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Mumbai, September 3, 2024: Director Anubhav Sinha, known for his hard-hitting narratives, firmly addressed the controversy surrounding his latest Netflix series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, during a press conference held on Tuesday. The event, which took place in Mumbai, featured the cast of the series, including Vijay Varma, Dia Mirza, Pankaj Kapur, Arvind Swamy, and Naseeruddin Shah. The series, based on the infamous 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814, has been embroiled in controversy since its release on August 29. Critics have accused the show of “whitewashing” the events, particularly over the use of non-Muslim code names for…

Actor and model Rhea Chakraborty recently opened up about her harrowing experience in jail after being arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in a drug-related case. Speaking on Karishma Mehta’s podcast, Rhea reflected on the challenges she faced, describing how each day in jail felt like a year and how she battled deep depression and darkness during that time. Life Behind Bars Rhea described the jail environment as entirely different from the society we know. “Jail is a very different world because there’s no society in jail. There is a weird sense of equality. Everyone is a number; they…

In a recent interview with News 24, actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut sparked controversy with her remarks about Congress leader and Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi. Speaking with journalist Manak Gupta, Kangana questioned the credentials that led to Rahul Gandhi attaining his position, asking pointedly, “On what basis did Rahul Gandhi get this upalabdhi (achievement)?” Actor-MP Questions Rahul Gandhi’s Credentials as Leader of Opposition Kangana’s query continued as she challenged the legitimacy of his role: “Opposition leader karne ke liye unhone kya teer mara hai (What has he done to become opposition leader)? Can you tell me?” When the journalist responded by…

Jonita Gandhi, the renowned singer behind chart-toppers like “Gilehriyaan” and “What Jhumka?,” is set to open for one of her favourite artists, English pop sensation Dua Lipa, in Mumbai on November 30. Gandhi is thrilled about the opportunity, describing it as a dream come true to share the stage with the pop star she admires. Excited to Share the Stage with a Pop Icon Gandhi shared her enthusiasm, stating, “I’m thrilled to be opening for one of my favorite artists. I’m a big fan of Dua Lipa’s music.” She reminisced about the first time she heard Lipa’s hit “New Rules”…

Actor Abhishek Banerjee, who plays the endearing character Jana in Stree 2, has recently reacted to the controversy surrounding the film’s poster. When the poster was released earlier this month, many social media users pointed out its striking resemblance to the promotional material for the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, calling it “embarrassing.” In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, Abhishek addressed the issue, saying, “Pata nahi, I have no idea. Yeh marketing aur poster woh log kis tarah se sochte hain humein kya pata. Hum toh actor hain. Hamara toh kaam hai poster pe aana, banana thodi hai (Who…

In the aftermath of the horrific rape and murder of a woman doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College & Hospital, over a hundred female artistes from the Bengali film industry have united to call for safer work environments. The tragic incident has sparked widespread outrage and prompted these women to speak out against the dangers they face in their own industry. A Call for Action The artists, including renowned names such as director Aparna Sen and actors Rupa Ganguly, Swastika Mukherjee, and Paoli Dam, issued a letter on Tuesday. This letter, addressed to the state-run Tele Academy, Eastern India…

Veteran actor Manoj Pahwa, known for his memorable performances in films like Mulk and Article 15, is all set to play a pivotal role in Aryan Khan’s much-anticipated web series. In a recent interview with Hindi Rush, Manoj, accompanied by his actor-filmmaker wife Seema Pahwa, shared his experience of working with the father-son duo, offering high praise for both Shah Rukh Khan and his son Aryan. Similarities in Work Ethics While Manoj remained tight-lipped about the details of the series, only revealing that it is based on the film industry, he was more forthcoming about his observations of Aryan’s work…

In a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, actress-politician Kangana Ranaut shared her thoughts on the term ‘alpha male,’ which has gained significant attention following the success of the 2023 film Animal. While Kangana acknowledged that the term “sounds like a great idea,” she expressed concerns about its superficial application. She emphasized that people often use the term without fully understanding its true essence, merely focusing on the surface level. Exploitation of the ‘Alpha Male’ Concept in Society Kangana compared modern interpretations of the ‘alpha male’ concept and historical figures from Indian mythology. She mentioned that Lord Ram, Lord Krishna, Arjun,…

In a recent interview, veteran producer Boney Kapoor responded to actor Arshad Warsi’s claims of being underpaid for choreographing a song in the 1993 film Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja. The controversy emerged after Arshad Warsi alleged that he was paid ₹75,000 instead of the ₹1 lakh he had originally quoted for the project. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, Boney Kapoor expressed disbelief at Arshad’s claims, noting that at the time, Warsi “wasn’t a star” and questioning the likelihood of anyone agreeing to pay him such a high amount. Kapoor explained, “I read his statement, and I laughed. The shoot…

Renowned content creator and actor Bhuvan Bam has recently found himself at the center of a deepfake controversy. A video falsely representing Bam circulated on social media, showing him urging viewers to invest in tennis through a certain bookie’s predictions. Disturbed by the misuse of his image, Bam swiftly filed a complaint. However, the incident has brought to light a larger concern: the growing misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in today’s digital landscape. Ethical challenges of AI: Bam’s perspective  In an exclusive conversation, Bam expressed his concerns about the misuse of AI technologies. “The output from AI is only nice…