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Veteran actor Makarand Deshpande lauded the realism and performances in 'Dhurandhar', comparing it to Ram Gopal Varma's 'Satya'. He credited director Aditya Dhar for shaping the impactful characters, stating the director deserves recognition for the film's grounded storytelling and intense drama, rather than solely the actors.

Actor-filmmaker Saurabh Shukla has weighed in on the debate around the lack of films for children in today's cinema, asserting that it has not disappeared but rather evolved with changing times and societal shifts.

The Children's Film Society of India, headed by director Sai Paranjype at the time, gave 'makdee' a scathing review and even asked filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj for its money. Twenty years after the release of what turned out be a cult film, Shabana Azmi recalls her shock at the "insensitivity" of the government body.

Vishal Bhardwaj, known for hits like Maqbool and Omkara, ventured into children’s cinema with makdee in 2002, featuring Shabana Azmi as a witch and Shweta Basu Prasad as Chunni. Despite rejection from the Children’s Film Society for not fitting traditional norms, the film's unique approach led to a wider release. Prasad, then 10, felt respected and included on set.

Shweta Basu Prasad, the cute girl who charmed one and all with her performance in 2002 film 'makdee is in trouble after being arrested for being involved in a prostitution racket.

Shweta Basu Prasad, the popular child artiste of makdee fame, played a teenage lover in her Tollywood debut film Kotha Bangaru Lokam.

Shweta Basu Prasad was only 10, when she appeared in Vishal Bhardwaj's makdee. The movie, co-starring veteran actor Shabana Azmi is about a faux witch who goes around terrorizing a village, until a smart girl strikes a deal with her!

The actress is currently lodged in a Government Rehabilitation Home

Actress Shweta Basu Prasad was best remembered as the child star from makdee (for which she won a National Award at the age of 12) and Iqbal, till she got embroiled in a controversy regarding a prostitution racket in 2014.

Vishal Bharadwaj is one lucky director, his debut film makdee is already making waves even before it's completed.

This Halloween, delve into the world of Indian horror films. Key recommendations include the eerie folklore-inspired 'Tumbbad', the classic thriller 'Raaz', the unique 'makdee', the gripping 'Chhorii', and the spine-chilling 'Pari'. Each film offers a distinctive and unforgettable horror experience.

According to a report on dnaindia.com, a local court has acquitted actress Shweta Basu Prasad of prostitution charges and given her a clean chit.

MUMBAI: The Indian children's film market has long discovered that it isn't easy to impress the younger lot. Empty halls have delivered the message that cute screen kids have no takers.

MUMBAI: "Children's films are for babies," says a 10-year-old, adjusting her spectacles on her nose. "I don't see them because I'm too grown-up for them."

Talented Shweta Prasad talks to Hyd Times about the plum roles in her kitty.

Dolly Bindra play the role of Dumroo Daayan

After National Award glory and acclaim as a child actor, Shweta Basu Prasad is set to return to Bollywood with a role that will make audiences see her in a new light.

Vishal Bharadwaj's makdee sure seems to have woven a tangled web. Especially where the CFSI is concerned.

Chandranandini actress Shweta Basu Prasad, who tied the knot with Rohit Mittal in an intimate wedding ceremony on December 13 last year has decided to part ways. The actress announced her shocking separation on her Instagram account just a few minutes back.