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February 1st, 2013

Simple Superstar ready for big screen debut: watch trailer!

YouTube phenomenon Wilbur Sargunaraj’s film Simple Superstar‘s promos are causing ripples online. Cineswami tells us more about the man and his movie

It’s finally happening. YouTube phenomenon Wilbur Sargunaraj is nearly done with his cinematic debut Simple Superstar and the film is all set to premiere at a prestigious international film festival this summer. Click here to read more

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January 24th, 2013

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Kamal Haasan’s anguish at Vishwaroopam ban: The real story

Cineswami presents the correct picture of the Vishwaroopam controversy to you

Poor Kamal Haasan. The dust had barely settled down over the DTH conspiracy. Now, the Tamil Nadu government has pre-emptively banned the film, some sources say until further notice and others for 15 days because some Islamic groups have objected to the film’s content and this, despite Kamal holding a special screening for them. Click here to read more

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January 23rd, 2013

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Chitrangda Singh and Karan Johar to host first ever Times of India Film Awards in Canada

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Since the IIFA Awards 2013 will not be held in Vancouver, the Canadian government will now host the Times of India Film Awards, informs Cineswami

The International Indian Film Academy Awards or the IIFAs are representative of Bollywood – big, bright, colourful, and like the awards handed out every year, ultimately irrelevant. Who won the IIFAs last year? Don’t remember? Not to worry, nobody does, unlike say, the Filmfare Awards. Click here to read more

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January 15th, 2013

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Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola: Audiences trump reviewers, analysts!

Cineswami observes that viewers across India are enjoying Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola, a welcome sign in a land that embraces Salman Khan’s Dabangg 2

Cineswami doffs a hat to Vishal Bhardwaj. The man continues to make interesting films that consistently push the envelope. However, he is hamstrung by the very industry he works in where largely film illiterate reviewers (barring one or two) are left scratching their collective heads Click here to read more

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January 14th, 2013

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Revealing Bombay Jayashri

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Cineswami tells us more about the Oscar-nominated singer of Pi’s lullaby from Life of Pi

Samir Sarkar is a happy man these days. Samir Sarkar who? You may well ask. He is the Indian line producer of Ang Lee’s Life of Pi. While on a location scout in Pondicherry, Sarkar, a native of the former French colony, gently suggested Bombay Jayashri’s name as a possible singer for the Pi’s lullaby track in the film. Click here to read more

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January 7th, 2013

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Rajinikanth fasts while Kamal Haasan goes to the cops

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Cineswami tells us about the changing equations and trends in the film industry and how he hopes Bollywood soon follows Mollywood

The massed ranks of the Tamil film industry, led by Rajinikanth, is observing a fast today to protest against the imposition of a 12.5 percent service tax by the central government. Click here to read more

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January 2nd, 2013

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Delhi gang-rape case, and its filmi aftermath

Ehsaan Noorani, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Sonu Nigam and Javed Akhtar protest the Delhi gang-rape | Photo: TopNews

Cineswami questions the audacity of Telugu filmmaker Ramana Gaddam who has announced a ‘commercial’ film based on the horrific Delhi gang-rape incident

2013 is definitely not a happy new year for India. The nation is still reeling from the brutal rape and murder of the hapless Delhi 23-year-old and we wake up every day to new of more and more rapes. Click here to read more

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December 27th, 2012

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Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Ek Tha Tiger, Gangs of Wasseypur…top 10 Indian films that made waves internationally in 2012

JTJH photo: Yash Raj Films

Cineswami takes a look at the Indian commercial as well as indie films of 2012 that did well abroad

As 2012 draws to a close, it is inevitable that top 10 lists will abound and Cineswami is no exception to list-mania. However, rather than the usual top 10 Bollywood films, here’s a list of movies that made a mark amongst discerning audiences across the globe. Click here to read more

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December 19th, 2012

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Bharat Ratna for Dilip Kumar?

Yogen Shah

Cineswami tells us about filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt’s petition to the government for considering veteran actor Dilip Kumar for India’s highest civilian honour

Indian acting legend Dilip Kumar, 90, might get a Bharat Ratna if Mahesh Bhatt has his way. Not used to being out of the limelight for long, the loudmouthed Bhatt is finally employing his considerable energies for a good cause. Click here to read more

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December 10th, 2012

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Vishwaroopam on DTH: Kamal Haasan irks Tamil Nadu theatre owners!

India Syndicate

Cineswami writes about the Vishwaroopam controversy and also reviews the Times Literary Carnival in Mumbai

Whether it is a ploy for free publicity before the January 11 release of Vishwaroopam or just a simple desire to make more money, Kamal Haasan sure knows how to stay in the news. Click here to read more

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Shruti Haasan plays a sex worker in D-Day!

Srishty Rode: I'd love to play Balika Vadhu’s Anandi

Cannes 2013: Sherlyn Chopra wears a cleavage revealing outfit!

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Cineswami

Simple Superstar ready for big screen debut: watch trailer!

YouTube phenomenon Wilbur Sargunaraj’s film Simple Superstar‘s promos are causing ripples online. Cineswami tells us more about the man and his movie

Kamal Haasan’s anguish at Vishwaroopam ban: The real story

Cineswami presents the correct picture of the Vishwaroopam controversy to you

Chitrangda Singh and Karan Johar to host first ever Times of India Film Awards in Canada

Since the IIFA Awards 2013 will not be held in Vancouver, the Canadian government will now host the Times of India Film Awards, informs Cineswami

Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola: Audiences trump reviewers, analysts!

Cineswami observes that viewers across India are enjoying Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola, a welcome sign in a land that embraces Salman Khan’s Dabangg 2

Revealing Bombay Jayashri

Cineswami tells us more about the Oscar-nominated singer of Pi’s lullaby from Life of Pi

Rajinikanth fasts while Kamal Haasan goes to the cops

Cineswami tells us about the changing equations and trends in the film industry and how he hopes Bollywood soon follows Mollywood

Delhi gang-rape case, and its filmi aftermath

Cineswami questions the audacity of Telugu filmmaker Ramana Gaddam who has announced a ‘commercial’ film based on the horrific Delhi gang-rape incident

Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Ek Tha Tiger, Gangs of Wasseypur…top 10 Indian films that made waves internationally in 2012

Cineswami takes a look at the Indian commercial as well as indie films of 2012 that did well abroad

Bharat Ratna for Dilip Kumar?

Cineswami tells us about filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt’s petition to the government for considering veteran actor Dilip Kumar for India’s highest civilian honour

Vishwaroopam on DTH: Kamal Haasan irks Tamil Nadu theatre owners!

Cineswami writes about the Vishwaroopam controversy and also reviews the Times Literary Carnival in Mumbai

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