Punjab lifts ban on ‘Aarakshan’

Last Updated: Sunday, August 14, 2011, 20:16

Punjab Sunday lifted the ban on the screening of filmmaker Prakash Jha`s controversial movie ‘Aarakshan’ which deals with the issue of caste-based reservation.

‘Aarakshan’ sees different <i>aarakshan</i> in Nepal

Last Updated: Sunday, August 14, 2011, 14:55

Bollywood films remain one of the most popular fund-raisers for charitable projects in Nepal.

No hue and cry where ‘Aarakshan’ was shot

Last Updated: Saturday, August 13, 2011, 20:07

Madhya Pradesh, where the film was shot, seems to have given a good response.

Punjab, Andhra Pradesh revoke ban on ‘Aarakshan’

Last Updated: Saturday, August 13, 2011, 17:29

The Punjab and Andhra Pradesh governments have cleared filmmaker Prakash Jha`s ‘Aarakshan’ for screening and revoked the statewide ban they imposed on it. The screening of the film started in the two states Saturday afternoon.

Nothing objectionable in ‘Aarakshan’ : Anand

Last Updated: Saturday, August 13, 2011, 16:02

Super30 founder and math wizard whose help was sought by film-maker Prakash Jha to direct Amitabh Bachchan and Saif Ali Khan for the film `Aarakshan`, today said there was nothing objectionable in the movie.

Andhra Pradesh likely to clear ‘Aarakshan’

Last Updated: Saturday, August 13, 2011, 13:00

The Andhra Pradesh government is likely to give a clean-chit to Prakash Jha`s ‘Aarakshan’ and the screening of the film will start from Saturday, said the distributors of the film.

Politicians to watch controversy-ridden ‘Aarakshan’

Last Updated: Saturday, August 13, 2011, 11:47

While several state governments have imposed a ban on Prakash Jha’s ‘Aarakshan’, many politicians seem keen to watch the film nevertheless.

Apex court to hear Jha against `Aarakshan` bans Tuesday

Last Updated: Saturday, August 13, 2011, 10:49

The Supreme Court will hear Tuesday a petition by film producer and director Prakash Jha seeking the quashing of the orders by the Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Punjab governments banning or suspending screening of his film "Aarakshan" in these states.

Punjab imposes conditions to lift `Aarakshan` ban

Last Updated: Saturday, August 13, 2011, 09:51

The Punjab government Friday indicated it is ready to lift the ban on screening of controversial movie "Aarakshan".

Prakash Jha moves Supreme Court over ‘Aarakshan’ ban

Last Updated: Friday, August 12, 2011, 20:49

Just a day after facing bans in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh, ‘Aarakhan’ producers Prakash Jha and Firoz A Nadiawala have moved the Supreme Court to lift ban on the controversial film.

Bollywood slams politics over `Aarakshan`

Last Updated: Friday, August 12, 2011, 20:09

The film industry has come out in support of Amitabh Bachchan and Prakash Jha, venting their ire over the ban on `Aarakshan` in three states.

Despite protests in Banglore, `Aarakshan` attracts audience

Last Updated: Friday, August 12, 2011, 17:28

Prakash Jha`s "Aarakshan" has faced protests in some theatres in Bangalore and Mysore respectively, but despite that movie buffs are thronging cinema halls on the opening day.