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Archana Nathan
Archana Nathan is a Scroll.in staffer.
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How KJ Yesudas cast a spell on Hindi film music
Renowned for his songs in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, the singer mesmerised Hindi film fans too.
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Flashback: When Dilip Kumar chose to play a character who commits an unpardonable crime
Mehboob Khan’s ‘Amar’ is the story of a morally upright lawyer who slips into depravity and rapes a woman.
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‘Chhappak’ director Meghna Gulzar: ‘The acid attack survivor is not a victim, she is a fighter’
The new movie by the director of ‘Talvar’ and ‘Raazi’ stars Deepika Padukone.
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Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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Is the web series ‘Queen’ about Jayalalithaa? Here’s what Ramya Krishnan has to say
Any resemblance is a welcome coincidence, says the actor from the ‘Baahubali’ films.
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In film ‘Sikhirini Mwasani’, the attempt to keep a Bodo performance tradition from dying out
Subasri Krishnan’s documentary will be screened at the Public Service Broadcasting Trust’s Open Frame festival in Delhi.
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Priyamani on her character in ‘The Family Man’ web series: ‘She wears the pants in the house’
The ‘Paruthiveeran’ actor makes her web series debut with the Amazon show directed by Raj & DK.
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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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A spiritual leader and classical artists make music in documentary ‘Sangeet Saroop Satgur’
Taranjiet Singh Namdhari’s film pays tribute to the musical legacy of community leader Satguru Jagjit Singh.
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Not aimed at authentic journalists: Tamil producers on plan to ban film critics for negative reviews
Producers claimed that the diktat was directed at ‘YouTube reviewers who call themselves journalists’.
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Nostalgia king: How Tamil filmmakers are keeping Ilaiyaraaja’s musical legacy alive
Ilaiyaraaja’s hits from previous decades frequently show up in contemporary films in addition to original soundtracks.
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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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For her fans, Amala Akkineni will always be the high priestess of cinema
After illuminating numerous films, the actress is appearing in a Zee5 web series, with the promise of more.
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Audio master: ‘Sindhu Bhairavi’ is an ode to the absence of boundaries in music
The soundtrack of the 1985 hit film marked the first collaboration between Balachander and Ilaiyaraaja.
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Amazon show ‘Four More Shots Please!’ is ‘unapologetic’ about women and sexuality, says director
Starring Sayani Gupta, Kirti Kulhari, Bani J and Maanvi Gagroo, the web series will be premiered on Amazon Prime Video on January 25.
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The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing