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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 …

As Modi govt announces caste census, how a UPA bid collapsed, amid claims of ‘inaccuracies’  | Political Pulse News

As Modi govt announces caste census, how a UPA bid collapsed, amid claims of ‘inaccuracies’  | Political Pulse News

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2010 About a year into its second term, the UPA government was taken by surprise when its ally RJD and Samajwadi Party along with the JD(U) raised the demand for a caste headcount along with the 2011 decadal Census. Story continues below this ad The Congress and BJP, then the main Opposition party, did not have a clear-cut position on caste census although a section of the OBC leaders within the parties were in favour. The Home Ministry under P Chidambaram argued that including caste in the list of questions during the Census exercise would yield inaccurate results owing to logistical problems. “Population Census is not the ideal instrument for collection of details on caste. The operational difficulties are so many that there is a grave danger that the basic integrity of the Census data may be compromised and the fundamental population count itself could get distorted,” the Home Ministry told the Cabinet. But the socialist parties in the Hindi heartland — with OBCs as their main voter base — persisted with their demand. They also vociferously opposed the women’s …

Kangana Ranaut sued by author for historical inaccuracies in Emergency

Kangana Ranaut sued by author for historical inaccuracies in Emergency

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Kangana Ranaut’s production company, Manikarnika Films, and the OTT platform Netflix have received a legal notice from author and journalist Coomi Kapoor for alleged historical inaccuracies in the recently released film Emergency. Kapoor also accused them of breaching a contract and damaging her reputation by claiming that the film is based on her book The Emergency: A Personal History. The film’s disclaimer states that the events depicted are based on two books—Coomi Kapoor’s The Emergency and Priyadarshini by Jaiyanth Vasanth Sinha. Kangana Ranaut and Netflix receive notice Kapoor claimed that Emergency is filled with “historical inaccuracies” and that the blame is being unfairly attributed to her book. She sent legal notices to Kangana Ranaut and her brother Aksht Ranaut, the producer of the film. According to Kapoor, Aksht had met her in Mumbai in 2021 to secure the rights to use a single chapter from her book focusing on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. She stated that she signed a tripartite agreement with Manikarnika Films and Penguin (her book’s publisher), which included two key clauses: …

Leaked pics from Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey set reveal Tom Holland’s look; internet spots historical inaccuracies | Hollywood

Leaked pics from Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey set reveal Tom Holland’s look; internet spots historical inaccuracies | Hollywood

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Christopher Nolan is busy filming his next film, The Odyssey, based on Homer’s classic epic of the same title. The film, which boasts a stellar star cast led by Matt Damon and Tom Holland, is said to be one of the most expensive made by Nolan. On Wednesday, Deuxmoi, a gossip site, leaked some unseen pictures from the film’s sets, revealing Tom Holland’s first look at the film and some other details as well. (Also read: The Odyssey: Matt Damon’s first look picture out from Christopher Nolan’s multi-starrer epic) Tom Holland reportedly plays Matt Damon’s son in Odyssey. The Odyssey shoot pictures leaked Deuxmoi shared pictures from Backgrid on their social media handles on Wednesday. The caption read: “Tom Holland on set filming Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated, “The Odyssey” in Greece.” The pictures show Tom, dressed in a long robe with dishevelled hair, getting on a boat with other soldiers dressed in ancient Greek attire. Christopher Nolan can be seen shepherding his troops in some of the pictures as well. Other pictures show an ancient …

Chhaava: Vicky Kaushal’s Film Faces Scrutiny As Shivaji Maharaj’s Descendant Raises Concerns Over Historical Inaccuracies

Chhaava: Vicky Kaushal’s Film Faces Scrutiny As Shivaji Maharaj’s Descendant Raises Concerns Over Historical Inaccuracies

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Last Updated:January 25, 2025, 21:25 IST The upcoming historical drama Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, has generated excitement with its trailer release but also sparked conversations about historical accuracy. Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, is under scrutiny as Shivaji Maharaj’s descendant urges filmmakers to consult historians for accuracy. The highly anticipated historical drama Chhaava, based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, is drawing closer to its release. With Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles, the film’s trailer was recently unveiled, garnering significant buzz. However, the movie has sparked a discussion about historical accuracy, as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s descendant has urged the filmmakers to consult historians to address potential inaccuracies. In an interaction with PTI, Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati, a descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and former Rajya Sabha MP, praised the film for spotlighting the legacy of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. He revealed that director Laxman Utekar had shared the trailer with him, and while he appreciated the effort, he expressed his desire to watch the full film before its release. …

