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Director Pradeep Advaitham reviews Peddi, says heroine’s track could’ve been better: ‘Certain dialogues are problematic’

Director Pradeep Advaitham reviews Peddi, says heroine’s track could’ve been better: ‘Certain dialogues are problematic’

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Ever since the release of Peddi, the Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor film has been facing intense criticism over its portrayal of women and the hypersexualisation of its female lead. On Saturday, director Buchi Babu Sana responded to the backlash and apologised. Now director Pradeep Advaitham has reviewed the Telugu film, commenting on the issues with the female lead and how the film provides a lot of answers itself. Janhvi Kapoor and Ram Charan in a still from Buchi Babu Sana’s Peddi. Pradeep recently directed Champion, the historical sports drama starring Roshan Meka and Anaswara Rajan. What Pradeep Advaitham said about Peddi Taking to his Instagram, Pradeep Advaitham began, “What makes Peddi particularly relevant today is that beneath its rural setting lies a universal conflict the fight for identity. Peddi’s struggle to be seen, respected, and accepted mirrors the identity struggles we see in society today. In a time when individuals and communities are constantly seeking recognition for who they are, his journey feels very relevant and modern. His fight is not just personal it …

Bhuvan Bam on Bollywood debut with Kuku Ki Kundali: I could’ve never imagined myself as a romantic lead

Bhuvan Bam on Bollywood debut with Kuku Ki Kundali: I could’ve never imagined myself as a romantic lead

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Bhuvan Bam dabbled into acting with the web series Dhindora and followed it with two seasons of Taaza Khabar, after making a mark as a content creator on social media. Now, he is set to venture into another territory as the actor will make his Bollywood debut with Karan Johar’s Kuku Ki Kundali this year, co-starring Wamiqa Gabbi and directed by Sharan Sharma. The film was officially announced last month, and Bhuvan Bam is excited for this new journey. Bhuvan Bam (Photo: Instagram) “The dream I saw in my Malviya Nagar home in Delhi, that becoming a reality is a personal milestone. We have done a schedule of over a month, and that’s when I realised that the game of perception for the industry is only from the outside. Internally, everyone is there to prove themselves and make a great film. When you become a part of the system, you realise things are not the same as they are portrayed,” he says. Bhuvan adds that he is already feeling the excitement to see himself on …

‘I could’ve retired two years ago but…’: Australia opener Usman Khawaja on retirement talks | Cricket News

‘I could’ve retired two years ago but…’: Australia opener Usman Khawaja on retirement talks | Cricket News

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With 6055 runs in 85 Tests at an average of 43.56, Usman Khawaja remains one of the best openers to have played for Australia. With a double hundred in Sri Lanka this year, Khawaja has scored 463 runs this year before he missed the second Ashes Test at Brisbane. Due to back spasms With the 38-year-old opener now being named in the Australian squad for the third Test at Adelaide starting Wednesday, Khawaja is expected to play in the 86th Test of his career. With some talks happening about his retirement amid his average since 2023 Ashes being 31.84, Khawaja has shared how the talks don’t faze him and how he could have retired two years ago but is still valued by the Australian team. “It doesn’t really faze me. As much as people sometimes want to have a crack at me, I love playing for Australia, I’m still very committed, still every game I take the same way as I took 10 years ago – train hard, do everything right. For me, it’s irrelevant …

Exclusive| Major Mohit Sharma’s brother on CBFC allowing Dhurandhar’s release: Film could’ve been shown to parents too

Exclusive| Major Mohit Sharma’s brother on CBFC allowing Dhurandhar’s release: Film could’ve been shown to parents too

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Aditya Dhar’s upcoming film Dhurandhar ran into legal trouble a few days ago, with parents of late Major Mohit Sharma petitioning the Delhi High Court for a stay on the Ranveer Singh-starrer. On Monday, the Court directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to consider the objections raised by Major’s family and, if necessary, consult the Indian Army before granting clearance. On Tuesday, the board gave a green signal to the film, calling it a work of fiction. Ranveer Singh, Major Mohit Sharma Speaking to HT City, the late officer’s brother, Madhur Sharma now says, “I am sure they’ve followed the process and they were very quick to take a decision, which is good. We don’t know what data CBFC has relied on but I am sure they have done their due diligence. They have said that it is a work of fiction so I hope that a disclaimer will be duly added.” Also read: Exclusive| Major Mohit Sharma’s brother breaks silence on Dhurandhar controversy: Parents not looking for any benefit Madhur, however, adds …

Farhan Akhtar answers if he tried to ‘teach’ acting to Amitabh Bachchan during Lakshya, says Big B ‘was taking time to perform’: ‘Could’ve hurt him’  | Bollywood News

Farhan Akhtar answers if he tried to ‘teach’ acting to Amitabh Bachchan during Lakshya, says Big B ‘was taking time to perform’: ‘Could’ve hurt him’  | Bollywood News

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Farhan Akhtar may have reimagined Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic Don and sparked endless debates over who played the character better, Big B or Shah Rukh Khan. But that doesn’t mean the filmmaker isn’t a huge admirer of Bachchan. In fact, Farhan even directed the legendary superstar in the 2004 film Lakshya, which also starred Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta, and Om Puri. In a recent conversation on Aap Ki Adalat, Farhan opened up about what it was like to work with the megastar and addressed an old claim made by Bachchan himself, that a young Farhan, then only one film old as a director, once tried to “teach” him acting. Farhan Akhtar accepts he might have hurt Amitabh Bachchan Responding to this with honesty and humour, Farhan clarified: “No, no. This isn’t what I intended. I very vividly remember what happened. It was his first day of shoot for the film and we were shooting in Army Cantonment. And I was fairly young and for the first time I was trying to familiarise myself with the discipline …

