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Yash’s Ravana moves away from ‘stereotypical depiction’ in Ramayana, says Ranbir Kapoor: ‘We needed his stardom, aura’

Yash’s Ravana moves away from ‘stereotypical depiction’ in Ramayana, says Ranbir Kapoor: ‘We needed his stardom, aura’

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The trailer of Ramayana may not have released on Friday, but the film’s stars and makers gave audiences at San Diego Comic Con a glimpse at what they can expect from the epic. The highlight of the panel discussion was the two actors – Yash and Ranbir Kapoor – praising each other’s portrayals of Ravana and Lord Rama respectively. Ranbir emphasised that Yash’s Ravana in the Nitesh Tiwary film is not like the ‘stereotypical depictions’ of the character in the recent past. Yash and Ranbir Kapoor attend the Ramayana press line during 2026 Comic-Con International: San Diego at Hilton Bayfront on July 23, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP) Ranbir Kapoor praises Yash as Ravana Taking the stage in the panel discussion for Ramayana, Ranbir Kapoor opened up about working with Yash in the film. He said, “Lord Rama and Ravana will be appearing together at the end of the film, with maybe a meeting in the middle. …

Jr NTR warned of ‘severe repercussions’ and ban in TN by politician Seeman over Murugan depiction in upcoming film

Jr NTR warned of ‘severe repercussions’ and ban in TN by politician Seeman over Murugan depiction in upcoming film

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Controversy over the announcement of Jr NTR’s upcoming film with Trivikram Srinivas has been brewing on social media for days. Things came to a head when Tamil Nadu politician Seeman released a statement on social media on Sunday, not only warning Jr NTR and Trivikram of ‘severe repercussions’ over their depiction of Lord Murugan but also urging the government to ban the film there. Jr NTR and Trivikram Srinivas’ next film is touted to be based on Lord Murugan. The film announcement that led to controversy On June 29, producer Naga Vamsi and Jr NTR announced their next film with Trivikram. Making the announcement, the producer wrote, “Born in the North. Forged in the Heartland. Worshipped in the South. Now… A tale destined to belong to the universe.” While the announcement did not reveal much, the poster hinted that the film would be about Lord Murugan/Karthikeya. The caption rubbed Tamilians the wrong way for claiming that one of their most revered Gods was ‘born in the North’. Numerous people took to social media to slam …

Sona Mohapatra says backlash for sexualised depiction in Peddi forcing filmmaker to apologise has given her hope

Sona Mohapatra says backlash for sexualised depiction in Peddi forcing filmmaker to apologise has given her hope

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Director Buchi Babu Sana’s sports action drama Peddi has come under intense scrutiny over the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor‘s character, Achiyyamma. Many questioned the hypersexualisation of its female lead and zooming in on her body parts, even as the male lead describes her face’s beauty. Singer Sona Mohapatra has now reacted to the controversy and said how the template of mainstream commercial cinema does not give any agency to female characters and objectifies them. Sona Mohapatra demands better written roles for women in films. What Sona said Taking to her Instagram account, Sona made a video speaking about the issue. She began, “For the last few days, one thing has given me a lot of relief, surprisingly. One of our heavily promoted mainstream film has been called out for its portrayal of the heroine. The backlash has given me some hope and optimism. Seems like it has an impact on the filmmakers and they will now remove some of the sections from the film. I have not watched the latest Peddi or its mothership Pushpa, …

‘We are stereotyped’: Janhvi Kapoor gets support from Dimple Hayathi amid backlash for sexualised depiction in Peddi

‘We are stereotyped’: Janhvi Kapoor gets support from Dimple Hayathi amid backlash for sexualised depiction in Peddi

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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. Amid the controversy, actor Dimple Hayathi, who works in Telugu and Tamil films, has now come in support of Janhvi and urged viewers to hold the system accountable. Dimple Hayathi has come out in support of Janhvi Kapoor amid backlash for the portrayal of her character in Peddi. Dimple Hayathi supports Janhvi Taking to her X account, Dimple wrote, “I’m so glad today on this day we all are speaking about how actresses roles are being written and the instinctive response to blame actress after doing what she was offered, dont blame the actress blame the system and makers who really think that’s what sells .. and we actors get to work within the opportunities what we get trying to make it big and hoping we would be working in bigger films and reach wider audiences. If the characters are underwritten the responsibility lies more …

Peddi makers to change Janhvi Kapoor’s scenes post backlash, director apologises for her hypersexualised depiction

Peddi makers to change Janhvi Kapoor’s scenes post backlash, director apologises for her hypersexualised depiction

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The backlash to Janhvi Kapoor’s hypersexualised depiction in Ram Charan-starrer Peddi has elicited an official response from its makers. Director Buchi Babu Sana took to X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday morning to issue an apology for the actor’s portrayal in the film, and assured that changes would be made to some of the scenes featuring her. Janhvi Kapoor in a still from Peddi. Buchi Babu Sana apologises for Janhvi Kapoor’s depiction in Peddi On Saturday morning, director Buchi Babu Sana shared a long note on X, addressing people’s complaints about the way Janhvi has been shot and picturised in his film Peddi. “As a filmmaker, I believe cinema should entertain, inspire, and connect with audiences. It should never make anyone feel uncomfortable or disrespected. We have heard the feedback regarding certain scenes in Peddi and have taken it seriously. I have always had immense respect for women, both on and off screen, and it was never our intention to objectify or disrespect any female character. If any part of the film has been perceived that …

Pakistani politician Nabil Gabo objects to his depiction in Dhurandhar: ‘Agar inka agent Lyari aa jata, toh woh zinda nahi jata’ | Bollywood News

