Movies about media and journalists – The relationship between Bollywood and Media was a bittersweet symphony.

They both count on each other for survival in this time and age when today’s population has more leaning towards digital media. Media derives most meat from Bollywood because without Bollywood, there will be no gossip and hence nothing will be there to bolster their TRP.

Media is the third pillar of the society so it has inspired many filmmakers to make film focussing on the profession of journos among which, some of films are truly inspirational.

Movies about media and journalists –

1. Page 3 (2005):

Madhur Bhandarkar dug deeper in the quicksand of Entertainment media by his film Page 3. This film thrives around the page 3 culture and how ostensive their way of life is in the Mumbai city. There is a popular belief that you can’t qualify as a celebrity if you don’t get featured on Page 3. Konkona Sen Sharma’s role in this movie as a Page 3 journo grabbed all the limelight.

2. Peepli Live (2010):

Peepli Live was a shattering slap on the face of hardcore media of today’s time. This film revolves around a farmer whose brother encourages him to commit suicide. All the high-end and mediocre media channels visit the village to cover the whole story. This political satire film directed by Anusha Rizvi featuring Omkar Das Manikpuri was critically acclaimed.

3. Satyagraha (2013):

The political film maker Prakash Jha brought seasoned stars like Amitabh Bachhan, Ajay Devgan, Manoj Bapai, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and Amrita Rao aboard to depict a story of a father who lost his engineer son in a coordinated road accident by political goons. The MLAs and political parties announce compensation but thanks to the corrupt system, it never reaches the recipient. Then they fateful father avenges his son’s killing through the power of social media.

4. Dil Se (1998):

Dil Se deals with a sensitive issue where a radio presenter falls in love with a suicide bomber. The film is based on the backdrop of insurgency in North East India and is directed by Mani Ratnam. In the film, there is a fair share of romance and injustice of the society and when things reach saturation point, the two lovers embrace death.

5. No One Killed Jessica (2011):

This film is based on the high profile Jessica Lal murder case where Vidya Balan plays Sabrina and Rani Mukherjee plats the vociferous journalist who probes into the case and unmasks some hiding kingpins. Their joint effort shakes the base of the corrupt system and the good triumphs over evil.

6. Rann (2010):

The film was directed by Ram Gopal Verma in 2010, a political drama film that borders on the nuances of journalism industry. A principled CEO of a television channel gets manipulated by his son and son-in-law to frame a false story against the PM but he understands his fault soon after but turning back the events in the right order costs him many things in his personal life.

7. Nayak (2001):

This film tells a story of a common man’s revival as a Chief Minister of the state. It was a remake of Shankar’s 1999 film Mudhalvan where an honest and ambitious TV reported accepts the open challenge given by the Chief Minister of the state to replace him for one day but the populace chooses him over the previous Chief Minister for a longer term for his philanthropic works.

8. Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindusthani:

It gives us a clear picture of the real world behind the cameras. It unmasks the corrupt politicians and takes us in a ride inside the media houses where you get to know how a news is made a hit. It also sheds light on the fact how media can turn the power system upside down.

9. Lakshya:

This film is not typically based on Media but Preity Zinta’s character was loosely inspired by renowned journalist Barkha Dutt’s real life adventurous, most notable one being the live reporting from Kargil war ground.

These are the Movies about media and journalists  –  These media films show how deserted our social system would be if it didn’t have the fourth wall, media.

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Our nation is facing severe atrocities at all socio-economic-political levels. But instead mainstream media chooses most of the time to show irrelevant debates (hardly there are news bulletins) or news reports on some trivial & sensational news item which has almost no impact on present and future of India.

In the rat race to reach the top spot and to get TRPs news houses are sacrificing real and in detailed news. Tabloid journalism by news channels have gained momentum and this has led to more and more bizarre and sensational news coverage.

Here some embarrassing and trivial news stories that Indian news channels ever covered:

1. When A Missing Dog Became National Breaking News on Star News

It’s not that dogs are not important but if you go by news value, this story for sure cannot be prime time news in one of the reputed cable news network. The headlines were shouting the following statement.

“Commissioner’s dog. Missing since 25th March”,
“Breaking News: Commissioner’s dog found”

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Anurag Kashyap and his equation with media is known to everyone.

He has always been at loggerheads with the media and well we don’t entirely blame him.

His mood and temperament is known to all and well he definitely can portray the young angry man character some day.

What happens when he posted Instagram photo of him being in a brawl with an MMA fighter?

Well our media publication picked that news quickly and without any confirmation carried those news.

It all started with this picture which Anurag Shared on his Instagram account.

He posted two pictures, take a look…

And this…

And it spread like fire. And some publications carried the news stating – ‘Anurag Kashyap injured by punch of MMA fighter’ Ouch

Anurag Kashyap just wanted to prove a point that media makes anything into news and he definitely won the bet.

He later shared…

one Instagram picture of prosthetics test for the eye, with a random line, becomes news without crosschecking. point proven, won the bet

— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) August 25, 2015

And this..

Indian media fail #34909138 pic.twitter.com/pls8W99EYS

— Mihir Fadnavis (@mihirfadnavis) August 25, 2015

He made a point out loud, what do you think about this?

Clearly he wasn’t caught in any brawl and it was just an experiment.

What do you think about this act by Anurag?

Clearly he made all of us question- Are we going right with the way we publish news?

Media is the most powerful thing in the entire world and we must respect that, don’t we?

What to say Mr Kashyap? We can just say- Well played 😉

Looks like media need to be aware even if publishes news that comes straight from the horse’s mouth!

A lesson well taught Anurag Kashyap!

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan teaches how to remain in the industry even when she isn’t doing films.

2010 – Guzaarish we saw her last in Bollywood. With Jazbaa releasing this year, she is back…but wait when did she ever go?

She is one actress who really knows how to be in the limelight. Be it her upcoming film or her motherhood, every move she makes, people want to know. How does she do that?

Well if you have ever noticed her interviews, you would see a specific characteristic about her. She doesn’t speak too much or too less. Till date we do not really have a proper statement from her end on her break-up with Salman Khan. Her personal life had always been a point of discussion only because she chooses to be reserved.

Things she says may make headlines but it would always keep you wanting for more. No matter how much glimpse we get of her, it isn’t enough.

What does she do that creates such an awe? Her beauty of course can be a reason, not only speaking of the outward appearance but also because there is a specific grace to her. She ages but still continues to sizzle on leading magazine covers.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

She has the ability to gracefully accept her body as per her wish. There were pictures of her weight gain during her pregnancy. The pictures were all over but she bravely embraced her weight. If a woman is pregnant she would obviously gain.

There was a big discussion in media over her weight issues. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan instead of reacting simply graced her motherhood.

She never takes a task unless she can complete it. There is certain perfection about her personality. Right from her hairdo to her acting, she does her best.

Versatility is her main USP. She looks gorgeous in a traditional wear and equally stunning in a gown.

Ash Traditional

Ash Western

Last but not the least; her style is a class apart. Even if she is doing an item song she looks classy (Kajarare song). It is said that anything unattainable is more desirable and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a perfect example of the saying.

It doesn’t matter even if people don’t like her; she is one person who would never fade away.

Can’t wait to watch her upcoming movie – Jazbaa that is set to release on 9^th of October this year. The film would see her playing the role of a lawyer.

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