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Karan Johar's Dharma Productions issues statement after 'Homebound' cinematographer accused of sexual harassment: 'His engagement with us has been...'
Dharma Production, which produced 'Homebound', said Shah was a freelancer on the project and worked on it for a limited period of time read more A cinematographer, known for working on Vikramaditya Motwane's 'Jubilee' series and recently on Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound', is at the centre of a major controversy over his alleged inappropriate behaviour. Accusations against cinematographer Pratik Shah surfaced on social media two days ago. Shah, who has deleted his Instagram account in the wake of the controversy, was unavailable when reached out for a comment. In response to the allegations, filmmaker Karan Johar's banner Dharma Production, which produced 'Homebound', said Shah was a freelancer on the project and worked on it for a limited period of time. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Their statement said, 'Mr. Pratik Shah was a freelancer on the project Homebound and was working on it for a limited period. His engagement with us has been completed. During this limited period, our internal committee for POSH didn't receive any complaints against him from any cast or crew on our film Homebound.' A filmmaker by the name of Abhinav Singh made the allegations and revealed some bone-chilling details about Shah. He said, 'Not a single man messaged to ask what happened, to listen, or to offer support. That silence is loud.' Singh added, 'Use your privilege to listen — really listen. Use your platform to ask difficult questions. Call out behaviour even when it's inconvenient. Do it not just for your mothers, daughters, and sisters — do it for your friends, colleagues, and peers. Being a man is not about 'being able to get it up.' Being a man — being human — is about showing up.' Filmmaker and writer Srishti Riya Jain shared a series of posts on her Instagram and said, 'He been on the prowl for the past four years.' 'To everyone pretending to act shocked, scandalised, and suddenly awoken from their slumber… THIS man worked on one of the 'most empathetic' films of the year — or so the interviews at Cannes claimed,' she wrote. With added inputs from agencies
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ananya Panday's heartfelt tribute to dad Chunky Panday: 'He light up people's lives with his work'
Actress Ananya Panday paid a heartfelt tribute to her father, Chunky Panday during the 23rd edition of the Zee Cine Awards. The diva left her dad surprised with a heartfelt performance, which she had been planning with her mother, Bhavana Pandey . During the performance, Ananya was joined by Chunky as they tapped a foot together on his popular track, "Main Tera Tota" from the 1989 drama "Paap Ki Duniya". The father and daughter duo set the stage on fire with their scintillating chemistry. Their wholesome performance even left Bhavana teary-eyed. Talking about her special performance, Ananya said, "I've grown up watching my dad light up people's lives with his work, and this performance was my way of saying thank you - not just to him as an artist, but as the incredible father who's always been my biggest supporter. Mom and I had been planning this surprise for so long and keeping it, a secret wasn't easy! Every time I rehearsed at home, he'd walk by looking confused, wondering what I was up to. Seeing his reaction tonight made it all worth it. I'm just so grateful I could pull it off, and sharing the stage with him will always be one of the most special moments of my life. I want to thank Zee Cine Awards for giving me the chance to honour my dad in this way." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like A perfect start needs the perfect ride – Shine 125! Honda Learn More Undo While Ananya and Chunky have not shared screen space till now, it would be exciting to see the dynamic father and daughter pair together. Unfiltered Ananya Panday: Actress Shows Her Life Beyond Spotlight Work-wise, Ananya is gearing up for the release of Vivek Soni's "Chand Mera Dil," in which she has been paired opposite the 'Kill' actor Lakshya. The much-awaited drama is being backed by Karan Johar, Adar Poornawala, and Apoorva Mehta under the banner of Dharma Production. Additionally, Ananya will be reprising her role as Bella Chowdhary in the second season of her popular series, "Call Me Bae". The series will see Gurfateh Pirzada, Vir Das, Varun Sood, Vihaan Samat, Muskkaan Jaferi, Niharika Lyra Dutt, and Mini Mathur in key roles, along with others. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Janhvi Kapoor addresses trolls calling her 'plastic' at Cannes 2025: 'Who cares?'
