Saif Ali Khan issues clarification over 'humane' Raavan statement on Om Raut directorial 'Adipurush'
4 years ago

Saif Ali Khan issues clarification over 'humane' Raavan statement on Om Raut directorial 'Adipurush'

India TV News  

Actor Saif Ali Khan's recent interview on his upcoming film 'Adipurush' caused a stir on social media. Saif said, "I’ve been made aware that one of my statements during an interview, has caused a controversy and hurt people’s sentiments." Not only this, but his statement was even criticized by Mumbai BJP leader Ram Kadam who tweeted, "Director @OmRaut director, you made #Tanhaji which was well received worldwide bcz it does justice to Hindu pride and Marathi asmita. The Om Raut directorial "Adipurush" also stars Telugu superstar Prabhas.

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Saif Ali Khan breaks silence on Adipurush failure and controversy
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Saif Ali Khan breaks silence on Adipurush failure and controversy

India TV News  

The film 'Adipurush', directed by Om Raut, was released in theaters on June 16 last year. Apart from Prabhas and Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan was Saif Ali Khan on the failure of Adipurush Recently, during a conversation with Film Companion, Saif spoke candidly about the failure of Adipurush. You have to shrug it off, feel bad, and say, 'Nice …

Adipurush writer Manoj Muntashir regrets defending Prabhas film amid controversy: ‘A 100 percent mistake'
1 year, 1 month ago

Adipurush writer Manoj Muntashir regrets defending Prabhas film amid controversy: ‘A 100 percent mistake'

Hindustan Times  

Months after facing heavy trolling and criticism for Prabhas' ambitious epic Adipurush, writer Manoj Muntashir has called it ‘a hundred percent mistake’ and added that he should not have said anything at the time. Manoj Muntashir was speaking with Aaj Tak, when he also said that there may have been mistakes, but none of that was intentional. Manoj Muntashir co-wrote …

Adipurush row: Supreme Court rejects plea seeking revocation of Prabhas' film's CBFC certification
1 year, 5 months ago

Adipurush row: Supreme Court rejects plea seeking revocation of Prabhas' film's CBFC certification

India TV News  

Adipurush row: The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the proceedings before different High Courts against makers of the film. The apex court also issued notice on an appeal filed by the makers of the film against Allahabad High Court order asking them to appear before it on July 27. According to ANI, Supreme Court also declined a PIL seeking to …

All India Cine Workers Association writes to Amit Shah, demands FIR on Adipurush makers Om Raut and Manoj Muntashir
1 year, 6 months ago

All India Cine Workers Association writes to Amit Shah, demands FIR on Adipurush makers Om Raut and Manoj Muntashir

Hindustan Times  

The recent patch of controversies surrounding Om Raut's Adipurush does not seem to end. On Saturday, All India Cine Workers Association wrote to the union home minister Amit Shah demanding registration of a case against the makers of the movie for 'hurting religious sentiments' and its continued efforts to 'make money selling discounted tickets across the multiplexes.' The letter demanded …

‘Adipurush’ movie review: Prabhas falters in this black-and-white retelling of the ‘Ramayana’
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Adipurush’ movie review: Prabhas falters in this black-and-white retelling of the ‘Ramayana’

The Hindu  

One of the reasons that our epics have become ingrained in our cultural consciousness is because they make us feel the thin line between good and evil. In the run-up, when the images on the posters veered away from Raja Ravi Varma’s calendar art, it gave us hope that Raut would take a leap of faith. Instead of a deep …

Adipurush Twitter Reviews: Fans celebrate Prabhas' grand comeback; laud Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan
1 year, 6 months ago

Adipurush Twitter Reviews: Fans celebrate Prabhas' grand comeback; laud Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan

India TV News  

Adipurush Twitter Reviews: After several controversies, conflicts and dilemmas, Prabhas and Kriti Sanon's 2023 Bollywood movie Adipurush released on big screens. Early morning shows at 4 am in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were sold out, and fans celebrated Prabhas’ grand comeback as Lord Ram. About Adipurush Prabhas and Kriti Sanon's 2023 Bollywood movie Adipurush is looking at a blockbuster opening. …

Fans wonder why Saif Ali Khan is missing from Adipurush promotions: 'Is it to avoid controversy?'
1 year, 6 months ago

Fans wonder why Saif Ali Khan is missing from Adipurush promotions: 'Is it to avoid controversy?'

