Bollywood Without Borders
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In conflict-torn Afghanistan, dreaming of Amitabh Bachchan and Hindi film songs
In Shahrbanoo Sadat’s ‘The Orphanage’, Bollywood movies ease heartbreak and hardship.
Nandini Ramnath
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‘I never let Tourette syndrome define who I was’: Meet Brad Cohen, who inspired the movie ‘Hichki’
Headlined by Rani Mukerji, ‘Hichki’ is based on Brad Cohen’s memoir ‘Front of the Class’.
Sruthi Ganapathy Raman
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How Turkey simply could not get enough of Raj Kapoor’s ‘Awara’
There are numerous versions of the 1951 film in Turkey, starting from ‘Avare’ in 1955.
Sruthi Ganapathy Raman
Trending
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An Indian artist who helped decolonise Christian art has been relegated to the margins in death
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
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From ‘self-rule’ call to setting the narrative, how ITLF has become new Kuki-Zo voice in Manipur
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J&K: NIT Srinagar student booked for alleged derogatory post about Prophet Muhammad
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Supreme Court refuses to stay ‘death knell’ amendments to Forest Conservation Act
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Film flashback: Before ‘Tubelight’, ‘Dr Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani’ dreamt of Hindi-Chini bhai bhai
V Shantaram’s 1946 movie retraces the journey of Indian doctor Dwarkanath Kotnis from Sholapur to the Chinese battlefield.
Nandini Ramnath
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‘Great Father. Great Nation’: A first-person account of watching ‘Dangal’ in China
Nitesh Tiwari’s movie is speaking to the hearts and minds of Chinese audiences through its message ‘Discard traditional morality, search for new guideposts’.
Sudheendra Kulkarni
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Meet the Chinese fans of Bollywood who can’t get enough of Aamir Khan’s ‘Dangal’
The Aamir Khan movie is a massive hit in China, proving that local audiences are developing a taste for Bollywood.
Mithila Phadke
Video
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Watch: Hilarious moments as woman wakes up at dawn to find neighbour’s pets in her house
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Watch: Professional ‘mermaid’ quickly removes tail to swim to safety after it got stuck in aquarium
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‘Go f**k yourself’: Elon Musk to advertisers who might boycott X because of his perceived views
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Watch: Cricketer meets children-turned-‘reporters’ who ask her cute questions
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescue team dance in celebration after all workers are evacuated safely
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In Toronto, Mithun Chakraborty’s ‘Disco Dancer’ spawns a new cult: ‘Ridiculous but fun’
A screening at a repertory cinema has endeared a new generation of fans to the cheesy pleasures of B Subhash’s movie.
Aparita Bhandari
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The tunes that bind Bollywood and Hollywood, from ‘Deadpool’ to ‘Lion’
American productions give Indian film music a wider audience by adding them to their soundtracks.
Manish Gaekwad
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In Kyrgyzstan, Bollywood mania ensures a festival of India all year round
Bollywood in particular and India in general has seeped its way into the national culture and psyche of the Central Asian country.
Aditi Bhaduri
The Reel
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‘Shehar Lakhot’ review: A compelling cast trumps the convoluted plot
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A new Annapurna Devi film could be the last word on the recluse – or the start of a new quest
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How Jeo Baby’s risky ‘Kaathal’ fell into place: ‘Once Mammootty agreed, everything became easy’
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee stars in survival drama ‘Joram’
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Start the week with a film: Darbhanga blues in ‘Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar’