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In 1st criticism of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2, Ram Gopal Varma disagrees with portrayal of this character

In 1st criticism of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2, Ram Gopal Varma disagrees with portrayal of this character

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has been raving about Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar films since the first film was released last December, and the sequel was released in March. However, he has one criticism of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which concerns the portrayal of a key character in the Ranveer Singh-starrer. On the Hussain Zaidi Files podcast, the Satya director said that it does not align with what he knows. Ram Gopal Varma says Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar films got this wrong. Ram Gopal Varma disagrees with this character’s portrayal in Dhurandhar 2 RGV was asked about Dhurandhar on the podcast, and he called it ‘one of the greatest films ever made’. He stated that his opinion was only as a director, as he had ‘zero understanding of the Pakistan underworld’. He even called it an ‘extraordinary film’ while stating there was one thing he disagreed with. “The only element I disagree in that is, I feel, the portrayal of Dawood Ibrahim. Everybody will have their own sources. I think that has been shown incorrectly. But …

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will never be professional: RCB star disagrees with AB de Villiers, willing to spend USD 1 million

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will never be professional: RCB star disagrees with AB de Villiers, willing to spend USD 1 million

The Indian Premier League 2026 begins in six days, and if there’s one player fans can’t wait to catch a glimpse of, it’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The teenager, who turns 15 on Friday, returns to the Rajasthan Royals a year after setting the IPL on fire with a swashbuckling 35-ball century. Over the past year, Sooryavanshi has taken the world by storm, smashing centuries in Australia, South Africa and England, and even winning the Under-19 World Cup. But his true test begins in a few days, with several bowlers believed to have spotted his weakness and figured him out. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi turns 15 on Friday (AFP) Sooryavanshi promises a bright future. He can be a maverick, a trailblazer, and perhaps even a future legend. However, according to Jitesh Sharma, the one thing he may never be is a ‘professional’. The RCB wicketkeeper-batter, who captained Sooryavanshi in the India A Asia Cup last year, said he would happily invest a million dollars in the teenager. Yet, when AB de Villiers asked him about Sooryavanshi’s exploits, Jitesh differed …

Divya Dutta disagrees with supporting actor tag: ‘Not here to support anyone’

Divya Dutta disagrees with supporting actor tag: ‘Not here to support anyone’

Actor Divya Dutta says she doesn’t agree with the “supporting actor” label, adding that she has consistently chosen roles that challenge the conventional definitions of “lead” and “supporting” characters. Divya Dutta is set to feature in drama series Chiraiya. Divya Dutta on ‘supporting actor’ label In an interview with Variety India, Divya looked back at her career and spoke about the presence of label of ‘being a supporting actor in Bollywood’. “I am an actor, and I would like to be called so. A few years back, it (categorisation) was a slightly strange concept. Now it’s a given. (At times) it’s like, ‘Okay, I want to do a character-driven role. I’m okay romancing the hero, but I also want to do more than just be a dumb character,” she said. During the conversation, she also questioned the long-standing belief that roles not driven by romance or the traditional hero narrative are automatically labelled as “supporting” parts. Divya shared, “Just because I wasn’t romancing the hero, didn’t (automatically) mean that I was ‘supporting’ somebody. I’m not …

Rani Mukerji disagrees with AR Rahman’s ‘communal thing’ remark, says: ‘Bollywood is the most secular place…’

Rani Mukerji disagrees with AR Rahman’s ‘communal thing’ remark, says: ‘Bollywood is the most secular place…’

Actor Rani Mukerji has weighed in on AR Rahman’s recent comments about the changing power dynamics in the Indian music industry. The Oscar-winning composer had suggested in a BBC Asian Network interview that the creative space was being affected by people who are not creative but hold decision-making power, adding that “it might be a communal thing.” Rani Mukerji has weighed in on AR Rahman Rani, however, disagrees. In a new interview with DD News, the actor, who has been on a Mardaani 3 promo circuit, said she has never experienced any such discrimination in her three-decade-long career. “Bollywood is the most secular place, and I truly believe that. There is no discrimination based on caste or religion. In my 30 years in the industry, I have never experienced anything like this. I love this industry, it made me who I am today,” she said. ‘Merit matters, your work speaks for you…’ Emphasising that talent and hard work are the true markers of success in the film business, Rani added, “I am saying this from …

Arun Govil Disagrees With AR Rahman: ‘If There Was Communal Bias, Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir Wouldn’t Be Stars’ | Bollywood News

Arun Govil Disagrees With AR Rahman: ‘If There Was Communal Bias, Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir Wouldn’t Be Stars’ | Bollywood News

Last Updated:January 24, 2026, 22:00 IST Ramayan actor Arun Govil dismisses AR Rahman’s ‘communal’ remark, saying Bollywood has no religious bias and citing stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. Arun Govil has reacted strongly to AR Rahman’s recent remarks about possible communal bias in the film industry, saying cinema has always transcended religion and identity. Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman recently found himself at the centre of a heated debate following remarks he made during an interview with BBC Asian Network. Reflecting on the changing power dynamics within the music industry, Rahman had suggested that decision-making today often rests with “people who are not creative,” adding that it “might be a communal thing.” His comments quickly triggered strong reactions across social media and within sections of the film fraternity. What Arun Govil Said Reacting to the controversy, actor-politician Arun Govil, best known for his iconic portrayal of Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, weighed in with a firm rebuttal. Speaking to news agency PTI on the sidelines of an event organised by …

