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After Bollywood’s superstar Shah Rukh Khan raised the issue that there was intolerance in the country, latest to join him is actor <keyword id="6355923" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Aamir-Khan">Aamir Khan</keyword>. 
 
Aamir, while speaking at an award ceremony of a news daily, said his wife Kiran Rao had asked if they should move out of the country, as she feared for the safety of their children in a climate of insecurity. 
 
Following the Dadri lynching case, many people have raised their concerns over intolerance and sparked debates. So much so that writers, academicians, historians, etc even returned their awards. 
 
“There is an increased sense of despondency over the past 6-8 months. Important that those in power strongly condemn what's wrong. Historians, scientists have had a view to express. Returning awards is one way of getting your point across," said Aamir. 
 
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in UK, had said that there was no place in intolerance in the country. 
 
"Any event in any corner of India - it doesn't matter if there are even one or two incidents - we will not tolerate it and the law will deal with it strictly. India is a vibrant democracy where the lives, views and thoughts of ordinary citizens are protected under the Constitution. We are committed to this," Modi had said in the UK. 
 
However, Aamir’s statement was slammed by another Bollywood actor Anupam Kher. 
 
He took to microblogging site Twitter and condemned Aamir’s remarks on intolerance in India. 
 
 
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		Dear <a href="https://twitter.com/aamir_khan">@aamir_khan</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SatyamevaJayate?src=hash">#SatyamevaJayate</a> u talked about evil practices but gave Hope. So even in ‘Intolerant’ times u need 2 spread Hope not Fear.
	— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnupamPkher/status/668873705087463424">November 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
 
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		Dear <a href="https://twitter.com/aamir_khan">@aamir_khan</a> Presumed country has become <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Intolerant?src=hash">#Intolerant</a>. Wat do u suggest 2 millions of Indians? Leave India? Or wait till regime changes?
	— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnupamPkher/status/668866930917396481">November 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
 
 
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		Dear <a href="https://twitter.com/aamir_khan">@aamir_khan</a>. When did ‘Incredible India’ become ‘Intolerant India’ for you? Only in the last 7-8 months? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtithiDevoBhavah?src=hash">#AtithiDevoBhavah</a>
	— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnupamPkher/status/668865266764390400">November 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
 
 
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		Dear <a href="https://twitter.com/aamir_khan">@aamir_khan</a>. Did you tell Kiran that you have lived through more worse times in this country &amp; but you never thought of moving out.
	— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnupamPkher/status/668854367013965824">November 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
 
 
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		Dear <a href="https://twitter.com/aamir_khan">@aamir_khan</a>. Did you ask Kiran which country would she like to move out to? Did you tell her that this country has made you AAMIR KHAN.
	— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnupamPkher/status/668853344342024192">November 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
WATCH VIDEO: AAMIR KHAN SPEAKS ON INTOLERANCE 
 
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		Aamir Khan On Intolerance &amp; Delinking Religion From Terrorism - Complete Conversation At Ramnath Goenka Awards <a href="https://t.co/HWRLtCW7fN">https://t.co/HWRLtCW7fN</a>
	— The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndianExpress/status/668886574134788096">November 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
 
(Image: Indiatimes/Video: Twitter)

Aamir Khan says India is unlivable, increasingly intolerant. His wife suggested moving out of India

