Sanjaya Baru

The Accidental Prime Minister: Anupam Kher, Akshaye Khanna's film receives clearance from Pakistan's censor board

The Accidental Prime Minister is based on a book of the same name by Sanjaya Baru, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's media advisor.

Mamata Banerjee questions timing of 'The Accidental Prime Minister'; says all PMs are accidental, 'The Disastrous PM' in offing

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday questioned the timing of the release of the film, "The Accidental Prime Minister", ahead of the general election and wryly commented that all prime ministers were accidental.

The Accidental PM: Lacking book's complexities and context, film is vicious attack on Manmohan and Gandhis

Did the film’s writers omit Dr Reddy because it would have established Manmohan's deep affection for Baru, who plays the narrator’s role in the film, and made him appear treacherous?

The Accidental Prime Minister movie review: Inelegant adaptation with blatant disregard for Manmohan Singh

Anupam Kher-starrer The Accidental Prime Minister paints over Manmohan Singh’s sharp mind and achievements as an economist of repute.

The Accidental Prime Minister: SC denies urgent hearing on appeal filed against Delhi HC order

The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by Poonam Mahajan, challenging the Delhi HC order in favour of The Accidental Prime Minister.

The Accidental Prime Minister releasing during the election season is perfect, says director Vijay Gutte

Debutant director Vijay Gutte spoke about thought behind The Accidental Prime Minister, the timing of its release and the curious casting of Anupam Kher, who’s known for his proximity to the BJP.

'I was also an accidental prime minister,' says former PM HD Deve Gowda amid political row on biographical film

HD Deve Gowda served as prime minister from 1 June, 1996 to 21 April, 1997 with the help of regional parties and Congress. Later, when Congress withdrew support, Gowda had to step down.

The Accidental Prime Minister: How BJP, Congress created an accidental controversy through a comedy of errors

If The Accidental Prime Minister becomes a success, it would show the immaturity of India’s political discourse. One suspects the BJP won't complain.

Makers of The Accidental Prime Minister complicit in BJP's design to disparage Singh, demonise Gandhis

Given the BJP’s record of stalling the release of films it considers inimical to its interest, The Accidental Prime Minister becomes an eloquent example of essentially illiberal forces exploiting the liberal ethos to spin propaganda

The Accidental Prime Minister trailer stirs up political storm; Congress demands private screening prior to release

The BJP on Thursday shared the trailer on Twitter and said it told a "riveting tale of how a family held the country to ransom for 10 long years"