Abhijeet Bannerjie to Play Laxman for the Third Time in Upcoming Music Video

Actor Abhijeet Bannerjie, who is currently playing a key role in Puneet Issar’s Ishwar The Play, is all set to portray Laxman for the third time in an upcoming music video.

Abhijeet, who was previously known as Joy Bannerjee, first played Laxman in Surajya Sanhita, directed by Padma Shri awardee Chandraprakash Dwivedi. Interestingly, the actor played three different characters Arjun, Laxman and Chandragupt Vikramaditya in different stories in the project. He later went on to work in web series and television commercials.

Abhijeet is currently playing Laxman in Atul Satya Koushik’s magnum opus theatre production Ishwar. Now, he will once again step into the shoes of the iconic character, this time for a music video.

With Laxman becoming a recurring character in his journey, Abhijeet feels the role is not just another acting opportunity but a divine blessing that has brought him closer to the character in different mediums.

Talking about playing Laxman again, Abhijeet said, "In Surajya Sanhita, I played three different characters in different stories. After that, I got an opportunity to work with Puneet ji in theatre, where I am playing Laxman. Now, once again, I have got an opportunity to play the same role, but in a different way and in a different medium. I consider it a divine blessing that I am getting the opportunity to play Laxman again and again. Every time I play the character, I discover something new about him, and that makes the experience even more special for me." 

Abhijeet recently returned to Mumbai after shooting for the music video in Vrindavan. The song has been sung by popular singer Hansraj Raghuwanshi. While the actor has previously appeared in music videos, this project is special for him as it is based on an ancient epic.

Talking about the project, he said, "I have done a few music videos before, but they were from different genres. For the first time, I have shot for a music video based on an ancient epic. I won’t be able to reveal much at this point, but I can say that it is based on an emotional moment from the Ramayan. And the music video was beautifully shot on the banks of the Yamuna River. The location added a very special feeling to the entire experience and made the shoot even more memorable." 

He further added, "I am a huge fan of Hansraj ji and have always admired his songs. So, getting an opportunity to work with him is surreal. I have always loved the emotion and devotion in his music, so being part of a project with him is something I will always cherish."

Kanikka Kapur to Play a Righteous Teacher in Dabang Teacher, Says Her Look Is Inspired by Sushmita Sen and Alia Bhatt

Kanikka Kapur, who won hearts with her portrayal of Major Suman Tiwari in Ek Duje Ke Vaaste, is all set to woo audiences with a completely new avatar in Shakeb Sayed Studioz’ upcoming vertical series, Dabang Teacher for Story TV.

We hear that Kanikka’s look in the series is loosely inspired by Sushmita Sen’s iconic character Chandni Chopra from Main Hoon Na and Alia Bhatt’s character Rani Chatterjee from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. The actress will be seen stepping into the shoes of Naina, a strong-willed and morally upright teacher.

Talking about her character, Kanikka said, “I am playing the role of Naina in the show. She believes in calling a spade a spade. She is righteous and morally correct. Naina works as a teacher at an institute, and she is one of the most honest and disciplined teachers there. Her strong morals sometimes create problems for her, but she firmly believes in supporting what is right and calling out what is wrong.”

The Batwara 1947 actress is also excited about her new look and the opportunity to experiment with her appearance. She shared, “I am in love with my look. It’s something new and refreshing for me. Sushmita Sen’s character Chandni Chopra from Main Hoon Na is iconic, and my entry look is inspired by her. You will also see me wearing costumes inspired by Alia Bhatt’s character in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.”

Adding another interesting element to the series, Kanikka will once again share screen space with her Ek Duje Ke Vaaste co-star Mohit Kumar. The duo’s on-screen chemistry has been loved by their fans ever since they appeared together in the popular show.

Talking about their reunion, Kanikka said, “After our show ended, our fans continued to shower us with so much love. Because of their love, we have been reuniting again and again on different platforms and in different mediums. Mohit is a fabulous actor, and it is always a treat to work with him. Our chemistry is so organic that now we don’t even feel like we have to act. Our on-screen bond looks realistic without us putting in any extra effort.”