Janhvi Kapoor's appearances at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 have been widely circulated online, and a specific behind-the-scenes video has garnered significant attention. In this video, the actress, while preparing for her glamorous looks at the prestigious event, was seen in a playful mood, enjoying quick bites of food while getting her makeup done. During this moment, she confidently declared, "I look mesmerising. I look breathtaking. I cannot wait to eat. They are going to say it is plastic, but who cares?" This remark served as a clear dig at online trolls who often refer to her as "plastic." Previously addressed trolling as a "Privileged Problem" This isn't the first time Janhvi Kapoor has addressed online criticism. In a previous conversation on Dharma Production's YouTube channel with Karan Johar, the actress admitted that she often thinks about trolls and that such negativity has been a part of her life for as long as she can remember. Despite acknowledging that obsessing over it is unhealthy, she has tried not to let it deeply affect her. She candidly stated, "In my head, it is always like other people have it much worse. And it seems kind of phoney for me to sit here and be like, 'I got trolled. It's hard.' It does not seem like a real enough problem because it is not a relatable enough problem for the common man, and it is a privileged problem." Khushi Kapoor's openness about cosmetic procedures Janhvi's sister, Khushi Kapoor, has also faced criticism regarding cosmetic procedures. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo During the promotions for her film Loveyapa, Khushi sat down for a candid interview with Curly Tales where she openly confessed to having undergone a nose job and fillers. She expressed her vocalness about it, stating she doesn't believe there's anything wrong with such procedures. Khushi remarked, "I don't think it's such a big deal. I feel like this term is 'plastic plastic'. People think it's the biggest insult you can give someone." Janhvi Kapoor's fashion triumph at Cannes 2025 Janhvi Kapoor made her debut at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, attending the screening of her film Homebound in the prestigious Un Certain Regard section. She certainly capitalized on the opportunity, impressing fashion critics and fans alike with a series of stylish looks. For her initial red-carpet appearance, Janhvi opted for a custom soft pink Tarun Tahiliani dress, featuring a corset bodice, a unique ghoonghat-like hood, and a long skirt, accessorized with pearl jewelry. On the second day, for her film's screening, she chose a flowy, backless gown by Anamika Khanna, which showcased intricate breastplate-styled zari work and a jade-jadao necklace on the back. She continued her fashion streak by wearing an elegant white saree with wet drapery, further cementing her status as a style icon at the event. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Pink Villa
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Karan Johar slams cinema intellectuals for praising AWIAL but ignoring Cannes selection Homebound: ‘One Nadaaniyan and you will…'
It is a proud moment for Karan Johar as his production Homebound is headed to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025. He recently slammed cinema intellectuals for gushing over last year's Grand Prix winner All We Imagine As Light but ignoring his film. He mentioned how nobody talks about the way his production house has pushed boundaries but will hate on him for Nadaaniyan. In a recent interview with Galatta Plus, Karan Johar was asked if people criticized him more for making something like Nadaaniyan than they praised him for supporting a project like Homebound. He said that they did, and it upset him. He believed people were judging him because he seemed 'flamboyant' or different from other filmmakers. Karan shared that whenever they tried something new or pushed boundaries in cinema, people didn't really talk about it. He felt that no one mentioned when their films dealt with important or sensitive topics. 'One Nadaaniyan and you'll attack me. And it becomes Karan Johar's Nadaaniyan and like go on and on and on,' he stated. The filmmaker further praised All We Imagine as Light and its director Payal Kapadia, who created waves at last year's Cannes. However, he stated that while cinema intellectuals would openly praise films like that, they didn't acknowledge that a mainstream studio like his Dharma Productions also had a movie officially selected at the film festival. Karan continued, 'Fully funded by us, following our vision for it, following our desire to put out interesting cinema from our country, doing the nation proud by global representation... Not one article written by a cinema intellectual who will gush about anybody else but it's a Dharma Production film so they will say nothing.' He added that he found this silence unfair. Homebound stars Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa. The film is written and directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. It is scheduled to premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard category. Hollywood filmmaker Martin Scorsese is the executive producer of the movie.
News18
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Karan Johar Celebrates Kesari Chapter 2's IMDb Milestone And Box Office Success
Last Updated: The film follows the story of a lawyer who goes to extreme lengths and fights to uncover the truth behind the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Akshay Kumar's starrer Kesari Chapter 2 has been a massive hit at the box office, earning more than Rs 80 crore net in just three weeks. The film has also entered IMDB's 250 top-rated Indian movies list. To celebrate the huge success of the film, producer Karan Johar took to social media to share the news with the audience. On Monday, Karan Johar reposted a story from Dharma Production on his personal Instagram account. The story featured a poster of Kesari Chapter 2 with Akshay Kumar in the middle and R. Madhavan and Ananya Pandey on both sides. The production house celebrated the news with the caption, 'It wasn't just watched…it was witnessed and rewarded with a spot in the IMDb top 250 rated Indian movies." The highly anticipated Dharma movie hit the theatres on April 18. The film follows the story of a lawyer who goes to extreme lengths and fights to uncover the truth behind the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. This historical drama features Akshay Kumar in the lead role as Justice C. Shankaran Nair. Along with him, the film also features R. Madhavan, Ananya Pandey, Regina Cassandra, and others in other prominent roles. Previously, at a trailer premiere event in Delhi, producer Karan Johar was seen highlighting the motive behind the movie. According to him, Kesari Chapter 2 is neither a homage nor an honour, but a film that seeks an apology from the British Empire. As per Sacnilk's reports, the film earned Rs 7.75 crore on its opening day and closed week one at Rs 46.1 crore. In the second week, the film saw a dip in the box office performance as it collected Rs 28.65 crore. After its 24-day run, the film performed well as it collected Rs 86.8 crore net at the domestic box office. After the successful run of the movie, Karan Johar and R. Madhavan are set to collaborate for the second time in an upcoming romantic drama titled Aap Jaisa Koi. The storyline revolves around an unconventional love story between a Sanskrit professor and a French professor. Along with R. Madhavan, the film also casts Fatima Sana Shaikh in the female lead role. First Published:
