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Entertainment With Wednesday, November 12, being just four days away, the countdown has begun for the trailer launch of one of the most-awaited films of 2025, Dhurandhar. Earlier in the day, lead actor Ranveer Singh posted the dashing first look poster of Arjun Rampal from the action entertainer on his social media handles. Along with addressing Arjun’s character as ‘Angel of Death’, Ranveer informed his followers that the trailer will be out at 12:12 pm on the 12th. Now, Bollywood Hungama brings some more exciting information about the trailer event of Dhurandhar. EXCLUSIVE: Nearly 2000 Ranveer Singh fans to assemble from across the country for GRAND trailer launch of Dhurandhar in Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, Mumbai A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “Dhurandhar’s trailer will be launched in Mumbai’s latest iconic venue, the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). Ranveer Singh will be present along with director Aditya Dhar, producers Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios and Lokesh Dhar of B62 Studios. The others, who would be in attendance, are R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun. There’s no clarity on whether Sanjay Dutt and Akshaye Khanna will be present, and clearer information will emerge in a day or 2 on this front.” The source continued, “And that’s not all. Nearly 2,000 Ranveer Singh fans will also grace the occasion. Several of his fan clubs have been informed that they are welcome at the event and as expected, the joy of their fans knew no bounds on getting the invite. Not just Mumbai, but many are travelling from other parts of India. And why not? After all, Ranveer Singh has been presented in a never-before-seen avatar in the film. The teaser, which was released on his birthday, got unanimous acclaim, due to which Dhurandhar became highly anticipated.” The source also said, “Ranveer loves his fans and he wants them to be present at the trailer release of his very special film. NMACC is large enough to accommodate such a huge number of fans and media, which is why the venue was specifically chosen by the film’s team.” Dhurandhar releases in cinemas on December 5. Ranveer’s second trailer launch at NMACC Interestingly, this is the second consecutive time that Ranveer Singh will be present at NMACC to launch the trailer of his film. Last year, Singham Again’s trailer was also released in this grand venue. Even then, fans were present and it added to the fun and madness. Also Read: CONFIRMED! Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar trailer to drop on November 12 More Pages: Dhurandhar Box Office Collection BOLLYWOOD NEWS – LIVE UPDATES Catch us for latest Bollywood News, New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection, New Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2025 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama. Read More

Entertainment In a major announcement that has set the industry abuzz, Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions is gearing up to introduce two fresh faces to the big screen. The production house, known for shaping some of Bollywood’s biggest stars, is all set to launch a boy and a girl, both selected through one of Dharma’s most extensive talent hunts to date. Dharma Productions set to launch two newcomers after massive talent hunt According to insiders, the hunt saw over 500 auditions from across the country, with participants competing for a dream debut under one of India’s most prestigious banners. What makes this launch particularly significant is that both newcomers come with no industry connections. They are complete outsiders, chosen purely for their raw talent, screen presence, and cinematic potential. A source close to the development revealed that Dharma is taking this move as part of its effort to bring in fresh, relatable faces who can connect with today’s evolving audience. “The focus is on authenticity and performance rather than lineage. This marks a new chapter for Dharma in discovering and nurturing talent,” the source shared. With the industry’s growing demand for new energy and untapped talent, this decision by Dharma Productions reinforces its commitment to shaping the next generation of Bollywood stars. The identities of the two debutants remain under wraps for now, but an official reveal is expected soon, sparking anticipation across the film fraternity and among movie enthusiasts. Also Read : Laapataa Ladies fame Pratibha Ranta to join Kartik Aaryan in Naagzilla: Report BOLLYWOOD NEWS – LIVE UPDATES Catch us for latest Bollywood News, New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection, New Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2025 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama. Read More

