<p>Janki Bodiwala may have come across as a new face to many as she made her Bollywood debut last month in Ajay Devgn-R Madahavn-Jyothika starrer <em>Shaitaan&nbsp;</em>but the actress is a well-known face in Gujarati cinema.&nbsp;<br />
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A dentistry student, Janki made an impressive debut in Gujrati coming-of-age film <em>Chhello Divas</em> in 2015 and subsequently delivered hits like <em>Tamburo</em> and <em>Bau Na Vichar. </em>Her Bollywood debut <em>Shaitaan</em> helmed by Vikas Bahl is a remake of a Gujarati film called<em> Vash.</em> Directed by Krsihnadev Yagnik the original film too featured Janki and she said she was initially surprised when she was asked to reprise her role in the Hindi remake.&nbsp;<br />
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"I was surprised when they told me they wanted to cast me for the same role. I was also nervous because now I would have to share screen space with Ajay Sir, Madhavan Sir and Jyothika Ma'am- all great actors and prove myself in front of them," said Janki.<br />
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The young actress spoke about the film and dissected some of the scenes in a chat with WION recently. Considering she was reprising her role in the Hindi remake, Janki said she was far more mentally prepared as an actor than when she shot for <em>Vash</em> (released in 2023).&nbsp;<br />
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"When I first shot for the Gujarati film, I had to exert a lot more because the scenes were challenging. While making Hindi I was more mentally prepared."&nbsp;<br />
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For those who haven't watched <em>Shaitaan</em> yet, Janki plays Janvi who is ensnared by black magic by a sinister Vanraj (R Madhavan) who controls her every move as her parents and younger brother watch in horror.&nbsp;<br />
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The psychological thriller opened to mixed reviews from critics with most praising Janki for her able performance. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-shaitaan-review-r-madhavans-sinister-act-isnt-enough-to-save-this-weak-story-697943">Read WION's review of the film here</a><br />
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<strong>On working with stalwarts like Ajay Devgn and Joythika</strong><br />
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The young actress she was slightly intimidated by the presence of actors like Jyothika, Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan and learnt a lot by observing them.&nbsp;<br />
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"I observed Ajay Devgn a lot on sets. He is punctual and prepared and ready with his scenes always. If you are an actor- no matter how big a name you are you must be prepared for a scene before you come to the sets. &nbsp;He and Jyothika Ma'am were very sporting also. I had to push them, and hurt them due to the demand of the script and I was quite nervous about it- but Ajay sir made me very comfortable, and asked me to be more aggressive so that it looks&nbsp;authentic. And the same with Jyothika. She looks so delicate but she did action scene herself - did not use body double. I loved their dedication to the craft. "<br />
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<strong>On the difference in<em> Vash</em> and <em>Shaitaan</em> script</strong><br />
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"The baseline is the same for both Gujarati and Hindi films. Both films talk of the ills of black magic. But of course, the graph and the vision of the two directors are different. Vikas sir's vision for my character was crooked. The way she smiles, the way she locks her parents in the storeroom - that was added in the Hindi film- not part of the original.&nbsp;The scene where I am sitting on top of the gas cylinder was an addition to the Hindi film. That chunk is not there in the Gujarati film," pointed out the actress.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Eating biscuits and getting a sugar rush for a scene</strong><br />
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A scene in <em>Shaitaan</em> involved Madhavan's character commanding Janaki to eat up an entire packet of raw tea leaves. Janaki revealed that the packet had Oreo biscuit crumbs in it.&nbsp;<br />
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"In <em>Vash</em>, the tea packet was filled with Oreo in the top layer but had tea leaves in the bottom. Because of multiple takes, I did eat a lot of the tea leaves. In Shaitaan, however, the box was filled with biscuit crumbs and by the end of it- I had a major sugar rush.</p>

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<strong>The writing was foolproof for both films</strong><br />
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Janaki called Krishnadev Yagnik's story gripping even on paper. "We didn't have to do anything extra at all. Kudos to the screenplay writer Aameel Kiyan Khan for writing something so gripping that even when I read the script I was feeling the same rush that the viewers had while watching the film," the actress said.&nbsp;<br />
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She did find the physical action in the film difficult. "One has to be cautious that no one gets hurt while you are performing. But I was lucky- both while filming Gujarati and Hindi film- that my co-actors were supportive, they told me that that it is part of your job, even if we get hurt - don't worry, just do your job. If you have to show aggression on screen, do it- so that it looks authentic," she added.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Janki's favourite scene from <em>Shaitaan</em></strong><br />
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"The scene where my character urinates in front of her father was beautifully written. It demanded a lot from me as an actor and that scene was special. As an actor I had to show emotions to my father and through my eyes tell him to not come near me or else I would be compelled to hit him. Also, the subsequent sequence where Jyothika ma'am comes and changes my shorts was very aesthetically shot. It was such a delicate scene but so well written. As a performer I enjoyed doing that scene," recalled Janki.</p>

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The actress has been earning praise from all across for her performance but she feels her father's compliment after watching both the films is the most special for her. So far Janki has not signed any Hindi film but will be seen in a Gujrati film which is up for release in June.&nbsp;</p>

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Janki Bodiwala may have come across as a new face to many as she made her Bollywood debut last month in Ajay Devgn-R Madahavn-Jyothika starrer Shaitaan but the actress is a well-known face in Gujarati cinema.

Janki Bodiwala may have come across as a new face to many as she made her Bollywood debut last month in Ajay Devgn-R Madahavn-Jyothika starrer Shaitaan but the actress is a well-known face in Gujarati cinema. A dentistry student, Janki made an impressive debut in Gujrati coming-of-age film Chhello Divas in 2015 and subsequently delivered hits like Tamburo and Bau Na Vichar. Her Bollywood debut Shaitaan helmed by Vikas Bahl is a remake of a Gujarati film called Vash. Directed by Krsihnadev Yagnik the original film too featured Janki and she said she was initially surprised when she was asked to reprise her role in the Hindi remake. "I was surprised when they told me they wanted to cast me for the same role. I was also nervous because now I would have to share screen space with Ajay Sir, Madhavan Sir and Jyothika Ma'am- all great actors and prove myself in front of them," said Janki. The young actress spoke about the film and dissected some of the scenes in a chat with WION recently. Considering she was reprising her role in the Hindi remake, Janki said she was far more mentally prepared as an actor than when she shot for Vash (released in 2023). "When I first shot for the Gujarati film, I had to exert a lot more because the scenes were challenging. While making Hindi I was more mentally prepared." For those who haven't watched Shaitaan yet, Janki plays Janvi who is ensnared by black magic by a sinister Vanraj (R Madhavan) who controls her every move as her parents and younger brother watch in horror. The psychological thriller opened to mixed reviews from critics with most praising Janki for her able performance. Read WION's review of the film here On working with stalwarts like Ajay Devgn and Joythika The young actress she was slightly intimidated by the presence of actors like Jyothika, Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan and learnt a lot by observing them. "I observed Ajay Devgn a lot on sets. He is punctual and prepared and ready with his scenes always. If you are an actor- no matter how big a name you are you must be prepared for a scene before you come to the sets. He and Jyothika Ma'am were very sporting also. I had to push them, and hurt them due to the demand of the script and I was quite nervous about it- but Ajay sir made me very comfortable, and asked me to be more aggressive so that it looks authentic. And the same with Jyothika. She looks so delicate but she did action scene herself - did not use body double. I loved their dedication to the craft. " On the difference in Vash and Shaitaan script "The baseline is the same for both Gujarati and Hindi films. Both films talk of the ills of black magic. But of course, the graph and the vision of the two directors are different. Vikas sir's vision for my character was crooked. The way she smiles, the way she locks her parents in the storeroom - that was added in the Hindi film- not part of the original. The scene where I am sitting on top of the gas cylinder was an addition to the Hindi film. That chunk is not there in the Gujarati film," pointed out the actress. Eating biscuits and getting a sugar rush for a scene A scene in Shaitaan involved Madhavan's character commanding Janaki to eat up an entire packet of raw tea leaves. Janaki revealed that the packet had Oreo biscuit crumbs in it. "In Vash, the tea packet was filled with Oreo in the top layer but had tea leaves in the bottom. Because of multiple takes, I did eat a lot of the tea leaves. In Shaitaan, however, the box was filled with biscuit crumbs and by the end of it- I had a major sugar rush. The writing was foolproof for both films Janaki called Krishnadev Yagnik's story gripping even on paper. "We didn't have to do anything extra at all. Kudos to the screenplay writer Aameel Kiyan Khan for writing something so gripping that even when I read the script I was feeling the same rush that the viewers had while watching the film," the actress said. She did find the physical action in the film difficult. "One has to be cautious that no one gets hurt while you are performing. But I was lucky- both while filming Gujarati and Hindi film- that my co-actors were supportive, they told me that that it is part of your job, even if we get hurt - don't worry, just do your job. If you have to show aggression on screen, do it- so that it looks authentic," she added. Janki's favourite scene from Shaitaan "The scene where my character urinates in front of her father was beautifully written. It demanded a lot from me as an actor and that scene was special. As an actor I had to show emotions to my father and through my eyes tell him to not come near me or else I would be compelled to hit him. Also, the subsequent sequence where Jyothika ma'am comes and changes my shorts was very aesthetically shot. It was such a delicate scene but so well written. As a performer I enjoyed doing that scene," recalled Janki. The actress has been earning praise from all across for her performance but she feels her father's compliment after watching both the films is the most special for her. So far Janki has not signed any Hindi film but will be seen in a Gujrati film which is up for release in June.

Interview | Dissecting Shaitaan with actress Janki Bodiwala: My character was crooked in Hindi version

<p>Never judge a book by its cover, and never judge a film by its trailer. Filmmaker Vikas Bahl's latest,&nbsp;<em>Shaitaan</em>'s first trailer had got the audience curious. The film's casting- Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan and Jyothika- the premise, the thrilling elements shown in the trailer- all made <em>Shaitaan </em>look very interesting. But does it match up to the expectations? Only partially.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The story is simple. Based on the Gujarati film<em> Vash,</em> Shaitaan has Ajay Devgn playing Kabir who takes his family to their vacation home outside the city. On their way to the farmhouse, during a tea break at a local dhaba, they meet Vanraj (R Madhavan) -an over-friendly man who befriends the family of four over a cup of tea. Vanraj is particularly interested in talking to Kabir's teenage daughter Janvi (Janki Bodiwala) who seems too enamoured by the man in no time.<br />
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Kabir and his wife Jyoti (Jyothika) do not suspect anything until hours later Vanraj ends up entering their sprawling farmhouse on the pretext of getting his phone charged. He doesn't leave and soon enough the family realises that he has hypnotised Janvi to an extent that she is now following every instruction of his to the T. She first hurts her younger brother Dhruv (Anngad Raj), slaps her father, and is also ready to stab her mother- all on Vanraj's instructions, who casually lies on their plush couch and plays a sinister game of controlling the family.&nbsp;<br />
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At one point Kabir- a doting father- tells his daughter that he would find her from any corner of the earth if need be. But deep into the night as Vanraj creates mayhem, he is compelled to think if sacrificing his darling daughter to Vanraj might be a better idea- just to save his young, bleeding son and his wife.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Shaitaan's screenplay by Aamil Keeyan Khan helps to create the perfect premise for the psychological horror film. In the first half, when Vanraj intrudes and stays at the farmhouse, Kabir and Jyoti's realisation of how Janvi is under Vanraj's control and a crucial scene where the cops come calling- are tense and keep you on the edge of your seat. The writing is gripping and it is well executed on screen. But the writing dips horribly in the second half. Post interval, some of the scenes are individually great but when they are stitched together, they don't make the narrative edgy. The last half an hour of the 132-minute-long film seems so outlandish and stretched that it completely spoils the otherwise gripping first half of the film.&nbsp;<br />
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I wish the writing was sharp. The characters are well-written. Especially Madhavan, who plays his baddie act with such nonchalance that you understand how it's easy to be friends with someone so charming. He casually instructs a hypnotised Janvi to kill her family. He smiles and threatens the family with dire consequences if they don't listen to him and give their daughter to him.&nbsp;</p>

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Complementing him in every scene is actress Janki Bodiwala who reprises her role as Janvi after playing it in the original Guajarati film. Janvi is aware of the ill deeds she is doing but is helpless. Janki's dialogues are limited but the young actress uses physical expression to deliver a stunning act. As the possessed Janvi, Janki manages to give you the creeps.&nbsp;<br />
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Ajay Devgn, meanwhile, plays the helpless father with much restraint. Considering he is the producer of the film and is known to play the larger-than-life hero in most films, you expect him to outwit Madhavan's character easily but the plot limits his reactions. Jyothika emotes through her eyes and delivers the role of a mother who doesn't want to give up the fight that easily.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Shaitaan starts on a high but ends with a whimper. Bahl's direction soars high in establishing a credible, edgy plot that loses focus in the second half. By the time the film is in its climactic finale,&nbsp;it becomes melodramatic and feels too stretched.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
I had hoped that Shaitaan would leave a lasting impression but it actually has a middling effect. You want to laud R Madhavan and Janaki Bodiwala's credible performances but the weak script lets the actors down to a great extent.&nbsp;Shaitaan was released in theatres this Friday.&nbsp;</p>

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Never judge a book by its cover, and never judge a film by its trailer. Filmmaker Vikas Bahl's latest, Shaitaan's first trailer had got the audience curious. The film's casting- Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan and Jyothika- the premise, the thrilling elements shown in the trailer- all made Shaitaan look very interesting.

Never judge a book by its cover, and never judge a film by its trailer. Filmmaker Vikas Bahl's latest, Shaitaan's first trailer had got the audience curious. The film's casting- Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan and Jyothika- the premise, the thrilling elements shown in the trailer- all made Shaitaan look very interesting. But does it match up to the expectations? Only partially. The story is simple. Based on the Gujarati film Vash, Shaitaan has Ajay Devgn playing Kabir who takes his family to their vacation home outside the city. On their way to the farmhouse, during a tea break at a local dhaba, they meet Vanraj (R Madhavan) -an over-friendly man who befriends the family of four over a cup of tea. Vanraj is particularly interested in talking to Kabir's teenage daughter Janvi (Janki Bodiwala) who seems too enamoured by the man in no time. Kabir and his wife Jyoti (Jyothika) do not suspect anything until hours later Vanraj ends up entering their sprawling farmhouse on the pretext of getting his phone charged. He doesn't leave and soon enough the family realises that he has hypnotised Janvi to an extent that she is now following every instruction of his to the T. She first hurts her younger brother Dhruv (Anngad Raj), slaps her father, and is also ready to stab her mother- all on Vanraj's instructions, who casually lies on their plush couch and plays a sinister game of controlling the family. At one point Kabir- a doting father- tells his daughter that he would find her from any corner of the earth if need be. But deep into the night as Vanraj creates mayhem, he is compelled to think if sacrificing his darling daughter to Vanraj might be a better idea- just to save his young, bleeding son and his wife. Shaitaan's screenplay by Aamil Keeyan Khan helps to create the perfect premise for the psychological horror film. In the first half, when Vanraj intrudes and stays at the farmhouse, Kabir and Jyoti's realisation of how Janvi is under Vanraj's control and a crucial scene where the cops come calling- are tense and keep you on the edge of your seat. The writing is gripping and it is well executed on screen. But the writing dips horribly in the second half. Post interval, some of the scenes are individually great but when they are stitched together, they don't make the narrative edgy. The last half an hour of the 132-minute-long film seems so outlandish and stretched that it completely spoils the otherwise gripping first half of the film. I wish the writing was sharp. The characters are well-written. Especially Madhavan, who plays his baddie act with such nonchalance that you understand how it's easy to be friends with someone so charming. He casually instructs a hypnotised Janvi to kill her family. He smiles and threatens the family with dire consequences if they don't listen to him and give their daughter to him. Complementing him in every scene is actress Janki Bodiwala who reprises her role as Janvi after playing it in the original Guajarati film. Janvi is aware of the ill deeds she is doing but is helpless. Janki's dialogues are limited but the young actress uses physical expression to deliver a stunning act. As the possessed Janvi, Janki manages to give you the creeps. Ajay Devgn, meanwhile, plays the helpless father with much restraint. Considering he is the producer of the film and is known to play the larger-than-life hero in most films, you expect him to outwit Madhavan's character easily but the plot limits his reactions. Jyothika emotes through her eyes and delivers the role of a mother who doesn't want to give up the fight that easily. Shaitaan starts on a high but ends with a whimper. Bahl's direction soars high in establishing a credible, edgy plot that loses focus in the second half. By the time the film is in its climactic finale, it becomes melodramatic and feels too stretched. I had hoped that Shaitaan would leave a lasting impression but it actually has a middling effect. You want to laud R Madhavan and Janaki Bodiwala's credible performances but the weak script lets the actors down to a great extent. Shaitaan was released in theatres this Friday.

Shaitaan review: R Madhavan's sinister act isn't enough to save this weak story 

<p>Kangana Ranaut starrer <em>Queen </em>might just get a sequel soon. The film's director, Vikas Bahl, has recently spoken about the possible sequel of his 2014 smash hit which starred Ranuat along with Lisa Haydon and Rajkummar Rao.&nbsp;<br />
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While promoting his new film <em>Shaitaan</em>, which stars Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan and Jyothika in the lead, Bahl was asked whether he intends to make a sequel of the hugely successful film.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Ten years of<em> Queen</em></strong><br />
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Vikas spoke to News18 and stated that despite completing a decade, people still asked him about Queen and the possibility of a remake. He also stated that because the bar was set so high with the film, he wanted the sequel to match up to it.<br />
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“It makes me feel like the film was released just yesterday. I am happy to say that we have finished writing the story. So yes, the sequel should happen,” he said, adding, “If I didn’t feel the pressure of matching up to the expectations that people have from the sequel, I would have already made it four years back just for money. But we were sure we wouldn’t do it until we got a story that delivered as much as <em>Queen </em>did.”<br />
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Bahl subsequently made films like <em>Shaandaar,&nbsp;</em><em>Super 30, Goodbye </em>and <em>Ganapath.</em><br />
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<strong>About <em>Shaitaan</em></strong><br />
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Vikas’ upcoming film <em>Shaitaan</em>, starring Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, and Jyothika in the lead roles, will be released on March 9. The trailer of the film was released on Thursday, promising a ride filled with twists and turns. The trailer saw Madhavan’s character enter Ajay and Jyothika’s home, turning their world upside down, despite promising to leave in 15 minutes.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/crew-first-look-tabu-kareena-kapoor-kriti-sanon-are-here-to-slay-693163">Crew first look: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon are here to slay!</a></p>

<p>The film is co-produced by Jio Studios, Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Pathak and Kumar Mangat Pathak. <em>Shaitaan</em> is reportedly a remake of Krishnadev Yagnik’s 2023 Gujarati film Vash.</p>

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Kangana Ranaut starrer Queen might just get a sequel soon. The film's director, Vikas Bahl, has recently spoken about the possible sequel of his 2014 smash hit which starred Ranuat along with Lisa Haydon and Rajkummar Rao.

Kangana Ranaut starrer Queen might just get a sequel soon. The film's director, Vikas Bahl, has recently spoken about the possible sequel of his 2014 smash hit which starred Ranuat along with Lisa Haydon and Rajkummar Rao. While promoting his new film Shaitaan, which stars Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan and Jyothika in the lead, Bahl was asked whether he intends to make a sequel of the hugely successful film. Ten years of Queen Vikas spoke to News18 and stated that despite completing a decade, people still asked him about Queen and the possibility of a remake. He also stated that because the bar was set so high with the film, he wanted the sequel to match up to it. “It makes me feel like the film was released just yesterday. I am happy to say that we have finished writing the story. So yes, the sequel should happen,” he said, adding, “If I didn’t feel the pressure of matching up to the expectations that people have from the sequel, I would have already made it four years back just for money. But we were sure we wouldn’t do it until we got a story that delivered as much as Queen did.” Bahl subsequently made films like Shaandaar, Super 30, Goodbye and Ganapath. About Shaitaan Vikas’ upcoming film Shaitaan, starring Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, and Jyothika in the lead roles, will be released on March 9. The trailer of the film was released on Thursday, promising a ride filled with twists and turns. The trailer saw Madhavan’s character enter Ajay and Jyothika’s home, turning their world upside down, despite promising to leave in 15 minutes. Crew first look: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon are here to slay! The film is co-produced by Jio Studios, Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Pathak and Kumar Mangat Pathak. Shaitaan is reportedly a remake of Krishnadev Yagnik’s 2023 Gujarati film Vash. All India Rank review: Varun Grover narrates a familiar story wrapped in 90s nostalgia

It should happen: Vikas Bahl on making a sequel of Queen

<p>Dealing with death is never easy. Be it in life or on celluloid. In recent years, Hindi films have dabbled with the morose theme in satires and slice-of-life films where families of the bereaved form the core of the story. Filmmaker Vikas Bahl's latest film 'Goodbye' starring Amitabh Bachchan, Neena Gupta, Rashmika Mandanna and Pavail Gulati deals with the same theme and manages to tug at your heartstrings.</p>

<p>Busy celebrating a career milestone one night, Tara misses a few calls from her mother Gayatri (Neena Gupta), and father Harish &nbsp;(Amitabh Bachchan). The next morning, Tara finds out that her mother has had an untimely demise. Ridden with guilt, Tara reaches Chandigarh at her parent's home to find a house full of guests, all dictating how Gayatri's last rites should be performed.</p>

<p>As her siblings, all of who have been living outside of their homes and barely keeping in touch with each other, start arriving for her mother's last rites, Tara finds herself visiting old memories of the house with her mother. Does Gayatri's death scatter the already dysfunctional family further or does it bring everyone closer forms the rest of the story.</p>

<p>Bahl, who has also written the film, &nbsp;uses humour in the initial hour to define the contrast in emotions of the various characters. There are a few neighbours who pretend to cry even as they discuss designer shoes and expensive refrigerators and whats app group names. There is also a nosy family friend, who fusses over the right rituals that need to be performed as the body is kept at home before its cremation. As friends and priests squabble over what is right and wrong, there lies an undercurrent of tension between the father and his children who are trying to cope with the loss.</p>

<p>Like most Indian families, here too, it is the mother who holds the family together and so, after her death they all find themselves clashing with each other. The daughter is against the rituals insisting that her mother never wanted her last journey like this, the father wants to follow rules as per rituals and customs, the sons are not sure what is the right way to mourn their mother, one is reluctant to shave his head off as per rituals while the other unknowingly orders butter chicken for lunch.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Goodbye' takes time to establish the story. At the interval, I was still wondering what exactly is the plot of the film or will there be more drama added to the rather flat narrative. The second half takes a more emotional turn as the family travels to Haridwar to perform the last rites and meets a philosophical priest played by Sunil Grover, who teaches a lesson or two to Tara - a complete nonbeliever. Grover is effortless in his role and while the screenplay is sketchy, the actor manages to bring in the required charm to his character and uplifts some of the most mundane scenes with his presence.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Despite the flaws, 'Goodbye' manages to make you emotional. Some of the scenes will make you tear up like the cremation scene, Big B's monologue, and a scene in the second half where a birthday celebration takes place amid the gloom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Big B, now almost 80, is naturally the star of the show. He is pitch perfect as the overprotective, conservative father who has invariably built a gap between himself and his children. His scenes with Gulati, Mandanna and of course Gupta are delightful to watch. The monologue, where he talks to his dead wife's ashes and gives a final goodbye to her - complaining to her all along- leaves a lump in your throat. There is a reason why Big B has remained an undisputed superstar all these years and the scenes is a testimony to his talent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mandanna who makes her Bollywood debut with this film is quite natural but her accent is not quite suitable for a character who has lived in Chandigarh. Nevertheless, she holds her own in front of stalwarts like Bachchan and Neena Gupta and makes it a memorable performance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pavail Gulati emotes with his eyes. This is the actor's second release this year after 'Dobaaraa' and he does not disappoint. Wish there was more of Neena Gupta on screen as she lights up the screen whenever she is there in it.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The film may appear slightly rudderless at several junctures because the story doesn't really elevate itself in its 2 hours runtime but still manages to make you smile through your tears. Bahl has observed a lot and borrowed from real life as he writes out the poignant scenes well. Many of us lost our loved ones in the past two years of the pandemic and 'Goodbye' may bring back some of those memories and make you cry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Goodbye' ultimately wins for its heartfelt message of living in the moment and cherishing each day of life. Tough I know, but the film makes you wonder why we take so long to reach out to our loved ones and invariably regret it once they are gone.</p>

<p>'Goodbye' is a sweet film, that celebrates familial bonds, and the bitter-sweet moments of life and lets you get that closure that one needs after losing a loved one. It releases in cinemas this Friday.&nbsp;<br />
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Dealing with death is never easy. Be it in life or on celluloid. In recent years, Hindi films have dabbled with the morose theme in satires and slice-of-life films where families of the bereaved form the core of the story.

