Controversy erupts over Dhurandharagainst disrespect towards “Gurbani”

Members of minority committee has filed a police complaint (FIR) in Mumbai against the makers of Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge (also referred to as Dhurandhar) and actor Ranveer Singh for allegedly disrespecting Gurbani. The controversy stems from a scene where a character reportedly smokes while reciting sacred verses, sparking outrage over hurt religious sentiments, demanding…

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DDLJ was cultural watershedbridged generations and re-definedIndian diaspora experience

YRF and Yash Chopra’s blockbuster film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge released in 1995 was, and remains, far more than a love story amid Raj and Simran (Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol)It was a,cultural watershed that bridged generations, reconciled opposing values, and redefined the Indian diaspora experience. DDLJ was a “Bridge” for the Diaspora as it…

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MNS Chief Raj Thackeray threatens railway administration of bringing UP bound trains to grinding halt

Conforming to recent reports,Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has threatened to halt trains bound for Uttar Pradesh and Bihar if their demands regarding local train services in Maharashtra are not met. MNS leaders have given a 15 to 20-day ultimatum to the railway administration to resume the Dadar-Ratnagiri passenger train, moved to Diva station,…

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Mani Shankar confirms 2002 spy thriller”16 December” in development stage

Director Mani Shankar has confirmed that the sequel to his 2002 spy thriller 16 December is in development, describing it as “as original, exciting and relevant as the first”. The script is ready, and he plans to approach lead actors shortly for the project. As per production house source,Script is ready, registered, and pre-production underway.It’s…

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Ramesh Sippy directorial “Sholay”continues to resonate with audiences

Film Heritage Foundation’s 4K restoration of Ramesh Sippy’s “Sholay – The Final Cut” continues to resonate with audiences across the world! “Sholay” was screened on March 18, 2026 in Pittsburgh at 6 p.m. at the Harris Theatre, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, 809, Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Sholay is restored by Film Heritage Foundation at L’Immagine…

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Actor-director Rishab Shetty lauds Aditya Dhar’s directorial Dhurandhar 2

Notably, actor and director Rishab Shetty recently shared an enthusiastic review of the spy thriller Dhurandhar The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) lauding the Aditya Dhar directorial and Ranveer Singh-starrer for its intense impact. Shetty labeled the film more than a continuation, calling it a “statement”.“War Drum” Analogy: He praised the intensity of the film, saying, “Every…

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