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Cannes 2022: Shaunak Sen’s documentary All That Breathes to have a special screening
Pakistani filmmaker Saim Sadiq's first feature Joyland will compete in the Un Certain Regard section.
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Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 teaser: Kartik Aaryan takes the lead in this supernatural sequel
The comedy horror film also teases the return of some familiar entities, including the ghost of Manjulika.
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Guilty Minds trailer: Two young lawyers usually find themselves on opposite sides of the law
The Amazon Prime Video web-series, starring Shriya Pilgaonkar and Varun Mitra, follows the professional and personal lives of former law school classmates.
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Dasvi review: Basic storytelling hampers an interesting premise
Abhishek Bachchan plays a corrupt politician who learns the value of education in this overlong dramedy directed by Tushar Jalota.
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Top 10 songs filmed on Jeetendra – 80th birthday special
The veteran actor, who made his screen debut in a V Shantaram film, was born on 7 April 1942.
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Saiyami Kher wraps up shoot for Ashwiny Iyer Tiwary’s web-series Faadu
The actress stars with Pavail Gulati and Abhilash Thapliyal in the intense poetic love story.
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Cobalt Blue review: Visually arresting feature that falters in its storytelling
The Netflix film’s central characters wade in and out of a tale that is more dreamy than actualized.
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Runway 34 song ‘Mitra Re’: This Arijit Singh, Jasleen Royal duet is soulful
Aditya Sharma’s lyrics are backed by Royal’s music, which gives you a feeling of joy.
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London Files to be released on Voot Select on 21 April; see teaser
The investigation thriller features Arjun Rampal as a detective investigating the disappearance of a media mogul’s daughter.
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Heropanti 2 song ‘Jalwanuma’: This is AR Rahman composition is full of angst
Sung by Pooja Tiwari and Javed Ali, the moody duet has been written by Mehboob.
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Sharmaji Namkeen review: Sweet, sentimental story that features Rishi Kapoor in his last film role
The family film, directed by Hitesh Bhatia, also stars Paresh Rawal who shares acting duties with the late Kapoor as the titular character who finds life after retirement.
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Oscars 2022: Sound designer Resul Pookutty urges this year’s winners to keep mum in protest
Last month, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) had announced that eight categories, including sound, will not be presented live.
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Dasvi song ‘Macha Macha Re’: Enjoyable earworm that establishes Abhishek Bachchan’s charismatic politician
Singers Mika Singh and Divya Kumar join forces with rapper Mellow D in this uptempo anthem composed by Sachin-Jigar.
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Mai trailer: Sakshi Tanwar fights for truth and justice after her daughter’s murder
Created and co-directed by Atul Mongia, the Netflix series will be premiered on 15 April.
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Dasvi trailer: Abhishek Bachchan goes back to school
The actor plays a chief minister who completes his education while behind bars in this entertaining comedy by Maddock Films.
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Eternally Confused And Eager For Love review: Amusing series about young man riddled with anxiety about life and love
The Netflix show, created by Rahul Nair, is a breezy but inconsequential look into the travails of a well-to-do 24-year-old who talks to himself via an old wizard.
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Jalsa review: Terrific drama that balances guilt and conscience in a thrilling manner
Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah lead a strong cast which holds up a compelling narrative in this tense feature by filmmaker Suresh Triveni.
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55 years of Milan: Reincarnation saga that lives on in the songs composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal
Starring Sunil Dutt, Nutan, Jamuna and Pran, the Hindi film was a remake of A Subba Rao's National award-winning Telugu feature Mooga Manasulu (1964). The feature was released on 17 March 1967.
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Runway 34 teaser: Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh face an impossible situation
The thriller sees the artistes play pilots who suddenly receive information that they cannot land amidst a storm.
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Bachchhan Paandey song 'Heer Raanjhana': This Amaal Mallik composition is familiar yet pleasing
Singers Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal come together for a likeable romantic duet for stars Akshay Kumar and Jacqueline Fernandez.