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Anurag Kashyap's directorial debut, Paanch, will finally be released in theatres. The film, which was initially made in 2003, had faced delays due to objections from the CBFC.Source : IMDb Anurag Kashyap's directorial debut, Paanch, will finally be released in theatres. The film, which was initially made in 2003, had faced delays due to objections from the Central Board of Film Certification. However, one of the film's producers, Tutu Sharma, confirmed that Paanch is set for a theatrical release within the next six months. Sharma also mentioned that the film's negatives had slightly deteriorated over time, but the restoration process is already underway. He stated, "Paanch will definitely be released next year. We plan to release it in cinemas within six months. The film was banned, and its negatives have suffered some deterioration, but the restoration work has started. Once it's ready, we'll release it," as reported by Bollywood Hungama. He further explained, "The issues with the Central Board of Film Certification have been resolved, but the film faced additional challenges, which is why it remained unreleased for so long. With the current trend of reruns, Paanch has a lot of potential. There's a growing audience for films like this, and it's encouraging to see the interest." The film stars Kay Kay Menon, Aditya Srivastava, Vijay Maurya, Joy Fernandes, Vijay Raaz, Abhinav Kashyap, and Tejaswini Kohlapure. Tutu Sharma also praised both Anurag Kashyap's direction and the performances of the actors. "Not just Kay Kay Menon, but even Tejaswini Kohlapure is outstanding in the film. In my opinion, this is Anurag Kashyap's best film to date, and many people share this view. Once you see it, I'm sure you'll agree," he added. Paanch is based on the real-life 1976-77 Joshi-Abhyankar serial murders in Pune. Although it was never released, Anurag Kashyap went on to make critically acclaimed films such as Dev D, Gangs of Wasseypur, Black Friday, and Raman Raghav 2.0.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the report, e-commerce also rose significantly, led by increased shopper penetration and spending, especia ...Read More >
India's studios are transforming filmmaking by using AI to slash production time, cut costs and dub movies into numerous languages. While union rules constrain Hollywood's use of the technology, Indian cinema is racing ahead, pitting efficiency against questions of creative authenticity and audience acceptance. BENGALURU - Welcome to the new-look movie set, where the quiet hum of a coding floor has replaced the cacophony of cameras, clapperboards and shouted directions. The Collective Artists N ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) The Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.5 per cent in the current financial year, despite geo-political tensions and trade policy uncertainties, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Chairman S Mahendra Dev said on Tuesday. In an interview with PTI, Dev further said that domestic growth will be driven by low inflation, resulting from good monsoon and benign interest rate regime, triggered by three back-to-back rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India. "There are significant global headwinds like the twin shocks of geo-political tensions and trade ...Read More >
Manoj Bajpayee warns that the Indian film industry's obsession with box office numbers, likened to Bhasmasura, threatens independent cinema. Manoj Bajpayee, one of India's most respected actors, has spoken out against the growing focus on box office numbers in the film industry. Bajpayee warns that the obsession with collections can be harmful. He describes it as a "monster" that could end up hurting even the people who created it. His comments come ahead of the release of his upcoming film, Jug ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 19 (PTI) Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong has said the state government will press for the retransfer of block I and II from Assam's Karbi Anglong district, asserting that the long-pending boundary issue remains a top priority. Tynsong, who also chairs the regional committee on the matter, said the government is awaiting a response from his Assam counterpart to schedule a joint inspection of the disputed areas. Also Read | Prayagraj Road Accident: Speeding Car Runs Over Women Sleeping Under Flyover in Uttar Pradesh, 1 Dead, 2 Injured. Before the creation of Meg ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 19 was filled with both joy and drama. Host Salman Khan surprised contestant Tanya Mittal with a royal singhasan on her birthday. Tanya grew emotional and shared her wish that Salman could become like family to her in Mumbai, so she would not feel unsafe living there. The celebration continued with sweets from Turkey, soulful singing by Amaal Mallik, and fun moments with fellow contestants. While the mood was festive, Salman also took time to address controversies surrounding him. Without naming anyone, he indirectly responded to rece ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound, India's official entry for the 2026 Oscars, opened in cinemas on Friday after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cleared it with 11 changes, including trimming 77 seconds of footage, altering a cricket match sequence by 32 seconds, and muting/replacing words in 6 places. 1 minute and 17 seconds of footage were censored, in total, according to Bollywood Hungama. Among the deletions were a five-second dialogue, "Aloo gobhi... khaate hai", and a two-second visual of a man performing puja. Even shots of a passing car were modified to fit CBFC guide ...Read More >
