Sukhpreet Kahlon
Head of Research
Sukhpreet Kahlon believes there is a treasure trove of films waiting to be discovered and brought to the fore in India. She gave up her love for teaching English literature to pursue film research. She has worked with prominent film festivals and likes to keep her finger on the pulse of the growing independent cinema movement. At Cinestaan.com, she writes on cinema and various film personalities. She also makes sure she never misses a Diljit Dosanjh film.
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Remembering the founder-patriarch of Rajshri Productions, Tarachand Barjatya - Death anniversary special
On the occasion of his 30th death anniversary, we pay tribute to the man who was the architect of the enduring success of the film production house.
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Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne trailer: Diljit Dosanjh is the mastermind behind a get-rich-quick scheme
Directed by Amarjit Singh Saron, the film is due to be released in theatres on 5 October.
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Wanted to make the film that I feel for, says Ritesh Sharma on Jhini Bini Chadariya
A reflection on the syncretic tradition of Varanasi, the film premiered at the Tokyo International Film Festival in 2021.
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Maa Da Ladla song ‘Punjab Jeha’: Hip-hop inspired track captures a couple constructing their romance
Singers Wazir Patar and Kiran Sandhu highlight the chemistry between Neeru Bajwa and Tarsem Jassar
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Jhini Bini Chadariya review: A moving lamentation for the holy city of Varanasi
Ritesh Sharma’s hard-hitting film lays bare the social fabric of the city and the growing threat from communal forces
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Criminal trailer: Prince Kanwaljit Singh is terrifying in this spine-chilling thriller
The directorial debut of Garinder Sidhu, the Punjabi film also marks the debut of Gippy Grewal’s new production house, Big Daddy Films.
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Woh 3 Din trailer: Sanjay Mishra plays a rickshaw puller navigating an irresistible offer
The realistic drama, directed by Raj Aashoo, features Mishra as a poor man who seems to bite off more than he can chew.
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Moh song ‘Meri Zuban’: Kamal Khan’s stirring voice resonates in this lyrical love ballad
The lyrics and composition by Jaani capture the playfulness and madness of love.
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Maa Da Ladla trailer: Neeru Bajwa recruits a father for her son in this romantic comedy
Directed by Uday Pratap Singh, the Punjabi film also features Pakistani comedians Iftikhar Thakur and Naseem Vicky.
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Kabir Bedi honoured with Lifetime Achievement award at the Venice International Film Festival
The Indian actor is best known in Italy for the television mini-series Sandokan (1976), featuring him as a pirate hero.
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Chup trailer: Sunny Deol tracks a serial killer targeting film critics in this psychological thriller
The psychological thriller, starring Sunny Deol, Dulquer Salmaan, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Pooja Bhatt and Saranya Ponvannan, is a departure for director R Balki.
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Iqrar-naama review: A rumination on loss, identity, and what it means to leave one’s home
Priyanka Chhabra’s documentary mobilises memory and a personal archive to excavate the psyche of a migrant, along with questioning official history.
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Jordan Sandhu song 'Band Theke': Song of heartbreak that considers drinking as a panacea for jilted lovers
With music by Desi Crew and lyrics by Shree Brar, the song is a hummable and appealing number.
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International Association of Women in Radio and Television announces film festival highlighting Ukrainian women filmmakers
The day-long festival is due to be held in New Delhi on 3 September.
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Lorni - The Flaneur review: Adil Hussain brings a hypnotic intensity to his character
Wanphrang K Diengdoh’s film is an experiment in genre and form, blending history and modernity reflected in Shillong.
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Ruuposh review: Intimate exploration of a Muslim in contemporary India
The short documentary delves into ways of accessing the past and the relevance of relationships left behind in the wake of the Partition of India.
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Monica O My Darling teaser: Rajkummar Rao sets the stage as the ‘Prince of Angola'
Directed by Vasan Bala, the Netflix thriller also stars Radhika Apte, and Huma Qureshi.
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Moh song ‘Salooq’: B Praak’s piercing Sufi ode to love and heartbreak
Jaani’s soulful lyrics capture the pain and longing of love in the song featuring Gitaj Bindrakhiya and Sargun Mehta
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Dahan trailer: Tisca Chopra encounters myth and the force of the supernatural
Directed by Vikranth Pawar, the Disney+ Hotstar series also stars Saurabh Shukla, Rajesh Tailang, and Mukesh Tiwari.
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Sharad Raj’s Ek Thi Maria, starring Irrfan Khan and Raghubir Yadav, released online after 30 years
The short film has been released by Pocket Films on YouTube.