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Hans India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Ram Gopal Varma asks 'What God is doing?' amidst Air India crash
Mumbai: As the entire nation mourns the loss of life in the horrific Air India crash in Ahmedabad, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma said that only God knows what he is doing. In the recent past, some unfortunate events have taken place which have left everyone shocked to their core. Reflecting on all that has happened, Ram Gopal Varma took to his X timeline and wrote, "GOD knows what GOD is doing?" Talking about the horrific Pahalgam attack, he added, "You to a beautiful location for a vacation and terrorists shoot you". On April 22, militants ended up killing around 26 civilians in the Pahalgam region of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, mainly targeting Hindu tourists. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the attack. Avenging the attack, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, attacking terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). This led to cross-border tension between the two neighbors. Shifting his focus to the Bengaluru stampede, the 'Sarkar Raj' maker shared, "You go to celebrate in a trophy parade and you die in a stampede". On June 4, eleven people lost their lives in a stampede in Bengaluru, during a victory parade celebrating Royal Challengers Bengaluru's first Indian Premier League win. He also expressed grief over the horrific Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad saying "You fly in a plane and the plane crashes." "You are eating a meal in your hostel and a plane falls on you," he added. On Thursday, Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed soon after taking off. The aircraft plunged into a residential complex near BJ Medical College. Out of the 242 people on board the flight, only 1 survived, leaving 241 dead. After taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1.38 p.m. (IST) the plane lost control moments later.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anurag Kashyap says people started using more gore and violence in films after 'Animal' became a hit: 'What has happened since KGF, Salaar...'
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently voiced his concerns about the direction modern Indian cinema is taking. Anurag and filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma came together to share some of their initial days and struggles in the industry. In a conversation with India TV, Anurag and Ram did not hold back while reacting to the trend of recent films copying the same theme in an attempt to succeed at the box office. Anurag about the impact Sairat Reflecting on the 2016 Marathi blockbuster 'Sairat', Anurag Kashyap said he had expected the film to inspire a wave of grounded storytelling. Instead, he noted, it sparked a shift towards formula-driven filmmaking. 'What has happened since KGF , Salaar is that you wonder, why does the DI of all the films look the same? In Animal (2023), the gore and violence worked. Hence, filmmakers are now including more and more gore in their films—sometimes without reason! That for me is a scary part because then people start chasing a wrong goal post, "Kashyap remarked. Ram Gopal Varma about big budget movies He further observed that many directors seem to lack the ambition to craft a true cinematic experience, instead clinging to formulas derived from isolated decisions. In the same conversation, Ram Gopal Varma drew from his own experiences. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like CFD: Invertir $250 en Amazon podría devolverte un segundo salario Capital Markets Undo 'I never consciously thought of making Satya (1998) on a low budget. I spent what was required, and that created authenticity and realism. If I had spent Rs. 5 crores more, Satya's quality would have been five times worse!' he said. Varma went on to critique the industry's shift post-Baahubali, where, according to him, the increased focus on high budgets and special effects has come at the expense of genuine storytelling. He believes that making big-budget films is now the trend, and that emotional values are lacking in today's cinema. 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
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ram Gopal Varma deletes social media post supporting Kamal Haasan amid Tamil-Kannada row
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma extended his support to Kamal Haasan amid the controversy surrounding Haasan's recent remark about Tamil and Kannada during the promotion of his upcoming movie 'Thug Life', which created chaos in Karnataka. Ram Gopal Varma's social media post The remark sparked protests and calls for a boycott in Karnataka, with pro-Kannada groups expressing outrage against the film. Ram Gopal Varma has now deleted his social media post without offering any clarification. Earlier today (June 2), Ram Gopal Varma criticised those who were campaigning against Kamal Haasan and Thug Life. In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, he wrote: 'DEMOCRACY's new name is INTOLERANCE... irrespective of factual correctness, threats to ban Thug Life in Karnataka unless Kamal Haasan apologises amount to a new kind of HOOLIGANISM.' However, the post has since been deleted or removed. The reason behind the filmmaker's decision to delete the post supporting Kamal remains unknown. Kamal Haasan's 'Tamil - Kannada' remark Kamal Haasan Faces Ban in Karnataka Over Kannada Language Row, Minister Demands Apology | Thug Life The controversy stems from Haasan's statement during a promotional event for the film, where he remarked, 'Kannada was born out of Tamil.' 