The 50-year made the offending statements during the Cannes Film Festival, where she was quoted as saying that the Sichuan earthquake was a result of 'bad karma' due to China's policy on Tibet.
The Cannes Film Festival takes on a political flavour, as jury members Sean Penn and Natalie Portman talk about Obama and Clinton.
Lovingly made, heartfelt stories that speak the truths about our lives.
The actress received a thumbs up for her latest Cannes appearance.
Subhash Ghai and Yash Chopra believe Goa has what it takes to be a permanent festival venue.
'When you watch your film for the first time with so many people, you feel naked.'
It's been a good Cannes for India this year!
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities
On Mother's Day, Namrata Thakker brings you some adorable pix of our favourite celebrity moms with their cute children!
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
A Separation is the first Iranian film to win an Oscar in the Foreign Language Film category.
'There's this presence, a sense of patrolling and surveillance. And it's not coming from a place of safety.' 'It's coming from a place of 'You don't belong here'.' 'It's a malevolent force, the society at large is observing them.'
Aishwarya Rai's first official social handle will keep fans abreast about her life, ongoing projects and more.
Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
The Kerala Catholic Youth Movement (KCYM) wants a ban on the film as they feel it hurts the religious sentiments of Christians.
The actress looked drop-dead gorgeous!
Cannes Film Festival saw some major model moments over the weekend.
He stayed on in his country after the Islamic revolution in 1979, but had been working internationally for the past decade.
Ash may have found her fashion mojo now but she isn't immune to slip ups.
There were so many beautiful moments from Oscar night.
Gyan Correa's film has not made it to the nine films that were short-listed for the 86th Annual Academy Awards.
'It's such a mishmash of wonderful things, so many different cultures, subsections of society and weird histories.'
'Not since the time when my Devdas went to Cannes have I felt this level of enthusiasm for my cinema being honoured internationally.'
The actress took to Instagram to share a bikini pic on her birthday.
'I believe FFI has made a mistake,' notes Aseem Chhabra.
A look at the star arrivals!
Indian-origin British filmmaker Asif Kapadia says he lived with the idea of making a documentary on Diego Maradona for 25 years, since the 1990s when he was a film student and read a book on the legendary footballer.
Politics, favouritism and poor taste in cinema have contributed to embarrassing choices for the Oscar race in the past. This little gem from India needs the love, emotional and financial support from the government as well as the Indian film industry, argues Aseem Chhabra.
Kanu Behl's directorial debut Titli looks promising.
'At the premiere we got a 4-minute standing ovation...' ...'Strangers hugged me, sobbing...' ...'Some just sat in their seats still immersed in the experience.' Nandita Das captures the magic of Manto at Cannes.
'What an incredible opportunity to bring back one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema on the big screen.'
The World No 1 Serena was joined by Hollywood actress Eva Longoria at a Champ'Seed party in Monaco.
Looking back at the best of Ash, in Cannes.
Women power, rebellious love, shady godmen, love triangles and more on OTT. Sukanya Verma lists everything coming up on OTT this week.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
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