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Besharam Rang row: Bihar court files FIR against Deepika Padukone-Shah Rukh Khan for hurting religious sentiments, protests in 7 states

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Protests have intensified in 7 states regarding Shah Rukh Khan-Deepika Padukone’s upcoming film Pathaan’s song Besharam Rang. Demonstrations are being held in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Maharashtra. In Bihar’s Muzaffarpur, five people including Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone have been booked for hurting religious sentiments and spreading obscenity.

Shiv Sainiks in Chhattisgarh have demanded removal of Besharam Rang song from the film. They say that if this is not done, the film will not be allowed to be released in Chhattisgarh. The Hindu Mahasabha is opposing the film in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, saying that they would go to court against it.

Why the controversy?

Deepika Padukone dons a saffron bikini in Pathaan’s song ‘Besharam Rang’. Those protesting say that saffron color is a symbol of Hinduism and Deepika is wearing this colour and dancing on a song with obscene lyrics like Besharam, which is quite objectionable. Use of holy colour like saffron for bikini is unacceptable.

Controversy is happening in these parts of the country regarding the film:

1. Hindu Mahasabha in Uttar Pradesh said – this is an insult to Sanatan culture

In Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, members associated with the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha have announced their anger against the film. The organisation’s national treasurer Dinesh Sharma says that a conspiracy has been hatched in the film to show Sanatan Dharma as weak by wearing saffron clothes. Hindu Mahasabha says that they will demand the court to ban this film.

2. Case against Shah Rukh-Deepika in Bihar

A case has been registered in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur court regarding Pathaan. Muzaffarpur’s advocate Sudhir Kumar Ojha on Friday filed a case in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate against 5 people including filmmaker Aditya Chopra, actors Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone for hurting religious sentiments and spreading obscenity.

Prosecution’s lawyer says that this film has been deliberately made to hurt Hindu sentiments. There will be a hearing on January 3 in this case.

3. Demand to remove Besharam Rang song from the film in Chhattisgarh

State General Secretary of Chhattisgarh Shiv Sena Sunil Kukreja has written a letter to the film’s makers, cinema hall operators and multiplex management. Sunil said in a conversation that the film be allowed to be released only after the song Besharam Rang is removed.

4. Uproar over saffron color bikini in Madhya Pradesh for pat three days

Protests were also being seen in Madhya Pradesh regarding the film. Recently, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra had said that if the song lyrics and costumes are not changed, then he will not allow the film to be released in Madhya Pradesh.

5. Warning to theater owners in Rajasthan

In Rajasthan’s Alwar, Hindu organisations continued to protest against the film Pathaan for the second day. They were carrying posters in their hands on which it was written – Boycott Movie Pathaa and that the insult of saffron colour will not be tolerated. The activists of the organisation have issued a warning that if the Pathaan movie is released, then be prepared for dire consequences.

6. Threats to theater owners in Gujarat as well

There has been a demand to ban Pathan in Gujarat as well. Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal have said that theater owners will be responsible for any untoward incident if the film is released in the state. They say that the film’s song has been named ‘Besharam Rang’ by associating saffron with obscenity. This song shows the perverted anti-Hindu mindset of Bollywood. We will not allow the film to be released in Gujarat with these scenes, they said.

7. BJP MLA protested in Maharashtra

Maharashtra BJP MLA Ram Kadam has said that if any film hurts Hindu sentiments, it will not be tolerated at any cost. He says that at present there is a Hinduist government in Maharashtra and no such film which is hurting the sentiments of Hindus will be allowed to be released in Maharashtra.

Although Ramkadam says that he is not talking about banning the film, but the filmmakers should come forward and consider what objection the Hindu Sant Samaj has to the film.

Shah Rukh’s reaction came amid controversy

Shah Rukh Khan has broken the silence amidst the Pathaan controversy. He made his first public statement on the controversy over the film. Shah Rukh said at the Kolkata International Film Festival on Thursday that the world may do whatever it wants but all the positive people you and I are all are alive. Shah Rukh’s reference was towards those trolling the film on social media.

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Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj removed from ZEE5 India two days after release

Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj, released on ZEE5 on July 3, has been taken down in India. The streaming platform says it is exploring appropriate avenues to restore the film.

