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Namashi Chakraborty has a stern message for those calling his film on RSS, Aakhri Sawal, ‘propaganda’

Namashi Chakraborty has a stern message for those calling his film on RSS, Aakhri Sawal, ‘propaganda’

The upcoming Hindi film Aakhri Sawal held a special screening in New Delhi, attended by actors, political dignitaries, and members of the film fraternity. The film, based on 100 years of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has been labelled propaganda ahead of its release by a section of social media, and actor Namashi Chakraborty took exception to that. Namashi Chakraborty in a still from Aakhri Sawal. Namashi Chakraborty on calling Aakhri Sawal propaganda The film, which stars Sanjay Dutt in the lead, saw the support cast, including Namashi, Sameera Reddy, Tridha Choudhary, and Neetu Chandra, at the special screening in Delhi on Wednesday. The screening was attended by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta along with several other political dignitaries. Talking to the media and guests after the screening, Namashi addressed the propaganda charge and said, “Everyone has their own point of view. But no one should call the film propaganda without watching it. The film teaches how to form your own opinion. It’s not only important to ask questions, but also to listen to answers.” …

‘We were shooed out’: Namashi Chakraborty recalls as The Bengal Files set to release in West Bengal | Bollywood News

‘We were shooed out’: Namashi Chakraborty recalls as The Bengal Files set to release in West Bengal | Bollywood News

Namashi Chakraborty’s film Aakhri Sawal is set to release in theatres on May 15, while The Bengal Files will finally open in West Bengal on the same day after months of controversy surrounding its release in the state. During promotions for Aakhri Sawal, the actor recalled the difficult experience the team allegedly faced in Bengal last year and said he is relieved that audiences there will now be able to watch the film. The Vivek Agnihotri directorial had released in cinemas across India in September 2025, but did not hit screens in West Bengal at the time. The film is now scheduled to release in the state this Friday. ‘We were not allowed to screen the trailer’ Speaking to NDTV, Namashi recalled an unpleasant incident during the trailer launch event held in Kolkata last year. “I am very glad that the film is finally releasing. I remember when we had gone (to West Bengal) for the trailer launch (of The Bengal Files) in August, we were not even allowed to screen the trailer. We were …

‘Bollywood people are very fake’: Mithun Chakraborty’s son Namashi slams Hindi film industry for favoritism

‘Bollywood people are very fake’: Mithun Chakraborty’s son Namashi slams Hindi film industry for favoritism

Mithun Chakraborty is a veteran who has been ruling the Indian film industry for decades. Following in his footsteps, his youngest son, Namashi Chakraborty, made his debut with Bad Boy in 2020. Recently, the young star claimed ‘Bollywood people are very fake’, calling out favoritism in the industry. Read on. Namashi Chakraborty was in an interview with Who’s On Air with Kamlksh Shetty, talking about his journey in Bollywood, his father Mithun Chakraborty, nepotism, and everything in between. This is when he stated that even today, his superstar father doesn’t behave like a star, despite being the biggest star of his generation. Calling senior Chakraborty a “down-to-earth, humble and honest man”, the Bad Boy debutant stated that his dad isn’t like a Bollywood star. “Bollywood people are very fake, my father is a great exception,” claimed Namashi. Sharing what sets the Entertainment star apart, the upcoming actor expressed that he is self-made. He also went back in time and recalled that when his father’s career was declining in the mid-90s, he worked in close to 100 …

Namashi recalls dad Mithun Chakraborty was tagged a B-grade actor, says film industry wouldn’t give him work today: ‘Bollywood has forgotten outsiders’ | Bollywood News

Namashi recalls dad Mithun Chakraborty was tagged a B-grade actor, says film industry wouldn’t give him work today: ‘Bollywood has forgotten outsiders’ | Bollywood News

After Govinda’s wife Sunita Ahuja recently called out Bollywood for not treating the iconic ’90s star fairly, another voice has joined the conversation. Namashi Chakraborty, son of ’90s star Mithun Chakraborty, has now shared his thoughts along similar lines and revealed how the Hindi film industry once labeled his father a B-grade actor. In a recent interaction on the YouTube channel Who’s On Air? with Kamlesh Shetty, Namashi spoke about how his father has always maintained a humble demeanour despite being one of the biggest stars of his time. He said, “I was never raised in a way that I felt special. My father doesn’t behave like a star even today, even though he was the biggest star of his generation. He is a very down-to-earth, humble, honest man.” Calling out Bollywood folks as unauthentic, he said, “My father is not very much like a Bollywood star. Bollywood people are very fake, my father is a great exception.” Namashi lauded his father’s journey — coming from Bengal and making a name in Mumbai, entirely on …

