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Pritish Nandy death: Hansal Mehta, Sudhir Mishra, Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt pay tributes to veteran producer

Bollywood actors and directors paid tributes to veteran poet, producer, writer and journalist Pritish Nandy, who passed away at 73 in Mumbai on January 08, 2025. What can one say about Pritish Nandy?One could say that he lived well,loved well, fought well,didn't suffer fools,had a sharp biting sense of humour like no other.After the joke landed,after the laughter came the …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Hansal Mehta fires salvo at 'arrogant' Naga Vamsi, says his film Lucky Bhaskar 'borrowed' from Scam series

Hindustan Times

Hansal Mehta criticises Naga Vamsi Hansal, in his tweet, called Vamsi "arrogant". He also claimed that Vamsi's Lucky Bhaskar "has borrowed liberally" from his Scam series, Scam 1992 – The Harshad Mehta Story and Scam 2003: The Telgi Story. Hansal wrote, "Since this person Mr Naga Vamsi was being so arrogant and now that I know who he is : …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Arrogant: Hansal Mehta, Siddharth Anand on Telugu producer's comment on Bollywood

India Today

Filmmakers Hansal Mehta and Siddharth Anand criticised Telugu producer Naga Vamsi for his controversial remarks on Bollywood. To all those haters coming at me on my TL - see you in 2025.." Here's the post: Since this person Mr Naga Vamsi was being so arrogant and now that I know who he is : His latest hit as a producer …

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2 weeks ago

Anupam Kher on row with Hansal Mehta over film on Manmohan Singh: He can't abandon a ship if its sinking - Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times

Calling his 2019 film The Accidental Prime Minister one of his best works, actor Anupam Kher stands by his film but he is not comfortable with the film's Creative Director Hansal Mehta's reaction to a tweet putting the film down. Anupam Kher has disagreed with Hansal Mehta's tweet on his film. Mehta reacted to senior journalist Vir Sanghvi's tweet against …

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Hansal Mehta on clash with Anupam Kher over Manmohan Singh film: To admit I've erred is my prerogative... - Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta stands by his stance of supporting Vir Sanghvi's critical tweet on the film The Accidental Prime Minister. While actor Anupam Kher, who played the lead role of late Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the 2019 film, didn't approve of Mehta's support to the tweet against the film, the filmmaker, who was also the creative producer for the …

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2 weeks ago

Hansal Mehta Fires Back After Anupam Kher Calls His Tweet About Manmohan Singh Biopic ‘Messed Up’: 'Call Me Names...'

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Actor Anupam Kher and filmmaker Hansal Mehta engaged in a heated exchange over the 2019 film ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’. The controversy began when Mehta endorsed journalist Vir Sanghvi’s tweet, describing the film as “one of the worst Hindi movies.” Anupam Kher vs Hansal Mehta Vir took to X and wrote, "If you want to remember the lies that were …

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Hansal Mehta reacts after Anupam Kher calls his tweets on Manmohan Singh biopic ‘messed up, full of double standards’

Hindustan Times

A war of words took place between actor Anupam Kher and filmmaker Hansal Mehta over the 2019 film, The Accidental Prime Minister. It started when Hansal Mehta supported journalist Vir Sanghvi's tweet calling the film 'one of the worst Hindi movies'. How Hansal reacted to Vir's tweet Vir tweeted, "If you want to remember the lies that were told about …

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2 weeks ago

Anupam Kher slams Hansal Mehta for criticising Manmohan Singh biopic: Hypocrite

India Today

Actor Anupam Kher and filmmaker Hansal Mehta recently had a virtual spat over the 2019 film The Accidental Prime Minister. The online feud began when Hansal supported journalist Vir Sanghvi's X post, labeling the film as ‘one of the worst Hindi movies.’ In response, the veteran actor called Hansal a ‘hypocrite.’ Vir Sanghvi wrote, "If you want to remember the …

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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 …

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After Hansal Mehta, Vikramaditya Motwane Expresses Disappointment With Laapataa Ladies As India

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Looks like some filmmakers were not impressed with India's official entry for Oscars 2021 'Laapataa Ladies'. After Ricky Kej and Hansal Mehta, 'Udaan' fame Vikramaditya Motwane expressed his disappointment at Kiran Rao's film as Film Federation's first choice for entry at Oscars. When Motwane was asked why he did not think 'Laapataa Ladies' was the best fit for India's official …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Hansal Mehta says he was also asked to be on FFI jury but refused as the process is 'not free of external pressures’

