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Priyanka Chopra nearly joined Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is one of the most awaited mythological Indian films. With a reported budget of ₹835 crore and a star-studded cast, the buzz is only growing massively. But here’s something not many know — Priyanka Chopra was almost cast as Surpanakha, the sister of Ravana. The role has now reportedly gone to Rakul Preet Singh, but PC was the top choice initially.

Why Priyanka Couldn’t Take Up The Role

As per a report in ETimes, the makers were very eager to bring Priyanka Chopra on board as Surpanakha. Due to her packed international schedule, however, she had to pass on the opportunity. The source said, “Surpanakha is one of the main reasons the Ramayan took place. The makers were keen on having Priyanka Chopra for the same role. But things didn’t work out owing to...

The Legend Of Hanuman S6 Ott Verdict (Week 3): Next Target – Kota Factory S3 & 3 Others! (Photo Credit – Instagram/Youtube)

It has been three weeks, and The Legend Of Hanuman S6 refuses to step down from the top spot in the list of the top 10 most-watched streaming originals in India. The web series on JioHotstar has been ruling at the top spot for three consecutive weeks, owing to its huge viewership!

Ready To Surpass The Last Season!

In three weeks, the web series garnered a total viewership of 15.2 million and has matched the lifetime viewership of the last season! The last season of the web series was the 9th most viewed web series of 2024.

The Legend Of Hanuman S6 Ott Verdict Week 3

The Legend Of Hanuman S6 garnered a viewership of 3.5 million in the third week and secured the top spot in the list of the top 10 most-watched streaming originals...

Sai Pallavi Ramayana Role(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Nitesh Tiwari’s epic vision for Ramayana is shaping up to be one of the most awaited cinematic experiences in recent times. With Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash taking on the role of the menacing Ravana, and Sai Pallavi as the graceful Goddess Sita, expectations are sky-high. But did you know that Sai Pallavi wasn’t the original choice for the role?

Srinidhi Shetty Was Almost Finalised – Here’s Why She Turned It Down

In a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, Kgf actress Srinidhi Shetty spilled the beans about nearly stepping into Sita’s sandals. She revealed that she gave a full-fledged screen test for the role and got a very positive response from the team. She shared, “I did give a screen test and met them for Ramayana. I remember preparing three scenes very nicely. They also had a great response and loved my test.

Toxic Star Yash Speaks Fluent Hindi (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kannada superstar Yash, known for his powerful performances in the Kgf franchise, recently visited the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain. Before the shooting of Ramayana, a much-awaited mythological epic, the actor went to the temple to visit Lord Shiva and seek blessings for the new venture.

Yash’s Fluent Hindi

In a video shared by Ani, Yash, dressed in a simple white shirt and sporting his trademark long beard, humbly expressed his feelings in Hindi after the darshan. The Kannada star said, “Bahot khushi huwa. Shiv ji ka aashirwaad chahiye tha. Aur main Shiv ka bahot bada bhakt hu. Bachpan se mujhe… mane-devaru bolte hai. Ghar ka Kuldevta bhi Shiva hai. Bahot khushi huwa. Woh vibration hi bilkul alag hai, hum jis tarah se baithe the, samay kaise chala gaya pata hi nahi chala. Dhyan mein baith gaye toh bahot accha laga.

Jaat Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, Vineet Kumar Singh, Regena Cassandra, Jagapathi Babu, Saiyami Kher

Director: Gopichand Malineni

Jaat Movie Review( Photo Credit – Instagram )

What’s Good: Sunny Deol’s swag and screen presence, action sequences, Randeep Hooda’s performance, background score, and entertainment factor.

What’s Bad: The screenplay goes downhill in the second half. The back story of the protagonist could have been explored more, and the rivalry between Sunny Deol’s Brigadier Bhaskar Singh and Randeep Hooda’s Ranatunga had more room to be developed.

Loo Break: You can opt for one in that one dance track featuring Urvashi Rautela. You won’t miss a thing.

Watch or Not?: Sunny Paaji’s fans will definitely enjoy this one.

