<p>Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has recently spoken about the use of cigarettes as a visual element in film promotions. On Sunday, he took to social media to share a collage featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh and Vicky Kaushal, with all three actors seen smoking in promotional material for Animal, Dhurandhar and Love &amp; War, respectively.</p><h2>Sanjay Gupta on smoking in film posters</h2><p>Gupta shared the three visuals together on X, and wrote, "What is the point of those unpleasant anti-smoking reels we have to endure before and during films when these are the posters of the films?"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-loses-patience-with-paparazzi-after-love-war-dinner-with-alia-bhatt-vicky-kaushal-watch-1790499850743"><strong>Ranbir loses patience with paparazzi after Love &amp; War dinner with Alia, Vicky</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>His post came shortly after the makers of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love &amp; War unveiled Vicky Kaushal's first look. In the poster, the actor can be seen lighting a cigarette with a vintage-style lighter while looking intensely into the camera.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film also stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt and is expected to hit theatres on January 21, 2027.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/slb-has-unleashed-a-showgirl-zeenat-aman-reacts-to-alia-bhatt-s-first-looks-of-love-war-1790331822102"><strong>Zeenat Aman reacts to Alia Bhatt’s first looks of Love &amp; War</strong></a></p><h2>Social media users react</h2><p>His post quickly grabbed attention and users also revisited Gupta's filmography. One social media user referred to Gupta's 2002 crime drama Kaante and wrote, “Suprised that this is coming from the director of the movie Kaante which has a song which says 'ciggrate ke dhuan ka challa banake, collar ko thodasa upar chada ke'...what an irony.”</p><p>Gupta responded to the criticism, “There were no non smoking ads then you genius.”</p><p>Another user said, “It's a joke, it's like watching a show on Netflix and apple and being warned about alcohol consumption.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/vicky-kaushal-s-first-look-from-love-and-war-is-out-actor-looks-fierce-in-the-poster-1790406008025"><strong>Vicky Kaushal's first look from Love and War is out! Actor looks fierce!</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What is the point of those unpleasant anti smoking reels we have to endure before and during films when these are the posters of the films? <a href="https://t.co/oQSkEWkTZl">pic.twitter.com/oQSkEWkTZl</a></p>&mdash; Sanjay Gupta (@_SanjayGupta) <a href="https://x.com/_SanjayGupta/status/2104086670702420419?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Because these people think that cigarette is the only thing that shows a man masculine. This is the lack of creativity. All Indian film industries are suffering from 'masculinity sycophancy'. Bhaad mai gaya content, story aur creativity," one said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another user wrote, “Couldn't agree more , dead right.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ramayana-yash-s-ravana-gets-first-official-poster-from-nitesh-tiwari-s-epic-1790495324100"><strong>Ramayana: Yash’s Ravana gets first official poster from Nitesh Tiwari’s epic</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This comes after recent changes to India's film certification framework concerning the depiction of drugs. The revised guidelines notified by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on September 16 make anti-drug warnings mandatory for films depicting the consumption, use, or trafficking of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The prescribed warning is “Illicit Narcotics Destroy Health and Guarantees Imprisonment. Say No to Drugs.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Sanjay Gupta on Sunday grabbed attention after he questioned the use of cigarettes as a visual element in film promotions. The filmmaker's post comes following the release of Vicky Kaushal's poster for the film Love & War.

Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has recently spoken about the use of cigarettes as a visual element in film promotions. On Sunday, he took to social media to share a collage featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh and Vicky Kaushal, with all three actors seen smoking in promotional material for Animal, Dhurandhar and Love & War, respectively. Sanjay Gupta on smoking in film posters Gupta shared the three visuals together on X, and wrote, "What is the point of those unpleasant anti-smoking reels we have to endure before and during films when these are the posters of the films?" Also Read: Ranbir loses patience with paparazzi after Love & War dinner with Alia, Vicky His post came shortly after the makers of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War unveiled Vicky Kaushal's first look. In the poster, the actor can be seen lighting a cigarette with a vintage-style lighter while looking intensely into the camera. The film also stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt and is expected to hit theatres on January 21, 2027. Also Read: Zeenat Aman reacts to Alia Bhatt’s first looks of Love & War Social media users react His post quickly grabbed attention and users also revisited Gupta's filmography. One social media user referred to Gupta's 2002 crime drama Kaante and wrote, “Suprised that this is coming from the director of the movie Kaante which has a song which says 'ciggrate ke dhuan ka challa banake, collar ko thodasa upar chada ke'...what an irony.” Gupta responded to the criticism, “There were no non smoking ads then you genius.” Another user said, “It's a joke, it's like watching a show on Netflix and apple and being warned about alcohol consumption.” Also Read: Vicky Kaushal's first look from Love and War is out! Actor looks fierce!

