Prakash Jha

Bobby Deol, after a late-2010s slump, reinvented himself with Aashram and villain roles. He hesitated to star in Anurag Kashyap’s Bandar, playing a disgraced TV actor accused of rape. Encouraged by Dharmendra’s advice to take risks, he accepted. Bobby later paid an deeply emotional tribute to his father’s enduring legacy.

Bihar's vibrant film heritage, which traces back to its literary and musical roots, has profoundly shaped the industry's landscape even before official policy frameworks were established. Icons such as lyricist Shailendra and composer Chitragupt helped lay the foundation, complemented by legendary performers like Kumkum and Tiwari.

Wrestler-turned-actor Sangram Singh makes his Marathi film debut in a biopic on Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav, directed by Nagraj Manjule. Singh found shooting in Kolhapur, a wrestling hub, deeply emotional, fulfilling a long-held dream. He lauded Manjule's direction and shared his admiration for co-stars Nana Patekar, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Sachin Pilgaonkar.

Jharkhand's National Health Mission has mandated fire safety audits for all medical facilities within a week, prioritizing patient safety. Hospitals admitting patients are under scrutiny to ensure fire equipment is functional and updated. Facilities must also procure fire-resistant blankets and adhere to electrical safety standards, with a fire safety week observed from May 4-10.

Jharkhand's health department honored 10 panchayat representatives for their role in controlling malaria and filaria through community engagement. Despite efforts, the state recorded over 4,000 malaria cases in the first three months of this year, highlighting the ongoing need for robust village-level prevention and early detection measures.

Ranchi's government hospitals are bolstering defenses against a potential heatwave surge. Authorities are stocking essential medicines like ORS and IV fluids, with plans for dedicated wards if needed. Medical teams are being trained for prompt responses, and a state-level helpline is active to assist citizens facing heat-related emergencies.

A new series, Sankalp, is now streaming. It features Nana Patekar and a strong cast. The show delves into power, belief, and mentorship. It explores how personal ideologies and ambition intersect. The narrative focuses on complex decision-making. Nana Patekar shared insights on set camaraderie. He also spoke about his collaboration with director Prakash Jha.

Filmmaker Prakash Jha confirmed he's actively developing 'Raajneeti 2', drawing inspiration from Indian epics. He revealed that tackling subjects challenging the status quo has always been difficult, a challenge amplified by social media's rapid dissemination of interpretations. Jha emphasized the need for responsible storytelling that fosters meaningful, balanced dialogue, a practice he's employed since 'Gangaajal'. Read on to know more in detail.

Veteran actor Nana Patekar and director Prakash Jha have voiced concerns about the growing complexity and cost associated with working with big stars. They highlighted how unreachable stars and their large entourages, managed by corporate structures, inflate film budgets, making direct communication and creative collaboration increasingly difficult.

Filmmaker Prakash Jha expressed pleasant surprise as his daughter Disha, who began as a costume assistant on his film, has grown into a capable filmmaker. Jha also shared his views on revolution, stating it's a natural response to unbearable oppression. He emphasized cinema's responsibility to convey messages with sensitivity, aiming to entertain, engage, and stir emotions constructively.

He has been making films for more than three decades now, but director Prakash Jha is taken aback when we ask him as to why he makes films.

On Friday, filmmaker Prakash Jha met UP police officers in the state capital while promoting his cop drama with actors Manav Kaul and Rahul Bhat

Prakash Jha met police officials, attended a talk session and chatted with movie buffs on his recent 'very eventful' Jaipur visit

Sixty per cent of Rajniti was shot in the hot afternoons in Bhopal with the sun beating down on our Bollywood delicate darlings

Aarakshan's Lucknow University promo in doubt

Jharkhand's National Health Mission is boosting preparations for heatwave illnesses. Civil surgeons across all 24 districts are instructed to enhance hospital arrangements for prevention, monitoring, and treatment. Hospitals will set up heatstroke management units. Public awareness campaigns will also be conducted. Temperatures are rising, with further increases expected soon.

Director Prakash Jha and actor Manav Kaul, who plays the negative role in 'Jai Gangaajal', went on a tour of the Police Headquarters in Pune along with Bhanupratap Barge from the Anti-Terrorism Squad (Pune Unit).

Ace director Prakash Jha has joined the growing family of Bollywood stars supporting Anna Hazare’s fight against graft.

Still no relief for director Prakash Jha. The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked Jha to make Uttar Pradesh chief secretary as party in the case.

History repeats itself as promos of Prakash Jha’s Aarakshan are removed from Double Dhamaal