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Rijiju calls Naseeruddin Shah ‘dangerous urban dimagi naxal’

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju responded critically to actor Naseeruddin Shah's remarks regarding the education system. Shah expressed his support for Jamia Millia Islamia students and their protest to restore the student union. Rijiju labeled Shah as a 'dangerous urban dimagi naxal' and denounced his views on democracy as harmful. Additionally,…

The Economic Times · Oct 29

'I'm Dimagi naxal and declare it proudly': Naseeruddin Shah now backs Jamia students with new video

Naseeruddin Shah has expressed his pride in being labeled a 'Dimagi Naxal' by the government. He criticized the BJP-led government for undermining the education system and discouraging youth activism. Shah's support for student groups includes the students of Jamia Millia Islamia and Satyajit Ray Film Institute. He previously condemned the…

The Economic Times · Oct 28

Naseeruddin Shah, filmmaker Payal Kapadia stand in solidarity with agitating SRFTI students

Naseeruddin Shah and filmmaker Payal Kapadia expressed support for Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute students. The students have been protesting against violence allegedly perpetrated by RSS-affiliated organizations on campus. Shah criticized the ruling BJP in West Bengal, claiming they are targeting dissenters. Kapadia emphasized the need for action against…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

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Salman, Kareena, Alia, Kamal Haasan and many more: Stars rally behind protesting students

Prominent Indian film stars have voiced support for students protesting education system reforms. Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Kareena Kapoor Khan shared their views on social media platforms. Kamal Haasan strongly criticized police actions against the protesting students. Several actors and filmmakers joined solidarity protests in Mumbai and other cities.…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah Join Appeal Urging Sonam Wangchuk to End Hunger Strike

Support for Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing protest continues to grow, with a fresh group of prominent public figures urging the educator and climate activist to end his indefinite hunger strike while reaffirming their support for the movement's demands.

Whats Hot · Jul 14

Arundhati Roy, Naseeruddin Shah & other eminent persons urge CJP protesters to end hunger strike

Eminent citizens urged protesters on hunger strike to end their fast. They expressed deep concern over the protesters' worsening health conditions. The group extended full support for the demand of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The appeal came on the 24th day of the Cockroach Janta Party's protest. A…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Why Naseeruddin Shah Questioned India’s ‘24-Hour Hate’ After Mumbai University Row

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah was uninvited from the Jashn-e-Urdu event organised by the Urdu department of Mumbai University, which was scheduled for 1 February 2026. He had originally been invited to attend and interact with students. On 31 January, the university informed him that his presence was no longer required…

Times Life · Feb 5

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Shyam Benegal's 'Manthan' starring Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, Amrish Puri, to be screened at Academy Museum

Shyam Benegal's award-wining film Manthan has been selected for screening at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. In a statement on Saturday, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets dairy products under the Amul brand, announced this development.

The Times of India · Feb 23, 2025

Mumbai: Star studded evening as celebs attend Shyam Benegals' event

A memorial event was held to pay tributes to veteran director Shyam Benegal who passed away recently, which was attended by several big. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 30, 2024

Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies aged 90

Benegal, a pioneer of new wave cinema in India, was celebrated for his films addressing social issues.

Al Jazeera · Dec 24, 2024

Shyam Benegal: Pioneer of India’s parallel cinema movement dies at 90

Benegal, celebrated for classics like Ankur and Manthan, shaped Indian cinema with socially impactful storytelling

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024

India's legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90

Shyam Benegal,a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a new wave cinema movement that tackled social issues in the 1970s, has died after suffering from chronic kidney disease

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024

Ashish Vidyarthi: I wanted to act as good as Amitabh Bachchan and make my mother weep - Big Interview

Ashish Vidyarthi burst onto the scene in 1994 with Govind Nihalani's Drohkaal. While another actor may have gotten overshadowed by co-stars like Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri and Manoj Bajpayee, Ashish walked away with a National Award for Best Supporting Actor. It was the launchpad for his career and over the…

The Times of India · Apr 9, 2023

As someone from the theatre and film scene I find writing quite liberating: Actor-author Vivaan Shah on his new novel 'The Forsaken Wilderness'

Bollywood actor Vivaan Shah is best-known for his roles in the films like '7 Khoon Maaf', 'Happy New Year', 'Bombay Velvet', and 'A Suitable Boy'. Not just that, he is also an author! Vivaan Shah's latest book 'The Forsaken Wilderness', a thrilling adventure and a horror novel, was published by…

The Times of India · Apr 5, 2023

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The Times of India · Mar 27, 2023

Vivaan Shah opens up about Shah Rukh Khan's relationship with his father Naseeruddin Shah; calls the 'Pathaan' star a 'great artist'

Vivaan Shah, who worked with Shah Rukh Khan in Farah Khan's 'Happy New Year', recently opened up about the superstar. He also spilled some beans on the kind of relationship the actor shared with his father, Naseeruddin Shah.

The Times of India · Feb 27, 2023

Sandhya Mridul on shooting romantic scenes with Naseeruddin Shah: Even if there was a little discomfort during the scene, he used to just joke - Exclusive

Be it kissing her female co-star onscreen or shooting the culprits, Sandhya Mridul aka Sandy has done bounded but remarkable work in Bollywood films. "This is music to my ears. That is why I work so little. So that I can do a new avatar, always," says Sandhya. Known for…

The Times of India · Jan 22, 2023

Vivaan Shah: Nepotism has been politicized, exploited and manipulated by right-wing lunatics - Big Interview

Being born to parents who are considered stalwarts of acting, wasn’t easy for Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak’s son Vivaan Shah, especially to create his own identity. Instead of battling the taboo of being a star kid, he embraced it and made the most of his privilege. He has been…

The Times of India · Dec 11, 2022

The Kapil Sharma Show: Kapil takes a sly dig at his previous co-stars who left the show, "There is no contract here, we would remove people from running show too"

The latest episode of The Kapil Sharma Show began with Kapil inviting the guests of the evening, Ashwini Iyer Tiwari, Saiyami Kher, Pavail Gulati and Abhilash Thapliyal. Kapil gives an interesting introduction to each one of them.

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Dynamite News · Sep 13, 2022

Entertainment: Tusshar Kapoor's 'Maarrich' set for December release

Billed as a whodunit, "Maarrich" is written and directed by Dhruv Lather, and features Kapoor in the role of a police officer. Read more on Dynamite News

The Times of India · Mar 7, 2022

Naseeruddin Shah suffers from a medical condition called Onomatomania, know what it is

In an interview, actor Naseeruddin Shah said he suffers from a condition called Onomatomania in which a person fixates on certain words and uses them repeatedly. For example if you are consumed with the word "euphoria" you will tend to use it whenever possible. Onomatomania is an obsession with a…

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