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Director Pradeep Advaitham reviews Peddi, says heroine’s track could’ve been better: ‘Certain dialogues are problematic’

Director Pradeep Advaitham reviews Peddi, says heroine’s track could’ve been better: ‘Certain dialogues are problematic’

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Ever since the release of Peddi, the Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor film has been facing intense criticism over its portrayal of women and the hypersexualisation of its female lead. On Saturday, director Buchi Babu Sana responded to the backlash and apologised. Now director Pradeep Advaitham has reviewed the Telugu film, commenting on the issues with the female lead and how the film provides a lot of answers itself. Janhvi Kapoor and Ram Charan in a still from Buchi Babu Sana’s Peddi. Pradeep recently directed Champion, the historical sports drama starring Roshan Meka and Anaswara Rajan. What Pradeep Advaitham said about Peddi Taking to his Instagram, Pradeep Advaitham began, “What makes Peddi particularly relevant today is that beneath its rural setting lies a universal conflict the fight for identity. Peddi’s struggle to be seen, respected, and accepted mirrors the identity struggles we see in society today. In a time when individuals and communities are constantly seeking recognition for who they are, his journey feels very relevant and modern. His fight is not just personal it …

Tom Hardy fired from MobLand after explosive clashes with producers, problematic on-set behaviour: Report

Tom Hardy fired from MobLand after explosive clashes with producers, problematic on-set behaviour: Report

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Hollywood actor Tom Hardy’s time on the gritty crime drama MobLand has reportedly come to a screeching halt. Rumours are swirling that the actor has been fired from the series following a string of fiery clashes with producers. Tom Hardy’s MobLand premiered in 2025. Tom Hardy out of MobLand Several global portals, including Hollywood Reporter and Variety, have reported that Tom has been fired from the show after two seasons. He will not appear in a third season of the Paramount+ crime drama. Production has already wrapped on Season 2, which finished filming in March. Sources mention that Tom was not asked to return to the series following onset issues with executive producer Jez Butterworth, 101 Studios, and others. A Puck News report claimed Tom, 48, was consistently late to production during Season 2, gave frequent script notes, changed dialogue and was upset about the ensemble cast, which includes names such as Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan. It is also being reported that Tom’s alleged behaviour caused Jez Butterworth to nearly quit, which led to …

Misogynistic, problematic, but still entertaining: Rewatching Kartik Aaryan’s Pyaar Ka Punchnama | Bollywood News

Misogynistic, problematic, but still entertaining: Rewatching Kartik Aaryan’s Pyaar Ka Punchnama | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 20, 2026 07:46 PM IST Eleven years ago, a young boy from Gwalior, moved to Mumbai to become an engineer. However, he decided to fulfill his dream of becoming an actor, and got his first breakout role in Luv Ranjan’s Pyaar Ka Punchnama. When the rom-com hit the theatres in 2011, it left the audiences divided. While some viewed it as a rare and honest take on modern romantic relationships, others called it a one-sided, exaggerated rant against women. Also starring Divyendu, and Raayo S Bakhirta as leads, the film also had a stellar run at the box office. As Pyaar Ka Punchnama clocks 15 years of its release, I rewatched the film to reflect on its narrative choices and how it creates a long-lasting cultural impact. Kartik’s iconic monologue Say whatever you want, the 5-minute long monologue by Kartik Aaryan was truly iconic. The actor’s delivery of the viral rant about relationship woes is still a part of pop culture. The high relatability of the moment also helped Kartik …

‘There are enough problematic men’

‘There are enough problematic men’

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Imran Khan has often spoken at length about parenting his daughter, Imara. Now, in a conversation with Parineeti Chopra on her show Mom Talks, he opened up about the challenges he faces as a single parent. Imran has previously said that he shares custody of his daughter with his ex-wife Avantika and his daughter stays with him for 3-4 days in a week. He recently shared that the mothers of Imaraa’s friends are hesitant to send their daughters to play with Imaara when she is at Imran’s house, as there is no woman in the house. He shared that when his daughter is with him, it can be difficult to arrange playdates with her friends and their parents. He said, “I would try to make plans. And Imara would ask me, “Can you ask this friend if they can come over to play?” So I would find the number and message one mom: “Can so-and-so come over to play?” And they would say, “Sorry, not today.” Next week again: “Hi, can we do it?”, they …

