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  • ‘Tandav’: SC to listen to at the moment Amazon Prime’s Aparna Purohit’s problem of HC order

    The Supreme Court will on Wednesday hear Amazon Prime Video’s head of India Originals’ Aparna Purohit difficult the Allahabad High Court order denying her anticipatory bail in reference to FIRs towards her over the net collection ‘Tandav’.
    Her plea has been listed earlier than a bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan and R Subhash Reddy.
    The Allahabad High Court had on February 25 rejected her anticipatory bail plea stating that “…the applicant had not been vigilant and has acted irresponsibly making her open to criminal prosecution in permitting streaming of a movie which is against the fundamental rights of the majority of citizens of this country and therefore, her fundamental right of life and liberty cannot be protected by grant of anticipatory bail to her in the exercise of discretionary powers of this court.”
    “The irresponsible conduct against the inherent mandate of the Constitution of India by anyone affecting the fundamental rights of the large number of citizens cannot be acquiesced to only because of the tendering of unconditional apology after committing the alleged act of crime and indiscretion,” the court docket order mentioned.

    The court docket mentioned that the reference to the disclaimer in regards to the present being fictional “cannot be considered to be a ground for absolving the applicant of permitting the streaming of an objectionable movie online”.

    The HC additionally mentioned Purohit was granted interim safety from arrest on February 11 by the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court, “but she was not co-operating with the investigation” and that “…this conduct of the applicant shows that she has scant respect for the law of the land and her conduct further disentitles her to any relief from this court, since co-operation with investigation is a necessary condition for grant of anticipatory bail”.

  • ‘Tandav’ row: Supreme Court refuses to grant interim safety to net sequence makers

    The Supreme Court Wednesday refused to grant interim safety from arrest to the makers of net sequence ‘Tandav’ in reference to a number of FIRs filed towards them on expenses of wounding non secular sentiments.
    A bench comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subhash Reddy and M R Shah was listening to as many as three separate petitions of filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar, Amazon Prime India head Aparna Purohit, producer Himanshu Mehra, the present’s author Gaurav Solanki and actor Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub.
    The apex court docket additionally requested the makers of the online sequence to strategy the excessive court docket for anticipatory bail or quashing of FIRs.
    “We cannot use the power under Section 482 CrPC. We are not inclined to grant interim protection,” the Bench was quoted as saying by Live Law.
    The court docket additionally issued notices to Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka governments in search of their response on pleas for quashing FIRs towards the makers.

    Multiple FIRs had been filed towards the makers of Tandav in numerous cities of the nation for allegedly hurting non secular sentiments. As the controversy picked tempo, the makers of Tandav stated they are going to drop sure scenes from the online sequence.
    A nine-episode political thriller that began streaming earlier this month, Tandav stars Bollywood A-listers Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub.

  • Bombay HC grants anticipatory bail to makers of ‘Tandav’

    The Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted three-week transit pre-arrest bail to Ali Abbas Zafar, the director of net collection ‘Tandav’, who had been booked by Lucknow Police for allegedly depicting Hindu deities in a poor gentle on the present. The filmmaker moved the HC searching for common anticipatory bail.
    A single-judge bench of Justice Prakash D Naik additionally granted related aid to Aparna Purohit, head of content material, India, Amazon Prime, together with producer Himanshu Krishna Mehra and author Gaurav Solanki.
    The Lucknow Police filed an FIR towards the makers of the net collection on a criticism by Senior Sub-Inspector Amar Nath Yadav, claiming Hindu gods had been portrayed in a foul gentle. Purohit was additionally named within the FIR filed at Hazratganj police station.
    The filmmakers and the others have been booked beneath IPC sections 153 A (selling enmity between totally different teams on grounds of faith, race, place of origin, residence, language), 295 (injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult the faith of any class), 505 (1) (B) (public mischief with intent to trigger concern or alarm) and 469 (forgery for function of harming status), in addition to provisions of Information Technology Act.

    The plea filed by the makers said, “The applicants have come to learn that the said FIR was registered on January 17, 2021 at 11.46 pm and that the police authorities of the concerned police station are currently travelling to Mumbai to arrest the applicants in pursuance of the same.”
    The candidates moved excessive court docket, apprehending arrest. Their counsel submitted that the content material in query has been eliminated and the makers don’t need to give rise to any additional controversy.
    The plea additional said, “The web-series is a work of fiction and is an Indian Hindi political drama showcasing coming together of different worlds under the gamut of politics. It is a dramatic take of the powerplay between people at the high level to secure their position(s). The web-series and the characters thereof in no manner depict/portray/represent any gods and/or goddesses of any religion whatsoever.”

