Shilajit Mitra

Shilajit Mitra

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A still from 'The Great Shamsuddin Family'
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'The Great Shamsuddin Family' Movie Review: Home Truths and a Fun Ensemble

Two generations of a Muslim family hold the peace—barely—in Anusha Rizvi's sweetly drawn directorial return.

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A still from 'Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2'
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'Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2' Movie Review: Kapil Sharma Versus The World

Kapil Sharma is once again a man with many wives in this belated sequel; it's satire meets fantasy meets low comedy

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Shah Rukh Khan at the launch of Shahrukhz by Danube, a 55-storey commercial business tower named after the Indian superstar
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‘Shahrukhz by Danube’: Shah Rukh Khan Launches 55-Storey Eponymous Tower in Dubai

Held at the sprawling Dubai Exhibition Centre, the event turned into a celebration of Shah Rukh Khan, concluding with a head-turning ‘tribute’ performance by Malaika Arora.

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Priyamani.
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Actor Priyamani Shares Her Favourite Crime Shows: From 'Bones' to 'Unforgettable'

Actor Priyamani suggests six bingeable shows rooted in the subtle — and occasionally supernatural — art of detection.

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A still from 'Nishaanchi 2'
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'Nishaanchi 2' Movie Review: O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Anurag Kashyap is at his most bewilderingly vague in the concluding chapter to the 'Nishaanchi' saga

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Krishna DK and Raj Nidimoru
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Raj & DK on 'The Family Man' 3: The Plot of Our Show is Pure Fiction

As the popular spy series reports to duty, creators Raj & DK talk about the delicate art of baking geopolitics into a high-stakes narrative

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Manoj Bajpayee and Jaideep Ahlawat
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Manoj Bajpayee on Jaideep Ahlawat's Growth: 'Talent Doesn't Mean Anything if the Choices Aren't Good'

The actors — comrades in 'Chittagong' and father-son in 'Gangs of Wasseypur' — are reunited as hero and villain in the third season of 'The Family Man'.

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Huma Qureshi and Shefali Shah in a still from 'Delhi Crime Season 3'
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'Delhi Crime': Shefali Shah, Huma Qureshi Unpack Their Characters Ahead of Season 3

The team behind the globally acclaimed Netflix series discuss its latest (and biggest yet) season

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An illustation for 'Nagar Kirtan'
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THR India's 25 in 25: 'Nagar Kirtan' And The Madness of Love

The Hollywood Reporter India picks the 25 best Indian films of the 21st century. Making the list is 'Nagar Kirtan'; Kaushik Ganguly’s award-winning drama is a tender exploration of love and longing, undefeated by its harsh social backdrop.

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'Gangs of Wasseypur'
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THR India's 25 in 25: How 'Gangs of Wasseypur' Changed Popular Entertainment in India

The Hollywood Reporter India picks the 25 best Indian films of the 21st century. Making the list is 'Gangs of Wasseypur' Part 1 and Part 2; Anurag Kashyap’s two-part coal belt saga is a feast, a sensory all-you-can-eat buffet that altered the recipe of popular entertainment in India.

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Emraan Hashmi, Yami Gautam Dhar in 'Haq'
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'Haq' Movie Review: Simple-Minded Solidarity

Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam Dhar star in a well-meaning but blandly linear film inspired by the Shah Bano verdict

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Harkat Studios in Mumbai
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Inside Mumbai’s Vanishing Arthouse Culture: Why the City Still Lacks a Home for Indie Cinema

With MAMI cancelled, Mumbai’s arthouse scene stands exposed — no film centre, no indie hubs, only passionate cinephiles keeping the culture alive.

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Huma Qureshi will be seen in Yash's 'Toxic' next year
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Exclusive | Huma Qureshi on 'Toxic': 'Yash and Geetu Mohandas Have Created Something Beautiful and Exceptional'

Huma Qureshi is part of the ensemble star cast of 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' that includes Yash and Nayanthara among others

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Huma Qureshi
Interviews

Huma Qureshi Interview | On 'Maharani' and Bollywood's Dry Spell

The actor discusses the longevity of her hit series 'Maharani', her quest to become 'the most diverse actor' of India and the dearth of quality stories in the Hindi mainstream.

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Paresh Rawal in 'The Taj Story'
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'The Taj Story' Movie Review: Paresh Rawal Plays The Ultimate WhatsApp Uncle

A bird-brained film that treats history like claydough

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A still from 'The Game'
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'The Game: You Never Play Alone' Series Review: Misogyny and Mayhem in Chennai

Shraddha Srinath and Santosh Prathap anchor a pulpy thriller about gamers and scammers

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Kirti Kulhari with Tannishtha Chatterjee at the Busan International Film Festival
Interviews

Interview | Kirti Kulhari on Returning to Busan With 'Full Plate' and The Resilience of Tannishtha Chatterjee

The actor chats about the world premiere of 'Full Plate' at the 30th Busan International Film Festival.

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Arjun Mathur, Anshuman Jha and Rasika Dugal
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Exclusive | Anshuman Jha’s Directorial Debut 'Lord Curzon Ki Haveli' Sets India Release

Starring Rasika Dugal and Arjun Mathur, the film is pegged as a Hitchcockian chamber drama set over a single evening.

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Arshad Warsi and Akshay Kumar in 'Jolly LLB 3'
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'Jolly LLB 3' Movie Review: Arshad Warsi, Akshay Kumar Team Up In The Franchise's Weakest Outing

In making an urgent point about agrarian distress, the courtroom comedy loses sight of its strengths

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A still from 'Vimukt'
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‘Vimukt (In Search of The Sky)’ Movie Review: Of Sin, Redemption and Rebirth

A destitute family takes a trip to the Maha Kumbh in a humane yet formally stiff indie drama

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