Tag #Bollywood

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Pakistani Actress Nilo's Defiance and its Impact

In 1965, Pakistani actress Nilo refused to perform at a show, leading to harassment that resulted in a suicide attempt; this event fueled public outrage and shaped her career, including her marriage to filmmaker Riaz Shahid and her role in the pro-Palestinian film "Zarqa".

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Gender Equality
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The Light in Our Eyes" Faces Domestic Distribution Challenges in India

Payal Kapadia's "The Light in Our Eyes," a Cannes Jury Grand Prix winner, faced domestic distribution hurdles in India and was excluded from the Oscars, highlighting the conflict between independent cinema and the mainstream Bollywood industry, influenced by political and religious factors.

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Gender Equality
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Indian Filmmaker Shyam Benegal Dies at 90

Renowned Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal, 90, died Monday in Mumbai after a long battle with chronic kidney disease; his contributions to Indian cinema as a director, editor, and screenwriter are widely recognized, and his films tackled social issues.

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Reduced Inequality
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"Pushpa 2" Breaks Indian Box Office Records with $73.4 Million Opening

Allu Arjun's "Pushpa 2: The Rule" opened globally on December 5th, 2024, grossing $34 million on its first day and exceeding $73.4 million within three days, setting new records for Indian cinema.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Delhi's Smog: A Missing Narrative in Indian Cinema

Despite the severe air pollution crisis in Delhi and other parts of India, the issue is largely absent from mainstream Bollywood films, unlike other natural disasters; however, documentaries and some independent films are starting to address the problem.

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Climate Action
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Bollywood's Nostalgia-Fueled Revival

The Indian film industry is experiencing a surge in re-releases of classic films, driven by the underperformance of new releases and high production costs. This trend is analyzed through audience reception, economic implications, and its reflection of cultural shifts.

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Bollywood Star Saif Ali Khan Stabbed in Mumbai Home Robbery

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times during a home robbery in Mumbai early Thursday morning; he underwent emergency surgery and is now stable, while police are investigating a suspect with possible links to the household staff.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Indian Filmmaker Shyam Benegal Dies at 90

Renowned Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal, known for his socially conscious 'parallel cinema' movement, died on Monday at age 90 in Mumbai following a long battle with chronic kidney disease; tributes poured in from across the country.

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Quality Education
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Aamir Khan's Secret Pandemic Film Break and Oscar Bid

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan secretly quit acting during the COVID-19 pandemic to focus on family but returned after his children's encouragement, and now he is producing Laapataa Ladies, India's official Oscar entry for best international feature film.

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Gender Equality
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"The Lost Ladies" Receives BAFTA and Oscar Recognition

Aamir Khan's film "The Lost Ladies," directed by Kiran Rao, a comedic drama exploring patriarchy's effects on men and women, has earned a BAFTA nomination and Oscar selection.

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Gender Equality
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2024 Wikipedia Views Reveal Global Political Interest

Wikipedia views in 2024 show that the US presidential election, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. were among the top searches, indicating a significant global interest in politics; 2.4 billion hours were spent on the English version alone.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Bollywood's Horror Boom

Horror movies are unexpectedly topping the charts in Bollywood, proving that even with modest budgets and mixed reviews, success is possible.

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