'It's not hidden, it's not unintentional -- inciting hate and violence is in the DNA of Dhurandhar.'
Big films like Dhurandhar, Chhava and Kantara: Chapter 1 hit box office gold in 2025, and its directors, Aditya Dhar, Laxman Utekar and Rishab Shetty, have proved their worth. But many other directors made an impact with their 2025 releases, in various languages.
Made at a time when an insidious agenda can be read into it, Haq is an important film that deals with a contentious subject with maturity, observes Deepa Gahlot.
The BJP has criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following Supreme Court observations regarding obstructions during ED raids at I-PAC premises, alleging abuse of power and shielding of those accused of corruption.
In the year gone by, quite a few of the younger actors flexed their acting muscle. Whether the films were blockbusters or not is immaterial, what matters is the effort put in.
Aseem Chhabra ranks the Best of 2025's films that released in theatres, or went directly to OTT platforms.
The year had a variety of films to choose from. Not all of them were successful at the box office, but had merit.
'I wanted to go for the heart, and at the same time, open the audience's mind.'
'So my question was, 'What is it that you are proud of? What have you achieved? What is your contribution?' 'He had no answer.'
A look at the stars who attended the Jolly LLB 3 premiere.
The Delhi high court on Friday imposed Rs 25,000 costs on Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shazia Ilmi for 'wilfully suppressing' complete facts in her plea alleging defamation and violation of her privacy during a show hosted by journalist Rajdeep Sardesai.
'If you don't have a discussion, there is no meaning to any film.' 'I hope Haq will come in that category that you like a lot.'
The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a petition seeking a stay on the release of the Hindi film 'Haq', which is inspired by the life and legal struggle of Shah Bano Begum. The court found the petition devoid of merit, clearing the way for the film's release.
The hope is that the film raises significant issues about the rights of women, and does not become a diatribe against a minority community that has happened with some recent films, points out Deepa Gahlot.
'Some films are meant to more than just entertain you. They are meant to challenge, provoke, push you to think, instil change, and be in the public conversation.' 'That is Haq.'
Given all the talent involved and a rousing real life story at its centre, Haq is looking solid, notes Mayur Sanap.
'You can't make art with a point of view of fear. You have to present the truth.' 'That's why such films are not being made these days.' 'You never put the truth in the script because you fear you might offend somebody.'
Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri put forward their never-seen-before intense side in Dhadak 2, which is deemed as the spiritual sequel to the Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer 2018 film, Dhadak.
'What is it about the institution of faith that makes somebody get a sense of impunity, that they believe they can get away with anything?'
'We knew there would be a silence from the audience after watching the film because Dhadak 2 is that kind of a film.'
After a long time, here's a film that does justice to the people whose stories are never heard or written about, notes Divya Nair.
While Aamir Khan enjoyed a quiet Eid with his family, Salman Khan preferred to party at his sister Arpita Khan's Eid bash.
Yesteryear actor Deb Mukherjee passed into the ages on March 14.
Sunita and Ashutosh Gowarikar's son Konark wed Niyati Kanakia on March 2 in Mumbai.
For Ali, who hails from Mendhar sub-division near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, the uniform is more than a job -- it's a calling. He has dedicated nearly half his life in the police force, serving its various wings with distinction and earning multiple commendations for his courage and unwavering commitment to duty.
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from hit-and-run attacks to carrying out sophisticated operations with tactical precision. The group's tactics and targets have become increasingly audacious, targeting security forces, Chinese nationals, and innocent civilians. Experts attribute the BLA's evolution to various factors, including the leadership of Bashir Zeb, the group's growing intelligence network, and its exploitation of the grievances of the Baloch people. The BLA's actions are a cause for concern, as the group's sophisticated attacks pose a major challenge to security forces.
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shazia Ilmi on Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking direction to the Centre to formulate a standardised uniform common code (UCC) for grant of alimony and maintenance to obviate hindrances caused by diverse set of personal laws prescribed by different religions.
Amid increasing criticism of Shazia Ilmi's controversial remarks, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said she chose the wrong words and did not mean to trigger hatred among communities for electoral benefit.
Fresh pairings bring about fresh energy on celluloid. And quite a few untried ones are all set to draw our attention with the unique crackle of their chemistry on the big screen soon.
The Aam Aadmi Party has launched a twitter war against Kiran Bedi and Shazia Ilmi, who have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party by pulling out old tweets of the two.
Shazia, a vice president of Delhi unit of BJP was allegedly trolled after commenting on Sandeep Kumar, the sacked minister of the Aam Aadmi Party government.
Shazia Ilmi, one of the founder members of the Aam Aadmi Party, is understood to be considering resigning from the party.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Shazia Ilmi sought to quell speculation that she would be pitted against Congress President Sonia Gandhi in the Lok Sabha polls, saying she "never agreed" to contest from Rae Bareli.
Aam Adami Party's Shazia Ilmi, who was one of the leaders of caught in an alleged sting operation, has filed a criminal complaint with the Delhi police and also taken the channel, India News editor-in-chief Deepak Chaurasia and journalist Aniranjan Jha to court for defamation.
Should Illmi, a former journalist, get away without even an apology? Or should her party take strict action against her? Tell us
A screening of Kriti Sanon and Shahid Kapoor's new release Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya was held in Mumbai on Thursday night.
In a news conference with Bol News, she said, "India should not forget that Pakistan has an atom bomb. Our nuclear status is not meant to remain silent. We will not back down if the need arises."
Former Aam Aadmi Party leader Shazia Ilmi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, but said she is not keen on contesting the upcoming Delhi assembly elections.
A day after creating a furore over her statement that Muslims should be communal for their own good, Aam Aadmi Party leader Shazia Ilmi on Thursday sought to defend herself, saying the remarks made had been picked up from a casual conversation and her tone and tenor was ironic.
Asserting that many people are disenchanted with the Arvind Kejriwal-led party, former Aam Aadmi Party leader Shazia Ilmi on Thursday said that she would aggressively campaign against the outfit.
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