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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

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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 …

Perfect Crown backlash explained: IU left in tears, Byeon Woo Seok apologises after historical distortion controversy

Perfect Crown backlash explained: IU left in tears, Byeon Woo Seok apologises after historical distortion controversy

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Korean drama Perfect Crown stars IU and Byeon Woo Seok have personally apologised after the drama sparked intense backlash over alleged historical inaccuracies and controversial depictions related to Korea’s sovereignty. The controversy exploded online following Episode 11, which aired on May 15, quickly turning the romance drama into one of the most heavily debated Korean series of the year. Perfect Crown controversy: IU tearfully apologises alongside Byeon Woo Seok. Set in an alternate universe where modern-day Korea exists as a constitutional monarchy, Perfect Crown follows Seong Hui Ju (IU), a wealthy chaebol heiress, and Grand Prince Ian (Byeon Woo Seok), a royal struggling with the pressures of palace life despite being the king’s son. Why K-drama Perfect Crown faced backlash Viewers began criticising several scenes from the drama’s coronation sequence, arguing that the series portrayed Korea as a subordinate state to China rather than an independent nation. One of the biggest points of criticism involved officials shouting Cheonse during Grand Prince Ian’s coronation instead of Manse. Historically, Cheonse was associated with vassal states, while Manse …

Raja Shivaji Box Office Day 10: Riteish Deshmukh’s Historical Drama Only 90 Lakh Away From Hitting The Success Verdict

Raja Shivaji Box Office Day 10: Riteish Deshmukh’s Historical Drama Only 90 Lakh Away From Hitting The Success Verdict

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Raja Shivaji Box Office Day 10: Riteish Deshmukh’s Historical Drama All Set For Victory! (Photo Credit: Jio Studios) Riteish Deshmukh’s passion project, Raja Shivaji, is proving to be an unstoppable force at the box office. After a thunderous opening week, the historical epic has shown remarkable legs in its second weekend, proving that the audience’s love for the legend of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is translating into big numbers. With the second weekend numbers, the film is now a whisker away from securing the success verdict for itself! 2nd Weekend Stays Steady The second weekend collection for Riteish Deshmukh‘s historical drama stayed steady at the box office. In 10 days, the film stands at a total net collection of 74.1 crore at the box office. Mounted on a budget of 75 crore, it is only 90 lakh away from recovering its entire production cost at the box office! Raja Shivaji Box Office Day 10 On the tenth day, the second Sunday, May 10, Raja Shivaji earned 6.8 crore as compared to the previous day’s 6 crore. …

Sanjay Dutt’s Aakhri Sawal trailer revisits India’s most controversial historical chapters

Sanjay Dutt’s Aakhri Sawal trailer revisits India’s most controversial historical chapters

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After creating buzz with its teaser, Aakhri Sawal has unveiled its official trailer, giving audiences a deeper look into a political drama that takes on some of the country’s most sensitive and widely discussed historical events. Fronted by actor Sanjay Dutt, the film positions itself as a layered narrative that questions, confronts and revisits chapters of history that continue to spark debate even today. Sanjay Dutt in Aakhri Sawal trailer Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Abhijeet Mohan Warang, the film touches upon references to Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination, the Emergency, and the Babri Masjid demolition. The trailer presents these events through conversations, confrontations and opposing viewpoints, setting the stage for an intense socio-political drama. Sanjay Dutt leads the narrative as Professor Gopal Nadkarni, bringing gravitas to the role with impactful screen presence and emotionally charged dialogue delivery. The trailer also marks Sameera Reddy’s return to the big screen, with the actor appearing in a significant role that adds emotional depth to the story. Amit Sadh, Namashi Chakraborty, Neetu Chandra and Tridha Choudhury further strengthen the ensemble …

‘He wanted to do something for Tamil Nadu’: Vijay’s father says as TVK leads in 110 seats, calls it ‘historical success’

‘He wanted to do something for Tamil Nadu’: Vijay’s father says as TVK leads in 110 seats, calls it ‘historical success’

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With the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) poised to become the single largest party in Tamil Nadu, Vijay‘s family was seen in a celebratory mood. His family members were seen dancing and singing the song Whistle Podu from his film The Greatest of All Time. (Also read: Trisha Krishnan heads straight to Vijay’s home from Tirupati on her 43rd birthday as TVK leads in TN election. Watch) Parents of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay celebrate as his party leads during vote counting for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, in Chennai on Monday. (ANI Video Grab) (ANI Video Grab) What Vijay’s mother said Speaking to news agency ANI, Shoba Chandrasekhar, TVK chief Vijay’s mother, reacted to the latest counting trends and TVK emerging as a lead. She beamed with happiness and smiled as she said, “I am so happy.” His father, SA Chandrasekhar, says, “She is not only his mother. She is the first fan of Vijay. She is so happy…” Chandrasekhar, who had helped launch his son’s career as a child artist in the 1980’s, …

