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Panchayat review: Wonderful slice-of-life series that tackles village life and politics
The Amazon Prime web-series, starring Jitendra Kumar, Raghuvir Yadav, and Neena Gupta, explores the simple goings-on of a rural panchayat office in Uttar Pradesh with heart and humour.
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Why Kidar Sharma’s Jogan is a complex classic: Birth anniversary special
On the filmmaker’s 110th birth anniversary today (12 April), we revisit his underrated drama starring Dilip Kumar and Nargis.
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Bamfaad review: Aditya Rawal makes a confident debut in this typical drama on star-crossed lovers
The Zee5 feature, directed by Ranjan Chandel, doesn’t veer far from the usual Hindi hinterland drama, featuring a doomed romance.
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Dr Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani review: Earnest, timeless tale of selfless doctor heeding the call for help
Filmmaker V Shantaram’s black-and-white musical on the brave doctor's life is an inspiring tale of valour and humanitarianism.
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So important to recognize how lucky we are to have the comfort of our home, says Dia Mirza
The actress-producer and social activist shares her experiences during the countrywide lockdown owing to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Need to tell stories which mean something to me, says Navagat Prakash
The co-director and cinematographer of the documentary short, The Other Men In Blue, speaks about how he and his brother Tathagat set out to make this inspiring film.
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Love Wedding Repeat trailer: Freida Pinto, Sam Claflin and Olivia Munn are stuck in a wedding gone wrong
The Netflix rom-com, directed by Dean Craig, features alternate versions of the same wedding.
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Four More Shots Please! Season 2 trailer: The girl gang is back for more adventures
Kirti Kulhari, Bani J, Sayani Gupta and Maanvi Gagroo bring back their popular characters for a second season of the Amazon Prime show on 17 April.
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Very important to archive plays, says Shailja Kejriwal
On World Theatre Day today, the creative curator and producer speaks about Zee Theatre plays that you can watch on your DTH or OTT service.
Article Kannada
Lacchavva was written in a day, says Jai Shankar A
The filmmaker talks about his short film, part of the Katha Sangama anthology, which received a special mention in the Best Short Fiction Film category at the 16th Mumbai International Film Festival.
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Panga has spoilt me because it was such an amazing set, says Megha Burman
Actress Megha Burman speaks about landing a part as a young kabbadi player in the Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari film and working with star Kangana Ranaut.
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Lacchavva review: Heartwarming tale of a lost woman’s adventures in Bangalore
The short film by Jai Shankar A is part of the Kannada anthology Katha Sangama.
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Angrezi Medium review: Irrfan Khan strikes the right notes in this emotional saga of a father and daughter
The family drama, directed by Homi Adajania, follows a first-rate Khan as a father striving to make his daughter’s dreams of a foreign education come true.
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Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar song ‘Faraar’: Arjun Kapoor lets loose in this Anu Malik number
The composition shows a lighter side to the usually gruff character.
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Jackky Bhagnani, Juno Chopra join hands to produce The Burning Train remake
The original multi-starrer was directed by Ravi Chopra.
Article Hindi Marathi
5 things you didn't know about Usha Kiran: Anniversary special
Usha Kiran, who acted in over 50 films in Hindi and Marathi, died on 9 March 2000.
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The desire to create something new has fuelled what I do: Viacom18 COO Ajit Andhare
In an exclusive interview, Viacom18 Motion Pictures chief operating officer Ajit Andhare discusses the business of making films, his career in television and cinema, and the future of the industry.
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Guilty review: Long road to the truth in this 'he said, she said' saga
Kiara Advani steps up to the plate in the murky tale directed by Ruchi Narain that tries to look at both accounts in a rape case.
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Prashant Nair's Tryst With Destiny to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival
The Indo-French co-production, backed by Drishyam Films, will compete in the international narrative section.
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Sooryavanshi trailer: Akshay Kumar ropes in Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh in war on terror
The first trailer for the Rohit Shetty spin-off film shows Akshay Kumar as a no-nonsense ATS officer determined to halt a terrorist attack on Mumbai.