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'Forces came together to eliminate me': Malayalam actress Parvathy claims she was attacked, received death threats and lost big films. What helped her keep going?Actress Parvathy Thiruvothu faced threats and lost projects for her activism. She recently spoke about the 2017 Kerala case and its impact....
Bina Paul: From IFFK to Cannes, A trailblazer's journey in Indian cinemaThe quiet pride of the Amma Ariyan team at Cannes, with Bina Paul representing the film, highlights her significant contributions. As a dri...
She is an ex-techie who entered industry with no support, lost movies to star kids. Later, won a National Award. Kriti Sanon calls out pay disparity in BollywoodKriti Sanon recently opened up about the struggles she faced in Bollywood, including unequal pay, losing roles to star kids and dealing wit...
Thought of the day by Emma Watson: ‘I don't want other people to decide who I am. I want…’ Lessons by Harry Potter’s Hermoine on choosing your own voice and defining identityThought of the day: Emma Watson’s thought is not just a statement of independence but a call to action. It invites individuals to take owne...
Bhavana’s quiet triumph: A star who deserves applause beyond symbolismActress Bhavana's fight for justice dominates discussions about her these days. Her decision to report an assault in 2017 led to the format...
Thought of the day by Zendaya: ‘A feminist is a person who believes in the power of…’Thought of the day attributed to Zendaya mirrors the arc of her career, one defined by growth, intention and an insistence on fairness. By ...
Keerthy Suresh appointed UNICEF India Celebrity Advocate to champion children's rightsNational Award-winning actor Keerthy Suresh has been appointed as a Celebrity Advocate for UNICEF India. She will use her platform to raise...
R Madhavan gets real about the confusion of being a gentleman in new age: ‘Chivalry has been redefined now’In a candid interview with India Today, R Madhavan discusses the changing definitions of respect and chivalry, admitting that modern manner...
Change of script in God's own country, and she's liking ItDespite Malayalam cinema's reputation for progressive themes and fearless explorations of patriarchy, a significant gender imbalance persis...
Why is gender pay disparity still a problem in movie industry? Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares her experienceSamantha Ruth Prabhu has openly addressed the gender pay disparity in the film industry, sharing her personal experiences of being paid les...
Samamtha Ruth Prabhu is now the first Indian star to guarantee pay parity for artistsSamantha Ruth Prabhu's new production house, Tralala Moving Pictures, pledges equal pay for all artists in its debut project, 'Bangaram.' T...
Samantha reacts to storm in Malayalam film industry, gives shoutout to women's rights groupsThe revelations from the Hema Committee Report have shaken the Malayalam film community to its core, exposing some of the most egregious ac...
Pay should be determined by the ability to pull masses to theatre, feels Rakul Preet SinghSingh was last seen in the social comedy 'Chhatriwali'. The movie was also the last film appearance of late actor Satish Kaushik.
How the male gaze from behind the camera is seeping on-screen through flawed fictional charactersThe criticisms levelled at the concept of male gaze had several facets.
Producer Guneet Monga receives second highest civilian French honour for her contribution to cinemaThe director was given the honour of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters.
‘SMZS’ has put an Indian film on the world stage, says Ayushmann“I’m happy with the film’s success because I think we have impacted the mindset of the people of India and brought this important conversat...
Gender pay gap in Bollywood: Anyone who pulls crowd will be paid higher, says Aamir Khan"Because of the patriarchal influence on our society, we don't see women as heroes."
'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' review: The robust love-story strikes a balance between entertaining and educatingAkshay Kumar is the backbone of this satire.
Give education, equality to girl child, urges Amitabh BachchanThe actor also shared that the 'Beti bachao, Beti padao' campaign strives to emphasise that there must not be discrimination between boys a...
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