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How much money has Maula Jatt earned since you are calling it the biggest smash hit from the subcontinent?
I am talking box office collections here.
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How much money has Maula Jatt earned since you are calling it the biggest smash hit from the subcontinent?
I am talking box office collections here.
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If it's not a big smash it across the globe, why would India need to ban it?
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Meh, the movie looked incoherent and generic from the trailer which means it'll most likely do decent business in India. I'd recommend everyone to watch Avatar 2 instead of any Indian movie right now. The VFX was amazing in that movie and the story was decent enough.
With regards to the whole colors thing these guys are pushing on social media, I'm pretty sure the color green isn't Islam's official color. Sure it has a meaning like a ton of other colors in Islam but it isn't something fundamental that every Muslim cares about. I don't think Islam even has an official color. These extremist Indians think anything related to Pakistan is also associated with Islam. If Pakistan's flag was Purple they'd start thinking the color Purple represents Islam.
With regards to the whole colors thing these guys are pushing on social media, I'm pretty sure the color green isn't Islam's official color. Sure it has a meaning like a ton of other colors in Islam but it isn't something fundamental that every Muslim cares about. I don't think Islam even has an official color. These extremist Indians think anything related to Pakistan is also associated with Islam. If Pakistan's flag was Purple they'd start thinking the color Purple represents Islam.
'Block Pathaan's release': Now Muslim board slams SRK's next for hurting religious sentiments
Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham's starrer film 'Pathaan' has been in the middle of multiple controversies since the release of its song "Besharam Rang'. After the VHP raised strong objections to the film's release, Madhya Pradesh's Ulema Board expressed its displeasure and demanded the movie should not be out in theatres. The board's chief said that 'Pathaans' were a highly respected community and the movie disrespects Islam.
The board has demanded a boycott of the film Pathaan and the board's president Syed Anas Ali said that the film should be stopped from hitting the theatres over the 'obscenity' in the movie.
Stating that he has received several calls and complaints about the vulgarity in the movie, Syed Anas Ali said that Islam has been propagated with an incorrect approach.
"A film named Pathaan has been made in which Shah Rukh Khan is the hero, people see him and like him. But we have received calls and complaints and they have expressed anger over the obscenity that has been spread inside this film and Islam has been propagated wrongly," Syed Anas Alis said.
He mentioned the All India Muslim Festival Committee has taken a stand pertaining to the film and has boycotted the film.
"We also appeal to the people of the government, the jawans, not to watch this film," he said, while stating it was their right to let anyone compromise on how Islam should be perceived.
"It is our right not to compromise on how someone will present our Islam, our religion," Syed Anas Ali said.
"If someone presents the wrong definition of Islam, then it is our responsibility to present the correct definition of our religion. I strongly appeal to the censor board and want to tell all the cinemas across India that they should not let this film be screened anywhere. Because this will send a wrong message, peace will be disturbed and the sentiments of all the Muslims in this country will be hurt and we will be made fun of," Syed Anas Ali said.
He further appealed to 'everyone' not to watch Pathaan and said, "Such films are made to make fun of Islam and Muslims. They should be opposed. Pathans are a highly respected community but they have been portrayed in a very wrong way in the film."
Syed Anas Ali has also recommended to the Haj Committee not to provide a visa to Shah Rukh Khan for Umrah.
Since the release of the song 'Besharam Rang', several outfits have raised objections to the 'obscenity and vulgarity' that has been picturised in the song. Previously, MP Home Minister Narottam Mishra denounced Deepika Padukone's saffron bikini and admonished the chemistry that has been depicted between the actors.
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Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham's starrer film 'Pathaan' has been in the middle of multiple controversies since the release of its song "Besharam Rang'. After the VHP raised strong objections to the film's release, Madhya Pradesh's Ulema Board expressed its displeasure and demanded the movie should not be out in theatres. The board's chief said that 'Pathaans' were a highly respected community and the movie disrespects Islam.
The board has demanded a boycott of the film Pathaan and the board's president Syed Anas Ali said that the film should be stopped from hitting the theatres over the 'obscenity' in the movie.
Stating that he has received several calls and complaints about the vulgarity in the movie, Syed Anas Ali said that Islam has been propagated with an incorrect approach.
"A film named Pathaan has been made in which Shah Rukh Khan is the hero, people see him and like him. But we have received calls and complaints and they have expressed anger over the obscenity that has been spread inside this film and Islam has been propagated wrongly," Syed Anas Alis said.
He mentioned the All India Muslim Festival Committee has taken a stand pertaining to the film and has boycotted the film.
"We also appeal to the people of the government, the jawans, not to watch this film," he said, while stating it was their right to let anyone compromise on how Islam should be perceived.
"It is our right not to compromise on how someone will present our Islam, our religion," Syed Anas Ali said.
"If someone presents the wrong definition of Islam, then it is our responsibility to present the correct definition of our religion. I strongly appeal to the censor board and want to tell all the cinemas across India that they should not let this film be screened anywhere. Because this will send a wrong message, peace will be disturbed and the sentiments of all the Muslims in this country will be hurt and we will be made fun of," Syed Anas Ali said.
He further appealed to 'everyone' not to watch Pathaan and said, "Such films are made to make fun of Islam and Muslims. They should be opposed. Pathans are a highly respected community but they have been portrayed in a very wrong way in the film."
Syed Anas Ali has also recommended to the Haj Committee not to provide a visa to Shah Rukh Khan for Umrah.
Since the release of the song 'Besharam Rang', several outfits have raised objections to the 'obscenity and vulgarity' that has been picturised in the song. Previously, MP Home Minister Narottam Mishra denounced Deepika Padukone's saffron bikini and admonished the chemistry that has been depicted between the actors.
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Indian movies are banned in Pakistan and Pakistani movies are banned in India.
Now please tell me how much money did the movie make at the box office, since you claimed its the biggest hit from the subcontinent.
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You can google it. I don't need to provide answers to a BJP diehard. Keep banning great movies and keep producing propaganda movies on Kashmir which have been called out even by foreigners.
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A question for the PK contributors on here- do they still watch these Ind films. I was never a film buff so me saying that I haven't watched more than 5 films since Raja Babu would probably be overstating it. And I haven't seen a single kid at school mention anyone from Bollywood for the last 20 years. This is in contrast to when I first joined my present school,where you could see kids searching for Bollywood films and talking about them.
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Its the same in India, south dubbed movies have overtaken Bollywood and they also managed to get Golden globe nominations and excitement in west compared to current Bollywood.
It is unfortunate I loved Hindi cinema but they are unable to replicate their glory and have to reinvent.
Current super hits of Bollywood are south Indian dubbed movies , things are that bad lol
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Not knowing much about the quality of either industry or Bollywood films in particular- are the films boring or are they lacking star power to get people excited..
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To me many movies are not boring but they are unable to capture large audiences and many movies are for cities
I think its mostly to do with writing and direction , I have come to know many Hindi film actors (sons/daughters of filmstars) can’t even read Hindi.. hope you can see the issue.
Technically South movies have gone way ahead that is giving issues to bollywood because instead of giving remake rights to Bollywood they are now directly dubbing it in Hindi.
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Put it this way .. if you haven't been raised on Bollywood but rather on mostly Western cinema and TV in your childhood, as a latecomer you will find Bollywood totally unappealing and tacky. It's not something you develop a taste for later in life.
"Watch With Your Daughter": Madhya Pradesh Speaker To SRK On 'Pathaan' Row
After Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra, the state's Assembly Speaker Girish Gautam has also opposed actor Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film, Pathaan.
"Shah Rukh should watch this film with his daughter, upload a picture and tell the world that he is watching it with his daughter," he said, and added, "This should definitely not be allowed. Will you dish out whatever you feel like? I want to openly say -- make one such film on Prophet Muhammad and release it in the name of freedom of expression. There will be bloodshed across the world".
Mr Gautam said this ahead of a five-day winter session, to begin today, amid demands to ban "Pathaan" in theatres. The issue is likely to be discussed in the Assembly by the ruling BJP on the floor of the House.
Girish Gautam, without explicitly naming any community, also drew comparisons with "sanatanis" (Hindus).
"You must have seen, and I do not agree with it, something happened related to the Prophet in Canada and Mumbai was burning. We suffered ₹ 100 crore in losses. Now, when there are protests against the hijab, they are saying it's Iran's issue and has nothing to do with us. When it happened in Canada and you wanted to set things on fire then it concerned you, and when women launched a jihad against the hijab in Iran saying they won't wear it, you repeatedly say on TV that it's Iran's issue and not ours. When you want to be destructive then wherever it happens in the world, you support it and when there's something constructive you say it's the rest of the world's issue and not ours. This won't work any more, because the sanatani people have become aware now. Aware sanatanis are, though, not violent like they are, and thus it feels like we are more tolerant," he said.
