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Oppenheimer sparks controversy over sex scene featuring Sanskrit scripture

A scene in "Oppenheimer", in which the titular character appears to have sex as he reads out verses from an ancient Sanskrit scripture, has irked a section of social media users, who claimed the lines are from the Bhagavad Gita and demanded the removal of the sequence from Christopher Nolan's latest film. "Oppenheimer", a 180 minute-long sprawling biographical drama on the titular American theoretical physicist, opened in India on Friday to positive reviews and has reportedly amassed close to Rs 30 crore at the box office in two days. Uday Mahurkar, Information Commissioner, Government of India, wrote an open letter to Nolan, terming the scene a "disturbing attack on Hinduism" and appealed to the director to remove the scene worldwide. "We urge, on behalf of billion Hindus and timeless tradition of lives being transformed by revered Geeta, to do all that is needed to uphold dignity of their revered book and remove this scene from your film across world. Should you choose to ignore .

Oppenheimer sparks controversy over sex scene featuring Sanskrit scripture
Updated On : 23 Jul 2023 | 9:58 PM IST

Charlie Chaplin's daughter and actor Josephine Chaplin passes away at 74

She is survived by her three sons; Charlie, Arthur and Julien Ronet; and her siblings Michael, Geraldine, Victoria, Jane, Annette; Eugene and Christopher

Charlie Chaplin's daughter and actor Josephine Chaplin passes away at 74
Updated On : 22 Jul 2023 | 9:48 AM IST

Barbie hot pink universe; Global retailers cash in on 'plastic doll' craze

With many consumers spending less amid a cost of living squeeze, retailers are jumping at the opportunity to persuade shoppers to buy more expensive items and boost their revenues

Barbie hot pink universe; Global retailers cash in on 'plastic doll' craze
Updated On : 21 Jul 2023 | 10:54 PM IST

"Warned you in 1984", Terminator Director James Cameron on dangers of AI

Concerns regarding AI have previously been voiced by James Cameron, who acknowledges that despite its benefits, AI may also result in disastrous outcomes

"Warned you in 1984", Terminator Director James Cameron on dangers of AI
Updated On : 21 Jul 2023 | 5:49 PM IST

Father of atomic bomb, charged for spying: Who was J Robert Oppenheimer?

Christopher Nolan's much anticipated movie Oppenheimer is set to hit the theatres tomorrow. Here is all you need to know about the American physicist

Father of atomic bomb, charged for spying: Who was J Robert Oppenheimer?
Updated On : 20 Jul 2023 | 4:38 PM IST

Barbie set to hit theatres tomorrow; release date, age rating and more

Margot Robbie starrer Barbie is set to release in theatres tomorrow, July 21. The movie received a 12A age rating in the UK and has been given a PG-13 rating in the US

Barbie set to hit theatres tomorrow; release date, age rating and more
Updated On : 20 Jul 2023 | 3:27 PM IST

Gigi Hadid arrested for marijuana possession, released after $1,000 fine

A representative for Gigi Hadid said the 28-year-old was traveling with marijuana purchased legally in New York City with a medical license

Gigi Hadid arrested for marijuana possession, released after $1,000 fine
Updated On : 19 Jul 2023 | 12:37 PM IST

Oppenheimer releases today: Meet the cast of Chris Nolan's epic historic

Filmmaker Christopher Nolan's upcoming movie Oppenheimer includes an extensive and talented cast, including a few actors who have worked with Nolan in his previous movies

Oppenheimer releases today: Meet the cast of Chris Nolan's epic historic
Updated On : 17 Jul 2023 | 2:07 PM IST

What is Barbieheimer, the viral trend that is taking the internet by storm

Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' and Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' has led to a viral phenomenon on the internet, termed as 'Barbieheimer'

What is Barbieheimer, the viral trend that is taking the internet by storm
Updated On : 17 Jul 2023 | 12:48 PM IST

Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One crosses Rs 50 crore in India

