What makes the sequence even more outrageous is that it unfolds within the film’s madcap film-within-a-film setup, where Akshay plays an exaggerated Bhojpuri movie actor shooting for a fictional mass entertainer. Presented by Junglee Music, Ghis Ghis Ghis is now streaming across all major audio platforms, with the full music video out on the Times Music YouTube channel. Composed by Vikram Montrose, Ghis Ghis Ghis brings together vocals of Vikram Montrose and Supriyaa Paathak, with lyrics penned by Abhinav Shekhar.

The song has already exploded online, turning into an internet sensation. Clips, behind-the-scenes gossip, and fan reactions are doing the rounds on social media, with audiences particularly intrigued by Akshay’s eccentric avatar and the film-within-a-film concept as the driving force of the sequence. Much of the curiosity online has stemmed from the spoof-like take on larger-than-life Bhojpuri cinema tropes, with viewers enjoying the unapologetically over-the-top energy of the fictional film shoot.

In Welcome To The Jungle, using a film-in-film device, Akshay Kumar essays the role of a loud, flamboyant Bhojpuri film star shooting for a fictional entertainer that is over the top, within the main story itself. The role is deliberately loud, from flashy costumes and dramatic mannerisms to exaggerated swagger. But the humour comes from the madness of the situation, as the sequence is enacted like an exaggerated Bhojpuri film shoot, tapping into the popularity and theatricality of Bhojpuri mass entertainers.

The song sequence celebrates the high-energy, whistle-worthy style that has become synonymous with mass cinema. The makers cleverly use the fictional film shoot as a playground for chaos, spoof, self-aware humour, and exaggerated cinematic energy, making the sequence feel intentionally theatrical and gloriously excessive.

The comedy lies in Akshay’s unabashed commitment to the absurdity of the character, and that commitment is exactly what viewers are loving. The biggest talking point is how fearlessly Akshay throws himself into the role. At a stage in his career where most stars play safe, he seems completely uninhibited here, fully surrendering to the madness of the scene and the self-aware humour of the film-within-a-film setup.

Fans online are already calling it one of his most unpredictable comic transformations in years. Social media users have especially praised the actor for understanding the tone of the sequence without holding back. This kind of self-aware, film-within-a-film comedy is exactly what audiences expect from the Welcome franchise. And if the internet reaction so far is anything to go by, Ghis Ghis Ghis is emerging as one of the film’s biggest crowd-pleasers. It is outrageous, gloriously chaotic, and what a joy it is to watch a leading man completely shed his image and have the time of his life playing a part this uninhibited.

The film brings together a formidable ensemble including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Farida Jalal, Johny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Aftab Shivdasani, Mukesh Tiwari, Yashpal Sharma, Kiran Kumar, Zakir Hussain, Vindu Dara Singh, Urvashi Rautela, Hemant Pandey, Brijendra Kala, Feroze Khan (Arjun), Late Pankaj Dheer ji, Puneet Issar, Sudesh Berry, Jeetu Verma, Vrihi Kodvara, Adityaa Singgh, and Bhagya Bhanushali.

An Ahmed Khan entertainer, Welcome To The Jungle is presented by A.A. Nadiadwala, Cape of Good Films and Star Studio18 in association with Seeta Films and Rakesh Dang. The film is a Base Industries Group Production, produced by Rakesh Dang and Vedant Vikaas Baali. Produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwallah, Welcome To The Jungle gears up for a theatrical storm on June 26, 2026, releasing in cinemas internationally through Marudhar Entertainment and FunAsia Films.

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NEW DELHI: In a world where artificial intelligence is rapidly influencing education, work, relationships, creativity, and daily life, a new comic strip series titled Future Shock – Abeer & Amaara offers a unique and timely perspective on the AI revolution through humor.

Created by high school authors Abeer Verma and Amaara, the 17-year-old twin brother-sister duo from New Delhi, Future Shock is a daily 3-panel comic strip that captures the strange, funny, ironic, and often uncomfortable ways AI is shaping modern life. The series uses sharp visual storytelling and relatable situations to explore themes such as overdependence on technology, privacy, AI-generated creativity, automation, digital relationships, screen addiction, education, mental health, and human connection.

Unlike technical explainers or opinion-heavy commentary, Future Shock approaches AI from the perspective of the generation already growing up with it. “We are not explaining AI. We are reacting to it,” express the creators, who areGrade 11 students at Step by Step School, Noida, one of Delhi NCR’s leading schools.

The comic revolves around two recurring characters:

Abeer – curious, experimental, enthusiastic about AI, and often overconfident.

Amaara – observant, grounded, sharp-witted, and the voice of reality.

Together, their contrasting personalities create the humor engine behind every strip. The project currently includes 35 completed comic strips and is backed by a scalable content pipeline capable of expanding into a year-round syndicated feature covering AI, education, entrepreneurship, cyber safety, machine learning, family dynamics, and social algorithms.

What makes Future Shock especially relevant is its cross-generational appeal. While younger readers immediately relate to the digital culture and AI references, parents and educators connect with the deeper questions the strip raises about technology and society.

The creators, both deeply engaged with technology education and AI awareness, have also worked on multiple youth-focused AI and coding initiatives. Their profiles highlight strong interests in technology, creativity, critical thinking, and the social impact of emerging digital tools.