Hindustan Times  

Saif Ali Khan plays the antagonist Ravana in Om Raut's upcoming film Adipurush. Some said in jest, “To play it Saif in case the film tanks!” Why is Saif playing safe Many claimed this was to prevent Saif from making any controversial statement ahead of the film's release. A Reddit user wrote, “Probably because Saif Ali Khan can't lie or …

‘Adipurush’ final trailer: Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan do battle in CG spectacle
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Adipurush’ final trailer: Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan do battle in CG spectacle

The Hindu  

The final trailer of Om Raut’s Adipurush was launched at a grand event in Tirupati on Tuesday, with thousands of fans reportedly in attendance. The film, starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan, is an adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana. Speaking at the launch event, director Om Raut requested the makers to reserve one seat in each theatre …

The trailer of Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan's Adipurush is better than the teaser; is it enough?
1 year, 7 months ago

The trailer of Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan's Adipurush is better than the teaser; is it enough?

Firstpost  

Back in October 2022, when Om Raut, Bhushan Kumar shared the teaser of Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan’s Adipurush, netizens were left unimpressed. We have Prabhas as Ram, Kriti Sanon as Sita, Saif Ali Khan as Raavan, Sunny Singh as Laxman. Recently, Madhya Pradesh’s Home Minister, Shri Dr. Narottam Mishra ji, took to Twitter lauding producer Bhushan Kumar …

Adipurush: Prabhas starrer delayed; makers say they need time to 'give complete visual experience'
2 years, 1 month ago

Adipurush: Prabhas starrer delayed; makers say they need time to 'give complete visual experience'

India TV News  

Adipurush: Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Sunny Singh satrrer Adipurush had been delayed. Now, as the film was pushed back, the makers said, they need more time to 'give the audience complete visual experience'. In order to give a complete visual experience to the viewers, we need to give time to the teams working on the film. The film features Prabhas …

More trouble for Adipurush, case filed against Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan and 3 more in Jaunpur court
2 years, 2 months ago

More trouble for Adipurush, case filed against Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan and 3 more in Jaunpur court

India Today  

A complaint filed in Jaunpur court against 5 including Saif Ali Khan. The court fixed the date of October 27 for the statement of the complainant, who has alleged 'indecent depiction of Lord Ram, Sita, Hanuman, Ravana in the film's teaser, which was unveiled on October 2. CASE FILED AGAINST PRABHAS, SAIF ALI KHAN AND OM RAUT Jaunpur's Judicial Magistrate …

Mukesh Khanna slams Saif Ali Khan's portrayal of Ravan in Adipurush, says 'he looks like Mohammad Khilji'
2 years, 2 months ago

Mukesh Khanna slams Saif Ali Khan's portrayal of Ravan in Adipurush, says 'he looks like Mohammad Khilji'

India Today  

Saif Ali Khan and Prabhas' Adipurush is one of the most anticipated films. MUKESH KHANNA SLAMS ADIPURUSH TEASER Mukesh Khanna shared a video on his YouTube channel named Bheeshm International where he shares his displeasure against Adipurush. He said, "Saif Ali Khan had proudly shared that 'I'm doing Raavan's role and I'm going to make this character humorous.' The Shaktimaan …

Saddened, Saif Ali Khan's Raavan does not look Indian: Malavika Avinash blasts Prabhas' Adipurush
2 years, 2 months ago

Saddened, Saif Ali Khan's Raavan does not look Indian: Malavika Avinash blasts Prabhas' Adipurush

India Today  

The teaser of the eagerly-awaited Adipurush was unveiled on October 2 amid much fanfare. According to her, Saif Ali Khan — who plays that antagonist in this film — doesn't look Indian. 'THIS IS OUR HISTORY THEY ARE REPRESENTING' Malavika Avinash isn't happy about the way Raavan has been shown the teaser of Adipurush. "The Raavana in the photograph that …

Depiction of Hindu deities in \'Adipurush\' unacceptable; MP min warns of legal action
2 years, 2 months ago

Depiction of Hindu deities in \'Adipurush\' unacceptable; MP min warns of legal action

Deccan Chronicle  

BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Tuesday warned the makers of upcoming Bollywood film "Adipurush" of legal action if scenes showing Hindu religious figures in the 'wrong' way were not removed. The first teaser-trailer of Om Raut-directed film, starring Prabhas as Lord Ram, Saif Ali Khan as Ravan and Kriti Sanon as Sita, was released recently. If not …

Boycott Adipurush trends: Prabhas-Kriti Sanon's film in trouble over depiction of Hanuman and Ravana
2 years, 2 months ago

Boycott Adipurush trends: Prabhas-Kriti Sanon's film in trouble over depiction of Hanuman and Ravana

India TV News  

Boycott Adipurush: Four months from release and “Adipurush”, a big budget adaptation of the Ramayana, is already neck deep in controversy for multiple reasons - the depiction of Ravana and Hanuman and also its inferior visual effects. Why Boycott Adipurush is trending With a beard, fierce eyes and a buzz cut, Saif Ali Khan's Lankesh seems barbarism personified and many …

Om Raut reacts to Prabhas-Saif Ali Khan's Adipurush teaser, says 'disheartened but not...
2 years, 2 months ago

Om Raut reacts to Prabhas-Saif Ali Khan's Adipurush teaser, says 'disheartened but not...

India TV News  

Adipurush director Om Raut has defended his film amid heavy social media trolling and negative reactions to its teaser. Om Raut on negative reactions over Adipurush teaser Four months from release and “Adipurush”, a big budget adaptation of the Ramayana, is already neck deep in controversy for multiple reasons - the depiction of Ravana and Hanuman and also its inferior …

Adipurush teaser: Saif Ali Khan's avatar reminds netizens of 'Khilji, Taimur but not Raavan'
2 years, 2 months ago

Adipurush teaser: Saif Ali Khan's avatar reminds netizens of 'Khilji, Taimur but not Raavan'

India TV News  

The teaser of the much-awaited film Adipurush was released at a mega event in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday night. Starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan in lead roles the film has been made on a mega budget. Other than poor VFX, Saif Ali Khan's look as Raavan with a beard made social media users question if he …

Adipurush teaser out: Prabhas aces as Lord Ram, Kriti & Saif Ali Khan's first looks leave fans intrigued
2 years, 2 months ago

Adipurush teaser out: Prabhas aces as Lord Ram, Kriti & Saif Ali Khan's first looks leave fans intrigued

India TV News  

Adipurush teaser out: Ever since its inception, Adipurush has garnered massive attention from the audience. The grand event was graced with the presence of the cast of the film including superstar Prabhas, Kriti Sanon along with the director Om Raut and the producer Bhushan Kumar. Watch the teaser of the film below: Adipurush, which is the modern-day retelling of Ramayana, …

'Adipurush' shoot wrapped up, Om Raut shares BTS pic with Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, Sunny Singh
3 years, 1 month ago

'Adipurush' shoot wrapped up, Om Raut shares BTS pic with Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, Sunny Singh

India TV News  

Director Om Raut on Thursday completed shooting for his next directorial venture "Adipurush", starring Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan. The multi-lingual period saga is an adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayana and features Prabhas as Lord Ram, Khan as Lankesh and Kriti Sanon as Janaki. Described as a film celebrating the victory of good over evil, "Adipurush" is slated to …

Adipurush's director Om Raut: Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan have undergone remarkable physical transformation
3 years, 8 months ago

Adipurush's director Om Raut: Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan have undergone remarkable physical transformation

India TV News  

Director Om Raut's Adipurush is one of his much-awaited projects. He revealed that actors Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan have "undergone a remarkable physical transformation" for his upcoming film Adipurush. Saif and Prabhas have undergone a remarkable physical transformation and there is massive action involved too. With Saif Ali Khan, it is evident in the pictures, but I cannot reveal …

'Adipurush': Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan Drama Goes on Floors
3 years, 10 months ago

'Adipurush': Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan Drama Goes on Floors

