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CBFC allows Ghapa Ghap in Ranbir Kapoors Sanju but CENSORS the slang in Kartik Aaryan-Kiara Advani starrer Satyaprem Ki Katha

Satyaprem Ki Katha has finally released today in cinemas with a lot of expectations. It stars Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani and just last year, they delivered a blockbuster in the form of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022). Hence, trade, industry and their fans are hoping Satyaprem Ki Katha to also score big at the box office. On June 24, it was reported that the love story had secured a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The reports further mentioned that the length of the film is 146.02 minutes, that is, 2 hours, 26 minutes and 2 seconds.

Bollywood Hungama has now laid its hands on the cut list. Before granting the censor certificate, the CBFC asked for 7 changes. The members of the Examining Committee asked the word ‘Cheliyaan’ to be replaced with ‘Saheliyaan’ from the lyrics ‘Radhe Ki Cheliyaan’ in the song ‘Gujju Pataka’. ‘Ek shot’ was deemed inappropriate and was replaced by ‘Ek baar’. Interestingly, the dialogue, in its original form, can be seen in the trailer.

Thirdly, the words ‘Ghapa Ghap’ were muted from the ‘Uske pehle toh dono ghapa ghap…’ dialogue. It was the 2018 blockbuster Sanju, starring Ranbir Kapoor, that made the words ‘Ghapa Ghap’ famous. In the Sanjay Dutt biopic, Vicky Kaushal’s character utters the phrase and it was slang for sex. Yet, it was allowed by the CBFC then and the film was given a U/A certificate. But the same words were deleted in Satyaprem Ki Katha.

Coincidentally Satyaprem Ki Katha releases on June 29, the same day as Sanju. Moreover, Nawazuddin Siddiqui-Neha Sharma starrer Jogira Sara Ra Ra, which was released last month, on May 26, also had ‘Ghapa Ghap’ in a dialogue and it was removed by the CBFC.

That’s not all. ‘Dirty mind’ was muted in the dialogue ‘Dirty mind hai aapka Katha ji’. The label of ‘Phenyl’ was asked to be removed wherever it is shown in the film. Lastly, the makers were asked to submit documentary evidence for the stats mentioned at the end of the film. After these changes were made, the censor certificate was granted to the makers of Satyaprem Ki Katha on June 13.

Also Read: Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani’s characters get married in Satyaprem Ki Katha’s family poster, see photo

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Karan Johar RRR stars Jr. NTR Ram Charan Siddharth Roy Kapur and Mani Ratnam invited by The Academy to join as members

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended invitations to 398 distinguished artists and executives to join the organization in 2023. As per the official website, the membership selection is based on professional qualifications, with an ongoing commitment to representation, inclusion, and equity. Amongst them are filmmakers Karan Johar and Mani Ratnam, producer Siddharth Roy Kapur and RRR stars Jr. NTR and Ram Charan.

Amongst actors Jr. NTR and Ram Charan’s names crop up who’ve had an illustrious year with the massive success of RRR globally followed by an Oscar win for ‘Naatu Naatu’. Karan Johar has been named in the producers’ category whereas Mani Ratnam’s name is mentioned amongst the directors.

“The Academy is proud to welcome these artists and professionals into our membership. They represent extraordinary global talent across cinematic disciplines, and have made a vital impact on the arts and sciences of motion pictures and on movie fans worldwide,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang to The Academy website.

As reported by Variety, “The 2023 class is 40% women. 34% belong to underrepresented ethnic/racial communities and 52% hail from 51 countries and territories outside the United States.”

Meanwhile, Ram Charan has welcomed his first child with his wife Upasana Konidela.  On the work front, Jr. NTR will next star in Devara. Karan Johar, on the other hand, has his directorial Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Mani Ratnam is currently riding high on the success of Ponniyin Selvan II.

ALSO READ: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: Nostalgia hits Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar with ‘Tum Kya Mile’ as ‘Ishq Wala Love’ was also shot in Kashmir

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Prithviraj Sukumaran discharged from hospital after reconstruction and repair of cartilage cruciate ligament and meniscus injuries

Earlier this week, Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran suffered an injury on the sets of Vilayath Buddha. The actor underwent keyhole surgery in the leg and now has been discharged from the hospital.

