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Once Again review: Neeraj Kabi and Shefali Shah shine in this romance recipe
Kanwal Sethi's story is a well-made recipe that just about leaves you satisfied.
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Divya Dutta teams up with YouTuber Bhuvan Bam for short film Plus Minus
The short film is directed by Jyoti Kapur Das and produced by Guneet Monga.
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Popular culture must stop presenting homosexuality as side joke: Alankrita Shrivastava
The director of Lipstick Under My Burkha (2017) spoke to us about the role she expects popular culture must play in shaping societal approach after Supreme Court repealed Section 377 in a landmark legal judgement.
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'Har Har Gange' song: Arijit Singh's voice carries devotion, determination of Shahid Kapoor's crusader
Composed by Sachet-Parampara, the song has lyrics written by Siddharth-Garima.
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Laila Majnu review: Riveting performances add magic to Sajid Ali's adaptation
Buoyed by impressive performances by lead pair Avinash Tiwary and Tripti Dimri, Sajid Ali's directorial debut captures the psychological and philosophical side of the tragic romance set in Kashmir.
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The tears haven’t stopped since I heard the news: Apurva Asrani on the scrapping of section 377
The editor of Satya (1998) and Shahid (2013) and writer of Aligarh (2016) said today is the day the LGBTQ community is free at last.
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Andhadhun title track: Raftaar brings attitude to this smoke and mirrors Andhadhun
Featuring Radhika Apte, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Tabu, the song is written by Raftaar and Girish Nakod.
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It makes you feel hopeful, empowered: Onir on the repeal of section 377
The director, who has been openly gay since he entered the film industry, hoped the decision would serve to push the industry to take up cudgels for the homosexual community.
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Legally LGBT are now protected, but we have to change attitudes too: Hansal Mehta on section 377 verdict
Mehta, whose film Aligarh (2016) dealt with the struggles and ostracization of a gay professor, speaks about the impact of the landmark decision and why Indian cinema also needs to step away from stereotypes.
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A historical judgement: Karan Johar on decriminalization of Section 377
The director praised the court's decision to repeal the 1862 law which stood against gay, lesbian and transgender rights.
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Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt receive special visit from president of India on Brahmastra sets
President Ramnath Kovind was in the country to address the Bulgaria-India business forum on Wednesday (5 September). He was accompanied on the visit by Bulgarian president, Rumen Radev.
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50 years of Saraswatichandra: When director Saraiya met the great Walt Disney
In an exclusive interview, Govind Saraiya spoke of his experience with animation, of working at the Walt Disney Studios, and of meeting the great man himself.
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Pankaj Tripathi turns to Malayalam cinema for help with his prep for Shakeela biopic
The Masaan (2012) actor has resorted to watching Malayalam films to get the language right for his character in the upcoming biopic starring Richa Chadha.
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'Bol Ke Lab Azad Hain' song: Rashid Khan's voice intensifies emotions of Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Manto
Composed by Sneha Khanvalkar, the song is based on the famous nazm 'Bol Ke Lab Azad Hain Tere' by Faiz Ahmed Faiz.
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International Film Festival of Kerala cancelled in view of Kerala floods devastation
The Kerala state government has decided to not host an official event for a year to help fund money to flood victims.
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Adil Hussain-starrer What Will People Say is Norway's official entry to Oscars
The film will compete for a nomination to the Best Foreign Film Category at the 91st Academy Awards in January 2019.
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Hrithik Roshan leads battle against nepotism in education on Teachers' Day: Super 30 posters
Directed by Vikas Bahl, Super 30 is set to be released on 25 January 2019.
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Ivan Ayr has tried to show policewomen as normal women in society: Saloni Batra on Soni
Soni tells the story of two policewomen in Delhi investigating cases of harassment against women. The film is set to premiere at the Venice International Film Festival on 5 September.
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Manoj Bajpayee's Bhonsle to have world premiere at Busan International Film Festival
Directed by Devashish Makhija, the film will compete in the Window on Asian Cinema section of the festival.
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Halkaa song 'Bandeya': Soaring composition sets the tone for Pichku's inspiring scrappy battle with life
The song composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy focusses on the determination of the little Pichku to save from scrap to build his dream toilet.