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When A Bollywood Classic & 2 Gandhians Got Over 200 Dacoits to Give Up Their...
In 1960, Vinoba Bhave, a social activist and a celebrated disciple of Gandhi, received an interesting letter. It was from Tehsildar Singh, the son of famous dacoit Man Singh from the deep ravines...
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‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’: A Management Trainee Was The ‘Comic Cement’ of This...
“To me, Ravi [Baswani] was Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro,” said Kundan Shah, director of the film, in Jai Arjun Singh’s book Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro: Seriously Funny Since 1983. “He was the comic cement of the film....
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A Raipur Boy in Mumbai Paved the Way for Chhattisgarhi Cinema with His...
There are some films that leave their mark in time, and Shyam Benegal’s Ankur (1974) is one classic example. The film’s achievements extend beyond the confines of bagging three National Awards....
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From Prejudice to Pride: Evolving Representations of Disability in Cinema
Popular media can be a powerful facilitator in inculcating disability pride, acting as a mode of representation for people with disabilities to see those like them included in the mainstream. However,...
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Dhanush Biopic on Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja: The Real Story of India’s ‘Musical...
The name Ilaiyaraaja evokes a certain magic for his fans, who span across generations and countries. Everyone in my family has a favourite song, and a memory associated with the musician. Late nights...
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Once in a blue moon, you come across a real-life story that pales even perfectly orchestrated movie scripts in comparison. One such instance is the life of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma, who failed Class 12...
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Why Chhattisgarh’s ‘Village of Youtubers’ Got a Rs 25 Lakh Studio From Its...
“You know, in Tulsi village, we didn’t just become YouTubers. We turned the whole place into a YouTubers’ village. It’s as if our village found a new voice through YouTube, and now we’re all...
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Life of A Legend: Celebrating Madhubala, The Icon Born on Valentine’s Day!
Irrespective of what anyone might say, on February 14 every year, many across the world celebrate the power of love and romance on Valentine’s Day. This cultural import has made its presence felt in a...
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Pune-Born Engineer Bags Sci-Tech Oscar For His Innovative ‘Shotover’ Camera!
He is an engineer, he is a camera technician, and now, he has brought home an Oscar! Vikas Sathaye was born in 1967 in Pune. After his schooling in Mulund, he shifted to Pune to pursue his Bachelor of...
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Sridevi’s Death Is Not the Time or Place to Be Imparting Life Lessons
At 3.45 am on 25th February, my WhatsApp buzzed with a message. I chose to read it at 6.15 am when I woke up. ‘Veteran actor Sri Devi passes away in Dubai,’ is what the message read. I re-read it and...
View ArticleVideo: Remembering Sridevi, the ‘Chandni’ Megastar Who Left Us Too Soon
The tragic news of Sridevi’s passing came as a massive shock for the country and fans of Indian cinema. She had won the hearts of Indians through her exceptional acting talent, her million dollar smile...
View ArticleVideo: From Child Actor to Supercool Mom, Check out Some Rare Sridevi Moments
Sridevi, the legendary superstar, and the heartthrob of millions passed away on 24 February. Shocking as it was, her death prompted a police investigation in addition to several controversies and...
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“Dear Sridevi, Thank You for Always Being There”: LGBT Activist Harish Iyer
My first memory of Sridevi is from ‘Chaal Baaz’. A trapped girl who found her escape in dancing – that version of Sridevi appealed to me. I remember watching that movie on a VHS tape at home, at least...
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The Unsung Woman Who Won India’s 1st Oscar, Long Before AR Rahman!
When AR Rahman, Gulzar and Resul Pookutty had won the coveted Academy Award for the movie Slumdog Millionaire in 2009, the country had staked a claim upon the British film as one of its own and left no...
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In Conversation With Pankaj Tripathi, the New-Age Face of Indian Cinema!
Born in a farmer’s family in the small village of Belsand in Gopalganj district of Bihar, Pankaj Tripathi became a well-known name after his powerful performance as Sultan the butcher in the Gangs of...
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Irrfan Khan’s New Tweet Is an Eye Opener to Society. Are We Listening?
Speculations! Rumours! Gossip! Fake News!These entities act like delicious, but unhealthy, fast food for the taste buds of our mind.But there is a great difference. While fast food is extremely...
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Objection, My Lord: How Authentic Are the Court Dramas in Indian Cinemas?
Lazy Sunday afternoons in my childhood usually meant sitting with my family and watching a movie. I genuinely believe that one of the many elements that bring a lot of drama to movies are the tense...
View ArticleVideo: Tired of Traffic? Don’t Worry, You May Meet the Love of Your Life!
Commuting across the city of Bangalore? If you travel by road everyday, you will be no stranger to traffic. The words “Silk Board” are enough to strike terror into your heart, and “Bellandur” has you...
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Was Steven Spielberg’s E.T. Based on Satyajit Ray’s Alien? Find Out Here!
An Indian screenwriter, filmmaker, graphic artist, music composer, author and widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of the 20th century, it’s been 26 years since Satyajit Ray bid the world...
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Omerta: Meet the Ex-IB Chief Who Once Helped Capture Terrorist Omar Sheikh
With a gripping plotline that revolves around the life of a dreaded terrorist and the very talented Rajkummar Rao playing the lead, ‘Omerta’ has been one of the most anticipated movies of 2018. And it...
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