The new Ittefaq is certainly more sleek, coherent, in it’s storyline compared to the 1969 classic, After all, how does a suspected schizophrenic, an established murderer, allowed to roam with his own cigarette lighter. He is stripped of all possessions, is having jail like numbered clothes, even though he is technically in a mental hospital, …
टेलीगू / हिंदी क्रॉसओवर चित्रपट ‘गेम ओवर’ प्रसन्नपणे आश्चर्यचकित करणारा होता. गेमिंगची संपूर्ण संकल्पना चमकदारपणे एकत्रित केली गेली. त्यातील थ्रिलर, सायन्स फिक्शन (साय-फाय) ने मला ‘the day after tommorow’ सारख्या हॉलिवूड चित्रपटांची आठवण करून दिली. पण, मी म्हटल्याप्रमाणे त्या चित्रपटाने फक्त आश्चर्यचकित केले. होय ‘फक्त’ .. कारण जेव्हा मी ‘विक्की वेलिंगकर’ हा मराठी चित्रपट पाहिला …
In ancient times, amidst the tales of Sri Krishna’s era, there existed Poundrik Vasudev, known as the “Alternate Vasudev,” a master of deception. Poundrik ruled over Pundra and donned the crown of Kashi, employing an “alternate Sudharshan Chakra” and other clever ruses to maintain his false divine authority. His cunning schemes even ensnared the King of Kashi and others who were skeptical of Sri Krishna. However, Poundrik’s deceit eventually unraveled in a confrontation with the real Sri Krishna, leading to his downfall.
The story of Poundrik serves as a stark reminder that even in antiquity, skilled deceivers could manipulate and mislead. This cautionary tale finds resonance in contemporary society, where modern-day figures, akin to Poundrik, continue to deceive people with false claims of divinity or authority. The parallels between ancient deception and modern-day imposters underscore the timeless human tendency to be drawn to illusions and the struggle to discern truth from falsehood.