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<ul><li>Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is in hot waters yet again for making derogatory comments about women. And this time, it is about <keyword id="2848422" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="droupadi-murmu" source="Orion">Droupadi Murmu</keyword>, the BJP’s <keyword id="159173" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="presidential-candidate" source="Orion">presidential candidate</keyword>.</li><li>Varma has tweeted: "If Drapaudi is the President, who are the Pandavas? And more importantly, who are the Kauravas?"</li><li>This isn’t the first time that director Varma has gotten into trouble because of his big mouth.</li></ul>Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has been at it yet again. Only this time, his sexist and derogatory comments against Droupadi Murmu, the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) presidential candidate, have landed him in legal trouble. In a tweet on June 22, Varma had said, “If Draupadi is the President, who are the Pandavas? And more importantly, who are the Kauravas?” This is not the first time that the director has stirred trouble by making sexist remarks against women. From Aishwarya Rai to Sunny Leone, his comments have put him in the limelight. Two days after commenting on the Presidential candidate, he said, “This was said just in an earnest irony and not intended in any other way...Draupadi in Mahabharata is my favourite character but since the name is such a rarity I just remembered the associated characters and hence my expression. Not at all intended to hurt sentiments of anyone.” While Varma did try to save face with two subsequent tweets that said candidate Murmu is an ‘incredible icon,’ a Mumbai-based lawyer has filed a criminal defamation complaint against the director for his ‘offensive’ tweets. According to the lawsuit, Varma's tweets intended ‘to insult women's respect on social media and also amount to disrespect towards the scheduled caste (SC) community.’ Varma is no stranger to controversies, which are largely triggered by himself through his tweets. Varma kicked up a storm on Twitter in 2020 for his sexist comments about women buying liquor. Varma’s comments invited the wrath of singer Sona Mahapatra who said that the tweet ‘reeks of sexism’ and ‘misplaced morality.’ In 2019, on international women’s day, director and producer Varma <a href="https://twitter.com/RGVzoomin/status/839290164765732869">tweeted</a>, “Is there no Men’s Day because all days in the year belong to only men and the women were given just only one day. Women’s Day should be called Men’s Day because men celebrate women much more than women celebrate women.” “I don’t know what men should be doing to women that day but I wish one day in a year is celebrated as Men’s Women’s Day,” he added. Two years ago, again on international women’s day in 2017, Varma made a derogatory comment about film actor Sunny Leone. He said, “I wish all the women in the world give men as much happiness as Sunny Leone gives.” A <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/female-activist-files-police-complaint-against-ram-gopal-varma-over-sunny-leone-tweet-18059185">complaint </a>was later filed by a Goa-based activist under the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act. In 2018, a case against Varma was <a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/god-sex-and-truth-ram-gopal-varma-booked-for-obscenity-a-day-before-the-film-s-release/story-OIdtKpCwlWjlhX71C1Z0PJ.html">registered </a>under section 67 of the Information Technology Act for publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form. Another actor at the receiving end of his sexist and derogatory <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/i-hate-beautiful-women-getting-pregnant-ram-gopal-varma/articleshow/8973301.cms">comments </a>was Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in 2011. When the actor announced her pregnancy, Varma tweeted, “I worship beautiful women and I hate to see them ever become mothers. In case of Aishwarya, since she’s the most beautiful, I hate it even more!”

