Divya Nair

Journalist at @RealRediffCom

[Megha Prasad @MeghaSPrasad]

I had a deeply unpleasant experience today while interviewing the star cast of the film Maa-Behen, featuring Madhuri Dixit and Tripti Dimri. The media interactions were being managed by MSL India @MSLGROUP_India, the PR agency handling Netflix, the platform on which the film is releasing. Everything was going smoothly until I asked the actors about Ranveer Singh being banned by FWICE for walking out of Don 3. As the actors began responding and I followed up on their answers, a PR representative in the room suddenly screamed at the top of her voice, “I’m sorry, we will not be taking any more questions on this.” Her tone was so loud and aggressive that not only I, but the entire star cast was visibly taken aback. I objected, but she repeated herself. I reluctantly moved on. A short while later, when I asked @dharnaaaaa331
about the hurtful incident where paparazzi asked her to step aside during promotions while focusing only on Madhuri Dixit and Tripti Dimri, the same PR lady screamed again, even louder this time, and demanded that I immediately wrap up the interview. I requested five more minutes, but she forced me to stop shortly after. These film promotion interviews are recorded exclusively on the cameras of the production/PR team. News channels are not permitted to use their own setups. The clear purpose of this arrangement is to maintain tight control over the content. The PR team can delete any portion they find inconvenient and then selectively share the edited footage with broadcasters. I dare the PR agency and the production house to release the full, unedited footage so everyone can hear the rude and completely unacceptable manner in which the interview was shut down on legitimate, ongoing issues in Bollywood.
While news channels must also introspect on why we continue to accept such restrictive arrangements, the bigger concern is the increasing high-handedness of PR agencies. Since when did they assume the role of gatekeepers who can bully, scream at, and rudely silence journalists? This particular agency takes pride in its association with the French group @PublicisGroupe
One would expect far more refined and professional conduct from a company linked to such a global name.
What surprised me the most was how the entire star cast — including the iconic Madhuri Dixit — appeared completely controlled by this obnoxious PR machinery.

Dear @netflix @NetflixIndia
@NetflixFR - it is worth reflecting on the kind of people you entrust with promoting your films.
@MadhuriDixit
@tripti_dimri23
#Netflix #MaaBehen #MadhuriDixit #TriptiDimri

[Harinarayanan p c @harinarayananpc]

Flipkart's new ad for its SASA LELE Sale features Kodinhi, a town in Kerala's Malappuram district.

Known as India's "Twin Town", it has a high twin birth rate, about 400 pairs among 2000 families.

Very creative, with genuinely good jokes. They hit a home run with this concept.

[Divya Nair @dot_divya]

@BeingPolitical1 @BeingPolitical1 How low will you stoop now? Anti-national mindset, really? You have an opinion too...imagine being forced to delete your account because you have a spine and a voice and a few thousand followers who agree with you and a few thousand who troll you?

[Divya Nair @dot_divya]

Watched #Dhurandhar2 #FDFS
2026 is the year of #Pisces @AdityaDharFilms rewrites history with retro songs, interesting plot twists and creative max violence, promising edge-of-seat entertainment for 4 hours. Full review here https://t.co/7372djQHM7

[Divya Nair @dot_divya]

@drmmumbaicr @drmmumbaicr If you send a TC to check the first-class ladies’ compartment on Central Railway during peak hours (8 am to 10 am), I can bet you will double the record within a month.

[Directorate General of Recruiting - Indian Army @DIRECTORATERTG]

Indian Army JAG Entry Scheme 124th Course is Now OPEN!

Eligibility Criteria:
* Unmarried male and Female (Law graduates )
* Age: 21 to 27 years (as on 01 July 2026)
* Minimum 55% marks in LLB
* Must have appeared in CLAT PG 2025

Last Date to Apply: 27 February 2026

Apply Here: https://t.co/UIFLTAukFZ

#JoinindianArmy #IndianArmy

[Divya Nair @dot_divya]

@MisraSundeep @IndiaSports @afiindia The way we treat our athletes before and after they win a medal is shocking and disappointing but not surprising at all.

[Divya Nair @dot_divya]

#Diabetes is not about sugar. It's a multi-factorial, multi-hormonal, multi-genetic health issue triggered by poor lifestyle, says @rajivkovil
Read the full interview here
https://t.co/fHyJv0vAdF

[Divya Nair @dot_divya]

Dear @SmtSudhaMurty Thank you for writing stories for these curious, restless young minds. My 8 YO would ditch the screen only to binge read your series. I love the way he'd bookmark 2 read l8r #happychildrensday

[Divya Nair @dot_divya]

'AI is like a child' @NetflixIndia
#HumansInTheLoop is a simple, provocative, must watch film.

[Divya Nair @dot_divya]

Not sure if Harleen was being sarcastic, but asking the PM about his skincare was a sixer! 👏 For once, a man faced a trivial question millions of Indian women achievers face instead of being asked about their actual work

[The Sigma Mindset @thesigmamindset]

Your stress will become meaningless when you understand this... ‼️‼️

[Divya Nair @dot_divya]

How to start preparing for #CAT2025
Exclusive MBA prep series on #rediff by CAT expert and @rediffGURUS Aashish Sood
https://t.co/FIHQnTlS9P

[newslaundry @newslaundry]

The Malayalam cinema makes scores of films with heart. #ParamSundari flattens all of that possibility into a generic, exhausting and offensive romcom that is neither romantic nor comic.

Why? What is the point?

✍️ Sowmya Rajendran

https://t.co/UBz8um6p9U

[Divya Nair @dot_divya]

#TSITP Season 3 ep 8 #thelastkiss cliffhanger is peak anxiety. Am I the only one feeling bad for Jere but also rooting for Conrad? https://t.co/I63cYZcj5J

[माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC @mybmc]

🚨 According to the 10:00 a.m. update of the India Meteorological Department, extremely heavy rainfall is forecast for Mumbai over the next three to four hours.

⚠️🌧️ Citizens are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary safety measures. Please avoid going outdoors unless it is essential.

📞 In case of emergency, kindly contact the BMC Main Control Room Helpline at 1916.

#Mumbairains
#MumbaiRainAlert
#MyBMCUpdates

@CMOMaharashtra
@mieknathshinde
@AjitPawarSpeaks
@ShelarAshish
@MPLodha

[Mumbai Nowcast @s_r_khandelwal]

7:30 AM Update
Massive Rains in Mumbai since midnight🚨
Many areaa are already Waterlogged and more Heavy Rains expected. Avoid going to office🚨 #MumbaiRains

[Divya Nair @dot_divya]

#ParamSundariTrailer why Janhvi why? Who approved this Malayalam?
https://t.co/9kFabrAW5B

[Divya Nair @dot_divya]

#CoolieReview first half is here, second half #mudichidalama 😄

[rediff movies @rediffmovies]

Coolie Review: The first half definitely holds you by collar, raves Divya Nair. But does the punch land well?

Read More: https://t.co/PTgEuDkQaa

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#Coolie #CoolieReview #CoolieFDFS @rajinikanth @Dir_Lokesh @sunpictures #AamirKhan #Nagarjuna #Movie #Review #RediffMovies

[rediff movies @rediffmovies]

Coolie Review: The first half definitely holds you by collar, raves Divya Nair. But does the punch land well?

Read More: https://t.co/PTgEuDkQaa

For regular updates, join: https://t.co/Y4tVeqk8Xq

#Coolie #CoolieReview #CoolieFDFS @rajinikanth @Dir_Lokesh @sunpictures #AamirKhan #Nagarjuna #Movie #Review #RediffMovies