexico, the nonprofit PEN America released its annual report of books banned by school libraries in America. There were 10,000 books taken off the shelves of America’s schools during the 2023-224 academic year, nearly triple the amount banned the previous year. About 8,000 of those bans came in two states: Florida and Iowa.Florida House Bill 1069, which took effect last year, is cited as the reason Florida leads the way. Under the law, any book challenged for sexual content must be removed as it undergoes review. In Florida book policing there’s no due process or presumption of innocence.I’m not sure how Escombia County, Florida, fared during the recent hurricanes but its school students are safe from Agatha Christie’s “Death on the Nile,” Alex Haley’s “Roots,” “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain, and “For Whom the Bells Toll” by Ernest Hemingway. The report didn’t outline the offending passages that led to their banning. I read three of those books back in the 20th Century in Bethlehem – where they remain legal today – and somehow managed to keep my life on a stable course.This all seems especially odd and pointless in the 21st-century where a potpourri of explicit pornography is a Google search and a click away to any teenager.It’s my guess that the statistics on the number of high school students that check out a book from the school library today would be more shocking than anything Agatha Christie wrote in 1937. If they read them, it’s more likely that they will get them online, the same place they find modern music with enough graphic sexual content to make The Rolling Stones blush.In the end, library book bans are about as effective as taping plastic to the windows to stop 100 mph hurricane winds. It just makes you feel like you’re doing something to hold back the storm. I understand the quest for simplicity in a world changing faster than we can comprehend. It’s probably how it felt when people first learned the earth wasn’t flat and that we live on a planet in a solar system that revolves around the sun. Inconvenient truths don’t disappear because we ignore them.Last week, I was part of a gathering of executives and human resource leaders of the Lehigh Valley’s life science, technology and research and development companies. It was held at the new Da Vinci Science Center in downtown Allentown, a place that aims to interest children in science and math and engineering.The message was two-fold. The Lehigh Valley has a large and growing number of companies in the science and technology sectors, such as Evonik, Olympus, Shift4, OraSure and more than 200 others. But there is a shortage – both here and across the country – of skilled workers with degrees in math, science, engineering and technology to fill the growing demand for jobs requiring advanced skills and thinking. Companies are getting very creative and extremely engaged with schools and students at a younger level to develop the workforce of tomorrow.A center like Da Vinci is not just a fun place to take the kids. It’s the first rung on the economic development ladder. It’s a place to generate interest at a young age in challenging subjects that require hard work and study. Technology and science are changing the world. It will dramatically change the way we work and the jobs that exist. For many of us, it’s happening too fast, but that toothpaste is not going back in the tube. Smarter is still better.There are more hurricanes because the climate has changed, and the ocean is warmer. Denying that – or threating meteorologists or emergency workers – won’t stop the winds. Just as banning books from school libraries won’t stop what students see and hear.Technology and intelligence will be tomorrow’s national security equivalent of last century’s being bigger and stronger and having more weapons. Wars will take place in cyberspace, possibly without weapons. Being smarter also will determine what regions and workers will thrive in the future. The Lehigh Valley is on the right course.The answer to a problem is never to pretend the problem isn’t there. It may work for a while but sooner or later the duct tape and plastic give way and the luck runs out.Don Cunningham is the president and CEO of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp. He can be reached at [email protected].

West Lothian employment: Investment by science firm Merck brings new jobs to Livingston

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Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowInternational science and technology firm Merck has announced investment of over £4 million in its Life Science facility in Livingston, bringing new jobs to the town.The investment in diagnostics and blood typing will allow the company to increase its production capacity of diagnostic monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) by approximately 35 per cent. mAbs are used by health and science professionals around the world to determine blood typing. Merck investment: (from left) Adrian Birkett, head of pperations, Merck Livingston; Jean-Charles Wirth, head of science and lab solutions at Merck Life Science; and David Pandian, head of manufacturing at Merck Livingston.