Talking about working with Shakeb Sayed Studioz, Kanikka said, "Mohit and I previously worked on another show, Intern Vs CEO, with the same production house, and it received a great response from the viewers. I really like the way they work. They are organised, thorough professionals, and their approach is very systematic. So, when they approached me for another show, I didn’t hesitate to say yes."

With a strong character, a fresh look and the much-loved Kanikka-Mohit pairing, Dabang Teacher is certainly one of the upcoming vertical series to watch out for.

Pure Devotion!

I saw this lady offering morning tea in broken cups & Parle-G biscuits to Gaurai..

I have always believed that we cannot impress God with gold ornaments or grand feasts. What HE truly loves is inocence & pure devotion..

Our Mahadev accepted the meat offered by Kannappa Nayanar..

Karmabai would cook khichdi without even bathing, yet Lord Jagannath himself would wait for her..

And the sweetest Krishna happily ate the banana peels mistakenly served by Vidur Ji’s wife, Sulabha Ji..

I am sure Gaurai must have come there to enjoy this simplest of breakfast offered with immense love🌺

- K Himaanshu Shuklaa..

Dhartiputra Nandini actor Aman Jaiswal passes away

Dhartiputra Nandini actor Aman Jaiswal, tragically lost his life in an accident. He was hit by a truck while riding a bike on Jogeshwari Highway and was rushed to Cama Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries about half an hour after the accident.

I deeply feel the pain of his family. However, I also believe that God has a greater plan for him, which is why He called him back.

 

Have you watched Om Shanti Om?

 

I learned two important lessons from that movie: 

• Make a wish and truly believe in it. God will find a way to fulfill it.
• God always has a better plan for us, even in the face of death, as there is always something good hidden within every situation.

As I often say, in Om Shanti Om, Omi (played by Shah Rukh Khan), a junior artist, tragically lost his life at a young age in a traffic accident. He dreamed of becoming an actor, but that dream remained unfulfilled.

 

However, as we Hindus believe, the soul is immortal and continues its journey, changing bodies just as we change clothes.

 

Though Omi's death was heartbreaking, if we look at the bigger picture, it reminds us that God often has greater plans for us than we can imagine. Omi’s soul moved on and was reborn as Om, who went on to become a superstar, fulfilling the dream he couldn’t achieve in his previous life.

 

This reminds us that God’s plans are always greater and more meaningful than we can comprehend.

Om Shanti!

K Himaanshu Shuklaa..

What Are You Craving?

 

We recently received new laptops and iPhones from our company. Until now, I had never used an iPhone, and a friend of mine started teasing me, saying, "You work at an amazing company; what else do you need?"

Yesterday, I shared my mutual fund portfolio with a fund manager, who remarked on its impressive growth. He asked, "What else do you need?"

I wanted to lose weight but dreaded going to the gym. However, I’ve been going regularly for over three weeks now, and I can already see progress. A friend noticed the visible change and when I expressed my desire to lose more weight, she said, "You’re blessed! You look much fitter in such a short time. I’m trying too, but I can’t seem to lose an inch. Losing weight quickly is great—what more could you want?"

Last night, before going to bed, I asked myself, "What else do you need? What are you craving?" 

See you soon Bappa

I've seen many people disrespect Bappa by using POP idols or disposing of them in a disgraceful manner. I've also witnessed people deeply moved, whispering their wishes into HIS large ears as they bid him farewell. Some even tie his favourite modak to his hand.

Why Mita Vashisht’s Goodbye to Irrfan Khan Deserves Empathy, Not Criticism

Mita Vashisht recently shared how she tried to say a final goodbye to her friend Irrfan Khan at the cemetery. 

She said, "They didn’t let me in because women weren’t allowed inside. I stood outside near the barricade. Later, when they finally brought his remains, I was able to say my final goodbye. But then, unexpectedly, they came back and walked past me. The procession was so close to me that I laughed and said to myself, 'See, you came to say goodbye to me.'"

