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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Eknath Shinde Mocks Uddhav Thackeray's Alliance Bid with MNS, Calls It Desperation Ahead of Municipal Polls
Thane: chief and Deputy CM on Sunday mocked the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction (UBT) for trying to stitch up an alliance with the ahead of municipal elections. He pointed out how the UBT - during the earlier MVA tenure- had dismissed the Raj Thackeray-led party as a "spent force." Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shinde was speaking at an event inducting Nashik leader Vilas Shinde and supporters in Thane. Shinde said, "When he (Uddhav) abandoned Balasaheb Thackeray's ideologies in 2019 and aligned with ideologically opposed parties for power, real Sainiks started leaving. By the next elections, their (UBT) camp could be empty... The attrition in their party has apparently forced them to now desperately seek an alliance with the very party that they once looked down on." Shinde also mocked Uddhav's recent use of a Nana Patekar dialogue during UBT's foundation day, saying, "His (Uddhav's) present political condition is more like the jailor played by actor Asrani in the cult film Sholay, where he orders his team to head in different directions, seemingly unaware he's left alone at the end." Political observers note that the alliance between the Thackeray cousins could impact the political standing of Shinde and his Sena and its core Marathi voter base. It could also soften his claims as the true heir to Balasaheb's political and ideological legacy. Defending Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Shinde criticised Thackeray's remarks against him, stating, "Shah fulfilled Balasaheb's key demands—Ram Mandir construction and Article 370 revocation… They (UBT) ignored this and rely on AI-generated videos of Balasaheb, which won't win them voters."
New Indian Express
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
'Maa' movie review: Kajol's dramatic deity act in loosely assembled horror film
Last month marked the 50th anniversary of the release of Jai Santoshi Maa (1975), a cultural phenomenon which turned theatres into temples. I am not joking. The film was such a craze that villagers reached their nearby towns in bullock carts, took off their slippers at the entrance of the cinema hall and possibly prostrated when Anita Guha, as the titular Santoshi Maa, appeared on screen. It wasn't a sleeper hit, the film managed to score big at the box office in a year of Sholay and Deewar. It even surpassed the latter in collections. Everytime the glowing imagery of Kaali turned up in Maa, the Kajol-headliner supernatural-horror film, I couldn't help but think of some theatre where a viewer might be putting their popcorn aside to fold hands and seek blessings from the deity. It's strange to feel both dread and divinity in such a quick succession. Fear gives in to reverence, a microcosm of how religion operates. There are some questionable plot developments, some VFX which screams VFX but who cares? It's like PK turning the other cheek with Shiva's sticker on it. Objectivity logs out when faith enters the chat. Maa claims to be set in the world of Shaitaan (2024) which made me deduce three things: a girl will have to be saved from the horrors of patriarchy, there will be blaring BGM and we should all wait for a post-credit scene. The film revolves around Ambika (Kajol), her husband Shuvankar (Indraneil Sengupta) and their daughter Shweta (Kherin Sharma). Shuvankar hails from a rajbari-owning family of West Bengal's Chandrapur, a place he and his wife are hush-hush about in front of their curious daughter. A death in the family makes Shuvankar pay a visit to his ancestral house but he predictably doesn't make it back. While dealing with the grief of losing him, Ambika gets a call from Chandrapur's sarpanch Joydev (Ronit Roy) informing her that selling the rajbari was Shuvankar's final wish. Skeptical, Ambika and Shweta soon land in Chandrapur. Regular horror-isms kick in once the narrative shifts to the rajbari. There is a creepy banyan tree in the woods behind. The caretaker's family, which lives in the mansion, gives off strange vibes. We see teenage ghost girls peep at Shweta and often appear on the side of a frame to offer a lousy jump scare. Maa is directed by Vishal Furia, who has previously helmed Chhorii (2021) and Chhorii 2 (2025). He seems to be going over the same themes of patriarchy and female infanticide with this one. Infants cry in the jungle, little girls are offered as a bali, we see Kajol drown under a mob of women, an image similar to what Nushrratt Bharuccha endures in Chhorii 2, a literal representation of how patriarchy makes women pull down women. Maa is what you get if you cross Bulbbul (2020) with a Maddock horror film. Its themes feel dated, explored so often in the Stree films. The build-up is effective, but only in parts. The lore of the film is derived from the indigenous tale of deity Kaali and her battle with the demon Raktbeej but its visual design seems borrowed. The villain looks like if the Night King from Game of Thrones decided to join the Children of the Forest. There are some impressive set-pieces though and two of them involve cars. One is when Shuvankar's vehicle is attacked by a bunch of rogue tree vines (can't explain) and another is when Kajol's Ambika and her daughter Shweta are trapped inside an SUV being zombie-hoarded by over a dozen ghost girls. The film seems constantly in a bid to exhibit its special effects (VFX by Devgn Films) which, although competent, often pops out like a sore thumb in an otherwise lacklustre plot. Maa sets it up decently but then messes up the gameboard stating that it doesn't want to play. Its lore doesn't hold and the plotline is predictable, derivative and often confusing at times. I sighed once the dramatic exchanges on nari shakti and a mother's power began. Kajol was soon levitating with her hair flying in the wind. The villain utters something along the lines of 'you are a mere mortal, woman.' There are only two options. You can either laugh loudly at the silliness unfolding on the screen and invite the ire of the believers in your theatre or you can sit back, relax, crunch on that popcorn, and pray. It will be over soon. 'Maa' Rating 2/5 Directed by: Vishal Furia Written by: Saiwyn Quadras Cast: Kajol, Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, Kherin Sharma and Dibyendu Bhattacharya
India.com
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
The man in the photo with Rani Mukerji is son of a Bollywood star, worked in only 6 films in 22 years, can you recognise him? His name is...
Nepotism in Bollywood these days has grabbed the attention of audiences, critics, and everyone alike. Kids coming from a background of actors are launched by big banners. While some films of these star kids, including Janhvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan, Ananya Panday, Rasha Thadani, and more, turn out to be hits, others flop badly. However, this practice of an actor's child becoming an actor didn't start recently. Even in the early days of Bollywood, children of successful actors aspired to enter the film industry and follow in their parents' footsteps. Today, we will talk about one such star kid whose father played some iconic roles in Bollywood. However, he couldn't make a name for himself. Sholay was a huge hit, and many characters from the film stood out to the audience. Despite being released more than five decades ago, Sholay and its iconic characters remain fresh in the minds of viewers. One of those famous characters was Gabbar, played by Amjad Khan. His son also tried to become an actor but failed. Who is Amjad Khan's Son? Amjad Khan's son is Shadab Khan. Shadaab Khan started his film career as a child artist in the film Pyari Bhabhi. After this, he debuted in 1997 with the film Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, in which his heroine was Rani Mukherjee. However, this film failed to do wonders at the box office. Following this, he did movies like Detaabi (1997), Hey Ram (2000), Refugee (2000), Bharat Bhagya Vidhata (2002), and a short film Mini Banerjee Ghar Par Hain (2019), but none of them worked for him. Shadab Khan then decided to leave the industry. He acted in a total of 6 movies. What is Amjad Khan's Son Doing Now? Shadaab Khan married Rumana Chava in 2005, and let us tell you that after leaving the film industry, Shadab made his career in writing and direction. He has written novels like Shanti Memorial and Murder, and has also written scripts for some films.
Deccan Herald
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
'Sholay is back': Restored version of 1975 classic screened at Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival
What an incredible feeling to see restored Sholay with the original ending on the big screen at Piazza Maggiore in Bologna with so many people under the stars as they stayed awake till 1am for me it was my childhood memory come alive 50 years later Sholay is back… @FHF_Official
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sholay's grand restoration premieres at Bologna's Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival
In a momentous occasion for , Ramesh Sippy's iconic film Sholay received a grand screening at the prestigious Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna, Italy, on June 27, 2025. This special event marked the world premiere of the film's fully restored, uncut version, complete with its original ending and previously deleted scenes, commemorating its 50th anniversary. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The screening took place in the magnificent open-air setting of Piazza Maggiore, providing a truly cinematic experience for thousands of cinephiles. The painstaking three-year restoration effort was a collaborative project between the Film Heritage Foundation and Sippy Films, ensuring that this cinematic masterpiece will captivate new generations with its authentic vision.