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 7 (ANI): Filmmaker <keyword id="68674" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="neeraj-pandey" source="Orion">Neeraj Pandey</keyword>, best known for his outstanding thrillers such as 'A Wednesday' and 'Special 26', is all set to come up with a new web series titled 'The <keyword id="85176" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="freelancer" source="Orion">Freelancer</keyword>'. The project will star veteran actor <keyword id="6533" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="anupam-kher" source="Orion">Anupam Kher</keyword> and <keyword id="647153" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="mohit-raina" source="Orion">Mohit Raina</keyword> in the lead roles. As per a statement, 'The Freelancer' is based on the book - A Ticket to Syria by Shirish Thorat. Neeraj Pandey serves as the creator and showrunner of the series. Bhav Dhulia is directing it. Excited about it, Neeraj Pandey in a statement said, "The Freelancer is a high-scale thriller series that unfolds an extraordinary rescue operation of a young girl held against her will in a war-torn Syria. It's based on Shirish Thorat's book 'A Ticket To Syria', which narrates the true story of Aliya. The series is driven by a powerhouse ensemble cast with Mohit Raina essaying the role of the Freelancer, Anupam Kher as the analyst Dr Khan, <keyword id="7732561" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="kashmira-pardesi" source="Orion">Kashmira Pardesi</keyword> as Aliya and other actors portraying unique characters. The series has been shot across multiple locations internationally and recreates a world that's largely unexplored and unseen. Bhav Dhulia and the entire Friday Storytellers team have worked immensely hard putting this together, and I hope the audiences love it." 'The Freelancer' will stream on Disney+ Hotstar soon. Prior to 'The Freelancer', Neeraj Pandey delivered intriguing projects such as 'Special OPS' and 'Khakee: The Bihar Chapter' on other OTT platforms. (ANNI)

Anupam Kher, Mohit Raina star in Neeraj Pandey's new series 'The Freelancer'

<keyword id="6533" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="anupam-kher" source="Orion">Anupam Kher</keyword> is officially a part of filmmaker <keyword id="30014" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="vivek-agnihotri" source="Orion">Vivek Agnihotri</keyword>'s next directorial "The Vaccine War" and has commenced shooting for the film, the veteran actor announced on Monday. The film marks the fourth collaboration between <keyword id="2057" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="agnihotri" source="Orion">Agnihotri</keyword> and <keyword id="950" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="kher" source="Orion">Kher</keyword> after movies such as "Buddha in a Traffic Jam", "The Tashkent Files" and "The Kashmir Files". Kher took to Twitter to share the news and posted a photo from the sets of the upcoming movie. "Announcing my 534th film! #TheVaccineWar directed by @vivekagnihotri. Fascinating and Inspirational! Jai Hind!" the 67-year-old actor posted. Agnihotri, who attained commercial success with last year's film "The Kashmir Files", had announced "The Vaccine War" in November 2022 and also unveiled the official poster of the film. The movie is scheduled to be released on August 15, 2023, in 11 languages: Hindi, English, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Urdu and Assamese. The feature project will be produced by Agnihotri's actor-wife Pallavi Joshi's I Am Buddha Productions and Abhishek Agarwal via his banner Abhishek Agarwal Arts. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/personalities/pel-vivienne-westwood-cyrus-mistry-pope-benedict-xvi-and-more-luminaries-who-passed-away-in-2022/slidelist/96678840.cms">Pelé, Vivienne Westwood, Cyrus Mistry, Pope Benedict XVI and more: Luminaries who passed away in 2022</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/naga-peace-accord-a-tale-of-so-near-yet-so-far/articleshow/96678962.cms">Naga peace accord: A tale of so near, yet so far</a>

Anupam Kher starts shooting for Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War'

Mumbai, Jul 12 () Veteran actor Anupam Kher on Sunday said his mother, Dulari, along with brother Raju and his family have tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently under quarantine. Sharing a video on Twitter, Kher said his mother wasn't eating for the past few days and even got her blood tests done, which showed nothing alarming. "But then our doctor advised us to take her to a CT scan centre and get her scanned and it turned out she was COVID positive, mild," he said. "My brother and I also got ourselves tested, where Raju tested mildly positive while I was negative. My sister-in-law and niece also tested mildly positive," the actor added. The 65-year-old actor said while his mother is admitted to Kokilaben Hospital, his brother's family is quarantining at their home. "I've informed the BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) they're working amazingly, efficiently. They will sanitise my brother's residence," he said. The news comes a day after megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan tested positive for COVID-19 and were admitted to Nanavati Hospital. As per BMC, the coronavirus case tally in Mumbai rose to 91,457 on Saturday. There are 22,779 active patients in Mumbai and the doubling rate is 50 days. JUR SHD SHD

