In an exclusive interview with Mid-day.com, ace choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant spoke about the criticism the song Besharam Rang, the hit song from Pathaan featuring Deepika Padukone, received. Vaibhavi spoke about changing times in Bollywood and how each song or genre caters to a certain audience. Each song's requirements change based on a character created by the writer or the director. She insisted that the way she presented Deepika in Besharam Rang was quite different from how people saw it. Watch the full video to listen in to Vaibhavi Merchant's take on such criticism.
23 November,2023 04:41 PM IST
At an event, organised by Ministry of Culture at India Museum in West Bengal filmmaker Vivek Agnihotra slammed the TM C government on several issues, accusing them of creating 'mini Kashmirs' in the state. He also took a dig at Mahua Moitra, the All India Trinamool Congress leader. Vivek Agnihotri also promoted his upcoming film 'Delhi Files' which is based on the changes that happened in Bengal till now since the Direct Action Day. #VivekAgnihoitri #Indiamuseum #westbengal
17 March,2023 02:16 PM IST | Mumbai
Given the enthusiastic response of movie-goers in advance booking, industry experts are confident that Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Pathan" will open somewhere between Rs 45 to 50 crore at the box office. The Yash Raj Films project, which marks Shah Rukh's return to leading men roles after 2018's "Zero", is set to hit cinema halls a day before the Republic Day. The advance bookings for “Pathaan”, backed by Yash Raj Films, opened from January 20. The film is reportedly set to be released across Indian in 5,000 screens. It is a first Shah Rukh Khan film to have 6 am shows.
26 January,2023 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai
After a long wait, Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham-starrer Pathaan trailer is finally here. Siddharth Anand-helmed film is a treat for every SRK fan who has been waiting for him to charm us on the silver since 2018. Pathaan is scheduled to release in the theaters on January 25. The trailer begins with a voiceover by Dimple Kapadia explaining a private terror group’s mission against India, spearheaded by John Abraham. To fight him, there is Pathaan, who has to end his ‘vanvaas’.Shah Rukh enters as Pathaan, and we can see lots of action between SRK and John. Deepika is also seen supporting Pathan as a soilder with powerful action scenes. Apart from SRK, Deepika and John we can also see Ashutosh Rana and Dimple Kapadia in pivotal roles. There are speculations that Pathaan also features a cameo by Salman Khan.Pathaan has been creating a lot of noise for good and bad reasons. The film’s song “Besharam Rang” was criticised for its unappealing choreography by the audience and later for the colour of Deepika’s costumes.It reached a level where protests were held in some parts of the country against the film’s release. The Censor Board has guided the movie makers to implement changes in the film including the songs and submit the revised version before theatrical release
11 January,2023 12:03 PM IST | Mumbai
There was an uproar in Ahmedabad on Wednesday during the promotion of Shah Rukh Khan's film Pathaan. Members of the Bajrang Dal barged into a mall and vandalized the theater. The workers tore the posters of the film Pathaan and threatened not to release the film. The controversy surrounds the movie's newly released song ‘Besharam Rang’. The song features Shah Rukh and Deepika romancing in Spain. Right-wing groups and some BJP leaders have demanded a ban on the song and the film as they feel offended by the saffron colored outfits worn by Deepika in the song. Following the outrage, the censor board has directed the filmmakers to implement a few “changes” in the film including the songs. The movie is scheduled to hit theatres on January 25.
08 January,2023 03:20 PM IST | Mumbai
Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer ‘Pathaan’ has become the latest victim of Bollywood’s boycott culture. The anger started over the saffron color of Deepika’s outfit in the song ‘Besharam Rang’. State Minister Narottam Mishra said the song is highly objectionable and shot with a dirty mindset. Ever since Mishra raised his voice, various political leaders have been raising voices against the song for hurting religious sentiments. Meanwhile, bollywood backed Pathaan indirectly by talking about Social media, freedom of speech at the Kolkata Film Festival and on twitter handles. Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav also called this as BJP’s strategy to distract people from burning issues like rising unemployment, inflation, etc. Recently, Congress leader and Chattisgarh Chief Minister, Bhupesh Baghel, came in support of the song Besharam Rang and called the trolls as ‘Bajrangi Goons’
21 December,2022 11:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Amid the controversy over the song 'Besharam Rang' from the upcoming Bollywood film 'Pathaan', Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has come in support for the film. He slammed those who have been protesting against the song and called them "Bajrangi goons". Baghel also took a dig at leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), who earlier acted in films, saying that they have also performed in the color saffron.Soon after the release of the first song of the film 'Besharam Rang', the film ran into a controversy for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of the people. Several BJP leaders have called for boycott of pathan. Showing his positive stance amid the ‘Pathaan’ controversy, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan at the Kolkata International Film Festival, spoke on his take on the role of social media in Cinema. Pathaan, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, is scheduled to release on January 25, 2023.
19 December,2022 08:08 PM IST | Mumbai
Pathan's first song Besharam Rang, featuring Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan,was released on Monday.Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone's sizzling chemistry has raised the temperature. While fans were excited about the film Pathan, they are looking a little disappointed too. Even before the release of the film, it seems to be engulfed in controversies.This controversy is regarding the clothes of Deepika Padukone in a song of the film. The lyrics of the song are Besharam Rang. This song has been shot on Deepika and Shahrukh Khan. On one hand the fans are liking this song, on the other hand this song is also hurting the religious sentiments of the people. BJP Ministers, Kirodi Lal Meena and Jaibhan Singh Pawaiya said the color of Deepika’s clothes in Besharam Rang is saffron, which is used by Hindu priests. They however, took objection when the same color was used for “inappropriate clothing'' in Besharam Rang song. Pawaiya said the movie will be banned in Madhya Pradesh if such clothes and colors are used in the film. The ministers said using such clothing and colors of the costumes is hurting people’s religious sentiments, which will result in the movie getting banned in some states
17 December,2022 02:51 PM IST
Sadhvi Pragya Warned the makers of Pathaan. She said, ''If any one insults saffron, we will give them a befitting reply.' Soon after the release of the first song of the film 'Besharam Rang', the hashtag Boycott Pathan started trending on Twitter. Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan's sizzling chemistry in the song has caught everyone's attention and is being appreciated. But amid this, a boycott trend has started on social media. Following the controversy, Madhya Pradesh home minister Narottam Mishra slammed the makers for the use of saffron costumes in the film. He also said that the film contains some objectionable scenes, and threatened to ban Pathaan in Madhya Pradesh if those shots are not replaced.
16 December,2022 05:36 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan, after visiting Mecca, was spotted visiting Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu and Kashmir. In a video, Shah Rukh can be seen surrounded by his security guards, walking towards the temple. The actor’s face is not visible as he is wearing a black hooded jacket. Earlier this month, the actor was spotted performing Umrah in the city of Mecca after the schedule wrap of his upcoming movie Dunki.
12 December,2022 03:55 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
