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HERE’S THE THEATRE OCCUPANCY ACROSS


INDIA PERMITTED FOR AKSHAY KUMAR-

KATRINA KAIF STARRER SOORYAVANSHI




#SooryavanshiHere’s the theatre occupancy
across India permitted for Akshay Kumar-
Katrina Kaif starrer Sooryavanshi
Spotted: Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif and
Rohit Shetty outside KBC set in Filmcity
promoting SooryavanshiPhotos: Akshay
Kumar, Katrina Kaif and Rohit Shetty promote
Sooryavanshi on KBCPhotos: Akshay Kumar,
Rohit Shetty, and Jackie Shroff spotted
on the sets of Chala Hawa Yeu Dya to
promote SooryavanshiSooryavanshiSpotted:
Rohit Shetty and Katrina Kaif at Ranveer
Singh’s show ‘The big picture’ to promote
‘Sooryavanshi’Photos: Rohit Shetty and
Katrina Kaif spotted promoting Sooryavanshi
at Filmcity on Ranveer Singh’s show The Big
Picture Sooryavanshi


Unlike the pre Covid times a majority number
of states within India, viz. Maharashtra,
Over the past year and a half, theatres Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh,
have remained closed on account of the Uttarakhand, Haryana, Bihar- Jharkhand,
Covid-19 pandemic. However, with things Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, and Assam have
finally seeming to return to normalcy, theatres limited seating to 50% occupancy during any
across the country are opening up albeit with given show. On the other hand a few states
certain restrictions. In fact, respective state like Rajasthan, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil
governments of India have issued protocols Nadu, Orissa, Gujarat, Delhi NCR and Uttar
that need to be followed, which in turn might Pradesh have permitted 100% occupancy,
affect the overall business of films releasing while a few territories like Meghalaya and
in theatres. Currently with the Akshay Kumar Jammu & Kashmir have permitted 30% and
starrer Sooryavanshi coming up for release, 25% occupancy respectively.
Bollywood Hungama takes a look at the
occupancy in each state to ascertain how Sooryavanshi is the first big ticket Bollywood
these regulation could affect the overall entertainer to hit screens is expected to see a
business of the film. sustained growth in business at the box office.




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TRAVEL PAKISTAN PAKISTAN CORNER



A Ghazal by

Parveen Shakir





ku ba ku phail gai baat shanasai ki


Uss nay Khushboo ki tarah meri pazeerai ki


kaisy keh dun kay mujhy chorr diya hay us nay
Pakistan is home to some of the most beautiful
places in the world. Last month we talked about Fairy
Meadows. In this issue, we will talk about another baat to sach hai magar baat hai ruswaii ki
beautiful destination in Pakistan, Swat Valley.
woh kahin bhi gaya lauta tu mere pas aaya
Swat Valley, also known as the Switzerland of Pakistan,
is considered one of the most popular tourism sites bass yahi baat hay achi meray harjai ki
in the country for locals and foreigners. With its
snow-capped mountains and breathtaking natural
scenery, Swat Valley feels like a fairy-tale destination. tera pehlu tere dil ki tarah abad rahay
A few years ago, the drive to Swat Valley was a long
and tedious one, but with the latest infrastructural tujh pe guzre na kayamet shab-e-tanhai ki
development, Swat valley is now only a few hours
drive over the Peshawar motorway heading north us ne jalti hui peshani pe jo hath rakha
from Islamabad (the capital city of Pakistan).

The territory of Swat is situated at an altitude of two rooh tak aa gai taseer masihaee ki
thousand feet and begins at the union of the Swat
river and the Panjkora river. Geographically, the city
can be divided into two phases: Swat Kohistan, which
is the mountainous area, and Swat Khas, which is Did You Know?
further divided into two parts, Bar (upper land) and
Kuz (lower land).
The Karakoram Highway is the world’s highest
The Swat Valley is famous for its natural wonders paved international road. This 800-mile
which includes majestic natural landscapes, icy and
haughty high peak mountains, lush and enormous highway connects Pakistan to western China,
plains and forests, and scenic countrysides. Along and reaches a maximum height of 15,300 feet.
with this, Swat Valley has, gardens of fragrant flowers The highway connects the Pakistani provinces
and delicious fruits, dazzling freshwater lakes, massive of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa along with
glaciers, rivers, springs, and breathtaking waterfalls. Gilgit-Baltistan with China’s Xinjiang Uyghur
with its absolutely beautiful weather and climate Swat Autonomous Region.
is also home to stunning natural wildlife.

In winter, the sports activities in Swat makes it the
most famous and enjoyable tourist spot in Pakistan.
These activities include skiing, ice skating, sledding,
ice hockey, bandy, snowboarding, speed skating,
curling, and so much more.
KIRAN HAYAT


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HOROSCOPE


YOUR KISMAT NOVEMBER 2021


Capricorn Cancer
A good month for career, side hustles Conflicts may arise early on in the
and other financial matters. This is month. Simply bite your tongue and
emotionally a good month too and hold on! Be patient and wait as
for health as well. /you may meet opportunities will start coming your
someone important in the second half way from the second half of the
of the month. month. Draw a line on the past and
move on.
Aquarius Leo
A great month for relaxation and -You are one of the luckiest signs this
reflection. For health, pick up a sport. month. All the hard work of the past
Finances will be good, money will will pay and the snowball effect will
flow but do watch your expenses. For take place. Professionally a great
singles, be bold and take action! month. Mid month you will be at your
Your friends and family will be charming best and so you may meet
supportive towards you. someone exceptional.

Pisces Virgo
Sunny, luck and confidence are back You are a hard worker by nature. So
this month for you! Your projects will learn to relax a little this month for
come to fruition and you will find your own well being.Family life can
support for your ideas.Your love life be a little stressful but you will have
will get a fresh start. support of your loved one.
Aries
Time to focus on details and go to Libra
work. You may face some unpleasant
situations mid month but will keep A generally favorable month for you.
calm.Since you are clear in your By giving priority to your goals chances
objective it’s best for you to move of them succeeding are more. It is a
along.You will share a deep love and great month for communication and
emotional bond with your loved one. deepening the bond with your partner.
This is the month of opportunity for All in all a pleasant month.
you so move on!
Taurus Scorpio
Stay focussed on your projects and You will raise your bar high this
do not procrastinate. Some small month. Find time to bond with loved
financial worries which have been ones. You could be planning for a
bothering you will be taken care of. vacation as the month ends. Love life
In work there might be some changes is fluid and blissful.
in planning. Love life is fulfilling, build
it strong. Sagittarius
Gemini Change is in the air for you in the
This month can be a little trying for work front as opportunities rise and
you, so stay close to your loved ones. projects get done.Atmosphere in love
You may be a little confused early in is invigorating from the second half
the month but things will get clearer of the month. So stay calm.You will
as the month progresses. Listen to receive good planetary vibrations. So
your intuition. Love life can be a see-
saw but stay close to your loved ones. enjoy!

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“Creativity is the greatest
rebellion in existence.”





“Each person comes into this world with a specific destiny--he has something to fulfill,
some message has to be delivered, some work has to be completed. You are not here
accidentally--you are here meaningfully. There is a purpose behind you. The whole
intends to do something through you.”
-OSHO-


“Meditation is simple. It does not require any complex
practices. It is simple. It is singing. It is dancing. It is sitting silently”
-OSHO-


“Truth is not to be found outside. No teacher,

no scripture can give it to you. It is inside you and
if you wish to attain it, seek your own company. Be with yourself. ”
-OSHO-
















































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