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Ranveer Singh nude photoshoot: Hypocrisy dances naked

Ranveer Singh has always been open to intensity, versatility, and depth. And if one goes through the entire interview and not just the pictures, there is a lot that engages the mind.

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By Sakshi Verma

Before Thursday’s uproar in Parliament, the only topic that had been talked across the length and breadth of the country this week had been actor Ranveer Singh’s nude photoshoot. The outrage surrounding the shoot doesn’t seem to end anytime soon. From filing an FIR against him to calling his nude pictures a national issue, the media and people have had a variety of opinions on this matter.

Some people in Indore also organised a clothes donation camp for Ranveer to wear instead of baring it all. Yes, the news is a little stagnant these days. What more than a Bollywood actor known for his outlandish wit and unassuming self and married to Bollywood’s biggest woman star to foist the TRP bandwagon onto?

The inherent hypocrisy in the debate over Ranveer Singh’s all-too candid photoshoot is not lost on many. Yes, there have been many women actors who have shed clothes for nude photoshoots but why the fuss when a man does it? Did the men of the country get an inferiority complex on seeing the actor’s toned self? Despite the bodybuilding and fitness craze of the last few years, obesity in Indian men has stayed a constant. If you doubt it, please spend some time at your apartment complex’s ponds (I mean swimming pool) or at a public swimming facility and the sight of folds upon folds of adipose tissue crammed into swimming trunks is a sight that will leave you retching (carry a barf bag, for convenience).

Many other actors, male and female, have done nude photoshoots before too. Has India become numb to artistic expression (even if in the nude)?

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Ranveer Singh has always been open to intensity, versatility, and depth. And if one goes through the entire interview and not just the pictures, there is a lot that engages the mind.

Firstly, the photoshoot was done for foreign magazine PAPER with Singh paying homage to American icon Burt Reynolds’ iconic 1972 shoot for Cosmopolitan. In the interview, the 36-year-old said, “It’s so easy for me to be physically naked. In fact, in some of my performances I’ve been damn naked. You can even see my soul. Now how naked is that? And for me, that’s being actually naked.” The publication even dubbed Ranveer as “the last Bollywood superstar”.

While some people in the country loved the photos and said that only Ranveer could have pulled this off, others are just trolling him. The actor has been facing a backlash for the past five days now. From being accused of hurting national sentiments to calling him of insufficient intellect, yes this is an approximation of horrendous politically incorrect words, people have done everything and still the outrage does not seem to end.

A couple in Mumbai, the wife’s a lawyer, have filed an FIR with Mumbai Police against Ranveer Singh for hurting the sentiments of women in general, and insulting their modesty and obscenity.

On the other hand, several Indian women actors have not only done nude photoshoots but have also been applauded for their bravery and what-not. From Sherlyn Chopra to Kiara Advani and Disha Patani they have shot nude pictures for Dabboo Ratnani’s calendar and were praised by tweeple. Male actors like Aamir Khan and Milind Soman have also done nude shoots.

Social media, which is meant for every user to broadcast their opinion, does end up feeding this mass of outrage and fake concern to keep our eyes from the real issues.

Whatever it maybe, the episode reeks of India’s twisted gender bias and moral policing. Ranveer Singh has shown us that hypocrisy can never be covered.

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Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, known for Welcome and Hera Pheri, dies at 56

Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, known for his memorable supporting role in Welcome, has died at 56.

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Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, who appeared in several Hindi films and was particularly remembered for his role in the 2007 comedy Welcome, has died at the age of 56.

Khan was known for playing supporting characters across Hindi cinema and had worked in films spanning several decades. His role as Balu in Welcome remains among his best-known performances.

Mushtaq Khan’s film career

Mushtaq Khan appeared in a wide range of films during his career. His filmography included Aashiqui, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Gopi Kishan, Krantiveer, Raja, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Jodi No. 1 and Hera Pheri.

He also featured in more recent films including Stree 2, Gadar 2, Baby John, Dhoom Dhaam and Jaat. His filmography lists acting work continuing into 2026.

In Welcome, Khan played Balu, a supporting character in the comedy starring Akshay Kumar, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor and other prominent actors.

Khan’s career also included television work, with his credits spanning a wide range of acting roles over the years.

Mushtaq Khan dies at 56

The actor’s death was reported on September 24, 2026. Reports said Khan had been undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with liver cancer and had been hospitalised for around 15 days. Further details surrounding his death were awaited in the initial reports.

Mushtaq Khan was 56. IMDb lists his date of birth as December 31, 1969.

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Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcome baby girl, their second child

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have welcomed their second child, a baby girl. The couple announced the birth on Instagram.

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Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have welcomed their second child, a baby girl. The couple announced the arrival of their daughter on Instagram on Saturday through a post featuring a baby’s footprint.

The newborn is the couple’s second daughter. Deepika and Ranveer became parents for the first time in September 2024, when they welcomed their daughter Dua.

The couple has not announced the name of their newborn daughter in the post.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s last spotting

Just a day before the announcement, Deepika Padukone visited Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple with Ranveer Singh and his parents.

Deepika was seen wearing an orange and purple kurta set, while Ranveer wore a purple kurta with white trousers. The visit came as the couple awaited the arrival of their second child.

Interestingly, the couple had also visited Siddhivinayak Temple in September 2024, shortly before the birth of their first daughter Dua.

Deepika and Ranveer’s family

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh married on November 14, 2018, in Lake Como, Italy. Their wedding featured ceremonies reflecting their Konkani and Sindhi backgrounds.

The couple’s relationship began while working together on Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela in 2013. They later got engaged in 2015 and welcomed their first child, Dua, on September 8, 2024.

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Drishyam 3 trailer: Ajay Devgn faces triple threat from Tabu, Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj

Drishyam: The Conclusion trailer brings back Ajay Devgn and Tabu, while Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj join the franchise in new roles.

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The trailer of Drishyam: The Conclusion, the third instalment of the Ajay Devgn-led franchise, has been released, bringing Vijay Salgaonkar back for what is billed as the final chapter of the story.

Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay, while Tabu reprises her role as Meera Deshmukh. The latest chapter also introduces Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj in new roles, creating fresh challenges for Vijay and his carefully planned attempts to protect his family.

Ajay Devgn faces new challenges

The trailer continues the story of Vijay Salgaonkar, a family man who has repeatedly relied on his intelligence to protect his family from the law.

This time, Vijay faces Tabu’s Meera Deshmukh along with two new adversaries. Jaideep Ahlawat plays an SP from the Crime Branch, while Prakash Raj appears as a lawyer. The two characters add another layer to the investigation surrounding Vijay and the events of the previous films.

The trailer suggests that Vijay’s earlier strategy may face its toughest test yet as the investigation moves forward and pressure mounts on his family.

Tabu returns as Meera Deshmukh

Tabu is back as Meera Deshmukh, continuing a character that has remained closely connected to Vijay’s story since the earlier films.

Shriya Saran also returns to the franchise, reprising her role from the previous instalments.

Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj join the cast

Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj are among the key additions to the cast of the third film.

Ahlawat plays an SP in the Crime Branch, bringing a new investigating officer into Vijay’s path. Prakash Raj plays a lawyer, adding another significant character to the conflict surrounding the case.

Drishyam The Conclusion release date

Drishyam: The Conclusion is directed by Abhishek Pathak and is backed by Star Studio18 and Panorama Studios.

The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on October 2, 2026.

The trailer sets up another battle of wits for Vijay Salgaonkar, with the final outcome of his long-running struggle with the law expected to form the central conflict of the concluding chapter.

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