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10 years of Shaitan: How Bejoy Nambiar's stylistic crime drama was shaped from uncertainty
With its unique visual tone and soundtrack, Shaitan (2011), a Faustian morality tale, arrived...
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75 years of Hum Ek Hain (1946): A parable of national integration which marked Dev Anand’s debut
Released on 8 June 1946, the film imparts the message of tolerance, oneness and unity....
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Between the Headphones review: A sneak peek into the magical world of sound behind the camera
Budhaditya Chattopadhyay's anecdotal book is an interesting look into the work, craft and guile...
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6 films that ride on the humble bicycle – Special
On World Bicycle Day, a look at how the humble two-wheeler has served as a narrative device in some...
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Sikandar (1941): Masterful meeting of titans Sohrab Modi and Prithviraj Kapoor
On Prithviraj Kapoor's death anniversary, we revisit one of his legendary roles as Alexander the...
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I would watch videos of Bihari politicians to prepare for Maharani, says Sohum Shah
The actor, who plays the role of a chief minister in the show, spoke about the steps he took to the...
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The immortal triumvirate of Lata Mangeshkar and Laxmikant-Pyarelal – Anniversary special
On Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar's 23rd death anniversary, a look at 10 gems from the treasured...
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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 of the...
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45 years of Kabhi Kabhie: Sagar Sarhadi’s big breakthrough
On the writer's birth anniversary today, a look at Yash Chopra’s multi-generational which...
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40 years of Rocky: Sanjay Dutt’s grand launch
While the actor and star son made a not-so-memorable debut with his first film, he slowly gained and...
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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...
Article Bengali
Several actresses took the plunge in West Bengal, but only one emerged a winner
Given the sweep of the election by the Trinamool Congress, most of the BJP's movie star bit the...
Article Marathi
10 years of Balgandharva, tale of an extraordinary artiste whose hubris led to his downfall – Anniversary special
Directed by Ravi Jadhav, the film traces the rise and fall of Bal Gandharva, a phenomenal and...
Article Hindi
Celebspeak in a crisis: Some help out any way they can, others leave it to the gods
As the country grapples with a public health emergency, a cursory look at some recent posts on media...
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When Sharmila Tagore learnt some important life lessons – Satyajit Ray centenary special
The veteran recalls how her entry into cinema as a teenager under the auteur's guidance became a...
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The cinematic musical genius of Satyajit Ray – Centenary special
Though Ray used some masters of classical music for his early works, he had his own ideas about what...
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70 years of Badal (1951): Swashbuckling revenge saga of an Indian Robin Hood
Premnath plays a vigilante who robs from the kingdom’s evil jagirdar to give back to its poor...
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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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Book extract: Balraj Sahni and the pursuit of excellence
On the great actor's birth anniversary, son Parikshat recalls a lesson he was given early in his...
Article Assam
In some auditions, Northeasterners are expected to speak bad Hindi, says actor-director Kenny Basumatary
Basumatary, whose latest offering is the Assamese web-series Tomar Opekhyat, says OTT platforms are...