Anupam Kher's mother, brother test positive for COVID-19

<ul><li><keyword id="36968" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Zoya-Akhtar">Zoya Akhtar</keyword> along with <keyword id="6533" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Anupam-Kher">Anupam Kher</keyword>, <keyword id="7929" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Anurag-Kashyap">Anurag Kashyap</keyword> and others are the newest members of The Academy. </li><li>Akhtar’s latest movie Gully Boy has been one of the biggest hits of 2019 so far.</li><li>She had made her directorial debut with Luck By Chance in 2009.</li></ul>On Tuesday, The Academy Awards or <keyword id="6376611" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="oscars">Oscars</keyword> introduced 842 new members to its Academy and standing tall amongst the crowd were many Indians, including the Gully Boy director Zoya Akhtar. 
	<div type="Slideshow" msid="70058126" hostid="261" title="Not Luck By Chance: Zoya Akhtar’s journey to be a member of The Academy" firstImageMsid="70058137" slideCount="5"></div>

Not Luck By Chance: Zoya Akhtar’s journey to be a member of The Academy

‘New generations of <keyword id="180553" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kashmiri-Pandits">Kashmiri Pandits</keyword> are born in exile, in refugee camps even after 26 years, ain’t that a matter of utter shame?’ 
 Questions like these are pouring in at Twitter as Kashmiri Pandits mark <keyword id="3213798" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="exodus-day">Exodus Day</keyword>. Twenty six ago in 1990, more than 300,000 Kashmiri Pandits, or Kashmiri Hindus, had fled the Valley, during insurgency, with a hope that peace will restore and they will return back. 
 
More than two decades have passed and the successive governments have failed to ensure normalcy for Kashmiri Pandits. While recounting stories during insurgency, Kashmiri Pandits say their homes were burnt and lands were grabbed. The community says they fear the same as the talks have largely remained on papers. 
 
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Indian government stormed into power in 2014, he spoke about rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley, along with various welfare schemes. Even President Pranab Mukherjee backed Modi, saying it was an issue of prime importance and Kashmiri Pandits will not be left out in development schemes. 
 
However, an RTI states the opposite. 
 
Mail Today, which had access to an RTI filed by a member of Roots in Kashmir Rasnik Kher, reported that things are at a standstill even after one and a half years. 
 
Kher said there has been talk on the same, neither the Centre nor the state government seems to be interested in the issue. As per Kher, there is no plan. 
 Meanwhile, Bollywood actor <keyword id="6533" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Anupam-Kher">Anupam Kher</keyword> has been active on this issue, raising his voice against the unfair treatment. 
 
 
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		Our destroyed houses still tell our bleeding stories. We once lived there thinking of a bright future. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KPExodusDay?src=hash">#KPExodusDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/8bI4AkOd3l">pic.twitter.com/8bI4AkOd3l</a>
	— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnupamPkher/status/689304651565367296">January 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
 
 
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		Today, my fellow Indians i urge you on behalf of lakhs of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KashmiriPanditRefugees?src=hash">#KashmiriPanditRefugees</a> to fight 4 us. Don't pity us. Show us tat you care &amp; love.
	— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnupamPkher/status/689310929855451136">January 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
 
 
Even Twitter is abuzz with photos and comments on the return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley. 
 
