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Chauvinism in movies taking us backward: Aamir Khan
Celebrated Bollywood star Aamir Khan is currently on an international campaign to promote his film ‘Laapataa Ladies’ for the Oscars nomination.
He recently talked about the popularity of male dominant themes in Bollywood. Khan expressed his disappointment at how mainstream Hindi cinema often glorifies patriarchy. He called it a harmful trend that “pushes us back by a decade.”
He said, “I wish we didn’t see that but that’s part of life. The fact is that each one has their own opinion. People have different opinions. A lot of people endorse patriarchy in a very strong way, and some endorse it in a hidden way. That’s something we have to deal with,” he said.
Khan shared his own experiences, explaining how growing up surrounded by strong women has shaped his outlook on gender dynamics. “I as an individual have grown up with really strong women around me. My mother, my grandmother, my aunt, my sisters, both my wives,” he said, quickly correcting himself with a smile, “ex-wives.” He further elaborated, “Maybe, that’s why I don’t feel threatened as a man. Because I see that as a positive thing. A woman who is strong is really positive and she can only help me. For me, my upbringing has been quite good actually.”
On his choice of films, the superstar stressed that while he’s often drawn to socially relevant stories, it’s not the issue itself that influences his decisions. “I believe that I have done a lot of films which have social issues, but it’s not like I take scripts which have social issues. That’s not how I go about it. I strongly feel that as a creative person, my fundamental and primary responsibility is to entertain,” he explained. “Having said that, when I am reading scripts, I naturally get attracted to scripts which are also saying something important.”
Khan spent much of the last year reflecting on life and family, having stepped away from films following the release of Laal Singh Chaddha. Now, at 59, he is approaching his career with renewed purpose, taking on multiple projects, including his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par.
While his ex-wife Kiran Rao rejected the idea of his career winding down, Khan, ever the realist, responded, “You can’t trust life; we might die tomorrow. I roughly have 10 years of active life. Till I am 70, I will hopefully be well enough to be productive.”
Kareena Kapoor paid a special tribute to her grandfather Raj Kapoor during IIFA 2025 with an incredible performance on his popular song ‘Pyaar Hua Ikraar Hua’ from his film, “Shree 420”.
In addition to this, Kareena also gave a memorable performance on another one of Raj Kapoor’s songs from “Shree 420, “Mera Joota Hai Japani”.
From the costumes to the expressions, Kareena’s performance is everything we hoped for.
Both these performances have been dropped by IIFA on their official IG account.
Previously, talking about her IIFA performance, the ‘Jab We Met’ actress called it “especially close to my heart”.
Elated to return to the IIFA stage, Kareena released a statement that read, “Celebrating Indian Cinema’s Global Triumph in the Heart of Jaipur, I’m excited to be returning to the IIFA stage after many years, and what better time than for their Silver Jubilee Edition.
“In a sense, IIFA’s journey and mine have almost run parallel – we’re celebrating 25 years together in the cinema.
“This performance is especially close to my heart as it pays tribute to my legendary grandfather, Raj Kapoor, whose 100th birth anniversary was recently celebrated across the country with so much love.
“It’s a surreal moment for me to be able to connect these dots and be a part of this celebration of legacy, family, and the enduring power of cinema.”
Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, will host a new weekly podcast series starting this month featuring a special guest pulled from the world of entertainment, sports, health and business.
“IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson” will address “everyday questions shaping our lives, relationships and the world around us,” according to a press release. IMO is slang for “in my opinion.”
Some of the guests slated to speak to the former first lady and Robinson, the executive director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, include the actors Issa Rae and Keke Palmer and psychologist Dr. Orna Guralnik.
Other guests include filmmakers Seth and Lauren Rogan; soccer star Abby Wambach; authors Jay Shetty, Glennon Doyle and Logan Ury; editor Elaine Welteroth; radio personality Angie Martinez; media mogul Tyler Perry; actor Tracee Ellis Ross; husband-and-wife athlete and actor Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union; and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky.
The first two episodes — the first is an introductory one and the second features Rae — will premiere on March 12. New episodes will be released weekly and will be available on all audio platforms and YouTube.’
“With everything going on in the world, we’re all looking for answers and people to turn to,” Obama said in a statement. “There is no single way to deal with the challenges we may be facing — whether it’s family, faith, or our personal relationships — but taking the time to open up and talk about these issues can provide hope.”
Obama has had two other podcasts — “The Michelle Obama Podcast” in 2020 and another in 2023, “The Light We Carry.” Her husband, Barack Obama, offered a series of conversations about American life between him and Bruce Springsteen.
The new podcast is a production of Higher Ground, the media company founded in 2018 by the former president and first lady.
International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA 2025), which was held in Jaipur, concluded on a magical note courtesy of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
He showed up on the stage in style and left everyone awestruck with his performance on tracks ranging from Chaiyya Chaiyya and Lungi Dance to Jhoome Jo Pathaan, and Shava Shava among others.
To make the night more memorable and nostalgic for the audience in Jaipur, he also shook a leg with his Dil To Pagal Hai co-star Madhuri Dixit Nene.
The duo relived their old days by grooving to Koi Ladki Hai from the 1997 hit Dil To Pagal Hai, evoking cheers from the crowd.
His entry was as grand as ever. Right before he appeared on the stage, several drones lit up the sky in Jaipur, taking the shape of Shah Rukh Khan’s name, his signature pose, and a crown.
Before hitting the stage, Shah Rukh made an appearance on the green carpet.
Dressed in a sleek all-black outfit, he was seen greeting paparazzi and fans.
While walking the green carpet, he also bumped into singer Shreya Ghoshal. The two shared a hug and posed for the cameras.
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