SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2021 (PAGE 4) BOLLYWOOD-BUZZ SOCIETY BOLLYWOOD pins hope on 2021 films The risk of online dating Dr. Monica Narang In India alone, the number of internet users is touch- These days the extensive online dating has become a ing the 500 million mark. Although women account for trend especially during the Pandemic where maximum only 30% of the users.The cyber crime against women are work is done from home and it has turned into addiction. on the rise and they are the most vulnerable group in the People who tend to get involved in such practice spend cyber world. most of their precious time with the devices, be it laptop The choice of a multitude of social networking plat- or computer or smart phone. They would try to find forms is all the more responsible for endangering someone special or true love online to mingle and try to women's safety online. According to a survey, nearly 76% develop relationship. They deceive their partner and very of women under the age of 30 have been the victims of possessive of their phones which is used for dating. The online harassment. It is shocking that revenge porn and cyber space has become a new avenue to explore so called sextortion targets every one in ten women under the age new face book friends. The rapid development of internet of thirty years. and communication technology offers an alternate mode Online dating has come a long way with various dating to search , socialize and Date people of different age apps crowding the digital space, "swipe, meet, repeat" groups. While online dating may be a savior for some, may be the new go-to move by the millennials. Many but all is not always hunky-dory. The virtual world comes women and girls are being seduced virtually . with its warnings. Before swiping right or 'clicking' with In order to curb this menace there are provisions in someone, one needs to be very careful. There is an invisi- Information Technology Act where sec. 66D prescribes ble mask in online communication .The person with punishment for cheating by personation by using comput- whom you are communicating may appear to be very sweet and beautiful. Like you may feel that you have found your lucky COVID-19 may have played spoilsport with the Dharma Productions and Fox Star Studios. The first part charm , but the person on the other release calendar of Bollywood in 2020, but the will see Ranbir Kapoor play Shiva, a man with special pow- side of screen is wearing a mask. But Hindi film industry hopes to welcome audiences in ers. The star-studed cast also features Alia Bhatt, Amitabh when the personal information like cinema halls in the new year with a variety of Bachchan, south star Nagarjuna and Mouni Roy. movie offerings in different genres. "Shamshera": Directed by Karan Malhotra and featur- names, address, pictures , etc are Big-budget movies that could not releases in the ing Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt and Vaani Kapoor, the film shared, leads to bad consequences. year gone by plan to make their way to theatres in has been described as a high-octane action entertainer. According to psychiatrist and coun- sellor, Dr Pavan Sonar, "Never emo- 2021 where they will have to fight for space with "Gangubai Kathiawadi": Directed by Sanjay Leela tionally invest in anyone until you the new films of the year. Here are some of the Bhansali, the film has been adapted from one of the chap- meet face-to-face. Even if you decide films expected to release in 2021: ters of noted author Hussain Zaidi's book, "Mafia Queens of to keep it strictly on an online basis, "Sooryavanshi": Akshay Kumar-starrer is the third Mumbai". The film features Alia Bhatt as Gangubai, one of you are still talking to a 'ghost', so film in director Rohit Shetty's cop universe after Ajay the most powerful madams from Kamathipura in the 1960s. Devgn's "Singham" and Ranveer Singh's "Simmba". The keep it basic. Most times, people lie "Jayeshbhai Jordaar": The humorous entertainer and portray another personality. I film, also starring Katrina Kaif, may arrive in the first or sec- set in Gujarat is directed by debutant Divyaang Thakkar and ond quarter of the year if the pandemic situation gets better know of a young girl who shared sen- stars Ranveer Singh as the titular character. It is produced timental messages with a man on after a year of postponement. Akshay Kumar also has by Yash Raj Films. "Bachchan Pandey", "Atrangi Re" and "Bell Bottom" in var- Instagram, who pretended to be "Prithviraj": The biopic on Prithiviraj Chauhan will see younger and single. He was actually ious stages of production. Akshay Kumar essaying the titular character, while Miss "83": Directed by Kabir Khan, the film narrates the story married. When confronted, he sim- World 2017 Manushi