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Salman Khan’s ‘Sonam, it’s done bro’ post ‘cringe’, Bollywood irrelevant: Shobhaa De | Bollywood News

Salman Khan’s ‘Sonam, it’s done bro’ post ‘cringe’, Bollywood irrelevant: Shobhaa De | Bollywood News

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Author and columnist Shobhaa De has criticised Bollywood’s response to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests, arguing that the industry’s biggest stars appeared out of touch with Gen Z and misread the mood of a youth-led movement that has dominated national discourse for weeks. In her latest column for ThePrint, De took aim at Salman Khan’s social media post to activist Sonam Wangchuk, described Bollywood’s response as “uncool” and “irrelevant”, and criticised actors including Kangana Ranaut, Hema Malini and Anupam Kher for their comments on the protests. Shobhaa De calls Salman Khan’s Sonam Wangchuk post ‘cringe’ Salman Khan was among the first Bollywood stars to react to the CJP-led protests over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak. After backing the students’ demand for accountability and education reforms, the actor made another appeal the following day, urging Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike after Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured action against those responsible for the alleged leak. Hours before Wangchuk eventually ended his fast, Salman posted on social media, “Sonam, it’s done bro. Don’t extend this. …

Ranveer Singh ‘ban’ an ‘ugly conspiracy’ against Dhurandhar, Aditya Dhar: Shobhaa De | Bollywood News

Ranveer Singh ‘ban’ an ‘ugly conspiracy’ against Dhurandhar, Aditya Dhar: Shobhaa De | Bollywood News

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Two days after Ranveer Singh’s team maintained that the actor will maintain a dignified silence over the ongoing row over him walking out of Farhan Akhtar’s directorial Don 3, Shobhaa De has lauded the actor’s strategic position. The veteran author also claimed that the recent ‘ban’ by a film body also seems to be an “ugly conspiracy” against not only Ranveer, but also the makers of his latest blockbuster spy thriller franchise, Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. “Ranveer Singh is sensible, clever, well-advised. He’s holding his silence. He’s keeping quiet, letting his fans and followers fight his battles for him,” said Shobhaa in an Instagram reel she put out on Wednesday evening. “What Ranveer has successfully done by keeping quiet is enhance his own brand appeal and also his popularity,” she added. Earlier this week, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a “non-cooperation directive” against the actor after he allegedly didn’t appear before them to address his side of the story in a complaint filed by Farhan and Ritesh Sidhwani’s production house Excel Entertainment …

Shobhaa De slams trolls mocking Ananya Panday’s dance in Chand Mera Dil: ‘Shouldn’t you call out director’

Shobhaa De slams trolls mocking Ananya Panday’s dance in Chand Mera Dil: ‘Shouldn’t you call out director’

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Ananya Panday has recently become the target of trolls after her Bharatanatyam fusion dance sequence in Chand Mera Dil went viral. A section of social media users, including classical dancers, criticised her performance and dubbed it “Nepo Natyam”. While opinions on the matter remain divided, author and columnist Shobhaa De has now come to the actor’s defence. She urged trolls not to single out Ananya and instead question the filmmakers and choreographers responsible for the sequence. Ananya Panday in a still from Chand Mera Dil. Shobhaa De defends Ananya Shobhaa sided with Ananya in a new Instagram video and said, “She’s not a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, and if you have to call out anyone, shouldn’t it be the choreographer and the director? Why target her?” She further added, “Not just her, I feel there’s an incredible amount of pressure on our young stars and even the older stars, most of whom were not trained classical dancers but were expected to perform classical dances or fusion dances or modern dances – any kind of dance that …

‘Why target her?’: Shobhaa De slams ‘Nepo Natyam’ trolling of Ananya in Chand Mera Dil | Bollywood News

‘Why target her?’: Shobhaa De slams ‘Nepo Natyam’ trolling of Ananya in Chand Mera Dil | Bollywood News