<p>Sanjay Gupta on Sunday grabbed attention after he questioned the use of cigarettes as a visual element in film promotions. The filmmaker's post comes following the release of Vicky Kaushal's poster for the film Love &amp; War.</p>

Sanjay Gupta questions cigarette use in film promotions after Vicky Kaushal's Love & War poster

<p>Shah Rukh Khan's <em>Jawan</em> is earning rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. Atlee's directorial is performing outstanding at the box office worldwide, and recently, director Sanjay Gupta shared his views on Khan's actioner.<br />
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Praising Khan's performance, Sanjay recalled the time when SRK was the only actor who stood against the underworld threats and faced them with bravery.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/shah-rukh-khan-in-jawaan-bollywoods-reigning-monarch-strikes-gold-yet-again-633503">Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan: Bollywood's reigning monarch strikes gold yet again</a><br />
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Gupta said he was compelled to share the time after he watched Khan's performance in his recently released film.</p>

<p>Taking to X, earlier known as Twitter, the director wrote, ''I saw JAWAN. I feel compelled to share this. Back in the 90’s when the underworld bullying of film stars was at its peak, @iamsrk was THE ONLY star who never gave in. ‘Goli marni hai mar do, par tumhaare liye kaam nahin karoonga. Main Pathan hoon (Shoot me if you want to but I will not work for you ever; I am a Pathaan), he’s the same today."&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I saw JAWAN.<br />
I feel compelled to share this.<br />
Back in the 90’s when the underworld bullying of the film stars was at its peak <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsrk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamsrk</a> was THE ONLY star who never gave in.<br />
“Goli marni hai mar do, par tumhaare liye kaam nahin karoonga. Main Pathan hoon.” He said.<br />
He’s the same…</p>
— Sanjay Gupta (@_SanjayGupta) <a href="https://twitter.com/_SanjayGupta/status/1700365174098870761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>Shah Rukh Khan received threats from the underworld&nbsp;several times in the early and late 1990s.<br />
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Netizens were quick to react to the director's post. Even some users asked what the source was.<br />
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One user shared a screen grab of the article about the time when Khan received threat calls. He wrote on X, earlier known as Twitter, ''A sharpshooter was hired by gangster Abu Salem to shoot SRK.. Still SRK didn't fear &amp; calmly replied to Salem, "I don't tell you who to shoot, so don't tell me which film to do. #ShahRukhKhan : The REAL LIFE HERO..''<br />
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Another user wrote, ''SRK has always been fearless and the biggest outsider in Bollywood history.''<br />
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For the unversed, Sanjay is known for his acclaimed films like <em>Aatish, Kaante, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Shootout at Wadala, Jazbaa,</em> and more.&nbsp;<br />
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<p>Within two days, the film has entered the Rs 100 crore club.&nbsp; Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh wrote,''#Jawan is PHENOMENAL on Day 2 [working day, after *partial holiday* on Thu]… Biz jumped post 4.30 pm… Evening / night shows on 🔥🔥🔥… Metros, non-metros, mass pockets - the response is EXCEPTIONAL… Sat - Sun will witness BIGGG GAINS… ₹ 235 cr - ₹ 250 cr [*extended* weekend] on the cards… Thu 65.50 cr, Fri 46.23 cr. Total: ₹ 111.73 cr. #Hindi. #India biz. #Boxoffice.''</p>

<h2><strong>Jawan review:&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>WION's Shomini Sen in her review called the film a quintessential Bollywood blockbuster.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Pathaan reiterated SRK's liberal stance and Jawaan brings forth the feminist side of the actor. Khan has been a vocal ally for women's empowerment for years. In Jawan, sure he plays a mentor of sorts to a bunch of wronged women, but the film celebrates strong women and their might to fight it out. All the female characters are projected as strong women who can take on a goon or two on their own and yet be maternal and soft when the time arises," writes Sen in her&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-jawan-review-shah-rukh-khan-cements-his-position-as-numero-uno-with-this-vigilante-thriller-633248">review.&nbsp;</a></p>


Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan is earning rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. Atlee's directorial is performing outstanding at the box office worldwide, and recently, director Sanjay Gupta shared his views on Khan's actioner.

Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan is earning rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. Atlee's directorial is performing outstanding at the box office worldwide, and recently, director Sanjay Gupta shared his views on Khan's actioner. Praising Khan's performance, Sanjay recalled the time when SRK was the only actor who stood against the underworld threats and faced them with bravery. Also read: Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan: Bollywood's reigning monarch strikes gold yet again Gupta said he was compelled to share the time after he watched Khan's performance in his recently released film. Taking to X, earlier known as Twitter, the director wrote, ''I saw JAWAN. I feel compelled to share this. Back in the 90’s when the underworld bullying of film stars was at its peak, @iamsrk was THE ONLY star who never gave in. ‘Goli marni hai mar do, par tumhaare liye kaam nahin karoonga. Main Pathan hoon (Shoot me if you want to but I will not work for you ever; I am a Pathaan), he’s the same today." I saw JAWAN. I feel compelled to share this. Back in the 90’s when the underworld bullying of the film stars was at its peak @iamsrk was THE ONLY star who never gave in. “Goli marni hai mar do, par tumhaare liye kaam nahin karoonga. Main Pathan hoon.” He said. He’s the same… — Sanjay Gupta (@_SanjayGupta) September 9, 2023 × Shah Rukh Khan received threats from the underworld several times in the early and late 1990s. Netizens were quick to react to the director's post. Even some users asked what the source was. One user shared a screen grab of the article about the time when Khan received threat calls. He wrote on X, earlier known as Twitter, ''A sharpshooter was hired by gangster Abu Salem to shoot SRK.. Still SRK didn't fear & calmly replied to Salem, "I don't tell you who to shoot, so don't tell me which film to do. #ShahRukhKhan : The REAL LIFE HERO..'' Another user wrote, ''SRK has always been fearless and the biggest outsider in Bollywood history.'' For the unversed, Sanjay is known for his acclaimed films like Aatish, Kaante, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Shootout at Wadala, Jazbaa, and more. Jawan box office Atlee's directorial has taken the box office by storm, and within a day of its release, the movie has shattered several box office records. On the very first day of its release, the film became the biggest Hindi opener of all time. #Jawan is PHENOMENAL on Day 2 [working day, after *partial holiday* on Thu]… Biz jumped post 4.30 pm… Evening / night shows on 🔥🔥🔥… Metros, non-metros, mass pockets - the response is EXCEPTIONAL… Sat - Sun will witness BIGGG GAINS… ₹ 235 cr - ₹ 250 cr [*extended*… pic.twitter.com/xRjbsTG1Nt — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) September 9, 2023 × Within two days, the film has entered the Rs 100 crore club. Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh wrote,''#Jawan is PHENOMENAL on Day 2 [working day, after *partial holiday* on Thu]… Biz jumped post 4.30 pm… Evening / night shows on 🔥🔥🔥… Metros, non-metros, mass pockets - the response is EXCEPTIONAL… Sat - Sun will witness BIGGG GAINS… ₹ 235 cr - ₹ 250 cr [*extended* weekend] on the cards… Thu 65.50 cr, Fri 46.23 cr. Total: ₹ 111.73 cr. #Hindi. #India biz. #Boxoffice.'' Jawan review: WION's Shomini Sen in her review called the film a quintessential Bollywood blockbuster. "Pathaan reiterated SRK's liberal stance and Jawaan brings forth the feminist side of the actor. Khan has been a vocal ally for women's empowerment for years. In Jawan, sure he plays a mentor of sorts to a bunch of wronged women, but the film celebrates strong women and their might to fight it out. All the female characters are projected as strong women who can take on a goon or two on their own and yet be maternal and soft when the time arises," writes Sen in her review.

