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Padma Lakshmi Tweets On ‘Anti-Muslim Violence’ In India Has Sparked Debate
Padma Lakshmi, an Indian-American author, activist, model, and television host, was reared in the United States but keeps up with events in her homeland of India. Let me tell you that she was born in Madras (presently Chennai), India, into a Tamil Brahmin family. She eventually moved to La Puente, California with her mother and stepfather after immigrating to the United States at the age of four.
Not only that, but she frequently makes remarks about them and expresses her thoughts and ideas about them. She once revealed that she was bullied and faced racial violence as a kid growing up in Los Angeles, which prompted her to battle to overcome “internalised self-loathing.” She is a staunch supporter of women’s rights and an ardent champion of immigrant rights and the independent restaurant business.
She has been a staunch critic of skin-lightening lotions sold to people of colour, particularly in non-white dominated countries. She’s also spoken up about her experiences with colourism in India and the United States.
Lakshmi claimed that she was raped at the age of 16 by her older lover, which she did not report, in a 2018 column for The New York Times. She added that a prior sexual assault she suffered at the age of seven by a relative of her stepfather influenced her choice to remain silent about the rape.
She was transferred to India to live with her grandparents for a year after alerting her mother and stepfather about the attack. She is always known for her outspoken attitude and attracts lots of attention. This time too, she made some comments that attracts a lot of attention, especially from India.
Padma Lakshmi on growing anti-Muslim violence in India
She always made statements that made her headlines. Now this time, recently, she spoke out against ‘anti-Muslim violence’ and ‘communal hatred in India’ on her official Twitter account. She said,
“Sickening to see the violence against Muslims celebrated in India. The widespread anti-Muslim rhetoric preys on fear and poisons people. This propaganda is dangerous and nefarious because when you consider someone less than it’s much easier to participate in their oppression.”
Addressing the Hindus in India, she added,
“Fellow Hindus, don’t succumb to this fear-mongering. There is no threat to Hinduism in India or anywhere else. True spirituality doesn’t include any room for sowing hatred of any kind. People of all faiths should be able to live peacefully together in this ancient, vast land.”
She stressed,
“People of all faiths should be able to live peacefully together in this ancient, vast land.”
In a later sequence of tweets, Lakshmi tagged news articles from international publications such as The Guardian and The Los Angeles Times on the Jahangirpuri clash between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Delhi, the violence in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone city during Ram Navami celebrations earlier this month and the role of social media in it, as well as how hate-filled songs are used to insult individuals of other faiths and communal violence.
— Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) April 27, 2022
While some applauded her for standing up for Indian Muslims and preaching about peace and unity, her stance did not sit well with others. Have a look at them:
Thank you so much for speaking out! As a progressive Hindu, we urge you to get in touch with us, and join us in building an inclusive, progressive Hinduism that rejects hate and stands up for human rights for all.
— Hindus for Human Rights (@Hindus4HR) April 27, 2022
Unfollowing. Hindus have been hunted in all parts of #India for decades. They are murdered every day in Pakistan & Bangladesh because of their religion.
You’re either purposely being obtuse or are ignorant.#Kashmir #Bengal #Kerala #Punjabhttps://t.co/SOEc18Ztpy
— Sheenie Ambardar, MD (@DrAmbardar) April 28, 2022
She has every right to speak for muslim victims of violence, I fully support that, but while doing so she must not whitewash Hindu victims of violence. You can raise your voice for one community without trying to deny the trauma faced by another community.https://t.co/UC4amRCMFf
— Ash (@ashindreamland) April 27, 2022
How much are u usually paid for such tweets… (Which are basically propaganda driven and far from reality and too distant from where you live too…)
— gpkr (@gp_theelixir) April 27, 2022
Thank you for sharing this. It’s been so difficult to get light shed on the increased aggression towards Indian Muslims. We know that isn’t what India stands for. Love & peace to all.
— Ammara Essa (@Aey_dot_ee) April 27, 2022
On the 16th of April 2022, a Hindu–Muslim confrontation happened in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri neighbourhood, in the midst of a Hindu march commemorating Hanuman Jayanti. The altercation occurred during the third march of the day, which came to an abrupt end near a mosque where Muslims were praying for Ramadan. Many people were hurt, including a police officer, when stones were thrown and bullets were fired. A total of 23 persons were detained, including sixteen adults and two minors.
