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Kerala Industries Minister draws on Malayalam cinema analogies to showcase State’s improved business climate

A composite image shared by Kerala Industries Minister P. Rajeeve in his Facebook post. The stark difference in the fates of entrepreneurs portrayed in some recent Malayalam films, compared to those of yesteryear, has become part of Industries Minister P. Rajeeve’s push to showcase the transformed business climate in Kerala. In a Facebook post on…

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Hindi cinema loses its impish glee as Asrani passes away

Known for his unparalleled comic timing and expressive facial contortions, Govardhan Asrani’s ability to infuse everyday characters with wit and relatability withstood the test of time. Versatility was his middle name as he transcended the typical sidekick stereotype to become perfect foil for the lead character, blending slapstick with subtle satire and dramatic depth. Be…

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Filmmaker Deepak Rauniyar on Nepal’s Gen Z ‘revolution’ and why his cinema is political

As thousands of Nepali youth — Gen Z (and the powerful extras) — captured government buildings in Kathmandu, assaulted  the former prime minister and sitting foreign minister in their homes, and set ministries, court, and a media house on fire — smoke felt like a new sky, and someone wrote to me: “Gen Z’s protest felt like White Sun’s…

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