Dealing with death is never easy. Be it in life or on celluloid. In recent years, Hindi films have dabbled with the morose theme in satires and slice-of-life films where families of the bereaved form the core of the story. Filmmaker Vikas Bahl's latest film 'Goodbye' starring Amitabh Bachchan, Neena Gupta, Rashmika Mandanna and Pavail Gulati deals with the same theme and manages to tug at your heartstrings. Busy celebrating a career milestone one night, Tara misses a few calls from her mother Gayatri (Neena Gupta), and father Harish (Amitabh Bachchan). The next morning, Tara finds out that her mother has had an untimely demise. Ridden with guilt, Tara reaches Chandigarh at her parent's home to find a house full of guests, all dictating how Gayatri's last rites should be performed. As her siblings, all of who have been living outside of their homes and barely keeping in touch with each other, start arriving for her mother's last rites, Tara finds herself visiting old memories of the house with her mother. Does Gayatri's death scatter the already dysfunctional family further or does it bring everyone closer forms the rest of the story. Bahl, who has also written the film, uses humour in the initial hour to define the contrast in emotions of the various characters. There are a few neighbours who pretend to cry even as they discuss designer shoes and expensive refrigerators and whats app group names. There is also a nosy family friend, who fusses over the right rituals that need to be performed as the body is kept at home before its cremation. As friends and priests squabble over what is right and wrong, there lies an undercurrent of tension between the father and his children who are trying to cope with the loss. Like most Indian families, here too, it is the mother who holds the family together and so, after her death they all find themselves clashing with each other. The daughter is against the rituals insisting that her mother never wanted her last journey like this, the father wants to follow rules as per rituals and customs, the sons are not sure what is the right way to mourn their mother, one is reluctant to shave his head off as per rituals while the other unknowingly orders butter chicken for lunch. 'Goodbye' takes time to establish the story. At the interval, I was still wondering what exactly is the plot of the film or will there be more drama added to the rather flat narrative. The second half takes a more emotional turn as the family travels to Haridwar to perform the last rites and meets a philosophical priest played by Sunil Grover, who teaches a lesson or two to Tara - a complete nonbeliever. Grover is effortless in his role and while the screenplay is sketchy, the actor manages to bring in the required charm to his character and uplifts some of the most mundane scenes with his presence. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rashmika Mandanna (@rashmika_mandanna) × Despite the flaws, 'Goodbye' manages to make you emotional. Some of the scenes will make you tear up like the cremation scene, Big B's monologue, and a scene in the second half where a birthday celebration takes place amid the gloom. Big B, now almost 80, is naturally the star of the show. He is pitch perfect as the overprotective, conservative father who has invariably built a gap between himself and his children. His scenes with Gulati, Mandanna and of course Gupta are delightful to watch. The monologue, where he talks to his dead wife's ashes and gives a final goodbye to her - complaining to her all along- leaves a lump in your throat. There is a reason why Big B has remained an undisputed superstar all these years and the scenes is a testimony to his talent. Mandanna who makes her Bollywood debut with this film is quite natural but her accent is not quite suitable for a character who has lived in Chandigarh. Nevertheless, she holds her own in front of stalwarts like Bachchan and Neena Gupta and makes it a memorable performance. Pavail Gulati emotes with his eyes. This is the actor's second release this year after 'Dobaaraa' and he does not disappoint. Wish there was more of Neena Gupta on screen as she lights up the screen whenever she is there in it. The film may appear slightly rudderless at several junctures because the story doesn't really elevate itself in its 2 hours runtime but still manages to make you smile through your tears. Bahl has observed a lot and borrowed from real life as he writes out the poignant scenes well. Many of us lost our loved ones in the past two years of the pandemic and 'Goodbye' may bring back some of those memories and make you cry. 'Goodbye' ultimately wins for its heartfelt message of living in the moment and cherishing each day of life. Tough I know, but the film makes you wonder why we take so long to reach out to our loved ones and invariably regret it once they are gone. 'Goodbye' is a sweet film, that celebrates familial bonds, and the bitter-sweet moments of life and lets you get that closure that one needs after losing a loved one. It releases in cinemas this Friday.

'Goodbye' review: Amitabh Bachchan, Rashmika Mandanna's film has got its heart at the right place

<p>Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap on Monday announced that he has started a new production company, 'Good Bad Films.'<br />
The director, who was earlier the co-founder of the now-dissolved Phantom Films, took to Instagram to share the company's logo and pictures of his two partners- Dhruv Jagasia and Akshay Thakker.<br />
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Kashyap's upcoming feature 'Choked', set to stream on Netflix from June 5, is the first film made under the banner.<br />
"So here it is, our new company @goodbadfilmsofficial. Introducing the good, the bad, and the films of the @goodbadfilms on the Monday of the release of our first production #ChokedPaisaBoltaHai on @netflix_in.<br />
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"@jagasiadhruv in black and white and @akshaythakker . My two pillars of support. Only thing I can't figure out is which one of my two producers is good and who is bad... So leaving it to you all to decide. Let's have fun #chokedpaisaboltahai releasing June 5th."</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CA4UbopByvO/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">So here it is .. our new company @goodbadfilmsofficial . Introducing the good, the bad and the films of the @goodbadfilmsofficial on the Monday of the release of our first production #chokedpaisaboltahai on @netflix_in . @jagasiadhruv in black and white and @akshaythakker . My two pillars of support. Only thing I can’t figure is that which one of my two producers is good and who is bad .. so leaving it to you all to decide .. let’s have fun #chokedpaisaboltahai releasing June 5th Logo design by @sam_madhu pics by @khamkhaphotoartist</a></p>

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<p>The 'Gangs of Wasseypur' director started his first production house in 2009 with Anurag Kashyap Films, followed by Phantom Films two years later.<br />
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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap on Monday announced that he has started a new production company, 'Good Bad Films.' The director, who was earlier the co-founder of the now-dissolved Phantom Films, took to Instagram to share the company's logo and pictures of his two partners- Dhruv Jagasia and Akshay Thakker.

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap on Monday announced that he has started a new production company, 'Good Bad Films.' The director, who was earlier the co-founder of the now-dissolved Phantom Films, took to Instagram to share the company's logo and pictures of his two partners- Dhruv Jagasia and Akshay Thakker. Kashyap's upcoming feature 'Choked', set to stream on Netflix from June 5, is the first film made under the banner. "So here it is, our new company @goodbadfilmsofficial. Introducing the good, the bad, and the films of the @goodbadfilms on the Monday of the release of our first production #ChokedPaisaBoltaHai on @netflix_in. "@jagasiadhruv in black and white and @akshaythakker . My two pillars of support. Only thing I can't figure out is which one of my two producers is good and who is bad... So leaving it to you all to decide. Let's have fun #chokedpaisaboltahai releasing June 5th." View this post on Instagram So here it is .. our new company @goodbadfilmsofficial . Introducing the good, the bad and the films of the @goodbadfilmsofficial on the Monday of the release of our first production #chokedpaisaboltahai on @netflix_in . @jagasiadhruv in black and white and @akshaythakker . My two pillars of support. Only thing I can’t figure is that which one of my two producers is good and who is bad .. so leaving it to you all to decide .. let’s have fun #chokedpaisaboltahai releasing June 5th Logo design by @sam_madhu pics by @khamkhaphotoartist A post shared by Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap10) on May 31, 2020 at 10:01pm PDT × The 'Gangs of Wasseypur' director started his first production house in 2009 with Anurag Kashyap Films, followed by Phantom Films two years later. The company, however, was dissolved in 2018 after sexual harassment allegations surfaced against one of its partners, filmmaker Vikas Bahl.

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<p>The trailer of 'Super 30' is finally out. The film that has been courting controversies ever since its director Vikas Bahl was accused of sexual harassment, has gone through several ups and downs. It was scheduled to release in January 2019 but its release date kept getting pushed due to some reason or the other.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film's trailer has leading man Hrithik Roshan transforming himself into mathematician <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/hrithik-roshans-dedication-makes-him-the-perfect-choice-for-super-30-film-anand-kumar-127013">Anand Kumar on whom the film was reportedly based on.</a> Kumar trains students from underprivileged backgrounds for IIT entrance exams each year and every year some of the students from his Super 30 classes get through one of the many IITs placed across the country.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, However, according to various media reports, after the mathematician got accused of fraud results in 2018, the makers reportedly decided to not call their film a biopic anymore.</p>

<p>In the trailer, Roshan can be seen speaking in a particular dialect that is common in Patna, where the story is based. The film also features Pankaj Tripathi and Mrunal Thakur, Amit Sadh, and Nandish Sandhu.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/gully-boy-fame-vijay-varma-to-feature-in-hrithik-roshan-starrer-super-30-224094"> Also read:&nbsp;'Gully Boy' fame Vijay Varma to feature in Hrithik Roshan starrer 'Super 30'</a></p>

<p>The film has been produced by Reliance Entertainment and Phantom Films and will be releasing on 12th July.&nbsp;</p>


The trailer of 'Super 30' is finally out. The film that has been courting controversies ever since its director Vikas Bahl was accused of sexual harassment, has gone through several ups and downs.

The trailer of 'Super 30' is finally out. The film that has been courting controversies ever since its director Vikas Bahl was accused of sexual harassment, has gone through several ups and downs. It was scheduled to release in January 2019 but its release date kept getting pushed due to some reason or the other. The film's trailer has leading man Hrithik Roshan transforming himself into mathematician Anand Kumar on whom the film was reportedly based on. Kumar trains students from underprivileged backgrounds for IIT entrance exams each year and every year some of the students from his Super 30 classes get through one of the many IITs placed across the country. Not all Superheroes wear capes. It’s the ideas that make a nation. It's the people who empower it. Presenting one such story from the heartland of India #Super30Trailerhttps://t.co/d7XZPJNvMV — Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) June 4, 2019 × However, However, according to various media reports, after the mathematician got accused of fraud results in 2018, the makers reportedly decided to not call their film a biopic anymore. In the trailer, Roshan can be seen speaking in a particular dialect that is common in Patna, where the story is based. The film also features Pankaj Tripathi and Mrunal Thakur, Amit Sadh, and Nandish Sandhu. Also read: 'Gully Boy' fame Vijay Varma to feature in Hrithik Roshan starrer 'Super 30' The film has been produced by Reliance Entertainment and Phantom Films and will be releasing on 12th July.

'Super 30' trailer: Hrithik Roshan transforms himself into mathematician Anand Kumar

<p>After reports of filmmaker <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/two-more-women-accuse-queen-director-vikas-bahl-of-sexually-harassing-them-170271">Vikas Bahl getting acquitted of sexual harassment charges </a>came in media, Rangoli Chandel, sister of Kangana Ranaut, slammed the move and said the girls who raise voice against sexual assaults will now be shamed.</p>

<p>Rangoli also took a dig at actor Alok Nath who&nbsp;was granted anticipatory bail a few months ago in an alleged rape case filed by writer-producer Vinita Nanda.</p>

<p>"After Alok Nath Vikas Bahl gets clean chit, whereas girls will be shamed all their lives for raising their voices, Bollywood scum land on this earth remember jaise woh film piti thi yeh bhi pitegi (the movie will be a flop like the earlier one)," Rangoli tweeted.</p>

<p>Rangoli further wrote, " tum logon ka hisab hoga (you guys will face the consequences), there is a world beyond this world, where a woman`s cry isn`t unheard."</p>

<p>Bahl was facing charges of sexually harassing a woman, who used to work as a crew member with him, following which the Indian Film and Television Directors` Association served a show-cause notice to him.</p>

<p>According to media reports, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/vikas-bahl-may-not-be-credited-for-his-work-in-super-30-170450">Bahl's name will be incorporated</a> in the credits of the upcoming Hrithik Roshan starrer film `Super 30`.</p>


After reports of filmmaker Vikas Bahl getting acquitted of sexual harassment charges came in media, Rangoli Chandel, sister of Kangana Ranaut, slammed the move and said the girls who raise voice against sexual assaults will now be shamed.

After reports of filmmaker Vikas Bahl getting acquitted of sexual harassment charges came in media, Rangoli Chandel, sister of Kangana Ranaut, slammed the move and said the girls who raise voice against sexual assaults will now be shamed. Rangoli also took a dig at actor Alok Nath who was granted anticipatory bail a few months ago in an alleged rape case filed by writer-producer Vinita Nanda. "After Alok Nath Vikas Bahl gets clean chit, whereas girls will be shamed all their lives for raising their voices, Bollywood scum land on this earth remember jaise woh film piti thi yeh bhi pitegi (the movie will be a flop like the earlier one)," Rangoli tweeted. Rangoli further wrote, " tum logon ka hisab hoga (you guys will face the consequences), there is a world beyond this world, where a woman`s cry isn`t unheard." Bahl was facing charges of sexually harassing a woman, who used to work as a crew member with him, following which the Indian Film and Television Directors` Association served a show-cause notice to him. According to media reports, Bahl's name will be incorporated in the credits of the upcoming Hrithik Roshan starrer film `Super 30`.

Kangana Ranaut's sister slams Vikas Bahl's acquittal in sexual harassment case

<p>It is not every year that you get to see a Bollywood film&nbsp;that stays with you many years after you've watched it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Directed by Vikas Bahl, Kangana Ranaut's 'Queen' is one such&nbsp;movie that any young woman can take inspiration from and even after 5 years holds relevance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Loosing up all the societal preoccupied norms, struggling through heartbreak and finding oneself in an unfamiliar environment, 'Queen' is a journey of discovering oneself.</p>

<p>The movie did wonders in the box office but more than the numbers, it left an infusing optimism into the minds and hearts of people, especially female watchers.</p>

<p>The 2014 Bollywood hit film 'Queen' did rule everyone's hearts and is now all set to spread the theme to the South of India alibi through remakes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Producer Manu Kumaran of Mediente Films International Pvt Ltd has bought the rights of Kangana starrer, 'Queen,' and&nbsp;'remade' it in four Indian languages - Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The teasers of all the four films were released simultaneously a few days back.</p>

<p>The Kannada remake of 'Queen' is titled as ‘Butterfly’, directed by Ramesh Aravind, dialogues by Mamta Sagar &amp; Ramesh Aravind and stars Parul Yadav.&nbsp;The film is presented by Taizoon Khorakiwala, produced by Manu Kumaran, co-produced by Parul Yadav under the banner of Mediente Films.</p>

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<p>The Tamil remake of 'Queen' is titled as ‘Paris Paris’, directed by Ramesh Aravind, dialogues by Thamizhachi Thangapandian and stars Kajal Aggarwal. The film is presented by Taizoon Khorakiwala, produced by Manu Kumaran, co-produced by Parul Yadav under the banner of Mediente Films.</p>

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<p>The Telugu remake of 'Queen' is titled as ‘That is Mahalakshmi’ which stars Tamannaah. The film is presented by Taizoon Khorakiwala, produced by Manu Kumaran, co-produced by Parul Yadav under the banner of Mediente Films.</p>

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<p>The Malayalam remake of 'Queen' is titled as ‘Zam Zam’, directed by Neelakanta, dialogues by Vipin Radhakrishnan and stars Manjima Mohan and Sunny Wayne. The film is presented by Taizoon Khorakiwala, produced by Manu Kumaran, co-produced by Parul Yadav under the banner of Mediente Films.</p>

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<p>The films will be releasing in the first part of 2019. Will the films create the same magic as the original one? One will have to wait and watch.&nbsp;</p>


It is not every year that you get to see a Bollywood film that stays with you many years after you've watched it. Directed by Vikas Bahl, Kangana Ranaut's 'Queen' is one such movie that any young woman can take inspiration from and even after 5 years holds relevance.