Senior congress leaders, including the leader of the opposition Dr Govind Singh, and former Union Minister Suresh Pachouri, have also opposed the film, saying it's "against our values".
"It's not about Pathan, but paridhan (clothes)," Suresh Pachouri said, adding that in Indian culture, any woman wearing such clothes, and publicly displaying that scene, will not be permissible by anyone, be it Hindus, Muslims, or followers of any other religion.
Last Wednesday, Narottam Mishra objected to a song in the film.
"The costumes in the song are objectionable. The song reflects a dirty mindset," he had said.
Narottam Mishra's statement came two days after the makers of 'Pathaan' released the song 'Besharam Rang', which features the film's woman lead Deepika Padukone opposite the protagonist, played by Shah Rukh Khan.
"I advise the makers of the film to fix the objectionable parts of the song. Earlier, Deepika Padukone had stood in support of the 'tukde tukde gang' at JNU. Her mentality was exposed. I believe the song's title 'Besharam Rang' is also objectionable. Also, the way the colours saffron and green have been used in the costumes is objectionable. Changes need to be made, failing which we will take a call on whether the film should be screened in Madhya Pradesh," Mr Mishra had said.
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After Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra, the state's Assembly Speaker Girish Gautam has also opposed actor Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film, Pathaan.
"Shah Rukh should watch this film with his daughter, upload a picture and tell the world that he is watching it with his daughter," he said, and added, "This should definitely not be allowed. Will you dish out whatever you feel like? I want to openly say -- make one such film on Prophet Muhammad and release it in the name of freedom of expression. There will be bloodshed across the world".
Mr Gautam said this ahead of a five-day winter session, to begin today, amid demands to ban "Pathaan" in theatres. The issue is likely to be discussed in the Assembly by the ruling BJP on the floor of the House.
Girish Gautam, without explicitly naming any community, also drew comparisons with "sanatanis" (Hindus).
"You must have seen, and I do not agree with it, something happened related to the Prophet in Canada and Mumbai was burning. We suffered ₹ 100 crore in losses. Now, when there are protests against the hijab, they are saying it's Iran's issue and has nothing to do with us. When it happened in Canada and you wanted to set things on fire then it concerned you, and when women launched a jihad against the hijab in Iran saying they won't wear it, you repeatedly say on TV that it's Iran's issue and not ours. When you want to be destructive then wherever it happens in the world, you support it and when there's something constructive you say it's the rest of the world's issue and not ours. This won't work any more, because the sanatani people have become aware now. Aware sanatanis are, though, not violent like they are, and thus it feels like we are more tolerant," he said.
Senior congress leaders, including the leader of the opposition Dr Govind Singh, and former Union Minister Suresh Pachouri, have also opposed the film, saying it's "against our values".
"It's not about Pathan, but paridhan (clothes)," Suresh Pachouri said, adding that in Indian culture, any woman wearing such clothes, and publicly displaying that scene, will not be permissible by anyone, be it Hindus, Muslims, or followers of any other religion.
Last Wednesday, Narottam Mishra objected to a song in the film.
"The costumes in the song are objectionable. The song reflects a dirty mindset," he had said.
Narottam Mishra's statement came two days after the makers of 'Pathaan' released the song 'Besharam Rang', which features the film's woman lead Deepika Padukone opposite the protagonist, played by Shah Rukh Khan.
"I advise the makers of the film to fix the objectionable parts of the song. Earlier, Deepika Padukone had stood in support of the 'tukde tukde gang' at JNU. Her mentality was exposed. I believe the song's title 'Besharam Rang' is also objectionable. Also, the way the colours saffron and green have been used in the costumes is objectionable. Changes need to be made, failing which we will take a call on whether the film should be screened in Madhya Pradesh," Mr Mishra had said.
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Strange that Hindu's have no issues with most of their nude deities that adorn many temples.
Your answer can be found here
https://thesrinibash.wordpress.com/...emples-of-india-have-nude-and-erotic-figures/
'Pathaan' Row: Case Filed Over Yogi Adityanath's Morphed Picture
Morphed photos of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in place of Deepika Padukone in the song 'Besharam Rang' have surfaced on Twitter, in the latest controversy surrounding Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming movie 'Pathaan'. A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against a Twitter handle that posted the photo.
"FIR was lodged in the Cyber police station of Lucknow for posting a morphed picture of Chief Minister Yogi in place of Deepika Padukone. FIR registered under sections of the IT Act," Cyber Cell Deputy SP Alpana Ghosh said.
"FIR registered on Twitter handle @AzaarSRK_," the cop added.
BJP leader Saurabh Marodia demanded action against the person who tweeted the photo. "How do people stoop this low? UP Police should take action," he tweeted.
'Pathaan' has been surrounded by controversies ever since the song 'Besharam Rang' was unveiled last Monday. Two days after the release, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra objected to the costumes used in the song.
"The costumes in the song are objectionable. The song reflects a dirty mindset," he had said.
"I advise the makers of the film to fix the objectionable parts of the song. Earlier, Deepika Padukone had stood in support of the 'tukde tukde gang' at JNU. Her mentality was exposed. I believe the song's title 'Besharam Rang' is also objectionable. Also, the way the colours saffron and green have been used in the costumes is objectionable. Changes need to be made, failing which we will take a call on whether the film should be screened in Madhya Pradesh," Mr Mishra had said.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, 'Pathaan' is scheduled to hit theatres on January 25.
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Morphed photos of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in place of Deepika Padukone in the song 'Besharam Rang' have surfaced on Twitter, in the latest controversy surrounding Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming movie 'Pathaan'. A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against a Twitter handle that posted the photo.
"FIR was lodged in the Cyber police station of Lucknow for posting a morphed picture of Chief Minister Yogi in place of Deepika Padukone. FIR registered under sections of the IT Act," Cyber Cell Deputy SP Alpana Ghosh said.
"FIR registered on Twitter handle @AzaarSRK_," the cop added.
BJP leader Saurabh Marodia demanded action against the person who tweeted the photo. "How do people stoop this low? UP Police should take action," he tweeted.
'Pathaan' has been surrounded by controversies ever since the song 'Besharam Rang' was unveiled last Monday. Two days after the release, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra objected to the costumes used in the song.
"The costumes in the song are objectionable. The song reflects a dirty mindset," he had said.
"I advise the makers of the film to fix the objectionable parts of the song. Earlier, Deepika Padukone had stood in support of the 'tukde tukde gang' at JNU. Her mentality was exposed. I believe the song's title 'Besharam Rang' is also objectionable. Also, the way the colours saffron and green have been used in the costumes is objectionable. Changes need to be made, failing which we will take a call on whether the film should be screened in Madhya Pradesh," Mr Mishra had said.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, 'Pathaan' is scheduled to hit theatres on January 25.
NDTV
Then they should be even more open to Deepika wearing a saffron bikini during a song sequence.
The hindu right wing is protesting about the song lyric which says Besharam Rang with Deepika in saffron. While the muslim right wing is against the obscenity. Have posted both articles in this thread.
My point is that are nude Hindu deities celebrating sexual relations not shameless too but scantly dressed Deepika is?. She is a Hindu who must have agreed to the song and and lyrics of "Besharam rang". I don't see why SRK is being attacked by Hindu fanatics when it has nothing to do with him.
As for the colour many ladies also dress green bikini's a supposed Muslim colour. Bollywoood has shown much worse nudity then this song. Muslim right wing obviously are oblivious to this realty.
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If there is anything fans from both sides of the border wait for as much as they do for an India-Pakistan cricket match it has to be a Shah Rukh Khan film. Some of you might find this parallel appalling since Pakistan finally started beating India in ICC tournaments, but the fact remains that no star could even orbit around the charm and charisma SRK emits in the cosmos. He has his own pull and unique rules of gravity.
Interestingly, Pakistan’s rather short-lived recent stint of Bollywood in local cinemas suggests Salman Khan be the box office favourite on this side of Wagah as well. Stardom, however, isn’t just about numbers; it’s about sentiments, it’s about people not just willing to pay to watch your face, it’s also about them willing to live life the way you have lived. Khan is grace, speed and elegance combined into a god that doesn’t get added to the pantheon in divinities to come.
Having said that, even gods disappoint. This was exactly how a number of fans felt when they saw Khan's 8 packs and Deepika Padukone’s skimpiest wardrobe combined in a song that was more ‘Besharam’ than ‘Rang’. They got so riled up after watching the first song from Pathaan that Khan had to pat himself on the back and say, “We will remain alive and positive.” Alive perhaps being the keyword here.
Dirty, dirty, Deepika
What started off as a discussion about what fans liked and disliked about Besharam Rang, soon turned into a debate about Padukone's ‘objectionable’ wardrobe and how everything about the song was ‘dirty’ to the core. This new dirty debate was being led by the representatives of the BJP-led fascist government in India.
