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Bollywood history
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Johnny Walker at 100: Clean comedy’s conscience
On his 100th, revisit the Bombay bus conductor who became Hindi cinema's clean comedy icon through Guru Dutt, Rafi's songs and a dignified exit.
Retrospective
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Johnny Walker at 100: Hindi cinema’s comedy conscience
Johnny Walker would have turned 100 on Wednesday. His centenary is a reminder of how a Mumbai bus conductor gave Hindi film comedy its dignity.
Retrospective
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North-East actors move from typecast roles to Hindi cinema leads
From Danny Denzongpa to Axone and Anek, the long arc of representation is moving North-East performers from bit parts to complex lead roles.
Retrospective
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Asha Parekh Recalls Soulful 1970s Songs and Sparser Film Sets
At a Diwali event in Nagpur, Asha Parekh spoke about the soul of 1970s songs, her family ties to the city, and an era of film sets without vanity vans.
Retrospective
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Ramayana’s ₹60-70 cr pre-Diwali opening bet
Ramayana opens on November 5 before Diwali, defying the post-Diwali release trend. History shows buzz can beat the pre-Diwali slump.
News
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51 Years On, S.D. Burman’s Music Still Touches Hearts
Jackie Shroff marked S.D. Burman's 51st death anniversary with a monochrome portrait and a Guide classic, reopening the composer's century-deep catalogue.
Retrospective
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Ra.One at 15: Sinha says 60-70% of VFX holds up
Anubhav Sinha revisits the making of Ra.One, the 60-70% of VFX he still rates, the cameo he regrets, and why he remains indebted to Shah Rukh Khan.
Retrospective
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How shelved Yuva led Salman Khan to launch Himesh Reshammiya
Himesh Reshammiya says his 1998 break in Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya began with a shelved Salman Khan project that had his father attached.
Retrospective
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Kader Khan at 89: Revisiting a Son’s Govinda Question
On Kader Khan's 89th birth anniversary, we revisit the January 2019 exchange when his son Sarfaraz questioned Govinda's father-figure tribute.
Retrospective