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 The comment triggered strong reactions in Karnataka, with some groups burning his pictures and demanding a public apology from the actor. Haasan stood firm, stating: 'Love will never apologise. I will apologise only if I am wrong. If I am not, I will not.' In an interview with PTI, Kamal Haasan said that debates on language origins should be left to historians and experts. He explained that perspectives differ based on regional viewpoints and emphasised that his remarks were not intended as an answer but as an explanation. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce stepped in to halt the release of Thug Life in the state. Haasan has since approached the Karnataka High Court, seeking legal clearance for the film's release. About Thug Life Directed by Mani Ratnam , 'Thug Life' also features Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Joju George, Nassar, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Rohit Saraf, and Baburaj in key roles. It is set for a global release on June 5. 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
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Maharaja's Anurag Kashyap reveals a filmmaker deliberately sabotaged VFX in his film to make people notice visual effects
Anurag Kashyap and Ram Gopal Varma have never been ones to shy away from expressing opinions candidly. Now, the iconic filmmakers have lashed out against contemporary filmmakers who use formulaic methods to create cinema, with some even revealing a filmmaker's sabotage decision for their own film. In an interview with The Filmy Hustle, hosted by distributor-exhibitor Akshaye Rathi, the cinematic duo came together for the very first time and spoke quite a lot about films. During the conversation, Anurag Kashyap spoke about how the 2016 Marathi film Sairat became a massive hit, and he felt the movie would set a benchmark. However, everyone stopped making such movies and went on to follow a formula. The director mentioned that a filmmaker, whose name he won't say, had deliberately put bad VFX in his film so that everyone would know they had used special effects in his movie. He continued, 'What has happened since KGF, Salaar is that you wonder, why is the DI of all the films looking the same? In Animal (2023), the gore and violence have worked. Hence, filmmakers are getting more and more gore in their films, sometimes without reason!' He further highlighted how filmmakers do not consider 'creating a cinematic experience' as a goal. On the other hand, underlines how the formula they follow is based on a peculiar conviction by a person when everyone around them would advise not to follow it. On the other hand, Ram Gopal Varma added more to the filmmaker's comment and said, 'I never consciously thought of making Satya (1998) at low cost. I was spending what was required, and it created authenticity and realism. If I had spent Rs. 5 crores more, Satya's quality would have been five times lesser!' The Shiva director went on to mention how, following the Baahubali days, many have adopted the mindset that one must spend more on production values and VFX to impress people. The director stated that his issue is not that one can save money by making a film with less cost, but that filmmakers ruin films by spending too much. He concluded that with artificial production values, people are cutting emotions from stories.
Indian Express
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘I thought Vidhu Vinod Chopra would hit me': Ram Gopal Varma says 12th Fail director ‘believes he's the best filmmaker', Anurag Kashyap recalls quitting his film
Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra was the topic of conversation for directors Ram Gopal Varma and Anurag Kashyap. In a recent interview, the duo revealed hilarious anecdotes and their memories of working with the 12th Fail director. While Kashyap called him 'self-obsessed' and recalled leaving his film Mission Kashmir, RGV said that Chopra believes that he is the best filmmaker in the world. During a conversation with India TV, Anurag spoke about quitting Chopra's Mission Kashmir. Without revealing the details, he said, 'I had written a script for Shivam Nair to do for television. That is when I left Mission Kashmir and I asked Shivam, 'Can I direct my own script?'. Shivam gracefully agreed.' Having said that, the Gangs Of Wasseypur director praised Chopra's creative mind. 'The child in him is still alive. His self-obsession and vanity co-exist. There's one sequence in 12th Fail where Vikrant Massey's character has gone all the way to (Uttarakhand). It's a single-shot scene. The way he has designed it, he's a craftsman. When he's at his peak craftsmanship, you do admire him,' he added. ALSO READ | Ram Gopal Varma says Mani Ratnam called Dil Se co-producer 'mad' for wanting to change film's climax: 'We should switch to Chaiya Chaiya' Ram Gopal Varma had his own funny anecdotes to share. Recalling a script narration for Mission Kashmir, he said, 'He mentioned 'shikara' (houseboat). Now, I am not a Hindi guy. I assumed that 'shikara' meant hunter! I thought that he differently pronounced 'shikari' (laughs). A little ahead into the narration, he told me, 'The shikara blows up'… After 10 minutes, I asked him, 'Why was the hunter killed?'' He continued, 'He said, 'Ramu, you don't know shikara'! He was so angry with me (laughs)… I screwed up the entire narration. He was so angry with me that I thought he was about to hit me or something!' RGV also claimed that Vidhu Vinod Chopra believes he is the best filmmaker in the world. 'He genuinely believes that he's the best filmmaker in the world. Whether he's one or not, I am not going to say that. But I don't think any filmmaker in the world will believe that,' he concluded.
