Siddaramaiah asked people to respect all languages, learn as many languages as possible but never be generous to give up Kannada, the language of this land
After making a successful Bollywood career and garnering scores of loyal fans, several actors realized their dreams of being business owners and opened up brands that resonated with them. However, only a few of them were able to turn their companies into profitable ventures. A recent report indicated that Katrina Kaif’s Kay Beauty and Hrithik Roshan’s HRX have been witnessing profits. But sadly, Deepika Padukone’s skincare brand 82°E is facing massive loss.
A report by Storyboard18 suggested that Katrina Kaif’s beauty brand, Kay Beauty, is topping the chat and reaping profits. The brand, which launched in partnership with Nykaa, claims to have more than 1.5 million consumers. Even Falguni Nayar, Executive Chairperson, Founder, and CEO of the beauty company stated that Kat’s brand was the third-most searched brand on the platform. It was also among the top three brands in its stores and is expected to grow at 62%.
Meanwhile, Hrithik Roshan’s fitness and clothing brand HRX grew manifolds and recently crossed the revenue mark of Rs 1000 crore. New mom Deepika Padukone also started her entrepreneurial journey by launching her skincare brand 82°E. But the account statement doesn’t look good for her as the company faces a loss of Rs 25.1 crore at the EBITDA level during the same period, reported the publication.
Apart from her, the revenue of Virat Kohli’s WRONG also dipped from Rs 344.3 crore in FY23 to Rs 243.75 crore during FY24. Anushka Sharma’s Nush has also seen a downward trend in income. It was also stated that Salman Khan’s Being Human is also struggling to reap profits due to the over-saturation of the market.
Joining them in the list of celebs owing business ventures is National Award-winning actress Alia Bhatt who launched her kidswear brand, Ed-a-Mamma while she was pregnant with her daughter, Raha Kapoor. Soon after, her company was reportedly acquired by Reliance Retail, headed by Isha Ambani. Well, the revenue of Bhatt’s brainchild increased to Rs 16.2 crore in FY22.
Other celebs who own brands are Kriti Sanon (Hyphen), Sonam Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor (Rheson), Shahid Kapoor (Skult), Mira Kapoor (Akind), Priyanka Chopra’s (Anomaly Haircare), among others.
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Spirit Chronicles is back with Season 2, as Rio continues his journey through a fantasy world. Produced by TMS Entertainment, the anime is based on the light novel series created by author Yuri Kitayama and illustrator Riv.
Don’t miss Spirit Chronicles Season 2 Episode 1 as it releases, and keep reading to find out when the episode drops, the expected plot, and more details.
Spirit Chronicles Season 2 Episode 1 is set to premiere on October 8, 2024, at 1:30 am JST on TV Tokyo and affiliated channels. Japanese viewers will also have access to the episode through streaming platforms like ABEMA and U-Next.
Following its TV broadcast in Japan, international fans can watch Spirit Chronicles Season 2 Episode 1 on Crunchyroll in various regions, including North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. As of now, it remains unclear whether platforms like Netflix or Prime Video will stream the episode.
As per the anime’s official website, Spirit Chronicles Season 2 Episode 1 will either be titled ‘You, Who I Could Meet In This World’ or ‘I met You In This World,’ depending on the translation. the episode will pick up directly after Rio rescues Celia from her wedding.
Rio will witness six pillars of light, which lead him to the summoning of Japanese entities, including Ayase Miharu, his childhood friend from his previous life as Haruto. After saving Miharu and her companions, Rio will offer them shelter alongside Celia.
That night, Rio will discuss the ‘Legend of the Six Wise Gods,’ setting up a new adventure on his journey in Spirit Chronicles Season 2 Episode 1. As various destinies converge, the story will continue with new mysteries and revelations.
Spirit Chronicles Season 1 followed the journey of Rio, an orphaned boy living in a fantasy world. Upon awakening memories of his past life as Haruto Amakawa, a Japanese young man, Rio embarks on a quest to avenge his mother’s death.
In the process, he rescues Princess Flora but is wrongly accused of being involved in her kidnapping. Despite being tortured, he is later cleared of all charges and invited to the Royal Academy. However, due to his peasant origins, Rio faces hostility from his peers.
After a military exercise goes wrong, he is falsely accused of an assassination attempt and flees the kingdom. During his travels, Rio meets Latifa, a young beastkin assassin, and frees her from mind control in Spirit Chronicles Season 1.
He also encounters the beastkin of the Forest of Spirits, where he learns about the true nature of his powers. Over time, Rio discovers the truth about his parents’ origins and swears to avenge his mother. In the season finale, Rio returns to the Beltrum Kingdom to rescue Celia, his mentor, from a forced marriage.
Stick with Pinkvilla for more updates from the Spirit Chronicles anime series.
*The release dates and times provided are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change at the discretion of the creators.