Actor Vikram Gokhale comes out in support of Kangana Ranaut's 'bheek' statement regarding India's Independence
3 years, 4 months ago

Actor Vikram Gokhale comes out in support of Kangana Ranaut's 'bheek' statement regarding India's Independence

India TV News  

Veteran actor Vikram Gokhale, on Sunday, came out in support of Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut's controversial statement that the Independence of India in 1947 was "bheek". On Thursday, Kangana had said that India had attained freedom in 2014 when the Narendra Modi-led government came to power and described the country's Independence in 1947 as "bheekh" or alms. Later, Kangana said on social media that she will return her Padma Shri award if anyone can prove that she has disrespected martyrs and freedom fighters. Maharashtra Minister and Nationalist Congress Party leader Nawab Malik on Friday demanded that the Centre must withdraw the Padma Shri award from Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut for her controversial remarks on the country's Independence and sought her immediate arrest.

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Chandrababu Naidu, Jr NTR congratulate Nandamuri Balakrishna for Padma honour
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chandrababu Naidu, Jr NTR congratulate Nandamuri Balakrishna for Padma honour

India Today  

Actor and politician Nandamuri Balakrishna was one of the 139 veterans to be honoured with a Padma Award on the eve of Republic Day. Chandrababu Naidu congratulated NBK, and wrote on X, "Heartfelt congratulations to Telugu cinema legend and Hindupur MLA, Shri Nandamuri Balakrishna Garu, on being conferred the Padma Bhushan! pic.twitter.com/rC4HEABLmN — N Chandrababu Naidu January 25, 2025 Union …

Kangana Ranaut clarifies she didn't enter politics because BMC demolished her home: ‘Negativity drains me’
9 months, 1 week ago

Kangana Ranaut clarifies she didn't enter politics because BMC demolished her home: ‘Negativity drains me’

Hindustan Times  

Kangana Ranaut maintained that she won't enter active politics till she did. On The Himachali Podcast, the actor-turned-MP clarified that her entry into politics wasn't a direct result of the 2020 incident when Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation demolished a part of her Mumbai home amid her tiff with the state ruling party, Shiv Sena. Kangana Ranaut clarifies she didn't enter politics …

Kangana Ranaut disrespecting freedom fighters: Vikramaditya Singh
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kangana Ranaut disrespecting freedom fighters: Vikramaditya Singh

Hindustan Times  

Congress candidate from Mandi Vikramaditya Singh in latest jibe at his opponent--Bollywood actress and BJP’s Mandi candidate Kangana Ranaut, said that she lacks an understanding of history and facts. Congress Lok Sabha candidate from Himachal’s Mandi seat Vikramaditya Singh. Singh, who started his election campaign in Mandi on Thursday, also criticised an earlier statement made by Kangana suggesting that India …

‘Queen of controversies’: Vikramaditya hits out at Kangana
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Queen of controversies’: Vikramaditya hits out at Kangana

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh public works minister Vikramaditya Singh on Monday launched a fresh attack on actor-turned politician Kangana Ranaut, describing her as a “queen of controversies”. Himachal Pradesh public works minister Vikramaditya Singh “Kangana is a good actress, there is no second opinion about it. I don’t think that I have to take any certificate from Jai Ram,” he said, and …

Kangana Ranaut hints at contesting the next Lok Sabha Elections: ‘If Lord Krishna keeps his blessing’
1 year, 4 months ago

Kangana Ranaut hints at contesting the next Lok Sabha Elections: ‘If Lord Krishna keeps his blessing’

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut on Friday hinted at entering electoral politics, saying if Lord Krishna blesses her, she would contest the next Lok Sabha elections. Kangana Ranaut hints at fighting Lok Sabha Elections When reporters asked her whether she would contest the next Lok Sabha elections, Ranaut said, “Shri Krishna ki kripa rahi to ladenge.” She praised the Bharatiya Janata …

Kangana Ranaut celebrates Independence Day with cannula in arm as she recovers from dengue
2 years, 7 months ago

Kangana Ranaut celebrates Independence Day with cannula in arm as she recovers from dengue

India TV News  

Kangana Ranaut who earlier this week informed her fans and followers that she is suffering from dengue celebrated 75 years of India's independence with great zeal and enthusiasm. Image Source : INSTAGRAM/KANGANA RANAUTKangana Ranaut She also shared that she watched Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech. Image Source : INSTAGRAM/KANGANA RANAUT Kangana Ranaut For the unversed, Kangana is currently gearing up …

'When Rival Party Honours Leader...': Raj Babbar on Azad's Award Row amid Rumours of Joining SP
3 years, 1 month ago

'When Rival Party Honours Leader...': Raj Babbar on Azad's Award Row amid Rumours of Joining SP