“The costumes in the song at first glance are objectionable. It is clearly visible that the song of the film Pathaan has been shot with a dirty mindset. I don't think this is right, and I will tell the director and makers of the film to fix it. Earlier as well, Deepika Padukone came in the support of Tukde Tukde Gang at JNU and that's why her mentality has come in front of everyone before,” said Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra. He sounds so shocked and surprised it seems that the minister has either just woken up to women flaunting their gorgeous bodies in Bollywood or he clearly has a personal issue with Padukone and Pathaan.
As expected with most moral policing it didn’t stop with Minister Mishra. Hindutva right-wingers just kept adding fuel to the fire with the National Spokesperson of the Hindu Right Wing outfit Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) highlighting the colour of Padukone's dress and Khan’s faith.
"Calling saffron shameless, showing a Hindu woman wearing a saffron dress and becoming a puppet of Islamic Jihadis. Is it a bold scene? There is a limit to anti-Hinduism too! Hindu society will no longer be able to tolerate these Tukde Tukde gang members who tarnish Bollywood by defaming it," said Vinod Bansal, National Spokesperson of VHP.
As of today, Indian media is full of news about how watching the film has now turned into a test of your Hindu faith. Is there truly something so vulgar and inappropriate about Padukone's wardrobe that the country and its politicians have come to a standstill in order to call her out? Rutuja Deshmukh, who is a visiting faculty of Indian cinema and history at Savitribai Phule Pune University, doesn’t think so.
Muslim, Muslim Shah Rukh
She says what we need to understand is that a film like Pathaan can longer be viewed from an aesthetic lens. “We have moved far beyond that,” Deshmukh told The Express Tribune in a telephonic conversation. “The RSS and the peddlers of the Hindutva narrative are no longer on the fringe, they are very much in the mainstream and in power. Whether it’s Besharam Rang or something else, it is irrelevant to RSS and the BJP-led government in India. It’s all about the Muslim superhero now and not letting him or his stardom breathe.”
Deshmukh pointed at the utter chaos of ministers giving public statements such as whoever watches Pathaan is a traitor and that ‘we will not allow Pathaan to breathe in cinemas’. “This pattern has been set, the same happened with Brahmastra, and that’s because Hindi cinema (often referred to as Bollywood) is the last remaining bastion of syncretism in India. There was a time when we would fight over which Khan was the best of them all and a daughter having Shah Rukh Khan’s poster in her bedroom didn’t irk the parents as it does today,” she elaborated.
For Deshmukh, it was stalwarts such as Majrooh Sultanpuri who ended up weaving a Hindi cinema fabric that was if not equal but open to all, which in itself, was a matter of pride and ownership. That is no longer the case and today’s India is a far cry from the India where she and her peers grew up in.
“For the current regime, it is very important that Pathaan fails at the box office. Because in case Pathaan ends up succeeding then it would reaffirm that no matter how small an audience, Muslim stars still rule India and more importantly, stardom and fandom are above any faith or religion,” she said.
Sanitised symphonies
Budhaditya Bhattacharyya is a trained musician in Hindustani Classical, currently pursuing his Ph.D. in music from the University of Durham. He actually liked the song, Besharam Rang, from the point of view of how they had included Spanish lyrics and drawn out a composition from Raag Bhairavi which is theorised to have reached Andalusia via the wandering gypsy tribes of the time. “So this was actually a quite reasonable musical amalgamation, sadly enough, the conversation has now shifted towards a rather political reading of the song,” Bhattacharya told The Express Tribune.
He felt just like Khan is being made to answer for his identity in the same India that gave him his stardom, the new wave of extremism has taken a toll on the music and the musicians as well, albeit not as overtly. “You can gradually see Islamicate tropes vanishing from Bollywood music and that’s bound to happen when the conversation is made to shift from the quality of the song to the actor’s wardrobe,” said Bhattacharya.
He felt that popular names like A R Rahman have maintained a cordial relationship with people in the current government, primarily because they choose to be apolitical. “Which I believe is the biggest political statement in itself. Even stalwarts like Ustaad Zakir Hussain and Rashid Khan, who was also awarded a Padmabhushan in 2021 by the current government, ensure it is only their art that remains in focus, and for some reason, the right-wing establishment isn’t also bothered by their Muslim identity,” Bhattacharya explained.
He pointed the readers towards the YouTube comments section of Besharam Rang which was mostly full of praises and raised the question of whether an organised smear campaign against the film will actually take a toll on the fan love and box office numbers. Or, adding to Budhaditya’s question, perhaps the entire controversy might end up helping Pathaan make even bigger numbers at the box office.
“I don’t think BJP’s campaign is going to backfire for them,” Deshmukh responded to the question. “Right now the exhibitors are so scared of the possible unrest Pathaan’s release might trigger in India that they are skeptical about playing the film in the first place. If Pathaan still ends up raking box office numbers then it would be truly miraculous.”
She concluded by saying that this opposition by Hindutva right-wingers has only turned an untainted, family-friendly, Muslim superstar like Khan into a site of protest. “Unfortunately we have come to a point in India, where watching Pathaan can be viewed as an act of protest. I’ll go and watch it as an act of protest
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Interestingly, Pakistan’s rather short-lived recent stint of Bollywood in local cinemas suggests Salman Khan be the box office favourite on this side of Wagah as well. Stardom, however, isn’t just about numbers; it’s about sentiments, it’s about people not just willing to pay to watch your face, it’s also about them willing to live life the way you have lived. Khan is grace, speed and elegance combined into a god that doesn’t get added to the pantheon in divinities to come.
Having said that, even gods disappoint. This was exactly how a number of fans felt when they saw Khan's 8 packs and Deepika Padukone’s skimpiest wardrobe combined in a song that was more ‘Besharam’ than ‘Rang’. They got so riled up after watching the first song from Pathaan that Khan had to pat himself on the back and say, “We will remain alive and positive.” Alive perhaps being the keyword here.
Dirty, dirty, Deepika
What started off as a discussion about what fans liked and disliked about Besharam Rang, soon turned into a debate about Padukone's ‘objectionable’ wardrobe and how everything about the song was ‘dirty’ to the core. This new dirty debate was being led by the representatives of the BJP-led fascist government in India.
“The costumes in the song at first glance are objectionable. It is clearly visible that the song of the film Pathaan has been shot with a dirty mindset. I don't think this is right, and I will tell the director and makers of the film to fix it. Earlier as well, Deepika Padukone came in the support of Tukde Tukde Gang at JNU and that's why her mentality has come in front of everyone before,” said Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra. He sounds so shocked and surprised it seems that the minister has either just woken up to women flaunting their gorgeous bodies in Bollywood or he clearly has a personal issue with Padukone and Pathaan.
As expected with most moral policing it didn’t stop with Minister Mishra. Hindutva right-wingers just kept adding fuel to the fire with the National Spokesperson of the Hindu Right Wing outfit Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) highlighting the colour of Padukone's dress and Khan’s faith.
"Calling saffron shameless, showing a Hindu woman wearing a saffron dress and becoming a puppet of Islamic Jihadis. Is it a bold scene? There is a limit to anti-Hinduism too! Hindu society will no longer be able to tolerate these Tukde Tukde gang members who tarnish Bollywood by defaming it," said Vinod Bansal, National Spokesperson of VHP.
As of today, Indian media is full of news about how watching the film has now turned into a test of your Hindu faith. Is there truly something so vulgar and inappropriate about Padukone's wardrobe that the country and its politicians have come to a standstill in order to call her out? Rutuja Deshmukh, who is a visiting faculty of Indian cinema and history at Savitribai Phule Pune University, doesn’t think so.
Muslim, Muslim Shah Rukh
She says what we need to understand is that a film like Pathaan can longer be viewed from an aesthetic lens. “We have moved far beyond that,” Deshmukh told The Express Tribune in a telephonic conversation. “The RSS and the peddlers of the Hindutva narrative are no longer on the fringe, they are very much in the mainstream and in power. Whether it’s Besharam Rang or something else, it is irrelevant to RSS and the BJP-led government in India. It’s all about the Muslim superhero now and not letting him or his stardom breathe.”
Deshmukh pointed at the utter chaos of ministers giving public statements such as whoever watches Pathaan is a traitor and that ‘we will not allow Pathaan to breathe in cinemas’. “This pattern has been set, the same happened with Brahmastra, and that’s because Hindi cinema (often referred to as Bollywood) is the last remaining bastion of syncretism in India. There was a time when we would fight over which Khan was the best of them all and a daughter having Shah Rukh Khan’s poster in her bedroom didn’t irk the parents as it does today,” she elaborated.
For Deshmukh, it was stalwarts such as Majrooh Sultanpuri who ended up weaving a Hindi cinema fabric that was if not equal but open to all, which in itself, was a matter of pride and ownership. That is no longer the case and today’s India is a far cry from the India where she and her peers grew up in.
“For the current regime, it is very important that Pathaan fails at the box office. Because in case Pathaan ends up succeeding then it would reaffirm that no matter how small an audience, Muslim stars still rule India and more importantly, stardom and fandom are above any faith or religion,” she said.
Sanitised symphonies
Budhaditya Bhattacharyya is a trained musician in Hindustani Classical, currently pursuing his Ph.D. in music from the University of Durham. He actually liked the song, Besharam Rang, from the point of view of how they had included Spanish lyrics and drawn out a composition from Raag Bhairavi which is theorised to have reached Andalusia via the wandering gypsy tribes of the time. “So this was actually a quite reasonable musical amalgamation, sadly enough, the conversation has now shifted towards a rather political reading of the song,” Bhattacharya told The Express Tribune.
He felt just like Khan is being made to answer for his identity in the same India that gave him his stardom, the new wave of extremism has taken a toll on the music and the musicians as well, albeit not as overtly. “You can gradually see Islamicate tropes vanishing from Bollywood music and that’s bound to happen when the conversation is made to shift from the quality of the song to the actor’s wardrobe,” said Bhattacharya.
He felt that popular names like A R Rahman have maintained a cordial relationship with people in the current government, primarily because they choose to be apolitical. “Which I believe is the biggest political statement in itself. Even stalwarts like Ustaad Zakir Hussain and Rashid Khan, who was also awarded a Padmabhushan in 2021 by the current government, ensure it is only their art that remains in focus, and for some reason, the right-wing establishment isn’t also bothered by their Muslim identity,” Bhattacharya explained.
He pointed the readers towards the YouTube comments section of Besharam Rang which was mostly full of praises and raised the question of whether an organised smear campaign against the film will actually take a toll on the fan love and box office numbers. Or, adding to Budhaditya’s question, perhaps the entire controversy might end up helping Pathaan make even bigger numbers at the box office.
“I don’t think BJP’s campaign is going to backfire for them,” Deshmukh responded to the question. “Right now the exhibitors are so scared of the possible unrest Pathaan’s release might trigger in India that they are skeptical about playing the film in the first place. If Pathaan still ends up raking box office numbers then it would be truly miraculous.”
She concluded by saying that this opposition by Hindutva right-wingers has only turned an untainted, family-friendly, Muslim superstar like Khan into a site of protest. “Unfortunately we have come to a point in India, where watching Pathaan can be viewed as an act of protest. I’ll go and watch it as an act of protest
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"Does Saffron Belong To Hindus...": Farooq Abdullah Amid 'Pathaan' Row
After several BJP leaders raised objections to Deepika Padukone wearing saffron-coloured clothes in Shah Rukh Khan's new film 'Pathaan', former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has come out in support of the film and slammed elements for creating division by linking 'saffron colour' to Hindus and 'green' to Muslims.
"A controversy erupted over wearing saffron-coloured clothes in Shah Rukh Khan's new film (Pathaan). Does it mean that saffron belongs to Hindus and green belongs to Muslims? What is this? Cow belongs to Hindus and ox belongs to Muslims? Abdullah said.
Abdullah also issued a piece of advice, saying that it is imperative that people of all religions should practice brotherhood so that the country can survive.
"It's true that hatred has increased in India but leaving the country is not a solution. We've to stay united & finish it (hatred). If this country has to survive, people of all religions should practice brotherhood," Abdullah said on RJD leader AB Siddiqui's statement.
Notably, RJD leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui said that he asked his son and daughter to get jobs abroad, and if possible, get citizenship there as well.
Recently, a seer from Ayodhya has threatened to "burn Shah Rukh Khan alive," in the wake of the controversy triggered by the recently released "Besharam Rang" song, a dance sequence from the superstar's upcoming movie "Pathan" which features Deepika Padukone and Khan.
Talking to reporters, Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya of Tapasvi Chhawani also said that he would defend in court anybody who will "burn" the actor.
The seer also called for a ban on the film in theatres and added that if the film is screened in any cinema hall, then that cinema hall will be burned down."
They have insulted our Bhagwa rang (saffron colour). Such films should be boycotted...Shah Rukh Khan has made no web series against the Prophet because he has no guts... He only insults Sanatan Dharma. Insulting Sanatan Dharma has been made a means of earning money. If Sanatan Dharma is insulted, then a death sentence will be given. I will burn Shah Rukh alive if I see him," Paramhans Acharya said.
Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone's song titled 'Besharam Rang' depicting a dance sequence has triggered controversy since its release.
The song is facing severe criticism with several BJP leaders also raising objections. Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said earlier talking to reporters, "The costumes in the song at first glance are objectionable. It is clearly visible that the song of the film 'Pathaan' has been shot with a dirty mindset."
Mishra's statement came two days after the song was released.
"I don't think this is right, and I will tell the director and makers of the film to fix it. Earlier also Deepika Padukone came in support of 'Tukde Tukde Gang' at JNU and that's why her mentality has come in front of everyone before. And that is why I believe that the name of this song 'Besharam Rang' is also objectionable in itself and the way saffron and green have been worn, the song's colours, the lyrics and the title of the film are not peaceful. It needs improvement. If it is not done, then we will consider whether its telecast should be allowed in Madhya Pradesh. Now let's see, so far all those who have been asked have improved. If it's not done then we will consider it," he added.
The song is a dance sequence composed by Vishal-Sheykhar with lyrics by Kumaar.
Helmed by Siddharth Anand, 'Pathaan' is scheduled to hit theatres on January 25, 2023.
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After several BJP leaders raised objections to Deepika Padukone wearing saffron-coloured clothes in Shah Rukh Khan's new film 'Pathaan', former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has come out in support of the film and slammed elements for creating division by linking 'saffron colour' to Hindus and 'green' to Muslims.
"A controversy erupted over wearing saffron-coloured clothes in Shah Rukh Khan's new film (Pathaan). Does it mean that saffron belongs to Hindus and green belongs to Muslims? What is this? Cow belongs to Hindus and ox belongs to Muslims? Abdullah said.
Abdullah also issued a piece of advice, saying that it is imperative that people of all religions should practice brotherhood so that the country can survive.
"It's true that hatred has increased in India but leaving the country is not a solution. We've to stay united & finish it (hatred). If this country has to survive, people of all religions should practice brotherhood," Abdullah said on RJD leader AB Siddiqui's statement.
Notably, RJD leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui said that he asked his son and daughter to get jobs abroad, and if possible, get citizenship there as well.
Recently, a seer from Ayodhya has threatened to "burn Shah Rukh Khan alive," in the wake of the controversy triggered by the recently released "Besharam Rang" song, a dance sequence from the superstar's upcoming movie "Pathan" which features Deepika Padukone and Khan.
Talking to reporters, Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya of Tapasvi Chhawani also said that he would defend in court anybody who will "burn" the actor.
The seer also called for a ban on the film in theatres and added that if the film is screened in any cinema hall, then that cinema hall will be burned down."
They have insulted our Bhagwa rang (saffron colour). Such films should be boycotted...Shah Rukh Khan has made no web series against the Prophet because he has no guts... He only insults Sanatan Dharma. Insulting Sanatan Dharma has been made a means of earning money. If Sanatan Dharma is insulted, then a death sentence will be given. I will burn Shah Rukh alive if I see him," Paramhans Acharya said.
Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone's song titled 'Besharam Rang' depicting a dance sequence has triggered controversy since its release.
The song is facing severe criticism with several BJP leaders also raising objections. Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said earlier talking to reporters, "The costumes in the song at first glance are objectionable. It is clearly visible that the song of the film 'Pathaan' has been shot with a dirty mindset."
Mishra's statement came two days after the song was released.
"I don't think this is right, and I will tell the director and makers of the film to fix it. Earlier also Deepika Padukone came in support of 'Tukde Tukde Gang' at JNU and that's why her mentality has come in front of everyone before. And that is why I believe that the name of this song 'Besharam Rang' is also objectionable in itself and the way saffron and green have been worn, the song's colours, the lyrics and the title of the film are not peaceful. It needs improvement. If it is not done, then we will consider whether its telecast should be allowed in Madhya Pradesh. Now let's see, so far all those who have been asked have improved. If it's not done then we will consider it," he added.
The song is a dance sequence composed by Vishal-Sheykhar with lyrics by Kumaar.
Helmed by Siddharth Anand, 'Pathaan' is scheduled to hit theatres on January 25, 2023.
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I think OTT platforms with quality content are also competing for eyeballs now so Bollywood is struggling big time . "I Think We...": Javed Akhtar As Censor Seeks Changes In SRK's 'Pathaan'
Amid reports that the CBFC has asked the makers of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Pathaan" to make changes to the shots used in its song 'Besharam Rang', lyricist-writer Javed Akhtar has said filmmakers need to have "trust" in the film certification body that has the authority to decide what will and what will not make the final cut.
