Paatal Lok season 2 also stars Tillotama Shome, Nagesh Kukunoor, and Jahnu Barua in pivotal roles. The crime drama will premiere on Prime Video.

The blood-soaked world of Paatal Lok will be back next year. The second season of the crime thriller will be released on January 17, with actors Jaideep Ahlawat, Ishwak Singh and Gul Panag set to reprise their roles. Also read: Paatal Lok makers tease season two with new poster featuring Jaideep Ahlawat, fans say: ‘Don’t disappoint like Mirzapur’

Paatal Lok 2 gets a release date
On Monday, the makers of the show announced the release date of the show. The eight-episode series is created and executive-produced by Sudip Sharma. It is backed by Clean Slate Filmz Production in association with Eunoia Films LLP.

The new season will focus on the character of ‘Hathi Ram Chaudhary’ (Jaideep) and his team navigating an uncharted territory – “a perilous ‘fresh hell’ that will test them like never before”. The plot of the show remains under wraps.

Directed by Avinash Arun Dhaware, Paatal Lok season 2 will also star Tillotama Shome, Nagesh Kukunoor, and Jahnu Barua in pivotal roles. The crime drama will premiere on Prime Video.

Sudip Sharma is elated to finally open the second chapter in front of the fans.

“The overwhelming response to the first season filled me with immense gratitude and inspired me to craft stories that are raw, relatable, and intensely gripping. The streaming service also acted as a perfect medium to bring out unique storytelling to life, offering our team a platform to expose and expand our horizons in terms of visual representation. Collaborating with an exceptional team has been a privilege, and together we’ve elevated this drama to new heights, amplifying the themes of crime, mystery, and suspense,” said the creator and showrunner of the series.

About Pataal Lok
The first season of the crime thriller was released in May 2020, and became popular for its intense storyline. It was directed by Avinash Arun and Prosit Roy. The show featured Jaideep Ahlawat, Gul Panag, Neeraj Kabi, Swastika Mukherjee, Ishwak Singh, Abhishek Banerjee, Niharika Lyra Dutt, and Richa Chaturvedi.

The first chapter of the show delved deep into the underbelly of Indian society, with the spotlight on how the news industry works. It was the storytelling, unexpected twists, adrenaline-pumping thrills, and a thought-provoking climax which left a lasting impression on the viewers.

Now, the makers have stressed that the stakes are high in the second season. “This upcoming season promises to propel the drama barometer to new heights drawing viewers into an even darker, immersive and more treacherous world,” read the press note.

Talking about the upcoming season, Nikhil Madhok, Head of Originals, Prime Video India, said, “Paatal Lok made a huge impact with its gripping narrative, layered characters and raw portrayal of societal realities, earning critical acclaim and a massive fanbase. At Prime Video, we always prioritise two essential aspects across our shows —the unique and compelling nature of the stories we tell, and identifying the right time to bring those narratives to our audience. The phenomenal response to the first season of the neo-noir crime drama inspired us to delve even deeper into its immersive world with the second installment. While collaborating once again with Sudip, Avinash and the talented cast behind this groundbreaking series, we are excited to unveil a new chapter that pushes creative boundaries.”

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AP Dhillon’s rumoured girlfriend Banita Sandhu vibes at Diljit Dosanjh’s Mumbai concert amid singers’ feud. Watch

AP Dhillon’s rumoured girlfriend Banita Sandhu’s video– enjoying Diljit Dosanjh’s Mumbai concert–surfaces on social media.

Banita Sandhu, who is rumoured to be dating Punjabi singer, AP Dhillon, was recently spotted attending Diljit Dosanjh’s Mumbai concert. This comes amid the ongoing feud between Diljit and AP. The video of the actor vibing to Diljit’s song surfaced online.

Banita Sandhu vibes to Diljit Dosanjh
Recently, after Diljit Dosanjh gave a shoutout to AP Dhillon and Karan Aujla, AP claimed that Diljit had blocked him on Instagram. However, the Lover singer denied the claim. This was followed by AP Dhillon sharing a screen recording to show how he could see Diljit’s profile after getting unblocked. Amid this, Banita Sandhu was spotted attending Diljit’s Mumbai concert on December 19, at Mahalaxmi Race Course, where she was seen dancing to the singer’s songs.

