Fearless Nadia

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Author Diptakirti Chaudhuri: Bioscope is a sit-down meal, curated by the chef

The writer of Bioscope: A Frivolous History of Bollywood in Ten Chapters talked to us about his latest book on the history of Indian cinema.

Mar 15 2018 — Sonal Pandya

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Watch: How Fearless Nadia joined Hindi cinema

On her 110th birth anniversary (8 January), we revisit an old video in which the actress spoke of her Australian roots and how she came to be a stunt star in Hindi cinema.

Jan 08 2018 — Sonal Pandya

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How Durga Khote conquered Indian cinema, without a whip

While Kangana Ranaut parades the screen with her whip weilding look in Rangoon, the cry for more dominant heroines has become louder. Incidentally, the film is set in the 40s, a time which had a plethora of strong female heroines like Durga Khote, Devika Rani and Fearless Nadia on the screen. Durga was born in 1905. On her 111th birth anniversary today (14 January), we look at how one of Indian cinema's strongest heroines shaped her career, without a whip. 

Jan 14 2017 — Shriram Iyengar

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Why Kangana Ranaut is Vishal Bhardwaj's Fearless Nadia in Rangoon

In Vishal Bhardwaj's Rangoon, the actress plays Jaanbaz Julia, a character reportedly based on the 40s action star, Fearless Nadia. 

Jan 11 2017 — Shriram Iyengar