Anurag Kashyap's first film was not Black Friday. This film was banned at the time of its release. Now, after 22 years, the ban has been lifted. Can guess this film's name? Director Anurag Kashyap's most controversial and previously banned film has finally received clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film which was initially banned is now set to be released in theaters after more than two decades. Made in 2002, this film is ready to make its theatrical debut 22 years later. Can you guess which film we are talking about? The film we are talking about is Paanch. ...Read More >
With just days to go before their big-screen pairing makes its debut, Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra are leaving no stone unturned to promote their upcoming romantic drama Param Sundari. The film, directed by Tushar Jalota and backed by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films, releases on 29 August, and anticipation is running high. In the middle of their packed schedule, the team made a spiritual detour to Shirdi. A video shared online shows Janhvi bowing before Sai Baba, followed by Sidharth, with ...Read More >
The film Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder starring Vijay Raaz is facing legal trouble after several petitions were filed to halt its release, scheduled for July 11. On Wednesday, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) informed the Delhi High Court that it had removed the allegedly objectionable parts from the film. According to Bar and Bench, a Bench comprising Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Anish Daya was hearing multiple petitions, including one from Maulana Arshad Madani, President of the Islamic clerics' body Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind, who requested a ban on the film ...Read More >
A still from the film. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Trailer of Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha starring Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh was launched in Mumbai * The film features two dacoits with a layered backstory and high-octane action sequences * Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh unveiled the Telugu trailer version in Hyderabad Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode The trailer of Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh-starrer 'Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha' was unveil ...Read More >
* Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's 2009 film Dev.Dis will be re-released by PVR INOX on April 24 * The film is a modern adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1917 novel Devdas * Dev.Dis stars Abhay Deol, Mahie Gill, and Kalki Koechlin, set in contemporary Punjab and Delhi Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's cult classic Dev.D is set to return to the big screen as PVR INOX on Saturday announced a re-release of the 2009 film, a mod ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's cult classic "Dev.D" is set to return to the big screen as PVR INOX on Saturday announced a re-release of the 2009 film, a modern-day adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1917 Bengali novel "Devdas". The film will be re-released by PVR INOX, in association with Star Studio18, on April 24, a press release said. Set in modern-day Punjab and Delhi, the film featured Abhay Deol, Mahie Gill and Kalki Koechlin in lead roles. It was written by Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane, and produced by Ronnie Screwvala. The film followed Devendra Sing ...Read More >
After 27 years of working together on the cult classic 'Satya', actor Manoj Bajpayee and director Ram Gopal Varma are coming back with a new film. This time, it's a horror comedy titled 'Police Station Mein Bhoot'. The film also stars Genelia Deshmukh in a key role. Sharing the first look, Manoj called it a "full circle" moment for him and confirmed that the shoot had begun. On Monday, Manoj unveiled the first-look motion poster that showed him holding a blood-soaked doll while a chilling voice ...Read More >
Vijay Raaz's Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder has landed in legal trouble. First, the Delhi High Court put a stay on the film's release. Now, Arshad Madani, President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, has revealed that they have filed a petition with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to completely ban the release of Vijay Raaz starrer. Arshad Madani took to his X account and wrote, "On behalf of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, a petition has been filed with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to ban the screening of the film Udaipur Files. This petition was filed in compliance with a ...Read More >