#Minimal Bollywood Posters

[magicspeedwagon7]

i watched Don (2006) recently, and spoiler: i don't like it.

this film piqued my curiosity because of the poster and in general the aesthetics, which seems quite inspired by the Wachowskis' Matrix (1999). After all, this film sets a new standard for action films.

Action films before The Matrix were power fantasies featuring macho-men and explosions everywhere. The Wachowski sisters came in with their fashionable hero(ine), their choreographed action scenes modelled on Hong Kong action films, their abundant use of slow-motion, spinning cameras and other filmmaking techniques that make Neo look cool. The quintessence of coolness being achieved in the iconic 'bullet time scene' which combines all the above elements.

so when i saw, the theatrical release poster of the film Don (2006) i wondered if it was an Indian remake of the Wachowski sisters' masterpiece because why not ? after a quick Wikipedia research, I realised that it actually was the remake of the Hindi film of 1978 and, on paper, that sounds like a great idea. revamping an action film from the late 70s with new filmmaking techniques in a post-Matrix era; that makes sense, I was quite optimistic.

unfortunately all the inventive filmmaking techniques are used just to make Shah Rukh Khan cool and every other scene is mid. After the intermission, we even abandon the green filter because apparently for the filmmaker The Matrix = green filter. like i said, The Matrix emulated Hong Kong martial arts films for their action scenes, and so did Bollywood films in the 80s. so why does Farhan Akhtar (director of Don (2006)) decides to emulate the worst of Hollywood incomprehensible action scenes. Its countless cunts which create superficial 'smoothness'. why? my little theory is that Farhan Akhtar just want to make his protagonist 'look cool' but with a very superficial understanding of what makes a protagonist cool.

in this film, Shah Rukh Khan plays a dual role: the cruel drug lord Don and his lookalike Vijay, a kind-hearted man from humble origins. but he's too busy trying "to look cool", his acting is identical whether he plays Don or Vijay. moreover, we minimize how cruel Don is because of the "coolness" of Shah Rukh Khan. his "wittiness" defuses the emotional scenes that require seriousness.

to conclude, i'm so happy The Matrix was such an influential film but unfortunately people all around the world liked it for superficial reasons. for so many people, The Matrix is just green filter and slow motion, and that saddens me.

[minimalmoviepostersindia]

om shanti  om

Release dates 9 November 2007

bharath

[rkvino]

Game Over is a 2019 Indian psychological thriller film written by Ashwin Saravanan and Kaavya Ramkumar and directed by Ashwin Saravanan. The film stars Taapsee Pannu as a person on a wheelchair, who is defending her home from a mysterious intruder.

[rajinists]

Massive Minimal Poster Concept of "History Of Superstar Rajinikanth" design by Ride Rocker! Wow!!! Take a few minutes to check all the details!

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My Next... Excited to announce #ClickShankar, a high-concept thriller directed by Balaji Mohan and produced by Junglee Pictures.Congratulations, Director Balaji Mohan Sir. All the best to Team "Click Shankar", Binky Mendez, Sumit Aroraa, Suraj Gianani, UzmaKhan, and Others.

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15 Best Bollywood Actresses Without Makeup Nailed The Natural Look

If you think celeb beauties would never and cannot bare it all, you’re about to be proven wrong. This is an ode to every bollywood actresses without makeup that was brave enough to flaunt her flaws!

Bollywood Beauties! Ahh who doesn’t want to be a Bollywood beauty or atleast look half as good as them. Welp, their beauty comes at a great price- healthy diets, extensive beauty routines, expensive treatments and a lot more. Like Queen Bey said “Pretty Hurts”!

It's not everyday you see an actress without makeup. They have a certain image of beauty to live upto, people expect them to be flawless porcelain dolls, every minute of their life. Keeping up with such expectations comes with a heavy price and it's not easy.

Here's a list of 15 incidences when a Bollywood actress stepped out without makeup or minimal makeup and showed the paparazzi that their camera didn't matter and absolutely slayed their natural look.

We applaud these celebrities without makeup, for giving unrealistic beauty standards a Big Finger!

From airports to gyms and everywhere in between, these actresses have time and again bared it all and beautifully!

