Ranbir Kapoor

It may have been the reason for “Housefull” signs in theatres again, but the first instalment of Ayan Mukerji’s much-awaited fantasy trilogy met with mixed reactions. The dialogues in particular, which were intended to polish the film’s aspirational edge, came under fire because of the purported inauthenticity of their phrasing. We explore the film’s relationship to language and how Dharma Productions, an industry powerhouse that has successfully employed Hinglish in several of its productions, failed to do the same thing in its most globally ambitious project yet
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‘Sharmaji Namkeen’ marked a pivotal departure for mainstream Indian cinema with the casting of Paresh Rawal as the same character played by Rishi Kapoor, who passed away unexpectedly during the filming. We consider the willing acceptance of this unconventional solution — likely encouraged by Ranbir Kapoor’s personalised introduction before the opening credits — and what it says about Indian spectatorship, celebrity culture and the audience’s relationship with Bollywood’s “first family”
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Overheard: "Where can I get my hands on one of these beautiful ensembles?"
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These are the movies to watch out for!
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Bridal wear coupled with sports shoes and chiffon saris teamed with trench coats - heroines are experimenting with unconventional dressing to create unique characters
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Overheard: "There truly is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up." at the silver-jubilee celebration of Committed Communities Development Trust
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