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Diljit Dosanjh’s film Satluj, which premiered on ZEE5 on July 3, has been removed from the streaming platform in India just two days after its release. The platform confirmed the development through an official statement, saying the film will remain unavailable in the country until further notice.

Originally titled Punjab 95, the film had been awaiting certification for several years after it was submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in 2022. It was eventually released on ZEE5 under the title Satluj.

ZEE5 thanks viewers for support

In its statement, ZEE5 expressed gratitude to viewers for the response the film received after its release.

The platform said the audience’s support and appreciation had been overwhelming and thanked subscribers who watched and backed the film.

ZEE5 also reiterated its confidence in the project, stating that it continues to support Satluj and the creative vision behind it. According to the platform, it believes meaningful storytelling can create a lasting impact and remains committed to backing authentic narratives.

Film unavailable in India until further notice

The streaming service confirmed that Satluj has been withdrawn from its Indian catalogue for the time being.

In its statement, ZEE5 said it is exploring all appropriate avenues through due process to make the film available again at the earliest opportunity. The platform added that it remains committed to supporting creators and stories made with artistic integrity and purpose.

While the film is currently unavailable to viewers in India, ZEE5 has not specified when it is expected to return to the platform.

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Aamir Khan set to wed Gauri Spratt on July 5

Actor Aamir Khan is reportedly preparing to marry longtime partner Gauri Spratt in a private ceremony on July 5. While the couple has not officially confirmed the wedding, reports suggest the celebration will be a low-key affair attended by close family and friends.

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Actor Aamir Khan is readying to finally marry his longtime partner, Gauri Spratt, in a private ceremony on July 5. Unlike other high-profile Bollywood weddings, the couple is expected to celebrate the occasion with close family members and a handful of friends, choosing a simple gathering over a lavish event. 

The reported wedding has attracted widespread attention from fans and the film industry, with many taking to social media to congratulate the couple. While neither Aamir nor Gauri has shared extensive details about the ceremony, reports suggest the celebrations will remain intimate and focused on family.

The actor was first married to Reena Dutta, and they have two children together. In 2005, Aamir married filmmaker Kiran Rao. The couple announced their separation in 2021 but have continued to maintain a friendly relationship and jointly raise their son while working together on select projects.

Gauri Spratt has largely stayed away from the limelight. Despite growing public interest in their relationship, she has preferred to keep her personal life private. Reports indicate that Gauri and Aamir have known each other for several years before deciding to take the next step in their relationship.

Known for balancing a successful film career with a private personal life, Aamir Khan has often avoided discussing family matters in public. His reported decision to opt for a low-key wedding is in line with his long-standing preference for privacy. 

As news of the upcoming ceremony continues  to make headlines, fans are eagerly waiting for an official glimpse of the celebrations. Whether through a family photograph or a public statement, many hope to see the couple share the joyful occasion with their well-wishers.

With this wedding, Aamir Khan appears ready to embrace a new phase in his life while continuing to focus on both his personal happiness and his significant contribution to Indian cinema.  

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Nolan’s Odyssey set to release July 17, hype machine kicks in

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is scheduled to release on July 17. Featuring an all-star cast led by Matt Damon, the film is the first feature ever shot entirely with full-frame IMAX film cameras, bringing Homer’s legendary epic to the big screen.

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Oscar-winning director Chris Nolan’s highly anticipated epic The Odyssey will have its world premiere on July 17 , 2026, taking audiences on an unforgettable ride into Homer’s timeless Greek epic.

The film tells the tale of the difficult journey King Odysseus undertook to return home after the Trojan War and is replete wiht mythical adventures and divine intervention in the seas.

Matt Damon plays Odysseus with Tom Holland as Telemachus and Anne Hathaway as Penelope. The movie also stars Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, and Charlize Theron among others. Nyong’o’s casting as Helen of Troy has had social media in ferment the moment her casting was announced.

Said to have been produced with a budget of around $250 million, The Odyssey is Nolans’s most expensive film so far. It has also managed to create history as it has become the first feature film ever to be shot using full-frame IMAX film cameras.

The film represents Nolan’s comeback to history and myth making after the success of his previous offering, Oppenheimer. Odyssey is expected to set the bar even higher for epic movies through the combination of classic literature and modern technology.

The movie has been highly anticipated and has become one of the highly anticipated films of 2026 because of its director, cast, and large production scope. The Odyssey will also be introducing the Greek epic to a new generation.

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