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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Kanpur Metro employee drowns while bathing in Saryu River in UP's Ballia
A 28-year-old man working with the Kanpur Metro drowned while bathing in the Saryu river at the Shiv Mandir Ghat in Ubhaon here, the police said on Friday. Ranjeet, a local of Guloura Mathia village, was on leave and had returned home a few days ago. On Thursday evening, he went to bathe in the river near the local Shiva temple. When he did not emerge from the water for a long time, the concerned locals nearby alerted the police. Ubhaon Station House Officer Rajendra Prasad Singh said the police reached the spot and, with the help of locals, pulled Ranjeet out of the river. Ranjeet was taken to the Community Health Centre in Siyar, where doctors declared him dead. His body has been sent for post-mortem, the SHO added.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Our kids deserve better than Housefull 5, a broken censor board, and biased audience
In an age where cinema holds immense power to influence culture and shape young minds, the double standards of the Indian censor board are not just baffling — they are dangerous. Take Housefull 5, the latest instalment of a franchise that has long thrived on adult comedy, double entendre, objectification of women and slapstick vulgarity has been given a U/A certificate, green-lighting it for 'family viewing' with parental guidance. In sharp contrast, Oh My God 2, a film designed to educate teenagers on sex education and adolescent health was slapped with an 'A' certificate, making it inaccessible to the very audience it aimed to enlighten. This contradiction not just exposes the gaping hole in how the censor board defines appropriate content, and what it truly believes is 'safe' for children but also highlights a deeper societal discomfort with truth-telling. Especially, when it comes to sex education. I witnessed this contradiction firsthand at the screening of Housefull 5 at a multiplex packed with over a hundred people. The audience was a full house of families–from toddlers to seniors, all drawn in by the promise of a 'family entertainer' as implied by the U/A certificate. The Mukesh tobacco ad played, the lights dimmed, anticipation was high. But the moment the film began, a sense of unease settled in. Billionaire Ranjeet Dobriyal (played by Ranjeet) dies just before his 100th birthday bash on a cruise ship. Soon, characters played by Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Fardeen Khan, Chitrangada Singh, and others are introduced. The discomfort starts early: a female lawyer (played by Soundarya Sharma), enters in a highly sexualised manner with Ranjeet's will, sits provocatively, and becomes the target of a crass joke where the character of Shreyas Talpade uses rolled-up paper as binoculars as she crosses her legs. Some chuckled, others looked on, squirming in their seats. ALSO READ | Housefull 5 director blames viewers for focusing on 'skin show, objectification of women' in the Akshay Kumar-starrer: 'The plot is driven by women' But this was just the beginning. In one scene, Soundarya's cleavage is emphasised through two clumsy paper-dropping incidents, drawing the gaze of camera and male characters. One might expect grown adults to roll their eyes at such dated attempts at humour. But when a child, barely 10, sitting near me laughed at the scene, the real problem is obvious — what were they laughing at and what were they learning? As the film progressed, the scenes grew more disturbing. Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh each show up with Nargis Fakhri, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Sonam Bajwa, respectively, to stake their claim to Ranjeet's empire–the only clue being that Jolly, his heir, has a foreigner wife and a burn mark on his butt. What follows is a slew of jokes centred around skin show, sexual positions, and degrading female characters. Especially when Akshay Kumar asks Nargis Fakhri to show off her body to prove she is a 'foreigner' woman. Phrases like '69' and visual gags of women being inappropriately touched in the dark pass off as punchlines. The curiosity these scenes brought in children's eyes wasn't comic–it was loaded with questions no parent had prepared to answer. And who could blame them? The CBFC told them this was 'safe' to watch — that this was 'family-friendly entertainment.' ALSO READ | Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B ending explained: Who are the killers in this Akshay Kumar-starrer? But so was not the fate of Oh My God 2, a film that dared to do what our education system often avoids. With Akshay Kumar in a divine avatar, the 2023 film approached topics like masturbation and puberty not with vulgarity, but with empathy and clarity. It was not flawless but a sincere effort to destigmatise topics that are often hushed in Indian homes and classrooms. But the CBFC found it to be 'too explicit', delayed it, ordered multiple cuts, and