Controversial Films
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‘The Kashmir Files’ wins award for best film on national integration
Many had questioned the factual accuracy of the movie and the communal tone of the discussion around it.
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Allahabad HC asks makers of ‘Adipurush’ to appear in court over ‘vulgar’ depiction of Hindu deities
The bench criticised the filmmakers for not respecting the sanctity of characters from the Ramayana.
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‘Adipurush’ row: Make inaccurate documentary on Quran and see what happens, says Allahabad HC
The High Court, however, clarified that it was equally concerned about the sentiments of all religions.
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Trending
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Seven Kashmiri students arrested after row over celebrating India’s World Cup loss
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
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Stolen fingerprints, empty bank accounts: How customers are paying for gaps in Aadhaar
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How Jeo Baby’s risky ‘Kaathal’ fell into place: ‘Once Mammootty agreed, everything became easy’
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Supreme Court dismisses plea to ban Pakistani artists from working in India
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‘Why tolerance of Hindus being put to test?’: Allahabad HC asks makers of ‘Adipurush’
The High Court ordered that the co-writer of the film, Manoj Muntashir Shukla, to be made a party in the case.
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Nepal court lifts ban on Hindi films, Kathmandu mayor says he will defy the order
The Nepal capital had stopped screening of Bollywood movies after a dialogue in ‘Adipurush’ described Sita as ‘daughter of India’.
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‘Adipurush’ controversy: Mythological film’s dialogue to be tweaked after outcry
The tonality of some of Manoj Muntashir Shukla’s lines in the Ramayana adaptation has been heavily trolled.
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Video
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IFFI Goa: Michael Douglas tries the ‘Naatu Naatu’ hookstep, delivers Amitabh Bachchan’s dialogue
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Caught on camera: Panic after passenger jumps out of emergency exit of plane at US airport
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Watch: Rescuers celebrate after an infant is pulled out alive from the rubble of her home in Gaza
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Watch: This performing duo danced like puppets at an engagement party
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Filmfare OTT Awards: Actor Rajshri Deshpande dedicates her win to Gaza victims, Indian farmers
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Thane Police on lookout for man who compared Eknath Shinde to Hanuman from ‘Adipurush’
Meanwhile, the Hindu Sena has demanded that ‘objectionable scenes’ be deleted from the film.
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Karnataka college withdraws notice mandating students to watch ‘The Kerala Story’
Keshav Das, principal of Sri Vijay Mahantesh Ayurvedic College, had cancelled classes and announced that the movie would be screened free of cost.
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‘The Kerala Story’: Supreme Court stays West Bengal ban but asks filmmakers to add disclaimer
‘The legal provision cannot be used to put a premium on public intolerance,’ a bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said.
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The Reel
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How Jeo Baby’s risky ‘Kaathal’ fell into place: ‘Once Mammootty agreed, everything became easy’
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee stars in survival drama ‘Joram’
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Start the week with a film: Darbhanga blues in ‘Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar’
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Eye Spy: What doing the ‘dunki’ means – and where we first heard the term
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In music-themed ‘Chamak’, looking for the ‘spirit of Punjab’ beyond its stereotypes
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‘The Kerala Story’ contains manipulated facts and hate speech, West Bengal tells SC
The government was responding to a petition by the filmmakers, who have challenged the ban on the film in the state.
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No shadow ban on ‘The Kerala Story’ in Tamil Nadu, state tells Supreme Court
It claimed that the film was removed from theatres due to a poor response by the audience.
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Two Muslim students injured in clashes over ‘The Kerala Story’ in Jammu
Some Muslims objected to a student posting a link of the film on a college WhatsApp group, leading to the violence.
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The Field
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Boxing, Men’s National C’ships: Shiva Thapa, Amit Panghal begin campaign with wins on Day 3
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Archery: Dhiraj Bommadevara rides on luck and faith to let his talent shine through
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Australia tour of India: Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell make way for rookies as visitors rehaul T20 team
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Victor Rodriguez leads FC Goa to a win over Jamshedpur FC
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup preview: All you need to know about India’s campaign in Chile