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    Why is Secret Superstar problematic and yet commendable?

    It was in context of the unsung pastoral forefathers that Thomas Gray wrote: “Full many a gem of purest ray serene/The dark unfathom’d caves of ocean bear:/Full many ...

    On December 16, 2017 / By Aysha Munira
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    The strange dichotomies of Bollywood

    Bollywood, the sobriquet of the Hindi film industry based in Mumbai, has influenced daily life and culture in India for decades now. In fact, movies are the mainstay ...

    On July 21, 2016 / By Sharjeel Usmani
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    A Wave of Women Power has hit Bollywood

    Bollywood action films are well known for their strong heroes who can pack a mean punch. The classic Bollywood film has long been one where a pretty heroine ...

    On June 21, 2016 / By Amrita Ghosh
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    Objectified: Sheila, where is your Shimi?

    A JDU MP was recently caught on camera dancing with some “gals” at a bar. The video would definitely put any proud Indian to shame. This is not ...

    On April 6, 2016 / By Meera Dubey
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    From Pakeezah to Baby Doll, why is Bollywood losing its musical touch?

    ‘Char Bottle Vodka, Kaam mera Roz ka, Na mujhe Koi roke, Na kisine Roka! Char Bottle Vodka….’ etc etc. This song, a popular Hindi film song from the ...

    On June 23, 2014 / By Surangama Guha
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    Film Review: Highway is a film that will not be lost from our sensibilities anytime soon

    Why Imtiaz Ali’s Highway sets itself apart from other retro style mainstream cinema today A heart-rending tale of love and freedom, suppression, and hope, or the lack of ...

    On February 27, 2014 / By Surangama Guha
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    100 Years and unfortunately Indian Cinema still not looking beyond Bollywood

    The year that passed marked the 100th year in the journey of Indian cinema—a journey that has seen its ups and downs but that has gone on to ...

    On February 22, 2014 / By Surangama Guha

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