Hoax bomb threats to flights fuel fear, anxiety among Hyderabad travellers

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Hyderabad: As flights of Indian airlines continue to face hoax bomb threats, residents of Hyderabad travelling to and fro to meet family during the festival season or attend weddings are expressing concerns and fear over the escalating situation, especially as authorities have yet to identify the root cause. A 20-year-old undergraduate student in Delhi, who booked a flight for October 24, stated to Siasat.com “I’m worried about my safety. All the recent threats have turned out to be hoaxes, but what if one day it’s real? I’m considering cancelling my flight and just taking a train; it feels like a much safer option.” Another student pursuing his master’s in Mumbai shared, “I haven’t seen my family in over a year, and I wanted to visit during Diwali, but my mother insists I stay back given the situation. She’d rather have me safe in Mumbai than risk my safety to meet them.” A 19-year-old student studying in Bangalore, who attended his cousin’s wedding in Hyderabad, chose to travel by road instead due to the bomb threats. “Driving was exhausting, but at least I could sleep peacefully, knowing I wouldn’t be in danger,” he explained. A mother of two children, Neha states “I can’t even explain how anxious I feel every time my husband travels. I want him to be safe and return home. If the threats are hoaxes, they need to be treated seriously because they affect real people’s lives and mental health. This isn’t just about flights; it’s about our peace of mind!” A 27-year man travelling from Hyderabad to Ranchi states “I have board flight today evening, I could not eat or sleep, I feel this knot in my stomach and I keep thinking, ‘What if today’s the day?’ the fact that these threats turn out to be hoaxes doesn’t change the fact that I am scared for my dear life” Indian airlines have faced a surge of hoax bomb threats this week, with over 90 domestic and international flights targeted. Although threats have turned out to be false alarms, they have caused significant disruptions, prompting emergency procedures and investigations into their sources. According to a report by the Times of India, the total cost of the hoax threats including fuel dumping, unscheduled landing charges, accommodation for passengers, grounding of aircraft, and crew replacements is expected to exceed Rs 3 crore. Another resident of Hyderabad travelling back to San Deigo with his three kids states “Imagine telling your kids to go on a flight only to worry if it will be the one that gets targeted. These hoaxes are causing trauma to families. I feel angry at those who think it’s funny; they have no idea of the damage they’re doing.” Thirty-two-year-old Hyderabad-based clinical psychologist Zoya Ahmed stated that the fake threats not only put lives at risk but also creates a climate of fear and anxiety. So far this week, more than 90 flights have received bomb threats and most of them have turned out to be hoaxes. According to sources, more than 20 flights of Indian airlines received bomb threats on Sunday, October 20. The sources said more than 30 flights received bomb threats mostly through social media since Saturday morning. In at least one of the flights, a note was found in the lavatory saying there was a bomb in the flight. The handle on X, through which some of the bomb threats to flights were issued, has been deactivated. Meanwhile, the civil aviation ministry plans to put in place strict norms to prevent incidents of hoax bomb threats to airlines, including placing the perpetrators on the no-fly list. Which airline has been hit the hardest? Among the airlines most affected by the recent hoax bomb threats are Air India Express, Air India, Vistara, IndiGo, and Akasa Air, each reporting multiple security incidents. Air India Express was particularly hard hit, with at least seven of its flights receiving bomb threats. Additionally, at least two Air India flights experienced similar threats. An Air India flight from Mumbai to London had to be escorted by a Royal Air Force fighter jet to Heathrow Airport after a bomb threat was reported, which was later confirmed to be a hoax. Vistara, another major carrier, saw six of its flights targeted, five of which were international routes from Singapore, Frankfurt, and Colombo to India. One Vistara flight from Udaipur to Mumbai was directed to an isolation bay upon landing after a threatening note was discovered in the lavatory, prompting thorough security checks. IndiGo, the country’s largest airline by market share, reported threats to five of its flights, including two international services to Istanbul. The airline confirmed that all passengers on the affected flights disembarked safely and that the aircraft were inspected following security guidelines. Akasa Air also faced bomb threats on five of its flights, including routes to Bengaluru, Guwahati, and Mumbai, but all aircraft were cleared after inspections.

