Shriram Iyengar
Chief Feature Writer
Shriram Iyengar, who was with Cinestaan.com from 11 September 2015 to 19 March 2022, belongs to the not-so-rare species of neuroses cinemanesis. A hassled Mumbaikar, he spends his mornings doing chores while singing Gulzar-RD Burman numbers. He claims a particular expertise in the 'Filmy Maa' species, the experiences of which he documents extensively on his social media pages. His penchant for Govinda hits is as notorious as his delirium of being a Shakespearean actor. When drunk, he can be found spouting poetry and his unabated love for Kalki Koechlin on empty streets. If seen, please drop him off at the nearest railway station.
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Bareilly Ki Barfi song: 'Sweety Tera Drama' will drive away your Monday blues
Composed by Tanishk Bagchi, the fantastic chartbuster is utterly danceable and fun to listen.
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Manoj Kumar, the romantic hero – Birthday special
Known today for his patriotic avatar, Manoj Kumar began his acting career as a romantic hero. On his 80th birthday (24 July), we look at the romantic roles that paved the way for the rise of 'Bharat'.
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Raag Desh to be screened at Rashtrapati Bhawan for Pranab Mukherjee
Outgoing President Mukherjee had specifically asked for the screening.
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Jab Harry Met Sejal trailer: Shah Rukh, Anushka ring in the charm with another Imtiaz Ali travel diary
Anushka Sharma and Shah Rukh Khan deliver the chemistry required that meets the anticipation of Imtiaz Ali's film.
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Gurgaon trailer: Pankaj Tripathi plays vulnerable don in this gruesome kidnap drama
Cinematographer-turned-director Shanker Raman makes his debut with this gruesome film about the shady nature of real estate business in Gurgaon.
Review Hindi
Munna Michael review: Let's be honest, Munna is no Michael
Tiger Shroff pulls off some acrobatic dance moves, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui provides some comedy in Sabbir Khan's film, but both are nothing new.
Article Tamil
How Sivaji Ganesan brought in Shakespearean acting to Tamil cinema
An actor trained in the traditions of company theatre, Ganesan pioneered the style of grand standing dialogues and expressions in the early age of Tamil cinema. On his 16th death anniversary (he died 21 July 2001), we remember the man who shaped the style of Tamil cinema in its early days.
Article Hindi
Richa Chadha part of hunt for India's next big female comedian
The actress will be a part of an English reality show for female comedians.
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Rangoli Chandel defends charges of nepotism against sister Kangana Ranaut
In a series of tweets, Chandel took on writer-editor Apurva Asrani's accusation of Ranaut being just as guilty of nepotism as Karan Johar.
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After Ranveer Singh, it is Ajay Devgn's turn to play a Maratha legend in Taanaji: The Unsung Warrior
The actor announced his upcoming film, Taanaji, based on the life of the Maratha warrior, Tanaji Malusare, on Twitter today.
Review Marathi
Manjha review: This thriller could do with less talk, more action
Director Jatin Wagle has all the equipment in a fascinating plot and talented artistes but lets them all down with a half-baked climax.
Article Hindi
Kashmir to be recreated in Mumbai for Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal's Raazi
The makers of the film are recreating Kashmir in Film City, Mumbai, after being denied permission to shoot in the Valley.
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Sniff trailer: Amole Gupte's new film tracks the rise of a nosey superhero
The director returns with another interesting children's film, Sniff.
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Priyanka Chopra celebrates her 36th birthday with her family in 'Island Queen' style
The actress spent her birthday week with her family as she turned 36.
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Jagga Jasoos actor Bidisha Bezbaruah commits suicide
The 30-year-old Assamese actress and singer was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her Gurgaon flat on Monday evening.
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Bareilly Ki Barfi 2nd poster: Rajkummar Rao, Kriti Sanon and Ayushmann share a cart
In the second poster, director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari brings all the three leads to share space on a cart.
Article Hindi
I am a lot like Captain Lakshmi Sahgal: Mrudula Murali on her role in Raag Desh
As unique as the plot for Tigmanshu Dhulia's Raag Desh is, the film also potrays Captain Lakshmi Sahgal, the first woman commandant of the Rani Jhansi regiment of the Indian National Army.
Article Hindi
Where is the hope for cinema? asks Richa Chadda
Speaking to Cinestaan.com, the actress opened up about the experience of working on Amazon Original series Inside Edge and the need to make good digital content.
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Qaidi Band: First poster of Aadar Jain and Anya Singh's debut film released
The film, titled Qaidi Band, is written and directed by Habib Faisal.
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui's latest tweet hints that Hindi cinema is not over its 'fair' obsession
The Munna Michael actor posted a cryptic tweet late last night hinting at a bias against his dark complexion.