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‘Mamata Banerjee is my leader, not Abhishek or anyone else’: Shatrughan Sinha vows to stand by Didi amid TMC rift

‘Mamata Banerjee is my leader, not Abhishek or anyone else’: Shatrughan Sinha vows to stand by Didi amid TMC rift

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Amid reports of fractures within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), MP Shatrughan Sinha expressed his unrequited support for party leader Mamata Banerjee on Friday (June 12). He categorically rejected all claims of him shifting out of the party anytime soon as well as launching a scathing attack on those who have chosen to exit. TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha expresses unwavering support for party leader Mamata Banerjee amid internal rift (PTI, Reuters) Sinha expressed his unwavering support for his “only leader” Mamata Banerjee and reasserted his desire to stand with her during this “moment of trouble”. “I am a strong supporter of people’s happiness and sorrows, and I am with Mamta ji in this moment,” Sinha remarked. Also Read I Letter would be out if they had 20: Mahua Moitra challenges claim by TMC rebels “I was with her, and I will continue to be with her. For now, I have no intention of going in any other direction or forming any other alliance.” In addition, he referred to Mamata Banerjee as a “mature, tried, tested and …

Shatrughan Sinha has never been tough on Sonakshi: ‘He is soft, a silent supporter’ | Bollywood News

Shatrughan Sinha has never been tough on Sonakshi: ‘He is soft, a silent supporter’ | Bollywood News

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In Sonakshi Sinha’s latest film, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s courtroom drama System on Prime Video India, she plays a budding lawyer and the daughter of a top advocate (played by Ashutosh Gowariker), who requires her to win 10 cases in a row as a public prosecutor if she wants to serve as a partner at his reputed law firm. “What is this reverse nepotism?’,” her character asks in the film. But Sonakshi tells SCREEN in an exclusive interview that she’s never had to face “reverse nepotism” in her real life, even though her father Shatrughan Sinha is a veteran actor. He had no direct part to play in launching her, as Sonakshi made a dream debut opposite Salman Khan in Abhinav Kashyap’s 2010 hit Dabangg. ‘My dad has been a silent supporter’ “My father has always given me the freedom to choose my path, right since when I was studying fashion designing. That was the path I’d chosen for myself. Life chose another path for me. That’s a different story,” she says, smiling. “He’s always been …

Before Ranveer Singh, FWICE ‘banned’ Chunky Panday but not Dharmendra or Shatrughan Sinha | Bollywood News

Before Ranveer Singh, FWICE ‘banned’ Chunky Panday but not Dharmendra or Shatrughan Sinha | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiUpdated: May 27, 2026 09:32 AM IST The Federation of Western Indian Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh on Monday, effectively asking its 4 lakh plus members to not work with him. While FWICE Chief Advisor Ashoke Pandit has clarified it’s not a “ban” because they don’t have the statutory power of a court, he maintains that the directive would be revoked only once the actor decides to appear before them personally and resolves the longstanding issues caused by his unceremonious exit from Farhan Akhtar’s directorial Don 3 this past December. Not the first actor to be ‘banned’ by FWICE However, Ranveer isn’t the first actor against whom such a strict stand has been taken by the FWICE. Over the past 10 years, it has issued a non-cooperation directive against celebrities like actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh and singer Mika Singh, but that has been mostly over political reasons. The other time when the film body took such swift and strict action was in 1986 when the film industry collectively went …

Chunky Panday recalls when FWICE ‘banned’ him but couldn’t do the same to superstars Dharmendra, Shatrughan Sinha

Chunky Panday recalls when FWICE ‘banned’ him but couldn’t do the same to superstars Dharmendra, Shatrughan Sinha