 
 
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		Ticket to exile: Bus ticket purchased by family on 19th Jan., 1990 when we were forced out of Kashmir. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KPExodusDay?src=hash">#KPExodusDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/dXBzVrKXoT">pic.twitter.com/dXBzVrKXoT</a>
	— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdityaRajKaul/status/689317273337610241">January 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
 
 
 
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		This is the temple I visited everyday before our exodus . Its been 27 years now . Asking me why ? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KPExodusDay?src=hash">#KPExodusDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/z12qCJHpSK">pic.twitter.com/z12qCJHpSK</a>
	— Kolahoi (@PawanDurani) <a href="https://twitter.com/PawanDurani/status/689070453957103617">January 18, 2016</a></blockquote>
 
 
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		Half a million Indians competing 26 yrs of exile in their own country. Yes 26 yrs, no action, no justice not even a enquiry. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KPExodusDay?src=hash">#KPExodusDay</a>
	— Amal Magazine (@amalmagazine) <a href="https://twitter.com/amalmagazine/status/689014444932792323">January 18, 2016</a></blockquote>
 
 
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		Sarvanand Kaul Premi wrote Bhagwat Gita in Kashmiri,nails were hammered where he would have tilak, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KPExodusDay?src=hash">#KPExodusDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/GXL0n1cQGE">pic.twitter.com/GXL0n1cQGE</a>
	— Rashneek Kher (@Rashneek) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rashneek/status/689291083096829952">January 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
 
 
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		It is one of d most unfortunate, silent &amp; generally ignored tragedies of contemporary times <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KPExodusDay?src=hash">#KPExodusDay</a>
	— Sharmistha Mukherjee (@Sharmistha_GK) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sharmistha_GK/status/689056753808375808">January 18, 2016</a></blockquote>
 
 
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		A lesson every minority community should learn from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KpExodusDay?src=hash">#KpExodusDay</a> --&gt; Become a votebank somehow. If not, you are extinct.
	— Soul in Exile (@SoulInExile) <a href="https://twitter.com/SoulInExile/status/292344049510256640">January 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
 
Experts say this is an issue of grave seriousness and the governments, both Centre and state, should take quick steps to ensure rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits. 
 
Only time will tell, if the apathy will continue. 
 
(Image: Twitter)

#Nohomeforpandits: 26 years after, nostalgic Kashmiri Pandits await return to their homeland

Many would argue <keyword id="118008" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sachin-Ramesh-Tendulkar">Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar</keyword> has been the most coveted batsman of our time. Some even call him the ‘God of Cricket’. After he announced his retirement and played his last test match, <keyword id="6354616" type="CITY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Twitter">Twitter</keyword> exploded with Sachin tweets. 
 This Info-graphic releases by a <keyword id="6354632" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Social-media">social media</keyword> based platform called 7Savant, who analyse social listings, shows that everyone from <keyword id="6533" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Anupam-Kher">Anupam Kher</keyword> to <keyword id="214088" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Ian-Bishop">Ian Bishop</keyword> had something to say about the retiring legend. 
 The words ‘Sachin’ and ‘Tendulkar’ were <keyword id="1083886" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="trending">trending</keyword> daily and thousands of tweets were exchanged everyday. The Bharat Ratna fiasco, where Sachin was being nominated to get the prestigious Indian award, was also on everyone’s mind. 
 
Sachin might have retired, but the tweets seem to be flowing continuously. 
 
