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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
After kiss in 'Superman', CBFC cuts intimate scenes in Ahaan Pandey's 'Saiyaara', netizens demand Sandeep Reddy Vanga to become the censor board chief
Ananya Panday's cousin, Ahaan Panday , is all set to step into the limelight with his Bollywood debut in Saiyaara, a romantic musical helmed by Mohit Suri . Starring opposite newcomer Aneet Padda, the film is slated for a theatrical release on July 18 and is being presented by Yash Raj Films. While the musical drama has been granted a U/A certificate, it hasn't escaped the scrutiny of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which has raised objections to certain scenes. As per a report by Bollywood Hungama, the CBFC has directed the makers to implement several changes. Four scenes featuring "objectionable" words were asked to be altered with more "appropriate" dialogue. Additionally, the board instructed the deletion and substitution of ten seconds worth of 'sensual, intimate, body exposure visuals.' The total runtime of the film now stands at 156.50 minutes — or 2 hours, 36 minutes, and 50 seconds. In another directive, the CBFC has also asked the team to insert a safety disclaimer during two-wheeler sequences, specifically highlighting helmet usage. The censor board's actions have triggered backlash online, with netizens taking to Reddit to voice their dissatisfaction over what they see as outdated censorship. A screenshot of the news posted on Reddit sparked a flood of reactions. One user remarked, 'Sanskari censor board got no chill.' Another called out the inconsistency by noting, 'The same CBFC gave Housefull 5 a U/A certificate. Hypocrisy.' There were also playful demands for Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga to take on the CBFC itself: 'Vanga for CBFC chairman. Please upvote,' read a comment, while another predicted, 'We will witness Sandeep Reddy Vanga vs Censor Board soon. ' Interestingly, the censorship on Saiyaara comes close on the heels of CBFC's decision to chop a kissing scene from the Hollywood film Superman, featuring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan — a move that also attracted criticism for being overly conservative. Despite the controversy, Saiyaara is building momentum ahead of its release. Directed by Mohit Suri in his first collaboration with YRF, the film boasts a rich musical score with contributions from Mithoon, Sachet-Parampara, Vishal Mishra, Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, Rishabh Kant, and Arslan Nizami. With advance bookings showing encouraging numbers, the film is poised for a strong opening, censorship cuts notwithstanding.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ali Fazal says ‘not fair' on Deepika Padukone's 8-hour work shift demand: ‘It is harsh asking…'
Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit has stirred a new debate on the work-life balance. Mirzapur actor Ali Fazal has now put forth his viewpoint and said that 'it is not a matter of taking sides.' While speaking to Screen, Ali Fazal weighed in on the 8-hour work shift demand of Deepika Padukone and said, 'I am pro everybody being satisfied. At the end of the day, we are creators. This is not like a corporate job. No offence to them, but it is not.' The Metro…In Dino actor went on to add that the work shift must be mutually decided within the team. He added, 'Creating things takes a lot of compassion. It needs to be mutually decided between actors, creators, and technicians, 'What is the displacement of the hours in that particular project (Spirit)?'' Ali Fazal explains how different genres require different shift hours Ali elaborated his take and mentioned how different genres demand different work shifts, so one cannot make it a norm for everybody. 'Sometimes, some projects don't require much because it is VFX-heavy. Some projects require more because it is action and drama. The genre changes the working style. That's the kind of industry we are in. You can't put a template. This is all subjective. This is not for others to discuss and throw their opinions. It is harsh asking people to take sides. It is not fair,' he concluded. Deepika Padukone's demands for Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit For the unversed, Deepika Padukone was earlier in advanced talks with Sandeep Reddy Vanga to play the female lead in Spirit opposite Prabhas. However, the talks didn't materialize, leading to Vanga announcing Triptii Dimri as his new heroine. Media reports suggested that the Piku actress walked out of the project because of multiple demands. One such demand was a 6 to 8-hour work shift. Reportedly, other demands included not dubbing in the Telugu language, a hefty pay cheque of Rs 40 crore, and a share in the profits. Later, Deepika Padukone signed Allu Arjun's mega-budgeted movie, A22×A6, set to be directed by Atlee. The movie also stars Mrunal Thakur, Janhvi Kapoor, and Rashmika Mandanna. Pinkvilla exclusively reported that the Pushpa 2 actress will play one of the negative leads in the movie. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Mohit Suri Reacts To Sandeep Reddy Vanga Facing Backlash For His Films: "I Loved Animal"
