Tag: Prakash Jha
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Bobby Deol, Chandan Roy Sanyal roped in for Prakash Jha’s debut web show
While Bobby Deol was last seen in multi-starrer comedy-drama Housefull 4, Prakash Jha was also seen in a short role in Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar starrer Saand Ki Aankh.
November 27, 2019 -
Saand Ki Aankh Review: Taapsee Pannu, Bhumi Pednekar starrer is finally the film about mothers and daughters
Coming from a debutant director Tushar Hiranandini, the perspective and portrayal of women is done through a sensitivity of a kind that is rare in ‘men’ filmmakers.
October 26, 2019 -
Anurag Kashyap and Prakash Jha can save Bhojpuri cinema: Nitin Chandra
Chandra, who has directed films Deswa and Mithila Makhaan said that Bhojpuri cinema is stuck in a stereotype.
April 2, 2019 -
Society, police relationship a constant: Prakash Jha on ‘Gangaajal’s enduring appeal
Prakash Jha has often explored the complex relationship between the society, politics and bureaucracy in his films but this conflict is most visible in “Gangaajal”, which just completed 15 years. The film and its dialogue “sab pabittar kar denge” have stayed in public memory so much so that Jha says people quote lines and point …
September 2, 2018 -
Prakash Jha comes forward to bat for gender equality in Indian film industry
At a time when whispers of sexual harassment in Hollywood have turned into thunderous protests under the #metoo banner, noted Indian filmmaker Prakash Jha has come forward to bat for gender equality in Indian film industry. Speaking at the “Difficult Dialogues” here, Jha lamented the low number of women in Bollywood and dubbed it “the …
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February 10, 2018 -
Glad I’m part of ‘Sare Jahan Se Achha’: Prakash Jha
Filmmaker Prakash Jha, who has directed the first episode of Sare Jahan Se Achha, says he is glad that he is a part of the web show. Jha on Saturday took to Twitter, where he shared a glimpse from the show and wrote: “Here comes the first episode of ‘Sare Jahan Se Achha’. Let’s get …
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February 3, 2018 -
‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’ wins award in London
Lipstick Under My Burkha, which explores women's sexuality, has bagged a top prize at the tve Global Sustainability Film Awards in London.
November 30, 2017 -
Not a new phenomenon: Prakash Jha on ‘Padmavati’ row
Prakash Jha has said the protest against the upcoming film “Padmavati” is not a new phenomenon and stressed that in a democracy such as India, people have the right to dissent. The Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed magnum opus has been in trouble since January with community organisations accusing the filmmaker of “distorting historical facts” and many …
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November 13, 2017 -
‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’ success a win for cinema: Ekta Kapoor
Ekta Kapoor, presenter of Prakash Jha's production Lipstick Under My Burkha, says the film's success is a win for cinema. Is the film's success a victory against the censor board and the society? "I came into films a few years ago. I was in TV before. My personal belief was that everyone tells you how …
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July 27, 2017 -
Pahlaj Nihalani just doing the job of a mindset: Prakash Jha
Prakash Jha said he has nothing against Pahlaj Nihalani as the director-producer believes the censor board chief is simply acting like a follower of a deep-rooted ideology. The 65-year-old filmmaker said the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is not supposed to censor the content in films but grant certification. “I have nothing against Pahlaj …
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July 12, 2017 -
Always been a privilege listening to Obama: Prakash Jha
Filmmaker Prakash Jha, who has had a stint in Indian politics, says outgoing US President Barack Obama's goodbye speech was as inspiring as his speeches have always been. "It'll be a while before we again are inspired by a POTUS speech! It has always been a privilege listening to Mr. Obama," Jha tweeted. Obama on …
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January 11, 2017 -
The idea deserves a chance: Prakash Jha on demonetisation
Filmmaker Prakash Jha says Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to abolish Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency to curtail black money may be creating problems right now, but the idea deserves a chance. The 64-year-old Jai Gangaajal director said this may be the way to clean the corrupt system. “Transiting to a cashless system is a …
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November 14, 2016 -
‘Less expensive to shoot abroad than in India’
Filmmaker Prakash Jha, who although has mostly shot his films in parts of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, says that it less expensive to shoot films abroad as compared to India. Present at the conference "Film Tourism – India: The Focal Hub" organised by PHD Chamber here on Friday, Jha said that even the hotels and …
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September 16, 2016 -
Prakash Jha supports Ajay Devgn on Twitter war
Director Prakash Jha has backed Ajay Devgn on the ongoing controversy surrounding Kamaal Rashid Khan bashing Shivaay and praising Karan Johar’s directorial venture Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Ajay’s Shivaay and Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil are clashing at the box-office next month. Jha, 64, who has worked with Ajay in films like Apaharan, Gangaajal, Rajneeti, and Satyagraha, has come out …
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September 4, 2016 -
Anurag Kashyap: Not sued Prakash Jha
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has shot down rumours that he has sued director Prakash Jha. "Well I have not sued Prakash Jha, so stop creating a headline to get your clicks," Kashyap tweeted on Tuesday. It was earlier reported that Jha and his production house were sued for Rs.1 crore by Kashyap’s Phantom Films over Jai Gangaajal rights. …
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August 16, 2016