Aligarh

Aligarh movie review: Hauntingly evocative

'Aligarh' is a human rights story that reveals the plight of homosexuals in conservative Indian society. 

Feb 26, 2016, 10:58 AM IST

'Aligarh' is a portrait of loneliness: Hansal Mehta

Hansal Mehta feels that 'Aligarh' potrays that loneliness has been imposed upon the man because of society's invasive tendencies.

Feb 26, 2016, 10:48 AM IST

Don't litter Mumbai with film posters, say 'Aligarh' actors, director

Manoj Bajpayee, Rajkummar Rao and Hansal Mehtaheld stood with the posters of their film on the streets amidst fast moving vehicles.

Feb 24, 2016, 14:01 PM IST

No evidence to prove cow meat in biryani at AMU: Police

A preliminary probe has found "no evidence" to suggest that cow meat was served at Aligarh Muslim University's college canteen as was claimed by some right wing groups, police said.

Feb 21, 2016, 16:46 PM IST

Aligarh village panchayat bans mobile phones for girls under 18; eight-day long torture for violators

In an attempt to prevent them from getting carried away in the modern world and from getting 'corrupted' by the internet, a village Panchayat in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh has banned the girls from using mobile phones. 

Feb 20, 2016, 14:41 PM IST

Manoj Bajpayee stern on 'Taandav'

Bollywood's ace actor Manoj Bajpayee, who will be seen in a short film, "Taandav", has come forth to speak on the same.

Feb 06, 2016, 13:23 PM IST

Mahesh Bhatt praises 'Aligarh', calls Hansal Mehta brave

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has praised Hansal Mehta's upcoming real-life inspired drama "Aligarh" and called it a brave film.

Feb 04, 2016, 19:19 PM IST

'Aligarh' star-cast welcomes SC's decision on Section 377 related to 'LGBT' community

The star-cast of the upcoming film, 'Aligarh,' has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to refer petitions related to Section 377.

Feb 04, 2016, 10:33 AM IST

Uncomfortable with cliche depiction of gay men in films: Rajkummar Rao

Rajkummar Rao is proud that the movie doesn't take the conventional route of depicting gay characters on screen.

Feb 03, 2016, 17:25 PM IST

Censor board can be broad-minded: Shabana Azmi

National-award-winning actress Shabana Azmi says the censor board can work with a broader mindset provided the Cinematograph Act undergoes a revision. Recently, trailer of filmmaker Hansal Mehta's upcoming drama "Aligarh" was given an 'A' certificate by the board as the movie dealt with homosexuality.

Feb 02, 2016, 17:09 PM IST

CBFC a cultural police, represents backward mindset: Hansal Mehta

 Hansal Mehta today alleged that the Censor Board was acting like a cultural police and thwarting promotion of his upcoming film 'Aligarh'.

Jan 30, 2016, 19:53 PM IST

Anurag Kashyap condemns A certificate to 'Aligarh' trailer

Anurag Kashyap has criticised Pahlaj Nihalani for giving an 'A' certificate 'Aligarh'.

Jan 30, 2016, 17:24 PM IST

Plot, dialogue, performance – everything looks promising in Manoj Bajpayee's 'Aligarh' trailer – Watch

Hansal Mehta's upcoming real-life drama 'Aligarh' has released its official trailer. Even before the trailer was out, there was something about the poster that moved us deeply.

Jan 28, 2016, 20:18 PM IST

Every character in 'Aligarh' moved me: Karan Johar

Filmmaker Karan Johar says he can relate to Hansal Mehta's film "Aligarh" and every character in the film emotionally moved him.

Jan 28, 2016, 10:37 AM IST

'Aligarh' to release on February 26

Hansal Mehta's real life inspired drama 'Aligarh' will hit theatre on February 26 next year

Dec 28, 2015, 15:24 PM IST

UP village tense after police fails to nab gang-rape accused

Tension prevailed at the village Gurusikhran in Harduganj area in the district after police failed to arrest the four unidentified persons who allegedly gang-raped and killed a 17-year-old girl two days ago.

Dec 25, 2015, 14:14 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh shame: Class 9 girl gang-raped, murdered in Aligarh

A 17-year-old girl was on her way to school on a bicycle on Wednesday when the accused waylaid her. She was then raped and murdered in Harduganj area.

Dec 25, 2015, 11:02 AM IST

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Dec 15, 2015, 12:12 PM IST

UP youth to be repatriated from Pak after fact-finding: Sushma

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said the UP youth would be brought back to India after due verification.

Nov 23, 2015, 21:36 PM IST

Manoj Bajpayee's 'Aligarh' to release in February

Manoj Bajpayee's 'Aligarh' will release in February next year

Nov 12, 2015, 16:30 PM IST