    The candidates, by senior counsel Aabad Ponda and advocate Aniket Nikam, submitted that the FIR additional doesn’t make any direct/oblique allegations towards them of their particular person capacities. “The FIR also does not portray any role/intent whatsoever to the applicant for having committed any offence, under which the FIR is registered,” their plea learn. They additional famous that not one of the allegations talked about within the FIR makes out any offence for which it was filed.
    Additional Public Prosecutor Yogesh Nakhwa opposed the plea, saying the candidates ought to seem earlier than a court docket in Hazratganj and search related a aid as a substitute of approaching the HC.
    After listening to submissions on each side, Justice Naik granted transitory anticipatory bail of three-week to the 4 candidates in order that they might method a court docket in Lucknow for normal pre-arrest bail.

  • Tandav: Everything that works and doesn’t work for the Prime Video sequence

    Prime Video’s newest net sequence Tandav has turn into the primary massive desi OTT launch of 2021. The Ali Abbas Zafar present is a political drama that options actors like Dimple Kapadia, Saif Ali Khan, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Sunil Grover amongst others in pivotal roles. The 9-episode sequence hasn’t obtained the most effective evaluations by the critics however has managed to garner some consideration due to the controversies which have unfolded within the final couple of days.
    Tandav, like all different exhibits and films, isn’t all black and white. It has its good moments however then, there are locations the place it utterly loses the plot.
    Here’s every little thing that works and doesn’t work for Tandav.

    What works for Tandav
    1. The spectacular forged
    Tandav introduced collectively a number of the greatest actors within the Indian house. Dimple Kapadia, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Kumud Mishra, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Saif Ali Khan, Sunil Grover had been simply the best individuals for this present however Tandav didn’t actually utilise them nicely sufficient. While OTT is claimed to be a democratic platform, the trailer of the sequence coupled with such massive names was sufficient to attract the viewers in for at the least the primary few episodes. Some of those actors get good moments on display screen however the writing of the present doesn’t have a lot to supply to raise their performances.
    2. The costumes
    Sarah Jane Dias’ costume sin Tandav deserve an appreciation submit. (Photo: Sarah Jane Dias/Instagram)
    Tandav is a kind of exhibits the place you won’t really feel invested within the plot however the visible aesthetics of the present will draw you in immediately. Sarah Jane Dias, who performs Aisha on the present, will not be a heavy contributor in Tandav by way of her position however her costumes and the best way she carries them is gorgeous. Dimple Kapadia’s crisp sarees and Saif Ali Khan’s well-tailored kurtas and vests are fairly elegant too.
    3. The real-life references
    Tandav has a couple of throwaway references to real-life incidents which have taken place within the political enviornment in the previous few years. It is apparent that these references had been inserted to make the present plausible however in a world the place each week brings in a brand new political story, Tandav needed to do quite a bit to maintain up with the occasions.

    What doesn’t work for Tandav
    1. The primary dialogues
    In what needs to be probably the most weird faculty scene now we have seen in years, a university professor is overheard saying “Political science is the study of politics” to a category that seems to be learning the topic on the Masters degree. The total sequence is muddled with such primary dialogue writing that it looks like interns on the present got this division to deal with all by themselves.
    2. The dated plot twists
    The plot twist with a landline makes you marvel what period is that this present set in. (Photo: Prime Video/Twitter)
    One of the largest reveals of the present comes from the listing of calls made through a landline phone. The idea of landlines being a part of a thriller in 2021 is totally weird, particularly in a present the place smartphones and social media is incessantly used.

    3. The pressing intercuts
    Right from the primary episode, the 2 predominant tracks of the present – VNU and the occasions occurring on the PM residence are intercut with such urgency which you could really feel that one thing massive is about to occur, nevertheless it doesn’t finish there. It feels just like the format of the present is predicated on the thought of intercuts to make it pacier. In each episode, we see these intercuts despite the fact that the storytelling doesn’t convey that urgency.

    4. Dhakka Laga Bukka

    Don’t get me mistaken, the music is unbelievable. It is the overuse of the monitor that begins irking the viewer. After some time, each scene at VNU opens with an election montage that’s accompanied by “Dhakka Laga Bukka” and it’s apparent that the music can’t compensate for the shortage of sophistication within the storytelling.
    Tandav is streaming on Prime Video.

