{
  "id": 12903888,
  "title": "‘Goes Against Basic Humanity’: AICWA Slams Tanushree Dutta Over ‘Insensitive And Shameful’ ‘Evil Dead’ Remark On Nana Patekar’s Death",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/goes-against-basic-humanity-aicwa-slams-tanushree-dutta-over",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T15:31:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/goes-against-basic-humanity-aicwa-slams-tanushree-dutta-over-insensitive-and-shameful-evil-dead-remark-on-nana-patekars-death"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has harshly criticized actress Tanushree Dutta for her insensitive remarks following the passing of veteran actor Nana Patekar. In a social media post, Tanushree called Patekar the \"evil dead,\" sparking outrage from the organization. AICWA's founder and president, Suresh Shyamlal Gupta, labeled her comments \"cheap publicity\" and condemned her for the statement during a period of mourning in the film industry. The organization emphasized Patekar's significant contributions to the country and cinema, including his Padma Shri award, service during the Kargil War, and work through the Naam Foundation, which supports families of farmers in distress. AICWA also expressed solidarity with Patekar's family during their time of grief. The group deemed Tanushree's remark \"deeply objectionable, insensitive and shameful,\" stating that such remarks \"go against basic humanity.\" AICWA further criticized Tanushree for allegedly discussing her own professional plans during this sensitive time, suggesting that no one in the industry had made such a statement before. The organization concluded by noting that the actress should have refrained from making her own announcements, as people in the industry understand the appropriate response on such occasions.",
  "summary": "The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has strongly condemned actress Tanushree Dutta ’s reaction to the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar. Following Patekar’s demise at the age of 75, Tanushree reportedly referred to the late actor as “evil dead” in a social media post, prompting a strong response from the organisation. AICWA Founder and President Suresh Shyamlal Gupta termed her…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}