It is not every year that you get to see a Bollywood film that stays with you many years after you've watched it. Directed by Vikas Bahl, Kangana Ranaut's 'Queen' is one such movie that any young woman can take inspiration from and even after 5 years holds relevance. Loosing up all the societal preoccupied norms, struggling through heartbreak and finding oneself in an unfamiliar environment, 'Queen' is a journey of discovering oneself. The movie did wonders in the box office but more than the numbers, it left an infusing optimism into the minds and hearts of people, especially female watchers. The 2014 Bollywood hit film 'Queen' did rule everyone's hearts and is now all set to spread the theme to the South of India alibi through remakes. Producer Manu Kumaran of Mediente Films International Pvt Ltd has bought the rights of Kangana starrer, 'Queen,' and 'remade' it in four Indian languages - Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. The teasers of all the four films were released simultaneously a few days back. The Kannada remake of 'Queen' is titled as ‘Butterfly’, directed by Ramesh Aravind, dialogues by Mamta Sagar & Ramesh Aravind and stars Parul Yadav. The film is presented by Taizoon Khorakiwala, produced by Manu Kumaran, co-produced by Parul Yadav under the banner of Mediente Films. The Tamil remake of 'Queen' is titled as ‘Paris Paris’, directed by Ramesh Aravind, dialogues by Thamizhachi Thangapandian and stars Kajal Aggarwal. The film is presented by Taizoon Khorakiwala, produced by Manu Kumaran, co-produced by Parul Yadav under the banner of Mediente Films. The Telugu remake of 'Queen' is titled as ‘That is Mahalakshmi’ which stars Tamannaah. The film is presented by Taizoon Khorakiwala, produced by Manu Kumaran, co-produced by Parul Yadav under the banner of Mediente Films. The Malayalam remake of 'Queen' is titled as ‘Zam Zam’, directed by Neelakanta, dialogues by Vipin Radhakrishnan and stars Manjima Mohan and Sunny Wayne. The film is presented by Taizoon Khorakiwala, produced by Manu Kumaran, co-produced by Parul Yadav under the banner of Mediente Films. The films will be releasing in the first part of 2019. Will the films create the same magic as the original one? One will have to wait and watch.

Kangana Ranaut's 'Queen' gets remade in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam; watch the teasers

<p>When American actress Alysa Milano urged women across the world to speak up against sexual violence in 2017, the #MeToo hashtag became viral almost instantly. Milano tweeted, "If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet," and scores of women across the world shared personal experiences on social media leading to the beginning of global #MeToo movement. One of the first names to have come out in the movement was Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein as multiple women accused him of rape, sexual harassment, and misconduct.&nbsp;These women also included prominent names from the cinema including Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Anniston, Angelina Jolie and others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon enough, the movement caught everyone's attention in other countries. While France, Israel, Canada, Italy were the first few countries to join America in the movement, closer home in India, the movement took nearly 8 months to gain momentum. There were, of course, the initial reports that were reported on social media but it was only when former Miss India and actress Tanushree Dutta <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanushree-dutta-accuses-nana-patekar-harassing-her-set-10-years-ago-167771">accused Nana Patekar of sexual misconduct on a film set in 2008, did the movement</a> get its much-needed boost in India. In an interview to a news channel, Tanushree recalled how Patekar <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-footage-attack-tanushree-duttas-car-sets-hork-ok-pleassss-goes-viral-168700">had sexually harassed her on the sets of 'Horn Ok </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-footage-attack-tanushree-duttas-car-sets-hork-ok-pleassss-goes-viral-168700">Pleasss</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-footage-attack-tanushree-duttas-car-sets-hork-ok-pleassss-goes-viral-168700">'. </a>She even accused the film’s choreographer Ganesh Acharya, director Rakesh Sarang and producer Samee Siddique of being mute spectators on the set and allying with Patekar when the incident took place. Tanushree was to do a special song in the film and she eventually left the set and was replaced by Rakhi Sawant.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Incidentally, Dutta had raised objection a decade back, when the incident had actually taken place but the Police and the film body had not taken any action against Patekar. Tanushree's tell-all incident not only started a conversation on sexual harassment in Bollywood but also encouraged other women in the film industry to speak up.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an emotional post on Facebook, TV producer Vinta Nanda accused actor <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sanskaari-alok-nath-accused-of-rape-by-woman-filmmaker-170341">Alok Nath of brutally raping her.</a> The incident took place 20 years ago, and Vinta in a press conference later said how Tanushree Dutta's case had given her the confidence to speak up, many years after the incident. Several other actresses including TV actress Sandhya Mridul and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/after-sandhya-mridul-now-actor-deepika-amin-accuses-alok-nath-of-harassment-170792">Dipika Amin</a> corroborated Nanda's story with their own personal encounters with Nath. Both accused him of sexual harassment on different occasions on film sets. Nath did not react to the accusations but filed a defamation case against Nanda.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon after Tanushree Dutta's interview, another case that completely shook the film industry was the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/phantom-films-partners-separate-their-ways-169793">dissolving of &nbsp;Phantom Films</a>. The production house which had made critically acclaimed films like 'Lootera', 'Udta Punjab', 'Queen' and others was co-founded by Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Madhu Mantena and Vikas Bahl. A <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment-news/kangana-ranaut-accuses-queen-director-vikas-bahl-of-sexual-misconduct-169920">former employee had accused Bahl</a> of misconduct in 2016 but the case finally came into light after Tanushree Dutta's case got widely reported in September this year. In a detailed report on Huffington Post, the victim stated that how during a party in Goa, Bahl had molested her and she had even gone and complained to Kashyap about it later but no action was taken while Bahl continued to harass her until she finally quit the company.&nbsp;<br />
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Subsequently, both Nath and Bahl were expelled from film bodies. CINTAA served a show cause notice to Alok Nath while Bahl was sent one from &nbsp;Indian Film and Television Directors'Association(IFTDA).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several other prominent names came out in the wake of the movement. Multiple women accused Subhash Ghai, Kailash Kher, Rajat Kapoor, Chetan Bhagat, Anu Malik, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/metoo-multiple-women-accuse-sajid-khan-of-sexual-misconduct-harassment-171007">Sajid Khan of sexual misconduct.</a> The MeToo movement also heavily impacted other industries as well with prominent names from media, politics, and theatre got called out.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>The impact</strong></p>

<p>As prominent names from the entertainment industry came out, there was the natural uproar. The need of the hour was to disengage with those who had been serial offenders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid the #MeToo drama, several producers and actors to a stand publicly and disassociated themselves from those who had been accused. Vikas Bahl was asked to finish the patchwork of 'Super 30' a film that he was directing but his name <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/vikas-bahl-may-not-be-credited-for-his-work-in-super-30-170450">would not be credited for direction</a>. Aamir Khan and<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/housefull-4-sajid-khan-steps-down-as-director-akshay-kumar-says-wont-work-with-proven-offenders-171068"> Akshay Kumar </a>both decided to disassociate themselves with Subhash Kapoor and Sajid Khan respectively. Both the actors were working on projects that were being helmed by these men.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Malik had to step down from his role as a judge on the reality show 'Indian Idol' and Sajid Khan was asked to step down as the director of 'Housefull 4' which incidentally also had Nana Patekar in the cast. He was eventually replaced by Rana Daggubati.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mumbai film festival (MAMI) decided to drop three films — AIB’s Chintu Ka Birthday, Anurag Kashyap’s 'Bebaak' and Rajat Kapoor’s 'Kadakh' — from its lineup. OTT platforms Amazon Prime Video and Hotstar too cancelled shows that they had worked on with AIB and Chakraborty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, 11 women Indian filmmakers joined hands to support the movement and pledged to not work with those men who had been accused in the movement. Alankrita Shrivastava, Gauri Shinde, Kiran Rao, Konkona Sen Sharma, Meghna Guizar, Nandita Das, Nitya Mehra, Reema Kagti, Ruchi Narain, Shonali Bose and Zoya Akhtar were some of the women who decided to take a stand.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Accused of sexual misconduct by 4 women, Anirban Blah, the founder and head of talent management agency KWAN Entertainment, trying to commit suicide at Vashi bridge in Mumbai in October but was rescued by traffic police and then sent to police custody.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>The way forward</strong></p>

<p>While a lot of the companies- not just in entertainment industries, but outside of it as well- have pledged to create a more safe workplace environment, perpetrators are still at large. Some who were sent on forced leave as names came out have now resumed work in their workplace. Many of those accused in the entertainment industry continue to get work. A lot have argued that there is also a need for thorough investigations in each of the case so as an unbiased judgment can be made as a lot of careers are at stake. Insiders, though the state, that only a fraction of names has been reported in the #MeToo movement and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/imran-khan-on-vikas-bahl-everyone-in-the-film-industry-knew-have-heard-stories-from-three-other-actresses-170614">that lot of names, prominent ones, will never get reported thereby limiting the impact of the movement in the country.</a> It is also to be seen whether those who lost out of work because of repeated harassment, including Dutta who eventually left the film industry altogether, would get an opportunity to make a fresh start in Bollywood or not.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the outcome of the movement is yet to be fully understood, it should be noted that after years of being mum about issues, Bollywood finally found its voice in 2018.&nbsp;</p>


When American actress Alysa Milano urged women across the world to speak up against sexual violence in 2017, the #MeToo hashtag became viral almost instantly. Milano tweeted, "If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet," and scores of women across the world shared personal experiences on social media leading to the beginning of global #MeToo movement.

When American actress Alysa Milano urged women across the world to speak up against sexual violence in 2017, the #MeToo hashtag became viral almost instantly. Milano tweeted, "If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet," and scores of women across the world shared personal experiences on social media leading to the beginning of global #MeToo movement. One of the first names to have come out in the movement was Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein as multiple women accused him of rape, sexual harassment, and misconduct. These women also included prominent names from the cinema including Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Anniston, Angelina Jolie and others. Soon enough, the movement caught everyone's attention in other countries. While France, Israel, Canada, Italy were the first few countries to join America in the movement, closer home in India, the movement took nearly 8 months to gain momentum. There were, of course, the initial reports that were reported on social media but it was only when former Miss India and actress Tanushree Dutta accused Nana Patekar of sexual misconduct on a film set in 2008, did the movement get its much-needed boost in India. In an interview to a news channel, Tanushree recalled how Patekar had sexually harassed her on the sets of 'Horn Ok Pleasss'. She even accused the film’s choreographer Ganesh Acharya, director Rakesh Sarang and producer Samee Siddique of being mute spectators on the set and allying with Patekar when the incident took place. Tanushree was to do a special song in the film and she eventually left the set and was replaced by Rakhi Sawant. Incidentally, Dutta had raised objection a decade back, when the incident had actually taken place but the Police and the film body had not taken any action against Patekar. Tanushree's tell-all incident not only started a conversation on sexual harassment in Bollywood but also encouraged other women in the film industry to speak up. In an emotional post on Facebook, TV producer Vinta Nanda accused actor Alok Nath of brutally raping her. The incident took place 20 years ago, and Vinta in a press conference later said how Tanushree Dutta's case had given her the confidence to speak up, many years after the incident. Several other actresses including TV actress Sandhya Mridul and Dipika Amin corroborated Nanda's story with their own personal encounters with Nath. Both accused him of sexual harassment on different occasions on film sets. Nath did not react to the accusations but filed a defamation case against Nanda. Soon after Tanushree Dutta's interview, another case that completely shook the film industry was the dissolving of Phantom Films. The production house which had made critically acclaimed films like 'Lootera', 'Udta Punjab', 'Queen' and others was co-founded by Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Madhu Mantena and Vikas Bahl. A former employee had accused Bahl of misconduct in 2016 but the case finally came into light after Tanushree Dutta's case got widely reported in September this year. In a detailed report on Huffington Post, the victim stated that how during a party in Goa, Bahl had molested her and she had even gone and complained to Kashyap about it later but no action was taken while Bahl continued to harass her until she finally quit the company. Subsequently, both Nath and Bahl were expelled from film bodies. CINTAA served a show cause notice to Alok Nath while Bahl was sent one from Indian Film and Television Directors'Association(IFTDA). Several other prominent names came out in the wake of the movement. Multiple women accused Subhash Ghai, Kailash Kher, Rajat Kapoor, Chetan Bhagat, Anu Malik, Sajid Khan of sexual misconduct. The MeToo movement also heavily impacted other industries as well with prominent names from media, politics, and theatre got called out. The impact As prominent names from the entertainment industry came out, there was the natural uproar. The need of the hour was to disengage with those who had been serial offenders. Amid the #MeToo drama, several producers and actors to a stand publicly and disassociated themselves from those who had been accused. Vikas Bahl was asked to finish the patchwork of 'Super 30' a film that he was directing but his name would not be credited for direction. Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar both decided to disassociate themselves with Subhash Kapoor and Sajid Khan respectively. Both the actors were working on projects that were being helmed by these men. Malik had to step down from his role as a judge on the reality show 'Indian Idol' and Sajid Khan was asked to step down as the director of 'Housefull 4' which incidentally also had Nana Patekar in the cast. He was eventually replaced by Rana Daggubati. Mumbai film festival (MAMI) decided to drop three films — AIB’s Chintu Ka Birthday, Anurag Kashyap’s 'Bebaak' and Rajat Kapoor’s 'Kadakh' — from its lineup. OTT platforms Amazon Prime Video and Hotstar too cancelled shows that they had worked on with AIB and Chakraborty. Meanwhile, 11 women Indian filmmakers joined hands to support the movement and pledged to not work with those men who had been accused in the movement. Alankrita Shrivastava, Gauri Shinde, Kiran Rao, Konkona Sen Sharma, Meghna Guizar, Nandita Das, Nitya Mehra, Reema Kagti, Ruchi Narain, Shonali Bose and Zoya Akhtar were some of the women who decided to take a stand. View this post on Instagram #metooindia A post shared by Konkona Sensharma (@konkona) on Oct 13, 2018 at 10:07pm PDT × Accused of sexual misconduct by 4 women, Anirban Blah, the founder and head of talent management agency KWAN Entertainment, trying to commit suicide at Vashi bridge in Mumbai in October but was rescued by traffic police and then sent to police custody. The way forward While a lot of the companies- not just in entertainment industries, but outside of it as well- have pledged to create a more safe workplace environment, perpetrators are still at large. Some who were sent on forced leave as names came out have now resumed work in their workplace. Many of those accused in the entertainment industry continue to get work. A lot have argued that there is also a need for thorough investigations in each of the case so as an unbiased judgment can be made as a lot of careers are at stake. Insiders, though the state, that only a fraction of names has been reported in the #MeToo movement and that lot of names, prominent ones, will never get reported thereby limiting the impact of the movement in the country. It is also to be seen whether those who lost out of work because of repeated harassment, including Dutta who eventually left the film industry altogether, would get an opportunity to make a fresh start in Bollywood or not. While the outcome of the movement is yet to be fully understood, it should be noted that after years of being mum about issues, Bollywood finally found its voice in 2018.

