Looks like this is a wrong url or this page has been taken down The king greets the officers with a display of power - his soldiers firing guns and cannons in the air he has his goons load all the money and gold into trucks and move them away from the back door Of course Ajay Devgn meets the trucks on the road and as the officers who flee gunfire at the palace join him But then we see honest guy Patnaik (well named because it translates to ‘hero’) ask the king’s goon for a bribe then get transferred to a town called Bhoj (if we look at the story behind the name it will take us to the times of a scholar king Raja Bhoj who ruled with benevolence) Bhoj of today has but one great yet humble man whose devotion to his mother and good deeds have benefitted all poor folk He has so much public support his mere request can topple the government This man clad in white is Dada Bhai (played rather well by Riteish Deshmukh) What money lessons can this movie teach us Bollywood villains have been obsessed with amassing gold for years This time the villain - who promises the honest hero - that things are hidden in plain sight has used real gold bathroom fittings at his newly opened luxury hotel buried it in the farm (leaving the sugarcane unharvested is a red flag) or plain hidden it in the garage at a remote farmhouse Discovering all that hidden gold is a predictable yet fun part of the movie Dada Bhai has always been one step ahead of the Income tax officer That’s why the tax guys don’t find anything in the records room (it’s converted to a library) no suitcases and trunks filled with cash (it’s buried in the farm) no gold (the gigantic hand sculpture that is supposedly gold is replaced overnight by a brass one!) In India have been advised to ‘invest in gold’ and to ‘buy gold for weddings for a rainy day in the future’ have you heard of anyone who has actually relinquished the family gold in emergencies The Indian Government allows you to buy all the gold and keep as much cash at home if it is accounted for and taxes are paid for them But hiding cash and not paying taxes does not work You will soon have an Amay Patnaik in real life knocking at your door Investing in government bonds and various gold schemes help lower taxes Ask your personal finance manager to help you choose the tax savings plan best suited for you There’s a huge difference between tax saving and tax avoiding the corrupt king as well as the politician are both not paying taxes to the government But the taxman does show up and despite help from his many goons despite their violence against the few cops sent to protect the IT officers carrying out the raid Use tax deductions aggressively to lower your taxes The rich manage to get away because they have their accountants prepare their tax papers in a way that favours them Invest in retirement plans that the government favours lowering your taxes A favourite of the richest men: show you had a low income year - so you can move out of the higher tax bracket into a lower rung If your tax advisor tells you that looking at taxation is a long term game instead of playing for short term gain Amay Patnaik shows us that you have to pretend to be bad to do good When his ‘I accept bribe’ act does not go well with the villain then he has to introduce an overly pliable and amenable to bribes colleague (brilliantly played by Amit Siyal) The addition of a seemingly corrupt lawyer (Yashpal Sharma) and the secret weapon in the form of the politician’s man (Brijendra Kala) all come in handy The finding of plastic bags filled with cash floating in water storage tanks remind you of a news article that was in the newspapers (the strict code during elections does have this effect on politicians who do not wish to disclose donations) and the movie theatre does erupt with claps But applause for clever lines is scattered and the double deadpan act of both the hero and the villain gets to be too much after a while The twists and the turns of this entertainer can be watched on Netflix in a while So until then save multiplex popcorn and ticket money and invest the rest wisely.Manisha Lakhe is a poet founder of Caferati — an online writer’s forum She can be reached on Twitter at @manishalakhe Download the Mint app and read premium stories Log in to our website to save your bookmarks Ajay Devgn is all set to return as IRS officer Amay Patnaik in the much-awaited sequel, Raid 2 directed by Raj Kumar Gupta and produced under the banner of Yash Raj Films the sequel promises to be even bigger than its predecessor The announcement came straight from Ajay Devgn himself who took to Instagram to share the first look poster along with the film’s release date #Raid2 knocking at your doors in cinemas near you on 1st May The sequel takes the story forward with Amay Patnaik tackling another high-profile white-collar crime in a brand-new city the fearless officer will be seen conducting a major raid in a different location While Ajay Devgn reprises his role as Amay Patnaik replacing Ileana D’Cruz from the first installment Riteish Deshmukh joins the cast in a pivotal role His addition has added another layer of excitement as fans are eager to see him in a powerful negative role Ajay Devgn’s Power-Packed Lineup Apart from Raid 2, Ajay Devgn has an exciting slate of upcoming films the actor is set to dominate Bollywood in the coming years With its powerful dialogues, thrilling raid sequences, and Ajay Devgn’s intense performance, Raid 2 is one of the most anticipated releases of 2025 Fans can’t wait to see Amay Patnaik back in action the film also stars him as one of the leading characters alongside Avinash Tiwary The Mehta Boys follows the father-son duo exploring