Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has issued a clarification after facing intense criticism over her controversial “gutter generation” remark, which sparked widespread outrage across social media platforms and led to protests from several youth groups. The BJP Member of Parliament said her statement had been misunderstood and insisted that she never intended to insult the entire Generation...
Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has defended her controversial remarks about what she described as a “gutter generation”, saying her comments were directed at a section of young people whom she accused of using abusive and vulgar language during recent protests. The actor-turned-politician faced criticism after making strong comments about the behaviour and language...
Shehnaaz Gill has spoken candidly about her changing approach to work and remuneration, revealing that she is no longer willing to accept professional assignments without being paid fairly. The actor and singer, who rose to nationwide popularity through reality television before establishing herself in the Hindi entertainment industry, said her experiences over the years have...
Author and columnist Shobhaa De has criticised Bollywood actor Salman Khan over a social media post concerning environmentalist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk. De described the actor’s brief message as “cringe” and questioned the nature of celebrity involvement in public and political conversations. The controversy emerged after Salman Khan shared a post expressing support for...
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has responded to the criticism surrounding his casting as Lord Rama in filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated Ramayana, saying that he does not believe there is one specific actor who can be considered the only “right” choice to portray the revered Hindu figure. The actor’s comments come amid growing public interest...
Veteran actor Shagufta Ali has shared her memories of working alongside Karisma Kapoor in the 1997 blockbuster Hero No. 1, offering candid observations about the actress’s personality and professional approach during the peak of her career. While acknowledging Karisma’s dedication and commitment to her craft, Shagufta claimed that the actress displayed considerable attitude on set...
Actor Rajkummar Rao has reportedly removed a social media comment in which he appeared to respond to discussions about his participation in the song Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai. The deletion has since sparked debate online, with social media users questioning the context of his original remark and the reason behind its removal. The controversy...
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt has publicly expressed her support for students involved in the ongoing protest movement, sharing an emotional message about the events of the past few days and highlighting the hopes, sacrifices and aspirations behind the demonstrations. The actor’s statement comes amid growing public attention around the student-led protests and the response to...
Actor R. Madhavan has come under criticism on social media after a section of students from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) questioned his silence over ongoing student-led protests linked to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and broader concerns surrounding education and public accountability. The criticism emerged after members of the...
Bollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha has voiced her concern over the alleged use of force against students and activists during a protest in New Delhi, sharing visuals from the demonstration on social media and expressing solidarity with those who participated in the movement. The actor’s reaction came after students reportedly faced a lathi-charge during a youth-led...