CAA
The other ‘Kamra’ rises
Is it in the surname or the impact of the rising ‘intolerance’ in the country? Whatever be it, TV star Kritika Kamra has been rather surprisingly vocal pertaining to ongoing burning issues in the country. Kritika, demure and dashing in real life, is a superstar in TV space with legions of global fans. Her show Kitani Mohabbat Hai is undoubtedly a classing in the context of desi television programming. As an actor, she is par excellence and now, she has earned the | Click Here...
People like Anurag Kashyap should just shut up: Filmmaker Priyadarshan
India’s most prolific filmmaker Priyadarshan is not happy with the voices of protest being raised in the film industry against the Government’s Citizens’ Amendment Act (CAA). “What have film people got to do with political issues? Do they even understand the nitty-gritty? How much did Deepika Padukone study the situation at JNU before visiting ?”, questions the director who was once supposed to launch Deepika in a film called Pirates about musical piracy Priyan’s advice to film folks? “Use the cinema to express what you want to. Make films that will reflect th | Click Here...
Most protesters have jumped to conclusions due to political manipulations: Celina Jaitley on CAA row
Actress Celina Jaitley who has studied the CAB minutely in consultations with lawyers, tells Subhash K Jha why she supports the BJP Government’s Citizens’ Amendment Act. Celina, I believe you have studied the controversial CAA closely? Yes, I know what it is all about. In our country most protesters have jumped to conclusions due to political manipulations and causing unnecessary unrest within our country. My understanding of the whole situation is pretty pragmatic having consulted with various legal personalities, I do not want to hurt an | Click Here...
Extremists and fanatics are not good for any society: Shaheer Sheikh on CAA
Shaheer Sheikh, who is currently enthralling audiences as Abir in the Star Plus show Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke, has often voiced out his opinion. Today, he took to Twitter and wrote about maintaining peace in the country. The actor condemned the violence revolving around Citizenship Amendment Act or CAA, and at the same time invoked the unity in diversity nature of the country. His is a very calming and balanced opinion, in the midst of the raging controversy. Take a look at his tweet! | Click Here...
CAA row: Hrithik Roshan raises his voice
The current hostile situation in the country around the CAA is something that has raised everyone's concern. Since the time the Act came into place, it became mandatory for people to prove their citizenship and the fact that their ancestors were here in India before 1971. The Act states that refugees (except Muslims) will be granted citizenship even if they cannot prove their citizenship. The entire thing has resulted in strong protests and furore in the entire country, the most noteworthy being at Jamia Islamia, where recently the students were literally attacked by the police and beaten u | Click Here...
CAA protest row: Farhan Akhtar issues apology
Farhan Akhtar is one actor and director who's known not to mince his words and actions. The actor has always been vocal about social issues and never hides or takes cover behind the tag of 'artist' to avoid commenting on social issues. Even during the mega Ayodhya verdict, Farhan was brave enough to raise his voice against the burning issue. The country is boiling and burning at the moment due to the CAA, and it is because of this that several actors too are taking up the case. One such individual is Farhan, who shared his take on the student protests of December 19. But sadly enough | Click Here...
Savdhan India host Sushant Singh ousted from the show over CAA protest?
Sushant Singh, host of the popular true crime show Savdhan India, has apparently been ousted from the show that he's been hosting for the longest time. As per reports emerging in the media, the reason for his ouster is his participation in protests that were held in Mumbai, against the recent Citizenship Amendment Act, CAA. This afternoon, Sushant took to Twitter to share the news with his fans. He wrote, "And, my stint with Savdhaan India has ended." While it is being speculated that his recent outbursts against the CAA, along with his physical participation in the pro | Click Here...