2018: The year when #MeToo came to India and Bollywood found its voice

<p>Filmmaker Shazia Iqbal's 'Bebaak'&nbsp;and Atul Mongia's 'Awake', which were dropped by the 20th edition of MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, saw a huge gathering for their first ever public screening Tuesday night.<br />
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In the wake of the allegations of inaction by Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane in the sexual harassment case involving their former partner Vikas Bahl, MAMI dropped 'Bebaak'&nbsp;and 'Awake', independently produced by Kashyap and Motwane respectively.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The short films were screened together for three consecutive packed shows, attended by film enthusiasts and industry friends, including Kashyap and Motwane.<br />
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"It's very satisfying. It's a film that I had loved at the script stage itself. I wanted to produce the film at the script level itself before even my wife was cast. The journey has taken its own time," Motwane said at the screening.&nbsp;<br />
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The 'Lootera'&nbsp;director, who was amazed&nbsp;by the turnout, said he wasn't expecting the films to be dropped from the festival.&nbsp;<br />
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"We both had told Atul and Shazia that if need be, we would drop our names. Of course, we don't endorse it but when you have to do it, you have to do it. But when they got dropped... I don't know... It's disappointing not for me but for the cast and the crew, which put in so much hard work," he added.&nbsp;<br />
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'Bebaak'&nbsp;director Shazia in an open letter had questioned MAMI's decision to drop the films and had called it a "knee-jerk" reaction as the film was independently backed by Kashyap and not Phantom Films, which now stands dissolved.&nbsp;<br />
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"I just wanted the film to be seen by people and it's overwhelming to see such a huge turnout. I was not expecting it," Shazia said.&nbsp;<br />
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The filmmaker added that though the anger hasn't settled, she doesn't regret whatever transpired.&nbsp;<br />
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"I don't want to say that I am still pissed about it but I don't regret it. It's fine. Whatever had to happen, happened. It's in the past. I wanted people to see the film and that has happened. To physically get people to watch the film, that effort has paid off," she said</p>


Filmmaker Shazia Iqbal's 'Bebaak' and Atul Mongia's 'Awake', which were dropped by the 20th edition of MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, saw a huge gathering for their first ever public screening Tuesday night.

Filmmaker Shazia Iqbal's 'Bebaak' and Atul Mongia's 'Awake', which were dropped by the 20th edition of MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, saw a huge gathering for their first ever public screening Tuesday night. In the wake of the allegations of inaction by Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane in the sexual harassment case involving their former partner Vikas Bahl, MAMI dropped 'Bebaak' and 'Awake', independently produced by Kashyap and Motwane respectively. For everyone attending screening of Awake and Bebaak tonight; we have tried to accommodate a lot more than seats avaible so some of you would have to sit on the steps. Hum sab zameen par baith ke dekhengein. Please bear with us. — Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) October 30, 2018 × The short films were screened together for three consecutive packed shows, attended by film enthusiasts and industry friends, including Kashyap and Motwane. "It's very satisfying. It's a film that I had loved at the script stage itself. I wanted to produce the film at the script level itself before even my wife was cast. The journey has taken its own time," Motwane said at the screening. The 'Lootera' director, who was amazed by the turnout, said he wasn't expecting the films to be dropped from the festival. "We both had told Atul and Shazia that if need be, we would drop our names. Of course, we don't endorse it but when you have to do it, you have to do it. But when they got dropped... I don't know... It's disappointing not for me but for the cast and the crew, which put in so much hard work," he added. 'Bebaak' director Shazia in an open letter had questioned MAMI's decision to drop the films and had called it a "knee-jerk" reaction as the film was independently backed by Kashyap and not Phantom Films, which now stands dissolved. "I just wanted the film to be seen by people and it's overwhelming to see such a huge turnout. I was not expecting it," Shazia said. The filmmaker added that though the anger hasn't settled, she doesn't regret whatever transpired. "I don't want to say that I am still pissed about it but I don't regret it. It's fine. Whatever had to happen, happened. It's in the past. I wanted people to see the film and that has happened. To physically get people to watch the film, that effort has paid off," she said

Films 'Bebaak' and 'Awake' see huge gathering at public screening

<p>The ongoing #MeToo movement has not only helped survivors to name and shame perpetrators but has also lead to cancelling of films, shows in the wake of the movement. Filmmaker Vikas Bahl, accused by a former employee of now-defunct Phantom films of sexual harassment in Goa in 2015, may have filed a defamation case against Anurag Kashyap and Vikaramaditya Motwane, but the filmmaker has also been ousted from his upcoming directorial venture 'Super 30'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The survivor in a petition to the Bombay high court last week had stated that she did not wish to pursue the case against Bahl legally. Soon after, there were reports that Bahl was back on the sets of 'Super 30' &nbsp;to complete the last leg of the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report in a leading daily states that the producers of the film have decided to bar Bahl from the film and are now on the lookout for a director to complete the film that features Hrithik Roshan as mathematician Anand Kumar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Vikas is not doing 'Super 30' at all. Producers Sajid Nadiadwala and Reliance Entertainment are looking for someone able, who can supervise the post-production including the editing, VFX and CGI. They are also planning to rope in a few professionals who will take charge of the film hereon," a source close to the film was quoted as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film's post-production work was supposed to begin in October to meet the release date of January 25th but the release date may get pushed. "Chances are that the film's release might get pushed. However, Nadiadwala is judiciously distributing time between his two productions ­— 'Housefull 4' and 'Super 30' — to ensure the films meet their deadlines. Bahl will also not be a part of the promotions and has been asked not to make any comments related to the film," added the source.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Roshan had taken a firm stand in the wake of the sexual harassment allegations against the film's director and had urged his producers to "take a harsh stand if need be".</p>


The ongoing #MeToo movement has not only helped survivors to name and shame perpetrators but has also lead to cancelling of films, shows in the wake of the movement.

The ongoing #MeToo movement has not only helped survivors to name and shame perpetrators but has also lead to cancelling of films, shows in the wake of the movement. Filmmaker Vikas Bahl, accused by a former employee of now-defunct Phantom films of sexual harassment in Goa in 2015, may have filed a defamation case against Anurag Kashyap and Vikaramaditya Motwane, but the filmmaker has also been ousted from his upcoming directorial venture 'Super 30'. The survivor in a petition to the Bombay high court last week had stated that she did not wish to pursue the case against Bahl legally. Soon after, there were reports that Bahl was back on the sets of 'Super 30' to complete the last leg of the film. A report in a leading daily states that the producers of the film have decided to bar Bahl from the film and are now on the lookout for a director to complete the film that features Hrithik Roshan as mathematician Anand Kumar. "Vikas is not doing 'Super 30' at all. Producers Sajid Nadiadwala and Reliance Entertainment are looking for someone able, who can supervise the post-production including the editing, VFX and CGI. They are also planning to rope in a few professionals who will take charge of the film hereon," a source close to the film was quoted as saying. The film's post-production work was supposed to begin in October to meet the release date of January 25th but the release date may get pushed. "Chances are that the film's release might get pushed. However, Nadiadwala is judiciously distributing time between his two productions — 'Housefull 4' and 'Super 30' — to ensure the films meet their deadlines. Bahl will also not be a part of the promotions and has been asked not to make any comments related to the film," added the source. Earlier, Roshan had taken a firm stand in the wake of the sexual harassment allegations against the film's director and had urged his producers to "take a harsh stand if need be".

Hrithik's 'Super 30' in troubled waters as producer bars Vikas Bahl from working on the film

<p>The woman who had accused filmmaker Vikas Bahl of sexual misconduct and subsequent harassment at an event in Goa three years back has decided not to pursue the case legally.&nbsp;<br />
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In a statement submitted to the Bombay high court on Tuesday, the woman said, "I do not wish to relive any further what has transpired and I request that my presence in this proceeding be dispensed with and I be dropped as a party."<br />
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Expressing her unwillingness to pursue the case further with a formal complaint, her statement further stated, "absence of a written complaint or FIR does not and cannot take away from the truth of my statements” made on an online portal about events of the intervening night of May 4-5, 2015. I affirm and stand by” the statements."</p>

<p>The high court judge was hearing a Rs 10 crore defamation suit filed by Bahl against his former co-partners of Phantom films, Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane and a few other media houses over #MeToo allegations.&nbsp;<br />
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In his case, Bahl had alleged that Kashyap went to the media with a story based on false allegations due to his own 'professional rivalry'.&nbsp;<br />
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Bahl counsel sought interim orders against Kashyap and Motwane from putting up any defamatory posts on social media against Bahl in relation to the case.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the woman's statement was accepted by the court. Justice Kathawalla, at the end of the heading, said, "If she says I want to forget the incident &nbsp;and want this to be left behind should we not respect her wishes?”</p>


The woman who had accused filmmaker Vikas Bahl of sexual misconduct and subsequent harassment at an event in Goa three years back has decided not to pursue the case legally.

The woman who had accused filmmaker Vikas Bahl of sexual misconduct and subsequent harassment at an event in Goa three years back has decided not to pursue the case legally. In a statement submitted to the Bombay high court on Tuesday, the woman said, "I do not wish to relive any further what has transpired and I request that my presence in this proceeding be dispensed with and I be dropped as a party." Expressing her unwillingness to pursue the case further with a formal complaint, her statement further stated, "absence of a written complaint or FIR does not and cannot take away from the truth of my statements” made on an online portal about events of the intervening night of May 4-5, 2015. I affirm and stand by” the statements." The high court judge was hearing a Rs 10 crore defamation suit filed by Bahl against his former co-partners of Phantom films, Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane and a few other media houses over #MeToo allegations. In his case, Bahl had alleged that Kashyap went to the media with a story based on false allegations due to his own 'professional rivalry'. Bahl counsel sought interim orders against Kashyap and Motwane from putting up any defamatory posts on social media against Bahl in relation to the case. Meanwhile, the woman's statement was accepted by the court. Justice Kathawalla, at the end of the heading, said, "If she says I want to forget the incident and want this to be left behind should we not respect her wishes?”