the complicated relationship and the underlying care and love in it The film's music and direction keeps the experience raw and relatable however the writing in the second half begins to falter a bit and it is the performances that keeps you going The film begins with Amay's journey as an architect who isn't able to assert himself at his workplace everyone is seen trying to support his vision and his work But he often ends up giving into the high authority of his seniors even if he doesn't agree with him But things begin to change for him when a meeting in his office is interrupted to inform him that he received a call about his mother's passing Boman Irani's Shiv is seen dealing with the death in his own way While emotional and comfortable expressing his pain he doesn't drop the guard with his son Amay it doesn't just explore the after math of the death of Shiv's wife and Amay's mother but also their relationship While it isn't exactly a typical healing journey it brings both of them to the same destination Amay's sister from US insists on taking Shiv home in fear of leaving him alone in a small town Shiv agrees but he isn't happy about the news SEE ALSO: The Mehta Boys Trailer: Boman Irani's Directorial Debut Showcases Bittersweet Story About Father & Son Shiv is forced to stay at Amay's place in Mumbai for two days but they turn out to be the longest for both of them There are moments when you can tell they can't stand each other while others where they crave to be good to each other Boman Irani intricately explores the emotional turmoil of the relationship between father and son Supporting characters like Zara (Amay's gf) and his boss show the complexity of the story The film also gives the audience a chance to see their relationship through the eyes of other character and it is one of the best moments in the film the writing doesn't explore it to full capacity Certain scenes feel like both are forced to hate on each other without reason Meanwhile the exploration of their relationship remains on surface since either of them end up expressing themselves to each other The conclusion of the film comes with Amay coming to terms with his father's behaviour and assuming it is for his own good The confrontation between the two remain unresolved as Shiv doesn't change or learn much from his journey Boman Irani as Shiv is charming and insufferable as the script demands it as different times The actor has always been at the top of his game but this film puts his skills at the fore front The tension surging throughout the runtime comes from Shiv's nitpicking on Amay’s choices Avinash Tiwary as the son is just as brilliant Though his solo scenes are simple his interaction with Boman Irani as his father and his boss really brought out the dual performance SEE ALSO: Badass Ravi Kumar Box Office Prediction: Himesh Reshammiya's Film Could Earn Over ₹5 Cr On First Day Overall, The Mehta Boys essentially bring in the Baghban without the theatrics and dramatic storyline. With more raw performances it focuses on being relateable and engaging with its audience. Cover artwork by Patrick Gawande/Mashable India Log in to our website to save your bookmarks. It'll just take a moment. You are just one step away from creating your watchlist! Oops! Looks like you have exceeded the limit to bookmark the image. Remove some to bookmark this image. Your session has expired, please login again. You are now subscribed to our newsletters. In case you can’t find any email from our side, please check the spam folder. This is a subscriber only feature Subscribe Now to get daily updates on WhatsApp Raid 2 Trailer: The trailer of Raid 2 sets the stage for a high-octane showdown as Amay Patnaik, played by Ajay Devgn, takes on the formidable politician Dadabhai, portrayed by Riteish Deshmukh. The trailer has garnered immense buzz for its powerful dialogues, which are sure to make Raid 2 a must-watch, Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, Raid 2 is set to release theatrically on 1st May 2025. Here are seven most impactful dialogues from the trailer you can't miss! This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Raid 2 Trailer: Ajay Devgn is back as Amay Patnaik with another intriguing storyline where he will unveil the truth of a corrupt politician Riteish Deshmukh is back in action to take down another corrupt personality it is a powerful politician portrayed by Riteish Deshmukh The intriguing trailer showcased how Patnaik faces challenges to uncover the real truth of the politician Vaani Kapoor has roped into play the role of Amay Patnaik’s wife in part 2 Saurabh Shukla to intsenfy the storyline with his powerful presence Ajay Devgn unveiled the trailer of Raid 2 on his social media handles and wrote dusri taraf sach - Yeh RAID ab aur badi ho chuki hai Fans shared their views regarding the trailer in the comment section of the post “Ajay sir puri Mahabharat hai.” Another user wrote “Bahar sarkari karamchari dekh Rahe ho.”  comment read “Ajay sir ka movie raid 2 blockbuster hogi.” Another comment read “Yah to pakka blockbuster hogi.” A fan wrote in the comment section A post shared by Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) The story is about Indian Revenue Service Officer Amay Patnaik who seized black money of Rs 4200 crore in his raid till then he conducts a raid on a corrupt politician’s premises (played by  Riteish Deshmukh Riteish Deshmukh as Dada Bhai (corrupt politician) It has been written by Ritesh Shah and directed by Raj Kumar Gupta The crime thriller is set to be released in theatres on May 1 the movie is made on a budget of Rs 48 crore.  