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Satluj’s IMDb rating of 9.5 disappears; Sanjay Gupta calls the platform ‘bogus’ | Bollywood News

Satluj’s IMDb rating of 9.5 disappears; Sanjay Gupta calls the platform ‘bogus’ | Bollywood News

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Days after being taken down from ZEE5, Honey Trehan’s Satluj has suffered another setback. IMDb has removed the film’s user rating from its portal. On Tuesday, Satluj was listed as the highest-rated Indian film on IMDb, with a 9.5 rating. However, by Wednesday, the rating had disappeared from the platform. Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta took to X after noticing the development and questioned the credibility of IMDb’s ratings. He wrote, “Rated 9.5 till yesterday. Gone today. Not that I ever trusted or believed in IMDB ratings. But this proves how bogus they are.” RATED 9.5 TILL YESTERDAY. GONE TODAY.Not that I ever trusted or believed in IMDB ratings. But this proves how bogus they are. pic.twitter.com/6ib1judUTw — Sanjay Gupta (@_SanjayGupta) July 8, 2026 Reacting to the development, Satluj co-writer Niren Bhatt said he was equally unaware of what led to the ratings being removed. “We didn’t know when the film was going to be released, and we didn’t even know when it was taken down. And now this IMDb rating… we don’t know who had a …

Satluj’s IMDb rating disappears, film’s writer Niren Bhatt says ‘no communication as to why’; Sanjay Gupta also reacts

Satluj’s IMDb rating disappears, film’s writer Niren Bhatt says ‘no communication as to why’; Sanjay Gupta also reacts

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With each passing day, a new development around Satluj creates headlines. The biopic of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Kanwaljit Singh, Arjun Rampal, Savinderpal Vicky, among others, was among the highest rated Indian films on IMDb- until the ratings disappeared. A still from Satluj. When this author checked the rating aggregator website on Wednesday afternoon, there were IMDb ratings available for other recent releases such as Alia Bhatt‘s Alpha, Akshay Kumar’s Welcome To The Jungle, but the 9.5 rating for Satluj (previously titled Panjab’95) was missing. The film has been at the center of a massive controversy ever since it was dropped last week on Zee5- before being pulled down within two days. Before this, the Honey Trehan-directorial had been stuck, with the Censor Board asking for 127 cuts originally. Honey and Trehan both refused their name to be associated with the film if even one cut had taken place. Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has also noticed the IMDb rating removal. He took to X on Wednesday. Check it out here: When …

‘New EV policy will help long-term car owners’: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

‘New EV policy will help long-term car owners’: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

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Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday described the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026 as a “common man-centric” initiative designed to benefit families that typically own a single vehicle for long periods, while urging residents to embrace electric mobility. Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta during her interview at her official residence Raj Niwas Marg in New Delhi, India. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo) Speaking to HT during an interview at her official residence, Gupta said: “There is still a huge segment where families buy one vehicle and keep it for years, and these families will see the benefit of this policy”. Her remarks come days after the Delhi government unveiled the EV Policy 2026 to accelerate electric vehicle adoption and expand charging infrastructure across the capital. “If the people of the city care for Delhi, they will take advantage of this common man-centric policy’s benefits,” Gupta said, linking the transition to improving the city’s air quality. The policy comes against the backdrop of existing end-of-life vehicle rules, introduced in the National Capital Region (NCR) to control air …

CM Rekha Gupta interview: ‘Delhi transforming… has chosen a new direction for cleaner, more modern future’ | Delhi News

CM Rekha Gupta interview: ‘Delhi transforming… has chosen a new direction for cleaner, more modern future’ | Delhi News

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4 min readNew DelhiJul 5, 2026 04:00 AM IST The Capital’s new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy is not merely an incentive scheme, but a comprehensive roadmap to transform its transport ecosystem, reduce pollution and make electric mobility affordable, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said Saturday. In an interview with The Indian Express, Gupta described the policy, which came into effect July 1, as “common-man centric” and one designed primarily for Delhi’s middle class. The policy, she said, departs significantly from previous approaches by removing subsidy caps and focusing on the segments that contribute the most to air pollution. “We have given all kinds of possible incentives: Subsidy, scrapping incentive, road tax exemption and registration exemption,” Gupta said. “Unlike other states, we have not put any capping. We want as many people as possible to avail the benefits of this EV policy so that the city’s air improves.” Framing the policy as part of a broader transformation of the Capital, Gupta said, “Delhi is transforming. It has chosen a new direction – one focused on building …

Meet Kavita Gupta, the first Indian to be appointed on FIT’s board: How she is opening global doors for Indian talent

Meet Kavita Gupta, the first Indian to be appointed on FIT’s board: How she is opening global doors for Indian talent

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For years, some of the most consequential conversations between India and Hollywood haven’t unfolded on stage, but backstage. As a member of the International Emmy Awards Board and the first Indian on the board of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, Kavita Gupta has quietly built a reputation as one of the entertainment industry’s most influential connectors. Whether championing Vir Das before International Emmy decision-makers, introducing emerging Indian actors to global creators, or bringing together filmmakers, and investors, Kavita has spent years creating opportunities that often begin with a single conversation. Excerpts from a chat with her: Kavita Gupta You often work behind the scenes rather than in front of the spotlight. Can you share a moment where a single introduction or conversation unexpectedly led to a major collaboration or breakthrough? One of the things I am most proud of is being a bridge between industries, cultures and creative communities. There have been many such moments over the years, and they’ve often led to collaborations that created value far beyond what anyone initially imagined. A …