#MeToo: Vikas Bahl's accuser decides to not pursue case against the filmmaker

<p>Netflix Inc said it would stick with the team behind Indian hit show 'Sacred Games' for a second season after an independent investigation into allegations of sexual <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sacred-games-in-trouble-after-sexual-harassment-allegations-against-its-writer-170804">harassment against two individuals involved with the show.</a><br />
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In a statement emailed to Reuters, Netflix said it would continue to work with the show`s lead writer Varun Grover, one of two men called out in a wave of #MeToo allegations in India in recent weeks.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-sacred-games-review-saif-ali-khan-nawazuddin-siddiquis-new-series-is-an-edgy-thriller-thats-worth-your-time-149242">Also read: Sacred Games review&nbsp;</a><br />
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It said it would continue to work with directors Vikramaditya Motwane and Anurag Kashyap, whose production house Phantom Films was behind the Mumbai-set thriller and who have not been mentioned in the allegations.<br />
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Netflix announced a second season of 'Sacred Games' in September but ran into trouble earlier this month when Phantom Films disbanded in a cloud of allegations against one of its partners, Vikas Bahl, and Grover.<br />
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Both men have denied the allegations.&nbsp;<br />
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Bahl was not listed as a producer on the first season.&nbsp;<br />
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Netflix gave no details of the outcome of the investigation.<br />
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"After an independent investigation, the results helped inform Netflix’s decision to continue with Vikramaditya Motwane and Anurag Kashyap on season 2 of Sacred Games," the company said.<br />
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"We continue to collaborate with our production partners to ensure and maintain a safe and respectful working environment."<br />
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Kashyap, who directed the first season, said in a statement this month on his Twitter account that he regretted not acting on allegations of sexual misconduct made against his partner and producer Bahl in 2015.<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/people-need-to-look-beyond-nudity-in-that-lovemaking-scene-in-sacred-games-rajshri-deshpande-153867"> Also read:&nbsp;People need to look beyond nudity in that sex scene in 'Sacred Games': Rajshri Deshpande</a><br />
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The streaming giant launched in India two years ago. It has a library of local content comparable to rivals and scored a big hit in July with the release of 'Sacred Games', a hard-boiled thriller built around Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.&nbsp;</p>


Netflix Inc said it would stick with the team behind Indian hit show 'Sacred Games' for a second season after an independent investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against two individuals involved with the show.

Netflix Inc said it would stick with the team behind Indian hit show 'Sacred Games' for a second season after an independent investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against two individuals involved with the show. In a statement emailed to Reuters, Netflix said it would continue to work with the show`s lead writer Varun Grover, one of two men called out in a wave of #MeToo allegations in India in recent weeks. Also read: Sacred Games review It said it would continue to work with directors Vikramaditya Motwane and Anurag Kashyap, whose production house Phantom Films was behind the Mumbai-set thriller and who have not been mentioned in the allegations. Netflix announced a second season of 'Sacred Games' in September but ran into trouble earlier this month when Phantom Films disbanded in a cloud of allegations against one of its partners, Vikas Bahl, and Grover. Both men have denied the allegations. Bahl was not listed as a producer on the first season. Netflix gave no details of the outcome of the investigation. "After an independent investigation, the results helped inform Netflix’s decision to continue with Vikramaditya Motwane and Anurag Kashyap on season 2 of Sacred Games," the company said. "We continue to collaborate with our production partners to ensure and maintain a safe and respectful working environment." Kashyap, who directed the first season, said in a statement this month on his Twitter account that he regretted not acting on allegations of sexual misconduct made against his partner and producer Bahl in 2015. Also read: People need to look beyond nudity in that sex scene in 'Sacred Games': Rajshri Deshpande The streaming giant launched in India two years ago. It has a library of local content comparable to rivals and scored a big hit in July with the release of 'Sacred Games', a hard-boiled thriller built around Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

'Sacred Games' Season 2 on track after Netflix probe gives writer Varun Grover clean chit

<p>Indian Film &amp; Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/vikas-bahl-gets-a-showcause-notice-from-directors-association-his-license-may-get-terminated-170498">had issued a show cause notice against</a>&nbsp;Vikas Bahl post allegations imposed on him of sexual harassment.</p>

<p>IFTDA had asked the 'Udta Punjab' producer Vikas Bhal to respond within a week lest he loses his membership from the association.&nbsp;<br />
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The director has responded to the notice and requested the association to not terminate his membership from IFTDA.<br />
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The director also said that all those allegations that have been made against him are false and malicious.<br />
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He has blamed his ex-'Phantom Films'&nbsp;partners -Anurag Kashyap and Vikram Motwane for defaming him for selfish reasons. He has also filed a defamatory case against them in the Bombay High Court.</p>

<p>Vikas Bahl was accused of sexual&nbsp;harassment by a former employee of 'Phantom Films' a&nbsp;couple of days ago.</p>


Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) had issued a show cause notice against Vikas Bahl post allegations imposed on him of sexual harassment. IFTDA had asked the 'Udta Punjab' producer Vikas Bhal to respond within a week lest he loses his membership from the association.

Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) had issued a show cause notice against Vikas Bahl post allegations imposed on him of sexual harassment. IFTDA had asked the 'Udta Punjab' producer Vikas Bhal to respond within a week lest he loses his membership from the association. The director has responded to the notice and requested the association to not terminate his membership from IFTDA. The director also said that all those allegations that have been made against him are false and malicious. He has blamed his ex-'Phantom Films' partners -Anurag Kashyap and Vikram Motwane for defaming him for selfish reasons. He has also filed a defamatory case against them in the Bombay High Court. Vikas Bahl was accused of sexual harassment by a former employee of 'Phantom Films' a couple of days ago.

#MeToo: Vikas Bahl responds to the notice sent by IFTDA, denies allegations

<p>Vikas Bahl on Thursday filed Rs 10 crore defamation case against two film&nbsp;directors Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane.</p>

<p>The director whose name made headline a couple of days ago, for being accused of sexual harassment by a woman working in Phantom Films, has blamed&nbsp;Kashyap and&nbsp;Motwane for putting up ''false, malicious, unsubstantiated imputations, allegations and statements" against him through their social media platforms.</p>

<p>"They did so with an intent to settle personal scores, exact vendetta and due to professional jealousy with an intent to defame me and destroy my career," said Vikas.</p>

<p>He has also requested the court to ask the two to remove defamatory posts from their social networking sites.</p>

<p>The application list also includes few other names from the media publications.</p>

<p>Vikas was also accused by 'Queen' actress Kangana Ranaut of sexual misconduct a few days ago.</p>


Vikas Bahl on Thursday filed Rs 10 crore defamation case against two film directors Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane. The director whose name made headline a couple of days ago, for being accused of sexual harassment by a woman working in Phantom Films, has blamed Kashyap and Motwane for putting up ''false, malicious, unsubstantiated imputations, allegations and statements" against him through their social media platforms.

Vikas Bahl on Thursday filed Rs 10 crore defamation case against two film directors Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane. The director whose name made headline a couple of days ago, for being accused of sexual harassment by a woman working in Phantom Films, has blamed Kashyap and Motwane for putting up ''false, malicious, unsubstantiated imputations, allegations and statements" against him through their social media platforms. "They did so with an intent to settle personal scores, exact vendetta and due to professional jealousy with an intent to defame me and destroy my career," said Vikas. He has also requested the court to ask the two to remove defamatory posts from their social networking sites. The application list also includes few other names from the media publications. Vikas was also accused by 'Queen' actress Kangana Ranaut of sexual misconduct a few days ago.

Vikas Bahl files Rs 10 crore defamation case against Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane

<p>Days after filmmaker Vikas Bahl was accused of sexual harassment by her former employee, his ex-wife Richa Dubey has finally spoken up in favour of him.</p>

<p>Critically acclaimed actress Kangana Ranaut came out in the support of the woman who accused Vikas Bahl and said that she totally believes the woman.</p>

<p>"Every time we met, socially greeted and hugged each other, he'd bury his face in my neck, hold me really tight and breathe in the smell of my hair. It took me a great amount of strength and effort to pull myself out of his embrace. he'd say 'I Love how you smell K'," Kangana Ranaut was quoted by the magazine.</p>

<p>She also said that Vikas Bahl often bragged about having casual sex with new partner every day on the set.</p>

<p>"Even though Vikas was married back in 2014 when we were filming Queen, he bragged about having casual sex with a new partner every other day, " she said adding, "I don't judge people and their marriages but you can tell when addiction become a sickness. He partied every night and shamed me for sleeping early and not being cool enough".</p>

<p>Now, Vikas Bahl's ex-wife Richa Dubey has hit out on Kangana and said her to stop misusing #MeToo movement.</p>

<p>Taking on social media Richa said, "I want to ask all the women - if a man makes you uncomfortable and touches you inappropriately, would you have a good friendship with that man?"&nbsp;</p>

<p>She also presented some loopholes saying that if Kangana had so much problem with the director then why she went dining and dancing with him back in time.</p>

<p>Richa slammed Kangana for her comments and said that having an affair with a married man was "a woman's prerogative". "Who are you to call anyone trophy wives? They are hardworking career women," she said adding that enough was enough. "Stop using Vikas for your own vendetta. It is not cool. The world can see through it," she wrote.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Kangana hits back at Richa and told a television channel, "Another ex-wife for her ex-husband’s rescue, my only question is why do they leave their holier than thou husbands in the first place, stop this bull shit that we had a friendly divorce perfectly amicable and we are a family, you don’t wake up one fine morning and divorce a godly man, so please help us secure our work environment and make sure these men don’t spoil more lives.”</p>


Days after filmmaker Vikas Bahl was accused of sexual harassment by her former employee, his ex-wife Richa Dubey has finally spoken up in favour of him. Critically acclaimed actress Kangana Ranaut came out in the support of the woman who accused Vikas Bahl and said that she totally believes the woman.

Days after filmmaker Vikas Bahl was accused of sexual harassment by her former employee, his ex-wife Richa Dubey has finally spoken up in favour of him. Critically acclaimed actress Kangana Ranaut came out in the support of the woman who accused Vikas Bahl and said that she totally believes the woman. "Every time we met, socially greeted and hugged each other, he'd bury his face in my neck, hold me really tight and breathe in the smell of my hair. It took me a great amount of strength and effort to pull myself out of his embrace. he'd say 'I Love how you smell K'," Kangana Ranaut was quoted by the magazine. She also said that Vikas Bahl often bragged about having casual sex with new partner every day on the set. "Even though Vikas was married back in 2014 when we were filming Queen, he bragged about having casual sex with a new partner every other day, " she said adding, "I don't judge people and their marriages but you can tell when addiction become a sickness. He partied every night and shamed me for sleeping early and not being cool enough". Now, Vikas Bahl's ex-wife Richa Dubey has hit out on Kangana and said her to stop misusing #MeToo movement. Taking on social media Richa said, "I want to ask all the women - if a man makes you uncomfortable and touches you inappropriately, would you have a good friendship with that man?" She also presented some loopholes saying that if Kangana had so much problem with the director then why she went dining and dancing with him back in time. Richa slammed Kangana for her comments and said that having an affair with a married man was "a woman's prerogative". "Who are you to call anyone trophy wives? They are hardworking career women," she said adding that enough was enough. "Stop using Vikas for your own vendetta. It is not cool. The world can see through it," she wrote. This is gone beyond tolerance now ! Do not misuse #metoo #fairchance #vikasbahl pic.twitter.com/YfMFlOOaPu — richa dubey (@richviks) October 12, 2018 × Meanwhile, Kangana hits back at Richa and told a television channel, "Another ex-wife for her ex-husband’s rescue, my only question is why do they leave their holier than thou husbands in the first place, stop this bull shit that we had a friendly divorce perfectly amicable and we are a family, you don’t wake up one fine morning and divorce a godly man, so please help us secure our work environment and make sure these men don’t spoil more lives.”

Vikas Bahl's ex-wife Richa Dubey slams Kangana Ranaut, says stop misusing #MeToo

There are more like Vikas Bahl in Bollywood: Kangana Ranaut

<p>Imran Khan is the latest to add to director <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/two-more-women-accuse-queen-director-vikas-bahl-of-sexually-harassing-them-170271">Vikas Bahl</a>’s woes as in an interview with Indian Express, the actor said that #MeToo in India “was long overdue” and that there are many stories around the director’s character, ranging from inappropriate touching to outright asking for sexual favours from its film’s female leads.<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/vikas-bahl-gets-a-showcause-notice-from-directors-association-his-license-may-get-terminated-170498"><em> Also read:&nbsp;Vikas Bahl gets a show-cause notice from directors' association, his license may get terminated</em></a></p>

<p>In the interview, Imran said, “I think it was long long long overdue. There have been times when I wanted to speak out. I was advised to stay quiet because they said people will assume I am trying to grab publicity. They (people) will say I am trying to become relevant and come in the news since my films have not worked well. Time and again, people around me will tell me to not speak up.” <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/vikas-bahl-sues-anurag-kashyap-vikramaditya-motwane-calls-them-opportunists-170591"><em>Also&nbsp;read: Vikas Bahl sues Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane; calls them 'opportunists'</em></a></p>

<p>The actor continued, “There are a lot of things that have happened in front of me and bothered me for years. Even after being aware of so many things, I could not say it out because I somewhere felt no one will support me on it.”</p>

<p>Commenting on accusations against Vikas Bahl, Imran said, “Everyone is talking about Vikas Bahl. I have heard his stories from three other actresses. Ranging from inappropriate touching to straight up saying that if you were cast in the film, what will I get in return. Again, I am telling you what I know directly through the actresses or from the industry. The story of this girl (in case of Vikas Bahl) came somewhere a year ago if I am not wrong. Everyone in the film industry knew. I was at a social gathering 5-6 months ago, with a lot of people and the conversation came about MeToo movement in Hollywood. At a point, I said what about Bollywood.”</p>

<p>He continued: “The Vikas Bahl matter was brushed under the carpet, a few weeks after the news first appeared. I saw him smiling, posing for pictures with every celebrity in the industry. At that point, he started making a film with Hrithik (Roshan). I was like how is it in Hollywood a culprit is shunned but here he was making a proper film. Everyone was socialising with him. So, I brought it up at the party and realised only I was only odd one there.”</p>

<p>Imran stated that he wishes every girl to come out and not feel alone sharing their story. He said, “These people might not come out in open, but I wanted to stand up and say I support them completely. I cannot be silent about it anymore. My conscience will not allow me to. As a man, I know what it is to say that. I do not want to deal with negative publicity but how these women have come out is brave. I do not want them to feel that men in the industry are not standing by them. I have chosen my words and said what I intended to say. I have been silent for long enough and it makes me feel dirty.”<br />
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Imran Khan is the latest to add to director Vikas Bahl’s woes as in an interview with Indian Express, the actor said that #MeToo in India “was long overdue” and that there are many stories around the director’s character, ranging from inappropriate touching to outright asking for sexual favours from its film’s female leads.