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4 min readBengaluruMay 27, 2026 10:41 AM IST Shobhaa De has defended Ananya Panday after the young actor found herself at the centre of online criticism following the release of a Bharatanatyam sequence from her film Chand Mera Dil. The sequence sparked debate on social media, with several users criticising Ananya’s expressions and dance performance. In Chand Mera Dil, Ananya plays Chandni, the daughter of a Bharatanatyam dancer. In one of the scenes, she performs a fusion act on stage that blends Bharatanatyam with hip-hop and locking. As clips from the film circulated online, many dancers on X accused the sequence of being disrespectful to the classical art form, while trolls also mocked the performance with terms like “Nepo Natyam.” Someone needs to stop Ananya Pandey ji before she further destroys Bharatanatyam. That audacity to have Nataraja idol in the background and perform like this…😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/ljg0SLNvAm — Incognito (@Incognito_qfs) May 24, 2026 Shobhaa De supports Ananya Stepping in amid the backlash, Shobhaa De strongly supported Ananya and argued that actors should not be solely blamed …

Shobhaa De mocks Alia Bhatt over the ‘ignored by photographers’ at Cannes chatter: She was waving at her own team

Shobhaa De mocks Alia Bhatt over the ‘ignored by photographers’ at Cannes chatter: She was waving at her own team

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Actor Alia Bhatt may have turned heads during her appearances at the Cannes Film Festival. Still, social media users were quick to speculate that the actor was seemingly “ignored” by international photographers during one of her red carpet outings. Amid the buzz, veteran author and columnist Shobhaa De has taken a sharp dig at Alia’s Cannes look, saying she was waving at her own team. Shobhaa De said Alia Bhatt’s fashion choices at the Cannes film festival did not work for her. Shobhaa takes a dig at Alia Recently, Shobhaa took to Instagram to post a reel talking about the looks and presence of Indian actors at the international film festival. She posted the reel with a caption, “Sorry! This is India’s embarrassing “No Cannes Do” moment…. Just for info : Most major Hollywood biggies stayed away in 2026. Just three worthy filmmakers from India were officially invited. The rest had paid their way to the Festival. Or were there as brand ambassadors.” In the reel, Shobhaa reacted to the ongoing chatter about Alia being …

‘This is outrageous’: Gabriella Demetriades hits back after Shobhaa De slams Arjun Rampal’s ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ speech | Bollywood News

‘This is outrageous’: Gabriella Demetriades hits back after Shobhaa De slams Arjun Rampal’s ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ speech | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiMar 26, 2026 08:22 PM IST Arjun Rampal is receiving widespread acclaim for his performance in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, where he plays Major Iqbal, an ISI officer in Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller. However, his recent gesture at an awards event, where he ended his speech with ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’, did not go down well with writer Shobhaa De, who criticised it in her latest column. Rampal’s partner, Gabriella Demetriades, has now responded to her remarks. What Arjun Rampal said At the HELLO! Hall of Fame Awards, Arjun Rampal spoke about his experience working on Dhurandhar 2 and also opened up about witnessing the 26/11 attacks firsthand. He said, “On my birthday, I saw the horrors of 26/11 play out. In the morning, when I drove back home, I had to stop at least three times because I felt like I was going to be sick. When Aditya Dhar narrated the 26/11 sequence to me, I knew I was going to have my revenge, and that’s what I did with Dhurandhar. All …

Shobhaa De calls Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar hype ‘manipulative’; says ‘nobody asked Hrithik’ for his political stance | Bollywood News