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The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issuing a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh after Farhan Akhtar approached the federation following the actor’s exit from his film Don 3 has sparked a debate online, with many calling it favouritism while others have termed it fair. But this isn’t the first time FWICE has issued such a directive against a star. Chunky Panday opened up on Don 3 row. Chunky refuses to address Don 3 row Recently, in a conversation with ETimes, actor Chunky Panday admitted that he too was once “banned” by the federation early in his career. He revealed that while he faced action, bigger stars like Dharmendra and Shatrughan Sinha were spared because they were major superstars of that era and were working in multiple films at the time. However, Chunky refused to comment on the current Don 3 row, saying he is not “fully aware” of the details. When Chunky got banned by FWICE Chunky recalled how he landed in trouble with the federation. He said, “During the shooting of ‘Aag …

Sonakshi Sinha reveals how dad Shatrughan Sinha gave her ‘reverse nepotism’ treatment early in career | Exclusive

Sonakshi Sinha reveals how dad Shatrughan Sinha gave her ‘reverse nepotism’ treatment early in career | Exclusive

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In a career spanning over 15 years, actor Sonakshi Sinha has worked in a variety of films and shows, from action potboilers to police procedurals to the odd rom-com. Now, she is entering the legal drama space with her next film, System. Ahead of the release, Sonakshi sits down with Hindustan Times to chat about the film and how she found her character very relatable, right down to the meta ‘reverse nepotism’ joke. Shatrughan Sinha with daughter Sonakshi Sinha. Sonakshi Sinha on System System, directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, stars Sonakshi as a young public prosecutor who teams up with a court stenographer (Jyotika) to fight a murder case against a powerful businessman. “The film addressed so many issues that we may not even think of. These are derived from real people, real incidents, and things happening around us. At a lot of points, the film makes you question things. Any film that gets you started thinking about stuff is a good film,” says Sonakshi. Her character, Neha Rajvansh, is relatable, says Sonakshi, not because …

Shatrughan Sinha reacts to Sonakshi Sinha’s interfaith marriage

Shatrughan Sinha reacts to Sonakshi Sinha’s interfaith marriage

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Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s interfaith marriage in 2024 sparked widespread discussion, with many speculating that her parents, Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha, were unhappy with the union. However, Sonakshi’s parents were very much present and actively participated in all her wedding celebrations. Now, Shatrughan Sinha has come out in support of his daughter and called the couple ‘made for each other’, dismissing rift rumours. Shatrughan Sinha on Sonakshi and Zaheer’s interfaith marriage In a recent interview with News 18, Shatrughan Sinha responded to questions about his reaction to the wedding, given that his residence is named Ramayana and his daughter has married a Muslim. He said, “Bilkul theek-thaak hai. Hum bahut khush hain. Sonakshi ki jo shaadi hui hai, made for each other lagte hain dono. (Everything is fine. We are very happy. Sonakshi is married; they both seem made for each other).”           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Sonakshi Sinha (@aslisona) He noted that …

Shatrughan Sinha backs daughter Sonakshi Sinha’s interfaith wedding with Zaheer Iqbal: ‘Jab miyan biwi raazi to kya…’

Shatrughan Sinha backs daughter Sonakshi Sinha’s interfaith wedding with Zaheer Iqbal: ‘Jab miyan biwi raazi to kya…’

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Veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha has spoken warmly and emphatically in support of his daughter Sonakshi Sinha’s marriage to Zaheer Iqbal, describing the couple as “made for each other” and reiterating that their union was both lawful and rooted in mutual happiness. Shatrughan Sinha says he is standing like a rock backing daughter Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal marriage who tied the knot in 2024 under the the Special Marriage Act. Shatrughan Sinha opens up about Sonakshi and Zaheer’s marriage Sonakshi and Zaheer tied the knot in 2024 in an interfaith ceremony conducted under the Special Marriage Act, a legal provision in India that allows individuals of different religions to marry without converting to the other’s religion. The wedding drew widespread public attention, not only because of the couple’s celebrity status but also because of conversations about interfaith marriages in the country. In a recent interview with News18, Shatrughan addressed questions regarding the marriage, including remarks referencing his residence named ‘Ramayana’ and the interfaith nature of the union. Responding candidly, Shatrughan dismissed any concerns …

