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Aradhya Ann is an Indian actress and model who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. She debuted with the 2018 romantic comedy film Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha. Her performance in films such as Raastha, Bad Boyz, and Kakkipada gave her a spotlight in Mollywood. Aradhya Anna’s popularity grew tremoundsly for her role as Tansi in the Bharatha Circus movie. She became a social media buzz for playing a crucial role in Dhyan Sreenivasan and Rahman’s untitled film directed by Omar Lulu.
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Aradhya Ann is a fitness enthusiast who follows a strict regimen of diet and exercise.
She began her career as a model for print ads and television commercials.
While she was growing up her neighbours and relatives called her Ammukutty.
As of November 2024, her Instagram account has over 91.8K followers.
Tanmay Bhat is an Indian stand-up comedian, producer, actor, YouTuber, and scriptwriter based in Mumbai. He is best known as the co-founder of the popular comedy group All India Bakchod (AIB). Tanmay runs a self-titled YouTube channel where he shares vlogs, comedy skits, reaction videos, and live streams games like PUBG Mobile & Among US. Tanmay has appeared on various hit TV shows, including Comicstaan, Dhindora, Comedy Premium League, Koffee with Karan, and more. In August 2024, he posted a dramatic and incredible transformation photo that became a sensation on social media.
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In 2009, Tanmay participated in the national comedy competition Weirdass Hamateur Night, organized by actor-comedian Vir Das.
He has collaborated with several prominent stand-up comedians, including Zakir Khan, Mallika Dua, Kusha Kapila, and Ajey Nagar.
In 2013, Tanmay co-founded All India Bakchod (AIB) with fellow comedians Gursimran Khamba, Rohan Joshi, and Ashish Shakya.
He made a cameo appearance in the 2018 Hindi film Ragini MMS 2.
He is an avid animal lover and often shares pictures with his pet dog, Chat.
Tanmay has performed at events for major companies such as Vodafone, The Times of India, BBC, and British Airways.
In 2018, he appeared as the judge on season 1 of Comicstaan, a stand-up comedy competition that premiered on Amazon Prime Video.
Tanmay produced films like Superteens (2023) and Chintu Ka Birthday (2020).
Chandrika Ravi is an Australian actress of Indian descent primarily known for her appearance in the Veera Simha Reddy movie. She got her breakthrough with her debut Tamil film Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu. She has also appeared in other films such as Sei, Un Kadhal Irudhal, Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu, and The Blackmail movies. Her popularity grew tremoundsly for her acting in the Silk Smitha – Queen Of The South biopic. Chandrika’s interview about her life struggles including how she coped with divorce and cervical cancer.
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Chandrika Ravi made her digital debut with The Other Side of the Nebula web series.
Beyond acting, she posted for various commercial campaigns and ads.
She is the first Indian-origin woman to become Miss World Australia and Miss India Australia 2012 finalist.
Chandrika has appeared in TV shows such as Travel Secrets California and Bollywood to Hollywood.
She is a classical dancer, trained in Bharatanatyam and Kathak.
Pageants
2014 – Miss Maxim India Runner-Up
2012 – Miss World Australia National Semi-Finalists
2011 – Miss India Australia State Finalist
Modelling and Campaigns
2016 – Beauty Blender Print and Online Materials (International) and The Real Talk Show On Air Model (America)
2014 – Smooth ‘N’ Shine Hair Care (Schwarzkopf USA) Print and Online Materials (International)
2011 – Black Opal Makeup Print and Online Materials (International) and Motives Makeup by Loren Ridinger (International)
Movies
Year
Film
Role
Language
Notes
2018
Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu
Ghost
Tamil
2018
Sei
Nancy
Tamil
2019
Un Kadhal Irundhal
Neha
Tamil
Unreleased
2019
Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu
Special Appearance
Telugu
Remake of Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu
2023
Veera Simha Reddy
Special Appearance
Telugu
Special appearance in the song “Maa Bava Manobhavalu”
Arvind Gupta is an Indian toy maker, science educator, author, and translator who was honoured with the Padma Shri award, one of India’s highest civilian awards, in 2018. He is best known for his work in promoting science education at the basic level, particularly through the Hoshangabad Science Teaching Program in the tribal district of Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh. In this program, Gupta created numerous low-cost science teaching aids using locally available materials.
Gupta has authored 15 books on science activities and translated 140 works into Hindi. He has also presented 12 science-related films that aired on India’s National Television channel, Doordarshan.
