Sense and Sensibility review – blue-chip cast decorates Emma Thompson’s pleasurable Austen adaptation

Thirty years later, this richly enjoyable film is back with its quality lineup including Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant alongside Thompson herself Emma Thompson won a screenplay Oscar for this buoyant, vibrant, richly enjoyable adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel. Released in 1995, it was directed by Ang Lee and is a movie with the pleasures of a golden age studio picture of the kind made by William Wyler. It was the second half of Thompson’s Oscar double – she won her first one in 1993 for acting in Howards End – and she is still the only person in Academy Award history to win for acting and writing. With marvellous lightness and gaiety, Thompson found a response to Austen’s comic register, expertly marrying it up to the romance, and 1995 now looks like the golden age of Austen adaptation, having also seen the Colin Firth/Jennifer Ehle Pride and Prejudice on television and Amy Heckerling’s Emma-homage Clueless at the movies. Thompson paid due attention to Austen’s unique and toughly real...

Government of India bans Pakistani dramas, songs, and films on OTT platforms

Amid the rising tension between India and Pakistan, the Indian government has banned Pakistani dramas, songs, films, and podcasts on all Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms and other streaming services operating within the country. The directive, issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday, May 8, 2025, instructs these platforms and digital intermediaries to immediately remove all content originating from Pakistan.

The advisory stated, "In the interest of national security, all OTT platforms, media streaming platforms and intermediaries operating in India are advised to discontinue the web-series, films, songs, podcasts and other streaming media content, whether made available on a subscription based model or otherwise, having its origins in Pakistan with immediate effect."

In the interest of national security, all OTT platforms, media streaming platforms and intermediaries operating in India are advised to discontinue the web-series, films, songs, podcasts and other streaming media content, whether made available on a subscription based model or… pic.twitter.com/8yjP6ULNEU — ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025

This ban on Pakistani content arrives against a backdrop of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025. This tragic incident resulted in the loss of 26 lives, including tourists and a local resident, and has been widely condemned as a brutal act of terrorism with alleged cross-border linkages.

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, there has been a palpable increase in national sentiment, with many calling for strong action against Pakistan and its perceived support for terrorist activities. This ban on Pakistani media content on OTT platforms can be seen as part of a broader response from the Indian government.

A day earlier, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) had issued a statement criticising Pakistani actors Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan for making "anti-India" comments. In its press release, AICWA alleged that Mahira Khan referred to India's military response as "seriously cowardly" and accused Fawad Khan of "supporting divisive narratives" instead of condemning terrorism. AICWA stated that it maintains a "strict and complete ban" on Pakistani artists, filmmakers, and financiers from working in India.

Also Read: Boycott Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan: AICWA REACTS to Pakistani actors criticising Operation Sindoor



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