QuickE: VHP Seeks Ban on Raees; Rakesh Roshan May Quit Bollywood

Rakesh Roshan threatens to quit Bollywood over Raees - Kaabil clash, trailer of new MSG film out & more in QuickE.

Shah Rukh Khan in Raees. (Screengrab)

1. VHP Leader Seeks a Ban on ‘Raees’ Claiming It “Glorifies” Dons

Shah Rukh Khan and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub in Raees.

The release of Raees has not been an easy journey. Firstly, SRK had to head to Raj Thackeray’s house, the chief of the MNS, and give an assurance that Mahira Khan, who hails from Pakistan, will not be part of the promotions following the ban on Pakistani actors in the country.

While this ensured a smooth release of the film, SRK’s troubles haven’t stopped there. A PTI report states that the Gujarat wing of the Shiv Sena and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad – is now seeking a ban on film. The reason cited is that the film “glorifies” a real criminal.

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2. Salman Khan Breaks the Internet With a Cute Video Message on R-Day

Salman Khan (Photo courtesy: Twitter/@BeingSalmanKhan)

With various stars taking to social media to wish everyone a happy Republic Day, Salman Khan has gone up a notch! This afternoon, the megastar put up an endearing message in the form of a video on the occasion of India’s Republic Day.

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3. Betrayed Over ‘Kaabil’, Rakesh Roshan Threatens to Quit Bollywood

Rakesh Roshan (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/@amirmurt)

Producer-director Rakesh Roshan is very angry. In an exclusive tete-a-tete he has threatened to quit the film industry. The 67-year-old filmmaker is deeply hurt and exasperated.

After 50 years in the film industry I find myself deeply isolated and  unable to play the games that are being played. My son, Hrithik, and I are very simple people. We love the cinema. And we are part of it not to make big profits but because we enjoy being a part of the entertainment industry. Unfortunately the kind of politics that goes on here is beyond our understanding or tolerance.

Rakesh Roshan, Filmmaker

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4. Qandeel Baloch Murder Case Takes a Turn, Father Changes Statement

Pakistani actress, social media celebrity, and women’s rights activist, Qandeel Baloch. (Photo Courtesy: Instagram/angelamercymodel)

The high-profile murder of Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch took a new turn after her father retracted his earlier statement. He also refused to testify against one of the suspects, prompting the police to register a case against him. During yesterday’s court proceeding, Qandeel's father and complainant, Azeem Baloch, refused to testify against Aslam (Qandeel’s brother) whom he had earlier declared as one of the suspects in the case.

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5. MSG Leads Surgical Strikes on Pakistan In This Film. No, Really!

MSG is back and this time he is attacking NaPak.

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh the spiritual leader, rockstar, filmmaker and actor will be back on the big screen next month with his new offering - Hind Ka NaPak Ko Jawab: MSG Lion Heart 2.

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