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What is Wrong with Hindi Film Music: Part 3
In the last two installments of this extended feature, I chose to spotlight what is going or has gone wrong with film music today in lyrics and music. The third…
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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Web Review: Gullak 5 Emerges as Best Season of All
In the non-crime genre, Gullak has been the market leader of sorts. Its feel-good ambience has often been appreciated by viewers despite the low-key laughs and the often-tepid level of humor like…
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Film Review: Welcome to the Jungle—But Only if You Want Entertainment
It’s the craziest romp you will ever go on. The film’s kooky ads spell it out correctly: ‘Fake Film; Real Jungle; Real Danger; Real Idiots.’ The plot is loony: an…
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What is Wrong with Hindi Film Music Today: Part 2
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Film Review: Cocktail 2 is a Spicy Tipple with a Sweet Aftertaste
If Dil Chahta Hai was revolutionarily modern urban for its time a quarter of a century ago, Cocktail 2 in mainstream Hindi cinema, is as avant-garde today as that film then. From conventional to…
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On World Music Day Let’s See What’s Wrong with Hindi Film Music: Part 1
World Music Day was celebrated on June 21. The occasion celebrates Music the world over, but all those who have admired and treasured Hindi Film Music as the world’s greatest…
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Rajan Waghdhare: A Legendary TV Director Marches On
He is a legend in television circles: Rajan Waghdhare, the director who specializes mainly in comedies, or, as he puts it, “Clean comedy that families can watch together,” has just…
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Cast Wamiqa Gabbi in Dhoom 4: Netizens Want to See Her Doing Action
Wamiqa Gabbi’s latest social media post has sparked a fresh wave of reactions online, with fans not only praising her looks but also imagining what they want to see from…
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Web Review: Raakh is Unduly Graphic for a Home Watch
The director, Prosit Roy (the film Pari and the hyped series, Paatal Lok) is on his own trip of self-indulgence, a common happening when undeserved encomiums come one’s way. Having assisted on one…
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The June Denizens
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Akshay Kumar Leads Comedy of Errors Packed With Chaos and Action
After months of teasing audiences with glimpses of its enormous cast, Welcome To The Jungle has finally unveiled its trailer June 11 with a grand event at Yash Raj Studios, where a jungle…
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Web Review: Undekhi Season 4 is a Solid Culmination to a Stellar Saga
When I interacted with actor Surya Sharma last year, he had informed me that the fourth season of Undekhi, the series for which he is best known, was being shot.…
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Esha Deol Steps into Horror-Comedy Space for the First Time with Ghunghat
Esha Deol is set to explore the horror-comedy genre for the first time with the upcoming film Ghunghat. Directed by Rajiv S. Ruia and produced by Bangalore-based producer Devesh Kumar under…
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Film Review: Unbridled Entertainment Marks Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
It’s a breeze. Yes, do leave your sense of logic at home. Munch on popcorn, enjoy a sandwich and slowly sip that cool Coke. You will walk in with Dhawan-ish…
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When ‘Tujhko’ Came Alive: Shahid, Kriti, and Sunidhi Set the Tone for Cocktail 2
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