Silenced, Stalled, Cut:  Biggest Censorship Controversies of 2025 | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

Silenced, Stalled, Cut: Biggest Censorship Controversies of 2025 | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

Bollywood faced significant creative hurdles in 2025, with films like Diljot Dosanjh and Honey Trehan’s Panjab ’95 and Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan battling censorship and post-release alterations. Caste narratives, religious themes, and geopolitical tensions led to stalled projects, extensive cuts, and denied releases, highlighting a growing conflict between artistic expression and institutional authority. In 2025, Hindi…

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‘I try to be responsible…’: Vaani Kapoor on playing a trans woman, and her aspiration to portray Amrita Pritam on screen | – The Times of India

‘I try to be responsible…’: Vaani Kapoor on playing a trans woman, and her aspiration to portray Amrita Pritam on screen | – The Times of India

Vaani Kapoor reveals her thoughtful approach to selecting roles, emphasizing the importance of connection and responsibility. She fondly recalls her role in ‘Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui’ and expresses a strong desire to portray the iconic Amrita Pritam on screen, captivated by her life story. Kapoor’s recent project includes playing an investigative officer in ‘Mandala Murders’, showcasing…

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Sidharth Malhotra’s box office journey: a career of highs and lows | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

Sidharth Malhotra’s box office journey: a career of highs and lows | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

Sidharth Malhotra’s Bollywood journey, since his debut with ‘Student of the Year’ in 2012, has been a mix of highs and lows. ‘Ek Villain’ marked a significant success, but subsequent films struggled to maintain momentum. Despite attempts at reinvention and experimentation across genres, inconsistency at the box office has been a challenge. When Sidharth Malhotra…

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