Imran Khan is the latest to add to director Vikas Bahl’s woes as in an interview with Indian Express, the actor said that #MeToo in India “was long overdue” and that there are many stories around the director’s character, ranging from inappropriate touching to outright asking for sexual favours from its film’s female leads. Also read: Vikas Bahl gets a show-cause notice from directors' association, his license may get terminated In the interview, Imran said, “I think it was long long long overdue. There have been times when I wanted to speak out. I was advised to stay quiet because they said people will assume I am trying to grab publicity. They (people) will say I am trying to become relevant and come in the news since my films have not worked well. Time and again, people around me will tell me to not speak up.” Also read: Vikas Bahl sues Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane; calls them 'opportunists' The actor continued, “There are a lot of things that have happened in front of me and bothered me for years. Even after being aware of so many things, I could not say it out because I somewhere felt no one will support me on it.” Commenting on accusations against Vikas Bahl, Imran said, “Everyone is talking about Vikas Bahl. I have heard his stories from three other actresses. Ranging from inappropriate touching to straight up saying that if you were cast in the film, what will I get in return. Again, I am telling you what I know directly through the actresses or from the industry. The story of this girl (in case of Vikas Bahl) came somewhere a year ago if I am not wrong. Everyone in the film industry knew. I was at a social gathering 5-6 months ago, with a lot of people and the conversation came about MeToo movement in Hollywood. At a point, I said what about Bollywood.” He continued: “The Vikas Bahl matter was brushed under the carpet, a few weeks after the news first appeared. I saw him smiling, posing for pictures with every celebrity in the industry. At that point, he started making a film with Hrithik (Roshan). I was like how is it in Hollywood a culprit is shunned but here he was making a proper film. Everyone was socialising with him. So, I brought it up at the party and realised only I was only odd one there.” Imran stated that he wishes every girl to come out and not feel alone sharing their story. He said, “These people might not come out in open, but I wanted to stand up and say I support them completely. I cannot be silent about it anymore. My conscience will not allow me to. As a man, I know what it is to say that. I do not want to deal with negative publicity but how these women have come out is brave. I do not want them to feel that men in the industry are not standing by them. I have chosen my words and said what I intended to say. I have been silent for long enough and it makes me feel dirty.”

Imran Khan on Vikas Bahl:  Everyone in the film industry knew, have heard stories from three other actresses

<p>Bollywood’s #MeToo movement grows stronger by the day as more women come out to speak about their stories of abuse and harassment at the hands of some men in power. In a turn of events now, ‘Queen’ director Vikas Bahl who was <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/two-more-women-accuse-queen-director-vikas-bahl-of-sexually-harassing-them-170271">accused of sexual harassment</a> by at least three women and called out by industry colleagues, especially former partners at Phantom, Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane has sued them both.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vikas has issued legal notices to both Anurag and Vikramaditya separately. He seeks withdrawal of<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/anurag-kashyap-knew-about-vikas-bahls-sexual-abuse-allegations-says-named-shamed-him-privately-170074"> “contradictory” statements</a> made by them both on social media regarding the victim of alleged 2015 assault.</p>

<p>Vikas accused Anurag and Vikramaditya of being “opportunists” for using the allegations to defame him.</p>

<p>In two separate notices issued by Vikas on email, he accused them of orchestrating the whole campaign against him. He also wrote that they used this opportunity to disband Phantom Films, making him look responsible for the production house’s failure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The notice was issued by his advocate Shamsher Garud of Jayakar and Partners that alleges that Anurag bribed another employee of the production house to make similar allegations against Vikas. The notice states: “This makes us wonder whether the alleged incident [of sexual assault] also has any authenticity, given that the alleged victim was, in fact, working as your own employee.”</p>

<p>It adds: “You are neither a witness nor the alleged victim, but instead an opportunist seeking to derive benefit based on unsubstantiated information. The alleged incident has not been established in any court of law and that you have exploited the media to propagate your own personal vendetta.”</p>

<p>Vikas states in the notice that the trio had been discussing to disband Phantom Films owing to creative and professional differences. The notice says, “However, putting [the blame of the production house shutting down] solely on Bahl is in bad taste.”</p>

<p>The director in its notice to both threatens to not stop at this but file civil and/or criminal defamation against Anurag and Vikramaditya if the two do not withdraw their “messages [on social media] and tender an unconditional apology to Bahl.”</p>


Bollywood’s #MeToo movement grows stronger by the day as more women come out to speak about their stories of abuse and harassment at the hands of some men in power.

Bollywood’s #MeToo movement grows stronger by the day as more women come out to speak about their stories of abuse and harassment at the hands of some men in power. In a turn of events now, ‘Queen’ director Vikas Bahl who was accused of sexual harassment by at least three women and called out by industry colleagues, especially former partners at Phantom, Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane has sued them both. Vikas has issued legal notices to both Anurag and Vikramaditya separately. He seeks withdrawal of “contradictory” statements made by them both on social media regarding the victim of alleged 2015 assault. Vikas accused Anurag and Vikramaditya of being “opportunists” for using the allegations to defame him. In two separate notices issued by Vikas on email, he accused them of orchestrating the whole campaign against him. He also wrote that they used this opportunity to disband Phantom Films, making him look responsible for the production house’s failure. The notice was issued by his advocate Shamsher Garud of Jayakar and Partners that alleges that Anurag bribed another employee of the production house to make similar allegations against Vikas. The notice states: “This makes us wonder whether the alleged incident [of sexual assault] also has any authenticity, given that the alleged victim was, in fact, working as your own employee.” It adds: “You are neither a witness nor the alleged victim, but instead an opportunist seeking to derive benefit based on unsubstantiated information. The alleged incident has not been established in any court of law and that you have exploited the media to propagate your own personal vendetta.” Vikas states in the notice that the trio had been discussing to disband Phantom Films owing to creative and professional differences. The notice says, “However, putting [the blame of the production house shutting down] solely on Bahl is in bad taste.” The director in its notice to both threatens to not stop at this but file civil and/or criminal defamation against Anurag and Vikramaditya if the two do not withdraw their “messages [on social media] and tender an unconditional apology to Bahl.”

#MeToo: Vikas Bahl sues Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane; calls them 'opportunists'

<p>Singer Sona Mohapatra has accused Kailash Kher in a series of tweets as she said that the much-acclaimed singer has a habit of touching women in an inappropriate manner. After a fan shared her horrid experience of meeting him, Sona too shared her ordeal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a tweet, Sona wrote that he kept making inappropriate advances towards her while they got together to work on a project. She wrote: “I met Kailash for coffee in Prithvi Café to discuss a forthcoming concert where both our bands were playing &amp; after the usual, a hand on my thigh with lines likes, your so beautiful, feel so good that a ‘musician got you’ (Ram) not an actor. I left not soon after.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">(1) I met Kailash for coffee in Prithvi Café to discuss a forthcoming concert where both our bands were playing &amp; after the usual, a hand on my thigh with lines likes, your so beautiful, feel so good that a ‘musician got you’ (Ram) not an actor. I left not soon after. (1) <a href="https://t.co/Cfz8Hf4sdP">https://t.co/Cfz8Hf4sdP</a></p>
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<p>In the second tweet, Sona continued and wrote: “That did not deter Kailash Kher though. On landing in Dhaka &amp; on my way to the venue with the organisers, keeps calling me &amp; when I don’t pick up, calls the organisers phone to get through to me &amp; asks me to ‘skip’ the soundcheck &amp; join him in his room instead to ‘catch up’.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">(2) That did not deter Kailash Kher though. On landing in Dhaka &amp; on my way to the venue with the organisers, keeps calling me &amp; when I don’t pick up, calls the organisers phone to get through to me &amp; asks me to ‘skip’ the soundcheck &amp; join him in his room instead to ‘catch up’ <a href="https://t.co/beBehXBLup">https://t.co/beBehXBLup</a></p>
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<p>She then expressed her dismay at his guts and further wrote: “The fact that Kailash had sung in my studios &amp; for many projects in which I was the producer &amp; knew me to be as strong as i am or that he had only recently taken a favour from my partner @RamSampathLive to create a personal track for him didn’t stop him. #TheHubris of such #men”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">3)The fact that Kailash had sung in my studios &amp; for many projects in which I was the producer &amp; knew me to be as strong as i am or that he had only recently taken a favour from my partner <a href="https://twitter.com/RamSampathLive?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RamSampathLive</a> to create a personal track for him didn’t stop him. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHubris?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheHubris</a> of such <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/men?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#men</a> <a href="https://t.co/GLHvCsIPDR">https://t.co/GLHvCsIPDR</a></p>
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<p>Sona continued to bash the singer as she asked him “how many women will he apologise to” considering he has a habit of not drawing a line while working with women or even interacting with them.&nbsp;</p>

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Singer Sona Mohapatra has accused Kailash Kher in a series of tweets as she said that the much-acclaimed singer has a habit of touching women in an inappropriate manner.

Singer Sona Mohapatra has accused Kailash Kher in a series of tweets as she said that the much-acclaimed singer has a habit of touching women in an inappropriate manner. After a fan shared her horrid experience of meeting him, Sona too shared her ordeal. In a tweet, Sona wrote that he kept making inappropriate advances towards her while they got together to work on a project. She wrote: “I met Kailash for coffee in Prithvi Café to discuss a forthcoming concert where both our bands were playing & after the usual, a hand on my thigh with lines likes, your so beautiful, feel so good that a ‘musician got you’ (Ram) not an actor. I left not soon after.” (1) I met Kailash for coffee in Prithvi Café to discuss a forthcoming concert where both our bands were playing & after the usual, a hand on my thigh with lines likes, your so beautiful, feel so good that a ‘musician got you’ (Ram) not an actor. I left not soon after. (1) https://t.co/Cfz8Hf4sdP — SONA (@sonamohapatra) October 9, 2018 × In the second tweet, Sona continued and wrote: “That did not deter Kailash Kher though. On landing in Dhaka & on my way to the venue with the organisers, keeps calling me & when I don’t pick up, calls the organisers phone to get through to me & asks me to ‘skip’ the soundcheck & join him in his room instead to ‘catch up’.” (2) That did not deter Kailash Kher though. On landing in Dhaka & on my way to the venue with the organisers, keeps calling me & when I don’t pick up, calls the organisers phone to get through to me & asks me to ‘skip’ the soundcheck & join him in his room instead to ‘catch up’ https://t.co/beBehXBLup — SONA (@sonamohapatra) October 9, 2018 × She then expressed her dismay at his guts and further wrote: “The fact that Kailash had sung in my studios & for many projects in which I was the producer & knew me to be as strong as i am or that he had only recently taken a favour from my partner @RamSampathLive to create a personal track for him didn’t stop him. #TheHubris of such #men” 3)The fact that Kailash had sung in my studios & for many projects in which I was the producer & knew me to be as strong as i am or that he had only recently taken a favour from my partner @RamSampathLive to create a personal track for him didn’t stop him. #TheHubris of such #men https://t.co/GLHvCsIPDR — SONA (@sonamohapatra) October 9, 2018 × Sona continued to bash the singer as she asked him “how many women will he apologise to” considering he has a habit of not drawing a line while working with women or even interacting with them. How many women will you apologise to Kailash Kher??? Start now. Will take a lifetime. (4) 🤘🏾🔴 https://t.co/yZimwUshoE — SONA (@sonamohapatra) October 9, 2018 ×

'How many women will you apologise to?' Sona Mohapatra accuses Kailash Kher of sexual harassment

<p>Bollywood's #MeToo movement has many divided, with some proactively standing by the statements of survivors while others refuse to align themselves to these stories.</p>

<p>After<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/anurag-kashyap-knew-about-vikas-bahls-sexual-abuse-allegations-says-named-shamed-him-privately-170074"> sexual allegations against director Vikas Bahl </a>grew stronger with at least <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/two-more-women-accuse-queen-director-vikas-bahl-of-sexually-harassing-them-170271">three women</a> coming forward with their separate accounts of harassment, Bollywood divas Sonam Kapoor and Kangana Ranaut stood divided over a war of words that ensued after both spoke on the matter. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hansal-mehta-bashes-vikas-bahl-over-sexual-allegations-quits-twitter-after-being-trolled-170320"><em>Also read:&nbsp;Hansal Mehta bashes Vikas Bahl over #MeToo allegations, quits Twitter after being trolled</em></a></p>

<p>When allegations against Vikas came to fore, Kangana too added her experience with Vikas who directed her in the film ‘Queen’. Kangana then said,&nbsp;"Every time we met, socially greeted and hugged each other, he'd bury his face in my neck, hold me really tight and breathe in the smell of my hair. It took me a great amount of strength and effort to pull myself out of his embrace. he'd say 'I Love how you smell K'."</p>

<p>To this, Sonam at an event said: “She says a lot of stuff and sometimes is hard to take her seriously.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>This obviously triggered a<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sonam-kapoor-says-hard-to-take-kangana-seriously-she-hits-back-with-a-fiery-response-170153"> verbal fight </a>between the two as Kangana then retorted: “What does she mean by saying, ‘it’s hard to believe Kangana’? When I am sharing my Me Too story, who gives her a right to judge me? So, Sonam Kapoor has the license of trusting some women and some she won’t. What makes her so unsure of my claims? I am known to be an articulate person and I have represented my country in many international summits. I am called as a thought and youth influencer to these summits, I am not known because of my dad I have earned my place and credibility after struggling for a decade.”</p>

<p>Kangana’s statement became viral and was instantly picked up by the Twitterati. As Sonam has quit Twitter, she took to Instagram to post a peace out message for Kangana or that’s what it reads like.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She wrote: “Women need to stand together! irresponsible media have misquoted me or taken my quote out of context and made other women react. All I want to say is that all I have is compassion and love for you. I’m proud of where I come from and so should every other woman or man. Let’s stand together and speak up. Let’s not pull each other down with bitterness and negativity. Love is always the answer.”</p>

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<p>We hope the two get back together soon. Who likes a catfight these days, anyway?&nbsp;</p>


Bollywood's #MeToo movement has many divided, with some proactively standing by the statements of survivors while others refuse to align themselves to these stories.