Namashi Chakraborty, Son Of Mithun Chakraborty, Set To Make Directorial Debut: Full Details Inside

Namashi Chakraborty announced his debut as a director. Namashi Chakraborty’s film will feature a talented ensemble cast, including Mahaakshay Chakraborty, Dishani Chakraborty, Kaushik Dasgupta, and several other notable actors. Namashi Chakraborty, the younger son of legendary actor Mithun Chakraborty, is stepping into the world of direction with his debut project. On his birthday, Namashi took to social media to share the exciting news, saying, “On my birthday today, I announce my first venture as a director, to be made under my home production MYRND MOVIES. I will also essay the lead role in the film.” The yet-untitled film, described as an experimental romantic-drama, features a star-studded cast, including Mahaakshay Chakraborty, Dishani Chakraborty, Kaushik Dasgupta, Vishnu Warrier, Shrikant Watts, Raahul Kanodia, and Samrat Rattan. Fans can look forward to its release in February 2025. Namashi, known for his roles in films like ‘Bad Boy’ and ‘Indian Fashion Factory’, is taking his career to the next level with this ambitious project. In an interview with Etimes last year, the young actor had revealed that he was a …

Namashi says Rajkumar Santoshi was reminded of young Mithun on first meeting | Bollywood

Mithun Chakraborty’s son Namashi Chakraborty recently talked about how director Rajkumar Santoshi didn’t even know about his existence until he ended up in his film. Namashi made his Bollywood debut with Rajkumar Santoshi’s film Bad Boy which was released last Friday. Talking about the film, Namashi revealed how he bagged the film without revealing he was the son of Mithun. Also read: Namashi wishes dad Mithun Chakraborty hadn’t done Gunda Mithun’s son Namashi made his Bollywood debut with Bad Boy. Bad Boy stars Namashi with Amrin Qureshi who also made her official Bollywood debut with the film. She is the daughter of film producer Sajid Qureshi. The film also has Rajpal Yadav and Johnny Lever. Released on April 28, the film clashed with Mani Ratnam’s PS-2 and performed poorly at the box office. During the film promotion, Namashi revealed he kept his identity a secret until Rajkumar Santoshi noticed a resemblance between him and his father Mithun. He told News18, “I didn’t tell anyone, including the casting directors, that I’m Mithun Chakraborty’s son. I bagged …

Namashi wishes dad Mithun Chakraborty hadn’t done Gunda. Here’s why | Bollywood

Namashi Chakraborty, the younger son of Mithun Chakraborty, is making his film debut with the romantic comedy, Bad Boy. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the film also features Amrin who is making her debut. During promotions for the upcoming feature, Namashi spoke about his father’s career and longevity. He also shared that his father should not have done the cult classic Gunda (1998). Calling it notorious and infamous, he felt given his father’s stature, his father Mithun should have passed on the Kanti Shah film as many of the newer generation mostly associate him with that film. (Also read: Mithun Chakraborty says he has always been ‘disrespected’ for his skin colour: ‘I used to cry myself to sleep’) Namashi Chakraborty is making his film debut later this month with the rom-com Bad Boy. Gunda, which was released on September 6, 1998, also starred Mukesh Rishi, Shakti Kapoor, Harish Patel, Mohan Joshi and Deepak Shirke. The film was removed from theatres by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) after complaints from viewers, mainly college girls. Gunda, …

On Amitabh Bachchan’s Post For His Film, Mithun Chakraborty’s Son Namashi Writes, “Love You Amit Uncle”

Still from a video shared by Amitabh Bachchan. (courtesy: amitabhbachchan) New Delhi: Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan just made newcomers Namashi Chakraborty and Amrin Qureshi’s day by sharing the video of the song Tera Hua, from their upcoming movie Bad Boy, on his Instagram wall. Amitabh Bachchan, who is also a dear friend of Namashi Chakraborty’s father Mithun Chakraborty, uploaded the video of the song on his social media feed while wishing the actors all the best. In response to this kind gesture, Namashi Chakraborty and Amrin Qureshi thanked the Don actor while dropping heart emojis below the post. Namashi wrote, “Love you Amit uncle” while Amrin commented, “Thank you, sir”. Take a look at the video here: Amitabh Bachchan and Mithun Chakraborty have worked together in films like Do Anjaan, Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswati, Agneepath among others.  Namashi, who is the youngest son of veteran actor, Mithun Chakraborty is all set to make a debut in the Bollywood film industry with his upcoming film, Bad Boy. The first song of the movie was launched at an award …