His comments came a day before the trailer launch of "Pathaan", a high-octane spy thriller directed by Siddharth Anand.
Referring to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) as a "department" under the central government", the 77-year-old industry veteran on Monday said, "It is not for me or you to decide whether the song is right or wrong. We have an agency.
"There are people from the government and a cross-section of the society who watch the film and decide what will be passed and what will not be passed. I think we should have trust in that certification, the cuts that they suggest and what they pass," Mr Akhtar said.
According to reports, the CBFC suggested the film's production banner Yash Raj Films make changes to 'Besharam Rang' and remove all the mentions of the Indian intelligence agency RAW and Prime Minister's Office from the movie, scheduled to be released on January 25.
Featuring leading lady Deepika Padukone in a saffron bikini, 'Besharam Rang' has found itself in the centre of a proverbial storm for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.
Protests in several parts of the country have been held against the song.
Last week, posters of "Pathaan" were vandalised in a mall in Ahmedabad and members of the VHP and Bajrang Dal stated they would not allow the screening of the movie in Gujarat unless their issues over the song were resolved.
Asked to comment on how fringe elements were protesting against the film, Akhtar disagreed saying it was not the fringe but politicians who had expressed their disappointment over the song.
"There are no fringe elements, the ministers are talking these things. Forget about the fringe elements. The Madhya Pradesh home minister has said it," he added.
Last month, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra took objection to Ms Padukone's costume in the "Besharam Rang" and said if certain scenes are not "corrected", the government will consider what to do about its screening in the state.
The Madhya Pradesh Ulema Board had also sought a ban on the film for "misrepresenting Islam".
"If he (the minister) thinks there should be a separate censor board for Madhya Pradesh, they (should) watch the film separately. And if they are unhappy with the Centre's film certification, we should not come in between them, it is between them and the Centre," Mr Akhtar further said.
Asked about the recently constituted 'Dharma Censor Board', the screenwriter said every 'dharma' (religion) should have its own censor board.
"There is one censor board in MP, then this is there and one censor board of the centre is also there. What is the problem? We have four-five important 'dharmas' and they should have their censors. Maybe then moulvis (under Islam) will start watching films. Do it, do it!" he quipped.
Akhtar was speaking on the sidelines of the launch of "Jadunama", a coffee table book that draws its title from his nickname (Jadu).
A compilation of extracts from Mr Akhtar's public speeches, interviews and quotes, "Jadunama" was unveiled by his close friend and veteran poet-lyricist Gulzar.
Mr Akhtar's family members, including actor-wife Shabana Azmi, actor-filmmaker-son Farhan Akhtar, director-daughter Zoya Akhtar, actor Tabu, filmmaker Farah Khan, actor Nandita Das, directors Rajkumar Hirani and Ashutosh Gowarikar, and actors Deepti Naval, Divya Dutta, Urmila Matondkar, Saiyami Kher, and Satish Kaushik attended the event.
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Amid reports that the CBFC has asked the makers of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Pathaan" to make changes to the shots used in its song 'Besharam Rang', lyricist-writer Javed Akhtar has said filmmakers need to have "trust" in the film certification body that has the authority to decide what will and what will not make the final cut.
His comments came a day before the trailer launch of "Pathaan", a high-octane spy thriller directed by Siddharth Anand.
Referring to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) as a "department" under the central government", the 77-year-old industry veteran on Monday said, "It is not for me or you to decide whether the song is right or wrong. We have an agency.
"There are people from the government and a cross-section of the society who watch the film and decide what will be passed and what will not be passed. I think we should have trust in that certification, the cuts that they suggest and what they pass," Mr Akhtar said.
According to reports, the CBFC suggested the film's production banner Yash Raj Films make changes to 'Besharam Rang' and remove all the mentions of the Indian intelligence agency RAW and Prime Minister's Office from the movie, scheduled to be released on January 25.
Featuring leading lady Deepika Padukone in a saffron bikini, 'Besharam Rang' has found itself in the centre of a proverbial storm for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.
Protests in several parts of the country have been held against the song.
Last week, posters of "Pathaan" were vandalised in a mall in Ahmedabad and members of the VHP and Bajrang Dal stated they would not allow the screening of the movie in Gujarat unless their issues over the song were resolved.
Asked to comment on how fringe elements were protesting against the film, Akhtar disagreed saying it was not the fringe but politicians who had expressed their disappointment over the song.
"There are no fringe elements, the ministers are talking these things. Forget about the fringe elements. The Madhya Pradesh home minister has said it," he added.
Last month, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra took objection to Ms Padukone's costume in the "Besharam Rang" and said if certain scenes are not "corrected", the government will consider what to do about its screening in the state.
The Madhya Pradesh Ulema Board had also sought a ban on the film for "misrepresenting Islam".
"If he (the minister) thinks there should be a separate censor board for Madhya Pradesh, they (should) watch the film separately. And if they are unhappy with the Centre's film certification, we should not come in between them, it is between them and the Centre," Mr Akhtar further said.
Asked about the recently constituted 'Dharma Censor Board', the screenwriter said every 'dharma' (religion) should have its own censor board.
"There is one censor board in MP, then this is there and one censor board of the centre is also there. What is the problem? We have four-five important 'dharmas' and they should have their censors. Maybe then moulvis (under Islam) will start watching films. Do it, do it!" he quipped.
Akhtar was speaking on the sidelines of the launch of "Jadunama", a coffee table book that draws its title from his nickname (Jadu).
A compilation of extracts from Mr Akhtar's public speeches, interviews and quotes, "Jadunama" was unveiled by his close friend and veteran poet-lyricist Gulzar.
Mr Akhtar's family members, including actor-wife Shabana Azmi, actor-filmmaker-son Farhan Akhtar, director-daughter Zoya Akhtar, actor Tabu, filmmaker Farah Khan, actor Nandita Das, directors Rajkumar Hirani and Ashutosh Gowarikar, and actors Deepti Naval, Divya Dutta, Urmila Matondkar, Saiyami Kher, and Satish Kaushik attended the event.
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I was a big Shahrukh fan in the mid 90s because I found him to be a decent actor.
However I lost interest him post 2000s as he seemed to choose roles that were safe for him and his over acting was getting too obvious as well.
However I lost interest him post 2000s as he seemed to choose roles that were safe for him and his over acting was getting too obvious as well.
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This lady is on fire, who is she Gujarat Cinema Owners Seek Security Assurance Ahead Of 'Pathaan' Release
A delegation of multiplex owners in Gujarat on Wednesday met Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi and sought protection to theatres that are scheduled to screen the upcoming Shah Rukh Khan-starrer film 'Pathaan', which is facing opposition from right-wing groups over certain scenes.
Multiplex Association of Gujarat (MAG) president Manubhai Patel said during the meeting the minister assured its representatives of protection to multiplex theatres from groups threatening cinema exhibitors over the release of the movie.
Representatives of the association met Mr Sanghavi in Gandhinagar a week before the film's release and raised concern over threats received by them from various groups which have warned them against screening the movie, which also stars Deepika Padukone.
Meanwhile, the Bajrang Dal said it was firm on its decision to not let the movie hit theatres in Gujarat as a song in the movie "insults" Hindu religion.
Mr Khan and his film 'Pathaan' are facing backlash for showing Ms Padukone in a saffron bikini in the song 'Besharam Rang'.
"The home minister assured protection to theatres from elements threatening cinema exhibitors against the release of 'Pathaan'. There are more than 50 multiplexes in Gujarat, and the movie will be released in almost all of them on January 25,"Mr Patel said.
Neeraj Ahuja, General Manager of Ahmedabad-based Wide Angle Multiplex who was part of the delegation, said Mr Sanghavi has issued instructions to the police regarding full protection to multiplexes screening the movie and strict action against those who protest and create ruckus.
In a letter sent to Mr Sanghavi earlier, the association said the right forum for anybody having reservation or objection about the movie would be to approach either official authorities, Government of India or courts because the movie has been given clearance by the Central Board of Film Certification.
There are many groups which are "illegally targeting cinema exhibitors based on their own understanding and agendas," the letter said, while seeking the minister's intervention and support for unhindered release of the much-awaited Bollywood film.
North Gujarat president of Bajrang Dal Jwalit Mehta said the use of the word "Besharm" in a song in the movie is an "insult" to the Hindu community.
"The Hindu community has expressed its anger over the song (Besharam Rang). It has become a fashion in Bollywood to promote films by insulting Hindu religion. So, this time round, the Bajrang Dal will not pardon anyone and not let anyone release the film," he warned.