Bollywood's #MeToo movement has many divided, with some proactively standing by the statements of survivors while others refuse to align themselves to these stories. After sexual allegations against director Vikas Bahl grew stronger with at least three women coming forward with their separate accounts of harassment, Bollywood divas Sonam Kapoor and Kangana Ranaut stood divided over a war of words that ensued after both spoke on the matter. Also read: Hansal Mehta bashes Vikas Bahl over #MeToo allegations, quits Twitter after being trolled When allegations against Vikas came to fore, Kangana too added her experience with Vikas who directed her in the film ‘Queen’. Kangana then said, "Every time we met, socially greeted and hugged each other, he'd bury his face in my neck, hold me really tight and breathe in the smell of my hair. It took me a great amount of strength and effort to pull myself out of his embrace. he'd say 'I Love how you smell K'." To this, Sonam at an event said: “She says a lot of stuff and sometimes is hard to take her seriously.” This obviously triggered a verbal fight between the two as Kangana then retorted: “What does she mean by saying, ‘it’s hard to believe Kangana’? When I am sharing my Me Too story, who gives her a right to judge me? So, Sonam Kapoor has the license of trusting some women and some she won’t. What makes her so unsure of my claims? I am known to be an articulate person and I have represented my country in many international summits. I am called as a thought and youth influencer to these summits, I am not known because of my dad I have earned my place and credibility after struggling for a decade.” Kangana’s statement became viral and was instantly picked up by the Twitterati. As Sonam has quit Twitter, she took to Instagram to post a peace out message for Kangana or that’s what it reads like. She wrote: “Women need to stand together! irresponsible media have misquoted me or taken my quote out of context and made other women react. All I want to say is that all I have is compassion and love for you. I’m proud of where I come from and so should every other woman or man. Let’s stand together and speak up. Let’s not pull each other down with bitterness and negativity. Love is always the answer.” View this post on Instagram Women need to stand together! irresponsible media have misquoted me or taken my quote out of context and made other women react. All I want to say is that all I have is compassion and love for you. I’m proud of where I come from and so should every other woman or man. Let’s stand together and speak up. Let’s not pull each other down with bitterness and negativity. Love is always the answer. ☮️ 💖 drawing by @stayinkspired A post shared by SonamKAhuja (@sonamkapoor) on Oct 8, 2018 at 2:08am PDT × We hope the two get back together soon. Who likes a catfight these days, anyway?

Sonam Kapoor says was 'misquoted' after Kangana Ranaut bashes her for questioning her #MeToo story

<p>As Bollywood’s #MeToo movement gains momentum with more women coming out with their stories of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/two-more-women-accuse-queen-director-vikas-bahl-of-sexually-harassing-them-170271">sexual abuse and harassment</a>, woman film-maker Vinta Nanda accused "'the most Sanskaari'&nbsp;person in the film and television industry"&nbsp;of rape in a Facebook post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Writer-producer-director Vinta accused the actor Alok Nath of raping her almost two decades ago. Vinta is best known for her TV show ‘Tara’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an explosive Facebook post, Vinta started with: "I have waited for this moment to come for 19 years," Nanda wrote in a long, heart-wrenching Facebook post, referring to the "predator in question" as "the actor par excellence who is known as the most 'sanskaari' (cultured) person in the film and television industry".</p>

<p>She doesn’t name him even once in the post but soon comments started pouring in, with people suggesting Alok’s name. She confirmed the same to IANS later as she said,&nbsp;"It is Alok Nath. I thought saying 'sanskaari' would do the needful."</p>

<p>In the post, she continues to explain his behaviour and writes: "He was an alcoholic, shameless and obnoxious but he was also the television star of that decade, so not only was he forgiven for all his bad behaviour, many of the guys would also egg him on to be his worst.”</p>

<p>She then described the "worst"&nbsp;episode she shared with the actor. She recounted how after a party at Alok’s house, she left for her home at 2 a.m on foot. She said that her drinks were mixed.</p>

<p>"I started to walk home on the empty streets... Midway I was accosted by this man who was driving his own car and he asked me to sit in it and said he would drop me home. I trusted him and sat in his car.</p>

<p>"I have faint memory after that. I can remember more liquor being poured into my mouth and I remember being violated endlessly. When I woke up the next afternoon, I was in pain. I hadn't just been raped, I was taken to my own house and had been brutalised. I couldn't get up for my bed. I told some of my friends but everybody advised me to forget about it and move on."</p>

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As Bollywood’s #MeToo movement gains momentum with more women coming out with their stories of sexual abuse and harassment, woman film-maker Vinta Nanda accused "'the most Sanskaari' person in the film and television industry" of rape in a Facebook post.

As Bollywood’s #MeToo movement gains momentum with more women coming out with their stories of sexual abuse and harassment, woman film-maker Vinta Nanda accused "'the most Sanskaari' person in the film and television industry" of rape in a Facebook post. Writer-producer-director Vinta accused the actor Alok Nath of raping her almost two decades ago. Vinta is best known for her TV show ‘Tara’. In an explosive Facebook post, Vinta started with: "I have waited for this moment to come for 19 years," Nanda wrote in a long, heart-wrenching Facebook post, referring to the "predator in question" as "the actor par excellence who is known as the most 'sanskaari' (cultured) person in the film and television industry". She doesn’t name him even once in the post but soon comments started pouring in, with people suggesting Alok’s name. She confirmed the same to IANS later as she said, "It is Alok Nath. I thought saying 'sanskaari' would do the needful." In the post, she continues to explain his behaviour and writes: "He was an alcoholic, shameless and obnoxious but he was also the television star of that decade, so not only was he forgiven for all his bad behaviour, many of the guys would also egg him on to be his worst.” She then described the "worst" episode she shared with the actor. She recounted how after a party at Alok’s house, she left for her home at 2 a.m on foot. She said that her drinks were mixed. "I started to walk home on the empty streets... Midway I was accosted by this man who was driving his own car and he asked me to sit in it and said he would drop me home. I trusted him and sat in his car. "I have faint memory after that. I can remember more liquor being poured into my mouth and I remember being violated endlessly. When I woke up the next afternoon, I was in pain. I hadn't just been raped, I was taken to my own house and had been brutalised. I couldn't get up for my bed. I told some of my friends but everybody advised me to forget about it and move on." Read the full post here: × It takes a lot of courage to open up publicly on something so intimate, revisiting a trauma after so many years of keeping it hidden. We wish a lot of strength to all survivors.

'Sanskaari' Alok Nath raped me, says woman filmmaker

<p>With Bollywood experiencing its own #MeToo movement, several filmmakers and actors have come out in support of victims, bashing prominent people in power. In one such incident, filmmaker Hansal Mehta quit Twitter yesterday after he was trolled for his comment on sexual harassment controversy against Vikas Bahl.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vikas Bahl has been<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/two-more-women-accuse-queen-director-vikas-bahl-of-sexually-harassing-them-170271"> accused of sexual harassment by at least three women</a> who claim that he abused his power, being a noted filmmaker. Co-owner of Phantom Films, Vikas misused his power and assaulted women subordinate to him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Commenting on the issue, Hansal Mehta condemned Vikas’s behaviour and angrily tweeted: “Will anybody do anything about this bloody creep or will the industry protect him like it always does? Wish I could do more than just speak out. As a father of two girls, I fear them having to deal with such predators just because nobody took any action against Bahl — on the contrary, a major star has acted in his new film. Who is empowered here? The victim or the creep?”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hansal was obviously referring to Hrithik Roshan who is currently working with Vikas on ‘Super 30’, their upcoming film together. This, however, did not go down well with Hrithik’s fans who trolled him for the remark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Agitated with this, Hansal decided to leave Twitter for good. But before he did, he posted: “I’m done with Twitter. A platform that has ambiguous guidelines about hatred, negativity and abuse is no platform ... or debate or discussion — forget social change. Goodbye.</p>


With Bollywood experiencing its own #MeToo movement, several filmmakers and actors have come out in support of victims, bashing prominent people in power. In one such incident, filmmaker Hansal Mehta quit Twitter yesterday after he was trolled for his comment on sexual harassment controversy against Vikas Bahl.

With Bollywood experiencing its own #MeToo movement, several filmmakers and actors have come out in support of victims, bashing prominent people in power. In one such incident, filmmaker Hansal Mehta quit Twitter yesterday after he was trolled for his comment on sexual harassment controversy against Vikas Bahl. Vikas Bahl has been accused of sexual harassment by at least three women who claim that he abused his power, being a noted filmmaker. Co-owner of Phantom Films, Vikas misused his power and assaulted women subordinate to him. Commenting on the issue, Hansal Mehta condemned Vikas’s behaviour and angrily tweeted: “Will anybody do anything about this bloody creep or will the industry protect him like it always does? Wish I could do more than just speak out. As a father of two girls, I fear them having to deal with such predators just because nobody took any action against Bahl — on the contrary, a major star has acted in his new film. Who is empowered here? The victim or the creep?” Hansal was obviously referring to Hrithik Roshan who is currently working with Vikas on ‘Super 30’, their upcoming film together. This, however, did not go down well with Hrithik’s fans who trolled him for the remark. Agitated with this, Hansal decided to leave Twitter for good. But before he did, he posted: “I’m done with Twitter. A platform that has ambiguous guidelines about hatred, negativity and abuse is no platform ... or debate or discussion — forget social change. Goodbye.

Hansal Mehta bashes Vikas Bahl over #MeToo allegations, quits Twitter after being trolled 

<p>Following multiple accusations from women, Vikas Bahl has now been sent a show-cause notice by the Indian Film and Television Directors'Association(IFTDA).&nbsp;<br />
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The president of IFTDA, Ashoke Pandit, addressed the media on Tuesday and stated, "We stand by dignity, honour and respect of women in our industry. Also decided to open a legal dept in our organisation where if such cases happen, a member can come to us. We'll keep her name a secret, give assistance and ensure she feels safe,"&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"IFTDA has taken a firm stand against Vikas Bahl by issuing a show cause notice and asked him to respond within one week's time failing which his membership will be terminated," a statement issued by the association read.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Reliance Entertainment may ask <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/vikas-bahl-may-not-be-credited-for-his-work-in-super-30-170450">Bahl to disassociate himself from his upcoming film 'Super 30' </a>which is up for release in January 2019. The film's leading man, Hrithik Roshan, in a statement, has asked the producers to look into the matter and expressed his reluctance in working with Bahl.&nbsp;</p>


Following multiple accusations from women, Vikas Bahl has now been sent a show-cause notice by the Indian Film and Television Directors'Association(IFTDA). The president of IFTDA, Ashoke Pandit, addressed the media on Tuesday and stated, "We stand by dignity, honour and respect of women in our industry.

Following multiple accusations from women, Vikas Bahl has now been sent a show-cause notice by the Indian Film and Television Directors'Association(IFTDA). The president of IFTDA, Ashoke Pandit, addressed the media on Tuesday and stated, "We stand by dignity, honour and respect of women in our industry. Also decided to open a legal dept in our organisation where if such cases happen, a member can come to us. We'll keep her name a secret, give assistance and ensure she feels safe," We stand by dignity,honour&respect of women in our industry. Also decided to open a legal dept in our org where if such cases happen,a member can come to us. We'll keep her name secret,give assistance&ensure she feels safe: Ashoke Pandit, Indian Film & TV Directors' Assn Chief pic.twitter.com/kknVQbFxT5 — ANI (@ANI) October 9, 2018 × "IFTDA has taken a firm stand against Vikas Bahl by issuing a show cause notice and asked him to respond within one week's time failing which his membership will be terminated," a statement issued by the association read. Meanwhile, Reliance Entertainment may ask Bahl to disassociate himself from his upcoming film 'Super 30' which is up for release in January 2019. The film's leading man, Hrithik Roshan, in a statement, has asked the producers to look into the matter and expressed his reluctance in working with Bahl.

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