#Collections: Part 4- A Guide to HashTable in Java

 

What is a Hashtable?

Java Hashtable class implements Map, which maps keys to values.  It operates on the concept of Hashing, where each key is converted by a hash function into a distinct index in an array. The index functions as a storage location for the matching value. Here is the declaration for java.util.Hashtable class.

public class Hashtable < K,V > extends Dictionary implements Map < K,V >, Cloneable, Serializable

where, K is the type of keys maintained by this map and V is the type of mapped values.

#Collections: Part 3- A Guide to HashMap in Java

 

How null key is handled in HashMap? Since equals() and hashCode() are used to store and retrieve values, how does it work in the case of the null key?

In the Java HashMap when the key is null the hashcode() method is not called. Null keys always map to hash 0 and are put inside the bucket 0.

Here is the implementation of the hash method of HashMap:

static final int hash(Object key) {

 int h;

 return (key == null) ? 0 : (h = key.hashCode()) ^ (h > > > 16);

}

We can see for the null key the hashcode() method is not called, instead puts the key in bucket 0. HashMap uses a linked list to manage multiple objects in the bucket. And if there are already objects in bucket 0, the null object will be appended to the linkedlist of bucket 0.

When we call the get() method, it will call getNode(), which internally calls a hash() method to get the bucket number. Since the key is null, it will return 0. 

How remove() method in HashMap work internally in Java?

To understand how the remove method of HashMap works, we first need to understand the Entry object. FYI, till Java 7, Entry was used after Java 8 it was replaced with Node.

Map.Entry is the static nested class that stores the key/value pair that forms one element of HashMap. Entry object stores in the bucket in the following way (hash,key,value,bucketindex).

That means we need hashvalue and bucketindex besides the key to get access to the desired Entry object in HashMap.

remove(key) method calls the removeEntryForKey(key) method internally, which calculates the final hashValue of the key object and then uses that hashValue in the indexFor(int) method to find the first entry object in the appropriate bucket.

Since bucket(table) is a LinkedList effectively, we start traversing from the first entry object which we got by using the indexFor(int,int) method in the bucket. For each entry object in the bucket, we compare whether hashValue and the key are equal to the calculated hashValue in the first step and the key passed as a parameter in the remove(key) method.

If desired Entry object is found, then we removed that single entry object from the LinkedList. Removing a single Entry object from the LinkedList is implemented just like removing a single object from the LinkedList.

HashMap implementation of the remove(key) method in Java APIs that is rt.jar till Java 7:

In Java 8, the remove method calls removeNode.

Why String is a popular HashMap key in Java?

Since String is immutable, its hashcode is cached at the time of creation and it doesn’t need to be calculated again. This makes it a great candidate for keys in a Map and its processing is faster than other HashMap key objects. This is why String is mostly used Object as HashMap keys.

What is the load factor of a HashMap and how does it affect performance?

In Java's HashMap implementation, the load factor is a measure that determines when the underlying hash table should be resized to accommodate more elements. It is a floating-point value (from 0 to 1) that represents the ratio of the number of elements in the hash table (size) to the number of buckets (capacity or threshold).

The load factor is defined as size/capacity. When the load factor threshold is exceeded, the HashMap increases the capacity of the hash table by roughly doubling the number of buckets (this is done to maintain the efficiency of the hash table operations). Existing entries are redistributed (rehashed) into the new larger table, which involves recalculating hash codes and reassigning entries to new buckets.

The default load factor in Java is 0.75 (75% of the capacity). This means that when the number of elements in the map reaches 75% of the total capacity, the map will resize itself to double the capacity (by default).

A higher load factor means that the hash map can hold more elements before resizing, which reduces memory overhead but increases the likelihood of collisions (different keys hashing to the same bucket). A lower load factor means the hash table will resize more often, consuming more memory but potentially reducing collisions and improving lookup times.