"Also, the perversion caused among men by viewing the scantily dressed heroine of the film will affect school-going girls and those who live alone and go out for studies," he said in a video statement.
The movie courted controversy immediately after the release of the song 'Besharam Rang', featuring Mr Khan and Ms Padukone, last month. Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narrottam Mishra had then objected to Padukone's attire in the song and called for rectification.
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) spokesperson Vinod Bansal had also objected to the actor's saffron attire and certain scenes in the controversial song and demanded immediate rectification.
The Madhya Pradesh Ulema Board has sought a ban on the movie for "misrepresenting Islam."
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A delegation of multiplex owners in Gujarat on Wednesday met Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi and sought protection to theatres that are scheduled to screen the upcoming Shah Rukh Khan-starrer film 'Pathaan', which is facing opposition from right-wing groups over certain scenes.
Multiplex Association of Gujarat (MAG) president Manubhai Patel said during the meeting the minister assured its representatives of protection to multiplex theatres from groups threatening cinema exhibitors over the release of the movie.
Representatives of the association met Mr Sanghavi in Gandhinagar a week before the film's release and raised concern over threats received by them from various groups which have warned them against screening the movie, which also stars Deepika Padukone.
Meanwhile, the Bajrang Dal said it was firm on its decision to not let the movie hit theatres in Gujarat as a song in the movie "insults" Hindu religion.
Mr Khan and his film 'Pathaan' are facing backlash for showing Ms Padukone in a saffron bikini in the song 'Besharam Rang'.
"The home minister assured protection to theatres from elements threatening cinema exhibitors against the release of 'Pathaan'. There are more than 50 multiplexes in Gujarat, and the movie will be released in almost all of them on January 25,"Mr Patel said.
Neeraj Ahuja, General Manager of Ahmedabad-based Wide Angle Multiplex who was part of the delegation, said Mr Sanghavi has issued instructions to the police regarding full protection to multiplexes screening the movie and strict action against those who protest and create ruckus.
In a letter sent to Mr Sanghavi earlier, the association said the right forum for anybody having reservation or objection about the movie would be to approach either official authorities, Government of India or courts because the movie has been given clearance by the Central Board of Film Certification.
There are many groups which are "illegally targeting cinema exhibitors based on their own understanding and agendas," the letter said, while seeking the minister's intervention and support for unhindered release of the much-awaited Bollywood film.
North Gujarat president of Bajrang Dal Jwalit Mehta said the use of the word "Besharm" in a song in the movie is an "insult" to the Hindu community.
"The Hindu community has expressed its anger over the song (Besharam Rang). It has become a fashion in Bollywood to promote films by insulting Hindu religion. So, this time round, the Bajrang Dal will not pardon anyone and not let anyone release the film," he warned.
"Also, the perversion caused among men by viewing the scantily dressed heroine of the film will affect school-going girls and those who live alone and go out for studies," he said in a video statement.
The movie courted controversy immediately after the release of the song 'Besharam Rang', featuring Mr Khan and Ms Padukone, last month. Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narrottam Mishra had then objected to Padukone's attire in the song and called for rectification.
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) spokesperson Vinod Bansal had also objected to the actor's saffron attire and certain scenes in the controversial song and demanded immediate rectification.
The Madhya Pradesh Ulema Board has sought a ban on the movie for "misrepresenting Islam."
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Thankfully we can watch this peacefully here in the UK, in the west without any issues. I’ll be watching first day. SRK is one of my childhood fav. SRK back after 4 years. Only SRK can save Bollywood which is in crises.
Hours After "Who Is SRK" Remark, Assam's Himanta Sarma Gets A Phone Call
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today said he has spoken to megastar Shah Rukh Khan and assured him over the protests against his upcoming film 'Pathaan'. Mr Sarma said Mr Khan dialled him early this morning over "an incident" that occurred at a theatre in the state.
"Bollywood actor Shri @iamsrk called me and we talked today morning at 2 am. He expressed concern about an incident in Guwahati during screening of his film. I assured him that it's duty of state govt to maintain law & order. We'll enquire and ensure no such untoward incidents," the Chief Minister said in a tweet.
His tweet comes a day after he had retorted curtly, asking who Mr Khan is, when asked by reporters over violent protests by right-wing activists against the movie. "Who is Shah Rukh Khan? I don't know anything about him or the film 'Pathaan'," Mr Sarma had said in Guwahati yesterday.
On being told Mr Khan is a Bollywood superstar, he had said people in the state should be concerned about Assamese films, and not Bollywood. Mr Sarma had also said he didn't receive any call from Mr Khan and that he would look into the matter if the actor urges him. He also assured action if any protester violated the law.
His remarks were in response to questions over some activists tearing the movie's posters at a Guwahati theatre that is set to screen the movie.
The owner of the cinema hall said he also received a call from Mr Khan.
"Shah Rukh Khan called me in the morning. He asked me in details what happened at the theatre. He seemed very concerned," said Rajeev Bora, CEO of Gold Cinema.
Mr Khan's 'Pathaan', set to release on January 25, is facing protests over the 'Besharam Rang' song that shows his co-star Deepika Padukone a saffron bikini. Several leaders, including from the right-wing Vishwa Hindu Parishad, have demanded a ban on the movie.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today said he has spoken to megastar Shah Rukh Khan and assured him over the protests against his upcoming film 'Pathaan'. Mr Sarma said Mr Khan dialled him early this morning over "an incident" that occurred at a theatre in the state.
"Bollywood actor Shri @iamsrk called me and we talked today morning at 2 am. He expressed concern about an incident in Guwahati during screening of his film. I assured him that it's duty of state govt to maintain law & order. We'll enquire and ensure no such untoward incidents," the Chief Minister said in a tweet.
His tweet comes a day after he had retorted curtly, asking who Mr Khan is, when asked by reporters over violent protests by right-wing activists against the movie. "Who is Shah Rukh Khan? I don't know anything about him or the film 'Pathaan'," Mr Sarma had said in Guwahati yesterday.
On being told Mr Khan is a Bollywood superstar, he had said people in the state should be concerned about Assamese films, and not Bollywood. Mr Sarma had also said he didn't receive any call from Mr Khan and that he would look into the matter if the actor urges him. He also assured action if any protester violated the law.
His remarks were in response to questions over some activists tearing the movie's posters at a Guwahati theatre that is set to screen the movie.
The owner of the cinema hall said he also received a call from Mr Khan.
"Shah Rukh Khan called me in the morning. He asked me in details what happened at the theatre. He seemed very concerned," said Rajeev Bora, CEO of Gold Cinema.
Mr Khan's 'Pathaan', set to release on January 25, is facing protests over the 'Besharam Rang' song that shows his co-star Deepika Padukone a saffron bikini. Several leaders, including from the right-wing Vishwa Hindu Parishad, have demanded a ban on the movie.
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You watched it, any good by any stretch of the imagination?
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Shah Rukh Khan's Hindi spy thriller, Pathaan, opened to packed movie theatres in India on Wednesday in one of Bollywood's top openings on record, despite protests from some religious groups over scenes they deemed obscene.
According to Hindustan Times, Khan's film opened to tremendous response, earning over INR510 million on day one. As per a report by Box Office India, "Pathaan has recorded a phenomenal opening day at the box office as it takes an INR500-510 million net collection in its Hindi version, as per early estimates."
According to Hindustan Times, Khan's film opened to tremendous response, earning over INR510 million on day one. As per a report by Box Office India, "Pathaan has recorded a phenomenal opening day at the box office as it takes an INR500-510 million net collection in its Hindi version, as per early estimates."
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Saffron brigade helped what would have been otherwise an avg run of the mill action flick to turn into a blockbuster.
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The movie looks absolute garbage and SRK might have been finished with this. But thanks to the BJP and its friends, India has responded and turned this into a blockbuster as a giant finger to them. Good for SRK - the smartest, wittiest Bollywood star and a pretty decent actor when the roles have demanded he try and act.
Be afraid Modiji. Be very afraid
Be afraid Modiji. Be very afraid
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Should watch it tomorrow, I don't go through the IMDb rating as I usually do because apparently there are pro-BJP reviewers who put 0/10 and SRKians who put 10/10 so yeat it's biased lol.
Apparently, going through neutrals' perspective, like Anand's previous Waar it's not the movie of the century, obviously, probably not even aim to be, but a very decent action flick with great stunts/VFX where you shouldn't look too much into the story/characterization, "paisa vasool" as they say.
Let's see.
Apparently, going through neutrals' perspective, like Anand's previous Waar it's not the movie of the century, obviously, probably not even aim to be, but a very decent action flick with great stunts/VFX where you shouldn't look too much into the story/characterization, "paisa vasool" as they say.
Let's see.
The movie looks absolute garbage and SRK might have been finished with this. But thanks to the BJP and its friends, India has responded and turned this into a blockbuster as a giant finger to them. Good for SRK - the smartest, wittiest Bollywood star and a pretty decent actor when the roles have demanded he try and act.
