Bollywood

Cause of Concern: ‘Chaar Sahibzaade’ title goes ‘commercial brand’

The Snapdeal.com is selling water bottles, sippers, cups, mugs, key chains, kirpans, swords, art work and armor sets with bows and arrows with brand ‘Chaar Sahibzaade’.

Film ‘PK’ turned Twitter into warzone – #boycottPK and #WeSupportPK trending

Bollywood actor Amir Khan’s latest movie ‘PK’ has turned micro blogging website Twitter into a ‘warzone’. Hindutva elements and various Hindu organizations are calling for boycott of the movie. Hindu organizations are maintaining that the PK movie shows Hindu gods, particularly lord ‘Shiv’ into ‘bad light’.

Amir Khan’s PK lands in trouble; Hindu body moves police complaint

Amir Khan’s recent release ‘PK’ seems to be caught in to controversy as various Hindu organizations are opposing the movie saying that it offends their sentiments and shows Hindu gods in ‘bad-light’.

Sikhs feel offended by Amir Khan’s movie ‘PK’; Review says PK shows Sikhs in Bad Light

“PK” is latest movie from director Rajkumar Hirani. It's being screened worldwide on 4844 screens. Starring Amir Khan, ‘PK’ is getting massive response from viewers. Most of the movie reviewers have recommend PK as a 'mustwatch'. But a short note wrote two Sikh individuals named Jatinderpal Singh and Jaswinder Singh maintains that “PK shows Sikhs in bad light”.

Copy of complaint filed against Amitabh Bachhan in US court in Sikh Genocide 1984 related case

Mumbai, India: Indian films star Amitabh Bachchan has been summoned by Los Angeles Federal Court for instigating the 1984 call for violence against the Sikh community. Bachchan is accused of raising “blood for blood” slogan on 31st October 1984 after Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was shot dead by her two bodyguards who happened to be Sikhs.

Haider bags People’s Choice Award in World Category at 9th Rome Film Festival

Mumbai, India: Bollywood director Vishal Bhardwaj's latest release 'Haider' has bagged the People's Choice Award in the world category at the ninth edition of Rome Film Festival.

Indian paramilitary (CRPF) invokes Bollywood “Kick” to induce Tribals in Naxal/Maoist region

Chhattisgarh, India: Indian paramilitary force, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPC) has decided to screen Bollywood Movies for tribal people in areas under Naxalite/ Maoist influence. Reaching out to tribals in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, CRPF has launched screening Hindi movies in Indian state's efforts to being people from the remote backward region to the (so-called) mainstream of India.

Bollywood, TV Channels hurting Sikh sentiments for cheap publicity, says Giani Gurbachan Singh

Amritsar, Punjab (November 29, 2013): As per certain media reports the Akal Takht jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh on Wednesday (Nov. 27) came down heavily on Bollywood and TV serial producers for deliberately hurting Sikh sentiments to gain cheap publicity just before the release of movies or serials.

SGPC want its member be included in Film Censor Board for scrutiny of scenes related to Sikhs in Bollywood movie

Amritsar, Punjab (November 25, 2013): It is learnt that the Shiromani Gurudwara Parbhandhak Committee (SGPC) has demanded the inclusion of its member in the Film Censor Board for scrutiny of scenes relating to the Sikhs in movies.

Sunny Deol movie faced protests in Amritsar; Released with changed title – Singh Saab the great; Akal Takht clear it for screening

Amritsar, Punjab (November 22, 2013): Sunny Deol starrer Bollywood movie “Singh Sahib the great” was caught in controversy after the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh had objected to the use of term “Singh Sahib”, a term most commonly used for Jathedars of the Sikh Takhts.

Despite objections from “Singh Sahib” Sunny Deol starrer “Singh Sahib the great” going ahead

Akal Takht Jathedar Singh Sahib Giani Gurbachan Singh had objected to the title of upcoming Bollywood movie “Singh Sahib the great”. On September 13, 2013 Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh had taken notice of naming of the upcoming Hindi movie as “Singh Sahib”, because as per Sikh tradition the term is used for Jathedars of the Sikh Takhts.

