Prior to release, Hindu groups were up in arms against the colour of lead actress Deepika Padukone’s bikini in a song, while a Muslim group questioned use of title.
Most key Hindutva/RSS objectives have been achieved, and Modi & BJP now need social calm, at least till summer of 2024. A de-escalation of some sort is on.
Given the frenzy of Hindutva right's boycott campaign, many believed that Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan had flopped even before it was released. We are seeing how wrong they were.
Movie critic Taran Adarsh said the movie which marks Khan's return to the big screen after 4 years, sold about 5,56,000 tickets on the first day, just behind record-setter 'Baahubali 2'.
YRF is facing the same problem as Dharma Productions. Both Brahmastra and Pathaan want to rely on the spectacular but weak dialogues ruin most of the impact.
‘Who is SRK,’ shot back Himanta Sarma Saturday when he was asked about protests against the movie in his state. A day later, he promised to ensure film was released smoothly.
On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.
What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.
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