Entertainment Shah Rukh Khan led King is getting bigger and better by the day. Having pulled off the biggest casting coup, the Siddharth Anand directed action thriller is touted to be the biggest action film of Indian Cinema. Reliable sources have confirmed that the budget of King will be around Rs. 350 crores, excluding the amount that SRK and team decide to splurge for print, publicity and other ancillary expenses. SCOOP: Shah Rukh Khan’s King becomes India’s costliest action film at Rs. 350 crores with 6 MEGA action sequences! “King started as an action thriller with an extended cameo from SRK, with Sujoy Ghosh as the director. The initial budget was Rs. 150 crores only, but the script had scope to go bigger and better. When Siddharth Anand came into the picture, he sat down with SRK to make the film on a grand scale, by designing action sequences on a never-before scale. SRK is a producer who loves to spend and treat the audience with the richest visuals on spectacle. He gave Sid a free hand, and the director came back with a budget of Rs. 350 crores,” a source informed Bollywood Hungama. SRK saw the vision of Sid and was spellbound by the stuff he had thought. “King is a global film made in India. What takes millions of dollars for the West to execute, Siddharth Anand is aiming to do the same at 1/5th the cost. The film has six extraordinary action sequences, designed to perfection. Three of them are shot at real locations, while the balance three will be canned on the sets,” the source told Bollywood Hungama. Big bucks are spent on SRK’s introductory sequence, which is said to be a major highlight of King. Directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Gauri Khan and Mamta Anand, King releases in 2026. Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan convinced Abhishek Bachchan to play the villain in King More Pages: King Box Office Collection Tags : Deepika Padukone, Gauri Khan, King, Mamta Anand, News, Red Chillies Entertainment, Shah Rukh Khan, Siddharth Anand, SRK, Suhana Khan, Sujoy Ghosh BOLLYWOOD NEWS – LIVE UPDATES Catch us for latest Bollywood News, New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection, New Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2025 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama. Read More

Entertainment The Gujarati cinema is on a roll. The Diwali release, Chaniya Toli, which was made in just Rs. 5 crores, became a blockbuster as it crossed the Rs. 16 crore mark. Meanwhile, a small Gujarati movie, Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate, has become an even bigger blockbuster. Its budget is paltry Rs. 50 lakhs and yesterday, on November 7, it earned a huge Rs. 2.50 crores, that too on its fifth Friday. It has gone past Chaniya Toli and has the potential to cross the Rs. 30 crore mark. Box Office: Made in JUST Rs. 50 lakhs, MIRACULOUS Gujarati blockbuster Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate on track to cross Rs. 30 cr mark; earns nearly 29 TIMES more than new release Haq on its fifth Friday in Rajhans Cinemas The trend of Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate is one of its kind and has stunned the trade and industry. It was released in the dull pre-Diwali period, on October 10. The awareness was negligible and moreover, it starred new faces. As a result, it initially received very little audience. In Week 1, it earned around Rs. 36 lakhs, while in the second week, it earned Rs. 28 lakhs approx. But from week 3, the film began to slowly see a rise in awareness and collections. It earned Rs. 70 lakhs in its third week, despite competition from Chaniya Toli and the big Hindi releases, namely, Thamma and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. Realizing that demand was increasing, the theatres increased their showcasing on the 4th Friday, after which the number of shows went up with each passing day. Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate, which earned around Rs. 1.34 crores in the first three weeks, managed to earn a whopping Rs. 14 crores approx. in Week 4! Videos on social media show viewers dancing and celebrating in cinemas during the shows of Laalo. It further made people curious about the film. Until the first 3 weeks, 78% of its collections came from non-national chains and single screens, but from Week 4 onwards, the scenario underwent a massive change. Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate has the biggest screen count in its fifth week. It has a record 29 shows a day at Rajhans Cinema, Precia, Surat, 26 shows a day at AB Miniplex Ahmedabad, 24 shows in Rajhans Flamingo Surat and 22 shows in a single day at PVR Arved Transcube Ahmedabad. In Mumbai, it has got considerable showcasing from November 7, even in cinemas like Chitra Dadar and Mukta A2 Jai Hind Lalbaug that are not known to play Gujarati films. And that’s not all. It has got a show each in Bengaluru and Hyderabad and they are running house full. Exhibitor speaks up  Kiritbhai T Vaghasia, who runs The Friday Cinema multiplex in Surat, gave a first-hand account of the craze. He told Bollywood Hungama, “We don’t get advance booking. But this film is getting full in advance, even an 8:30 am show on a Sunday. In times like these, I wish that my theatre had 10 screens instead of 3! Even 10 screens would not have been sufficient; that’s the demand for Laalo!” He said, “Usually, for big films, customers ask for 2 tickets, 3 tickets, or a maximum of 5 tickets. With Laalo, people are coming in huge groups and they ask for 15 tickets, 20 tickets, or even 30 tickets! And no, this is not self-booking by producer or distributor or any mandals. Customers are themselves making these bookings. And even if I am increasing its price, it’s not impacting footfalls. And can you believe that in its first week, not a single ticket of the film was sold in my cinema hall!” When asked what made him bring back Laalo, he replied, “I re-released the film last Friday at the request of director Ankit Sakhiya; he had studied with my son in Canada. On October 31, I kept the 4:00 pm show. 2 hours before the show, my staff told me that it was about to get full. We decided to play 2 more shows, at 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm. All 3 ran house-full. On Sunday, November 9, I’ll play only Laalo, with 20 shows a day. This is the first time in the history of The Friday Cinema that only one movie will be played in all its screens. I get so many calls from friends and acquaintances to ask if a few tickets of Laalo are available. But we have smaller screens and we don’t hold 4-5 tickets for last-minute rush. Hence, I have to decline such requests.” As for people dancing during the end credit song, he laughed and said, “We have to request people to leave. We usually plan the schedule with the belief that most of the viewers leave the cinema halls when the credits roll. Then our staff quickly cleans the screen of waste items, after which we allow patrons of the next show to enter. In the case of Laalo, people don’t leave until the end, as they are busy dancing or witnessing other moviegoers doing garba. Ideally, we should increase the gap between the two shows of Laalo. But that would mean removing one show per screen and we can’t afford to do that as the demand is insane.” He also revealed, “Roam around Surat and there’s no way you won’t find people discussing Laalo on the streets. At pan shops and tea stalls, I could hear friends asking one another if they had seen Laalo. After all, everyone around them is watching the film or about to go for it and every mobile phone in Gujarat has received Reels of the film.” Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate has a Lord Krishna connection and Kiritbhai T Vaghasia remarked, “I truly believe that Lord Krishna himself has blessed this film. Otherwise, how do you explain that the film, which barely had an audience in the first 2 weeks, suddenly began to run house-full in every theatre? And

Entertainment Bigg Boss 19 contestants Gaurav Khanna, Ashnoor Kaur, and Mridul Tiwari sparked buzz after calling viral ‘Saiyara’ theatre videos a PR stunt, leading to rumours of a YRF ban. Read further to know all about the alleged ban. Bigg Boss 19 is making headlines every day with its arguments, drama, and new twists inside the house. Amid all this, a rumour went viral claiming that Yash Raj Films (YRF) has banned contestants Gaurav Khanna, Ashnoor Kaur, and Mridul Tiwari. In a recent episode, three contestants were discussing fake PR tactics in Bollywood. Their conversation revolved around YRF’s latest romantic film ‘Saiyara’, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda.They spoke about all viral videos showing audiences crying in theatres while watching the film. Mridul and Ashnoor claimed these videos were PR stunts, meaning they were created intentionally for promotion and it created huge reaction outside the house. Gaurav asked if people were really told to do this. Mridul said, “Yes, they were asked.” Ashnoor confirmed it too. When Gaurav asked if the film is worth watching, Ashnoor replied it’s a “one-time watch.” Did YRF really ban them? After the clip went viral, rumours spread on social media that YRF banned all three contestants. However, YRF has not released any official statement regarding this. Industry sources say this is just a baseless rumour with no truth behind it. As reported by NDTV, news of a ban is completely false. Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today! Read More