Language: Hindi

Available On: Theatrical Release

Runtime: 153 minutes

User Rating:

In one of the fight sequences in the first half of Jaat, Sunny Deol...

The Legend Of Hanuman Season 6 Trailer Review Out: Bajrangbali Roars For Another Fierce Battle! (Photo Credit –JioHotstar)

If someone ever asks me about the best mythological animation I have ever witnessed, I would not take a second to name The Legend Of Hanuman. The five seasons of the web series on Jio Hotstar have been loved by the audience, and it is all set for the arrival of the sixth season.

The trailer has been dropped, and it is as magnificent as it was in the previous seasons. This season showcases the story of Bajrang Bali, bringing the Sanjeevani booti to save Lord Ram’s brother Lakshman’s life.

The one Sanjeevani chapter forms the essence of this part of the web series, and people have no qualms with the pace of The Legend Of Hanuman since the storytelling part of this web series is as brilliant as the animation part!

Hanuman Saving Laxman (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Produced by Graphic India and Sharad Devarajan, and featuring the voice of Sharad Kelkar, The Legend of Hanuman returns with Season 6, streaming exclusively on JioHotstar from April 12! This Hanuman Jayanti, relives one of the most iconic and emotionally charged moments from the Ramayana—Hanuman’s race against time to save Laxman.

As the battle intensifies, Ravan shifts his strategy, using cunning and deception to weaken Ram by targeting those closest to him. But Hanuman, driven by devotion and destiny, embarks on his most perilous quest, crossing vast lands and treacherous oceans to retrieve the mystical Sanjeevani Booti before it’s too late.

With breathtaking animation, high-stakes action, and emotional depth, Season 6 promises to captivate audiences and breathe new life into this legendary tale. Sharad Devarajan, Co-creator and Executive Producer of The Legend of Hanuman and Co-founder of Graphic India, shared:

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Bollywood Mascot: Mukesh Khanna, known for his iconic portrayal of Shaktimaan, has expressed his disapproval over Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram in the upcoming film Ramayan directed by Nitesh Tiwari. Khanna indirectly criticized Kapoor’s image and behavior, stating that those who portray Lord Ram should not resemble Ravan in any way.

Mukesh Khanna’s Opinion on Ranbir Kapoor’s Role as Lord Ram

In a recent interview with Mid-Day, when asked about Ranbir Kapoor’s casting as Lord Ram, Mukesh Khanna initially refrained from sharing his opinion, citing that he often gets criticized for commenting on others. However, he didn’t hold back when further pressed about his thoughts on who would be the ideal fit for the role of Lord Ram in the industry.

Khanna shared that whoever takes on the role of Ram should truly embody the character, emphasizing that they should not resemble Ravan. He stressed...

Here’s What Sunny Deol has told about the visuals of the upcoming Ramayana film (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana is one of the most anticipated approaching films based on Hindu mythology. Following the criticism faced by Om Raut’s Adipurush, people are doubtful about Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. Amid this, Sunny Deol has compared Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming film to Hollywood mega films: Avatar and Planet of the Apes. Both Hollywood films are well-known for their epic visuals and stunning VFX, which appear almost realistic.

Sunny Deol believes that the writers and directions for the Ramayana film are apparent.

During a recent interview with Indian Express, the Gadar 2 actor affirmed that the filmmakers are plotting to create something on par with significant Hollywood projects. He specifically mentioned Hollywood films Avatar and Planet of the Apes as examples of what the creators of Ramayana intend to execute.

Rana Daggubati joins the star cast of Jai Hanuman! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After unveiling Rishab Shetty’s look as Lord Hanuman in Prashanth Varma’s Jai Hanuman, which is an integral part of the Pvcu (Prashanth Varma Cinematic Universe), the makers have announced Rana Daggubati to be a part of the much-awaited ambitious project. Yes, you heard that right! Rana will be an essential part of the movie, leaving fans in a frenzy. Not only this, but the fans have started a guessing game as to what role the actor will play in the film.

Prashanth Varma took to his social media handle to share, wherein he could be seen posing with Rishab Shetty and Rana Daggubati. No sooner did the director share the post than fans started wondering about Rana Daggubati’s role in Jai Hanuman. Interestingly, many fans wanted Rana Daggubati to play Hanuman, which has been revealed...

These iconic dialogues from Tamasha starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone showcase the reality of today’s world, where people are often confused, stuck in a routine, and trying to find their true selves.

“Andar se kuch aur hi hain hum. Aur bahar se – majboor.” “Mujhe tumhara naam tak nahi pata. Koi umeed nahi hai ki mai tumse phir se miloongi. Magar main tumhare saath hoon. Ye possible hai? Aisa feel karna?” (I don’t even know your name. There is no hope that I will see you again. But I am with you. Is it possible to feel like this?) “Wo toh acting thi naa. Wo mai role play kar raha tha. Aur ye mai real mei hoon.” “Ye tum nahi ho Ved. ye sab nakli hai.” “Kyuki sab bhaag rahe hain, isliye mai bhi bhaag raha hoon.” “Kise chahiye mann ka sona, aankh ke moti. Kise padi hai andar kya hai.

Bejoy Nambiar, in the past few years since the advent of Ott content, has come up with many stories for the streaming platforms and for theaters as well. As a writer-director, he has always been known for exploring cool subjects. Sadly, he overindulges himself, and the movie or the show quickly gets out of hand. Dange, which means riots, is a film that he ambitiously directed alongside a Tamil version, trying to pull off what Mani Ratnam did with Ravan/Ravanan and Yuva/Aaytha Ezhuthu. The Tamil film is called Por and follows the same plot as the Hindi one. Set in Goa, Dange is about rivalry between two men who seemed to have a history much before they ran into each other years later in St. Martins University.

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The Legend Of Hanuman Season 4 Announced: Here’s Everything You Need To Know About It. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

The Legend of Hanuman is an animated series based on the beloved Hindu deity Hanuman, as the name suggests. On the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti today, Season 4 of the popular Hotstar series has been announced. We are here with all the information you need about the upcoming season.

About the show-

The Legend of Hanuman first premiered on the popular streaming platform in 2021. The story is about when Lord Mahadev incarnates as Hanuman to serve Lord Rama. It follows the transformation from a mighty warrior to a god and how Hanuman became the beacon of hope amidst the harrowing darkness.

Cast –

The Legend of Hanuman Season 4’s cast includes the eminent actor Sharad Kelkar. He has lent his voice to Ravan in the new season. Speaking of his experience, the actor said,...

On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on Tuesday, the makers of ‘The Legend of Hanuman’ announced its fourth season. Actor Sharad Kelkar, who voiced Raavan in the show, said that this journey has been deeply personal for him.

Sharad said: “Voicing the demon king, Ravan, in the new season of ‘The Legend of Hanuman’ has been a deeply personal journey for me. The show is based on legendary lore, and through this, I have discovered many-layered stories myself, which kept me hooked to know more.”

The actor added: “I believe our audiences felt the same way as they’ve shown constant support to us. I cannot wait for the audiences to be entertained by the greatness of animation yet again with the new season of ‘The Legend of Hanuman’ on Disney+ Hotstar.”

Sharad Devarajan, co-founder and CEO of Graphic India and the creator and executive producer of the new season,...

Jai Shri Ram Ramayan’, India’s only Broadway-scale depiction of the Ramayana, is being staged across several cities in the United States.

The show has been written and directed by the father-son duo of Puneet and Siddhant Issar, who also play the roles of Ravan and Ram, respectively, in the show. Others cast in lead roles include Vindu Dara Singh, Payal Goga Kapoor, Shilpa Raizada and Rajeev Surti.

Talking about the show, Siddhant Issar said, “It is a blessing. I feel I have been chosen by Lord Vishnu himself for this. We have staged 30-odd shows of ‘Jai Shri Ram Ramayan’ for audiences ranging from 15,000 to 30,000 across several arenas and stadiums around India. But being chosen to represent Indian culture to the world is something else. It is a privilege.”

He added that it was a huge responsibility for him to represent India by playing Lord Ram in America. “I represent our culture and tradition,...

The new promotional video from the Randeep Hooda-starrer ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’ shows the ideological battle between Mahatma Gandhi and the subject of the film V.D. Savarkar. The video shows Mahatma Gandhi’s advocacy of non-violent resistance juxtaposed against Veer Savarkar’s ideology of armed revolution as the catalyst for India’s freedom.

In the promo, Mahatma Gandhi claims that “Ram Rajya” is achieved through non-violent sacrifices and civil disobedience. While Veer Savarkar states that achieving “Ram Rajya” is only possible by defeating the Ravan.

Earlier, Randeep spoke about his journey on the film being a testing one given that it had been 2 years in the making. However, he found strength in his perseverance.

He said: “The journey was honestly quite testing given that it’s my first film as a director. However, I invested my energy in making the story more detailed. Normally, anyone would start with a...

Yash Bags HanuMan Sequel Titled ‘Jai HanuMan’?(Photo Credit –Instagram/IMDb)

Yash’s emergence as a pan-India superstar is really a thing to study. After Kgf Chapter 1, he became a known face across the nation, and during Kgf Chapter 2’s release, his stardom peaked like anything. After that, there’s been a gap of almost 2 years, and the actor is yet to appear on the big screen, though his upcoming project has already been announced. Amid the crazy anticipation of his next film, rumors about him bagging the sequel to HanuMan are doing rounds on social media. Keep reading to know more!

Jai Hanuman is in the works after HanuMan’s glorious success!

Directed by Prasanth Varma, HanuMan was released during Sankranti amid a clash with Mahesh Babu’s Guntur Kaaram. Starring Teja Sajja in the lead role, the film turned out to be a massive blockbuster and left everyone...

Kalki 2898 Ad To Beat Rrr In The Pre-Box Office Phase? (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Prabhas is currently on cloud nine with so many big projects in his kitty, one such being Kalki 2898 Ad. The magnum opus is carrying an immense buzz for itself, and we can sense it through social media reactions. It is set to hit theatres in May this year and will be shattering the box office records. But even before it hits theatres, the film is hinting at creating history with its pre-release business. Keep reading to know more!

Excitement around Kalki 2898 Ad

The upcoming biggie features an exciting cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, and Kamal Haasan. It is said to be the most expensive film in the history of Indian cinema and will feature never-before-seen VFX work. While the team is working hard to meet the deadline, the biggie is already creating ripples in the trade circle.

Ramayana Star Cast Guide: What Ram Arun Govil, Sita Dipika Chikhlia, Luv-Kush Swapnil & Others Did Over The Years

The entire country these days is hooked on chanting Jai Shri Ram, thanks to Ram Mandir’s Inauguration in Ayodhya, scheduled on January 22. But while we sit at home and watch the parts of the temple on our screens, we decided to take you on a nostalgia trip while you remember and recall Ramayan scenes, episodes, and chapters.

This piece includes actors from your memories of the past. The actors whom you have watched play the most beloved names from Hindu scriptures – Lord Ram, Devi Sita, Lord Hanuman, and more.

It was Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan that brought these characters alive on screen, and while it is a long wait to tour Ayodhya and Ram Mandir, we thought to brush your memories about the actors who played characters from Ramayan on screen.

The creator of ‘The Legend of Hanuman’ Sharad Devranjan has shared that season three depicts the vast energies of Lord Hanuman intertwined with the king Ravan.

‘The Legend of Hanuman’ unfolds the journey of the warrior hero Hanuman, however, as the audience will move forward in the journey, they will discover little nuances that shaped the legendary win.

Elaborating on the same, Sharad, co-founder and CEO of Graphic India said: “Our series was shaped around the essential story of a young vaanar rediscovering his inner self. This, in itself, is a unique point of view as that journey of Lord Hanuman has not been depicted widely. We offer a fresh take on the legend.”

“This is Hanuman’s journey of self-discovery and emotional growth. In his younger version, we see traits of the legend he will become; playful, fun-loving, righteous, optimistic, humble, and authentically honest. Lord Hanuman’s journey is...

Actor Sharad Kelkar has added a dash of childhood Ram Leela magic to his Ravan character in ‘The Legend of Hanuman 3’, and despite the animated dubbing maze, he turned those tiny stage experiences into animated glory.

Elaborating on the same, Sharad said: “Throughout my childhood in a small town, we saw Ram Leela happening live every year. It was a great festive environment. It was mesmerising for me to see how these guys portrayed these characters through the 10 days of Ram Leela every day.”

“All the ‘adhya’s being played in such a tiny place without VFX or live action, with just a stage and costumes to express – it was a different feeling altogether. And that shaped my initial perception of the character of Ravan. But when you dub, you don’t quite have that ambience of a theatre and that kind of audience. Also, the Ravan from Ram Leela is not multidimensional,...

HanuMan Twitter Review: Netizens Hail Prashanth Varma’s Film, Gets Compared To Om Raut’s Adipurush ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After a long wait, the much-anticipated film ‘Hanuman’ was released in the theatres this morning. Helmed by Prashanth Varma, the film also stars Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Vinay Rai, Vennela Kishore, Satya, Getup Srinu, and Raj Deepak Shetty in pivotal roles. After its release in the theatres, the film has been receiving positive reviews from critics and audiences and is being lauded by one and all for its gripping plot. Well, it looks like the film has not only impressed the critics but also Twitteratis.

The release of the film has also sparked a meme fest amongst social media users as they are now trolling Prabhas’ Adipurush and director Om Raut, asking him to take some cues from Prashanth Varma. For the unversed, the film received massive criticism from many for its caricature-ish characters,...

Actor Sharad Kelkar, who is the voice of Ravan in the upcoming series ‘The Legend of Hanuman 3’, has shared how the series is enjoyed by people of all ages, and said that animation gives us the power to draw the audience in.

The show brings together viewers from different age groups, making it enjoyable for everyone.

Talking about the same, Sharad said: “I think we can take a lot of liberty with animation. We can create anything from our imagination. Technically also with animation, we can achieve a lot more by creating a very visually immersive world around the story, which is harder to bring alive in live action, especially when creating a show like this.”

The ‘Bhoomi’ actor went on to say, “You can create a fantasy medium with animation which is why it’s very popular with kids. I learned this from my daughter. She literally feels that...

Creator Siddharth Kumar Tewary hosted a special screening of ‘Shrimad Ramayan’ at a 25- acre state-of-the-art production studio, Swastik Bhoomi in Umargam. The screening was attended by Gauranga Das Prabhu, Governing Body Commissioner (Gbc) Iskcon, Director of Govardhan Eco Village, Co-President of Iskcon Chowpatty.

Extending support to Siddharth Kumar Tewary and Shrimad Ramayan were several artists’ including actors of various shows of Swastik Productions, musicians, and singers such as Sujay Reu, Prachi Bansal, Sheetal Tiwari, Srikant Dwivedi, Nikitin Dheer, Shilpa Saklani, Ram Yashvardhan, Aarav Chowdhary, Tarun Khanna, Lalit Sen and Harshit Saxena also attended the screening.

The sets replicate the story and cultural significance of Ramayana as they offer an immersive experience to viewers. The show presents the story of India’s most revered magnus opus, and features Sujay Reu as Lord Ram, Prachi Bansal as Goddess Sita, and Nikitin Dheer as Ravan along with Basant Bhatt, Aarav Chowdhary, Tarun Khanna,...

The trailer of the third season of the animated show ‘The Legend of Hanuman’ was unveiled on Friday and it promises an epic battle between Lord Hanuman and Ravan. The trailer, which is 2 minutes and 24 seconds in length, begins in the midst of a battle. It goes on to show how Lord Hanuman and Ravan command equal power and the only thing that separates them is the righteousness.

It shows how Lord Hanuman becomes aware of his true strength as he squares off against Lankesh. It also shows Kumbhakarna making an appearance as he gets on the battlefield.