The actor received a surgical procedure for the reconstruction and repair of cartilage, cruciate ligament, and meniscus injuries. “Dr Jacob Varghese, Director of Orthopaedics and Head of Joint Preservation at VPS Lakeshore, led the successful surgery. Following the surgery, he (Prithviraj) underwent a comprehensive physiotherapy regimen to aid in his recovery,” VPS Lakeshore Hospital said in the statement, as reported by PTI.

The actor posted a health update on his Intagram account on Tuesday. “I had an accident while shooting an action sequence on Vilayath Buddha. Fortunately, I’m in the hands of experts who performed keyhole surgery and I’m now recouping. It’s rest and physiotherapy ahead for a couple of months,” the 40-year-old had said.

 

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Directed by Jayan Nambiyar, Vilayath Buddha is a story of conflict between two lead characters who want the ownership of a sandalwood tree. The film also stars Anu Mohan and Priyamvada Krishnan in pivotal roles.

ALSO READ: Prithviraj Sukumaran injured on the sets of Vilayath Buddha; to undergo keyhole surgery in the leg

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King Of Kotha Teaser: Dulquer Salmaan looks electrifying as a gangster in action packed movie

Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan is set for his big-budget mass entertainer King of Kotha. The film is produced by Wayfarer Films and Zee Studios. The first teaser was unveiled on June 28 in four languages – Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.

The teaser promises tons of action as Dulquer Salmaan takes on the role of a gangster. The 94-second video begins with a voice narration, “People waited for the King’s return. They believed that only the King could save their land from the demon that devoured their children. Finally, the day arrived. The King returned.” Then, a mural shows the face of King, Dulquer. The video quickly shows the various characters and promises action-packed sequences.

King of Kotha says, “This is not Gandhigram… this is Kotha… Here, when I say it’s day, it’s day, and when I say it’s night, it’s night.”

Hold your breath as we present the action-packed Teaser of #KingOfKotha. Get ready for a blast this ONAM 2023!????#KingOfKothaTeaser – https://t.co/J6PhEF27tJ @AishuL_ @actorshabeer @Prasanna_actor #AbhilashJoshiy @NimishRavi @JxBe @shaanrahman @ActorGokul @ActorSarann… pic.twitter.com/e4CwSksRT9

— Dulquer Salmaan (@dulQuer) June 28, 2023

Directed by Abhilash Joshi, the movie has a big star line-up along with Dulquer including Aishwarya Lekshmi, Shabeer Kallarakkal, Chemban Vinod Jose, Nyla Usha, Shanthi Krishna, Prasanna, Gokul Suresh, Sudhi Koppa and Anikha Surendran. King of Kotha is Zee Studios’ first Malayalam film.

King of Kotha tells the story of two eras. The cinematography is by Nimish Ravi. The script had been penned by Abhilash N Chandran. . The music has been composed by Jakes Bejoy and Shaan Rahman.

ALSO READ: Mammootty, Mahesh Babu and Rakshit Shetty and Silambarasan to unveil teaser of Dulquer Salmaan starrer King of Kotha on June 28

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Indiana Jones throwback: When Amrish Puri was called ANTI-NATIONAL for playing Mola Ram in The Temple Of Doom; the actor had thundered Its really FOOLISH to take it so seriously

The much-awaited film, Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny, is all set to release in Indian cinemas tomorrow, that is, Thursday, June 29. It is the fifth and final part of the franchise and will feature 80-year-old Harrison Ford essaying the iconic character one last time. The first part, Raiders Of The Lost Ark, was released in 1981 and emerged as a cult classic and redefined the action-adventure genre. Many of the memorable adventure films that came in later like The Mummy, Tomb Raider, Jumanji etc. were all somewhere inspired or gave a déjà vu of the Indiana Jones films. Even Indian cinema has drawn inspiration as evident with the content and look of films like Naksha, Ram Setu etc. In fact, RRR director S S Rajamouli’s next with Mahesh Babu is also on the lines of the franchise. Rajamouli’s father and the film’s writer K V Vijayendra Prasad recently said, “It is along the lines of the Indiana Jones series. It will be an adventure-action drama, with lots of emotions, like Raiders Of The Lost Ark.”