Heckmondwike and Cleckheaton retailers offered business boost

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Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowKirklees Council is inviting businesses in Heckmondwike and Cleckheaton to take part in a new Tidy Trader scheme.The council’s scheme, which is designed to rejuvenate the towns and improve the appeal and experience of visitors, will offer businesses exclusive access to a series of marketing guidance.This project builds on the regeneration work already being undertaken by the council through the Cleckheaton and Heckmondwike Blueprints, which look to the future for both town centres with a focus on helping businesses thrive.Earlier this year, Kirklees Council ran a series of workshops open to businesses in both towns and, through the programme, they will be continuing to share exclusive marketing advice from industry experts over the next few months.Heckmondwike town centre, Westgate.Every three months the council will also offer businesses exclusive access to win marketing support led by local marketing professionals Youbee Media. This could be awarded to businesses who’ve implemented the free guidance available and used it to improve their store’s offering for the town centre.Based on community engagement conducted through the council’s Place Standards work, the council decided to allocate £1,000 to each town centre. Place Standards is a tool developed to help start conversations about specific locations, and the council uses it to find out what matters to our residents about their local area.Read MoreComing soon: New ten-pin bowling venue set for Dewsbury’s old bingo hallThe Tidy Trader scheme and associated funding are exclusive to Heckmondwike and Cleckheaton, and this initiative aims to increase footfall and create a more vibrant and appealing town centres.Cleckheaton town centre.Coun Graham Turner, cabinet member for finance and regeneration, said:“We are thrilled to launch the Tidy Traders initiative in Heckmondwike and Cleckheaton. This programme is a clear demonstration of our unwavering commitment to supporting local businesses and enhancing the visual appeal of our town centres, and a lot of the work thus far has been truly championed by local ward councillors who know and love these towns as much as anyone.“Our blueprints for both town centres already underscore the importance of a vibrant high street for the economic success of our towns, and this programme is a significant stride towards that success.”Business owners in both towns are encouraged to register for the support by visiting: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKKIRKLEES/signup/42638Continue Reading

Adam Sandler Almost Starred In One Of Tom Cruise’s Best Movies

Arts & Culture, Film & TV

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Some movies take circuitous routes to production. It all, as we like to say, starts on the page, and sometimes all you have on that page is a pitch — a basic idea centered on a killer hook. And that pitch can go through various permutations as different producers, writers, directors, and stars become attached and unattached. Take “Bad Boys” for instance. Long before Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer teamed up-and-coming filmmaker Michael Bay with the then unproven-at-the-box-office duo of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, the project was intended to be a broad two-hander comedy starring “Saturday Night Live” veterans Dana Carvey and Jon Lovitz. Hard to imagine a four-film-and-counting franchise blossoming out of that.

Something in the same vein almost happened with Michael Mann’s “Collateral.” The moody Los Angeles thriller starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx is considered by many to be one of the director’s finest films (I think it’s brilliant until succumbs to convention at the outset of the third act), but it began life as a comedic New York City thriller starring a very different kind of funnyman as the cab driver. For that matter, the assassin was cut from a pretty different cloth as well.
In the early 2000s, Stuart Beattie’s screenplay was titled “The Lost Domino,” and it attracted the interest of Russell Crowe, who brought the script to his “The Insider” director. At the time, the cab driver was written to be Jewish, which, with Crowe at the peak of his mainstream popularity, seemed like a perfect fit for Adam Sandler. Crowe and Sandler in a big-budget action-comedy? The commercial potential was through the roof.

But what if, instead of Crowe, you paired Cruise with Sandler? This was on the table! Why didn’t it happen?

Michael Mann took Collateral in a different direction

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In a 2014 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Mann was asked about this initial conception of “Collateral,” and why he changed the location (as well as the tone of the story). Per the filmmaker:

“[I]t took place in New York, the Jamie Foxx character was a badly-written Jewish cab driver, with the kind of stereotypes that can only come from someone writing that kind of a character who’s foreign, who’s not American, that doesn’t live in New York. It was Woody Allen playing the guy.”

At the time, I might’ve been intrigued to see Allen in the part just for the sheer unpredictability of it, but there’s no way he would’ve had the patience for shooting a big Hollywood action flick (then or, really, ever). Sandler is much more comfortable working on a large scale, and is respected throughout the industry for his professional approach to acting. He would’ve gotten along well with the hyper-focused likes of Mann, and probably would’ve hit it off with Cruise as well.
In any event, why did Mann take “Collateral” in a different direction? As he told THR:

“I didn’t like the screenplay, I didn’t like the dialogue, I didn’t like writing, but if you took the screenplay, and put it under an MRI, or an X-ray machine, and took a look at it, you realize this thing has beautiful, beautiful bones. It’s one of the most beautifully constructed stories I’d had ever run into. And it was gemlike, and it all took place in one night, and the roles each guy played in the other’s realization of himself, and it was just a beautiful piece of writing by Beattie. But I loved the story structure of it, so I rewrote it.”

Did he make the right call?

