News for 'film ban'

First look: Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor in Shaandaar

First look: Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor in Shaandaar

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

WATCH: NBA cheerleaders dance to 'Ghoomar', video goes viral

WATCH: NBA cheerleaders dance to 'Ghoomar', video goes viral

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The NBA posted a video of the dance on its Facebook page on Tuesday and it went viral.

Padmavati row: No shooting for 15 minutes across India on Sunday

Padmavati row: No shooting for 15 minutes across India on Sunday

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

The Indian Films and TV Directors' Association, along with 19 other bodies of the film and television industry from across the country will stop shooting for 15 minutes to protect the right to freedom of expression of those in the creative field.

The VERY BEST of Surekha Sikri

The VERY BEST of Surekha Sikri

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

An effortless artist at all times, Surekha Sikri's emotional eloquence and authoritative presence showed a knack for turning moments into meaning.

Police Case Collapses. Journalist Acquitted After 14 Years

Police Case Collapses. Journalist Acquitted After 14 Years

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'The wrong person had to spend a banvaas of 14 years on a wrong charge.'

Neha Dhupia's day out!

Neha Dhupia's day out!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'The attack on Bhansali is an attack on freedom'

'The attack on Bhansali is an attack on freedom'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

'When it comes to interpretation of history, you can disagree with him, but at least allow the film to release.' 'By asking for a ban, you are creating an atmosphere where nobody will attempt films on Indian history.'

Do YOU want to see Fawad Khan on the big screen?

Do YOU want to see Fawad Khan on the big screen?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Bollywood's fortunes might not hinge on Pakistani actors and singers, but the forced ban on them sends out a disturbing message.

Is beating cats worse than racism?

Is beating cats worse than racism?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

West Ham United's Michail Antonio has come to the defence of teammate Kurt Zouma, who has been targeted by fans for abusing his cats.

India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

If you love India, you cannot weaponise religion to stay in power, asserts Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

Vishwaroopam to be released in Tamil Nadu on February 7

Vishwaroopam to be released in Tamil Nadu on February 7

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Actor-director Kamal Haasan today announced release of his controversial film Vishwaroopam in Tamil Nadu on February 7 as he withdrew his petition against the ban on the movie in Madras High Court.

The bigger the stars, the bigger the offence

The bigger the stars, the bigger the offence

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

'While censorship of any sort is anathema to the creative spirit, political correctness has become more and more the norm rather than the exception,' notes Uttaran Das Gupta.

Image: Salman on the sets of Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Image: Salman on the sets of Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

Siddique-Lal reunite for King Liar

Siddique-Lal reunite for King Liar

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

SC rejects plea to stall release of PM Modi biopic

SC rejects plea to stall release of PM Modi biopic

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

It said even if the film is released on April 11, as claimed by the Congress activist, it will be appropriate for him to seek a redressal from the Election Commission.

'They won't ban skin show'

'They won't ban skin show'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

Meghna Naidu says it like it is.

'Your friends and enemies change every Friday'

'Your friends and enemies change every Friday'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

'I used to be humiliated.' 'If I would approach an actor, he would just say hello and then turn away.' 'That's when I understood the whole game of the industry.'

Salman removes Pakistani singers from Bharat

Salman removes Pakistani singers from Bharat

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

'They will re-record the songs in Indian voices.'

Tamil Nadu's Is Saivism Hinduism Debate

Tamil Nadu's Is Saivism Hinduism Debate

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Stalin's personal intervention in the Adheenam row may have contained the avoidable political damage and social tensions at least for now, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Fawad Khan, wife Sadaf welcome second child

Fawad Khan, wife Sadaf welcome second child

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The actor will next be seen in Karan Johar's directorial venture Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

Padmavati row: Fresh protests, Chittor Fort entry blocked

Padmavati row: Fresh protests, Chittor Fort entry blocked

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The Rajput Karni Sena, the Sarv Samaj Sangathan and some other outfits have a problem with the movie -- calling it disrespectful.

Cannot pass order on PM biopic at this stage: SC

Cannot pass order on PM biopic at this stage: SC

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The apex court said it will hear the matter on Tuesday and possibly can pass an order if the petitioner brings on record that what the film depicts is highly objectionable.

Advertisements that Indians find 'offensive'

Advertisements that Indians find 'offensive'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

An advertisement showing two women talking about Cars24's promise that you can test drive the car and return it with full refund in seven days if it doesn't work for you has upset a section of men. In the ad, the women say there should be such a policy for husbands, too. "Will same return policy be taken so laughingly as this one if we reverse the #gender? (sic)" asks a complainant to the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). Another complaint, this time against a FreshToHome ad, reads: "Suggest to ban gory and repulsive photos of animal parts in ads - just as photos of accident victims."

What you won't hear on Mann Ki Baat

What you won't hear on Mann Ki Baat

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

'Modi maintains what has been called a 'strategic silence' on controversial topics,' points out Amulya Ganguli.

EC to consult legal experts over Modi's biopic

EC to consult legal experts over Modi's biopic

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Sources said there is a strong view in the EC that it should not restrain the release of the biopic on the prime minister and should leave it to the Central Board of Film Certification to take a call on the issue.

Jacqueline's all about that sexy back!

Jacqueline's all about that sexy back!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Karthik Subbaraj's Iraivi to release on June 3

Karthik Subbaraj's Iraivi to release on June 3

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Muslim leader moves HC against ban on UK entry

Muslim leader moves HC against ban on UK entry

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Furious at the United Kingdom for barring his entry, controversial Muslim leader Dr Zakir Naik has decided to initiate legal proceedings challenging the revocation of his visa and the 'maligning' of his character by Britain's department of home affairs. Dr Naik, a resident of Mumbai, was scheduled to leave for UK on June 18. A day before his departure, the British high commission hand delivered an order revoking his visa that was valid till 2013.

Quiz Time: Whose life is Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! inspired from?

Quiz Time: Whose life is Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! inspired from?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

'I did not compromise with my dreams'

'I did not compromise with my dreams'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'Adi Sir told me when he watched Gully Boy, he felt I was hero material.'

Padmavati row: House panel calls Bhansali, CBFC chief

Padmavati row: House panel calls Bhansali, CBFC chief

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday.

Will YOU watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil?

Will YOU watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The film is slated to release on October 28.

Salman can go to Pakistan and work there: Raj Thackeray

Salman can go to Pakistan and work there: Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

"Our soldiers don't have any personal animosity with Pakistani soldiers. The bullets our soldiers face are not filmy. Salman gets up after being hit by a bullet," Raj said, reacting to Salman's remarks, adding "I have seen his tubelight blinker many a time."

Bhansali must be given the benefit of doubt

Bhansali must be given the benefit of doubt

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

'The casting of a popular hero Ranveer as Bhansali's Khilji sends out an erroneous and contradictory missive to the lay public; a message that tends to equate a leading light with a notorious and treacherous player of medieval history,' notes Vivek Gumaste.

FIR against Tandav director, Amazon India head of content

FIR against Tandav director, Amazon India head of content

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

It also alleged that the person occupying the high post of Prime Minister of India has been portrayed in a very belittling manner besides there are scenes in which castes have been presented as low and high and women in an insulting manner.

NCB let-off BJP leader's kin: Malik

NCB let-off BJP leader's kin: Malik

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Nationalist Congress Party leader Nawab Malik on Saturday claimed that the Narcotics Control Bureau had initially detained 11 persons from a Goa-bound cruise ship off the Mumbai coast last week, but let off three of them, including Bharatiya Janata Party leader Mohit Bharatiya's brother-in-law a couple of hours later.

'What's happening to Kaala can set a dangerous precedent'

'What's happening to Kaala can set a dangerous precedent'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

'Today, these fringe groups are demanding that Rajni sir's film be stopped.' 'What is there to stop them from doing the same with more films in the future?'

Why Karan Cheema sent Karan Johar a cheque

Why Karan Cheema sent Karan Johar a cheque

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

Ranjita Ganesan finds out why an Akola businessman paid Dharma Productions for two tickets of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

Quiz Time: For which song did Abhishek Bachchan lend his voice for the first time?

Quiz Time: For which song did Abhishek Bachchan lend his voice for the first time?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Contempt pleas against Karni Sena, 4 states for violence over Padmaavat

Contempt pleas against Karni Sena, 4 states for violence over Padmaavat

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The SC to hear 2 separate case against four state governments and Karni Sena.