Bollywood Actresses Without Makeup

1. Deepika Padukone Without Makeup Is Still A Queen!

This long-legged bombshell is a perfectionist- with thick eyebrows perfectly lined in shape, her chiseled cheeks highlighted and lips colored pretty, everytime she makes a public appearance she is impressively dressed to the T! Dressed in a casual grey 3/4th sleeves t-shirt with a tan side bag and no makeup, Deepika is seen keeping her style simple, comfortable and classy.

You’ll hardly see this actress without makeup. Only on a blue moon would you see Deepika at her raw best but when she bares it all, she certainly is not afraid of flaunting her natural beauty, she wears it proudly!

Honestly with her smooth, shiny tan Deepika padukone without makeup is just as beautiful as deepika with makeup.

2. If You’re Born with It, Wear It Like Anushka Sharma Without Makeup!

Anushka’s dewy, lush skin speaks for itself. She’s one of the few lucky people who are genetically gifted in the beauty department.

Tbh Anushka sharma without makeup is healthy skin-spiration!

It’s not unusual to see her sport the #NoMakeup look. From red carpet events to casual public appearances, Anushka is seen keeping it simple with minimal makeup and opting for fresh looks all the time. Solid color tees paired with basic denim pants and white shoes apparently turn out to be Anushka’s mantra for her stylish airport looks. It’s a rarity to see her wear heavy makeup, this beauty is not about the OTT life.

3. Sonam Kapoor Without Makeup Makes It Up With Her Fly Style!

This ‘Fashion Royalty’ has Expensive written all over her, in bold!

Popular for her unconventional, avant-garde, unique style, this B-town beauty doesn’t shy away from getting raw and filter free in front of the camera. Thus sonam kapoor without makeup is a frequent feature on her instagram too.

This fashionista knows exactly how to slay a no-makeup look. Spotted in a grey checkered power pantsuit with oversized black shades to hide the eyes and a brown handbag, Sonam Kapoor makes a powerful statement and absolutely nobody even notices her bare face. Lately one can witness Sonam Kapoor posting no filter and no makeup looks on her instagram profile making her support for raw and bare-faced looks more prominent.

4. Alia Bhatt Without Makeup- Young, Fresh & Healthy!

Nobody does casual as cool as Alia!  Spotted in a black t-shirt, Alia almost always has fresh glowing skin and with a charming smile like hers, makeup is not a necessity. Alia’s young, healthy skin is a result of power juices, a healthy diet and extensive exercise sessions with Yasmin Karachiwala.

It’s not often that you see heroines without makeup but she being the carefree millennial that she is, Alia Bhatt without make up is a common sight and if you’re lucky you might just run into her on a walk around town!

5. Priyanka Chopra Without Makeup, Owns It Like A Boss!

A patron of natural beauty and embracing flaws, Priyanka chopra has never turned face from giving the world a taste of her glam.

She is often seen gracing posters and magazine covers without makeup, she is unafraid of criticism and can handle whatever’s thrown her way. One to defy norms both social and beauty, Priyanka Chopra without makeup still rules our hearts and the style scene.

This Boss Lady owns her flaws!

6. Kareena Kapoor Without Makeup is Literally BAE!

When you’re born with good skin,silky hair and beautiful eyes, do you even have to worry about what you look like?

Bebo sure seems to not bother much about makeup! Often spotted in round neck full sleeves t-shirts or a tank top with skin fit jeggings, sports shoes and a high ponytail, Kareena Kapoor without makeup still lives up to widely acceptable Indian standards of beauty. It’s not out of the ordinary to see her go ‘au natural’.

Whether it’s a workout sesh at Bandra or a beach vacation in the Maldives, taking a break from makeup sure seems easy for this Diva.

7. Katrina Kaif Without Makeup Serves Freshness!

You’d hardly ever see Katrina Kaif wearing heavy makeup. One to levitate to softer looks -  even in movies, at red carpet events or high profile weddings this actress has time and again shown the world that she doesn’t rely much on makeup.

The Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara actress Katrina Kaif, without makeup is everything that every woman wants to be. She has a clear, blemish-free, fresh skin that anybody would kill for and is often seen flaunting her hot-bod and post-workout clear skin in Bandra.

8. Shraddha Kapoor Without Makeup Makes Me Believe In Herbal Tea!

Maybe detoxicating does do your skin wonders because Shraddha Kapoor without makeup is like a ray of light on a dark night! A healthy lifestyle advocate, Shraddha sure seems to be practising what she preaches! Often spotted donning a comfy crop top and joggers, Shradhha Kapoor never fails to flaunt her glowing skin and beautiful smile in front of the cameras.

