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Film Review: DC—The Bloody Valentine is Crazy Ride While it Lasts
Lokesh Kanagaraj is a writer-director of a decade’s standing. He has also made cameo appearances in a few films. But now he chooses to make a lead debut, and what…
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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Preity Zinta on Batwara 1947
On the eve of the release of Aamir Khan’s production, Batwara 1947 we got a rapid-fire with Preity Zinta, who makes a comeback with the film after a gap of seven years.…
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Web Review: Amar Vishwas is Twisted Thriller That Could Have Been Crisper
A convoluted murder mystery, Amar Vishwas (named after the hero, who like all crime-connected forces, has a traumatic backstory!) is about a lawyer who decides to investigate on his own when he…
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3-Day Global Celebration of Marathi Cinema in the US
The 3rd NAFA (North American Film Association) International Film Festival, organized in association with the Government of Maharashtra, is being held in San Jose, California, from August 7-9. The 2026…
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Film Review: Ohh My Dog Is an Uplifting Love Story Between Humans and Their Best Friend, a Dog
It’s a canine carnival. The versatile writer-filmmaker, Amit Rai, who gave us Road to Sangam in 2010, I-Pad in 2015 and above all, the super successful OMG 2 in 2022, treks into another terrain—love between humans…
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The August Denizens
India got its Independence this month. Here’s looking at the souls who attained birth this month too and went on to be significant in Hindi cinema. Taapsee Pannu / August…
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Jai Hind, Jai Sindh—A Love Story
Jai Hind, Jai Sindh—A Love Story, is now ready to capture Indian hearts in four major languages — Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu, taking its story to audiences across different…
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Web Review: Musafir Café Ends on a Needless Cliffhanger
Haven’t we all experienced that lovely balloon that blows to a delightful size and shape and then something happens. Poof! In a second, it bursts and there is nothing left.…
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Ramayana: Part One Trailer Drops Globally in Five Languages
The makers of Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana: Part One have unveiled the film’s highly-anticipated official trailer, captivating fans and audiences worldwide. The trailer was released in the early hours of July 30, 2026, across five…
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Web Review: Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya is Yet Another Downer from Amazon
The idea is hype-unlimited. Over the last many months, mediocre stuff from Amazon Prime Video has been continually hyped as “successful” by the platform and their aficionados. The latest in…
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“No Wealth Can Repay a Guru’s Debt”: Amitabh Bachchan Marks Guru Purnima with a Heartfelt Message on his Blog
Amitabh Bachchan marked the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, which fell on July 29 this year, by sharing a heartfelt message on the timeless significance of the guru-disciple relationship. Taking to his blog,…
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Pal Bhar Ke Liye, to Hace World Premiere at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
Premieres and films no longer have a spatial restriction! Acclaimed actor, Viineet Kumar Siingh continues his remarkable run with yet another prestigious milestone as his upcoming film, Pal Bhar Ke…
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Web Review: Pritam and Pedro is a Typically Hirani-An Heartwarming Saga
He’s the old-school cop who is unfamiliar with the digital world: Pedro (Arshad Warsi) would rather use his digits (parts of his hands) to beat up and the conventional part of…
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Film Review: Max Min & Meowzaki is a Sweet Slice-of-Life Recipe
Charming and relatable, this small film is a wonderful departure from most “festival” films that, for a paying audience, are not at all value-for-money. Such films as Max Min & Meowzaki may…
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Film Review: Bol Bol Rani (Marathi) is a Niche Drama That May Appeal to Some
Murder mysteries are among the most engrossing genres of cinema. Whodunits, ‘howdunits’ and plain thrillers where there is no specific denouement are absolutely gripping segments of audience gratification. Raised on…
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Sandeep Singh Assembles Global Action Team for The Pride Of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
When bringing to life the extraordinary story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, scale is not just about grand visuals; it is about assembling the finest talent from across the world. Filmmaker…