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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicHindi cinema

Topic: Hindi cinema

K Balachander’s North-South love story changed the Bollywood hero

More than three decades before Hindi film audiences warmed up to Baahubali and Pushpa, Kamal Haasan showed them that that the ‘Madrasi’ man could be the hero in Ek Duuje Ke Liye.

Delhi in cinema. Imtiaz Ali and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra discuss what the city means

'Delhi's biggest achievment is the way people speak here,' said filmmaker Imtiaz Ali during a session at the International Film Festival Delhi on 31 March.

‘OTT platforms are a circus,’ says filmmaker Saeed Mirza

Saeed Mirza, along with fellow filmmakers Dibakar Banerjee and Gurvinder Singh, was part of a panel discussion at the 7th Self-Discovery via Rediscovering India Festival.

Mother India took Hindi cinema to global stage. Its Oscar nomination was a turning point

The Oscar nomination of the film highlighted how deeply local stories can resonate globally when told with honesty and conviction.

Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘most memorable performance yet’. Jugnuma set to release on 12 September

Jugnuma is produced by Guneet Monga Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap. The two are not just backing the project, but also presenting it.

Sholay conquered Iran, China, Russia. At 50, restored classic is visiting Italy and Canada

Sholay made its European debut to cheers at a screening in Bologna, Italy, and is slated for its North American premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

‘Hindi Heartland must learn manners to preserve India,’ says Manoj Jha at Delhi book launch

The Delhi launch of Ghazala Wahab’s book The Hindi Heartland was joined by RJD’s Manoj Jha and Professors Ira Bhaskar, Peggy Mohan, and Amar Farooqui as panelists.

‘Dilli Dark’ is about outsiders in the city. It’s the first Hindi film with an African lead

Actor Samuel Robinson's real-life experiences reflect what's shown in the film. ‘People call the cops on you for any reason,' he said.

Khushi Kapoor and her 8 minute monologue—she finds her voice in Loveyapa

Loveyapa, also starring Junaid Khan and directed by Advait Chandan, is the Hindi remake of Tamil hit Love Today.

Padmaavat to The Kerala Story, how new-age Bollywood films spread Hindu nationalism

Even Jawaharlal Nehru recognised cinema's power to spread unity, film scholar Ira Bhaskar said during her recent lecture in Delhi.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.