You don’t just stumble upon fresh, dewy and glowing skin. Sometimes you have to work for it, work hard for it!

9. Jacqueline Fernandez Without Makeup Is A Winner!

Jacqueline’s happy and energetic laugh is enough to make one fall in love with her, her long luscious locks and beautiful face are like a cherry on top.

Even when Jacqueline Fernandez steps out without makeup, her positivity and happy spirit reflect on her face. She’s winning our hearts and giving us the confidence to embrace our perfectly imperfect skin.

10. Madhuri Dixit Without Makeup, Can Give Actresses A Run For Their Money!

This evergreen actress is the epitome of classic Bollywood charm! This B-town Mohini  (enchantress) has enticed Indian audiences with her beauty over two decades and is still ruling hearts.

A champion of healthy living and keeping fit, she dances her way to organic beauty. Known for her impeccable style and charismatic smile, Madhuri Dixit is a perfect example of beauty with brains. Unafraid of what her critics have to say, Madhuri Dixit without makeup often makes appearances at dance sessions and public events alike.

11. Hina Khan Without Makeup Gets Honestly Bare-Faced!

ou have to be really brave to be able to go bare faced everyday for months on national T.V. especially when you're a much-adored celebrity from the silver screen.

Well Hina Khan without makeup was a regular on our tv sets during her stint on Big Boss. Her workout looks are so well put together, that they serve as an inspiration to all for opting a healthy diet and a perfect fitness regime. The television actress Hina Khan doesn’t shy when it comes to putting out her transformation pictures or no makeup workout selfies.

12. Kajol Without Makeup  Is Carefree! Well, She’s Always Carefree!

This Bollywood actress is known for her zesty, feisty personality. She speaks her mind and has made her strong opinions about celebrity airport looks and all the efforts that go into creating eventful celebrity looks quite clear. She really isn’t about all that effort. Mother of two, Kajol likes to keep her look minimal and yet never fails to take us by awe with her zealous nature.

Naturally it’s not really a big deal to see Kajol without makeup. It’s no big deal to her, shouldn’t be to us either right?

Nevertheless, she’s beautiful.

13. Do It Like Sunny! Sunny Leone Without Makeup - A Heartthrob!

Sunny Leone is blessed with good skin and beautiful eyes. You will often see Sunny Leone without makeup especially during her workout routines that she usually shares with her fans online. Apart from that she is often spotted at airports wearing full sleeve tops and distressed jeans carefully paired with bomber jackets and sneakers. She often shares pictures with her kids and husband Daniel Weber on Instagram while enjoying her casual days out in L.A and Mumbai.  

Even dressed at her simplest, she reflects positivity and a natural glow!

14. Kajal Agarwal Without Makeup Is Super Casual Chic!

It's not unusual to see a Tamil actress without makeup, they are pretty famous for sporting natural looks.

Kajal Aggarwal without makeup is a common sight around town, she is often caught at her casual best on outings with friends and family. We must say she slays casual like no other celebrity! Known for opting a fuss-free casual look, it is evident from Kajal Aggarwal’s Instagram profile that she likes to chill in comfy yet stylish crop tops and track pants.

15. Sara Ali Khan Without  Makeup or With, Is Always A Charmer!

Making her Bollywood debut with Kedarnath, this fresh-faced beauty has certainly inherited good looks from her mother. Almost a young clone of her mumma, Sara Ali Khan without makeup has a fresh charm that no other actress can match right now. Despite being new to Bollywood, Sara Ali Khan has already got herself quite a fan base because of her chirpy and carefree attitude towards most things in life. Known for her famous “ Namaste”, Sara is often seen flaunting her carefree side by choosing comfy denim pants and round neck tees or sweatshirts while traveling.

Even at her simplest, in a plain suit and no makeup at all, Sara Ali Khan is a pretty spectacle.

Everything said and done, there’s no denying that these actresses are just as prepossessing with or without a made-up face. Take inspiration from your favourite Bollywood actresses without makeup, go makeup free and embrace your natural beauty and don't let anyone else tell you what's best for you.

What your critics say ,don’t matter! How you feel about yourself is all that does. So love yourself girl!