Prakambanam movie review: Ganapathi, Sagar Surya’s horror comedy is fun if you’re willing to overlook its problematic political undertones | Movie-review News

Prakambanam movie review: Ganapathi, Sagar Surya’s horror comedy is fun if you’re willing to overlook its problematic political undertones | Movie-review News

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Prakambanam movie review and rating: At a crucial moment, Russia-based exorcist Stanislavski (Rajesh Madhavan) proclaims, “I am going to break all conventional rules of exorcism,” reminding one of the OG psychiatrist Dr Sunny Joseph (Mohanlal) from Manichitrathazhu (1993). Frankly speaking, that’s kind of what director Vijesh Panathur has done in the horror comedy Prakambanam as well; he has broken the genre’s conventions to offer a trippy ride with a septuagenarian ghost. One of the fundamental things Vijesh and screenwriter Sreehari Vadakkan have done to ensure this, which has helped them quite a lot, is to throw logic out the window and just go with the flow, introducing and executing elements that sound and appear either funny or intriguing, thus preventing the movie from being weighed down by the clichés of horror comedy. Thanks to the makers’ conviction in their illogicality, these elements never appear out of place in Prakambanam and instead help it. Rukmini alias Chembakathamma (Mallika Sukumaran) is the matriarch of an elite Hindu family in northern Kerala. Although she is a staunch theist and …

‘Will Not Defend It’: Tere Ishk Mein Actor Zeeshan Ayyub Calls Raanjhanaa’s Story Problematic | Bollywood News

‘Will Not Defend It’: Tere Ishk Mein Actor Zeeshan Ayyub Calls Raanjhanaa’s Story Problematic | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:December 03, 2025, 21:20 IST Zeeshan Ayyub, who appeared in Raanjhanaa and Tere Ishk Mein, calls former’s story problematic, saying aggression in one-sided love shouldn’t be glorified. Raanjhanaa is now available in two versions: the original film and the version with an AI-altered ending. Aanand L. Rai’s Raanjhanaa enjoyed an amazing box office run, only to face backlash years later as viewers began to feel that the film glorified stalking and harassment under the pretence of love. Now, the same fate is being faced by Tere Ishk Mein, the only difference is that it’s happening in real time for the Dhanush and Kriti Sanon starrer. Zeeshan Ayyub, who had a pivotal role in Raanjhanaa and has a cameo appearance in Tere Ishk Mein, spoke to The Sheroes TV about how the key character in Raanjhanaa (played by Dhanush) is indeed problematic. The actor said, “I did not defend it (the film) then, nor will I do it now. I saw a lot of people coming up with arguments to defend what’s portrayed in it. …

Imran Khan says Aamir Khan’s Raja Hindustani is ‘problematic’ and ‘difficult to watch’: ‘There are moments that are quite…’

Imran Khan says Aamir Khan’s Raja Hindustani is ‘problematic’ and ‘difficult to watch’: ‘There are moments that are quite…’

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Actor Imran Khan, who has stayed away from the film industry for over a decade, last appeared in the 2015 film Katti Batti alongside Kangana Ranaut. Meanwhile, his uncle Aamir Khan has remained a dominant force in Bollywood, celebrating over 40 years in the industry. In a recent interview, Imran opened up about Aamir’s impressive career, admitting that while many of his uncle’s films from the ‘90s are iconic, some, particularly the hit one Raja Hindustani, are problematic and difficult to watch. He added, “There are moments that are quite uncomfortable.” In an interview with Filmfare, Imran Khan reflected on the significant influence his uncle Aamir Khan has had on his personal and professional life. However, he reportedly acknowledged that not all of Aamir’s films appeal to him, particularly those from the 1990s. Imran pointed out that several of these films haven’t aged well and, when viewed through a contemporary lens, come across as problematic. He specifically mentioned Raja Hindustani—despite its massive box office success—as an example, noting that certain scenes now feel uncomfortable and …

