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Deool Band director on Shah Rukh’s trolling for helping film: ‘Where’s Hindu-Muslim in this?’ | Bollywood News

Deool Band director on Shah Rukh’s trolling for helping film: ‘Where’s Hindu-Muslim in this?’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiJul 8, 2026 04:53 PM IST Just two weeks ago, Shah Rukh Khan made headlines after Marathi filmmaker-actor Pravin Tarde revealed that the superstar had waived off a Rs 42 lakh bill for the Digital Cinema Package (DCP) of Deool Band 2, helping the film secure a theatrical release. Since then, the film has gone on to gross nearly Rs 100 crore at the global box office. While many praised Shah Rukh’s gesture, a set of trolls questioned why a Muslim actor had helped release a film centred on a Hindu deity. Responding to the criticism, Tarde had a firm message: kindness needs to be acknowledged. Speaking on the podcast Podkatta, Tarde said, “What is the Hindu-Muslim issue in this? He is a part of the film industry, and so am I. We approached his company seeking a discount because we only had Rs 12–13 lakh, while the bill was around Rs 43 lakh. Shah Rukh asked his team whether the film was good. They told him it was an excellent film, …

Raveena Tandon calls trolling of Aishwarya Rai ‘miserable behaviour’, says fixation on women ageing is ‘toxic’

Raveena Tandon calls trolling of Aishwarya Rai ‘miserable behaviour’, says fixation on women ageing is ‘toxic’

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Actor Raveena Tandon has criticised the online trolling Aishwarya Rai faced a couple of months ago when she walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. Calling it “deeply unfortunate and incredibly unfair”, Raveena linked it to the ‘digital culture’. Raveena Tandon has come out in support of Aishwarya Rai. Raveena Tandon supports Aishwarya Rai In May this year, Aishwarya drew attention for her annual appearance at Cannes. After she walked the red carpet in a sculpted blue gown by Amit Aggarwal, the actor unwittingly became the subject of online trolling. In a recent interview, Raveena addressed the trolling Aishwarya faced, saying the constant scrutiny of women’s looks reflects a “toxic trait” in the social media age. “It is unfortunate and incredibly unfair. This relentless, hyper-fixation on a woman’s ageing process, her weight, or her wardrobe choice is an ongoing toxic trait of our digital culture,” Raveena told PTI. The Bollywood star praised Aishwarya, her junior in the industry, calling her a ‘global icon’. “Aishwarya is an absolute global icon who has represented our …

Soni Razdan fiercely defends Alia Bhatt against trolling after Alpha release; reposts fan saying ‘this is her downfall?’

Soni Razdan fiercely defends Alia Bhatt against trolling after Alpha release; reposts fan saying ‘this is her downfall?’

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Actor Alia Bhatt has faced a fresh wave of online trolling since her YRF spy film Alpha was released in theatres this Friday. The film had a decent opening at the box office but registered the lowest for the franchise. In the midst of this, her mother, Soni Razdan, came to her defence online and has been re-posting statements by fans supporting her. Soni Razdan re-shared supportive posts on Alia Bhatt after Alpha’s release. Soni Razdan fiercely defends Alia Bhatt Since Alpha hit screens on June 3, Soni has reposted flattering reviews on X (formerly Twitter) and has posted questioning critics who write it off or compare it to Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. She also re-posted fan reviews claiming that the film wasn’t as bad as it’s being made out to be online. She also reposted a fan who posted a picture of Alia from the film, writing, “ALIA IS GOOD YOU ALL NEED TO SHUT UP.” Another opinion she seemed to agree with is a fan writing, “And this is supposedly her downfall? Her downfall …

Karan Johar backs Alia Bhatt’s Alpha amid intense trolling, praises her stardom and theatrical pull: ‘Please relax’

Karan Johar backs Alia Bhatt’s Alpha amid intense trolling, praises her stardom and theatrical pull: ‘Please relax’

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Alpha has been making headlines ever since it hit cinemas on July 3, and Karan Johar has now shared his thoughts on the film. The spy thriller, which is part of the growing YRF Spy Universe, stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in the lead roles. The film has received a mixed response from audiences and critics alike. While many have appreciated its action sequences and performances, others have raised concerns about its storytelling. Amid this ongoing conversation, Karan Johar has stepped in with his take, strongly supporting the film and its lead star. Alpha: Karan Johar hails Alia Bhatt’s unquestionable talent and solid start at box office. Karan Johar reviews Alpha Sharing his thoughts on Instagram Stories, Karan Johar called Alpha a “solid start” at a time when theatres are still struggling to pull in audiences. He pointed out, “When footfalls are a challenge ALPHA takes a solid start! It emphasises many things…the audience is way above online negativity and they are the true warriors…” He also praised Alia Bhatt’s performance, highlighting her “stardom and …

Soni Razdan Defends Alia Bhatt Against Trolling And Nepotism Criticism

Soni Razdan Defends Alia Bhatt Against Trolling And Nepotism Criticism

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Alia Bhatt has consistently delivered acclaimed and memorable performances over the decade. However, along with her professional success, she has frequently faced scrutiny and trolling on social media. Most recently, she was subjected to online criticism after her appearance at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. In response to this ongoing negativity, her mother, Soni Razdan, has stepped forward to defend her daughter, saying that Alia’s achievements are the direct result of her hard work and talent.   In a recent conversation with Zoom, Soni Razdan addressed the criticism around the nepotism debate, suggesting it is unfair to blame Alia for her family background. Talking about her own career, Soni shared that she navigated the industry as an outsider and experienced her own struggles. She said, “Alia can’t help whose child she is, it’s not her fault. I was not a product of the industry; I struggled as an actor and human being to come into this industry, and I am not even half or quarter as successful as many other women of my time. Also, …

