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Known for her memorable roles in films like Vijay and chartbusters like ‘Tirchi Topi Wale’ from Tridev, Sonam Khan recently addressed the ongoing rumors about her participation in the upcoming season of Bigg Boss OTT. In a definitive social media post, Sonam Khan put an end to all speculations with a clear message that she will not be a part of Bigg Boss OTT Season 3.
The former actress took to Instagram to share her stance by posting a picture of herself, and along with that, she wrote, “So many rumours out there! But as of now, I am my own boss! #NotDoingBiggBoss.” This statement not only clarified her current professional direction but also effectively quashed any expectations of her return to the limelight through the popular reality show. While rumours of the actress being a part of the show, it seems fans may have to wait a bit longer to see her on screen again followed by her recent statement.
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Sonam Khan expressed her desire to make a comeback through OTT rather than films
Two years ago, the actress, best known for the films Vijay and Tridev, announced her return to Mumbai and along with that she also expressed interest in making a comeback to the Indian entertainment industry. In fact, about a month ago, Sonam Khan also revealed her interest in OTT platform and also believed that it acts as a better platform for to return rather than Bollywood. “OTT gives you that chance to be yourself. In whatever content I have watched so far, I see women coming up the way they are. Manisha Koirala in Heeramandi is amazing and beautiful, and she commands the screen. That, I find so appealing. There are many other stars in the show, but she owns the domain, and only an OTT project with so much of depth will offer you that scope. In all shows, there are several characters. and everyone get their own space, which they own perfectly,” she had said. Her statement was followed by several reports which claimed that the actress was return to the glam world of entertainment through Bigg Boss OTT 3.
About Bigg Boss OTT 3
Hosted by Anil Kapoor, the reality web show will feature contestants who are locked in a house and follows the format of Big Brother. While the names of the participants continue to stay under wraps, celebrities who are being associated with the show includes a mix of influencers and television actors like Sai Ketan Rao, Vishal Pandey, Sana Makbul Khan, among others. The show will premiere on JioCinema on June 21.
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A grand event of Kalki 2898 AD was held today at a five star hotel in Mumbai and was full of surprises. The lead cast of the film – Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan and Deepika Padukone – graced the event along with producer C Aswani Dutt of Vyjayanthi Movies.
The first surprise happened at the very start when it came to light that Prabhas’ Baahubali co-star Rana Daggubati is going to be the anchor of the evening. He introduced all the actors in an entertaining manner. He also sat down with Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan and Deepika Padukone and talked about Kalki 2898 AD and a lot more.
Towards the end of the event, the makers surprised journalists by exclusively showing the second trailer of Kalki 2898 AD. They also informed the press that this new promo will be out on digital two days later, that is, June 21.
Amitabh Bachchan, before signing off, spoke highly of C Aswani Dutt. He said that he’s the humblest and simplest man he has ever met. Big B astonished everyone as he touched Dutt’s feet.
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Another memorable event was when C Aswani Dutt gave a symbolic ticket of the film to Amitabh Bachchan. Big B dedicated it to Kamal Haasan.
Kalki 2898 AD releases in cinemas on June 27.
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The Gujarat High Court is considering whether to watch Maharaj, the debut film of Bollywood star Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan, to determine if it should be released on Netflix. The film’s release has been challenged by members of the Pushtimarg sect, who claim it hurts their religious sentiments.
According to a report in NDTV, Justice Sangeeta Vishen’s court extended the interim stay on the movie’s release for another day and scheduled further hearings for Thursday. The move came after Yash Raj Films (YRF), the film’s producer, offered to provide the court with a link and password to view the movie. This would help them decide if it indeed portrays content offensive to a particular religious community, as argued by the petitioners.
Maharaj is based on a controversial 1862 libel case involving a Vaishnavite religious leader and social reformer Karsandas Mulji. Mulji, in a Gujarati weekly article, accused the godman of having inappropriate relationships with his female devotees. The petitioners believe the British judges who decided the case made “blasphemous comments” against Lord Krishna and devotional hymns, potentially impacting their religious sentiments.
The court will now decide whether to avail itself of the opportunity to watch the film. Both parties – the petitioners and YRF – have agreed that viewing the movie wouldn’t prevent them from raising other legal arguments concerning the petition’s validity.
“We will provide the link if the court deems it necessary after hearing arguments from both sides,” said Shalin Mehta, lawyer for YRF. Advocate Mihir Joshi, representing the petitioners, echoed this sentiment, stating they have no objection to the court watching the film to make an informed decision. He emphasized their desire for a swift resolution, saying, “If the movie doesn’t disrespect our religion, they should allow its release. We don’t want to delay this any further.”
The petitioners argue that allowing the film’s release would “seriously hurt” their religious beliefs and potentially disrupt public order, even inciting violence against their community. They claim the movie could violate the Information Technology Rules’ code of ethics and the Over the Top (OTT) platform’s self-regulation code by promoting hatred and violence against the Pushtimarg sect.
Previously, the petitioners approached the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, urging them to block the film’s release. However, their request went unanswered.
Set in pre-independence India (1862), the film narrates the fight of Karsandas Mulji, a journalist, and social reformer. Stepping into the shoes of Mulji is Junaid Khan, marking his debut as the son of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan. With just three universities established and the embers of the Sepoy Mutiny still smouldering, India grappled with social and political change. Mulji, a young man studying in Mumbai, emerges as a champion for the marginalized, inspired by his mentor, scholar-leader Dadabhai Naoroji. His unwavering commitment to justice leads him to confront a powerful figure in the infamous Maharaj Libel Case.
Maharaj aims to resurrect Mulji’s bravery and bring his story to a modern audience. However, the film’s portrayal of a Hindu religious leader has sparked controversy.
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