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UK’s Oscar Entry “Santosh” Banned from Release in India

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9 months ago

March 26, 2025

Acclaimed British writer and director Sandhya Suri’s film ‘Santosh’ will not be released commercially in India. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has mandated significant cuts, rendering the film’s release in the subcontinent unfeasible. Concerns were raised about its portrayal of police, caste discrimination, Islamophobia, and police brutality. Although the board permitted filming in India, this latest development raises pressing questions.

‘Santosh’ tells the story of a young widow who enlists in the police force to probe the murder of a Dalit girl, addressing critical issues such as misogyny, caste discrimination, sexual violence, and Islamophobia. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to international acclaim. In addition to being submitted for an Oscar, it also received a nomination at the prestigious BAFTA awards. Shahana Goswami notably won Best Actress at the Asian Film Awards.

In an interview with The Guardian, Suri expressed her disappointment over the film’s failure to reach Indian theaters. Reflecting on the extensive cuts required, she stated, “It was very important to me that the film is released in India. I tried to explore if there was a way to make it work, but ultimately it was too challenging to make those cuts while maintaining the film’s integrity and vision.”

She further remarked, “It was surprising for all of us because I didn’t think these issues were particularly new to Indian cinema or hadn’t been tackled by other films. Perhaps it’s the nature of this story, where everyone is morally compromised and there’s no clear-cut hero.”

Before filming began, Suri submitted the script to the CBFC for approval, and the board initially allowed the project without raising concerns about its sensitive themes. However, this recent decision has left stakeholders and audiences perplexed. Many were eagerly anticipating the theatrical release of ‘Santosh,’ but the unexpected obstacles now make that a distant possibility.

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Big Twist Expected in Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Elimination This Week

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15 hours ago

December 13, 2025

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BBK 12: Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 is set to bring an unexpected twist in this week’s elimination. The makers have been introducing surprise elements, keeping viewers curious and engaged.

On Day 58, Rajath and Chaitra entered the house as wild card contestants. Both have impressed audiences with their gameplay so far. Now, reports suggest that Bigg Boss is planning a major twist during the elimination process this week.

This week, strong contestants are in the nomination list. Gilli Actor, Rajath, Dhruvanth, Rakshitha Shetty, Spandana Somanna, Ashwini Gowda, and Rashika Shetty have been nominated. With seven contestants at risk, viewers were eager to know who would be eliminated.

However, it has now come to light that the voting lines have not been opened this week. This clearly indicates that no contestant from the nomination list will be eliminated.

Meanwhile, another rumor is circulating on social media. It suggests that Rajath and Chaitra Kundapura may not be contestants but special guests. As a result, there is speculation that they might be sent out of the house this week. Similar rumors were spread last week as well, but they turned out to be false.

The show has already featured one fake elimination this season. There is speculation that Bigg Boss may repeat the same twist by calling a few contestants to the end moment and announcing a fake elimination.

Reports also suggest that the grand finale of BBK 12 is likely to be held in January. Viewers are now eagerly waiting to see what Bigg Boss has planned this week.

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War Breaks Out Between Kavya and Rakshitha in Bigg Boss House

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3 days ago

December 11, 2025

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BBK12: A major clash erupted in the Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 house after Bigg Boss assigned a task asking housemates: “According to you, who is the villain of the house?”

During the task, Kavya named Rakshitha as the villain and explained her reasons openly.

Kavya spoke about Rakshitha’s personality and called her behaviour “strategic.” She also accused Rakshitha of being “cunning” in the game. These statements triggered a heated argument between the two contestants.

Both raised their voices, defending themselves and pointing out each other’s mistakes. Other housemates tried to calm the situation, but the argument continued for several minutes.

The incident has created new tension inside the house. Viewers are now waiting to see how Bigg Boss will respond to this conflict and how it will affect the relationships among the contestants in the coming days.

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Heated Clash Between Rajath and Druvanth During Nomination Task in Bigg Boss Kannada

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5 days ago

December 9, 2025

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BBK12: A major fight broke out in the Bigg Boss Kannada house during the nomination task on Tuesday. As per the rules of the task, contestants had to nominate a housemate by pushing them into the swimming pool.

During her turn, Kavya nominated Gailli and Rajath. When Rajath asked her for a valid reason, Kavya said that Rajath always supports only one side in the house. This comment upset Rajath, and an argument began between the two. Rajath questioned Kavya, asking whether his friendly and humorous behaviour with her was causing any problem.

While this heated exchange was happening, Druvanth noticed that Rajath was speaking to him in a singular and disrespectful manner. This triggered Druvanth, and a separate fight erupted between Rajath and Druvanth inside the Bigg Boss house.

The tension between the contestants rose quickly, leading to chaos during the task. The incident has now become one of the most talked-about moments of the season.