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‘Where did people’s education go?’: Nawazuddin Siddiqui calls out ‘extreme phase’ of paid negative PR trend in Bollywood

‘Where did people’s education go?’: Nawazuddin Siddiqui calls out ‘extreme phase’ of paid negative PR trend in Bollywood

Paid negative PR has increasingly become a noticeable trend in Bollywood, especially in the age of social media, where narratives can be shaped within minutes. In a recent interview with Zoom, Nawazuddin Siddiqui spoke about actors engaging in paid negative PR against one another. Nawazuddin Siddiqui talks about Paid PR in Bollywood. Nawazuddin Siddiqui talked about the growing trend of paid negative PR Nawaz explained that the only thing within an actor’s control is their performance, but how far it reaches is not in their hands. He also spoke about promotions, stating that without them, people might not even recognise him in real life, as he prefers to stay away from the limelight. He further reflected on the growing culture of paid negativity in the industry and said, “This phase is at a full extreme. Much more is left to be seen, and that too is going to happen in this phase only. So this is a strange world. I think this will remain for some time. After that, they say when bad times come, …

Anupam Kher calls Michael ‘magic’ amid negative reviews, praises Jaafar Jackson’s performance: ‘I was whistling’

Anupam Kher calls Michael ‘magic’ amid negative reviews, praises Jaafar Jackson’s performance: ‘I was whistling’

The biopic of pop sensation Michael Jackson has become the talk of the town since its release on April 23. While the film opened to negative reviews from critics, fans appear to have embraced it. Recently, filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan defended the film, and now Anupam Kher has shared his review, praising Jaafar Jackson’s performance and revealing that he was whistling in the theatre while watching it. Anupam Kher praises Jaafar Jackson’s performance in Michael. Anupam Kher reviews Jaafar Jackson’s Michael On Sunday, Anupam Kher shared a video on X, in which he reviewed Michael. He said, “It’s not a film, it’s like a river which is flowing, and this river has no destination. It’s like a feeling, you feel it throughout the film. You cry with the film, you feel bad for him, and by the time the performances start, you are dancing. I don’t know much about English music, but I met him once. I had the fortune of meeting him, and it was a dramatic meeting.” He further revealed how the …

Farah Khan roots for Michael amid negative reviews, wants Oscar for Jaafar Jackson: ‘Critics are morons’

Farah Khan roots for Michael amid negative reviews, wants Oscar for Jaafar Jackson: ‘Critics are morons’

The biopic on pop sensation Michael Jackson released in theatres worldwide on April 23 and opened to largely negative reviews. However, Indian filmmaker Farah Khan has come out in support of the film, urging audiences to ignore critics and watch it in cinemas. She also expressed hope that Jaafar Jackson wins an Oscar next year for his performance. Farah Khan urges people to watch Michael in theatres. Farah Khan reveals she loved Michael On Saturday, Farah took to Instagram and shared a photo of herself with Michael Jackson. Along with the picture, she penned a note urging people to watch Michael in theatres. She wrote, “Point to be noted… Critics are morons in every country! Go watch MICHEAL!! And someone pls give @jaafarjackson the Oscar next year!” She later reshared the post on her Instagram Story and added, “This film is for us fans and not for the critics. Loved Michael.” Warda Khan also agreed with Farah and commented, “Absolutely, JJ totally deserves an Oscar… Micheal. His story continues….” Fans were equally thrilled to see …

‘To see negative comments about Mayank Yadav horrifying’: Ian Bishop | Cricket News

‘To see negative comments about Mayank Yadav horrifying’: Ian Bishop | Cricket News

2 min readApr 23, 2026 08:45 PM IST Former West Indies pacer and current commentator Ian Bishop said that the negative comments targeted at Lucknow Super Giants speedster Mayank Yadav was absolutely horrifying, adding that the 21-year-old had almost lost his career due to the injury he had suffered which kept him out of majority of last season. Yadav played his first match of the 2026 season on Wednesday against the Rajasthan Royals but went wicket-less, conceding 56 runs in four overs including 20 off the last over. Rajasthan ultimately posted 159/6 and then restricted Lucknow to 119, winning by 40 runs. “To see negative comments about Mayank Yadav today is horrifying. The kid nearly lost his career & livelihood at 21yrs. Just to see him play again is huge boost. The fact that he clocked 150kph again is a miracle. At 23yrs just pray for him that he stays fit. The control will come,” Bishop posted on X on Thursday. To see negative comments about Mayank Yadav today is horrifying. The kid nearly lost …

Abhishek Banerjee says he isn`t offered negative roles: `I’m open to everything`

Abhishek Banerjee says he isn`t offered negative roles: `I’m open to everything`

Fresh off his quirky and cool appearance in Toaster, Abhishek Banerjee continues to prove his versatility with every project he takes on. Known for effortlessly slipping into diverse roles from the menacing to the memorable comic Abhishek has carved a unique space for himself in the industry. Abhishek Banerjee says he isn’t offered negative characters While audiences have seen glimpses of his darker side in projects like Ajji, his chilling turn as Hatoda Tyagi in Paatal Lok, and in Vedaa, the actor reveals that he doesn’t often get offered negative or grey characters.  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

Supreme Court intervention clears Uttarakhand man’s negative CIBIL score| India News

Supreme Court intervention clears Uttarakhand man’s negative CIBIL score| India News

