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He says I'm a natural actor, it makes me proud: Shakti Arora on grandfather Chandrashekhar
On filmmaker and actor Chandrashekhar's 95th birthday, his grandson, TV actor Shakti Arora, talks about being inspired by his grandfather, and recalls an incident when he was a nervous wreck while sharing screen space with the veteran for the first time.
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Telugu filmmaker Deva Katta to co-direct web-series Sivagami for Netflix
The filmmaker will be collaborating with SS Rajamouli to direct the big budget three-season web-series.
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9 songs by composer MM Kreem that soothe the soul — 57th birthday special
Making some memorable music in the Telugu film industry since the 1990s, MM Kreem has also rendered some of the most melodious and heartbreakingly beautiful songs in Hindi.
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Ajay-Atul are pioneers for us, say music composer duo Rohan-Rohan
Rohan Pradhan and Rohan Gokhale discuss their recent success in Marathi cinema and their Hindi film debut with two songs in Rajkumar Hirani's Sanju.
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Sanju review: Ranbir Kapoor is the soul of this cleverly written narrative
Apart from Kapoor's intricate performance, the film on the life of Sanjay Dutt works mainly because of the focused storytelling and an engaging first half.
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From 'Dhan Te Dhan' to 'Malhari': Vishal Dadlani’s 10 most rocking songs
The music director has also made a mark as a power-packed singer over the years. His grungy rockstar voice has infused energy into many Hindi songs. On his 45th birthday, we pick the singer’s 10 most rocking numbers.
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Dhadak song 'Zingaat': Ishaan, Janhvi make the most of track's infectious energy
Ajay-Atul stick to the composition's original Maharashtrian flavour, and only innovate with some Rajasthani tadka and Hindi-English lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya.
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I don't live in the past, you have to evolve to continue working: Manisha Koirala
In a conversation with us, the actress spoke about her role as the legendary actress, Nargis, in Sanju (2018), adapting to changes in the film industry and her evolution as an actress and person.
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Not trying to portray Sanjay Dutt as a god: Ranbir Kapoor
One week before the release of Sanju, one of the most awaited films of 2018, Kapoor talks about 'an honest depiction' of the controversial Dutt diving into the dark and complex phases of his life and a mysterious 'question mark'.
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I will sign on for 3 Idiots sequel blindly if asked, says Ranbir Kapoor
The Sanju (2018) actor expressed a willingness to be a part of the sequel, supposedly in the works by Rajkumar Hirani.
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Dibakar Banerjee is methodical, spends a lot of time in planning: Naveen Kasturia
As the filmmaker celebrates his 49th birthday today (21 June), actor Kasturia talks to us about working with him as an assistant on two films and reveals how Banerjee's strength lies in his multi-talented personality.
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If I had done Lust Stories earlier I could have been condemned: Manisha Koirala
In a chat with us, the actress spoke about collaborating with Dibakar Banerjee on the Netflix anthology film, Lust Stories, and how it is proof of the change in the status of women in cinema.
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A total Cinderella moment: Lisa Mishra on bagging Veere Di Wedding’s ‘Tareefan Reprise'
In an exclusive interview with us, the Chicago-based data-analyst and singer, talks about how her big break in Hindi films was a dream come true and her starry-eyed moment with Kareena Kapoor Khan.
Review Hindi
Veere Di Wedding review: Some fun, lots of chaos
Kareena Kapoor, Sonam K Ahuja, Swara Bhasker and Shikha Talsania give their best but fail to rise above the flaws in the treatment.
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Here's why Ali Fazal signed Sanjay Dutt's Prasthanam remake without reading the script
The two will work together in the Hindi remake of Telugu film, Prasthanam, directed by Deva Katta.
Review Marathi
Bucket List review: A feelgood film with delightful performances from Madhuri & Co
Director Tejas Vijay Deoskar renders a warm family film that is delightful despite a few flaws.
Article Sikkimese
Ralang Road is an atmospheric film showing the darker side of Sikkim
Director Karma Takapa combines dark humour with drama and social commentary to great effect.
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Lalit Pandit: Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai songs were recorded on DDLJ’s scale – 20th anniversary special
Lalit Pandit, one half of the successful composer duo Jatin-Lalit, remembers the making of the soundtrack of the Salman Khan-Twinkle Khanna film, which was released on 22 May 1998.
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Working with Sanjai Mishra was one of the most soulful experiences: Anshuman Jha
In an interview with us, Jha talks about his film Angrezi Mein Kehte Hai, bonding with Mishra and surviving the tough industry.
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Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain review: Sanjai Mishra, Ekavali Khanna deliver top-notch performances
Director Harish Vyas's film explores the gradual erosion of a marriage that has its foundation in sexist definitions of gender roles, instead of love and mutual respect.