Films That Are 50
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Films that are 50: Uttam Kumar is at the top of his game as a folk singer in ‘Antony Firingee’
Sunil Banerjee’s 1967 movie draws from Madan Bandopadhyay’s serialised novel ‘Kobiyal Antony Firingee’.
Rudradeep Bhattacharjee
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Films that are 50: A mad scientist, a vampire and willing victims in cross-border hit ‘Zinda Laash’
The baggy adaptation of the Dracula legend proved to be a neat box office fit in Pakistan in 1967.
Karan Bali
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Films that are 50: A Dilip Kumar double treat in ‘Ram Aur Shyam’
The thespian proves that comedy is as easy as tragedy in the 1967 hit comedy.
Nirupama Kotru
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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Films that are 50: ‘Jewel Thief’ is a beautifully crafted gem
Vijay Anand’s 1967 movie, starring Dev Anand and Vyjayanthimala, is one of the finest thrillers in mainstream Hindi cinema.
Karan Bali
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Films that are 50: ‘Aakhri Khat’ features a baby on its day out and future icon Rajesh Khanna
The debutant actor hunts for his misplaced son in Chetan Anand’s unusual movie from 1966.
Gautam Chintamani
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Films that are 50: When Dharmendra completed Guru Dutt’s dream in ‘Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi’
Stalled after the filmmaker’s death in 1964, the movie was resurrected with a new leading man and finally released in 1966.
Karan Bali
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Films that are 50: ‘Gogola? Kaun Gogola? Bada janwar? OK! OK!’
Gogola, an Indian cousin of the Japanese Gojira, terrorised Mumbai in 1966.
Rajesh Devraj
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Films that are 50: ‘Do Badan’ is an overlooked Raj Khosla tragedy
Best known for crime and suspense films, the director worked well across genres, as is evident from the Asha Parekh-Manoj Kumar starrer.
Akshay Manwani
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Films that are 50: ‘Mamta’ is the rare remake that works
Suchitra Sen reprises the role that won her plaudits in Asit Sen’s Bengali original ‘Uttar Falguni.’
Karan Bali
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Films that are 50: ‘Teesri Kasam’ is a rich monochrome about love and loss
Directed by Basu Bhattacharya and produced by lyricist Shailendra, the black-and-white gem is filled with strong performances and fabulous songs.
Akshay Manwani
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Films that are 50: There are movies about the movies and then there is Satyajit Ray’s ‘Nayak’
Uttam Kumar plays a version of himself in a superior examination of the flip side of fame and glamour.
Arunava Sinha
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Films that are 50: Come, fall in love again with ‘Anbe Vaa’
Tamil stars MGR and Saroja Devi star in the breezy and extremely colourful romantic comedy.
Karan Bali
The Field
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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