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Amazon Prime Video Tenders Unconditional Apology Over 'Tandav' Row
Following backlashes from various viewers for hurting religious sentiments, streaming giant Amazon Prime Video 'unconditionally' apologised for its show ‘Tandav’ on March 2. Starring Saif Ali Khan and Zeeshan Ayub in the leads, a theatrical programme scene in the TV series had allegedly hurt religious sentiments that led to FIRs filed against it. Besides removing all the objectionable scenes, the cast and crew, including director Ali Abbas… read-more
Tags: Amazon Prime, Prime Video, Tandav, Tandav Controversy
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Twitter Deletes Kangana Ranaut's Tweets For Violating Rules
Microblogging site Twitter deleted several tweets by actor Kangana Ranaut on February 4. In a statement, Twitter said that Kangana's tweets had violated the rules enforced by the site. Reportedly, Twitter took stringent actions after Kangana attacked popstar Rihanna over her recent post supporting the farmer’s issue. Additionally, Ranaut involved in a verbal spat with Punjabi actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh calling him a "Khalistani" and termed… read-more
Tags: Kangana Ranaut, Twitter, Farmers Protest, Tandav, Rihanna
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Freedom Of Expression Is Not Absolute: Supreme Court On Tandav's FIR
Hearing the plea demanding a stay on FIRs against the actors and producers of web-series Tandav, the Supreme Court cited that the Freedom of expression is not absolute. The SC bench headed by Ashok Bhushan disagreed to pass any direction to stay the FIR. Moreover, the top court advised the petitioners to approach High Courts for quashing the cases. It is also observed that the police can file closure reports if the makers have apologized.
Tags: Tandav, web series, FIR, Supreme Court
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FIR Against Mirzapur Producers For Allegedly Hurting Sentiments
Following the uproar against web series 'Tandav', the producers of Amazon Prime's popular show 'Mirzapur' have been booked under defamation charges. Reportedly, an FIR has been filed at Mirzapur's Kotwali Dehat police station by Arvind Chaturvedi. As per the complainant, the show was laded with abusive content, encourages social enmity, illicit relations on-screen, and presented the district in an antagonistic way. However, Chaturvedi has… read-more
Tags: Tandav, Mirzapur, Amazon Prime, FIR
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Broadcast Min Summons Amazon Prime Officials Over Tandav Controversy
Following controversy over newly-released web-series Tandav, Amazon Prime's officials have been summoned by the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry. Earlier, a formal police complaint was lodged by Mumbai's West Ghatkopar BJP MLA Ram Kadam on January 17 accusing the web series of hurting… read-more
Tags: Tandav Web Series, Amazon Prime, I&B Ministry, Tandav
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Saif Ali Khan Starrer 'Tandav' Trailer Out; Releases On January 15
The trailer of Amazon Prime's latest web series 'Tandav' was unveiled on January 4. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the political drama features Saif Ali Khan and Dimple Kapadia in lead roles. Besides, the series features Zeeshan Ayyub, Sunil Grover and Gauhar Khan among others. The trailer showcases how people from diverse backgrounds interact in their struggle to take the Prime Minister's throne. The series will premiere from January 15.
Tags: Tandav, Amazon Prime, Saif Ali Khan, amazon web series
Courtesy: The Indian Express