Tom Cruise-starrer Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One has crossed Rs 50 crore in India. The movie has raked in $80 million in five days worldwide

Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One crosses Rs 50 crore in India
Updated On : 17 Jul 2023 | 11:51 AM IST

Actors begin picketing alongside writers in fight over future of Hollywood

They are concerned about the use of artificial intelligence mimicking their work on films and television shows

Actors begin picketing alongside writers in fight over future of Hollywood
Updated On : 14 Jul 2023 | 10:24 PM IST

Actors go on strike in latest blow to struggling Hollywood studios

The impact of the simultaneous strikes, if they last more than a few days, is likely to be wider than the walkout by the writers alone

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Updated On : 14 Jul 2023 | 12:51 PM IST

'Oppenheimer' cast leaves London premiere midway to join writer strike

The A-list cast of filmmaker Christopher Nolan's new movie "Oppenheimer" left the film's London screening midway in solidarity with the strike called by a Hollywood's actors union. On Thursday, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists (SAG-AFTRA) voted to join screenwriters in the first joint strike after failing to reach a consensus for a new contract with the studios and streaming services, represented by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The London premiere of "Oppenheimer", Nolan's sprawling epic about J Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist remembered as one of the fathers of the atom bomb, saw lead stars Cillian Murphy, Florence Pugh, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt and Ramy Malek grace the red carpet. But they left before the screening of the movie in preparation for the imminent strike, the filmmaker announced later. "You've seen them here earlier on the red carpet. Unfortunately, they're off to write their .

'Oppenheimer' cast leaves London premiere midway to join writer strike
Updated On : 14 Jul 2023 | 2:21 PM IST

Hollywood actors set to join writers' strike for a pay hike amid AI threat

Hollywood actors will join writers' strike over low pay and threat posed by implementation of artificial intelligence, actors will join the protest from Thursday midnight

Hollywood actors set to join writers' strike for a pay hike amid AI threat
Updated On : 14 Jul 2023 | 11:34 AM IST

Was Oppenheimer, the maker of the atomic bomb, inspired from Bhagavad Gita?

Christopher Nolan directed 'Oppenheimer' will hit theatres on July 21. Oppenheimer was highly influenced by the Indian scripture Bhagavad Gita

Was Oppenheimer, the maker of the atomic bomb, inspired from Bhagavad Gita?
Updated On : 13 Jul 2023 | 4:50 PM IST

Emmy nominations 2023: Everything you need to know about nominees

HBO show 'Succession' drives Emmy nominations 2023 with 27 nods, while labour tensions in Hollywood threaten to postpone the honours ceremony

Emmy nominations 2023: Everything you need to know about nominees
Updated On : 13 Jul 2023 | 12:50 PM IST

With Barbie's trailer out, here's a look at the original Barbie doll

The first Barbie doll wore a black-and-white zebra striped swimsuit and a ponytail, and was available as either a blonde or a brunette

With Barbie's trailer out, here's a look at the original Barbie doll
Updated On : 12 Jul 2023 | 7:05 PM IST

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts was released digitally on July 11

Transformers: Rise of The Beasts is available for digital purchase from July 11, and the official release of 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD will take place on October 10 from Paramount Home Entertainment

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts was released digitally on July 11
Updated On : 12 Jul 2023 | 5:30 PM IST

Deadpool 3: First look of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in yellow suit revealed

Deadpool 3 makers shared the official image from the movie set. Hugh Jackman will appear in a comic yellow-blue suit of Wolverine for the first time

Deadpool 3: First look of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in yellow suit revealed
Updated On : 11 Jul 2023 | 5:39 PM IST

Greta Gerwig's Barbie is all set to release on July 21, details inside

After the screening of Barbie on Sunday, July 9, a number of critics posted their first thoughts on social media, with several describing the film as being a "perfection" by Greta Gerwig

Greta Gerwig's Barbie is all set to release on July 21, details inside
Updated On : 11 Jul 2023 | 2:09 PM IST