Foxx and Sandler is a genius-and-genius coin flip

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As I said above, my primary issue with “Collateral” is that it veers off from being a wholly unpredictable tale of two men unexpectedly joined at the hip for one night in Los Angeles. However, it’s spectacularly inventive for two-thirds of its runtime as Mann keeps you wondering when Cruise’s Vincent will become the wolf and attempt to liquidate Foxx’s Max. Once that trigger gets pulled, “Collateral” turns into a familiar game of cat-and-mouse, one that feels like a technical exercise for Mann (who was experimenting with what he could get away with in low-light settings with digital film cameras).

It’s possible that “Collateral” was destined to disappoint regardless of how you played it. What’s the other viable option? Vincent doesn’t try to kill Max? Max has been a stealth hitman all along? They all get run over by a truck?
None of these ideas is more satisfying than the direction in which Mann went (though the truck finale has some fine touches to it), so I suppose we got the best possible version of “Collateral” possible (which is just fine for former /Film writer Joshua Meyer, who disagrees with me about effectiveness of the ending). Was it the best possible cast? I’d obviously like to peek in on that alternate universe where the Crowe-and-Sandler-in-NYC got made (as well as the Cruise-Sandler variation), but it’s hard to top Cruise and Foxx. I’m happy to settle here.

Radhika Merchant’s Father: Viren Merchant’s Business, Net Worth, and Influence

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Viren Merchant, the father of Radhika Merchant, is a renowned figure in India’s business community. With significant contributions to the pharmaceutical industry, Merchant has built a remarkable career, making him a notable influence in both the healthcare sector and business circles across India. As the CEO of Encore Healthcare, Merchant’s success has not only propelled his company forward but has also significantly contributed to his family’s financial standing and business legacy.Viren Merchant: A Glimpse into His Net WorthAs of 2024, Viren Merchant’s net worth is estimated to be around ₹755 crore ($95 million). This substantial fortune is primarily derived from his leadership role at Encore Healthcare, a leading player in the pharmaceutical industry. Merchant’s financial standing places him among the prominent business personalities in India, with his wealth not only supporting his immediate family but also contributing to his broader business influence.Encore Healthcare: A Family-Led EnterpriseEncore Healthcare, co-founded by Viren Merchant and his wife, Shaila Merchant, in 2002, stands as one of India’s leading pharmaceutical companies. The company’s focus on delivering innovative healthcare solutions has been integral to its growth. Viren Merchant’s vision and strategic foresight have been the cornerstones of Encore Healthcare’s success.The Merchant family’s involvement in the company extends beyond Viren. Radhika Merchant, Viren’s daughter, has taken on a role in the company, contributing to its strategic direction. Along with her sister, Anjali Merchant, Radhika helps steer the future of the company, showcasing the Merchant family’s commitment to sustaining and growing their family business.Family Influence and LegacyViren Merchant’s success is not limited to his personal achievements. His wife, Shaila Merchant, is also actively involved in the business, holding significant positions in various other companies. Their two daughters, Radhika and Anjali, play vital roles in Encore Healthcare, ensuring the family’s continued influence in the business sector.Radhika Merchant, now married to Anant Ambani, the youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has further elevated the Merchant family’s standing. The marriage, seen as a union of two powerful business families, underscores the interconnectedness of India’s business elite.A Prominent Figure in the Healthcare IndustryUnder Viren Merchant’s leadership, Encore Healthcare has become a name synonymous with innovation and excellence in the healthcare industry. The company’s growth and ability to adapt to changing market dynamics have made it a leader in its field. Merchant’s business acumen, combined with his deep understanding of the healthcare sector, has ensured that Encore Healthcare remains at the forefront of pharmaceutical advancements in India.Merchant’s role as a trailblazer in the industry is further solidified by his involvement in various other ventures. His seat on the board of APL Apollo Tubes, among other business interests, highlights his diverse business portfolio and influence across sectors.Family Wealth: A Combined LegacyThe Merchant family’s combined net worth is estimated to be around ₹900 crore. This significant wealth stems not only from Viren Merchant’s success but also from the contributions of other family members, particularly Shaila Merchant, who plays an active role in the family’s business ventures. Together, they have built a legacy that extends beyond the healthcare industry, influencing various other sectors.Viren Merchant’s Role as a Business LeaderViren Merchant’s leadership style is characterized by his strategic thinking and commitment to innovation. As CEO of Encore Healthcare, Merchant has navigated the company through the evolving landscape of the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring its growth and continued relevance in a highly competitive market.His business acumen and leadership have not only benefited his company but have also positioned him as a respected figure in India’s broader business community. Merchant’s influence extends beyond his company, as his role in shaping the future of healthcare in India continues to grow.The Future of the Merchant Family’s Business LegacyWith Radhika Merchant’s increasing involvement in Encore Healthcare and her marriage to Anant Ambani, the Merchant family’s future looks promising. As Radhika takes on more responsibilities within the family business, her contributions, along with those of her sister Anjali, are expected to continue the family’s legacy of success in the healthcare sector.The Merchant family’s influence in both business and society is set to grow, with their combined wealth and business acumen positioning them as key players in India’s economic landscape.Viren Merchant’s journey from co-founding Encore Healthcare to becoming one of India’s most respected business leaders is a testament to his expertise, experience, and leadership. His significant net worth, along with the continued involvement of his family in the business, ensures that the Merchant family’s influence will endure for generations to come. As Radhika Merchant steps into the limelight, her role in the family business, coupled with her marriage to Anant Ambani, marks a new chapter in the Merchant family’s storied legacy.Related Searches:Viren Merchant net worth 2024, Radhika Merchant father business, Encore Healthcare net worth, Viren Merchant family wealth, Merchant family business empire, Viren Merchant CEO profile, Radhika Merchant family influence, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant wedding, Encore Healthcare leadership, Shaila Merchant business ventures, Radhika Merchant career, Merchant family healthcare empire, Viren Merchant investments, Merchant family net worth, Viren Merchant biography.

