AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOscar Buzz for Marathi Cinema: Santosh Davakhar’s rural Marathi thriller Gondhal has been selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2027, beating other contenders and spotlighting Ilaiyaraaja’s music and a ritual-centred story. Bollywood & Social Debate: Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia and others have raised concerns that rising anti-Muslim stereotypes are showing up in Hindi cinema, with Muslim characters often framed as antagonists or outsiders. Reality TV & Celebrity Culture: Salman Khan used Bigg Boss 20 to push back on online trolling and body-shaming, even removing his shirt during the episode. Box Office Watch: Daayra and Vibe opened low, with early estimates pointing to a weekend jump for both. Delhi Electoral Roll Update: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s SIR notice over an age discrepancy has been validated, while Arvind Kejriwal and others face notices over “unmapped” records. Festivals & Art Spaces: Nature Morte marks 30 years with a new Delhi gallery and a two-part exhibition, while Delhi’s heritage walks and cultural listings keep the weekend packed.
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