Info-graphic courtesy: 7Savant.com

Twitter Exploded With Sachin Tweets After He Retired
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<ul><li>In the Indian state of Bihar, a case has been filed against the lead actors — Anupam Kher of "New Amsterdam" and Akshaye Khanna — and others associated with the movie "<keyword id="1993208" type="POSITION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Accidental-Prime-Minister">Accidental Prime Minister</keyword>".</li><li>The lawyer that filed the case alleges that he felt ‘hurt’ upon watching the promos of the upcoming movie and claims that the films projects India as well as its political leaders a 'poor light’.</li><li>The President of the Maharashtra State Youth Congress, Satyajeet Tambe Patil, has demanded a 'special screening' of the movie citing that he is concerned about 'the incorrect representation of facts'.</li><li>The "Accidental Prime Minister", set to launch on January 11, is facing controversy on social media after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India’s governing party, posted a tweet promoting the film.</li><li>Users on social media are claiming that the making of the film is probably influenced by the political party showing the opposing party, Congress, in an unfavourable light.</li></ul>The "Accidental Prime Minister" created waves when the book first came out and now the trailer of the political drama is creating buzz on social media — and it continuing to do so after five days after its release. A lawyer in the Indian state of Bihar has filed a petition against the people associated with movie about India’s former prime minister, Manmohan Singh. He is alleging that the promotional trailer of the movie has ‘hurt’ his sentiments. That includes the lead actor of "Accidental Prime Minister" Anupam Kher, Akshaye Khanna playing the former prime minister’s media advisor, Suzanne Bernert playing Sonia Gandhi and Aahana Kumra playing Priyanka Gandhi among others. The PIL filed in local courts also claims that the movie projects India and its political leaders unfavourably to the rest of the world. It’s not only about India’s former prime minister, but also other noted Indian politicians like Lalu Prasad, Mayawati and another former prime minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The petition has been filed under the sections of Indian Penal Code that relate to promoting enmity between different groups, sale of obscene objects, insult with intent to provoke breach of peace and criminal conspiracy. What's the big deal? The content of the biopic has been called into question after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the current ruling party of India's central government, posted a tweet promoting the film. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	<div type="twitter" handle="BJP4India" handlename="BJP" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/812531108092874753/frVON4bm_normal.jpg" favoritecount="12599" retweetcount="4412" status="Riveting tale of how a family held the country to ransom for 10 long years. Was Dr Singh just a regent who was hold… https://t.co/kIcWZrkVdu" createdat="1545926460000" id="1078319849082839041"></div>














 The main point of contention seems to be that political parties aren’t normally seen propagating commercial films and the timing of the BJP sharing such an update ahead of the 2019 General Elections in India seems to be ill-advised. Others who claim the film is unfair The movie has created such controversy that the President of the Maharashtra State Youth Congress, Satyajeet Tambe Patil, went as far to write a letter to producer of the film demanding a ‘special screening’ ahead of its release. Patil questioned the accuracy of the film stating that there is an ‘incorrect presentation of facts’. The issue is that with the BJP tweeting about the film, most people on social media opine that the making if the film is influenced to show the opposing political party, Congress, in an unfavourable light. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	<div type="twitter" handle="sadhavi" handlename="Sadhavi Khosla" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1073180886168944640/VGMXFjX2_normal.jpg" favoritecount="1948" retweetcount="827" status="A political party promoting a commercial film - hence endorsing that its self produced for propaganda and for defam… https://t.co/qZkgMIj0h5" createdat="1545928238000" id="1078327304189853697"></div>















 Some even believe that this isn't anything more than a publicity stunt. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	<div type="twitter" handle="akashbanerjee" handlename="Akash Banerjee" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1072532908542431233/y-1Vim3H_normal.jpg" favoritecount="6764" retweetcount="1306" status="Sources: Tickets to #AccidentalPrimeMinister will be available at @bookmyshow &amp; all BJP offices." createdat="1545989167000" id="1078582859160584192"></div>















 
	
	
	
	<div type="twitter" handle="OmarAbdullah" handlename="Omar Abdullah" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1071666850218545157/UJEF9IMT_normal.jpg" favoritecount="13479" retweetcount="3002" status="Can’t wait for when they make The Insensitive Prime Minister. So much worse than being the accidental one." createdat="1545979469000" id="1078542185157537792"></div>









 Actors and others associated with the 'Accidental Prime Minister' stand by it Renowned <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> director, Hansal Mehta, stated that <keyword id="2193106" type="POSITION" weightage="20" keywordseo="The-Accidental-Prime-Minister">the Accidental Prime Minister</keyword> is not a film that takes sides but simply a drama about democracy ‘that has always been bogged down by personality cults’. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	<div type="twitter" handle="mehtahansal" handlename="Hansal Mehta" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1028846272155856896/yxHaMe9k_normal.jpg" favoritecount="353" retweetcount="67" status="Inspite of differing political views of many of us I've never seen #TheAccidentalPrimeMinister as a film that takes… https://t.co/xH7dHnF5m9" createdat="1545905360000" id="1078231348593156096"></div>














