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Highlights From Hindi Cinema In 2018
From artists we finally we got more of, to weddings we couldn’t get enough of, 2018 proved to be a great year for Hindi cinema. Many unwritten industry rules that[…]
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Thanksgiving 2018 : Thankful for the Year Women Ruled the Box Office
The year 2018 was a great one for Hindi cinema. From big budget behemoths to funny family films, strong content succeeded at the box office. This Thanksgiving we’re not only[…]
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Review: The Good, The Bad, & The WTF! of Biopic ‘Sanju’
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India Kaleidoscope Highlights Diversity Of Regional Cinema
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Diwali Weekend Release Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Is The Real Deal
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Shrihari Sathe On 1000 Rupee Note, His Directorial Debut
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Bazodee’s Crown Jewel Is Its Soca Music
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