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Neeraj Ghaywan says graphic violence in Dhanush, Kriti Sanon’s Tere Ishk Mein is plain ugly: ‘I got triggered’

Neeraj Ghaywan says graphic violence in Dhanush, Kriti Sanon’s Tere Ishk Mein is plain ugly: ‘I got triggered’

Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan believes violence on screen should be portrayed with responsibility rather than for shock value. Speaking about the impact of graphic depictions in films, the Masaan director argued that filmmakers can make audiences feel the weight of violence without explicitly showing it. In a conversation with Yuvaa, Neeraj also criticised the portrayal of an apparent acid attack sequence in the trailer of Tere Ishk Mein, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, calling it “plain ugly”. Neeraj Ghaywan slams the depiction of violence in Tere Ishk Mein. Neeraj Ghaywan criticises the violence in Tere Ishk Mein Neeraj spoke about how violence should be portrayed on screen and said, “People say, ‘Unless you show violence, how will you talk about violence?’ Yeah, that is true. But there are ways to show and make you feel the violence. An example would be a woman who is slapped continuously for some time. If I show this person getting beaten constantly, you’re going to trigger so many women who’ve gone through that. Not just women, people who’ve gone through …

Neeraj Ghaywan slams TVF show Panchayat: ‘Can’t create a village where only upper-caste names exist’

Neeraj Ghaywan slams TVF show Panchayat: ‘Can’t create a village where only upper-caste names exist’

Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan, whose last film Homebound touched upon inequality and the caste divide deeply rooted in India, recently expressed his discontent with TVF’s much-loved show Panchayat and how the show’s lead characters are only upper-caste individuals. Neeraj Ghaywan slams TVF show Panchayat. ‘TVF always had upper-caste characters’ In a conversation with Yuvaa, he said, “Take TVF, and they have been doing very good. And they have shows are genuinely very good. And that’s exactly why I have the problem. It’s made by IIT-ians, who are supposed to be the most educated lot in this country. And every single show of theirs, since inception, has always had upper-caste characters. Not a single lower-caste person, not a single Muslim. Now, you, as this educated person, cannot take that responsibility. And, like, you know, if some old-timer makes a film, I get it. But, like, come on, try to understand this, you’re educated, right? You cleared IIT, didn’t you? You studied engineering for four years. So you should be able to understand that maybe it is not …

‘Not a single lower-caste person’: Neeraj Ghaywan calls out TVF’s Panchayat | Bollywood News

‘Not a single lower-caste person’: Neeraj Ghaywan calls out TVF’s Panchayat | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiJun 27, 2026 01:35 PM IST One of the major contributions that can be credited to Neeraj Ghaywan is the way he has brought caste consciousness, and the discrimination that stems from it, into Hindi cinema. In an industry that has largely been shaped by narratives centred around upper-caste men and women going about their everyday lives, Ghaywan has consistently pushed for representation that acknowledges everyone. However, the filmmaker believes that meaningful change is still a long way off. Citing examples from contemporary content creators like TVF, he pointed out how even shows that project a new aspiring India often remain blind to lower-caste representation. ‘Not a single lower-caste person, not a single Muslim’ In a conversation with Yuvaa, he said, “Take TVF, and they have been doing very good. And they have shows are genuinely very good. And that’s exactly why I have the problem. It’s made by IIT-ians, who are supposed to be the most educated lot in this country. And every single show of theirs, since inception, has always had …

Karan Johar celebrates Homebound’s Best Film win at Chetak Screen Awards 2026: ‘A massive shoutout to the main man, Neeraj Ghaywan’ | Bollywood News