  • ‘Hurting religious sentiments’: Tandav director, Amazon Prime India head named in FIR

    A day after BJP leaders demanded a ban on Amazon internet sequence ‘Tandav’, police in Lucknow’s Hazratganj Kotwali station registered an FIR towards Amazon Prime’s India head of authentic content material Aparna Purohit, director of internet sequence ‘Tandav’ Ali Abbas Zafar, its producer Himanshu Krishna Mehra, author Gaurav Solanki and others for allegedly hurting non secular sentiments.
    On Sunday, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting sought an evidence from the streaming platform after BJP MP Manoj Kotak wrote to I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar looking for a ban on Amazon Prime Video’s sequence ‘Tandav’ for allegedly ridiculing Hindu deities.
    ‘Tandav’, starring actors Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Dino Morea, Kumud Mishra, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Gauhar Khan and Kritika Kamra, premiered on the streaming platform on Friday.
    Kotak, the MP from Mumbai North-East, alleged that makes an attempt are sometimes made on such platforms to not present Hindu deities in good gentle.
    He stated totally different organisations and people have complained that Hindu gods and goddesses have been ridiculed in ‘Tandav’ internet sequence.
    “Hence, we have made a demand to Javadekar ji and have written to him to ban the web series immediately. The actors, producers and directors should apologise for hurting sentiments,” he added.

    Another politician, Ram Kadam, a BJP MLA from Ghatkopar West, additionally requested the director to take away the portion of the net sequence wherein Lord Shiva is allegedly ridiculed.
    The legislator stated he has filed a criticism on this connection on the suburban Ghatkopar police station.

    The authorities lately introduced OTT platforms reminiscent of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar, apart from different on-line information and present affairs content material, underneath the ambit of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, giving it powers to manage insurance policies and guidelines for the digital house.

  • Tandav controversy: I&B Ministry summons Amazon Prime Video officers, seeks clarification

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM/SUNIL GROVER Tandav controversy: I&B Ministry summons Amazon Prime Video officers
    The Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry on Sunday summoned officers of Amazon Prime Video in India, within the wake of the controversy surrounding the brand new net collection ‘Tandav’.

    Earlier as we speak, BJP MP Manoj Kotak wrote to Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar, demanding a ban on the net collection. “It has been observed that now a days OTT platform has become very popular especially among the youth. The platform is free from all censoring authority and in the purview of interest of freedom, sometimes they are taking undue advantage. There is no law or autonomous body governing OTT platform or digital content. Now there is urgent need to regulate the OTT platform,” Kotak wrote. 

    “Programmes telecast on OTT platform is full of sex, violence, drugs, abuse, hate and vulgarity. Sometimes they also hurt the sentiments of Hindu and religious sentiments. I also noticed and expressed by many citizens across the country about recent web series Tandav released on OTT platform. It seems thtat makers of Tandav have deliberately mocked Hindu gods and disrespected Hindu religious sentiments,” the BJP MP from Mumbai-North East stated in his letter. He additional urged the I&B Ministry to instantly represent a regulatory authority on OTT platform and within the meantime ban the controversial net collection. 

    Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Ram Kadam has additionally lodged a criticism towards the makers of the online collection  for allegedly insulting Hindu gods. The criticism was registered at Mumbai’s Ghatkopar police station. 

    Starring actors Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Dino Morea, Kumud Mishra, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Gauhar Khan and Kritika Kamra, Tandav premiered on the streaming platform on Friday. Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar has created, directed and produced the political drama with Himanshu Kishan Mehra and it’s written by Gaurav Solanki, greatest identified for ‘Article 15’.

    READ MORE: BJP leaders lodge criticism towards makers of ‘Tandav’, demand ban

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  • Tandav In Trouble: I&B Ministry Asks Clarification From Amazon Prime Video

    The Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Sunday sought a clarification from Amazon Prime Video and summoned its officers over the controversy surrounding the just lately launched internet sequence ‘Tandav’, reported information company ANI. According to the sources, a correct response to all of the allegations has been sought from Amazon Prime, failing which motion could be taken in opposition to it. Also Read – Tandav: BJP MLA Ram Kadam Demands Scene To Be Deleted, Files Complaint For Hurting Hindu Sentiments This comes after a number of Bharatiya Janata Party leaders referred to as for a ban on Tandav, accusing is makers and actors of injuring spiritual sentiments of the Hindus and in addition referred to as the present anti-Dalit. Also Read – Tandav Controversy: Netizens Trend #BoycottTandav #BoycottBollywood For Allegedly Mocking Hindu Gods BJP MP Manoj Kotak mentioned he has written to I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar in search of a ban on Tandav for ridiculing Hindu deities. Also Read – Tandav Twitter Review: Saif Ali Khan Starrer Leaves Audience Divided – True Political Drama or Hinduphobia? Tandav, starring actors Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Dino Morea, Kumud Mishra, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Gauhar Khan and Kritika Kamra, premiered on the streaming platform on Friday.

    Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar has created, directed and produced the political drama with Himanshu Kishan Mehra and it’s written by Gaurav Solanki, greatest recognized for “Article 15″. The BJP leader said attempts are often made on such platforms to not show Hindu deities in good light. Different organisations and individuals have complained that Hindu Gods and Goddesses have been ridiculed in ‘Tandav’ web series. Comments have been passed about them, Kotak said. Hence, we have made a demand to Javadekar ji and have written to him to ban the web series immediately. The actors, producers and directors should apologise for hurting sentiments, he added. Sharing the picture of his letter to Javadekar on Twitter on Sunday, Kotak said as there is no law or autonomous body governing digital content, such platforms are full of sex, violence, drugs, abuse, hate and vulgarity. Sometimes, they also hurt religious sentiments.”

    Maharashtra: BJP MP Manoj Kotak writes to Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar, requesting him to ban internet sequence ‘Tandav’. “It seems that makers of Tandav have deliberately mocked Hindu Gods & disrespected Hindu religious sentiments,” he writes. https://t.co/OqhUrdNU4M pic.twitter.com/Ixao1eL2F5— ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2021 “It appears that makers of ‘Tandav’ have intentionally mocked Hindu Gods and disrespected Hindu spiritual sentiments, he mentioned within the letter dated January 16. Another politician , Ram Kadam, a BJP MLA from Ghatkopar West, additionally requested the director to take away the portion of the online sequence by which Lord Shiva is ridiculed. The legislator mentioned he has filed a criticism on this connection on the suburban Ghatkopar police station. Filed criticism in opposition to Tandav Web Series at Ghatkopar police station. Police has assured fast investigation, FIR underneath Sec 295A of IPC, Section 67A of IT Act & Atrocities Act. Producer, Director, Writer, Actors & Amazon to be summoned quickly. #BanTandavNow #Boycottandav, he tweeted.

    The scene on the coronary heart of the controversy relates Zeeshan’s Shiva doing a stage play the place he’s dressed as Lord Shiva. The sequence talks about how Lord Ram has grow to be extra fashionable in the present day. When contacted Amazon Prime Video PR mentioned the platform “won’t be responding” on the matter. (With inputs from PTI)

  • Tandav actor Gauahar Khan: Strength of this sequence is the number of characters

    There isn’t any most important lead in Tandav, says actor Gauahar Khan who believes that the spotlight of the upcoming political drama is the range of its large ensemble solid.
    Created and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the nine-part political drama is about in Delhi and goals to take viewers contained in the closed, chaotic corridors of energy and uncover the manipulations, charades in addition to the darkish secrets and techniques of people that will go to any lengths in pursuit of energy.
    The present additionally stars Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Kumud Mishra, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, and Sunil Grover, amongst others.
    Khan, identified for her work in movies like Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year and Ishaqzaade, mentioned Zafar handled each actor at par with one another.
    “There just isn’t a single lead or one character that may drive this type of a sequence. The power of this sequence is the number of characters that are available in and add to the story.
    “I think he is smart enough to know how important each element is for the show. And that’s how he treated us even on set. Each character was given such weightage on the show that it was really impressive,” the 37-year-old actor informed PTI in an interview.

    Khan mentioned she realised the massive scale of the sequence when Zafar, identified for guiding blockbusters like Tiger Zinda Hai and Sultan, despatched her the script.
    “I used to be like, ‘Wow, this is a huge show with so many characters.’ At the time, I didn’t know who was going to play which character. I simply knew that there shall be quite a lot of very robust characters and my half is considered one of them.

    “And when I got to know that Saif is on board with such an amazing cast and finally Dimple ma’am came towards the end, I was very excited.”
    Khan, who performs Maithili Sharan, the confidante of Kapadia’s politician Anuradha Kishore on the sequence, mentioned she beloved portraying a personality that is still “calm in the storm”.
    “She’s not someone who would panic and come under pressure, and that is why she is so close to Dimple ma’am’s character Anuradha. Maithili is a special character to me because of this overall power that she has in this game of power.”

