Controversial Films
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Maharashtra court rejects plea to ban ‘Pathaan’ trailer, its song on YouTube
The petitioner objected to the U/A censor board certificate not being shown before the teasers, trailer, songs and ads of the film.
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We stand by IFFI jury head’s criticism of ‘The Kashmir Files’, say three panel members
Nadav Lapid had described the film as propaganda, adding that the jury members were ‘shocked and disturbed’ that the movie had been included in the event.
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Israeli director stands by comments on ‘Kashmir Files’ but clarifies he didn’t want to insult anyone
Nadav Lapid said that he had ‘never denied the tragedy of Kashmir’ or the suffering of the residents of the region.
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Trending
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Kannad, Keral, Karnatak: Why do Hindi speakers ‘mispronounce’ South Indian names?
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Swiss Open Super 300 final as it happened: Satwik-Chirag clinch first 2023 title with thrilling win
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What Rajasthan’s right to health law promises – and where it falls short
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Unable to find good jobs, youth in India are turning to scam call centres and online microwork
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‘Kanjoos Makhichoos’ review: Cheap thrills
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Will quit filmmaking if Nadav Lapid can prove flaws in ‘Kashmir Files’, says Vivek Agnihotri
As jury head of the International Film Festival of India, the Israeli director had said that Agnihotri’s film on exodus of Kashmiri Pandits is propaganda.
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How Nadav Lapid’s ‘Ahed’s Knee’ predicted the storm over his ‘Kashmir Files’ critique
The Israeli director’s political dramas explore the challenges faced by artists in a militarised country.
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Did Israeli director Nadav Lapid really abuse India’s hospitality with his ‘Kashmir Files’ critique?
In an open letter to the IFFI jury head, Israel’s ambassador accused him of offending his hosts. But what does Indian hospitality really mean?
Suraj Gogoi
Video
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Earth Hour: From Howrah Bridge to Eiffel Tower, famous landmarks switch off their lights
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Watch: Rescue cat Lucy leads gym class for her human friends
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Watch: Lorry loses control, mounts divider, crashes into railing on a road in Hosur, Tamil Nadu
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Eco India: What is digital solar, and can it push urban Indians to switch from using fossil fuels?
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Watch: Zebra escapes from South Korean zoo, gallops through traffic for hours before getting rescued
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IFFI jury chief criticism of ‘Kashmir Files’ could have diplomatic fallout, says Israel ambassador
Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid had said on Monday that the film, which explores the exodus of Pandits from Kashmir, was propaganda.
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IFFI jury chief criticism of ‘Kashmir Files’ is his personal view, says panel member Sudipto Sen
Jury President Nadav Lapid had said that the film is ‘propaganda’ and that all jurors were shocked by its inclusion in the competition section of the festival.
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‘The Kashmir Files is ‘propaganda’, ‘unworthy’ of IFFI competition section, says jury president
Israeli director Nadav Lapid said the jury was ‘shocked and disturbed’ by the inclusion of Vivek Agnihotri’s film in the competition section.
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The Reel
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Start the week with a film: The very violent and very clever ‘Battle Royale’
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Review: ‘Boston Strangler’ looks for the woman in the serial killer story
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‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’ review: A smart and entertaining thriller
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‘Jubilee’ trailer: Series is set in the Hindi film industry of the 1940s and 1950s
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‘Bheed’ review: Chaos and ambivalence at a check post aimed at tackling the Covid outbreak
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For Pakistan, ‘Accidental Prime Minister’ is cautionary tale against parallel streams of governance
The film provides a tempting analogy to the political condition across the border.
FS Aijazuddin, Dawn.com
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‘The Accidental Prime Minister’: Anupam Kher says he will ‘not back off’ after row erupts
Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Syed Zafar and the Maharashtra Youth Congress have demanded that the film be screened for the party’s members before release.
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Cannes premiere of Von Trier’s ‘The House That Jack Built’ sees mass walkouts over disturbing scenes
The filmmaker’s controversial run at the prestigious festival continues.
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The Field
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Watch, WPL final: Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians men’s teams send their wishes ahead of title clash
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Watch highlights, Swiss Open Super 300: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty clinch title
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Swiss Open Super 300 final as it happened: Satwik-Chirag clinch first 2023 title with thrilling win
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WPL 2023: Harmanpreet Kaur’s Mumbai Indians vs Meg Lanning’s Delhi Capitals sets up a fitting finale
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Watch highlights: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reach Swiss Open Super 300 final