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Actor <keyword id="6384030" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="raveena-tandon" source="Orion">Raveena Tandon</keyword> says she is elated that through <keyword id="25105" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="padma-shri" source="Orion">Padma Shri</keyword>, the fourth highest civilian award in the country, her work in both mainstream and independent cinema has been recognized. The actor, whose name was announced among the Padma awardees on the eve of the Republic Day, said 2023 has begun on a good note. "It has been a year of awards for 'KGF 2' and 'Aranyak'. But this (Padma Shri) was the best of all because this encapsulated my entire body of work. It encapsulates everything, the commercial successes, the songs that are so eternal that people remember," <keyword id="6544" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="raveena" source="Orion">Raveena</keyword> told PTI. The actor, who ruled the 90s cinema with hits such as "Mohra", "Dilwale" and "Dulhe Raja" while also making a mark in off-beat movies such as "Daman", "Satta" and "Shool", made her successful streaming debut with Netflix series "Aranyak" in 2021. She also played an important role in "KGF: Chapter 2". "It feels good that there are people watching and appreciating you. I thank everyone who has been with me on this journey and supported me throughout," the actor she said. The popularity of mainstream entertainers usually dominate an actor's filmography, but Raveena feels "lucky" that her performance-oriented roles in "Satta", "Shool" and "Daman", for which she won the National award best actress, did not go unnoticed. "Huge commercial successes sometimes overshadow the body of work that you have done in realistic cinema because of the hit songs and films that people remember. I am so happy that an award like Padma Shri gives credit to the fact that I have done films like 'Satta', 'Daman', 'Matr' and 'Shool'." The actor said it was a struggle to fight stereotypes back and recalled how she had to convince <keyword id="6355246" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="ram-gopal-varma" source="Orion">Ram Gopal Varma</keyword> to cast her in 1999 film "Shool". Raveena, who eventually played a Bihari housewife to Manoj Bajpayee's character in the film, recalls <keyword id="8478" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="varma" source="Orion">Varma</keyword> saying, "when I close my eyes, I can see you doing 'Aankhiyon Se Goli Maare''. "In the 90s, it was easy to get stereotyped. It was a conscious decision to start challenging myself as an actor. I was getting stuck in that stereotype, I had to break away from it. It was a conscious decision to stop signing glamorous roles." Workwise, 2023 has many interesting projects in the pipeline for the actor. She will be seen in Arbaaz Khan-backed social drama "Patna Shukla", a romantic-comedy "Gudchadhi" with Sanjay Dutt and a show with Disney+ Hotstar. "'Gudchadhi' is a sweet romantic-comedy, 'Patna Shuka', which is topical and relevant to the problems that we face in our society. Then I have a show that I am doing for Hotstar, which is a thriller, on 'Aranyak', I think the writing work is going on and soon we will be looking forward to KGF 3," Raveena said. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/budget/news/the-union-budget-is-round-the-corner-but-is-your-budget-sorted/articleshow/97370691.cms">The Union Budget is round the corner, but is your budget sorted?</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/have-you-ever-observed-your-mothers-time-management-skills-modi-on-pariksha-pe-charcha/articleshow/97370498.cms">Have you ever observed your mother's time management skills?: Modi on Pariksha Pe Charcha</a>

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<ul><li><keyword id="9651970" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Action-director-Parvez-Khan">Action director Parvez Khan</keyword>, known for his work in films like Sriram Raghavan's "<keyword id="6633521" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="andhadhun">Andhadhun</keyword>" and "Badlapur", passed away on Monday after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 55.</li><li>Parvez, who worked in the industry since 1986, was rushed to <keyword id="164960" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ruby-Hospital">Ruby Hospital</keyword> after he complained of chest pain, his longtime associate Nishant Khan told . </li><li>Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who worked with Parvez in the National Award winning 2013 drama "Shahid", said the action director was extremely skilful with his work. </li></ul> Action director <keyword id="321559" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Parvez-Khan">Parvez Khan</keyword>, known for his work in films like Sriram Raghavan's "Andhadhun" and "Badlapur", passed away on Monday after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 55. Parvez, who worked in the industry since 1986, was rushed to Ruby Hospital after he complained of chest pain, his longtime associate Nishant Khan told . "He suffered a major heart attack in the morning. He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead. He didn't have any health issues but felt chest pain last night," Nishant said. Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who worked with Parvez in the National Award winning 2013 drama "Shahid", said the action director was extremely skilful with his work. "Just heard that action director Parvez Khan is no more. We had worked together in Shahid where he executed the riots sequence in a single take. Very skilful, energetic and a good man. RIP Parvez. Your voice still rings in my ears," Hansal tweeted. Parvez started his career by assisting action director Akbar Bakshi in films like Akshay Kumar's "Khiladi" (1992), Shah Rukh Khan's "Baazigar" (1993) and Bobby Deol-starrer "Soldier" in 1998. It was with Ram Gopal Varma's "Ab Tak Chhappan" in 2004 that he started working independently and went on to have a long-standing collaboration with filmmaker Sriram Raghavan in films like "Johnny Gaddaar" (2007), Saif Ali Khan-starrer "Agent Vinod" in 2012 and "Badlapur", featuring Varun Dhawan. Parvez is survived by wife, son, daughter-in-law and a granddaughter. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/coovid-vaccine-from-oxford-serum-institute-and-astrazeneca-shows-promising-immune-response/articleshow/77069321.cms">The COVID-19 vaccine from Oxford and AstraZeneca shows 'promising' results in early human trials</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/dil-bechara-kissing-booth-2-and-other-movies-you-can-watch-on-netflix-amazon-prime-disneyhotstar-this-week/slidelist/77142498.cms">Dil Bechara, Kissing Booth 2 and other movies you can watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+Hotstar this week</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/work-from-home-effect-these-companies-are-shelling-out-for-employees-power-bills-internet-cost-and-more/articleshow/77139229.cms">WFH effect – These companies are paying for employees' power bills, internet cost and more</a>

Parvez Khan, the action director who worked in films like Andhadhun and Badlapur, passes away

<keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> horror flicks are not just about creaking doors, swinging chairs and a filthy, grey-haired witch casting spells. As the erotic horror film, Ragini MMS 2, releases on Friday the 21st, let us take a look at some of the most spine-chilling horror movies Bollywood has churned out over the years. Get ready for the edge-of-the-seat experience. 
 
