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Remove Lawrence Bishnoi, Punjab from docuseries title, HC tells Zee5; says Lawrence of Punjab doesn’t ‘glorify’ gangster

Remove Lawrence Bishnoi, Punjab from docuseries title, HC tells Zee5; says Lawrence of Punjab doesn’t ‘glorify’ gangster

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The ZEE5 documentary, initially titled Lawrence of Punjab, may finally get a release, weeks after it was stalled due to a legal case against it. The show, based on the rise of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was not released as scheduled in April, after the Centre admitted there were law-and-order concerns if it were streamed. Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, a former student leader from Chandigarh, is currently lodged in the Sabarmati jail. (PTI) Remove Lawrence and Punjab from title On Monday, the Punjab and Haryana High Court set aside the Centre’s advisory against its release, issuing directions to its makers to remove references to “Lawrence” and “Punjab” from its title. The directions came on a plea by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, which had challenged the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s advisory. The petitioner’s counsel, Amit Jhanji, said that neither “Lawrence Bishnoi” nor “Punjab” would be used in the title of the docu-series, thus paving the way for its release. The High Court also watched the docuseries and observed in its ruling that it did not appear …

Does Undekhi glorify vengeful, gun-wielding men? Harsh Chhaya says ‘they may outrun the law, but not life’ | Bollywood News

Does Undekhi glorify vengeful, gun-wielding men? Harsh Chhaya says ‘they may outrun the law, but not life’ | Bollywood News

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One of the shows that slipped quietly beneath the undertow of the pandemic, only to claim a firm hold on the streaming landscape, was Undekhi, from Applause Entertainment, on SonyLIV. Led by a formidable ensemble, the series opened a window into a harsh criminal underbelly set against the hills: unflinching, pulpy, and propelled by its appetite for shock and narrative turns. Six years on, with its fourth season on the horizon, Undekhi has outgrown the charge of mere cheap thrills. Beyond its surface of violence lies a deeper inquiry, into cycles that refuse to break, inheritances of trauma that outlive those who bear them, and the uneasy question of whether the past is ever truly escapable, or simply deferred. In an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, the principal cast: Surya Sharma, Harsh Chhaya, Varun Badola, and Gautam Rode, reflect on these tensions. They consider, too, the uneasy line between portrayal and glorification: when the screen fills with men who wield violence with impunity, does it simply illuminate, or does it risk seduction? Excerpts edited for clarity …

Child protection officer writes to Pune police chief over Honey Singh, says his songs ‘glorify alcohol, drugs’

Child protection officer writes to Pune police chief over Honey Singh, says his songs ‘glorify alcohol, drugs’

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Honey Singh has been mired in controversy for his songs. A day after the Delhi HC ordered the immediate takedown of the song Volume 1 by Badshah and him, released in 2006–07 under their collaboration Mafia Mundeer, a new complaint has arrived. As per the latest update from news agency PTI, Pune district child protection officer Mangesh Jadhav has written to city Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar raising concerns about the songs of rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh, which he alleged “glorify alcohol, drugs and gun culture”. Honey Singh’s songs can have a bad impact on children’s mental health, said the Child protection officer. (Instagram) What the letter said about Honey Singh’s songs Mangesh Jadhav wrote the letter on Thursday, following a complaint submitted to the Maharashtra Women and Child Development Department by one Dr Punditrao Dharenavar from Chandigarh. In the letter, he asked the police department to ensure the contents of Honey Singh’s programme remain “appropriate, socially responsible and in conformity with child protection principles and statutory safeguards”. “Honey Singh songs such as One Bottle …

Zeenat Aman says too many Bollywood films ‘glorify obsession’, industry has given ‘ludicrous idea of romance’ to Indians

Zeenat Aman says too many Bollywood films ‘glorify obsession’, industry has given ‘ludicrous idea of romance’ to Indians

