Maharashtra plugs legal loophole allowing obscene performances under live music guise

In a new development the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly passed an amendment bill plugging the “orchestra loophole”. Establishments will now require permits under the Maharashtra Prohibition of Obscene Dance Act rather than weaker police licenses, and violators will face much stricter penalties to prevent obscene performances under the guise of live music. Many bars bypassed the…

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Tabu Nagarjuna re-unite after 28 years in “King100”

Veteran actors Tabu and Nagarjuna Akkineni are reuniting after 28 years for Nagarjuna’s landmark 100th film, tentatively titled “King100”. Karthik’s directorial of the action drama will reportedly feature the duo on opposite sides of the law,with Tabu playing the main antagonist. The cinematic milestone project: “King100” (also reportedly Asurudu) marks Nagarjuna Akkineni’s 100th film appearance.Produced…

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Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has called out the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) following the sudden removal of Satluj (formerly Punjab’95) from ZEE5.

Kamra took to social media to pen an open letter directed at CBFC Chairperson Prasoon Joshi, demanding accountability for the board’s actions. Kamra publicly questioned why the censorship board demanded a staggering 127 cuts to the film, despite it being based on documented, factual history.He asserted that the CBFC has no legal jurisdiction over ZEE5…

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Voices of One, Heart of All: Gulzar’s New Anthem Bridges a Nation’s Divides

Gulzar’s patriotic anthem, “Ek Akela Hindustani, Do Mile Toh Hindustan” (released June 21 for World Music Day), was composed by Sourendro-Soumyojit. Aimed at bridging India’s cultural divides, the eight-minute track has been likened to the classic “Mile Sur Mera Tumhara” and and highlights education, child welfare, and unity. Written by the legendary lyricist Gulzar, the…

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25 years of A R Rahman’s Airtel jingle: A timeless lesson in branding

A.R. Rahman’s Airtel signature jingle is a masterclass in sonic branding. Spanning 25 years, the five-note, four-second melodybased on the Carnatic raga Sankarabharanam masterfully bridges cultural, linguistic, and literacy barriers by relying entirely on the universal language of emotional, uplifting music. The success of the Airtel theme lies in its neuro-friendly simplicity. It operates squarely…

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