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30 years of Mani Ratnam's Bombay: Why the film endures

May 04, 2025 8:09 am

What made Bombay indelible wasn’t just the subject it showcased, it did so along with AR Rahman’s soundtrack — a score of conscience that stirred a nation

The Heeramandi actor, remembered how she had to go through a "tough" time while shooting 'Kehna Hi Kya', leeches

Manisha Koirala recalls her legs were covered with leeches during Bombay song shoot: 'It was tough'

August 22, 2024 4:48 pm

Manisha Koirala made her Tamil film debut with Mani Ratnam's Bombay (1995). The actress remembers shooting for the film's much-loved songs "Tu Hi Re" and "Kehna Hi Kya" composed by AR Rahman.

Actor Madhoo Shah spoke on strained relationship with Mani Ratnam after Roja's release.

Roja actor Madhoo says relationship with Mani Ratnam strained after she refused to credit him for stardom: 'My attitude has...'

February 28, 2024 8:12 pm

Madhoo Shah, who played the lead role in Mani Ratnam's Roja, shed light on her strained relationship with the filmmaker and revealed the reason behind not being repeated in films.

Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivii is now streaming on Netflix

September 26, 2021 9:35 am

Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivii, based on the life of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, which released in theatres on September 10 is now streaming on Netflix.

'Jayalalithaa would've approved Kangana Ranaut's portrayal': Simi Garewal

September 12, 2021 8:42 am

Simi Garewal took to Twitter to share her opinion on Kangana Ranaut starrer Thalaivii. Simi interviewed J Jayalalithaa for her chat show in 1999 that gave viewers an insight into her life.

Kangana Ranaut says 'gangism' and 'groupism' of theatre owners and film studios harming cinema business

September 08, 2021 7:56 pm

Kangana Ranaut on Saturday posted a video message on her Instagram handle where she said 'groupism' and 'gangism' between theatre owners and big movie studios are posing challenges for her upcoming film Thalaivii.

Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivii gets a 'U' certificate from CBFC

September 01, 2021 10:59 am

Kangana Ranaut and Arvind Swami's Thalaivii, which is the biopic based on the life of J Jayalalithaa, is all set for a theatrical release on September 10th.

Thalaivi new stills: Arvind Swami nails it as 'Puratchi Thalaivar' MGR

December 24, 2020 12:33 pm

In Thalaivi, Arvind Swami plays MGR, who was a mentor figure to Jayalalithaa.

Thalaivi teaser: Arvind Swami recreates MGR swag

January 18, 2020 8:47 am

Thalaivi teaser: Arvind Swami matches the costume, hairstyle and signature hand movements of MGR.

Security personnel with shields stand guard during a protest by youth against the Nepal government's decision to ban social media sites, in Kathmandu

Nepal ‘GenZ protest’: India urges citizens to exercise caution amid indefinite curfew

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Soon after an indefinite curfew was imposed in Kathmandu, New Delhi Tuesday urged Indian nationals in Nepal to “exercise caution and adhere to the steps and guidelines issued by the Nepali authorities” following the ‘GenZ protests’. The Kathmandu District Administration Office issued the curfew orders effective from 8.30 am until further notice.

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