Nawazuddin Siddiqui is trying to strike a fine balance between commercial and indie cinema, but the actor says he still feels a little hesitant to accept a typical masala film as it often fails to provide scope for performance. Despite being a part of several commercial hits such as Badlapur, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Raees, the 43-year-old …
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September 11, 2017Actress Bidita Bag, whose latest movie Babumoshai Bandookbaaz has earned over Rs 12 crore in a week since its release, says she wants to do socially relevant films which don’t leave the audience bored. Present at the success party of her film here on Thursday, Bidita told the media: “I want to do socially relevant films which …
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September 1, 2017Film: Babumoshai Bandookbaaz Director: Kushan Nandy Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Bidita Bag, Divya Dutta and Jatin Goswami Rating: * There is no polite way of saying this. So let’s just put it straight out. Babumoshai Bandookbaaz is a revolting violent piece of cinema, almost sure to make the sensitive squirm, if not throw up. The body-count and …
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August 27, 2017Actress Shraddha Das says that to play a struggling Bhojpuri actress in the forthcoming film Babumoshai Bandookbaaz, she had to watch Bigg Boss when dancer-actress Sambhavna Seth had participated. It was the film’s director Kushan Nandy’s idea to make Shraddha watch how Sambhavna behaved in real life. Bigg Boss 2, which saw Sambhavna hurling abuses at …
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August 19, 2017She created a stir when she walked out of Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Babumoshai Bandookbaaz but actress Chitrangda Singh wishes the team all the best, but refused to divulge what issues she had with Director Kushan Nandy. “I wish them all the best. Whatever issues we had, I had with Kushan (Nandy) and it should be between …
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August 19, 2017Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer Babumoshai Bandookbaaz has been cleared by the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) with “eight minor, voluntary cuts”. The director of the film, Kushan Nandy made the announcement on Twitter. “FCAT clears #BabumoshaiBandookbaaz with eight minor, voluntary cuts. Despite #PahlajNihalani’s last letter to stop it. See you on August 25,” he wrote. The then Pahlaj Nihalani-led …
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August 16, 2017Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer Babumoshai Bandookbaaz, which has been in the news for the 48 cuts suggested by the censor board, projects some uncomfortable truths about society, says its writer Ghalib Asad Bhopali. Bhopali said that while writing the film he never imagined the rustic movie will land in any controversy. The trailer of the movie gives …
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August 13, 2017Versatile actor Bhagwan Tiwari says his character in the upcoming film “Babumoshai Bandookbaaz” is his most favourite. Bhagwan, who has worked in films like “Raees” and “Masaan”, will be seen essaying the role of a Superintendent of police (SP). Talking about his character, Bhagwan said: “This is one of my favourite characters I have played …
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August 12, 2017"Babumoshai Bandookbaaz" writer Ghalib Asad Bhopali says that Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) has better representation than the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which demanded 48 cuts of the films to get 'A' certification. He says the film's team is expecting justice for "Babumoshai Bandookbaaz" from the FCAT. Asked about his expectation of the …
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August 8, 2017A day after filmmakers from the Indian Film and Television Directors Association (IFTDA) gathered together in support of Kushan Nandys Babumoshai Bandookbaaz, which has been ordered many major verbal and visual cuts, censor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani has hit out at the movie's supporters for defaming the CBFC. Nihalani claims the brouhaha with the IFTDA …
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August 4, 2017Superstar Aamir Khan on Wednesday said the job of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is to certify films and not censor them. The 52-year-old actor said he hopes that things will change for the better soon. The CBFC recently objected to certain scenes and use of cuss words in Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer “Babumoshai …
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August 2, 2017Superstar Aamir Khan on Wednesday said the job of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is to certify films and not censor them. The 52-year-old actor said he hopes that things will change for the better soon. The CBFC recently objected to certain scenes and use of cuss words in Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer “Babumoshai …
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August 2, 2017Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who has shot for lovemaking scenes for the first time in his upcoming film "Babumoshai Bandookbaaz", says he was very conscious and nervous during the filming. The National Award-winning actor was present on Tuesday at the trailer launch of the film with the cast and director of the movie. Asked about …
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July 11, 2017Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has unveiled the first teaser poster of his next Babumoshai Bandookbaaz. The film has been directed by Kushan Nandy and its is a quirky story about a small time contract killer, Babu, played by Siddiqui. In the poster, the actor is photographed from behind, walking into an open field, carrying a can …
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