Talking about the show, Sharad Kelkar, who voices Lankesh, said: “I have grown up hearing about the legendary adventures of Hanuman and now being a part of the story as Ravan seems unimaginably surreal. The impact it had on my childhood made this opportunity even more special. As a kid, I was...

Actor Nikitin Dheer, who is set to portray the role of Raavan in the upcoming television show ‘Shrimad Ramayan’, said that the role allowed him to explore the depths of human emotions.

The upcoming show narrates the life and teachings of Lord Ram. The show also stars Sujoy Reu as Ram, Prachi Bansal as Sita, Nirbhay Wadhwa as Hanuman and Basant Bhatt as Lakshman.

Talking about his role, Nikitin Dheer said: “Portraying Raavan has been an exhilarating journey for me. The complexity of the character, his stories, and motivations, allow me to explore the depths of human emotion, and I couldn’t be happier to bring Ravan to life on your television screens.”

This sacred saga resonates deeply with the cultural fabric of India and its enduring appeal lies in the universal themes it explores—duty, sacrifice, love, and loyalty as well as the vices of greed, deceit, and ego.

New Delhi, Nov 14 (Ians) Children’s Day, which is celebrated on November 14, is all about making kids feel special and bringing a smile to their faces. And what better way to do that with some fantastic series to binge-watch and listen.

Here is a list of the most captivating and educational series that are perfect for this Children’s Day, that are not just about entertainment but they also offer valuable life lessons, encourage creativity, and inspire young minds.

From exciting adventures to heartwarming stories, there is something for every child to enjoy.

Gullak:

It is a heartwarming web series directed by Palash Vaswani and Amrit Raj Gupta. ‘Gullak’ revolves around the Mishra family, comprising Santosh, Shanti, Anand “Annu”, and Aman Mishra. In season one, Annu’s constant tiff with his mother, Shanti, over joblessness and exam results sets the stage. Season two beautifully captures stories of hope, wishes,...

New Delhi, Nov 14 (Ians) Children’s Day, which is celebrated on November 14, is all about making kids feel special and bringing a smile to their faces. And what better way to do that with some fantastic series to binge-watch and listen.

Here is a list of the most captivating and educational series that are perfect for this Children’s Day, that are not just about entertainment but they also offer valuable life lessons, encourage creativity, and inspire young minds.

From exciting adventures to heartwarming stories, there is something for every child to enjoy.

Gullak:

It is a heartwarming web series directed by Palash Vaswani and Amrit Raj Gupta. ‘Gullak’ revolves around the Mishra family, comprising Santosh, Shanti, Anand “Annu”, and Aman Mishra. In season one, Annu’s constant tiff with his mother, Shanti, over joblessness and exam results sets the stage. Season two beautifully captures stories of hope, wishes,...

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, who is awaiting the release of her aerial combat film ‘Tejas’, is all set to grace the iconic Lav Kush Ramlila at Red Fort ground, in Delhi. The actress will attend the Dussehra celebration in the national capital on October 24 and will participate in the Ravan Dahan, a tradition in which an effigy of Ravan is set ablaze by shooting an arrow.

Usually, the Prime Minister of the country does the Ravan Dahan but since this year Pm Modi is busy with elections, the Lav Kush Ramlila committee has decided to invite women from all walks of life for the Ramlila, this is also to mark the recently passed Women’s Reservation Bill by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

The bill was signed by President Droupadi Murmu on September 28, 2023. The reservation will come into force soon after the first delimitation (frozen until 2026).

This...

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, who is awaiting the release of her aerial combat film ‘Tejas’, is all set to grace the iconic Lav Kush Ramlila at Red Fort ground, in Delhi. The actress will attend the Dussehra celebration in the national capital on October 24 and will participate in the Ravan Dahan, a tradition in which an effigy of Ravan is set ablaze by shooting an arrow.

Usually, the Prime Minister of the country does the Ravan Dahan but since this year Pm Modi is busy with elections, the Lav Kush Ramlila committee has decided to invite women from all walks of life for the Ramlila, this is also to mark the recently passed Women’s Reservation Bill by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

The bill was signed by President Droupadi Murmu on September 28, 2023. The reservation will come into force soon after the first delimitation (frozen until 2026).

