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Khalid Mohamed

Khalid Mohamed is an Indian journalist, editor, film critic, screenwriter and film director. He formerly worked for the Hindustan Times and was the lead editor for Filmfare magazine.

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TRENDING: DHARMENDRA - SENTIMENTALLY YOURS FOREVER

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POWERFUL PEOPLE: THAT THING CALLED ACTING

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THOUGHT FACTORY: DEATH OF THE WORKING CLASS HERO

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POWERFUL PEOPLE: JUST DO IT

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: WHEN PHANTOM INDIA WAS GHOSTED

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: DISCOVERING JEWELS AMONG THE JUNKPILE

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RETROSCOPE: MIRACLE AND ‘THE CURSE’ OF JAI SANTOSHI MAA

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: AND THE LEGACY LIVES ON

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RETROSCOPE: MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUITAR

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