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      Kumar Shyam

      Kumar Shyam

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      When he is not fussing over facts and logic in news reports on the production desk, Kumar applies his passion for Bollywood and sporting experience to his writing. He invokes the punter’s spirit in Fantasy Premier League and Shane Warne’s magical arm movement occasionally.
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      Arjun Kapoor as Sadashiv Rao Bhau in 'Panipat'. Photo: AGPPL / Instagram
      Arjun Kapoor on 'Panipat' critics: they 'have nothing else to do'

      The story of Maratha martyrs 'deserves to be told', says the actor, who thinks the comparisons with Bajirao Mastani are missing the point

      FilmNovember 28, 2019
      'Midway' focuses on events leading up to and the most important naval battle in the Pacific, the battle of Midway. Courtesy Lionsgate Films
      Review: ‘Midway’ shows Hollywood can get the war epic right

      An all-star cast including Nick Jonas, Woody Harrelson, Luke Evans and Mandy Moore, come together in a tasteful treatment of the historical event

      FilmNovember 07, 2019
      In 'Ujda Chaman' Sunny Singh plays a 30-year-old teacher who is hoping to meet someone special. Supplied
      Ujda Chaman: Sunny Singh shines as balding leading man

      The situational comedy is a breath of fresh air

      FilmNovember 01, 2019
      In 'Ujda Chaman' Sunny Singh plays a 30-year-old teacher who is hoping to meet someone special. Supplied
      Two Bollywood movies about baldness coming out in November

      Two movies about baldness are coming out in Bollywood in November

      FilmOctober 29, 2019
      Saand Ki Aankh. Courtesy Reliance Entertainment
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      'Saand Ki Aankh': a great movie marred by one bad decision

      There are heartwarming moments, and some great acting: but older actors really should have been cast

      FilmOctober 26, 2019
      Saand Ki Aankh. Courtesy Reliance Entertainment
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      Bhumi Pednekar feels 'vulnerable' over 'Saand Ki Aankh'

      The actress says the film is particularly important to her because of a family connection, and the fact the story 'comments on the patriarchal structure'

      FilmOctober 21, 2019
      Taapsee Pannu plays a woman in her 60s in 'Saand Ki Aankh'. Photo: Sujit Jaiswal / AFP
      Taapsee Pannu ignores the Saand Ki Aankh critics: 'excited' about making female-led films

      'This is my career’s toughest role and the biggest challenge I have taken. I am really thankful for this opportunity'

      FilmOctober 20, 2019
      Saif Ali Khan plays the character of Gossain in 'Laal Kaptaan'. Eros International
      Film review: why 'Laal Kaptaan' fails to live up to the hype

      Navdeep Singh's third project, starring Saif Ali Khan, is more miss than hit

      FilmOctober 19, 2019
      Akshaye Khanna‎, right and ‎Richa Chadda in 'Section 375'. Panorama Studios
      Film Review: 'Section 375' is a must-watch

      The courtroom drama film looks at sexual violence against women, a hot topic in India today

      FilmSeptember 16, 2019
      Akshaye Khanna‎ and ‎Richa Chadda in 'Section 375'. Panorama Studios
      Why 'Section 375' stars think the film will make a difference

      The actors play opposing lawyers in the courtroom drama, but are united in the opinion that the film is a balanced take on the sensitive issue of rape

      FilmSeptember 12, 2019
      Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor in 'Saaho'. Courtesy of UV Creations
      Review: Saaho is a breathtaking blockbuster

      The film, with scenes shot in Abu Dhabi, offers an epic viewing experience

      FilmSeptember 02, 2019
      Bollywood lyricist and writer Irshad Kamil (in black), who has written songs for hit films such as 'Jab We Met', 'Rockstar', 'Love Aaj Kal' and 'Chameli' among others, was given the Kaifi Azmi Award.
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      Urdu heroes honoured at Dubai event with Shabana Azmi

      This year marks the 100th anniversary of Kaifi Azmi's birth

      On StageSeptember 01, 2019
      Neil Nitin Mukesh with fellow actor Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor during the shooting of 'Saaho'. Courtesy Neil Nitin Mukesh
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      'Saaho' star Neil Nitin Mukesh on why Prabhas is 'like family now'

      Neil shares intimate photos from behind the scenes of the film's shoot, saying he 'felt like a miniature on a set where everything was larger than life'

      FilmAugust 29, 2019
      Jimmy Sheirgill, centre left, is excellent in the film. But it's still not a great movie. Dream N Hustle Media
      Review: 'Jhootha Kahin Ka' isn't a good film, despite great acting

      Rishi Kapoor and Jimmy Sheirgill are excellent in the movie, of course, but their dialogue is truly lacking

      FilmJuly 22, 2019
      Ashok Pathak and Jimmy Sheirgill in Jhootha Kahin Ka. Photo: Dream N Hustle Media
      Jimmy Sheirgill – a truly talented Bollywood actor, but never the leading man

      He has two new films coming out this week: we speak to the veteran actor about how he always does his best work, no matter how small the role

      FilmJuly 18, 2019
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