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Priyanka Chopra sends Katrina Kaif fan love all the way from Jordan
The actress, who is on a UNICEF mission in Jordan, posted a message on her Instagram page for Katrina Kaif from a Syrian refugee, Wafaam, and also gave a shout out to other big stars from India.
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There is no 'accidental art': Mangesh Joshi on his film Lathe Joshi
In a fascinating conversation with Cinestaan.com during LIFFT India, director Mangesh Joshi spoke about the fast changing world of technology, its effect on an impatient cinema audience, and the struggle of delivering 'slow, visually compelling' films.
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Anurag Kashyap's Zoo, Manoj Bajpayee-starrer In the Shadows head to Busan film festival
Pushpendra Singh's Ashwatthama and the Hindi film, Ajji, will also be part of the competition section of the festival to be held between 12-21 October.
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Tumhari Sulu poster: Vidya Balan's prize winning streak continues, this time with a pressure cooker
The latest poster from Suresh Triveni's film shows the actress facing a small open window while a prized pressure cooker lies by her feet.
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'Diva' Kangana Ranaut in AIB's satire will leave some serious burn injuries
The latest video from the comedy group features Ranaut as a film actress poking fun at the many stereotypes that percolate through Hindi cinema, and her bete-noires in the industry as well.
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12 Jaikishan compositions that defined romance: Death anniversary special
One half of an immortal music-director duo with Shankar Singh Raghuvanshi, Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal was a genuine talent. On his 46th death anniversary, we revisit a dozen of his memorable compositions with his preferred lyricist, Hasrat Jaipuri.
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Don't forget RGV's contribution to Hindi cinema: Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub
Speaking to Cinestaan.com, Ayyub opened up on the benefits of a theatrical education, working with the Khans, and why Ram Gopal Varma should be thanked for the Hindi cinema of today.
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LIFFT India guests praise its simplicity, hope it doesn't get too commercialized
On the last day of the festival, Cinestaan.com spoke to guests attending the closing ceremony of LIFFT India to learn about their experiences.
Article Sikkimese
Never be okay with hearing no, says Priyanka Chopra as Pahuna premieres at TIFF 2017
Director Paakhi A Tyrewala praised Chopra for agreeing to produce the film when many had said 'no'.
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Sameer review: Needless deviations, loose editing dilute this engrossing thriller
By overcomplicating an engrossing story, director Dakxin Chhara dilutes the effect of a well-worded political thriller.
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Any healthy society needs resistance: Sameer director Dakxin Chhara
Director Dakxin Chhara speaks about the nature of his political art, the risk of making a film like Sameer, and why the CBFC needs a complete institutional makeover.
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Tu Hai Mera Sunday trailer: This football accident is a tale of every Mumbaikar
The trailer of Milind Dhaimade's Tu Hai Mera Sunday tells the tale of a group of friends and their fight to find a place to play football in the city of Mumbai.
Article Marathi
LIFFT India: Marathi cinema is most alive, most exciting, says director Govind Nihalani
At the recenty concluded LIFFT India 2017 Awards and Filmotsav, director Govind Nihalani spoke to Cinestaan.com about why he chose to make a film in Marathi, and the reason he thinks it is one of the most productive branches of Indian cinema today.
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LIFFT India shows heart by inviting kids from orphanages in Pune to enjoy a day of cinema
The festival, held at the Fariyas Resorts in Lonavala, saw a gathering of 60-80 kids enjoy an outing of cinema and fun, on Day 3.
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LIFFT India: There is a lot of wit in our country which is underused, says Danish Hussain
Actor and 'dastango' Danish Hussain opens up on the art of telling a story, his tryst with the great Habib Tanvir, and the wit in the forthcoming film Newton, at LIFFT India 2017 Awards and Filmotsav.
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LIFFT India: We need to go into our literary roots. Because it is a treasure house, says Rajit Kapoor
The actor, a participant at the LIFFT India Awards and Filmotsav 2017, sat down for a quick chat about the changing world of cinema and theatre, and the flaws that still exist.
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Riju Bajaj, Rajit Kapoor kick off LIFFT India Awards & Filmotsav in Lonavala
At the inaugural press conference, Riju Bajaj, founder, LIFFT India, said that the festival sought to offer a platform to all major art forms in the hill station of Lonavala.
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Pictures of Karan Johar's twins will warm up a rainy day
The director posted pictures of his twins, Yash and Roohi, on his Instagram page.
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20 Shailendra songs that define the magic of his simplicity
From the inspiring to the romantic and philosophical, Shailendra's lyrics captured the highest ideals in the simplest terms. On the poet's 96th birth anniversary, we look at 20 songs that define this effortless simplicity.
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Haseena Parkar 'Tere Bina' song: Arijit's serene singing fails to redeem this romantic ballad
Composed by Sachin-Jigar, the song has lyrics by Priya Saraiya, and is sung by Arijit Singh and Saraiya.