Indian author and Booker Prize winner Arundhati Roy has withdrawn from the Berlin International Film Festival in protest of German director Wim Wenders’ statement on Gaza. According to reports from foreign media, Roy expressed her dismay and shock over Wenders’ comments, stating that such statements can be used to silence discussions on human rights abuses and that artists, writers, and filmmakers should use their platforms to speak out against injustice.
Roy also pointed out that Israel is responsible for the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and that the country’s involvement in the conflict is supported by the US, German, and other European governments. She argued that if Wenders were to make political films, he would be entering the political arena, while filmmakers must remain neutral.
Following alleged threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, the police have increased security for actress Lara Dutta. In other news, renowned Kannada film director and actor, Jo Simon, passed away due to a heart attack during a meeting of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce in Bengaluru.
Bollywood actress Priyanka Deshpande broke her silence on the conviction of actor Rajpal Yadav and revealed the truth behind his crime. A film production house has stated that a film was halted mid-production, resulting in significant financial losses.
In other celebrity news, actress Hania Amir and singer Asim Azhar’s marriage rumors are making the rounds on social media. Musician and actor A. R. Rahman has described his meeting with the legendary Pakistani qawwal Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan as one of the most extraordinary and spiritual experiences of his life.
Pakistani actress Lirba Khan revealed that most actresses wear borrowed jewelry and clothes for their weddings. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s wife, Gauri Khan, has restored her ancestral home in Delhi and turned it into a luxurious villa, where a night’s stay can cost up to Rs 1.3 million.
In a tragic incident, a person was killed during a rally led by Tamil film star and politician Vijay. Legendary Bollywood actress Shabana Azmi has shared a heartfelt video paying tribute to her co-star Pratiksha, which has gone viral on social media.
A video featuring the characters from the AI-created film Sholay has also gone viral, showcasing the film’s iconic characters and scenes. Egyptian-American comedian Bassem Youssef mocked Jeffery Epstein, calling him a “Russian asset” during a TV show.
Rumors are circulating that Pakistani boxer Amir Khan and his wife Faryal Makhdoom will appear on Netflix’s show ‘Dubai Calling’. Lawmaker Tarique Fatima Chaudhry emphasized the importance of human compassion and the law in providing facilities to all prisoners.
