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Taj Mahal 1989 trailer: Love in a time before Tinder
The Netflix web-series, which premieres on 14 February, is set at a university in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
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Malang review: Knotty thriller of love, revenge and, of course, murder
The Mohit Suri film combines several elements to present a twisted tale of romance and vengance.
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Pavsacha Nibandh was my toughest film, says Nagraj Manjule
The award-winning filmmaker met with a barrage of questions about the striking short at MIFF and spoke of the provenance of the subject and the difficulties faced during shooting.
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Rima Das joins jury of Generation 14plus at Berlin International Film Festival
The National award-winning filmmaker’s last film, Bulbul Can Sing (2019), had won the Special Mention award in the same section last year.
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The Other Men In Blue review: Inspiring documentary on India’s blind cricket team
The film, co-directed by brothers Tathagat and Navagat Prakash, narrates the challenges the players face despite being world champions.
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Bhoot: The Haunted Ship trailer – Vicky Kaushal battles inner demons, evils spirits in this spooky thriller
Bhanu Pratap Singh's directorial debut sets up spooky scenario in which Kaushal is haunted by both his personal ghosts and those present on the ship.
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Sikkim review: Snapshot of the Himalayan kingdom and a way of life gone by
The hour-long documentary, commissioned by the erstwhile king of Sikkim, shows life in the kingdom before it was annexed by India.
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Remembering Ram Mohan, artist extraordinaire
The legendary animator and filmmaker passed away on 11 October 2019 leaving behind a strong legacy and many filmmakers building on the basics he taught.
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Gul Makai review: This cinematic take on Malala Yousafzai's life is not engaging
HE Amjad Khan's film spends too much time on the background of the Taliban conflict in Pakistan's Swat region, forgetting to focus on its real subject, Malala Yousafzai.
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Dwelling In Travelling review: Wonderful account of Kolkata's Jewish community
Subha Das Mollick's documentary is an informative, fascinating look at a part of Kolkata's past.
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Thappad poster: Taapsee Pannu takes a 'slap' in the name of love
The upcoming film, directed by Anubhav Sinha, is due to be released on 28 February.
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Maidaan posters: Ajay Devgn kicks off his coaching stint with new look
Ajay Devgn plays Syed Abdul Rahim, the former coach of the Indian national football team in the 1950s and 1960s.
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Richa Chadha has a busy year ahead with Shakeela and Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai
The two upcoming films of the actress are expected to arrive soon this year.
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At The Altar Of India's Freedom: INA Veterans Of Malaysia review — Highlights the efforts of forgotten heroes
The documentary gives a voice to the heroic second- and third-generation immigrants, many in their nineties now, who signed up to fight for a country they had never seen.
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Ishqiya was a worthy challenge, recalls filmmaker Abhishek Chaubey
Abhishek Chaubey speaks about his award-winning, cult-favourite directorial debut which completes a decade today (29 January).
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Deepika Padukone, Rishi Kapoor to star in the Hindi remake of The Intern
Padukone and Kapoor will be seen in the roles originally played by Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro in the 2015 film.
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Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan song ‘Gabru’: Ayushmann Khurrana fights for love in this recreation of Yo Yo Honey Singh’s original
Singer Romy supplies the vocals in this recreation by, you guessed it, Tanishk Bagchi.
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Panga review: Earnest, heartwarming story of a mother's comeback to kabaddi
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's feature bundles up warmth, emotion and laughs to bring a honest, reflective story of a mother attempting to revive her sports career.
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Been waiting for two years: Rajvir Chauhan on Amazon’s The Forgotten Army
Actor Rajvir Chauhan, who plays an Indian National Army soldier in the web-series, speaks about his experiences on the upcoming show.
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Love Aaj Kal song ‘Shayad’: Arijit Singh, Pritam reunite for a dreamy romantic ballad
The romantic track, written by Irshad Kamil, contains the hopeful promise of first love.