Dharmendra’s absence from Oscars’ in Memoriam segment draws backlash from Hema Malini, Shatrughan Sinha: ‘It is a shame’ | Bollywood News

Dharmendra’s absence from Oscars’ in Memoriam segment draws backlash from Hema Malini, Shatrughan Sinha: ‘It is a shame’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiMar 16, 2026 08:48 PM IST The absence of veteran actor Dharmendra from the In Memoriam segment at the 98th Academy Awards has sparked criticism from several Indian celebrities, including his wife and actor Hema Malini and veteran star Shatrughan Sinha. On Monday, during the ceremony held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the Academy paid tribute to several global film personalities who passed away over the past year, including Robert Redford, Rob Reiner and Diane Keaton, among others. However, the segment did not mention the legendary Bollywood star, who has had a career spanning more than six decades. Reacting to the omission, Hema Malini told Bollywood Hungama, “It is a shame, of course. A shame for them to have overlooked an actor who means so many things to so many people in many parts of the world. Dharamji was known and recognised everywhere.” She further added, “He never got too many awards during his lifetime. Why should he care about the Oscars? Both of us were always happy to be …

‘What propaganda?’: Shatrughan Sinha hails Dhurandhar as a ‘masterpiece’, says Vinod Khanna’s son Akshaye Khanna ‘creates his identity’ | Bollywood News

‘What propaganda?’: Shatrughan Sinha hails Dhurandhar as a ‘masterpiece’, says Vinod Khanna’s son Akshaye Khanna ‘creates his identity’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Feb 25, 2026 07:24 PM IST Shatrughan Sinha has finally caught up with Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster period spy thriller Dhurandhar. The actor-turned-Trinamool Congress leader doesn’t see the Ranveer Singh-starrer as a “propaganda”. He has, in fact, hailed it as an “absolute masterpiece”. Sinha took to his X handle on Wednesday to heap praises on the film, which released in cinemas last December. “Wow! Just happened to see the most talked about film an absolute masterpiece ‘Dhurandhar’. What ‘propaganda’ film??? A film is a film is a film. It’s a great film, gripping interesting & full of entertainment, made with sincerity,” wrote Sinha. He lauded the technical aspects of the film, including Shivkumar V Panicker’s “great” editing, Vikas Nowlakha’s “exquisite” cinematography, and Saini S Johray’s “beautifully crafted” production design, especially recreating Karachi, Pakistan in Bangkok, Thailand. Sinha was all praise for the ensemble cast too, including Ranveer, who has previously starred with his daughter Sonakshi Sinha in Vikramaditya Motwane’s 2013 period romance Lootera. “One & only our Ranveer Singh fits the bill & …

‘What propaganda film?’: Shatrughan Sinha hails Dhurandhar, calls Aditya Dhar’s film an absolute masterpiece

‘What propaganda film?’: Shatrughan Sinha hails Dhurandhar, calls Aditya Dhar’s film an absolute masterpiece

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Even though Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar was released in theatres last year in December, the film continues to cast its spell. The film has received widespread praise from several prominent Bollywood celebrities. Now, actor Shatrughan Sinha has seen the film and has taken to his X account to share a glowing review. He quashed claims that Dhurandhar is a ‘propaganda film’ and called it an ‘absolute masterpiece.’ Shatrughan Sinha has finally seen Dhurandhar and shared his thoughts on it. Shatrughan Sinha reviews Dhurandhar In his new post, Shatrughan wrote, “Wow! Just happened to see the most talked about film an absolute masterpiece ‘Dhurandhar’. What ‘propaganda’ film??? A film is a film is a film. It’s a great film, gripping interesting & full of entertainment, made with sincerity. The sets too have been created beautifully in Bangkok, Thailand (depicting Pakistan) in a very realistic manner.” He added, “Technically brilliant, with great editing. The cinematographer deserves applause for his exquisite work. Kudos to the entire supremely talented cast & crew who have made this film a visual delight! …