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May 3rd, 2013 . By

Kalpana Mohan – Interview

Chacha Nehru was her ideal: “You know he is real. He is like Lord Krishna. So full of love — love in its purest and finest sense. Whenever I looked at him, I ex­perienced an inner joy and ecstasy. Around him was that something, aura.” Archana, who became Kalpana, remembers …

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Munawwar Sultana – Interview

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Raja Sulochana – Profile

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Chitra – Interview

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Rehman – My Memorable Roles

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Bimal Roy – Memories

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February 16th, 2013 . By

Bimal Roy – Memories

I was 23 years old when my father passed away. Being the eldest child, I shared that special bonding with my father, to a much greater extent than my siblings, including my brother and two sisters. I remember my father very distinctly. Though he was such a famous man, he …

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May 3rd, 2013 . By

Kalpana Mohan – Interview

Chacha Nehru was her ideal: “You know he is real. He is like Lord Krishna. So full of love — love in its purest and finest sense. Whenever I looked at him, I ex­perienced an inner joy and ecstasy. Around him was that something, aura.” Archana, who became Kalpana, remembers …

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April 14th, 2013 . By

Raja Sulochana – Profile

Actor and dancer Pilliarchetty Bhakthavatsalam Naidu Rajeevalochana, 77, known simply as Raja Sulochana passed away in her sleep on 5th March, 2013 at her Chennai residence. She was suffering from breathing problems. Two daughters and a son survive her. Raja Sulochana was born on August 15, 1935 at Bezawada (Vijayawada) …

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September 3rd, 2012 . By

Toote Khilone (1954) – Review

Pragati Pictures’ “Toote Khilone,” premiered at the Roxy Theatre on March 19, 1954 is pro­duced by N. Mehta and directed by Nanabhai Bhatt and it is a very good film based on a story-idea whose truth and simplicity invest it with an irresistible appeal. The deeply moving and very human …

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October 6th, 2012

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March 11th, 2012

India – Joy Mukherjee passes away…

It is hard to define Joy Mukherjee. You could call him a chocolate boy hero with an infectious smile. Or you could look at that strapping frame to realise why many in the sixties felt he was the closest Bollywood had to Rock Hudson machismo. Co-stars would define him as …

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March 4th, 2012

Pakistan film fans prepare for Waar

It claims to not only be the most anticipated film in the history of Pakistan, but to be based on true events. And, for once, the Hollywood-style hyperbole can be excused. The feature-length action thriller called Waar (“to strike” in Urdu) is eagerly awaited, despite being out of tune with …

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March 4th, 2012

Charlie Chaplin’s granddaughter Kiera Chaplin making Indian film debut

Four years after it was made and went around the festival circuit, young film maker Rajshree Ojha’s English multi-starrer ‘Chaurahen’ is finally up for release marking the Indian cinema debut of Charlie Chaplin’s grand daughter Kiera. Despite its delayed release this month, Ojha hopes that the film – which has …

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March 4th, 2012

Pakistan wins its first Oscar

  The opening part of Pakistan’s first-ever Oscar-winning documentary Saving Face is as direct as it is effective. “I was sleeping when he came in and threw acid on me…it took one second to ruin my life completely,” says one of the women at the centre of the 40-minute film …

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September 6th, 2011

India – Prabhu turns lyricist now

Prabhu Deva has a way with words…and this seems to have done Vedi a great deal of good. At a recent press meet, music composer for the film Vijay Antony said, “Prabhu Deva has written the opening lines for a couple of songs in Vedi. He’s a great lyricist too …

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September 6th, 2011

Pakistan – Lollywood Movies – Unkept Promises

LAHORE: Every year, Lollywood film-makers announce the release of the films they have been working on. However, as the scheduled release date comes closer, it is not unusual to see them backing out as many films face incessant delays. In 2010, only 12 films ended up being released in Pakistan, while …

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August 25th, 2011

India – Aamir Khan snubs Shah Rukh Khan

The cold war between Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan shows no signs of thawing. The two are well known for taking potshots at each other, especially when either of their films is up for release. Now, the rivalry has been taken up a notch. Aamir Khan has apparently refused …

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August 25th, 2011

India – Without Shah Rukh, ‘Ra. One’ wouldn’t have happened: Anubhav Sinha

Shah Rukh Khan isn’t quite known for coming out of his comfort zone too often. Content with working with his favourite set of people that have ranged from Karan Johar, Aditya Chopra, (earlier) Farah Khan and (now) Farhan Akhtar, Shah Rukh has seldom given a go-ahead to any director outside …

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August 25th, 2011

Pakistan – Latest Interview with Reema

After over two decades in the spotlight, Reema still comes across queries as mundane as “when will you get married?” However, she answers them with the enthusiasm of a giddy teen. Dressed in a white outfit as she frequently adjusts her bangs and tosses her hair (with carefully placed extensions), …

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