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How can they show a pregnant lady getting married: VHP on Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laddoo Deewana
The right-wing Hindu organization held a protest and has met producer TP Aggarwal to cut some scenes from the film.
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Imtiaz Ali keen to cast Ranbir Kapoor-Deepika Padukone in a play
The director wants to cast the lead pair of his film, Tamasha, in his return to the stage.
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'Cricket Wali Beat': Sachin Tendulkar makes singing debut on Indian Idol 9 with Sonu Nigam
The cricketer lent his voice to a new song, 'Cricket Wali Beat' alongside singer Nigam.
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How Anil Kapoor's Beta turned the filmi 'maa' stereotype upside down
Indra Kumar's 1992 film had more than Madhuri Dixit's sensuous 'dhak dhak' going for it. Beta was a film that broke one of the most sacred stereotypes of Indian cinema — the mother. On the 25th anniversary of the film's release today (3 April), we examine the pioneering aspects of a cliched stereotypical film.
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Half Girlfriend poster: Arjun-Shraddha recreate magic of Chetan Bhagat's book
The latest poster from Mohit Suri's Half Girlfriend is a direct tribute to the cover of Chetan Bhagat's bestseller.
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MOM teaser: Sridevi matches Nawazuddin's chameleonic personality with riveting intensity
The teaser for MOM promises an intriguing tale of suspense and courage, with Sridevi leading the way.
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K Asif's obsession forced Bade Ghulam Ali to sing for a Hindi film
The director who wouldn't take no for an answer faced an immovable mountain in the venerable ustad from the Patiala gharana. It would have been an impasse but for an outrageous concession from Asif. On Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan's 115th birth anniversary, we look at the episode that forced him to break his vow never to sing for films.
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How Harindranath Chattopadhyay introduced rap to Hindi cinema
Poet, scholar, MP, playwright, and actor, Harindranath Chattopadhyay was a man of many talents. Yet, his most memorable one was the introduction of 'rap' in Hindi cinema through his limericks. On his 119th birth anniversary, we take a look at the enigmatic poet.
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Karan Johar shares picture of his kids' nursery designed by Gauri Khan
The director tweeted a picture of the spanking new nursery designed for his kids, Roohi and Yash.
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Watch: Exclusive clip from Amit Masurkar's Newton shows comedy of democratic process
Released for the Tribeca Film Festival 2017, the clip is a wonderful peek into the satirical comedy starring Rajkummar Rao and Pankaj Tripathi
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Jackie Shroff and Neena Gupta to play the fool in short film Khujli
The short film will be directed by Sonam Nair, and is set to go live online on 1 April at 8pm.
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Remembering Meena Kumari the poet
The years of suffering and loneliness had equipped Meena Kumari with the pathos that enriched something other than her acting. They ripened her poetry; a skill she used for her own comfort. On her 45th death anniversary today (31 March), we take a look at the hidden poetess within the talented actress.
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Throwback Thursday: 25 years ago today, Satyajit Ray was awarded the honorary Oscar
This fascinating video is the perfect reminder of Ray who never aspired for the Oscar, but was given one for his extraordinary achievements.
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Maatr trailer: Raveena Tandon transforms from mother to murderer in this revenge drama
Raveena Tandon's comeback films revolves around a mother's vengeance for the injustice on her daughter.
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Delhi's iconic Regal Cinema to down shutters with a housefull show of Raj Kapoor's Sangam
The 85-year-old cinema hall, an iconic presence in Delhi, will make way for a multiplex.
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Behen Hogi Teri song: Jai Maa is a Gulshan Kumar twist to the Kala Chashma phenomenon
Rajkummar Rao's rapping adds to the delightfully devotional version of the Kala Chashma song in Behen Hogi Teri.
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After Phillauri, Diljit Dosanjh to pair up with Anushka Sharma in Kaneda
The Udta Punjab actor confirmed that he will be a part of Phillauri co-star Anushka Sharma's next, Kaneda.
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Comedian Russell Peters takes on Varun Dhawan in 'Tamma tamma' dance fight
To put Russell Peters against Varun Dhawan in a dance contest might be unfair, but the comedian pulled off some cool moves at the recent Hello! Hall of Fame awards.
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Will Naam Shabana start a new spin-off trend in Hindi cinema?
With Naam Shabana, Hindi cinema is turning towards a new narrative structure - the spinoff. Immensely popular overseas, spin-offs have not yet been attempted in Indian cinema. As Shivam Nair and Neeraj Pandey experiment with Naam Shabana, we look at the unique phenomenon.
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Ranveer Singh records song for Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy in character
The actor showed up for a recording with Anushka Manchanda for Gully Boy looking every bit the rapper.