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Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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Topic: Bollywood

20 years later, this is why Salman Khan is still hated by the Bishnois of Jodhpur

As soon as the first shot was fired at the black buck, Salman Khan was in trouble. Bishnois living close by rushed out of their houses and chased the actor’s vehicle.

Saif Ali Khan in Sacred Games: Is Netflix the only way for Bollywood Khans to stay relevant?

Saif Ali Khan, whose last few movies tanked at the box office, has tasted success with Sacred Games on Netflix.

Khayyam ⁠— Man who composed Kabhie Kabhie, Umrao Jaan & other musical gems

Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar said the death of Khayyam, who passed away Monday night after a prolonged illnesses, marked the end of an era in music.

Simi Garewal, India’s Oprah in white is coming back. But is Karan Johar generation ready?

Simi Garewal’s ability to listen to her subjects, sing with them, giggle with them, and even cry with them made Rendezvous compulsive viewing.

Why a typical Bollywood hero is Gandhian on the streets, but sings lustfully in the sheets

In every Bollywood film, songs express the desires that the heroes sacrifice or reject in the actual story.

‘Rajnigandha girl’ Vidya Sinha leaves behind memories of simple stories, well told

Actor Vidya Sinha, best known for her unusual film choices, passed away in Mumbai in 2019 at the age of 71.

Celebrating Shammi Kapoor, India’s Elvis Presley, through song and dance

The 1960s were dominated by Shammi Kapoor’s unparalleled energy, unique dancing style and the legendary songs filmed on him.

Meena Kumari was more than just the tragedy queen and this movie shows us why

Meena Kumari plays a happy and carefree character in S.M. Sriramulu Naidu’s 1955 film.

Women scientists fulfil Mission Mangal but Akshay Kumar can’t see beyond sindoor and make-up

Mission Mangal’s poem has Bollywood placing scientist women in roles of good Hindu wives and daughters. The core competency is an add-on.

Pakistani men are ‘losing’ jannat on TikTok. And Imran Khan is busy targeting media

Pakistan’s TikTok is sparing none and having fun. Some call it un-Islamic and want a ban.

On Camera

Iran can heal after Raisi’s death. New president likely to continue his policies

There are people inside and outside of Iran who do not feel sorry for President Raisi’s death. Some of them are trying to take advantage of this tragedy to pursue their own political goals.

Lower oil prices lead to 4x profits for oil firms, bonanza for govt, but no relief for aam aadmi

Petrol & diesel prices have barely changed since June 2022, even though oil prices have fallen 28% since then. This has boosted profitability of OMCs and dividend payouts to govt.

‘Joint culture needed first’ — CDS Gen Chauhan outlines first steps on the road to theaterisation

ThePrint had reported earlier this month that while theaterisation is the ultimate goal, set to be rolled out one year from now, the focus is on structured jointness initiatives by 2024-end.

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'?