ControversyKajol had recently found herself in the middle of controversy after she said in a recent interview that many politicians in India do not have an educational background.InstagramBollywood actor Kajol found herself in the middle of controversy after she said in a recent interview that many politicians in India do not have an educational background. The actor later issued a statement clarifying that she was trying to highlight the importance of education. “I was merely making a point about education and its importance. My intention was not to demean any political leaders, we have some great leaders who are guiding the country on the right path,” she said. In her interview with The Quint, Kajol spoke about a range of subjects including women empowerment and how it takes a lot of time to effect change in a country like India that is steeped in tradition. “You have political leaders...
- 7/12/2023
- by AkchayaaR
- The News Minute
ControversyA scene from Adipurush, featuring actor Devdatta Nage who portrays Hanuman, has triggered outrage on social media. Writer Manoj Muntashir justifies it.Not more than a day has passed since the film’s release, and team Adipurush is already caught in a deluge of controversies. Amid reports of fans assaulting filmgoers for criticising the Prabhas starrer, a Nepalese politician threatening to restrict Hindi films in Kathmandu over the film’s claim that Sita is “India’s daughter”, and the Hindu Sena filing a public interest litigation against the film for allegedly making a “mockery” of Ramayana, a scene from the film featuring actor Devdatta Nage (who portrays Hanuman) is triggering major outrage. Ahead of the depiction of the famed Lanka Dahanam scene from the Hindu epic Ramayana, which Adipurush is adapted from, Devdatta can be heard spouting the dialogue, “Tel tere baap ka, aag bhi tere baap ki, aur jalegi bhi tere baap ki,...
- 6/17/2023
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
New Delhi, May 31 (Ians) Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has slammed the Bjp-led Centre and the Delhi Police for the treatment meted out to the protesting wrestlers.
The government’s “silence” on the issue led to the condemnation by international wrestling body United World Wrestling (Uww), Chaturvedi said on Tuesday while terming the action against protesting wrestlers “shameful”.
“This is a shame Indian government and Delhi Police called on itself. Wish the Sports Ministry and Women Ministry had shown the spine to stand up for what was the right thing to do rather than over their politics. Wish India’s Pm had lived upto his words of Naari Samaan rather than turning a blind eye to the protests. Their silence led to this statement from Uww,” Chaturvedi said in a tweet targeting the government over its silence.
Her remarks came after the Uww condemned the treatment meted out...
The government’s “silence” on the issue led to the condemnation by international wrestling body United World Wrestling (Uww), Chaturvedi said on Tuesday while terming the action against protesting wrestlers “shameful”.
“This is a shame Indian government and Delhi Police called on itself. Wish the Sports Ministry and Women Ministry had shown the spine to stand up for what was the right thing to do rather than over their politics. Wish India’s Pm had lived upto his words of Naari Samaan rather than turning a blind eye to the protests. Their silence led to this statement from Uww,” Chaturvedi said in a tweet targeting the government over its silence.
Her remarks came after the Uww condemned the treatment meted out...
- 5/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The largest media and entertainment convention Ficci Frames came back with Ficci Frames fast track in Mumbai. The event saw none other than heartthrob of the nation and one of the most versatile actor, Ranveer Singh gracing the occasion with his presence along with Mr. Ramesh Sippy, Filmmaker, Mr. Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Govt. of India, Mr. Arun Chawla, Director General, Ficci, Ms. Jyoti Deshpande, Chairperson, Ficci Media & Entertainment Committee and CEO, Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd, Ms. Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, UK, Ms. Sumalatha Ambareesh, MP, Member Standing Committee on Communication & It and Ms. Priyanka Chaturvedi, MP, Member Standing Committee-Transport, Tourism & Culture.
While Mr. Arun Chawla took to stage for opening remarks, where he mentioned how the media and entertainment industry not only survived but also kept the moral of the country high with providing them entertainment when the whole world was going through tough times because of the pandemic.
