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Anurag Kashyap lashes out at CBFC, Brahmin community over Phule controversy
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap did not mince words as he came down heavily on the censor board for blocking and delaying the release of films like Phule, Dhadak 2 and Punjab 95
17 April,2025 08:57 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Hypocrisy over Jyotirao Phule
It makes little sense to complain about the upcoming biopic’s depiction of the 19th century anti-caste crusader’s vehement opposition to Brahmanism that is rife in his writings
14 April,2025 06:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Ajaz Ashraf
VBA Chief Prakash Ambedkar leads protest against Censor Board
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi President Prakash Ambedkar, on Friday, led a protest against the Censor Board in response to the decision.
12 April,2025 09:40 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI
Have you heard? Ananya Panday is a changed person
Talking about the impact of Kesari 2, Ananya Panday said, "I really felt the weight of that and understood the sacrifices our people made for freedom. I don’t think I’m the same person after being a part of this film.”
12 April,2025 07:12 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
Satara ruler Pratapsinh Bhosale opened first school for women, claims Udayanraje
Speaking to reporters at Phule Wada in Pune on the occasion of Mahatma Phule’s birth anniversary, Udayanraje Bhosale, who hails from the royal Satara lineage and is a descendant of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, made the controversial claim while paying tribute to the social reformer's legacy
11 April,2025 04:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
CBFC clears Akshay Kumar's historical drama 'Kesari: Chapter 2' with no cuts
While the CBFC hands out several cuts to Phule, historical drama Kesari: Chapter 2 cleared with an ‘A’ certificate and no cuts
11 April,2025 07:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
This art and literature festival in Mumbai celebrates marginalised voices
An arts and literature festival celebrates marginalised voices by giving them a platform across literary and performing arts
10 April,2025 08:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Minal Sancheti
Phule controversy: CBFC asks to remove voiceover on caste system
The release of the film Phule starring Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa has been delayed Brahmin community questioned representation. The CBFC also asked for additional modifications
10 April,2025 07:58 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ananth Mahadevan pushes Phule's release by two weeks after objection
Director Ananth Mahadevan delays April 11 release of social reformer’s biopic after Brahmin organisations raise questions over their depiction; asserts it shows them in a good light
08 April,2025 07:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma
‘We layered Indian melodies on an orchestral arrangement’
Phule composers Rohan-Rohan discuss the challenges of creating music for a film set in the 1800s while also catering to contemporary music listeners
07 April,2025 07:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Sonia Lulla