finally stamped with an 'A' certificate. Rather than focusing on the content and its purpose, censor board was busy taking issue with Akshay Kumar originally playing Lord Shiva in OMG2, forcing the makers to recast him as 'Shiv ka Das' to avoid offending religious sentiments. However, it didn't find an issue with the way women were objectified, crass dialogues and voyeurism in Housefull 5–and labelled it U/A. The most sobering reality is not just the system–it's us, the audience. Housefull 5, despite its regressive humour and objectification of women, is racing ahead at the box office. Tickets are selling out, laughter echoes in packed theatres, and it is being labelled as 'mass entertainer'. We are the same people who laugh at sexist jokes in movies like Housefull 5 or watch it with our children in theatres but often be the first one to raise moral alarms when a web series depicts nudity, intimacy, or profanity–even when done in context. The double standards of the censor board only reflect the double standard of our society. Jyothi Jha works as a Copy Editor at the Indian Express. She brings in more than 5 years of experience where she has covered Entertainment majorly for TV9, NDTV and Republic Media. Apart from Entertainment, she has been an anchor, copy editor and managed production team under the Politics and Daily News segment. She's passionate about Journalism and it has always been her first choice, she believes in what George Orwell had once said, " Journalism is printing what someone else does not want you to do, rest everything is public relations". ... Read More
Mint
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘Housefull 5' review: A star-studded shipwreck
Fifteen years after the first Housefull movie hit screens in 2010, Housefull 5 arrives with the usual bluster and baloney—big stars, bigger sets, and a plot that makes no sense. In an unusual twist, the climax and the revelation of the killer aboard a luxury cruise liner differ depending on which version of director Tarun Mansukhani's slapstick comedy you're watching. But no matter which route you take, the destination remains the same: this film is a colossal waste of time and resources. This fifth instalment of the famously chaotic comedy franchise is louder, glossier, and stacked with an even larger ensemble. You might struggle to name or remember the female characters, but the men are hard to miss. Franchise regulars like Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Chunky Panday (as Aakhri Pasta), Johnny Lever (Batuk Patel), and Ranjeet return, joined by new entrants Fardeen Khan, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Abhishek Bachchan (previously in Housefull 3), and Sanjay Dutt. Taking the reins—or rather, the rudder—Mansukhani steers the film (based on a story by producer Sajid Nadiadwala and co-written by Farhad Samji) into even wilder territory. What we mostly get is confusion, a scattershot script, and cheap thrills at the expense of scantily clad female characters. The film juggles a cluttered mix of mistaken identities and a murder mystery set on a cruise ship where millionaire Ranjeet Dobriyal (Ranjeet) is celebrating his birthday. But when Ranjeet suddenly passes away, his will declares Jolly, his son from his first wife, as his heir. His board of directors and Dev, Ranjeet's son from his second wife, are left stunned and await the arrival of the unknown Jolly. Three men appear on the ship claiming to be Jolly. This sets off a spiral of insecurities, especially for Dev (Fardeen Khan). Suspicion mounts as the board members—played by Chitrangada Singh, Shreyas Talpade, and Dino Morea—also start behaving oddly. Into this chaos is a clumsy lawyer (Soundarya Sharma) dressed more for a beach party than a courtroom, the ship's supersized captain (Nikitin Dheer), and three Jollys, each with their own foreign wife: Jalabuddin (Deshmukh) with Zara (Sonam Bajwa), Jalbhushan (Bachchan) with Sasikala (Jacqueline Fernandez), and Julius (Kumar) with Kaanchi (Nargis Fakhri). As more mysterious murders occur, bumbling cops Baba (Jackie Shroff) and Bhidu (Sanjay Dutt) show up, followed by Nana Patekar as a dhoti-wearing super-cop in sneakers. The action pauses for large, colourful song-and-dance numbers that try to distract from the nonsensical plot. A few tracks—especially 'Laal Pari' and Patekar's 'The Phoogdi Dance' Marathi house music remix with Kratex—bring brief energy, but it's not enough. The cast is indeed a full house. Akshay Kumar tries to inject his usual comic charm, and Riteish Deshmukh does his reliable best with reheated material. But the newer additions barely make a dent, and with such a bloated cast, no one really gets the spotlight—especially the women, who are largely ornamental. The glaring lack of chemistry among the actors only adds to the film's hollowness. Housefull 5 is louder, longer, and completely lost at sea.
Indian Express
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B ending explained: Who are the the killers in this Akshay Kumar-starrer?
