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Topic: Movies

This filmmaker is the Indian Clint Eastwood. He is releasing his 61st film at age 94

Singeetam Srinivasa Rao’s latest Telugu film, Sing Geetham, is a musical fantasy produced by Nag Ashwin. The film stars Ayaan K, Shalini Kandepudi, Ahilya Bamroo and Agu Stanley.

Women heard safety lectures for centuries. ‘Bandar’ gives the same to men now

Women have long been told to spot red flags before it's too late. In the age of dating apps, screenshots and public call-outs, Anurag Kashyap's Bandar asks men to be careful.

The Dibakar Banerjee film Netflix didn’t want to show. ‘I see my past, present, future in it’

The screening of Tees, which was shelved by Netflix in 2022, saw a turnout that exceeded the seating capacity of Niv Art Centre’s terrace in Delhi.

Dilip Kumar’s father didn’t know about his career for 4 yrs. Then he saw the poster of ‘Jugnu’

Dilip Kumar’s father wanted him to enrol in the civil services and earn the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, a high honour during the British Raj. He saw cinema as a degeneration of social values.

Biopic on Haryana’s ‘Kalidas’, 3 other movies — how state govt’s incentivising films on Haryanvi culture

In 2018, Khattar govt launched a policy to promote Haryanvi cinema. This was amended in 2022 to include subsidy of up to Rs 2 cr to filmmakers incorporating culture content related to state.

SVF is West Bengal’s own YRF. But this Tollywood kingmaker began with a rejection

Begun by two cousins in the 1990s, SVF has its fingers in many pies from film and TV to OTT platform Hoichoi. It has also constructed almost 20 theatres across West Bengal.

More action, less romance — what new report on global streaming preferences reveals

A report on the most-watched genres found that drama, action, animation & comedy programs were popular across the globe while war, romance and thrillers were the least preferred.

Top 5 most known movie directors of all time

Of the thousands of film directors in India from the 'golden era' to the present days, only a few have been honoured by the government and received national & international awards.

Blackface, shells, ‘jhinga lala hu’—in Indian films, tribal characters are still ‘foot soldiers’

From Satyajit Ray's Aranyer Din Ratri to Rajamouli's RRR, Indian cinema still doesn't know how to show tribal characters.

Enjoyed ‘Anek’? Here are 7 films from Northeast that shed light on love, life & culture

From a tale of love in a submerged village to the unique food culture, Northeast India's films offer an unvarnished view of the region — without bias.

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Why Modi’s visits aren’t making news in Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand

One would expect more interest in Modi’s trips in the Asia Pacific region. But there hasn't been a build-up in the Australian or New Zealand press for the PM’s visits.

Why global law firms are betting on India desks instead of India offices ahead of India-UK FTA

Rather than open offices in India, many UK firms are strengthening India teams & partnerships to meet expected demand for advice on international disputes, arbitration & regulatory matters.

What India’s ₹10 trillion post-Op Sindoor arms buying plan means & next steps | CutTheClutter

In ep 1859 of CutTheClutter, Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Editor (Defence & Diplomacy) Snehesh Alex Philip look at DAC approvals, what it means for India's military and next steps.

Congress is ceding ground to BJP on nationalism. It’s pushing India towards one-party system

The Congress party’s abandonment of nationalism is the most intriguing aspect of its post-2014 politics. The real Congress was never a party of bleeding heart pacifists.