While Mr. Arun Chawla took to stage for opening remarks, where he mentioned how the media and entertainment industry not only survived but also kept the moral of the country high with providing them entertainment when the whole world was going through tough times because of the pandemic.
- 9/27/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Politician and veteran actress Jaya Bachchan held a high-profile screening of ‘Dasvi’, starring her actor son Abhishek Bachchan, for her fellow Members of Parliament. Many senior leaders took to social media to talk about the Tushar Jalota directorial. Maharashtra MP Rajani Patil commended the film and wished the team good luck. Priyanka Chaturvedi, Deputy Leader, […]...
- 4/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Oct 9 (Ians) In a disturbing incident, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's five-year old daughter received rape threats from social media trolls following Chennai Super Kings' loss to Kolkata Knight Riders (Kkr) on Tuesday night.
Csk failed to chase a 168-run target, losing the game to Kkr by 10 runs.
Dhoni's wife, Sakshi, got the threats on her Instagram account.
The threats created an outrage on social media, especially from women.
Actor-turned-politician Nagma tweeted, "Where are we headed as a Nation? It's disgusting Dhoni's 5-Year-Old Daughter Ziva is Getting Rape Threats after Csk Lost Ipl Match to Kkr. Mr #Pm what is this happening In our country??"
Sowmya Reddy, Mla from Jayanagara, Karnataka, wrote on her timeline, "This is just nasty! What's happening to our country? Where are we heading?"
Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi tweeted, "This has to be the most disgusting example of how social media platforms are being misused.
Csk failed to chase a 168-run target, losing the game to Kkr by 10 runs.
Dhoni's wife, Sakshi, got the threats on her Instagram account.
The threats created an outrage on social media, especially from women.
Actor-turned-politician Nagma tweeted, "Where are we headed as a Nation? It's disgusting Dhoni's 5-Year-Old Daughter Ziva is Getting Rape Threats after Csk Lost Ipl Match to Kkr. Mr #Pm what is this happening In our country??"
Sowmya Reddy, Mla from Jayanagara, Karnataka, wrote on her timeline, "This is just nasty! What's happening to our country? Where are we heading?"
Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi tweeted, "This has to be the most disgusting example of how social media platforms are being misused.
- 10/9/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
By Quaid Najmi
Mumbai, Sep 4 (Ians) A no-holds-barred verbal war erupted on Friday between Maharashtra's political parties and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut for her recent statements that are viewed as denigrating the state in general and the Mumbai Police in particular.
Top leaders from the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance of Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party, Congress, and opposition Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, slammed Kangana for her remarks, while protests erupted in Mumbai and other cities against the actress.
As a huge row snowballed - in which Kangana dragged the Palghar Sadhu lynching incident, labelled Mumbai as "addicted to blood", dared the Maratha Pride of Maharashtra, alleged the existence of an "Islam-dominated" Bollywood, besides Pok - an embarassed Bharatiya Janata Party, and some of its leaders who openly supported Kangana till Thursday, abruptly dumped her like a hot potato.
Amid protests by Shiv Sena activists, burning Kangana's effigy in the city and suburbs,...
Mumbai, Sep 4 (Ians) A no-holds-barred verbal war erupted on Friday between Maharashtra's political parties and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut for her recent statements that are viewed as denigrating the state in general and the Mumbai Police in particular.
Top leaders from the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance of Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party, Congress, and opposition Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, slammed Kangana for her remarks, while protests erupted in Mumbai and other cities against the actress.
As a huge row snowballed - in which Kangana dragged the Palghar Sadhu lynching incident, labelled Mumbai as "addicted to blood", dared the Maratha Pride of Maharashtra, alleged the existence of an "Islam-dominated" Bollywood, besides Pok - an embarassed Bharatiya Janata Party, and some of its leaders who openly supported Kangana till Thursday, abruptly dumped her like a hot potato.
Amid protests by Shiv Sena activists, burning Kangana's effigy in the city and suburbs,...
- 9/4/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
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