Pakistani politician Nabil Gabo objects to his depiction in Dhurandhar: ‘Agar inka agent Lyari aa jata, toh woh zinda nahi jata’ | Bollywood News

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Although it’s been over a fortnight since director Aditya Dhar’s Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar hit the screens, the spy actioner remains a hot topic. While some have praised it for its technical prowess and sharp performances, many others have slammed the film, arguing that it spreads hateful propaganda and bigotry. Meanwhile, Nabil Gabol, a politician and former member of the National Assembly of Pakistan, has now stepped forward to criticise the film, particularly for its allegedly inaccurate portrayal of the character based on him. For the unversed, the character of Jameel Jamali (played by veteran actor Rakesh Bedi) is said to be based on Gabol, a leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) who also served as Minister of State for Ports and Shipping from 2008 to 2011. “Jo mera role dikhaya gaya hai, mera role bahut dabbang tha, or dabbang iss tareeke se tha ki inhone mere role ko sahi tareeke se nahi dikhaya (I was very audacious. But they haven’t shown me the way I was),” he reportedly said during a conversation with local …

Residents of Pakistan’s Lyari divided over town’s depiction in Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: ‘Humse to poochte’

Residents of Pakistan’s Lyari divided over town’s depiction in Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: ‘Humse to poochte’

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When the trailer of Aditya Dhar’s upcoming spy thriller Dhurandhar was released earlier this month, it revealed that the film is set in the famous Pakistani town of Lyari and presents a semi-fictionalised account of the Lyari gang wars, which stretched for a decade from 2009. Now, residents of the town have reacted to how the Ranveer Singh-starrer has depicted their town, and the reactions are mixed. Ranveer Singh’s character walking in Lyari in a still from Dhurandhar. Lyari shown in Dhurandhar trailer The Dhurandhar trailer features Ranveer Singh as an Indian spy infiltrating the Lyari gangs, while also introducing real-life figures, including Rehman Dakait (played by Akshaye Khanna) and SP Chaudhary Aslam (Sanjay Dutt). The film’s team has recreated the entire Lyari town on set in India, including its famous arched gate, which features prominently in the trailer. Ranveer Singh standing before the arched entrance to Lyari Town in Dhurandhar. Lyari residents react Pakistani news channel ARY News carried a feature asking residents of Lyari their thoughts on their hometown’s depiction in the Bollywood …

Helen Mirren Slams James Bond Franchise, Calls Out Dated Depiction of Women

Helen Mirren Slams James Bond Franchise, Calls Out Dated Depiction of Women

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Helen Mirren has publicly denounced the James Bond movie franchise, calling its treatment of women “profoundly sexist” and outdated. The Oscar-winning actress, 79, is most definitely not a fan of the cult-favorite spy movies. In an interview with The London Standard recently, Mirren voiced her discontent regarding the James Bond movie series, decrying the series’ depictions of women as sexist. The Queen actress also discussed her long-term disdain for the series, conceding that she did not like how female characters were written in the movies. Mirren said, “The whole series of James Bond, it was not my thing. It really wasn’t. I never liked James Bond. I never liked the way women were in James Bond.” Mirren underlined the fact that women’s representation in the titular role within the franchise has never been a vital problem for her. She has no desire to witness a female James Bond in the years to come. “The whole concept of James Bond is drenched and born out of profound sexism,” the Woman in Gold actress stressed. Mirren pointed …

MK Raina walks out of Jaipur Literature Festival session after complaining about ‘lousy’ depiction of Kashmir in films | Bollywood

MK Raina walks out of Jaipur Literature Festival session after complaining about ‘lousy’ depiction of Kashmir in films | Bollywood

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Jan 31, 2025 08:01 PM IST MK Raina walked out of his session at the ongoing Jaipur Literature Festival on Friday after an emotional statement on the representation of Kashmir in cinema. On Friday, veteran theatre director and actor MK Raina walked out of a session with singer and fellow actor Ila Arun on day two of the Jaipur Literature Festival on Friday, leaving the latter puzzled. Actor MK Raina was attending a session at the Jaipur Literature Festival on Friday. MK Raina walks out of Jaipur Lit Fest The two colleagues were promoting their memoirs — Raina has written Before I Forget and Arun has recently come out with Parde Ke Peechhey — at the session Memories from the Screen and Stage. The two were joined by Anjula Bedi in the session. At one point during the conversation, Arun was discussing her latest play Peer Ghani, which is adapted from legendary playwright Henrik Ibsen’s Peer Gynt and is set in Kashmir. Raina, who has grown up in Kashmir, then said he has been seeing …

Oppenheimer finally premieres in Japan: Here’s how Japanese reacted to depiction of Hiroshima-Nagasaki atomic bombings | Hollywood

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Oppenheimer finally premiered Friday in Japan, the nation where two cities were obliterated 79 years ago by the nuclear weapons invented by the American scientist who was the subject of the Oscar-winning film. Japanese filmgoers’ reactions understandably were mixed and highly emotional. (Also Read: Christopher Nolan, wife Emma Thomas to get British knighthood and damehood) Oppenheimer, the biopic of the “Father of the Atomic Bomb,” finally releases in Japan Toshiyuki Mimaki, who survived the bombing of Hiroshima when he was 3, said he has been fascinated by the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, often called “the father of the atomic bomb” for leading the Manhattan Project. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. “What were the Japanese thinking, carrying out the attack on Pearl Harbor, starting a war they could never hope to win,” he said, sadness in his voice, in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. He is now chairperson of a group of bomb victims called the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organisation and he saw …