News 18  

Amid internal rumblings within the Congress over Ghulam Nabi Azad being awarded Padma Bhushan, Congress leader Raj Babbar took a dig at those criticising Azad within the party, saying the importance of an award is when the rival party honours the achievements of a leader as people can fulfil any wish when it is their own government. "The importance of …

Ex-West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee rejects Padma Bhushan award
3 years, 1 month ago

Ex-West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee rejects Padma Bhushan award

Firstpost  

I know nothing about this award. If they have decided to offer Padma Bhushan to me, I refuse to accept it, said Bhattacharjee in a statement Kolkata: Veteran CPI leader and former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Tuesday rejected the Padma Bhushan award. If they have decided to offer Padma Bhushan to me, I refuse to accept it,” …

FIR filed against Kangana Ranaut for hurting sentiments of Sikh community
3 years, 4 months ago

FIR filed against Kangana Ranaut for hurting sentiments of Sikh community

India Today  

The Mumbai Police on Tuesday filed an FIR against Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of the Sikh community through a social media post. In the Instagram story posted on November 20, Kangana Ranaut allegedly referred to the entire Sikh community as "Khalistani terrorists" and said that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi "crushed them like mosquitoes …

Delhi Gurdwara body writes to President Kovind seeking withdrawal of Kangana's Padma Shri
3 years, 4 months ago

Delhi Gurdwara body writes to President Kovind seeking withdrawal of Kangana's Padma Shri

India Today  

The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee wrote a letter to the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, appealing that the Padma Shri awarded to Kangana Ranaut be withdrawn. The only woman prime minister ne inn ko apni jooti ke niche crush kia tha No matter how much suffering she caused to this nation she crushed them like mosquitoes at the …

Kangana Ranaut says Indira Gandhi crushed 'Khalistanis' like 'mosquitoes', police complaint filed for 'Jihadist' comment
3 years, 4 months ago

Kangana Ranaut says Indira Gandhi crushed 'Khalistanis' like 'mosquitoes', police complaint filed for 'Jihadist' comment

Hindustan Times  

Actor Kangana Ranaut, who received the Padma Shri award earlier this month, lauded former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, saying she took decisive action against 'Khalistanis'. While also claiming that Indira Gandhi caused ‘suffering’ to the nation, Kangana Ranaut said she crushed 'Khalistanis' like mosquitoes at the cost of her life. IYC national secretary Amreesh Ranjan Pandey and Ambuj Dixit, co-coordinator …

'Choose your heroes wisely' Kangana Ranaut once again calls Indian freedom ‘bheekh’
3 years, 4 months ago

'Choose your heroes wisely' Kangana Ranaut once again calls Indian freedom ‘bheekh’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Kangana Ranaut has once again stirred up controversy with her views on India's independence struggle against British rule. You can't be both, choose and decide.” The newspaper had an old article from the 1940s with the headline, “Gandhi, others agreed to hand over Netaji.” Kangana Ranaut shared an old article on Instagram. Choose your heroes wisely.” Kangana claimed that …

Kavita Kaushik Takes a Dig at Kangana Ranaut, Asks Why Priyanka Chopra Was Not Given Padma Shri Instead
3 years, 4 months ago

Kavita Kaushik Takes a Dig at Kangana Ranaut, Asks Why Priyanka Chopra Was Not Given Padma Shri Instead

News 18  

Television actress Kavita Kaushik shared her thoughts on the Padma Shri award being given to actress Kangana Ranaut in a recent tweet. Fantastic actress, brilliant human being, globally a huge success and has put Indian culture on a pedestal without holding a flag about it.” Slamming Kangana for her remarks, Kavita also praised Priyanka and added, “Yes, has never insulted …

Veteran Actor Vikram Gokhale Comes Out In Support Of Kangana Ranaut's 'Bheek' Statement Regarding India's Independence
3 years, 4 months ago

Veteran Actor Vikram Gokhale Comes Out In Support Of Kangana Ranaut's 'Bheek' Statement Regarding India's Independence

ABP News  

Veteran actor Vikram Gokhale, on Sunday, came out in support of Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut's controversial statement that the Independence of India in 1947 was "bheek". On Thursday, Kangana had said that India had attained freedom in 2014 when the Narendra Modi-led government came to power and described the country's Independence in 1947 as "bheekh" or alms. Maharashtra Minister and …

'Independence was Bheek' Remark: Kangana Needs Treatment Not Award, Says DCW Chief
3 years, 4 months ago

'Independence was Bheek' Remark: Kangana Needs Treatment Not Award, Says DCW Chief

News 18  

Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal on Friday slammed Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut for her remarks on the country’s independence. Kangana Ranaut Looks Sexy In Slit Sequinned Dress, See Diva Ooze Hotness In These Pics भगत सिंह, आज़ाद और गांधी की आज़ादी इन्हें भीख लगती है और सत्ता की गुलामी का मज़ा ले उसे असल आज़ादी बताती हैं. कंगना …

