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Anu Malik calls Varun Dhawan ‘superstar’, defends Chunnari Chunnari remake amid criticism: ‘I was jumping with joy’

Anu Malik calls Varun Dhawan ‘superstar’, defends Chunnari Chunnari remake amid criticism: ‘I was jumping with joy’

Filmmaker David Dhawan and Varun Dhawan‘s upcoming movie Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai has grabbed attention online for its recent song, Chunnari Chunnari remake. The song has created a stir on social media, with many expressing disappointment over it and criticising the remix. Amid the criticism, Anu Malik, the music director of the original song, has defended the remake and heaped praise on Varun Dhawan. Anu Malik defends Chunnari Chunnari remake amid criticism. Anu Malik defends Chunnari Chunnari remake in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai On Wednesday, Anu Malik took to Instagram and shared a video defending the Chunnari Chunnari remake version. He said, “Chunnari Chunnari, Chunnari Chunnari. Guys, itna acha laga bahut dino baad ek superstar, Varun Dhawan ke chehre pe yeh gana dekha (It’s was so good to see this song again on a superstar, Varun Dhawan’s face). Earlier, this song was a super hit when it came out with Salman Khan. And Salman Khan took it to a different level.” He added, “And today again, when I saw Varun, I …

‘My perfomance is way below expectations’

‘My perfomance is way below expectations’

3 min readOslo (norway)Updated: May 25, 2026 09:57 AM IST A smile appears on Gukesh’s face when he is asked about the relentless criticism being hurled his way by multiple ex-world champions. These are men like Magnus Carlsen, Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov whose words carry immense gravitas in the sport. “Most of the criticism I don’t see,” says Gukesh with a smile, as Carlsen, one of those who has been unsparing in his assessment of Gukesh’s form over the last 18 months, sits a few inches to his left at the pre-tournament press conference of Norway Chess. But then, the 19-year-old offers some blunt self-assessment. ALSO READ | Gukesh says playing World Championship at home would be ‘lot of fun’ “There is some criticism that I have heard and I think the criticism is fair,” says Gukesh. “I have not been performing well in the last 18 months and even I would say (the same thing.) My performance is way below expectations. They have the right to say what they feel and I have …

Lupita Nyong’o reacts to backlash over playing Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey: ‘Criticism will exist’

Lupita Nyong’o reacts to backlash over playing Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey: ‘Criticism will exist’

Oscar-winning actor Lupita Nyong’o has found herself at the centre of a social media storm ever since her casting as Helen of Troy in The Odyssey was announced. Several social media users criticised the makers for casting a black woman in a role from ancient Greece, sparking a heated debate across platforms. Now, Lupita has reacted to the backlash. Lupita Nyong’o will soon be seen in Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey. (AP) Lupita Nyong’o reacts In Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic, Lupita is set to portray Helen of Troy, the iconic figure from Greek mythology who was famously regarded as the most beautiful woman in the world. In an interview with Elle, Lupita was asked about the blowback around her casting. Dismissing the hate, Lupita said, “This is a mythological story. I’m very supportive of Chris’ intention with it and with the version of this story that he is telling. Our cast is representative of the world. I’m not spending my time thinking of a defense. The criticism will exist whether …

Jyotika defends Karuppu against criticism after its ₹200 crore success: ‘Suriya performed brilliantly in last 10 mins’

Jyotika defends Karuppu against criticism after its ₹200 crore success: ‘Suriya performed brilliantly in last 10 mins’

RJ Balaji’s Suriya and Trisha Krishnan-starrer Karuppu opened to mixed reviews but went on to become a resounding box-office success. The film has grossed ₹207 crore worldwide according to the film’s team, making it Suriya’s highest-grossing film yet. In an episode of 60 Minutes with Sudhir on YouTube, Jyotika defended the film, saying it is not ‘run-of-the-mill’ and has a soul. Suriya and Jyotika have been married since 2006. Jyotika on Suriya’s Karuppu and its success Sudhir mentioned in the episode that much like Kamal Haasan’s Vikram, Karuppu might ‘not be the greatest film he has ever done’, but fans were ‘due a celebration’. Jyotika responded that she understands actors need both box-office success and to star in good stories. “We’re very overwhelmed. I mean, you know…Suriya loves telling good stories, and he always makes sure there’s a story in every film. But the box office numbers are also required, I think, for the heroes. Or for actors, any actor, any budget. No one’s here to be at a loss. So, it’s very important for …

Thin line between defamation, criticism: Delhi high court tells Raghav Chadha on plea against social media posts

Thin line between defamation, criticism: Delhi high court tells Raghav Chadha on plea against social media posts

There is a thin line between political criticism and defamation, the Delhi High Court told MP Raghav Chadha as he sought taking down of “defamatory” content allegedly showing that he “sold himself for money” after his switch to the BJP from AAP. MP Raghav Chadha (in picture) switched from the AAP to BJP along six other MPs on April 24, 2026. (PTI) Chadha had filed a lawsuit in the high court against the publication of alleged malicious and fabricated social media posts that, he said, are gravely prejudicial to his reputation and personality rights, news agency PTI reported. Chadha was represented by senior advocate Rajiv Nayar who contended there were posts with profane content. Also read: X withholds CJP account in India, platform says done due to a ‘legal demand’ “The line between defamation and criticism is quite thin, right? It’s very easy to slip to the other side, which affects your right to live with dignity and you cannot infringe on this side at the same time. Your Article 19 (1) (a) right also …

IU, Byeon Woo-seok apologise after ‘Perfect Crown’ faces criticism for historical inaccuracies