Source: https://www.bewakoof.com/blog/actress-without-makeup

[sherlockisactuallyagaysname]

Yesterday I was looking for minimal bollywood posters on my laptop and today this comes on my dash (on my phone)

And now I'm scared

[her-culture]

The Indian Weddings of Shenanigans and Hues

In a tryst with the garland vendor, I completely forgot about a secret rendezvous we arranged with the henna maestros of our region. A love story of our own unveiled as we sat beneath the summer warmth and weaved a way through the wedding menage. A proposal was made with a nod ensuite and thus began the wondrous journey of Indian matrimony, flourishing under the bated breath of every member whose role was inevitably pre-decided since the day the knee was bent. In a flurry of emotions, one seemed to forget the timeline that lay bare, a sordid affair, it seemed, of only allowing four months to hustle our bustle.

The first family wedding, first of six, as the grandchildren were now adult-feet-tall, each in line for partaking in the ceremonies of the Gods. We were told it was practice for when our time came and were made the holly beneath which all real-life jokes were cracked. Livid with responsibilities, we each trudged along a path more devious than the other but plastered smiles on our faces in the name of beauty. The streets of Old Delhi that once lay in the great Mughal rulers’ wake was rummaged by my kin to procure in bulk items of class at minimal rates, for obvious reasons. Coloured drapes with hues of the summer blue were bought to decorate the house. Sarees with great works of beads and ancient thread skill were added to a trousseau so vast that the onlooker would have to ‘aww’ in awe of our splendour and sinned in the thought of a class unknown. Having gathered the cosmetic part of a bright celebration, the decor called its turn. Venues were recced and caterers bartered, dates meddled with to fit a spring collection, gardens laden with fresh seeds and alcohol stalked till the ceilings. Still months to go, deviously trudging on to manage this theatrical asylum I call home, we acrobats of a matrimonial kind swarm in bee-lines around a marry-go-round.

First came the turmeric ceremony where the already coloured groom was scrubbed with a paste to make him fairer within a dearth of two hours, tops. Like polishing him since birth had no miraculous effect, but this holy matrimony pleased the God of colour. Besides wrecking my washroom and turning it a Coldplay “Yellow,” it did nothing good to turn him into the poster child of Fair & Handsome. Now that the groom was very dignifiedly bound, gagged and threatened to not meet his beau for ill will befall one and all, the alcohol bottles were broken open and downed aplenty! You see, in our family, no wedding starts without a compulsory shot system - vodka, spices and Indian drama being reciped for an auspicious gala. Soon after followed a flurry of the many, many dance numbers prepped by age groups from in-womb to one leg in the grave; the night carried on until dawn hit, and nobody besides our feline friends was awake, with barking ensuite. Suddenly, with sheer panic the mothers were wide upright, running helter-skelter, realizing it’s D-Day.

Golden threads laced with beads and intricate embroidery woven within the lush patterns carefully procured  were placed atop the groom with his mother sowing in the holy threads into his turban with chanting galore in the back; women of all whims reciting divine rhythms with a smile playing on their redden lips escorted him to mount the horse leading him to his ultimate destination. I will not dwell more in depth on how the ceremonies play out since I’m sure Bollywood movies have shown the entire world of the generic process that follows (an eight-hour ordeal where we stay cock-eyed awake from dusk to dawn, inevitably looking like something out of a World War Z). Oh well, for me as an Indian, I’m best far away from this madding crowd!

[meeth-grad702]

Week 4.1 - In Class - 1 on 1 with Tatiana

My 1 on 1 session with Tatiana went really well. I showed her some of my slides from my Contextual Review Mapping and we talked about my next steps. I didn’t have any experimentation at this stage, however our discussion helped pave possible directions for me to go in. One of the things we discussed was the reasoning behind my choice to do a publication. My reasoning is that I will be able to be more experimental with each of the pages. I feel like with posters, it’s more restricted to one design on each poster compared to a publication where I can talk and show many things at once. I am not ruling out doing a poster series, however at the moment I think doing a publication would be more beneficial, even if I haven't had much experience with it especially when it comes to printing and binding. Some of the other things we talked about - 

- How will I design

- How will I show Info - Infographics?

- Which movies will I compare 

- Will I include a synopsis of each of the movies?

- What kind of cultural aspects can I show? - Storylines, Characters, Clothing, Messaging

- Critique on the way Bollywood has adapted aspects of the Hollywood original

- Use minimal text, more visual, playful, fun, cool

Overall this 1 on 1 session was quite valuable as Tatiana was able to help me think of questions I should ask myself before getting into the making process straight away. 

