Indian Cinema
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Language barrier in Indian cinema melting away, says Sharmila
Bollywood | Aug 31, 2015, 07:07 AM ISTKolkata: Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore says the divide between what is perceived as national and regional cinemas is "melting away"."I think this kind of linguistic divide is melting away. To a film lover, this is
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Indian cinema needs freedom of expression: Manoj Bajpayee
Bollywood | Aug 16, 2015, 07:23 AM ISTMumbai: The need of the hour in Indian cinema as much as in India itself is complete “freedom of expression”, says acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee.The actor, who has been appreciated for his roles in films
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'Baahubali' to open new doors for Dolby Atmos in Indian cinema
Bollywood | Jul 08, 2015, 12:06 AM ISTChennai: The release of S.S. Rajamouli's highly anticipated Rs.250 crore multilingual motion picture "Baahubali" in Dolby Atmos will encourage more number of Indian filmmakers to adopt the latest sound technology to provide engaging cinema experience,
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Our cinema component of India's soft power internationally: Arun Jaitley
Bollywood | May 03, 2015, 09:34 PM ISTNew Delhi: Union Minister Arun Jaitley today said Indian cinema's reach in the western nations has made it a component of the country's "soft power" worldwide. Jaitley, who was addressing the gathering at the 62nd
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6 forgotten facts about Dadasaheb Phalke's Raja Harishchandra!
Life | Apr 30, 2015, 05:53 PM ISTDadasaheb Phalke: Making of the pioneer of silver screenDadasaheb Phalke is the man who introduced the people of India to the beauty of cinematic experience and pioneered the beginning of one of the largest entertainment
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Shabana Azmi feels it's happy time for women in Indian cinema
Bollywood | Jan 26, 2015, 12:35 PM ISTKolkata: Veteran actress-social activist Shabana Azmi has expressed hope for women in Hindi cinema, observing that roles are becoming substantial for them and are being written for all age groups."I am very hopeful. I feel
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Itna sanata kyun hai bhai' - Cult dialogues that rule Bollywood big time!
Who cares | Jan 25, 2015, 02:08 PM ISTEk 'cult' dialogue ki keemat, tum kya jano duniyawalo, Bollywood ke sar ka taj hota hai ek cult. dialogue.! Most movies are remembered for their great screenplays, music, action or drama, but very few become legendary
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5 reasons why Indians don't need Oscars!
Mouthful | Jan 19, 2015, 07:47 PM ISTNoooooooo! Are you kidding...what do you mean that 'no Bollywood star' would get chance to walk down the red carpet at the Oscars this year?Ohk... & what about picking top notch designer for that stunning
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Brazil honours 100 years of Indian cinema , releases two postage stamps
Bollywood | May 19, 2014, 06:43 PM ISTNew Delhi: Another fetaher has been added to the world of Indian cinema with Brazil honouring the completion of 100 golden years.Brazil has come out with a unique way to pay tribute to the 100
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US biggest overseas market for Indian cinema: Filmmaker Rakeysh Mehra (Interview)
Apr 26, 2014, 08:29 PM ISTNew Delhi: The footprint of the over $2 billion Indian cinema industry is rapidly growing overseas, says National Award-winning filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. He stresses that while non-traditional markets are vital, the US, powered by
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Big B credits Shah Rukh, Aamir, Salman, Karan for pushing Indian cinema globally
Bollywood | Apr 15, 2014, 05:56 PM ISTNew Delhi: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has travelled the world, meeting cinema icons from all over. He feels happy at the growing reach of Indian movies and says younger stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan
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Indian cinema not on par with world's: Nageswara Rao
Bollywood | Sep 19, 2013, 05:17 PM ISTChennai: The Indian film industry is yet to find a place amid world cinema even as it celebrates its centenary year, rues one of the country's acting legends, Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), who turns 90
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At IIFA, Lisa Haydon realised impact of Indian cinema
Bollywood | Jul 09, 2013, 04:24 PM ISTMumbai, July 9: Model-actress Lisa Haydon got a taste of the the impact that Indian cinema has on the audience abroad, thanks to the recently concluded International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards and weekend in
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Sonali Bendre picks her best moments from Indian cinema
Bollywood | Jun 26, 2013, 03:07 PM ISTNew Delhi, June 26: Actress Sonali Bendre says it is an uphill task to pick best moments from 100 years of Indian cinema as there is a lot to talk about such as her movies
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'Father of Contemporary Indian Cinema' title for late Yash Chopra
Bollywood | Apr 21, 2013, 01:57 PM ISTNew Delhi, April 21: As part of a special tribute, late filmmaker Yash Chopra will be conferred the title of "Father of Contemporary Indian Cinema" at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).elebrating 100 years
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I no longer fit in Indian cinema: Lata Mangeshkar
Bollywood | Apr 09, 2013, 05:38 PM ISTMumbai, April 9: After recording songs for more than 1,000 films in 36 languages in a career span of seven decades, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar says she now feels out of place in the Indian
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Indian cinema back to adapting classic writings: Abhishek Kapoor
Bollywood | Mar 30, 2013, 04:06 PM ISTNew Delhi, March 30: Indian cinema had always enjoyed linkages with literature, says Abhishek Kapoor, citing the "Apu Trilogy" and "Guide". The "glorification of mediocrity" impeded this creativity, but the trend is back, says the
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Manish Malhotra celebrates eras of Indian cinema at LFW
Bollywood | Mar 23, 2013, 10:40 AM ISTMumbai, March 23: Ace designer Manish Malhotra Friday dedicated his line to 100 years of Indian cinema at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013.The show started with four renowned filmmakers of "Bombay Talkies" --
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Big B defends Indian cinema, says it integrates people
Bollywood | Jan 13, 2013, 07:56 AM ISTMumbai, Jan 12: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is upset how Indian cinema is being "accused of various faults". Defending the same, he says it is the lone entity in the world that integrates people under one
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Indian cinema not scared of Hollywood: Anurag Basu
Bollywood | Nov 22, 2012, 11:55 AM ISTPanaji, Nov 22 : Noted filmmaker Anurag Basu has said that “while cinema industry of the entire world is wary of Hollywood, we (Indian cinema) are not scared of the it.” “We stand tall while