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70 years of Independence: Walking down the film lane of 1947
As the nation celebrates 70 years of independence, we revisit the films that made up the tumultuous and momentous year that was 1947.
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Hrithik Roshan meets Anand Kumar for Vikas Bahl’s Super 30
The Krrish actor is set to play the mathematician in Bahl’s next film, a biopic tentatively titled Super 30.
Article American Hindi
Remembering Shammi Kapoor: 10 things you didn't know about the 'yahoo' hero
For his sixth death anniversary (he died on 14 August 2011), we present 10 facts you may not have heard about Hindi cinema's everlasting hero, Shammi Kapoor.
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Birthday special: The career-defining roles of Sridevi
As the English Vinglish actress turns 54 on 13 August, we go back to take a look at some of her more memorable roles in Hindi cinema from Sadma (1983) to Mom (2017).
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7 things you didn’t know about Gajanan Jagirdar
The actor-filmmaker won accolades for his roles and films in both Hindi and Marathi cinema. On his 29th death anniversary (he died on 13 August 1988), here are seven things you probably didn’t know about the accomplished man, Gajanan Jagirdar.
Article USA
Our Souls At Night teaser: Redford and Fonda come closer in Ritesh Batra’s Netflix film
The film will have its world premiere on 1 September at Venice Film Festival ahead of its online release on Netflix.
Article Hindi
The legacy of music composer Saraswati Devi: Death anniversary special
She was one of the earliest female music composers of Indian cinema, whose original tunes were remade later by Kishore Kumar. On her 37th death anniversary, we chart some of her key contributions to the industry.
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Birth centenary special: Rare photos of actor Prem Adib as Ram
On the actor’s 100th birth anniversary, a closer look at his career with some photographs of his most famous role as Ram in the films produced by Prakash Pictures.
Article USA
Ali Fazal on Variety magazine's list of ‘10 Actors to Watch for 2017’
The Victoria & Abdul actor has been lined up as one to watch alongside actors Timothée Chalamet, Daveed Diggs and Kumail Nanjiani by the Hollywood online trade website.
Article Hindi
Amitabh Bachchan to work with Nagraj Manjule on his Hindi debut?
The Sairat director has already written a script with Bachchan in mind.
Article Hindi
6 notable films directed by Pyarelal Santoshi — birth anniversary special
For multi-talented filmmaker’s 101st birth anniversary, a look back at some of the memorable films he directed.
Article Hindi
Nitin Desai: Want to open India’s first filmi world with digital experience
The production designer, who celebrates his 52nd birthday today (6 August), revealed his ambitious plans for his passion project, ND Studios, in an exclusive interview with Cinestaan.com.
Article Hindi
Kishore Kumar birth anniversary – When a cow cancelled a day's shoot of Half Ticket
On the singer’s 88th birth anniversary, choreographer and director Vijay Ganguly recounts a few quirky tales he had heard from his father, Anil Ganguly, about Kishore Kumar.
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8 superlative compositions by Jaidev – Birth anniversary special
On the National award-winning composer’s 98th birth anniversary, we look at some of his outstanding compositions.
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Ajay Devgn almost got injured while shooting action scene for Baadshaho
The actor did a demanding and complex shot which involved going under an armored truck.
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Ali Fazal's Victoria & Abdul set for world premiere at Venice International Film Festival
The Stephen Frears film, starring Judy Dench and Fazal, will also be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which begins a week later.
Article Hindi
Chuck Russell to direct Vidyut Jammwal in Junglee
The Hollywood filmmaker, known for The Mask, replaces Rohan Sippy as director on the project. Vidyut Jammwal will be seen in the lead.
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Mumtaz, from child artiste to leading lady of 1970s – Birthday special
As the actress turns 70 today (31 July), we look at her career progression, from a child artiste at 14 to one of the leading heroines of the 1970s.
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The mini-war between Mohammed Rafi and Kishore Kumar for Gambler
On the eve of Rafi's 37th death anniversary (31 July), a look at the battle between the two top artistes to sing for Dev Anand in the 1971 film.
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5 unforgettable Johnny Walker songs – Death anniversary special
We revisit five songs featuring the star comedian who died on this day 14 years ago.