Delve into the world of Chamkila's music with renowned filmmaker Imtiaz Ali as he explores the role of women in the creative process. Discover insights into Punjab's cultural landscape during Chamkila's era in this exclusive interview
23 April,2024 08:08 PM IST
Explore the captivating narrative of legendary Punjabi artist Amar Singh Chamkila through an exclusive interview with acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali. Delve into the intricacies of music, culture, and identity during Punjab's tumultuous era as Imtiaz Ali shares unique insights into Chamkila's life and impact. From the controversial rise of artistic expression to Punjab's enduring cultural resilience, this exclusive interview offers a rare glimpse into the enigmatic world of Chamkila and the broader cultural landscape of India.
22 April,2024 02:35 PM IST
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday talked at the inauguration ceremony of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, which was also attended by West Bengal Governor Dr C V Ananda Bose, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, actors Rani Mukerji and Shatrughan Sinha, and leading personalities of the Bengali film industry.They talked about the issue of free speech, and censorship in the film industry over the years, and the “narrowness” driving social media. Recalling the journey of Indian cinema amid various stages of censorship, Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan at the Kolkata International Film Festival on December 15, spoke about civil liberties and freedom of expression being in question in the country. “Even now, questions are being raised on civil liberties and freedom of expression,” Amitabh Bachchan said. Showing his positive stance amid the ‘Pathaan’ controversy, Bollywood legend and superstar Shah Rukh Khan at the Kolkata International Film Festival on December 15, spoke on his take on the role of social media in Cinema. The superstar also appreciated and called out for all the people staying positive amid the negativity. “Social media is often driven by a certain narrowness of view that limits. human nature to its baser self. I read somewhere that negativity increases social media consumption. Such pursuits enclose collective narrative making it divisive and destructive,” the actor said. Both the actors steered clear of direct reference to any contemporary controversy. But, read between the lines while giving the statements at the inaugural event of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) at Netaji Indoor Stadium on Thursday. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee, in her vote of thanks, appealed that Bachchan, who turned 80 this October, be conferred the Bharat Ratna. She also stressed that Bengal fights for and will continue to “fight for unity”.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, said “Freedom of social media is not bad, it should be independent, but if media is independent, it can be misused in the name of freedom of expression to establish and propagate dangerous and divisive ideas”
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Frieda Pinto has been criticized for her acting skills and termed as expressionless in her latest film 'Miral'
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Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader LK Advani on Tuesday unfurled the national flag in a small function organised at his residence, adding that he is unaware of people who say that India kills right to speech.
26 January,2016 04:15 PM IST
Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice Chancellor Mamidala Jagdesh Kumar on Monday said they encourage open expression of views and ideas as far as it is peaceful. He further said that any problem can be solved through discussion and there is no need to sit on a strike.
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The alleged lawless state of Bihar has yet again proved the phrase to be right. Hira Thakur, a journalist from Bihar's Araria city was allegedly threatened over a news story that he covered.
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Kareena Kapoor Khan was recently crowned as the expression queen after the diva was spotted making some animated gestures at their PR manager. Watch the video to know more.
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