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has stepped in to resolve the grievance of a man whose credit score remained “negative” for years despite having no outstanding loan or default, prompting banks and Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited CIBIL to finally correct their records. Rajendra Singh Panwar’s battle began with a writ petition filed five years ago before the Uttarakhand High Court, where he sought directions to correct his credit records and redress the anomalies that had crept into his CIBIL profile. (Representative) This telling instance of how erroneous credit records can choke access to finance came up before a bench of justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan. The case arose from a petition filed by Rajendra Singh Panwar, a businessman and resident of Uttarakhand, who complained that an adverse CIBIL score had effectively locked him out of the financial system since 2020, even though he had no outstanding dues. Panwar’s plea, argued through senior counsel PS Patwalia, complained that despite not having “any loan and no default,” his credit profile continued to reflect a negative …

Anurag Dobhal’s wife Ritika says she and her in-laws are being misunderstood: ‘Negative PR doesn’t change the truth’

Anurag Dobhal’s wife Ritika says she and her in-laws are being misunderstood: ‘Negative PR doesn’t change the truth’

Earlier this month, YouTuber and Bigg Boss 17 fame Anurag Dobhal accused his parents and brother of mentally harassing and torturing him over his interfaith marriage with Ritika Chauhan. The situation escalated when Anurag crashed his car during an Instagram Live. Now, his wife Ritika Chauhan has defended her in-laws, stating that both she and her in-laws are being misunderstood, and has promised to share her side of the story soon. Anurag Dobhal’s wife Ritika Chauhan defends her in-laws. (Trigger warning: suicide, reckless driving, violent threats) Anurag Dobhal’s wife Ritika Chauhan says she’s being misunderstood On Thursday, Ritika took to Instagram and shared a series of stories, speaking about facing negativity despite standing by Anurag when he needed her. She wrote, “What hurts the most is realising that the reality is very different from what is being shown or believed. Just because I’m not an influencer or don’t want to express myself online doesn’t mean my story doesn’t exist or doesn’t matter. Basically, I don’t do anything for any social Pov’s.” She also defended her …

Dhurandhar 2’s Danish Pandor recalls heartbreaking theatre turnout on day 1 due to ‘negative publicity’

Dhurandhar 2’s Danish Pandor recalls heartbreaking theatre turnout on day 1 due to ‘negative publicity’

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge has remained a major talking point ever since its release on March 19. Within just a week, the film shattered box office records and continues to enjoy a dream run in theatres. However, a day before its release, the film suffered a setback when its paid reviews were reportedly cancelled due to “technical issues”. In a recent conversation with ABP Live, actor Danish Pandor recalled a “heartbreaking” moment when he saw only 40–50 people in the theatre on the film’s opening day amid what he described as “negative publicity”. Danish Pandor talks about being heartbroken after paid reviews of Dhurandhar The Revenge got cancelled. Danish Pandor on negative publicity around Dhurandhar The Revenge Danish spoke about how the cancellation of the paid reviews affected him and said, “It’s all about the audience. I remember the film released on Friday after the screening got cancelled on Thursday. I was completely heartbroken. I couldn’t understand what was happening. I kept thinking, ‘It is such a great film, why is this happening?’ …

Aditi Rao Hydari on rise of negative PR: I see it around me all the time

Aditi Rao Hydari on rise of negative PR: I see it around me all the time

Close to two decades into her film career, actor Aditi Rao Hydari has called out what she describes as a growing culture of “paid negativity” and agenda-driven narratives amplified by social media. While smear campaigns are not new, she believes the speed at which misinformation spreads today has made the ecosystem more toxic than ever. Aditi Rao Hydari on rise of negative PR: I see it around me all the time “Celebrity smear campaigns aren’t new,” says the actor, adding, “But I see it around me all the time. Occasionally, I come across random rubbish about myself. I ignore it because I know there’s some agenda behind it.” Having debuted in 2006 with Prajapathi (Malayalam) and worked across industries since, Aditi feels the digital boom has reshaped public perception of actors. “There’s so much misinformation on platforms that are supposed to be factual,” says Aditi, adding: “Add paid negativity and hidden agendas, and it becomes toxic. Sometimes, too much information is a burden. The mystery surrounding actors has faded.” Though negativity can sting, the actor …

The Kerala Story 2 producer reacts as Kerala HC clears film for release: ‘We’re not portraying Kerala in a negative light at all’ | Bollywood News

The Kerala Story 2 producer reacts as Kerala HC clears film for release: ‘We’re not portraying Kerala in a negative light at all’ | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 27, 2026 10:30 PM IST After weeks of legal battle, producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s upcoming film Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, the sequel of the controversial film The Kerala Story, has finally found some relief. A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court lifted the interim stay on its release. Meanwhile, Shah also reacted to the criticism the social-thriller drama has been receiving. The Bench of Justices S A Dharmadhikari and P V Balakrishnan stayed the single bench order of Thursday, after the film’s producer moved an appeal in court. The single bench of Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas had earlier issued a stay on the release of the movie temporarily for two weeks and had instructed the Central Board to revisit the screening certificate it had issued to The Kerala Story 2. ALSO READ | ‘Kerala lives in total harmony’: High Court rebukes The Kerala Story 2 makers, asks to arrange a screening amid U/A certification by CBFC Following relief from the Kerala High Court, The Kerala Story 2 producer …