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Kiran Nagarkar

A book on the painted posters and hoardings that lured Indian masses into cinema theatres reminds Kiran Nagarkar how essential they were to the spread of the gospel of Bollywood.

Bum Bum Bole

The gifted Darsheel Safary apart, Iranian minimalism just can’t be stretched to Indian melodrama.

The Girl in Kites You Won’t Remember

An American actress who has done bit roles in many Hindi films remembers her rather strange stint.

An Indian Sweetheart

National Award winner Priyanka Chopra survives stardom with habitual cheer.

Housefull

For all the gay jokes and homo-erotic scenes, it’s the film itself that is a major drag.

Inscrutable Censors

Indian film censor certification today divides humanity into U, UA and A. There is a new proposal that hopes to bring common sense to the process.

The Boy from the South

R Madhavan on the space for ideals in society, his relationship with his directors, and his need to be at the centre of attention.

Paathshala

Nana Patekar and Shahid Kapur have been turned into spineless supporting actors in this asinine film.

Reign of Evil

Reduced to caricatures in Hindi films, Bollywood baddies are now turning South to take villainy to new heights.

Prince

All the glitz and razzmatazz of Bond films minus the panache to carry it off.

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