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Sunday, May 19, 2024
TopicBollywood

Topic: Bollywood

Of all Bollywood Khans, Shah Rukh’s life & career were built on the Nehruvian idea of India

In his films, Shah Rukh Khan was the bridge between socialist India as it moved toward its hyper-capitalistic future. Today Khan is a lonely figure.

Farooq Sheikh, the Jack of all trades — theatre, TV, films and secret philanthropy

A look back into actor Farooq Sheikh's body of work through two of his leading heroines, Deepti Naval and Shabana Azmi.

Actor Kushal Punjabi found hanging in his Bandra home, leaves suicide note

In his suicide note, actor Kushal Punjabi said no one was responsible for his death. Police have registered an Accidental Death Report.

Kashmir not a place of terrorism: Advisor to Jammu & Kashmir L-G Murmu calls Bollywood

Advisor to Jammu & Kashmir L-G Murmu, Farooq Khan invited the film industry to shoot in the region as the government looks to boost tourism following the scrapping of Article 370.

Elitist and insipid — Akshay-Kareena’s Good Newwz can easily be given a miss

Good Newwz review: Recycled humour and a lost plot make for a snoozefest with mixed messages about parenthood and pregnancy.

Veteran theatre and film actor Shriram Lagoo passes away at 92

Shriram Lagoo was a surgeon before he quit practice to become a full-time actor and hit commercial success with V Shantaram's Pinjra in 1972.

Mardaani 2 review: Rani Mukerji film is relatable but comes with a dangerous message

Mardaani 2 is fast-paced but predictable drama. As India increasingly bays for the blood of criminals, the film adds fuel to this fire but gives no solution.

Forget battle over the film, Panipat is at the heart of 3 battles that shaped our history

Ashutosh Gowarikar’s period drama Panipat has offended Jats and Afghans for 'wrong portrayal' of Jat ruler Maharaja Surajmal and Afghan king Ahmad Shah Abdali.

Art, life and Bollywood’s role in violence against women

A petition to add disclaimers to movies that depict gender violence has led to a debate on the efficacy of such messaging and the filmmaker’s freedom of expression.

Disco Dancer and the era of disco featuring Bappi Lahiri

Bappi Lahiri’s iconic music electrified an entire generation and continues to inspire old-school disco diehards.

On Camera

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

With defence push, India looks to capture markets in Africa beyond western Indian Ocean

India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.      

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?