Jay-Z’s attorney pushes to dismiss rape case after accuser admits inaccuracies

Jay-Z’s attorney pushes to dismiss rape case after accuser admits inaccuracies

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Music Mogul Jay-Z‘s legal team is moving to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the rapper of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in 2000, citing inconsistencies in her allegations as reported in a recent NBC News interview. Jay-Z’s attorney is looking to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the rapper of raping a 13-year-old girl after the Jane Doe acknowledged inconsistencies in her allegations in a new NBC News report. The lawsuit, initially filed in October, involved allegations against Sean ‘Diddy Combs, accusing him of raping the plaintiff, identified as ‘Jane Doe’, at a party following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. The complaint was later amended to implicate Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, alleging he was present and participated in the assault. Recently, in an interview with NBC News, the Alabama woman, now 38, described the alleged assault as a “catastrophic event” that occurred 24 years ago. She claimed she was given a spiked drink and later attacked. However, both the woman and her legal team acknowledged discrepancies in her account, raising questions about her recollection …

‘Fun, But Preposterous’: Expert Criticizes Gladiator II for Historical Inaccuracies, Including Sharks and Rhinos in the Colosseum

‘Fun, But Preposterous’: Expert Criticizes Gladiator II for Historical Inaccuracies, Including Sharks and Rhinos in the Colosseum

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Fans were promised a spectacle of the ancient Roman way of life in Gladiator II, and they received it when the highly anticipated sequel to the 2000 historical epic hit theaters on November 15. The Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington-starring flick, directed by Ridley Scott, however, is being denounced for taking more creative liberties than required by Shadi Bartsch, the University of Chicago’s Helen A. Regenstein Distinguished Service Professor of Classics. In a recent interview with People Magazine, Bartsch expressed her astonishment over the film showing Romans using sharks and rhinos in the Colosseum for recreation, saying, “It’s fun, but preposterous.” “That first scene in the trailer, when the rhinoceros comes stomping in, and there’s somebody riding him, and he’s bigger than life? I couldn’t decide whether to chuckle or shriek,” Bartsch told the outlet, adding that while she understands “Hollywood wants everything to be bigger and bolder,” in this scene, the Gladiator II makers took it a bit too far. She went on to add that some of the wild elements in …

‘Complaints of bias and inaccuracies’ – India TV

‘Complaints of bias and inaccuracies’ – India TV

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Image Source : PIXABAY Centre gives Wikipedia notice The Central government on Tuesday wrote to Wikipedia over many complaints of bias and inaccuracies. The government pointed out that a small group has editorial control and asked why Wikipedia shouldn’t be treated as a publisher instead of an intermediary? Wikipedia advertises itself as a free online encyclopedia where volunteers can create or edit pages on personalities, issues or various subjects. The popular online source of information is embroiled in legal cases in India over alleged inaccurate and defamatory content provided by it. More to follow     Source link

Sanjay Leela Bhansali defends historical inaccuracies in Heeramandi: ‘My cinema is not subtle’ | Web Series

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali has finally responded to the criticism regarding historical inaccuracies in Heeramandi. The filmmaker’s OTT debut received mixed response due to concerns about the authenticity of the depiction of the pre-independence period from the 1920s to the 1940s. Sanjay, in an interview with Baradwaj Rangan for Galatta Plus said that his cinema will always be unsubtle, indelicate and larger-than-life. (Also read: Bhansali says tawaifs fascinate him, not ‘women standing in line for ration’) Sanjay Leela Bhansali defended the historical inaccuracies in Heeramandi. Sanjay Leela Bhansali justifies his larger-than-life approach When asked about the accuracy in his epic show, Sanjay opined, “In my mind, it was the most romantic place to be in. I come from that world. I’ve always watched films with pimps and prostitutes around in the theatres. My cinema will always have that dramatic touch and that larger-than-life approach, which is not subtle, which is not delicate, but it is heartfelt. It’ll have a dignity of it being told on the screen because I work on the visual of it. It …

Heeramandi: Netizens point out these historical inaccuracies in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s series | Web Series

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s debut show on Netflix India, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, has opened to mixed reviews. Now, some internet users have claimed historical inaccuracies in the period drama, from how the Lahore locality from the pre-Independence era is depicted to how a couple of elements on the screen get the timeline wrong. (Also Read – Sanjay Leela Bhansali says he receives a ‘lot of love’ from Pakistan: ‘I still feel we’re all one’) Some internet users have flagged historical inaccuracies in Heeramandi How Heeramandi is depicted Hamd Nawaz, a young Lahore-based doctor, has written a thread on X, detailing how Bhansali’s show is starkly different from the Heeramandi locality she’s read about as a Pakistan resident. She wrote, “Just watched Heeramandi. Found everything but heermandi in it. I mean, either you don’t set your story in 1940’s Lahore, or if you do- you don’t set it in Agra’s landscape, Delhi’s Urdu, Lakhnavi dresses and 1840’s vibe. My not-so-sorry Lahori self can’t really let it go.” Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s …