Vineet Kumar Singh-starrer ‘Match Fixing’ to now release on Jan 17

The upcoming movie ‘Match Fixing’, which stars Vineet Kumar Singh, is set to release in theatres on January 17, 2025.

The film was originally scheduled for November 15. However, it’s release has been delayed due to legal cases. One of them was a petition filed in the NIA court by an individual involved in the Malegaon Blast case who raised concerns that the film might influence perceptions of his ongoing trial.

In response, the makers of the film clarified that the film is not related to the Malegaon case at all. The producer clarified that the film draws inspiration from the book ‘The Game Behind Saffron Terror’ authored by retired Colonel Kanwar Khatana, published in the year 2020.

The book explores a narrative of alleged political conspiracies and cross-border intrigue involving intelligence agencies of India and Pakistan.

Producer of the film, Pallavi Gurjar said in a statement, “This film isn’t about the Malegaon case. It’s a broader look at a series of attacks in the early 2000s and the potential political dynamics shaping public perception. We respect the judicial process and have taken care to ensure that this film does not interfere with the Malegaon case currently before the court”.

Director Kedaar Gaekwad shared, “Ideating and executing this project has been very challenging for our team. We have approached the subject with both responsibility and sensitivity without taking unnecessary creative liberties”.

As per Kedaar, the film aims to offer a fresh perspective on the narrative around terrorism in India, tracing a series of events that culminated in the tragic and dastardly 26/11 terror attacks, which is one of the bloodiest terror attacks in modern history.

The film also stars Anuja Sathe and Manoj Joshi.

It is produced by Pallavi Gurjar under Artarena Creations Private Limited.

Rs. 25 Lakh Scam Shocks Disha Patani’s Family!

Even those wearing badges can make mistakes in the complex dance between deceit and trust. Jagdish Singh Patani, the retired Deputy Superintendent of Police and father of Disha Patani, was recently unwittingly involved in a scam that cost him an incredible ₹25 lakh. He was led down a path that proved to be more of a mirage than a professional opportunity after being promised a coveted job within a government commission by a bunch of con artists. Armed with fictitious contacts and charming charm, the con artists were able to defraud him of his money by pretending to be influential in politics.

When Jagdish was introduced to the con artists by a friend who said they could get him a high-level position, the narrative became more complicated. He gave them ₹25 lakh, ₹5 lakh in cash and ₹20 lakh by bank transfer, believing their promises. However, Jagdish’s patience wore thin after waiting for his promised post for three months. They offered to return his money with interest when he challenged them about the lack of progress, but when he pressed for reimbursement, they quickly turned to threats. It seemed that their only expertise was intimidation.

Jagdish took action and informed the police about the situation after feeling trapped and recognizing he had been caught in a web of lies. Five scammers were named in the FIR, some of whose names sound more like they belong in a crime movie than in real life. In an effort to apprehend these elusive scammers before they can commit another financial heist, the police are currently searching for them. The irony of a retired police officer falling for scammers while pursuing a formal government job makes one laugh as this story progresses.

Maybe the next time, rather than pursuing high-level positions in government commissions, he ought to think about teaching people how to avoid scams-after all, there are plenty of people willing to learn!