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Rise of Nationalist Cinema in India: Propaganda or Cultural Shift?
Recent Indian films like "The Kashmir Files" and "The Kerala Story" are using historical events and contemporary issues to promote a Hindu nationalist agenda, raising concerns about their impact on Indian society and global perception.
Rise of Nationalist Cinema in India: Propaganda or Cultural Shift?
Recent Indian films like "The Kashmir Files" and "The Kerala Story" are using historical events and contemporary issues to promote a Hindu nationalist agenda, raising concerns about their impact on Indian society and global perception.
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44% Bias Score
Pallavi Sharda: From Bollywood to Global Stardom, and Finding Herself Along the Way
Pallavi Sharda, a 33-year-old Australian actress of Indian descent, discusses her journey from Bollywood leading lady to international success, her new film "One More Shot," and her mission to normalize brown people on screen.
Pallavi Sharda: From Bollywood to Global Stardom, and Finding Herself Along the Way
Pallavi Sharda, a 33-year-old Australian actress of Indian descent, discusses her journey from Bollywood leading lady to international success, her new film "One More Shot," and her mission to normalize brown people on screen.
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40% Bias Score
Coolie" Outperforms "War 2" at Box Office
Rajinikanth's Tamil film "Coolie" grossed $55 million globally in its first week, significantly outperforming the Bollywood film "War 2," which earned $40 million during the same period, indicating a possible shift in audience preference towards South Indian cinema.
Coolie" Outperforms "War 2" at Box Office
Rajinikanth's Tamil film "Coolie" grossed $55 million globally in its first week, significantly outperforming the Bollywood film "War 2," which earned $40 million during the same period, indicating a possible shift in audience preference towards South Indian cinema.
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64% Bias Score
Indian Cinema's Rise in Australia
Indian films have achieved significant box office success in Australia, with RRR, Jawan, and Pushpa 2 grossing millions, leading to the creation of a National Indian Film Festival and highlighting a shift in global film consumption.
Indian Cinema's Rise in Australia
Indian films have achieved significant box office success in Australia, with RRR, Jawan, and Pushpa 2 grossing millions, leading to the creation of a National Indian Film Festival and highlighting a shift in global film consumption.
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64% Bias Score
Homebound" Receives Nine-Minute Ovation at Cannes
Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound," inspired by a New York Times article, premiered at Cannes' "Un Certain Regard" section, receiving a nine-minute standing ovation; the film, executive produced by Martin Scorsese, portrays the journey of two friends, one Muslim and one Dalit, during India's COVID-19 lock...
Homebound" Receives Nine-Minute Ovation at Cannes
Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound," inspired by a New York Times article, premiered at Cannes' "Un Certain Regard" section, receiving a nine-minute standing ovation; the film, executive produced by Martin Scorsese, portrays the journey of two friends, one Muslim and one Dalit, during India's COVID-19 lock...
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40% Bias Score
Filmistan: Bollywood's First 'Star Maker'
Filmistan, a Bollywood studio founded in 1943 by Sashadhar Mukherjee after a split from Bombay Talkies, prioritized entertainment over social commentary, launching stars such as Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand and significantly shaping the industry's musical style.
Filmistan: Bollywood's First 'Star Maker'
Filmistan, a Bollywood studio founded in 1943 by Sashadhar Mukherjee after a split from Bombay Talkies, prioritized entertainment over social commentary, launching stars such as Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand and significantly shaping the industry's musical style.
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44% Bias Score
Indian Director Anuparna Roy Wins Orizzonti Award at Venice Film Festival
Anuparna Roy, a first-time director from a tribal village in West Bengal, won the Orizzonti Award at the Venice Film Festival for her debut film, "Songs of Forgotten Trees," marking a historic win for an Indian director in this category.
Indian Director Anuparna Roy Wins Orizzonti Award at Venice Film Festival
Anuparna Roy, a first-time director from a tribal village in West Bengal, won the Orizzonti Award at the Venice Film Festival for her debut film, "Songs of Forgotten Trees," marking a historic win for an Indian director in this category.
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32% Bias Score
Three Indian Films Dominate Netflix Global Charts
For the week ending September 14, three Indian films—Saiyaara, Inspector Zende, and Kingdom—ranked among Netflix's top 10 most-watched non-English films globally, with Saiyaara leading as the most-watched.
Three Indian Films Dominate Netflix Global Charts
For the week ending September 14, three Indian films—Saiyaara, Inspector Zende, and Kingdom—ranked among Netflix's top 10 most-watched non-English films globally, with Saiyaara leading as the most-watched.
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40% Bias Score
Coolie" and "War 2" Dominate Global Box Office
Over the weekend of August 17, Rajinikanth's Tamil film "Coolie" grossed $45.3 million globally, ranking fourth, while Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr.'s Hindi film "War 2" earned $31.5 million globally, placing seventh; both benefited from India's Independence Day and Janmashtami holidays.
Coolie" and "War 2" Dominate Global Box Office
Over the weekend of August 17, Rajinikanth's Tamil film "Coolie" grossed $45.3 million globally, ranking fourth, while Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr.'s Hindi film "War 2" earned $31.5 million globally, placing seventh; both benefited from India's Independence Day and Janmashtami holidays.
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40% Bias Score
Restored "Sholay" Premieres at Italian Film Festival
Sholay," a 1975 Indian epic film, celebrates its 50th anniversary with the world premiere of its fully restored version at Italy's Il Cinema Ritrovato festival, showcasing the original ending and deleted scenes censored during the Emergency.
Restored "Sholay" Premieres at Italian Film Festival
Sholay," a 1975 Indian epic film, celebrates its 50th anniversary with the world premiere of its fully restored version at Italy's Il Cinema Ritrovato festival, showcasing the original ending and deleted scenes censored during the Emergency.
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48% Bias Score
PVR INOX Expands with FOCO Cinema Model Across India
PVR INOX, India's largest movie chain, is expanding via a Franchise Owned Company Operated (FOCO) model, aiming to bring multiplexes to smaller cities, starting with Gwalior and planning expansions to Northeast India and Mumbai, focusing on affordable luxury and diverse regional content.
PVR INOX Expands with FOCO Cinema Model Across India
PVR INOX, India's largest movie chain, is expanding via a Franchise Owned Company Operated (FOCO) model, aiming to bring multiplexes to smaller cities, starting with Gwalior and planning expansions to Northeast India and Mumbai, focusing on affordable luxury and diverse regional content.
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40% Bias Score
Manoj Kumar, Bollywood's Patriotic Icon, Dies at 87
Veteran Bollywood actor and director Manoj Kumar died at 87 in Mumbai on [Date - not specified in text] due to age-related health issues; his patriotic films, released post-India's independence, had a lasting impact on Indian society and national identity.
Manoj Kumar, Bollywood's Patriotic Icon, Dies at 87
Veteran Bollywood actor and director Manoj Kumar died at 87 in Mumbai on [Date - not specified in text] due to age-related health issues; his patriotic films, released post-India's independence, had a lasting impact on Indian society and national identity.
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36% Bias Score
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