Upcoming Sunny Deol movie “Singh Sahib the Great” courts controversy; Akal Takht Jathedar objects to the use of term Singh Sahib

Mumbai, India (September 13, 2013): According to certain media reports the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has taken notice of naming of the upcoming bollywood movie as “Singh Sahib”, because as per Sikh tradition the term is used for Jathedars of the Sikh Takhts.

Bhag Milkha Bhag banned in Pakistan over dialogue on 1947 partition

Mumbai, India (July 11, 2013): It is learnt that Pakistan has banned upcoming movie ‘Bhag Milkha Bhag’; a film reportedly based on the life of an Indian athlete named Milkha Singh, who is known as ‘flying Sikh’. According to a news reported by a Punjabi vernacular Farhan Akhtar has played the lead role as Milkha Singh in this movie.

Upcoming Bollywood release Bhag Milkha Bhag banned in Pakistan over dialogue on 1947 partition

Mumbai, India (June 20, 2013): It is learnt that Pakistan has banned upcoming movie 'Bhag Milkha Bhag'; a film reportedly based on the life of an Indian athlete named Milkha Singh, who is known as 'flying Sikh'. According to a news reported by a Punjabi vernacular Farhan Akhtar has played the lead role as Milkha Singh in this movie.

Various theatres in Punjab cancel ‘Shootout at Wadala’ screenings

According to certain media reports the screening of Bollywood release was cancelled at several theatres in the state of Punjab. Screening of John Abraham's "Shootout at Wadala" has reportedly been cancelled at Ludhiana, Moga, Jalandhar, Bathinda, Amritsar and Moga on May 06, 2013 after an organization named "Bhartiya Valmiki Dharam Samaj" raised objections on two particular dialogues in the movie .

Controversial Punjabi rapper Honey Singh kicked out of movie due to bad public image

Mumbai, India (February 17, 2013): It is learnt that Bollywood actor John Abraham starter ‘I Me Aur Main’ was all set to include a party number featuring Punjabi rapper Honey Singh. However, it has emerged that he was dropped from the film and song due to the controversies he has recently been involved in.

Milkha Singh, known as Flying Sikh, charged rupee one for bio-pic – Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Ludhiana, Punjab (February 07, 2013): It is learnt that Milkha Singh, an athlete who was known as Flying Sikh, took just one rupee from Bollywood's Scriptwriter and Film-maker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra to allow him to make a film on his life. What's special about the currency note is that it was printed in 1958, the year when the athlete won the first gold medal in the Commonwealth Games.

Son of Sardar – Court to pronounce order on summoning Ajay Devgn

Chandigarh/Punjab (November 30, 2012): There are reports Ajay Devgn's recent Hindi movie “Son of Sardar” has entered 100 Crores club. Two days back on the eve of Guru Nanak Sahib's Parkash Gurpurb Ajay Devgn tweeted: “A happy gurupurab to all. What a day for Son Of Sardaar to cross 100 Crores on guru nankjis birthday! I am blessed! Thank u every1:)”.

Son of Sardar – what’s the message?

Let me make it clear that I am not going to discuss the controversy surrounding dialogues or scenes from Ajay Devgn's recent release “Son of Sardar”. Because this issue is largely discussed in media and Sikh circles and many would agree that the controversy is almost over.

Son of Sardar controversy – Punjab court concluded arguments for summoning Ajay Devgn; Order on Dec. 01

Chandigarh/Punjab (November 19, 2012): It is learnt that a local court at Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab has listened to complainants arguments against Hindi film actor-cum-producer Ajay Devgn regarding a complained filed under sections 295A, 500/501 of Indian Penal Code. The court has reserved it’s decision for December 01, 2012.

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