New Delhi: Sandeep Reddy Vanga has been on the receiving end of severe backlash for the heightened glorification of toxic male characters in his films. The excessive use of verbal abuse, violence, and an authoritative approach towards women in the name of romance has been questioned by a large section of the audience. Mohit Suri, who is known for his films in the romance genre, has now reacted to the criticism that Sandeep Reddy Vanga's films face. The Saiyaara director said, "I love his films." What's Happening Filmmaker Mohit Suri shared his views on Sandeep Reddy Vanga and the themes in his films that have received flak from the audience. Mohit Suri told Filmygyan, "I love his films. Hum banate hai use controversial (We make his films controversial). Ye same kahaani aap kisi gangster ke sath karo - Bhatt sahab ne kiya hai Sadak mein. (You make Sandeep kind of films with a gangster, Mahesh Bhatt has made Sadak like that). We are from that school of cinema. Ram Gopal Varma has made such films too. Everyone has the right to make their films. You have a right to like it or not like it." Defending creative freedom in Vanga's films, Mohit Suri added, "Very few people think Arjun Reddy and Kabir Singh have no difference. I feel there is a big difference between the two films. There is more emotion in the second part. I loved Animal. I messaged him during Animal that I am a Sandeep Reddy Vanga fan." Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Latest Controversy The Animal director's latest controversy was about Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit over her 8-hour work shift demand. She was replaced by Triptii Dimri in the film. In an X post, Sandeep Reddy Vanga wrote Deepika Padukone had violated the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) as a part of her "dirtyPRgames". The Animal director also questioned Deepika's idea of "feminism". Sandeep Reddy Vanga's angry post read, "When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA(Non-Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, you've 'DISCLOSED' the person that you are...." X/Sandeep Reddy Vanga "Putting down a younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for? As a filmmaker, I put years of hard work behind my craft & for me, filmmaking is everything. You didn't get it. You won't get it. You will never get it." " Aisa karo.... Agli baar poori kahani bolna... kyunki mujhe jarra bhi farak nahi padtha. (Next time, please tell the whole story. I don't care," he concluded in the post. In A Nutshell Mohit Suri expressed his admiration for Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film and the right to creative freedom. He also spoke about how he had loved Animal and called up Vanga to extend his wishes.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Triptii Dimri BREAKS SILENCE on doing Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit after Deepika Padukone's exit: 'Really excited...'
Sandeep Reddy Vanga 's upcoming film Spirit faced a lot of controversy lately, concerning the female lead of the project. Well, the Prabhas-starrer cop drama was initially set to have Deepika Padukone as the leading lady. However, the actress dropped out of the project due to the demand for fixed work hours, and later, Triptii was announced as the new leading lady. Triptii Dimri opens up on doing Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, Triptii Dimri, for the first time, opened up about working on Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film, Spirit. The actress mentioned that it's one of her upcoming projects at the moment, and she's really excited about it. Moreover, she also spilled tea on what kind of film it is expected to be. She said, 'I've just been working with Vishal, and that film is also going to come out soon, so I'm quite excited about that. After that, of course, comes Mr. Vanga's Spirit, and I'm really excited about it. It's a beautiful film.' Sandeep Reddy Vanga is aiming for a musical blockbuster with Spirit? A previous Rangasthalam report claimed that Sandeep Reddy Vanga had finalized the musical compositions for Spirit, along with composer Harshavardhan Rameshwar. That's not all. The report further mentioned that production for Spirit will begin in the second week of September 2025 and that the makers aim to make the film a musical blockbuster to the core. However, an official confirmation on the matter is yet to be made by the makers. When will Prabhas begin shooting for Spirit? One of the key highlights of this film is undoubtedly the star presence of Prabhas, who will be playing a cop in Spirit. According to previous reports, Sandeep Reddy Vanga had reportedly asked the actor to allot bulk dates for the movie, so that it could be shot in one continuous take. Interestingly, Sandeep Reddy Vanga's brother, Pranay, during his appearance at the Celebrity Cricket Mela event in the USA back on July 4, spilled the tea on the actor's shooting schedule for Spirit. He mentioned that Prabhas would be joining the sets from September 2025 onwards, which is when the movie would also go on floors.
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Mohit Suri backs Sandeep Reddy Vanga, says we make his films controversial
Filmmaker Mohit Suri has showed strong support for director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, praising his storytelling style and calling himself a fan of the 'Animal' director. He addressed the ongoing debate around Sandeep's films, suggesting that much of the controversy is created by the audience rather than the filmmaker's a conversation with Filmygyan, Mohit said, 'I love his films. Hum banate hai use controversial (We make his films controversial). Ye same kahani aap kisi gangster ke sath karo - Bhatt sahab ne kiya hai 'Sadak' mein. (You make Sandeep kind of films with a gangster, in fact, Mahesh Bhatt has made 'Sadak' like that). We are from that school of cinema. Ram Gopal Varma has made such films too. Everyone has the right to make their films. You have a right to like it or not like it." advertisementHe further highlighted the emotional depth in Vanga's work and defended his creative approach. 'Very few people think 'Arjun Reddy' and 'Kabir Singh' have no difference. I feel there is a big difference between the two films. There is more emotion in the second part. I loved 'Animal'. I messaged him during 'Animal' that I am a Sandeep Reddy Vanga fan,' he added. Currently, Mohit Suri is promoting his upcoming romantic drama 'Saiyaara', produced by Yash Raj Films. The film introduces newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda as a singer-songwriter duo entangled in love, ambition, and heartbreak. With music composed by Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, and Arslan Nizami, 'Saiyaara' promises an emotional and musical experience. The trailer has already received appreciation from industry names, including Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur. 'Saiyaara' is slated for a theatrical release on July 18.- Ends
