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Indian-American actor Avantika Vandanapu dedicates South Asian Person of The Year award to Gaza
Indian-American actor and 'Mean Girls' star Avantika Vandanapu was named the South Asian Person of the Year by Harvard University on 10 April.
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South Indian films ahead of Bollywood as they aren’t bogged down by ‘astronomical’ star fees: Dibakar Banerjee
Acclaimed filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee says that Bollywood is so disconnected from its roots
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“Aadujeevitham”: Fails in its adaptation, survives on visual grandeur and built-up anticipation
One can understand how the idea of Najeeb’s Iman in the novel is universalised into Hope in the film. This might appear as nit picking but given the current situation, I cannot help but highlight how Islamic narratives are appropriated by liberal language use.
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Watching ‘Dune’ from the East
Second part of the 'Dune' film series, adapted from Frank Herbert’s novel of the same title and directed by Denis Villeneuve with a stellar cast of globally acclaimed actors like Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya and Javier Bardem, is gaining attention worldwide. Rising Box office collections and high ratings have made it a remarkable success.
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‘Badaweih’: Palestinian folk song in ‘The Goat Life’ wins hearts
The Palestinian folk song ‘Badaweih,’ featured in the upcoming Malayalam movie ‘Aadujeevitham’ (The Goat Life) and sung by Sanaa Moussa, is garnering attention and love.
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Intricate landscapes in Satyajit Ray’s cinematic world
Satyajit Ray emerges as a filmmaker who consistently uplifts us, offering an unwavering pursuit of truth, providing inspiration for courage, and serving as a moral catalyst.
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Kerala singer faces hate campaign after reminding KS Chithra of Ram temple built after Babri demolition
In Kerala, the award-winning singer-composer Sooraj Santhosh faced a hate campaign from Hindu nationalists and groups for criticising legendary playback singer K.S. Chithra's endorsement of reciting the Ram mantra and lighting a lamp on the day of the Ram Temple consecration in Ayodhya.
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“Adverse to spirit of freedom of speech”: Editors Guild expresses concern over draft broadcast Bill
The Editors Guild of India (EGI) wrote a letter to Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur, regarding the newly introduced Broadcast Services (Regulation) Bill.
The representation submitted by EGI...
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Filmfare Awards 2024 full list of nominees
The nominations for the 69th Filmfare Awards have been announced. Shah Rukh Khan secured two Best Actor nominations for his performances in Jawan and Dunki. The 12th Fail garnered multiple nominations across significant categories, while Animal received the highest number of nods at 19.
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Artists unite to present South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide
The Palestine Festival of Literature collaborated with TV and movie stars in a compelling video series that sheds light on South Africa's charges against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
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Hindutva campaign and FIR: Netflix withdraws Nayanthara’s Annapoorani, Zee Studios apologies
Following a targeted hate campaign by Hindutva social media handles and a Mumbai Police FIR for 'hurting Hindu religious sentiments,' Netflix withdrew the Tamil movie 'Annapoorni,' starring Nayanthara and Jai.
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FIR against Nayanthara, Jai, ‘Annapoorani’ filmmakers for ‘hurting Hindu sentiments’
The Mumbai police have lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against the creators of the Tamil film "Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food," which includes actors Nayanthara and Jai, on grounds of "hurting Hindu religious sentiments."
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Golden Globes: ‘Oppenheimer’ leads with five wins
Oppenheimer and Succession dominated the 81st Golden Globes, marking the beginning of this year's Hollywood award season.
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Actor, DMDK founder Captain Vijayakanth dies at 71
Renowned South Indian Actor and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder Vijayakanth, fondly called as ‘Captain’, passed away at a private hospital in Chennai on Thursday after a prolonged illness. He was 71.
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Dunki: Who draws borders around countries?
Dunki - a film that we had been waiting for with bated breath
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IFFI Daily faces backlash for omitting caste discrimination poem
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa's daily newspaper, The Peacock, sparked controversy after deciding not to print the late Goan writer Vishnu Surya Wagh's poem on caste discrimination.
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“Gaza is fast becoming a mass grave…”: Angelina Jolie slams Israel, calls world leaders ‘complicit in these crimes’
Award-winning actor and accomplished filmmaker Angelina Jolie has slammed Israel for its “deliberate bombing of a trapped population who have nowhere to flee.”
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