[desihabits]

Minimal posters of Bollywood actor's signature steps by Rohit Kumar

[minimalmoviepostersindia]

Hasee Toh Phasee (English: She Smiles, She's Snared!)

Release dates 7 February 2014

bharath

[strangehoot]

New Post has been published on Strange Hoot - How To’s, Reviews, Comparisons, Top 10s, & Tech Guide

New Post has been published on https://strangehoot.com/how-to-view-comments-on-twitter/

How to View Comments on Twitter [with Images] - Strange Hoot

Comments on Twitter are published to people for them to react to the comments. Based on the number of comments received on the post, it gains popularity on the platform. People’s reactions are shown in the form of comments. Expression of people are shown in terms of aggression, negligence, ignorance, hatred, supporting the view and so on.

Twitter followers are so active in viewing the comments on popular posts and start acting upon the same. Be it IPL, Covid-19, Marvel Movies, Hollywood, Bollywood or Politics, you will find all types of followers on the Twitter platform. Twitter has made people addicted to viewing posts on interesting topics and acting upon them within a fraction of seconds. You must have experienced this. 

If you are a follower of the topic or a story which is hot, you will see tons of comments as soon as you refresh the page.

The most trending topics get thousands of likes, re-tweets and comments on Twitter.

Twitter Platform – Origination of Idea

Jack Dorsey, a co-founder of Twitter came up with an idea to build the messaging platform in 2006. He shared the idea with Evan Williams and Biz Stone, co-founders of Odeo, a podcasting company. They liked the idea and suggested to Jack to go for further development of this project.

Twitter was launched as a messaging platform, however now it has become a post sharing platform. The Twitter users can debate, criticize, and openly give their views on the trending topics. 

Twitter Features

Twitter provides a list of interesting features. 

Tweet – The first and foremost feature is to tweet. Tweet is referred to as sharing the post to the public. You can post a tweet in the form of video, picture, poll or simple text messages with hashtags. You can also send personalized tweets where you can set the contact settings who can reply to your tweets.

Bookmarks – You can bookmark the tweets posted by your contacts or in public. If it finds you interesting, you can bookmark the tweet. This helps you find the specific tweet easily.

Direct Messages – You can send personalized messages to group or contact from your Twitter account. You will receive the reply from the group in the messages. Basically, the conversation happens one-to-one without getting the public into the conversation.

Poll – This is the most interesting feature. You can send a tweet in terms of Poll. Create a poll and get people voting on the poll. You can set up the number of choices, duration to keep the poll active and publish. You can also remove the poll before the timelines set.

Follow / Unfollow – You can follow or unfollow the tweets posted by your contacts. You can also follow or unfollow the public tweets that are shown based on your interests. Not only this, you can set other options as you are not interested in the tweet, report tweet or add/remove tweet from the list or block the poster of the tweet.

Hashtags – Another interesting feature that Twitter introduced is a hashtag. The keyword starts with the ‘#’ character is called a hashtag. The tweets containing the most used hashtags become trending and is shown in the Trending section of your Twitter page.

Topics – Twitter topics show you suggested topics based on your profile. It is your choice whether you want to follow any of the topics from the suggested ones. Once you start following the topic, all the tweets posted on that topic will be shown on your Twitter home page. You can also move the topics to Not Interested. After that, these topics will never be suggested to you. You can also explore more topics.

Moments – Twitter provides one another important element, called Moments. You can create it as an event. You can club your multiple tweets and add to your Momemnts. Give it a title and choose to publish later. If your profile is not public, you will not be able to share moments on Twitter. 

Lists – Another feature is a list that can be added to your Twitter profile. The list consists of a group of members with a name and a description. It provides the privacy feature that can be set when you are sharing the list. Only the members of the list can view the tweets. Once your purpose of keeping the list is over, you can delete it.

Notifications – You receive notifications on the contacts started following you, or any new tweet is posted or existing tweet is retweeted to keep you informed. 

After having an overview of the most used features of Twitter, let us understand the Twitter profile. 

Twitter Profile

Your profile contains all the tweets you have posted, the tweet you have liked, the tweets you have replied and so on. It also contains the count of followers you have and the count of contacts you are following on Twitter. 

You can view your profile name and upload the profile picture that is visible to viewers of your profile. 

A short description you have set as who you are, when you joined Twitter and your location are some of the important information of your profile. 

Next, we are going to see how you can add comments to tweets and view comments from the tweet.

Add Comments to Tweet [Step-by-step Guide]

Log into your Twitter account. The Home page appears.

Choose the tweet on which you need to add the comment.

For options in the form of icons appear on the tweet.

Icon 1 (Tweet your reply) – The icon highlighted with the blue border is used to reply on the tweet you have received. The pop up opens and the cursor will be on the text area for you to reply. Enter your reply, click Reply. 

Icon 2 (Add Comments) – The next icon is to add your comments. A pop up appears clicking the icon. Enter the comments where “Add a comment” placeholder is shown. Once added, click Retweet. Your comments are successfully posted for that tweet.

Icon 3 (Like the Tweet) – Click the heart icon to like the tweet.

Icon 4 (Sharing Tweet Options) – The last icon has multiple options such as Send via Direct Message, Add Tweet to Bookmarks and Copy link to Tweet. You can choose to select any option with the tweet.

Now, we will see how to view comments on Twitter.

View Comments on Twitter [Step-by-step Guide]

Sign in / Access your Twitter account.

On a successful sign in attempt, the Home page appears.

You will see a list of Tweets that you have received.

Choose or select the tweet for which you wish to view all the comments received on the tweet. (The comments are from all the people who have commented on that tweet and not a specific group of people.)

You will see the time next to the person who has posted the tweet. In the screen above, it shows 6h.

Click the 6h link. The page is converted to thread (as shown below).

You can keep scrolling through – to view all the comments of the tweet.

You not only will be able to view the comments but also likes and other comments are posted on the tweets. It is an endless hierarchy of the posts that you can explore.

We have seen how you view comments on Twitter. 

Important: To post any tweet, you can enter 280 characters as text. No lengthy descriptions or essays are allowed to be created a tweet. That is the beauty of a tweet. 

Twitter as Social Media platform

Twitter is a unique platform if we compare with Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp. The world’s latest news can be found on Twitter first, all the debates and expression of view are found on the most popular topics on the Twitter platform.

Polling on the tweet, your expressions or view using likes, adding comments, replying with emojis or adding image to the tweet are all possibilities you can use on Twitter. It is also an advertisement platform where you can showcase your product or services. You get reviews of your product in the form of comments.

Political events are fully captured on Twitter and people are expressing and debating about the actions and economy taking leads in tweets. The news of celebrity is spread via Twitter quicker than any other channel of publishing or broadcasting. 

Using Twitter as an open forum platform, people have started analyzing, understanding the mindsets and trends in the current patterns of any topic that are being published as tweets. Twitter has become a game changer for economic and political events.

Minimalism is the key feature of Twitter. Short description and hit the target of what you want to say. Just publish it and be prepared for all types of reply. Widen your horizon with what’s happening in the world. Anyways, the world has become small by connecting the dots all over the places.

Twitter has set a benchmark in publishing the posts in short and brief terms. It takes no time to revert or retweet the post that is being published. Twitter just rocks!

Read: How to Cancel Apple News Subscription From iPhone

[newstfionline]

Indian ruling-party member offers bounty for beheading of Bollywood’s biggest female star

By Vidhi Doshi, Washington Post, November 20, 2017

The release of a highly anticipated Bollywood blockbuster has been delayed after a politician from India’s governing party offered a bounty of $1.5 million for the heads of the movie’s star and director amid outcry that the film distorted Hindu legend.

The movie “Padmavati”--depicting the life of legendary 14th-century queen Padmini--sparked the latest in a string of flash points from right-wing groups that perceive more clout under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has courted Hindu nationalists as part of his political base.

Often Hindu outrage is stoked by little more than rumors, including deadly riots and vigilante violence over false claims that Muslims were killing cows sacred to Hindu culture. But this time with the film, the reason for the outrage is even more puzzling.

Members of the Rajput Karni Sena, a group associated with the warrior Rajput caste, claim it misrepresents history by depicting a love affair between the queen and a Muslim invader. The group is further upset that the queen’s midriff is exposed in a song sequence. They have called for a nationwide strike and backed the death threats against star Deepika Padukone and the film’s director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

But Bhansali insists that the plot has no such love scene. And the movie trailer pays ample homage to Rajput bravery and their role in resisting Muslim armies.

