Yash Raj Films has unveiled the trailer of Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3, the latest chapter of this blockbuster female-led franchise of Hindi cinema. Mardaani stands tall as the biggest solo female-led franchise in …
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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It has reached the sky—and not stopped. At a mind-boggling Rs. 863 crore net Indian collection till January 13 (it was released on December 5), Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has now officially smashed …
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Film Review: Laalo—Krishna Sada Sahaayate Shows Strength of Simple, Sincere Scripts
by Rajiv Vijayakar 6 minutes readA film made in about Rs. five million has incredibly grossed over Rs. 12 billion — and counting! — in Gujarati. At a time when a small film like Mahavatar Narsimha has …
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INCA Awards Announced with Promise of Credibility
by Rajiv Vijayakar 4 minutes readIndian National Cine Academy (INCA) has been announced as a pan-India institution for Indian Cinema, a monumental vision to unite India’s cinematic powerhouses, aimed at bringing together all the twelve …
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Film Review: “Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders” is a Layered Whodunit
by Rajiv Vijayakar 4 minutes readWhen the earlier film (then standalone for the viewer) was released, I had found it engrossing as a classic detective thriller, but sans any elements to appeal to souls who …
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Universal Music Group Takes 30 Percent Stake in Excel Entertainment
by Rajiv Vijayakar 4 minutes readUniversal Music Group (UMG), said to be the world’s biggest music label, has had an Indian division since 1969. It has now secured a significant stake of 30 percent in …
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Another Re-Creation Surfaces from Mohra to Dacoit
by Rajiv Vijayakar 4 minutes readActor-writer Adivi Sesh has revealed the reason for incorporating and acquiring rights for the iconic 90s song, Tu cheez badi hai mast from Mohra, for Dacoit, his bi-lingual actioner. Adivi Sesh has struck a nostalgic …
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Border Classic Sandesen Aate Hain Reimagined as Ghar Kab Aaoge in Border 2
by Rajiv Vijayakar 3 minutes readThe makers of Border 2 have unveiled the teaser of Ghar kab aaoge, a song that brings together Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Vishal Mishra and Diljit Dosanjh in a significant musical collaboration. With …
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The year glimmered with a cavalcade unlimited of great performances. Not all were appreciated though, with the classic Indian mindset of great performances being judged by melodrama, or the length …
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Film Review: Ikkis is a Great Beginning to 2026
by Rajiv Vijayakar 6 minutes readSome films are just meant to be. And meant to become what they are. Ikkis is one such film. The life story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal of the 17th Poona Horse Regiment, …