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Aparna Sen says she wept seeing ‘brave and courageous’ students at CJP protests: ‘What a lesson we can learn from them’

Aparna Sen says she wept seeing ‘brave and courageous’ students at CJP protests: ‘What a lesson we can learn from them’

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As many as 50,000 protestors took to streets in the national capital on Monday to demand the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, according to HT reporters on ground. Aparna Sen is a National Award-winning filmmaker and actor. (PTI) The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called for a march from Jantar Mantar, where the protestors have been camped for a month, to the Parliament, attracting a huge response, with thousands descending on the designated protest site on Monday. It was met with several challenges. This included lathi charge and use of tear gas shells by security forces to disperse the crowd marching towards the Parliament. What Aparna Sen said Veteran filmmaker Aparna Sen has weighed in on the ongoing student protests, and showed her solidarity for the youth of the nation showing up and demanding change. The filmmaker took to Instagram and shared an emotional note, in which she said, “My name is Aparna Sen. I just want to say that last night I learnt from our students the meaning of democratic dissent. I learnt from …

Peter Heine Nielsen: ‘Gukesh’s team had courageous strategy vs Ding Liren’ | Chess News

Peter Heine Nielsen: ‘Gukesh’s team had courageous strategy vs Ding Liren’ | Chess News

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Peter Heine Nielsen lets out a loud sigh as he contemplates his response to the tricky question he’s been asked. Gukesh or Javokhir Sindarov, who’s winning the upcoming World Chess Championship in six months’ time? Usually one of the most opinionated people in the sport, Magnus Carlsen’s Second weighs his words carefully. He gives the usual disclaimer about not knowing the two players too well personally. He points out that a World Championship match between Viswanathan Anand and Vladimir Kramnik would be easier for him to predict. But predicting an outcome in a match between two 20-year-olds, that too largely unfamiliar to him, could be tricky. “If either player wins by three points, I would not be massively shocked,” Nielsen says with a shrug. “My expectations from the match are generally quite wide. Normally you have an idea what’s going to happen, but here, anything could happen. They are both very cool players, take a lot of risks, and have a lot of confidence.” Nielsen is a man who helped Carlsen win four of his …

Anurag Basu says Ranbir Kapoor ‘amazingly nailed’ Lord Rama’s look in Ramayana: ‘It’s very courageous of him to say yes’

Anurag Basu says Ranbir Kapoor ‘amazingly nailed’ Lord Rama’s look in Ramayana: ‘It’s very courageous of him to say yes’

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Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor’s look as Lord Rama from Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana was unveiled on April 2 at a grand event in Mumbai. Prior to this, a glimpse of his look was also shown to a select audience in Los Angeles. While some praised Ranbir’s appearance, others were less convinced and called him a misfit for the role. Now, filmmaker Anurag Basu has shared his views on Ranbir’s portrayal of Lord Rama. Anurag Basu thinks Ranbir Kapoor nailed it as Lord Rama in Ramayana. Anurag Basu hails Ranbir Kapoor’s look as Lord Rama in Ramayana Anurag, who has worked with Ranbir in Barfi! and Jagga Jasoos, heaped praise on the actor’s look and said, “The way I had imagined Ranbir as Rama when he signed the film, and what I expected, was very good. I expected that this is how Ranbir would look, as he loves challenges. It was very tough, and you need a lot of courage to get into that character to play Ram.” The filmmaker further called Ranbir’s decision to take on …

‘Women are a lot more courageous in choosing scripts’: Bhumi Pednekar says OTT has finally given female actors platform

‘Women are a lot more courageous in choosing scripts’: Bhumi Pednekar says OTT has finally given female actors platform

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Actor Bhumi Pednekar believes that women are ‘more courageous’ when it comes to choosing risky scripts, and credits streaming for levelling out the playing field for female actors in India. In a recent interaction, the actor spoke about the changes OTT has brought about in India, and also shared some advice for younger actresses in the industry. Bhumi Pednekar most recently starred in the crime thriller Daldal. Bhumi Pednekar on how OTT helps women actors Speaking with ANI at the ongoing International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026, Bhumi said, “I feel with OTT, especially for women, the narrative has become a lot stronger, because a lot of those shows, a lot of those films are led by women. Women have always been a lot more courageous and brave while choosing their scripts. OTT just gives them the right platform.” Bhumi made her acting debut with Dum Laga Ke Haisha in 2015. Last year, she completed a decade in the industry. Sharing advice for aspiring women actors, she added, “Even now in India, we think the …

T20 World Cup Final: ‘Be courageous in tough situations’: Suryakumar Yadav on how Ahmedabad 2023 doesn’t repeat itself | Cricket News

T20 World Cup Final: ‘Be courageous in tough situations’: Suryakumar Yadav on how Ahmedabad 2023 doesn’t repeat itself | Cricket News

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Twenty minutes into the press conference, the ghosts of 2023 drifted back into the room — once again. A minute earlier, Suryakumar Yadav had tried to dead-bat a question linking Sunday’s T20 World Cup final against New Zealand with the haunting night of the ODI World Cup final against Australia. But the follow-up came quickly. What would India do differently this time? How would they avoid repeating the mistakes of that scarring night? The India captain didn’t dodge it. “Be courageous in tough situations — that’s the message to the players.” The line lingered on an evening where Yadav moved effortlessly between moods: cracking the odd joke, turning reflective, momentarily softening when speaking about his family, and then snapping back to a poker face when the questions turned to selections and tactics. Through it all, radiated a quiet certainty. “Acha khelenge toh ho hi jaega,” he smiled. If we play well, it will happen. Five hours earlier, in the same chair and under the same lights, Mitchell Santner had offered a line of his own. …