Entertainment Deepika Padukone joins Meta AI with her own voice model, a milestone she finds surreal given how her accent was once mocked in the early days of her career. Read further to know her thoughts on how She says AI can transform filmmaking. Deepika Padukone, one of Bollywood’s most successful and influential actors, continues to break new ground. Known for her performances, iconic fashion moments, and strong voice for mental health awareness, the star recently surprised fans by revealing that she has officially lent her voice to Meta AI. Sharing a reel on Instagram, Deepika wrote: “I’m now part of Meta AI and you can chat with my voice… Okay, this is pretty cool, I think!” Her voice is now available to users across India, the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Her Voice Was Once Mocked While fans celebrated this milestone, Deepika reflected on how far she has come. In a recent interview with CNBC-TV18, she shared that in the early years of her career, her voice and accent were often mocked. “And my accent,” she added, explaining that she chose to own it rather than change herself. Director Farah Khan, who launched Deepika in Om Shanti Om, had also said in old interviews that Deepika’s diction wasn’t strong at the time. Her lines were dubbed while she took speech classes ‘not very seriously.’ Deepika now finds it ‘strange’ and almost poetic that the same voice people once criticised is now powering a major global AI tool. Deepika on AI in the Film Industry When asked about AI’s growing influence in filmmaking, Deepika said she was “excited about the possibilities.” She acknowledged how AI tools are helping creators make films and series faster and at much lower costs like the recently released Mahabharat – Ek Dharmayudh. However, she was clear about one thing: “The only thing AI cannot replace is human emotion.” She explained that acting is rooted in feelings, soul, and lived experiences, something technology cannot mimic. While she embraces innovation, she believes the emotional core of storytelling will always remain human. As debates on AI replacing jobs grow across industries, Deepika remains optimistic but grounded, confident that technology can assist but not replace genuine human expression. Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today! Read More

Entertainment Home News and Gossip Bollywood mourns Zarine Khan: Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor offer condolences Bollywood united in grieving for Zarine Katrak Khan, as Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Neetu Kapoor were seen at Sanjay Khan’s residence in Mumbai to express their condolences. Zarine Khan, the veteran actress, author and interior designer, recognised for her grace and kindness, died at 81 following a struggle with age-related health problems. Bollywood icons Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Neetu Kapoor were among the attendees at veteran actor Sanjay Khan’s home in Mumbai to honour the memory of his wife, Zarine Katrak Khan, after her demise. In a video captured by paparazzi, Kareena was observed arriving discreetly, wearing a modest beige salwar suit with her hair pulled back neatly, her expression showing subtle empathy. Karisma Kapoor also opted for a subtle look in a sharp white ensemble, whereas Neetu Kapoor was seen in a beige salwar kameez, draping a soft shawl. Each of the three actresses opted for a simple style in both clothing and presence as they arrived at the home to offer their final tributes. Inside, the Kapoor sisters and Neetu were observed comforting the Khan family members, such as Sanjay Khan, Zayed Khan, Sussanne Khan, Farah Khan Ali, and Simone Arora. Zarine Khan, who started her career as a model in the 1960s before tying the knot with Sanjay Khan, was respected not only for her enduring beauty but also for her sophistication, artistry, and poise. Zarine Khan, originally named Zarine Katrak, belonged to an esteemed Parsi lineage recognised for its strong connections to Mumbai’s cultural, business, and charitable spheres and married into a Muslim family. Regardless of this, she was cremated following Hindu customs. Zarine Khan’s daughter, Farah Khan Ali, has now come forward and talked about the cremation with Hindu rituals. She took to her Instagram Story and shared a picture of Zarine Khan with a flower garland around her neck. Alongside the pic, she penned in the tribute, “My mother Zarine Khan was a very special woman. Her philosophy of life was to ‘Forgive and Forget.’” She added, “She was kind-hearted, loved by all her friends and family and cared deeply for one and all. She was the bond that kept our family together. Born a Parsi, married as a Muslim and cremated according to Hindu rites. She epitomised Humanity and is someone whose legacy we hope to live.” Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today! Read More