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Arvind Gupta is passionate about demonstrating how everyday objects can be transformed into tools for teaching science and the reuse of discarded materials into creative & educational toys for children.
His first book, Matchstick Models and Other Science Experiments has been translated into 12 languages by popular science groups.
Gupta runs a YouTube channel where he shares short videos on toy-making, and he actively promotes his work on his website (arvindguptatoys.com).
He is affiliated with the Children’s Science Center at the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics in Pune, India.
Through his workshops, he has inspired students in over 2,000 schools across the world, earning numerous national and international accolades.
Gupta draws inspiration from figures like Gautama Buddha, George Washington Carver, and his mother.
His TED Talk, Turning Trash into Toys for Learning, offers a deep dive into his approach and philosophy of teaching science through creativity and recycling.
Bibliography
Wonders from Toys (2015) – Scholastic, India. Illustrated by Reshma Barve.
Women on Wheels (2015) – Graphic Novel, Manovikas. Illustrated by Ishita Dharap.
Hands-On Maths (2014) – Scholastic, India. Illustrated by Reshma Barve.
Fun with Leaves (2014) – Scholastic, India. Illustrated by Dr. Vidula Mhaiskar.
Sci Fun (2013) – Scholastic, India. Illustrated by Reshma Barve.
Toys from Trash (2013) – Scholastic, India. Illustrated by Reshma Barve.
Thumbs Down (2012) – Scholastic, India. Fun with Thumbprints. Illustrated by Dr. Vidula Mhaiskar.
Amazing Activities (2012) – Scholastic, India. Illustrated by Reshma Barve.
The Story of Solar Energy (2011) – Scholastic, India. Illustrated by Reshma Barve.
Science from Scrap (2010) – Scholastic, India. Illustrated by Chinmayee Samant.
Bright Sparks (2009)- Illustrated by Dr. Karen Haydock. Published by (INSA) – Platinum Jubilee Celebrations.
Science Skills & Thrills (2008) – Published by Kerala State Institute of Children’s Literature.
Quick Science (2009) – Scholastic India.
Odds & Ends (2009) – Scholastic India.
Aha! Activities (2006) – Published by Eklavya, Bhopal (www.eklavya.in)
Hands-On (2002) Published by Vigyan Prasar.
String Games (2002) – Illustrated by Avinash Deshpande. Published by National Book Trust.
Ten Little Fingers (2000) – Illustrated by Avinash Deshpande. Published by National Book Trust.
Little Toys (1996) – Illustrated by Avinash Deshpande. Published by National Book Trust.
Toy Treasures (1993) – Illustrated by Avinash Deshpande. Published by Eklavya (www.eklavya.in)
Toy Joy (1992) – Published by Vigyan Prasar.
Pumps from the Dump – (1992) Published by Vigyan Prasar.
Leaf Zoo (1992) – Published by Vigyan Prasar.
The Toy Bag (1991) – Illustrated by Avinash Deshpande. Published by Eklavya (www.eklavya.in)
Tangrams (1990) Published by Balsahiti, Hyderabad.
Little Science (1989) – Illustrated by Avinash Deshpande. Published by Eklavya (www.eklavya.in)
Matchstick Models & other Science Experiments (1987) – Illustrated by Avinash Deshpande. Translated into 13 Indian languages. Published by Eklavya (www.eklavya.in)
Awards and Recognitions
Padma Shri by Gov of India in Republic Day 2018 honours list (2018).
Dr. Narendra Dabholkar Memorial Award by the Maharashtra Foundation (2018).
Distinguished Math Teacher’s Award, Association of Maths Teachers of India (AMTI) (2016).
50 Most Talented Social Innovators Award, World CSR Day (2015).
IBN-Lokmat Prerna Award (2014).
The Dadhichi Award was given by The Education Society, Ambarnath, Maharashtra (2012).
Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati National Eminence Award conferred by the South Indian Education Society, Mumbai (2010).
The TWAS (Third World Academy of Sciences) Regional Prize for Public Understanding and Popularization of Science (2010).
The C. N. R. Rao Education Foundation Prize for Outstanding Science Teachers (2010).
Prof. T. Navaneeth Rao Best Teacher’s Award, conferred by the A.V. Rama Rao Foundation and the IICT, Hyderabad (2010).
One-India One-People Award, conferred by the One-India, One-People Foundation, Mumbai (2009).
The Indira Gandhi Award for Science Popularization was conferred by INSA(2008).
Prashant Padhye Award, conferred by the Prashant Padhye Cultural Trust, Satara (2005).