Several sample strips already touch on highly contemporary issues:

• AI writing homework students cannot explain later
• Personalized advertising and data privacy
• AI-generated apologies lacking emotional authenticity
• Automation is replacing even its own creators
• Mental health support versus human presence
• The growing blur between convenience and dependency
• The format is intentionally concise and newspaper-friendly:
• 3 panels
• Minimal dialogue
• Strong visual punchline
• Optimized for both print and digital audiences

With AI becoming one of the defining conversations of this decade, Future Shock – Abeer & Amaara aims to provide publications with engaging, youth-driven editorial content that is both entertaining and socially relevant.

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NEW DELHI: Publications Division, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, today unveiled the latest Chhota Bheem comic series at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, reaffirming its commitment to promoting Indian content creation and bringing culturally rooted narratives to young readers. The launch event featured a discussion on the creative journey and themes of Chhota Bheem, one of India’s most iconic children’s characters.

Speaking on the occasion, Principal Director General, Publications Division, Shri Bhupendra Kainthola, said: “The stories we tell, especially to our children, should have an Indian connection. In a land like ours, where our grandparents told bedtime stories with Indian characters, the Publications Division cannot help but look at those storytelling traditions. The more we discuss them in our mother tongue, the more deeply rooted the growth story of our new generation will be. As Indian stories leave a message of values and courage, they ought to reach all corners.”

Developed in collaboration with Green Gold Animation Pvt. Ltd., the comic series follows the adventures of Bheem, a brave and kind-hearted boy in the fictional kingdom of Dholakpur. Known for his extraordinary strength, Bheem embodies friendship, courage, teamwork, and moral values inspired by Indian culture and folklore.

Shri Rajiv Chilaka, Founder and CEO of Green Gold Animation Pvt. Ltd., said, “The Government of India has been actively promoting Indian content creation in animation, visual effects, gaming, and comics through initiatives such as WAVES 2025. With this continued support, India is poised to emerge as a global leader in these sectors.”

The release of the Chhota Bheem comic series echoes the vision emphasised during the recent WAVES Summit in Mumbai, which called for strengthening India’s creative economy through content that resonates with domestic audiences and reflects India’s cultural heritage. With its cross-generational appeal, the series is poised to enrich children’s literature while contributing to the larger national goal of encouraging Indian narratives across books, animation, films, and digital platforms.

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Produced by Shital Bhatia, and written and directed by Vaibhav Mutha, the short film exposes a two-timer in a funny coincidence

INDIA: Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films, in collaboration with Friday Storytellers released its latest short film titled Ouch 2 today. Written and directed by Vaibhav Mutha, and produced by Shital Bhatia, the 15-minute film exposes a deceitful two-timer, Sudeep (played by Sharman Joshi), in a hilarious coincidence. Starring Nidhi Bisht who plays his wife Deepu and Shefali Jariwala as the girlfriend Tanya, the film is a wonderfully funny take on how a typical extra-marital affair ends.

Set in late-night Mumbai, Ouch 2 is a cautionary tale about two-timing. It begins with a flirtatious Sudeep and his girlfriend Tanya on their way back from work. After dropping her home, Sudeep cheekily calls Tanya but is annoyed when his wife (whose name he’s saved as ‘Mummy Ji’) calls in between and complains about him being late again. While the call with Tanya is still on hold and he’s throwing a tantrum on the call with his wife Deepu, he gets pulled over by a cop for talking on the phone while driving. Before he realizes it, the two calls get merged and Sudeep’s extra-marital adventures come to a screeching halt.

Talking about the short film, actor Sharman Joshi said, “I think it is amazing how Ouch 2 reveals an extra-marital plot in a comical way in mere 15 minutes.  Vaibhav Mutha has done a great job. Each of the Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films is unique in its own way and I’m elated that Ouch 2 gets to join the fold.”

Actor Nidhi Bisht added, “I have always fancied the way short films are; a well-rounded story told in a span of 15-20mins. I loved the script and **Royal Stag Large short films- is a master of such quirky stories. I hope the audiences enjoy watching it as much as we did while making it!”

Actor Shefali Jariwala shared, “It’s been a pleasure to be a part of Ouch 2 for Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films. It’s a hilarious take on an extra-marital affair. The cast and crew have done a great job making it. I can’t wait to see how people find it.”

Writer and director Vaibhav Mutha said, “The pretext of Ouch 2 was set by Neeraj Pandey’s Ouch which was released by Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films in 2016. Stories on extramarital affairs and office romances are common, but I truly enjoy the challenge of reintroducing these plots with unconventional twists. It has been exciting to work on Ouch 2 with a talented ensemble of cast, Shital Bhatia, and the amazing Friday Storytellers team. We wanted to keep it simple, funny, and short of course. I hope the viewers enjoy it watching as much as we loved creating it.”

Ouch, 2 will premier exclusively on Royal Stag Barrel Select’s Large Short Films YouTube Channel, a platform to watch the most original and inspiring short films featuring some of the finest actors and directors in India.

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Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films has released some of the most prodigious and award-winning short films with renowned artists and directors from the industry which truly reflect originality, imagination, and perfection. Ahalya, Chutney, Devi, and Anukul are just some of the phenomenal films that have been released on this platform. Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films as a platform for original short films has been the pioneer in popularizing this genre of filmmaking.

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