A ‘Tiranga Yatra’ was organised by Hindu and Muslim people of the region over a week later to send a message of peace and love.
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Manoj Bajpayee’s Humble Reply To Shekhar Kapur For Praising Him In ‘Ek Banda Kaafi Hai’
In the vast landscape of Indian cinema, there are certain actors who leave an indelible mark on the industry with their exceptional talent and captivating performances. One such performer is Manoj Bajpayee, whose various acting skills have won him a great deal of respect and acclaim. Bajpayee has distinguished himself as one of the most gifted performers of his time. Due to his dramatic representations, unique parts, and subtle performances, he has always gained a lot of attention.
What makes him different is his ability to effortlessly slip into diverse roles and bring them to life. He has portrayed a variety of roles, all of which are unique from one another, showcasing his flexibility.
From a good cop in Shool (1999) to a gangster-turned-teacher in Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), from a gay professor in Aligarh (2015) to a spy in the web series The Family Man (2019), Bajpayee has repeatedly shown that he can adapt to any role without difficulty, going beyond the limitations of traditional Bollywood cinema.
In addition to captivating moviegoers, Manoj Bajpayee’s charismatic on-screen presence has won him the utmost respect from his fellow actors. A perfect example of this is the renowned director Shekhar Kapur. Recently, Kapur was profoundly impacted by the outstanding performance of Bajpayee in the courtroom drama Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai.
The movie had such an impact on Kapur that he used social media to show his respect for the actor. This sparked a touching conversation between Manoj Bajpayee and Shekhar Kapur on Twitter. Have a look at what transpired between them:
Shekhar Kapur praises the acting prowess of Manoj Bajpayee
Intrigued by Manoj Bajpayee’s portrayal in Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur recently appreciated the actor’s remarkable talent.
He praised Bajpayee’s nuanced portrayal of the real-life lawyer, PC Solanki. He praised Bajpayee’s subtle portrayal and drew attention to his seamless character immersion and feeling of genuineness in the part. His words of admiration also sparked an emotional exchange between the two veterans of the business.
The conversation between them started when Shekhar Kapur tweeted,
A master class in acting @BajpayeeManoj sets the bar so high in Ek Banda Kaafi Hai, with a sensitive, honest and completely authentic performance. I was hanging on to every line he spoke in this compelling courtroom drama. Congratulations to Director Apoorv Karki n team at #zee5.
A master class in acting @BajpayeeManoj sets the bar so high in Ek Banda Kaafi Hai, with a sensitive honest and completely authentic performance. I was hanging on to every line he spoke in this compelling court room drama. Congratulations to Director Apoorv Karki n team at #zee5
— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) June 1, 2023
To this, Manoj Bajpayee responded,
OMG! Now I can put my feet up for sometime and relax after this praise by one and only our respected @shekharkapur sir! Thank you. Thank You.
OMG! Now I can put my feet up for sometime and relax after this praise by one and only our respected @shekharkapur sir! Thank you 🙏 Thank You 🙏
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) June 1, 2023
Within minutes, the exchange had become the talk of the town. However, the conversation didn’t end there. Soon, Shekhar Kapur again tweeted,
Oh no! Please don’t put your feet up @BajpayeeManoj… You have so much more to give. So much more to contribute….you are not allowed to relax.
To this, Manoj responded,
Thank you, sir.
Thank you sir 😊😊🙏
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) June 1, 2023
Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, Manoj Bajpayee’s gripping courtroom drama, has had an impact on the film industry. The film, which was released on May 23, has received a lot of attention and acclaim. The movie is available for streaming on the well-liked site Zee5.
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Sara Ali Khan Gives Perfect Reply To Trolls Attacking Her For Visiting Mahakal Temple
It is not uncommon to find people speculating about each and every move of celebrities. Specifically with easy access to social media, they can see everything and if it falls bland to their taste they start spewing nonsense. The name Sara Ali Khan needs no introduction when it comes to Bollywood. Recently, she has been in some water with the trolls who time and again question her religious ethnicity.
Sara Ali Khan got trolled for visiting the Mahakaleshwar Temple
Busy with the promotions of her upcoming film Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, she has been spotted visiting various cities and popular destinations alongside Vicky Kaushal. Recently, the duo was spotted praying and performing rituals in the famous Lord Shiva Mahakaleshwar Temple.
