Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) Amidst the ongoing debate regarding derogatory content being passed on in the name of comedy, singer Anup Jalota talked about balancing creative freedom and cultural sensitivity. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Anup Jalota said that it is important to present content with respect and sincerity.He went on to add that when the intentions are pure, there is very little chance that we end up hurting anyone.He was asked, “There has been considerable debate around comedy and enter…
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Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) The makers of ‘Dhamaal 4’ have released their latest song, ‘Saree’, after they released their other two songs ‘Qeher’ and ‘Chatni’, a few days ago.Packed with fun, chemistry and charm, the song gives audiences a peek into the love story of Riteish Deshmukh and Anjali Anand.The song is sung by Sanju Rathod, with upbeat lyrics penned by Kumaar and Sanju Rathod. The music is composed by Tanishk Bagchi and Sanju Rathod.Speaking about the song, singer Sanju Rathod share…
Director : Ahmed Khan, Producer : Firoz A Nadiadwala, Duration : 2 Hours 44 Minutes, Rating : 4.5There was a time when Bollywood regularly produced big, unapologetic comedy entertainers that families could watch together. Films weren’t trying to preach, surprise audiences with complicated twists or leave behind social messages. They existed for one simple reason—to make people laugh. Welcome To The Jungle embraces exactly that philosophy, and that’s what makes it work.Director Ahmed Khan doesn…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday summoned comedian Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra, and Madhur Virli in connection with alleged objectionable content circulating on social media that is said to be detrimental to the dignity of women.The matter is scheduled for hearing on June 22 at 4:00 P.M. at the NCW office in New Delhi.The controversy stems from a video shared by Pranit More featuring a crowd-work interaction in which 22-year-old Himanshu Jangra alleged…
Los Angeles, May 7 (IANS) Comedian and actor Dave Chappelle has said that the media gets his comedy “wrong” when it comes to his transgender jokes. The comedian urged audiences to account for a “margin of error” when watching his sets, reports ‘Variety’.He said on ‘IMO’ podcast , “People would think it’s me vs. the gay community. I never looked at it like that. I always thought it was corporate interest and culture negotiating itself. So, you know, most of those people who we…
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actor Abhishek Banerjee has penned a note for his close friend Rajkummar Rao, with whom he has worked on a string of films such as the “Stree” franchise and Made In China, and now has a “very friendly appearance” in his latest, “Toaster.” Abhishek took to Instagram, where he shared a picture with Rajkummar, where the two are seen sitting together and laughing.Abhishek, popularly known as his character name Jana from the horror-comedy franchise the two feature …
Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Ace filmmaker Rohit Shetty shared a light-hearted take on the current phase of his life especially post the recent attacks on his house. The fiilmmaker blending humour with his signature action-packed style.Taking to social media, he wrote: “Life mein comedy aur action chal rahi hai”.With this caption, the filmmaker seems to have to made a witty remark on recent developments around him.Reports had earlier suggested a tense situation involving alleged firing outside his…
Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Stand-up star Vir Das, who stepped into the world of directing films with the spy comedy film ‘Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos’, says the film has always been slightly mad and a self-aware ride. As the entertainer will begin streaming on April 1 on Netflix, Vir said: “Happy Patel has always been a slightly mad, self-aware ride, and I love that it now finds a home on Netflix India.”“There’s something special about comedy when it’s watched in your own space, it beco…
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Actor Ajay Devgn, on Tuesday, brought in a festive cheer with a dash of nostalgia as he shared a humorous clip from his film “Golmaal 3”. The clip featured a funny scene from the movie starring comedian Johnny Lever. Instead of posting a conventional festive greeting, the actor chose to extend his wishes on Holi in an amusing way.In the shared clip, Johnny Lever, in his character of Bhoola, is seen asking, “Kab hai Holi? Aaj Holi hai? Holi hai?” only for another ch…
Popular stand-up comedian Zakir Khan has announced he will be stepping away from comedy for an extended period, potentially lasting…