Shobhaa De calls Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar hype ‘manipulative’; says ‘nobody asked Hrithik’ for his political stance | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 28, 2026 08:40 PM IST Three months after Dhurandhar released in theatres, the film continues to spark conversations as its makers prepare for the sequel, set to arrive on March 19. Former journalist and author Shobhaa De has now shared her take on the film, calling it one of the most “brilliant” movies made in recent times. However, she also criticised what she described as a “manipulative” narrative that credited Akshaye Khanna as the sole standout star of the film. “Dhurandhar is like a political bomb” Speaking to Rediff Originals, Shobhaa said, “Dhurandhar is like a political bomb. I wasn’t prepared for it. I went to watch it thinking it would be part of a spy universe. I mostly went because I had briefly run into Ranveer Singh at a cafe in Alibaug when he was preparing for the film. He was deeply absorbed in his work, sitting with his laptop and reading his script.” Recalling the meeting, she added, “My husband and I have known him since he entered …

Shobhaa De says Ananya Panday lacks ‘distinct personality’, has just one good film: At the right place at the right time

Shobhaa De says Ananya Panday lacks ‘distinct personality’, has just one good film: At the right place at the right time

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Veteran author and columnist Shobhaa De recently took a sharp swipe at Ananya Panday, saying the young star doesn’t have a distinct personality that makes her truly stand out in Bollywood. She also noted that Ananya often seems to be at the right place at the right time, landing the right projects, particularly with international brands. Ananya Panday made her debut in Bollywood in 2019 with Student of the Year 2. Shobhaa De on Ananya Panday Recently, Shobhaa De appeared on Rediff Originals for a candid podcast on YouTube. During the conversation, she delved into the world of Bollywood, sharing her sharp take on the new generation of stars, including Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday. When asked about her views on Ananya, Shobhaa De remarked that the young actor lacks a distinct personality, adding that her appeal seems to hinge more on being at the right place at the right time. “I don’t know… She is at the right place at the right time with the right projects, especially international brands. She could be any …

Does Bastian really earn Rs 2-3 crore a day? Shilpa Shetty, Ranjit Bindra address revenue buzz | Bollywood News

Does Bastian really earn Rs 2-3 crore a day? Shilpa Shetty, Ranjit Bindra address revenue buzz | Bollywood News

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Amid growing buzz around Bastian’s massive daily business, actor Shilpa Shetty and co-owner, restaurateur Ranjit Bindra have responded to claims that the popular dining brand generates Rs 2-3 crore a day. In a recent conversation with Curly Tales, the duo opened up on Bastian’s journey, from its early days to becoming one of Mumbai’s most recognised restaurant chains, and how their partnership began. Shilpa partnered with Ranjit, the founder of the Bastian brand, in 2019. She now co-owns the brand and has a 50 percent stake in it. Shilpa Shetty recalled first walking into Bastian as a customer back in 2016, long before she became a co-owner. “I am so happy Ranjit and I met. I met him in Bastian when I came there as a customer in 2016. That’s when we started talking, and he told me he was opening another outlet in Worli, which also went on to become an iconic place. But I want to share the story behind it — I was not convinced at all because that location was just …

Shobhaa De says Bollywood has been free of communal tension for 50 years, despite AR Rahman’s ‘dangerous comment’

Shobhaa De says Bollywood has been free of communal tension for 50 years, despite AR Rahman’s ‘dangerous comment’

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Music composer AR Rahman recently sparked outrage when he claimed in an interview that a shift in the power dynamics in the Hindi film industry has caused him to lose work. Author and columnist Shobhaa De called his comment ‘very dangerous’, saying that Bollywood has been ‘free of communal tension’ for 50 years now. Shobhaa De reacted to AR Rahman’s recent comment on Bollywood. Shobhaa De slams AR Rahman’s comment Shobhaa spoke to ANI about Rahman’s comment and said, “This is a very dangerous comment. I don’t know why he’s made it; you should ask him. But I’ve been watching Bollywood for 50 years. And if I’ve seen any place which is free of any kind of communal tension, it is Bollywood.” Reacting to the music composer’s claim of not getting as much work, the author said, “If you have talent, you will get a chance. If you don’t have talent, there’s no question of religion being a factor; that they’re not giving you a chance. So, what he’s saying, he’s such a successful man, …