Dubai Chambers and du to digitally serve UAE business community

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Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, to launch a new strategic partnership aimed at empowering the local UAE business community and unlocking a range of competitive advantages for private sector companies in Dubai.
Under the terms of the MoU, du will provide high-quality services to UAE business community members of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers. Members will benefit from special enterprise offers.
As part of the agreement, Dubai Chamber of Commerce members will be granted complimentary access to du’s Entrepreneurship Hub at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), which is recognized as the first and largest FinTech accelerator in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region.
Companies will be able to access the du Business Entrepreneurship Program, initiated with the DIFC Innovation Hub, which supports SMEs by focusing on scalability, accessibility, and digital transformation. The program offers practical training in communication, marketing, and cybersecurity, helping SMEs adapt for growth and integrate AI technologies to boost competitiveness and streamline operations.

Khalid Al JarwanVP – Operations,Acting VP – Digital and Commercial Sectors,Dubai Chambers
“Partnering with du is a critical step in enhancing the value-added services available to the UAE business community in Dubai. We look forward to working together to provide vital communications and technology support to local companies, which will contribute to the success of their businesses and the development of their digital operations in line with our strategic priorities.”
Karim Benkirane, Chief Commercial Officer at du, stated that, “du’s partnership with Dubai Chambers heralds a new era of digital enablement for the UAE’s business ecosystem. Our telecommunications and technology solutions support private sector companies to accelerate innovation and efficiency. This collaboration aims to transform the way businesses operate and set the standard for a future where digital empowerment is the cornerstone of commercial success.”
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‘I Lost Movie Role For Refusing To Kiss Director’ – Omoni Oboli

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Nollywood actress cum filmmaker, Omoni Oboli, has recounted how she lost a movie role over her refusal to kiss a film director.
Naija News reports that the thespian stated this during an interview with comedian AY on ‘Glasshouse show’, noting that the incident happened during an audition.
Omoni explained that the incident happened when she returned to Nigeria after taking a break to raise her kids abroad.
She said, “One director asked me to kiss him at an audition, and I couldn’t understand why he would do that. So I was like ‘is this an audition?’ and he was like ‘yeah, I just want to see’ and I said ‘sorry, I can’t do it because I didn’t see any reason I would be kissing you the director when we are not on set.
“And so I said ‘oh no sorry, I can’t.’ Guess what? I didn’t get the role that I travelled for, and I ended up travelling back without playing the role.”

