The National Commission for Women (NCW) rejected apologies from stand-up comedians Pranit More, Madhur Virli, and audience member Himanshu Jangra regarding alleged objectionable and misogynistic content against women. The commission emphasised that freedom of speech does not justify normalising the violation of women's bodily autonomy or trivialising heinous crimes. The controversy stemmed from a viral video where Jangra's 'Rs 370 biryani' remark, implying expected intimacy for a date, drew widespread backlash.
Recent stand-up comedy clips from Pranit More and Madhur Virli, featuring jokes about sexual coercion, rape, and necrophilia, have ignited a fierce debate in India over consent, normalising rape culture, and trivialising sexual assault, leading to FIRs and public apologies.
Bollywood celebrities have extended support to the nation and offered prayers for the safety and well-being of the people.
'The demise of #ManmohanSingh ji who (looking back) presided over India's actual 'Acchey Din' feels like the end of an era when India was actually (more) democratic, when Indians were free(er) of fear & intolerance and when Indian public discourse had more decency.'
'The CM wants to develop a Film City that would provide the entire value chain of film-making services and infrastructure in one place.'
Stars lead a busy life and travel the world frequently -- either for work or pleasure.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Joginder Tuteja looks at recent films exploring the drug culture.
Even with an ongoing pandemic, theatres in many states functioning at 50 per cent occupancy, a quieter social life and fewer movies, Bollywood still managed to pack in plenty of drama and trauma, fun and festivity, love and war into the year.
A look at the pictures.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'The source of our music, the very notes of music itself have fallen silent.'
'We cannot express the sorrow in words.'
'This Ajay Devgn video game gets more unwatchable with each minute -- and there are 173 of them,' rues Raja Sen.
Bollywood is in shock after Sridevi's death.
