Reeling Tales

In a rare moment of cross-border corroboration, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and Pakistani minister Maryam Aurangzeb have found themselves telling the same story -- almost at the same time eight years later. Just weeks after, Aamir  Khan shared on 'Aap Ki Adalat' show that he refused to release Dangal in Pakistan due to demands raised by Pakistan to remove certain parts of the movie which showed the Indian flag and singing of the national anthem. Pakistan the then Federal Information Minister Maryam Aurangzeb has now publicly admitted that banning the film during her tenure as Pakistan’s Information Minister was a mistake and even when she hadn’t seen the film at the time. Maryam Aurangzeb, a senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and current minister in Punjab, confessed that banning Dangal as Federal Information Minister in 2017 was one of her biggest regrets. ''Yes, if there is one regret that I have when I was the Federal Information Minister, i...

Despite ongoing tensions between the two nations, Diljit Dosanjh’s upcoming Punjabi film 'Sardaar Ji 3' is set to release in Pakistan on June 27. What shocks the fans across India is the presence of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir and and several other Pakistani actors, including Nasir Chinyoti, Daniel Khawar, and Saleem Albela. This decision, coming in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack in April that killed 26 civilians, has triggered a wave of online outrage, with Indian fans calling the move “shameful” and “disrespectful.” Film Banned in India, But Running Across the Border Screenshots of theatre listings from Pakistani cities like Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Faisalabad, and Sialkot have gone viral on social media, confirming the full-fledged theatrical run of 'Sardaar Ji 3' across the border. But, when Indian viewers tried to access the trailer on YouTube they met with the message that 'This video is not available in your country'. Industry Bodies and...

Reports suggest that some Bollywood filmmakers are eager to make a film on Operation Sindoor, and there's a rush to register for its cinematic rights. One producer has already announced the film and even released a poster. However, after facing trolling, the producer clarified that the intention isn’t profit but to showcase the good and heroic side of the story. Now, there’s nothing wrong with that — such films should be made to portray the bravery and righteousness of our forces. The real concern, though, is that in the name of storytelling, these artists and filmmakers might suddenly be bitten by the secularism bug or may rediscover their love for Pakistan. Because for some filmmakers, Operation Sindoor might just become an excuse to show a whole lot more — and while trying to make a "masala film," they may throw in human rights angles, victim cards, or even glorify Pakistan. After release, the film might feel less like Operation Sindoor and more like Operation Pakistan...

Govinda, the lead actor of Kyuki Main Jhooth Nahi Bolta, once claimed that he is constantly offered small roles and has turned down projects worth a total of ₹100 crore in a year. Now, how much truth there is in Govinda’s claim is something only Govinda — or the divine one above — can confirm. But one thing is certain: Govinda hasn’t been seen in a film for quite some time. There could be many reasons for that, but one particular factor, acknowledged by several actors who have worked with him, is his habit of consistently arriving late to film sets. Actors like Shakti Kapoor and many others have at some point revealed that Govinda was rarely ever on time. Along with other reasons, perhaps this too played a role in his current lack of film offers. There was a time when Govinda had 49 films lined up and worked for 16 days straight without a break. Now, only time will tell which new film he appears in next — and in what kind of role.                 ...

There are some faces in Bollywood who, whenever they play patriotic roles in films, make it seem like they don’t have blood in their veins — but pure love for the nation. But when real-life situations come up where the country truly needs support, these stars either go completely silent or disappear altogether. One such name is ' Lovely Singh' — the same person who’s always seen reporting from every emergency situation in his films. But in recent real-life events, he has been completely missing from action. During ' Operation Sindoor' — when the entire nation stood united — 'Lovely Singh' stayed quiet. Not even a single tweet, as if he suddenly had Ghajini-style memory loss. The actor who proudly says lines like "I’ll die for my country" on-screen couldn’t even manage a single social media post when the country needed voices the most. This is the same Lovely Singh who once said, "Once I make a commitment, I don’t even listen to myself." A...

Recently, during a live show, singer Sonu Nigam lost his cool and had to school a few fans. The reason? A song request. During a performance in Bengaluru, a group of boys requested Sonu Nigam to sing a song in Kannada. However, the way the request was made didn’t sit right with Sonu — he felt that it sounded more like a threat than a polite request. While reprimanding them, Sonu Nigam also referenced the Pahalgam attack, which drew criticism from some people. After the show, Sonu released a video to explain his side of the story more clearly. While many felt it was inappropriate to link a song request incident to the Pahalgam attack, others came out in support of Sonu Nigam, saying that the Pahalgam victims were targeted because they were Hindus — not because they were from Karnataka or any other specific state. Was Sonu Nigam subtly pointing towards the idea that "if you divide, you’ll be destroyed"?                        ...

Once known as the "Angry Young Man" of Bollywood, megastar Amitabh Bachchan has remained silent on the Pahalgam terror attack, in which unarmed Hindus were targeted and killed one by one. Other than sharing a cryptic post featuring just a number, he has not made any statement — and this silence has upset many of his fans. One user called it "overacting," while another said, "If you had already written something, you could have added a few more words." Another user joked, "Did Jaya ji take your phone away?" A fan asked another, "Are you still expecting something from him?" To which the reply came, "No expectations left anymore."