Though I find the word sounding like a cover-‘worse’ion of Hollywood, the term ‘Bollywood’ has come to stay. I righty prefer the term ‘Hindi Cinema’! On the good side, the …
Films
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Remembering Shankar-Jaikishan on Jaikishan’s 54th Death Anniversary
by Rajiv Vijayakar 7 minutes readCome industry associates or fans, it is universally acknowledged that Hindi cinema’s greatest-ever composers remain the Shankar-Jaikishan duo rather than other hyped names. The duo, however, had some crucial personal …
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Shishir Sharma Wins Best Actor at DC South Asian Film Festival for ‘Kuch Sapney Apne’
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readActor Shishir Sharma’s performance in ‘Kuch Sapney Apne’ earned him the Best Actor award at the 14th Annual DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF), held from September 5-7, 2025, in …
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A.R. Rahman’s “The Wonderment Tour” Extended to the United Kingdom
by Rajiv Vijayakar 3 minutes readAfter a successful 16-City North American leg grossed over $12,500,000 with 150,000 tickets sold, and 40,000 attended the premiere concert in Mumbai, tickets are on sale now for three new …
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Film Review: Baaghi 4 is Good Watch for Tiger and Franchise Loyalists
by Rajiv Vijayakar 5 minutes readThe charm of a film franchise is all in the name, and it can either get a loyal audience or complete rejection. Baaghi 4 has been advertised as the darkest and …
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DC South Asian Film Festival 2025 Concludes with Packed Screenings and Celebrity Guests
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readRockville, Maryland: The 14th Annual DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF), held from September 5-7, 2025, at the Regal Rockville Center, wrapped up with what organizers described as a “resounding success,” …
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Yash Chopra Foundation Empowers Children of Industry Workers Through Media Scholarship Program
by Rajiv Vijayakar 2 minutes readIn a truly praiseworthy initiative, the Yash Chopra Foundation (YCF), the philanthropic arm of Yash Raj Films, constantly tries to take forward the vision of legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra by …
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Next to her elder sister Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle has been the most iconic female playback singer in Hindi films. Born on September 8, 1933, the 92-year-old songstress has recorded …
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FWICE Condemns Undeclared Ban on “The Bengal Files” in West Bengal Theatres
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), representing 36 affiliated associations and numerous members across the Indian film and television industry, has voiced strong concern over the “undeclared ban” …
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Film Review: Ufff Yeh Siyapaa Sees Silences Speak
by Rajiv Vijayakar 4 minutes readA (not really!) errant husband, Kesari (Sohum Shah), whose only wrongdoing is ogling at his seductive neighbor. A wife, Pushpa (Nushrratt Bharuccha) who because of his perverted activity goes into …