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Lok Sabha clears Vande Mataram Bill, insulting national song to become punishable offence

Lok Sabha clears Vande Mataram Bill, insulting national song to become punishable offence

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The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, also known as the Vande Mataram Bill, through a voice vote amid Opposition protests. The legislation seeks to provide legal protection to the national song and penalise intentional disruption of its singing 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

Priyadarshan accuses Firoz Nadiadwala of insulting him: ‘Could’ve made Hera Pheri 3 bigger than Dhurandhar’

Priyadarshan accuses Firoz Nadiadwala of insulting him: ‘Could’ve made Hera Pheri 3 bigger than Dhurandhar’

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Filmmaker Priyadarshan recently confirmed that he will not be directing Hera Pheri 3, a film fans have been eagerly awaiting. The director has now made shocking allegations against producer Firoz Nadiadwala, accusing him of repeatedly insulting him. Priyadarshan also claimed that, had he directed the film, he could have turned Hera Pheri 3 into one of India’s biggest film franchises. Priyadarshan opens up on his exit from Hera Pheri 3. Priyadarshan says he could have made Hera Pheri 3 bigger than Dhurandhar In a chat with Mid-Day, Priyadarshan revealed that he was insulted on multiple occasions and said, “Firoz told Akshay, ‘You have the rights to make Hera Pheri 3, but never make it with Priyadarshan. That’s my only request.’ He has insulted me so many times. He told me that my cut of Hera Pheri (2000) looked like a poor man’s version and that he had to edit my five-hour movie. I initially agreed to do the third part with Akshay because I thought I could make one of this country’s biggest franchises. If …

How Om Puri’s craft stopped Raaj Kumar from insulting him on film sets | Bollywood News

How Om Puri’s craft stopped Raaj Kumar from insulting him on film sets | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiUpdated: Jun 21, 2026 04:01 PM IST Legendary actor Om Puri enjoyed a career spanning more than four decades. Starting out as a character actor, he went on to carve a niche for himself with his powerful performances. However, his journey to success was far from easy. In a recent conversation with Hindi Rush, Om’s ex-wife Seema Kapoor spoke about the struggles he faced in the early years of his career and how his talent eventually earned the respect of even the industry’s most intimidating stars. Om Puri’s struggling days Talking about the early days of Om Puri, Seema Kapoor said, “He faced challenges. When you are new, the seniors are not nice to you. People are egoistic about their money, name and fame, so they target the new person. They humiliate you in different ways. Sometimes you ignore, and sometimes you fight. Even he went through those challenges. When he became a star, he never behaved like that with his juniors, never misbehaved with them.” Also Read: Om Puri’s first wife says …

Riteish Deshmukh responds to criticism over ‘manipulating and insulting’ Maharashtra’s legacy with Raja Shivaji film

Riteish Deshmukh responds to criticism over ‘manipulating and insulting’ Maharashtra’s legacy with Raja Shivaji film

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Actor Riteish Deshmukh has written, directed, produced, and starred in the film Raja Shivaji on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film’s trailer was released recently, and one of the criticisms it received was for a scene featuring Sanjay Dutt and a Wagh Nakh (tiger claw). The actor-filmmaker responded to the criticism. Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji weilds the Wagh Nakh in a crucial scene that has come under debate. Criticism for Riteish Deshmukh over Wagh Nakh scene An X (formerly Twitter) user slammed Riteish over supposed historical inaccuracies in the trailer of Raja Shivaji. He wrote, “Did Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj show the “Wagh Nakh” to Afzal Khan? Wagh Nakh came out only after Afzal attacked Maharaj. Why is @Riteishd manipulating the glorious history of Maharashtra?” In another post, he attached screenshots of the scene he was talking about, writing, “The trailer of Riteish Deshmukh’s film shows Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj openly displaying the Wagh Nakh to Afzal Khan before the attack. It is historical fact that “Wagh Nakh” was concealed and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj used it only after …

Vijay condemns insulting remarks on women by Ponraj Vellaichamy, questions the DMK government for not taking any action

Vijay condemns insulting remarks on women by Ponraj Vellaichamy, questions the DMK government for not taking any action

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Former advisor of the late APJ Abdul Kalam and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) supporter Ponraj Vellaichamy sparked a huge row on social media for his derogatory remarks referring to female cadres of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) as ‘prostitutes.’ Several members of TVK have publicly slammed the comments made by Ponraj after the comments surfaced on social media. Actor-turned-politician and TVK chief Vijay has now reacted to the comments, slamming Ponraj and the DMK government for shielding him. Actor and Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has reacted to the recent derogatory comments made on women cadres. (PTI Photo) (PTI03_04_2026_000186A) *** Local Caption *** (PTI) What Vijay said Taking to his X account, Vijay wrote a strongly worded statement in Tamil, which roughly translates to: “A mercenary individual, functioning as a supporter of the DMK with words that fall short of honoring and praising my mother, sister, and younger sisters—who are truly worthy of the pride and reverence of this land—has resorted to criticism that has spilled from their mouth. On behalf of the Tamilaga …

The Kerala Story 2 makers get into argument over ‘insulting’ the state with film: ‘You are destroying Kerala, not us’

The Kerala Story 2 makers get into argument over ‘insulting’ the state with film: ‘You are destroying Kerala, not us’

