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Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
‘The Royal Ignore': Days after season 2 announcement, Maharani of Baroda challenges misrepresentation in Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar's show
The Royals, starring Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead roles, hit Netflix on May 9, 2025. The show received mixed responses from audiences and critics alike. Recently, the makers also announced the second season of The Royals and fans even had mixed reactions to it as well. Now, Maharani of Baroda took to social media to challenge the misinterpretation of the show. Taking to Instagram, Radhikaraje Gaekwad (Maharani of Baroda) opened up about the misinterpretation of royal families in shows like The Royals and wrote, 'The Royal Ignore. One would imagine the royals of India, a community abundantly chronicled, photographed, biographed, and today well positioned in a range of arenas from politics, and hospitality, to magazine covers, would have a better chance of surviving an on-screen portrayal such as the one in The Royals.' She mentioned how after 1947, India's monarchy, comprising 565 princely states, peacefully relinquished power for the formation of a democratic nation. Although many royals led with wisdom and benevolence, their legacy is often reduced to outdated stereotypes. Radhikaraje further talked about losing the official privileges, yet, the royal families in the country put their best foot forward and influence people both culturally and socially. She highlighted their contribution to several fields like governance, hospitality, education, and conservation. The Maharani of Baroda also mentioned how the women of the royal families are taking up leadership roles, playing a key role in protecting their traditions, festivals, arts, and historical sites. Though they have no formal authority now, yet they continue to be an inspirational and respected figure in the community. Radhikaraje Gaekwad concluded her note by talking about the younger generation and how even they are contributing to promoting their legacy after coming back to the country post their education. Sharing the long note, she captioned it, 'What watching The Royals elicited in me…' Meanwhile, Netflix India recently took to Instagram and announced the second season of The Royals. They dropped a photo of the throne and tagged Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar among other hinting at their return to the new season. Sharing the poster, the wrote, 'Old money, new blood and a new season is in the works. The Royals Season 2 is coming soon, only on Netflix.' For the unversed, The Royals was created by Rangita Pritish Nandy and Ishita Pritish Nandy and directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana. Apart from Ishaan and Bhumi, it also stars Sakshi Tanwar, Zeenat Aman, Chunky Panday, Nora Fatehi, Milind Soman, Dino Morea, and more.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Surveen Chawla says a director tried to kiss her moments after discussing her husband and marriage: ‘We were in his cabin…'
Several members of the film industry have spoken about having unpleasant casting couch experiences. In a new interview, actor Surveen Chawla opened up about an incident where a director tried to kiss her, even though he knew that she was recently married. In an exclusive interview with Hauterrfly, Surveen opened up about the incident, but admitted that she has had similar experiences multiple times. She added, 'I will tell you a tale about Mumbai's Veera Desai Road only. After the meeting at his office cabin, he came to see me off at the gate, and this was after I got married. And the strange thing was that we talked about this in the meeting also, he asked me how it was going and what my husband did, and it was just us speaking inside his cabin because he had a big office,' she said. She continued, 'So, when I came to the door to say bye, he leaned towards me trying to kiss, and I had to push him back. I was startled and asked him what he was doing, and I just walked off.' The actor had shared in an earlier interview how a director from the South industry wanted her to sleep with him. Surveen said that he communicated his intention via a third person, as he wasn't fluent in Hindi or English. A post shared by Surveen Chawla (@surveenchawla) Surveen had said that certain people 'get you in this space where you question yourself.' The actor then recalled the time when she was trying to make a transition from television to films, and during her first film meeting in Mumbai, her 'appearance, weight and waist size, chest size' was questioned. Surveen made her acting debut with the television soap opera Kahin To Hoga in 2003. She was a part of TV shows like Kasautii Zindagi Kay, Kaajjal and 24. She made her film debut in 2008 with Kannada film Paramesha Panwala, and was later seen in Bollywood in films like Hum Tum Shabana, Ugly, Hate Story 2, Parched and short film Chhuri. She had been a part of several prominent Punjabi movies too. Surveen made her web series debut with Sacred Games. A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) She can currently be seen in Criminal Justice season 4, alongside Pankaj Tripathi. She is also a part of Rana Naidu Season 2, which will be out on Netflix on June 13.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