The Quint  

Adipurush is an adaptation of the Ramayana. Prabhas will play a role inspired by Ram while Saif Ali Khan's character is based on Ravana. It is being co-produced by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series and Om Raut and will be Prabhas and Bhushan Kumar's third film together after Saaho and Radhe Shyam. The film had run into controversy in December last year …

Prabhas Adipurush goes on floors. The story, controversy, and all you need to know
3 years, 10 months ago

Prabhas Adipurush goes on floors. The story, controversy, and all you need to know

India Today  

Last year, Prabhas announced that he will be teaming up with Bollywood director Om Raut for 3D film titled Adipurush. Bankrolled by Bhushan Kumar, CMD of T-Series, Adipurush will feature actor Saif Ali Khan as the antagonist. CONTROVERSY AROUND PRABHAS'S FILM In December, Saif Ali Khan, the antagonist of the film, stirred up controversy for saying that his role of …

Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan starrer Adipurush motion capture shoot begins today
3 years, 11 months ago

Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan starrer Adipurush motion capture shoot begins today

India TV News  

Actor Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan's much-anticipated film, Adipurush starts with a motion capture shoot on January 19. Sharing a picture with the team Om announced, "Motion capture begins. Ever since the makers unveiled the first title poster of the upcoming film, the audience has been eagerly waiting for any updates. Adipurush will be a mythological drama based on the …

Case against Saif Ali Khan filed in UP following actor's comment on Raavan in Adipurush interview
4 years ago

Case against Saif Ali Khan filed in UP following actor's comment on Raavan in Adipurush interview

Firstpost  

The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate in Jaunpur district of UP has fixed 23 December as the next date of hearing in the case A case has been filed against actor Saif Ali Khan by an advocate in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh over his recent interview about Adipurush. According to a report by The Indian Express, the petition says that Khan’s controversial …

Case filed against Saif Ali Khan for Adipurush interview
4 years ago

Case filed against Saif Ali Khan for Adipurush interview

India TV News  

The film "Adipurush", directed by Om Raut, has come under the legal scanner with an advocate filing a plea against the filmmaker and actor Saif Ali Khan. The film under the title 'Adipurush' is being made on Lord Ram, starring actor Saif Ali Khan as a character very similar to Ravan. The petitioner said that on December 6, Saif Ali …

Adipurush: Saif Ali Khan hails Lord Ram after social media backlash
4 years ago

Adipurush: Saif Ali Khan hails Lord Ram after social media backlash

Op India  

A day after facing social media backlash for cultural distortion in his upcoming movie ‘Adipurush’ actor, Saif Ali Khan has now retracted his statement. I would like to sincerely apologise to everybody and withdraw my statement.” Saif Ali Khan has now ‘hailed’ Lord Ram as the symbol of righteousness and heroism. Saif Ali yet to apologise for justifying abduction of …

Saif Ali Khan issues apology for saying his upcoming film Adipurush will humanise Raavan
4 years ago

Saif Ali Khan issues apology for saying his upcoming film Adipurush will humanise Raavan

Firstpost  

“Adipurush is about celebrating the victory of good over evil and the entire team is working together to present the epic without any distortions,” said Saif Ali Khan in a statement. Saif Ali Khan has issued an apology and explained that he would like to withdraw the recent remarks he had made about Raavan with regard to his upcoming film. …

'Raavan' Saif Ali Khan Clarifies 'Adipurush' Will be Without Any 'Distortions', Issues Apology
4 years ago

'Raavan' Saif Ali Khan Clarifies 'Adipurush' Will be Without Any 'Distortions', Issues Apology

News 18  

Recently, Saif Ali Khan’s statements about one of his upcoming films, titled Adipurush, presenting a humane side of mythological character Raavan and ‘justifying’ his abduction of Sita went viral. While talking about Adipurush, which will also features Prabhas in leading role as Ram, Saif had said, “We will make him humane, up the entertainment quotient, justify his abduction of Sita …

Saif Ali Khan retracts ‘humane’ Raavan comments after backlash, says Adipurush will present story ‘without any distortions’
4 years ago

Saif Ali Khan retracts ‘humane’ Raavan comments after backlash, says Adipurush will present story ‘without any distortions’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Saif Ali Khan has retracted his comment about portraying the demon king Raavan in a ‘humane’ manner in the upcoming epic, Adipurush. But we will make him humane, up the entertainment quotient, justify his abduction of Sita and the war with Ram as revenge for what was done to his sister Surpanakha by Lakshman, who cut off her nose.” …

Netizens Demand Saif Ali Khan's Raavan Role in 'Adipurush' be Recast, Here's Why
4 years ago

Netizens Demand Saif Ali Khan's Raavan Role in 'Adipurush' be Recast, Here's Why

News 18  

Fans showered a lot of praise on Saif Ali Khan when the actor was cast to play Raavan in the upcoming film Adipurush, which will see Prabhas in the leading role as Ram. But we will make him humane, up the entertainment quotient, justify his abduction of Sita and the war with Ram as revenge for what was done to …

Saif Ali Khan says Adipurush will ‘humanise’ Raavan, ‘justify his abduction of Sita’
4 years ago

Saif Ali Khan says Adipurush will ‘humanise’ Raavan, ‘justify his abduction of Sita’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Saif Ali Khan has said that his version of the demon king Raavan will be more ‘humane’. In an interview, Saif said that Adipurush will attempt to ‘justify’ Raavan’s actions. But we will make him humane, up the entertainment quotient, justify his abduction of Sita and the war with Ram as revenge for what was done to his sister …

Saif Ali Khan says Adipurush will 'justify Ravan's abduction of Sita,' Twitterati demand to replace the actor
4 years ago

Saif Ali Khan says Adipurush will 'justify Ravan's abduction of Sita,' Twitterati demand to replace the actor

India TV News  

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is all set to play Lankesh, the demon King Ravan, in his upcoming film Adipurush. Demanding the replacement of Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh, one Twitter user wrote, "Moron Saif Ali Khan doesn't know that we sing the Shiva Tandav Strotram even today which is created by Ravana. On Saif Ali Khan's birthday this year, …

‘We will make Ravan humane, justify his abduction of Sita’: Saif Ali Khan on his role of ‘Lankesh’ in upcoming movie ‘Adipurush’
4 years ago

‘We will make Ravan humane, justify his abduction of Sita’: Saif Ali Khan on his role of ‘Lankesh’ in upcoming movie ‘Adipurush’

Op India  

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan courted another controversy recently after he revealed that the makers of his upcoming movie ‘Adipurush’ have decided to show ‘Ravan’ as humanely as possible. Speaking to Mumbai Mirror on his upcoming project ‘Adipurush’, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan said he was quite excited to play the role of ‘Ravan’ in the upcoming historical drama. Saif …

Adipurush Release Date: Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan's 3D action-drama to hit the screens in August 2022
4 years, 1 month ago

Adipurush Release Date: Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan's 3D action-drama to hit the screens in August 2022

India TV News  

After introducing the protagonist and the antagonist of the film played by actor Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan respectively, the makers of the upcoming most-awaited film Adipurush unveiled the release date of the action drama. On Saif Ali Khan's birthday this year, the makers revealed that the superstar will be seen as the 'lethal and brutal' villain in the film. …

Saif Ali Khan joins Prabhas in Om Raut's period drama Adipurush; see first look
4 years, 3 months ago

Saif Ali Khan joins Prabhas in Om Raut's period drama Adipurush; see first look

Firstpost  

Saif Ali Khan will reunite with Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior director Om Raut again for Adipurush as an antagonist, Lankesh. Directed by Om Raut, the film is going to be the screen adaptation of the epic Ramayana and the movie has found its villain in actor Saif Ali Khan. Prabhas shared the character poster for Lankesh where a mighty warrior …

Adipurush: Saif Ali Khan to play Ravan in Prabhas-Om Raut 3D film
4 years, 3 months ago

Adipurush: Saif Ali Khan to play Ravan in Prabhas-Om Raut 3D film

India Today  

Saif Ali Khan is the latest addition to director Om Raut's 3D film Adipurush and he will be essaying the role of menacing Ravan. Today, the team of Adipurush released a new poster revealing Saif Ali Khan's character name, Lankesh. "I am super excited to work with Saif Ali Khan and I am eager to share screen space with a …

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