‘Aarakshan’ controversy: Cong appeals for restraint

Last Updated: Friday, August 12, 2011, 15:52

Amid the controversy over the film ‘Aarakshan,’ Congress today urged all sides to exercise restraint.

How will two months ban on `Aarakshan` help, asks Big B

Last Updated: Friday, August 12, 2011, 14:32

The governments of three states have banned the screening of the film "Aarakshan" for two months and this has saddened Amitabh Bachchan, who is playing an important role in it.

Review: ‘Aarakshan’ loses steam midway

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

Amid the loud din and clamour crated by various political outfits over the release of ‘Aarakshan,’ Prakash Jha’s magnum opus tangentially touches upon the contentious issue of caste based reservation, leave aside confronting the hot potato.

After ban, Prakash Jha dilutes ‘Aarakshan’

Last Updated: Friday, August 12, 2011, 08:37

After facing ban in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, filmmaker Prakash Jha finally succumbed to the political pressure and is ready to make minor cuts in ‘Aakrashan.’

Nothing objectionable in Aarakshan: Ajay Devgn

Last Updated: Thursday, August 11, 2011, 23:02

Devgn has earlier worked with Jha in `Gangajal` and `Raajneeti`.

Are we living in democracy or fascist society? Wonders Big B

Last Updated: Thursday, August 11, 2011, 18:28

Expressing his dismay over the ongoing protests surrounding the release of his film `Aarakshan`, mega star Amitabh Bachchan said the way creative freedom is being curbed one might be living in a "most unfortunate fascist conditioning."

My character is apt in `Aarakshan`: Saif Ali Khan

Last Updated: Thursday, August 11, 2011, 16:24

Saif Ali Khan, who faced protests over his role in `Aarakshan`, says he should not be discriminated because of his royal background.

Security stepped up for casts of Prakash Jha`s `Aarakshan`

Last Updated: Thursday, August 11, 2011, 15:26

With the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Government banning Prakash Jha`s latest release `Aarakshan`` (Reservation) in Uttar Pradesh, the security has been stepped up for the casts of the film starring Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone.

Uttar Pradesh and Punjab ban ‘Aarakshan’

Last Updated: Thursday, August 11, 2011, 13:17

The Uttar Pradesh and Punjab government Wednesday late evening ordered a ban on Prakash Jha multi-starrer ‘Aarakshan’ across the state saying some dialogues in the film were provocative and could incite violence.

Classical singer Channulal Misra makes Bollywood debut

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 10, 2011, 18:36

After singing for 50 years, Pandit Channulal Mishra has lent his voice to a Bollywood song "Saans Albeli" from Prakash Jha`s ‘Aarakshan’.

‘Aarakshan’ will release on 12th August: Censor Board

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 10, 2011, 16:30

The Censor Board on Wednesday said in loud and clear terms that ‘Aarakshan’ will release on 12th August, despite the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) plea to defer the release of the film.

Post special screening, Bhujbal objects to scenes in `Aarakshan`

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 10, 2011, 13:25

Senior Maharashtra minister and OBC leader Chaggan Bhujbal has expressed objection to certain scenes and dialogues in Prakash Jha`s upcoming film `Aarakshan`.