Shriram Iyengar
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The pandemic is going to cause a behavioural change in viewership: Director Naveen A Chathapuram
Working on his debut film The Last Victim, Naveen Chathapuram encountered the hurdle of a worldwide shutdown and lack of distribution induced by the pandemic, but used transformative technology to complete the project.
Review Hindi
99 Songs review: AR Rahman's music lifts this ambitious but clichéd romance
Experimental, visually beautiful, with some good performances, 99 Songs trips up on the hurdle of trying too much too soon.
Article Hindi
Maharani trailer: Huma Qureshi's reluctant chief minister battles power, politics, patriarchy
Directed by Karan Sharma, the SonyLIV web-series has been created by Subhash Kapoor and will be released on 28 May.
Article Hindi
The Family Man 2 trailer: Manoj Bajpayee is caught between family and war in exciting new season
The trailer for the second season of the web-series, which also features Samantha Akkineni, has arrived after a delay of three months.
Article Hindi
Sherni poster: Vidya Balan is in the crosshairs
Directed by Amit Masurkar, the film is set to be released next month on Amazon Prime Video.
Article Hindi
Filmmaker Ajit Shirole, writer Pratap Gangavane working on historical epic, Shivputra Sambhaji
The film, which is based on the life of the second Maratha emperor, will mark the director's Hindi cinematic debut.
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Skater Girl trailer: A coming-of-age story about joy and childhood
Directed by Manjari Makijany, the film will be released on Netflix on 11 June.
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Book review: The Auditory Setting opens the ears to the importance of ambient sound in cinema
Budhaditya Chattopadhyay's book is an in-depth study of the historical, technological and cultural evolution of the use, understanding and perception of environmental sounds in cinema and media.
Article Marathi
Dithee trailer: The late Sumitra Bhave's moving evocation of grief finally finds its way to audiences
The clip focuses on the turmoil experienced by Ramji, a middle-aged villager, who has lost his grown son.
Article Hindi
Vanraj Bhatia (1927–2021): The quiet legacy of a stalwart
With his deep knowledge of Hindustani and Western classical, Bhatia shaped the structure, form and style of the music that lit up the works of filmmakers like Shyam Benegal, Govind Nihalani and Kumar Shahani. And his work for nascent Indian television is the stuff of nostalgia today.
Article Telugu
Cinema Bandi trailer: A delightful accident fuels this filmmaking journey
Directed by Praveen Kandregula, the film is produced by writer-director duo Raj Nidimoru & Krishna DK's new indie banner.
Article Hindi
Radhe title track: Sajid's upbeat anthem heralds Salman Khan's arrival
With its high-tempo beats, catchy 'tapori' slang, and a hook that lands perfectly, the song caters to Khan's core audience.
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10 fascinating facets of Balraj Sahni — Birth anniversary special
Cinestaan looks at the life and passions of the artiste on his 108th birth anniversary.
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Huma Qureshi reveals appearance of her character from Zack Snyder's Army Of The Dead
The cast of the film includes Dave Bautista, Ana De La Reguera, Theo Rossi, Omari Hardwick, Tig Notaro and Ella Purnell.
Article Hindi
Radhe song 'Dil De Diya': Himesh Reshammiya delivers a foot-tapping and catchy number
The tune, which has all the elements that appeal to Salman Khan's target demographic, has been sung by Kamaal Khan and Payal Dev.
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Down-to-earth guy who worked his way to fame, says director Naveen A Chathapuram of pre-Thor Chris Hemsworth
The filmmaker had produced the then-unknown actor's cinematic debut, Cash (2010).
Article Tamil
Rajinikanth will be a superstar as long as he can deliver superhits: Author Vaasanthi
The biographer spoke about the deep connection between Tamil cinema and politics as well as the appeal of the superstar and why he remains a powerful symbol.
Review Hindi
Kathmandu Connection review: This gripping drama has thrills, credible performances and a surprising reveal
Directed by Sachin Pathak, the impressively scripted web-series pulls out a rabbit from its hat.
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Out of Love (Season 2) trailer: Rasika Dugal battles a vengeful Purab Kohli
Directed by Oni Sen, the series will be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar from 30 April.
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It was like watching Leonardo da Vinci compose a song: Director Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy on AR Rahman the writer
The filmmaker credited the Oscar-winning composer's fearlessness with regard to making mistakes as his best quality.