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Both films of film director Neeraj Singh are based on sensetive issues.

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-In collaboration with co-director Shraddha Srivastava and new writer Amit Chaturvedi, the writing of the film has been done.

-Apart from Brijendra Kala, Nimai Bali, Mithilesh Chaturvedi, Sanjeev Jaiswal, Kajal Modi will be seen in an important role.

Mumbai. Where it is the dream of every parent to make their children a doctor or a good officer by giving them a good education, there is also a society where their daughters are pushed into business like prostitution by the family. And that society is barren and fetters. Two films were announced in Mumbai by film directors Neeraj Singh and Shraddha Srivastava, both films are based on very sensitive issues, one film depicts the oppression of women in the name of tradition in the Banchhada community, while the other film is the story of religion conflict. Regarding the issue of conversion taking place in Film director duo Neeraj Singh and Shraddha Srivastava, who are in discussion about their films, have already made Bikroo Kanpur Gangster together, while now together with filmmaker Dharmendra Singh, they are making a film on these two sensitive subjects. Talking about the story of the film, the story has been written about the background of Uttar Pradesh and Neeraj Singh, Shraddha Srivastava and Amit Chaturvedi have written it after doing a lot of research. The shooting of the film Banchhra will be held in Lucknow from March 28, while after finishing the shoot of Banchhra, the team will go out to shoot Dharma Dvd. The film is being produced by JD Film Production House Pvt Ltd and Waft Studios. The co-producers are Kunal Srivastava and Amrik Singh Mann, while the film’s creative directors are Sanjeev Trigunayat, executive producer Avi Prakash Sharma, associate producer Rajkamal Singh Tarkar, cinematographers Rajkamal Gupta and Rajkiran Gupta.

In the Banchhada community, there is a celebration on the birth of a girl child, while no special interest is shown on the birth of a boy. Where every community has its own special ancestral work, the girls of Banchhada community are still forced to do prostitution. Film writer and director Neeraj Singh and Shraddha Srivastava is writing and directing a film named Banchhada- journey of a prostitute about this business of prostitution, which is running in the name of false practice in the Banchhada society. Neeraj Singh told that he is working on two films together. Film director Neeraj Singh said that the story of both his films is based on sensitive subjects, one exposes the prostitution taking place in the name of tradition, while the other film, whose name is Conversion, shows the religious conversion taking place in the world. The film shows how religious conversions are taking place globally. There are many states in India itself where people of different community incite to convert to another community saying that they are not safe in their religion.
Film director Neeraj Singh said that he has co-written the story of the film with his co-writer and director Shraddha Srivastava, while the film is being produced by Neeraj Singh and Dharmendra Singh himself, with Rajkamal Singh Tarkar co-producer of Banchhada. Neeraj Singh is known for making films on sensitive subjects, before this he directed Bikru Kanpur Gangster which was based on the life of gangster Vikas Dubey. He had to face many threats for the film Vikas Dubey. Nimai Bali, Mithilesh Chaturvedi and Javed Haider are in the lead roles in the film Banchhada, while the casting for the conversion is still going on. Banchhada – Journey of a Prostitute is being produced by JD Films Production House Pvt Ltd and Waft Studios , whereas the Dharmantran itself will be produced by Neeraj Singh’s home production house Waft Studios.

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Aamir Khan on ‘Laapataa Ladies’ Oscar Exit: This is not the end but a step forward

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Mumbai, Dec 18: The producers of “Laapataa Ladies,” Aamir Khan Productions, Jio Studios, and Kindling Productions, have expressed their reactions following the film’s exit from the Oscars 2025 race.

As India’s official entry in the Best Foreign Feature Film category, Laapataa Ladies held high hopes but unfortunately did not make it to the top 15 shortlist. While the producers admitted to being disappointed by the outcome, they remain proud of the film’s journey and the recognition it garnered along the way.

In a statement, Aamir Khan Productions said, “Laapataa Ladies (Lost Ladies) did not make it to the Academy Awards shortlist this year, and we are of course disappointed, but equally we are immensely grateful for the incredible support and belief we’ve received throughout this journey. We at Aamir Khan Productions, Jio Studios, and Kindling Productions extend our gratitude to the Academy members and the FFI jury for considering our film.”

“To be included in this prestigious process alongside some of the finest films from across the world is an honor in itself. Our heartfelt thanks to all the audiences around the world who have expressed their love and support for our film. We congratulate the teams of all the top 15 shortlisted films and wish them the very best in the next stages of the awards. For us, this is not the end but a step forward. We remain committed to bringing more powerful stories to life and sharing them with the world. Thank you for being part of this journey,” the statement further read.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled the shortlist of 15 films competing for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2025 Oscars. Unfortunately, India’s official submission, Laapataa Ladies (Lost Ladies), did not make the cut.

Directed by Kiran Rao, the film had been unanimously chosen by the Film Federation of India (FFI) as the country’s entry, but its selection stirred debate. Many critics argued that Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine As Light” would have been a more competitive choice for the prestigious category.