 Kher also maintains that the movie is an accurate depiction of events. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	<div type="twitter" handle="AnupamPKher" handlename="Anupam Kher" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1059456064482144257/tCqvUn38_normal.jpg" favoritecount="3237" retweetcount="698" status="I am not going to back off. This is my life’s best performance. #DrManmohanSingh will agree after seeing the film t… https://t.co/6Zwe78owQX" createdat="1545989498000" id="1078584246674042880"></div>














 He even wrote to YouTube about how the trailer for the movie isn’t appearing in the platform’s search results. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	<div type="twitter" handle="AnupamPKher" handlename="Anupam Kher" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1059456064482144257/tCqvUn38_normal.jpg" favoritecount="5489" retweetcount="1650" status="Dear @YouTube!!! I am getting messages &amp; calls that in parts of our country if you type, trailer of… https://t.co/eDvmTZeehI" createdat="1546345365000" id="1080076863010091009"></div>





















 The political party at the center of the controversy, BJP, retaliated to naysayers claiming that political leaders like Rahul Gandhi, the president of Indian National Congress, and the Arvind Kerjiwal, the chief minister of Delhi, tweeted about "Udta Punjab" — a film on Punjab's drug problem — in the past. That too at a time when BJP's ally, Akali Dal, was the ruling party in the Indian state of Punjab. Manmohan Singh <a href="https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/manmohan-singh-asked-about-the-accidental-prime-minister-his-response-1969249">declined</a> to comment on the release of the movie when he was asked for his reaction outside the Congress office earlier today. 
	
	
	
	
	
	<div type="twitter" handle="sardesairajdeep" handlename="Rajdeep Sardesai" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1027463758854189057/zInujNK9_normal.jpg" favoritecount="11044" retweetcount="1980" status="Through all the needless controversy over The Accidental Prime Minister, the one person who comes across with digni… https://t.co/l8ZE2IbhxQ" createdat="1546023387000" id="1078726387928842240"></div>













 The endorsement by the BJP could undercut the credibility of the movie that’s set to come out on January 11, 2019. The 'Accidental Prime Minister' stars Anupam Kher playing the lead character, Manmohan Singh, and Akshaye Khanna playing Sanjaya Baru, the former Prime Minister’s media advisor.

Bollywood film on former Indian PM is at the epicenter of a massive political controversy in India — and now there's a claim that it's projecting the country's political leaders in poor light

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Mumbai, Jun 17 () Actors Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Rakesh Bedi, and Makarand Deshpande are among the popular names from the film industry to join a fundraising campaign in support of the theatre community. Zee Theatre has partnered with Give India Foundation to support the staff and technicians at the cinema halls who have been badly hit due to the coronavirus-forced lockdown. Kher, Gupta, Bedi along with Divya Dutta, Aahana Kumra and Shikha Talsania feature in a campaign video where they talk about the people who are the backbone of the theatre experience. Shailja Kejriwal, chief creative officer of Zee Special Projects, said the month-long fundraising initiative aims to help those who find themselves without any source of income and are "unlikely to get any relief in the coming months." "It is extremely heartening to see that our initiative has received the support of such stalwarts. Our aim at Zee Theatre is to support the fraternity, the generous donations will go a long way to help them during these trying times," Kejriwal said in a statement. Kher said he instantly came on board to be a part of the fundraiser as he shares a "deep and personal connection" with theatre halls. "No theatrical production is complete without the help and presence of the technicians and support staff. Their survival is vital for our community. I would request everyone to donate generously," he said. Gupta said she feels fortunate to be in a position to help colleagues who are struggling to make ends meet. "Many of the support staff and technicians are worried and helpless because of the uncertainty surrounding the reopening of theatre halls... Through this initiative, we want to reach out to people across the country and urge them to donate," the actor said. The two-minute video also features a poem penned by actor-lyricist Amitosh Nagpal to convey the industry's unified sentiment to fight for survival amid lockdown. JUR RB RDS RDS

