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Revisiting Akbar Khan's medley of errors Haadsaa – Anniversary special

On the film's 35th anniversary today, we revisit the film and take a look at some of its prominent characters.

Sep 30 2018 — Anita Paikat

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80 years of Vachan: Never before seen photos from the Bombay Talkies period film

The film, which was released on 19 August 1938 at Bombay’s Roxy Talkies, was directed by Franz Osten.

Aug 19 2018 — Sonal Pandya

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Countering Hindu extremism through the message of harmony – Yash Chopra’s Dharmputra (1961)

Continuing our series on early Hindi films that explored the project of nation-building and of freedom, we look at Yash Chopra's Dharmputra (1961), a film that explored religious identity in the context of the struggle for India's independence.

Aug 16 2018 — Sukhpreet Kahlon

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Director Satyen Bose and his comedy classic Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi – Death anniversary special

On the 25th anniversary of the director's death (he passed away on 9 June 1993), we revisit Bose’s first blockbuster hit, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, featuring the three Ganguly brothers, which was released 60 years ago.

Jun 09 2018 — Sonal Pandya