This was not the first time she was spotted in a temple, she has been to another Lord Shiva Temple in Lucknow with Vicky Kaushal. Before this, the actress was also spotted at the tomb of Ajmer Sharif Dargah praying for blessings ahead of her new film release.
Sara Ali Khan has been targeted over and over regarding where her religious ethnicity lies
It is no news that Sara has been born and brought up in a family looking up to different faiths. Amrita Singh, her mother, is a Sikh and Saif Ali Khan, her father, is a Muslim. For some people, it is hard to digest and acknowledge these facts, thus yet again they have started to troll her.
Sara Ali Khan’s befitting response to shut down the trolls
During her recent press conference ahead of her new release Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, Sara finally broke her silence.
She told,
“I take my work very seriously. I work for people, for you. I would feel bad if you don’t like my work but my personal beliefs are my own. I will go to Ajmer Sharif with the same devotion with which I will go to Bangla Sahib or Mahakal. I will continue visiting. People can say whatever they want, I have no problem. You should like the energy of a place…I believe in energy”
#WATCH | Indore, Madhya Pradesh | When asked about internet trolling after her visit to Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, actress Sara Ali Khan says, “…I take my work very seriously. I work for people, for you. I would feel bad if you don’t like my work but my personal beliefs are my… pic.twitter.com/ffXdurUCDY
— ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2023
Vicky Kaushal also spoke up regarding this issue,
“Internet is an open medium aap kuch bhi bol sakte ho. Apki marzi aap kaha dhyaan doge”
Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, set to hit the big screens on the 2nd of June.
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Actor Siddharth Gives Savage Reply To Journalist Who Asked Insensitive Question On His Love Life
Siddharth Suryanarayan is one of the most well-known personalities from down south. For all the right reasons? Indeed for all the right reasons. This multifaceted artist is an actor, singer, screenplay writer, and producer all in one. To say that he has created a niche in the Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam industries would not be so wrong. The actor has also appeared in Hindi films as well.
Currently, he is busy with the promotions of his upcoming Tamil romantic film – Takkar. During one of his recent promotional interviews, a journalist asked a pretty personal and insensitive question to Siddharth. About what? About his love life. But the actor was two steps ahead in giving a savage yet classy response.
In a recent media interaction, Siddharth Suryanarayan was asked a personal and insensitive question about his love life
In a recent media interaction for Karthik G. Krish’s directorial work, Takkar, lead actor Siddharth was present there. Many questions were asked by the journalists regarding the upcoming movie. However, one journalist went a little personal and asked an insensitive question to Siddharth. The journalist asked in the Telugu language which translated to,
“Generally in movies, your love stories are a success, but your love stories in real life are not. Have you ever introspected about this?”
To this, Siddharth gave a savage yet classy reply by saying,
“I have never thought about this even once, not in my dreams, not while seeing my face in the mirror but since you are really concerned about my love life, we can talk about it in private. Others have nothing to do with it, and it has nothing to do with the Takkar movie as well.”
Here have a look at the viral clip from that interview
Part of the interview has been making its round on different social media platforms. The conversation is in Telugu. Here, have a look at it,
Where is @harish2you Garu when you need him.
This has escalated from cringe to personally intrusive and uncomfortable comments (not even questions).
Movie press meet lo “do you introspect why your love life is a failure?” ani adagadam endhi bhayya.
— Sankalp Gora (@IIsankalpII) May 30, 2023
Rumors suggest that the Siddharth has been dating Aditi Rao Hydari
The 44-year-old actor Siddharth Suryanarayan was once in a marriage of 5 years. However, it did not work out and he moved out of it in the year 2007. Now in the present time, the rumors suggest that the actor has been dating his Maha Samudram co-star Aditi Rao Hydari. Hydari also was once married but moved out of it in the year 2013.
Both celebrities often feature on one another’s Instagram. It was in 2022 that their dating rumors got strengthened when Aditi posted a cute birthday post for Siddharth. The same was done by the actors which made the fans believe that they are indeed dating. Have a look at the posts,
Birthday post by Siddharth Suryanarayan,
Birthday post by Aditi Rao Hydari,
Apart from these posts they also put reels dancing on trending songs. Rumors do suggest that they are dating however none of the actors have come forward to say anything.
On the flip side, Siddharth Suryanarayan’s upcoming movie Takkar also stars Aditi in it. The movie is going to make its release on 9th June 2023. Other than Takkar, another film that is in the pipeline for the actor is Indian 2.
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