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He was one of the nicest, warmest people I have ever met, says Chaitanya Tamhane of Vira Sathidar

Vira Sathidar's role of the activist-balladeer in Tamhane's critically acclaimed Court (2015) mirrored his real persona.

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Subodh Mukerji’s Junglee (1961): Vibrant, hopeful romance set in Kashmir, starring Shammi Kapoor and Saira Banu

On Mukerji's birth centenary today, we revisit the filmmaker’s biggest hit, a movie that made 'Yahoo!' leading man Shammi Kapoor's calling card.

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Added humour to underline the father's dilemma, says Kiran Yadnyopavit – 10 years of Taryanche Bait (2011)

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Would always prefer a film to be released in theatres, says veteran Jahnu Barua

Barua, doyen of Assamese cinema, explains why the OTT boom may not help all filmmakers. He also speaks about Assamese identity and history and why he considers himself non-political.

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The younger lot thinks eating Maggi and chips is better than eating jowar, says Akash Basumatari

Basumatari's documentaries, Mhari Topli Ma: Basta and Mhari Topli Ma: Phang, which explore shifting food trends among tribals, were screened at the Rising Gardens Film Festival.

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The National and Filmfare award-winner discusses the importance of sound design to the narrative in the past and present and how technological changes and OTT platforms have encouraged experimentation.

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