Browsing Tag Bollywood
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