Delhi Mahila Congress chief slams Kangana Ranaut for 'Independence was 'bheek' remark, demands FIR against actor
3 years, 4 months ago

Delhi Mahila Congress chief slams Kangana Ranaut for 'Independence was 'bheek' remark, demands FIR against actor

Firstpost  

The actor has stoked a controversy after she at an event called India’s Independence in 1947, not freedom but ‘bheek’, adding that India ‘got real freedom in 2014’, a reference to the BJP coming to power at the Centre New Delhi: Delhi Mahila Congress chief Amrrita Dhawan on Saturday wrote to the Delhi Police chief seeking registration of an FIR …

Kangana Ranaut Claims to Return Padma Shri if Proven Wrong Over 'Independence was Bheek' Remark
3 years, 4 months ago

Kangana Ranaut Claims to Return Padma Shri if Proven Wrong Over 'Independence was Bheek' Remark

News 18  

The firestorm that Kangana Ranaut kicked with her comment that the Independence India won in 1947 was “bheek” intensified on Friday with leaders from BJP and other parties demanding action against the actor even as a complaint was filed against her while some people took to the streets to burn her effigies. Ranaut, who is often in headlines for her …

Parties call for action against Kangana
3 years, 4 months ago

Parties call for action against Kangana

The Hindu  

Political parties across the spectrum condemned actor Kangana Ranaut over her controversial statements that India won its “real freedom in 2014”, when the Bharatiya Janata Party led by Narendra Modi won the Lok Sabha elections, and the Independence won in 1947 was was bheekh. The Nationalist Congress Party on Friday demanded the Padma Shri award given to Ms. Ranaut be …

Kangana's bheek' remark
3 years, 4 months ago

Kangana's bheek' remark

Deccan Chronicle  

Kangana Ranaut is once again in the centre of a controversy — this time, for her comments on India’s Freedom Movement. The actress, who has repeatedly raised hackles and also invited retribution in various forms from the powers that be in Maharashtra, ignited yet another fire on November 11 when she said that India had got freedom only in 2014 …

Kangana Ranaut: Bollywood actor evokes sharp criticism over ‘India’s real freedom in 2014’ comment
3 years, 4 months ago

Kangana Ranaut: Bollywood actor evokes sharp criticism over ‘India’s real freedom in 2014’ comment

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indian actor Kangana Ranaut is …

Withdraw Padma Shri: Chorus grows after Kangana's freedom was 'bheek' remark
3 years, 4 months ago

Withdraw Padma Shri: Chorus grows after Kangana's freedom was 'bheek' remark

India Today  

Politicians across party lines demanded the government take back the Padma Shri bestowed on actor Kangana Ranaut after she triggered a controversy by describing India's Independence in 1947 as 'bheek' or alms. Leading the charge against the 'Queen' actor, senior Congress leader Anand Sharma termed the remarks "shocking and outrageous" and urged President Ram Nath Kovind to take back the …

Congress urges President to revoke Kangana Ranaut’s Padma award
3 years, 4 months ago

Congress urges President to revoke Kangana Ranaut’s Padma award

The Hindu  

Deputy leader of the Congress in Rajya Sabha Anand Sharma on Thursday said President Ram Nath Kovind should take back the Padma award given to film actor Kangana Ranaut for her controversial statement on India’s Freedom movement. In a series of tweets, Mr. Sharma also said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should break his silence to tell the nation if he …

Kangana Ranaut reacts to uproar over her ‘India got freedom in 2014’ comment, Varun Gandhi's tweet: ‘Jaa aur ro ab’
3 years, 4 months ago

Kangana Ranaut reacts to uproar over her ‘India got freedom in 2014’ comment, Varun Gandhi's tweet: ‘Jaa aur ro ab’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Kangana Ranaut has landed in a soup once again. Kangana said at the Times Now Summit that Congress is an extension of the British rule and India attained her 'real freedom' in 2014, referring to Narendra Modi being elected as Prime Minister. "Insulting the sacrifice of Mahatma Gandhi sometimes, respecting his killer sometimes, and now the disdain for the …

Kangana Ranaut's Sabyasachi saree to receive Padma Shri Award wows netizens, say it's surreal
3 years, 4 months ago

Kangana Ranaut's Sabyasachi saree to receive Padma Shri Award wows netizens, say it's surreal

Hindustan Times  

Actor Kangana Ranaut was honoured with the Padma Shri in New Delhi on Monday. Kangana Ranaut's Sabyasachi saree to receive Padma Shri Award wows netizens, say it's surreal Kangana is a saree lover, and there is no denying that. For receiving the Padma Shri Award, Kangana chose a golden and beige saree and teamed it with statement jewels, both by …