Anurag Kashyap calls Dhurandhar ‘courageous mainstream film’, says calling it propaganda ‘is itself form of propaganda’

Anurag Kashyap calls Dhurandhar ‘courageous mainstream film’, says calling it propaganda ‘is itself form of propaganda’

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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has praised the recent blockbuster Dhurandhar as a ‘courageous’ mainstream film in today’s times. The filmmaker also dismissed those calling it ‘propaganda’ or ‘promotion’, but admitted that he did not agree with the film’s politics. Anurag Kashyap has praised Dhurandhar. Anurag Kashyap on Dhurandhar Anurag appeared at the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival, where he spoke about cinema, politics, and technology in a session titled ‘Fearless Film Making’, moderated by film critic Baradwaj Rangan. There, the filmmaker spoke about the absence of political films in India and how several films from the past may not be made today. Talking about Dhurandhar, in particular, he said, “This is a good example of a courageous mainstream film. I liked the film, but I didn’t like some of the ideologies. The dialogue about ‘This is the new India’ and one long political monologue, among a total of three scenes, were unnecessary; even without them, the film’s impact would not have diminished.” Calling films propaganda is… In the same session, he dismissed those calling Dhurandhar propaganda. …

Agastya, Dharmendra And Jaideep Depicts A Powerful And Courageous Tale

Agastya, Dharmendra And Jaideep Depicts A Powerful And Courageous Tale

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Ikkis is a biographical war drama inspired by the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his heroic actions during the Battle of Basantar in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Director: Sriram Raghavan Cast: Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Simar Bhatia Writers: Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti Duration: 143 Minutes Rating: 4 Stars Despite being a war drama, Ikkis is more than just explosion and dialogue-baazi, it is our introduction to the man, who sacrificed his life at a tender age 21, it’s about his aspirations, dreams, heart, courage and martyrdom. The film chronicles the life the youngest recipient of Param Vir Chakra, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, and helmed by Sriram Raghavan, this war drama deals with themes like courage, loss, and the emotional aftermath of war. The film offers an emotional goodbye from Dharmendra, a stellar debut from Agastya Nansa, a power-packer performance from Jaideep Ahlawat, a larger than life story of real people, narrated in the most realistic manner, making it the one …

Tejas crash: Loss of brave, courageous pilot in Dubai Air Show, says Rajnath

Tejas crash: Loss of brave, courageous pilot in Dubai Air Show, says Rajnath

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday expressed his deep sorrow over the death of an Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot, who died in the Tejas jet crash in Dubai. The pilot, Naman Syal, sustained fatal injuries when a Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show. In a post on X, Rajnath Singh offered his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and said the nation stands firmly with them in this tragic hour. Deeply anguished at the loss of a brave and courageous IAF pilot during an aerial display in Dubai Air Show. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. The nation stands firmly with the family in this tragic hour. https://t.co/KeuBZswM1X — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) November 21, 2025 Earlier, the IAF confirmed that a Tejas fighter jet crashed during the demonstration, resulting in the pilot’s death. Television footage of the incident showed the aircraft losing altitude before hitting the ground and bursting into flames, leaving spectators visibly shocked as smoke rose from the crash site. The IAF …

Border 2: Find out which courageous war hero Varun Dhawan will portray in Sunny Deol-led movie; REPORT

Border 2: Find out which courageous war hero Varun Dhawan will portray in Sunny Deol-led movie; REPORT

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Varun Dhawan has had a packed schedule lately, juggling several projects at once. While it’s already known that Border 2, directed by Anurag Singh, will see Sunny Deol reprise his iconic role as Major Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri from the 1997 classic, and that Diljit Dosanjh will portray Air Force officer Nirmal Singh Sekhon with Ahan Shetty as a Naval Commander, details about Dhawan’s role were kept secret, until now. According to a report by Mid Day, Varun Dhawan is set to play Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, a war hero who was awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his extraordinary valor and was later promoted to Colonel following the 1971 Indo-Pak conflict. The actor underwent two months of physical training before filming began in Jhansi, Madhya Pradesh, in mid-January. The report revealed that in addition to conducting costume trials with designer Sheetal Sharma, Dhawan interacted with real-life Indian Army officers, celebrated Army Day alongside them, and engaged in conversations to better understand their lives and experiences. The report also noted that the entire team spent a year …

Waheeda Rehman Once Said, “Dilip Kumar Wasn’t Courageous Enough”

Waheeda Rehman Once Said, “Dilip Kumar Wasn’t Courageous Enough”

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When Waheeda Rehman Said Dilip Kumar Lacked Courage (Photo Credit –Wikimedia) Waheeda Rehman is regarded as one of the finest actresses who gave some timeless classics back then. Her collaborations with Dev Anand and Guru Dutt are widely discussed, but she also shared the screen with Dilip Kumar. Rehman once shared her thoughts on the late actor and claimed he was not courageous enough. Scroll below to know the reason behind this deduction of her. Waheeda and Dilip worked in films including Dil Diya Dard Liya, Ram Aur Shyam, and Aadmi. The most notable film is Aadmi, which was released in 1968 and featured an ensemble cast led by Kumar, Rehman, Manoj Kumar, Simi Garewal, and Pran. It was a remake of the Tamil movie Aalayamani and a commercial success. Both Waheeda and Dilip are known for their naturalistic and nuanced performances. She has always admired the late actor’s work and said positive things about him. In an interview with Filmfare [via Hindustan Times] a few years back, Waheeda Rehman commented on Dilip Kumar’s working …