Entertainment Home News and Gossip Jatadhara Box Office Collection Day 2: Sudheer Babu and Sonakshi Sinha’s supernatural action drama… Jatadhara opened strongly at the box office. Featuring Sudheer Babu and Sonakshi Sinha, the supernatural action drama weaves together elements of spirituality, mysticism, and spectacle, striking a chord with audiences across multiple languages. Jatadhara Box Office Collection Day 2: Sudheer Babu and Sonakshi Sinha’s film Jatadhara has had a strong opening at the box office on its first day of release. It’s a supernatural action drama that offers a unique blend of spirituality, mystery, and grandeur. Audiences are loving the film’s story and presentation. The film grossed approximately Rs 1.07 crore on its first day, which is considered a strong opening for a Telugu film, especially since it was simultaneously released in Hindi. On the second day, the film collected Rs 0.28 crore, as reported by Sacnilk. Entertainment All about Jatadhara Audience response to the film has been overwhelmingly positive, and word-of-mouth is expected to boost its earnings over the weekend. Sudheer Babu’s powerful performance, Sonakshi Sinha’s dangerous and mysterious look, and the gripping story are drawing audiences to theaters. The film is performing well not only in South India but also in the Hindi belt, making it even more special. Its religious and mystical atmosphere is greatly appealing to audiences. Entertainment Jatadhara cast In addition to Sudheer Babu and Sonakshi Sinha, the film also stars several other actors, including Divya Khosla (in a special appearance), Shilpa Shirodkar, Indira Krishna, Ravi Prakash, Naveen Nenni, Rohit Pathak, Jhansi, Rajiv Kanakala, and Subhalekha Sudhakar. The film is presented by Zee Studios and Prerna Arora. It is co-produced by Umesh Kumar Bansal, Shivin Narang, Aruna Agarwal, Prerna Arora, Shilpa Singhal, and Nikhil Nanda. The music of the movie is provided by Zee Music Company, which helps in conveying the story and creating the mood. Jatadhara is said to be an epic film that deals with topics like faith, destiny, and the timeless battle between good and evil. The movie is equipped with breathtaking visuals, strong performances, and a novel plot; thus, it is very likely to become one of the most waited for and expected films of this year. Its sales revenue might gain more in the forthcoming days. Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today! Read More

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Entertainment Some big stars were shut out of the nominations for the 2026 awards show, but there were also reasons to celebrate The nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards have been revealed, and as always, there is a lot to sort through here for music fans. Some major acts are nowhere to be seen, while others got just the right recognition. Figuring out which is which, and celebrating or frowning accordingly, is half the fun of Grammy nominations day. So let’s get to it! As a reminder, music released between Aug. 31, 2024, and Aug. 30, 2025, was eligible for nomination. The awards will be given on Feb. 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Here are 20 of the biggest snubs and most welcome surprises in this year’s nominations. Entertainment SNUB: Nothing for Lorde? What Was That? Thistle Brown* Lorde crushed all expectations with her fourth album, Virgin, offering up high-energy pop bangers in sharp contrast to 2021’s Solar Power. But that didn’t matter to the Academy. Lorde didn’t receive a single nomination, despite her star power and the album’s success. This shouldn’t come as a total surprise, since Lorde and the Grammys have a complicated history. Things got especially thorny in 2018, when her acclaimed LP Melodrama got a coveted Album of the Year nomination, but the Recording Academy nonetheless declined to offer her a solo performance slot in the telecast. (The other nominees in the category that year, all of whom happened to be male, were reportedly all offered solo performances.) A couple of days after the Grammys