Delhi Next Hackathon ideas to be piloted by government, says CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Next Hackathon ideas to be piloted by government, says CM Rekha Gupta

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday lauded the creativity, innovation and problem-solving abilities of young participants at Delhi Next – Code, Create & Change, describing the initiative as a major step towards integrating youth-led ideas into governance and urban development. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO) Addressing the gathering at the civic-tech innovation programme, Gupta said the initiative had emerged as one of the country’s largest platforms focused on solving urban challenges through technology and innovation. According to officials, the programme reached over one crore young people from across India, drawing participation from students, innovators, coders and entrepreneurs who proposed solutions to pressing civic issues faced by Delhi and other urban centres. Out of the large number of applicants, the top 60 teams were shortlisted to present practical and scalable solutions for challenges such as traffic congestion, waterlogging, air pollution, digital governance, waste management and citizen services. The participants showcased technology-driven models and applications designed to improve public service delivery and enhance the everyday experience of residents. The Chief Minister …

Internet slams Sanjay Gupta for equating Rhea Chakraborty media circus with Siya Goyal case: ‘Stop trying so hard’

Internet slams Sanjay Gupta for equating Rhea Chakraborty media circus with Siya Goyal case: ‘Stop trying so hard’

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A case initially believed to be a tragic trekking accident has taken a shocking turn after police claimed it was a planned murder. Ketan Vishal Agarwal, the 25-year-old heir of his family’s real estate business in Maharashtra’s Pune, allegedly survived a murder attempt by his fiancée Siya Goyal days before he was pushed to death from Lohagad Fort near Lonavala on June 18 — an incident that has sent shockwaves across the nation. Sanjay Gupta’s comment on Siya Goyal case did not go down well in social media. What Sanjay Gupta said Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has now commented on Pune murder accused Siya Goyal and compared it with the media trial of Rhea Chakraborty, who faced time in jail and a social boycott following the death of her ex-boyfriend, actor Sushant Singh Rajput. He took to X and wrote, “Not standing in judgement. Not taking sides. Just saying — can we please stop doing to Siya what we did to Rhea? We all watched that circus. The trial-by-television. The verdict before the evidence. We never …

Indian sabre star Shreya Gupta

Indian sabre star Shreya Gupta

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Shreya Gupta is still in her initial stages of her senior career, but the Sabre fencer already has set her sights on representing the country at the Olympics. She is pursuing a Master’s degree in Psychology simultaneously and feels it gives her an edge in her matches. The 21-year-old from Jammu calls defeating a Chinese fencer and senior World Championships medallist 5-4 in the initial rounds as a breakthrough moment of her growing career. The Asian Fencing Championship also gave her a special moment as her parents cheered for her for the first time at a major home event. Edited excerpts: Having your parents in the stands during the Asian Fencing Championship, did it add pressure or make things easier? Honestly, when I’m fencing, I’m completely focused on the piste, so it doesn’t really matter during the bout. But it was definitely a proud moment to have my parents watching me compete. Talk us through your bouts. What worked for you until the Round of 32, and what didn’t? In the pool stage, I fenced …

Sanjay Gupta praises Aditya Dhar’s relentless fight for Dhurandhar: ‘Filmmaking is not playing shooting shooting’

Sanjay Gupta praises Aditya Dhar’s relentless fight for Dhurandhar: ‘Filmmaking is not playing shooting shooting’

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Veteran filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has publicly applauded director Aditya Dhar for his unwavering dedication to Dhurandhar, saying the filmmaker never compromised on his vision despite years of challenges. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sanjay shared what he had heard from a crew member who worked closely on the film, praising Dhar’s commitment throughout every stage of the project. Sanjay Gupta hails Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. Sanjay Gupta praises Aditya Dhar’s commitment Sanjay Gupta expressed admiration for Aditya after speaking with someone who had been part of Dhurandhar’s production. Reflecting on the director’s work ethic, he wrote: “Yesterday I met a crew member from Dhurandar, who watched Aditya Dhar fight for his vision every single day of pre-production, shoot & post. No shortcuts. It was conviction vs. convenience. That’s the difference. Filmmaking is not playing ‘SHOOTING-SHOOTING’.” Four years of persistence During an appearance on the InControversial Podcast, Sanjay earlier spoke about the long journey behind Dhurandhar. According to him, Aditya spent nearly four years trying to get the film off the ground before it finally …

Exclusive | Krishnavataram actor Siddharth Gupta: ‘Matrix is completely taken out of Gita’

Exclusive | Krishnavataram actor Siddharth Gupta: ‘Matrix is completely taken out of Gita’

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Siddharth Gupta has been a part of the entertainment industry for over a decade. But it was with Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart that he got his due as an actor. His portrayal of Krishna captivated audiences and won widespread acclaim. “When I auditioned for this, the makers saw Krishna in me. I think Lord Krishna himself showed me to play this. That’s when I realised that I don’t really know much about it,” the actor tells us. Instead of watching film or TV adaptations, Siddharth prepped to play the divine being by immersing himself in Bhagavad Gita. Krishnavataram actor Siddharth Gupta “So I started reading. I had a process of reading two hours before sleeping and after waking up I would read again. Through the day we would do the workshops. The Siddharth who got the character and who I am today are two completely different people. I started understanding my brain better,” says the actor, adding, “It’s not propagating anything, it’s more about a way of life. Even if you see Matrix the …