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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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      Karan Kapadia will make his feature film debut in 'Blank'. AFP
      'Blank' star Karan Kapadia insists his big break didn’t come on a silver platter

      The actor says he has not used his family’s connections to get the role in his debut movie

      FilmMay 01, 2019
      Atul Agnihotri (producer), Salman Khan and director Ali Abbas Zafar on the set of 'Bharat' in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Twofour54
      Salman Khan's 'Bharat' trailer is here

      The trailer got a thumbs-up from Shah Rukh Khan and features Abu Dhabi scenes

      FilmApril 24, 2019
      Mohanlal has given few details away about his new thriller ‘Lucifer’. Courtesy Sinat Photo
      ‘Lucifer’ star Mohanlal on waiting for the right Bollywood role

      The superstar tells us what he has learnt in 40 years of cinema ahead of his new thriller

      FilmMarch 28, 2019
      Defending champions Chennai Super Kings are among the leading contenders to win the 2019 Indian Premier League title. AP Photo
      IPL 2019 predictions: Rashid Khan set to shine as CSK look good to retain title

      Ahead of the 12th edition of the world's most popular and lucrative T20 tournament, three staff members provide their thoughts on a series of predictions

      CricketMarch 23, 2019
      Akshay Kumar in Kesari. Courtesy Zee Studios
      Review: Kesari fails to match the valour of the soldiers it depicts

      Akshay Kumar stars as a soldier leading 21 doomed comrades to their final battle

      FilmMarch 22, 2019
      Amitabh Bachchan in Badla. Courtesy Red Chillies Entertainment
      'Badla' review: don't believe the hype, it's just an average film

      Lower your expectations of the movie and you'll enjoy it

      FilmMarch 09, 2019
      Sushant Singh Rajput stars as Lakhna (front and centre) in 'Sonchiriya'. Courtesy RSVP
      Film review: dark rebel history told in Chaubey's 'Sonchiriya'

      If you can see past the gunfire and loose editing, there is an important social message to be told

      FilmMarch 03, 2019
      Ranveer Singh stars in Gully Boy
      Film review: Gully Boy is a wonderful underdog story about India’s nascent hip-hop culture

      Zoya Akhtar's film features some splendid performances and is an instant classic

      FilmFebruary 15, 2019
      Indian hip-hop artist Naezy returns to rap with a new 'Gully Boy' global collaboration. Instagram / Naved Shaikh
      Hip-hop star Nas joins Mumbai's Naezy and Divine on new track

      Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh also stars in the song, as Naezy makes his return to rap

      FilmFebruary 13, 2019
      Luke Pasqualino as Nagarwala stands out as he plays the indecisive man in the middle who must do his duty amid doubts. Courtesy Nugen Media
      Review: 'The Gandhi Murder' is a must-watch for history buffs

      The drama revisits the activist's assassination and questions why much of the story is still buried in files

      FilmFebruary 06, 2019
      The Gandhi Murder, a Dubai production film, has evoked controversial reactions even before hitting the screens. Courtesy Nugen Media
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      'India has a love hate relationship with Gandhi' say murder movie makers

      Threats and controversy mean the filmmakers themselves have pulled the plug on the India release

      FilmJanuary 29, 2019
      Kangana Ranaut in 'Manikarnika'
      Manikarnika and Thackeray add to India's political storytelling

      Why political storytelling is finding its way into, and taking advantage of, India's obsession with cinema

      FilmJanuary 27, 2019
      Kangana Ranaut in 'Manikarnika'
      Review: 'Manikarnika' is a historical epic that falls flat

      Kangana Ranaut's directorial debut is, perhaps, not the success she would have hoped for

      FilmJanuary 27, 2019
      Actress Sridevi Kapoor arrives for the gala presentation of English Vinglish at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival. She was found dead in her hotel room in Dubai in 2018. Reuters
      Sridevi Bungalow: Priya Varrier's debut film faces legal suit

      But director Mambully insists "Sridevi is a common name", despite the fact the trailer ends with two feet sticking out of a bath tub

      FilmJanuary 16, 2019
      Radhika Apte in Bombairiya. Photo: YouTube
      Special screening of Radhika Apte's Bombairiya for Indian judiciary officials

      The movie has struggled to secure a release, facing many delays, but it's now gaining high profile interest

      FilmJanuary 06, 2019
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