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TRAVELLING ON THE ROAD TO THE AMERICAN DREAM

Vidyut Latay’s documentary film “Alien” is selected for screening at Tasveer South Asian Film Festival (TSAFF 23). I talk to her about it and her life in the...

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HOW DO YOU FALL OUT OF LOVE WITH COUNTRY MUSIC

Vinta Nanda had this interesting conversation, recently, with Shyamala Moorty, director of multiple award winning film “How Do You Fall Out of Love with Country Music&rd...

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MUDIT SINGHAL: EXPOSING DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES

‘Yes Sir’ is among the best of South Asian films selected for screening at the Tasveer South Asian Film Festival, to be held in Seattle from the 12th October 2023 ...

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GET READY FOR ARSLAN NIZAMI, DRV AND BOYBLANCK AND DANISH AHMED!

It’s a wonderful set of music releases with artists like Arslan Nizami, DRV and Boyblanck and Danish Ahmed that The Daily Eye #Newsdesk reports on this week! Windows of...

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Suspense Classic

Film historian Dhruv Somani reveals the behind-the-scenes moments of the cult classic, Teesri Manzil (1966), produced by Nasir Hussain and directed by Vijay Anand. ...

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Diamonds Are Forever

Film historian Dhruv Somani rewinds fondly to Hum Kisise Kum Naheen (1977), the last huge hit of the pure entertainer, producer-director Nasir Hussain. Rishi Kapoor’s 6...

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When Dreams Fade

Film historian Dhruv Somani narrates the cautionary tale of Katy Mirza, the Playboy Bunny who sought a career in Bollywood but in vain. She was the talk of show tow...

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The Soap Opera

Film historian, Dhruv Somani, tracks the Bollywood stars who have endorsed the iconic Lux toilet soap over the decades. The Beginning ‘Filmi sitaron ka manpa...

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Curious Case of Libaas

Film historian Dhruv Somani writes on the 1982 film of Gulzar, Libaas, with an outstanding music score by R.D.Burman, which has remained in the cans to date. Libaas (1988) wa...

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Her Fabulous 15

On the event of her birthday tomorrow (August 15), film historian Dhruv Somani selects the 15 most unforgettable performances of Raakhee Gulzar. Equitable, upright and beauti...

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MOVIES: URBAN TALE OF CASTE BIASES

Prithvi Konanur's 2023 release, "Hadinelenthu", masterfully unveils the deep-rooted cast...

June 12 2024

MOVIES: FAIRY TALE FALTERS IN AJOGYA

"Despite the charm of a fairy tale reference, Kaushik Ganguly's Ajogya struggles with a ...

June 11 2024

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: SHYAM BENEGAL’S MANTHAN

Thanks to the efforts of the Film Heritage Foundation, Shyam Benegal’s masterpiece...

June 9 2024