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40 years of Nadiya Ke Paar: The inspiration for the Rajshri blockbuster Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
The 1982 film, which was released on 18 June, was adapted and directed by Govind Moonis and starred Sachin and Sadhana Singh.
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The Booth review: Amruta Subhash, Parna Pethe are the heart of this pensive love story
The actresses play a closeted lesbian couple who share a few stolen moments in a day in this short film by Rohin Raveendran Nair.
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Rashtra Kavach OM song ‘Kala Sha Kala’: Elnaaz Norouzi leads this typical dance number
Sung by Raahi and Dev Negi, the song has been composed by Amjad-Nadeem and Enbee and written by Kumaar.
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Vaishali Naik’s debut short 7 Star Dinosor Entertainment to be screened at Palm Springs
The short film is an official selection at the US festival which is being held from 21–27 June.
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Deepti Naval’s memoir, A Country Called Childhood, to be released next month
Published by Aleph Book Company, the actress's book, which looks at her childhood, is filled with family photographs from different stages of her life.
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Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva trailer – Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan launch the Astraverse
Written and directed by Ayan Mukerji, the first film in the trilogy sets up a story of adventure using light versus dark.
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Raado teaser: A storm is brewing in this action drama
Written and directed by Krishnadev Yagnik, the upcoming Gujarati feature suggests a nexus of illegal activities eventually coming to a head.
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Trailer of Telugu version of Brahmastra Part One: Shiva to feature voiceover by Chiranjeevi
The long-delayed fantasy film’s promo is due to be premiered on 15 June in five languages.
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Ardh review: Amateurish, old-fashioned take on the struggles of an ordinary man in the big city
Palaash Muchhal’s directorial debut, which stars Rajpal Yadav as a struggling actor, is a complete misfire.
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OM: The Battle Within trailer: Aditya Roy Kapur tackles amnesia and more in this action thriller
The drama, directed by Kapil Verma, sets up too many confusing narrative threads.
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Cutting (Season 2) review: Reverses the charm and setting of the first season
The hairstylist siblings Sunny and Bobby get an unwelcome upgrade that makes us yearn for the simplicity of the first season of the OHO Gujarati web-series.
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Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 Agni Pariksha trailer – Vidyut Jammwal is on another mission to save a loved one
The action star must step it up again when his young daughter has been abducted in this thriller sequel by Faruk Kabir.
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She (Season 2) trailer: Aditi Pohankar goes undercover for one last task
The latest instalment of the Netflix drama series sees the actress return to her role as a police officer who takes big risks to nab a drug kingpin.
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Kicking Balls review: Hopeful, inspiring look at a community combating child marriage
The documentary short by Vijayeta Kumar follows girls from four different Rajasthani villages who form a football team and live life beyond what has been arranged for them.
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Shah Rukh Khan-starrer directed by Atlee titled Jawan
The action film, which marks the South director’s Hindi debut, is due to be released on 2 June 2023.
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Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga trailer – Pankaj Tripathi plays a man ready to sacrifice himself for the greater good
The dark satire, written and directed by Srijit Mukherji, sets up an interesting premise with regard to the man versus animal conflict.
Review Telugu
Major review: Adivi Sesh’s strong performance leads this moving biopic
Inspired by the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, the emotional drama captures the essence of his valour at a time when it was needed the most.
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Jungle Cry review: Uplifting tale of the triumph of unlikely underdogs
A novice rugby team from Odisha takes on the world in this real-life story of beating the odds.
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Krishnakumar Kunnath (1968-2022): Voice of a generation departs
The singer died of a heart attack at age 53 after performing on stage in Kolkata.
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Dear Father review: Paresh Rawal headlines this emotional family drama
The veteran actor essays a wronged father and a police officer investigating a suspicious family matter in this Gujarati suspense saga.