‘How would Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir become stars’: Ramayan actor Arun Govil disagrees with AR Rahman’s ‘communal’ remark

‘How would Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir become stars’: Ramayan actor Arun Govil disagrees with AR Rahman’s ‘communal’ remark

Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman sparked controversy over his recent remarks in an interview with BBC Asian Network. Rahman’s comments about shifting power dynamics in the music industry, where he said that “people who are not creative” now have the power to make decisions and suggested it “might be a communal thing”, sparked strong reactions on social media and within sections of the film industry. Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan have ruled Bollywood for more than three decades. What Arun Govil said Now actor-politician Arun Govil, who became a household name for his portrayal of Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, has shared his comments on the same. Speaking to news agency PTI on the sidelines of an event organised on Friday evening by Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) and Cine Artiste Welfare Trust (CAWT), Arun said, “In our industry, it has never happened where people have not got work due to communal bias. There are examples of this in our industry. In our industry, people of every religion have …

Ranvir Shorey disagrees with AR Rahman’s ‘communal’ remark, losing work: ‘I’ve actually heard that he charges a lot’

Ranvir Shorey disagrees with AR Rahman’s ‘communal’ remark, losing work: ‘I’ve actually heard that he charges a lot’

Music composer AR Rahman faced backlash for comments he made about ‘communal’ feeling in Bollywood and how he has lost out on work in Bollywood over the last few years. Now, actor Ranvir Shorey has responded to the comments, saying that every artist has to fight their own battles in the industry, and blaming only one kind of bias does not help anyone move forward in their career. Ranvir Shorey has reacted to the recent comments made by AR Rahman. What Ranvir said Speaking to ANI about whether he agrees on Rahman’s comments, Ranvir said, “I don’t think so. I’ve actually heard that he charges a lot. I can’t comment on somebody else’s life. I don’t know why he feels that way. I’m sure he has his reasons.” He added, “But when it comes to bias, I have faced biases that are not communal in nature, but political and feudal. Your career is shaped by how you deal with those biases. If I say there are biases against me and that’s why I haven’t gotten …

Dhurandhar actor disagrees that film glorifies Akshaye Khanna’s Rehman Dakait: ‘Ek character ka full fledged…’

Dhurandhar actor disagrees that film glorifies Akshaye Khanna’s Rehman Dakait: ‘Ek character ka full fledged…’

Published on: Dec 25, 2025 06:09 am IST Dhurandhar actor Naveen Kaushik has shared his opinion on many Pakistani viewers saying that Rehman Dakait has been glorified in the Aditya Dhar directorial. Akshaye Khanna’s performance as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar has received universal acclaim. Every time he enters the frame, the music swells, the camera lingers as he commands the screen with quiet menace. Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh as an Indian operative in Pakistan, who infiltrates the gang of Rehman Dakait. Several Pakistani viewers have said that his character has been glorified in the film. Naveen Kaushik described why he thinks Dhurandhar does not glorify Rehman Dakait. However, actor Naveen Kaushik disagrees. In a chat with Live Hindustan, Naveen detailed why the film does not glorify the character but shows all his sides. Naveen played the character of Donga in the film. (Also read: Dhurandhar actor Naveen Kaushik shares why Pakistanis are obsessed with Aditya Dhar film: ‘Unko gaali nahi di’) On Rehman Dakait’s character During the chat, Naveen said: “Mere hisab se utna glorify …

Hrithik Roshan disagrees with politics in Dhurandhar: `I may argue`

Hrithik Roshan disagrees with politics in Dhurandhar: `I may argue`

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar is enjoying a monstrous run at the box office. Touted as one of the biggest films of 2025, it is earning praise from all corners for its raw depiction and authentic portrayals. However, a section of the audience is also miffed by its portrayal of Pakistani politics. Amid this, Hrithik Roshan took to social media and praised Aditya Dhar’s directorial. Hrithik Roshan praises Dhurandhar On Wednesday, the actor took to his Instagram Stories and shared his views. He praised the project for its storytelling, adding that he did not align with its political stance. Hrithik wrote, “I love cinema. I love people who climb into a vortex and let the story take control, spin them, shake them until what they want to say is purged out of them onto that screen. Dhurandhar is an example of that. Loved the storytelling. It’s cinema. I may disagree with the politics of it, and argue about the responsibilities us filmmakers should bear as citizens of the world. Nevertheless, can’t ignore how I loved and learnt …

‘Petty, don’t know how…’: Supriya Shrinate disagrees with Shashi Tharoor on PM Modi’s speech

‘Petty, don’t know how…’: Supriya Shrinate disagrees with Shashi Tharoor on PM Modi’s speech

Updated on: Nov 19, 2025 09:09 am IST The Prime Minister’s speech came just days after National Democratic Alliance’s resounding victory in the Bihar assembly polls. Congress leader Supriya Shrinate said that she did not find anything “praiseworthy” in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address at a recent event, unlike her party colleague and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who said that he was “glad” to be a part of the audience at the event despite having a “bad cold and cough”. Congress leader Supriya Shrinate said that she found PM Modi’s speech to be “petty” and did not understand how Shashi Tharoor found a reason to appreciate it. (File Photo/ANI) “I didn’t find anything in the speech (of PM Modi) worth appreciating. I think PM must answer a lot of things,” said Supriya Shrinate, adding that she found the speech to be “petty” and did not understand how Tharoor found a reason to appreciate it. “He was at an event of a newspaper. He should tell us what his problem is with fair journalism. He should …