Munawar Faruqui urges people to stop trolling Pranit More for ₹370 biryani controversy: ‘Har cheez ki ek limit hoti hai’

Munawar Faruqui urges people to stop trolling Pranit More for ₹370 biryani controversy: ‘Har cheez ki ek limit hoti hai’

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Over the last few days, the ₹370 biryani”> ₹370 biryani remark on comedian Pranit More‘s show has sparked a massive backlash on social media. 23-year-old Himanshu Jangra said that he went on a date with a woman where he paid ₹370 for a plate of chicken biryani, and therefore deserved a “return” on his investment. He later apologised and deleted his social media accounts. Pranit also apologised for the hurt caused. Munawar Faruqui has spoken on the incessant trolling of comedian Pranit More. What Munawar said Now, Munawar Faruqui, who had earlier questioned the discussion that happened during the show, has urged trolls to stop commenting on the issue and move ahead. Taking to his Instagram Stories, Munawar addressed his fans directly in a video message and said, “Mujhe lagta hai ab hum sabko tham jana chahiye. Comedian ne bahut galat baat boli, crowd work mein bhi bahut galat baat hui. Us ladki ne bhi jo bola, main usse disagree karta hoon. Unhone jo bola, mujhe sunna pasand nahi hai, lekin ek level hota hai …

CM Yogi directs police to file FIR against those trolling Akhilesh Yadav’s daughter: ‘Never made any distinction’

CM Yogi directs police to file FIR against those trolling Akhilesh Yadav’s daughter: ‘Never made any distinction’

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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath condemned alleged derogatory remarks made against Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav’s daughter. CM Yogi said insulting comments made against anyone’s daughter as a disgrace and called for immediate action on the matter, while speaking at an event in Azamgarh on Saturday. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath calls for police action on online remarks made against Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav’s daughter (PTI) Yogi declared that he had directed police to register an FIR in the matter but also advised Akhilesh to “reign in” his own party workers before any additional illicit comments were passed. Also Read I Project Ganga: UP govt unveils massive rural broadband push Yogi Adityanath condemns “I was seeing recently that some people were making comments on social media against the daughter of Akhilesh Yadav ji,” he remarked in the gathering. “As soon as it came to my notice, I immediately told the police to register an FIR against it.” The chief minister urged for dignity in public discourse, especially towards someone’s daughter. “A daughter …

‘The trolling got me three ads’

‘The trolling got me three ads’

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Varun Dhawan has finally reacted to the viral AI-generated meme that mocked his smile while dressed in an army uniform. Varun revealed he was initially confused by the image and pointed out that it was entirely fabricated using AI. He recently appeared on comedian and writer Tanmay Bhat’s YouTube channel and revealed how the meme helped him get three ads. Varun Dhawan reacts to his smile meme Ahead of the release of his war drama, Border 2, earlier this year, a meme began to float around on the internet, depicting Varun with a crooked smile while wearing an army uniform. Reacting to the meme over a Zoom call during Tanmay Bhat’s roast, Varun said, “True story, jab ye aaya to maine bola maine pehna kab uniform. Border to maine abhi ki hai. Ye uniform Border ki nahi hai, ye baal aise nahi the. Ye jo chehra hai ye ABCD 2 ka hai aur body to meri hai hi nahi. Poora AI hai ye photo (When this came out, I wondered when I had worn this …

‘Mere pe aaya to Arjun Kapoor khush ho gaya’: Varun Dhawan laughs off trolling, says smile meme is ‘poora AI, not me’

‘Mere pe aaya to Arjun Kapoor khush ho gaya’: Varun Dhawan laughs off trolling, says smile meme is ‘poora AI, not me’

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Actor Varun Dhawan recently appeared on comedian and writer Tanmay Bhat’s YouTube channel to react to his own memes. The actor, who was promoting his new film, Hai Jawani To Ishq Hona Hai, joined Tanmay and his fellow comedians on a Zoom call, looking at memes on him, including the infamous crooked smile meme that became popular earlier this year. Varun Dhawan recently reacted to his old meme. Varun Dhawan reacts to his meme Ahead of the release of his war drama, Border 2, earlier this year, a meme began to float around on the internet, depicting Varun with a crooked smile wearing an army uniform. It would invariably show Varun delivering a ‘fauji’ line with that smiling expression, poking fun at the actor’s acting chops and questioning his place in a serious war drama. Reacting to the meme, Varun said, “True story, jab ye aaya to maine bola maine pehna kab uniform. Border to maine abhi ki hai. Ye uniform Border ki nahi hai, ye baal aise nahi the. Ye jo chehra hai ye …

Hina Khan breaks silence amid trolling after feud with Shilpa Shinde: ‘We shall not stoop low to make a point’

Hina Khan breaks silence amid trolling after feud with Shilpa Shinde: ‘We shall not stoop low to make a point’

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Actor Hina Khan is once again making headlines, this time following her recent war of words with Shilpa Shinde. The stir began after Shilpa admitted that the sexual harassment case she had filed against the producers of Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain was false. Her remarks also revived the long-running tension between the two television stars, with fans taking sides and engaging in online mudslinging. Amid the trolling, Hina took to social media to share a message with her followers, urging them to choose kindness over hate. Hina Khan took to Instagram to express her views. Hina Khan asks her fans to be kind On Monday, Hina took to Instagram to share a note with her fans, urging them to respond with kindness and empathy amid the ongoing trolling. Her message comes in the wake of her recent war of words with Shilpa. “We all make mistakes and we all evolve with time.. I read some tweets here and thr.. I have always chosen kindness, love and humanity over hatred. If you are my fan and …