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Shobhaa De says ‘ban’ on Ranveer Singh in Don 3 row is part of ‘ugly conspiracy’ against Aditya Dhar and Dhurandhar

Shobhaa De says ‘ban’ on Ranveer Singh in Don 3 row is part of ‘ugly conspiracy’ against Aditya Dhar and Dhurandhar

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The drama surrounding Ranveer Singh’s sudden exit from Don 3 shows no signs of slowing down, with the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) tightening its stand against the actor. Now, author and columnist Shobhaa De has claimed that she senses an “ugly conspiracy” brewing against Ranveer and Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar under the veil of the ongoing Don 3 dispute. Shobhaa De has drawn parallels between Ranveer Singh’s ongoing Don 3 controversy and the Delhi Gymkhana Club row, Shobhaa De on Don 3 dispute On Thursday, Shobhaa took to Instagram to praise Ranveer for the way he has been handling the ongoing dispute. She also claimed that the recent move by the film body appeared to be part of an “ugly conspiracy” targeting not just Ranveer, but also filmmaker Aditya Dhar and the team behind his blockbuster spy-thriller franchise Dhurandhar. Shobhaa De posted a video about the issue with a caption that read, “Ranveer Singh is the Delhi Gymkhana of Bollywood…..same same but different… Exclusivity instead of inclusivity? Stop behaving like Trump!!! Threats …

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 …

Arjun Rampal’s girlfriend Gabriella calls Shobhaa De’s criticism of his Bharat Mata ki Jai chant ‘outrageous’

Arjun Rampal’s girlfriend Gabriella calls Shobhaa De’s criticism of his Bharat Mata ki Jai chant ‘outrageous’

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Actor Arjun Rampal is garnering praise for his performance in Dhurandhar The Revenge. He plays Major Iqbal, a ruthless and calculating ISI officer in the spy thriller directed by Aditya Dhar. At HELLO! Hall of Fame Awards held a few days ago, Arjun spoke about his experience working on the film during his acceptance speech and ended by saying, ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai.’ Arjun Rampal’s girlfriend, Gabriella Demetriades, has come out in his support. What Gabriella said Writer Shobhaa De criticised this in her latest column in The Print, titled, ‘Why Arjun Rampal saying ’Bharat Mata ki Jai’ should worry Bollywood audiences.’ This post has now caught the attention of the actor’s girlfriend, Gabriella Demetriades, who slammed it in the comments. She wrote, “This is outrageous.” Earlier, during his appearance at HELLO! Hall of Fame Awards, Arjun Rampal recalled witnessing the horrors of the attacks first-hand and revealed how working on Dhurandhar felt like a form of personal revenge. He said, “On my birthday, I saw the horrors of 26/11 play out. In the morning, …

Shobhaa De calls hype around Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar role ‘manipulative’: Even crediting his dance…

Shobhaa De calls hype around Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar role ‘manipulative’: Even crediting his dance…

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Actor Akshaye Khanna has been earning widespread acclaim for his turn as gangster Rehman Dakait in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. However, veteran author and columnist Shobhaa De feels the hype built around his character was manipulative. Shobhaa De recently spoke about Akshaye Khanna’s performance in Dhurandhar. Shobhaa De on Akshaye Khanna’s hype in Dhurandhar Shobhaa De recently appeared on Rediff Originals for a podcast, posted on YouTube, where she reflected on the success of Dhurandhar and the massive hype surrounding Akshaye Khanna’s character in the film. In the spy thriller, Akshaye was seen as the menacing Pakistani gangster Rehman Dakait. His performance was applauded by many, including his dancing entry in one scene to the song Fa9la, which went viral on social media. Talking about all the chatter around Akshaye’s role in the film, Shobhaa De said, “Another manipulative aspect was creating the impression that Akshaye is the bigger star and that he alone stood out — even crediting his dance as the highlight.” She also weighed in on the film’s reception, drawing attention to Hrithik …

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 …