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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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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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: 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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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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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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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