The death threats--against one of India’s most popular actresses and a prominent filmmaker--brought quick backlash. They were sharply denounced by leaders of Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, or BJP, and the home minister in the southern Karnataka state, Ramalinga Reddy, ordered protection for Padukone and her family.

Also at stake are the boundaries for the world’s most prolific film industry, in which some directors have increasingly tried to push back against decades of film censorship for political reasons.

Chief ministers of a number of states demanded that controversial scenes be removed before the film is screened. The movie’s producers have indefinitely delayed the film’s release.

The news agency ANI reported that Surajpal Amu, a state-level media coordinator of the BJP, told a rally Sunday: “We will reward the ones beheading [Padukone and Bhansali] with Rs 10 crore, and also take care of their family’s needs.” A crore signifies 10 million rupees.

Amu repeated the statement to the Indian Express. Video from the rally also showed Amu saying, “There’s no need to discuss making cuts to the film. We won’t allow it to play in theaters at all.”

An official from the BJP condemned Amu and said the party was considering taking legal action against him.

“It’s absolutely appalling. What have we gotten ourselves into? And where have we reached as a nation?” said the actress Padukone, who plays the leading role of Queen Padmavati and who recently appeared in “XXX: Return of Xander Cage” alongside Vin Diesel.

A member of the Rajput Karni Sena group, Mahipal Singh Makrana, responded in a self-made video, saying, “Rajputs never raise a hand on women, but if need be, we will do to Deepika what Lakshman did to Surpanakha,” referring to a Hindu epic in which a man cuts off a woman’s nose. The group has also vandalized cinemas, burned posters and threatened to break the legs of actor Ranveer Singh, who plays villainous Muslim invader Alauddin Khilji.

The violent reaction to the film’s release further suggests a groundswell of conservatism in Modi’s India. Bollywood films in the 2000s were known for breaking taboos, as they increasingly began to show on-screen kissing, live-in relationships between unmarried couples and interreligious romances, most famously in the 2008 historical drama “Jodhaa Akbar.”

Some members of Modi’s party have made efforts to minimize Muslims’ role in Indian culture and history. Recently, members of the governing party misleadingly said that the Taj Mahal was built on the site of an old Hindu temple and that it “did not represent Indian culture.” The Taj Mahal was built by the Muslim Mughal king Shah Jahan.

Although members of right-wing groups have been briefly arrested for making threats in the past, the government rarely pursues legal action against them.

[pinkvilla]

EXCLUSIVE: Arjun Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor lock lips in this new still from Half Girlfriend

Arjun Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor starrer Half Girlfriend has already created a stir- thanks to the breathtaking posters unveiled a few days ago. The movie is an adaptation of Chetan Bhagat's book of the same title.

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Recently, the makers even released an interesting video from the movie wherein Arjun is seen reading excerpts from the Hindi version of the novel. By the end of it, he asks puzzled, "Yeh Half Girlfriend kya hota hain?!" Haha, the millennial question! The trailer of the movie is set to release on April 10 2017. Before the release, we got our hands on some exclusive stills from the movie and we bet it is sure to up the excitement level amongst fans. Shraddha looks endearing in one of the stills as she holds a mic. With her hair tied and minimal make-up look, she is all set to make your heart skip a beat.

In the other still, with a guitar hung on her shoulder, Shraddha aka Riya Somani is seen sharing a soulful kiss with Arjun aka Madhav Jha. Madhav being the middle-class Bihari fellow is seen hopping on a scooter, while Shraddha's appearance oozes out class. 

So far, the unmissable chemistry between the two has been able to create a positive buzz about the movie and they seem to be lost in love . This is the first time Arjun and Shraddha will be seen sharing screen space with each other. They both went through intense training sessions for basketball.  Half Girlfriend is set to hit the theatres on May 19, 2017. In the movie, Arjun plays the role of Bihari boy who enters an esteemed college in Delhi. He falls for a girl named Riya Somani, but she makes herself his 'Half Girlfriend'. New relationship status, indeed! For the latest in Bollywood, TV & Fashion download our updated Android App OR our iOS App.

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I did these back in 2013/14, there were a few of us doing minimal posters in Telugu - Chitram Bhalaare Vichitram and Bees Ka Dus are two other pages that come to my mind. We were all super inspired by Akshar Pathak's bollywood posters that were a rage back then! pic.twitter.com/faPPOKe8DR

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