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Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga has received a lot of criticism for his movies like Kabir Singh and Animal. Some people feel these films show toxic masculinity. Recently, he appeared on the show Indian Idol 15 where a contestant named Myscmme praised his movie Animal. However, another contestant, Manasi, disagreed and pointed out a scene she found problematic.

When Manasi mentioned a specific scene, Sandeep challenged her perspective, saying, “You’re upset about a little scene but not about the hero killing 300 people?” Manasi replied that she did have a problem with that too. The discussion then turned to comments made by famous lyricist Javed Akhtar, who warned the film could negatively influence society. Sandeep dismissed these concerns, saying that if Akhtar wasn’t a famous writer, he wouldn’t take his words seriously.

Later, Manasi asked Sandeep if it’s okay for couples to hit each other, referencing the violence in his films. Sandeep insisted that movies are meant for entertainment, not lessons. He urged viewers to stop judging films through a “woke lens” and to just enjoy them as they are. The discussion led to Manasi agreeing and leaving the stage.

Animal, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, opened in December and sparked debate over its themes of masculinity and violence, despite being a box office hit. Kabir Singh, starring Shahid Kapoor, also performed well, but faced backlash for showing unhealthy relationships where a couple hits each other.

Rashmika Mandanna is getting a lot of love from fans for her role in the movie “Pushpa 2: The Rule.” In the meantime, her rumored boyfriend, Vijay Deverakonda, shared the teaser for her new film, “The Girlfriend.” He wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “I’m excited to share the teaser for #TheGirlfriend! I really love how it looks. I’m eager to see the story unfold.” He praised Rashmika, saying she has been lucky for many actors and has grown a lot over the years, but she’s still the same kind person he met eight years ago.

Rashmika replied, thanking Vijay for everything he has done for them. She hopes that they will make him and everyone proud with this film.

About the teaser: it begins with Vijay’s voice complimenting Rashmika’s beauty as she enters college with her bags. It seems to show Rashmika’s college love story, which takes a twist at the end. Deekshith Shetty also appears as her boyfriend.

The teaser was shown with “Pushpa 2: The Rule” in theaters before being released online. Fans are excited, with many praising the beautiful visuals and music. Some comments included, “Such a great teaser—Rashmika’s acting is amazing!” and “I can’t wait for the movie; I know you’ll shine, Miss Mandanna!”

Rashmika and Vijay have worked together in popular films like “Geetha Govindam” and “Dear Comrade.” They’ve been seen together at events, sparking dating rumors, but they haven’t confirmed anything. Recently, they watched “Pushpa 2” with Vijay’s family, and fans are eager for an official statement from them.

Famous actress Shabana Azmi and her husband, the talented lyricist Javed Akhtar, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on Monday! To make this special day even sweeter, Shabana shared a lovely picture of them on her Instagram.

In the photo, Shabana looks beautiful in a pink outfit with a matching scarf and a flower in her hair. Javed looks sharp in a white shirt and jacket. Shabana wrote a cute message with the picture: “It’s 40 years today since we got married, and he still makes me laugh.”

Actor Annu Kapoor also shared a fun story about how he helped Javed and Shabana get married. He said, “I arranged their wedding on December 9, 1984. Javed was sitting nearby, while Shabana was inside reading. I told her to make a choice.” When Javed thought Shabana wasn’t ready, Annu checked with her. She said, “Yes, I am!” Annu went back to Javed and said, “Okay, I’m going now.”

Annu hurried to find a priest for the wedding ceremony. Shabana’s mother got out a beautiful red wedding dress. He even called stars Boney and Anil Kapoor to join the celebration. They all danced and celebrated until 4 or 5 in the morning before Shabana and Javed finally got married!

Javed and Shabana met for the first time at her father, Kaifi Azmi’s house. Javed was previously married to Honey Irani and has two kids, Farhan and Zoya Akhtar.

Actor Sanjay Dutt is joining the popular Baaghi movie series, and things are about to get even more exciting! The announcement came on Monday with a new poster that shows Sanjay in a cool, intense look.

In the poster, he sits on a throne, wearing bloody clothes and holding a lifeless woman in his arms, looking both sad and angry. The tagline reads, “Every Aashiq Is A Villain,” hinting that his character will be complicated and intriguing. Fans can’t wait to see how he brings this character to life!