Prof. G. D. Parikh Memorial Award, conferred by the M.N. Roy Humanist Center for distinguished contributions in education (2004).
Garware Balbhavan Award, Pune for making science learning fun for children (2003).
The Distinguished Alumnus Award from IIT Kanpur in 2001
Mary McCurdy Award, conferred by the Council of Science Education International (CESI)for the dissemination of science (2001).
Hari Om Ashram Award, conferred by the University Grant’s Commission (1995).
Ruchi Ram Sahni Award, for Science Popularization (1993).
Granthali Award, for the popular book KHEL in Marathi (1992)
National Association for the Blind Award, for designing appropriate teaching aids for preschool visually impaired children (1991).
The inaugural National Award for Science Popularization among Children was conferred by the DST, Government of India (1988).
Hari Bhau Mote Award, conferred by the Marathi Vigyan Parishad, for designing the Matchstick Mecanno (1988).
Award by Eklavya for suggesting the name CHAKMAK for a children’s science magazine in Hindi (1982).
Premanand Sethurajan is a well-known YouTuber, social activist, entrepreneur, and educator from Ramanathpuram. He is the founder and director of LMES Academy and The Goal Company. Moreover, Premanand runs his own YouTube channel, LMES, which has millions of subscribers. On this channel, he creates innovative videos aimed at helping school and college students grasp science concepts more easily. With a background in aerospace and rocket science engineering, he has worked with top aviation companies like Airbus, Boeing, Rockwell Collins, and NASA. These experiences helped him recognize the need to simplify engineering, science, and technology for a wider audience.
Did You Know?
Premanand Sethurajan launched the LMES YouTube channel in 2014 and later established LMES Academy Pvt Ltd.
Through LMES Academy, he has developed multiple ventures, including the Chitti app, PickMyCareer, LMES Foundation, and more.
Premanand’s first video focused on Bernoulli’s theorem, a topic that was traditionally taught as rote learning in schools but holds significant application in the aerospace industry. “It’s a crucial, application-based theorem in the core aerospace industries,” says Premanand.
Siva Rudra Teja is an Indian actor and YouTube personality, recognized for his performances on the Digiquest Studio YouTube channel. He has appeared in several YouTube series, including Oy Bava, Ma Vinyakudu, Peli Chupulu, and To-Let. Siva plays the role of Ram in Aha’s latest Telugu web series Vere Level Office.
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Siva Rudra Teja enjoys exploring new destinations around the globe.
He is an animal lover and has a pet dog.
Siva has collaborated with several YouTube stars, including Pavanish, Swathi, Devi Sri, Bhaskar, and more.
Akhil Vivaan is an Indian actor and model known for his dynamic looks and exceptional acting talent. He made his acting debut in the romantic short film Love Is Love directed by Raghava Sunny. Akhil is all set to play the role of Aadi in the Telugu web series, Vere Level Office, directed by E Sathi Babu.
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Akhil Vivaan is an animal enthusiast and owns two pet dogs named Shizoo & Chocky.
He is a skilled artist who enjoys drawing cartoon sketches.
Akhil loves travelling to new places, particularly nature-filled and spiritual destinations.
As a professional dancer, he has participated in numerous college cultural events.
Akhil Akkineni is an American-born Indian actor primarily known as the youngest son of King Nagarajuna. He debuted as a child artist in his father’s film Sisindri and made his debut lead role with Akhil directed by V V Vinayak. He got his breakthrough with the romantic action film Hello starring Kalyani Priyadarshan as his co-star. Akhil has worked in other flicks such as Mr Majnu, Most Eligible Bachelor, and Agent. On November 26, 2024, Akhil got engaged to the industrialist Zulfi Ravdjee’s daughter Zainab Ravdjee. Their engagement photos have gone viral on social media platforms.
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Akhil Akkineni and fashion designer Shriya Bhupal got engaged in 2016. However, they called off their wedding due to unknown reasons.
Becoming a cricketer has always been his dream since childhood. He joined a school in Australia to be a professional cricketer.
He is a huge admirer of Sachin Tendulkar.
Akhil made a cameo appearance in the 2012 Telugu film Manam. It features three generations of actors from the Akkineni family. His cameo role in the climax won the audience’s hearts.
He has also sung in a few live events.
Akhil is a dog lover and he named his dogs Khaleesi and Drogo.
He has been on the cover pages of various magazines like Hyderabad Magazine, Wow, Hashtag, and Red.
As a cricketer, he played for the Telugu Warriors in the Celebrity Cricket League.
Akhil has an interest towards Football. He is the brand ambassador for the Hyderabad Football League.
He and RRR movie actor Ram Charan share a good bond.
He is a fitness enthusiast who spends lots of time in the gym.
Zainab Ravdjee is a talented artist and lifestyle blogger, widely recognized for her abstract paintings. She gained significant attention for her exhibition Reflections, held at the Kalakriti Art Gallery in Hyderabad. In the exhibition, Zainab showcased 18 acrylic paintings that explored themes of the changing seasons, life balance, and nature. Her artwork has also been featured in various exhibitions and galleries, earning praise for its deep thoughtful themes. On November 26, 2024, she got engaged to Telugu actor Akhil Akkineni, and their engagement photo went viral on social media.
Did You Know?
Zainab is also a skincare expert, regularly highlighting the importance of skincare and maintenance.
Her father, Zulfi Ravdjee, is a well-known industrialist with a respected reputation in the construction industry. He also served as an advisor to the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Her brother, Zain Racdjee, serves as the Chairman and Managing Director of ZR Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd.
In addition to her artistic endeavours, Zainab co-founded a startup dedicated to eco-friendly products.
Her career spans both creative and professional pursuits, both in India and internationally.
GENRE: Survival Thriller CAST: Lee Jung-jae | Park Hae-soo | Yasushi Iwaki | Wi Ha-joon | Hoyean CREW: Hwang Dong-Hyuk (Director) | Jung Jae-il (Music Director) EPISODES: 10 (Expected) LANGUAGE: Korean, English RELEASE DATE: December 26, 2024 OTT: Netflix
Highlights
Season 2 begins with Player 456 trying to re-enter the games to take down the organization.
The makers revealed that Season 3 will be released in 2025.
Squid Game Season 2 is returning after three years to bring the audience into the twisted game of fate. It is a Korean TV series that will be released on Netflix on December 26, 2024. This series is directed by Hwang Dong-Hyuk, with Lee Jae playing the lead role. The story mainly revolves around a group of people who play the deadly children’s game. After the blockbuster hit of the Squid Game, the second part continues from its end.
Updates
On November 27, 2024, the official trailer for the series dropped on YouTube, quickly garnering an overwhelming response from both the audience and fans. The new footage revealed Lee Jung Jae’s intense return to the deadly game, as he strives to put an end to them once and for all.
The Squid Game Season 2 special teaser was released online and received a humongous response from the audience. The 59-second video shows our protagonist is recruited again to the game by the villain himself and he wakes up with other contestants by wearing the role number 456.
The makers dropped a new teaser for Season 2, confirming the release date as December 26, 2024. They also confirmed that the final season will be released in 2025. The fifty-six-second clip shows some professional athletes running in the tracks while they are overtaken by the players. The screen slowly zooms out and shows the game master with his goons standing on the podium.
On October 1, 2024, the maker unveiled a promotional video titled You’re Invited which created huge anticipation among the binge-watchers. In this promo, the salesman Gong Yoo returned to the subway to invite the players to the deadly arena.
How To Watch Squid Game Season 2 Online
Netflix has acquired the streaming rights to Squid Game Season 2. To watch the series online, you need a Netflix account with a basic subscription. After completing the sign-in process, use the search bar to find the series. Select the Squid Game poster from the results. Click the drop-down button and select Season 2. Now, choose your desired episode to stream it online.
OTT
Netflix
OTT Release Date
December 26, 2024
Language
Korean, English
Subtitles
Available
Release Date
Release Date
December 26, 2024
Runtime
40 – 50 minutes per episode (Not Confirmed)
Languages
Korean, English
Censor Certificate
A
Budget
Yet to be updated
Satellite Rights
Netflix
Cast
Lee Jung-Jae
Park Hae-soo
Wi Ha-Joon
Jung Ho-Yeon
O Yeong-su
Heo Sung-Tae
Anupam Tripathi
Kim Joo-ryoung
Im Si-wan
Kang Ha-neul
Park Sung-hoon
Yang Dong-Geun
Jo Yu-ri
Kang Ae-shim
Lee David
Lee Jin-Wook
Choi Seung-Hyun
Roh Jae-won
Won Ji-an
Park Gyu-young
Jeon Seok-ho
Kim Si-eun
Oh Dal-su
Episodes
The makers didn’t reveal the episode details of Squid Game Season 2. According to sources, there might be 10 episodes planned for this season which will be released on the same day.
