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    Kumud Mishra: Actors and Directors – A Mutual Understanding

    "When you work with a director multiple times, you start to understand how they see the world, and you feel secure," says actor Kumud Mishra, explaining why his collaborations with filmmaker Anubhav Sinha are always special.Sinha is one filmmaker for whom Mishra would readily accept any role...
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    Bengali Films Explore Political Themes Ahead of Elections

    Kolkata, March 20 The run-up to the West Bengal Assembly elections is witnessing a mix of politics and popular culture, with several Bengali films with political and social themes hitting theaters, which industry observers describe as a "new phase" in regional cinema.Films such as 'Korpoor'...
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    Priyadarshi Pulikonda: Wars, Not Asteroids, Are Humanity's Biggest Threat

    Hyderabad, March 17. Well-known Telugu actor Priyadarshi Pulikonda has issued a passionate plea to end wars, arguing that the greatest threat to humanity isn't a rock from space, but the conflicts humans keep fighting.In a lengthy post on his X account, he wrote, "Watching a dinosaur...
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    Father's Quiet Defiance: 'Band Baaja Bitiya' Resonates

    Mumbai, March 13 Director Prosit Roy says his new ad film “Band Baaja Bitiya”, which shows a father arriving with a wedding band to bring back his daughter from an abusive marital home, is a silent protest against a societal evil that has long been ignored.The three-and-a-half-minute film...
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    SZA Discusses AI Concerns and Societal Fragmentation

    Los Angeles, March 8 Singer-songwriter SZA has expressed her concerns about the rise of AI in music. She feels that she is "at war" due to the increasing presence of AI in the music industry.According to ‘Female First UK’, the singer believes that the technology is causing particular problems...
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    ‘Moi Eti Nixhasor’ Wins Accolade Global Film Competition Award

    Guwahati, March 1 The Assamese feature film 'Moi Eti Nixhasor', which tells the story of a thief against the backdrop of the state's social and political landscape, has won the 'Award of Excellence Special Mention' at the Accolade Global Film Competition, its filmmaker said on Sunday.Directed...
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    Celebrity Supports North-East Indians After Personal Account

    Mumbai, Feb 19 – On the Indian edition of Wheel of Fortune, Akshay Kumar did what very few celebrities consistently do: he transformed a mainstream entertainment platform into a space for social commentary, further highlighting the racism faced by North East Indians.It all began when a...
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