Akshaye Khanna reveals why he lost out on the role of Sunil Dutt in Sanju
6 years ago

Akshaye Khanna reveals why he lost out on the role of Sunil Dutt in Sanju

India Today  

Rajkumar Hirani brought the life of the original 'bad boy' of Bollywood, Sanjay Dutt, alive on celluloid with Sanju. While Paresh Rawal won accolades for his performance as Sunil Dutt, not many know that Akshaye Khanna was the original choice for the role. Meanwhile, Akshaye will be seen next on the big screen in Vijay Ratnakar Gutte's The Accidental Prime Minister, which tells the story of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh. The Accidental Prime Minister, based on Sanjaya Baru's book of the same name, is slated to hit the theatres this Friday.

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Anupam Kher exposes Hansal Mehta for endorsing Vir Sanghvi's criticism of 'The Accidental Prime Minister'
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2 weeks ago

Anupam Kher exposes Hansal Mehta for endorsing Vir Sanghvi's criticism of 'The Accidental Prime Minister'

Op India  

Hours after the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, propagandists exploited his death to score political brownie points and advance their agenda. “If you want to remember the lies that were told about Manmohan Singh you should rewatch The Accidental Prime Minister, It is not only one of the worst Hindi movies ever made but is an example of …

When Anupam Kher played Manmohan Singh in ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

When Anupam Kher played Manmohan Singh in ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’

The Hindu  

India mourns the loss of Dr. Manmohan Singh, who passed away last night at the age of 92 at AIIMS, Delhi. Directed by Vijay Ratnakar Gutte and starring Anupam Kher, the movie was based on Sanjaya Baru’s memoir, which detailed Singh’s tenure as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014. The film claimed to expose the “dynastic politics” of the Congress …

Kapil Sharma shares heart-to-heart conversation with former PM Manmohan Singh (In Pics)
5 years, 11 months ago

Kapil Sharma shares heart-to-heart conversation with former PM Manmohan Singh (In Pics)

India TV News  

After meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, comedy king Kapil Sharma recently had a heart-to-heart conversation with former PM Dr Manmohan Singh. Kapil Sharma, who recently got married to his longtime girlfriend Ginni Chatrath, talked about his hometown Amritsar in his meet with Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur. Meanwhile, Kapil Sharma also met PM Modi at the inauguration of …

The Accidental Prime Minister full movie leaked online by TamilRockers
5 years, 11 months ago

The Accidental Prime Minister full movie leaked online by TamilRockers

India Today  

Vijay Ratnakar Gutte's The Accidental Prime Minister has fallen prey to online piracy, just a day after it released. Photo: Screenshot Photo: Screenshot The Accidental Prime Minister, featuring Anupam Kher, Akshaye Khanna, Suzanne Bernert, Vipin Sharma and Arjun Mathur in key roles, is based on the two-term tenure of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh in office. Meanwhile, The Accidental …

The Accidental Prime Minister Box Office Collection Day 1: Anupam Kher starrer film earns Rs 4.5 crore
5 years, 11 months ago

The Accidental Prime Minister Box Office Collection Day 1: Anupam Kher starrer film earns Rs 4.5 crore

India TV News  

The Accidental Prime Minister starring Anupam Kher and Akshaye Khanna has earned Rs 4.50 crore on Friday. Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the box office collection of the film on the micro-blogging website. #TAPM” The events that are addressed in The Accidental Prime Minister belongs to the serving period of Dr. Manmohan Singh between 2004 and 2014 …

The Accidental Prime Minister movie review: In His Majesty's Ingratiating Service
5 years, 11 months ago

The Accidental Prime Minister movie review: In His Majesty's Ingratiating Service

Deccan Chronicle  

Cast: Anupam Kher, Akshaye Khanna, Suzanne Bernert, Aahana Kumra, Arjun Mathur, Divya Seth Director: Vijay Ratnakar Gutte The charge goes that many Indians, but most vocally its elite liberals, hold the concept of and commitment to secularism above all else. It doesn’t tell us that for the first time ever, in the Congress’ history, Sonia Gandhi announced the name of …

The Accidental Prime Minister movie review: Anupam Kher delivers an appalling performance. 1 star
6 years ago

The Accidental Prime Minister movie review: Anupam Kher delivers an appalling performance. 1 star

Hindustan Times  

The Accidental Prime Minister Director: Vijay Ratnakar Gutte Cast: Anupam Kher, Akshaye Khanna Rating: 1/5 The Accidental Prime Minister movie review: Anupam Kher’s film is like a long episode of Savdhaan India. Vijay Ratnakar Gutte’s heavily publicised new film, The Accidental Prime Minister, based on the book by Manmohan Singh’s former media advisor Sanjaya Baru, feels rather improbably like that …

‘The Accidental Prime Minister’ film review: It’s an unsubtle hit job
6 years ago

‘The Accidental Prime Minister’ film review: It’s an unsubtle hit job

Live Mint  

Sanjaya Baru was media advisor to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh from 2004 to 2008. He later wrote a memoir about this stint called The Accidental Prime Minister, on which Vijay Ratnakar Gutte’s film is based. It takes little time for The Accidental Prime Minister to start talking about what it’s really talking about. In a scene shortly after the 2004 …

The Accidental Prime Minister movie review: Inelegant adaptation with blatant disregard for Manmohan Singh
6 years ago

The Accidental Prime Minister movie review: Inelegant adaptation with blatant disregard for Manmohan Singh

Firstpost  

This adaptation of Sanjaya Baru’s book of the same name, which also carries a disclaimer stating it’s a work of “entertainment”, covers a 10-year period from the 2004 general election — from Dr Manmohan Singh’s elevation to prime minister by party president Sonia Gandhi to 2014, when the United Progressive Alliance ceded power. When he took office, Singh hired journalist …

Friday releases: The Accidental Prime Minister and Uri in cinema halls today
6 years ago

Friday releases: The Accidental Prime Minister and Uri in cinema halls today

India TV News  

The Year 2019 has begun for Bollywood fans as two big movies The Accidental Prime Minister and Uri have hit the cinema halls today. Nonetheless, spectacular actors like Anupam Kher and Vicky Kaushal are set to impress with their acting skills in The Accidental Prime Minister and Uri respectively. You can read our URI Movie review here The Accidental Prime …

Anupam Kher on The Accidental Prime Minister: Manmohan Singh is not very expressive, so role became tougher
6 years ago

Anupam Kher on The Accidental Prime Minister: Manmohan Singh is not very expressive, so role became tougher

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher recounts his prep for the role of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh in The Accidental Prime Minister. Anupam Kher poses for a picture during a promotional event for the upcoming Hindi film The Accidental Prime Minister. The Accidental Prime Minister is based on the book of the same name by Sanjaya Baru, who served as …

The Accidental Prime Minister: Anil Kapoor attends Anupam Kher’s film screening. See pics
6 years ago

The Accidental Prime Minister: Anil Kapoor attends Anupam Kher’s film screening. See pics

Hindustan Times  

The makers of Anupam Kher’s new film, The Accidental Prime Minister, held a screening of the film in Mumbai. The Accidental Prime Minister stars Anupam Kher in the lead role. The Accidental Prime Minister is based on a book by Sanjaya Baru, former media advisor to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. The Delhi High Court had earlier on Wednesday …

Watch: Anupam Kher's transformation into Manmohan Singh for The Accidental Prime Minister
6 years ago

Watch: Anupam Kher's transformation into Manmohan Singh for The Accidental Prime Minister

Firstpost  

The Accidental Prime Minister has been in a whirlwind of controversies ever since its trailer launch. Based on the book of the same name by Sanjaya Baru, the film chronicles the political career of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, specifically during the reign of 2004-2014. Actor Anupam Kher plays the lead, perfectly recreating Singh’s mannerisms and body language for the …

The Accidental Prime Minister: Plea moved before Delhi HC demanding ban on promos, trailer of Anupam Kher's film
6 years ago

The Accidental Prime Minister: Plea moved before Delhi HC demanding ban on promos, trailer of Anupam Kher's film

Firstpost  

Claims state that the trailer of The Accidental Prime Minister be banned since it ‘maligns and twists’ the image of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh The Accidental Prime Minister seems to be facing new trouble. As per reports in ANI, a plea has been moved before the Delhi High Court, demanding that the trailer of the film be banned since …

Case filed against Anupam Kher over The Accidental Prime Minister'
6 years ago

Case filed against Anupam Kher over The Accidental Prime Minister'

Deccan Chronicle  

Muzaffarpur: A complaint was lodged at a court in Muzaffarpur on Wednesday against actor Anupam Kher and others associated with the film "The Accidental Prime Minister", alleging that several public figures have been lampooned in the movie. Advocate Sudhir Kumar Ojha filed the petition before the chief judicial magistrate's court and it has been listed for hearing on January 8 …

The Accidental Prime Minister: Case filed against Anupam Kher in Bihar court
6 years ago

The Accidental Prime Minister: Case filed against Anupam Kher in Bihar court

Op India  

The movie ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’ seems to have disturbed a lot of people, as a case has been filed in a Bihar court on Wednesday against actor Anupam Kher and other people associated with the upcoming movie for ‘damaging the image of some top people’. Ojha in his petition complained that both Anupam Kher, who has portrayed the role …

The Accidental Prime Minister: Case filed against Anupam Kher for 'damaging' image of top leaders
6 years ago

The Accidental Prime Minister: Case filed against Anupam Kher for 'damaging' image of top leaders

Firstpost  

The Accidental Prime Minister features Anupam Kher as Manmohan Singh and is adapted from the book written by Singh’s media advisor Sanjaya Baru. A case has been filed against actor Anupam Kher and others associated with upcoming film The Accidental Prime Minister in a Bihar court on 2 January for damaging the image of some top people. Besides Kher, who …

The Accidental Prime Minister: Case filed against Anupam Kher, others in Bihar
6 years ago

The Accidental Prime Minister: Case filed against Anupam Kher, others in Bihar

India TV News  

A case has been filed against actor Anupam Kher and others associated with upcoming film 'Accidental Prime Minister' in a Bihar court on Wednesday for damaging the image of some top people. Ojha in his petition complained that Anupam Kher and Akshay Khanna, who have played the role of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his press advisor Sanjaya Baru …

Akshaye Khanna on The Accidental Prime Minister row: It is a film, not earthquake or tsunami
6 years ago

Akshaye Khanna on The Accidental Prime Minister row: It is a film, not earthquake or tsunami

India Today  

The Anupam Kher and Akshaye Khanna starrer The Accidental Prime Minister has been at the centre of controversy since its trailer has been released. A case has also been filed against actor Anupam Kher, who plays the lead role of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and others associated with the film in a Bihar court for damaging the image of …

Anupam Kher questions YouTube saying The Accidental Prime Minister (film) trailer not appearing when searched | Celebrities News – India TV
6 years ago

Anupam Kher questions YouTube saying The Accidental Prime Minister (film) trailer not appearing when searched | Celebrities News – India TV

India TV News  

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher’s next hindi film ‘The Accidental prime Minister’ is undoubtedly one of the most-awaited movies of 2019. In no time, The Accidental Prime Minister topped the trending videos on You Tube and Anupam Kher even shared the news with his fans. Anupam Kher took to his Twitter to raise a query regarding his upcoming film The Accidental …

BJP's promotion of 'The Accidental Prime Minister" mere political stunt: Amarinder Singh
6 years ago

BJP's promotion of 'The Accidental Prime Minister" mere political stunt: Amarinder Singh

India TV News  

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday alleged the BJP's "promotion" of the biopic 'The Accidental Prime Minister' is a mere political stunt by the party and a "desperate" effort to undermine the Congress ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Amarinder Singh in a statement said the BJP’s attempt to project Manmohan Singh as a "weak and docile" prime …

No prior screening for The Accidental Prime Minister, says Anupam Kher
6 years ago

No prior screening for The Accidental Prime Minister, says Anupam Kher

India TV News  

Anupam Kher has refused to the opposition Congress' demands of a special screening of his upcoming film 'The Accidental Prime Minister.' The organisation has also demanded a special pre-release screening of the film - based on Dr. Manmohan Singh's tenure as India's prime minister. 'The Accidental Prime Minister' is based on facts as chronicled in a book by Sanjaya Baru-- …

The Accidental Prime Minister should be India's official entry to Oscars, says Anupam Kher
6 years ago

The Accidental Prime Minister should be India's official entry to Oscars, says Anupam Kher

India TV News  

Breaking his silence over the controversy surrounding the movie 'The Accidental Prime Minister', based on a book by former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's media advisor Sanjaya Baru, Anupam Kher has said that those criticising the film should actually back it to be India's official entry for Oscars. Anupam Kher, who plays Manmohan Singh in the Vijay Gutte directed movie, …

The Accidental Prime Minister: PCHB, Youth Congress demand private screening before film's official release
6 years ago

The Accidental Prime Minister: PCHB, Youth Congress demand private screening before film's official release

Firstpost  

Both the associations claim that the trailer of The Accidental Prime Minister portrays Manmohan Singh and the Congress party in a wrong light. Both the Maharashtra State Youth Congress and Punjabi Cultural Heritage Board have sent notices to the producers of The Accidental Prime Minister, demanding that a private screening be held before the official release of the film. Anupam …

The Accidental Prime Minister trailer: Anupam Kher accurately recreates Manmohan Singh's mannerisms
6 years ago

The Accidental Prime Minister trailer: Anupam Kher accurately recreates Manmohan Singh's mannerisms

Firstpost  

The trailer of The Accidental Prime Minister that chronicles former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s tenure in office was released on 27 December. This film is based on the book The Accidental Prime Minister: The Making and Unmaking of Manmohan Singh by Sanjay Baru, who was the former Prime Minister’s media advisor. The Accidental Prime Minister’s trailer gives a brief …

Anupam Kher, Akshaye Khanna impress in The Accidental Prime Minister new poster, trailer to be out today
6 years ago

Anupam Kher, Akshaye Khanna impress in The Accidental Prime Minister new poster, trailer to be out today

India TV News  

The Manmohan Singh biopic titled The Accidental Prime Minister, featuring Anupam Kher, has been making headlines for quite some time now. The veteran actor, who is playing the former Prime Minister, took to social media to share new poster ahead of its trailer release today. For those unaware, Sanjaya Baru was the media advisor and chief spokesperson of then PM …

Accidental Prime Minister trailer: Anupam Kher caricatures Manmohan Singh in hit job on Congress
6 years ago

Accidental Prime Minister trailer: Anupam Kher caricatures Manmohan Singh in hit job on Congress

India Today  

How do you take a controversial book and make a film out of it - that you know is going to hit all the right notes as far as controversy is concerned? The Accidental Prime Minister, based on the eponymous book by Dr Manmohan Singh's media advisor Sanjaya Baru does all of that and more. The Accidental Prime Minister has …

The Accidental Prime Minister trailer: Anupam Kher tries hard to portray Manmohan Singh
6 years ago

The Accidental Prime Minister trailer: Anupam Kher tries hard to portray Manmohan Singh

India Today  

The trailer of the much-talked film, The Accidental Prime Minister, is out. The film chronicles the life of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Anupam Kher, who is playing the lead role in the film, is trying hard to portray the role of Manmohan Singh. The Accidental Prime Minister | Official Trailer | Releasing January 11." The Accidental Prime Minister | …

Anupam Kher does a bang on Manmohan Singh impression in Accidental Prime Minister trailer announcement
6 years ago

Anupam Kher does a bang on Manmohan Singh impression in Accidental Prime Minister trailer announcement

Hindustan Times  

The trailer of veteran actor Anupam Kher's The Accidental Prime Minister will be out on Thursday. Taking to Twitter, the A Wednesday star, who will be seen as former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the film, shared a video donning his look for the film. "Friends, you'll be happy to know that the trailer of The Accidental Prime Minister is …

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