    The actor was all reward for Zafar, who represents the brand new crop of administrators within the trade. “He could be very new age and doesn’t have the standard Bollywood mindset that solely males can lead a movie. He understood the essence of the present.
    “One of the strongest points of Tandav is that there are so many women who play really strong characters. It is interesting to watch even women in power. So, it’s not just for effect. It is actually what Tandav is all about.”
    Since her debut with Rocket Singhin 2009, Khan has been fairly selective together with her tasks. Her final characteristic was the 2017 interval drama Begum Jaan, alongside Vidya Balan.
    “I’m not choosy but I do relate to quality. For me, the kind of production house and the people I’m working with matters a lot. Every year, I have done projects that have stood out. So for me, quality matters and not that I should just keep churning out things back to back.”

    Tandav can also be Khan’s first challenge to return out since her Christmas wedding ceremony with dancer Zaid Darbar.
    “I found love and got married in a year like 2020. My life is always about being happy and positive. That’s how I have been and that’s how I plan to lead it in the future as well.”
    Tandav is slated to begin streaming on Amazon Prime Video from Friday.

  • Every character of Tandav is actual and relatable: Amyra Dastur

    Actor Amyra Dastur performs the position of Ada Mir within the Prime Video sequence Tandav. Created by Ali Abbas Zafar, the political drama stars Saif Ali Khan and Dimple Kapadia in pivotal roles. In an unique dialog with indianexpress.com, Amyra spoke about collaborating with Ali Abbas Zafar and dealing on Tandav.
    Here are some excerpts from the dialog:
    Tell us a bit about your character.
    Ada is a personality with many gray shades. Something actually unhealthy has occurred in her previous which has made her paranoid and secluded as an individual. You’ll see how her previous connects with every part that occurs within the sequence. You’ll see how Ada’s previous is extraordinarily vital for Tandav’s future.
    What about Tandav made you say sure to the sequence?
    The method it’s been written is one thing else. It’s a fictional present however each character is so actual and relatable. As a viewer, you’ll absolutely relate to a minimum of one of many characters. I really like the realism Tandav gives.
    When I used to be approached for the position, I informed them that I need to learn the script first. By the time I accomplished the final episode, I used to be sport for the sequence. Back then, I didn’t even know who all have been part of the sequence. When I got here on board, I used to be given a quick of the forged, and I used to be like, ‘Oh my god, this is going to be big!’

    Were you nervous about being a part of a sequence that has such a stellar ensemble forged?
    I used to be so nervous to go for the readings. I was like, ‘Oh no, there are so many famous people here!’ I bear in mind, on the first session of the readings, I used to be like this quiet little little one within the nook. Ali mentioned, “Amyra, introduce yourself.” And I mentioned, “Hi everyone, I’m Amyra. I know who all of you all are.” (chuckles)
    Tell us about your expertise of engaged on Tandav.
    A dream come true. To be in a present which has legends like Dimple Kapadia, with a filmmaker like Ali Abbas Zafar and a venture backed by Amazon Prime Video, what else might have I requested for? I’ve dreamed of these items and to see them really coming true is a distinct feeling. I’m so grateful.
    How will you describe Ali Abbas Zafar as a director?
    He’s superb. He’s an actor’s dream director. He makes taking pictures enjoyable. He is aware of what he desires. And the truth that he’s in contact with each character is so commendable. He is aware of what shot to take, what response to seize, which for me is utter bliss.

    Out of the forged of Tandav, who do you suppose ought to actually contemplate stepping into politics and why?
    I feel Zeeshan. He’s superb in the best way he speaks, the best way he acts. He makes his character in Tandav so plausible. I really feel like he’ll make a great politician.
    Is it vital for an actor to have a robust opinion? Do you suppose it has turn out to be troublesome to state your views?
    I do have an opinion. I hold myself knowledgeable, which I feel is a very powerful factor in terms of politics. I don’t speak about it a lot as a result of I really feel individuals are able to assault you. At the tip of the day, I really feel in our nation, it’s higher to maintain your political opinion to your self however vital to know what’s really happening.

    You’ve all the time completed the blissful, lively sort-of roles. Was there any stress to alter that picture?
    That’s what Tandav will do. Becoming Ada was difficult as a result of I haven’t performed a personality like her earlier than. I bear in mind at the start of the present, I requested Ali if he was positive about me doing this half as a result of my consolation zone lies in happy-bubbly components. His reply was, “I want to break actors out of their comfort zone and see what they can actually do.” So, I feel I’ve completed the very best of what I can do. Hopefully, the viewers will really feel the identical.

    Tandav stars Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Sunil Grover, Kritika Kamra, Sarah Jane Dias, Dino Morea, Kumud Mishra, Gauhar Khan, Sandhya Mridul, Anup Soni and Shonali Nagrani amongst others. The sequence begins streaming on January 15.