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Sourav Ganguly’s wife Dona lodges complaint with Kolkata Police: ‘Obscene, body-shaming remarks on social media’ | Kolkata News

Sourav Ganguly’s wife Dona lodges complaint with Kolkata Police: ‘Obscene, body-shaming remarks on social media’ | Kolkata News

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Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly’s wife and noted Odissi dancer Dona Ganguly has lodged a complaint with Kolkata Police, alleging that she has been subjected to obscene and body-shaming comments on social media. Dona approached the Thakurpukur police station on Wednesday night to file the complaint. The police have registered a formal case against unknown persons. She has alleged that a Facebook account has been repeatedly posting objectionable comments targeting her. According to the complaint, a Facebook page has been continuously uploading obscene remarks about her following her performance at the Kolkata International Film Festival. Dona and her troupe had performed at the KIFF inauguration on a song composed and written by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Kolkata Police said they have received the complaint and that the Cyber Cell is investigating the matter. Earlier in 2021, Dona had also alleged that a fake Facebook profile was being operated in her name, where several photographs of Sourav Ganguly, her daughter Sana, and herself had been posted without her knowledge. She was informed about the profile …

Kolkata International Film Festival 2023: Salman Khan Checks In

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Salman Khan shared this image.(courtesy: beingsalmankhan) Superstar Salman Khan arrived in Kolkata to throw open the Kolkata International Film Festival 2023. The actor was received by West Bengal Minister and playback singer Babul Supriyo at the airport. The Kolkata International Film Festival will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday. Actors Anil Kapoor and Kamal Haasan will be the Chief Guests while TMC MP and Actor Shatrughan Sinha, Sonakshi Sinha, cricketer Sourav Ganguly and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt will be present. The inaugural film this year is Deya Neya, starring the timeless Uttam Kumar-Tanuja. Australia has taken centre stage as the Special Focus Country at the Kolkata International Film Festival 2023, and it will be celebrating the vibrant cultural exchange between Australia and India. This selection not only marks a significant cinematic collaboration but also underscores the deep-rooted ties shared between the two nations, both as members of The Commonwealth and through a mutual love for cultural nuances, including the sport of cricket. Australian High Commissioner to India, His Excellency Philip Green told NDTV, …

‘She Looks Gorgeous’: TMC’s Nussrat Jahan Supports Deepika-SRK Starrer ‘Besharam Rang’ Amid Pathaan Row

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Amid the ongoing controversy on the yet-to-release film Pathaan, Trinamool Congress MP Nussrat Jahan on Friday came out in support of its song ‘Besharam Rang’ that has sparked a row. She said actor Deepika Padukone looks “gorgeous” in the song, and that people should decide if they like the film or not. In an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, Jahan was asked if Bollywood has become an easy punching bag. To this, Jahan said, “You can always have a personal opinion on what you do and don’t like, but nobody can have a patent on colour.” Her statement came in light of the ongoing controversy surrounding Deepika Padukone’s saffron-coloured bikini in the song ‘Besharam Rang’ from the yet-to-release film Pathaan. “I don’t see any problem with the song, and Deepika looks gorgeous in it. The songwriter has written the lyrics keeping the music and the film’s theme in mind. A film is made for entertainment and we should let people decide if they like it or not.” she further said. Controversy also sparked over actor Amitabh …

Amitabh Bachchan says even now ‘questions being raised on freedom of expression’ | Bollywood

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Amitabh Bachchan has said that questions are being raised on the concept of freedom of expression when it comes to cinema even today. The actor talked about censorship and expression during his appearance at the inauguration of the Kolkata International Film Festival 2022 on Thursday evening. Also read: Amitabh Bachchan’s fan breaks security cordon at Jalsa, falls at actor’s feet The grand film festival was inaugurated in the presence of West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee as well as several Bollywood bigwigs, including Amitabh, Shah Rukh Khan, Jaya Bachchan, and Rani Mukerji among others. Shah Rukh also delivered a speech on the occasion, parts of which were shared online by the actor’s fan clubs. In a video shared by news agency ANI, Amitabh addressed the gathering from the stage and spoke on cinema and censorship. He said, “The 1952 Cinematograph Act set out the structure of censorship as it stands today upheld by the film certification board (Central Board of Film Certification). But even now, ladies and gentlemen–and I am sure my colleagues on stage …