Cinema
‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ outperforms Bollywoo...
July 10, 2025
Jurassic World: Rebirth, the latest chapter in the iconic dinosaur franchise, directed by Gareth Edwards, has stormed into Indian theatres, roaring past box office expectations and setting new benchmarks for Hollywood releases in the country. Released on July 4, the film amassed ...
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Indian films inspired by real-life serial killers
July 5, 2025
True crime has always fascinated audiences, and Bollywood has not shied away from exploring some of the country’s darkest real-life crimes. These films, while dramatised for the screen, offer a disturbing look into the minds of some of India’s most terrifying criminals. They ...
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AI revolutionises India’s independent film scene
July 3, 2025
A quiet revolution is sweeping through Mumbai’s film district and beyond, as independent filmmakers across India embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the landscape of Indian cinema. Once the exclusive domain of big-budget studios, cutting-edge AI technologies are n...
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Iconic Bollywood costumes that became style legend...
June 28, 2025
From Sridevi’s iconic blue chiffon saree in “I Love You” song sequence in Mr India to Kareena Kapoor’s shimmering pink outfit in the “It’s Raining Men” montage of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Bollywood’s fashion moments have continued to inspire generations. These st...
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Shreerupa Mitra and Achala Datar join Australia In...
June 22, 2025
Australia India Film Council (AIFC), the only Australian film council dedicated to strengthening ties between the country’s screen industry and India’s vibrant cinema sector, has announced the appointment of Shreerupa Mitra and Achala Datar to its national board. In a press s...
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Five must-watch documentary films inspiring change
June 17, 2025
While Indian cinema is almost entirely all about a make-believe world, documentaries have long been a potent tool for bringing attention to the nation’s nuanced social realities, cultural contradictions and untold human tales. These films inspire change and push audiences t...
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From Carbon to UI: Indian cinema’s hidden dystop...
June 13, 2025
Action, romance, war, historical drama and occasionally, suspense thrillers these are the genres that have long defined Indian cinema. The industry has built its legacy on stories that make audiences laugh, tug at their heartstrings or stir a deep sense of pride in the nation. Wh...
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Indie Music: India’s lost sound of the 90s
June 8, 2025
“Kya nazar aur kya nazaare, kuch nahin inmein baat… Nagari nagari kya dhoondhegi, main nahin jo tere saath… Kabhi aana tu meri gali.” (What’s a sight, what’s a view, without anything truly new…What will cities seek, if I’m not with you? So come, one day, walk down...
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No box office gold for Palme d’Or winners
May 31, 2025
Over the last six years, the Palme d’Or, the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, the world’s oldest and most popular film festival, has not only honoured artistic talent in filmmaking but also offered an intriguing window into how audiences around the world react to da...
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Jafar Panahi wins Palme d’Or at 78th Cannes ...
May 25, 2025
At the 78th Cannes Film Festival, Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi was awarded the Palme d’Or for his feature Un Simple Accident, selected from 22 films in competition by a jury chaired by French actor Juliette Binoche. In a press statement, Cannes Film Festival organisers say th...
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