After almost six years, Sajid Nadiadwala released the fifth installment of his famous comedy franchise Housefull. While it became the first Bollywood film to have a fifth installment, it also made news for becoming first Hindi film to release with two endings as the makers wanted to give a more 'interactive' experience to their viewers. As a result, the Akshay Kumar-starrer was presented as Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B. While the first two hours of the film are identical, the climax for both versions are different. The comedy is a murder mystery set on a cruise and the primary difference between both films is the identity of the killer. So if one wishes to watch both the endings, they will have to watch the first two hours twice over. The movie begins with the character of Ranjeet (played by veteran actor Ranjeet), dying right before his 100th birthday and it is declared that his heir Jolly will inherit the property. The film then introduces three characters, Jalabuddin played by Riteish Deshmukh, Jalbhushan played by Abhishek Bachchan, and Julius played by Akshay Kumar, all claiming to be Jolly. However, after multiple murders take place in the cruise, it is revealed that none of these characters are the real Jolly. The plot presents a twist when Bobby Deol appears from nowhere at the end of the film and identifies himself as the real Jolly, dividing the money between all the characters and marrying Sonam Bajwa–don't ask why or how! ALSO READ | Stolen: The rare Hindi movie that isn't afraid to insult its own audience, and you know what, we deserve it While the film stays true to its theme with a house or in this case a cruise with too many characters, it becomes a mess when every character becomes a murder suspect. After showing chaos, drama, songs and blasts from the past, the makers in Housefull 5A reveal that Dev (played by Fardeen Khan), son of Ranjeet Dobriyal (played by Ranjeet) from his second wife is behind the murders along with his partner-in-crime Jolly 2 (played by Abhishek Bachchan). Meanwhile, the second version of the film which is identical to the first version for almost 2 hours, brings a twist as it shows Maya (played by Chitrangada Singh), a board member of Ranjeet's empire as the real killer along with Jolly 2 (played by Abhishek Bachchan). Out of over 7000 shows of the film, over 4000 shows end with climax A, whereas over 3000 shows end with climax B with both versions having a special appearance by Bobby Deol. ALSO READ | Housefull 5 movie review: Akshay Kumar leads yet another loud, formulaic farce The film, written and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, takes a dark turn unlike its previous installments where one murder leads to another. Both the endings have opened to mixed response with the film earning Rs 23 crore in India. Two different endings have also created a state of confusion among moviegoers. More than an interactive experience, the film with two endings leaves an impression that the makers were rather confused and and couldn't make up their mind about a distinct ending. The film, directed by Tarun Mansukhani, stars Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Nargis Fakri, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Chunky Panday, Johnny Lever, Dino Morea, Fardeen Khan, Chitrangada Singh, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, Shreyas Talpade, Nana Patekar, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, and Ranjeet, among others.
News18
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Housefull 5B Ending Explained: What Really Went Down On The Cruise With Akshay Kumar
Last Updated: The plot of Housefull 5B revolves around Ranjeet Dobriyal, a billionaire worth 69 billion pounds, who dies of natural causes a day before his 100th birthday. [Spoiler Alert: This article contains major plot details from Housefull 5B, which released on June 6, 2025.] Housefull 5, directed by Tarun Mansukhani, is one of Bollywood's biggest comedy releases of 2025. Featuring Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Jacqueline Fernandez, and others, the franchise's fifth installment is double the madness, thanks to two versions—Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B. Here's a breakdown of everything that happens in version 5B. The plot of Housefull 5B revolves around Ranjeet Dobriyal, a billionaire worth 69 billion pounds, who dies of natural causes a day before his 100th birthday. But his stepson Dev (Fardeen Khan) keeps the death a secret to ensure the party continues without disruption. Things spiral when a hologram of Ranjeet reveals that his massive fortune will go to his first son—Jolly—from his first marriage. This announcement sets off a competitive chain of events. Enter the Jollys: Riteish Deshmukh as Jalabuddin (Jolly 1), Abhishek Bachchan as Jalbhushan (Jolly 2), and Akshay Kumar as Julius (Jolly 3). Although none of them are actually Ranjeet's son, they all pretend to be for the prize. Dev decides to get a DNA test done on the cruise to resolve the confusion. Things take a hilarious turn during a deck party where Chunky Panday's Aakhri Pasta spikes a drink meant for Johnny Lever's Batuk Patel. However, the three Jollys mistakenly drink it instead and wake up the next morning with no recollection of what happened. Meanwhile, Maya (played by Chitrangda Singh), a key member of Ranjeet's team, tries to tamper with the DNA test results to help her own cause. But she's caught in the act by Dr. Amar Joshi, who threatens to expose her. Maya, aware of the doctor's allergy, stuffs peanut butter biscuits into his mouth to silence him. Akshay's Jolly 3 saves the doctor temporarily, but Maya ultimately stabs him after Jolly 3 leaves the scene. Unbeknownst to Maya, Captain Sameer (Nikitin Dheer) witnesses the entire incident. As suspicions grow, everyone on board—including the three Jollys, their partners (played by Sonam Bajwa, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Nargis Fakhri), and members of Ranjeet's team—find themselves under scrutiny. Dev also ends up on the list of suspects. Cops Bhidu (Sanjay Dutt) and Baba (Jackie Shroff), who were expelled from the London police, board the cruise to investigate the chaos. Captain Sameer, though hesitant, holds the key to unraveling the truth. Eventually, it's revealed that Maya, under pressure from mounting debts, had orchestrated much of the madness to secure the inheritance. Her alliance with Jolly 2 to eliminate Captain Sameer nearly succeeds—until the investigation exposes the entire plan. First Published: June 07, 2025, 05:00 IST
