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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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      Tamannah Bhatia, left, has been roped in as the heroine alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui for 'Bole Chudiyaan'. Kumar Shyam / The National
      An unlikely MC: Nawazuddin Siddiqui to rap in 'Bole Chudiyaan'

      The movie is being directed by the actor's brother, Shamas Siddiqui

      FilmJuly 14, 2019
      A Still image from the Indian flim "Super 30".
      Super 30 review: Tanned Roshan complicates a simple winning formula

      Actor makes a big jump to prove he is an acting all-rounder in this tale of maths whiz Anand Kumar

      FilmJuly 12, 2019
      ‘Sacred Games’ is one of the better things on TV. Courtesy Netflix
      What to expect from 'Sacred Games' season two

      'Gaitonde is back,' tweeted Nawazuddin Siddiqui, announcing the return of the popular show

      TelevisionJuly 09, 2019
      Karanvir Bohra during the premiere of Bharat in Mumbai. Photo: Getty
      Karanvir Bohra is confident his first major film role will silence the haters

      The 'Big Boss' star tells us he could have been the lead of a film a long time ago, 'coming from a film family' and all

      FilmJuly 04, 2019
      Ayushmann Khurrana in 'Article 15'
      Why India needs more films like 'Article 15'

      The movie has only started the conversation on caste discrimination in India, which is something we need more of

      FilmJuly 04, 2019
      Anupam Kher's autobiography will be released next August. Getty Images
      Why Anupam Kher is not slowing down with age

      The actor speaks about his forthcoming autobiography and his new film, 'One Day: Justice Delivered'

      FilmJuly 03, 2019
      Ayushmann Khurrana in 'Article 15'. Photo: You Tube/Zee Music Company
      'Article 15' movie review: a film everyone in India needs to see

      Ayushmann Khurrana stars in the movie based on shocking true events: its story and message certainly hits a nerve

      FilmJune 27, 2019
      Shahid Kapoor in 'Kabir Singh'.
      Shahid Kapoor is magnetic in 'Kabir Singh', but it isn't a great film

      It seems very little can help the self-destructive titular character in this remake of a Telugu movie

      FilmJune 20, 2019
      Indian Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh poses as he watches play during the 2019 Cricket World Cup group stage match between India and Pakistan at Old Trafford. AFP
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      Did Ranveer Singh have too much access at the cricket?

      The access the Bollywood star was given during the match has people questioning whether security protocol was overlooked

      FilmJune 18, 2019
      Yuvraj Singh announced his retirement from international cricket in June an could be set to star in the Abu Dhabi T10. EPA
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      Yuvraj retires a World Cup hero – but did he fulfill all his father's wishes?

      Yuvraj owes much of his international success to the ambitious and single-minded Yograj, but the two-time World Cup winner eventually chose not to marry a fellow superstar athlete - 'someone like Steffi Graf' - as he would have liked

      CricketJune 11, 2019
      Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan in Ali Abbas Zafar's 'Bharat'. TwoFour54
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      Review: Salman Khan's 'Bharat' is an Eid hit but with very little logic

      The film is an emotional roller-coaster that will see audiences laugh, cheer and cry

      FilmJune 06, 2019
      Varun Dhawan on the Dubai set of 'Street Dancer 3D' with Shraddha Kapoor. Instagram / Varun Dhawan
      'Street Dancer 3D' wraps in Dubai at Bollywood Parks Dubai

      The movie had been filming at Bollywood Parks Dubai

      FilmJune 06, 2019
      The Aavrutti quartet of hip-hop rappers - from left, Sanmohit, Frenzzy, Saifan and Sledge - feature in the Gully Gang Cypher. Courtesy Gully Gang Records
      Mumbai rap collective releases first multi-language track

      The rapper who inspired the Ranveer Singh film has released his first production under Gully Gang Records label: 'there’s Punjabi, there’s Hindi, Bambaiya Hindi [slang], English, Hinglish'

      May 22, 2019
      Rakul Preet, left, plays the much younger girlfriend of Ajay Devgn in 'De De Pyaar De'. Courtesy Luv Films
      Film review: 'De De Pyaar De' is worth watching, despite its flaws

      It tackles a tough topic, but does so with a sense of humour, and that's why we'd recommend it

      FilmMay 16, 2019
      'Student of the Year 2' hassome strong performances, but is let down by a silly ending. YouTube
      Review: 'Student of the Year 2' doesn't live up to its first chapter

      There are some strong performances from the cast, but the superhuman ending lets things down

      FilmMay 12, 2019
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