Karan Johar celebrates Homebound’s Best Film win at Chetak Screen Awards 2026: ‘A massive shoutout to the main man, Neeraj Ghaywan’ | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiApr 6, 2026 11:01 AM IST Karan Johar has never been shy about what Homebound means to him. When it premiered at Cannes to a nine-minute standing ovation, he posted. When it made the Oscar shortlist, he posted. When it missed the final nomination, he posted that too. On Sunday, after the movie won the Best Film award at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026, he posted again. Sharing photos from the awards, he wrote, “We won best film for HOMEBOUND at the Chetak Screen awards, we are all so elated and proud.” On his Instagram story, he added: “Best film Screen Awards!!! So proud of Homebound!! To the entire cast and crew of this special film and a massive shoutout to the main man, Neeraj Ghaywan. All of us at Dharma Productions are humbled by this honour.” Also Read – Dhurandhar sweeps Chetak Screen Awards 2026 with 14 wins The award was presented at the ceremony held on April 5 in Mumbai, broadcast live on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV. Homebound secured …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Vishal Jethwa says he prepared Best Actor Speech, but Homebound’s Best Film win still gave him his moment | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Vishal Jethwa says he prepared Best Actor Speech, but Homebound’s Best Film win still gave him his moment | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, won Best Film at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026. The nominees for the category were Chhaava, Dhadak 2, Dhurandhar, Homebound, Saiyaara, Sitaare Zameen Par, and Super Boys of Malegaon. When Nita Ambani announced the winner, the room broke into sustained applause. Hosted by Alia Bhatt, Farah Khan, Sunil Grover, Zakir Khan and Saurabh Dwivedi, the awards marked their return after a seven-year hiatus. Instituted by The Indian Express Group in 1995, the ceremony was streamed live on SonyLIV, Sony Entertainment Television and YouTube, and saw attendance from Vicky Kaushal, Karan Johar, Bobby Deol, among others. Neeraj Ghaywan thanks his crew Neeraj Ghaywan, when he came up to collect the award, spoke with quiet directness. “Earlier, when I won the Screen Award, I felt I was taking up too much time, occupying too much space,” he said. “This time, I think I should occupy that space.” He went on to thank the other nominees alongside his own crew. “I want to thank all the nominees—those who went …

Name, Nominees, Film Details and Highlights

Name, Nominees, Film Details and Highlights

3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 5, 2026 11:51 PM IST Chetak Screen Awards 2026 Best Director Winner: In a category replete with formidable talent, Aditya Dhar emerged victorious, taking home the Best Director award at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 for Dhurandhar. The win stands as a testament his compelling vision and nuanced storytelling, which resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The category brought together a diverse slate of filmmakers whose works ranged from major blockbusters to critically acclaimed narratives. The nominees included Laxman Ramchandra Utekar for Chhaava, Suparn S. Varma for Haq, and Neeraj Ghaywan for Homebound. Also in contention were Raam Reddy for Jugnuma: The Fable, Mohit Suri for Saiyaara, and Reema Kagti for Superboys of Malegaon. The trophy was presented by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Anant Goenka, Executive Director, The Indian Express Group. However, Aditya Dhar was not present at the ceremony. The event was hosted by Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, comedians Zakir Khan and Sunil Grover, and eminent journalist Saurabh Dwivedi (Editor – Hindi, The Indian …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Gulzar wins Best Lyrics award for ‘Ul Julool Ishq’ from Gustaakh Ishq | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Gulzar wins Best Lyrics award for ‘Ul Julool Ishq’ from Gustaakh Ishq | Bollywood News

2 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 5, 2026 09:55 PM IST Chetak Screen Awards 2026 Best Lyrics Winner: Gulzar took home the Chetan Screen Awards for Best Lyrics for the song “Ul Julool Ishq” from Gustaakh Ishq. The nominations included Irshad Kamil for “Gehra Hua” from Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster spy thriller Dhurandhar as well as the title track of Mohit Suri’s hit romantic drama Saiyaara, Varun Grover for “Yaar Mere” from Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, and Javed Akhtar for “Bande” from Reema Kagti’s coming-of-age film Superboys of Malegaon. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Shilpa Rao presented the trophy and Resul Pookutty accepted the award on Gulzar’s behalf. Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, comedians Zakir Khan and Sunil Grover, and eminent journalist Saurabh Dwivedi (Editor – Hindi, The Indian Express) served as hosts in the ceremony. ALSO READ | Chetak Screen Awards 2026 LIVE Updates About Chetak Screen Awards 2026 Instituted by The Indian Express Group, the Chetak Screen Awards recognise art solely on merit, integrity, and peer respect. The nominees and eventually the winners of the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 were …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Dhurandhar wins the Best Dialogue award | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Dhurandhar wins the Best Dialogue award | Bollywood News