IU, Byeon Woo-seok apologise after ‘Perfect Crown’ faces criticism for historical inaccuracies

New Delhi, Popular South Korean stars IU and Byeon Woo-seok on Monday apologised to fans after the latest episode of their new romance drama “Perfect Crown” sparked online debate over historical inaccuracies and the wrong use of royal terminology. IU, Byeon Woo-seok apologise after ‘Perfect Crown’ faces criticism for historical inaccuracies Set in an alternate universe where Korea is a constitutional monarchy, the romance drama features IU, 33, as Seong Hee-joo, an heiress who has a commoner status as an illegitimate child and enters into a contractual marriage with Grand Prince Ian , the second son of the king. They fall for each other while navigating the hurdles in their highly-publicised marriage. At the centre of the controversy is the show’s 11th episode that features Ian finally being sworn in as a king. Many criticised for the usage of the word “Cheonse” instead of “Manse” during the coronation ceremony, arguing that “Cheonse” used to refer to tribute states towards an emperor. The ceremonial crown worn by Byeon’s character also drew the ire of fans as …

Vir Das says he has joked about ‘every single leader in power’ after being accused of selective criticism for BJP

Vir Das says he has joked about ‘every single leader in power’ after being accused of selective criticism for BJP

Comedian Vir Das found himself at the centre of yet another social media debate after posting about questioning political leadership during an economic crisis. While several users agreed with his views on criticism and public discourse, one X user accused the comedian of selectively targeting certain political parties. Vir, however, did not hold back and responded sharply, defending political satire and his long history of making jokes about governments across party lines. Vir Das hits back at troll calling him a hypocrite. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (AFP) Vir Das hits back at troll calling him ‘one-sided hypocrite’ Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the country to reduce fuel consumption, revive work-from-home practices, buy less gold and avoid unnecessary foreign travel amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. On Monday, Vir took to X and spoke about the importance of questioning leadership during difficult economic times. He wrote, “In the near future, as this economic crisis unfolds, it’s going to be important for us to ask questions of our leadership. When you do, your …

Ameesha Patel slams trolling culture in India after Alia Bhatt faces criticism over Cannes appearance: ‘Such a shame!’

Ameesha Patel slams trolling culture in India after Alia Bhatt faces criticism over Cannes appearance: ‘Such a shame!’

Recently, Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt faced trolling after several internet users claimed she was “ignored” by paparazzi while walking the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. While many actors came out in support of Alia, Ameesha Patel has now seemingly defended her and criticised the trolling culture that celebrities in India often face online. Ameesha Patel seems to be defending Alia Bhatt after she got trolled for her Cannes appearance. Ameesha Patel seemingly defends Alia Bhatt On Sunday, Ameesha took to X and shared a post about the lack of unity in India. She wrote without naming anyone, “Recent activities have clearly made it evident that our own INDIAN mentality has become to pull others down .. we call ourselves as ONE nation and united- but are we actually?” She further criticised the way Indian actors are targeted online and wrote, “Actors here in INDIA are more badly trolled by our own people than Hollywood stars are within their country from their own people, which is so sad! Whether it’s an Indian star’s appearance …

Soni Razdan reacts to daughter Alia Bhatt’s Cannes appearance criticism: ‘Social media has lot of hate’ | Bollywood News

Soni Razdan reacts to daughter Alia Bhatt’s Cannes appearance criticism: ‘Social media has lot of hate’ | Bollywood News

4 min readNew DelhiMay 17, 2026 04:32 PM IST Alia Bhatt recently grabbed headlines with her appearance at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. However, the actor was targeted on social media, with some netizens claiming she was ignored by foreign photographers on the red carpet. Amid the backlash, Alia’s mother, veteran actor Soni Razdan, has now reacted to the negative online chatter. On Saturday, writer Shunali Khullar Shroff took to her Instagram handle and shared a post defending Alia. Along with post, she wrote in the caption, “Alia Bhatt at Cannes, our bruised national pride over imagined slights, and then glee that a female star was shown her place — some thoughts. #cannes2026.” The note read, “Alia Bhatt wasn’t ignored at Cannes. But India revealed something about itself. A clip went viral showing photographers distracted while Alia posed at Cannes. Within minutes, the internet decided: ‘She got snubbed, the West doesn’t care, she was humbled’. One distracted camera angle and the Indian internet began decoding national humiliation.” ALSO READ – ‘Thugs of Hindostan is like …

Soni Razdan responds to criticism targeting Alia Bhatt after her appearance at Cannes: ‘Social media is full of…’

Soni Razdan responds to criticism targeting Alia Bhatt after her appearance at Cannes: ‘Social media is full of…’

After making headlines for her appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, actor Alia Bhatt found herself at the centre of social media chatter, with trolls taking aim at her fashion choices and some even claiming she was “ignored” by a section of photographers on the red carpet. Amid the online buzz, Alia’s mother, Soni Razdan, has now reacted to the criticism. Soni Razdan and Mahesh Bhatt share two daughters: Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt. Soni reacts On Saturday, writer Shunali Khullar Shroff took to Instagram to put out a post defending Alia against the backlash. She shared the post with a caption that read, “Alia Bhatt at Cannes, our bruised national pride over imagined slights, and then glee that a female star was shown her place — some thoughts. #cannes2026.” In the post, Shunali wrote, “Alia Bhatt wasn’t ignored at Cannes. But India revealed something about itself. A clip went viral showing photographers distracted while Alia posed at Cannes. Within minutes, the internet decided: ‘She got snubbed, the West doesn’t care, she was humbled’. One …