The planned release of a Bollywood biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi days before the start of Indian elections has run into trouble with a court challenge pending and the censor board yet to clear its opening in theaters. Opposition parties are protesting that the film’s release would unfairly advantage Modi’s Hindu nationalist party as it seeks reelection. The Supreme Court set a Monday hearing date for a Congress party petition demanding the movie’s release be deferred until voting concludes in mid-May. The Hindi movie couldn’t be screened as planned on Friday because the censor board hasn’t certified it for release. “This is to confirm, our film ‘PM Narendra Modi’ is not releasing on 5th April. Will update soon,” film producer Sandip Ssingh tweeted late Thursday. Vivek Oberoi, who plays the title role, said the Congress party was trying to block the movie’s release because it was scared of Modi’s popularity. … [Read more...] about Bollywood biopic on Modi runs into trouble days before vote
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‘Badla’ actor Tony Luke: No north-south divide in content anymore
Malayalam actor Tony Luke said the fact that his performance in his Hindi debut 'Badla' was well-received reflects there is no divide between talent from north and south. Tony made his acting debut in 2016 with the Malayalam movie 'Oozham' and has since featured in three more films in south film industry. "Today an actor has a future in the film industry because content rules. The North and South have come together. Now it's about Indian content versus the global, not North and South," Tony told a news agency. "There are people like Karan Johar and Rajamouli coming together, to make truly Indian cinema and the times are only going to change for the better," he added. Tony said when the project came his way, he was initially reluctant to audition as he felt there was no chance he would make it. "I thought my Hindi is bad, because I'm from the South so I didn't even believe I could be a part of it, until Sujoy met me and said you're the boy. Sujoy decided to place me as an actor and I'm … [Read more...] about ‘Badla’ actor Tony Luke: No north-south divide in content anymore
Kartik Aaryan: I value what I have achieved and I feel I still have a long way to go
Love him, like him, loathe him, but you just can’t ignore him. Ask Sara Ali Khan, who has professed her wish to date the dishy Kartik Aaryan. That’s set the ball rolling for Bollywood’s latest heartthrob, and one way or the other, he is always in the news. The success of ‘Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety’ (‘SKTKS’) has changed the game for him and even while the interview is on, fans are hovering around, wanting a selfie. All eyes are now on him and his upcoming release, Laxman Utekar’s ‘Luka Chuppi’. In a chat with BT, Kartik reveals that he’s ready to tackle every challenge and the fact that he takes pride in his confidence. Excerpts... Do you feel that comedy has become your comfort zone? Have you been limited to working in comedies like ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama’, ‘Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety’ (‘SKTKS’) and even ‘Luka Chuppi’ for that matter? I like thrillers and serious movies a lot more. … [Read more...] about Kartik Aaryan: I value what I have achieved and I feel I still have a long way to go
Saif Ali Khan: I don’t want to be stuck with an image
Saif Ali Khan's sartorial choices are as eclectic as your films. In this age of Insta-perfection, it’s nice to see a movie star who dresses down. I’ve been working on two films, 'Taanaji' and 'Hunter', which are all about get-ups, beards and headgears. I’m so focussed on getting the look right on screen that I don’t concern myself on how I look off it. I’m not a fashion meter, nor do I want to be one. It’s okay to dress down, even repeat a certain outfit. I can dress up when there’s a need for it, but to walk to the gym opposite my home, I’m not going to worry about whether I’m looking good. The idea about working out is to look good physically, right? Look at Rajinikanth, he’s the biggest superstar but doesn’t feel the need to wear a wig in public. Unfortunately, I live with the biggest internet star, Taimur Ali Khan, so the paparazzi is always parked outside and I get clicked often. If you ask my two-year-old son where … [Read more...] about Saif Ali Khan: I don’t want to be stuck with an image
In the Country of Motherhood, Finding My Own Path
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Family Subscribe Log In Log In Today’s Paper Family | In the Country of Motherhood, Finding My Own Path Supported by Ties Mothers are often seen as vessels to contain and nourish children. I never once felt like that. ByOlga Mecking Jan. 18, 2019 In my native Polish, the word for “mother” is matka, which coincidentally (or maybe not so coincidentally) has meanings in other languages. As I found out, in Hindi, the same word describes an earthen pot used to hold water and dairy products. Consider the symbolism: A matka refreshes, nurtures and comforts. She is life-giving, indispensable. Mothers are often referred to as vessels, first used to carry a child inside of them, then to nourish that child from their own bodies. Throughout my three pregnancies, I never once felt like that. A vessel is specially made for carrying water, but I was not made … [Read more...] about In the Country of Motherhood, Finding My Own Path