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‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ is Salman’s best: B-Town
Mumbai: From actors like Anupam Kher, Anil Kapoor and Randeep Hooda to actresses like Jacqueline Fernandez and Sonakshi Sinha, tinsel town has given a thumbs up to superstar Salman Khan’s “Bajrangi Bhaijaan”, calling it his best film till date.
Not only has Kabir Khan’s directorial garnered appreciation for Salman’s “outstanding” acting, but the concept of the film, which delves into India-Pakistan ties, has also been praised by many.
“Bajrangi Bhaijaan”, which also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, narrates the story of a Hindu man on a mission to take a young Pakistani girl, who is dumb and mute, back to her country. Released on Friday, it chronicles his adventures and experiences faced during his road trip.
Since its first look was released, the craze of “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” was palpable, where many stars like Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan publicised the film on Twitter. Now other B-Town celebs too have joined the league and have praised the movie on the micro-blogging site calling it a “must watch.”
Here’s what these stars have written:
Anil Kapoor: Only @BeingSalmanKhan can tug at your heartstrings, yet leave u feeling hopeful & joyous!…in #BajrangiBhaijaan, definitely his best!
Shilpa Shetty: A poignant story of selfless love n still entertainin@BeingSalmanKhan is faab in a never seen b4 avatar. Must watch
Preity Zinta: Good Morning world Saw #BajrangiBhaijaan last night & absolutely LOVED IT 4 it’s Intent, Beauty, Innocence & Scale.
Anupam Kher: BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN is funny, moving & at places even poignant. Take a bow Kabir Khan. Your story telling is excellent. Nawaz is brilliant.:) BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN is @BeingSalmanKhan’s best work till date. It is also d Best Film ever made on the human side of Indo-Pak relationship.
Jacqueline Fernandez: It’s official. #BajrangiBhaijaan is Salman’s bestest ever. But who really steals the scenes is little Harshaali! I’m a fan!
Sonakshi Sinha: Watched #BajrangiBhaijaan last night n its safe to say its @BeingSalmanKhan’s best movie.. Like ever. Well done @kabirkhankk, outstandinng!
Karan Johar: There wasn’t a dry eye at the end of the screening of #BajrangiBhaijaan….an emotional journey majestically performed by @BeingSalmanKhan!
Farah Khan: Just saw Bajrangibhaijaan.. No words to describe how outstanding it is! @BeingSalmanKhan u made me cry.. Ur best to date!
Subhash Ghai: Proud of@BeingSalmanKhan for producing a heart warming film on communal harmony @Bajrangi bhaijaan Being human Real
Pulkit Samrat: Just watched #BajrangiBhaijaan OUTSTANDING! Fabulously shot. @BeingSalmanKhan’s best ever! Congratulations @kabirkhankk @minimathur
Mika Singh: 2day is Jumma, means Friday. So #BajrangiBhaijaan is gng to rock theatres all over!one of the best films to watch of Bro @BeingSalmanKhan
Randeep Hooda: The most important&1of the best @BeingSalmanKhan films #BajrangiBhaijaan is a must watch.@kabirkhankk steers the ship with finesse. super
Adnan Sami: #BajrangiBhaijaan is the Ultimate “Samjhauta Express” between Indo-Pak.. It whistles it’s way straight into your heart & is there to stay!
Athiya Shetty: #Bajrangibhaijaan you’ve left me in tears. @BeingSalmanKhan sir you’ve played yourself in this one. #speechless
Tisca Chopra: Masterstroke of a film @kabirkhankk ! @BeingSalmanKhan is outstanding…Love #BajrangiBhaijaan…Thanks @minimathur for the great time!
Nikhil Advani: If you are Indian/Pakistani and wondered what all the fuss has been about go and see #BajrangiBhaijaan. It’s not a film. It’s a statement.
Mohit Suri: Can’t remember the last time a film made me cry,laugh,clap,whistle #BajrangiBhaijaan is all that and more @BeingSalmanKhan @kabirkhankk wow
Wajid Khan: Indian film industry should be proud of #BajrangiBhaijaan A must watch for every Indian n #Pakistani’s n as I always say
Daisy Shah: Words can’t do justice to explain wat u feel abt this. #BajrangiBhaijaan is a heartfelt movie! @BeingSalmanKhan @kabirkhankk #takeabow
Krishika Lulla: Just watched #BajrangiBhaijaan very sweet film just loved the audience reaction with tear-filled eyes Salman does it again @BeingSalmanKhan
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Casino Days Reveal Internal Data on Most Popular Smartphones
International online casino Casino Days has published a report sharing their internal data on what types and brands of devices are used to play on the platform by users from the South Asian region.
Such aggregate data analyses allow the operator to optimise their website for the brands and models of devices people are actually using.
The insights gained through the research also help Casino Days tailor their services based on the better understanding of their clients and their needs.
Desktops and Tablets Lose the Battle vs Mobile
The primary data samples analysed by Casino Days reveal that mobile connections dominate the market in South Asia and are responsible for a whopping 96.6% of gaming sessions, while computers and tablets have negligible shares of 2.9% and 0.5% respectively.
The authors of the study point out that historically, playing online casino was exclusively done on computers, and attribute thе major shift to mobile that has unfolded over time to the wide spread of cheaper smartphones and mobile data plans in South Asia.
“Some of the reasons behind this massive difference in device type are affordability, technical advantages, as well as cheaper and more obtainable internet plans for mobiles than those for computers,” the researchers comment.
Xiaomi and Vivo Outperform Samsung, Apple Way Down in Rankings
Chinese brands Xiaomi and Vivo were used by 21.9% and 20.79% of Casino Days players from South Asia respectively, and together with the positioned in third place with a 18.1% share South Korean brand Samsung dominate the market among real money gamers in the region.
Cupertino, California-based Apple is way down in seventh with a user share of just 2.29%, overshadowed by Chinese brands Realme (11.43%), OPPO (11.23%), and OnePlus (4.07%).
Huawei is at the very bottom of the chart with a tiny share just below the single percent mark, trailing behind mobile devices by Motorola, Google, and Infinix.
The data on actual phone usage provided by Casino Days, even though limited to the gaming parts of the population of South Asia, paints a different picture from global statistics on smartphone shipments by vendors.
Apple and Samsung have been sharing the worldwide lead for over a decade, while current regional leader Xiaomi secured their third position globally just a couple of years ago.
Striking Android Dominance among South Asian Real Money Gaming Communities
The shifted market share patterns of the world’s top smartphone brands in South Asia observed by the Casino Days research paper reveal a striking dominance of Android devices at the expense of iOS-powered phones.
On the global level, Android enjoys a comfortable lead with a sizable 68.79% share which grows to nearly 79% when we look at the whole continent of Asia. The data on South Asian real money gaming communities suggests that Android’s dominance grows even higher and is north of the 90% mark.
Among the major factors behind these figures, the authors of the study point to the relative affordability of and greater availability of Android devices in the region, especially when manufactured locally in countries like India and Vietnam.
“And, with influencers and tech reviews putting emphasis on Android devices, the choice of mobile phone brand and OS becomes easy; Android has a much wider range of products and caters to the Asian online casino market in ways that Apple can’t due to technical limitations,” the researchers add.
The far better integration achieved by Google Pay compared to its counterpart Apple Pay has also played a crucial role in shaping the existing smartphone market trends.
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