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Veteran actor Zeenat Aman has taken a dim view of how obsession and stalking have been glorified as romance in Hindi films for decades. Talking about her old films on her Instagram account, the actor admitted she too played a part in propagating it through her films, but clarified she never agreed with the trope. Zeenat Aman and Amitabh Bachchan in a still from Dostana. Zeenat Aman goes down the memory lane On Thursday, Zeenat shared a clip from her 1982 film Teesri Aankh, where her character teases and harasses Dharmendra’s character. “A few weeks ago, you watched me be eve-teased and slut shamed by Amitji’s character in a clip from Dostana; this week, you can watch me be the aggressor to Dharmji’s character in Teesri Ankh,” she wrote. Zeenat addressed how there was a role reversal in the scene with the heroine pursuing and harassing the hero, instead of the other way round. But added that she did not endorse her character’s approach. “I suppose the reason this scene is delightful and that one …

Marco star Unni Mukundan: We have not tried to glorify violence

Marco star Unni Mukundan: We have not tried to glorify violence

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Actor Unni Mukundan’s action entertainer Marco, helmed by Haneef Adeni, gave tough competition to Varun Dhawan’s Baby John, directed by Kalees, at the box office. Both films were released in the same week last month, with Marco emerging as the highest-grossing Hindi-dubbed Malayalam film ever. Unni Mukundan’s recent film Marco has performed well at the box office. Choosing to stay silent when asked about giving Dhawan’s film fierce competition, the 37-year-old says he is glad about what he has achieved with the film. “With Marco, you can see the difference in how it has created a new business model for the Malayalam industry, and I am glad that I have been able to create something like that,” says the actor. Also Read: Marco pushes the boundaries of violence in Indian cinema, but here’s why Kill remains undefeated in gore However, the film’s hyperviolence has been a topic of discussion among fans and industry folks. When asked about it, Mukundan says, “It’s just 30 percent of what we actually wanted to shoot. We have not tried …

Guneet Monga On Difference Between Kill And Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal: ‘We Didn’t Glorify Violence’

Guneet Monga On Difference Between Kill And Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal: ‘We Didn’t Glorify Violence’

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Last Updated:January 08, 2025, 11:14 IST The co-producer of Kill, Guneet Monga, believes that her film did not glorify violence and rather is a lens back to ‘An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.’ Guneet Monga heaped praises on Kill director Nagesh Bhat. (Photo Credits: Instagram) More than a year has passed since the release of Sandeep Reddy Vanga‘s 2023 blockbuster family crime drama Animal but the debate around its portrayal of violence and misogyny continues to date. Months ago, Nagesh Bhat’s Kill, touted as ‘India’s most violent film’, also made it to theatres and received critical acclaim for the well-choreographed and executed action sequences. Difference between both films? Co-producer of Kill, Guneet Monga, believes that her film did not glorify violence and rather is a lens back to ‘an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind’. In an interview with Faye D’Souza, Guneet Monga said, “It is a theatrical experience. I was jaw-dropped. The action scenes and everything are obviously beautifully shot, with great music and everything. It’s …

Guneet Monga on violence in Kill vs Animal: We didn’t glorify it, objectify women | Bollywood

Guneet Monga on violence in Kill vs Animal: We didn’t glorify it, objectify women | Bollywood

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In the last couple of years, Bollywood has produced a couple of extremely violent films. For instance, Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s 2023 blockbuster family crime drama Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor, and Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s Kill, starring newcomer Lakshya, which released last year. In an interview with Faye D’Souza, Kill co-producer Guneet Monga addressed how the violence in her film is different from that in Animal. (Also Read: Guneet Monga reacts to her film Anuja making it to the shortlist for Oscars 2025. Here’s what she said) Lakshya in Kill; Ranbir Kapoor in Animal. Guneet on Animal “It is a theatrical experience. I was jaw-dropped. The action scenes and everything are obviously beautifully shot, with great music and everything. It’s a different style of filmmaking. I’d not agree with the choice of story because, yes, misogyny was… it was very difficult to see women’s bodies being constantly objectified. It’s a choice, how you choose to tell the story. I believe to each their own. Animal came and did really, really well. People enjoyed it, and I admit …