2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 5, 2026 09:27 PM IST Chetak Screen Awards 2026 Best Dialogue Winner: The Best Dialogue award went to Aditya Dhar for Dhurandhar, a film whose dialogues have become hugely popular with audiences. The category witnessed a neck-and-neck competition among some of the year’s most celebrated films, including Reshu Nath (Haq), Neeraj Ghaywan, Varun Grover and Shreedhar Dubey (Homebound), Subhash Kapoor (Jolly LLB 3), and Varun Grover and Shoaib Zulfi Nazeer (Superboys of Malegaon). ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Gajraj Rao and Medha Rana presented the trophy to the winner at the grand ceremony held in Mumbai on Sunday. Aditya Dhar, however, was unable to attend the ceremony. Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, comedians Zakir Khan and Sunil Grover, and eminent journalist Saurabh Dwivedi (Editor – Hindi, The Indian Express) served as hosts in the ceremony. About Chetak Screen Awards 2026 To restore the credibility and prestige once associated with film honours, The Indian Express Group has revived Chetak Screen Awards, where winners are selected purely on merit and performance, following a rigorous …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Homebound wins Best Film Writing (Story & Screenplay) award | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Homebound wins Best Film Writing (Story & Screenplay) award | Bollywood News

2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 5, 2026 09:17 PM IST Chetak Screen Awards 2026 Best Film Writing (Story & Screenplay) Winner: At a time when the industry is grappling with lack of compelling storytelling, it was Basharat Peer, Neeraj Ghaywan and Sumit Roy’s screenplay for Homebound that truly got everyone talking, earning them the Best Film Writing (Story & Screenplay) award at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026. The category saw strong competition from some of the finest writers of the year, including Aditya Dhar (Dhurandhar), Reshu Nath (Haq), Aranya Sahay (Humans in the Loop), and Varun Grover (Superboys of Malegaon). Filmakers Rajkumar Hirani and Deepa Bhatia presented the trophy to the winners at the grand ceremony held in Mumbai on Sunday. While accepting the award, Neeraj Ghaywan expressed surprise, noting that they had not expected to win as Dhurandhar had been sweeping most of the awards. Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, comedians Zakir Khan and Sunil Grover, and eminent journalist Saurabh Dwivedi (Editor – Hindi, The Indian Express) served as hosts in the ceremony. About Chetak …

Critics’ Choice Awards 2026: Homebound leads with 4 wins, Black Warrant dominates OTT; Full winners list inside | Bollywood News

Critics’ Choice Awards 2026: Homebound leads with 4 wins, Black Warrant dominates OTT; Full winners list inside | Bollywood News

2 min readNew DelhiMar 25, 2026 09:58 AM IST The Film Critics Guild on Tuesday announced the winners of the 8th Critics’ Choice Awards 2026. Leading the night was Homebound, which bagged four major honours — Best Film, Best Director for Neeraj Ghaywan, Best Actor for Vishal Jethwa, and Best Supporting Actress for Shalini Vatsa. Meanwhile, Priyanka Bose won Best Actress for Agra, while Pasupathy took home Best Supporting Actor for Bison Kaalamaadan. Black Warrant leads OTT winners On the OTT front, Vikramaditya Motwane’s Black Warrant led the winners’ list, bagging four major honours, including Best Web Series and Best Director. Rahul Bhat was recognised as Best Supporting Actor, while Satyanshu Singh and Arkesh Ajay were awarded for writing. Jaideep Ahlawat won Best Actor for Paatal Lok Season 2, while Monika Panwar took home Best Actress for Khauf. Tillotama Shome added to Paatal Lok Season 2’s success with a win for Best Supporting Actress. Full list of winners at the 8th Critics’ Choice Awards 2026: Short Films Best Film: Maaybaapache Aashirwaad (Blessings) Best Director: Apurva …