Interestingly, the second film of the series, Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom (1984), was set in India and horrified the countrymen with its content. It shows Dr Jones accidentally reaching India where desperate villagers ask him to find a mystical stone, stolen from their temple by a powerful man from a Thuggee cult practising child slavery, black magic and human sacrifice in honour of the goddess Kali. The principal antagonist was Mola Ram, played by Amrish Puri.

Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom showed several Indians as barbaric and uncivilized. In a dinner scene set in a palace, the men of royal blood are seen feasting on snakes, spiders and monkey brains! Mola Ram is seen pulling hearts from victims before sacrificing them in the most heinous way.

It was no wonder that Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom was banned by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Moreover, the government didn’t even permit the shoot in India as they had reservations about the plot points and also with the use of the word ‘Maharaja’. The makers then shot the India scenes in neighbouring Sri Lanka.

Though Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom was never released in India, word spread about its content and the depiction of Gods and it was perceived as demeaning. Amrish Puri, as expected, faced brickbats. He was even termed ‘anti-national’ and he reacted to this episode in his autobiography. He wrote, “It was a chance of a lifetime working with Steven Spielberg, and I don’t regret it even for a moment. I don’t think I did anything anti-national; it’s really foolish to take it so seriously and get worked up over it.”

Amrish further wrote, “It’s based on an ancient cult that existed in India and was recreated like a fantasy. If you recall those imaginary places like Pankot Palace, starting with Shanghai, where the plane breaks down and the passengers use a raft to jump over it, slide down a hill and reach India, can this ever happen? But fantasies are fantasies, like our Panchatantra and folklore. I know we are sensitive about our cultural identity, but we do this to ourselves in our own films. It’s only when some foreign directors do it that we start cribbing.”

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Kiara Advani is shaking up the internet with her stylish statement in a red crochet dress for Satyaprem ki Kathas promotional event

Bollywood star Kiara Advani, who had a fantastic year of big films and a much-discussed wedding with Siddharth Malhotra earlier this year, is back in the game and busy promoting her forthcoming flick Satyaprem ki katha. The ‘clean girl’ style and Kiara Advani’s love of both glamorous and dreamlike forms ensure that she always looks elegant and refined. Kiara Advani has offered us many looks carved in an excellent manner that had us busy taking notes. Kiara Advani has been busy promoting her most recent film Satyaprem ki Katha. The actor strikes all the right notes with her clothing selections, keeping it fresh while adding a dash of glitz.

Everywhere we look, Kiara Advani and her stunning personality are present. This is mostly because the Bollywood actress is promoting her next film with Kartik Aaryan. The actress appears in her most recent photos promoting her movie in Mumbai while dressed in a red outfit from the shelves of Magda Butrym. Kiara chose a handmade crochet bustier dress with a sweetheart neckline, a hidden corset, and a skirt that sits just above the ankle. The bodycon fit of the dress highlighted Kiara’s lean physique. Her dress has a price tag of $3215 (Rs. 2,63,564).  She chose a red pointed heeled shoe and a pair of golden hoops as her accessories. The divas hair was left open in waves and her makeup was kept to a minimum with soft kohled eyes, sparkly eyelids, and nude lip colour.

Meanwhile, Satyaprem ki katha will release on 29th June. The film promises to be a rollercoaster ride of emotions, blending romance, comedy, and a dash of drama. With a captivating storyline and a stellar ensemble cast, including Kiara Advani and Kartik Aaryan, the movie is set to tug at the heartstrings of audiences nationwide.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Kiara Advani

OUTFIT: Magda Butyrm

STYLIST: Lakshmi Lehr

HEELS: Louboutin

HAIR: Sonic Sarwate

MAKE-UP: Nikita Menon

Also Read: Kiara Advani shimmers and shines in stunning Rs 1.85 lakh orange embroidered jacket & gharara set by Arpita Mehta for the promotions of Satyaprem Ki Katha

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