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Films with vulgarity get clearance, real stories are blocked: Javed Akhtar

Veteran screenwriter-lyricist Javed Akhtar has expressed his disappointment that movies reflecting the reality of society face hurdles from regulatory bodies in India, while those rife with vulgarity seem to slip through the cracks. Speaking at an event on Friday, Akhtar said it is a bad audience that makes a bad film successful. "In this country, the fact is that vulgarity will still be passed by (the film regulatory bodies), they do not know that these are wrong values, a male chauvinistic view that is humiliating women and is insensitive. What will not be passed is something that shows the mirror to society," he said at the inaugural session of Anantrang mental health cultural festival. Akhtar said films merely try to depict reality. "A film is a window into society through which you peek, then close the window, but closing the window will not fix what is happening, he cited. Talking about the impact of hyper-masculinity portrayed in films on mental health, Akhtar said that the

Frames per Second: The billionaire as a common man in a world of ambition

Shah Rukh Khan is India's richest actor now, but one of his early films, 'Raju Ban Gaya Genteman', was a nuanced critique of ambition and the pursuit of wealth

Sequel fatigue hits Bollywood: Familiar stories, fading audiences

The disasters of 2025 offer a big lesson for sequel producers

Suniel Shetty moves Bombay HC seeking protection of his personality rights

The petition highlights that gambling websites are using Shetty's images despite him having no connection with them

Breaking the silence: Indian celebrities normalise mental health talk

From Deepika Padukone to Honey Singh, stars are using their voices to normalise discussions on depression, anxiety, and recovery, proving that vulnerability is a form of strength.

Karisma Kapoor's children seek status quo on late father's will assets

The Delhi High Court will resume hearing on October 13 as Karisma Kapoor's children challenge the authenticity of late Sunjay Kapur's will, alleging forgery

Bollywood glamour drives surge in beauty sales this Karwa Chauth

Beauty brands like Sugar, Renee, and Shoppers Stop see festive spikes as Bollywood's portrayal of Karwa Chauth inspires demand for red lipsticks and makeup

Delhi HC summons Netflix, Red Chillies in Sameer Wankhede defamation case

The Delhi HC has summoned Netflix, Red Chillies, Google, X Corp and Meta in Sameer Wankhede's defamation case over his portrayal in The Ba**ds of Bollywood series

'Positive power': Nafisa Ali embraces bald look amid stage 4 cancer battle

Bollywood veteran actress Nafisa Ali, who has been fighting stage 4 ovarian and peritoneal cancer since 2018, bravely and gracefully displayed her 'bald' look while undergoing chemotherapy

Frames per Second: Bollywood's stars, disposable bodies and price of fame

Aryan Khan's directorial debut, 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood', is a celebration of the Hindi film industry's clannish rituals

Nostalgia, with a side of profit: Bollywood rewinds to the classics

The re-releases have also become a conduit for families to watch films together again - one can often see grown children taking their parents to screenings of old Hindi classics

Ex-NCB officer Sameer Wankhede moves Delhi HC against Ba***ds Of Bollywood

Wankhede sought damages worth ₹2 crore against the show's producer Red Chillies Entertainment, which is owned by streaming giant Netflix, actor Shah Rukh Khan and his wife

Jolly LLB 3 box office day 6: Akshay-Arshad film crosses 100 cr globally

Jolly LLB 3, starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, had a slight decline in profits on Wednesday. Since its September 19 release, the movie has made a total of ₹69.75 crore, domestically

Who is Treesha Thosar? 4-year-old actress making waves at National Awards

Treesha Thosar, 4, became the youngest recipient in the history of the National Film Awards after her moving performance in the Marathi film 'Naal 2' earned her the best child artist award

Jolly LLB 3 box office day 5: Akshay Kumar, Arshad's movie crosses ₹65 cr

After the offer of discounted tickets, the Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi film saw a 21% increase in sales. On Tuesday, the movie recovered from its Monday decline. The film got released on Sept 19

Katrina Kaif & Vicky Kaushal declare pregnancy with a baby bump pic

Bollywood couple, Vicky Kaushal, 37, and Katrina Kaif, 42, have revealed their first child. The couple posted a photo of with the actress holding her large baby bump on Instagram

Jolly LLB 3 box office collection day 3: Akshay & Arshad film earns 50 cr

The courtroom drama Jolly LLB 3, starring Akshay Kumar & Arshad Warsi, is doing well at the Indian box office. The film crossed the ₹50 crore mark since it's released in theatres on Sept 19

Zubeen Garg's wife appeals for peace, defends manager against FIRs

In a video message shared on Zubeen's official Instagram, his wife, Garima Saikia Garg, addressed fans with folded hands, asking for peace during her late husband's final journey

Diwali lineup: Fewer superstars, more sequels and big franchises

Diwali releases reflect the the new face of the movie business - fewer stars and more sequels and franchises

Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound' selected as India's entry for Oscars 2026

Hindi film 'Homebound' has been chosen as India's official entry for the 2026 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature category, chairperson of the selection committee N Chandra said on Friday. Addressing a press conference in Kolkata, Chandra said a total of 24 films in different languages were in contention for representing the country at the Oscars. "It was a very difficult choice. These were films that touched the lives of people," he said. "We were not judges but coaches. We were searching for players who have made their mark," he added. The 12-member selection committee comprised producers, directors, writers, editors and journalists. 'Homebound', directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and produced by Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla, stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles. It portrays the story of two childhood friends from a small north Indian village who chase a police job that promises them the dignity they have long been denied.