Riteish Deshmukh reacts after netizens spot `historical inaccuracy`

Riteish Deshmukh reacts after netizens spot `historical inaccuracy`

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Riteish Deshmukh is currently gearing up for the release of his film Raja Shivaji, which he has directed, acted in, written, and produced. The film will be released in theatres on May 1. Earlier this week, the trailer of the film was launched, and netizens began to dissect the historical drama. One of the criticisms the film has faced is regarding a scene featuring Sanjay Dutt and Riteish Deshmukh. Dutt plays the role of Afzal Khan in the film. Riteish Deshmukh reacts to accusation An X user slammed Riteish Deshmukh for historical inaccuracies in the trailer of Raja Shivaji. The scene in question shows Riteish as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj confronting Afzal Khan using the Wagh Nakh (tiger claws), a well-known incident from the Maharaj’s life. Criticising the scene, the user wrote, Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Colonial plunder is a historical wrong that demands correction| India News

Colonial plunder is a historical wrong that demands correction| India News

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The British colonial era witnessed an extensive plundering of India’s cultural and material heritage, with countless invaluable jewels and artifacts robbed and removed from where they rightfully belonged. Among the most famous is the Kohinoor diamond, ‘the mountain of light’, a 105.6-carat flawless diamond, which once graced the Peacock Throne Among the most famous is the Kohinoor diamond, ‘the mountain of light’, a 105.6-carat flawless diamond, which once graced the Peacock Throne. In 1849, after the Anglo-Sikh wars, it was handed over—a euphemism for colonial theft—by a young Duleep Singh of Patiala to Queen Victoria, and now is the main centre of attraction at the Tower of London, a dazzling reminder of colonialism and loss. Its value today is estimated to exceed ₹1 lakh crore (approximately over $12 billion). The Kohinoor was not the only priceless stone that came to Britain from India. In 1701, Thomas Pitt, while Governor of Madras, helped himself to a diamond weighing over 410 carats from the Golconda mines of the Mughal emperor. Christened the Pitt Diamond, it was valued …

Jazz City review: Historical drama about the birth of Bangladesh is painfully indulgent and out of tune

Jazz City review: Historical drama about the birth of Bangladesh is painfully indulgent and out of tune

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Jazz City series review Cast: Arifin Shuvoo, Sauraseni Maitra, Shantanu Ghatak, Aniruddha Gupta, Sayandeep Sen, Shreya Bhattacharya, Shataf Figar Creator: Soumik Sen Where to watch: SonyLiv Star rating: ★★ Sometimes ambition is not enough. Even good intent is not enough to salvage a story that does not know its own pulse. Such is the case with the new SonyLiv series Jazz City. From the large, expansive frames to the many little paths this story takes to navigate a turbulent time of national importance, I see how much has gone into making the show. But that does not help its case, or for creator Soumik Sen, as the show remains inert despite its full-blown capacity, incurious despite all the concoction of different factors, and mostly, out of depth even with so much space to fill. Jazz City holds promise, but it seems like that is everything it can hold after all. Arifin Shuvoo plays Jimmy Roy in Jazz City. The premise Spread across 10 hour-long episodes, Jazz City starts off with little force. I was waiting …

3 Reasons Why The Historical Drama Has Become A Phenomenon In South Korea

3 Reasons Why The Historical Drama Has Become A Phenomenon In South Korea

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The King’s Warden Effect(Photo Credit –Instagram) The South Korean historical drama The King’s Warden has become more than just another successful theatrical release. Since its debut on February 4, 2026, the movie has not only drawn massive crowds to cinemas but has also sparked a surge of interest in the real-world locations featured in the story. The cultural impact has been so strong that authorities in certain areas had to monitor visitor numbers due to a sudden spike in tourism. Here are three key reasons why The King’s Warden has become such a massive phenomenon across South Korea. 1. Box Office Juggernaut One of the clearest signs of the film’s popularity is its remarkable box office performance. According to My Daily, The King’s Warden recently surpassed nine million moviegoers. This feat brings it closer to the coveted 10-million-admissions milestone, which marks a major milestone in South Korean cinema. The film reached the nine-million milestone less than a month after its release, demonstrating strong momentum driven by word of mouth and repeat viewings. According to Soompi, …

From Kashmir To UP’s Barabanki: Tracing India’s Historical Links To Iran Amid Khamenei’s Death | Explainers News

From Kashmir To UP’s Barabanki: Tracing India’s Historical Links To Iran Amid Khamenei’s Death | Explainers News

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Last Updated:March 02, 2026, 13:37 IST Demonstrations have taken place in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk and other Valley districts, and in cities such as Lucknow, where members of the Shia community and clerics held marches Police stop people during a protest against the alleged killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israel strike in Kashmir. (PTI) In a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in West Asia, a joint US-Israel airstrike on Tehran killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989, on February 28. The top leader’s death triggered mourning and anger, both in Iran and abroad, and also highlighted the close and long-standing ties between Iran on one hand and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh on the other. Demonstrations have taken place in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk and other Valley districts, and in cities such as Lucknow, where members of the Shia community and clerics held marches and prayer meetings. Authorities in Kashmir even restricted mobile internet speeds to help maintain public order amid the unrest. Iran & Kashmir According to The Indian …