Artistic Freedom
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Censor board chief asks ‘Pathaan’ makers to make changes in songs
A song titled ‘Besharam Rang’ featuring Deepika Padukone’s character in a saffron dress for a few seconds had created controversy.
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Amitabh Bachchan says questions are being raised on civil liberties, freedom of expression
Meanwhile, at the same film festival, actor Shah Rukh Khan said that social media is driven by certain narrowness.
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Deepika Padukone’s attire in ‘Pathaan’ song highly objectionable, says Madhya Pradesh home minister
Narottam Mishra said that if the filmamkers do not ‘correct’ certain costumes, the state government will decide on whether to allow the movie’s screening.
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Trending
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Manipur clashes: Why bodies are lying unclaimed in the state’s morgues
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‘Who will stage the inaugural walkout?’: Cartoonists chuckle over India’s new Parliament building
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In visuals: Protesting wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat detained by Delhi Police
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Modi’s new parliament could see Hindi belt gain, South lose power at the Centre
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New Parliament building seeks to legitimise Hindutva victory over India’s multicultural past
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Guess what? Banksy’s anonymity shouldn’t compromise his rights in copyright fight with fashion brand
The elusive artist has accused fashion retailer Guess of exploiting his artwork without consent.
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TMC invites comedian Vir Das to Kolkata after his Bengaluru show was cancelled
Das’ show was cancelled on Thursday after a Hindutva body alleged that he has insulted India, its women and the Hindu religion.
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Comedian Vir Das’ show cancelled in Bengaluru after police complaint by Hindutva body
Hindu Janajagruthi Samithi spokesperson Mohan Gowda welcomed the cancellation, alleging that Das has insulted India, its women and the Hindu religion.
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Video
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Watch: Director forgets scroll after winning Palme d’Or at Cannes, Jane Fonda throws it at her
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Watch: Climate activists storm rugby field, scatter orange powder, disrupt match
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Watch: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar plays volleyball with police personnel in Dehradun
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Watch: Excavator falls into sea with operator inside during embankment construction in Kerala
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Eco India: How can the practice of agroforestry boost food security in Meghalaya?
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Hindutva body files complaint against comedian Vir Das, demands his show in Bengaluru be cancelled
The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has claimed that Das’ last year show ‘I come from two Indias’ had ‘denigrated the nation’ and hurt the sentiments of Hindus.
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Delhi HC summons Leena Manimekalai on plea seeking to stop her from showing Kaali smoking cigarette
Two FIRs have been filed against the filmmaker alleging that the poster of her documentary hurt religious sentiments of Hindus.
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‘Do not feel safe anywhere’, says filmmaker Leena Manimekalai on backlash against ‘Kaali’ poster
The filmmaker said that trolls attacking her had nothing to do with religion or faith.
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The Reel
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‘Citadel’ review: Secrets, lies and banality
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‘City of Dreams’ season 3 review: Political drama is running out of ways to deliver the shocks
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‘Jogira Sara Ra Ra’ review: Funny in bits and bobs
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‘2018’ review: A heart-tugging Kerala story
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‘Agra’ isn’t for the faint-hearted – and director Kanu Behl won’t have it any other way
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Comedian Munawar Faruqui performs in Mumbai with support from Congress unit
This was his first show after 16 cancellations in several cities because of threats from Hindutva groups.
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Congress’ Digvijaya Singh invites comedians Munawar Faruqui, Kunal Kamra to perform in Bhopal
The shows of the two comedians have been cancelled in Bengaluru this month due to threats to the venues.
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Munawar Faruqui dropped from Gurgaon comedy show after complaint from BJP
The event organisers said they got several calls opposing the comedian’s participation in the event.
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The Field
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In visuals: Protesting wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat detained by Delhi Police
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