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Aashiqui: The film born out of an album
A film is usually the product of its producer or director or, in rare cases, the writer. But Aashiqui has the unique reputation of being the product of its music composers, Nadeem-Shravan. This is how it came to be.
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How Akshay Kumar is taking over Independence Day
The actor has already slotted the Independence weekend of 2017 for his next, Crack. This would be his fourth release after Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai Dobaara, Brothers, and Rustom, marking the successful takeover of the most patriotic weekend at the box office.
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Priyanka Chopra lunches with sister Parineeti and Dream Team in New York
The actress kept her promise of cheering the Dream Team on as they perform in the United States, by dropping in for a casual lunch in New York.
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People think Hindi cinema is national cinema. It's not: Adoor Gopalakrishnan
The internationally acclaimed filmmaker returns with Pinneyum (Once Again) after a gap of eight years but still has a problem with the terminology 'regional cinema'.
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Ranveer Singh visits Yash Chopra suite, imitates SRK in Switzerland
The actor is evidently enjoying his time holidaying in Switzerland, but has not lost his filmy touch putting up videos of himself reprising Shah Rukh Khan-Yash Chopra songs.
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Salman or Akshay? 'Tubelight' and 'Crack' at the box office next year
The new look of two big films released over the weekend. Salman Khan is already working on his Indo-China venture, Tubelight, while Akshay Kumar announced his next venture with Neeraj Pandey, Crack, to release next year.
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7 patriotic Hindi film songs from 7 decades of Independence
Over the past 69 years, Hindi cinema has opened a window to the changing nature of patriotism in the country, with songs reflecting crises as well as the optimism and jingoism of audiences. Here are seven such numbers, one from every decade of India's independence.
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Suniel Shetty-Parineeti Chopra: The new father-daughter duo for Circus?
The actress has reportedly signed on for choreographer Bosco Martis's directorial debut. Suniel Shetty will play the role of Chopra's father in the film.
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Kangana Ranaut's Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan video is divine
The actress has joined Amitabh Bachchan in the public service announcement to promote cleanliness.
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Revealed: Priyanka Chopra as CIA agent Alex Parrish in Quantico season 2
The latest poster of the new season of Priyanka's hit television series, Quantico, has been released, with the CIA badge showing quite prominently.
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Ranveer Singh goes 'Mad to the max' in Rohit Shetty's new ad
The actor has combined forces with Rohit Shetty to release a kick-ass new ad for Ching's Secret noodles.
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What respect did film industry have for Rajesh Khanna when he was alive? asks Naseeruddin Shah
The actor was speaking at a masterclass held by Osianama at Liberty theatre in Mumbai. Answering questions by host Neville Tuli, Shah spoke further on the controversy sparked by his comment on Rajesh Khanna.
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10 reasons why Dil Chahta Hai remains a defining film for millennials
When Sid, Akash and Sameer stepped on to the screen in 2001, they changed the way a young India looked at the world. A film about three young men growing up and realising the truth about friendship, love and life, Dil Chahta Hai defined the wanderlust, dreams, fears and flaws of the millennial generation. On the 15th anniversary of the film's release, we look at 10 reasons why Dil Chahta Hai is the definitive film for the millennials.
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Amitabh Bachchan's voice most memorable part of Wah Taj! motion poster
The film, directed by Ajit Sinha, stars Shreyas Talpade and Manjari Phadnis in the lead roles.
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Shoojit Sircar's Pink has right balance of shock and awe: Watch trailer
Sircar's latest production deals with the contentious issue of violence against women and its perception in Indian society. Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu and Piyush Mishra look in fine form in the riveting film.
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Quantico star Priyanka Chopra set to dazzle on Project Runway next
The Quantico star is all set to appear alongside supermodel Heidi Klum in season 15 of Project Runway.
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Have you seen Abhay Deol's nerdy passport photo?
The actor just put up a Facebook post as another reminder that he is not the 'conventional' Deol.
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Freaky Ali is Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Happy Gilmore
Sohail Khan's golf comedy with Nawazuddin Siddiqui arrives on the 20th year anniversary of Happy Gilmore, the cult comedy set against the backdrop of golf, starring Adam Sandler.
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Why is Kareena Kapoor's pregnancy a blessing for Veere Di Wedding?
Find out why Sonam Kapoor feels that Kareena's pregnancy is godsend.
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Salman opens up on his friendships with Sanjay Dutt, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, SRK
The actor was in quite the chatty mood and opened up on his friendship with the leading stars of the Hindi cinema industry.