Meanwhile, Omoni Oboli has supported the casting of Hollywood actor, Idris Elba, as the lead actor in the upcoming film adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s classic novel, ‘Things Fall Apart’.
The novel depicts the pre-colonial life in Igboland and the subsequent appearance of European missionaries and colonial forces in the late 19th century.
It was first brought to life as a movie in 1971 and a mini-series in 1987 with veteran Nigerian actor, Pete Edochie, playing Okonkwo, the novel’s protagonist.
Naija News learned that a new series is currently in development at A24, with Idris Elba and Gina Carter serving as executive producers under their 22Summers banner, which has sparked widespread criticism.
However, in an interview with Channels TV on Saturday, Omoni Oboli said there is nothing wrong with Elba playing the lead role since he is African.
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When Nana Patekar had a ‘Jaa Simran jaa’ moment in a film also starring Shah Rukh Khan

Arts & Culture, Film & TV

Today marks the 29th release anniversary of filmmaker Aditya Chopra’s classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Amrish Puri and Farida Jalal in pivotal roles, the film is not only still remembered but it also continues to run in Mumbai’s iconic single screen theatre Maratha Mandir since almost three decades.When Nana Patekar had a ‘Jaa Simran jaa’ moment in a film also starring Shah Rukh KhanDDLJ, as the film is fondly referred to, is known for a number of heartwarming moments. Out of these, one that is the most famous is the line “Jaa Simran jaa” uttered by Amrish Puri. This paves way for one of the happiest endings one would find in a love story. Not surprisingly, the line has become synonymous with the movie.Years later in 2002, Nana Patekar also had a similar “Jaa Simran jaa” moment in a film. It happened in director Krishna Vamsi’s Shakti: The Power, which mainly starred Karisma Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Nana Patekar and Deepti Naval. The movie is about Shekhar (Sanjay Kapoor) and Nandini (Karisma Kapoor), who are based in Canada. They fall in love, get married and give birth to a son named Raja (Jai Gidwani). One day, Shekhar gets to know that his family is going through some trouble in Bihar, India. He visits his hometown with Nandini and Raja to solve the matter.Once they reach there, Nandini is shocked to see the violence and lawlessness practiced in the land, especially by Shekhar’s father and her father-in-law Narasimha (Nana Patekar). She wants to leave the place soon but is persuaded by her mother-in-law (Deepti Naval) to stay for a few more days to celebrate Shekhar’s birthday. However, Shekhar is killed by Narasimha’s rival Maharaj (Anupam Shyam).Shattered by the death of her husband, Nandini wants to leave the place soon with Raja but Narasimha stops her. He now wants his grandson Raja to be raised like one of them, so that he can avenge the death of his father. Nandini, somehow, still manages to run away from the place, gets into a train and somehow reaches the airport to leave India. However, Narasimha and his men reach the airport and trace Nandini, hell bent to stop her.Narasimha tries snatching his grandson from Nandini. However, he suddenly gets moved by Nandini’s love for her child and determination and suddenly lets her go saying “Jaa, jana chahti ho na? jaa”, much to the relief as well as shock of Nandini. She goes away to catch the flight in an emotional state.[embedded content]This moment instantly makes us recall the “Jaa Simran jaa” scene from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. In the 1995 film, Kajol is set to take a train while here Karisma is set to catch a flight. Interestingly, Shakti also starred Shah Rukh Khan in an extended cameo. His character Jai Singh helps Karisma get into the train but gets killed in the process. Much before that, he gets to shake a leg with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the hit song ‘Ishq Kameena’.Also Read: 30 years of Krantiveer: “Nana Patekar performed the climatic speech when he was admitted with a heart condition,” reveals Mehul Kumar.also-read{border-radius:10px;background:#f2f2f2;padding:10px 15px 0}.also-read .bx-wrapper{max-width:100% !important}.also-read h2{font-size:20px;margin-bottom:5px}.also-read ul{display:flex;-ms-flex-wrap:wrap;flex-wrap:wrap;position:relative;box-sizing:border-box}.also-read li{position:relative;flex:0 0 33.333333%;max-width:33.333333%;padding:0 5px}.also-read .imgsnb .imaginary img{border-radius:8px}.also-read h5{margin-top:10px}.also-read h5 a{color:#000 !important;font-weight:400;line-height:15px}#also-read .bx-controls-direction{display:none}@media only screen and (max-width:400px){.also-read li{width:31.10% !important}}.addformobile{display:none}@media only screen and (max-width:767px){.addformobile{display:block}} More Pages: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Box Office CollectionTags : 29 Years, Amrish Puri, Anniversary, Bollywood Features, DDLJ, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Down Memory Lane, Down The Memory Lane, Flashback, Kajol, Karisma Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Sanjay Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan, Shakti – The Power, Simran, SRK, ThrowbackBOLLYWOOD NEWS – LIVE UPDATESCatch us for latest Bollywood News, New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection, New Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2024 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama.