Kangana Ranaut says film industry didn't support Emergency like it did Deepika Padukone's Padmaavat, Alia's Udta Punjab
6 months ago

Kangana Ranaut says film industry didn't support Emergency like it did Deepika Padukone's Padmaavat, Alia's Udta Punjab

Hindustan Times  

Kangana Ranaut's solo directorial debut Emergency is still awaiting a release date after its initial release was stalled due to censorship troubles. Kangana Ranaut says the film industry didn't support Emergency like they did Deepika Padukone's Padmaavat What Kangana said “It's happened in the past too. Kangana's political thriller Emergency, in which she plays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, was scheduled to release on September 6, but its certification was withdrawn in the same week after objections from a Sikh group, who claimed that they aren't being depicted in a fair light in her film. Udta Punjab, Padmaavat censorship troubles Back in 2016, Abhishek Chaubey's Udta Punjab, starring Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, and Diljit Dosanjh, ran into trouble after fringe groups protested that it show Punjab in bad light. In 2018, Sanjay Leela Bhansali had to postpone his historical epic Padmaavat, starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor, after Shri Rajput Karni Sena claimed that the film distorts historical facts.

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Kannada star Ramya says Kangana Ranaut's Emergency was a badly made film: ‘That is why the audience rejected it’
2 weeks ago

Kannada star Ramya says Kangana Ranaut's Emergency was a badly made film: ‘That is why the audience rejected it’

Hindustan Times  

She is the only actress in Kannada cinema to have a strong market even though she hasn’t had a movie release in years. Sandalwood star Ramya, who joined the Congress party in 2012, spoke about the state of Kannada cinema today in a panel discussion on Women in Cinema at the Bengaluru International Film Festival on Thursday. Says no being …

Emergency movie disrupted in UK: India says ‘freedom of expression cannot be selective’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Emergency movie disrupted in UK: India says ‘freedom of expression cannot be selective’

Live Mint  

India said on Friday, January 24, that the Khalistan supporters who had allegedly disrupted the screening of Kangana Ranaut's Emergency movie across the United Kingdom should be held accountable. Asserting that “freedom of speech and expression cannot be selective”, the Ministry of External Affairs hoped that the government in the UK will take appropriate action against the miscreants. A day …

Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor-starrer Padmaavat to re-release in cinemas | Check details
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor-starrer Padmaavat to re-release in cinemas | Check details

India TV News  

Following the trend of re-releases, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2018 epic film Padmaavat is set to hit the big screens again, the makers announced on Wednesday. Starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor in lead roles in the movie, Padmaavat is coming back to theatres on its seventh anniversary. Based on Padmaavat by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi, the film …

Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency Crosses Rs 10 Crore Despite Punjab Ban
2 months ago

Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency Crosses Rs 10 Crore Despite Punjab Ban

Deccan Chronicle  

Ranaut, known for her bold statements and career-defining roles, portrays the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film, a character embroiled in one of the most controversial chapters of Indian history. However, the film has faced censorship challenges, with the Punjab government imposing a ban on Emergency due to its contentious portrayal of political events. Ranaut, in …

Kangana Ranaut reacts to Emergency not releasing in Punjab, protests in Canada-Britain: ‘Chote mote logo ne aag lagayi’
2 months ago

Kangana Ranaut reacts to Emergency not releasing in Punjab, protests in Canada-Britain: ‘Chote mote logo ne aag lagayi’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Kangana Ranaut has spoken about her recent film Emergency not releasing in Punjab. Industry mein aesa kaha jata tha ki Punjab mein meri filmein sabse acha perform karti hai. Aur aaj ek din hai jab Punjab mein meri film ko release tak nahi hone diya jaraha hai.” Kangana speaks about protests, attacks She added, “Aese hi kuch humlein logo …

Kangana 'pained' over Emergency ban in Punjab: My films performed so well there
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2 months ago

Kangana 'pained' over Emergency ban in Punjab: My films performed so well there

India Today  

Actor and MP Kangana Ranaut has been in the news ever since her directorial, the political drama Emergency, was announced. Watch Kangana's video here: Immense gratitude 🇮🇳 Emergency in cinemas now 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/B3E7Bxe4Po — Kangana Ranaut January 20, 2025 Kangana's film has been banned in Punjab after various Sikh bodies protested against its release. Apart from the imposed Emergency period …

‘Emergency’ Review: Kangana Ranaut Looks the Part in a Middling, Confusing Film
2 months ago

‘Emergency’ Review: Kangana Ranaut Looks the Part in a Middling, Confusing Film

The Quint  

You can’t help but wonder if the narrative would have benefited from being a series. Perhaps a larger screen time would’ve given the creators more space to flesh out details and iron out flaws and truly give a more holistic view. And without this space, the film’s fascination with hubris and the pitfalls for absolute power don’t have the effect …

Kangana Ranaut Calls Deepika Padukone’s Role As Padmavati Irrelevant: ‘Mujhe Padmaavat Bhi Offer…’
2 months ago

Kangana Ranaut Calls Deepika Padukone’s Role As Padmavati Irrelevant: ‘Mujhe Padmaavat Bhi Offer…’

ABP News  

Kangana Ranaut recently opened up about Deepika Padukone's role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s historical drama ‘Padmaavat’. Kangana Ranaut slams Deepika Padukone's role in Padmaavat According to Kangana, the character was mostly shown preparing for events throughout the film, without much depth. Toh maine unse pucha tha ‘sir aapki jo script hai, wo mujhe mil jayegi to achha hai.’ Unhone kaha …

Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ not screened in most places in Punjab after SGPC protests, calls it ‘harassment’
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2 months ago

Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ not screened in most places in Punjab after SGPC protests, calls it ‘harassment’

The Hindu  

Kangana Ranaut's Emergency was not screened at most cinemas in Punjab on Friday following protests by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and Sikh organisations against the movie. Ranaut, who has directed, written and produced the political drama, has decried SGPC's demand for a ban on Emergency and said the film’s restricted screenings in parts of Punjab is a complete harassment …

‘Vo taiyar he...’: Kangana Ranaut bashes Deepika Padukone for Padmaavat; old video goes viral, netizens react
2 months ago

‘Vo taiyar he...’: Kangana Ranaut bashes Deepika Padukone for Padmaavat; old video goes viral, netizens react

Live Mint  

Kangana Ranaut is no stranger to controversy—whether she's caught in the midst of it or creating it herself. Kangana's old interview began with the claim that it was she who was initially offered Deepika Padukone's role in the film. In a rare event, social media users were in tandem with Kangana and agreed that Deepika's role in the movie was …

Kangana Ranaut on calls to ban Emergency in Punjab: ‘This is a propaganda to tarnish my image’
2 months ago

Kangana Ranaut on calls to ban Emergency in Punjab: ‘This is a propaganda to tarnish my image’

Hindustan Times  

Several reports claim that Kangana Ranaut's Emergency release was paused in several parts of Punjab including Patiala, Amritsar, and Bathinda amid fear of protests. Kangana's Emergency faces issues According to a note issued by the film’s team, the release of the political drama has been paused in Patiala, Amritsar, and Bathinda. This comes just a day after Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak …

Kangana Ranaut calls Deepika Padukone's role in Padmaavat ‘irrelevant’; Reddit says ‘she makes so much sense’
2 months ago

Kangana Ranaut calls Deepika Padukone's role in Padmaavat ‘irrelevant’; Reddit says ‘she makes so much sense’

Hindustan Times  

Kangana Ranaut is currently busy promoting her directorial, Emergency. In an interview with Abhijeet Bharti, the actor talked about how she was offered Deepika Padukone's role in Padmaavat but found the role 'irrelevant.' Kangana Ranaut feels Deepika Padukone's role in Padmaavat was irrelevant. Kangana Ranaut on Deepika Padukone's role in Padmaavat Kangana Ranaut talked about how Deepika Padukone was "only …

Kangana Ranaut’s movie Emergency faces protests in Punjab, SGPC says ‘govt will be responsible for disturbance…’
2 months ago

Kangana Ranaut’s movie Emergency faces protests in Punjab, SGPC says ‘govt will be responsible for disturbance…’

Live Mint  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP and Bollywood celebrity Kangana Ranaut's movie Emergency is facing protests from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee in Amritsar, Punjab. SGPC Protests Outside Amritsar Theatre Speaking to the news agency, one SGPC member said, “Our protest today is over the release of Kangana Ranaut's ‘Emergency’. Prior to this, SPGC president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami wrote a letter …

Complete harassment: Kangana Ranaut on people seeking ban on Emergency in Punjab
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2 months ago

Complete harassment: Kangana Ranaut on people seeking ban on Emergency in Punjab

India Today  

Actor Kangana Ranaut on Friday reacted to the Gurdwara Committee seeking a ban on her film Emergency in Punjab. She wrote, "This is complete harassment of art and the artist, from Punjab, many cities are reporting that these people are not allowing Emergency to be screened." Kangana Ranaut's post about Emergency screening ban in Punjab On Thursday, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak …

Kangana Ranaut's Emergency faces protests in Punjab, SGPC demands ban on film
2 months ago

Kangana Ranaut's Emergency faces protests in Punjab, SGPC demands ban on film

India TV News  

On the day of its theatrical release, Kangana Ranaut's second directorial flick, Emergency, faces protests in many parts of Punjab. Emergency is the second directorial project of Kangana Ranaut and revolves around the 1975 Emergency, imposed by former late Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. About the film Written and directed by Kangana Ranaut, Emergency also stars Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind …

Screening of Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' cancelled in theatres across Punjab following protests
2 months ago

Screening of Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' cancelled in theatres across Punjab following protests

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The cinemas and multiplexes across Punjab on Friday were forced to cancel the screening of Kangana Ranaut-starrer Emergency following protests by various Sikh organization and farmers' bodies. The film’s release was earlier delayed after the Central Board of Film Certification sought several cuts in the movie after Sikh groups raised concerns over the portrayal of the community. In a …

SGPC requests CM Mann to ban screening of Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' in Punjab
2 months ago

SGPC requests CM Mann to ban screening of Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' in Punjab

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Thursday wrote to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann demanding that the screening of Kangana Ranaut's Emergency be banned in Punjab, a day before the movie is scheduled for release. The SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami in a letter to CM Mann said that the movie was a calculated attempt to distort history and …

Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' Gets a Censorship Clearance, Release Date Announced Soon
5 months ago

Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' Gets a Censorship Clearance, Release Date Announced Soon

ABP News  

Kangana Ranaut's highly anticipated film 'Emergency' has finally received a censor certificate, clearing a significant hurdle in its release. The film, centered around the controversial 'Emergency' period in India under former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, has faced delays and legal issues. The CBFC granted the film an 'UA' certificate with conditions, requiring three edits and providing credible sources for sensitive …

Financial Emergency: Kangana Ranaut reveals why she was forced to sell her ₹32 crore Mumbai office
6 months ago

Financial Emergency: Kangana Ranaut reveals why she was forced to sell her ₹32 crore Mumbai office

Hindustan Times  

Days after her co-production and maiden solo directorial Emergency's release was stalled, actor-filmmaker Kangana Ranaut sold off her Mumbai bungalow, used as the office of her production house Manikarnika Films, for ₹32 crore. Kangana Ranaut sold bungalow in Bandra's Pali Hill for ₹ 32 crore What Kangana said “Naturally, my film was supposed to release. Taking to X, Kangana wrote …

Kangana Ranaut's Indira Gandhi biopic Emergency's release postponed from September 6
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kangana Ranaut's Indira Gandhi biopic Emergency's release postponed from September 6

Hindustan Times  

Kangana Ranaut’s first directorial Emergency, in which she plays the role of ex-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, faced a roadblock. Emergency release postponed Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the news on X that the film’s release has been postponed. #ZeeStudios #KanganaRanaut.” At the time of writing, Kangana is yet to share a statement on the film’s release being postponed, so is …

Kangana Ranaut on 'Emergency': 'Stuck with censor board, being pressured not to show Bhindranwale'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kangana Ranaut on 'Emergency': 'Stuck with censor board, being pressured not to show Bhindranwale'

India TV News  

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut on Friday said that her upcoming film ‘Emergency’, in which she is portraying former prime minister Indira Gandhi, has not got certification despite clearance by the Central Board of Film Certification because of the “death threats” to the board members. Threats to Kangana Ranaut Kangana’s remarks came days after she received “beheading threats” from extremist Sikh groups …

'Remove Emergency Trailer': Kangana Ranaut Gets Legal Notice, Asked To Apologise For 'Hurting' Sikhs
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Remove Emergency Trailer': Kangana Ranaut Gets Legal Notice, Asked To Apologise For 'Hurting' Sikhs

News 18  

Kangana Ranaut has received a legal notice ahead of the release of her upcoming movie Emergency. SGPC secretary Partap Singh expressed his objection to the film and revealed that separate letters were also written to the Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Central Board of Film Certification’s Chairperson to ban Emergency. He accused Ranaut of hurting the sentiments of …

Kangana Ranaut's Emergency lands in trouble as SGPC president demands ban on film
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kangana Ranaut's Emergency lands in trouble as SGPC president demands ban on film

India TV News  

Kangana Ranaut's upcoming directorial Emergency is all set to hit the big screens next month. Ahead of its release, the film has landed in trouble as the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has demanded a ban on Kangana's directorial. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami has slammed the film and said Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, who has been declared a community martyr by …

Kangana Ranaut says Congress is not shown in poor light in Emergency: 'It has nothing to do with 2024 elections'
1 year, 6 months ago

Kangana Ranaut says Congress is not shown in poor light in Emergency: 'It has nothing to do with 2024 elections'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Kangana Ranaut has responded to claims that her upcoming film Emergency intends to show Congress in a poor light and will eventually be released around the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as she is an avid supporter of Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party. The film is said to be a period drama and not a biopic, based on former Prime …

Kangana Ranaut raises doubt over Brahmastra collections again, says 'movie mafia' decide which film is a hit or flop
2 years, 6 months ago

Kangana Ranaut raises doubt over Brahmastra collections again, says 'movie mafia' decide which film is a hit or flop

Hindustan Times  

Actor Kangana Ranaut has once again tweeted about the box office collection of Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra. The tweet called the film a big failure with a total worldwide box office collection of ₹246 crore against a supposed budget of ₹650 crore. Reacting to it, Kangana wrote, “The film has been declared the biggest hit at mere ₹144 crore this is …

Kangana Ranaut defends herself after Dhaakad failure at the box office
2 years, 9 months ago

Kangana Ranaut defends herself after Dhaakad failure at the box office

Hindustan Times  

Actor Kangana Ranaut took to her Instagram stories and shared an article that quotes her as the ‘box office queen of India’. 2021 I gave the biggest film of my career Thalaivii which came on OTT and was a huge success.” Kangana Ranaut as agent Agni in Dhaakad. And it’s not over yet…I have great hopes with it.” Directed by …

Dhaakad Box Office Report Day 1: Kangana Ranaut's film opens low in front of Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
2 years, 10 months ago

Dhaakad Box Office Report Day 1: Kangana Ranaut's film opens low in front of Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

India TV News  

Highlights The audience has rejected Kangana Ranaut starrer Despite being an action entertainer the film is struggling at box office Dhaakad Box Office Collection Day 1: Kangana Ranaut's action film failed to impress the audience and had an extremely low opening in theatres on May 20. Also starring Divya Dutta and Arjun Rampal the film is struggling hard in front …

Tamilrockers, Telegram Leak Dhaakad; Full HD Version Of Kangana Ranaut’s Film Available Online
2 years, 10 months ago

Tamilrockers, Telegram Leak Dhaakad; Full HD Version Of Kangana Ranaut’s Film Available Online

News 18  

Kangana Ranaut, Arjun Rampal and Divya Dutta’s Dhaakad is the latest film to have been hit by piracy. Recent releases like Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Jayeshbhai Jordaar, Sarkaru Vaari Paata, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and other films have also been leaked online in HD prints. In the past, films like RRR, Jersey, Ram Charan and Jr NTR’s RRR …

KRK says 'deedi' Kangana Ranaut's film on Indira Gandhi, Emergency, will be her '12th flop in a row'
3 years, 8 months ago

KRK says 'deedi' Kangana Ranaut's film on Indira Gandhi, Emergency, will be her '12th flop in a row'

Hindustan Times  

Actor and self-proclaimed film critic Kamaal Rashid Khan has made predictions for Kangana Ranaut's next film. Kangana recently started work on Emergency, which is based on late Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. KRK believes Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency will not be successful. She wrote in a post on the Koo app, "Pleased to wear Director's hat again, after working on …

Diljit Dosanjh vs Kangana Ranaut Twitter war. Punjabi film industry reacts
4 years, 3 months ago

Diljit Dosanjh vs Kangana Ranaut Twitter war. Punjabi film industry reacts

India Today  

Various celebrities from the Punjabi film industry backed actor Diljit Dosanjh after his war of words on Twitter with Kangana Ranaut. Bass farak yeh hai ki aap bina baat aur maksad ke bolti hain aur yeh apne haqq ke liye ladd rahein hain.” Replying to another tweet by Kangana, Singer Mika Singh wrote, “Par beta aapka target Kya hai ye …

Kangana Ranaut blasts Alia Bhatt, Aamir Khan for no support: What are they threatened by?
6 years, 1 month ago

Kangana Ranaut blasts Alia Bhatt, Aamir Khan for no support: What are they threatened by?

India Today  

Kangana Ranaut has time and again maintained that Bollywood stars often turn their back on her, and never support her work openly. Kangana blasted Alia Bhatt saying that during the release of Raazi, the actress sent her film's trailer. She added that Alia did not come forward to support Kangana during her film's release. She also took a jibe at …

‘Pari’ starring Anuskha Sharma banned in Pakistan for its non-Islamic values and anti-Muslim sentiments
7 years ago

‘Pari’ starring Anuskha Sharma banned in Pakistan for its non-Islamic values and anti-Muslim sentiments

Op India  

Anushka Sharma’s latest movie “Pari” which released in theatres today has run into trouble in Pakistan for its alleged “non-Islamic values” and “anti-Muslim sentiments”. As per reports, Pakistan’s Central Board of Film Censors has decided to ban the movie in cinema halls across the country. This decision was supposedly prompted by the movie’s content which promotes “black magic, some non-Islamic …

‘Padmaavat’ to Have a Smooth Release In Pakistan
7 years, 1 month ago

‘Padmaavat’ to Have a Smooth Release In Pakistan

The Quint  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic drama Padmaavat was on Wednesday cleared for release in Pakistan, said the censor board's top official. “Padmaavat has been declared fit for public exhibition in the cinema houses without any excision by Central Board of Film Censors," Mobashir Hasan told IANS via social media from Islamabad. He said that for the film's certification, the CBFC co-opted …

Padmaavat controversy: Fringe groups on rampage ahead of film's release; multiplex owners won't screen movie in 4 states
7 years, 1 month ago

Padmaavat controversy: Fringe groups on rampage ahead of film's release; multiplex owners won't screen movie in 4 states

Firstpost  

A bus was torched and a highway blocked in Haryana’s Gurugram where people protesting against Padmaavat violated prohibitory orders while the police had to use force to disperse an agitating mob in Lucknow. Jaipur/Mumbai: A school bus was attacked in Gurugram, a fringe outfit in Uttar Pradesh declared a bounty on Deepika Padukone’s nose while roads were blocked at many …

Padmaavat row: Karni Sena says it won't allow movie to be released in Haryana, vows to 'demolish theatre screens'
7 years, 1 month ago

Padmaavat row: Karni Sena says it won't allow movie to be released in Haryana, vows to 'demolish theatre screens'

Firstpost  

Ahead of the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmaavat’ on 25 January, Shree Rajput Karni Sena patron Lokendra Singh Kalvi on Tuesday said here they would not allow screening of the film. Gurgaon: Ahead of the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmaavat’ on 25 January, Shree Rajput Karni Sena patron Lokendra Singh Kalvi on Monday said they would not allow …

Padmaavat row: Karni Sena agrees to watch film ahead of its release
7 years, 1 month ago

Padmaavat row: Karni Sena agrees to watch film ahead of its release

India TV News  

The Shree Rajput Karni Sena, a group opposing film ‘Padmaavat’, said today it was ready to watch the Bollywood period drama as offered by Bhansali productions to end the deadlock on the issue. The film, slated to be released on January 25, has been been facing protests by Karni Sena and other fringe groups over allegations that historical facts were …

Padmavati to Padmaavat: Timeline of controversies that Deepika Padukone’s film grappled with
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmavati to Padmaavat: Timeline of controversies that Deepika Padukone’s film grappled with

India TV News  

The makers of Padmaavat can finally let out a sigh of relief as Supreme Court lifts the ban on film’s screening in the six Indian states. Sanjay Leela Bhansali and the entire star cast including Deepika Padukone dealt the verbal blows of fringe group Shri Rajput Karni Sena. January 2017 Film director Sanjay Leela Bhansali was physically assaulted by the …

Padmaavat row: Karni Sena protests outside CBFC office in Mumbai
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat row: Karni Sena protests outside CBFC office in Mumbai

India TV News  

Activists of the Shree Rajput Karni Sena on Friday gathered outside the Central Board of Film Certification office here on Friday to protest against the coming release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat. Members of the Rajput outfit, under the leadership of its President Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, gathered outside the CBFC office to express dissent over the censor board's decision to …

Padmavati controversy: Kapil Sharma speaks out in support of film, Deepika Padukone
7 years, 3 months ago

Padmavati controversy: Kapil Sharma speaks out in support of film, Deepika Padukone

Firstpost  

Amidst the ever-growing controversy that Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Padmavati is currently embroiled in, various personalities from the world of entertainment have come out in support of the film. Joining the ranks of Padmavati’s defenders is actor-comedian Kapil Sharma, who recently backed the film publicly at an event. Some say Censor Board has seen the film, some say they …

'Padmavati' welcome in West Bengal, says CM Mamata Banerjee
7 years, 3 months ago

'Padmavati' welcome in West Bengal, says CM Mamata Banerjee

India TV News  

Amid the raging controversy over Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama "Padmavati", West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday asserted that her state was ready to welcome the film and its crew. On November 22, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani declared his government would not allow the release of "Padmavati" in the poll-bound state. Earlier, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj …

Padmavati controversy: Drama over Bhansali's film reflects collapsing democracy where State defers to fringe
7 years, 4 months ago

Padmavati controversy: Drama over Bhansali's film reflects collapsing democracy where State defers to fringe

Firstpost  

If only our political class had an iota of Padmavati’s courage, resolve and self-respect, we would not have been watching the horrifying spectacle of India’s core values being consigned to flames Once upon a time, India had a lunatic fringe. The hotheads living on this periphery would sporadically attack individual freedoms, stalk couples on Valentine’s Day as foot soldiers of …

Padmavati controversy: Shivraj Singh Chouhan bans film in Madhya Pradesh; Siddaramaiah and Mamata say attack on freedom of speech
7 years, 4 months ago

