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'Adi Purush': Why did Saif Ali Khan get criticized after commenting on the film about Ramayana?

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Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has apologized for his recent statement about the giant Malay character Rao, saying that his intention was not to hurt anyone's feelings. Saif Ali Khan is playing the role of Rao in his upcoming film 'Adi Pursh'. The film is based on the Hindu religious story Ramayana in which the role of Lord Rama is played by South Indian actor Prabhas. According to this story, Ravana kidnapped Rama's wife Sita and then there was a battle between Rama and Ravana in which Rama won and on this day 'Dussehra' is celebrated every year in different parts of the country. I am also known by various names and it is also called the 'celebration of the victory of good over evil'. The controversy started with a comment by Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan . Talking about his role, he told a newspaper, "It would be very interesting to play the role of a monster king, but it is less harsh. We will present it in a form that will be entertaining and wil...

India's new agricultural laws: Thousands of Indian farmers protest, clash with police and refuse to talk to government

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  Protester F armers from several states of the country have been on strike on the border of New Delhi, the capital of India, for the past four days and today is the fifth day of their movement. They marched on the capital in September with the slogan "Let's go to Delhi" to oppose the agricultural law introduced by the central government. They are present in thousands in different places. Farmer leaders say they have brought rations for the next several days and will not end their protest until the demands are met. The government is preventing them from entering Delhi and the government says the new agriculture law is designed for their benefit. Farmers and police have also clashed at various places due to the blockade. Water cannons and tear gas shells were used against farmers on the Haryana-Delhi border. Opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said in several tweets that farmers have the right to protest and the Congress is also opposing the law from parliament to ...