Controversial Films
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Kerala church screens ‘The Kerala Story’ for minors to counter ‘love jihad’
‘Girls are being trapped in love and being used for anti-national activities including terrorism,’ said Father Jins Karakkatt of the Idukki Diocese.
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Doordarshan must withdraw decision to air ‘The Kerala Story’, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
The Kerala Congress wrote to the Election Commission asking that the state-run broadcaster be stopped from telecasting the film.
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Actor Nayanthara apologises for hurting religious sentiments with film ‘Annapoorani’
The movie faced backlash upon its digital release, with Hindutva groups alleging that some scenes depicted Hindu deity Ram as a meat-eater.
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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Film ‘Annapoorani’ removed from Netflix, Co-producer apologises for hurting religious sentiments
The Zee Studios-produced film received backlash from Hindutva groups who alleged that some scenes project deity Ram as a meat eater.
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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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Video
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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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‘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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The Reel
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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Watch: ‘The Broken News’ returns for a second season
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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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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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 Field
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar, bowlers help Mumbai Indians seal thriller against Punjab Kings
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Cricket: Meg Lanning opens up about struggle with food and exercise that led to her early retirement
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Paris Olympics 2024: Long jumper Sreeshankar Murali ruled out of Games with knee injury