Chhillar plays Sanyogita. It is directed of India's first Cricket World Cup victory in the year 1983. ply ran away and the girl was devas- by Chandraparaksh Dwivedi and produced by Yash Raj Ranveer Singh playing the role of Kapil Dev and his actor- tated. So, always meet a person and wife Deepika Padukone as Romi Dev in the movie that has Films. then decide. Allowing a stranger into also been delayed for a year. "Jersey": The film is a Hindi remake of the 2019 Telugu your life has its risks and when someone is behind a er resource and provides that any person who by means of "Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai": The Salman blockbuster of the same name. Starring Shahid Kapoor, screen, it's quite harder to figure them out." any communication device or computer resource cheats Khan-starrer action-drama is most likely to release on Eid, "Jersey" chronicles the story of a talented but failed cricketer One should think for thousand times before adding a by personation , shall be punished with imprisonment of a festival that has always proved lucky for the superstar. (Kapoor), who decides to return to the field in his late 30s new friend . This is something women and men continu- either description for a term which may extend to three Director Prabhudeva reunites with Salman after "Dabangg driven by the desire to represent the Indian cricket team and ally fall prey to. Lying is the most hated aspect in online years and shall also be liable to fine which may extend to 3". It stars Khan's "Bharat" co-star Disha Patani and fulfil his son's wish for a jersey as a gift. dating. The online daters lie to each other concerning one lakh rupees . names, appearances, location ,etc. If the financial assets Randeep Hooda. "Sardar Udham": The Shoojit Sircar-directed is a This provision envisages that if a person assumes the or details are revealed online; it leads to disastrous "Maidaan": Actor Ajay Devgn's much-awaited sports biopic on Udham Singh, the revolutionary who assassinated character or appearance which he is not really or poses as Michael O'Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of results. In one of the incidents, a 65-year-old Mumbai drama will see him portray the role of Syed Abdul Rahim, in reality he is really not especially with fraudulent inten- Punjab in British India in 1940, to avenge the 1919 resident lost all his savings, including post-retirement who served as the coach and manager of the Indian football tion , then the victim can file a complaint before the adju- team from 1950 until his death in 1963. The only big film to Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Vicky Kaushal plays the title funds in a dating website fraud where he registered him- dicating officer under this provision. So there is an action have locked its release date on October 15, "Maidaan" is role. self to date women for a year. After registering on the site under Information Technology Act , but along with this directed by "Badhaai Ho!" fame Amit Sharma. "Bunty Aur Babli 2": Rani Mukerji returns in this and being asked to pay a registration fee to enroll as a pre- Act in case of cheating and cheating by personation , it is "Laal Singh Chadda": The Aamir Khan-starrer is the rebooted version of her old hit. The Varun V Sharma-direct- mium member, he was shown a few women and given a official adaptation of Hollywood mega-hit "Forrest Gump". ed story takes a leap of 10 years and introduces a fresh pair 'dating package'. The woman in question kept asking for always advisable to file an FIR under sec 415, 416, 417, Advait Chandan of "Secret Superstar" has directed the film, in Siddhanth Chaturvedi and Sharvari while Saif Ali Khan more payments on different pretexts such as insurance, 419 and 420 of Indian Penal Code. There is a legal proce- which also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, south star Vijay replaces Abhishek Bachchan's character. police verification, and more. The unsuspecting victim dure available in Information Technology Act against the Setupathi and Mona Singh. "Rashmi Rocket": This film will see Taapsee Pannu landed up paying the money he was asked to. The hackers fraudster where the victim can approach the competent "Brahmastra": Directed by Ayan Mukherji, the three- in the role of an athlete. Akarsh Khurana, who directed in disguise can extract money or other assets online by authority for redressal . film fantasy adventure series is produced by Karan Johar's Irrfan-starrer "Karwaan", is also directing this movie. creating emotional blackmail. (The author is Sr. Assistant Prof. The Law School, University of Jammu) SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS Gadgets and health issues Insurance buyers; be aware! Chetan Prabhakar insurance policies, claims made or ailments suffered.