Mani Shankar on 16 December sequel, "It's as original, exciting and relevant as the first" 24 years ago, director/engineer Mani Shankar’s 16 December predicted tech far ahead of its time. From 3D holography as a surveillance tool, to Gen AI image enhancement techniques, voice activated command systems, camera grids in Indian cities, ethical hacking, and long range wireless spy cams and EarPods. As a true-blue spy film, it set a new bar that Bollywood has since built on. The brilliance of the integration of this as yet future tech into the story happening on the streets of India, made the film one of the top 10 grossers of the year. Gulshan Grover’s iconic “Dulhan ki bidaai ka waqt badalna hai” as a voice activated command for a nuke, that is hacked by a 13 year old ethical hacker was radically new as a climax concept in Bollywood. It is also among the most quoted one-liners in Bollywood films. The concept of the surveillance command control centre was first created for 16 December. It’s a norm for every film of the genre now. Now, Mani Shankar is on to the sequel. It’s taken him over a year to craft a sequel to this story. Mani said, “It’s just as original, exciting and relevant as the first. ”The grim faced holster wearing and butt kicking female lead Sheba is the template followed by countless female spies down the decades. This was the first script to weave the larger geopolitics of our region into its narration. Said Mani Shankar, “The script of the sequel 16 Dece... #December #years_ago #Bollywood #Shankar #Mani_Shankar #Mani #Indian_cities #December_predicted #engineer_Mani #predicted_tech
'Parting of ways': Mani Shankar Aiyar, Shashi Tharoor clash in fiery open letter war A public spat has erupted between Congress leaders Mani Shankar Aiyar and Shashi Tharoor over foreign policy and ideology. Aiyar criticized Tharoor's views on the Iran-Israel conflict and his stance on the US, regretting his past support. Tharoor defended his nationalist perspective and responsible policymaking, rejecting Aiyar's accusations and highlighting their past mutual support. #Shashi_Tharoor #Congress_leaders #Shankar #Mani_Shankar #Shankar_Aiyar #public_spat #open_letter #leaders_Mani #fiery_open #letter_war
'Without Mamata di …': Mani Shankar Aiyar's advise to Rahul Gandhi on INDIA bloc leadership Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar asserted Mamata Banerjee is crucial for the INDIA bloc's survival, urging Rahul Gandhi to cede leadership to smaller parties. Aiyar, who expressed admiration for Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, also voiced contempt for Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera. The party has since distanced itself from Aiyar's controversial statements. #Mamata_Banerjee #Rahul_Gandhi #INDIA_bloc #Mani_Shankar #Shankar_Aiyar #leader_Mani #urging_Rahul #Veteran_Congress #leadership_Veteran #asserted_Mamata
'Far too much younger': Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar explains why he is not a 'Rahulian' #Congress_leader #Mani_Shankar #Shankar_Aiyar #Rahulian #leader_Mani
'Congress wins with dissent, loses when it crushes it': Mani Shankar Aiyar's latest warning to leadership Veteran leader Mani Shankar Aiyar asserts Congress historically thrives on internal dissent, warning suppression leads to downfall. Citing Indira Gandhi's Emergency and historical figures like Subhas Chandra Bose, Aiyar argues disagreement, not conformity, is the party's strength. He challenges the current leadership to embrace diverse opinions, fearing doom if dissent is stifled. #Veteran_leader #Shankar #Mani_Shankar #Shankar_Aiyar #leader_Mani #Congress_wins #asserts_Congress #Congress_historically #Aiyar_latest #Aiyar_asserts
'From arsh to farsh': Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'Rahulian' outburst and 'uncle' syndrome #Mani_Shankar #Shankar_Aiyar #Rahulian #uncle #syndrome
Cong disassociates, but Aiyar says unlike Rahul friends, he is with party Mani Shankar Aiyar hit back at the Congress after the party dissociated itself from his prediction of a Left victory in Kerala. Aiyar asserted his continued loyalty to the party, questioning why anyone would remain if not for belief in the Nehru-Gandhi family's leadership. #Mani_Shankar #Shankar_Aiyar #Rahul_friends #unlike_Rahul #Left_victory #Cong_disassociates #party_Mani #hit_back #Aiyar_hit #party_dissociated
From 'chaiwala' to 'Rahulian': Mani Shankar Aiyar returns and Congress ducks for cover, again Mani Shankar Aiyar has once again embarrassed the Congress with his remarks, first praising Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and then dismissing the party's leadership, including spokesperson Pawan Khera. The Congress has distanced itself from Aiyar, stating he has no connection with the party. This incident follows a pattern of Aiyar's controversial statements that have previously aided the BJP. #Shankar #Pawan_Khera #Mani_Shankar #Shankar_Aiyar #Pinarayi_Vijayan #Mani #praising_Kerala #spokesperson_Pawan #including_spokesperson #Congress_ducks
'I am not a Rahulian': Congress rift blows up as Mani Shankar Aiyar goes on name-calling spree Mani Shankar Aiyar invoked B.R. Ambedkar after the Congress distanced itself from his praise of Kerala's Pinarayi Vijayan government. Aiyar criticized Rahul Gandhi and Pawan Khera, calling Khera a "puppet" and "parrot." He expressed contempt for Khera and questioned the party's handling of dissent, contrasting it with Nehru's era. #Shankar #Mani_Shankar #Shankar_Aiyar #spree_Mani #Mani #Congress_rift #rift_blows #name-calling_spree #Rahulian #Kerala_Pinarayi
'Pick up the baton': Mani Shankar Aiyar's pitch for Pinarayi Vijayan sparks row; Congress draws line #Mani_Shankar #Shankar_Aiyar #Pinarayi_Vijayan #Congress_draws #Aiyar_pitch
