Sharvari Wagh seems to be the musical flavor of Hindi cinema in 2024 and the rising star has not only delivered hits with her films, like her 100 crore blockbuster Munjya and …
Rajiv Vijayakar
Rajiv Vijayakar
Rajiv Vijayakar is the Entertainment Editor at South Asian Herald. He has been a journalist and critic for over 25 years and was part of the National Film Awards Jury in India in 2011 and 2015. He has authored four books, the latest of which, “Music by Laxmikant Pyarelal,” won the National Award for Best Book on Cinema in 2021. He also was on the 2025 jury for choosing the Indian entry for the Oscars.
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Vettaiyan is Refreshing But Falters on ‘Rajini Terrain’
by Rajiv Vijayakar 3 minutes readIn the current mindless surfeit of the South’s extravaganzas of violence, Vettaiyan, which means ‘Hunter’, comes as a breath of fresh air. Interestingly plotted, it depicts how a top cop, Superintendent …
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Indian cinema’s most celebrated voices come together to bring heart, soul, and grandeur to 2024’s most anticipated family entertainer, Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King, in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions. The …
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Gharat Ganpati Yet Another Proud Moment for Marathi Cinema
by Rajiv Vijayakar 5 minutes readIn the steadily growing list of sterling movies being created in Marathi cinema that are also object lessons to Hindi filmmakers in how to make an engrossing and entertaining movie that …
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From a 100 to a 600! 20 Interesting Facts About the 100-Crore Club
by Rajiv Vijayakar 7 minutes readIn 2008, with Ghajini, a new index of success was discovered in India—the 100 Crore film. This was a film that netted (on ticket moneys) upwards of Rs 100 crore. The …
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Dr Aneel Kashi Murarka’s Ample Missiion Awards of Inspiration 2024 Spotlights Everyday Heroes
by Rajiv Vijayakar 3 minutes readThe Ample Missiion Awards of Inspiration shines a light on exceptional individuals who embody resilience, kindness, and unwavering dedication to making a difference. Established by philanthropist Dr. Aneel Kashi Murarka, …
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The Sabarmati Report is Neither Here Nor There!
by Rajiv Vijayakar 6 minutes readThis was a film whose release was deferred by the authorities because of the General Elections. I feel that the way it is narrated, they need not have bothered. Even …
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Cliches, Loopholes Abound in Citadel: Honey Bunny
by Rajiv Vijayakar 4 minutes readHaving watched one season of the original Citadel, I was not that enamored of it but had found it fairly riveting as a spy drama and replete with technical brilliance in …
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Netflix Debuts Trailer of Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy-Tale
by Rajiv Vijayakar 3 minutes readNayanthara, who rules the hearts of millions of fans, offers them a deeper look into her life through the lens of those closest to her. From aspiration to a bona …
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Neeraj Pandey: ‘Sikandar ka Muqaddar is My Ode to Muqaddar Ka Sikander!’
by Rajiv Vijayakar 5 minutes readThe trailer launch of Netflix’s and Friday Storytellers’ Sikandar Ka Muqaddar began with a difference: A ‘live’ action sequence was shown before the actual promo of the film, featuring Jimmy Sheirgill, Avinash …