Biopics
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Biopic on Muttiah Muralitharan to release in 2020, Tamil star Vijay Sethupathi to play his role
Muralitharan is the leading wicket-taker in Test cricket history, finishing his career with an incredible 800 dismissals to his name in 133 matches.
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Tennis: Former doubles world No 1 Sania Mirza confirms a biopic on her is in the works
Mirza, the only Indian woman tennis player to win a Grand Slam title, said the making of the biopic was in the initial stages.
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Nat Geo’s ‘Mega Icons’ episode on Virat Kohli review: Science, tattoos and a whitewash
Kohli explains how his nine tattoos are either inspired by turning points in his life or things he seeks inspiration from.
Jaideep Vaidya
Trending
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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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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Tagore biopic ‘Thinking of Him’ revisits the writer’s life-altering encounter with Victoria Ocampo
Pablo Cesar’s account is the closing title at the International Film Festival of Goa.
Arti Das
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I’ve nurtured this dream for more than a decade, says the director of PT Usha biopic
Revathy S Varmha wants to cast Priyanka Chopra as Payolli Express.
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Ram Gopal Varma to direct biopic of Telugu cinema giant NTR
Ram Gopal Varma will be directing a biopic based on the life of the legendary actor and Andhra Pradesh chief minister.
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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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Manmohan Singh biopic starring Anupam Kher will lay bare the workings of the PMO
The film is based on Sanjaya Baru’s ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’, according to an ‘Economic Times’ report.
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Is it surprising that two rival biopics are being made on acclaimed writer Kamala Das?
The controversial trailblazer has fired the imagination of directors Kamal and Leena Manimekalai, both of whom are filming different aspects of her life.
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An Assamese biopic reminds us of folk singer Pratima Pandey Barua’s remarkable legacy
Bobby Sarma Baruah’s ‘Sonar Baran Pakhi’ traces the life and times of the artist whose achievements were overshadowed by controversy.
Rini Barman
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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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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A Savitri biopic is in the works since ‘the kind of love she inspires is very rare’
Telugu filmmaker Nag Ashwin will steer the ambitious project, which stars Keerthy Suresh as the Southern screen icon.
Kavita Shanmugam
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Will the Trump biopic be called ‘The Wolf of the White House’?
The presidential biopic is a well-established tradition in Hollywood, and whatever Donald Trump’s chances, he will not escape the glare of American filmmakers.
Anu Kumar
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Biopic on Budhia Singh’s famed run hopes to recapture child prodigy's glory years
Soumendra Padhi’s ‘Budhia Singh Born To Run’ examines the relationship between the knee-high marathoner and his coach, Biranchi Das.
Chandrima Pal
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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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler