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Aseem Chhabra
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Irrfan tribute: The story behind his moving speech in Ang Lee’s ‘Life of Pi’
Edited excerpts from Aseem Chhabra’s ‘Irrfan Khan’ reveal the actor’s contributions to the Oscar-winning movie.
Aseem Chhabra
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Irrfan biography: Behind the scenes of his acclaimed performance in Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘Maqbool’
‘Irrfan was the juniormost of all, but now his time had finally come,’ edited extracts reveal.
Aseem Chhabra
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The dinner, negotiations and audition that went into the casting of Priyanka Chopra in ‘Quantico’
A new biography of Priyanka Chopra reveals the story behind the Bollywood star’s American ascent.
Aseem Chhabra
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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How Guwahati became the second-most polluted city in the world
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How Oscar winner James Ivory found love and early success in India
Together with Ismail Merchant, he became a force to reckon with in international arthouse cinema, starting with Shashi Kapoor-starrer ‘The Householder’.
Aseem Chhabra
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Flashback: How Oscar winner James Ivory made his first India-set movie, ‘The Householder’
James Ivory and Ismail Merchant got Ruth Prawer Jhabvala to write the screenplay and Shashi Kapoor to play the lead.
Aseem Chhabra
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How Shashi Kapoor became the first Indian crossover star and other stories
A new biography retraces the Kapoor scion’s fascinating adventures, on and off the screen.
Aseem Chhabra
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024