
Arushi Jain
Arushi Jain works as a Deputy Copy Editor in the Entertainment section of Indian Express Online. She likes writing about Bollywood, web series and Indian television shows. She has been writing for Indian Express since 2016. She has a special column, Legends Retold, in which she takes the readers through the life and work of legendary Bollywood stars. She pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, the most coveted journalism school in India. Follow her on Twitter: @ArushiJain0312. She can be reached at arushi.jain@indianexpress.com.
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Kiran Rao shared that the entire family came together to support Aamir Khan after his film Laal Singh Chaddha failed at the box office. She also talked about her equation with Aamir, with whom she was married for 15 years.
Fri, Mar 01, 2024
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Wed, Feb 28, 2024
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On Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 61st birthday, we look at his debut directorial film Khamoshi: The Musical. In the Salman Khan starrer, the master of large-scale spectacle used the realistic lens to tell a story, and mastered at that too.
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February 23, 2024 11:16 IST
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Fri, Feb 16, 2024
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On Pran's 104th birth anniversary, we revisit the life of the most dreaded Bollywood villain. While the audience loved to hate Pran, filmmakers loved him not only because of his talent but also because of his dedication and sincerity towards his work
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February 09, 2024 08:19 IST
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Fri, Feb 09, 2024
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December 08, 2023 14:17 IST
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