Sanjay Gupta recalls the time when Shah Rukh Khan bravely faced underworld threats

<p>The trailer of 'Mumbai Saga' was released&nbsp;on Friday and it promises to be a quintessential&nbsp;Bollywood masala potboiler. The trailer is all about guns, gangsters and gores.&nbsp;<br />
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The 3-minute-long trailer of the Sanjay Gupta directorial features high octane action scenes from the lead actors of the film, who appear to be at loggerheads with each other.&nbsp;<br />
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While John portrays a gangster who aspires to rule Bombay, Emraan plays a cop who wants to kill John and win the prize money of Rs 10 crores.<br />
Sharing the trailer on his Instagram handle, John quoted his dialogue from the movie in the caption and wrote, "Bandook Toh Sirf Shauk Ke Liye Rakhta Hoon, Darrane Ke Liye Naam Hi Kaafi Hai - Amartya Rao!"<br />
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He added, "Presenting the trailer of Saga of the year! #MumbaiSaga TRAILER OUT NOW Film IN CINEMAS on 19th March 2021."</p>

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The earlier released teaser of the film introduced John as a gangster who "rose from the streets of Bombay to rule Mumbai" while Emraan as a cop who "rose from the ghettos of Bombay to stop" his character, Amartya Rao.<br />
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Set in the 1980s and 1990s, `Mumbai Saga` also stars Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Kajal Aggarwal, Prateik Babbar, and Gulshan Grover among others.&nbsp;<br />
The film is being helmed by Sanjay Gupta, who has previously directed films like `Kaabil`, `Shootout at Wadala` and `Kaante`.<br />
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Earlier scheduled to hit theatres on June 19, 2020, `Mumbai Saga` has been produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Anuradha Gupta, and Sangeeta Ahir.&nbsp;<br />
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The highly-anticipated gangster drama is now set to hit the big screens on March 19 this year.</p>


The trailer of 'Mumbai Saga' was released on Friday and it promises to be a quintessential Bollywood masala potboiler. The trailer is all about guns, gangsters and gores.

The trailer of 'Mumbai Saga' was released on Friday and it promises to be a quintessential Bollywood masala potboiler. The trailer is all about guns, gangsters and gores. The 3-minute-long trailer of the Sanjay Gupta directorial features high octane action scenes from the lead actors of the film, who appear to be at loggerheads with each other. While John portrays a gangster who aspires to rule Bombay, Emraan plays a cop who wants to kill John and win the prize money of Rs 10 crores. Sharing the trailer on his Instagram handle, John quoted his dialogue from the movie in the caption and wrote, "Bandook Toh Sirf Shauk Ke Liye Rakhta Hoon, Darrane Ke Liye Naam Hi Kaafi Hai - Amartya Rao!" He added, "Presenting the trailer of Saga of the year! #MumbaiSaga TRAILER OUT NOW Film IN CINEMAS on 19th March 2021." View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Abraham (@thejohnabraham) × The earlier released teaser of the film introduced John as a gangster who "rose from the streets of Bombay to rule Mumbai" while Emraan as a cop who "rose from the ghettos of Bombay to stop" his character, Amartya Rao. Set in the 1980s and 1990s, `Mumbai Saga` also stars Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Kajal Aggarwal, Prateik Babbar, and Gulshan Grover among others. The film is being helmed by Sanjay Gupta, who has previously directed films like `Kaabil`, `Shootout at Wadala` and `Kaante`. Earlier scheduled to hit theatres on June 19, 2020, `Mumbai Saga` has been produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Anuradha Gupta, and Sangeeta Ahir. The highly-anticipated gangster drama is now set to hit the big screens on March 19 this year.