Naseeruddin Shah’s public criticism of my work was ‘distasteful’, says Farhan Akhtar: ‘He’s known me since I was a child, could’ve called me’ | Bollywood News

Naseeruddin Shah’s public criticism of my work was ‘distasteful’, says Farhan Akhtar: ‘He’s known me since I was a child, could’ve called me’ | Bollywood News

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Back in 2013, veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah was brutal with his opinion of Farhan Akhtar’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, which was based on the life of Olympian Milkha Singh. At the time, Naseer had said, “I don’t care about Farhan Akhtar, and I don’t watch his films.” In a recent interaction with India TV, Farhan responded to Naseeruddin Shah’s old comments and called his public criticism “distasteful.” Farhan pointed out that since he had known Naseer from childhood, the remark deeply disappointed him. “I have known him for so many years. We worked together in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. He knows me ever since I was a child. He is a great performer and a great actor, but the only thing that I didn’t like was that if you want me to improve in my work, then there is a way of communicating that.” Calling Naseer’s approach of correcting him “distasteful,” Farhan added, “I would have picked up a phone and told the person to come home. I have watched your film and I found these …

Big Tech tax breaks could’ve funded benefits for millions, Senator Warren finds

Big Tech tax breaks could’ve funded benefits for millions, Senator Warren finds

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President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is handing out billions in tax breaks, and a new analysis from Senator Elizabeth Warren’s (D-MA) office is demonstrating just how substantial those sums are. Under the law, Google’s parent company, Alphabet, will save around $17.9 billion in taxes this year, an amount that Warren’s office found could’ve paid for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for 7.5 million Americans. That sum could cover Medicaid for around 2.3 million adults, or 5.4 million children, according to Warren’s office. Amazon’s anticipated tax break for this year is similarly large at around $15.7 billion — enough to provide SNAP benefits for 6.6 million Americans, or Medicaid for 2 million adults. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s estimated $12.5 billion tax cut in 2026 could lower Affordable Care Act (ACA) premiums for 1.9 million people. “Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are knocking millions of Americans off their health insurance and ripping away food assistance from families — all so they can fund giant tax cuts for billionaires and giant corporations,” Senator Warren says in a …

Virender Sehwag Questions Virat Kohli’s Retirement Call Again: “Could’ve Played Easily…”

Virender Sehwag Questions Virat Kohli’s Retirement Call Again: “Could’ve Played Easily…”

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Legendary Indian cricket team batter Virender Sehwag once again questioned Virat Kohli‘s decision to announce his retirement from Tests. Following Kohli’s 25-ball-43 knock for Royal Challengers Bengaluru during the IPL 2025 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Sehwag said that the star batter could have easily played for two more years considering his level of fitness. Kohli decided to bid farewell to the format ahead of the five-match series against England but Sehwag maintained that he had two more years in him. “Definitely. I feel he retired too early from the Test format. He could’ve played easily for two years, the way he maintains fitness. But only Virat Kohli can tell the reasons behind the decision. It’s a player’s personal decision based on his will, or whether he feels exhausted,” Sehwag said on Cricbuzz. “But according to me, the way he played, and the way he showed energy, it feels he could’ve easily played for two years,” he added while analysing Virat’s performance after the encounter. Shubman Gill has been appointed as India’s 37th Test …

OPINION: Was Deepika Padukone justified in demanding Rs 40 crore for Prabhas’ Spirit, and how it could’ve been resolved?

OPINION: Was Deepika Padukone justified in demanding Rs 40 crore for Prabhas’ Spirit, and how it could’ve been resolved?

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Deepika Padukone recently made headlines with her exit from the Prabhas-starrer Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. According to sources, the actress left the project after demanding a remuneration of Rs 40 crore, while the producers and director were only willing to offer Rs 20 crore. Additionally, it is speculated that Deepika requested a professional shooting schedule. Amid these negotiations, the makers reportedly wanted her to learn Telugu for the film, which she declined. Was it the right decision for the actress to walk away, or could a better agreement have been reached? Deepika Padukone walks out of Spirit Spirit, starring Prabhas in the lead role, has been in development for quite some time and continues to generate buzz. With Prabhas confirmed to portray an intense, angry young cop, the rest of the cast remains under wraps. Over time, several names have been linked to the project, with Bollywood stars like Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, and Deepika Padukone being mentioned most frequently. However, due to unsuccessful negotiations, all three reportedly stepped away from the …

India Great Rues Virat Kohli’s Untimely Test Retirement: ‘Could’ve Called It A Day…’

India Great Rues Virat Kohli’s Untimely Test Retirement: ‘Could’ve Called It A Day…’

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Dilip Vengsarkar suggested that Virat Kohli should’ve retired after the England tour.© BCCI Former India selector Dilip Vengsarkar has reacted to Virat Kohli‘s shock Test retirement decision. Vengsarkar, who picked Kohli into the Test side during his time as selector, spoke on the star batter’s ability to win matches on his own. Kohli’s decision to hang his test boots marked an end to an illustrious 14-year-old career which saw him dominate the format, both as a batter and captain. Speaking to The Indian Express, Vengsarkar suggested that Kohli should’ve retired after the upcoming tour of England, but admitted it’s the former India captain’s call at the end of the day. “I’m surprised with the decision of Virat Kohli to retire especially because the big England tour is coming up in June. I think he (Virat) should have played against England. It’s a five-match Test series in their backyard, a big series. He could have played the entire series and then called it a day. But he decided not to – and it’s his …