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Bollywood Yearender 2022: From Deepika Padukone’s saffron bikini in Besharam Rang to Ranveer Singh’s oops photoshoot, the biggest controversies

The year 2022 saw many Bollywood stars landing in trouble and being trolled for some legitimate and bizarre mistakes. Even though they are still in the news, we take you down memory lane on the controversies that dogged Bollywood this year.

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Bollywood Yearender 2022

by- Divyansh Thakur

Tinsel town shines bright like a diamond as the year ends but it has a dark side as well. The actors, who we think are living the good life, land in trouble very often due to their slightest mistakes.

Hindi cinema is already suffering the ill-effects of the trend of films getting boycotted, and amid this armtwisting, many actors, filmmakers are blasted for their comments, tweets or even the dresses they wear or even when they don’t.

2022 saw a number of Bollywood stars in deep hot water and being trolled for some legitimate and bizarre mistakes. Even though they are still in the news, we take you down memory lane on the controversies that dogged Bollywood this year.

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Deepika Padukone’s saffron bikini in Besharam Rang

As soon as the Shah Rukh Khan-Deepika Padukone starrer Pathaan’s song Besharam Rang was released, it won kudos and love from the fans but also a lot of criticism from the BJP functionaries and right wing organisations.

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said the green and saffron colours of the actors’ clothing, as well as the song’s lyrics and the movie’s title, all need to be fixed before the movie’s release in January 2023. Many other Hindu outfits staged protests across the country, demanding a ban on the film.

Ranveer Singh charged after his naked photoshoot

Ranveer Singh has previously been the subject of jokes because of his zany wardrobe choices, which frequently shock the eyeball.

But in September this year, he dropped every bit of them! The actor went buck naked for a photoshoot for PAPER magazine.

An FIR was filed against him in Mumbai and a number of social activists even launched a campaign to collect clothes for the actor.

IFFI jury chief Nadav Lapid and The Kashmir Files

The Kashmir Files, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, grabbed attention throughout the year. Israeli director and IFFI jury chair Nadav Lapid said the film was vulgar and propaganda, which sparked a heated discussion.

Lapid made several comments against the film during the closing ceremony of the 53rd IFFI, which sparked debate against him. Some defended him, while others accused him of being unsympathetic to the plight of Kashmiri Pandits.

Kaali Poster controversy

Leena Manimekalai, an Indian documentary maker, posted the poster she curated for her film Kaali, which kicked up a row. The depiction of Goddess Kali smoking a cigarette in this poster offended many people.

In addition to smoking, the poster showed the actress portraying Kali holding a trishul in one hand and the LGBTQ pride flag in the other. Many said that the Hindu deity was being disrespected and called for the filmmaker to face harsh punishment. After the outcry, the filmmaker was the target of numerous FIRs, but she stood her ground.

Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi get ED summons

Bollywood actors Jacqueline Fernandez and Nora Fatehi were summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the money laundering case launched against alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar.

Chandrashekhar was introduced to both actors by Bollywood actor Pinky Irani. In August, the ED’s Delhi office summoned Fatehi, and in September, the ED repeatedly recorded Fernandez’s statement for the case.

Richa Chadda’s Galwan moment

The Gangs of Wasseypur actor was the recipient of harsh criticism for her reply “Galwan says Hi” to a tweet quoting the Northern Command GOC-in-C saying the Indian Army was prepared to wrest back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Akshay Kumar was among the celebrities who criticised Richa Chadda for her comment. Veteran actor Prakash Raj, a Modi critic, defended her and denounced Akshay Kumar. She also faced backlash from Shiv Sena spokesperson Anand Dubey, who demanded stern action against the “anti-national” actor from Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Home Minister Amit Shah.

Sajid Khan in Bigg Boss 16 and #MeToo

In October 2021, the #MeToo movement converged on Bigg Boss Season 16 when Sajid Khan was listed as a participant.

Khan had been accused of sexually harassing nine women. Due to his nomination, actors Ali Fazal, Mandana Karimi, Sherlyn and Saloni Chopra, as well as singer Sona Mohapatra, all demanded that he be kicked off Bigg Boss. But Bigg Boss, as we know, thrives on any publicity, good, bad or the #MeToo kind.

Dhanush divorces Aishwarya Rajinikanth

Cinema is where romance and real-life love stories are brought to life, as seen in the Dhanush and Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s divorce.

Divorces and breakups occasionally make the news, though. The couple had two sons after their wedding in 2004. They requested that people respect their privacy when they announced their separation earlier this year on social media.

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Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan’s Metro In Dino to release this November

Anurag Basu-helmed Metro In Dino, received a fresh release date after significant delays.

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Anurag Basu-helmed Metro In Dino, which was earlier scheduled to release in September, has now got the new release date. The film starring Aditya Roy Kapur, Konkona Sensharma, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Pankaj Tripathi, and Neena Gupta, will release in theaters on November 29.

After four years, Anurag Basu is set to return to directing chair with his upcoming film, Metro In Dino. The film was first announced in December 2022, and it has now been given a new release date following considerable delays. For those who don’t know, the original release date for Metro In Dino was September 13, 2024.

The makers of Anurag Basu’s film posted on social media, saying, #MetroInDino tells the touching stories of contemporary couples, with love in the city taking center stage. With an amazing ensemble cast that includes Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sensharma, Ali Fazal, and Fatima Sana Shaikh, mark November 29 of this year on your calendars to experience the magic of love. Prepare yourself for an unparalleled adventure through urban romance, the note read.

Anurag Basu, who has previously worked with Pritam on movies like Gangster, Life in a… Metro, Barfi!, Jagga Jasoos, and Ludo, has given him again the musical duties for Metro In Dino. The film is a standalone follow-up to Anurag Basu’s critically acclaimed Life in a Metro from 2007. Dharmendra, Irrfan Khan, Kay Kay Menon, Shiney Ahuja, Shilpa Shetty, and Kangana Ranaut, played the lead roles in the film.

Meanwhile, Metro In Dino will mark the first collaboration of Aditya Roy Kapur and Sara Ali Khan. Aditya was last seen in 2023 release Gumraah alongside Mrunal Thakur. While Sara had two releases last month including Murder Mubark alongside Karishma Kapoor and Karan Johar’s Ae Watan Mere Watan.

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Do Aur Do Pyaar social media review: Social media users say Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi deliver standout performances in this adorable film

Do Aur Do Pyaar delves into modern relationship complexities via Kavya (Vidya Balan) and Anirudh (Pratik Gandhi). It tackles marriage challenges, infidelity, and the quest for renewed love amid chaos, offering an insightful portrayal of contemporary romantic struggles.

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Do Aur Do Pyaar narrates the story of a married couple, reluctant businessman Anirudh, also known as Ani Bannerjee (played by Pratik Gandhi) and dental practitioner Kavya Ganeshan (played by Vidya Balan). Both of them are residing in Mumbai. The couple has been married for 12 years. But over the last few years their relationship has only been physical with emotional and mental separation prevailing.

The couple lacks warmth and is confined to their own side of the bed as they are sleeping with their phones instead of their partners. Kavya seeks solace with Vikram (played by Sendhil Ramamurthy) who is globe-trotting photographer, while Anirudh finds comfort in Nora (Illeana D’ Cruz) who is a young aspiring actress. But a visit to Kavya’s hometown rekindles the couple’s passion in the relationship.

Social media users who watched the film took to X and shared their reviews. One X user Rohit Jaiswal gave the film 4/5 star rating and said it is an adorable film. Vidya Balan and Pratik Gandhi have done amazing work and Ileana Dcruz impressed the audiences with her performance.

It is an uncomplicated film of a visibly unhappy married couple seeking love outside of their marriage. But everything changes when an unexpected incident reminds them of what their love used to be like in the beginning. The film is filled with beautiful moments and overall looks adorable. The pace of the film is slow in parts. Yet the film is a must watch for its realistic take on modern relationships  Rohit Jaiswal said Do Aur Do Pyaar will do well with the urban audiences.

One X user Avik shared the early reviews of Do Aur Do Pyaar which said that it is a cute film and he thanked the makers for making such content.

One social media user Sonu K gave the film a 4 star rating out of 5. He said it is an adorable film which one can watch with his family.

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Yami Gautam starrer Article 370 releases on Netflix today

Aditya Suhas Jambhale-helmed film Article 370, which released in theatres on February 23, has now debuted on Netflix

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Yami Gautam starrer political action thriller Article 370, after its successful theatrical release, today debuted on the OTT giant Netflix.

The film, which released in theaters on February 23 of this year, attracted attention for how it handled the sensitive subject of Jammu and Kashmir’s Article 370 abrogation.

Netflix yesterday posted a reminder on its official X (earlier known as Twitter) account, a reminder, saying, Article 370 is arriving tomorrow, only on Netflix! #Article370OnNetflix.

Priyamani, Kiran Karmarkar, and Arun Govil play important roles in Article 370, which is directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale and co-produced by Yami Gautam’s husband Aditya Dhar.

The excitement surrounding the film’s digital release has increased due to Gautam’s highly praised portrayal of NIA officer Zooni Haksar.

The cast of the film, which included Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Skand Thakur, Ashwini Koul, Divya Seth Shah, Raj Zutshi, Sumit Kaul, Raj Arjun, Asit Gopinath Redij, Ashwani Kumar, and Irawati Harshe Mayadev, ran in theaters for 50 days following its release.

The screenplay and dialogue are by Aditya Suhas Jambhale and Arjun Dhawan, with additional screenwriting by Aarsh Vora. The script of the film is written by Aditya Dhar and Monal Thaakar.

Produced by Aditya Dhar, Article 370 has an approximate budget of Rs 25 crore. The filn earned over 100 crore and 104.81 crore worldwide.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also discussed about the film, stating, he has heard that a film on Article 370 is going to be released this week. It is good thing since it will enable individuals to obtain accurate information, he added.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh then took his family to see the movie at a New Delhi theater, where he said that it depicted both the complexity of the problem and its challenging solution.

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