ceremony, where she lost out on the big award, Lorde took out a full-page advertisement in her local paper, pointedly thanking her fans for “believing in female musicians” in what some saw as a critical response to the Academy’s sexism. Notably, the only time Lorde has won a Grammy was in 2014, when she made history as the youngest songwriter to receive the Song of the Year award. —Maya Georgi Entertainment SNUB: The Weeknd Played the Game and Lost Again Wagner Meier/Getty Images/Live Nation This past February, the Weeknd returned to the Grammy Awards four years after launching a highly publicized boycott and slamming what he called the “corruption” of the nominations process. Back in 2021, he’d been burned by the fact that his album After Hours and its colossal single “Blinding Lights” received zero nominations; now, he buried the hatchet with a surprise performance of two standout tracks from his latest album, Hurry Up Tomorrow. Apparently, that wasn’t enough to get him any better consideration from the Recording Academy, which has shut him out across the board once again. Hurry Up Tomorrow was far from unsuccessful, and his single “Timeless” recently became his 28th song to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. He even let Republic Records run for-your-consideration ads. And yet, it seems, some things never change, and playing the game doesn’t always work. No hard feelings, though, right? “I’ve got no beef, it was so long ago,” the Weeknd told The New York Times earlier this year, “and they did a lot of changes, I mean, we got under the hood.” —Larisha Paul Entertainment SURPRISE: The Academy Loves Bad Bunny’s “DtMF” Eric Rojas* Bad Bunny’s six nominations this year reflect just what a massive year he had. The Puerto Rican artist ran victory laps all throughout 2025, off the success of the chart-topping DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS — and clearly the Academy noticed. The LP is only the second Spanish-language album to get nominated for Album of the Year (the first was Bad Bunny’s 2022 release, Un Verano Sin Ti). But while it’s no surprise to see the project get nominated, many predicted the salsa smash “Baile Inolvidable” would be the song with all the Grammy nods; instead, the Academy leaned toward the emotional “DtMF,” which weaves traditional bomba rhythms with a heart-wrenching message about living in the moment and loving people while there’s still time. —Julyssa Lopez Entertainment SNUB: Brandi Carlile and Elton John Miss the Top Categories Peggy Sirota* Going into this year, Elton John and Brandi Carlile had a combined 61 nominations at the Grammy Awards. Given the Recording Academy’s well-known adoration for both artists and their love for intergenerational collaboration (à la Alison Krauss and Robert Plant), their album Who Believes in Angels? would’ve once seemed like a lock for any of the major all-genre categories. Instead, they were nominated for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, and are nowhere to be seen in Album, Record, or Song of the Year. Those determining the nominations this year seemed to break from past darlings in the top categories, and it’s not just Brandi and Elton: Jon Batiste, a Grammy darling who won Album of the Year in 2022, also struck out in the all-genre categories. —Jonathan Bernstein Entertainment SURPRISE: Lots of Love for Hayley Williams Zachary Gray* Hayley Williams released one of the best albums of the year with her solo LP Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, and it’s nice to see the Academy recognize that. The singer received four nominations related to the album: Best Rock Song, Best Rock Performance, Best Alternative Music Performance, and Best Alternative Music Album. Williams is no stranger to Grammy love — she received plenty of nods and wins as part of Paramore. She even got her first nod as a solo artist for her vocal contributions to B.o.B’s 2010 hit “Airplanes Part II” (which also featured Eminem). But these nominations are the first time the Grammys have recognized Williams’ own solo work, which feels like a momentous win for the artist. —M.G. Entertainment SNUB: Benson Boone Backflips Out of the Picture JC Olivera/WireImage/Getty Images This past February, Benson Boone stirred up some of the more heated debates after he backflipped his way across the Grammys stage. He was up for Best New Artist at the 2025 awards, and he joined fellow nominees Doechii, Teddy Swims, Shaboozey, Raye, and Khruangbin for a special medley of their hits. In the months after, Boone dropped a new album and a few more hits, but that wasn’t enough to keep him in the good graces of Grammy voters. While