Jagran English brings you all the latest and breaking news from India and around the world Follow english.jagran.com to stay updated with the latest English news The page you are looking for might have been removed Ajay Devgn and Ritesh Deshmukh's intense face-off in 'Raid 2' teaser Ajay Devgan is once again returning as his popular character Income Tax Officer Amay Patel This time Amay Patel will raid the house of Bahubali leader Dada Bhai This is the story of Ajay Devgan and Ritesh Deshmukh's much-awaited film 'Raid 2' in which the intense look of both Ajay Devgan and Ritesh Deshmukh was seen Ritesh Deshmukh will be seen as a leader in this film in which many vehicles are moving fast and the sound of sirens is heard Saurabh Shukla's character is shown in the film 'Raid' Someone tells him that "The tax matter could have been resolved by paying the fine then why did the government officer have to call Rajaji's army?" After this Ajay Devgan's character Amay Patel enters This is the same Amay Patel who conducted 73 raids 74 transfers and seized property worth Rs 4200 crore The teaser shows Amay Patel arriving at Ritesh Deshmukh's character Dada Bhai's house for his 75th raid Dada Bhai is a strong leader who also helps people both Riteish Deshmukh and Ajay Devgan look very strong and attractive in their respective characters A glimpse of actress Vaani Kapoor is also seen in the teaser The teaser ends with a powerful dialogue in which Dada Bhai asks Amay Patel "When did the Pandavas start building the Chakravyuh?" To this Amay Patel replies I am the whole Mahabharata." The teaser has gone viral on social media as soon as it was released 'Raid 2' will release in theaters on May 1 Apart from Ajay Devgan and Riteish Deshmukh Saurabh Shukla and Vaani Kapoor will also be seen in important roles in this film Thalaivi: Kangana Ranaut is an embodiment of grace as former Tamil Nadu CM It will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on February 7 Will the young architect crumble or will this bumpy ride help him rebuild his relationship with his crabby old man?" of love, understanding & second chances at the heart of it all 🫶#TheMehtaBoysOnPrime, Feb 7 pic.twitter.com/j8LyoFE2rC This Hindi film will also be available in Tamil screen at the ABC has achieved something remarkable—wining back-to-back B&T 30 Under 30 Marketing trophies To find out why B&T checked in with last year’s 30 Under 30 Awards winners in the marketing category to see what they’ve been up to from Charli XCX-inspired campaigns to well-deserved promotions If you’re inspired by these marketers at the top of their game, and you’re under 30 yourself, why not check out the entry requirements for the upcoming Awards here? “I’m over the moon to celebrate another win at the B&T 30 Under 30 Awards for marketing,” said McGeown when she won the category earlier this year McGeown lead the campaign for a brand new season of Fisk a comedy series that first aired in March 2021 “It is a genuine joy to lead this campaign along with some very talented colleagues and production partners,” she said The two-time 30 Under 30 winner has worked at ABC for nearly 10 years moving swiftly between roles as she works on wide-reaching campaigns McGeown’s team launched the then-unknown kids’ show Bluey six years ago Enter B&T’s 30 Under 30 Awards! Amay Jain is the digital brand manager at Goodman Fielder Jain’s team recently launched “The Helga’s Club Classic” inspired by Charli XCX’s latest album Bread brand Helga’s Bakehouse teamed up with a Sydney-based sandwich eatery to feed local brats with a custom sandwich via Connecting Plots and a.glo Josh Pickstone picked up a B&T’s 30 Under 30 Awards earlier this year recognised for taking the “Tonight I’ll Be Eating” campaign global and leading the strategy for the iconic Kim Kardashian and Sharon Strzelecki campaign He was recently promoted from brand strategy lead ANZ at Uber and Uber Eats to APAC brand strategy lead at Uber a testament to his creative approach to creating exciting campaigns Uber’s advertising business surpassed the US$1 billion annual revenue run rate two quarters ahead of schedule Uber teamed up with Special and martial arts icon Louis Koo for its latest campaign in October 2024 spotlighting the challenges of traditional street hailing and showcasing the ease of using Uber Taxi “Reflecting on the last 7 years at Uber it’s been an absolutely incredible journey and I’m beyond proud to have worked on some industry-leading campaigns over the years with incredibly talented colleagues The constant opportunities and challenges that are thrown my way has made my career without a dull moment I can’t wait to do more brilliant work and the next chapter ahead,” said Pickstone Ranji Trophy losing finalists, Kerala will tour England later this year to prepare for the next domestic season Captain Sachin Baby said the idea was to acclimatise the squad to the different conditions they encountered during a punishing Ranji Trophy campaign which began in mid-October and took them to Kolkata "When we play in cold climates or on green wickets we encounter difficulties," captain Sachin said at a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday the Kerala team will spend two months in Jammu & Kashmir during the IPL time from April to May That's our plan for the next four months," Sachin said Kerala coached by former international Amay Khurasiya had their best ever finish to a Ranji campaign by reaching the final Kerala had only once before reached the semifinal-stage of the multi-day competition Kerala gave Vidarbha a great fight in the final in Nagpur missing out on the title by virtue of a 37-run lead that the hosts secured in the first innings Kerala ended the campaign without losing a match