This...

New Delhi, July 30 (Ians) Courts in India make a criminal swear by the Bhagavad Gita before he deposes in a case, or at least, that is what I have seen in films. The Gita, if one understands rightly, is the ultimate belief one can swear on to tell the truth. A criminal may still lie, but our judiciary and our films continue to repose faith in this holy book.

Since our film folk swear by the Gita, why won’t our Central Board Of Film Certification (Cbfc)? The Cbfc has passed the Hollywood film ‘Oppenheimer’ with a scene showing the lead pair indulging in sex while the male actor is shown reading from the ‘Bhagavad Gita’!

No, not Vatsyayana’s ‘Kama Sutra’, unless the Cbfc thought it is all the same!

I don’t know why the makers thought of doing this stunt, but, maybe, the Cbfc did figure it...

Mumbai, June 7 (Ians) The new trailer of the upcoming film ‘Adipurush’ was unveiled recently at Tirupati.

The trailer is 2 minutes and 24 seconds in length and opens with Saif Ali Khan’s character of Ravan abducting Kriti Sanon’s character of Janaki as Prabhas’s Ram challenges Ravan saying: “Aa raha hoon nyaay ke 2 pairon se anyay ke 10 sir kuchalne (I’m coming for you to battle out the injustice with the justice).”

It then presents a full blown saga of a battle. Raghav and the Vanar Sena embark on an extraordinary journey to bring back Janaki. The VFX however, comes across as a bit disappointing as the animated characters look far from real. The rotoscopy seems amateure and so does the rendering.

What does stand out in the trailer and builds the anticipation is the terrific background score by the music director duo Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara, who have...

The controversy around the upcoming Hindu mythological film ‘Adipurush’, which stars pan-India star Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan in leading roles, seems to be gaining further momentum with each passing day.

The film was earlier trolled for its poor VFX that was visible in its teaser. Then the Home Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Narottam Mishra objected to Lord Hanuman being depicted in a ‘leather costume’.

More recently, a section of people on the Internet are trolling the film because of Saif Ali Khan’s look as Raavan in the film. Now, the director of the film, Om Raut has come out defending the portrayal and his creative choice.

Reacting to the film’s heavy trolling over Saif’s portrayal of Raavan, the director told Aaj Tak: “Our Ravan in today’s time is demonic, he is cruel. The one who has abducted our Goddess Sita is cruel. We...

From stage dramas depicting the stories of Ramayana to the burning of huge effigies of demons like Ravan to magnificent fairs, Dussehra is a time when people celebrate the victory of good over evil. Popular television actors recollect how they celebrated the festival.

‘Pushpa Impossible’ actress Garima Parihar said: “On this day, we get a chance to spend time with our family as we are not shooting. I love how everybody makes the effort to create effigies of Raavan. I love visiting melas and I love watching large effigies of Raavan, eating ladoos, badam halwa, and many more sweets.”

Explaining the importance of the festival, she said: “This festival signifies the power of good over evil. No matter what the situations are, always choose to be a good soul. I deeply believe in good deeds. If you have to fear somebody, fear God as he will never let you do anything bad.

KollywoodDirector Om Raut’s Adipurush, starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan, is based on the Hindu mythological epic Ramayana.Tnm StaffCredit: YouTube/ T-SeriesThe excitement of actor Prabhas’s fans, who were eagerly waiting for the teaser of director Om Raut’s Adipurush, did not last long. Soon after the teaser was launched at an event held in Ayodhya on Sunday evening, the seemingly amateurish production was thrashed online. Netizens, who could not believe the poor standard of the visual effects executed in the film’s teaser, soon took to social media to express their dissatisfaction, to the extent that ‘#Disappointed’ began trending on Twitter. Adipurush, based on the Hindu mythological epic Ramayana, will see Prabhas playing the character of Rama, while Saif Ali Khan will don the role of the antagonist, Lankesh. Actor Kriti Sanon is playing Sita. In one of the scenes in the teaser, Lankesh appears...