Bollywood in the 1950s was a risky business, but BR Chopra turned peril into profit with ‘Sadhana’. Released amid dire predictions of failure, this 1958 gem redefined bold storytelling and …
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March 8 marks the birth of Sahir Ludhianvi, the poet who infused Hindi films with soul-stirring depth. Emerging from Punjab’s Ludhiana in 1921 amid a fractured family, Sahir faced early …
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Monday brought unparalleled glory to Indian screens as ‘Bung’, a Manipuri-language comedy-drama, became the first Indian film to bag the Best Children and Family Film at the 2026 BAFTA Awards. …
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Picture this: Sridevi, Bollywood’s undisputed queen, walking away from superstardom in 1997. At a time when hits like ‘Mr. India’ and ‘Chandni’ had cemented her as the top actress, she …
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Picture this: Christmas Eve 1910, Bombay’s America-India Picture Palace packed to capacity. ‘The Life of Christ’ mesmerized viewers, but for one man in the audience, it was a revelation. Dhundiraj …
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Before her anticipated role in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Spirit,’ veteran actress Kanchana, born Vasundhara Devi, is being celebrated for her transformative performances in Telugu cinema during the 1960s and 70s. …