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- Entertainment
- News18
Farhan Akhtar Reacts To Naseeruddin Shah's Criticism; Janhvi Kapoor Breaks Silence Over Dahi Handi Video
Farhan Akhtar reveals why he chose not to respond when Naseeruddin Shah slammed his acting. In other news, Janhvi Kapoor reacted to trolling over her viral Dahi Handi video. Farhan Akhtar recently opened up about the remarks made by Naseeruddin Shah on his films and acting. When asked if Farhan contacted the veteran actor about his criticism, Farhan said no and explained why. 'I have been doing films for 25 years. There are certain actors, directors, writers who I have known and they have debuted maybe 10 years after me. If there is something in their work that I feel, from my observation, that this could be better or that I have this piece of advice to give them… genuinely I would pick up the phone and call them." Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor has finally reacted to the trolling she faced after a video of her chanting 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' at a Dahi Handi event in Mumbai went viral. She took to her Instagram stories to share the full video clip for context. In the video, BJP MLA Ram Kadam can be heard saying 'Bolo Bharat Mata Ki Jai," after which Janhvi joins in with the chant and breaks the matki. Clapping back at the trolls, the actress wrote, 'Just for context full video lol. Unke bolne ke baad nahi bolti toh problem, aur bolo toh bhi video ko kaat ke meme material. (laughing emoji) Waise sirf Janmashtami ke din nahi, roz bolungi Bharat mata ki jaiiiii." Television star Nakuul Mehta and wife Jankee For More: Nakuul Mehta And Jankee Parekh Welcome Baby Girl Rumi, Share Happy Pictures The first look of Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan's highly anticipated directorial debut series 'The Ba***ds Of Bollywood' was unveiled by the makers today. The first scene opens with the introduction of the show's leads and a fitting tribute to Aryan Khan's father, Shah Rukh Khan. With King Khan's Mohabbatein theme playing in the background, Aryan appears on screen to narrate his story. However, the narrative is cut short and quickly turns into a parody of SRK. He then urges the audience to 'expect the unexpected' in his project, starring Lakshya, Sahher Bambba, Bobby Deol and others. Veteran Marathi actress Jyoti Chandekar passed away on Saturday at the age of 68. Her demise has sent a shockwave through the entire film industry. Her funeral took place today, August 17, at 11 a.m., and MNS Chief Raj Thackeray also paid his respects. A video of Tejaswini Pandit is now circulating on social media, showing her crying inconsolably as she performed the last rites of her mother. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
28-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
‘Bharat Mata' row may nurture divisiveness, claims Karassery
Social critic M.N. Karssery has urged Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as well as the State government to refrain from their discord based over 'Bharat Mata' as it is now becoming a symbol of hatred and alienation. Maintaining that the concept of 'Bharat Mata' had no connection with the Constitution of India, he put forth his fear that the latest controversy would only nurture divisiveness. Mr. Karassery came down heavily on the tendency to worship symbols such as Bharat Mata at a discussion on 'Constitution and Bharat Mata' organised by the Calicut Press Club in association with the ICJ Alumni Network in Kozhikode on Saturday (June 28, 2025). 'Nothing is beyond criticism, be it the Constitution or Gandhi. Criticism will only nourish democracy,' he said. Tracing the history of the concept of 'Bharat Mata' to the times of the national movement, he said that nobody had the right to demand another person to worship anything. 'What the Governor did was anti-democratic and unethical. There is nothing wrong with him worshipping 'Bharat mata' in his personal space though', Mr. Karassery added. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national vice-president A.P. Abdullakutty countered Mr. Karassery, recounting the beginning of the concept of 'Bharat Mata'. He said the concept of 'Bharat Mata' was rooted in the culture and tradition of the country. 'Those who criticise the Governor over the use of the 'Bharat Mata' portrait are playing dirty politics. Their intention is appeasement of the Muslim community. But they are underestimating the Muslims of this country. They are not that shallow,' he said. He used the opportunity to demand that the Prime Minister come up with a unified image of Bharat Mata against the backdrop of the differences of opinion regarding it and to include the said image among the official symbols of the country. Director of Keluettan Study and Research Centre and Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader K.T. Kunhikannan pointed out that the Constitution does not support the concept of 'Bharat Mata' and that someone in a constitutional post shall hence not use it in official programmes. 'Myths are not part of history. The nation is made of history. The concept of 'Bharat' as well as 'Bharat Mata' are myths,' he said. Calicut Press Club president E.P. Mohammed was the moderator of the session.
