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Indian Express
7 hours ago
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- Indian Express
Anurag Kashyap took Hindi dictionary to CBFC screening when they objected on the word ‘chu***a': ‘What is the definition of an adult?'
Anurag Kashyap's run-in with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is as old as his film career itself. In fact, his very first feature film, Paanch (2003), faced the wrath of the board, which raised objections to depictions of violence, drug abuse and the use of bad language. Although the film eventually received the green signal, Paanch never got a theatrical release (due to reported financial issues). Even in the cases of his subsequent movies, such as Black Friday (2004) and Bombay Velvet (2015), Anurag locked horns with the CBFC. Recently, he indirectly addressed the Janaki v/s State of Kerala controversy, in which the board demanded changes to the title and the name of the titular character, Janaki, as they also refer to Goddess Sita. 'If, in your writing, your characters can't be named after any of the characters that have been part of mythology… It's very strange. You have to look for it. They can't be named after living characters, too. What is left there? You should call your characters XYZ? 1234? ABC? You can't have surnames, nor characters with greyness or negative shades and blackness in them. They will have to be white. Lots of films are not coming out when they address these issues,' he pointed out during a chat with The Juggernaut. 'This handholding does not let you grow. This handholding happens only when you don't want your audience to grow. What is the definition of an adult? An adult is a person who can think for themselves. Yet, you don't want people to think for themselves and make the choice of whether something's good or bad for them. You are making the choice. The [OTT] platforms are making the choice. Everybody's making the choice except the individual concerned,' he said, adding that this wouldn't stop people from watching what they wish to, and that the only outcome would be more people turning to piracy. He also pointed out that movies offering moral science lessons and messages urging people to do good don't bring about any actual changes. Anurag stated that cinema — and art in general — should hold a mirror up to society, allowing people to see their own ugliness. 'So that they can look at their own horrific ugliness, prejudices, biases, narrow-mindedness, et al. But you can't hold a mirror like that anymore because people don't want to look at it. Cinema and culture have to purify all things. There are viral clips showing big politicians abusing. But they are in denial about these don't exist anymore,' the renowned filmmaker added. Alleging that most people making such decisions don't know Hindi, Anurag added that even those who get offended don't understand the language. Pointing out that the word 'chu***a' basically means a stupid person and nothing more, he stated that since the CBFC is based in Maharashtra and people there don't know Hindi, they have attributed unnecessary meanings to the word. 'So, for my first film, I literally had to carry a Hindi shabdkosh (dictionary) with me. Now, they don't even allow you to take your phone inside,' he added.
India.com
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actress ruled box office in 90s, did 8 films in 1 year, attempted suicide after breakup with..., chose motherhood before marriage, she is...
Not every heroine's story begins with lights and camera; some start with heartbreak, detours, and a kind of quiet bravery no script can capture. Before Raveena Tandon dazzled on screen, she was a little girl with a famous crush, a string of emotional scars, and an unshakeable will to rise. Meet the girl who survived the industry before she ruled it Raveena Tandon's journey in Bollywood is not just about glitz and glamour, it's a tale of grit, heartbreak, reinvention, and grace. Born into a film family, she didn't ride on the legacy; she carved her own. Was Rishi Kapoor her first crush? In a surprising revelation at a Bombay Velvet event, Raveena confessed, 'Rishi Kapoor was my crush.' The irony is that years later, she worked with his son Ranbir Kapoor, and admitted that seeing Ranbir reminded her of his father. The throwback photo from Rishi and Neetu Singh's wedding, where little Raveena appears wide-eyed, only makes this more heartwarmingly full circle. Did love almost break her? Raveena's off-screen life has often mirrored the drama of the movies she starred in. Her highly publicised romance and reported engagement with Akshay Kumar became gossip column fuel. But things fell apart just as suddenly. So much so, Raveena once attempted suicide, as per media reports, a dark chapter that she survived with quiet courage. When did she become a mother, before marriage? Long before embracing motherhood biologically, Raveena adopted two young girls and raised them as a single mother, a bold, rare move in an era when single women in Bollywood were expected to hide their personal choices. She later married film distributor Anil Thadani, and they have two children together. But her role as a mother began long before that wedding. Through career highs and personal lows, flops and fame, heartbreaks and healing, Raveena stood tall.
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2 days ago
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Anurag Kashyap on Bhushan Kumar and his music company T-Series: 'They paid very less for Dev D, Gangs of Wasseypur and...'
He went on to add, 'The highest amount of money they paid for any of my movies is Bombay Velvet. As music it was very good but it worked the least for them.' read more Anurag Kashyap has expressed his experience of working with Bhushan Kumar and his company T-Series in an interview with The Juggernaut. The filmmaker revealed, 'The idea is not to cater to the market. If T-Series, Bhushan Kumar, is not buying it, then it is good music. T Series doesn't buy good music at a good price. They paid very less for Dev D, Gangs of Wasseypur or Gulaal.' Kashyap added, 'They only pay for who is the star in it. They don't pay for the quality of music. They paid nothing for Dev D music. Ask the producers, UTV studios… they don't understand what's good music. They will only pay for a certain kind of music and only push for that.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Bombay Velvet He went on to add, 'The highest amount of money they paid for any of my movies is Bombay Velvet. As music it was very good but it worked the least for them. Because nobody wanted to listen to jazz. They paid the highest price for that and not Dev D or Gangs of Wasseypur.' Kashyap seems to have permanently quit the Hindi film industry. In an interview with The Hindu, the man behind films like Black Friday and Ugly said, 'I've left Mumbai. I want to stay away from film people. The industry has become too toxic. Everyone is chasing unrealistic targets, trying to make the next Rs 500 or Rs 800 crores film. The creative atmosphere is gone.' He added, 'A city is not just a structure but also its people. People here… they pull you down. The biggest exodus is to the Middle East, especially Dubai. Others have fled to Portugal, London, Germany, US. These are mainstream filmmakers I am talking about.'
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anurag Kashyap claims Bhushan Kumar's music label T-Series did not pay him for 'Dev D': ‘They don't pay for the quality of music'
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has opened up about being significantly underpaid for the music in some of his most acclaimed films, including Dev D (2009) and Gangs of Wasseypur (2012). He blamed music giant T-Series and its head, Bhushan Kumar , for not offering fair compensation. Anurag Kashyap says T-Series never buy good music In an interview with The Juggernaut, Kashyap spoke about the commercial priorities of music labels, alleging that they invest in projects based solely on star power, rather than the artistic merit of the soundtrack. He remarked, 'The idea is not to cater to the market. If T-Series, Bhushan Kumar, is not buying it, then it is good music. T-Series doesn't buy good music at a good price (sic).' Anurag Kashyap's daughter Re‑Marries Shane Gregoire in Christian Wedding | See Stunning Pics Anurag Kashyap did not receive a single rupee for the music of Dev D Kashyap went on to highlight how little compensation was given for the music of some of his films, even when they were critically acclaimed. 'They paid very little for Dev D, Gangs of Wasseypur or Gulaal. They only pay based on who the star is. They don't pay for the quality of music,' he said. He expressed his frustration and added that the label did not pay anything for the music of 'Dev D'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The all new SP125 that comes with advance technology & features Honda Learn More Undo He also claimed that T-Series has never understood what good music is and only focuses on certain commercial styles within the industry. Kashyap shared that the only time T-Series paid a significant amount for music was for his 2015 film Bombay Velvet, which featured a jazz-heavy soundtrack. 'As music, it was very good, but it worked the least for them—because nobody wanted to listen to jazz. They paid the highest price for that,' he stated. T-Series and Bhushan Kumar have yet to respond to these statements. Anurag Kashyap's upcoming movies Meanwhile, Anurag Kashyap is gearing up for his next project, Nishaanchi, which will mark the acting debut of Aaishvary Thackeray. The film is set to hit theatres on September 19, 2025.
India Today
2 days ago
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- India Today
Anurag Kashyap on T-Series underpaying his films' music: They don't get good music
Director Anurag Kashyap recently recalled being underpaid for the music of his films-'Dev D' (2009) and 'Gangs of Wasseypur' (2012). He blamed Bhushan Kumar's T-Series for undervaluing in an interview with The Juggernaut, stated that music labels often pay for films considering star value. He said, "The idea is not to cater to the market. If T-Series, Bhushan Kumar, is not buying it, then it is good music. T-Series doesn't buy good music at a good price (sic)."advertisementThe director further said, "They paid very less for 'Dev D', 'Gangs of Wasseypur' or 'Gulaal'. They only pay for who is the star in it. They don't pay for the quality of music (sic)." "They paid nothing for 'Dev D' music. Ask the producers, UTV studios... they don't understand what's good music. They will only pay for a certain kind of music and only push for that," Kashyap went on."The highest amount of money they paid for any of my movies is 'Bombay Velvet' (2015). As music it was very good but it worked the least for them. Because nobody wanted to listen to jazz. They paid the highest price for that and not 'Dev D' or 'Gangs of Wasseypur'," he Kumar or T-Series has not yet responded to the 'Gangs of Wasseypur' director's statement.'Bombay Velvet' featured Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Karan Johar in key roles. Even though the film underperformed at the box office, Amit Trivedi's music score received appreciation. The film was produced by Phantom recently announced his upcoming crime drama 'Nishaanchi', which marks the acting debut of Aaishvary Thackeray. The film is scheduled to release on September 19, 2025.'Nishaanchi' is produced by Ajay Rai and Ranjan Singh under Jar Pictures, in association with Flip Films, and will be distributed by Amazon MGM Studios.- EndsMust Watch
