Bollywood is in a funk -- it has been for over 2 years now, ever since the pandemic forced cinema halls to close. There were a couple of hits here and there, but on the whole, the magic is yet to happen.

The Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer has already sold tickets grossing Rs 5.77 crore in the country so far, as per a website. The Brahmastra Part 1 - Shiva anticipation seems infectious as shares of PVR and Inox Leisure have been rallying over the past 2 weeks though they ended in the red today.

In this episode of Media Dialogues, Anuradha SenGupta spoke to Ajay Bijli, the chairman and founder of PVR Cinemas to talk about post-pandemic opportunities and challenges, as well as life after the merger.

Ace cricketer and vice-captain of Indian women's cricket team Smriti Mandhana recently invested an undisclosed amount in a Gurugram-based ayurvedic brand Neem Ayu. Global icon Priyanka Chopra, who donned the hat of the investor long back, recently invested in luxury fashion and sportswear brand Perfect Moment with her husband, musician and entrepreneur Nick Jonas. Chopra has invested in a number of companies like the online dating app Bumble in 2018 and the startup Holberton School. However, this was the power couple’s first fashion industry investment. Here’s a look at some of the top sportspersons and celebrities who have explored the field of venture capitalism-