Hindustan Times

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has responded after Film Federation of India head Jahnu Baruaa called All We Imagine As Light ‘very poor technically’ in a recent interview with Hindustan Times. What Hansal said about Jahnu's comment on All We Imagine As Light A person tweeted, "Jahnnu Barua is not some random masala filmmaker. What Jahnu said about Laapataa Ladies, All We …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Hansal Mehta, Ricky Kej Take A Dig At FFI's Film Choices Over Kiran Rao Laapataa Ladies' Oscar Exit

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Director Hansal Mehta criticised the Film Federation of India after the Academy failed to shortlist Laapataa Ladies for the 2025 Oscars. The Kiran Rao film had been selected as India’s official entry for the Best International Feature category, but it was revealed on Tuesday that it did not make to the shortlist. Sharing the list of shortlisted films for the …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Indian films laapataa’: Hansal Mehta slams FFI's ‘strike rate’ after Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies exits Oscars 2025 race

Hindustan Times

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta and composer Ricky Kej wasted no time in calling out the Film Federation of India after India's official entry for Oscars 2025, Kiran Rao's satire Laapataa Ladies, failed to make the cut in the shortlist of the Best International Feature category. Hansal sarcastically flagged FFI's dismal “strike rate and selection of movies year after year.” Hansal Mehta …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Hansal Mehta slams Film Federation's 'wrong choice' after Laapataa Ladies Oscars snub

India Today

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta criticised the Film Federation of India for its selection of films for the Oscars after Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies—India's official entry for Best International Feature at the 97th Academy Awards—failed to secure a nomination. Sharing a screenshot of all shortlisted films in the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, Hansal Mehta wrote on X, …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Amitabh Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut, Akshay Kumar condole Zakir Hussain's death: ‘Unmatched maestro, immeasurable loss’

Hindustan Times

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain's death has not only shocked the music community but also left film celebrities emotional. Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Kangana Ranaut, Akshay Kumar, Hansal Mehta and Dia Mirza, among others, condoled his death, taking to their social media platforms. Amitabh Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut, and Akshay Kumar dedicated posts to Zakir Hussain. Akshay Kumar, Hansal Mehta also share …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Raj Kapoor@100: Directors Anees Bazmee, Imtiaz Ali, Hansal Mehta remember showman of Hindi cinema

Hindustan Times

Mumbai, A passionate filmmaker who effectively translated the realities of life on screen without compromising on the entertainment quotient of his films is how the current crop of directors in Hindi cinema describe Raj Kapoor, who would have turned 100 on December 14. "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" director Anees Bazmee, who worked as a sixth assistant to Raj Kapoor on 1982's …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Thank you for the joy you brought: Tributes pour in for Zakir Hussain

India Today

Renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, 73, died Sunday in San Francisco, where he was being treated for health-related issues. He said, "The irreparable loss of Zakir Hussain Sahab is a devastating blow to India and the global music community. Condolences to the family and loved ones of the legendary Zakir Hussain Sahab.." The irreparable loss of Zakir Hussain Sahab is …

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1 month ago

Jigra on OTT verdict: Hansal Mehta calls it better than ‘trash peddled as blockbusters’; Twitter praises Alia Bhatt

Hindustan Times

Alia Bhatt's latest movie Jigra did not get a lot of love in theatres despite positive reviews. Another glowing review read, "#Jigra review: 4/5 >> Excellent movie, excellent cinematography, good plot the story could've been better, the first half is rushed, 2nd half is a great. Jigra follows the story of Satya Anand, played by Alia Bhatt, a devoted sister …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hansal Mehta Says OTT Platform Is Interested In Cannes Winner All We Imagine As Light; Distributor Responds

ABP News

New Delhi: Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has claimed that Payal Kapadia's Cannes winner All We Imagine As Light is facing difficulty in securing a platform for its digital debut. On Monday night, Mehta shared a review of the film by American news outlet The New Yorker and said he has that "no OTT platform" has bought the film as of yet. …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hansal Mehta tweets ‘no OTT platform is buying’ Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light, hopes he's ‘proven wrong’

Hindustan Times

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has shared a post after he heard that "no OTT platform is buying" All We Imagine As Light. Taking to X on Monday, Hansal reacted to a tweet by The New Yorker, which called Payal Kapadia’s film 'one of the year’s great movies'. HOPE I’M PROVED WRONG.” The New Yorker's post read, "Payal Kapadia’s new drama, All …

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Hansal Mehta: No OTT platform is buying Cannes winner All We Imagine As Light

India Today

Renowned filmmaker Hansal Mehta has voiced his frustration over the state of independent cinema in India, revealing that All We Imagine As Light, a film that won the Grand Prix award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, has struggled to find a home on any major OTT platform. In a recent tweet, Hansal wrote, "And from what I hear, a …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hansal Mehta claims no OTT platform is buying Cannes winner All We Imagine As Light

India TV News

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has claimed that Payal Kapadia's Cannes winner All We Imagine As Light is facing difficulty in securing a platform for its digital debut. The film scripted history by becoming the first film from India to win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival in May this year. On Monday night, Mehta shared a review of …

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2 months ago

Hansal Mehta opens up about the possibility of re-releasing his films: It is expensive…

Hindustan Times

Director Hansal Mehta’s latest film, The Buckingham Murders, which garnered positive reviews but struggled at the box office, drops on OTT today. This isn't the first time Hansal Mehta’s work has faced a similar fate; his previous films, like Aligarh and Shahid, were critically acclaimed but failed to achieve commercial success. Hansal Mehta With the recent rise in the number …

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2 months ago

Terribly upsetting: Hansal Mehta addresses criticism of 'The Buckingham…' Hindi dub

India Today

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta responded to an X user who expressed his disappointment with the Hindi-dubbed version of The Buckingham Murders. The social media user addressed Hansal Mehta and Netflix on his X post and wrote, "Disappointed with #TheBuckinghamMurders Hindi dubbing. https://t.co/4WfX6bBvpV — Hansal Mehta November 8, 2024 Another user asked the filmmaker when the film should be watched. — Hansal …

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Pritish Nandy death: Hansal Mehta, Sudhir Mishra, Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt pay tributes to veteran producer

Hansal Mehta fires salvo at 'arrogant' Naga Vamsi, says his film Lucky Bhaskar 'borrowed' from Scam series

Arrogant: Hansal Mehta, Siddharth Anand on Telugu producer's comment on Bollywood

Anupam Kher on row with Hansal Mehta over film on Manmohan Singh: He can't abandon a ship if its sinking - Hindustan Times

Hansal Mehta on clash with Anupam Kher over Manmohan Singh film: To admit I've erred is my prerogative... - Hindustan Times

Hansal Mehta Fires Back After Anupam Kher Calls His Tweet About Manmohan Singh Biopic ‘Messed Up’: 'Call Me Names...'

Hansal Mehta reacts after Anupam Kher calls his tweets on Manmohan Singh biopic ‘messed up, full of double standards’

Anupam Kher slams Hansal Mehta for criticising Manmohan Singh biopic: Hypocrite

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

After Hansal Mehta, Vikramaditya Motwane Expresses Disappointment With Laapataa Ladies As India

Hansal Mehta says he was also asked to be on FFI jury but refused as the process is 'not free of external pressures’

Hansal Mehta, Ricky Kej Take A Dig At FFI's Film Choices Over Kiran Rao Laapataa Ladies' Oscar Exit

‘Indian films laapataa’: Hansal Mehta slams FFI's ‘strike rate’ after Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies exits Oscars 2025 race

Hansal Mehta slams Film Federation's 'wrong choice' after Laapataa Ladies Oscars snub

Amitabh Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut, Akshay Kumar condole Zakir Hussain's death: ‘Unmatched maestro, immeasurable loss’

Raj Kapoor@100: Directors Anees Bazmee, Imtiaz Ali, Hansal Mehta remember showman of Hindi cinema

Thank you for the joy you brought: Tributes pour in for Zakir Hussain

Jigra on OTT verdict: Hansal Mehta calls it better than ‘trash peddled as blockbusters’; Twitter praises Alia Bhatt

Hansal Mehta Says OTT Platform Is Interested In Cannes Winner All We Imagine As Light; Distributor Responds

Hansal Mehta tweets ‘no OTT platform is buying’ Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light, hopes he's ‘proven wrong’

Hansal Mehta: No OTT platform is buying Cannes winner All We Imagine As Light

Hansal Mehta claims no OTT platform is buying Cannes winner All We Imagine As Light

Hansal Mehta opens up about the possibility of re-releasing his films: It is expensive…

Terribly upsetting: Hansal Mehta addresses criticism of 'The Buckingham…' Hindi dub