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'Mrs' Director On Bollywood Romanticising Karva Chauth & Why She Decided to Question It
With our adaptation, I wanted to reflect the world I’ve grown up in — and in North India, Karva Chauth felt like the most fitting cultural touchpoint.” She continues, “Interestingly ...
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‘Mrs’ Director Arati Bothered By Bollywood’s Glorification Of Karva-Chauth: “Had To Question It”
Mrs director Aratri Yadav opened up on the Karva Chauth sequence in the film that stars Sanya Malhotra and sparked a new wave of conversations around women and patriarchy. She confessed that she ...
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Mrs director Arati Kadav dislikes how Bollywood has ‘glorified’ Karwa Chauth, made it appear ‘gender-neutral’
In Karwa Chauth scene, Diwakar's (Nishant Dahiya) wife, Richa (Sanya Malhotra), observes her 1st Karwa Chauth. Diwakar's aunt makes her observe several rituals. Filmmaker Arati Kadav, who helmed ...
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Mrs. director Arati Kadav calls out Bollywood for 'glorifying' Karwa Chauth and its ‘gender-neutral’ portrayal: 'Our films have normalised it...'
Arati Kadav's Mrs. critiques Bollywood's romanticization of Karwa Chauth, focusing on North Indian realities. Kadav stresses the powerful influence of cinema in shaping norms and highlights the ...
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After He Ran a Cartoon on the War in Gaza, Gannett Fired Him
Tony Doris, the editorial page editor at The Palm Beach Post, was fired after he selected a cartoon that drew criticism from a nearby Jewish organization. Tony Doris was the editorial page editor ...
THE WEEK8d
5 crazed cartoons about March Madness
Artists take on the education bracket, apolitical moments, and more From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox. From ...
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Toon trouble: on Vikatan cartoon, I&B Ministry’s move
The order of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, directing the removal of a cartoon featuring the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, from a Tamil magazine’s website, is unwarranted and may ...
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Rajesh Kumar Reacts To Ratna Pathak Shah’s Views On Karva Chauth: 'Liberal Women Like Her Question Sanskriti'
Actor Rajesh Kumar, best known for his role in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, has weighed in on veteran actress Ratna Pathak Shah’s controversial remarks on Karva Chauth. Ratna had previously called the ...
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Aaj ka Panchang: January 17, Friday; know Sakat Chauth, Sankashti Chaturthi’s Shubh and Ashubh muhurat
Today is Sakat Chauth, Sankashti Chaturthi. Date: Today is January 17, 2025, Friday. As per the Indian national calendar, today is Pausa 18, of Sakasamvat 1946 (Krodhi). According to Hindu lunar ...
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Mark Carney to run in Ottawa-area riding as Canadians get set to vote April 28 in federal election
OTTAWA — Canadians will vote on April 28 in a snap spring election to be called Sunday as newcomer Liberal Leader Mark Carney seeks his own governing mandate, and a fourth term for the Liberal ...
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‘Mrs.’ director Arati Kadav says Bollywood has ‘glorified’ Karva Chauth: ‘The portrayal bothers me’
In a recent conversation with Indian Express, Kadav expressed her perspective on the Karva Chauth celebration showcased in Mrs. and said it was “the most fitting cultural touchpoint” to portray in the ...