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Akshay Kumar says history books are only writing about Mughals and not Kings, tweeple ask the actor to read NCERT books
The actor said nobody is there to write about it in history books.
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who is actively promoting his next Samrat Prithviraj, landed himself in controversy on Wednesday. Recently, in an interview, the actor appealed the Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to include stories about Indian Kings like Prithivi Raj and Pratap Singh I in history textbooks.
Speaking to ANI, Akshay Kumar said nobody is there to write about it in history books. He further said he would like to appeal to the Education Minister to look into this matter and see if we can balance it. We should know about the Mughals but know about our kings also, they were great too, Kumar concluded.
A clip from the actor’s interview is doing rounds on the internet and drawing flak on social media. Users are bashing Kumar over his lack of knowledge and also asking him to go through NCERT books.
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Watch the viral video here:
Reacting to the video, one user commented that there is an entire chapter on Prithviraj Chauhan in the class 7 NCERT history textbook. Jokingly he further wrote Canadian Kumar must be sleeping in his school during his history class.
Another user wrote that Akshay Kumar must have had schooled in Canada as Indian school NCERT history textbooks had enough and more on the Indian Kings!
Yet another user commented that clearly Akshay Kumar never went to school in India or studied from NCERT textbooks and he must have been tutored in RSS shakas.
Have a look at Twitter reactions:
Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition against Samrat Prithviraj which stated that the ruler was being portrayed as a Rajput King and not a Grujar as claimed by the book on which the film is based.
Samrat Prithviraj also stars Manushi Chillar, Sanjay Dutt, and Sonu Sood in the lead roles. The film is all set to go on floors on June 3.
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Watch: Shehnaaz Gill dances on Desi Wine wearing night suit and sheet mask
Shehnaaz FGill will be seen sharing the screen with Bhumi Pednekar, Shibani Bedi, and Dolly Singh in the film, Thank You For Coming.
Shehnaaz Gill recently took the internet by storm with her pleasant video, which went viral online. Shehnaaz recently joined her co-stars Bhumi Pednekar, Kusha Kapila, Dolly Singh, and Shibani Bedi for an ultra-hip party to promote their new movie Thank You for Coming. Shehnaaz appeared in a stunning outfit and looked amazing.
Shehnaaz promoted the release of a new song from the film, Desi Wine, on her Instagram. The actor danced in her hotel room while wearing a sheet mask over her face and a pink, striped nightgown to promote her song in a creative way! As she danced away, her colleagues recorded her and encouraged her. She was later joined by a team member.
She was performing in perfect time with the song’s music video, which was playing on a television directly behind her. The actor, known for her carefree attitude and bright demeanour, dropped to the ground at the conclusion of the clip. As soon as the video came out it quickly went viral on the Internet.
On Wednesday, 20 September, the actress went to the new parliament building. She was accompanied by Bhumi Pednekar, Shibani Bedi, and Dolly Singh, her Thank You For Coming co-stars. Shehnaaz praised the parliament building after their tour and spoke about the Women’s Reservation Bill. She called the bill a great step and noted that it points to the nation’s progress.
Gill said, it’s an excellent step. I’m a female. Even parents will support girls if we are given rights and treated fairly. I’m from a small town. In order for the girls to settle down, they are married off. She also said, if boys and girls are treated equally after this, many things in the nation would change.
The film Thank You For Coming, which is produced and directed by Rhea Kapoor and her husband Karan Boolani, recently had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Salman Khan on the industry standard for box office revenue, says Rs 1,000 crore should be new benchmark
Regarding the hundreds of crores of rupees being made at the box office, Salman Khan opened up and said, he thinks the 100 crore level is going to be the rock bottom presently.
Salman Khan recently discussed the coveted 100 crore club and how it would soon become the norm during an address at an event. He claimed that moving forward, films ought to aim for Rs 1000 crore in order to be commercially successful. He was speaking on Thursday at the premiere of the trailer for the upcoming Gippy Grewal-starring Punjabi movie Maujaan Hi Maujaan.
Regarding the hundreds of crores of rupees being made at the box office, Salman Khan opened up and said, he thinks the 100 crore level is going to be the rock bottom presently.
He also added, that for the Punjabi industry, the Hindi sector, and every industry, everything would be Rs 400 – Rs 500 – Rs 600 extra presently. Even Marathi films are achieving these figures. Rs 100 crore will not be a significant amount. Salman said, he believes the current bar for a picture should be Rs 1000 crore.
Gippy Grewal expressed his hope during the event that his next film will also do well at the box office in response to Salman Khan’s earlier statement. On October 20, his movie Maujaan Hi Maujaan will be released.
Gippy said, they used to be amazed when their films grossed between Rs 10-15 crore. The last time they were asked if their film could gross Rs 100 crore, they were at a loss for words. But thanks to God’s grace, everything worked out. Gippy further said, that if Salman Sir is correct, then a major event will occur.
Salman responded, mere pe mat jana bhai, picture pe jana, kyuki mere khud ke predictions meri films pe nahi chal rahe, which translates,don’t go by what I say brother, go by the movie as my predictions about by own films don’t seem to be working.
According to a report, his most recent film, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, earned almost Rs 132 crore rupees net in India. A few months after Salman earned notoriety for his role in Pathaan, it was released in April.
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Hindi Poster of Leo released featuring Sanjay Dutt and Vijay
The Hindi poster of the makers was released by the makers on X (formerly Twitter). Thalapathy Vijay has caught hold of Sanjay’s throat in the poster. The film promises an intense clash and face off between the two of them.
Thalapathy Vijay’s Leo is preparing for pan-India release. Posters in different languages have been unveiled. The Hindi poster of Leo was released on Thursday featuring Sanjay Dutt and Vijay. The hindi posters gives the audience the glimpse of epic face off between Sanjay and Vijay.
The Hindi poster of the makers was released by the makers on X (formerly Twitter). Thalapathy Vijay has caught hold of Sanjay’s throat in the poster. The film promises an intense clash and face off between the two of them. The explosions and fire in the background intensify the rest of the poster.
Sanjay Dutt plays the role of Antony Das aka Devil who is the main antagonist in the film. There is a twist in the film, Sanjay Dutt is also the father of Vijay in the film. According to reports although the role of Sanjay Dutt is of father on paper but he will be seen as a gangster in the film. Both Thalapathy Vijay and Sanjay Dutt will be seen as a gangster in the film.
The tagline of the poster says keep calm and face the Devil. A few days ago Kannada, Tamil and Telugu posters of Leo were released. While the Kannada poster shows Vijay in a gun, the Telugu poster shows snow and ice, the Tamil Poster features intense Vijay and fire. Different posters have different taglines.
The Tamil poster has a tagline keep calm and prepare for battle, the Kannada version says Keep calm and plot your escape. The Kannada version has the tagline keep calm and plot your escape. Telugu poster has the tagline keep calm and avoid the battle.
Lokesh Kanagaraj has directed Leo. Along with Thalapathy Vijay and Sanjay Dutt Leo also stars Mansoor Ali Khan, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mysskin, Priya Anand, Arjun Sarja and Trisha Krishnan. Anirudh Ravichander is composing the original score and songs of the film.