Aamir Khan’s early films are ‘problematic’, says Imran Khan: ‘Raja Hindustani is uncomfortable to watch’ | Bollywood News

Aamir Khan’s early films are ‘problematic’, says Imran Khan: ‘Raja Hindustani is uncomfortable to watch’ | Bollywood News

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Actor Imran Khan has been away from the film industry for over a decade at this point; his last project was Katti Batti (2015), alongside Kangana Ranaut. Meanwhile, his uncle Aamir Khan is well into the fourth decade of his career, having recently co-produced Laapattaa Ladies, and starred in films such as Laal Singh Chaddha, Thugs of Hindostan, Secret Superstar and Dangal. Imran talked about his uncle’s filmography, and admitted that some of Aamir’s films from the 90s haven’t aged well. In an interview with Filmfare, Imran talked about Aamir’s impact on his career, life, and journey as an actor. But he admitted that there are some Aamir films that he doesn’t like, especially his films from the 90’s era. “You know, there are some of his 90s films that have not aged well, and when you look at them through a modern lens, they are kind of problematic. There are moments that are quite uncomfortable. Raja Hindustani, which was a staggering hit, is very uncomfortable to watch. You look at it and you go, …

Tens of Thousands Were Unable to Access Outlook, Teams, Office 365 After “Problematic Code Change”

Tens of Thousands Were Unable to Access Outlook, Teams, Office 365 After “Problematic Code Change”

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Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella at Microsoft Inspire 2023. A widespread Microsoft outage on March 1 left tens of thousands of users unable to access key services, including Outlook, Teams, and Office 365, for more than three hours. Microsoft has not provided full details on the root cause but attributed the disruption to a “problematic code change.” Timeline of the Microsoft outage According to Downdetector, reports of issues began rising on March 1 around 3:30 p.m. ET. More than 37,000 complaints were logged for Outlook, 24,000 for Office 365, and 150 for Teams. The majority of reports originated in U.S. cities, including New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, though social media posts indicated the outage had a global reach. Frustrated users turned to social media, with many initially fearing they had been hacked. “I thought I was getting my outlook hacked, turns out the entire Microsoft platform is getting hacked. Thank God it’s not personal,” one user posted on X. Microsoft acknowledged the issue in a post on March 1at 4:34 p.m. ET via its …

Jesse Eisenberg, who played Mark Zuckerberg on screen, ‘dissociates’ with Meta founder over his ‘problematic’ actions | Hollywood

Jesse Eisenberg, who played Mark Zuckerberg on screen, ‘dissociates’ with Meta founder over his ‘problematic’ actions | Hollywood

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Feb 06, 2025 07:46 AM IST Jesse Eisenberg, who received an Oscar nod for playing Mark Zuckerberg in David Fincher’s The Social Network, is distancing himself from the Facebook chief. Jesse Eisenberg, who received an Oscar nomination for playing Mark Zuckerberg in David Fincher’s The Social Network, admitted to distancing himself from the Facebook and Meta chief, reported Variety. (Also read: Jesse Eisenberg says ‘The Social Network’ producers asked him not to meet Mark Zuckerberg) Jesse Eisenberg and Mark Zuckerberg have shared the stage several times. Jesse Eisenberg on Mark Zuckerberg In an appearance on BBC Radio 4’s Today on Tuesday, Eisenberg admitted that he hasn’t been following the tech giant’s life trajectory, partly because he doesn’t want to think of “associating” himself with someone like that. “It’s not like I played a great golfer or something, and now people think I’m a great golfer. It’s like this guy that’s doing things that are problematic — taking away fact-checking and safety concerns, making people who are already threatened in this world more threatened,” said Jesse …