Kangana Ranaut says her Padma Shri will ‘shut mouths of a lot of people’, got it for being 'adarsh naagrik'
3 years, 4 months ago

Kangana Ranaut says her Padma Shri will ‘shut mouths of a lot of people’, got it for being 'adarsh naagrik'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Kangana Ranaut was honoured with the Padma Shri Award in New Delhi on Monday. Speaking to the camera, Kangana spoke about how she had previously received many awards for her work as an actor but the Padma Shri showed how the country valued her as an ‘ideal citizen’ too. Padma Shri ke roop mein jo mujhe sammaan mila hai …

Kangana Ranaut Wants to Know How Many National and Padma Shri Awards Meryl Streep Has Won
4 years, 1 month ago

Kangana Ranaut Wants to Know How Many National and Padma Shri Awards Meryl Streep Has Won

News 18  

Kangana Ranaut is taking no prisoners when it comes to talking about her acting talent and proving her assertiveness. Massive transformation alert, The kind of range I display as a performer no other actress on this globe has that right now, I have raw talent like Meryl Streep for layered character depictions but I can also do skilled action and …

Surprised to Get Padma Bhushan, Says Former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan
4 years, 1 month ago

Surprised to Get Padma Bhushan, Says Former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan

News 18  

Former Lok Sabha speaker and eight-time Indore MP Sumitra Mahajan on Tuesday said she was not expecting the Padma Bhushan award conferred to her and thanked the people of the city for their undeterred support. According to the Union Home Ministry, Mahajan along with former principal secretary to Prime Minister, Nripendra Misra, former union minister Ram Vilas Paswan and former …

Paswan, Gogoi to get Padma Bhushan
4 years, 1 month ago

Paswan, Gogoi to get Padma Bhushan

The Hindu  

Balasubrahmanyam, who died last year, will get the Padma Vibushan, the second highest civilian award in the country, posthumously. Chithra, former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, Nripendra Misra, former Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and former Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities Tarlochan Singh are among the 10 Padma Bhushan recipients. No film stars, cricketers The Padma …

Kangana Ranaut celebrates Padma Shri honour with Thalaivi team in Chennai, cuts huge cake
5 years, 1 month ago

Kangana Ranaut celebrates Padma Shri honour with Thalaivi team in Chennai, cuts huge cake

Hindustan Times  

Kangana Ranaut has been announced as a recipient of this year’s Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian honour, for her contribution to the field of performing arts. and to the dreams of women who will shape the future of our country.” Other Padma Shri awardees from the film industry include producer Ekta Kapoor, filmmaker Karan Johar and singer Adnan Sami. …

Kangana Ranaut feels Karan Johar ‘totally deserves’ Padma Shri, says she is proud to be in the same league as him
5 years, 1 month ago

Kangana Ranaut feels Karan Johar ‘totally deserves’ Padma Shri, says she is proud to be in the same league as him

Hindustan Times  

Kangana Ranaut and Karan Johar were announced as the recipients of the prestigious Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour, on Saturday night. Kangana Ranaut said that Karan Johar was deserving of the Padma Shri. For a girl like me, to get a Padma Shri alongside them is a matter of pride.” Earlier, Karan and Kangana were involved in a bitter …

Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj, George Fernandes awarded Padma Vibhushan posthumous
5 years, 1 month ago

Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj, George Fernandes awarded Padma Vibhushan posthumous

Live Mint  

As the past year marked the departure of some of the Bharatiya Janata Party's stalwarts, President Ram Nath Kovind will be conferring posthumously India's highest civilian award -- the Padma Vibhushan -- to former BJP leaders Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj, along with George Fernandes. At the same time, in the list of awards announced by the Union home ministry …

Here's why Rajinikanth, Priyanka, Anupam, Ajay, Udit are on Padma awardees list
9 years, 1 month ago

Here's why Rajinikanth, Priyanka, Anupam, Ajay, Udit are on Padma awardees list

India TV News  

New Delhi: The list of winners of the prestigious Padma awards was announced by the government of India on Monday. Anupam Kher also runs a charitable trust by the name of Anupam Kher Foundation which aims to better the lives of underprivileged children. Earlier, Anupam was awarded Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution to Indian cinema …

Amitabh Bachchan, Prince Karim Aga Khan awarded Padma Vibhushan
9 years, 11 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan, Prince Karim Aga Khan awarded Padma Vibhushan

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Film actor Amitabh Bachchan and Prince Karim Aga Khan were among the eminent personalities awarded the Padma Vibhushan, country’s second highest civilian honour, by President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Wednesday. Besides them, senior Supreme Court advocate Kottayan K. Venugopal and D. Veerendra Heggade of the famous Dharmasthala Jain temple in Karnataka were also conferred the Padma …

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