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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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      Actress Chitrangda Singh stars alongside Saif Ali Khan in new movie Baazaar. Supplied
      Chitrangda Singh on #MeToo and roles for women in Bollywood

      'Ultimately it boils down to the environment where we have to work together in tandem,' she says of working as a woman in Bollywood

      October 17, 2018
      Bharat director Ali Abbas Zafar shared this photo with his Twitter fans on Monday night, announcing that Bharat has wrapped filming in the Abu Dhabi desert - further filming in India is reportedly next.
      Salman Khan's 'Bharat' wraps shooting in Abu Dhabi

      The film appears to have incorporated locations from Al Ain too

      FilmOctober 16, 2018
      'AndhaDhun' (2018), directed by Sriram Raghavan, stars Radhika Apte, left and Ayushmann Khurrana. Panorama Studios
      Film Review: Sriram Raghavan's 'AndhaDhun' is a must-see

      The film, which tells the story a blind pianist, who unwittingly enters a murder scene, will keep viewers on the edge of their seat.

      FilmOctober 05, 2018
      Explainer: The selection row threatening to divide Kabbadi in India

      Disappointment at the Asian Games in August has only highlighted a selection row behind the scenes that is set for time in the courtroom

      Other SportOctober 05, 2018
      Shahid Kapoor is the centre of attention in the movie Batti Gul Meter Chalu. Courtesy Hype PR
      Film review: Batti Gul Meter Chalu

      Shahid Kapoor is the saving grace in this story of social interest for which director Sree Narayan Singh has failed to live up to expectations

      FilmSeptember 21, 2018
      Director Namrata Singh Gujral with actor Rajkummar Rao on the set of '5 Weddings'. Courtesy Phars Films
      Delay rumours: 5 Weddings director clears air with Rajkummar Rao

      'Since yesterday, Raj and his manager have been texting me repeatedly, assuring me [the rumours] are not true,' Namrata Singh Gujral tells us

      FilmSeptember 18, 2018
      Rana Daggubati and Balakrishna. Victor Besa / The National
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      Star power at the South Indian International Movie Awards in Dubai

      The fifth staging in the UAE of the awards over the weekend saw a tribute to Sridevi and films from Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada languages being honoured

      FilmSeptember 17, 2018
      Abhishek Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal pose for a picture during a promotional event for 'Manmarizyaan', in Ahmedabad on September 2, 2018. AFP
      Review: 'Manmarziyaan' is one not to be missed

      If you have no problem appreciating the complexities involved in a relationship then Anurag Kashyap's 'Manmarziyaan' is definitely your cup of tea

      FilmSeptember 15, 2018
      Paltan marks veteran JP Dutta's return to film direction after 12 years. Courtesy Spice PR
      Review: At 170 minutes long, JP Dutta's Paltan disappoints

      The first war trilogy in Indian cinema is now complete, but the finale is uninspiring on many counts

      FilmSeptember 06, 2018
      Stree (2018) starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor. Courstey Maddock Films
      Stree film review: dark comedy punches through horror

      Male cast carry this entertaining movie about a woman scorned with more comedy than fright

      FilmAugust 31, 2018
      Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi stars Sonakshi Sinha in the lead role. Eros International
      Film review: Happy Phir Bhaag Jayegi

      Be patient in the first half of this sitcom and be rewarded for some good laughs in the end

      FilmAugust 24, 2018
      John Abraham's character has a cross to bear in Satyameva Jayate. Photo / Supplied
      Review: Even John Abraham's action prowess can't save Satyamev Jayate

      It's an out-and-out commercial movie, and while Abraham's action scenes are a highlight, the script lacks originality

      FilmAugust 16, 2018
      Anil Kapoor is a doting dad in Fanney Khan.
      Review: Even Anil Kapoor can't save 'Fanney Khan'

      The only real boon is being able to enjoy Kapoor and Rai's chemistry after Taal and Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hain

      FilmAugust 05, 2018
      Kangana Ranaut has confirmed Priyanka Chopra's engagement to Joe Jonas. The duo are pictured here in Dubai, at the press conference for Krrish 3. Razan Alzayani / The National
      Kangana confirms Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' engagement

      Meanwhile, Salman and Katrina are heading back to the UAE after Priyanka says no to Bharat and moves on to Hollywood film

      FilmAugust 01, 2018
      Sanjay Dutt is great as the bad guy in the third Saheb film.
      Review: Sanjay Dutt simmers in Saheb, Biwi aur Gangster 3

      But really, the whole film just feels like a set up for number four

      FilmJuly 26, 2018
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