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Complaint lodged against actor Anupam Kher and others associated with film 'The Accidental Prime Minister', alleging that several public figures have been lampooned in the movie. (Photo: File)

Case filed against Anupam Kher over ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’

Akshaye Khanna, actors and actresses who played roles of Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra have also been named in petition.

03 Jan 2019 12:57 PM

New actors under more pressure, says Anupam Kher

Anupam will now be seen playing the role of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the film The Accidental Prime Minister.

01 Jan 2019 12:05 AM

‘Accidental PM should be seen as a game-changer in Indian cinema’

Notwithstanding the controversy, Kher expresses confidence that Dr Singh would appreciate the film once he sees it.

30 Dec 2018 12:10 AM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi cuts a cake along with former PM Manmohan Singh to celebrate the party’s 134th foundation day as other leaders look on at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

BJP-Congress slugfest over Manmohan movie

Kher also referred to Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s recent statement that freedom of expression is a fundamental right.

29 Dec 2018 1:45 AM

Manmohan Singh Versus Bal Thackeray

Two of India’s finest actors play the easy-to-imitate-hard-to-grasp politicians who changed the course of Indian politics.

29 Dec 2018 12:15 AM

The trailer of the movie, 'The Accidental Prime Minister' shows former prime minister Manmohan Singh as a victim of the Congress' internal politics ahead of the 2014 general elections. (Photo: Twitter | @TAPMofficial)

Don’t want preview, 'The Accidental Prime Minister' BJP’s campaign: Cong

'As BJP tweeted trailer from their official Twitter... it evident it's BJP's propaganda/campaign movie,' Cong said.

28 Dec 2018 6:42 PM

'Can't we extend our wishes for a film? Congress has been all for freedom, why is it questioning that freedom now?,' Union Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore said. (Photo: ANI)

Can't we extend wishes: Rajyavardhan Rathore on 'The Accidental Prime Minister'

The trailer shows Manmohan Singh as a victim of the Congress's internal politics ahead of the 2014 general elections.

28 Dec 2018 5:59 PM

Anupam Kher on Friday said he will not back off from the snowballing controversy over the film on former prime minister Manmohan Singh. (Photo: File)

Won’t back off from ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’: Anupam Kher

To Maharashtra Youth Congress' threat to stop film's release, Kher said they should be happy film is made on their leader.

28 Dec 2018 5:10 PM

The Department of Public Relations of Madhya Pradesh government tweeted that there is no decision by the government to ban the film, adding that media reports announcing the ban were not factual. (Photo: File)

No ban on 'The Accidental Prime Minister': Cong-led govt in MP

Clarification came after section of media reported that film, based on the book by Singh's media advisor Baru, has been banned in state.

28 Dec 2018 3:23 PM

Maharashtra Youth Congress has written to producers of 'The Accidental Prime Minister' asking for a special screening before the launch on January 11. (Photo: Twitter Screengrab/ @TAPMofficial)

Ex-PM's biopic 'riveting': BJP; Cong wants screening before release

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh evaded comments when he was asked about the trailer of the movie based on him.

28 Dec 2018 2:46 PM

The versatile actor plays Dr Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India.

The most difficult role of my career: Anupam Kher

The veteran actor reveals how he had to rely on meditation for the first time ever to get into the skin of the character.

28 Dec 2018 12:40 AM

Naseer’s worry, and misplaced defence

Mr Shah has shown a strong conscience and a stout heart in raising a matter of public relevance, whatever his or India’s detractors suggest.

25 Dec 2018 1:35 AM

How much more freedom do you need, Kher asks Naseer

Mr Shah (68), while criticising mob violence in the country, had said that he chose not to give religious education to his children.

24 Dec 2018 2:16 AM

Filmmakers seek to benefit from election politics

According to a creative source from the film’s team, The Accidental Prime Minister is based on the book by political commentator Sanjaya Baru

22 Dec 2018 12:13 AM

Anupam Kher resigned from FTII: Did you know he didn’t have a team for 11 months?

Former FTII chairman Anupam had no team to handle as the government did not nominate other members of the society.

01 Nov 2018 10:50 AM

Anupam Kher resigns as FTII chairperson

Kher, urged Mr Rathore to accept his resignation and scout for someone suitable to take over.

01 Nov 2018 1:43 AM

Actor Anupam Kher pulls out as FTII Chairman citing 'busy schedule'

The actor is mostly in news for his portrayal of Dr. Manmohan Singh through ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’.

31 Oct 2018 2:37 PM

Anupam Kher esigned as the chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), citing busy schedule.

Anupam Kher resigns as FTII chairman, cites 'busy schedule'

Anupam Kher cited his commitment to international television show as a reason for stepping down.

31 Oct 2018 2:32 PM

‘The Accidental Prime Minister’ is a political drama based on the book of the same name, written by Sanjay Baru, who served as the media advisor of Manmohan Singh from 2004 to 2008. (Screengrab | @AnupamPKher)

'Wrongly judged' ex-PM: Anupam Kher wraps 'The Accidental Prime Minister' shoot

Actor Anupam Kher’s striking resemblance with former PM Manmohan Singh has already brought him much appreciation.

27 Oct 2018 3:17 PM

Rishi Kapoor spends time with Anupam Kher in New york

Kapoor's picture with another veteran actor will bring a smile on your face, after ‘cancer’ rumours had surfaced.

09 Oct 2018 12:43 AM

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