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Allu Arjun-starrer "Pushpa: The Rise" has collected over 10 million Rubles at the box office in <keyword id="6358826" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="russia" source="Orion">Russia</keyword>, the makers said on Monday. The <keyword id="13104" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="telugu" source="Orion">Telugu</keyword> blockbuster was released in the Russian language in 774 screens across the country on December 8, said Mythri Movie Makers on its official Twitter page. "#PushpaTheRise is a RAGE in Russia. 25 days and counting of a successful run in 774 screens with a collection of over 10M Rubles," the production banner said in the tweet. Ten million Rubles amount to approximately Rs 13 crore. Also starring Rashmika Mandanna, "Pushpa: The Rise" depicts the rise of a low-wage labourer (Arjun) in the smuggling syndicate of red sandalwood, a rare wood that grows only in the Seshachalam Hills of <keyword id="37102" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="andhra-pradesh" source="Orion">Andhra Pradesh</keyword> state. It was released in India in association with Muttamsetty Media on December 17, 2021, and went on to become one of the biggest money-spinners of the year earning over Rs 350 crore. The film also opened the fifth edition of the Indian Film Festival in Russia on December 1. Arjun, Rashmika, director Sukumar Bandreddi, producer Ravi Sankar and music composer DSP attended the gala in Russia. A sequel, titled "Pushpa: The Rule", is under production. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/personalities/pel-vivienne-westwood-cyrus-mistry-pope-benedict-xvi-and-more-luminaries-who-passed-away-in-2022/slidelist/96678840.cms">Pelé, Vivienne Westwood, Cyrus Mistry, Pope Benedict XVI and more: Luminaries who passed away in 2022</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/anupam-kher-starts-shooting-for-vivek-agnihotris-the-vaccine-war/articleshow/96682753.cms">Anupam Kher starts shooting for Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War'</a>

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Mumbai, Disney+ Hotstar on Thursday announced that all episodes of its thriller series "<keyword id="18339147" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="The-Freelancer" source="Orion">The Freelancer</keyword>: The Conclusion" will be available for streaming from December 15. The platform premiered the first four episodes of the show on September 1. Based on Shirish Thorat's book "A Ticket to Syria", the series is created by Neeraj Pandey and directed by Bhav Dhulia. Produced by Shital Bhatia of Friday Storytellers, "The Freelancer" stars Mohit Raina in the title character also known as Avinash, Anupam Kher as analyst Dr. Khan, Kashmira Pardesi as Aliya, a young girl held against her will in a war-torn Syria. Bhatia said they are happy to see "The Freelancer" receive love and appreciation from the audiences. "With 'The Freelancer: The Conclusion' audiences will be taken through the thrilling journey of Aliya and Avinash culminating in an exciting finish!" the producer said in a statement. Raina said his character Avinash Kamath's graph has grown with each episode. "It was the first time I explored something like this and I am glad the audiences thoroughly enjoyed it and are in for a nail biting extraction mission as Avinash is all set to roll in action with 'The Freelancer: The Conclusion'," the actor said. Talking about the series, Kher added, "With the first part, viewers witness Aliya's struggle and with 'The Freelancer: The Conclusion', it is time to take the audiences on the extraction mission as Avinash Kamath risks it all and enters the war stricken zone to rescue Aliya. I am sure the fast-paced action and gripping suspense, will leave the audiences at the edge of their seats." Sushant Singh, John Kokken, Gauri Balaji, Navneet Malik, Manjiri Faddnis, and Sarah Jane Dias also round out the cast of the show.

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Turakhia who is a full-time writer wishes to take up art full time once he retires, with the aim to break the myth that art can’t be considered as a full-time occupation. 
 
 
 
“The main reason I want my art to make money is so that anyone who’s inclined to take this path as his career should not face any hesitation from his parents whatsoever,” he concludes. 
 
To see his complete work, visit his <a href="http://heartatart.blogspot.in/">blog</a>. 
 
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