Be afraid Modiji. Be very afraid
I suspect SRK and the producer are in bed with the Sanghi propogandists. The film got the much needed oxygen and might become another 300 crore film.
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Shahrukh Khan came in a movie after 4 years. He had been giving flop after flop for a decade and his last hit was in 2012-13. The hype worked in his favour this time.
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Watched it. Blockbuster for sure. Shahrukh Khan is back with a bang! John Abraham was brilliant in the film. The negative roles suits him well. Deepika was good too.
But the entry by Salman Khan, took it to next level. That cameo was quality!
But the entry by Salman Khan, took it to next level. That cameo was quality!
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Recorded many scenes on my phone, was sat top row, whole end fight scene in the cinema. The film had good action fight scenes.
Maybe there could have been a twist in the end and they left John’s character a option to live, maybe dropped him with a parachute bag. Because there was injustice done to him by RAW, he didn’t turn into the monster for money or anything. Maybe Pathaan should’ve shown some sympathy told him ‘change yourself giving you one more mauka’.
Those who watched it will know what I’m referring to at the end.
Maybe there could have been a twist in the end and they left John’s character a option to live, maybe dropped him with a parachute bag. Because there was injustice done to him by RAW, he didn’t turn into the monster for money or anything. Maybe Pathaan should’ve shown some sympathy told him ‘change yourself giving you one more mauka’.
Those who watched it will know what I’m referring to at the end.
Awful film but not surprising coming from Bollywood. It is hilarious SRK bhakts are comparing this film with Bahubali and RRR. 
YRFs sly digs at Indian army/RAW officers and glorifying ISI is getting tiresome now. Remember Mai Hoon Na?How Sunil Shetty, an Indian army was a bad guy and how SRK & ISI joined hands to spread peace and aman ki asha. These are all old tactics by Bollywood.
Any Indian watching this movie is anti national in my eye anyway. There are few such individual in my own family as well and I have blocked all of them. Good riddance.
YRFs sly digs at Indian army/RAW officers and glorifying ISI is getting tiresome now. Remember Mai Hoon Na?How Sunil Shetty, an Indian army was a bad guy and how SRK & ISI joined hands to spread peace and aman ki asha. These are all old tactics by Bollywood.
Any Indian watching this movie is anti national in my eye anyway. There are few such individual in my own family as well and I have blocked all of them. Good riddance.
Awful film but not surprising coming from Bollywood. It is hilarious SRK bhakts are comparing this film with Bahubali and RRR.
YRFs sly digs at Indian army/RAW officers and glorifying ISI is getting tiresome now. Remember Mai Hoon Na?How Sunil Shetty, an Indian army was a bad guy and how SRK & ISI joined hands to spread peace and aman ki asha. These are all old tactics by Bollywood.
Any Indian watching this movie is anti national in my eye anyway. There are few such individual in my own family as well and I have blocked all of them. Good riddance.
Hello Boycott Bhakt. Must hurt seeing such collections. All bhakts was saying this anyone watching is anti Indian and guess what majority watched it. So much hate for SRK who is more known then your PM Modi.
No they not so no need to come up with such statements. You may not like SRK but he won't bow down to these lot. These lot done a fake case against his son last year had him in prison for a week or 2 he didn't bow then or now. Some were saying he needs to change his movie title to a hindu name to make it work even I thought that but he didn't bow down. He stayed quite. And these boycott gangs were out on streets they have YouTube channels and they Pro bjp and had a group of own people who would talk against SRK he anti Hindu and Indian and should boycott Pathaan. Pathaan should be shown in Afghanistan not India lol and tried best to brainwash the public. But SRK has done alot of India and even non movie goers wanted to show these people a lesson and they went to watch too which is why it made big record breaking numbers. They had enough of the campaign against SRK which dates back to about year ago when they hatched a plan to prison his son. Good to see Indians respecting and backing their biggest star and in some countries most know india because of SRK.
Now few stupid media people getting a group of 10 of their own pretending its public saying its poor movie and going outside cinemas when shows going on and saying look its quite outside and they lying it's busy lol.
Some saying it's poor movie it's not true. Not seen it but reviews from few I know who ain't SRK fans said it's a decent watch. Won't say its some great but Best action movie from India better then likes of War and few others. SRK steals the show and Salman cameo is makes it more entertaining.
And this boycott gang didn't come alive now they done same thing against Aamir Khans Lal Singh Chadda and few other movies. Lal Singh Chadda didn't work and they thought its because of them. But now they have been put into their place. They were saying they will make it a flop and make SRK beg in streets. Even yogi adityanath while back said SRK should remember if we boycott his films he would be wandering streets like normal Muslims. Hate was their but Indians rised against the hate.
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I think you need to be a special kinda person to watch these movies. IQ/commonsense takes a flight when watching these
People go gaga over Avatar, Inception, Bond movies and other Hollywood action movies. But when it comes to a Bollywood movie they try finding logic and common sense. Such hypocrites. You don't like SRK that's fine but no need to go around lying about his movie it's this and that. If it was it wouldn't made this much at box office like his others.
Why bcoz I live in reality and can sense what is going around?
I am amazed that even educated youths like yourself still fall for these crap bollywood movies and ideolizes fimly heroes. SRK is making millions from this movie by showing highly decorated RAW officer going rogue and want to destroy India. And gullibale masses enjoying it just shows why education is so important. I would rather watch a paint getting dry in repeat than this movie. LOL.
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Why bcoz I live in reality and can sense what is going around?
I am amazed that even educated youths like yourself still fall for these crap bollywood movies and ideolizes fimly heroes. SRK is making millions from this movie by showing highly decorated RAW officer going rogue and want to destroy India. And gullibale masses enjoying it just shows why education is so important. I would rather watch a paint getting dry in repeat than this movie. LOL.
I haven't seen the movie. The last Bollywood film I saw was '83 as it was a cricket theme.
I was merely commenting on you making enemies of your family members based on Bollywood movie plots.
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Why is SRK character called Pathan? Is there any reference to Pashtun/Afghan culture or history in this movie. Is the character really a Pathan working for RAW?
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Movies are fiction. There is good fiction and horrible fiction, Bollywood doesn’t have the best rep in the last decade does it. SRK has also adapted his style to pander to the current generation of folk with short attention spans and a love for cringe on steroids. He is capable of better and in his own words he made FAN for the enthusiasts. I don’t know where this movie will sit but am waiting for [MENTION=137142]JaDed[/MENTION] review my trusted source in India.
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If there is so much internal conflict going on for watching a dumb movie then it’s better to save money and skip it. There is always OTT and the power of the remote to breeze through content if one is so curious.
I would say 6-8 weeks wait isn’t a deal breaker unless something is a must watch.
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I think he is being tongue in cheek. The Indian daily soaps some of my family members watch does make me question my love for them at times. It happens.
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SRK has been in the movie business for 3 decades. A generation has grown up watching his movies and obviously idolizing him. Same to some extent with Salman and Amir. He has become a part of people's life when they were kids and who now have their own kids who still watch this Baba running, jumping and romancing like a youth.
Even if SRK movies make no sense the majority will praise and glorify his movie and his acting. This is a reality!
Even if SRK movies make no sense the majority will praise and glorify his movie and his acting. This is a reality!
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what annoys me is that his fans than try to defend his dumb movies.
SRK has made a big brand of himself. The guy can build his brand even bigger if he starts doing dramtic movies where he doesnt over act. Like how Amir Khan does.
My name is Khan was a great movie. Veer Zara was also a terrific movie. He needs to do Amir Khan ype of movies and they will do well
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SRK the most overrated actor ever. It’s hilarious watching him act in ‘sad’ scenes.
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Most super star and I mean top of the line superstar actors are usually mediocre in terms of pure art and skill, it’s their charisma and screen presence that gets them fans.
Even Amitabh Bacchan at his peak played the same guy in every movie. Only later in life he played more diverse characters when he wasn’t the leading superstar anymore.
I agree 100% that as an actor SRK is extremely overrated however a lot of newer ones lack the skill nor the superstar charisma, that’s why guys like
SRK are still on top.
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Awful film but not surprising coming from Bollywood. It is hilarious SRK bhakts are comparing this film with Bahubali and RRR.
YRFs sly digs at Indian army/RAW officers and glorifying ISI is getting tiresome now. Remember Mai Hoon Na?How Sunil Shetty, an Indian army was a bad guy and how SRK & ISI joined hands to spread peace and aman ki asha. These are all old tactics by Bollywood.
Any Indian watching this movie is anti national in my eye anyway. There are few such individual in my own family as well and I have blocked all of them. Good riddance.
Lol Oh bhai..in Main Hoon Na SRK was the army officer as well.