The actor, however, was absent from AP Dhillon’s Mumbai concert on December 7, which has sparked rumours of their breakup. Banita featured in AP’s popular song With You, released in 2023. After watching their sizzling chemistry in the song, fans linked them together, speculating that they were dating in real life too.

Banita Sandhu also attended the screening of the AP Dhillon’s docu-series AP Dhillon: First Of A Kind in Mumbai, released last year, which is currently premiering on Amazon Prime Video. Post the screening, Banita shared new love-filled pictures with AP on her social media handle, with the caption, “with me,” along with a heart emoji. However, none of them ever addressed these rumours.

About Banita Sandhu
Banita Sandhu is a Welsh actor who made her Bollywood debut alongside Varun Dhawan in October. She then starred in the Tamil film, Adithya Varma and was also a part of Vicky Kaushal’s Sardar Udham. The actor also played the role of Miss Malhotra in the popular Netflix series, Bridgerton, based on the book by Julia Quinn and impressed fans with her performance.

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Shark Tank India’s Namita Thapar and Anupam Mittal clash over work-life balance debate: ‘70-hour work week…’

Should employees work longer hours? In a recent interview Shark Tank India’s Namita Thapar and Anupam Mittal expressed their contrasting views.

Creating the right work-life balance isn’t easy, and if you work for yourself, it can be almost impossible, as per entrepreneurs Namita Thapar and Anupam Mittal, who were both seen together in various seasons of the popular reality show Shark Tank India. Also read | Tips for maintaining a healthy work-life balance

During a recent interview with Humans of Bombay, Namita Thapar expressed her view on work-life balance, saying people who own businesses must work long hours, but ‘common’ salaried employees don’t need to. However, Anupam Mittal had a different viewpoint.

Anupam Mittal on work-life balance
When asked if he believed work-life balance was achievable and his view on the debate around it, Anupam, who is the founder-CEO of Shaadi.com, said, “I think it is a big lie that’s being told to this generation, and I think it stinks because you are not ever going to… okay this is for people who want to achieve something extraordinary in life… you are not going to achieve anything extraordinary in life by counting the hours that you are putting in. Work-life harmony and flexibility, all that I understand.”

He then spoke about how the productivity in his company has gone up by 30 percent due to a hybrid work model as people get to take care of their personal life while also being available for work from home.

He added, “But simply clocking hours as a means of defining work-life balance is destroying a whole generation. We work 16 hours a day because we believe so much in what we are trying to build; and we never looked at our clocks and watches, although we were on salaries. I think that really builds character, right? When you struggle… success builds ego, but struggle builds character. I think people need to really go all in as far as (possible), if they want to achieve (something) in the early part of their career, when they still have the energy and the clarity in terms of what they want.”

Chiming in, Namita, the CEO of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, said, “This is a crock of bull****. Pardon my language. I completely disagree. I apologise for interrupting you (Anupam).”

Namita Thapar on work-life balance
Namita then explained her position, saying, “Basically this whole discussion and argument that is going on, pardon my language, is a crock of bull****. I will give you three data points, very specific data points. No. 1, when Emcure went public, it was $3 billion, my family owns 80 percent, so imagine the kind of wealth I am making. The founders, set of co-founders and top management, look at the kind of money they are making. Obviously, we could work 20 hours a day, which is what we all do. But the employee? Today, my accountant, he is making a salary, he does not have the upside of putting in that kind of hours. If he is going to put in that kind of hours, my second data point is, he is going to have serious, serious, serious physical and mental health issues.”

She added, “So, I think for founders and high stakeholders, who make tons of money — go for it. Work 24 hours a day forever! But I think for the common man and woman… (there needs to be) a certain number of hours that they are supposed to work, and of course when there are deliverables… people work longer hours, but it is not on a non-stop, standard number basis.”

Namita also said, “Third thing: For God’s sake, don’t get married and have children because the next generation is suffering because of non-existent parents… just spare them the misery and mental health issues due to having an absentee parent. So, I think for people with high stakes, yes (work long hours), but for common employees, have a reasonable work limit, knowing that there will be some blips during deliverable time, but it cannot be a constant 70-hour work week, which is what a lot of people are proposing.”

Here are a few tips and tricks for work-life balance
A balanced lifestyle is not just a luxury; it’s essential. Finding the right balance between work and personal life is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing stress levels, and promoting better sleep quality. Click here to check out six helpful ways to maintain work-life balance for better mental health.

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