Shriram Iyengar
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Bhansali's Padmavati not first nor last to blur line between fact and fiction
Since its inception, cinema has sought to skirt the border between fiction and reality to dramatize events, historical or otherwise, and create stories that make an impact.
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Tabu returns to comedy after 17 years, joins Golmaal 4 cast
The actress is the latest member to join the cast of Rohit Shetty's sequel, with Ajay Devgn, Parineeti Chopra, Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade and Kunal Khemu.
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You insult both genders by saying sex is so important, Priyanka Chopra on Quantico's feminist speech
In the latest episode of the television series, Chopra is seen opposing the idea that seduction is the only tool for a woman to get a secret.
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali reaches out to Karni Sena for truce, may hold screening before Padmavati release
The Padmavati director has reached out to the protesting political group requesting co-operation to resume shooting for his film.
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This video of Shah Rukh Khan playing adorable dad to little AbRam will steal your heart
The superstar plays the adorable dad, humouring little AbRam as he complains his 'thumb is broke'.
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Sexy Durga is about men, but the central part belongs to a woman: Sanal Sasidharan
One of the more talented and radical filmmakers of India, Sanal Kumar Sasidharan is known for his outspoken nature and fearless films. Speaking to Cinestaan.com, he opened up on the nature of society around us and the difficulty of choosing such subjects as a filmmaker.
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Meet Varun Dhawan aka Badrinath Bansal in hilarious Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya teaser
The actor goofs around in a photography session in the first teaser for Sashank Khaitan's Badrinath Ki Dulhania.
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Farah Khan, Sania Mirza bring mischief and wit to Koffee with Karan: Watch preview
The choreographer director and the tennis star are set to be the next wacky team to take the couch with Karan Johar.
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Padmavati crew, Deepika Padukone come out in support of Sanjay Leela Bhansali
The actress, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor broke their silence on the hostile attack on director Bhansali in Jaipur on Friday.
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Rajinikanth-Akshay Kumar's 2.0 teaser to release on Tamil New Year in April
The shooting for the big-budget sequel for Rajinikanth's Robot (2012) is on its final schedule and teaser for it is expected to arrive on 14 April.
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There is more to Katrina Kaif in Jagga Jasoos than is known
The actress put up a picture of herself reading on the South African schedule of Anurag Basu's Jagga Jasoos, which looks very unlike her character in the film.
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How OP Nayyar went from 'Rhythm King' to homoeopath in Thane
Once a beacon of rhythm and melody in Hindi cinema, Nayyar spent his last days in near anonymity with an adopted family in Thane. On his 10th death anniversary (28 January), we take a look at the decline of one of Hindi cinema's greatest composers.
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What connects Akshay Kumar's Jolly LLB to Birbal?
In the new making video of Jolly LLB 2's character, Akshay Kumar and Subhash Kapoor open up on how the story of Birbal inspired their characterisation of Jolly LLB in the sequel.
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali slapped on sets of Padmavati in Jaipur, industry unites in support
The director of Padmavati was harassed and assaulted in Jaipur on the sets of his film by members of the Karni Sena.
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Prabhas, Anushka Shetty on point in new Bahubali: The Conclusion posters
The latest poster from SS Rajamouli's much-awaited period epic has Prabhas and Anushka Shetty striking an artsy, but deadly pose with bows.
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Why was Bharat Bhushan so sad?
Before Guru Dutt, Amitabh Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor portrayed the impassioned artist consumed by his craft, there was Bharat Bhushan. The actor whose life took on the tragedy of characters he portrayed, died 25 years ago on this day (27 January) in 1992.
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Harshvardhan Kapoor apologises to Diljit Dosanjh over Filmfare award comments
The Mirzya actor tweeted out an apology to Dosanjh for questioning his credentials after Dosanjh won the Filmfare for Best Debut.
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Rangoon song: Kangana Ranaut's antics in 'Mere Piya Gaye England' add to charm of rustic song
The new track from Vishal Bhardwaj's Rangoon pays tribute to the 1940s hit 'Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon' with a twist.
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Throwback Thursday: This video from Shah Rukh's Swades audition is proof that he will always be actor first, star later
An old video from auditions for Swades reminds us why despite all his superstardom, and box-office glory, Shah Rukh Khan will always remain an actor at heart.
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From jawans to pahalwans: The changing shades of patriotism in India
After a lull, Hindi cinema has returned to the theme of patriotism and national fervour, except through the new medium of sportspersons. On the 68th Republic Day, we look at the changing depiction of patriotism in Hindi cinema.