The load factor can be specified when creating a HashMap by using the constructor that allows you to set both the initial capacity and the load factor. e.g, HashMap(int initialCapacity, float loadFactor)

How can you iterate over a HashMap?

What will be the output of the below program?

HashMap < ArrayList , String> al = new HashMap < ArrayList ,, String>();

ArrayList l1=new ArrayList();

ArrayList l2=new ArrayList();

al.put(l1,  "l1");

al.put(l2,  "l2");

System.out.println("Size="+al.size());

Output will be "Size=1", because l1.equals(l2) will return true. But suppose you add an element in l1 or l2 then the output might or might not be 1 depending on the reference of String added in the l1 and l2.

-K Himaanshu Shuklaa..

#Collections: Part 2- A Guide to HashMap in Java

What is Hash Map in Java?

In Java, a HashMap is a data structure that implements the Map interface and stores key-value pairs. It allows you to store and retrieve elements based on keys rather than indexes.

HashMap allows a single null key and multiple null values. This means one key can be null, but duplicate keys are not permitted, as keys must be unique.

HashMap maintains performance even with an increasing number of elements by automatically resizing itself when the number of elements exceeds a certain threshold (the load factor). This ensures effective memory utilization.

The sequence in which entries in a hash map are iterated is not fixed and can vary over time, particularly if the structure is altered by adding or deleting members. If order is important, consider using LinkedHashMap or TreeMap.

#Collections: Part 1- A Guide to Map in Java

What is a Map in Java?

In Java, a Map is an interface that represents a collection of key-value pairs where each key is unique within the Map, and it maps to exactly one value. It is part of the Java Collections Framework and provides methods to manipulate and retrieve data based on the keys.

#Collections: A Guide to Spliterator in Java

What is a Spliterator?

• A Spliterator is an iterator-like object that can traverse and partition sequences of elements. It combines the functionalities of an Iterator and a Splitter, allowing efficient parallel traversal and decomposition of elements from a source. It supports both sequential and parallel processing of data structures.
• A Spliterator can traverse and split the underlying data source into multiple parts for concurrent processing. This makes it suitable for parallel computation.
• Unlike traditional Iterators, Spliterators can partition off some of their elements, which can be processed in parallel by different threads. This feature enhances performance for large data sets.
• Spliterators are designed to be stateless and immutable. This ensures that they can safely be used concurrently by multiple threads without interference.
• Spliterators can be either ordered or unordered. Ordered spliterators maintain a specific order of elements (e.g., in a list or array), while unordered spliterators do not guarantee any specific order (e.g., in a set or hash map).

#Collections: A Guide to Iterator in Java

What is an Iterator?

Iterator is an interface, which is found in java.util package. It provides a way to access elements of a collection sequentially without exposing its underlying implementation. 

The iterator allows the traversal of elements and supports removing elements during iteration. The Iterator interface has three main methods:

• boolean hasNext(): Returns true if there are more elements in the collection.
• E next(): Returns the next element in the collection.
• void remove(): Removes the last element returned by next() from the collection (optional operation).

Kajol's co-star Noor Malabika Das found dead in Mumbai home

Actress and former flight attendant Noor Malabika Das was found dead at her home in Mumbai, according to police reports. Known for her role in the web series 'The Trial' starring Bollywood star Kajol, Noor was discovered dead on June 6. The police believe it was a suicide, but they are still investigating.

#YasuoTakamatsu : True love never gives up

I heard about a Japanese man, Yasuo Takamatsu, whose wife was swept away in the 2011 tsunami. 

Dalljiet Kaur's husband Nikhil Patel hopes she finds happiness and peace

Bigg Boss 13 fame Dalljiet Kaur married Nikhil Patel, a businessman from Kenya, in a big wedding in Mumbai last March. She moved to Kenya with her son Jaydon after the marriage. However, their relationship faced problems within a year, leading to their separation. Recently, Dalljiet accused Nikhil of having an affair, which drew media attention. Nikhil now wants to address these accusations on social media and shared his side of the story.