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‘Pushpa 2’ fever grips Akshay Kumar

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Mumbai, Dec 17: As “Pushpa 2” fever continues to take over, Akshay Kumar has joined in on the excitement by recreating the film’s most iconic dialogue, “Wildfire hu.”

In a video circulating on the internet, Akshay is seen delivering Allu Arjun’s iconic line, “Wildfire hu.” Soon after the video surfaced online, fans couldn’t help but gush over Khiladi Kumar. One netizen commented, “Wow, amazing @akshaykumar sir, wildfire pose of mega superstar @alluarjun from #Pushpa2TheRule, great!” Another said, “I remember he supported Pushpa 1 also.”

Not to forget, in 2021, Akshay had penned a congratulatory note for Allu Arjun after the success of “Pushpa: The Rise.”

The ‘Airlift’ actor had written, “Congratulations @alluarjun on the massive response you have received from all over India for #PushpaTheRise, another big win for our industry… planning to watch it real soon. @GTelefilms.” In response, Allu Arjun replied, “Thank you very much, Akshay ji. Nice of you to send your warm wishes. Congratulations to you too. Glad people are coming back to theatres & the Indian film industry is shining again.”

“Pushpa 2: The Rule,” directed by Sukumar, features Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil. Released in theatres on December 5, the movie has crossed a remarkable Rs 1000 crore globally within just seven days. The sequel to the 2021 hit has reportedly earned Rs 902 crore at the India box office. It also became the first Hindi film to collect over Rs 100 crore in its second weekend.

Recently, Allu Arjun was arrested in connection with the death of a fan at the premiere of “Pushpa 2.” He was released from jail, with several stars visiting his residence afterward.

In a statement, the actor revealed that his legal team has advised him not to meet anyone or visit his family at this time.

In his note, the actor wrote, “I remain deeply concerned about young Sri Tej, who is under constant medical care after the unfortunate incident.”

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Zakir Hussain: Film industry veterans mourn the demise of the legend

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Mumbai, Dec 16: The tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain left for the heavenly abode on December 15, leaving a huge void in India’s music. With his excellence and humility, the Ustad touched many lives, young and old, people in positions of power and the common man. Such is the impact of one of the greatest tabla players that his demise feels like a personal loss to many.

Several members of the film fraternity like Kamal Haasan, Akshay Kumar, A. R. Rahman, Mohanlal, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Hansal Mehta, and others shared their condolences on his demise.

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar took to his social media and shared an image of Zakir Hussain. He wrote, “Very pained to know about the sad demise of Ustad Zakir Hussain Sahab. He was truly a treasure for our country’s musical heritage. Om Shanti”.

Veteran Tamil megastar Kamal Haasan took to his X, formerly Twitter and shared an old image in which Zakir Hussain could be seen giving the taal to the actor as the latter plays tabla. He wrote, “Zakir Bhai! He left too soon. Yet we are grateful for the times he gave us and what he left behind in the form of his art. Goodbye and Thank you”.

Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer A. R. Rahman called Zakir an inspiration and expressed his regret for not collaborating with him in recent years. He wrote, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Zakir Bhai was an inspiration, a towering personality who elevated the tabla to global acclaim. His loss is immeasurable for all of us. I regret not being able to collaborate with him as much as we did decades ago, though we had planned an album together. You shall be truly missed.

May his family and his countless students worldwide find the strength to bear this immense loss”. Veteran Malayalam superstar Mohanlal wrote on his X, “Ustad Zakir Hussain’s passing leaves an irreplaceable void in the world of music. His rhythms united hearts across borders. My deepest condolences to his family and admirers”.

Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, who was recently seen along with Akshay Kumar in ‘Singham Again’, also paid tribute to the legendary musician with a heartfelt image that featured her alongside Zakir Hussain and her father, Randhir Kapoor. She wrote, “Maestro forever”.

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who recently directed Kareena in ‘The Buckingham Murders’ also took to his X, and wrote, “The maestro who made so many sleepless nights at Hindustani classical concerts memorable. The man who knew how to engage with an audience through his artistry. The Ustad who made the tabla sexy. Goodbye Ustad Zakir Hussain”.

Playback singer Sonu Nigam expressed his shock at the demise of the late musician, as he took to his Instagram, and wrote, “Zakir bhai… What is this?”.

Actress Nimrat Kaur recalled the last time she saw Ustad Zakir Hussain perform live earlier this year. She took to her Instagram, and shared a picture and a video of the late musician. She wrote in the caption, “On Feb 28th, ’24, when I last watched Ustad Zakir Hussain live at Prithvi Theatre, I recall my heart beating to the beats of the sheer flawless genius of his talent. His international superstardom and the zenith of his achievements are forever here to inspire and energize us”.

“As a human being, to remain the most humble, gracious, and generous through his incomparable life journey is what remains etched as a life goal in my heart. Your kind eyes and mystical being shall outlive generations…rest in glory Ustad ji. Never shall there be another”, she added.

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