1. Mahal (1949) 
Aayega aanewala... does the song give you goosebumps? That’s the magic of this song, crooned in the movie by the spirit of a woman who is waiting for her dead lover. It effectively adds to the eerie setting of this story of reincarnation, starring <keyword id="6363061" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Ashok-kumar">Ashok Kumar</keyword> and Madhubala. Intriguing and haunting, Mahal is a must-watch, especially for Kamal Amrohi’s direction and the fine performance by the lead pair. 
 
2. Bees Saal Baad (1962) Starring Biswajeet and <keyword id="6442163" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Waheeda-Rehman">Waheeda Rehman</keyword>, Bees Saal Baad is still remembered for the spooky song, Kahin deep jale kahin dil. Loosely based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s novel, The Hound of the Baskervilles, this flick is deliciously spooky in places, with many mind-numbing moments. Here you have a mysterious lady in a flowing white saree, the ghungroos, the haunting voice singing at night and many more incidents to keep you hooked. And the climax is juicy enough to entertain the connoisseurs of suspense thrillers. 
 
3. Gumnaam (1965) 
Gumnaam takes inspiration from <keyword id="162689" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="40" keywordseo="Agatha">Agatha</keyword> Christie’s novel, And Then There Were None (also known as Ten Little Niggers). The basic plot of the film goes like this – 10 strangers stranded on an island get killed one by one. The film has everything that’s synonymous with edge-of-the-seat experience – suspense, thrill, fear, perfect characterisation and of course, a haunting song, Gumnaam hai koi. 
 
4. Jaani Dushman (1979) 
The story of Jaani Dushman is based in a village, which is notorious for the mysterious killings of brides dressed in red. The bidaai song Chalo re doli uthao kahaar is an indication that another bride is going to be attacked by a mysterious monster. The creature can’t be killed as every time someone tries to kill it, it leaves its own body and possesses the body of the person who tries to kill it. The multi-starrer film was a box-office hit. 
 
5. 100 Days (1991) 
More than a horror film, 100 Days is a spine-chilling entertainer starring <keyword id="6355846" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Madhuri-Dixit">Madhuri Dixit</keyword>, <keyword id="297" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Jackie-Shroff">Jackie Shroff</keyword> and <keyword id="675553" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="40" keywordseo="Jaaved-Jaffery">Jaaved Jaffery</keyword>. Madhuri is gifted with extrasensory perception and she gets sudden glimpses of future incidents. One day, she sees her sister being murdered and after a few days, her sister gets killed the way Madhuri has envisioned it. Can she find the killer and unravel the mystery? Watch the movie and find out! By the way, it is a remake of the Tamil film Nooravathu Naal. 
 
6. Raat (1992) Produced by <keyword id="6355246" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Ram-Gopal-Varma">Ram Gopal Varma</keyword>, Raat is an epic horror film. Leading lady <keyword id="36561" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="revathi">Revathi</keyword>’s life becomes a roller-coaster ride after a cat is accidentally killed by her father’s car. From spine-chilling encounters to possessed souls and haunted house – every possible bloodcurdling element is packed here. Raat is, indeed, one of the best horror movies ever made in Bollywood. 
 
7. Vaastu Shastra (2004) 
A family including a couple and their son, as well as the wife’s sister, shifts to a new house. Just when they begin to live happily, the boy starts interacting with kids whom no one else can see. Initially, the parents dismiss it as child’s fancy but as things start to take a gory turn, they begin to take notice. But unfortunately, it’s too late by then. 
 
8. 1920 (2008) 
Haunted houses are hot favourites of those who love the horror genre and 1920 is a period film that portrays a haunted haveli (castle). A married couple comes to live in the haveli and experiences mysterious happenings, which are out of human control. If you believe in God and His power to save one from evil spirits, you will enjoy this film. 
 
