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Vikrant Massey on acting: If it is your passion, you better give it your all
The actor speaks about playing the vulnerable, bullied Shutu in Konkona Sensharma's directorial debut, A Death In The Gunj, and the challenges of being an artiste in a competitive age.
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Who will win the Champions League? Ranveer Singh can't make up his mind
The Padmavati star will be among the crowds at the final of the Champions' League to be held tomorrow.
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Dobaara: See Your Evil review — Feels like a ghost story told by an overexcited teenager
The inability of the film to hold back its surprises proves to be its greatest flaw.
Article Tamil
10 evergreen romantic melodies by Ilaiyaraaja – birthday special
The Black Eyed Peas have ripped off his music. So has MIA. Time magazine selected his soundtrack as one of the All-Time Best compositions. Five-time National award-winner. Padma Bhushan. Isai Gnani (Musical Genius). Ilaiyaraaja is all this and more. On his 74th birthday (2 June), we revisit 10 tracks that are fresh even today.
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Rishi Kapoor's throwback picture has adorable Shraddha, Ranbir and Siddhant on a picnic
The veteran tweeted a picture from fellow star, Shakti Kapoor's album, with the three very cute young stars.
Article Telugu
Spyder teaser: Mahesh Babu is the master of Spyder in AR Murugadoss's spy flick
The first teaser of Mahesh Babu's spy thriller offers a glimpse into his techie side.
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10 R Madhavan films that are worth revisiting — birthday special
His debut in Mani Ratnam's special romance, Alaipayuthey (2000), made him an instant star in Tamil cinema, but the Hindi film industry took some more coaxing. With films like Guru, 3 Idiots and Tanu Weds Manu, Madhavan has now become the trusted 'nice guy' for Hindi cinema. On his 47th birthday (1 June), we look at 10 roles that capture his versatility.
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Mom poster: Sridevi faces off with onscreen daughter
The latest poster from Ravi Udyawar's film gives equal footing to Sajal Ali, who plays Sridevi's daughter in the film.
Article Telugu
Filmmaker Dasari Narayana Rao dies at 75; Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan mourn loss
One of Telugu cinema's most powerful directors, Narayana Rao directed more than 150 films and was known for his strong social dramas.
Article Hindi
Shah Rukh Khan unhurt as portion of ceiling falls at Aanand L Rai's set
Two crew members were injured in the accident. The superstar was seated elsewhere on the set.
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The tropes of Raj Khosla's noir — birth anniversary special
His creation of female characters and iconic heroines remains his most memorable contribution, but Khosla's tackling of the noir in Indian cinema is unparalleled. On his 92nd birth anniversary (he was born 31 May 1925), we take a look at the man who reshaped Indian noir through his films.
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Priyanka Chopra meets Narendra Modi; hangs out at the Berlin Wall in Germany
The Baywatch actress shared a picture of herself with the Prime Minister of India during her trip to Berlin today.
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Farah Khan's throwback picture captures Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar in the 'disco' spirit
The director put up an old picture of herself hanging out with close friends, Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar at a disco themed party.
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10 immortal roles of Prithviraj Kapoor — death anniversary special
The stalwart and founder of the Kapoor empire might be known for his portrayal of the emperor Akbar in Mughal-E-Azam (1960), but he is more than just that. On his 45th death anniversary, we take a look at the roles that led to his immortality in Indian cinema before K Asif's epic.
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After Huma Qureshi, Nana Patekar joins Rajinikanth in Kaala Karikaalan
The actor has been confirmed as an addition to Pa Ranjith's film with Rajinikanth, Kaala Karikaalan.
Article Hindi
Konkona draws it out of you instead of demanding it: Ranvir Shorey on A Death In The Gunj
Shorey, Vikram from A Death In The Gunj, speaks about balancing movies and theatre, the independent cinema scene, and director Konkona Sensharma.
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Interview: How being lazy turned Gulshan Devaiah into an actor
His performance as the sex maniac in Hunterr (2015) or as the psychotic 'KC' in Bejoy Nambiar's Shaitan (2011) have marked him out as an actor with a difference. On the eve of his birthday (28th May), actor Gulshan Devaiah spoke with Cinestaan.com about his journey from NIFT to A Death In The Gunj.
Article Kannada
5 reasons to watch U Turn at the Habitat Film Festival
The 2016 film is being screened at the Habitat Film Festival on 28 May at 4:30 pm. We give you five reasons to watch the film.
Article Hindi
India's longest bridge on Brahmaputra river named after singer Bhupen Hazarika
The 9.15-km bridge stretches over the Lohit river in Assam and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.
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Pahlaj Nihalani asks filmmakers to get PM Narendra Modi's NOC for releasing film
The CBFC chief has asked documentary filmmakers Khushboo Ranka and Vinay Shukla to take NOCs from Prime Minister Modi and a few other politicians in order to obtain a certificate.