While it might not be Bahubali or RRR but those two were neither Swades or Chak De.
I’m hoping next time Telugu movies shows Modi holding hands of Pakistani PM and our soldiers suffering and then sitting on a jhula with Xi and the same because guess what that actually did happen.
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Not really I think he is excellent in some sad scenes but depends upon the director, In Swades the water scene after he comes to know the issues of the tenant is one of his best.
Chak De ending again the same. Only Salman is the worst, can’t defend him.
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Amir has regressed as an actor..
Why would Modi holding hand of Pakistani PM would be a problem? As head of state of respective nations, they have all the right to maintain diplomatic relationship. Think you are forgetting Modi is the prime minister of India and not some bollywood actor.
But movies like Mai Hoon na creates fake narrative. It showed an Indian army officer's personal hatred towards Pakistan is the reason of conflict between the two countries. How convinient. And people even made that movie hit. Now they are repeating the same mistake with Pathaan.
I am sorry but I wont watch it. You can't comvince me to watch this film
"Boycott Culture Spoils Atmosphere": Anurag Thakur Amid 'Pathaan' Row
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday deplored the "boycott culture" targeting certain films and said such instances vitiate the atmosphere at a time when India is keen to enhance its influence as a soft power. In case someone has a problem with a movie, they should talk to the concerned government department which can take up the issue with the filmmakers, he said.
"At a time when India is keen to enhance its influence as a soft power, at a time when Indian films are making waves in every corner of the world, such talk vitiates the atmosphere," Mr Thakur told reporters here responding to questions on boycott of films by various interest groups.
The minister's remarks come at a time when Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Pathaan", which released on Wednesday, is facing boycott calls over one of its songs.
In the past, actor Akshay Kumar's "Samrat Prithviraj", Aamir Khan's "Laal Singh Chaddha" and Deepika Padukone's "Padmaavat" had faced boycott calls.
"If someone has a problem (with a film), then they should talk to the concerned department which will take it up with the producer and director," Mr Thakur said.
"But sometimes, just to vitiate the atmosphere, some people comment on something even before knowing about it fully. That causes problems. This should not happen," he said.
Mr Thakur is in Mumbai to inaugurate the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Film Festival that will showcase 58 movies from the regional grouping of eight Eurasian nations. SCO observer countries and dialogue partners have sent entries in the non-competition section of the film festival.
The minister also made a strong pitch for creative autonomy and said there were adequate safeguards in place for monitoring content on over-the-top (OTT) platforms.
"There should be no restrictions on creativity," Thakur said.
He said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting does receive complaints about the content on OTT platforms, but almost 95 per cent of grievances are settled at the level of producers and the others get resolved at the second stage of the association of publishers of the content.
The minister said only one per cent of complaints reach the inter-departmental committee and it is ensured that strict action is taken in such cases.
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Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday deplored the "boycott culture" targeting certain films and said such instances vitiate the atmosphere at a time when India is keen to enhance its influence as a soft power. In case someone has a problem with a movie, they should talk to the concerned government department which can take up the issue with the filmmakers, he said.
"At a time when India is keen to enhance its influence as a soft power, at a time when Indian films are making waves in every corner of the world, such talk vitiates the atmosphere," Mr Thakur told reporters here responding to questions on boycott of films by various interest groups.
The minister's remarks come at a time when Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Pathaan", which released on Wednesday, is facing boycott calls over one of its songs.
In the past, actor Akshay Kumar's "Samrat Prithviraj", Aamir Khan's "Laal Singh Chaddha" and Deepika Padukone's "Padmaavat" had faced boycott calls.
"If someone has a problem (with a film), then they should talk to the concerned department which will take it up with the producer and director," Mr Thakur said.
"But sometimes, just to vitiate the atmosphere, some people comment on something even before knowing about it fully. That causes problems. This should not happen," he said.
Mr Thakur is in Mumbai to inaugurate the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Film Festival that will showcase 58 movies from the regional grouping of eight Eurasian nations. SCO observer countries and dialogue partners have sent entries in the non-competition section of the film festival.
The minister also made a strong pitch for creative autonomy and said there were adequate safeguards in place for monitoring content on over-the-top (OTT) platforms.
"There should be no restrictions on creativity," Thakur said.
He said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting does receive complaints about the content on OTT platforms, but almost 95 per cent of grievances are settled at the level of producers and the others get resolved at the second stage of the association of publishers of the content.
The minister said only one per cent of complaints reach the inter-departmental committee and it is ensured that strict action is taken in such cases.
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Why would Modi holding hand of Pakistani PM would be a problem? As head of state of respective nations, they have all the right to maintain diplomatic relationship. Think you are forgetting Modi is the prime minister of India and not some bollywood actor.
But movies like Mai Hoon na creates fake narrative. It showed an Indian army officer's personal hatred towards Pakistan is the reason of conflict between the two countries. How convinient. And people even made that movie hit. Now they are repeating the same mistake with Pathaan.
I am sorry but I wont watch it. You can't comvince me to watch this film
No one is asking you to watch it bro, i was questioning your logic . Diplomats hold talks not attend personal functions due to their donors.
Indian cricket is not allowed to tour Pak lekin Modiji can go to personal functions?Wah bhai wah.
And the Xi jhoola is the worst.
And other movies are illogical too. Look at Baahubali and RRR they have OTT scenes too but hey it's fine. All it is here personal hatred for SRK.
Amir type movies like Lal Singh Chadda a big flop. And 3 idiots was offered to SRK and Rang De Basanti but due to injury and time commitments he couldn't do them so they went to Amir. He tried to do different movies previously like Fan, Raees and Zero but fans rejected him. So he came up with this and it shows public likes movies like this. So you can't blame him.
Looking ahead Dunki with PK director should be good
Loving it. Expected majority on here to go mad like boycott gang BJP lot. SRK defeated them all.
And movies are for entertainment. Someone on about Main Hoon Na. Sunil Shetty more on a personal revenge in that but that's not reason for conflict of the 2 countries. It was just trying to stop peace steps between the 2. You sound like a proper BJP and SRK hater. What about Ek that tiger and Tiger zinda hai.
Thanks for all the hate. SRK Pathaan has done the biggest Bollywood opening and the highest day ever for a bollywood movie. He has shattered all his haters. Now relax and eat popcorn. Glad he done something like this which brought the audiences in. With Pathaan SRK has showed he the King of bollywood.
And movies are for entertainment. Someone on about Main Hoon Na. Sunil Shetty more on a personal revenge in that but that's not reason for conflict of the 2 countries. It was just trying to stop peace steps between the 2. You sound like a proper BJP and SRK hater. What about Ek that tiger and Tiger zinda hai.
Thanks for all the hate. SRK Pathaan has done the biggest Bollywood opening and the highest day ever for a bollywood movie. He has shattered all his haters. Now relax and eat popcorn. Glad he done something like this which brought the audiences in. With Pathaan SRK has showed he the King of bollywood.
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Agreed, he has been involved in some of the best and most iconic movies of all time in that industry. And I know he has made his fair share of rubbish at the expense of the moolah, but it shouldn’t tarnish his pedigree.
Salman mostly makes comedies doesn’t he, 10 years ago he’d give you a good laugh every now and then, he’s popular in the UK. But I don’t remember the last time he made something compelling.
very few films, usually ones that are super hits, with the occasional rubbish film.
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lol BJP in damage control mode after getting their behinds handed to them.
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Salman’s last good movie was Bajrangi Bhai.. has been absolute tool after that.
Srk is an actor actor, yes he gets carried away but no point bashing him, the guy has promoted Bollywood across the world with energy matched only by Amitabh Bachan.
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Hardcore Muslims hate him because he has Hindu idols in his home.
Hardcore Hindus hate him because he is a blot on the jihadi Muslim they hope to paint everyone as.
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I don’t think this is a great movie, however I will go and watch it in the Theater this weekend just to do my bit to give ungli in ModiJi‘s behind.
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All BO records demolished. Pathaan creates history on Day 2 as well. First Hindi film to near Rs 70 crore on a single day. Wed 55 cr, Th 68 cr (Republic Day). Total: Rs 123 cr. Hindi version. India biz. Unimaginable. Unprecedented. Unstoppable.
Pathaan's first day collections of Rs 55 crore broke the record set by the Hindi version of KGF: Chapter 2 – Shah Rukh Khan's film is Bollywood's biggest opener. With overseas earnings added, Pathaan made its 100 crores on Day 1 itself – Rs 106 crore worldwide, to be precise.
Pathaan's first day collections of Rs 55 crore broke the record set by the Hindi version of KGF: Chapter 2 – Shah Rukh Khan's film is Bollywood's biggest opener. With overseas earnings added, Pathaan made its 100 crores on Day 1 itself – Rs 106 crore worldwide, to be precise.
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