9. 13 B Although this movie is marred by poor direction, the plot makes it a must-watch. The protagonist, R. <keyword id="4759" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Madhavan">Madhavan</keyword>, shifts to a new house 13-B but under a mysterious scheme of things, his life gets connected to a TV serial. Whatever happens in the TV serial, also happens with his family in real life. What’s more, that serial only comes on their TV. The film hooks you from the first frame till the last. 
 
10. Ragini MMS (2011) 
The movie has been partially inspired by the 2007 Hollywood horror flick, Paranormal Activity. It also takes cues from the real life incident of a Delhi-based girl called Deepika. She reportedly fell prey to a spirit’s wrath at a haunted house where her boyfriend took her and tried to make an MMS without her knowledge. The film was produced by <keyword id="378" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Jeetendra">Jeetendra</keyword> and <keyword id="154993" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Shobha-Kapoor">Shobha Kapoor</keyword> of Balaji Telefilms. 
 
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Today, as we celebrate the birthday of the superstar <keyword id="20068501" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Nagarjuna-Akkineni" source="keywords">Nagarjuna Akkineni</keyword>, it's a perfect moment to reflect on his remarkable career and the iconic <keyword id="20071075" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="performances" source="keywords">performances</keyword> that have cemented his place in <keyword id="20060213" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-cinema" source="keywords">Indian cinema</keyword>. With a career spanning over three decades, <keyword id="19930581" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="nagarjuna" source="keywords">Nagarjuna</keyword> has delivered numerous memorable performances. Here's a look at five of his best roles that showcase his versatility and talent. <h2>1. 'Siva' (1989)</h2>In 'Siva,' Nagarjuna took on the role of a college student turned revolutionary. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, the film was a game-changer in Telugu cinema, showcasing Nagarjuna's intense portrayal of a young man fighting against corruption and injustice. His performance as Siva, with his raw emotional depth and powerful screen presence, is still celebrated as one of his finest. <h2>2. 'Annamayya' (1997)</h2>In this biographical drama, Nagarjuna played the role of Annamacharya, a 15th-century Telugu singer and poet. The film, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, was a visual and musical feast, and Nagarjuna's portrayal of the saint poet was both heartfelt and inspiring. His dedication to capturing the spiritual essence of Annamacharya won him accolades and cemented his reputation as a versatile <keyword id="19894977" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="actor" source="keywords">actor</keyword>. <h2>3. 'Manmadhudu' (2002)</h2>'Manmadhudu' was a refreshing romantic comedy where Nagarjuna played a charming, commitment-phobic playboy. Directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar, this film allowed Nagarjuna to showcase his comedic timing and charismatic screen presence. His effortless performance and chemistry with the cast made 'Manmadhudu' a major hit and remains a fan favourite. <h2>4. 'Shirdi Sai' (2012)</h2>Nagarjuna Akkineni's 'Shirdi Sai' is a devotional film portraying the life of Sai Baba of Shirdi. It delves into his miracles and teachings, aiming to depict his ultimate spiritual wisdom and benevolence. The film blends drama and devotion, showcasing Nagarjuna's compelling performance. <h2>5. 'Oopiri' (2016)</h2>'Oopiri,' a remake of the French film 'The Intouchables,' showcased Nagarjuna in a powerful, emotionally charged role. Directed by Vamsi Paidipally, the film featured Nagarjuna as a wealthy quadriplegic who formed an unexpected friendship with his caregiver. His nuanced performance, combined with his ability to evoke deep emotions, was widely praised and demonstrated his exceptional acting range. Nagarjuna Akkineni will next be seen in the highly anticipated social drama '<keyword id="20182225" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kubera" source="keywords">Kubera</keyword>'. His first look from the movie was also revealed earlier in May. The video showcases Nagarjuna walking under an umbrella while heavy rain pours in, surrounded by trucks full of currency notes. After seeing the Rs 500 note all wet on the floor, he walks back towards the currency container and puts his money into the pile. Money symbolises the film's title, Kubera, which is known to be the god of wealth. Dressed in a shirt, trousers, and sporting glasses, the actor has immensely elevated expectations from the social drama. Recently, the first look of actor Dhanush was unveiled, which garnered a positive response from audiences. 'Sekhar Kammula's 'Kubera' boasts an ensemble cast including Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni, <keyword id="19917047" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rashmika-mandanna" source="keywords">Rashmika Mandanna</keyword>, and Jim Sarbh. The film is jointly produced by Suniel Narang and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao under the Sri Venkateswara Cinemas LLP and Amigos Creations Pvt Ltd banners. 'Sekhar Kammula's Kubera' is a pan-India multilingual film, shot simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.

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