Padmavati controversy: Shivraj Singh Chouhan bans film in Madhya Pradesh; Siddaramaiah and Mamata say attack on freedom of speech

Firstpost  

Since Rajput organisation Karni Sena’s first protests against the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s movie Padmavati in January, several political leaders have voiced their objections to the film and its depiction of historical facts. #WATCH:Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan says the film which has distorted facts against #Padmavati, will not be released in the state pic.twitter.com/NOBXj6WF3P — ANI November …

Padmavati row: Ae Dil Hai Mushkil to PK, six Bollywood films that courted controversy
7 years, 4 months ago

Padmavati row: Ae Dil Hai Mushkil to PK, six Bollywood films that courted controversy

Firstpost  

The course of true never did run smooth, but that’s an adage that could easily be applied to a Bollywood film’s release as well. Here are six other Bollywood films that had a rocky road to release in the recent past, amid widespread protests and opposition: Bajirao Mastani Bhansali’s last release — 2016’s Bajirao Mastani — found itself in hot …

Padmavati release could cause disturbance: UP
7 years, 4 months ago

Padmavati release could cause disturbance: UP

The Hindu  

The Uttar Pradesh government has written to the Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry, expressing the apprehension that the release of Bollywood film Padmavati on December 1 could lead to serious “law and order problems” in the State. The Uttar Pradesh Home Department has appealed to the I&B Ministry to apprise the Central Board of Film Certification of the “public sentiments” …

Amid Padmavati controversy, Deepika Padukone reacts to ban on Mahira Khan’s Verna
7 years, 4 months ago

Amid Padmavati controversy, Deepika Padukone reacts to ban on Mahira Khan’s Verna

India TV News  

Actress Deepika Padukone’s upcoming film Padmavati is facing trouble days before its release. Amid controversies, Deepika has extended her support to Pakistani actress Mahira Khan’s upcoming film Verna that was denied certification by the Pakistan Censor Board over its objectional content. SpotboyE was quoted the actress as saying, “Yes, it's sad that a small section of people don't understand the …

Padmavati won't be released in Rajasthan till it is shown to Rajput leaders:Minister Pushpendra Singh
8 years ago

Padmavati won't be released in Rajasthan till it is shown to Rajput leaders:Minister Pushpendra Singh

Firstpost  

Padmavati: A Rajasthan minister today said Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film will not get a release in the state till it is shown to the Rajput community leaders who have objected to the movie. A Rajasthan minister today said Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film Padmavati will not get a release in the state till it is shown to the Rajput …

Pakistan censor board suggests 100 cuts in ‘Udta Punjab’, makers decide on not releasing the film there
8 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan censor board suggests 100 cuts in ‘Udta Punjab’, makers decide on not releasing the film there

India TV News  

New Delhi: The movie ‘Udta Punjab’ might have won a battle with the Central Board of Film Certification in India, but not in Pakistan. The censor board of the neighbouring country suggested that the movie goes through 100 cuts before hitting screens and the makers refuses to do so. Abhishek and the team of ‘Udta Punjab’ had moved Bombay High …

Badals must watch Udta Punjab: Kejriwal
8 years, 9 months ago

Badals must watch Udta Punjab: Kejriwal

ABP News  

New Delhi: Amidst the controversial release of 'Udta Punjab' yesterday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today cornered his Punjab counterpart Parkash Singh Badal and said the movie aptly shows active involvement of politicians in the prevailing drug menace in the Shiromani Akali Dal -ruled state. The Delhi Chief Minister showered praise on 'Udta Punjab' and said Badal must watch this …

Udta Punjab Movie Review
8 years, 9 months ago

Udta Punjab Movie Review

India Today  

Udta Punjab is a sledgehammer of a film that not only gets its hands dirty, digging deep into the Punjab drug menace, but is also an out-and-out entertainer. Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Diljit Dosanjh, Satish Kaushik Direction: Abhishek Chaubey Ratings: Udta Punjab has sadness in its cold heart and speed running through its pulsating veins. Within …

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