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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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FORGOTTEN DANCING QUEEN OF HINDI CINEMA

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OH CALCUTTA: MEMORIES OF A VANISHING CITY

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ART IS BORN FREE: TEJAS SONI’S JOURNEY

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BOLLYWOOD FAME, FORGOTTEN STARS, CAUTIONARY TALES

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BOB DYLAN’S IMMIGRANT LAMENT STILL HAUNTS US

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