'Dhand' creates history in UAE with three shows a day

September 6, 2015

Dubai, Sep 6: Sandhya Creations second venture 'DHAND' successfully launched in UAE with three shows in a single day and that too in Sharjah Al Hamra Cinema, Rolla to create a history after their first film NIREL last year.

Beating all the odds, DHAND moved forward once again in UAE too with thousands of fans of Tulu Cinema rushing into the theatre pre-booking tickets, sacrificing their noon sleep and weekly off days to watch the much awaited movie. Tuluvas in UAE witnessed the movie and recorded their voice accepting DHAND as one of the best movie they have ever seen.

It all started with the inaugural Premier show at 1 PM on 4th September, 2015 (Friday) as Producer Shodhan Prasad welcomed the audience and introduced Sandhya Creations family, Sandhya Shodhan, Nindiya Prasad & Shravya Prasad. He then introduced DHAND Team in UAE, Director Ranjith Bajpe, Marketing Head Deepak Paladka, Lyricists Rajneesh Amin & U.Y. Ravichandran Sonandur. With loud cheers from the crowd 'Kusalda Birse' Sandeep Shetty Manibettu & 'Pataki' Anvitha Sagar were introduced along with Nirel Fame Anoop Sagar, Lead Comedian Deepak Paladka and guest actor Vikram Kudroli who is the son of Executive Producer Sudhakar Kudroli.

Chief Guests Rev. Father Maxim Pinto Priest of St. Michael Church, Sharjah along with Sinha, Sales & Marketing Manager, Thrifty Car Rental, Sarvotham Shetty, President, Karnataka Sangha Abu Dhabi, Shekhar Shetty, MD of Arab Udupi Group of Hotels, Manohar Suvarna, Chief Convener Billawa Balaga, Abu Dhabi, Satish Venkataramana, MD of Chilly Willy Trading, Joseph Mathias MD of Merit Freight Logistics & Ashish, Manager of Al Hamra Cinema, Sharjah were all invited to light the auspicious lamp and they did the honours. Audio CDs of DHAND were distributed to all the Guests on dais.

Shodhan later thanked all the audience, Media representatives, Leaders of various Organisation, Dhand Team and all those who supported in the making of DHAND and wished them an enjoyable film.

It was nice to see people flocking into the theatre for all the three shows enjoying the movie and clicking photos with their stars which were immediately uploaded in the social media. The reaction of the people and the laughter in their eyes clearly showed the satisfaction of viewing a good movie.

Dhand of Sandhya Creations is Produced by Shodhan Prasad and directed by Ranjith Bajpe having Arjun Kapikad playing protagonist of the movie along with Sandeep Shetty, Nirel fames Anoop Sagar performance in a negative role was really appreciated along with Deepak Paladka who acted as main comedian, supported by Gopinath Bhat, Umesh Mijar, Ranjan Boloor, Shilpa Suvarna, Anvita Sagar, Nidhi Maroli & Shodhan Prasad playing major roles in the movie along with other actors.

It had beautiful songs penned by lyricsts Rajneesh Amin, Loku Kudla & Ravichandran Sonandur for the Music composed by NIREL fame Abhishek S.N. Mixing and Mastering of the music was done by Swapnil Digde. Karthik Mallur captured every bit of the movie as DOP while Sujith Nayak did the editing part perfectly. The action pack was by Ultimate Shivu.

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Respiratory illnesses rise in Karnataka’s capital as air quality deteriorates

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February 5,2026

Bengaluru: As air quality continues to worsen across several parts of the city, hospitals in Bengaluru are reporting a steady rise in patients suffering from respiratory illnesses such as asthma, bronchitis and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), health officials and doctors said.

Data from the Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust (SAST) shows that 3,891 patients received treatment for respiratory ailments between April and November 2024. The figure rose to 4,187 during the same period in 2025.

Private hospitals, too, are witnessing a 10–15 per cent year-on-year increase in such cases.

While doctors caution that the rise cannot be attributed solely to air pollution, a significant number of patients are non-smokers with no prior history of respiratory disease.

“Nearly 70 per cent of the patients we see are non-smokers with no previous respiratory issues. When other causes are ruled out, air pollution emerges as the most likely factor,” said Dr Manjunath PH, consultant interventional pulmonologist at a hospital in Kengeri.

Doctors noted that patient footfall spikes during the winter months and around Deepavali, when air quality typically worsens.

“There is a clear correlation between poor air quality and the rise in cases. People commonly present with persistent cough, breathlessness and irritation of the respiratory tract, indicating the impact of polluted air on their health,” said Dr Sheetal Chaurasia, consultant in pulmonary medicine at a private hospital in Whitefield.

Dr Chaurasia added that respiratory tract infections are also on the rise.

“Poor air quality leads to chronic airway inflammation, making the airways more vulnerable to infections. We are seeing an increase in both upper and lower respiratory tract infections,” she said.

Patients with pre-existing respiratory conditions remain the worst affected.

“For those already diagnosed with respiratory illnesses, deteriorating air quality significantly worsens the condition. Both the frequency and severity of attacks increase sharply,” said Dr Vandana P, a pulmonologist at a hospital on Bannerghatta Road.

Doctors also flagged a worrying trend of rising respiratory problems among younger adults and children.

To reduce exposure, they advised people to wear masks while travelling on two-wheelers or autos and ensure adequate ventilation at home to minimise indoor air pollution.

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