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The makers of The Kerala Story 2, producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah and director Kamakhya Narayan Singh, held a press conference in Delhi to promote their upcoming film. At the conference, they introduced 30 women who have allegedly gone through forced Islamic conversions. However, the filmmakers soon found themselves in an argument with the media after it was alleged that their film was ‘insulting’ the state. (Also Read: Anurag Kashyap calls beef parotta the best amid The Kerala Story 2 controversy; doubles down on propaganda stance) Director of movie The Kerala Story 2 Kamakhya Narayan Singh and producer Vipul Shah during film’s promotions. (ANI) None of the 30 victims present were from Kerala At the press conference, the victims Vipul and Narayan presented to the press were from Bengal, Bihar, Bhilwada, Gangapur, Rajkot, Udaipur, Jammu, Maharashtra, Bhopal, Jharkhand, Faridabad, Meerut, Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon and Indore. When the reporters questioned them why there was not a single Malayali victim present, Vipul said, “We brought those who suffered from Kerala after Kerala Story 1. The video is still …

Zeenat Aman stands firm on her ‘live-in before marriage’ remark: ‘Contemporaries accused me of insulting traditional values’ | Bollywood News

Zeenat Aman stands firm on her ‘live-in before marriage’ remark: ‘Contemporaries accused me of insulting traditional values’ | Bollywood News

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Years after her remarks on live-in relationships stirred debate, Zeenat Aman has shared a detailed post reiterating her stance — a view she says she has held since the 1990s and continues to believe in, shaped by her personal experiences. Zeenat posted a throwback clip from her 1999 interview with Simi Garewal, accompanied by a reflective note. She wrote, “Remember I posted my opinion on live-in relationships some months ago? It caused quite a kerfuffle among some of my contemporaries and was accompanied by the usual accusations of insulting traditional values. Well, here’s a blast from the past — my younger self expressing the exact same view.” Clarifying her intent, she added, “I am honestly not courting controversy, but simply expounding the truth I have discerned from my own experiences.” Explaining her perspective further, Zeenat wrote, “The core of my view is that it’s more important for a relationship to be held sacred by the two people in it than to be ‘sanctified’ for society through marriage. The idea that you cannot have a fulfilling …

Farah Khan reacts as Vir Das calls Happy New Year ‘faltu’, Om Shanti Om’s script ‘ridiculous’: Are you insulting me?

Farah Khan reacts as Vir Das calls Happy New Year ‘faltu’, Om Shanti Om’s script ‘ridiculous’: Are you insulting me?

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Stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das is all set to make his directorial debut with his upcoming film, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos. Recently, filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan visited Vir’s Mumbai home for her vlog, where Vir compared his film to Om Shanti Om and Happy New Year. Vir Das says his film Happy Patel is Farah Khan-style funny. Vir Das compares Happy Patel to Farah Khan’s Om Shanti Om and Happy New Year As Farah and her cook, Dilip, arrived at Vir’s house, Farah asked Dilip if he knew about Vir’s upcoming film. When Dilip looked blank, Farah quipped, “He doesn’t know anything. Vir’s film is titled Happy Patel.” Vir added, “Khatarnak Jasoos.” Dilip then replied, “But you have made Happy New Year.” A disappointed Farah added, “He just likes to take one word and then he says whatever he wants.” Vir then hilariously remarked, “Usi type ka pagalpan, faltu type ki picture hai (It’s a crazy and silly film just like Happy New Year).” A shocked Farah asked Vir, “Wait a second, did …

Vir Das calls Shah Rukh Khan’s Happy New Year ‘faltu’, says the script of Om Shanti Om was ‘ridiculous’; Farah Khan says, ‘Are you insulting me?’ | Bollywood News

Vir Das calls Shah Rukh Khan’s Happy New Year ‘faltu’, says the script of Om Shanti Om was ‘ridiculous’; Farah Khan says, ‘Are you insulting me?’ | Bollywood News

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Farah Khan and her longtime cook Dilip recently visited stand-up comic and actor Vir Das at his home as part of the promotions for his upcoming film Happy Patel. During their light-hearted meet-and-greet, Farah tried to introduce Dilip to Vir’s new film. However, Dilip ended up comparing it to Farah’s 2014 film Happy New Year, leaving everyone in splits. Reacting to the comparison, Vir Das jokingly called it “faaltu.” During the conversation, Farah pointed towards Vir and asked Dilip, “Do you know his film is releasing soon… do you know what film that is?” Dilip looked blank as Farah said, “He doesn’t know anything. Vir’s film is titled Happy Patel.” Jumping in, Vir added, “Khatarnaak Jasoos.” An excited Dilip responded, “But you have made Happy New Year.” A visibly disappointed Farah said, “He just likes to take one word and then he says whatever he wants.” Vir then turned towards Dilip and joked, “Usi type ka pagalpan, faltu type ki picture hai. (It’s a crazy and hilarious film just like Happy New Year).” A shocked …

Is Ranveer Singh in Legal Trouble for Allegedly Insulting Daiva Tradition?

Is Ranveer Singh in Legal Trouble for Allegedly Insulting Daiva Tradition?

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A Bengaluru-based lawyer has lodged a complaint at the High Grounds Police Station against Ranveer Singh. He has claiming that his imitation of the Daiva sequence from Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 has offended religious sentiments. Prashanth Metal, the advocate, has lodged the complaint for recreating Rishab Shetty’s Ullalthi Daiva performance. This happened while he addressed his fans at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 28, 2025. According to the complaint, while commending Kantara Chapter 1 and its lead actor-director Rishab Shetty, Ranveer Singh reportedly referred to the Daiva as a “demon” and a “female ghost,” which the advocate alleges was disrespectful and hurtful to religious sentiments. The legal complaint has been filed under Bharat Nyaya Sanhita’s (BNS) sections 299, 302 and 196. Moreover, the complaint states that Ranveer’s alleged “illegal and offensive actions” have hurt the sentiments of “millions of Hindus, particularly the Tulu-speaking community of Karnataka.” In fact, the complaint also states that the actor was disrespectful towards Ullalthi Daiva while addressing the crowd at the event. Ranveer …