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BOLLYWOOD: BOLLYWOODS SHAKY AFFAIR WITH THE KISS?

The evolution of kissing in culture and Bollywood, cinematic awkwardness, and the challenges of capturing authentic intimacy. Monojit Lahiri attempts to trace the history of t...

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BOLLYWOOD: THE DIVERGENT WORLDS OF STAGE AND CINEMA

Monojit Lahiri figures the intricate duality, unpacking why some actors seamlessly transition from stage to screen while others falter, and why actors without theatre experien...

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BOLLYWOOD: SHAH RUKH KHAN’S STORYTELLING DILEMMA

Exploring Shah Rukh Khan's film trajectory, from his anti-hero edge to pandering to the male gaze, questioning the ethical lines blurred in Bollywood’s storytelling evol...

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BOLLYWOOD: A TEENAGER’S MISSING HEARTBEATS

A nostalgic journey through Hindi cinema’s influence on youth, filled with music, movies, and the emotional turbulence of growing up. Sharad Raj writes… Growing ...

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BOLLYWOOD: CELEBRATING THE ETERNAL SUPERSTAR

Celebrating the Legendary Sridevi: From Child Star to Bollywood's First Female Superstar, Unveiling Her Unmatched Talent, Enduring Legacy, and the Magic She Brought to Indian ...

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BOLLYWOOD: THE STAR WHO DEFIED CONVENTION

Discover the journey of Rajesh Khanna, the trailblazing superstar who broke all norms to become the unparalleled heartthrob of Indian cinema, creating a legacy that transcends...

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BOLLYWOOD: FROM STAGE TO SCREEN AND OTHER MEDIUMS

Monojit Lahiri explores the complexities, highlighting the nuanced distinctions and unique challenges actors face when moving between different mediums. The art of acting is ...

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BOLLYWOOD: CHORI MERA KAAM OR CHOR-EO-GRAPHY

Monojit Lahiri investigates Bollywood’s skilled art of plagiarism down the decades without batting an eyelid and of course, no remorse either, especially if the film or ...

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BOLLYWOOD: FRANK & FEARLESS, GULZAR…UNCUT!

Monojit Lahiri recalls an amazing conversation with a dear, cherished and hugely respected friend of over 5 decades, Bollywood’s undisputed Poet Laureate, Gulzar. Gulza...

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BOLLYWOOD: ALL ABOUT REMAKES AND SEQUELS

As Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan and Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 are set to release, with both films evoking titles of films made earlier, Shantanu Ray Chaudhuri, in the first of a series...

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KALEIDOSCOPE: LUCKNOW BETWEEN PAST AND NOW

Cultures are never frozen in time, they keep moving, keep evolving.Filmmaker and writer ...

January 19 2026

HEALTH: WHEN CANCER GETS PERSONAL

As cancer treatment continues to rely on averages and probabilities, a breakthrough appr...

January 18 2026

GENDER: CHAI AND LOVE MEET ON STAGE

In this intimate column, Vinta Nanda writes about The Chai Queens, its emotional homecom...

January 17 2026