The Royals to Black Warrant
Ahead of Netflix's Tudum event on May 31, Netflix India has made fans happy with the announcement of new seasons of several shows.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Hit: The Third Case' OTT release: Nani's investigative thriller starts streaming
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) After a successful box office run, Nani 's much-awaited investigative thriller 'Hit: The Third Case' has finally arrived on OTT. The third installment in the popular 'HIT' franchise began streaming on Netflix India on May 29, making it available in five languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. Nani took to his Instagram handle to share a new poster from the film a penned a note that read, 'He's Arjun for the loved ones and Sarkaar for the criminals Watch HIT: The Third Case, out 29 May, on Netflix in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.' A new chapter in the 'HIT' universe 'Hit: The Third Case' marks another gripping entry in the 'HIT' series, known for its intense crime stories and layered police investigations. In this film, Nani takes on the role of SP Arjun Sarkaar, a sharp and determined officer tasked with solving a string of murders that follow a similar modus operandi across the country. Alongside him, Srinidhi Shetty plays Mrudula, his love interest, adding emotional depth to the high-stakes narrative. The antagonist, Alpha, is played by Prateik Smita Patil, delivering a menacing performance that heightens the film's dark and suspenseful tone. Hit 3 | Song - Prema Velluva Box office success The film's OTT debut follows a stellar performance in theaters, where it has grossed over Rs 100 crore worldwide. This makes 'Hit: The Third Case' the first film in the franchise to cross the coveted Rs 100 crore mark, cementing its status as a commercial hit. The 'HIT' series has consistently expanded its cinematic universe, with each installment introducing new lead investigators and complex cases. Fans can now look forward to the upcoming 'Hit 4', which will star Karthi as ACP Veerappan, promising yet another thrilling ride. Critical reception Critics have praised 'Hit: The Third Case' for its gritty narrative and unflinching portrayal of crime. ETimes called it 'a well-mounted, hard-hitting thriller that firmly establishes Nani in the crime-action genre,' though our review noted that its intensity and disturbing visuals may not suit all audiences. For fans of dark, edgy thrillers, however, the film promises a gripping experience. 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 .
NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Vikramaditya Motwane's Black Warrant Led By Zahaan Kapoor Renewed For Season 2
New Delhi: The crime drama thriller Black Warrant put yet another Kapoor lad, Zahaan Kapoor, in the spotlight. After receiving widespread critical acclaim, Vikramaditya Motwane's series has been renewed for Season 2. It is a dramatised adaptation of Sunil Gupta, former superintendent at Tihar Jail, and journalist-author Sunetra Choudhury's book, Black Warrant: Confessions Of A Tihar Jailer. Team Netflix India took to social media to make the announcement. The caption read, "Welcome to Season 2, Jailer sahab. Black Warrant Season 2 is coming soon, only on Netflix." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) What Vikramaditya Motwane's prison drama series Black Warrant, led by Zahaan Kapoor, renewed for season 2. The series has been created by Vikramaditya Motwane and Satyanshu Singh and also features Rahul Bhat, Paramvir Singh Cheema, and Anurag Thakur in key roles. A release date for the series is yet to be confirmed. Premise Black Warrant has been narrated from the perspective of Sunil Gupta, a jailer for 35 years at Tihar Prisons. The first season is based on the historical events told from Gupta's perspective until 1984, and also features real-life criminals, including Charles Sobhraj and Ranga-Billa. The series is based on the 2019 non-fiction book Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer, written by Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Choudhury. While the series is inspired by the book, it is not specifically based on the Ranga-Billa case, although it does depict the execution of prisoners Ranga and Billa. Vikramaditya Motwane's Response To Black Warrant's Success In a conversation with India Today, Vikramaditya Motwane expressed gratitude for the overwhelming response the series received. He had said, "Sometimes you don't know what zone you are in - so many things start to come together. In the beginning, you are hopeful. There's an approach in your mind that you want to take. You tend to internalise a lot of it and when you are shooting it, those written characters become faces and those faces make you see how your thoughts are coming alive." In A Nutshell The excitement around Season 2 of Black Warran t is bound to soar, following Season 1's success. Not much has been revealed about how the plot will be taken forward, or the changing dynamics of the core characters.