Tiger Shroff, who stars in Baaghi 4, shared the poster on his Instagram and wrote, “Every Aashiq is a Villain… Welcome @duttsanjay to Baaghi 4.” Fans on social media went wild after seeing Sanjay’s tough look! Many said things like, “This is going to be awesome!” and “We’re in for a big surprise!” People are very excited to see Sanjay back in action.

About Baaghi 4: Last month, the first poster of Baaghi 4 was released, showing Tiger Shroff looking tough and covered in blood, holding a machete and sitting in a messy toilet. The poster said, “This time, he is not the same,” making everyone curious about the story.

The Baaghi franchise began in 2016 with Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani. The first movie was a big hit, making ₹129 crore worldwide! This led to the success of Baaghi 2, which earned ₹259 crore. In 2020, Baaghi 3 came out, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh, and even with the pandemic, it made ₹137 crore.

Rajput leader Raj Shekhawat expressed his anger over the movie “Pushpa 2” on Sunday. He accused the film of disrespecting the ‘Kshatriya’ community by showing a character named ‘Shekhawat’ in a bad way. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Shekhawat said, “The role of ‘Shekhawat’ in ‘Pushpa 2’ insults our community. Karni Sainiks, be prepared. The producers will be dealt with soon.”

Fahadh Faasil plays the bad guy, Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat, in the movie. Shekhawat thinks using the name ‘Shekhawat’ repeatedly is a big insult. He urged the filmmakers to take the word out of the movie. He explained in a video, “The movie has insulted Kshatriya people badly. They keep insulting us in the name of freedom of speech.”

Meanwhile, “Pushpa 2,” starring Allu Arjun, is doing well at the box office, bringing in over ₹294 crore globally on its first day. The film has been a hit, filling cinemas since its release. It even broke records, becoming one of the biggest openings ever in India.

Directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Muttamsetty Media, “Pushpa 2” stars Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil reprising their roles from the first film. Allu Arjun won a National Film Award for his acting in the first part, which focused on power struggles and sandalwood smuggling.

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai have recently made the news because of rumors about their divorce. But fans were relieved when some new photos of them together from an event appeared online. During an episode of Riteish Deshmukh’s chat show, “Case Toh Banta Hai,” Abhishek was asked about having a second baby after their daughter Aaradhya.

Riteish jokingly pointed out that all their names start with the letter “A,” asking Abhishek what Jaya and Shweta (his mother and sister) had done. Abhishek chuckled and said it seems to be a tradition in their family.

When Riteish asked about having another child after Aaradhya, Abhishek replied, “Let’s see when the next generation comes.” Riteish joked that they shouldn’t wait too long, and Abhishek playfully reminded him that he is older.

Abhishek and Aishwarya welcomed their daughter Aaradhya in 2011. Recently, rumors about their separation started when they attended Anant Ambani’s wedding separately. Although Abhishek didn’t appear in Aishwarya’s birthday post for Aaradhya, it was revealed he was there for the celebration. The couple was recently spotted together at a wedding, which eased fans’ worries.

As for Abhishek’s upcoming projects, he was last seen in the film “I Want To Talk,” which did not do well at the box office despite good reviews. He will next appear in “Housefull 5,” alongside stars like Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh. He also has a role as a villain in Shah Rukh Khan’s movie “King” and will be in the dance film “Be Happy,” set to release on Prime Video.

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Diljit Dosanjh had a lively concert in Indore on Sunday as part of his Dil-Luminati Tour. Fans have been extremely eager to see him, with some even climbing onto their rooftops and balconies to catch a glimpse of the show. But in Indore, the fans showed some real creativity!

Diljit shared a fun video on his Instagram Stories, showing fans climbing on a truck parked right outside the concert venue just to see him perform. He humorously called it a “Truck pit.” During the concert, he sang his popular song “Kinni Kinni.”

Previously, at his Jaipur concert in November, some students watched from their PG (paying guest) accommodation nearby. Diljit joked that they were in the elite category, but little did he know that fans would once again find a unique spot to enjoy the show in Indore!

At another concert in Ahmedabad, some fans were spotted enjoying the concert from a hotel balcony. Diljit noticed and joked with them that the hotel really took advantage of the situation because they didn’t even need tickets!

At the Indore concert, Diljit also paid tribute to the late lyricist and poet Rahat Indori, who was from Indore. He shared a heartfelt message on Instagram the next day, saying, “Love You Indore. Yesterday’s concert was dedicated to Rahat Indori.”

The Dil-Luminati Tour is still going strong, with upcoming stops in Chandigarh on December 14 and Guwahati on December 29.