'Mumbai Saga' trailer: John Abraham, Emraan Hashmi's latest is a typical Bollywood potboiler 

<p>After sharing the first poster of the film, the makers of 'Mumbai Saga' on Wednesday shared the teaser of the film. Featuring John Abraham and Emraan Hashmi, the film talks about the huge presence of the underworld in Mumbai during the 1980s and 1990s.&nbsp;<br />
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John shared the teaser, which features lost of hight octane actions stunts, on his Instagram account.&nbsp;<br />
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He captioned the post, "Mumbai Saga | Teaser. When Bombay wasn`t Mumbai, And violence ruled the streets! Get ready to witness the Saga of the Year. #MumbaiSaga, in Cinemas on 19th March."</p>

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<p>The nearly one-minute-long teaser gives a glimpse of the fictitious events that led to the transformation of Bombay into Mumbai.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The teaser opens with the text `When Bombay was not yet Mumbai` and `When violence ruled the streets` suggesting that the film is set during the 1980s and 1990s when the underworld had a huge presence in the city.In the teaser, viewers are introduced to the characters of John and Emraan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>John plays Amartya Rao who `rose from the streets` and now wants to `rule` the city. He is opposed by Emraan`s cop character who rose from the `ghettos` of the city and is on a mission to make the city of Bombay violence-free.The teaser offers glimpses of actors Mahesh Manjrekar, Suniel Shetty, and Gulshan Grover`s characters in the movie. It also gives major Sanjay Gupta vibes like his earlier films namely `Shootout at Lokhandwala` and `Shootout at Wadala`.<br />
<br />
The teaser, with a powerful background score and engaging story, with actors soaked in sweat, blood, and tears, promises to end the movie buffs` long wait to watch an action entertainer on the big screen.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Set in the 1980s and 1990s, `Mumbai Saga` also stars Kajal Agarwal, Jackie Shroff, Prateik Babbar, Rohit Roy, and Amole Gupte.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film is being helmed by Sanjay Gupta, who has previously directed films like `Kaabil`, `Shootout at Wadala` and `Kaante`.</p>

<p>Earlier scheduled to hit theatres on June 19, 2020, `Mumbai Saga` has been produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Anuradha Gupta, and Sangeeta Ahir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The highly-anticipated gangster drama is now set to hit the big screens on March 19 this year.&nbsp;</p>


After sharing the first poster of the film, the makers of 'Mumbai Saga' on Wednesday shared the teaser of the film. Featuring John Abraham and Emraan Hashmi, the film talks about the huge presence of the underworld in Mumbai during the 1980s and 1990s.

After sharing the first poster of the film, the makers of 'Mumbai Saga' on Wednesday shared the teaser of the film. Featuring John Abraham and Emraan Hashmi, the film talks about the huge presence of the underworld in Mumbai during the 1980s and 1990s. John shared the teaser, which features lost of hight octane actions stunts, on his Instagram account. He captioned the post, "Mumbai Saga | Teaser. When Bombay wasn`t Mumbai, And violence ruled the streets! Get ready to witness the Saga of the Year. #MumbaiSaga, in Cinemas on 19th March." View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Abraham (@thejohnabraham) × The nearly one-minute-long teaser gives a glimpse of the fictitious events that led to the transformation of Bombay into Mumbai. The teaser opens with the text `When Bombay was not yet Mumbai` and `When violence ruled the streets` suggesting that the film is set during the 1980s and 1990s when the underworld had a huge presence in the city.In the teaser, viewers are introduced to the characters of John and Emraan. John plays Amartya Rao who `rose from the streets` and now wants to `rule` the city. He is opposed by Emraan`s cop character who rose from the `ghettos` of the city and is on a mission to make the city of Bombay violence-free.The teaser offers glimpses of actors Mahesh Manjrekar, Suniel Shetty, and Gulshan Grover`s characters in the movie. It also gives major Sanjay Gupta vibes like his earlier films namely `Shootout at Lokhandwala` and `Shootout at Wadala`. The teaser, with a powerful background score and engaging story, with actors soaked in sweat, blood, and tears, promises to end the movie buffs` long wait to watch an action entertainer on the big screen. Set in the 1980s and 1990s, `Mumbai Saga` also stars Kajal Agarwal, Jackie Shroff, Prateik Babbar, Rohit Roy, and Amole Gupte. The film is being helmed by Sanjay Gupta, who has previously directed films like `Kaabil`, `Shootout at Wadala` and `Kaante`. Earlier scheduled to hit theatres on June 19, 2020, `Mumbai Saga` has been produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Anuradha Gupta, and Sangeeta Ahir. The highly-anticipated gangster drama is now set to hit the big screens on March 19 this year.

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